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Appendix A5

Section A5.505 — [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL A5.505.2 Indoor moisture control. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of California Building Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 2, Sections 1203 and Chapter 14.

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APPENDIX A6.1—VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

NONRESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST [OSHPD 1, 2 and 4]

FEATURE OR MEASURE COMPLIANCE LEVELS NOTES
FEATURE OR MEASURE
Mandatory
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
FEATURE OR MEASURE
Mandatory
CALGreen
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 2
DIVISION A5.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN
SECTION Site Development SECTION Site Development SECTION Site Development SECTION Site Development SECTION Site Development
**A5.106.9 Building orientation.**Locate and orient the building as follows:
1. When site and location permit, orient the building with the long sides facing north and south.
2. Protect the building from thermal loss, drafts and degradation of the building envelope
caused by wind and wind-driven materials such as dust.
DIVISION A5.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SECTION A5.203 Performance Measures SECTION A5.203 Performance Measures SECTION A5.203 Performance Measures SECTION A5.203 Performance Measures SECTION A5.203 Performance Measures
A5.203.1 Energy performance. [OSHPD 1]
**A5.203.1.1 CALGreen Tier 1. [OSHPD 1]**Buildings must comply with the latest edition of
“Savings By Design, Healthcare Modeling Procedures.”
A.5.203.1.2 CALGreen Tier 2. [OSHPD 1] Buildings must exceed the latest edition of
“Savings By Design, Healthcare Modeling Procedures” by 15 percent.
SECTION A5.204 Prescriptive Measures
**A5.204.1 ENERGY STAR equipment and appliances.**All equipment and appliances provided
by the builder shall be ENERGY STAR labeled if ENERGY STAR is applicable to that
equipment or appliance.
A5.204.4 Commissioning. Building commissioning for all building systems covered by T24,
Part 6, process systems and renewable energy systems shall be included in the design and
construction processes of the building project. Commissioning requirements shall include as a
minimum items listed in Section A5.204.4.
**A5.204.4.1 Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).**Documented before the design phase of
the project begins the OPR shall include items listed in Section A5.204.4.
**A5.204.4.2 Basis of Design (BOD).**A written explanation of how the design of the building
systems meets the OPR shall be completed at the design phase of the building project and
updated periodically to cover the systems listed in Section A5.204.4.2.
**A5.204.4.3 Commissioning plan.**A commissioning plan describing how the project will be
commissioned shall be started during the design phase of the building project and shall include
as a minimum items listed in Section A5.204.4.3.
A5.204.4.4 Functional performance testingshall demonstrate the correct installation and
operation of each component, system and system-to-system interface in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications.
**A5.204.4.5 Post construction documentation and training.**A systems manual and systems
operations training are required.
**A5.204.4.5.1 Systems manual.**The systems manual shall be delivered to the building owner
and facilities operator and shall include the items listed in Section A5.204.4.5.1.
A5.204.4.5.2 Systems operations training. The training of the appropriate maintenance
staff for each equipment type and/or system shall include as a minimum items listed in
Section A5.204.4.5.2.
**A5.204.4.6 Commissioning report.**A complete report of commissioning process activities
undertaken through the design, construction and postconstruction phases of the building project
shall be completed and provided to the owner.
















**A5.204.6 Building orientation and shading.**Locate orient and shade the building as required in
Section A5.106.11.
SECTION A5.205 Building Envelope
A5.205.1 Fenestration products and exterior doors.
A5.205.1.1 Certification of fenestration products and exterior door other than field-
fabricated.
A5.205.1.2 Installation of field-fabricated fenestration and exterior doors.
A5.205.2 Joints and other openings.
A5.205.3 Installation and roofing products.

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APPENDIX A6.1-36 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

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APPENDIX A6.1—VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

NONRESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

APPLICATION CHECKLIST [OSHPD 1, 2 and 4]
FEATURE OR MEASURE
COMPLIANCE LEVELS COMPLIANCE LEVELS COMPLIANCE LEVELS NOTES
FEATURE OR MEASURE
Mandatory
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
FEATURE OR MEASURE
Mandatory
CALGreen
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 2
SECTION A5.207 HVAC Design, Equipment and Installation
A5.207.1 Space-conditioning equipment certification by manufacturers.
A5.207.1.1 Efficiency.
A5.207.1.2 Controls for heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters.
A5.207.1.3 Thermostats.
A5.207.1.4 Gas-and oil-fired furnace standby loss controls.








A5.207.2 Space conditioning systems.
A5.207.2.1 Supply air temperature reset controls.
A5.207.2.2 Electric resistance heating.
A5.207.2.3 Heat rejection systems.
A5.207.2.4 Hydronic system measures.
A5.207.2.5 Air distribution system duct leakage sealing.
A5.207.2.6 Variable air volume control for single zone systems.












A5.207.3 Service water-heating systems and equipment.
A5.207.3.1 Certification by manufacturers.
A5.207.3.2 Efficiency.
A5.207.3.3 Installation.






**A5.207.4 Natural gas central furnaces, cooking equipment and pool and spa heaters.**Pilot
lights prohibited.
A5.207.5 Controls for space-conditioning systems.
A5.207.5.1 Thermostatic controls for each zone.
A5.207.5.2 Criteria for zonal thermostatic controls.
A5.207.5.3 Heat pump controls.
A5.207.5.4 Dampers for air supply and exhaust equipment.
A5.207.5.5 Automatic demand shed controls.










A5.207.6 Pipe insulation.
SECTION A5.209 Lighting
A5.209.1 Lighting control devices, ballasts and luminaires.
A5.209.1.1 All devices: Instructions and calibration.
A5.209.1.2 Indicator lights.
A5.209.1.3 Automatic time switch control devices.
A5.209.1.4 Occupant sensors, motion sensors and vacancy sensors.
A5.209.1.5 Multilevel occupant sensor.
A5.209.1.6 Automatic daylighting control devices.
A5.209.1.7 Interior Photosensors.
A5.209.1.8 Multilevel astronomical time-switch controls.
A5.209.1.9 Outdoor astronomical time-switch controls.
A5.209.1.10 Dimmers.




















A5.209.2 Indoor lighting controls.
A5.209.2.1 Area controls.
A5.209.2.2 Multilevel lighting controls.
A5.209.2.3 Daylight areas.
A5.209.2.3.1 Daylight area.
A5.209.2.3.1.2 Daylight area, primary sidelit.
A5.209.2.3.1.3 Daylight area, secondary sidelit.
A5.209.2.3.1.4 Daylight area, skylit.
A5.209.2.3.2 Controls for luminaires providing general lighting that are in or are partially
in the skylit daylight area and or the primary sidelit daylight area.
A5.209.2.4 Shut-off controls.


















A5.209.3 Outdoor lighting controls and equipment.
A5.209.3.1 Outdoor lighting.
A5.209.3.2 Luminaire cutoff requirements.
A5.209.3.3 Controls for outdoor lighting.






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APPENDIX A6.1—VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

NONRESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

APPLICATION CHECKLIST [OSHPD 1, 2 and 4]
FEATURE OR MEASURE COMPLIANCE LEVELS COMPLIANCE LEVELS COMPLIANCE LEVELS NOTES
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory
CALGreen
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 2
A5.209.4 Outdoor lighting.
A5.209.4.1 Outdoor lighting power trade-offs.
A5.209.4.2 Outdoor lighting power.
A5.209.4.3 Calculation of actual lighting power.
A5.209.4.4 Calculation of allowed lighting power.
A5.209.4.4.1 General hardscape lighting allowance.
A5.209.4.4.2 Additional lighting power allowance for specific applications.
A5.209.4.4.3 Additional lighting power allowance for local ordinance requirements.














A5.209.5 Signs.
A5.209.5.1 Maximum allowed lighting power.
A5.209.5.2 Alternate lighting sources.




A5.209.6 Sign lighting controls.
A5.209.7 Nonresidential lighting control acceptance.
SECTION A5.210 Appliances
A5.210.1 Appliances regulated by the appliance efficiency regulations.
DIVISION A5.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY
SECTION A5.407 Water Resistance and Moisture Management
A5.407.3 Weather Protection.
A5.407.4.1 Moisture control.
A5.407.4.2 Sprinklers.
A5.407.4.3 Entries and openings.






SECTION A5.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling
**A5.408.5 Construction waste diversion.**Establish a construction waste management plan or
meet local ordinance, whichever is more stringent.
**A5.408.6 Construction waste.**Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50 percent of
nonhazardous construction and demolition debris or meet local ordinance, whichever is more
stringent.
Exceptions:
1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris.
2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion
or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist.
**A5.408.7 Excavated soil and land clearing debris.**100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and
associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled.
SECTION A5.410 Building Maintenance and Operation
**A5.410.6 Recycling by occupants.**Provide readily accessible areas that serve the entire building
and are identified for the depositing, storage and collection of nonhazardous materials for
recycling.
DIVISION A5.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SECTION A5.504 Pollutant Control SECTION A5.504 Pollutant Control SECTION A5.504 Pollutant Control SECTION A5.504 Pollutant Control SECTION A5.504 Pollutant Control
**A5.504.4.5.1 No-added formaldehyde.**Use composite wood products approved by the
California Air Resources Board (ARB) as no-added formaldehyde (NAF) based resins or ultra-
low-emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.
Notes:
1. See Title 17, Section93120.3(c) and (d), respectively.
2. Documentation must be provided verifying that materials are certified to meet the pollutant
emission limits. A list of manufacturers and their NAF and ULEF certified materials is
provided at http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/naf_ulef/listofnaf_ulef.htm.
**A5.504.8 Finish material pollutant control.**Finish materials shall comply with Sections
A5.504.8.1 through A5.504.8.4.
A5.504.8.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants and caulks used on the project
shall meet the requirements of the following standards.
1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers and adhesive primers, sealants and sealant primers
shall comply with Table A5.504.8.1.
2. Aerosol adhesives shall meet the requirements of_California Code of Regulations,_
Title 17, commencing with Section 94507, http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/.








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APPENDIX A6.1—VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

NONRESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST [OSHPD 1, 2 and 4]

FEATURE OR MEASURE COMPLIANCE LEVELS NOTES
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
VOLUNTARY
CALGreen
FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory
CALGreen
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 2
**A5.504.8.3 Paints and coatings.**Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with Table
A5.504.8.3.
A5.504.8.3.2 Verification.
**A5.504.8.4 Carpet systems.**All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing
and product requirements of one of the standards listed in Section A5.504.8.3.
**A5.504.8.4.1 Carpet cushion.**All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet
the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program.
**A5.504.8.4.2 Carpet adhesive.**All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table
A5.504.8.1.
**A5.504.8.5 Composite wood products.**Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density
fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the building shall meet
the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in Table A5.504.8.
**A5.504.8.5.2 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. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency












**A5.504.4.9 Acoustical ceilings and wall panels.**Comply with Chapter 8 in Title 24, Part 2 and
with the VOC-emission limits defined in the CHPS Low-emitting Materials List.
**A5.504.5 Hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.**Minimize and control pollutant
entry into buildings and cross-contamination of regularly occupied areas.
**A5.504.5.1 Entryway systems.**Install permanent entryway systems measuring at least six feet
in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt and particulates at entryways directly connected
to the outdoors as listed in Items 1 through 3 in Section A5.504.5.1.


**A5.504.9 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control.**Prohibit smoking within 25 feet of
building entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows and in buildings; or as enforced by
ordinances, regulations or policies of any city, county, city and county, California Community
College, campus of the California State University or campus of the University of California,
whichever are more stringent.
SECTION A5.505 Indoor Moisture Control
**A5.505.2 Indoor moisture control.**Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of_California_
Building Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 2, Section 1203 and Chapter 14.
SECTION A5.507 Environmental Comfort
Reserved

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INDEX

A

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS see NON-

RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST, INDOOR –

see INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.303.3, A5.303.3,

Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.207 APPLICATION CHECKLISTS . . . . . . . A4.602, A5.602,

Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)

B

BUILDING ENVELOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.204,

Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.205 Building orientation . . . . . . . .Appendix A6.1(OSHPD)

D

DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE

OF EXISTING STRUCTURES . . . . . A4.105, A5.105 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 DURABILITY, ENHANCED AND

REDUCED MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . 4.406, A4.406,

A5.406 Choice of materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.406.1

E

A5.204.6 Fenestration products and

exterior doors . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A6.1(OSHPD)

A5.205.1 Insulation and roofing

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING . . . . . 4.106.4,

5.106.5.3, 5.106.5.4, A4.106.8, A5.106.5.3 ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS

AND OTHER EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.212 ENERGY EFFICIENCY . . . . . . . . . . 4.201.1, A4.203.1,

and appliances. . . . . . . . . .Appendix A6.1(OSHPD)

A4.204.1 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)

A5.204.4 ENERGY STAR equipment

products. . . . . . . Appendix A6.1(OSHPD) A5.205.3 Life cycle assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.409.1 BUILDING MAINTENANCE

AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.410, 5.410 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.410.2, A5.410.3 Sample compliance forms

and templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8 Operation and maintenance manual . . . . . . 4.410.1,

A4.403.3, A5.204.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.201, 5.201, A5.201 Performance approach . . . . . . . . . . . A4.203, A5.203 Prescriptive approach . . . . . .Appendix A6.1(OSHPD)

A5.507 Acoustical control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.507, A5.507.5 Daylight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.507.2 Lighting and thermal

comfort controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.507.1 Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.507.3

A5.204 ENERGY EFFICIENT STEEL FRAMING . . . . . A5.213 ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT . . . . . . . . 4.507, 5.507,

5.410.4.5 Recycling by occupants . . . .Appendix A6.1(OSHPD)

A5.410, 5.410.1 Testing and adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.410.4

COMMISSIONING

Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)

A5.204, 5.410.2 Commissioning plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.410.2.3 Commissioning report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.410.2.6 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION,

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING . . . . Appendix A6.1

(OSHPD) A5.408, 4.408, 5.408 Construction waste management . . . 4.408.1, 5.408.1 Construction waste

management plan . . . . . . . . . . . 4.408.2, 5.408.1.1 Enhanced construction

waste reduction . . . . . . . . . . . A4.408.1, A5.408.3.1 Excavated soil and land clearing debris . . . . . 5.408.3

F

FIREPLACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.503, 5.503 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.403

Frost protected foundation systems . . . . . . .A4.403.1 Reduction in cement use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.403.2 FRAMING, ENERGY EFFICIENT STEEL . . . . . A5.213 FRAMING TECHNIQUES,

EFFICIENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.404, A5.404 Building systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.404.3 Lumber size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.404.1 Pre-cut materials and details . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.404.4 Wood framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.404.1

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INDEX

G

GREEN BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3

Mixed occupancy buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Phased projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Voluntary tiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, 305 Voluntary measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

H

HVAC DESIGN, EQUIPMENT

AND INSTALLATION . . . . .Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)

A5.207

INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST . . . 4.506, 5.506

Bathroom exhaust fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.506.1 Carbon dioxide monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.506.2 Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring

in classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.506.3 Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.504.1, A4.506.1, A5.504.5.3.1 Outside air delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.506.1 INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL . . . . . . 4.505, 5.505.1

Concrete slab foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.505.2 Moisture content of building materials . . . . . . 4.505.3 INDOOR WATER USE – see WATER USE, INDOOR INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS

AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.107, A4.108,

A4.306, A4.411, A4.509 INSTALLER AND SPECIAL

INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . Chapter 7

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.409

Materials and system assemblies . . . . . . . . A5.409.3 LIGHTING . . . . . . . . Appendix A6.1(OSHPD) A5.209.1

M

MAINTENANCE, REDUCED AND

ENHANCED DURABILITY . . .4.406, A4.406, A5.406 MATERIAL SOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.405, A5.405

Bio-based materials

(from renewable sources). . . . . A4.405.4, A5.405.2 Cement and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.405.5 Concrete floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.405.2 Prefinished building materials . . . . . . . . . . . A4.405.1 Recycled content . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.405.3, A5.405.4 Regional Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.405.1 Reused materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.405.3

MODEL WATER-EFFICIENT

LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE (MWELO) . . . . . 4.304.1 MOISTURE CONTROL, INDOOR – see INDOOR

MOISTURE CONTROL

N

NONRESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS

AND ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3

O

OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY . . . . . . . . . . . 5.508, A5.508

Ozone depletion and

greenhouse gas reductions . . . . . . . . . . . .5.508.1,

A5.508.1.3, A5.508.1.4 OUTDOOR WATER USE – see WATER USE,

OUTDOOR

P POLLUTANT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.504, 5.504,

POLLUTANT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.504, 5.504,
A4.504, A5.504
Acoustical ceilings
and wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.504.4.8
Adhesives, sealants and caulks. . . .Tables 4.504.1 &
4.504.2, 4.504.2.1, 5.504.4.1,
Tables 5.504.4.1 & 5.504.4.2,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
Tables A5.504.8.1 & A5.504.8.2
>
Aerosol paints and coatings. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.504.2.3,
5.504.4.3.1,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
A5.504.8.3.1
Carpet systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.504.3, 5.504.4.4,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
A5.504.8.4
Composite wood products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.504.5,
Table 4.504.5, 5.504.4.5,
Table 5.504.4.5, A4.504.1,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
A5.504.4.5.1, A5.504.8.5,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
Table A5.504.8.5
Covering of duct openings and
protection of mechanical
equipment during construction . . . . . . . . . .4.504.1,
5.504.3
Environmental tobacco smoke control . . . . . .5.504.7,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD),
A5.504.9
Finish material pollutant control . . . . 4.504.2, 5.504.4
Hazardous particulates
and chemical pollutants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.504.5
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
during construction . . . . . . . . . . . 5.504.1, A5.504.1

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IAQ Post-construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.504.2 Paints and coatings . . . . . . . . . . 4.504.2.2, 5.504.4.3 Resilient flooring systems. . . . . . . 4.504.4, 5.504.4.6,

A4.504.2, A5.504.4.7 Thermal insulation . . . . 5.504.4.7, A4.504.3, A5.504.4.8

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REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS

AND STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 RENEWABLE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.211

Green power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.211.3 On-site renewable energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.211.1

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S SITE DEVELOPMENT. . . 4.106, 5.106, A4.106, A5.106
SITE DEVELOPMENT. . . 4.106, 5.106, A4.106, A5.106
Bicycle parking and
changing rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.106.4, A4.106.9,
A5.106.4.3, Table A5.106.4.3
Building orientation . . . . . . . Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)
A5.106.9
> Designated parking for
high efficient vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5.106.5.1
Exterior wall shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.106.7
Grading and paving . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.106.3, 5.106.10
Heat island effect –
cool roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tables A4.106.5(1) – (4),
A5.106.11.2, Table A5.106.11.2
Heat island effect –
hardscape alternatives . . . A5.106.11, A5.106.11.1
Landscape design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.106.3
Light pollution reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.106.8
Low impact development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.106.3
Reduce parking capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.106.6
Shade trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.106.12
Soil analysis and protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.106.2
Storm water management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.106.2
Water permeable surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.106.4
SITE PRESERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.104, A5.104
Reduce development footprint
and optimize open space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.104.1
SITE SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.103, A5.103
Brownfield, greyfield
or infill site development . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.103.2
Community connectivity . . . . . . . .A4.103.2, A5.103.1

VOLUNTARY MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301.1, 306 VOLUNTARY TIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304, 305, 306,

A4.601, A5.601

WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . 5.407, 5.505,

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . 5.407, 5.505,
A4.407, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.407
Moisture control . . . . . . . . . . . 4.505, 5.407.2, 5.505,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.407.9,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.505.2
Weather protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.407.1, A5.407.3
WATER REUSE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.305
Graywater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.305.1, A5.304.8
Recycled water for landscape irrigation . . . .A4.305.3
Recycled water piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.305.2
WATER USE, INDOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.303, 5.303,
A4.303, A5.203
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4.303.3, A5.303.3,
Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.210
Dual plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.303.5
Fixture flow rates. . . . . . 4.303.1, Table A5.303.2.3.1,
5.303.2.3.1, A4.303
Kitchen faucets and dishwashers . . . . . . . . .A4.303.1
Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.303.2, 5.303.1
Multiple showerheads
serving one shower . . . . . . 4.303.1.3.2, 5.303.3.3.2
Nonwater urinals
and waterless toilets . . . . . . . A4.303.4, A5.303.4.1
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Plumbing fixtures and fittings . . . . . 4.303.1, 4.303.2,
5.303.3, 5.303.6
Tier 1, 12% savings; Tier 2, 20% savings;
and 25% savings . . . . . . A5.303.2.1, A5.303.2.3.1,
A5.303.2.3.2, A5.303.2.3.3
Wastewater reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.303.4
Water Use Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . Table A5.303.2.2
WATER USE, OUTDOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.304, 5.304,
A4.304, A5.304
Graywater irrigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.304.8
Low-water consumption
irrigation system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.304.1
Outdoor potable water meters . . . . A4.304.3, A5.304.2
Potable water elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.304.2
Previously developed sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.304.7
Rainwater or stormwater
collection systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4.304.1
Restoration of areas disturbed
by construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5.304.6
WORKSHEET
Baseline Water Use . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8, (WS-1)
12%, 20% or 25% Reduction
Water Use Calculation Table. . . Chapter 8, (WS-2)

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HISTORY NOTE APPENDIX

California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11

HISTORY:

For prior history, see the History Note Appendix to the California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition, effective January 1, 2020.

  1. (BSC 03/21, HCD 03/21, DSA-SS 03/21, CEC 04/21) Repeal, amend and add provisions in the 2022 Califor- nia Green Building Standards Code for residential, nonresidential and public-school buildings. Effective on January 1, 2023.

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