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Appendix A4

Section A4.602

California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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
PLANNING AND DESIGN
Site Selection
A4.103.1 A site which complies with at least one of the following
characteristics is selected:
1. An infill site is selected.
2. A greyfield site is selected.
3. An EPA-recognized Brownfield site is selected.









A4.103.2 Facilitate community connectivity by one of the following
methods:
1. Locate project within a1/4-mile true walking distance of at least 4
basic services;
2. Locate project within1/2-mile true walking distance of at least 7
basic services;
3. Other methods increasing access to additional resources.









Site Preservation
A4.104.1An individual with oversight responsibility for the project
has participated in an educational program promoting
environmentally friendly design or development and has provided
training or instruction to appropriate entities.
Deconstruction and Reuse of Existing Materials
A4.105.2 Existing buildings are disassembled for reuse or recycling of
building materials. The proposed structure utilizes at least one of the
following materials which can be easily reused:
1. Light fixtures
2. Plumbing fixtures
3. Doors and trim
4. Masonry
5. Electrical devices
6. Appliances
7. Foundations or portions of foundations
Site Development
4.106.2A plan is developed and implemented to manage storm water
drainage during construction.
4.106.3Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a
drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water
from entering buildings.
4.106.4Provide capability for electric vehicle charging for one- and
two-family dwellings; townhouses with attached private garages;
multifamily dwellings; and hotels/motels in accordance with
Section 4.106.4.1, 4.106.4.2, or 4.106.4.3, as applicable.
A4.106.1 Reserved

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▸Contents — California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11)
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 5 — NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
  6. Chapter 6 — REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS AND STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 7 — INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  8. Chapter 8 — COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
  9. ▸Appendix A4
    Overview
    1. Section A4.101
    2. Section A4.102
    3. Section A4.103
    4. Section A4.104
    5. Section A4.105
    6. Section A4.106
    7. Section A4.107
    8. Section A4.108
    9. Section A4.201
    10. Section A4.202
    11. Section A4.203
    12. Section A4.305
    13. Section A4.306
    14. Section A4.301
    15. Section A4.302
    16. Section A4.303
    17. Section A4.304
    18. Section A4.401
    19. Section A4.402
    20. Section A4.403
    21. Section A4.404
    22. Section A4.405
    23. Section A4.406
    24. Section A4.407
    25. Section A4.408
    26. Section A4.409
    27. Section A4.410
    28. Section A4.411
    29. Section A4.501
    30. Section A4.502
    31. Section A4.503
    32. Section A4.504
    33. Section A4.505
    34. Section A4.506
    35. Section A4.507
    36. Section A4.508
    37. Section A4.509
    38. Section A4.601
    39. Section A4.602
    40. Section A4.602
    41. Section A4.602
    42. Section A4.602
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    44. Section A4.602
    45. Section A4.602
    46. Section A4.602
    47. Section A4.602
    48. Section A4.602
  10. Appendix A5

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