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California 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
<br />CITY OF SANTA ANA
<br />Planning and Building Agency
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<br />NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 3(July zozaSupplement)
<br />5.409.2 Whole building life cycle assessment. Projects shall conduct a cradle -to -grave whole building life cycle
<br />assessment performed in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. excluding operating energy, and
<br />demonstrating a minimum 10-percent reduction in global warming potential (GWP) as compared to a reference
<br />baseline building of similar size. function, complexity, type of construction, material specification, and location that
<br />meets the requirements of the California Energy Code currently in effect. Software used to conduct the whole building
<br />life cycle assessment, including reference baseline building, shall have a data set compliant with ISO 14044, and ISO
<br />21930 or EN 15804, and the software shall conform to ISO 21931 and/or EN 15978. The software tools and data sets
<br />shall be the same for evaluation of both the baseline building and the proposed building.
<br />Notes:
<br />1. Software for calculating whole building life cycle assessment is available for free at Athena Sustainable
<br />Materials Institute (https://calculateIca.com/software/impact-estimator/) and OneClick LCA-Planetary
<br />(ww,v.oneclicklca.com/planetary). Paid versions include, but are not limited to, Sphera GaBi Solutions
<br />(gabi.sphera.com), SimaPro (simapro.com), One -Click LCA (www.oneclicklca.com) and Tally for Revit
<br />(apps.autodesk.com).
<br />2. ASTM E2921-22 "Standard Practice for Minimum Criteria for Comparing Whole Building Life Cycle
<br />Assessments for Use with Building Codes. Standards, and Rating Systems" may be consulted for the
<br />assessment.
<br />3. In addition to the required documentation specified in Section 5.409.2.3, Worksheet WS-9 may be
<br />required by the enforcing entity to demonstrate compliance with the requirements.
<br />5.409.2.1 Building components. Building enclosure components included in the assessment shall be limited
<br />to glazing assemblies, insulation, and exterior finishes. Primary and secondary structural members included in
<br />the assessment shall be limited to footings and foundations, and structural columns, beams, walls. roofs, and
<br />floors.
<br />5.409.2.2 Reference study period. The reference study period of the proposed building shall be equal to the
<br />reference baseline building and shall be 60 years.
<br />5.409.2.3 Verification of compliance. A summary of the GWP analysis produced by the software and
<br />Worksheet WS-4 signed by the design professional of record shall be provided in the construction documents
<br />as documentation of compliance. A copy of the whole building life cycle assessment which includes the GWP
<br />analysis produced by the software, in addition to maintenance and training information, shall be included in the
<br />operation and maintenance manual and shall be provided to the owner at the close of construction. The
<br />enforcing agency may require inspection and inspection reports in accordance with Sections 702.2 and 703.1
<br />during and at completion of construction to demonstrate substantial conformance. Inspection shall be
<br />performed by the design professional of record or third party acceptable to the enforcing agency.
<br />5.409.3 Product GWP compliance -prescriptive path. Each product that is permanently installed and listed in
<br />Table 5.409.3 shall have a Type III environmental product declaration (EPD), either product -specific or
<br />factory -specific.
<br />TABLE 5.409.3
<br />PRODUCT GWP LIMITS
<br />BUY CLEAN CALIFORNIA
<br />MAXIMUM
<br />ACCEPTABLE GWP
<br />UNIT OF
<br />MATERIALS PRODUCT
<br />CATEGORY'
<br />VALUE (unfabricated)
<br />MEASUREMENT
<br />(GWPallowed)
<br />Hot -rolled structural steel
<br />1.77
<br />MT CO2e/MT
<br />sections
<br />Hollow structural sections
<br />3.00
<br />MT CO2e/MT
<br />Steel plate
<br />2.61
<br />MT CO2e/MT
<br />Concrete reinforcing steel
<br />1.56
<br />MT CO2e/MT
<br />Flat glass
<br />2.50
<br />kg CO2e/MT
<br />Light -density mineral
<br />5.83
<br />kg CO2e/MT
<br />wool board insulation
<br />Heavy -density mineral
<br />14.28
<br />kg CO2e/MT
<br />wool board insulation
<br />Concrete, Ready -Mixed 2, 3
<br />MAXIMUM GWP
<br />CONCRETE PRODUCT
<br />ALLOWED VALUE
<br />UNIT OF
<br />CATEGORY
<br />(GWPauowed)
<br />MEASUREMENT
<br />up to 2499 psi
<br />450
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />2500-3499 psi
<br />489
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />3500-4499 psi
<br />566
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />4500-5499 psi
<br />661
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />5500-6499 psi
<br />701
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />6500 psi and greater
<br />799
<br />kg CO2e/m3
<br />Concrete, Lightweight Ready -Mixed'
<br />MAXIMUM GWP
<br />CONCRETE PRODUCT
<br />ALLOWED VALUE
<br />UNIT OF
<br />CATEGORY
<br />(GWPallowed)
<br />MEASUREMENT
<br />up to 2499 psi
<br />875
<br />kg CO e/rn
<br />2500-3499 psi
<br />956
<br />kg CO2e/m'
<br />3500-4499 psi
<br />1039
<br />kg CO2e/m
<br />1. The GWP values of the products listed in Table 5.409.3 are based on 175 percent of Buy Clean California Act
<br />(BCCA) GWP values, except for concrete products which are not included in the BCCA.
<br />2. For concrete, 175 percent of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) 2022 version 3
<br />Pacific Southwest regional benchmark values are used for the GWP allowed. except for High Early Strength.
<br />3. Concrete High Early Strength ready -mixed shall be calculated at 130 percent of the ready -mixed concrete
<br />GWP allowed values for each product category.
<br />5.409.3.1 Products shall not exceed the maximum GWP value specified in Table 5.409.3.
<br />Exception: Concrete may be considered one product category to meet compliance with this section. A
<br />weighted average of the maximum GWP for all concrete mixes installed in the project shall be less than the
<br />weighted average maximum GWP allowed per Table 5.409.3 using Exception Equation 5.409.3.1. Calculations
<br />shall be performed with consistent units of measurement for the material quantity and the GWP value.
<br />For the purposes of this exception. industry -wide EPDs are acceptable
<br />Exception EQUATION 5.409.3.1
<br />GWP, < G W Paliowed
<br />where
<br />GWPn = F (GWPn)(vn)
<br />and
<br />GWPallowed = F (GWPa1/0wed)(V.0
<br />and
<br />., = each concrete mix installed in the project
<br />GWP =the GWP for concrete mix er concrete
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<br />5.409.3.2 Verification of compliance. Calculations to demonstrate compliance. Type III EPDs for products
<br />required to comply, if included in the project, and Worksheet WS-5 signed by the design professional of record
<br />shall be provided on the construction documents. Updated EPDs for products used in construction shall be
<br />provided to the owner at the close of construction and to the enforcement entity upon request. The enforcing
<br />agency may require inspection and inspection reports in accordance with Sections 702.2 and 703.1 during and
<br />at completion of construction to demonstrate substantial conformance. Inspection shall be performed by the
<br />design professional of record or third party acceptable to the enforcing agency.
<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 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. . Functional performance testing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and lighting controls
<br />must be performed in compliance with the California Energy Code.
<br />5.410.2.1 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 />5.410.2.5 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. IN] 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 />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.
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<br />mix EPD, in kg CO2e/m3 0 5.410.4 TESTING AND ADJUSTING. New buildings less than 10,000 square feet. Testing and adjusting of
<br />GWP,,,ro,,.� = the GWP potential allowed for concrete systems shall be required for new buildings less than 10,000 square feet or new systems to serve an addition or
<br />mix n per Table 5.409.3 alteration subject to Section 303.1.
<br />vn = the volume of concrete mix n installed in
<br />the project, in m3
<br />DlSCLA/MER:TH►S 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 CHECKLI:
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<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 />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. 0 & 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 />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 63/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.
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<br />SECTION 5.503 FIREPLACES FOR PERM T ISSUANCE
<br />5.503.1 FIREPLACES. Install only a direct -vent sealed -combustion gas or Seale 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 comph with applicable local ordinances.
<br />5.503.1.1 Woodstoves. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall comply with S. EPA New Source Performance
<br />Standards (NSPS) emission limits as applicable. and shall have a perman t label indicting they are certified
<br />to meet the emission limits. Master I D . !
<br />SECTION 5.504 POLLUTANT CONTROL
<br />5.504.1 TEMPORARY VENTILATION. The permanent HVAC system shall only e /s i rconstruction if
<br />necessary to condition the building or areas of addition or alteration within the req ire to p r dre range for
<br />material and equipment installation. If the HVAC system is used during constructs n, 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 occup
<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 />CONTR 5.504.4 FINISH MATERIAL POLLUTANT CONTROL. Finish materials shall comply with Sections 5.504.4.1 through
<br />5.504.4.6.
<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 />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 />BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAYBE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS THE END USER ASSUMES ALI
<br />5.504.4.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants. and caulks used on the project shall meet
<br />the requirements of the following standards:
<br />1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers and caulks shall
<br />comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where
<br />applicable. or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits, as shown in Tables 5.504.4.1 and 5.504.4.2. Such
<br />products also shall comply with the Rule 1168 prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds
<br />(chloroform, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene), except for
<br />aerosol products as specified in subsection 2, below.
<br />2. Aerosol adhesives. and smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in
<br />units of product, less packaging, which do not weigh more than one pound and do not consist of more
<br />than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including
<br />prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds. of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing
<br />with Section 94507.
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.1 - ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT1 2
<br />Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
<br />ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />INDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES 50
<br />CARPET PAD ADHESIVES 50
<br />OUTDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES 150
<br />WOOD FLOORING ADHESIVES
<br />100
<br />60
<br />RUBBER FLOOR ADHESIVES
<br />SUBFLOOR ADHESIVES
<br />50
<br />CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVES
<br />65
<br />VCT & ASPHALT TILE ADHESIVES
<br />50
<br />DRYWALL & PANEL ADHESIVES
<br />50
<br />50
<br />COVE BASE ADHESIVES
<br />MULTIPURPOSE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES
<br />STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADHESIVES
<br />70
<br />100
<br />SINGLE -PLY ROOF MEMBRANE ADHESIVES
<br />250
<br />OTHER ADHESIVES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED
<br />50
<br />SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
<br />PVC WELDING
<br />510
<br />CPVC WELDING
<br />490
<br />ABS WELDING
<br />325
<br />PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING
<br />ADHESIVE PRIMER FOR PLASTIC
<br />250
<br />550
<br />CONTACT ADHESIVE
<br />80
<br />250
<br />SPECIAL PURPOSE CONTACT ADHESIVE
<br />STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBER ADHESIVE
<br />140
<br />TOP & TRIM ADHESIVE
<br />250
<br />SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
<br />METAL TO METAL
<br />30
<br />PLASTIC FOAMS
<br />50
<br />POROUS MATERIAL (EXCEPT WOOD)
<br />WOOD
<br />FIBERGLASS
<br />50
<br />30
<br />80
<br />1. IF AN ADHESIVE IS USED TO BOND DISSIMILAR SUBSTRATES TOGETHER, THE ADHESIVE
<br />WITH THE HIGHEST VOC CONTENT SHALL BE ALLOWED.
<br />2. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC
<br />CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THIS TABLE, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
<br />DISTRICT RULE 1168, www.arb.ca.gov/DRDB/SC/CURHTML/Rl168.PDF
<br />TABLE 5.504.4.2 - SEALANT VOC LIMIT
<br />Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
<br />SEALANTS
<br />CURRENT VOC LIMIT
<br />ARCHITECTURAL
<br />250
<br />MARINE DECK
<br />760
<br />NONMEMBRANE ROOF
<br />300
<br />ROADWAY
<br />250
<br />SINGLE -PLY ROOF MEMBRANE
<br />450
<br />OTHER
<br />SEALANT PRIMERS
<br />ARCHITECTURAL
<br />420
<br />NONPOROUS
<br />250
<br />POROUS
<br />775
<br />MODIFIED BITUMINOUS
<br />MARINE DECK
<br />OTHER
<br />500
<br />760
<br />750
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<br />NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC
<br />CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THESE TABLES, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
<br />DISTRICT RULE 1168.
<br />. RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT; INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE
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