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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 15.48 — RESIDENTIAL DWELLING WEATHERIZATION DISCLOSURE

Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda

15.48.010 - Policy and purpose.

Voluntary weatherization of existing residential dwellings saves energy, promotes the economic and general welfare of the city and protects the public health. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the voluntary weatherization of residential dwellings by requiring that sellers of residential dwellings provide prospective buyers with information on the existence of specific energy saving weatherization devices within such dwellings. (CCCC § 524-2.002)

15.48.020 - Weatherization disclosure requirements.

Every seller of a residential dwelling building containing one through four dwelling units shall provide to all prospective buyers of the dwelling, on an approved standardized form, written information on whether all of the following energy saving devices exist on or in each dwelling unit: A. All accessible attic space above living area is insulated, and if so, the thermal resistance (R) value (as defined in Section 2-5302 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, as amended or recodified from time to time) of the insulation material; B. All doors and windows leading to unheated areas are weatherstripped; C. Hot water heater tanks are fitted with an insulation blanket or other insulation material; D. All accessible shower heads have flow restrictors or low flow shower heads; E. All accessible heating and cooling ducts in unheated areas are insulated; F. All major joints and openings to the dwelling's exterior, including switchplates and wall outlets, are caulked or sealed. (CCCC § 524-4.002)

15.48.030 - Acknowledgment by buyer.

Every buyer of a residential dwelling containing one through four dwelling units shall submit written acknowledgment of receipt of the information required by Section 15.48.020, to the Public Works Director, within fourteen (14) days after close of escrow or transfer of title to the property. (CCCC § 524-4.004)

15.48.040 - Standardized form.

The Public Works Director shall establish a standardized form to be used by sellers and buyers to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (CCCC § 524-4.006)

15.48.050 - Noncompliance—Effect on transfer.

Failure of the seller and/or buyer to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the transfer of the property. (CCCC § 524-6.002)

15.48.060 - Use of information.

Information obtained pursuant to this chapter may be used for any lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, compilation of statistics to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of this chapter. (CCCC § 524-6.004)

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
  3. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  4. Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  5. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  6. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  7. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  8. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  9. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  10. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  11. ▸Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
    Overview
    1. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 15.08 — BUILDING CODE
    3. Chapter 15.09 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
    4. Chapter 15.10 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
    5. Chapter 15.11 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
    6. Chapter 15.12 — ELECTRICAL CODE
    7. Chapter 15.16 — PLUMBING CODE
    8. Chapter 15.20 — MECHANICAL CODE
    9. Chapter 15.21 — ENERGY CODE
    10. Chapter 15.24 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
    11. Chapter 15.28 — HOUSE MOVING
    12. Chapter 15.32 — BUILDING PERMIT CONDITIONS
    13. Article 2 — Building Permit Conditions
    14. Article 3 — Administration
    15. Article 4 — Permits, Drainage and Streets—County Provisions
    16. Chapter 15.36 — GRADING
    17. Chapter 15.40 — SWIMMING POOLS
    18. Chapter 15.44 — WIND ENERGY COVERSION SYSTEMS
    19. Chapter 15.48 — RESIDENTIAL DWELLING WEATHERIZATION DISCLOSURE
    20. Chapter 15.56 — GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICES
    21. Chapter 15.58 — RESTRICTIONS ON THE INSTALLATION OF WOOD BURNI…
    22. Article 1 — General
    23. Article 2 — Restrictions on the Installation of Wood Burning A…
    24. Chapter 15.60 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  12. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  13. Title 17 — ZONING
  14. Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
  15. Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE

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