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CHAPTER 4 <br />RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES <br />DIVISION 4.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN <br />DIVISION 4.3 WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION <br />4.406 ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE <br />4.406.1 RODENT PROOFING. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in <br />sole/bottom plates at exterior walls shall be protected against the passage of rodents by closing such <br />openings with cement mortar, concrete masonry or a similar method acceptable to the enforcing <br />agency. <br />4.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING <br />4.408.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65 <br />percent of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with either Section <br />4.408.2, 4.408.3 or 4.408.4, or meet a more stringent local construction and demolition waste <br />management ordinance. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris. <br />2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or <br /> recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist or are not located reasonably <br /> close to the jobsite. <br />3. The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when isolated <br /> jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility. <br />4.408.2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Submit a construction waste management plan <br />in conformance with Items 1 through 5. The construction waste management plan shall be updated as <br />necessary and shall be available during construction for examination by the enforcing agency. <br />1. Identify the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling, <br /> reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale. <br />2. Specify if construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on-site (source separated) or <br /> bulk mixed (single stream). <br />3. Identify diversion facilities where the construction and demolition waste material collected will be <br /> taken. <br />4. Identify construction methods employed to reduce the amount of construction and demolition waste <br /> generated. <br />5. Specify that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials diverted shall be calculated <br /> by weight or volume, but not by both. <br />4.408.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Utilize a waste management company, approved by the <br />enforcing agency, which can provide verifiable documentation that the percentage of construction and <br />demolition waste material diverted from the landfill complies with Section 4.408.1. <br />Note: The owner or contractor may make the determination if the construction and demolition waste <br />materials will be diverted by a waste management company. <br />4.408.4 WASTE STREAM REDUCTION ALTERNATIVE [LR]. Projects that generate a total combined <br />weight of construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills, which do not exceed 3.4 <br />lbs./sq.ft. of the building area shall meet the minimum 65% construction waste reduction requirement in <br />Section 4.408.1 <br />4.408.4.1 WASTE STREAM REDUCTION ALTERNATIVE. Projects that generate a total combined <br />weight of construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills, which do not exceed 2 pounds <br />per square foot of the building area, shall meet the minimum 65% construction waste reduction <br />requirement in Section 4.408.1 <br />4.408.5 DOCUMENTATION. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates <br />compliance with Section 4.408.2, items 1 through 5, Section 4.408.3 or Section 4.408.4.. <br />Notes: <br />1. Sample forms found in "A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code <br /> (Residential)" located at www.hcd.ca.gov/CALGreen.html may be used to assist in <br /> documenting compliance with this section. <br />2. Mixed construction and demolition debris (C & D) processors can be located at the California <br /> Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). <br />4.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION <br />4.410.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact <br />disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency which includes all of the <br />following shall be placed in the building: <br />1. Directions to the owner or occupant that the manual shall remain with the building throughout the <br /> life cycle of the structure. <br />2. Operation and maintenance instructions for the following: <br />a. Equipment and appliances, including water-saving devices and systems, HVAC systems, <br /> photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle chargers, water-heating systems and other major <br /> appliances and equipment. <br />b. Roof and yard drainage, including gutters and downspouts. <br />c. Space conditioning systems, including condensers and air filters. <br />d. Landscape irrigation systems. <br />e. Water reuse systems. <br />3. Information from local utility, water and waste recovery providers on methods to further reduce <br /> resource consumption, including recycle programs and locations. <br />4. Public transportation and/or carpool options available in the area. <br />5. Educational material on the positive impacts of an interior relative humidity between 30-60 percent <br /> and what methods an occupant may use to maintain the relative humidity level in that range. <br />6. Information about water-conserving landscape and irrigation design and controllers which conserve <br /> water. <br />7. Instructions for maintaining gutters and downspouts and the importance of diverting water at least 5 <br /> feet away from the foundation. <br />8. Information on required routine maintenance measures, including, but not limited to, caulking, <br /> painting, grading around the building, etc. <br />9. Information about state solar energy and incentive programs available. <br />10. A copy of all special inspections verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code. <br />11. Information from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on maintenance of defensible <br />space around residential structures. <br />12. Information and/or drawings identifying the location of grab bar reinforcements. <br />4.410.2 RECYCLING BY OCCUPANTS. Where 5 or more multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a <br />building site, provide readily accessible area(s) that serves all buildings on the site and are identified for the <br />depositing, storage and collection of non-hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, <br />corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, organic waster, and metals, or meet a lawfully enacted local recycling <br />ordinance, if more restrictive. <br />Exception: Rural jurisdictions that meet and apply for the exemption in Public Resources Code Section <br />42649.82 (a)(2)(A) et seq. are note required to comply with the organic waste portion of <br />this section. <br />DIVISION 4.4 MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE <br />EFFICIENCY <br />DIVISION 4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY <br />4.303 INDOOR WATER USE <br />4.303.1 WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and <br />urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall comply with the sections 4.303.1.1, 4.303.1.2, 4.303.1.3, <br />and 4.303.4.4. <br />Note: All noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any residential real property shall be replaced with water-conserving <br />plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final <br />completion, certificate of occupancy, or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil <br />Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential <br />buildings affected and other important enactment dates. <br />4.303.1.1 Water Closets. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per <br />flush. Tank-type water closets shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense <br />Specification for Tank-type Toilets. <br />Note: The effective flush volume of dual flush toilets is defined as the composite, average flush volume <br />of two reduced flushes and one full flush. <br />4.303.1.2 Urinals. The effective flush volume of wall mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gallons per flush. <br />The effective flush volume of all other urinals shall not exceed 0.5 gallons per flush. <br />4.303.1.3 Showerheads. <br />4.303.1.3.1 Single Showerhead. Showerheads shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8 <br />gallons per minute at 80 psi. Showerheads shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA <br />WaterSense Specification for Showerheads. <br />4.303.1.3.2 Multiple showerheads serving one shower. When a shower is served by more than one <br />showerhead, the combined flow rate of all the showerheads and/or other shower outlets controlled by <br />a single valve shall not exceed 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi, or the shower shall be designed to only <br />allow one shower outlet to be in operation at a time. <br />Note: A hand-held shower shall be considered a showerhead. <br />4.303.1.4 Faucets. <br />4.303.1.4.1 Residential Lavatory Faucets. The maximum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets shall <br />not exceed 1.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi. The minimum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets shall <br />not be less than 0.8 gallons per minute at 20 psi. <br />4.303.1.4.2 Lavatory Faucets in Common and Public Use Areas. The maximum flow rate of lavatory <br />faucets installed in common and public use areas (outside of dwellings or sleeping units) in residential <br />buildings shall not exceed 0.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi. <br />4.303.1.4.3 Metering Faucets. Metering faucets when installed in residential buildings shall not deliver <br />more than 0.2 gallons per cycle. <br />4.303.1.4.4 Kitchen Faucets. The maximum flow rate of kitchen faucets shall not exceed 1.8 gallons <br />per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not <br />to exceed 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons per <br />minute at 60 psi. <br />Note: Where complying faucets are unavailable, aerators or other means may be used to achieve <br />reduction. <br />4.303.1.4.5 Pre-rinse spray valves. <br />When installed, shall meet the requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 20 (Appliance <br />Efficiency Regulations), Sections 1605.1 (h)(4) Table H-2, Section 1605.3 (h)(4)(A), and Section 1607 <br />(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 />Title 20 Section 1605.3 (h)(4)(A): Commercial prerinse spray values manufactured on or after January <br />1, 2006, shall have a minimum spray force of not less than 4.0 ounces-force (ozf)[113 grams-force(gf)] <br />4.303.2 Submeters for multifamily buildings and dwelling units in mixed-used residential/commercial <br />buildings. <br />Submeters shall be installed to measure water usage of individual rental dwelling units in accordance with the <br />California Plumbing Code. <br />4.303.3 Standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall be installed in <br />accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall meet the applicable standards referenced in Table <br />1701.1 of the California Plumbing Code. <br />TABLE - MAXIMUM FIXTURE WATER USE <br />FIXTURE TYPE FLOW RATE <br />SHOWER HEADS (RESIDENTIAL)1.8 GMP @ 80 PSI <br />LAVATORY FAUCETS (RESIDENTIAL)MAX. 1.2 GPM @ 60 PSI MIN. 0.8 GPM @ 20 <br />PSI <br />LAVATORY FAUCETS IN COMMON & PUBLIC <br />USE AREAS 0.5 GPM @ 60 PSI <br />KITCHEN FAUCETS 1.8 GPM @ 60 PSI <br />METERING FAUCETS 0.2 GAL/CYCLE <br />WATER CLOSET 1.28 GAL/FLUSH <br />URINALS 0.125 GAL/FLUSH <br />4.304 OUTDOOR WATER USE <br />4.304.1 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. Residential developments shall comply with <br />a local water efficient landscape ordinance or the current California Department of Water Resources' Model Water <br />Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), whichever is more stringent. <br />NOTES: <br />1. The Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) is located in the California Code Regulations, <br /> Title 23, Chapter 2.7, Division 2. MWELO and supporting documents, including water budget calculator, are <br /> available at: https://www.water.ca.gov/ <br />ABBREVIATION DEFINITIONS: <br />HCD Department of Housing and Community Development <br />BSC California Building Standards Commission <br />DSA-SS Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety <br />OSHPD Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development <br />LR Low Rise <br />HR High Rise <br />AA Additions and Alterations <br />N New <br />NOTE: <br />THIS TABLE COMPILES THE DATA IN SECTION 4.303.1, AND IS INCLUDED AS A <br />CONVENIENCE FOR THE USER. <br />SECTION 4.102 DEFINITIONS <br />4.102.1 DEFINITIONS <br />The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) <br />FRENCH DRAIN. A trench, hole or other depressed area loosely filled with rock, gravel, fragments of brick or similar <br />pervious material used to collect or channel drainage or runoff water. <br />WATTLES. Wattles are used to reduce sediment in runoff. Wattles are often constructed of natural plant materials <br />such as hay, straw or similar material shaped in the form of tubes and placed on a downflow slope. Wattles are also <br />used for perimeter and inlet controls. <br />4.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT <br />4.106.1 GENERAL. Preservation and use of available natural resources shall be accomplished through evaluation <br />and careful planning to minimize negative effects on the site and adjacent areas. Preservation of slopes, <br />management of storm water drainage and erosion controls shall comply with this section. <br />4.106.2 STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND RETENTION DURING CONSTRUCTION. Projects which disturb less <br />than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre <br />or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction. In order to manage storm water drainage <br />during construction, one or more of the following measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent <br />property, prevent erosion and retain soil runoff on the site. <br />1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site. <br />2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar <br /> disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved <br /> by the enforcing agency. <br />3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance. <br />Note: Refer to the State Water Resources Control Board for projects which disturb one acre or more of soil, or <br />are part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more of soil. <br />(Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/construction.html) <br />4.106.3 GRADING AND PAVING. Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will <br />manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering buildings. Examples of methods to manage surface <br />water include, but are not limited to, the following: <br />1. Swales <br />2. Water collection and disposal systems <br />3. French drains <br />4. Water retention gardens <br />5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater <br /> recharge. <br />Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path. <br />4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New construction shall comply with Sections <br />4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply <br />equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and <br /> infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions: <br />1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate <br />power. <br />1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional <br />local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section <br />4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project. <br />2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional <br /> parking facilities. <br />4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each <br />dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway <br />shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main <br />service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the <br />proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or <br />concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere <br />208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit <br />overcurrent protective device. <br />Exemption: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is <br />installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger at the time of original construction in <br />accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent <br />protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination <br />location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE". <br />CHAPTER 3 <br />GREEN BUILDING <br />SECTION 301 GENERAL <br />301.1 SCOPE. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in <br />the application checklists contained in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in the <br />application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, <br />but are not required unless adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7. <br />301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to <br />additions or alterations of existing residential buildings where the addition or alteration increases the <br />building's conditioned area, volume, or size. The requirements shall apply only to and/or within the <br />specific area of the addition or alteration. <br />The mandatory provision of Section 4.106.4.2 may apply to additions or alterations of existing parking <br />facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings. See Section <br />4.106.4.3 for application. <br />Note: Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping and repairing or maintaining existing <br />lighting fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this section. <br />Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions, or <br />improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. <br />Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate <br />of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, <br />et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and <br />other important enactment dates. <br />301.2 LOW-RISE AND HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. [HCD] The provisions of <br />individual sections of CALGreen may apply to either low-rise residential buildings high-rise residential <br />buildings, or both. Individual sections will be designated by banners to indicate where the section applies <br />specifically to low-rise only (LR) or high-rise only (HR). When the section applies to both low-rise and <br />high-rise buildings, no banner will be used. <br />SECTION 302 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS <br />302.1 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS. In mixed occupancy buildings, each portion of a building <br />shall comply with the specific green building measures applicable to each specific occupancy. <br />Exceptions: <br />1. [HCD] Accessory structures and accessory occupancies serving residential buildings shall <br />comply with Chapter 4 and Appendix A4, as applicable. <br />2. [HCD] For purposes of CALGreen, live/work units, complying with Section 419 of the California <br />Building Code, shall not be considered mixed occupancies. Live/Work units shall comply with <br />Chapter 4 and Appendix A4, as applicable. <br />4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking facilities. <br />When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the <br />requirements of Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest <br />whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging <br />space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any <br />applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 <br />for further details. <br />4.106.4.2.1Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units; and hotels and motels with less <br />than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms. <br />The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to <br />this section. <br />1.EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types <br />of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 <br />EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical <br />system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all <br />EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes. <br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved <br />for future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />Exceptions: <br />1.When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number equal to or greater than the required number <br />of EV capable spaces. <br />2.When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than the required number of EV capable <br />spaces, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of <br />EV chargers installed. <br />Notes: <br />a.Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s capability and capacity for facilitating <br />future EV charging. <br />b.There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or <br />EV chargers are installed for use. <br />2.EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power <br />Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per <br />dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit. <br />Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts. <br />4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels and motels with 20 or more <br />sleeping units or guest rooms. <br />The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to <br />this section. <br />1.EV Capable. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types <br />of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 <br />EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical <br />system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all <br />EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes. <br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved <br />for future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />Exception: When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number greater than five (5) percent of <br />parking spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be <br />reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed over the five (5) percent required. <br />Notes: <br />a.Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces. <br />b.There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or <br />EV chargers are installed for use. <br />2.EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power <br />Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per <br />dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit. <br />Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts. <br />3.EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. <br />Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking <br />area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests. <br />When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, <br />an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical <br />capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers <br />shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) <br />served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall <br />have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical <br />capacity to the required EV capable spaces. <br />4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). <br />Electric vehicle charging stations required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, shall comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1. <br />Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations serving public accommodations, public housing, motels and hotels <br />shall not be required to comply with this section. See California Building Code, Chapter 11B, for applicable <br />requirements. <br />4.106.4.2.2.1.1 Location. <br />EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options: <br />1.The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space meeting the requirements of <br />the California Building Code, Chapter 11A, to allow use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space. <br />2.The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in the California Building Code, <br />Chapter 2, to the building. <br />Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in compliance with the California <br />Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required to comply with Section 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and Section <br />4.106.4.2.2.1.2, Item 3. <br />4.106.4.2.2.1.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) dimensions. <br />The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following: <br />1.The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm). <br />2.The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm). <br />3.One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an 8-foot (2438 mm) wide minimum <br />aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle shall be permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is <br />12 feet (3658 mm). <br />a.Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2.083 <br />percent slope) in any direction. <br />4.106.4.2.2.1.3 Accessible EV spaces. <br />In addition to the requirements in Sections 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.1.2, all EVSE, when installed, shall <br />comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B. EV ready <br />spaces and EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter 11A, Section <br />1109A. <br />4.106.4.2.3 EV space requirements. <br />1.Single EV space required. Install a listed raceway capable of accommodating a 208/240-volt dedicated branch <br />circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall <br />originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or enclosure in close <br />proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space. Construction documents shall identify the <br />raceway termination point, receptacle or charger location, as applicable. The service panel and/ or subpanel shall <br />have a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit, including branch circuit overcurrent protective device <br />installed, or space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device. <br />Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is <br />installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space, at the time of original <br />construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />2.Multiple EV spaces required. Construction documents shall indicate the raceway termination point and the <br />location of installed or future EV spaces, receptacles or EV chargers. Construction documents shall also provide <br />information on amperage of installed or future receptacles or EVSE, raceway method(s), wiring schematics and <br />electrical load calculations. Plan design shall be based upon a 40-ampere minimum branch circuit. Required <br />raceways and related components that are planned to be installed underground, enclosed, inaccessible or in <br />concealed areas and spaces shall be installed at the time of original construction. <br />SECTION 4.501 GENERAL <br />4.501.1 Scope <br />The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of reducing the quality of air contaminants that are odorous, <br />irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well being of a building's installers, occupants and neighbors. <br />SECTION 4.502 DEFINITIONS <br />5.102.1 DEFINITIONS <br />The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) <br />AGRIFIBER PRODUCTS. Agrifiber products include wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates and door <br />cores, not including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) not considered base building elements. <br />COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS. Composite wood products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and <br />medium density fiberboard. "Composite wood products" does not include hardboard, structural plywood, <br />structural panels, structural composite lumber, oriented strand board, glued laminated timber, prefabricated <br />wood I-joists or finger-jointed lumber, all as specified in California Code of regulations (CCR), title 17, Section <br />93120.1. <br />DIRECT-VENT APPLIANCE. A fuel-burning appliance with a sealed combustion system that draws all air for <br />combustion from the outside atmosphere and discharges all flue gases to the outside atmosphere. <br />Y N/AYN/AYN/AYN/A RESPON. <br />PARTY <br />RESPON. <br />PARTY <br />RESPON. <br />PARTY <br />RESPON. <br />PARTY <br />2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE <br />RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES Y = YES <br />N/A =NOT APPLICABLE <br />RESPON. PARTY =RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, <br />OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.) <br />4.201 GENERAL <br />4.201.1 SCOPE. For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy <br />Commission will continue to adopt mandatory standards. <br />DIVISION 4.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY <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 <br />Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is <br />installed in close proximity to the location or the proposed location of the EV space at the time of original <br />construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />4.106.4.2.4 Identification. <br />The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for <br />future EV charging purposes as “EV CAPABLE” in accordance with the California Electrical Code. <br />4.106.4.2.5 Electric Vehicle Ready Space Signage. <br />Electric vehicle ready spaces shall be identified by signage or pavement markings, in compliance with Caltrans <br />Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its <br />successor(s). <br />4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing <br />multifamily buildings. <br />When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or <br />altered and the work requires a building permit, ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces added or <br />altered shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. <br />Notes: <br />1.Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project’s capability and capacity for facilitating future <br />EV charging. <br />2.There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until EV chargers are installed for use. <br />REVISIONS BY <br />Job: <br />Sheet <br />Date: <br />Scale: <br />Drawn: <br /> SHEET OF <br />Du <br />c <br /> <br />V <br />. <br /> <br />T <br />r <br />a <br />n <br />DE <br />S <br />I <br />G <br />N <br />E <br />R <br />16 <br />4 <br />3 <br />6 <br /> <br />V <br />e <br />r <br />n <br />o <br />n <br /> <br />S <br />t <br />. <br />, <br /> <br />F <br />o <br />u <br />n <br />t <br />a <br />i <br />n <br /> <br />V <br />a <br />l <br />l <br />e <br />y <br />, <br /> <br />C <br />A <br /> <br />9 <br />2 <br />7 <br />0 <br />8 <br />Ph <br />o <br />n <br />e <br />: <br /> <br />7 <br />1 <br />4 <br />- <br />7 <br />1 <br />3 <br />- <br />3 <br />5 <br />9 <br />7 <br />CG.1 <br />20 <br />2 <br />2 <br /> <br />C <br />A <br />L <br />I <br />F <br />O <br />R <br />N <br />I <br />A <br /> <br />G <br />R <br />E <br />E <br />N <br /> <br />B <br />U <br />I <br />L <br />D <br />I <br />N <br />G <br />ST <br />A <br />N <br />D <br />A <br />R <br />D <br />S <br /> <br />C <br />O <br />D <br />E <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />x <br />513 S King St Unit <br />#23/19/2025