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<br />5.410.2.5.2 Systems operations training. [N]A program for training of the appropriate maintenance staff for each equipment type and/or
<br />system shall be developed and documented in the commissioning report and shall include the following:
<br />1. System/equipment overview (what it is, what it does and with what other systems and/or 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 />5.410.2.6 Commissioning report.[N] A report of commissioning process activities undertaken through the design and construction phases of
<br />the building project shall be completed and provided to the owner or representative.
<br />5.410.4 TESTING AND ADJUSTING.buildings less than 10,000 square feet.Testing and adjusting of systems shall be required for
<br />buildings less than 10,000 square feet or systems to serve an addition or 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 heating, ventilation, air
<br />conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting system and controls, as well as water heating systems and controls,refer to
<br />California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning requirements and Sections 120.5, 120.6, 130.4, and 140.9(b)3 for additional testing
<br />requirements of specific systems.
<br />5.410.4.2 Systems. Develop a written plan of procedures for testing and adjusting systems. Systems to be included for testing and
<br />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 specifications and applicable
<br />standards on each system.
<br />5.410.4.3.1 HVAC balancing. In addition to testing and adjusting, before a space-conditioning system serving a building or space is
<br />operated for normal use, the system shall be balanced in accordance with the procedures defined by the Testing Adjusting and Balancing
<br />Bureau National Standards; the National Environmental Balancing Bureau Procedural Standards; Associated Air Balance Council National
<br />Standards or as approved by the enforcing agency.
<br />5.410.4.4 Reporting. After completion of testing, adjusting and balancing, provide a final report of testing signed by the individual responsible
<br />for performing these services.
<br />5.410.4.5 Operation and maintenance (O AND M) manual. Provide the building owner or representative with detailed operating and
<br />maintenance instructions and copies of guaranties/warranties for each system. O AND M instructions shall be consistent with OSHA
<br />requirements in CCR, Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations.
<br />5.410.4.5.1 Inspections and reports.Include a copy of all inspection verifications and reports required by the enforcing agency.
<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 are odorous, irritating,
<br />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 using the internationally
<br />standardized A-weighting filter or as computed from sound spectral data to which A-weighting 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 of water one degree
<br />Fahrenheit per hour, a common measure of heat transfer rate. A ton of refrigeration is 12,000 Btu, the amount of heat required to melt a ton
<br />(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), except that a 5 decibel
<br />adjustment is added to the equivalent continuous sound exposure level for evening hours (7pm to 10pm) in addition to the 10 dB nighttime
<br />adjustment used in the Ldn.
<br />COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS.Composite wood products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard.
<br />“Composite wood products”does not include hardboard, structural plywood, structural panels, structural composite lumber, oriented strand
<br />board, glued laminated timber, timber, prefabricated wood I–joists or finger–jointed lumber, all as specified in California Code of Regulations
<br />(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 24-hour period with a 10 dB
<br />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, sound power, sound
<br />intensity) with respect to a reference quantity.
<br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood
<br />electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and the like, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from a rechargeable storage
<br />battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array, or other source of electric current. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are considered electric vehicles.
<br />For purposes of the California Electrical Code, off-road, self-propelled electric vehicles, such as industrial trucks, hoists, lifts, transports, golf
<br />carts, airline ground 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 equipment grounding
<br />conductors and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed
<br />specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle.
<br />ENERGY EQUIVALENT (NOISE) LEVEL (Leq). The level of a steady noise which would have the same energy as the fluctuating noise level
<br />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 not be divided or have
<br />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 gas relative to an
<br />equivalent unit of carbon dioxide over a given period of time. Carbon dioxide is the reference compound with a GWP of one.
<br />GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL VALUE (GWP VALUE). A 100-year GWP value published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
<br />Change (IPCC) in either its Second Assessment Report (SAR) (IPCC, 1995); or its Fourth Assessment A-3 Report (AR4) (IPCC, 2007). The
<br />SAR GWP values are found in column "SAR (100-yr)" of 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 hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a
<br />hydrofluorocarbon, a perfluorocarbon, or any compound or blend of compounds, with a GWP value equal to or greater than 150, or (B) any
<br />ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of 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, with a radius 1.5 times the
<br />pipe diameter.
<br />LOW-GWP REFRIGERANT.A compound used as a heat transfer fluid or gas that: (A) has a GWP value less than 150, and (B) is not an
<br />ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, 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 compound to the "Base
<br />REactive Organic Gas (ROG) Mixture" per weight of compound added, expressed to hundredths 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 article. The PWMIR is the
<br />total product reactivity expressed to hundredths of a gram of ozone formed per gram of product (excluding container and packaging).
<br />PSIG. Pounds per square inch, gauge.
<br />REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUND (ROC). Any compound that has the potential, once emitted, to contribute to ozone formation in the
<br />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, with a radius 1.0 times the
<br />pipe diameter.
<br />SUPERMARKET.For the purposes of Section 5.508.2, a supermarket is any retail food facility with 8,000 square feet or more conditioned
<br />area, and that utilizes either refrigerated display cases, or walk-in coolers or freezers connected to remote compressor units or condensing
<br />units.
<br />VOC.A volatile organic compound broadly defined as a chemical compound based on carbon chains or rings with vapor pressures greater
<br />than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at room temperature. These compounds typically contain hydrogen and may contain oxygen, nitrogen and other
<br />elements. See CCR Title 17, Section 94508(a).
<br />Note: Where specific regulations are cited from different agencies such as SCAQMD, ARB, etc., the VOC definition included in that specific
<br />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 woodstove or pellet
<br />stove, and refer to residential requirements in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 7, Section 150. Woodstoves, pellet
<br />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 Source Performance Standards (NSPS) emission limits
<br />as applicable, and shall have a permanent label indicating they are certified 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 necessary to condition the
<br />building or areas of addition or alteration within the required temperature range for material and equipment installation. If the HVAC system is
<br />used during construction, use return air filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8, based on ASHRAE 52.2-1999, or an
<br />average efficiency of 30% based on ASHRAE 52.1-1992 Replace all filters immediately prior to occupancy, or, if the building is occupied
<br />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 rough installation and
<br />during storage on the construction site until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, all duct and other related air
<br />distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheetmetal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce
<br />the amount of dust, water and debris which may enter the system.
<br />5.504.4 FINISH MATERIAL POLLUTANT CONTROL. Finish materials shall comply with Sections 5.504.4.1 through 5.504.4.6.
<br />5.504.4.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants, and caulks used on the project shall meet the requirements of the
<br />following standards:
<br />1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers and caulks shall comply with local or regional air
<br />pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable, or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits, as shown in Tables 5.504.4.1
<br />and 5.504.4.2. Such products also shall comply with the Rule 1168 prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds (chloroform, ethylene
<br />dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene), except for aerosol products as specified in subsection 2, below.
<br />2. Aerosol adhesives, and smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packaging,
<br />which do not weigh more than one pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and
<br />other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds, of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with
<br />Section 94507.
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.1 - ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT 1,2
<br />Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
<br />ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS
<br />INDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES 50
<br />5.10 5.504.4.3.2 Verification.Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided at the request of the enforcing agency.
<br />Documentation may include, but is not limited to, the following:
<br />1. Manufacturer's product specification
<br />2. Field verification of on-site product containers
<br />5.504.4.4 Carpet Systems.All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet at least one of the testing and product requirements:
<br />1. Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program.
<br />2. Compliant with the VOC-emission limits and testing requirements specified in the California Department of Public Health Standard
<br />Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version
<br />1.1, February 2010 (also known as CDPH Standard Method V1.1 or Specification 01350).
<br />3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level or higher;
<br />4. Scientific Certifications Systems Sustainable Choice; or
<br />5. Compliant with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools California (2014 CA-CHPS) Criteria
<br /> listed in the CHPS High Performance Product Database.
<br />5.504.4.4.1 Carpet cushion.All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute
<br />Green Label program.
<br />5.504.4.4.2 Carpet adhesive.All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 5.504.4.1.
<br />5.504.4.5 Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used
<br />on the interior or exterior of the buildings shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB's Air Toxics Control Measure
<br />(ATCM) for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.). Those materials not exempted under the ATCM must meet the specified emission limits,
<br />as shown in Table 5.504.4.5.
<br />5.504.4.5.3 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency.
<br />Documentation shall include at least one of the following:
<br />1. Product certifications and specifications.
<br />2. Chain of custody certifications.
<br />3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Composite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq.).
<br />4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS-2 standards of the Engineered Wood Association, the Australian
<br />AS/NZS 2269 or European 636 3S standards.
<br />5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency.
<br />5.508.2.1 Refrigerant piping.Piping compliant with the California Mechanical Code shall be installed to be accessible for leak protection and
<br />repairs. Piping runs using threaded pipe, copper tubing with an outside diameter (OD) less than 1/4 inch, flared tubing connections and short
<br />radius elbows shall not be used in refrigerant systems except as noted below.
<br />5.508.2.1.1 Threaded pipe.Threaded connections are permitted at the compressor rack.
<br />5.508.2.1.2 Copper pipe.Copper tubing with an OD less than 1/4 inch may be used in systems with a refrigerant charge of 5 pounds or
<br />less.
<br />5.508.2.1.2.1 Anchorage.One-fourth-inch OD tubing shall be securely clamped to a rigid base to keep vibration levels below 8 mils.
<br />5.508.2.1.3 Flared tubing connections.Double-flared tubing connections may be used for pressure controls, valve pilot lines and oil.
<br />Exception:Single-flared tubing connections may be used with a multiring seal coated with industrial sealant suitable for use with
<br />refrigerants and tightened in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
<br />5.508.2.1.4 Elbows.Short radius elbows are only permitted where space limitations prohibit use of long radius elbows.
<br />5.508.2.2 Valves.Valves Valves and fittings shall comply with the California Mechanical Code and as follows.
<br />5.508.2.2.1 Pressure relief valves.For vessels containing high-GWP refrigerant, a rupture disc shall be installed between the outlet of
<br />the vessel and the inlet of the pressure relief valve.
<br />5.508.2.2.1.1 Pressure detection.A pressure gauge, pressure transducer or other device shall be installed in the space between the
<br />rupture disc and the relief valve inlet to indicate a disc rupture or discharge of the relief valve.
<br />5.508.2.2.2 Access valves.Only Schrader access valves with a brass or steel body are permitted for use.
<br />5.508.2.2.2.1 Valve caps.For systems with a refrigerant charge of 5 pounds or more, valve caps shall be brass or steel and not
<br />plastic.
<br />5.508.2.2.2.2 Seal caps.If designed for it, the cap shall have a neoprene O-ring in place.
<br />5.508.2.2.2.2.1 Chain tethers.Chain tethers to fit over the stem are required for valves designed to have seal caps.
<br />Exception: Valves with seal caps that are not removed from the valve during stem operation.
<br />5.508.2.3 Refrigerated service cases.Refrigerated service cases holding food products containing vinegar and salt shall have evaporator
<br />coils of corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel; or be coated to prevent corrosion from these substances.
<br />5.508.2.3.1 Coil coating.Consideration shall be given to the heat transfer efficiency of coil coating to maximize energy efficiency.
<br />5.508.2.4 Refrigerant receivers.Refrigerant receivers with capacities greater than 200 pounds shall be fitted with a device that indicates
<br />the level of refrigerant in the receiver.
<br />5.508.2.5 Pressure testing.The system shall be pressure tested during installation prior to evacuation and charging.
<br />5.508.2.5.1 Minimum pressure.The system shall be charged with regulated dry nitrogen and appropriate tracer gas to bring system
<br />pressure up to 300 psig minimum.
<br />5.508.2.5.2 Leaks.Check the system for leaks, repair any leaks, and retest for pressure using the same gauge.
<br />5.508.2.5.3 Allowable pressure change.The system shall stand, unaltered, for 24 hours with no more than a +/-one pound pressure
<br />change from 300 psig, measured with the same gauge.
<br />5.508.2.6 Evacuation. The system shall be evacuated after pressure testing and prior to charging.
<br />5.508.2.6.1 First vacuum.Pull a system vacuum down to at least 1000 microns (+/-50 microns), and hold for 30 minutes.
<br />5.508.2.6.2 Second vacuum.Pull a second system vacuum to a minimum of 500 microns and hold for 30 minutes.
<br />5.508.2.6.3 Third vacuum.Pull a third vacuum down to a minimum of 300 microns, and hold for 24 hours with a maximum drift of 100
<br />microns over a 24-hour period.
<br />CHAPTER 7
<br />INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
<br />702 QUALIFICATIONS
<br />702.1 INSTALLER TRAINING. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the proper installation of HVAC systems including
<br />ducts and equipment by a nationally or regionally recognized training or certification program. Uncertified persons may perform HVAC
<br />installations when under the direct supervision and responsibility of a person trained and certified to install HVAC systems or contractor
<br />licensed to install HVAC systems. Examples of acceptable HVAC training and certification programs include but are not limited to the following:
<br />1. State certified apprenticeship programs.
<br />2. Public utility training programs.
<br />3. Training programs sponsored by trade, labor or statewide energy consulting or verification organizations.
<br />4. Programs sponsored by manufacturing organizations.
<br />5. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.
<br />702.2 SPECIAL INSPECTION [HCD]. When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner's agent
<br />shall employ one or more special inspectors to prov ide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special
<br />inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be
<br />performed. In addition to other certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may
<br />be considered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a special inspector:
<br />1. Certification by a national or regional green building program or standard publisher.
<br />2. Certification by a statewide energy consulting or verification organization, such as HERS raters, building performance contractors, and
<br />home energy auditors.
<br />3. Successful completion of a third party apprentice training program in the appropriate trade.
<br />4. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.
<br />Notes:
<br />1. Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for
<br />compliance with this code.
<br />2. HERS raters are special inspectors certified by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to rate homes in California according to the
<br />Home Energy Rating System (HERS).
<br />[BSC-CG] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more
<br />special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall
<br />demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition,
<br />the special inspector shall have a certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the local agency.
<br />The area of certification shall be closely related to the primary job function, as determined by the local agency.
<br />Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for
<br />compliance with this code.
<br />703 VERIFICATIONS
<br />703.1 DOCUMENTATION. Documentation used to show compliance with this code shall include but is not limited to, construction documents,
<br />plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection reports, or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which
<br />demonstrate substantial conformance. When specific documentation or special inspection is necessary to verify compliance, that method of
<br />compliance will be specified in the appropriate section or identified applicable checklist.
<br />CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />CARPET PAD ADHESIVES
<br />OUTDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES
<br />WOOD FLOORING ADHESIVES
<br />RUBBER FLOOR ADHESIVES
<br />SUBFLOOR ADHESIVES
<br />CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVES
<br />VCT & ASPHALT TILE ADHESIVES
<br />DRYWALL & PANEL ADHESIVES
<br />COVE BASE ADHESIVES
<br />MULTIPURPOSE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES
<br />STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADHESIVES
<br />SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE ADHESIVES
<br />OTHER ADHESIVES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED
<br />SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
<br />PVC WELDING
<br />CPVC WELDING
<br />ABS WELDING
<br />PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING
<br />ADHESIVE PRIMER FOR PLASTIC
<br />CONTACT ADHESIVE
<br />SPECIAL PURPOSE CONTACT ADHESIVE
<br />STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBER ADHESIVE
<br />TOP & TRIM ADHESIVE
<br />SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
<br />METAL TO METAL
<br />PLASTIC FOAMS
<br />POROUS MATERIAL (EXCEPT WOOD)
<br />WOOD
<br />FIBERGLASS
<br />1. IF AN ADHESIVE IS USED TO BOND DISSIMILAR SUBSTRATES TOGETHER, THE ADHESIVE WITH
<br />THE HIGHEST VOC CONTENT SHALL BE ALLOWED.
<br />2. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC CONTENT
<br />SPECIFIED IN THIS TABLE, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 1168,
<br />www.arb.ca.gov/DRDB/SC/CURHTML/R1168.PDF
<br />50
<br />150
<br />100
<br />60
<br />50
<br />65
<br />50
<br />50
<br />50
<br />70
<br />100
<br />250
<br />50
<br />510
<br />490
<br />325
<br />250
<br />550
<br />80
<br />250
<br />140
<br />250
<br />5030
<br />50
<br />50
<br />30
<br />80
<br />5.504.4.3 Paints and coatings. Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with VOC limits in Table 1 of the ARB Architectural
<br />Coatings Suggested Control Measure, as shown in Table 5.504.4.3, unless more stringent local limits apply. The VOC content limit for coatings
<br />that do not meet the definitions for the specialty coatings categories listed in Table 5.504.4.3 shall be determined by classifying the coating as a
<br />Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss coating, based on its gloss, as defined in Subsections 4.21, 4.36 and 4.37 of the 2007 California Air
<br />Resources Board Suggested Control Measure, and the corresponding Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss VOC limit in Table 5.504.4.3 shall
<br />apply.
<br />5.504.4.3.1 Aerosol Paints and coatings. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the PWMIR Limits for ROC in Section 94522(a)(3)
<br />and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds and ozone depleting substances, in Sections 94522(c)(2)
<br />and (d)(2) of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94520; and in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air
<br />Quality Management District additionally comply with the percent VOC by weight of product limits of Regulation 8 Rule 49.
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.1 - SEALANT VOC LIMIT
<br />Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
<br />SEALANTS
<br />ARCHITECTURAL 50
<br />CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />MARINE DECK
<br />NONMEMBRANE ROOF
<br />ROADWAY
<br />SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE
<br />OTHER
<br />SEALANT PRIMERS
<br />ARCHITECTURAL
<br />NONPOROUS
<br />POROUS
<br />MODIFIED BITUMINOUS
<br />MARINE DECK
<br />OTHER
<br />50
<br />150
<br />100
<br />60
<br />50
<br />50
<br />50
<br />70
<br />100
<br />250
<br />NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC
<br />CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THESE TABLES, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
<br />DISTRICT RULE 1168.
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.3 - VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
<br />COATINGS 2,3
<br />GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, LESS WATER AND LESS EXEMPT COMPOUNDS
<br />COATING CATEGORY
<br />FLAT COATINGS 50
<br />CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />NONFLAT COATINGS
<br />NONFLAT HIGH GLOSS COATINGS
<br />SPECIALTY COATINGS
<br />ALUMINUM ROOF COATINGS
<br />BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS
<br />BITUMINOUS ROOF COATINGS
<br />CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALERS
<br />DRIVEWAY SEALERS
<br />DRY FOG COATINGS
<br />100
<br />150
<br />400
<br />400
<br />350
<br />350
<br />100
<br />50
<br />150
<br />BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMERS
<br />BOND BREAKERS
<br />CONCRETE CURING COMPOUNDS
<br />FAUX FINISHING COATINGS
<br />FIRE RESISTIVE COATINGS
<br />FLOOR COATINGS
<br />FORM-RELEASE COMPOUNDS
<br />GRAPHIC ARTS COATINGS (SIGN PAINTS)
<br />HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATINGS
<br />INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS
<br />LOW SOLIDS COATINGS1
<br />MAGNESITE CEMENT COATINGS
<br />MASTIC TEXTURE COATINGS
<br />METALLIC PIGMENTED COATINGS
<br />MULTICOLOR COATINGS
<br />PRETREATMENT WASH PRIMERS
<br />PRIMERS, SEALERS, AND UNDERCOATERS
<br />REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALERS
<br />RECYCLED COATINGS
<br />ROOF COATINGS
<br />RUST PREVENTATIVE COATINGS
<br />SHELLACS:
<br />CLEAR
<br />OPAQUE
<br />SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS AND
<br />UNDERCOATERS
<br />STAINS
<br />STONE CONSOLIDANTS
<br />SWIMMING POOL COATINGS
<br />TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS
<br />TUB AND TILE REFINISH COATINGS
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.3 - VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
<br />COATINGS CONT. 2,3
<br />GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, LESS WATER AND LESS EXEMPT COMPOUNDS
<br />COATING CATEGORY CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES
<br />WOOD COATINGS
<br />ZINC-RICH PRIMERS
<br />1. GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, INCLUDING WATER AND EXEMPT COMPOUNDS
<br />2. THE SPECIFIED LIMITS REMAIN IN EFFECT UNLESS REVISED LIMITS ARE LISTED IN
<br />SUBSEQUENT COLUMNS IN THE TABLE.
<br />3. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR
<br />RESOURCES BOARD, ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS SUGGESTED CONTROL MEASURE, FEB. 1,
<br />2008. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD.
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.5 - FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS1
<br />MAXIMUM FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS IN PARTS PER MILLION
<br />PRODUCT CURRENT LIMIT
<br />HARDWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER CORE
<br />HARDWOOD PLYWOOD COMPOSITE CORE
<br />PARTICLE BOARD
<br />1. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR
<br />RESOURCES BOARD, AIR TOXINS CONTROL MEASURE FOR COMPOSITE WOOD AS TESTED IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 1333. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
<br />REGULATIONS, TITLE 17, SECTIONS 93120 THROUGH 93120.12.
<br />2. THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD HAS A MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF 5/16 INCHES (8MM).
<br />50
<br />350
<br />350
<br />350
<br />100
<br />250
<br />500
<br />420
<br />250
<br />120
<br />450
<br />500
<br />250
<br />420
<br />100
<br />350
<br />350
<br />50
<br />250
<br />100
<br />730
<br />550
<br />100
<br />250
<br />450
<br />340
<br />100
<br />420
<br />250
<br />275
<br />340
<br />WOOD PRESERVATIVES 350
<br />MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD
<br />0.05
<br />0.05
<br />0.09
<br />0.11
<br />THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD2 0.13
<br />5.504.4.6 Resilient flooring systems. For 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring, installed resilient flooring shall meet at least
<br />one of the following:
<br />1. Certified under the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program;
<br />2. Compliant with the VOC-emission limits and testing requirements specified in the California Department of Public Health's 2010
<br />Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation Chambers, Version 1.1, February 2010;
<br />3. Compliant with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools California (2014 CA-CHPS) Criteria and listed in the CHPS High
<br />Performance Product Database; or
<br />4. Products certified under UL GREENGUARD Gold (formerly the Greenguard Children's AND Schools Program).
<br />5.504.4.6.1 Verification of compliance. Documentation shall be provided verifying that resilient flooring materials meet the pollutant
<br />emission limits.
<br />5.504.5.3 Filters. In mechanically ventilated buildings, provide regularly occupied areas of the building with air filtration media for outside
<br />and return air that provides at least a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13. MERV 13 filters shall be installed prior to
<br />occupancy, and recommendations for maintenance with filters of the same value shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual.
<br />Exceptions: Existing mechanical equipment.
<br />5.504.5.3.1 Labeling. Installed filters shall be clearly labeled by the manufacturer indicating the MERV rating.
<br />5.504.7 ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) CONTROL. Where outdoor areas are provided for smoking, prohibit smoking within
<br />25 feet of building entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows and within the building as already prohibited by other laws or regulations;
<br />or as enforced by ordinances, regulations or policies of any city, county, city and county, California Community College, campus of the
<br />California State University, or campus of the University of California, whichever are more stringent. When ordinances, regulations or policies
<br />are not in place, post signage to inform building occupants of the prohibitions.
<br />SECTION 5.505 INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL
<br />5.505.1 INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of California Building Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 2,
<br />Sections 1202 (Ventilation) and Chapter 14 (Exterior Walls). For additional measures, see Section 5.407.2 of this code.
<br />SECTION 5.506 INDOOR AIR QUALITY
<br />5.506.1 OUTSIDE AIR DELIVERY. For mechanically or naturally ventilated spaces in buildings, meet the minimum requirements of Section
<br />120.1 (Requirements For Ventilation) of the California Energy Code, or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent, and Division 1,
<br />Chapter 4 of CCR, Title 8.
<br />5.506.2 CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) MONITORING. For buildings or additions equipped with demand control ventilation, CO2 sensors and
<br />ventilation controls shall be specified and installed in accordance with the requirements of the California Energy Code, Section 120(c)(4).
<br />SECTION 5.507 ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT
<br />5.507.4 ACOUSTICAL CONTROL. Employ building assemblies and components with Sound Transmission Class (STC) values determined in
<br />accordance with ASTM E 90 and ASTM E 413, or Outdoor-Indoor Sound Transmission Class (OITC) determined in accordance with ASTM E
<br />1332, using either the prescriptive or performance method in Section 5.507.4.1 or 5.507.4.2.
<br />Exception: Buildings with few or no occupants or where occupants are not likely to be affected by exterior noise, as determined by the
<br />enforcement authority, such as factories, stadiums, storage, enclosed parking structures and utility buildings.
<br />Exception: [DSA-SS] For public schools and community colleges, the requirements of this section and all subsections apply only to
<br />construction.
<br />5.507.4.1 Exterior noise transmission, prescriptive method. Wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source making up
<br />the building or addition envelope or altered envelope shall meet a composite STC rating of at least 50 or a composite OITC rating of no less
<br />than 40, with exterior windows of a minimum STC of 40 or OITC of 30 in the following locations:
<br />1. Within the 65 CNEL noise contour of an airport.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Ldn or CNEL for military airports shall be determined by the facility Air Installation Compatible Land Use Zone (AICUZ) plan.
<br />2. Ldn or CNEL for other airports and heliports for which a land use plan has not been developed shall be determined by the local
<br />general plan noise element.
<br />2. Within the 65 CNEL or Ldn noise contour of a freeway or expressway, railroad, industrial source or fixed-guideway source as
<br />determined by the Noise Element of the General Plan.
<br />5.507.4.1.1. Noise exposure where noise contours are not readily available.Buildings exposed to a noise level of 65 dB L/eq -1-hr
<br />during any hour of operation shall have building, addition or alteration exterior wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source
<br />meeting a composite STC rating of at least 45 (or OITC 35), with exterior windows of a minimum STC of 40 (or OITC 30).
<br />5.507.4.2 Performance Method. For buildings located as defined in Section 5.507.4.1 or 5.507.4.1.1, wall and roof-ceiling assemblies
<br />exposed to the noise source making up the building or addition envelope or altered envelope shall be constructed to provide an interior noise
<br />environment attributable to exterior sources that does not exceed an hourly equivalent noise level (Leq-1Hr) of 50 dBA in occupied areas during
<br />any hour of operation.
<br />5.507.4.2.1 Site Features. Exterior features such as sound walls or earth berms may be utilized as appropriate to the building, addition
<br />or alteration project to mitigate sound migration to the interior.
<br />5.507.4.2.2 Documentation of Compliance. An acoustical analysis documenting complying interior sound levels shall be prepared by
<br />personnel approved by the architect or engineer of record.
<br />5.507.4.3 Interior sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating tenant spaces and tenant spaces and public places
<br />shall have an STC of at least 40.
<br />Note: Examples of assemblies and their various STC ratings may be found at the California Office of Noise Control:
<br />www.toolbase.org/PDF/CaseStudies/stc_icc_ratings.pdf.
<br />SECTION 5.508 OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY
<br />5.508.1 Ozone depletion and greenhouse gas reductions. Installations of HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment shall comply
<br />with Sections 5.508.1.1 and 5.508.1.2.
<br />5.508.1.1 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Install HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment that do not contain CFCs.
<br />5.508.1.2 Halons.Install HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment that do not contain Halons.
<br />5.508.2 Supermarket refrigerant leak reduction. commercial refrigeration systems shall comply with the provisions of this section when
<br />installed in retail food stores 8,000 square feet or more conditioned area, and that utilize either refrigerated display cases, or walk-in coolers or
<br />freezers connected to remote compressor units or condensing units. The leak reduction measures apply to refrigeration systems containing
<br />high-global-warming potential (high-GWP) refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater. refrigeration systems include both facilities and the
<br />replacement of existing refrigeration systems in existing facilities.
<br />Exception:Refrigeration systems containing low-global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerant with a GWP value less than 150 are not
<br />subject to this section. Low-GWP refrigerants are nonozone-depleting refrigerants that include ammonia, carbon dioxide (CO/2), and potentially
<br />other refrigerants.
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