SP RK 2.04-01-2017 PDF

Full title and description

SP RK 2.04-01-2017 — "Строительная климатология" / "Building climatology". A Svod Prav (set of rules) of the Republic of Kazakhstan that defines design climatic parameters, maps and tables (temperatures, humidity, wind, snow, solar radiation, frost penetration and related parameters) used in building and engineering design across the territory of Kazakhstan.

Abstract

This document establishes the methods, criteria and reference climatic data required for the design of buildings and systems in Kazakhstan. It contains climatic zoning criteria, tabulated design values for cold and warm periods, monthly and annual statistics (mean temperatures, amplitudes), frost depths and zero-isotherm depths, snow-cover parameters, frequency of atmospheric phenomena, wind and basic wind-speed maps, solar radiation and sunshine duration data, and specific parameters for HVAC design. The standard is intended to provide designers with a single authoritative source of climatic inputs for structural, thermal and environmental design.

General information

• Status: Active / In force (introduced 20 December 2017, with later amendments).
• Publication date: 20 December 2017 (original edition).
• Publisher: Svod Prav Respubliki Kazakhstan — issued under the authority of the Committee on Construction (Ministry-level construction authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan); published in Astana as part of the national construction normative package.
• ICS / categories: Construction and building standards (ICS sector for construction / building climatology; commonly classified within the construction/building ICS group used for building design standards).
• Edition / version: SP RK 2.04-01-2017 (with editorial changes introduced 01.04.2019 — order No. 46‑нқ — and consolidated amendments/updates recorded up to 13 May 2025).
• Number of pages: Approximately 49 pages (electronic/PDF editions available).

Scope

SP RK 2.04-01-2017 sets out the climatic parameters and procedures for determining design climate inputs for architectural, structural and engineering design throughout the Republic of Kazakhstan. The standard covers climatic zoning criteria and provides reference tables and schematic maps for: cold- and warm-period design parameters, average monthly and annual temperatures, temperature amplitudes, counts of days above/below temperature thresholds, depth of ground freezing, zero-isotherm depth, relative humidity statistics, snow-cover data, frequency of atmospheric phenomena, sunshine duration, and summed solar radiation values used in calculations for thermal protection and HVAC systems. It also includes specific tables intended for application in heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning design.

Key topics and requirements

• Climatic zoning criteria and schematic climatic maps for Kazakhstan (zoning by temperature, wind, humidity and solar conditions).
• Design values for cold-period and warm-period climatic parameters (tables for designers).
• Reference tables: mean monthly/yearly temperatures, temperature amplitudes, counts of days exceeding thresholds, depth of soil freezing and zero‑isotherm depths.
• Snow cover parameters and guidance for use with loads/snow‑load calculations (as climatic input).
• Wind-related reference data (basic wind speed maps and average winter wind speeds) to be used together with structural loading standards.
• Solar radiation and sunshine duration tables (horizontal and vertical surfaces) for use in thermal protection and daylighting assessments.
• Parameters and tables targeted to HVAC design (design temperatures, humidity, partial vapor pressures and criteria for heating/cooling calculations).
• Instructions to apply the tabulated values and maps as normative inputs for related design standards and codes (i.e., to ensure consistent climate inputs across building discipline regulations).

Typical use and users

Primary users are architects, structural and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing/HVAC) engineers, building envelope and façade designers, energy-modeling specialists, urban planners, surveyors and building authorities. The standard is used to select location- and project-specific climatic inputs for structural safety checks, thermal performance calculations, HVAC system sizing, foundation and frost‑penetration assessments, solar heat gain and shading calculations, and to harmonize climate inputs across design documentation and regulatory reviews.

Related standards

SP RK 2.04-01-2017 is part of the national construction normative system and is commonly used together with thermal protection and energy standards (examples include SP RK 2.04-107-2022 and national codes on thermal protection and energy consumption), structural loading and loads standards, HVAC design rules, and other SP/SN/RK documents governing building safety and performance. Designers will typically apply climate values from SP RK 2.04-01-2017 together with thermal protection rules and load-calculation standards when preparing designs.

Keywords

Construction climatology; building climatology; climatic zoning; design temperature; frost depth; zero isotherm; snow cover; solar radiation; wind speed maps; HVAC design parameters; Republic of Kazakhstan; Svod Prav.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: SP RK 2.04-01-2017 ("Строительная климатология" / "Building climatology") is the Kazakhstan set-of-rules document that provides the official climatic parameters, maps and tabulated data used as normative design inputs for buildings and engineering systems in Kazakhstan.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers climatic zoning and prescribes reference values and tables for cold- and warm-period parameters, mean monthly and annual temperatures, temperature amplitudes, counts of days beyond thresholds, depth of ground freezing, zero-isotherm depth, relative humidity, snow cover, frequency of atmospheric phenomena, sunshine duration, solar radiation data, and specific parameters for heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning design.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, structural and MEP engineers, HVAC designers, energy modelers, urban planners, geotechnical engineers (for frost-depth inputs), and building-code authorities use the document as the authoritative source of climatic inputs for design and regulatory review.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original edition was issued 20 December 2017. It has editorial changes (for example the 01.04.2019 amendment) and the consolidated document has recorded amendments/updates up to 13 May 2025; the standard is listed as active/in force in the national database. Users should check for the latest consolidated edition or any subsequent official amendments before relying on specific numeric values.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — SP RK 2.04-01-2017 is part of the Svod Prav (set of rules) series for architecture, urban planning and construction in Kazakhstan and is used together with other SP/SN/RK standards covering thermal protection, loads and impacts, HVAC, foundations and related design topics. Examples of related documents include national thermal-protection and energy standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Construction climatology, climatic zoning, design temperature, frost depth, zero-isotherm, snow cover, solar radiation, wind speed, HVAC design parameters, Kazakhstan.