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<br />2022 ICALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING1 ST
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<br />RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET
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<br />CHAPTER 3
<br />GREEN BUILDING
<br />SECTION 301 GENERAL
<br />301.1 SCOPE. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building me
<br />res specified as mandatory in
<br />the application checklists contained in this code. Voluntary green building
<br />sures are also included in the
<br />application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of
<br />tructures covered by this code,
<br />but are not required unless adopted by a city, county, or city and county as s
<br />cified in Section 101.7.
<br />301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provision
<br />f Chapter 4 shall be applied to
<br />additions or alterations of existing residential buildings where the addi
<br />n or alteration increases the
<br />building's conditioned area, volume, or size. The requirements shall a
<br />ly only to and/or within the
<br />specific area of the addition or alteration.
<br />The mandatory provision of Section 4.106.4.2 may apply to addition
<br />r alterations of existing parking
<br />facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing multif
<br />ily buildings. See Section
<br />4.106.4.3 for application.
<br />Note: Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping and
<br />pairing or maintaining existing
<br />lighting fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this s
<br />tion.
<br />Note: On and after January1 2014 residential buildings undergoing
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<br />rmitted alterations additions or
<br />improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with wate
<br />onserving plumbing fi
<br />Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certific
<br />of final completion, I Ica e
<br />of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department
<br />ee Civil Code Sectio 101.1,
<br />et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of r
<br />idential buildings affe d and
<br />other important enactment dates.
<br />301.2 LOW-RISE AND HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDIN
<br />[HCD] The provi )ns of
<br />individual sections of CALGreen may apply to either low-rise residential bull
<br />gs high-rise residential
<br />buildings, or both. Individual sections will be designated by banners to indic
<br />where the section applies
<br />specifically to low-rise only (LR) or high-rise only (HR). When the section ap
<br />ies to both low-rise and
<br />high-rise buildings, no banner will be used.
<br />SECTION 302 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS
<br />302.1 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS. In mixed occupancy bull
<br />gs, each portion of a building
<br />shall comply with the specific green building measures applicable to each sp
<br />ific occupancy.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. [HCD] Accessory structures and accessory occupancies sery
<br />g residential buildings shall
<br />comply with Chapter 4 and Appendix A4, as applicable.
<br />2. [HCD] For purposes of CALGreen, live/work units, complying
<br />ith Section 419 of the California
<br />Building Code, shall not be considered mixed occupancies. Liv
<br />ork units shall comply with
<br />Chapter 4 and Appendix A4, as applicable.
<br />DIVISION 4.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN
<br />ABBREVIATION DEFINITIONS:
<br />HCD Department of Housing and Community Development
<br />BSC California Building Standards Commission
<br />DSA-SS Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety
<br />OSHPD Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
<br />LR Low Rise
<br />HR High Rise
<br />AA Additions and Alterations
<br />N New
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<br />SECTION 4.102 DEFINITIONS
<br />4.102.1 DEFINITIONS
<br />The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference)
<br />FRENCH DRAIN. A trench, hole or other depressed area loosely filled with rock, gr el, fragments f brick or similar
<br />pervious material used to collect or channel drainage or runoff water.
<br />WATTLES. Wattles are used to reduce sediment in runoff. Wattles are often constru ed of cat I plant m ria s
<br />such as hay, straw or similar material shaped in the form of tubes and placed on a d nflow slo . Wattle e
<br />used for perimeter and inlet controls.
<br />4.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT
<br />4.106.1 GENERAL. Preservation and use of available natural resources shall be a omplished through evaluation
<br />and careful planning to minimize negative effects on the site and adjacent are . Preservation of slopes,
<br />management of storm water drainage and erosion controls shall comply with t s section.
<br />4.106.2 STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND RETENTION DURING CONSTRUCTIO . Projects which disturb les
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<br />than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of developmen hich in total disturbs one acre
<br />or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction. In order to nage storm water drainage
<br />during construction, one or more of the following measures shall be implemen d to prevent flooding of adjacent
<br />property, prevent erosion and retain soil runoff on the site.
<br />1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm w r on the site.
<br />2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collet n point, gutter or similar
<br />disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, ttle or other method anoroved
<br />b the enforcing agency.
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<br />3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.
<br />Note: Refer to the State Water Resources Control Board for projects which disturb one acre or more of soil, or
<br />are part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more of soil.
<br />Website: htt s://www.waterboard .ca. ov/water issues/ ro r ms/stormwater/ onstru tion.html ( p s g _ p ga c c )
<br />4.106.3 GRADING AND PAVING. Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will
<br />manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering buildings. Examples of methods to manage surface
<br />water include, but are not limited to, the following:
<br />1. Swales
<br />2. Water collection and disposal systems
<br />3. French drains
<br />4. Water retention gardens
<br />5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
<br />recharge.
<br />Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
<br />4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New construction shall comply with Sections
<br />4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply
<br />equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. On a case -by -case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and
<br />infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:
<br />1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate
<br />power.
<br />1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional
<br />local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section
<br />4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
<br />2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional
<br />parking facilities.
<br />4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each
<br />dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway
<br />shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main
<br />service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the
<br />proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or
<br />concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere
<br />208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit
<br />overcurrent protective device.
<br />Exemption: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is
<br />installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger at the time of original construction in
<br />accordance with the California Electrical Code.
<br />4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent
<br />protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination
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<br />4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking facilities.
<br />When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the
<br />requirements of Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest
<br />whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging
<br />space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any
<br />applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2
<br />for further details.
<br />4.106.4.2.1Multifamily developm ects with less than 20 dwelling units; and hotels and motels with less
<br />than 20 sleeping units or guest
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<br />1.EV Capable. Ten (10) tal n of par a a buil te, es
<br />of parking facilities, sha le spat sp capab up 12
<br />EVSE. Electrical load c �tions s mo that ctri el sP p�system, including any e distrib n suffic �imulha
<br />EVs at all required E� es at a mi o
<br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directo identify the ove nt protective device space(s) reserved
<br />for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAP A in accordance wile California Electrical Code.
<br />Exceptions:
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<br />Notes:
<br />a.Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project's capability and capacity for facilitating
<br />future EV charging.
<br />b.There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or
<br />EV chargers are installed for use.
<br />2.EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power
<br />Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per
<br />dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
<br />Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
<br />4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels and motels with 20 or more
<br />sleeping units or guest rooms.
<br />The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to
<br />this section.
<br />1.EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types
<br />of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2
<br />EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical
<br />system, including any on -site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all
<br />EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.
<br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved
<br />for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
<br />No xception: When EID.
<br />haVSE) are installed in a number greater than five (5) percent of
<br />ing ces reqd 602.2, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be
<br />e y a numbqer of EV chargers installed over the five (5) percent required.
<br />No s:
<br />a.Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces.
<br />b.There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or
<br />EV chargers are installed for use.
<br />2.EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power
<br />Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per
<br />1 dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.
<br />Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts.
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<br />3.EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE.
<br />Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking
<br />area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests.
<br />When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required,
<br />an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical
<br />capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on -site distribution transformers
<br />shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS)
<br />served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall
<br />have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical
<br />capacity to the required EV capable spaces.
<br />4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
<br />Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations serving public accommodations, public housing, motels and hotels
<br />shall not be required to comply with this section. See California Building Code, Chapter 11 B, for applicable
<br />requirements.
<br />4.106.4.2.2.1.1 Location.
<br />EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options:
<br />1.The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space meeting the requirements of
<br />the California Building Code, Chapter 11 A, to allow use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space.
<br />2.The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in the California Building Code,
<br />Chapter 2, to the building.
<br />Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in compliance with the California
<br />Building Code, Chapter 11 B, are not required to comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and Section
<br />4.106.4.2.2.1.2, Item 3.
<br />4.106.4.2.2.1.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) dimensions.
<br />The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following:
<br />1.The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 ml
<br />2.The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm).
<br />3.One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an 8-foot (2438 mm) wide minimum
<br />aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle shall be permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is
<br />12 feet (3658 mm).
<br />a.Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2.083
<br />percent slope) in any direction.
<br />4.106.4.2.2.1.3 Accessible EV spaces.
<br />In addition to the requirements in Sections 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, all EVSE, when installed, shall
<br />comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the California Building Code, Chapter 11 B. EV ready
<br />spaces and EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11 A, Section
<br />1109A.
<br />4.106.4.2.3 EV space requirements.
<br />1.Single EV space required. Install a listed raceway capable of accommodating a 208/240-volt dedicated branch
<br />circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall
<br />originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure in close
<br />proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space. Construction documents shall identify the
<br />raceway termination point, receptacle or charger location, as applicable. The service panel and/ or subpanel shall
<br />have a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit, including branch circuit overcurrent protective device
<br />installed, or space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
<br />Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is
<br />installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original
<br />construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
<br />2.Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway termination point and the
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<br />4• installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location r)f the EV space at the time of original
<br />construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
<br />4.106.4.2.4 Identification.
<br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for
<br />future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
<br />4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle Ready Space Signage.
<br />Electric vehicle ready spaces shall be identified by signage or pavement markings, In compliance with Caltrans
<br />Traffic Operations Policicha
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<br />successor(s).
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<br />E parki tild electrical systems orlighting of existing parking facilities are added or
<br />ter quild rmit, ten (10) percent of the total number of park,- snaces added or
<br />Iter car )aces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future L we C
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<br />4.303 INDOOR WATER USE
<br />4.303 R CONSERVING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and
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<br />ittings (faucet nd showerheads) shall comply with the sections 4.303.1.1, 4.303.1.2, 4.303.1.3,
<br />44.:c lu ing any residential real property shall be replaced wi,', water -conserving
<br />ixtuil,
<br />P bin tune replacement is required prior to issuance of c ^^ ` !fQ of final
<br />t catcc or al permit approval by the local building 4 I_) .r ;,-;nt. See Civil
<br />Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, :,;>:<, ._)f residential
<br />buildings affected and other important enactment dates.
<br />4.303.1.1 Water Closets. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per
<br />flush. Tank -type water closets shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense
<br />Specification for Tank -type Toilets.
<br />Note: The effective flush volume of dual flush toilets is defined as the composite, average flush volume
<br />of two reduced flushes and one full flush.
<br />4.303.1.2 Urinals. The effective flush volume of wall mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gallons per flush.
<br />The effective flush volume of all other urinals shall not exceed 0.5 gallons per flush.
<br />4.303.1.3.1 Single Showerhead. Showerheads shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8
<br />gallons per minute at 80 psi. Showerheads shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA
<br />WaterSense Specification for Showerheads.
<br />4.303.1.3.2 Multiple showerheads serving one shower. When a shower is served by more than one
<br />showerhead, the combined flow rate of all the showerheads and/or other shower outlets controlled by
<br />a single valve shall not exceed 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi, or the shower shall be designed to only
<br />allow one shower outlet to be in operation at a time.
<br />Note: A hand-held shower shall be considered a showerhead.
<br />4.303.1.4 Faucets.
<br />4.303.1.4.1 Residential LavatoryFaucets. The maximum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets shall
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<br />not exceed 1.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi. The minimum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets sh
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<br />not be less than 0.8 gallons per minute at 20 psi.
<br />4.303.1.4.2 Lavatory Faucets in Common and Public Use Areas. The maximum flow rate of lavatory
<br />faucets installed in common and public use areas (outside of dwellings or sleeping units) in residential
<br />buildings shall not exceed 0.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi.
<br />4.303.1.4.3 Metering Faucets. Metering faucets when installed in residential buildings shall not deliver
<br />more than 0.2 gallons per cycle.
<br />4.303.1.4.4 Kitchen Faucets, The maximum flow rate of kitchen faucets shall not exceed 1.8 gallons
<br />per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not
<br />to exceed 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons per
<br />minute at 60 psi.
<br />Note: Where complyingfaucets are unavailable aerators or other means may be used to achieve
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<br />reduction.
<br />4.303.1.4.5 Pre -rinse spray valves.
<br />When installed, shall meet the requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 20 (Appliance
<br />Efficiency Regulations), Sections 1605.1 (h)(4) Table H-2, Section 1605.3 (h)(4)(A), and Section 1607
<br />FOR REFERENCE ONLY: The following table and code section have been reprinted from the California
<br />Code of Regulations, Title 20 (Appliance Efficiency Regulations), Section 1605.1 (h)(4) and Section
<br />1605.3 (h)(4)(A).
<br />TABLE H-2
<br />STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL PRE -RINSE SPRAY
<br />VALUES MANUFACTURED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 28, 2019
<br />PRODUCT CLASS
<br />[spray force in ounce force (ozf)]
<br />MAXIMUM FLOW RATE (gpm)
<br />Product Class 1 (<_ 5.0 ozf)
<br />1.00
<br />Product Class 2 (> 5.0 ozf and < 8.0 ozf)
<br />1.20
<br />Product Class 3 (> 8.0 ozf)
<br />1.28
<br />Title 20 Section 1605.3 (h)(4)(A): Commercial prerinse spray values manufactured on or after January
<br />1, 2006, shall have a minimum spray force of not less than 4.0 ounces -force (ozf)[113 grams-force(gf)]
<br />4.303.2 Submeters for multifamily buildings and dwelling units in mixed -used residential/commercial
<br />buildings.
<br />Submeters shall be installed to measure water usage of individual rental dwelling units in accordance with the
<br />California Plumbing Code.
<br />4.303.3 Standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall be installed in
<br />accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall meet the applicable standards referenced in Table
<br />1701.1 of the California Plumbing Code.
<br />NOTE:
<br />THIS TABLE COMPILES THE DATA IN SECTION 4.303.1, AND IS INCLUDED AS A
<br />CONVENIENCE FOR THE USER.
<br />TABLE - MAXIMUM FIXTURE WATER USE
<br />FIXTURE TYPE
<br />FLOW RATE
<br />SHOWER HEADS (RESIDENTIAL)
<br />1.8 GMP @ 80 PSI
<br />LAVATORY FAUCETS (RESIDENTIAL)
<br />MAX. 1.2 GPM @ 60 PSI MIN. 0.8 GPM @ 20
<br />PSI
<br />LAVATORY FAUCETS IN COMMON & PUBLIC
<br />0.5 GPM @ 60 PSI
<br />USE AREAS
<br />KITCHEN FAUCETS
<br />1.8 GPM @ 60 PSI
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<br />N/A z NOT APPLICABLE
<br />RESPON. PARTY = RESPONSIBLE PARTY (te: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER,
<br />OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.)
<br />4.304 OUTDOOR WATER USE
<br />4.304.1 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. Residential developments shall comply with
<br />a local water efficient landscape ordinance or the current California Department of Water Resources' Model Water
<br />Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), whichever is more stringent.
<br />NOTES:
<br />1. The Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) is located in the California Code Regulations,
<br />Title 23. Chapter 2.7 Division 2. MWELO and supporting documents, including budget caIcuIator, aar e
<br />available at: https://www.water.ca.gov/
<br />DIVISION 4.4 MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE
<br />EFFICIENCY
<br />4.406 ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE
<br />4.406.1 RODENT PROOFING. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in
<br />sole/bottom plates at exterior walls shall be protected against the passage of rodents by closing such
<br />openings with cement mortar, concrete masonry or a similar method acceptable to the enforcing
<br />agency.
<br />REDUCTION, WASTE 4.408 CONSTRUCTION DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
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<br />4.408.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65
<br />percent of the non -hazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with either Section
<br />4.408.2, 4.408.3 or 4.408.4, or meet a more stringent local construction and demolition waste
<br />management ordinance.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Excavated soil and land -clearing debris.
<br />2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or
<br />recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist or are not located reasonably
<br />close to the jobsite.
<br />3. The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when isolated
<br />jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility.
<br />4.408.2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Submit a construction waste management plan
<br />in conformance with Items 1 through 5. The construction waste management plan shall be updated as
<br />necessary and shall be available during construction for examination by the enforcing agency.
<br />1. Identify the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling,
<br />reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale.
<br />2. Specify if construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on -site (source separated) or
<br />bulk mixed (single stream).
<br />3. Identify diversion facilities where the construction and demolition waste material collected will be
<br />taken.
<br />4. Identify construction methods employed to reduce the amount of construction and demolition waste
<br />generated.
<br />5. Specify that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials diverted shall be calculated
<br />by weight or volume, but not by both.
<br />4.408.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Utilize a waste management company, approved by the
<br />demolition waste material diverted from the landfill complies with Section 4.408.1.
<br />Note: The owner or contractor may make the determination if the construction and demolition waste
<br />materials will be diverted by a waste management company.
<br />4.408.4 WASTE STREAM REDUCTION ALTERNATIVE [LR]. Projects that generate a total combined
<br />weight of construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills, which do not exceed 3.4
<br />lbs./sq.ft. of the building area shall meet the minimum 65% construction waste reduction requirement in
<br />Section 4,408.1
<br />4.408.4.1 WASTE STREAM REDUCTION ALTERNATIVE. Projects that generate a total combined
<br />weight of construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills, which do not exceed 2 pounds
<br />per square foot of the building area, shall meet the minimum 65% construction waste reduction
<br />requirement in Section 4.408.1
<br />4.408.5 DOCUMENTATION. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates
<br />compliance with Section 4.408.2, items 1 through 5, Section 4.408.3 or Section 4.408.4.,
<br />Notes:
<br />1. Sample forms found in "A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code
<br />(Residential)" located at www.hcd.ca.gov/CALGreen.html may be used to assist in
<br />documenting compliance with this section.
<br />2. Mixed construction and demolition debris (C & D) processors can be located at the California
<br />Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
<br />4.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
<br />4.410.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact
<br />disc, web -based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency which includes all of the
<br />following shall be placed in the building:
<br />1. Directions to the owner or occupant that the manual shall remain with the building throughout the
<br />life cycle of the structure.
<br />2. Operation and maintenance instructions for the following:
<br />a. Equipment and appliances, including water -saving devices and systems, HVAC systems,
<br />photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle chargers, water -heating systems and other major
<br />appliances and equipment.
<br />b. Roof and yard drainage, including gutters and downspouts.
<br />c. Space conditioning systems, including condensers and air filters.
<br />d. Landscape irrigation systems.
<br />e. Water reuse systems.
<br />3. Information from local utility, water and waste recovery providers on methods to further reduce
<br />resource consumption, including recycle programs and locations.
<br />4. Public transportation and/or carpool options available in the area.
<br />5. Educational material on the positive impacts of an interior relative humidity between 30-60 percent
<br />and what methods an occupant may use to maintain the relative humidity level in that range.
<br />6. Information about water -conserving landscape and irrigation design and controllers which conserve
<br />water.
<br />7. Instructions for maintaining gutters and downspouts and the importance of diverting water at least 5
<br />feet away from the foundation.
<br />8. Information on required routine maintenance measures, including, but not limited to, caulking,
<br />painting, grading around the building, etc.
<br />9. Information about state solar energy and incentive programs available.
<br />10. A copy of all special inspections verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code.
<br />11. Information from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on maintenance of defensible
<br />space around residential structures.
<br />12. Information and/or drawings identifying the location of grab bar reinforcements.
<br />4.410.2 RECYCLING BY OCCUPANTS. Where 5 or more multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a
<br />building site, provide readily accessible areas) that serves all buildings on the site and are identified for the
<br />depositing, storage and collection of non -hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper,
<br />corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, organic waster, and metals, or meet a lawfully enacted local recycling
<br />ordinance, if more restrictive.
<br />Exception: Rural jurisdictions that meet and apply for the exemption in Public Resources Code Section
<br />42649.82 (a)(2)(A) et seq. are note required to comply with the organic waste portion of
<br />this section.
<br />DIVISION 4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
<br />SECTION 4.501 GENERAL
<br />4.501.1 Scope
<br />The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of reducing the quality of air contaminants that are odorous,
<br />irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well being of a building's installers, occupants and neighbors.
<br />SECTION 4.502 DEFINITIONS
<br />5.102.1 DEFINITIONS
<br />The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference)
<br />AGRIFIBER PRODUCTS. Agrifiber products include wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates and door
<br />cores, not including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) not considered base building elements.
<br />COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS. Composite wood products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and
<br />medium density fiberboard. "Composite wood products" does not include hardboard, structural plywood,
<br />structural panels, structural composite lumber, oriented strand board, glued laminated timber, prefabricated
<br />wood I -joists or finger -jointed lumber, all as specified in California Code of regulations (CCR), title 17, Section
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