According to Bahrain’s ministerial decree No. 70/2015 (in force since 20 February 2016), specific Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps have to comply with minimum energy performance standard and energy labelling requirements. Normative references applied are GSO ISO 5151 and GSO ISO 13253, detailing performance testing and rating.
The scope of the regulation covers single-package (such as window type) and split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air- and water-cooled condensers and heat pumps employing air-cooled condensers and ducted air-conditioners using air-to-air heat pumps for the residential, commercial and industrial sector.