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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 /> byweight 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 />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.
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<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.
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<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, 2022
<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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