SP 131.13330.2018 PDF

Full title and description

SP 131.13330.2018 — "Строительная климатология" (Construction climatology). A Russian set of rules (Svod pravil) that provides normative climate parameters, maps, tables and procedures used in the design of buildings, engineering systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water supply) and for planning and layout of settlements within the territory of the Russian Federation.

Abstract

This document establishes the climatic design parameters (temperatures, wind, humidity, snow and ice loads, frost depth, duration of heating/cooling periods, and related derived indicators) and provides tabulated and map-based data and methods used by designers and engineers to select site-specific climate values for structural, thermal and HVAC calculations. It superseded earlier editions and was intended to unify climate references for building design practice.

General information

• Status: Approved (later superseded; see FAQ).
• Publication date: Approved by order of the Ministry of Construction on 28 November 2018; introduced into force in late May 2019 (implementation dates reported as 29–30 May 2019 in public notices).
• Publisher: Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation (Минстрой России).
• ICS / categories: Construction / Building climatology; relates to SNiP 23-01-99* and design climate parameters for buildings and engineering systems.
• Edition / version: SP 131.13330.2018 (edition approved 2018).
• Number of pages: Published versions commonly list ~114–115 pages (published page counts vary by distributor and format).

Scope

Defines the normative climatic parameters and classification of climatic regions used in civil engineering and building design across the Russian Federation. The scope covers selection and application of site climate data for structural design, thermal calculations, HVAC sizing, determination of snow and wind loads (as they impact building envelopes), frost penetration depths and other climate-dependent design values. The document includes tables, maps and rules for choosing values with specified levels of probability/security.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of climatic regions and subregions for Russia and criteria for their delimitation.
• Design outdoor temperatures for heating and cold-period design (with specified reliability/assurance levels) and procedures to select them for a project site.
• Parameters for the warm period (maximum and mean temperatures, humidity, enthalpy) used for cooling and HVAC calculations.
• Maps and tabulated data for snow loads, wind characteristics, duration of heating/cooling periods, and normative frost penetration depths.
• Rules for interpolation, use of nearby meteorological stations, and application of correction/coefficient factors when local data are absent or inconsistent.

Typical use and users

Used by structural engineers, HVAC and building-services designers, geotechnical engineers (for frost depth), architects, urban planners and regulatory authorities involved in the technical design and approval of buildings and infrastructure. It is consulted during preliminary design, detailed calculations, regulatory compliance checks and when selecting climate-dependent materials and construction details.

Related standards

Linked to SNiP 23-01-99* (construction climatology legacy), and to other SP/SNiP documents affecting thermal performance, snow and wind loads, foundation design and HVAC systems. It is also associated with subsequently issued editions (notably SP 131.13330.2020, which later replaced the 2018 edition).

Keywords

Building climatology, climate parameters, design temperature, snow loads, wind loads, frost depth, HVAC design, SNiP 23-01-99, climatic maps, Russia.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: SP 131.13330.2018 is a Russian "Svod pravil" (set of rules) titled "Строительная климатология" (Construction climatology) that provides climate data and procedures for building and engineering design.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the selection and use of climatic design parameters (cold-period and warm-period temperatures, humidity, wind, snow and ice loads, frost penetration, duration of heating/cooling periods, and related derived indicators), presented as maps, tables and calculation rules for application in design practice.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Structural and HVAC engineers, architects, geotechnical specialists, urban planners and building code/regulatory professionals who need authoritative climatic inputs for design and compliance in the Russian Federation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition was approved on 28 November 2018 and introduced in late May 2019, but was later superseded by SP 131.13330.2020 (approved 24 December 2020). Public records indicate that the 2018 text ceased to apply after the introduction of the 2020 edition (effective from 25 June 2021). Users should refer to the 2020 edition (and any subsequent amendments) for current normative requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it forms part of the series of SP (Svod pravil) documents that update and replace SNiP items; specifically it updates and consolidates the "СНиП 23‑01‑99" guidance on construction climatology and is linked to other SP documents covering thermal engineering, structural loads and design rules.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Building climatology; climatic parameters; design temperature; snow load; wind load; frost depth; HVAC; SNiP 23-01-99; Russia.