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<br />26575 Ruether Ave 2nd floor
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<br />Santa Clarita, CA 91350
<br />661.383.2352 - 818.919.2248
<br />GENERAL NOTES
<br />THE FOLLOWING NOTES (ITEMS) REPRESENT THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
<br />BUILDINGS.
<br />TITLE 24 REQUIREMENTS
<br /> 1. DOORS AND WINDOWS SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM INFILTRATION REQUIREMENTS PER
<br />SECTION 110.6 AND 110.7 E.E.S.
<br /> 2. ALL ENVELOPE AND MECHANICAL CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE FORMS AND ALL
<br />RELATED ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR
<br />DURING CONSTRUCTION. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL
<br />THESE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
<br /> 3. ALL PIPING AND DUCT WORK SHALL BE INSULATED CONSISTENT WITH THE
<br />REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 120.3, 120.4, AND 120.7 TITLE 24 ENERGY STANDARDS
<br />AND CHAPTER 6 OF CMC.
<br /> 4. ALL HVAC SYSTEMS SHALL MEET THE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS PER SECTION 110.2
<br />AND 120.2 E.E.S.
<br /> 5. ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS PER
<br />SECTION 110.1 -110.3, 110.5, 120.1-120.4 TITLE-24 ENERGY STANDARDS.
<br /> 6. INSULATION MATERIAL SHALL MEET THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY STANDARD PER
<br />SECTION 110.8 ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS (E.E.S.)
<br /> 7, THE PERSON WITH OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OR THE PERSON
<br />RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGULATED FEATURES, MATERIALS,
<br />COMPONENTS, OR MANUFACTURED DEVICES SHALL POST, OR MAKE AVAILABLE WITH
<br />THE BUILDING PERMIT(S) ISSUED FOR THE BUILDING, THE REQUIRED INSTALLATION
<br />CERTIFICATE(S) FOR FEATURES, MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, OR MANUFACTURED
<br />DEVICES REGULATED BY THE APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS OR PART 6.
<br />SUCH INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE(S) SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
<br />ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR ALL APPROPRIATE INSPECTIONS. THESE CERTIFICATES
<br />SHALL:
<br />I. IDENTIFY FEATURES, MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, OR MANUFACTURED DEVICES
<br />REQUIRED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY
<br />REGULATIONS AND PART 6.
<br />II. INCLUDE A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT THE FEATURES, MATERIALS,
<br />COMPONENTS, OR MANUFACTURED DEVISE CONFORM TO THE APPLIANCE
<br />EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS AND PART 6 AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH
<br />FEATURES, MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, OR MANUFACTURED DEVICES GIVEN IN
<br />THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED BY THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT
<br />AGENCY.
<br />III. STATE THE NUMBER OF THE BUILDING PERMIT UNDER WHICH THE
<br />CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION WAS PERFORMED.
<br /> 8. WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY RECORD
<br />DRAWINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER. IF A BUILDING DESIGN FEATURE,
<br />MATERIAL, COMPONENT OR MANUFACTURED DEVICE IS CHANGED BEFORE FINAL
<br />CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION, SUCH THAT THE BUILDING MAY NO LONGER
<br />COMPLY WITH PART 6, THE BUILDING MUST BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE, AND SO
<br />INDICATED ON AMENDED PLANS AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE(S) THAT SHALL
<br />BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL.
<br /> 9, THE BUILDER SHALL PROVIDE THE BUILDING OWNER OR PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
<br />FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE AT THE OCCUPANCY THE FOLLOWING:
<br />I.OPERATING INFORMATION: THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE(S) OF
<br />COMPLIANCE AND A LIST OF THE FEATURES, MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, AND
<br />MECHANICAL DEVICES INSTALLED IN THE BUILDING AND INSTRUCTIONS ON
<br />HOW TO OPERATE THEM EFFICIENTLY.
<br />II. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION: REQUIRED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS
<br />SHALL BE CLEARLY STATED AND INCORPORATED ON A READILY ACCESSIBLE
<br />LABEL. THE LABEL MAY BE LIMITED TO IDENTIFYING THE OPERATION AND
<br />MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
<br />III. VENTILATION INFORMATION: A DESCRIPTION OF THE QUANTITIES OF
<br />OUTDOOR AND RE-CIRCULATED AIR THAT THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS ARE
<br />DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TO EACH AREA.
<br /> 10. THE LESSER OF THE MINIMUM RATE OR OUTDOOR AIR REQUIRED BY SEC 120.1(c), OR
<br />THREE COMPLETE AIR CHANGES SHALL BE SUPPLIED TO THE ENTIRE BUILDING
<br />DURING THE ONE-HOUR PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE BUILDING IS NORMALLY
<br />OCCUPIED.
<br /> 11. ALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND SPACE-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS SHALL BE
<br />DESIGNED WITH DUCTWORK, DAMPERS, AND CONTROLS WHICH ALLOWS OUTSIDE
<br />AIR RATES TO BE OPERATED AT THE LARGER OF
<br />(1)THE MINIMUM LEVELS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 120.1(c)3 OR
<br />(2)THE RATE REQUIRED FOR MAKE-UP OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS THAT ARE
<br />REQUIRED FOR AN EXEMPT OR COVERED PROCESS, FOR CONTROL OF
<br />ODORS, OR FOR THE REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS WITHIN THE SPACE.
<br />MEASURED OUTSIDE AIR RATES OF CONSTANT AND VARIABLE VOLUME
<br />MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS SHALL BE WITHIN 10% OF OUTSIDE
<br />AIR RATE SHOWN ON TABLE 120.1-A.
<br /> 12. THE THERMOSTATIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC SYSTEMS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING
<br />SET LOCALLY OR REMOTELY BY TO CONTROL COMFORT HEATING DOWN TO 55°F OR
<br />LOWER AND COOLING UP TO 85°F OR HIGHER. THE THERMOSTATIC CONTROLS SHALL
<br />BE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A DEAD BAND RANGE OF AT LEAST 5°F WITHIN WHICH
<br />HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY TO THE ZONE IS SHUT-OFF OR REDUCE TO A
<br />MINIMUM.
<br /> 13. OUTDOOR AIR SUPPLY AND EXHAUST EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH
<br />DAMPERS THAT AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE UPON FAN SHUTDOWN.
<br /> 14, SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WITH DDC ZONE CONTROLS SHALL HAVE OPTIMUM
<br />START/STOP CONTROLS. MINIMUM CONTROLS SHOULD FUNCTION THE
<br />DIFFERENCE(S) BETWEEN SPACE TEMPERATURE(S) AND OCCUPIED SET POINT(S),
<br />THE OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE(S), AND THE AMOUNT OF TIME PRIOR TO
<br />SCHEDULED OCCUPANCY.
<br /> 15. EACH SPACE-CONDITIONING SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROLS
<br />(1)CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY SHUTTING OFF THE SYSTEM DURING
<br />PERIODS OF NON-USE AND SHALL HAVE
<br />(A) 4-HR TIMER OR;
<br />(B) OCCUPANCY SENSORS OR;
<br />(C) AUTO-TIME SWITCH CONTROLS AND ACCESSIBLE MANUAL OVERRIDE
<br />FOR UP TO 4-HRS.
<br />(2)AUTOMATICALLY RE-START AND TEMPORARILY OPERATE THE SYSTEM TO
<br />MAINTAIN SETBACK THERMOSTAT SETPOINTS FOR MECHANICAL HEATING
<br />AND COOLING.
<br />(3)MULTIPURPOSE, CLASSROOMS, CONFERENCE, CONVENTION, AUDITORIUM,
<br />AND MEETING CENTER ROOMS OF CERTAIN SIZE WHICH DO NOT HAVE
<br />PROCESSES OR OPERATIONS THAT GENERATE DUSTS, FUMES, VAPORS OR
<br />GASSES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH OCCUPANT SENSOR(S) TO ACCOMPLISH
<br />THE FOLLOWING DURING UNOCCUPIED PERIODS
<br />(A)AUTOMATICALLY SET-UP THE OPERATING COOLING TEMPERATURE
<br />SET POINT BY 2°F OR MORE AND SETBACK THE OPERATING HEATING
<br />TEMPERATURE SET POINT BY 2°F OR MORE AND:
<br />(B)AUTOMATICALLY RESET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED VENTILATION RATE
<br />WITH AN OCCUPANT SENSOR VENTILATION CONTROL DEVICE
<br />ACCORDING TO SECTION 120.1(c)5.
<br /> 14, ALL ENCLOSED SPACES IN A BUILDING THAT ARE NORMALLY USED BY HUMANS SHALL
<br />BE VENTILATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 121.
<br /> 15. ALL FAN SYSTEMS EXHAUSTING AIR FROM THE BUILDING TO THE OUTSIDE SHALL BE
<br />PROVIDED WITH BACKDRAFT OR AUTOMATIC DAMPERS TO PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE.
<br /> 16. DUCT SYSTEMS SHALL COMPLY WITH UL 181, INCLUDING ALL COLLARS, CONNECTIONS
<br />AND SPLICES. ALL PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPES, HEAT-ACTIVATED TAPES AND
<br />MASTICS SHALL COMPLY WITH UL 181, UL 181A, OR UL181B
<br /> 17. ALL THERMOSTATS SHALL HAVE A DEADBAND BETWEEN HEATING AND COOLING,
<br />CAPABLE OF ADJUSTMENT UP TO 10°F.
<br /> 18. ALL EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO BE FIXED IN POSITION SHALL BE SECURELY FIXED IN
<br />PLACE, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS.
<br /> 19. REQUIRED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTION SHALL BE CLEARLY STATED AND
<br />INCORPORATED ON A READILY ACCESSIBLE PERMANENT LABEL. THE LABEL MAY BE
<br />LIMITED TO CROSS REFERENCING THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL IF SUCH
<br />MAINTENANCE ACTION IS DESCRIBED THEREIN FOR THE LABELED ITEM.
<br /> 20. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL CONFORM TO AND BE CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
<br />APPLIANCE STANDARDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH DEVICES GIVEN IN THE
<br />PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVED BY THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
<br /> 21. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED AS TO FUNCTION AND SPACES SERVED. (SEE
<br />SCHEDULE)
<br />EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY
<br />ANY APPLIANCE FOR WHICH THERE IS A CALIFORNIA STANDARD ESTABLISHED IN THE
<br />APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS MAY BE INSTALLED ONLY IF THE MANUFACTURER
<br />HAS CERTIFIED TO THE COMMISSION, AS SPECIFIED IN THOSE REGULATIONS, THAT THE
<br />APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE STANDARD FOR THAT APPLIANCE.
<br />INCLUDED ARE ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS
<br />(REGARDLESS OF CAPACITY, EXCEPT THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRAL AIR
<br />CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS WITH COOLING CAPACITY OF 135,000 BTU/HR OR MORE
<br />APPLY TO HEATING PERFORMANCE BUT NOT COOLING PERFORMANCE), OTHER CENTRAL
<br />AIR CONDITIONERS WITH A COOLING CAPACITY LESS THAN 135,000 BTU/HR, FAN TYPE
<br />CENTRAL FURNACES WITH INPUT RATE LESS THAN 400,000 BTU/HR, BOILERS WALL
<br />FURNACES, FLOOR FURNACES, ROOM HEATERS, UNIT HEATERS, AND DUCT FURNACES
<br />SHALL HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION BY ITS
<br />MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
<br />THE FOLLOWING SPACE CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MAY BE INSTALLED ONLY IF THE
<br />MANUFACTURER HAS CERTIFIED THAT THE EQUIPMENT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL
<br />APPLICABLE EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN 112 OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
<br />STANDARDS: ALL AIR CONDITIONERS, HEAT PUMPS AND CONDENSING UNITS 135,000
<br />BTU/HR; ALL WATER CHILLERS; ALL GAS-FIRED BOILERS 300,000 BTU/HR; ALL OIL-FIRED
<br />BOILERS 225,000 BTU/HR; AND ALL WARM AIR FURNACES AND COMBINATION WARM AIR
<br />FURNACES/ AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS 225,000 BTU/HR. FAN TYPE CENTRAL FURNACES
<br />SHALL NOT HAVE A PILOT LIGHT.
<br />PIPING, EXCEPT THOSE CONVEYING FLUIDS AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 60° F AND 105°
<br />F, OR WITHIN HVAC EQUIPMENT, SHALL BE INSULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS
<br />123.
<br />AIR HANDLING DUCT SYSTEMS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED, INSTALLED, SEALED, AND
<br />INSULATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH WITH SECTIONS 601, 602, 603, 604, AND 605 OF 2019 CMC
<br />STANDARDS. (NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED).
<br />CONTROLS
<br />EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SERVING BUILDINGS (AND ALL OTHERS
<br /> NOT EXPLICITLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 112(D))
<br /> SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TIME SWITCH WITH AN
<br /> ACCESSIBLE MANUAL OVERRIDE THAT ALLOWS OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
<br /> DURING OFF-HOURS FOR UP TO 4 HOURS. THE TIME SWITCH SHALL BE
<br /> CAPABLE OF PROGAMMING DIFFERENT SCHEDULES FOR WEEKDAYS AND
<br /> WEEKENDS; INCORPORATE AN AUTOMATIC HOLIDAY "SHUT-OFF" FEATURE
<br /> THAT TURNS OFF ALL LOADS FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS, THEN RESUMES THE
<br /> NORMALLY SCHEDULED OPERATION; AND HAS PROGRAM BACKUP
<br /> CAPABILITIES THAT PREVENT THE LOSS OF THE DEVICE'S PROGRAM AND
<br /> TIME SETTING FOR AT LEAST 10 HOURS IF POWER IS INTERRUPTED.
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH AN
<br /> OCCUPANCY SENSOR TO CONTROL THE OPERATING PERIOD OF THE SYSTEM.
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A
<br /> 4-HOUR TIMER THAT CAN BE MANUALLY OPERATED TO CONTROL THE
<br /> OPERATING PERIOD OF THE SYSTEM.
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROLS THAT
<br /> TEMPORARILY RESTART AND TEMPORARILY OPERATE THE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED TO
<br /> MAINTAIN A SETBACK HEATING AND/OR A SETUP COOLING THERMOSTAT SETPOINT.
<br />O THERMOSTATS SHALL HAVE NUMERIC SETPOINTS IN ° F AND ADJUSTABLE
<br /> SETPOINT STOPS ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING SYSTEM SERVING MULTIPLE ZONES WITH A COMBINED
<br /> CONDITIONING FLOOR AREA MORE THAN 25,000 SQ.FT. SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
<br /> ISOLATION ZONES. EACH ZONE SHALL : NOT EXCEED 25,000 SQ.FT.; SHALL BE
<br /> PROVIDED WITH ISOLATION DEVICES, SUCH AS VALVES OR DAMPERS, THAT ALLOW
<br /> THE SUPPLY OF HEATING OR COOLING TO BE SETBACK OR SHUT OFF
<br /> INDEPENDENTLY OF OTHER ISOLATION AREAS; AND SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY A
<br /> TIME CONTROL DEVICE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
<br />O EACH SPACE CONDITIONING ZONE SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY AN INDIVIDUAL
<br /> THERMOSTATIC CONTROL THAT RESPONDS TO TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE ZONE.
<br /> WHERE USED TO CONTROL HEATING, THE CONTROL SHALL BE ADJUSTABLE DOWN TO
<br /> 55° F OR LOWER. FOR COOLING, THE CONTROL SHALL BE ADJUSTABLE UP TO 85° F
<br /> OR HIGHER. WHERE USED TO CONTROL BOTH HEATING AND COOLING, THE CONTROL
<br /> SHALL BE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING A DEAD BAND OF AT LEAST 5° F WITHIN
<br /> WHICH THE SUPPLY OF HEATING AND COOLING IS SHUT OFF OR REDUCED TO A
<br /> MINIMUM.
<br />O HEAT PUMPS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROLS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
<br /> RESISTANCE SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER OPERATION WHEN THE HEATING LOAD CAN
<br /> BE MET BY THE HEAT PUMP ALONE. ELECTRIC HEATING LOAD CAN BE MET BY
<br /> THE HEAT PUMP ALONE. ELECTRIC RESISTANCE SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER
<br /> OPERATION IS PERMITTED DURING TRANSIENT PERIODS, SUCH AS START-UPS AND
<br /> FOLLOWING ROOM THERMOSTAT SETPOINT ADVANCE, WHEN CONTROLS ARE PROVIDED
<br /> WHICH USE PREFERENTIAL RATE CONTROL, INTELLIGENT RECOVERY, STAGING,
<br /> RAMPING, OR SIMILAR CONTROL MECHANISMS DESIGNED TO PRECLUDE THE
<br /> UNNECESSARY OPERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY HEATING DURING THE RECOVERY
<br /> PERIOD. SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER OPERATION IS ALSO PERMITTED DURING
<br /> DEFROST.
<br />VENTILATION
<br />O CONTROL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALLOW OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS OR DEVICES TO BE
<br /> OPERATED AT THE VENTILATION RATES AS SPECIFIED ON THESE PLANS.
<br />O GRAVITY OR AUTOMATIC DAMPERS INTERLOCKED AND CLOSED ON FAN SHUTDOWN
<br /> SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE OUTSIDE AIR INTAKES AND DISCHARGES OF ALL
<br /> SPACE CONDITIONING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
<br />O ALL GRAVITY VENTILATING SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AUTOMATIC OR
<br /> READILY ACCESSIBLE MANUALLY OPERATED DAMPERS IN ALL OPENINGS TO THE
<br /> OUTSIDE, EXCEPT FOR COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS.
<br />O AIR BALANCING: ALL SPACE CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS SHALL BE
<br /> BALANCED TO THE QUANTITIES SPECIFIED IN THESE PLANS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
<br /> THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU(NEBB) PROCEDURAL
<br /> STANDARDS(1983), OR ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC) NATIONAL
<br /> STANDARDS (1986).
<br />O OUTSIDE AIR CERTIFICATION: THE SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE THE MINIMUM OUTSIDE
<br /> AIR AS SHOWN ON THE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS, AND SHALL BE MEASURED AND
<br /> CERTIFIED BY THE INSTALLING LICENSED C-20 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR AND
<br /> CERTIFIED BY (1) THE DESIGN MECHANICAL ENGINEER, (2) THE INSTALLING
<br /> LICENSED C-20 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, OR (3) THE PERSON WITH OVERALL
<br /> RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DESIGN OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
<br />O OUTSIDE AIR MEASUREMENT: THE SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A
<br /> CALIBRATED LOCAL OR REMOTE DEVICE CAPABLE OF MEASURING THE QUANTITY OF
<br /> OUTSIDE AIR ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS AND DISPLAYING THAT QUANTITY ON A
<br /> READILY ACCESSIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE.
<br />O ANOTHER METHOD APPROVED BY THE COMMISION.
<br />MECHANICAL MANDATORY MEASURES
<br /> 1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMPLIANCE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
<br />MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
<br /> 2. A COPY OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR A COMPARABLE
<br />DOCUMENT INDICATING THE INFORMATION FROM ENERGY CODE
<br />SECTION 110.10(B) THROUGH 110.10(C) SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE
<br />OCCUPANT. (ENERGY CODE 110.10(D)
<br /> 3. AFTER FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS ARE CONCLUDED, FORM
<br />GRN24 SHALL BE COMPLETED AND READILY AVAIALABLE TO THE FIELD
<br />INSPECTIOR PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL. (5.410.2.4)
<br /> 4. ALL OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE BUILDING SHALL BE DOCUMENTED
<br />WITHIN A SYSTEMS MANUAL. THIS SYSTEMS MANUAL SHALL BE
<br />DELIVERED TO THE OWNER OR REPRESENTATIVE. (5.410.2.5.1)
<br /> 5. THE TRAINING OF THE APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE STAFF FOR EACH
<br />EQUIPMENT TYPE AND/OR SYSTEM SHALL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE
<br />COMMISSIONING REPORT (5.410.2.5.2).
<br /> 6. FORM GRN 25 SHALL BE COMPLETED AND READILY AVAILABLE TO THE
<br />FIELD INSPECTOR PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL.
<br /> 7. A COMPLETE COMMISSIONING REPORT AND FORM GRN 26 (COMPLETED0
<br />SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER OR REPRESENTATIVE AND WILL BE
<br />READILY AVAILABLE TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR PRIOR TO THE FINAL
<br />APPROVAL. (5.410.2.6, 5.410.4.4).
<br /> 8. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW INSTALLATION
<br />OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS:
<br />A.RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.
<br />I. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF SYSTEM (E.G. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC,
<br />WIND TURBINES, ETC...)
<br /> II. PROVIDE NARRATIVE OF THE TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
<br />PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM.
<br />B.LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
<br /> I. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF IRRIGATORS AND CONTROLLER(S)
<br /> II. PROVIDE NARRATIVE OF THE TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
<br />PROCEDURE FOR THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, INCLUDING BUT NOT
<br />LIMITED TO, PRESSURE TESTS, WATER COVERAGE, AND PROPER
<br />CONTROLLER FUNCTION.
<br />C.WATER RE-USE SYSTEMS
<br /> I. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF GREY WATER OR RECLAIMED/RECYCLED
<br />WATER SYSTEM.
<br /> II. PROVIDE NARRATIVE OF THE TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
<br />PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM (5.410.4.2, 5.410.4.3)
<br /> 9. A FINAL REPORT FOR THE TESTING AND ADJUSTING OF ALL NEW
<br />SYSTEMS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PROVIDED TO THE FIELD
<br />INSPECTOR PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL. THIS REPORT SHALL BE
<br />SIGNED BY THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING THESE
<br />SERVICES. (5.410.4.4)
<br />10. AN OPERATION & SYSTEMS MANUAL, SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE
<br />OWNER OR REPRESENTATIVE AND TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR AT THE
<br />TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION. (5.410.4.5)
<br />11. IF THE HVAC SYSTEM IS USED DURING CONSTRUCTION, USE RETURN
<br />AIR FILTERS WITH A MERV OF 13. REPLACE ALL FILTERS IMMEDIATELY
<br />PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. (5.504.1)
<br />12. ALL DUCT AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT
<br />OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, OR SHEET METAL
<br />UNTIL THE FINAL START-UP OF THE HEATING, COOLING, AND
<br />VENTILATING EQUIPMENT. (5.504.3)
<br />13. ARCHITECTURAL PAINTS AND COATINGS, ADHESIVES, CAULKS, AND
<br />SEALANTS SHALL COMPLY WITHT THE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND
<br />(V0C) LIMITS LISTED IN TABLES 5.504.4.1 - 5.504.4.3 (5.504.4.1 - 5.504.4.3).
<br />14. THE VOC CONTENT VERIFICATION CHECKLIST, FORM GRN 2, SHALL BE
<br />COMPLETED AND VERIFIED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION APPROVAL.
<br />THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING VOC CONTENT FOR
<br />ALL APPLICABLE PRODUCTS SHALL BE READILY AVAILABLE AT THE JOB
<br />SITE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR FOR VERIFICATION.
<br />(5.504.4.3.2)
<br />15. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED BUILDINGS SHALL PROVIDE REGULARLY
<br />OCCUPIED AREA OF THE BUILDING WITH A MERV 13 FILTER FOR
<br />OUTSIDE AND RETURN AIR. FILTERS SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO
<br />OCCUPANCY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE WITH
<br />FILTERS OF THE SAME VALUE SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE OPERATION
<br />AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. (5.504.5.3)
<br />16. DESIGNATED OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA SHALL BE AT LEAST 25 FEET
<br />FROM ANY OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE OR OPERABLE WINDOWS. (5.504.7)
<br />17. THE BUILDING SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE PROVISIONS FOR
<br />MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
<br />18. BUILDINGS THAT USE DEMAND CONTROL VENTILATION SHALL HAVE CO2
<br />SENSORS AND VENTILATION CONTROLS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
<br />WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE
<br />CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CCR, TITLE 24, PART 6, SECTION 102.1(C)(4)
<br />(5.506.2)
<br />19. THE HVAC, REFRIGERATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT SHALL
<br />NOT CONTAIN CFC OR HALONS. (5.508.1)
<br />20. FOR RETAIL FOOD STORES OF 8,000 SQ. FT. OR MORE OF CONDITIONED
<br />AREA THAT HAVE A COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM. (LEAK
<br />REDUCTION MEASURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAGBC 5.508.2 SHALL
<br />APPLY TO REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS WITH A GLOBAL-WARMING
<br />POTENTIAL (GWP) OF 150 OR GREATER. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PLAN
<br />CHECK IS REQUIRED.) (5.508.2)
<br />CAL-GREEN BUILDING NOTES
<br />1.REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATION OF DIFFUSERS
<br />AND REGISTERS. CONTRACTOR SHALL VARY LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED TO MATCH FINAL
<br />ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS WHEN ISSUED.
<br />2.ALL THERMOSTATS SHALL BE 4'-0'' ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR.
<br />3.DO NOT HANG DUCTS OR PIPES FROM ROOF DECK BUT SUSPEND FROM BEAMS AND BAR
<br />JOISTS. PROVIDE CHANNELS AND ANGLE IRON HORIZONTAL SUPPORTS AS REQUIRED AND
<br />APPROVED BY THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
<br />4.NO FLEXIBLE DUCT SHALL PENETRATE ANY PARTITION RATED OR OTHERWISE.
<br />5.ALL MATERIAL IN PLENUMS SHALL HAVE A MOLD, HUMIDITY AND EROSION RESISTING FACE
<br />THAT HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U.M.C. STANDARD NO. 6-1 AND A FLAME-SPREAD INDEX
<br />NOT GREATER THAN 25 AND A SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX NOT GREATER THAN 50 WHEN
<br />TESTED AS A COMPOSITE PRODUCT PER TEST METHODS LISTED IN CHAPTER 6 OF 2022 CMC.
<br />6.IN ROOM WITH NO CEILING, SUSPEND CEILING DIFFUSERS FROM STRUCTURE ABOVE PER
<br />SMACNA GUIDELINES OR LOCAL CODE, WHICHEVER THE MOST RESTRICTIVE.
<br />7.APPLIANCE MUST BE CERTIFIED BY CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION.
<br />8.EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A PERMANENT LABEL AFFIXED TO THE EQUIPMENT
<br />WHICH WILL BE EITHER CLEARLY INDICATE THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS WHICH MUST
<br />BE PERFORMED TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT IN EFFICIENT OPERATING CONDITION OR
<br />INDICATE BY WHICH MAINTENANCE OR OPERATING MANUALS EXPLAIN THE MAINTENANCE
<br />REQUIREMENTS IN GREATER DETAIL.
<br />9.DAMPER MANUFACTURER'S LABEL SHALL INDICATE MAXIMUM LEAKAGE OF 3%.
<br />10.THE USE OF THOSE MANUFACTURED DEVICES LISTED IN TABLES 110.2-A THROUGH TABLE
<br />110.2-K IS LIMITED TO ONLY THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
<br />COMMISSION.
<br />11.DUCT SYSTEMS USED WITH BLOWER TYPE EQUIPMENT THAT ARE PORTIONS OF HEATING,
<br />COOLING, ABSORPTION, EVAPORATIVE COOLING OR OUTDOOR VENTILATION SYSTEM SHALL
<br />BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN APPROVED STANDARD LISTED IN TABLE 1701.1 2022 CMC,
<br />OR BY OTHER APPROVED METHODS.
<br />12.ALL AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DUCTS AND PLENUMS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
<br />BUILDING CAVATIES, MECHANICAL CLOSETS, AIR HANDLER BOXES, AND SUPPORT PLATFORMS
<br />USED AS DUCTS OR PLENUMS, SHALL BE INSTALLED, SEALED, AND INSULATED TO MEET THE
<br />REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE 2022 CMC. LEAKAGE/PRESSURE TESTS SHALL BE
<br />COMPLETED BEFORE ANY DUCTWORK INSULATION IS APPLIED. PORTIONS OF SUPPLY-AIR AND
<br />RETURN-AIR DUCTS CONVEYING HEATED OR COOLED AIR LOCATED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE
<br />FOLLOWING SPACES SHALL BE INSULATED TO A MINIMUM INSTALLED LEVEL OF R-8:
<br />a)OUTDOORS; OR
<br />b)IN A SPACE BETWEEN THE ROOF AND AN INSULATED CEILING; OR
<br />c)IN A SPACE DIRECTLY UNDER A ROOF WITH FIXED VENTS OR OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE OR
<br />UNCONDITIONED SPACES; OR
<br />d)IN AN UNCONDITIONED CRAWLSPACE; OR IN OTHER UNCONDITIONED SPACES.
<br />13.OVERFLOW DRAINS FROM A/C UNITS LOCATED IN AN ATTIC OR FURRED SPACE DISCHARGE AT
<br />A POINT WHICH CAN BE READILY OBSERVED.
<br />14.ALL APPLIANCES DESIGNED TO BE FIXED IN POSITION SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED IN
<br />PLACE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO SUSTAIN VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL LOADS WITHIN
<br />STRESS LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE BUILDING CODE.
<br />15.HYDRONIC PIPING INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 12 OF THE 2022 CMC.
<br />16.PROVIDE ANY ACCESS DOORS REQUIRED, BUT NOT INDICATED OR SHOWN, ON PLANS, FOR
<br />ACCESS TO QUADRANT DAMPERS, FIRE DAMPERS, AND CONTROLS VALVES.
<br />17.CONDENSATE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS SHALL BE ROUTED TO APPROVED PLUMBING
<br />RECEPTACLE WITH 1" AIR GAP OR TAILPIECE CONNECTION. IF THESE PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE
<br />NOT AVAILABLE, THEN SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION APPROVAL.
<br />18.INSTALL DUCT ACCESSORIES ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE DETAILS IN SMACNA'S HVAC DUCT
<br />CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. INSTALL VOLUME DAMPERS AT POINTS ON SUPPLY, RETURN,
<br />AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS WHERE BRANCHES EXTEND FROM LARGER DUCTS. LOCATE VOLUME
<br />DAMPERS AT LEAST TWO DIAMETERS FROM A FITTING AND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM
<br />OUTLETS. SET DAMPERS TO FULLY OPEN POSITION BEFORE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND
<br />BALANCING.
<br />19.ALL NEW PIPE INSULATION AND DUCT INSULATION SHALL COMPLY WITH UNIFORM MECHANICAL
<br />CODE FOR FLAME SPREAD (25) AND SMOKE DISTRIBUTION (50). (SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
<br />EXACT SIZES) AND CONSISTENT WITH THE LATEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
<br />TITLE-24.
<br />20.ALL DUCT DETECTORS SHALL REQUIRE AND ACCEPTANCE FUNCTION TEST. TESTING SHALL BE
<br />IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA STANDARD 72 AND MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
<br />21.DUCT DETECTORS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO INITIATE
<br />SUPERVISION UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
<br />22.ALL CONCEALED SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS PANELS AND REMOTE
<br />LED INDICATORS LOCATED BELOW CEILING TO INDICATE THE LOCATION OF THE SMOKE
<br />DETECTOR IT IS SERVING.
<br />23.RELOCATE ANY EXISTING DUCTWORK OR PIPING WHICH IS TO REMAIN BUT INTERFERES WITH
<br />THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK AND/OR NEW EQUIPMENT ABOVE CEILING. THE
<br />CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING DIMENSIONS, SERVICES, AND POINTS OF
<br />CONNECTION PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
<br />24.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORTS AND SWAY BRACES FOR ALL PIPING, DUCTWORK, AND
<br />EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE. ALL SUSPENDED ELEMENTS TO
<br />BE PROVIDED WITH APPROVED LATERAL OR SWAY BRACING.
<br />25.PROVIDE ANY ACCESS DOORS REQUIRED, BUT NOT INDICATED OR SHOWN, ON PLANS, FOR
<br />ACCESS TO QUADRANT DAMPERS, FIRE DAMPERS, AND VALVES.
<br />26.JOB CONDITIONS: DUCTWORK, PIPING, AND CONDUIT, AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS, IS
<br />DIAGRAMMATIC AND ARE INTENDED TO CONVEY SCOPE AND GENERAL ARRANGEMENT ONLY
<br />AND SHALL BE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED BASED ON ACTUAL FIELD MEASUREMENT. ADHERE
<br />TO DRAWINGS AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE IN LAYOUT DUCTWORK. VARY RUN OF PIPING, RUN
<br />AND SHAPE OF DUCTWORK AND MAKE OFFSETS DURING PROGRESS OF WORK AS REQUIRED
<br />TO MEET STRUCTURAL AND OTHER INTERFERENCES AS APPROVED BY ARCHITECT. INSTALL
<br />PIPING AND DUCTWORK IN FURRED SPACES WHEREVER POSSIBLE. RUN EXPOSED PIPING AND
<br />DUCTWORK PARALLEL TO, OR AT RIGHT ANGLES TO, BUILDING WALLS. KEEP HORIZONTAL
<br />LINES AS CLOSE TO BOTTOM OF STRUCTURES AS POSSIBLE. CONFORM TO CEILING HEIGHTS
<br />ESTABLISHED ON ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES AS
<br />REQUIRED.
<br />27.ALL EQUIPMENTS, DUCTWORK AND PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN TOTAL COMPLIANCE WITH
<br />CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE.
<br />28.FILTERS SHALL BE CLASS I OR II FLAMESPREAD, U.L. OR CSFM LISTED. PROVIDE PRE-FILTER
<br />WITH A MINIMUM EFFICIENCY OF 90% OR MERV-13.
<br />29.ALL EXISTING DUCT SUPPORTS, PIPE SUPPORTS, ETC. WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE
<br />BROUGHT UP TO CURRENT CODES.
<br />30.ALL AIR HANDLER DUCT SYSTEM SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED, INSTALLED, AND INSULATED AS
<br />PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 6 OF 2022 CMC.
<br />31.MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH BUILDING STRUCTURE
<br />AND CEILING SPACE. ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO BID AND FOR
<br />PRICING ADDITIONAL OFFSETS OF DUCTS AND PIPING THAT ARE NOT SHOWN ON DRAWING.
<br />32.FIRE STOPPING REQUIREMENTS: PENETRATIONS THRU RATED WALLS AND FLOORS SHALL
<br />BE SEALED WITH A MATERIAL CAPABLE OF PENETRATING THE PASSAGE OF FLAMES AND HOT
<br />GASES WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 07270. PROVIDE U.L. LISTED
<br />AND APPROVED FIRE STOP ASSEMBLY AT PENETRATION OF PIPE, CONDUIT AND DUCTWORK
<br />THROUGH FIRE RATED WALL.
<br />33.PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF ANY BID, EACH BIDDER SHALL PERFORM A THOROUGH FIELD
<br />SURVEY OF THE EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS AND FEATURES, WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN
<br />ORDER TO PERFORM THEIR PORTION OF THE CONTRACT. ANY SITE CONDITIONS WHICH MAY
<br />RESULT IN AN INSTALLATION ISSUE, THUS RESULTING IN A DEVIATION FROM THE DESIGN
<br />DRAWINGS, SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF OWNER AND ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF
<br />RECORD FOR CLARIFICATION PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE CONTRACTOR'S BID. VERIFY
<br />DIMENSIONS OF ALL PRODUCTS INCLUDING SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE PROPER
<br />COORDINATION WITH CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR ALL COSTS FOR THE
<br />RELOCATION OF EQUIPMENT, PIPE, DUCTS, ETC., FOR ANY ERROR THROUGH NEGLIGENCE IN
<br />ADVISING OF ANY CONFLICT IN WRITING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF ANY BID, AND/OR FROM
<br />FAILURE TO PROPERLY COORDINATE INSTALLATIONS OF SYSTEMS.
<br />34.OUTDOOR AIR INTAKES SHALL BE LOCATED 10'-0" FROM EXHAUST OUTLETS OF VENTILATING
<br />SYSTEMS, COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT STACKS, MEDICAL SURGICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS,
<br />COOLING TOWERS AND AREAS THAT MAY COLLECT VEHICULAR EXHAUST OR OTHER NOXIOUS
<br />FUMES. THE BOTTOM OF OUTDOOR AIR INTAKES SHALL BE LOCATED 10'-0" ABOVE THE
<br />GROUND LEVEL OR 18" ABOVE THE ROOF LEVEL.
<br />35.EXHAUST OUTLETS SHALL BE LOCATED A MINIMUM 10'-0" ABOVE THE ADJOINING GRADE AND
<br />AND 10'-0" FROM DOORS, OCCUPIED AREAS, AND OPERABLE WINDOWS.
<br />36.COVERING OF DUCT OPENINGS AND PROTECTION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
<br />MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
<br />37.ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, AND CAULKS USED ON THE PROJECT SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
<br />OF THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:
<br />1.ADHESIVES, ADHESIVE BONDING PRIMERS, ADHESIVE PRIMERS, SEALANTS, SEALANT
<br />PRIMERS,AND CAULKS SHALL COMPLY WITH LOCAL OR REGIONAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
<br />OR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULES WHERE APPLICABLE, OR SCAQMD RULE 1168
<br />VOC LIMITS, AS SHOWN IN TABLES 5.504.4.1 AND 5.504.4.2, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE,
<br />2022
<br />38.PIPES, DUCTS AND CONDUITS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AND BRACED PER THE SMACNA
<br />"GUIDELINES FOR SEISMIC RESTRAINTS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND PLUMBING PIPING
<br />SYSTEM". DUCTS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT EACH CHANGE OF DIRECTION AND IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARD - METAL AND FLEXIBLE.
<br />39.PLUMBING PIPE TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE HVAC DUCT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND SHALL BE
<br />SUPPORTED AND BRACED PER THE SMACNA "GUIDELINES FOR SEISMIC RESTRAINTS OF
<br />MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND PLUMBING PIPING SYSTEM". NO WATER PIPING IS ALLOWED
<br />ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, TELEPHONE SWITCH ROOM AND DATA/COMMUNICATION
<br />ROOM.
<br />40.PROVIDE SMOKE DETECTORS IN MAIN SUPPLY AIR DUCTS OF AIR MOVING SYSTEMS
<br />EXCEEDING 2000 CFM PER 2022 CMC SECTION 609.0.
<br />41.AT THE TIME OF ROUGH INSTALLATION, OR DURING STORAGE ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
<br />AND UNTIL FINAL STARTUP OF THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT, ALL
<br />DUCTS AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED
<br />WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, SHEET METAL, OR OTHER ACCEPTABLE METHODS TO REDUCE THE
<br />AMOUNT OF DUST, WATER, AND DEBRIS WHICH MAY ENTER THE SYSTEM (2022 CGBC SECTION
<br />5.504.3).
<br />42.IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED BUILDINGS, REGULARLY OCCUPIED AREAS OF THE BUILDING
<br />SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AIR FILTRATION MEDIA FOR OUTSIDE AND RETURN AIR THAT
<br />PROVIDES AT LEAST A MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REPORTING VALUE (MERV) OF 13. MERV 13
<br />FILTERS SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
<br />MAINTENANCE WITH FILTERS OF THE SAME VALUE SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE OPERATION
<br />AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL (2022 CGBC SECTION 5.504.5.3)
<br />43.INSTALLATION OF HVAC, REFRIGERATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY
<br />WITH 2022 CGBC SECTIONS 5.508.1.1 AND 5.508.1.2. HVAC, REFRIGERATION, AND FIRE
<br />SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT CONTAIN CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFC'S) AND SHALL
<br />NOT CONTAIN HALONS (2022 CGBC SECTION 5.508.1).
<br />44.PROVIDE THE BUILDING OWNER OR REPRESENTATIVE WITH DETAILED OPERATING AND
<br />MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND COPIES OF GUARANTIES/WARRRANTIES FOR EACH
<br />SYSTEM. O & M INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH OSHA REQUIREMENTS IN CCR,
<br />TITLE 8, SECTION 5142, AND OTHER RELATED REGULATIONS.
<br />45.SIZING OF CONDENSATE DRAINS FROM COOLING COILS PER CPC TABLE 814.1 AND SHALL
<br />COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES: 2022 CMC SECTIONS 310.1, 310.2, 310.3, 310.5,
<br />310.6, 312.0, 1105.7, AND TABLE 310.3 2022 CPC SECTIONS 803.0 TO 807.2 AND 814.0 AIR
<br />CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES FROM EACH HVAC UNIT SHALL BE PIPED FULL SIZE
<br />FROM THE UNIT DRAIN OUTLET, WITH "P" TRAP AND PIPED TO NEAREST DRAIN. INSULATE
<br />INTERIOR LINES WHERE CONDENSATE CAN OCCUR.
<br />46.DUCT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA-2006 OR U.L. 181. ALL DUCT
<br />DIMENSIONS, AS SHOWN ON MECHANICAL DRAWINGS, ARE CLEAR INSIDE DIMENSIONS.
<br />47.FIRE BLOCKING OR FIRE DAMPER ASSEMBLIES, INCLUDING SLEEVES AND INSTALLATION
<br />PROCEDURES AS APPLICABLE WHERE SYSTEM COMPONENTS PENETRATE FIRE RATED
<br />SEPARATIONS BLOCKING/DAMPERS SHALL BE RATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEPARATION
<br />SERVED AND SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
<br />REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR EXACT LOCATION OF FIRE RATED WALLS AND
<br />SMOKE SEPARATIONS.
<br />48.ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
<br />111-113, 115, 120-129 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
<br />49.ALL HVAC SYSTEMS SHALL MEET THE LATEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 112
<br />AND 122 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
<br />50.ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED OR LISTED BY A RECOGNIZED APPROVAL AGENCY.
<br />51.ALL ROOF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED TO INDICATE THE SPACE IT SERVES WHEN THERE IS
<br />MORE THAN ONE HEATING OR COOLING UNIT.
<br />52.WEATHER PROTECTION FOR OPENINGS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 26 GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL
<br />(BC 1504)
<br />53.JOINTS, TRAVERSE JOINTS, AND SEAMS FOR DUCT SYSTEMS SHALL COMPLY SMACNA HVAC
<br />DUCT STANDARD-METAL AND FLEXIBLE. JOINTS OF DUCT SYSTEMS SHALL BE MADE
<br />SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT BY MEANS OF TAPES, MASTICS, GASKETING, OR OTHER MEANS.
<br />CRIMP JOINTS FOR ROUND DUCTS SHALL HAVE A CONTACT LAP OF NOT LESS THAN 1-1/2" AND
<br />SHALL BE MECHANICALLY FASTENED BY MEANS OF NOT LESS THAN 3 SHEET-METAL SCREWS
<br />EQUALLY SPACED AROUND THE JOINT OR AN EQUIVALENT FASTENING METHOD.
<br />54.ALL MATERIALS EXPOSED WITHIN DUCTS AND PLENUMS INCLUDING ANY ABOVE CEILING
<br />RETURN AIR PLENUMS SHALL BE NONCOMBUSTABLE OR SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD INDEX
<br />NOT TO EXCEED TENTY-FIVE (25) AND A SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY (50)
<br />WHEN TESTED AS A COMPOSITE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84 OR UL 723 AND
<br />SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2022 CMC SECTION 602.2.
<br />55.PORTIONS OF SUPPLY-AIR DUCTS THAT ARE NOT IN ONE OF THESE SPACES, INCLUDING DUCTS
<br />BURIED IN CONCRETE SLAB, SHALL BE INSULATED TO TO A MINIMUM INSTALLED LEVEL OF 4.2
<br />(OR ANY HIGHER LEVEL REQUESTED BY CMC SECTION 604.1) OR BE ENCLOSED IN DIRECTLY
<br />CONDITIONED SPACE.
<br />56.NEW ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED AT A MINIMUM 10'-0" FROM ROOF EDGE.
<br />57.REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTION. WHERE THE
<br />WORD "PROVIDE" OR NEW" IS USED SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD TO MEAN "THE CONTRACTOR
<br />SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL". EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS PROVIDED SHALL BE NEW AND
<br />FREE FROM DEFECTS. NO SALVAGED OR REFURBISHED OR USED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIAL
<br />WILL BE ACCEPTED.
<br />58.ALL SYMBOLS SHOWN ON SYMBOL LIST ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED ON THIS PROJECT.
<br />59.ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PLANS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THE DESIGN DRAWINGS
<br />AND ARE TO BE USED TO DEFINE DETAIL CONFIGURATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
<br />RELATIVE LOCATION OF MEMBERS, ELEVATION, LOCATION OF ALL OPENINGS, ETC.
<br />57.SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO
<br />FABRICATION. MINIMUM ENGINEER REVIEW TIME IS 7 WORKING DAYS BEFORE RETURN TO THE
<br />GENERAL CONTRACTOR. SHOP DRAWINGS WILL BE REJECTED FOR INCOMPLETENESS, LACK
<br />OF CALCULATIONS (IF REQUIRED) OR CHANGES WITHOUT PRE-APPROVAL. DELAY IN
<br />PROCESSING SHOP DRAWINGS WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS CONTRACTOR.
<br />58.GENERAL AND SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL REVIEW AND STAMP ALL SHOP DRAWINGS PRIOR TO
<br />REVIEW BY THE ENGINEER. SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE REVIEWED FOR COMPLETENESS AND
<br />COMPLIANCE TO THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEARLY FLAG ANY DEVIATION AND
<br />MAKE WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL OF ANY MODIFICATION. ALL
<br />MODIFICATIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BEFORE SHOP DRAWINGS ARE PROCESSED &
<br />RESUBMITTED FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
<br />59.TIME SPENT BY ENGINEERING PERSONNEL AND STAFF IN REPLY TO REQUESTS FOR
<br />INFORMATION, THE ANSWERS FOR WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS,
<br />WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CONTRACTOR AND SUCH REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SHALL BE
<br />ACCOMPANIED BY A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE SERVICE REQUESTED.
<br />60.PROVIDE CODE APPROVED FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS AT ALL EQUIPMENT.
<br />61.PROVIDE FLASHING AND/OR COUNTER FLASHING OF ALL EXTERIOR PENETRATIONS TO
<br />PREVENT WATER INGRESS.
<br />67.INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT PUMP OUTDOOR CONDENSING UNITS MUST HAVE A
<br />CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 5 FEET FROM THE OUTLET OF ANY DRYER VENT.
<br />70.PROVIDE VIBRATION ISOLATION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION OF
<br />VIBRATION TO BUILDING STRUCTURE AND A VIBRATION FREE INSTALLATION.
<br />73.MISCELLANEOUS STEEL REQUIRED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND AS SHOWN IN
<br />DETAILS FOR DUCTWORK AND EQUIPMENT (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) SHALL BE FURNISHED
<br />AND INSTALLED BY THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR. OTHER TRADES SHALL NOT SHARE
<br />SUPPORTS.
<br />76.LOCATIONS AND SIZES OF WALL AND ROOF OPENINGS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH OTHER
<br />TRADES INVOLVED.
<br />77.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
<br />77.1.DUCTWORK AND PLENUMS TO BE CONSTRUCTED TO SEAL CLASS A.
<br />77.2.CLARIFICATIONS TO SPACES FOR WHICH OCCUPANT SENSOR VENTILATION CONTROL
<br />DEVICES ARE REQUIRED.
<br />77.3.DUCT LEAKAGE TESTING IS NOW MANDATORY.
<br />78.A PERFORMANCE TEST SHALL BE CONDUCTED UPON COMPLETION AND BEFORE APPROVAL OF
<br />A VENTILATION SYSTEM SERVING COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES. THE TEST SHALL
<br />VERIFY THE EXHAUST AIRFLOW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 508.10.1.2 THRU508.10.1.5 OR
<br />THE AIRFLOW RATE STAMPED ON LISTED HOOD.
<br />79.THE PERMIT HOLDER SHALL VERIFY A CAPTURE AND CONTAINMENT PERFORMANCE OF THE
<br />HOOD. A FIELD TEST SHALL BE PERFORMED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT NORMAL
<br />OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CAPTURE AND CONTAINMENT SHALL BE VERIFIED THROUGH A
<br />VISUAL OBSERVATION OF SMOKE OR STEAM PRODUCED BY SMOKE CANDLES OR PUFFERS.
<br />SMOKE BOMBS RAE PROHIBITED FROM USE ON THIS TEST.
<br />80.PRIOR TO USE OR CONCEALMENT A GREASE DUCT LEAKAGE TEST SHALL BE PERFORMED TO
<br />VERIFY THE WELDED SEAMS AND JOINTS ARE LIQUID TIGHT. THE TEST SHALL BE A WATER
<br />PRESSURE TEST, A LIGHT TEST, OR AN APPROVED EQUIVALENT TEST. THE PERMIT HOLDER
<br />SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE EQUIPMENT AND FOR PERFORMING THE TEST.
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