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Chapter 8 — COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL

Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST—continued

2025 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · California

FEATURE OR MEASURE LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT ELECTIVE MEASURES		 VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory Prerequisites and electives1 Prerequisites and electives1 Enforcing
Agency

All
 Installer or
Designer

All
 Third
party

All
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory Tier 1
 Tier 2
 Tier 2
 Tier 2
 Tier 2
A4.106.1 Reserved ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~
A4.106.2.1Soil analysis is performed by a licensed design
professional and the findings utilized in the structural design of the
building.
A4.106.2.2Soil disturbance and erosion are minimized by at least
one of the following:
1. Natural drainage patterns are evaluated and erosion controls are
implemented to minimize erosion during construction and after
occupancy.
2. Site access is accomplished by minimizing the amount of cut and
fill needed to install access roads and driveways.
3. Underground construction activities are coordinated to utilize the
same trench, minimize the amount of time the disturbed soil is exposed
and the soil is replaced using accepted compaction methods.









A4.106.2.3 Topsoil shall be protected or saved for reuse as specified
in this section.
**Tier 1.**Displaced topsoil shall be stockpiled for reuse in a designated
area and covered or protected from erosion.
**Tier 2.**The construction area shall be identified and delineated by
fencing or flagging to limit construction activity to the construction
area.		 2 2
2
A4.106.3Postconstruction landscape designs accomplish one or
more of the following:
1. Areas disrupted during construction are restored to be consistent
with native vegetation species and patterns.
2. Utilize at least 75 percent native California or drought tolerant
plant and tree species appropriate for the climate zone region.




A4.106.4Permeable paving is utilized for the parking, walking or
patio surfaces in compliance with the following:
Tier 1. Not less than 20 percent of the total parking, walking or patio
surfaces shall be permeable.
Tier 2. Not less than 30 percent of the total parking, walking or patio
surfaces shall be permeable.		 2 2


A4.106.5Roofing materials shall have a minimum 3-year aged solar
reflectance and thermal emittance or a minimum Solar Reflectance
Index (SRI) equal to or greater than the values specified in the
applicable tables.
Low-rise Residential
Tier 1 roof covering shall meet or exceed the values contained in
Table A4.106.5.1(1).
Tier 2 roof covering shall meet or exceed the values contained in
Table A4.106.5.1(2).
High-rise Residential, Hotels and Motels
Tier 1 roof covering shall meet or exceed the values contained in
Table A4.106.5.1(3).
Tier 2 roof covering shall meet or exceed the values contained in
Table A4.106.5.1(4).		 2
2		 2
2








A4.106.6 Install a vegetated roof for at least 50 percent of the roof
area. Vegetated roofs shall comply with requirements for roof gardens
and landscaped roofs in the_California Building Code_, Chapters 15 and
16.
A4.106.7 Reduce nonroof heat islands for 50 percent of sidewalks,
patios, driveways or other paved areas by using one or more of the
methods listed.
A4.106.8.1 Tier 1 and Tier 2 for one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses with attached private garages.
Install a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit, including an
overcurrent protective device rated at 40 amperes minimum per
dwelling unit.		 2 2

APPENDIX A4-24 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

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APPENDIX A4 — RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

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▸ Contents — 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
2025 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
  1. Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GREEN BUILDING
  4. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  5. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  6. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  7. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  8. Chapter 4 — RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  9. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  10. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  11. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  12. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  13. Chapter 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  14. Chapter 6 — REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS AND STANDARDS
  15. Chapter 7 — INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  16. ▸ Chapter 8 — COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
    Overview
    1. Section A4.101 — GENERAL
    2. Section A4.102 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Section A4.103 — SITE SELECTION
    4. Section A4.104 — SITE PRESERVATION
    5. Section A4.105 — DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE OF EXISTING MATERIALS
    6. Section A4.106 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
    7. Section A4.107
    8. Section A4.108 — INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL C…
    9. Section A4.201 — GENERAL
    10. Section A4.202 — DEFINITIONS
    11. Section A4.203 — PERFORMANCE APPROACH FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BU…
    12. Section A4.204 — REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUIL…
    13. Section A4.301 — GENERAL
    14. Section A4.302 — DEFINITIONS
    15. Section A4.303 — INDOOR WATER USE
    16. Section A4.304 — OUTDOOR WATER USE
    17. Section A4.305 — WATER REUSE SYSTEMS
    18. Section A4.306 — INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL C…
    19. Section A4.401 — GENERAL
    20. Section A4.402 — DEFINITIONS
    21. Section A4.403 — FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
    22. Section A4.404 — EFFICIENT FRAMING TECHNIQUES
    23. Section A4.405 — MATERIAL SOURCES
    24. Section A4.406 — ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE
    25. Section A4.407 — WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
    26. Section A4.408 — CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RE…
    27. Section A4.409 — LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
    28. Section A4.410 — BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
    29. Section A4.411 — INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL C…
    30. Section A4.501 — GENERAL
    31. Section A4.502 — DEFINITIONS
    32. Section A4.503 — FIREPLACES
    33. Section A4.504 — POLLUTANT CONTROL
    34. Section A4.505 — INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL
    35. Section A4.506 — INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST
    36. Section A4.507 — ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT
    37. Section A4.508 — OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY
    38. Section A4.509 — INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL C…
    39. Section A4.601 — GENERAL
    40. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST
    41. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    42. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    43. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    44. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    45. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    46. Section A4.602 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST…
    47. Section A5.101 — GENERAL
    48. Section A5.102 — DEFINITIONS
    49. Section A5.103 — SITE SELECTION
    50. Section A5.104 — SITE PRESERVATION
    51. Section A5.105 — DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
    52. Section A5.106 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
    53. Section A5.107 — BIRD-FRIENDLY BUILDING DESIGN
    54. Section A5.201 — GENERAL
    55. Section A5.202 — DEFINITIONS
    56. Section A5.203 — PERFORMANCE APPROACH
    57. Section A5.204 — MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXI…
    58. Section A5.211 — RESERVED
    59. Section A5.212 — ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
    60. Section A5.213 — ENERGY EFFICIENT FRAMING
    61. Section A5.301 — GENERAL
    62. Section A5.302 — DEFINITIONS
    63. Section A5.303 — INDOOR WATER USE
    64. Section A5.304 — OUTDOOR WATER USE
    65. Section A5.305 — WATER REUSE
    66. Section A5.401 — GENERAL
    67. Section A5.402 — DEFINITIONS
    68. Section A5.403 — FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
    69. Section A5.404 — EFFICIENT FRAMING TECHNIQUES
    70. Section A5.405 — MATERIAL SOURCES
    71. Section A5.406 — ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE
    72. Section A5.408 — CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RE…
    73. Section A5.409 — LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
    74. Section A5.501 — GENERAL
    75. Section A5.502 — DEFINITIONS
    76. Section A5.504 — POLLUTANT CONTROL
    77. Section A5.507 — ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT
    78. Section A5.508 — OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY
    79. Section A6.106 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
    80. Section A6.202 — DEFINITIONS
    81. Section A6.203 — PERFORMANCE APPROACH
    82. Section A6.204 — PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH
    83. Section A6.205 — [OSHPD 1 & 4]—BUILDING ENVELOPE
    84. Section A6.207 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]—HVAC DESIGN, EQUIPMENT AND I…
    85. Section A6.210 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]—APPLIANCES
    86. Section A6.401 — GENERAL
    87. Section A6.407 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]—WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTUR…
    88. Section A6.408 — CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RE…
    89. Section A6.410 — BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
    90. Section A6.504 — POLLUTANT CONTROL
    91. Section A6.505 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]—INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL

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