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MAXIMUM INCREMENTAL REACTIVITY (MIR). The maximum change in weight of ozone formed by adding acompound to the "Base Reactive Organic Gas (ROG) Mixture" per weight of compound added, expressed tohundredths of a gram (g O³/g ROC).Note: MIR values for individual compounds and hydrocarbon solvents are specified in CCR, Title 17, Sections 94700and 94701.MOISTURE CONTENT. The weight of the water in wood expressed in percentage of the weight of the oven-dry wood.PRODUCT-WEIGHTED MIR (PWMIR). The sum of all weighted-MIR for all ingredients in a product subject to thisarticle. The PWMIR is the total product reactivity expressed to hundredths of a gram of ozone formed per gram ofproduct (excluding container and packaging).Note: PWMIR is calculated according to equations found in CCR, Title 17, Section 94521 (a).REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUND (ROC). Any compound that has the potential, once emitted, to contribute toozone formation in the troposphere.VOC. A volatile organic compound (VOC) broadly defined as a chemical compound based on carbon chains or ringswith vapor pressures greater than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at room temperature. These compounds typically containhydrogen and may contain oxygen, nitrogen and other elements. See CCR Title 17, Section 94508(a).4.503 FIREPLACES4.503.1 GENERAL. Any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct-vent sealed-combustion type. Any installedwoodstove or pellet stove shall comply with U.S. EPA New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) emission limits asapplicable, and shall have a permanent label indicating they are certified to meet the emission limits. Woodstoves,pellet stoves and fireplaces shall also comply with applicable local ordinances.4.504 POLLUTANT CONTROL4.504.1 COVERING OF DUCT OPENINGS & PROTECTION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION. At the time of rough installation, during storage on the construction site and until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheet metal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency toreduce the amount of water, dust or debris which may enter the system.4.504.2 FINISH MATERIAL POLLUTANT CONTROL. Finish materials shall comply with this section.4.504.2.1 Adhesives, Sealants and Caulks. Adhesives, sealant and caulks used on the project shall meet therequirements of the following standards unless more stringent local or regional air pollution or air quality management district rules apply:1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers and caulks shall comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits, as shown in Table 4.504.1 or 4.504.2, as applicable. Such products also shall comply with the Rule 1168 prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds (chloroform, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and tricloroethylene), except for aerosol products, as specified in Subsection 2 below.2. Aerosol adhesives, and smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packaging, which do not weigh more than 1 pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds, of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with section 94507.4.504.2.2 Paints and Coatings. Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with VOC limits in Table 1 of the ARB Architectural Suggested Control Measure, as shown in Table 4.504.3, unless more stringent local limitsapply. The VOC content limit for coatings that do not meet the definitions for the specialty coatings categorieslisted in Table 4.504.3 shall be determined by classifying the coating as a 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 ResourcesBoard, Suggested Control Measure, and the corresponding Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss VOC limit in Table 4.504.3 shall apply.4.504.2.3 Aerosol Paints and Coatings. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the Product-weighted MIR Limits for ROC in Section 94522(a)(2) and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds and ozone depleting substances, in Sections 94522(e)(1) and (f)(1) of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94520; and in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District additionally comply with the percent VOC by weight of product limits of Regulation8, Rule 49.4.504.2.4 Verification. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided at the request of the enforcing agency. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, the following:1. Manufacturer's product specification.2. Field verification of on-site product containers.CHAPTER 7INSTALLER & SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS702 QUALIFICATIONS702.1 INSTALLER TRAINING. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the properinstallation of HVAC systems including ducts and equipment by a nationally or regionally recognized training orcertification program. Uncertified persons may perform HVAC installations when under the direct supervision andresponsibility of a person trained and certified to install HVAC systems or contractor licensed to install HVAC systems.Examples of acceptable HVAC training and certification programs include but are not limited to the following:1. State certified apprenticeship programs.2. Public utility training programs.3. Training programs sponsored by trade, labor or statewide energy consulting or verification organizations.4. Programs sponsored by manufacturing organizations.5. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.702.2 SPECIAL INSPECTION [HCD]. When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or theresponsible entity acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection orother duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competenceto the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition toother certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may beconsidered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a special inspector:1. Certification by a national or regional green building program or standard publisher.2. Certification by a statewide energy consulting or verification organization, such as HERS raters, building performance contractors, and home energy auditors.3. Successful completion of a third party apprentice training program in the appropriate trade.4. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.Notes:1. Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.2. HERS raters are special inspectors certified by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to rate homes in California according to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS).[BSC] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner's agent shallemploy one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance withthis code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for theparticular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition, the special inspector shall have a certification from arecognized state, national or international association, as determined by the local agency. The area of certificationshall be closely related to the primary job function, as determined by the local agency.Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.703 VERIFICATIONS703.1 DOCUMENTATION. Documentation used to show compliance with this code shall include but is notlimited to, construction documents, plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection reports, or othermethods acceptable to the enforcing agency which demonstrate substantial conformance. When specificdocumentation or special inspection is necessary to verify compliance, that method of compliance will be specified inthe appropriate section or identified applicable checklist.4.505 INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL4.505.1 General. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of the California Building Standards Code.4.505.2 CONCRETE SLAB FOUNDATIONS. Concrete slab foundations required to have a vapor retarder byCalifornia Building Code, Chapter 19, or concrete slab-on-ground floors required to have a vapor retarder by theCalifornia Residential Code, Chapter 5, shall also comply with this section.4.505.2.1 Capillary break. A capillary break shall be installed in compliance with at least one of the following:1. A 4-inch (101.6 mm) thick base of 1/2 inch (12.7mm) or larger clean aggregate shall be provided with a vapor barrier in direct contact with concrete and a concrete mix design, which will address bleeding, shrinkage, and curling, shall be used. For additional information, see American Concrete Institute, ACI 302.2R-06.2. Other equivalent methods approved by the enforcing agency.3. A slab design specified by a licensed design professional.4.505.3 MOISTURE CONTENT OF BUILDING MATERIALS. Building materials with visible signs of water damageshall not be installed. Wall and floor framing shall not be enclosed when the framing members exceed 19 percentmoisture content. Moisture content shall be verified in compliance with the following:1. Moisture content shall be determined with either a probe-type or contact-type moisture meter.Equivalent moisture verification methods may be approved by the enforcing agency and shall satisfy requirements found in Section 101.8 of this code.2. Moisture readings shall be taken at a point 2 feet (610 mm) to 4 feet (1219 mm) from the grade stamped end of each piece verified.3. At least three random moisture readings shall be performed on wall and floor framing with documentation acceptable to the enforcing agency provided at the time of approval to enclose the wall and floor framing.Insulation products which are visibly wet or have a high moisture content shall be replaced or allowed to dry prior toenclosure in wall or floor cavities. Wet-applied insulation products shall follow the manufacturers' dryingrecommendations prior to enclosure.4.506 INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST4.506.1 Bathroom exhaust fans. Each bathroom shall be mechanically ventilated and shall comply with thefollowing:1. Fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to terminate outside the building.2. Unless functioning as a component of a whole house ventilation system, fans must be controlled by a humidity control.a. Humidity controls shall be capable of adjustment between a relative humidity range less than or equal to 50% to a maximum of 80%. A humidity control may utilize manual or automatic means of adjustment.b. A humidity control may be a separate component to the exhaust fan and is not required to be integral (i.e., built-in)Notes:1. For the purposes of this section, a bathroom is a room which contains a bathtub, shower or tub/shower combination.2. Lighting integral to bathroom exhaust fans shall comply with the California Energy Code.4.507 ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT4.507.2 HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM DESIGN. Heating and air conditioning systems shall besized, designed and have their equipment selected using the following methods:1. The heat loss and heat gain is established according to ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J - 2011 (Residential Load Calculation), ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods.2. Duct systems are sized according to ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D - 2014 (Residential Duct Systems), ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods.3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3 Manual S - 2014 (Residential Equipment Selection), or other equivalent design software or methods.Exception: Use of alternate design temperatures necessary to ensure the system functions are acceptable.TABLE 4.504.1 - ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT1,2(Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter)ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONSVOC LIMITINDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES50CARPET PAD ADHESIVES50OUTDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES150WOOD FLOORING ADHESIVES100RUBBER FLOOR ADHESIVES60SUBFLOOR ADHESIVES50CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVES65VCT & ASPHALT TILE ADHESIVES50DRYWALL & PANEL ADHESIVES50COVE BASE ADHESIVES50MULTIPURPOSE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE70STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADHESIVES100SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE ADHESIVES250OTHER ADHESIVES NOT LISTED50SPECIALTY APPLICATIONSPVC WELDING510CPVC WELDING490ABS WELDING325PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING250ADHESIVE PRIMER FOR PLASTIC550CONTACT ADHESIVE80SPECIAL PURPOSE CONTACT ADHESIVE250STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBER ADHESIVE140TOP & TRIM ADHESIVE250SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONSMETAL TO METAL30PLASTIC FOAMS50POROUS MATERIAL (EXCEPT WOOD)50WOOD30FIBERGLASS801. IF AN ADHESIVE IS USED TO BOND DISSIMILAR SUBSTRATES TOGETHER,THE ADHESIVE WITH THE HIGHEST VOC CONTENT SHALL BE ALLOWED.2. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURETHE VOC CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THIS TABLE, SEE SOUTH COAST AIRQUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 1168.TABLE 4.504.2 - SEALANT VOC LIMIT(Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter)SEALANTSVOC LIMITARCHITECTURAL250MARINE DECK760NONMEMBRANE ROOF300ROADWAY250SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE450OTHER420SEALANT PRIMERSARCHITECTURAL NON-POROUS250 POROUS775MODIFIED BITUMINOUS500MARINE DECK760OTHER750TABLE 4.504.5 - FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS1MAXIMUM FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS IN PARTS PER MILLIONPRODUCTCURRENT LIMITHARDWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER CORE0.05HARDWOOD PLYWOOD COMPOSITE CORE0.05PARTICLE BOARD0.09MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD0.11THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD20.131. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIEDBY THE CALIF. AIR RESOURCES BOARD, AIR TOXICS CONTROLMEASURE FOR COMPOSITE WOOD AS TESTED IN ACCORDANCEWITH ASTM E 1333. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE CALIF.CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17, SECTIONS 93120 THROUGH93120.12.2. THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD HAS A MAXIMUMTHICKNESS OF 5/16" (8 MM).TABLE 4.504.3 - VOC CONTENT LIMITS FORARCHITECTURAL COATINGS2,3GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, LESS WATER & LESS EXEMPTCOMPOUNDSCOATING CATEGORYVOC LIMITFLAT COATINGS50NON-FLAT COATINGS100NONFLAT-HIGH GLOSS COATINGS150SPECIALTY COATINGSALUMINUM ROOF COATINGS400BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS400BITUMINOUS ROOF COATINGS50BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMERS350BOND BREAKERS350CONCRETE CURING COMPOUNDS350CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALERS100DRIVEWAY SEALERS50DRY FOG COATINGS150FAUX FINISHING COATINGS350FIRE RESISTIVE COATINGS350FLOOR COATINGS100FORM-RELEASE COMPOUNDS250GRAPHIC ARTS COATINGS (SIGN PAINTS)500HIGH TEMPERATURE COATINGS420INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS250LOW SOLIDS COATINGS1120MAGNESITE CEMENT COATINGS450MASTIC TEXTURE COATINGS100METALLIC PIGMENTED COATINGS500MULTICOLOR COATINGS250PRETREATMENT WASH PRIMERS420PRIMERS, SEALERS, & UNDERCOATERS100REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALERS350RECYCLED COATINGS250ROOF COATINGS50RUST PREVENTATIVE COATINGS250SHELLACSCLEAR730OPAQUE550SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS &UNDERCOATERS100STAINS250STONE CONSOLIDANTS450SWIMMING POOL COATINGS340TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS100TUB & TILE REFINISH COATINGS420WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES250WOOD COATINGS275WOOD PRESERVATIVES350ZINC-RICH PRIMERS3401. GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, INCLUDING WATER &EXEMPT COMPOUNDS2. THE SPECIFIED LIMITS REMAIN IN EFFECT UNLESS REVISED LIMITSARE LISTED IN SUBSEQUENT COLUMNS IN THE TABLE.3. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIED BYTHE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, ARCHITECTURAL COATINGSSUGGESTED CONTROL MEASURE, FEB. 1, 2008. MORE INFORMATION ISAVAILABLE FROM THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD.DIVISION 4.5ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (continued)4.504.3 CARPET SYSTEMS. All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health, "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissionsfrom Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers," Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method forCalifornia Specification 01350)See California Department of Public Health's website for certification programs and testing labs.https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx.4.504.3.1 Carpet cushion. All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of theCalifornia Department of Public Health, "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers," Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350)See California Department of Public Health's website for certification programs and testing labs.https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx.4.504.3.2 Carpet adhesive. All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 4.504.1.4.504.4 RESILIENT FLOORING SYSTEMS. Where resilient flooring is installed , at least 80% of floor area receivingresilient flooring shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, "Standard Method for theTesting and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,"Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350)See California Department of Public Health's website for certification programs and testing labs.hhtps://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx.4.504.5 COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the buildings shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB's Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.), by or before the dates specified in those sections, as shown in Table 4.504.54.504.5.1 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following:1. Product certifications and specifications.2. Chain of custody certifications.3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Composite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq.).4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS-2 standards of the Engineered Wood Association, the Australian AS/NZS 2269, European 636 3S standards, and Canadian CSA 0121, CSA 0151, CSA 0153 and CSA 0325 standards.5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency.DISCLAIMER:THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AND INTENDED TO BE USED AS A MEANS TO INDICATE AREAS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS (CALGREEN) CODE. DUE TO THE VARIABLES BETWEEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS, THIS CHECKLIST IS TO BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE.YN/AYN/AYN/AYN/ARESPON.PARTYRESPON.PARTYRESPON.PARTYRESPON.PARTY2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODERESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 2 (January 2023)Y = YESN/A=NOT APPLICABLERESPON. PARTY=RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.)
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