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<br />5.303.3 WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and
<br />urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall comply with the following:
<br />5.303.3.1 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 of
<br />two reduced flushes and one full flush.
<br />5.303.3.2 Urinals.
<br />5.303.3.2.1 Wall-mounted Urinals. The effective flush volume of wall-mounted urinals shall not exceed
<br />0.125 gallons per flush.
<br />5.303.3.2.2 Floor-mounted Urinals. The effective flush volume of floor-mounted or other urinals shall
<br />not exceed 0.5 gallons per flush.
<br />5.303.3.3 Showerheads. [BSC-CG]
<br />5.303.3.3.1 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 />5.303.3.3.2 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 a
<br />single valve shall not exceed 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi, or the shower shall be designed to
<br />allow only one shower outlet to be in operation at a time.
<br />Note: A hand-held shower shall be considered a showerhead.
<br />DIVISION 5.4 MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE
<br />EFFICIENCY
<br />SECTION 5.401 GENERAL
<br />5.401.1 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of achieving material conservation and resource
<br />efficiency through protection of buildings from exterior moisture, construction waste diversion, employment of
<br />techniques to reduce pollution through recycling of materials, and building commissioning or testing and adjusting.
<br />SECTION 5.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND
<br />RECYCLING
<br />5.408.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65% of the
<br />non-hazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with Section 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2 or 5.408.1.3; or
<br />meet a local construction and demolition waste management ordinance, whichever is more stringent.
<br />5.408.1.1 Construction waste management plan. Where a local jurisdiction does not have a construction and
<br />demolition waste management ordinance, submit a construction waste management plan that:
<br />1. Identifies the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient
<br /> usage, recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale.
<br />2. Determines if construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on-site (source-separated) or
<br /> bulk mixed (single stream).
<br />3. Identifies diversion facilities where construction and demolition waste material collected will be taken.
<br />4. Specifies that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials diverted shall be calculated
<br /> by weight or volume, but not by both.
<br />5.408.1.2 Waste Management Company. Utilize a waste management company that can provide verifiable
<br />documentation that the percentage of construction and demolition waste material diverted from the landfill
<br />complies with this section.
<br />Note: The owner or contractor shall make the determination if the construction and demolition waste material
<br />will be diverted by a waste management company.
<br />Exceptions to Sections 5.408.1.1 and 5.408.1.2:
<br />1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris.
<br />2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle
<br /> facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist.
<br />3. Demolition waste meeting local ordinance or calculated in consideration of local recycling facilities
<br /> and markets.
<br />5.408.1.3 Waste stream reduction alternative. The combined weight of new construction disposal that does
<br />not exceed two pounds per square foot of building area may be deemed to meet the 65% minimum requirement
<br />as approved by the enforcing agency.
<br />5.408.1.4 Documentation. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates
<br />compliance with Sections 5.408.1.1, through 5.408.1.3. The waste management plan shall be updated as
<br />necessary and shall be accessible during construction for examination by the enforcing agency.
<br />Notes:
<br />1. Sample forms found in "A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code (Nonresidential)"
<br /> located www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resources/Page-Content/Building-Standards-Commission-
<br /> Resources-List-Folder/CALGreen may be used to assist in documenting compliance with the waste
<br /> management plan.
<br />2. Mixed construction and demolition debris processors can be located at the California Department of
<br /> Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
<br />5.408.2 UNIVERSAL WASTE. [A] Additions and alterations to a building or tenant space that meet the scoping
<br />provisions in Section 301.3 for nonresidential additions and alterations, shall require verification that Universal Waste
<br />items such as fluorescent lamps and ballast and mercury containing thermostats as well as other California prohibited
<br />Universal Waste materials are disposed of properly and are diverted from landfills. A list of prohibited Universal Waste
<br />materials shall be included in the construction documents.
<br />Note: Refer to the Universal Waste Rule link at: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/universalwaste/
<br />5.408.3 EXCAVATED SOIL AND LAND CLEARING DEBRIS. 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated
<br />vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such
<br />material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed.
<br />Exception: Reuse, either on or off-site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation.
<br />Notes:
<br />1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural
<br /> Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material.
<br />2. For a map of know pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of
<br /> Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov)
<br />DIVISION 5.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
<br />SECTION 5.501 GENERAL
<br />5.501.1 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of reducing the quantity of air contaminants that
<br />are odorous, irritating, and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of a building's installers, occupants and neighbors.
<br />SECTION 5.502 DEFINITIONS
<br />5.502.1 DEFINITIONS. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference)
<br />ARTERIAL HIGHWAY. A general term denoting a highway primarily for through traffic usually on a continuous route.
<br />A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL (dBA). The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
<br />using the internationally standardized A-weighting filter or as computed from sound spectral data to which A-weighting
<br />adjustments have been made.
<br />1 BTU/HOUR. British thermal units per hour, also referred to as Btu. The amount of heat required to raise one pound
<br />of water one degree Fahrenheit per hour, a common measure of heat transfer rate. A ton of refrigeration is 12,000 Btu,
<br />the amount of heat required to melt a ton (2,000 pounds) of ice at 320 Fahrenheit.
<br />COMMUNITY NOISE EQUIVALENT LEVEL (CNEL). A metric similar to the day-night average sound level (Ldn),
<br />except that a 5 decibel adjustment is added to the equivalent continuous sound exposure level for evening hours (7pm
<br />to 10pm) in addition to the 10 dB nighttime adjustment used in the Ldn.
<br />COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS. Composite wood products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium
<br />density fiberboard. “Composite wood products” does not include hardboard, structural plywood, structural panels,
<br />structural composite lumber, oriented strand board, glued laminated timber, timber, prefabricated wood I–joists or
<br />finger–jointed lumber, all as specified in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17, Section 93120.1(a).
<br />Note: See CCR, Title 17, Section 93120.1.
<br />DAY-NIGHT AVERAGE SOUND LEVEL (Ldn). The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound exposure level for a
<br />24-hour period with a 10 dB adjustment added to sound levels occurring during nighttime hours (10p.m. to 7 a.m.).
<br />DECIBEL (db). A measure on a logarithmic scale of the magnitude of a particular quantity (such as sound pressure,
<br />sound power, sound intensity) with respect to a reference quantity.
<br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses,
<br />trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and the like, primarily powered by an electric motor
<br />that draws current from a rechargeable storage battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array, or other source of electric current.
<br />Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are considered electric vehicles. For purposes of the California Electrical Code,
<br />off-road, self-propoelled electric vehicles, such as industrial trucks, hoists, lifts, transports, golf carts, airline ground
<br />support equipment, tractors, boats, and the like, are not included.
<br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION(S) (EVCSj). One or more spaces intended for charging electric vehicles.
<br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and
<br />equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices,
<br />power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring
<br />and the electric vehicle.
<br />ENERGY EQUIVALENT (NOISE) LEVEL (Leq). The level of a steady noise which would have the same energy as
<br />the fluctuating noise level integrated over the time of period of interest.
<br />EXPRESSWAY. An arterial highway for through traffic which may have partial control of access, but which may or may
<br />not be divided or have grade separations at intersections.
<br />FREEWAY. A divided arterial highway with full control of access and with grade separations at intersections.
<br />GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL (GWP). The radiative forcing impact of one mass-based unit of a given greenhouse
<br />gas relative to an equivalent unit of carbon dioxide over a given period of time. Carbon dioxide is the reference
<br />compound with a GWP of one.
<br />GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL VALUE (GWP VALUE). A 100-year GWP value published by the
<br />Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in either its Second Assessment Report (SAR) (IPCC, 1995); or
<br />its Fourth Assessment A-3 Report (AR4) (IPCC, 2007). The SAR GWP values are found in column "SAR (100-yr)" of
<br />Table 2.14.; the AR4 GWP values are found in column "100 yr" of Table 2.14.
<br />HIGH-GWP REFRIGERANT. A compound used as a heat transfer fluid or gas that is: (a) a chlorofluorocarbon, a
<br />hdrochlorofluorocarbon, a hydrofluorocarbon, a perfluorocarbon, or any compound or blend of compounds, with a
<br />GWP value equal to or greater than 150, or (B) any ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of
<br />Federal Regulations, Part 82, sec.82.3 (as amended March 10, 2009).
<br />LONG RADIUS ELBOW. Pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction,
<br />with a radius 1.5 times the pipe diameter.
<br />LOW-GWP REFRIGERANT. A compound used as a heat transfer fluid or gas that: (A) has a GWP value less than
<br />150, and (B) is not an ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82,
<br />sec.82.3 (as amended March 10, 2009).
<br />MERV. Filter minimum efficiency reporting value, based on ASHRAE 52.2–1999.
<br />MAXIMUM INCREMENTAL REACTIVITY (MIR). The maximum change in weight of ozone formed by adding a
<br />compound to the "Base REactive Organic Gas (ROG) Mixture" per weight of compound added, expressed to
<br />hundreths of a gram (g O3/g ROC).
<br />PRODUCT-WEIGHTED MIR (PWMIR). The sum of all weighted-MIR for all ingredients in a product subject to this
<br />article. The PWMIR is the total product reactivity expressed to hundredths of a gram of ozone formed per gram of
<br />product (excluding container and packaging).
<br />PSIG. Pounds per square inch, guage.
<br />REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUND (ROC). Any compound that has the potential, once emitted, to contribute to
<br />ozone formation in the troposphere.
<br />SCHRADER ACCESS VALVES. Access fittings with a valve core installed.
<br />SHORT RADIUS ELBOW. Pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction,
<br />with a radius 1.0 times the pipe diameter.
<br />SUPERMARKET. For the purposes of Section 5.508.2, a supermarket is any retail food facility with 8,000 square feet
<br />or more conditioned area, and that utilizes either refrigerated display cases, or walk-in coolers or freezers connected
<br />to remote compressor units or condensing units.
<br />VOC. A volatile organic compound broadly defined as a chemical compound based on carbon chains or rings with
<br />vapor pressures greater than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at room temperature. These compounds typically contain
<br />hydrogen and may contain oxygen, nitrogen and other elements. See CCR Title 17, Section 94508(a)
<br />.
<br />Note: Where specific regulations are cited from different agencies such as SCAQMD, ARB, etc., the VOC definition
<br />included in that specific regulation is the one that prevails for the specific measure in question.
<br />SECTION 5.503 FIREPLACES
<br />5.503.1 FIREPLACES. Install only a direct-vent sealed-combustion gas or sealed wood-burning fireplace, or a sealed
<br />woodstove or pellet stove, and refer to residential requirements in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6,
<br />Subchapter 7, Section 150. Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall comply with applicable local ordinances.
<br />5.503.1.1 Woodstoves. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall comply with U.S. EPA New Source Performance
<br />Standards (NSPS) emission limits as applicable, and shall have a permanent label indicating they are certified
<br />to meet the emission limits.
<br />SECTION 5.504 POLLUTANT CONTROL
<br />5.504.1 TEMPORARY VENTILATION. The permanent HVAC system shall only be used during construction if
<br />necessary to condition the building or areas of addition or alteration within the required temperature range for
<br />material and equipment installation. If the HVAC system is used during construction, use return air filters with a
<br />Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8, based on ASHRAE 52.2-1999, or an average efficiency of
<br />30% based on ASHRAE 52.1-1992 Replace all filters immediately prior to occupancy, or, if the building is
<br />occupied during alteration, at the conclusion of construction.
<br />5.504.3 Covering of duct openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction. At the time of
<br />rough installation and during storage on the construction site until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilation
<br />equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic,
<br />sheetmetal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount of dust, water and debris which
<br />may enter the system.
<br />5.410.2.1 Owner's or Owner Representative's Project Requirements (OPR). [N] The expectations and
<br />requirements of the building appropriate to its phase shall be documented before the design phase of the
<br />project begins. This documentation shall include the following:
<br />1. Environmental and sustainability goals.
<br />2. Building sustainable goals.
<br />3. Indoor environmental quality requirements.
<br />4. Project program, including facility functions and hours of operation, and need for after hours
<br /> operation.
<br />5. Equipment and systems expectations.
<br />6. Building occupant and operation and maintenance (O&M) personnel expectations.
<br />5.410.2.2 Basis of Design (BOD). [N] A written explanation of how the design of the building systems meets
<br />the OPR shall be completed at the design phase of the building project. The Basis of Design document shall
<br />cover the following systems:
<br />1. Renewable energy systems.
<br />2. Landscape irrigation systems.
<br />3. Water reuse system.
<br />5.410.2.3 Commissioning plan. [N] Prior to permit issuance a commissioning plan shall be completed to
<br />document how the project will be commissioned. The commissioning plan shall include the following:
<br />1. General project information.
<br />2. Commissioning goals.
<br />3. Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and components shall include:
<br />a. An explanation of the original design intent.
<br />b. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests.
<br />c. Functions to be tested.
<br />d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed.
<br />e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance.
<br />4. Commissioning team information.
<br />5. Commissioning process activities, schedules and responsibilities. Plans for the completion of
<br /> commissioning shall be included.
<br />5.410.2.4 Functional performance testing. [N] Functional performance tests shall demonstrate the correct
<br />installation and operation of each component, system and system-to-system interface in accordance with the
<br />approved plans and specifications. Functional performance testing reports shall contain information addressing
<br />each of the building components tested, the testing methods utilized, and include any readings and adjustments
<br />made.
<br />5.410.2.6 Commissioning report. [N] A report of commissioning process activities undertaken through the
<br />design and construction phases of the building project shall be completed and provided to the owner or
<br />representative.
<br />5.410.4 TESTING AND ADJUSTING. New buildings less than 10,000 square feet. Testing and adjusting of
<br />systems shall be required for new buildings less than 10,000 square feet or new systems to serve an addition or
<br />alteration subject to Section 303.1.
<br />5.410.4.2 (Reserved)
<br />Note: For energy-related systems under the scope (Section 100) of the California Energy Code, including
<br />heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting system and controls, as well
<br />as water heating systems and controls, refer to California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning
<br />requirements and Sections 120.5, 120.6, 130.4, and 140.9(b)3 for additional testing requirements of specific
<br />systems.
<br />5.410.4.2 Systems. Develop a written plan of procedures for testing and adjusting systems. Systems to be
<br />included for testing and adjusting shall include at a minimum, as applicable to the project:
<br />1. Renewable energy systems.
<br />2. Landscape irrigation systems.
<br />3. Water reuse systems.
<br />5.410.4.3 Procedures. Perform testing and adjusting procedures in accordance with manufacturer's
<br />specifications and applicable standards on each system.
<br />5.410.4.3.1 HVAC balancing. In addition to testing and adjusting, before a new space-conditioning
<br />system serving a building or space is operated for normal use, the system shall be balanced in
<br />accordance with the procedures defined by the Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau National
<br />Standards; the National Environmental Balancing Bureau Procedural Standards; Associated Air Balance
<br />Council National Standards or as approved by the enforcing agency.
<br />2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
<br />NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 2 (January 2023)
<br />SECTION 5.303 INDOOR WATER USE
<br />5.303.1 METERS. Separate submeters or metering devices shall be installed for the uses described in Sections
<br />503.1.1 and 503.1.2.
<br />5.303.1.1 Buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet. Separate submeters shall be installed as follows:
<br />1. For each individual leased, rented or other tenant space within the building projected to consume
<br /> more than 100 gal/day (380 L/day), including, but not limited to, spaces used for laundry or cleaners,
<br /> restaurant or food service, medical or dental office, laboratory, or beauty salon or barber shop.
<br />SECTION 5.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
<br />5.410.1 RECYCLING BY OCCUPANTS. Provide readily accessible areas that serve the entire building and are
<br />identified for the depositing, storage and collection of non-hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum)
<br />paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, organic waste, 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
<br />Code 42649.82 (a)(2)(A) et seq. shall also be exempt from the organic waste portion of this section.
<br />5.410.1.1 Additions. All additions conducted within a 12-month period under single or multiple permits,
<br />resulting in an increase of 30% or more in floor area, shall provide recycling areas on site.
<br />Exception: Additions within a tenant space resulting in less than a 30% increase in the tenant space
<br />floor area.
<br />5.410.1.2 Sample ordinance. Space allocation for recycling areas shall comply with Chapter 18, Part 3,
<br />Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. Chapter 18 is known as the California Solid Waste Reuse and
<br />Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Act).
<br />Note: A sample ordinance for use by local agencies may be found in Appendix A of the document at the
<br />CalRecycle’s web site.
<br />5.410.2.5 Documentation and training. [N] A Systems Manual and Systems Operations Training are required,
<br />including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements in California Code of Regulations (CCR),
<br />Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations.
<br />5.410.2.5.1 Systems manual. [N] Documentation of the operational aspects of the building shall be
<br />completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner or representative. The
<br />systems manual shall include the following:
<br />1. Site information, including facility description, history and current requirements.
<br />2. Site contact information.
<br />3. Basic operations and maintenance, including general site operating procedures, basic
<br /> troubleshooting, recommended maintenance requirements, site events log.
<br />4. Major systems.
<br />5. Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes.
<br />6. A copy of verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code.
<br />7. Other resources and documentation, if applicable.
<br />5.410.2.5.2 Systems operations training. [N] A program for training of the appropriate maintenance
<br />staff for each equipment type and/or system shall be developed and documented in the commissioning
<br />report and shall include the following:
<br />1. System/equipment overview (what it is, what it does and with what other systems and/or
<br /> equipment it interfaces).
<br />2. Review and demonstration of servicing/preventive maintenance.
<br />3. Review of the information in the Systems Manual.
<br />4. Review of the record drawings on the system/equipment.
<br />2. Where separate submeters for individual building tenants are unfeasible, for water supplied to the
<br /> following subsystems:
<br />a. Makeup water for cooling towers where flow through is greater than 500 gpm (30 L/s).
<br />b. Makeup water for evaporative coolers greater than 6 gpm (0.04 L/s).
<br />c. Steam and hot water boilers with energy input more than 500,000 Btu/h (147 kW).
<br />5.303.1.2 Excess consumption. A separate submeter or metering device shall be provided for any tenant
<br />within a new building or within an addition that is projected to consume more than 1,000 gal/day.
<br />SECTION 5.304 OUTDOOR WATER USE
<br />5.304.1 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. Nonresidential developments shall comply
<br />with 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 of Regulations,
<br /> Title 23, Chapter 2.7, Division 2.
<br />2. MWELO and supporting documents, including a water budget calculator, are available at:
<br /> https://www.water.ca.gov/.
<br />5.304.6 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. For public schools and community colleges,
<br />landscape projects as described in Sections 5.304.6.1 and 5.304.6.2 shall comply with the California Department of
<br />Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) commencing with Section 490 of Chapter
<br />2.7, Division 2, Title 23, California Code of Regulations, except that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF)
<br />shall be 0.65 with an additional water allowance for special landscape areas (SLA) of 0.35.
<br />Exception: Any project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply with the
<br /> prescriptive measures contained in Appendix D of the MWELO.
<br />5.304.6.1 Newly constructed landscapes. New construction projects with an aggregate landscape
<br /> area equal to or greater than 500 square feet.
<br />5.304.6.2 Rehabilitated landscapes. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate
<br /> landscape area equal to or greater than 1,200 square feet.
<br />DISCLAIMER:THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AND INTENDED TO BE USED AS A MEANS TO INDICATE AREAS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS (CALGREEN) CODE. DUE TO THE VARIABLES BETWEEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS, THIS CHECKLIST IS TO BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE.
<br />5.303.4 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
<br />5.303.4.1 Food Waste Disposers. Disposers shall either modulate the use of water to no more than 1 gpm
<br />when the disposer is not in use (not actively grinding food waste/no-load) or shall automatically shut off after no
<br />more than 10 minutes of inactivity. Disposers shall use no more than 8 gpm of water.
<br />Note: This code section does not affect local jurisdiction authority to prohibit or require disposer
<br />installation.
<br />5.303.5 AREAS OF ADDITION OR ALTERATION. For those occupancies within the authority of the California
<br />Building Standards Commission as specified in Section 103, the provisions of Section 5.303.3 and 5.303.4 shall apply
<br />to new fixtures in additions or areas of alteration to the building.
<br />5.303.6 STANDARDS FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall be installed
<br />in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall meet the applicable standards referenced in Table 1701.1
<br />of the California Plumbing Code and in Chapter 6 of this code.
<br />Y N/A
<br />SECTION 5.402 DEFINITIONS
<br />5.402.1 DEFINITIONS. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference)
<br />ADJUST. To regulate fluid flow rate and air patterns at the terminal equipment, such as to reduce fan speed or adjust
<br />a damper.
<br />BALANCE. To proportion flows within the distribution system, including sub-mains, branches and terminals,
<br />according to design quantities.
<br />BUILDING COMMISSIONING. A systematic quality assurance process that spans the entire design and construction
<br />process, including verifying and documenting that building systems and components are planned, designed, installed,
<br />tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s project requirements.
<br />ORGANIC WASTE. Food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning wste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food
<br />soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste.
<br />TEST. A procedure to determine quantitative performance of a system or equipment
<br />SECTION 5.407 WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
<br />5.407.1 WEATHER PROTECTION. Provide a weather-resistant exterior wall and foundation envelope as required by
<br />California Building Code Section 1402.2 (Weather Protection), manufacturer's installation instructions or local
<br />ordinance, whichever is more stringent.
<br />5.407.2 MOISTURE CONTROL. Employ moisture control measures by the following methods.
<br />5.407.2.1 Sprinklers. Design and maintain landscape irrigation systems to prevent spray on structures.
<br />5.407.2.2 Entries and openings. Design exterior entries and/or openings subject to foot traffic or wind-driven
<br />rain to prevent water intrusion into buildings as follows:
<br />5.407.2.2.1 Exterior door protection. Primary exterior entries shall be covered to prevent water
<br />intrusion by using nonabsorbent floor and wall finishes within at least 2 feet around and perpendicular to
<br />such openings plus at least one of the following:
<br />1. An installed awning at least 4 feet in depth.
<br />2. The door is protected by a roof overhang at least 4 feet in depth.
<br />3. The door is recessed at least 4 feet.
<br />4. Other methods which provide equivalent protection.
<br />5.407.2.2.2 Flashing. Install flashings integrated with a drainage plane.
<br />5.410.2 COMMISSIONING. [N] New buildings 10,000 square feet and over. For new buildings 10,000 square feet
<br />and over, building commissioning shall be included in the design and construction processes of the building project to
<br />verify that the building systems and components meet the owner’s or owner representative’s project requirements.
<br />Commissioning shall be performed in accordance with this section by trained personnel with experience on projects of
<br />comparable size and complexity. For I-occupancies that are not regulated by OSHPD or for I-occupancies and
<br />L-occupancies that are not regulated y the California Energy Code Section 100.0 Scope, all requirements in Sections
<br />5.410.2 through 5.410.2.6 shall apply.
<br />Note: For energy-related systems under the scope (Section 100) of the California Energy Code, including heating,
<br />ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting systems and controls, as well as water
<br />heating systems and controls, refer to California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning requirements
<br />Commissioning requirements shall include:
<br />1. Owner’s or Owner representative’s project requirements.
<br />2. Basis of design.
<br />3. Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents.
<br />4. Commissioning plan.
<br />5. Functional performance testing.
<br />6. Documentation and training.
<br />7. Commissioning report.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Unconditioned warehouses of any size.
<br />2. Areas less than 10,000 square feet used for offices or other conditioned accessory spaces within
<br /> unconditioned warehouses.
<br />3. Tenant improvements less than 10,000 square feet as described in Section 303.1.1.
<br />4. Open parking garages of any size, or open parking garage areas, of any size, within a structure.
<br />Note: For the purposes of this section, unconditioned shall mean a building, area, or room which does not
<br />provide heating and or air conditioning.
<br />Informational Notes:
<br />1. IAS AC 476 is an accreditation criteria for organizations providing training and/or certification of
<br /> commissioning personnel. AC 476 is available to the Authority Having Jurisdiction as a reference for
<br /> qualifications of commissioning personnel. AC 476 des not certify individuals to conduct functional
<br /> performance tests or to adjust and balance systems.
<br />2. Functional performance testing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and lighting controls
<br /> must be performed in compliance with the California Energy Code.
<br />5.410.4.4 Reporting. After completion of testing, adjusting and balancing, provide a final report of testing
<br />signed by the individual responsible for performing these services.
<br />5.410.4.5 Operation and maintenance (O & M) manual. Provide the building owner or representative with
<br />detailed operating and maintenance instructions and copies of guaranties/warranties for each system. O & M
<br />instructions shall be consistent with OSHA requirements in CCR, Title 8, Section 5142, and other related
<br />regulations.
<br />5.410.4.5.1 Inspections and reports. Include a copy of all inspection verifications and reports required
<br />by the enforcing agency.
<br />Y N/A Y N/A Y N/ARESPON.
<br />PARTY
<br />RESPON.
<br />PARTY
<br />RESPON.
<br />PARTY
<br />RESPON.
<br />PARTY
<br />Y = YES
<br />N/A =NOT APPLICABLE
<br />RESPON. PARTY =RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER,
<br />OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.)
<br />5.303.3.4 Faucets and fountains.
<br />5.303.3.4.1 Nonresidential Lavatory faucets. Lavatory faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not
<br />more than 0.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi.
<br />5.303.3.4.2 Kitchen faucets. Kitchen faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8
<br />gallons per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate,
<br />but not to exceed 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons
<br />per minute at 60 psi.
<br />5.303.3.4.3 Wash fountains. Wash fountains shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than1.8
<br />gallons per minute/20 [rim space (inches) at 60 psi].
<br />5.303.3.4.4 Metering faucets. Metering faucets shall not deliver more than 0.20 gallons per cycle.
<br />5.303.3.4.5 Metering faucets for wash fountains. Metering faucets for wash fountains shall have a
<br />maximum flow rate of not more than 0.20 gallons per minute/20 [rim space (inches) at 60 psi].
<br />Note: Where complying faucets are unavailable, aerators or other means may be used to achieve
<br />reduction.
<br />5.303.3.4.6 Pre-rinse spray value
<br />When installed, shall meet the requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 20 (Appliance
<br />Efficiency Regulations), Section 1605.1 (h)(4) Table H-2, Section 1605.3 (h)(4)(A), and Section 1607
<br />(d)(7), and shall be equipped with an integral automatic shutoff.
<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)]MAXIMUM FLOW RATE (gpm)
<br />Product Class 1 (≤1.00
<br />Product Class 2 (> 5.0 ozf and ≤1.20
<br />Product Class 3 (> 8.0 ozf)1.28
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