How do CBC/CalGreen direct designers to use the California Energy Code (Part 6) for compliance?

Grounded in the retrieved California Building Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• CBC § 405.4 High relevance — show source text

  4. From Division A5.4,

  a. Comply with recycled content of 15 percent of materials based on estimated total cost, or use two products from Table A5.405.4 for at least 75 percent by cost in Section A5.405.4.1. b. Comply with the 80-percent reduction in construction and demolition waste in Section A5.408.3.1. c. Comply with three elective measures selected from this division.

  5. From Division A5.5,

  a. Comply with resilient flooring systems for 100 percent of resilient flooring in Section A5.504.4.7.1. Exception: Allowance may be permitted in Tier 2 for up to 5-percent specialty purpose flooring. b. Comply with thermal insulation meeting 2009 CHPS low-emitting materials list and no added formaldehyde in Section A5.504.4.8.1.

  c. Comply with three elective measures selected from this division. 6. Comply with three additional elective measures selected from any division.

  1 Cool roof is required for compliance with Tiers 1 and 2 and may be used to meet energy standards in Part 6, exceed energy standards and to mitigate heat island effect.

  A5.601.4 Compliance verification. Compliance with Section A5.601.2 or A5.601.3 shall be as required in Chapter 7 of this code. Compliance documentation shall be made part of the project record as required in Section 5.410.2 or 5.410.3.

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  APPENDIX A5 — NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  A5.602

  CALGreen VERIFICATION GUIDELINES MANDATORY MEASURES CHECKLIST

  Application: This checklist shall be used for nonresidential projects that meet one of the following: new construction, building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater, or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more pursuant to Section 301.3 AND do not trigger a Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirement:

  Y = Yes (section has been selected and/or included)

  — N/A = Not Applicable (code section does not apply to the project mainly used for additions and alterations) O = Other (provide explanation)

  [N] = New construction pursuant to Section 301.3

  [A ] = Additions and/or Alterations pursuant to Section 301.3

  CHAPTER 5 DIVISIONS	Col2	SECTION TITLE	CODE SECTION	Y	N/A	O	PLAN SHEET, SPEC OR ATTACH
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Mandatory	Deconstruction and reuse of existing structures, Scope with Exception	5.105.1
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Mandatory	Reuse of existing building & Verification of compliance with note	5.105.2 and 5.105.2.1
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Mandatory	Storm water pollution prevention for projects that disturb less than 1 acre of land	5.106.

• CBC § 101.7.1. High relevance — show source text

  This code does not limit the authority of city, county, or city and county governments to make necessary changes to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to Section 101.7.1. The effective date of amendments, additions or deletions to this code for cities, counties, or cities and counties filed pursuant to Section 101.7.1 shall be the date on which it is filed. However, in no case shall the amendments, additions or deletions to this code be effective any sooner than the effective date of this code.

  Local modifications shall comply with Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5(b) for Building Standards Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 for State Housing Law or Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts.

  101.7.1 Findings and filings.

  1. The city, county, or city and county shall make express findings for each amendment, addition or deletion based upon climatic, topographical or geological conditions. For the purpose of this section, climatic, topographical or geological conditions include local environmental conditions as established by the city, county, or city and county.

  2. The city, county, or city and county shall file the amendments, additions or deletions expressly marked and identified as to the applicable findings. Cities, counties, cities and counties, and fire departments shall file the amendments, additions or deletions and the findings with the California Building Standards Commission at 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833.

  3. Findings prepared by fire protection districts shall be ratified by the local city, county, or city and county and filed with the California Department of Housing and Community Development at 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95826.

  4. The city, county, or city and county shall obtain California Energy Commission approval for any energy- related ordinances consistent with Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2) and Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-106. Local governmental agencies may adopt and enforce energy standards for newly constructed buildings, additions, alterations and repairs, provided the California Energy Commission finds that the standards will require buildings to be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by Part 6. Such local standards include, but are not limited to, adopting the requirements of Part 6 before their effective date, requiring additional energy conservation measures, or setting more stringent energy budgets.

  101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternate shall be approved on a case-by-case basis where the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code and is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in planning and design, energy, water, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental air quality, performance, safety and the protection of life and health. Consideration and compliance provisions for occupancies regulated by adopting state agencies are found in the sections listed below.

  1. Section 1.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the California Building Standards Commission.
  2. Section 104.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the Division of the State Architect.
• CBC § 25402.1 High relevance — show source text

  4. The city, county, or city and county shall obtain California Energy Commission approval for any energy- related ordinances consistent with Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2) and Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-106. Local governmental agencies may adopt and enforce energy standards for newly constructed buildings, additions, alterations and repairs, provided the California Energy Commission finds that the standards will require buildings to be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by Part 6. Such local standards include, but are not limited to, adopting the requirements of Part 6 before their effective date, requiring additional energy conservation measures, or setting more stringent energy budgets.

  101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternate shall be approved on a case-by-case basis where the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code and is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in planning and design, energy, water, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental air quality, performance, safety and the protection of life and health. Consideration and compliance provisions for occupancies regulated by adopting state agencies are found in the sections listed below.

  1. Section 1.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the California Building Standards Commission.
  2. Section 104.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the Division of the State Architect.
  3. Section 1.8.7 in the California Building Code (CBC); and Section 1.8.7 in the California Residential Code (CRC) for the Department of Housing and Community Development.
  4. Section 7-104 in the California Administrative Code for the Office of the Statewide Health Planning and Development.

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  101.9 Effective date of this code. Only those standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission that are effective at the time an application for a building permit is submitted shall apply to the plans and specifications for, and to the construction performed under, that permit. For the effective dates of the provisions contained in this code, see the appropriate application checklist and the History Note page of this code.

  101.10 Mandatory requirements. This code contains both mandatory and voluntary green building measures. Mandatory and voluntary measures are identified in the appropriate application checklist contained in this code.

  101.11 Effective use of this code. The following steps shall be used to establish which provisions of this code are applicable to a specific occupancy:

  1. Establish the type of occupancy.
  2. Verify which state agency has authority for the established occupancy by reviewing the authorities list in Sections 103 through 106.
  3. Once the appropriate agency has been identified, find the chapter which covers the established occupancy.
  4. The Matrix Adoption Tables at the beginning of Chapters 4 and 5 identify the mandatory green building measures necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this code for the established occupancy.
  5. Voluntary tier measures are contained in Appendix Chapters A4 and A5. A checklist containing each green building measure, both required and voluntary, is provided at the end of each appendix chapter.
• CBC § 4.3 High relevance — show source text

  For each phase of the work, define the roles and responsibilities for each member of the Cx team. iii. List the required Cx deliverables, reports, forms and verifications expected at each stage of the commissioning effort.

  iv. Include the confirmation process for the O&M manual, systems manual and the facility operator and maintenance staff training.

  4.3 Enforcement:

  At their discretion, the inspector confirms demonstrated compliance at Plan Intake by: a) Receipt of a copy of the commissioning plan, or b) Receipt of a form signed by the owner or owner’s representative attesting that the Cx Plan has been completed.

  Reference: 5 Functional performance testing

  CALGreen Section 5.410.2.4, Functional performance testing.

  5.1 Intent:

  Develop and implement the functional performance tests to document, as set forth in the commissioning plan, that all components, equipment, systems and system-to-system interfaces were installed as specified, and operate according to the Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and plans and specifications.

  The following systems to be functionally tested are listed in the Basis of Design (Section 5.410.2.2 of the code):

  1. Renewable energy systems

  2. Landscape irrigation systems

  3. Water reuse systems

  5.2 Compliance Method:

  Compliance is demonstrated by developing and implementing test procedures for each piece of commissioned equipment and interfaces between equipment and systems according to the building-specific commissioning plan. Tests should include verification of proper operation of all equipment features, each part of the sequence of operation, overrides, lockouts, safeties, alarms, occupied and unoccupied modes, loss of normal power, exercising a shutdown, startup, low load through full load (as much as is possible) and back, staging and standby functions, scheduling, energy efficiency strategies and loop tuning.

  Elements of acceptable test procedures include:

  1. Date and party—Identification of the date of the test and the party conducting the test.

  2. Signature block—Signature of the designated commissioning lead and the equipment installing contractor attesting that the recorded test results are accurate.

  3. Prerequisites—Any conditions or related equipment checkout or testing that needs to be completed before conducting this test.

  4. Precautions—Identification of the risks involved to the test team members and the equipment and how to mitigate them.

  5. Instrumentation—Listing of the instrumentation and tools necessary to complete the test.

  6. Reference—In each procedure item, identify the source for what is being confirmed (e.g., sequence of operation ID, operating feature, specification requirement, etc.).

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  7. Test instructions—Step-by-step instructions of how to complete the test, including functions to test and the conditions under which the tests should performed.

  8. Acceptance criteria—Measurable pass / fail criteria for each step of the test, as applicable.

  9. Results—Expected system response and space to document the actual response, readings, results and adjustments.

  10. Return to normal—Instructions that all systems and equipment are to be returned to their as-found state at the conclusion of the tests.

  11. Deficiencies—A list of deficiencies and how they were mitigated.

  5.3 Enforcement:

• CBC § 409.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  Solar access is the ratio of solar insolation including shade to the
  solar insolation without shade. Shading from obstructions located on the roof or any other part of the building shall not be included in the determination of annual solar access.
  3.
  Life cycle assessment compliant with Section A5.409.4 in this code may be substituted for prescriptive measures from Division A5.4.|

  A5.601.1 Scope. The measures contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless adopted by local government as specified in Section 101.7. The provisions of this section outline means of achieving enhanced construction or reach levels by incorporating addi

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  tional green building measures for newly constructed nonresidential buildings as well as additions and alterations. In order to meet one of the tier levels designers, builders or property owners are required to incorporate additional green building measures necessary to meet the threshold of each level. Refer to the provisions in Section 301.3 for nonresidential additions and alterations scope and application.

  A5.601.2 CALGreen Tier 1

  A5.601.2.1 Prerequisites. To achieve CALGreen tier status, a project must meet all of the mandatory measures in Chapter 5 and, in addition, meet the provisions of this section.

  A5.601.2.2 Energy performance. For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy Commission will continue to adopt mandatory standards.

  A5.601.2.3 Tier 1. Comply with the energy efficiency requirements in Section A5.203.1.1 and Section A5.203.1.2.1.

  A5.601.2.4 Voluntary measures for Tier 1. In addition to the provisions of Sections A5.601.2.1 and A5.601.2.3 above, compliance with the following voluntary measures from Appendix A5 is required for Tier 1:

  1. From Division A5.1, a. Comply with the designated parking requirements for high-efficiency vehicles for a minimum of 35 percent of parking capacity per Section A5.106.5.1. b. Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] and Table A5.106.5.3.1 w/ footnotes. c. Comply with thermal emittance, solar reflectance or SRI values for cool roofs in Section A5.106.11.2 and Table A5.106.11.2.2. [1]

  d. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division. 2. From Division A5.2 comply with ONE of the following:

  1. Outdoor lighting as described in A5.203.1.1.1.

  2. Service water heating in restaurants as described in A5.203.1.1.2.

  3. Warehouse Dock Seal Doors A5.203.1.1.3.

  4. Daylight Design Power Adjustments 5.203.1.1.4.

  5. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery A5.203.1.1.5.

  6. From Division A5.3,

  a. Comply with the 12-percent reduction for indoor potable water use in Section A5.303.2.3.1. b. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division.

  4. From Division A5.4,
• CBC § 503.1.4. Medium relevance — show source text

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  MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS—PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES

  and obstructions that are part of the building design and elevation features, may be considered for the annual solar access calculations.

  B. Occupied roofs as specified by CBC Section 503.1.4. C. Roof area that is otherwise not available due to compliance with: i. Other state building code requirements, or ii. Local building code requirements if the local building code requirements are confirmed by the Executive Director.

  EQUATION 170.2-D—PHOTOVOLTAIC DIRECT CURRENT CAPACITY

  kW PVdc = (CFA × A)/1000

  where:

  kW PVdc = Minimum rated PV system capacity in kW.

  CFA = Conditioned floor area in square feet.

  A = PV capacity factor in W/square foot as specified in Table 170.2-U for the building type.

  Exception 1 to Section 170.2(g): No PV system is required where the total of all available SARA is less than 3 percent of the conditioned floor area.

  Exception 2 to Section 170.2(g): No PV system is required where the required PV system capacity is less than 4 kW dc .

  Exception 3 to Section 170.2(g): No PV system is required if the SARA contains less than 80 contiguous square feet.

  Exception 4 to Section 170.2(g): Buildings with enforcement-authority-approved roof designs, where the enforcement authority determines it is not possible for the PV system, including panels, modules, components, supports and attachments to the roof structure, to meet ASCE 7-16, Chapter 7, Snow Loads.

  Exception 5 to Section 170.2(g): Multifamily buildings with more than three habitable stories in areas where a load-serving entity does not provide a program where PV generation is compensated through virtual energy bill credits. This exception does not apply where the Commission has approved a community solar program for showing compliance as specified in Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-115, or where a load-serving entity provides a program where PV generation is compensated through virtual energy bill credits for occupants of nonresidential and hotel/motel tenant spaces to receive energy bill benefits from netting of energy generation and consumption.

  TABLE 170.2-U – PV CAPACITY FACTORS (W/ft2 of conditioned floor area)	Col2	Col3	Col4	Col5	Col6	Col7	Col8	Col9	Col10	Col11	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	Col17
  BUILDING TYPE	CZ 1	CZ 2	CZ 3	CZ 4	CZ 5	CZ 6	CZ 7	CZ 8	CZ 9	CZ 10	CZ 11	CZ 12	CZ 13	CZ 14	CZ 15	CZ 16
  Event & Exhibit	3.48	4.28	3.66	4.32	3.77	4.05	4.28	4.83	4.63	4.

• CBC § 100.0 Medium relevance — show source text

  Exception 1 to Section 100.0(f): If one occupancy constitutes at least 80 percent of the conditioned floor area of the building, the entire building envelope, HVAC and water heating may be designed to comply with the provisions of Part 6 applicable to that occupancy, provided that the applicable lighting requirements in Sections 140.6 through 140.8, 150.0(k), or 160.5 and 170.2(e) are met for each occupancy and space, and mandatory measures in Sections 110.0 through 130.5, 150.0, and 160.0 through 160.9 are met for each occupancy and space.

  Exception 2 to Section 100.0(f): If one occupancy constitutes at least 90 percent of the combined conditioned plus unconditioned floor area of the building, the entire building indoor lighting may be designed to comply with only the lighting provisions of Part 6 applicable to that occupancy.

  (g) Administrative requirements. Administrative requirements relating to permit requirements, enforcement by the Commission, locally adopted energy standards, interpretations, claims of exemption, approved calculation methods, rights of appeal, and certification and labeling requirements of fenestration products and roofing products are specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, Sections 10-101 to 10-114.

  (h) Certification requirements for manufactured equipment, products and devices. Part 6 limits the installation of manufactured equipment, products and devices to those that have been certified as specified by Sections 110.0 and 110.1. Requirements for manufactured equipment, products, and devices, when not specified in Title 24 Part 6, are specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601–1609.

  Note: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8, and 25943, Public Resources Code .

  SECTION 100.1 — DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

  (a) Rules of Construction.

  1. Where the context requires, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
  2. The use of “and” in a conjunctive provision means that all elements in the provision must be complied with or must exist to make the provision applicable. Where compliance with one or more elements suffices, or where existence of one or more elements makes the provision applicable, “or” (rather than “and/or”) is used.
  3. “Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.

  (b) Definitions. Terms, phrases, words and their derivatives in Part 6 shall be defined as specified in Section 100.1. Terms, phrases, words and their derivatives not found in Section 100.1 shall be defined as specified in the “Definitions” chapters of Title 24, Parts 1 through 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Where terms, phrases, words and their derivatives are not defined in any of the references above, they shall be defined as specified in Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged (1961 edition, through the 2002 addenda), unless the context requires otherwise.

• CBC § 110.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  SECTION 110.1—MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES

  (a) Any appliance regulated by the Appliance Efficiency Regulations, Title 20 California Code of Regulations, Section 1601 et seq., may be installed only if the appliance fully complies with Section 1608(a) of those regulations.

  (b) Except for those circumstances described in Section 110.1(c), conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards shall be verified utilizing data from either:

  1. The Energy Commission’s database of certified appliances maintained pursuant to Title 20 California Code of Regulations Section 1606, and which is available at: www.energy.ca.gov/appliances/database/ ; or
  2. An equivalent directory published by a federal agency; or
  3. An approved trade association directory as defined in Title 20 California Code of Regulations Section 1606(h).

  (c) Conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards shall be demonstrated either by default to the mandatory efficiency levels specified in Part 6 or by following procedures approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 10-109 of Title 24, Part 1, when:

  1. Data to verify conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards is not available pursuant to subdivision (b); or
  2. Field verification and diagnostic testing is required for compliance with Part 6 and the Energy Commission has not approved a field verification and diagnostic test protocol that is applicable to the appliance; or
  3. The appliance meets the requirements of Section 110.1(a) but has been site-modified in a way that affects its performance; or

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  ALL OCCUPANCIES—MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING COMPONENTS

  4. The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a waiver from federal test procedures, pursuant to 10 CFR Section 430.27 or Section 431.401 and that waiver fails to specify how the efficiency of the system shall be determined.

  Note: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5 , 2 5402.8, and 25943, Public Resources Code.

  SECTION 110.2—MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACE-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

  Certification by manufacturers. Any space-conditioning equipment listed in this section may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified to the Commission that the equipment complies with all the applicable requirements of this section.

  (a) Efficiency. Equipment shall meet the applicable efficiency requirements in Tables 110.2-A through 110.2-L, subject to the following:

  1. If more than one efficiency standard is listed for any equipment in Tables 110.2-A through 110.2-L, the equipment shall meet all the applicable standards that are listed; and
  2. If more than one test method is listed in Tables 110.2-A through 110.2-L, the equipment shall comply with the applicable efficiency standard when tested with each listed test method; and
• CBC § 405.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  4. From Division A5.4,

  a. Comply with recycled content of 10 percent of materials based on estimated total cost, or use two products from Table A5.405.4 for at least 75 percent by cost in Section A5.405.4. b. Comply with the 65-percent reduction in construction and demolition waste in Section A5.408.3.1. c. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division.

  5. From Division A5.5,

  a. Comply with resilient flooring systems for 90 percent of resilient flooring in Section A5.504.4.7. b. Comply with thermal insulation meeting 2009 CHPS low-emitting materials list in Section A5.504.4.8. c. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division. 6. Comply with one additional elective measure selected from any division.

  1 Cool roof is required for compliance with Tiers 1 and 2 and may be used to meet energy standards in Part 6, exceed energy standards and to mitigate heat island effect.

  A5.601.3 CALGreen Tier 2.

  A5.601.3.1 Prerequisites. To achieve CALGreen tier status, a project must meet all of the mandatory measures in Chapter 5 and, in addition, meet the provisions of this section.

  A5.601.3.2 Energy performance. For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy Commission will continue to adopt mandatory standards.

  A5.601.3.3 Tier 2. Comply with the energy efficiency requirements in Section A5.203.1.1 and Section A5.203.1.2.2.

  A5.601.3.4 Voluntary measures for Tier 2. In addition to the provisions of Sections A5.601.3.1 and A5.601.3.3 above, compliance with the following voluntary measures from Appendix A5 is required for Tier 2:

  1. From Division A5.1, a. Comply with the designated parking requirements for fuel efficient vehicles for a minimum of 50 percent of parking capacity per Section A5.106.5.1. b. Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] and Table A5.106.5.3.2 with footnotes. c. Comply with thermal emittance, solar reflectance or SRI values for cool roofs in Section A5.106.11.2 and Table A5.106.11.2.3. [1]

  d. Comply with three elective measures selected from this division.

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  2. From Division A5.2 comply with TWO of the following:

  3. Outdoor lighting as described in A5.203.1.1.1.

  4. Service water heating in restaurants as described in A5.203.1.1.2.

  5. Warehouse Dock Seal Doors A5.203.1.1.3.

  6. Daylight Design Power Adjustments 5.203.1.1.4.

  7. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery A5.203.1.1.5.

  8. From Division A5.3,

• CBC § 9-2 Medium relevance — show source text

  1. The current transformer mounting base must include termination bolts, Belleville washers, and nuts on the line and load sides necessary to connect the PG&E current transformers. See Section 9, for details about these internal components.

  2. The applicant’s service entrance conductors must be terminated on the top (line side) of the current-transformer mounting base or termination enclosure busing.

  3. The applicant’s load conductors must be terminated on the bottom (load side) of the current-transformer mounting base or termination enclosure busing.

  4. Applicant conduit must not be installed within 2 inches of any corner of the cabinet.

  5. Applicant’s conductors must be routed properly, ensuring they do not obstruct the PG&E current transformers or test switch areas.

  Service Conduit (in the Center Position)

  Transformer-Mounting Base Furnished and Installed by Applicant

  Sealable Studs (Four Places)

  Test Switch Locations (For Mounting Base Detail, See Figure 9-2 on Page 9-3.)

  duit er Position)	Col2
  Line Side	Line Side
  Load Side	Load Side

  Front View 3-1/2” Max.

  W Dimensions: 3-Wire 1 ∅ = 24” Min. 4-Wire 3 ∅ = 36” Min.

  Side View

  Figure 6-7 Overhead-Fed Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1 � or 3 � )

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  6.4.2. (continued)

  CL of

  Lower Bolt

  See Subsection 5.3

  See Section 9, Figure 9-11 on Page 9-8

  Transformer Rated Meter Box

  Figure 6-8 Overhead-Fed, Separate-Bused, Current-Transformer Cabinet and Meter Box (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1 � or 3 � )

  6.4.3. Single Meter: Combination Overhead and Underground Service Equipment

  Enclosures designed for a combination of either overhead or underground service entrance conductors must meet all of the requirements for both types of conductor entries.

  A. See the requirements in Subsection 6.4.1., “Single Meter: Underground Service,” on Page 6-4, and Subsection 6.4.2., “Single Meter: Overhead Service,” on Page 6-8.

  B. For overhead services, applicants must ensure the service entrance conductors are long enough to provide a bending radius that is equal to or greater than 10 times the diameter of the conductors.

  C. Overhead service panels must have a manufactured raceway built for the panel to isolate the service entrance conductors.

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  6.4.3. (continued)

• CBC § 11.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  Table R905.11.2

  D6223/D6223M—2021: Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

  Table R905.11.2

  D6298—2016: Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheets with a Factory Applied Metal Surface

  Table R905.11.2

  D6305—21: Practice for Calculating Bending Strength Design Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Plywood Roof Sheathing

  R302.15.6

  D6380/D6380M—2003(2018): Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt) R905.1.1, Table R905.1.1(1), R905.2.8.2, R905.5.4

  D6464—2003A(2017): Standard Specification for Expandable Foam Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing

  R702.3.1.1

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  REFERENCED STANDARDS

  D6694/D6694M—08(2013)E1: Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Systems Table R905.13.3, R905.14.2, Table R909.2

  D6754/D6754M—2015: Standard Specification for Ketone Ethylene Ester Based Sheet Roofing

  Table R905.12

  D6757/D6757M—2018: Specification for Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers Used in Steep-Slope Roofing R905.1.1, Table R905.1.1(1)

  D6841—21: Standard Practice for Calculating Design Value Treatment Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber

  R302.15.7

  D6878/D6878M—2021: Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin-Based Sheet Roofing

  Table R905.12

  D6947/D6947M—2016: Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Moisture Cured Polyurethane Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing System Table R905.13.3, R905.14.2, Table R909.2

  D7032—2021: Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails

  R507.2.2, R507.2.2.1, R507.2.2.3, R507.2.2.4

  D7158—D7158M—20: Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Uplift Force/Uplift Resistance Method) R905.2.4.1, Table R905.2.4.1

  D7254—21: Standard Specification for Polypropylene (PP) Siding Table R703.3(1), R703.14

  D7425/D7425M—13(2019): Standard Specification for Spray Polyurethane Foam Used for Roofing Applications

  R905.13.2

• CBC § 1.75 Medium relevance — show source text

  250|1.75|0.65|3.25|9.25|6.00|303844|303844| |1/0|2|SAPT-1/0-26|YE25R-60|0.250|1.75|0.65|3.25|9.25|6.00|303845|303845| |4/0|2/0|SAPT-4/0-206|YE28R-60|0.375|1.54|0.91|3.50|10.9|6.00|303846|W249
  U249
  U2492| |350|4/0|PTB-350-6|YE31AG3|0.460|2.25|1.12|4.70|10.7|6.00|303554|−
  U31ART
  U31ART2| |500/60
  0|500|PTM-500-346|YE34AP-
  GE|0.750|2.56|1.57|6.30|12.3|6.00|300013|−
  U34ART3
  U34ART2,3| |700|500|PTL-750|YE39AGB|0.750|2.56|1.60|6.30|12.3|6.00|303555|−
  −
  P39ART| |1,000|700|PTF-1000-34
  6|YE44AG7|0.750|2.56|1.60|6.30|12.3|6.00|033757|−
  −
  P44ART|

  1 Within this column, the first entry corresponds to a 6-ton press tool, the second entry corresponds to a 12-ton press tool, and the third entry corresponds to a 15-ton press tool. 2 A U-die adapter must be used when utilizing U-dies in 15-ton press tool. 3 Homac equivalent of this die is 106A.

  Notes

  1. The material for the pin terminals is on Table 41. Copper Rod-Soft Drawn, Tinned, Aluminum Connector EC Grade, Untinned

  2. Connector is supplied pre-filled with inhibitor and sealed.

  3. Connector is supplied pre-filled with inhibitor and sealed.

  4. Pin terminals connected to copper secondary conductors use a copper connector. Pin terminals connected to aluminum secondary conductors use a fired wedge or h-tap.

  Application

  1. To make straight connections of insulated aluminum secondary neutral to bare copper neutral, see Note 10 Page 7.
  2. To connect aluminum primary stress cone termination to terminal tap connector or cutout.
  3. To make watertight termination for secondary risers.

  015251 Page 38 of 39 Rev. #07: 03-25-22

  UG-1: Connectors Greenbook Connectors for Insulated Cables Underground Distribution Systems

  Pin Terminals (continued)

  Table 42 Color Coding	Col2
  Color Coding Requirements for Plastic End Plugs in Pin Terminals	Color Coding Requirements for Plastic End Plugs in Pin Terminals
  Conductor Size	Plug Color
  #6	Blue
  #2	Red
  1/0	Yellow
  4/0	Pink
  350	Brown
  700	Purple

  Table 43 Specifications and Ordering Information for Copper Pin Terminal

• CBC § 25218.5 High relevance — show source text

  (b) Certification Requirements for Manufactured Systems, Equipment, Appliances and Building Components.

  1. Appliances that are within the scope of Section 1601 of the Appliance Efficiency Regulations shall only be installed if they have been certified to the Energy Commission by the manufacturer, pursuant to the provisions of Title 20 California Code of Regulations, Section 1606; or
  2. Systems, equipment, appliances and building components that are required by Part 6 or the Reference Appendices to be certified to the Energy Commission, which are not appliances that are within the scope of Section 1601 of the Appliance Efficiency Regulations, shall only be installed if they are certified by the manufacturer in a declaration, executed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that: A. All the information provided pursuant to the certification is true, complete, accurate and in compliance with all applicable requirements of Part 6; and B. The equipment, product, or device was tested using the test procedure specified in Part 6 if applicable
  3. The certification status of any system, equipment, appliance or building component shall be confirmed only by reference to: A. A directory published or approved by the Commission; or B. A copy of the application for certification from the manufacturer and the letter of acceptance from the Commission staff; or C. Written confirmation from the publisher of a Commission-approved directory that a device has been certified; or D. A Commission-approved label on the device.

  Note: Part 6 does not require a builder, designer, owner, operator, or enforcing agency to test any certified device to determine its compliance with minimum specifications or efficiencies adopted by the Commission.

  Note: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5 , 2 5402.8, and 25943, Public Resources Code.

  SECTION 110.1—MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLIANCES

  (a) Any appliance regulated by the Appliance Efficiency Regulations, Title 20 California Code of Regulations, Section 1601 et seq., may be installed only if the appliance fully complies with Section 1608(a) of those regulations.

  (b) Except for those circumstances described in Section 110.1(c), conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards shall be verified utilizing data from either:

  1. The Energy Commission’s database of certified appliances maintained pursuant to Title 20 California Code of Regulations Section 1606, and which is available at: www.energy.ca.gov/appliances/database/ ; or
  2. An equivalent directory published by a federal agency; or
  3. An approved trade association directory as defined in Title 20 California Code of Regulations Section 1606(h).

  (c) Conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards shall be demonstrated either by default to the mandatory efficiency levels specified in Part 6 or by following procedures approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 10-109 of Title 24, Part 1, when:

  1. Data to verify conformance with efficiency levels required to comply with Part 6 mandatory, prescriptive and performance standards is not available pursuant to subdivision (b); or
  2. Field verification and diagnostic testing is required for compliance with Part 6 and the Energy Commission has not approved a field verification and diagnostic test protocol that is applicable to the appliance; or
• CBC § 13.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  CERTIFIED TO THE ENERGY COMMISSION means, when used in association with appliances, certified under Section 1606 of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations; and otherwise means certified by the manufacturer in a declaration, executed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that all the information provided pursuant to the certification is true, complete, accurate and in compliance with all applicable provisions of Part 6; and if applicable that the equipment, product or device was tested under the applicable test method specified in Part 6.

  CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION is an independent organization recognized by the Commission to certify manufactured devices for performance values in accordance with procedures adopted by the Commission.

  CIE 13.3 is the International Commission on Illumination (Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage) document titled “Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources,” 1995 (CIE 13.3-1995).

  CIE 15 is the International Commission on Illumination (Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage) document titled “Technical Report: Colorimetry,” 2018 (CIE 15:2018).

  CIRCULATING FAN means a fan that is not a ceiling fan, but that is used to move air within a space that has no provision for connection to ducting or separation of the fan inlet from its outlet, and designed to be used for the general circulation of air.

  CLIMATE ZONES are the 16 geographic areas of California for which the commission has established typical weather data, prescriptive packages and energy budgets. Climate zones are defined by ZIP code and listed in Reference Joint Appendix JA2. FIGURE 100.1-A is an approximate map of the 16 climate zones.

  CLOSED-CIRCUIT COOLING TOWER is a cooling tower that utilizes indirect contact between a heated fluid, typically water or glycol, and the cooling atmosphere to transfer the source heat load through sensible heat, latent heat and mass transfer indirectly to the air, essentially combining a heat exchanger and cooling tower into an integrated and relatively compact device.

  CODES, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE is the California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8 and Part 2 (Chapter 34).

  CODES, CBC is the 2025 California Building Code.

  CODES, CEC is the 2025 California Electrical Code.

  CODES, CFC is the 2025 California Fire Code.

  CODES, CMC is the 2025 California Mechanical Code.

  CODES, CPC is the 2025 California Plumbing Code.

  COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE (COP), COOLING is the ratio of the rate of net heat removal to the rate of total energy input, calculated under designated operating conditions and expressed in consistent units, as determined using the applicable test method in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations or Section 110.2.

  COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE (COP), HEATING is the ratio of the rate of net heat output to the rate of total energy input, calculated under designated operating conditions and expressed in consistent units, as determined using the applicable test method in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations or Section 110.2.

  COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE (COP), HEAT PUMP is the ratio of the rate of useful heat output delivered by the complete heat pump unit (exclusive of supplementary heating) to the corresponding rate of energy input, in consistent units and as determined using the applicable test method in Appliance Efficiency Regulations or Section 110.2.

• CBC § 6.4. Medium relevance — show source text

  6. Outdoor lighting controls shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.8; and
  7. Lighting systems receiving the Institutional Tuning Power Adjustment Factor shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.4.
  8. Demand responsive controls required to control controlled receptacles shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.5.

  (b) Lighting control installation certificate requirements. To be recognized for compliance with Part 6 an installation certificate shall be submitted in accordance with Section 10-103(a) for any lighting control system, energy management control system, interlocked lighting system, lighting power adjustment factor, or additional wattage available for a videoconference studio, in accordance with the following requirements, as applicable:

  1. Certification that when a lighting control system is installed to comply with lighting control requirements in Part 6 it complies with the applicable requirements of Section 110.9; and complies with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.1.

  2. Certification that when an energy management control system is installed to function as a lighting control required by Part 6 it functionally meets all applicable requirements for each application for which it is installed, in accordance with Sections 110.9, 130.0 through 130.5, 140.6 through 150.0, and 150.2; and complies with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.2.

  3. Reserved.

  4. Reserved.

  5. Certification that interlocked lighting systems used to serve an approved area comply with Section 140.6(a)1; and comply with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.4.

  6. Certification that lighting controls installed to earn a lighting power adjustment factor (PAF) comply with Section 140.6(a)2; and comply with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.5.

  2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 101

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  NONRESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES—MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

  7. Certification that additional lighting wattage installed for a videoconference studio complies with Section 140.6(c)2Gvii; and complies with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.6.

  (c) When certification is required by Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1, the acceptance testing specified by Section 130.4 shall be performed by a certified lighting controls acceptance test technician (CLCATT). If the CLCATT is operating as an employee, the CLCATT shall be employed by a certified lighting controls acceptance test employer. The CLCATT shall disclose on the Certificate of Acceptance a valid CLCATT certification identification number issued by an approved acceptance test technician certification provider. The CLCATT shall complete all certificate of acceptance documentation in accordance with the applicable requirements in Section 10-103(a)4.

  Note: Authority cited: Sections 25402, 25402.1 and 25213, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8, and 25943, Public Resources Code .

  SECTION 130.5—ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

• CBC § 130.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  Exception to Section 130.3(a)2B: Outdoor signs in tunnels and large covered areas that are intended to be illuminated both day and night. 3. Demand responsive Electronic Message Center (EMC) control. See Section 110.12 for requirements for demand responsive EMC controls .

  Note: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8, and 25943, Public Resources Code.

  SECTION 130.4—LIGHTING CONTROL ACCEPTANCE AND INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

  Nonresidential buildings other than healthcare facilities and hotel/motel buildings shall comply with the applicable requirements of Sections 130.4(a) through 130.4(c). Healthcare facilities shall comply with the applicable acceptance and installation documentation requirements of OSHPD.

  (a) Lighting and receptacle control acceptance requirements. Before an occupancy permit is granted, indoor and outdoor lighting and receptacle controls serving the building, area or site and installed to comply with Section 110.12, 120.6(h)5B, 130.1, 130.2, 130.5 or 140.6 shall be certified as meeting the Acceptance Requirements for Code Compliance as specified by the Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6 and NA7.8. A Certificate of Acceptance shall be submitted to the enforcement agency under Section 10-103(a) of Part 1, that the equipment and systems meet the acceptance requirements:

  1. Reserved.

  2. Reserved.

  3. Daylight responsive controls shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.1;

  4. Lighting shut-OFF controls shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.2;

  5. Demand responsive lighting controls shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.3; and

  6. Outdoor lighting controls shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.8; and

  7. Lighting systems receiving the Institutional Tuning Power Adjustment Factor shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.4.

  8. Demand responsive controls required to control controlled receptacles shall be tested in accordance with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6.5.

  (b) Lighting control installation certificate requirements. To be recognized for compliance with Part 6 an installation certificate shall be submitted in accordance with Section 10-103(a) for any lighting control system, energy management control system, interlocked lighting system, lighting power adjustment factor, or additional wattage available for a videoconference studio, in accordance with the following requirements, as applicable:

  1. Certification that when a lighting control system is installed to comply with lighting control requirements in Part 6 it complies with the applicable requirements of Section 110.9; and complies with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.1.

  2. Certification that when an energy management control system is installed to function as a lighting control required by Part 6 it functionally meets all applicable requirements for each application for which it is installed, in accordance with Sections 110.9, 130.0 through 130.5, 140.6 through 150.0, and 150.2; and complies with Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7.7.2.

  3. Reserved.

  4. Reserved.

• CBC § 601.2.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  A5.601.2.4 Voluntary measures for Tier 1. In addition to the provisions of Sections A5.601.2.1 and A5.601.2.3 above, compliance with the following voluntary measures from Appendix A5 is required for Tier 1:

  1. From Division A5.1, a. Comply with the designated parking requirements for high-efficiency vehicles for a minimum of 35 percent of parking capacity per Section A5.106.5.1. b. Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] and Table A5.106.5.3.1 w/ footnotes. c. Comply with thermal emittance, solar reflectance or SRI values for cool roofs in Section A5.106.11.2 and Table A5.106.11.2.2. [1]

  d. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division. 2. From Division A5.2 comply with ONE of the following:

  1. Outdoor lighting as described in A5.203.1.1.1.

  2. Service water heating in restaurants as described in A5.203.1.1.2.

  3. Warehouse Dock Seal Doors A5.203.1.1.3.

  4. Daylight Design Power Adjustments 5.203.1.1.4.

  5. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery A5.203.1.1.5.

  6. From Division A5.3,

  a. Comply with the 12-percent reduction for indoor potable water use in Section A5.303.2.3.1. b. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division.

  4. From Division A5.4,

  a. Comply with recycled content of 10 percent of materials based on estimated total cost, or use two products from Table A5.405.4 for at least 75 percent by cost in Section A5.405.4. b. Comply with the 65-percent reduction in construction and demolition waste in Section A5.408.3.1. c. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division.

  5. From Division A5.5,

  a. Comply with resilient flooring systems for 90 percent of resilient flooring in Section A5.504.4.7. b. Comply with thermal insulation meeting 2009 CHPS low-emitting materials list in Section A5.504.4.8. c. Comply with one elective measure selected from this division. 6. Comply with one additional elective measure selected from any division.

  1 Cool roof is required for compliance with Tiers 1 and 2 and may be used to meet energy standards in Part 6, exceed energy standards and to mitigate heat island effect.

  A5.601.3 CALGreen Tier 2.

  A5.601.3.1 Prerequisites. To achieve CALGreen tier status, a project must meet all of the mandatory measures in Chapter 5 and, in addition, meet the provisions of this section.

  A5.601.3.2 Energy performance. For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy Commission will continue to adopt mandatory standards.

  A5.601.3.3 Tier 2. Comply with the energy efficiency requirements in Section A5.203.1.1 and Section A5.203.1.2.2.

• CBC § 203.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  A4.203.1.1 Long-term system cost (LSC). LSC rating for the building’s Proposed Design shall be computed by Compliance Software certified by the Energy Commission as specified in Title 24, Part 6, Section 100.1 and 150.1(b), and shall reduce the LSC required in the Compliance Software for minimum performance-based compliance with the California Energy Code by the compliance margin specified in Table A4.203.1.1. The rating shall be included in the Certificate of Compliance documentation.

  TABLE A4.203.1.1—RECOMMENDED LSC MARGINS BY CLIMATE ZONES	Col2
  CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CLIMATE ZONE	TOTAL LSC COMPLIANCE MARGIN
  1	2.70
  2	1.62
  3	1.10
  4	1.11
  5	1.01
  6	0.24
  7	0.24
  8	0.21
  9	0.20
  10	0.18
  11	1.11
  12	1.05
  13	0.96
  14	1.21
  15	0.59
  16	1.68
  Note: Community shared options complying with Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-115 may be used to achieve LSC targets.	Note: Community shared options complying with Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-115 may be used to achieve LSC targets.

  2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE APPENDIX A4-9

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  APPENDIX A4 — RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  A4.203.1.2 Prerequisite options. In addition, a minimum of TWO of the efficiency measures specified in Sections A4.203.1.2.1 through A4.203.1.2.7 must be met.

  A4.203.1.2.1 Roof deck insulation, or ducts in conditioned space. Meet one of the three options for the location of ducts and air handlers as well as insulation R -values and installation of a radiant barrier as specified in Title 24, Part 6, Section 150.1(c)9A or B:

  1. Below roof deck insulation with a minimum R -value of 19; or,

  2. Continuous above deck insulation with a minimum R-8 and with an air space present between the roofing and the roof deck; or,

  3. All ducts and air handlers in conditioned space as specified in the Title 24, Part 6, Reference Appendix RA3.1.

  A4.203.1.2.2 High performance walls. Meet the climate zone dependent U -factor or insulation R -value for either 2x6 or 2x4 framing as specified in Title 24, Part 6, Section 150.1(c)1B: maximum U -factor of 0.048.

  A4.203.1.2.3 Compact hot water distribution system. Meet the requirements for installation of Compact Hot Water Distribution Systems specified in the Title 24, Part 6, Reference Appendix RA3.6.5.

• CBC § 5.57 Medium relevance — show source text

  35|5.57|5.72|5.95|6.11|6.23| |42|75|33|5.27|5.49|5.64|5.85|6.00|6.11| |41|75|34|5.19|5.41|5.56|5.75|5.89|5.99| |46|80|34|5.19|5.41|5.56|5.75|5.89|5.99| |40|75|35|5.11|5.33|5.48|5.67|5.79|5.88| |45|80|35|5.11|5.33|5.48|5.67|5.79|5.88| |44|80|36|5.03|5.26|5.40|5.58|5.70|5.79| |43|80|37|4.94|5.18|5.32|5.50|5.62|5.70| |42|80|38|4.84|5.10|5.25|5.43|5.53|5.61| |41|80|39|4.73|5.01|5.17|5.35|5.46|5.53| |46|85|39|4.73|5.01|5.17|5.35|5.46|5.53| |40|80|40|4.62|4.92|5.09|5.27|5.38|5.45| |45|85|40|4.62|4.92|5.09|5.27|5.38|5.45| |44|85|41|4.49|4.82|5.00|5.20|5.30|5.38| |43|85|42|4.35|4.71|4.91|5.12|5.23|5.30| |42|85|43|4.19|4.59|4.81|5.03|5.15|5.22| |41|85|44|4.02|4.46|4.70|4.94|5.06|5.14| |40|85|45|3.84|4.32|4.58|4.84|4.98|5.06| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2.

• CBC § 7.47 Medium relevance — show source text

  15|7.47|7.72|8.10|8.37|8.58| |45|75|30|7.05|7.35|7.58|7.93|8.18|8.36| |44|75|31|6.95|7.23|7.45|7.77|8.00|8.16| |43|75|32|6.85|7.13|7.33|7.63|7.83|7.98| |42|75|33|6.75|7.03|7.22|7.49|7.68|7.82| |41|75|34|6.65|6.93|7.12|7.37|7.55|7.67| |46|80|34|6.65|6.93|7.12|7.37|7.55|7.67| |40|75|35|6.55|6.83|7.01|7.26|7.42|7.54| |45|80|35|6.55|6.83|7.01|7.26|7.42|7.54| |44|80|36|6.44|6.73|6.92|7.15|7.30|7.41| |43|80|37|6.32|6.63|6.82|7.05|7.19|7.30| |42|80|38|6.20|6.53|6.72|6.95|7.09|7.19| |41|80|39|6.06|6.42|6.62|6.85|6.99|7.08| |46|85|39|6.06|6.42|6.62|6.85|6.99|7.08| |40|80|40|5.91|6.30|6.52|6.76|6.89|6.98| |45|85|40|5.91|6.30|6.52|6.76|6.89|6.98| |44|85|41|5.75|6.17|6.403|6.66|6.79|6.89| |43|85|42|5.57|6.03|6.28|6.55|6.70|6.79| |42|85|43|5.37|5.88|6.16|6.44|6.59|6.69| |41|85|44|5.15|5.71|6.01|6.33|6.49|6.59| |40|85|45|4.91|5.53|5.86|6.20|6.37|6.48| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2.

• CBC § 6.44 Medium relevance — show source text

  17|6.44|6.66|6.99|7.23|7.40| |45|75|30|6.08|6.34|6.54|6.84|7.06|7.22| |44|75|31|6.00|6.24|6.43|6.71|6.90|7.05| |43|75|32|5.91|6.15|6.33|6.58|6.76|6.89| |42|75|33|5.83|6.07|6.23|6.47|6.63|6.75| |41|75|34|5.74|5.98|6.14|6.36|6.51|6.62| |46|80|34|5.74|5.98|6.14|6.36|6.51|6.62| |40|75|35|5.65|5.90|6.05|6.26|6.40|6.51| |45|80|35|5.65|5.90|6.05|6.26|6.40|6.51| |44|80|36|5.56|5.81|5.97|6.17|6.30|6.40| |43|80|37|5.46|5.73|5.89|6.08|6.21|6.30| |42|80|38|5.35|5.64|5.80|6.00|6.12|6.20| |41|80|39|5.23|5.54|5.71|5.91|6.03|6.11| |46|85|39|5.23|5.54|5.71|5.91|6.03|6.11| |40|80|40|5.10|5.44|5.62|5.83|5.95|6.03| |45|85|40|5.10|5.44|5.62|5.83|5.95|6.03| |44|85|41|4.96|5.33|5.55|5.74|5.86|5.94| |43|85|42|4.81|5.21|5.42|5.66|5.78|5.86| |42|85|43|4.63|5.08|5.31|5.56|5.69|5.77| |41|85|44|4.45|4.93|5.19|5.46|5.60|5.69| |40|85|45|4.24|4.77|5.06|5.35|5.50|5.59| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2.

• California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

  
  5
  10
  15|64
  99
  126
  NA|613
  594
  565
  NA|336
  313
  296
  281|77
  118
  148
  171|779
  759
  727
  698|441
  416
  394
  375|92
  139
  173
  198|968
  946
  912
  880|562
  533
  567
  485|127
  186
  229
  259|1376
  1352
  1315
  1280|841
  828
  777
  742| |20|2
  5
  10
  15
  20|61
  95
  122
  NA
  NA|678
  658
  627
  NA
  NA|375
  350
  332
  314
  296|73
  113
  143
  165
  186|867
  845
  811
  780
  750|491
  463
  440
  418
  397|87
  133
  167
  191
  214|1083
  1059
  1022
  987
  955|627
  597
  566
  541
  513|121
  179
  221
  251
  277|1548
  1523
  1482
  1443
  1406|953
  933
  879
  840
  807| |30|2
  5
  10
  15
  20
  30|57
  90
  115
  NA
  NA
  NA|762
  741
  709
  NA
  NA
  NA|421
  393
  373
  353
  332
  288|68
  106
  135
  156
  176
  NA|985
  962
  927
  893
  860
  NA|558
  526
  500
  476
  450
  416|81
  125
  158
  181
  203
  249|1240
  1216
  1176
  1139
  1103
  1035|717
  683
  648
  621
  592
  555|111
  169
  210
  239
  264
  318|1793
  1766
  1721
  1679
  1638
  1560|1112
  1094
  1025
  981
  940
  877| |50|2
  5

• CBC § 6-1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Figure 6-1 Typical Underground Service-Termination Enclosure, Combination Meter-Socket Panel (Residential, 0 Amps−225 Amps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

  Figure 6-2 Typical Service-Termination Enclosure, Combination Meter-Socket Panel for a Class 320 Meter (Residential, 120/240-Volt, 226-Amp Through 320-Amp Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

  Figure 6-3 Underground Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

  Figure 6-4 Typical Underground, Separate-Bused, Current-Transformer Cabinet and Safety-Socket Meter Box Assembly (201 Amps−400 Amps, 3∅ and 201 Amps−600 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . 6-8

  Figure 6-5 Combination Meter Socket Load Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

  Figure 6-6 Typical Combination Meter and Service Termination Panel for a Class 320 Meter (Residential, 120/240-Volt, 226-Amp Through 320-Amp Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

  Figure 6-7 Overhead-Fed Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

  Figure 6-8 Overhead-Fed, Separate-Bused, Current-Transformer Cabinet and Meter Box (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

  Figure 6-9 Overhead- or Underground-Fed Combination Meter and Service-Termination Panel (100 Amps−225 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

  Figure 6-10 Overhead or Underground Service-Termination Meter Panel with Manual Bypass studs (320 Amps, 120/240-Volt, 1∅) . . . . . . . . . 6-14

  Figure 6-11 Overhead Service, Grouped-Meter Installation Without a Main Switch (400 Amps Max, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

  Figure 6-12 Underground Service, Grouped-Meter Installation Without a Main Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

• California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

  
  5
  10
  15
  20|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|38
  35
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|73
  67
  59
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|123
  115
  105
  95
  80|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|200
  183
  170
  156
  144|163
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|520
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|273
  252
  235
  217
  202| |30|2
  5
  10
  15
  20
  30|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|41
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|81
  75
  66
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|136
  127
  113
  105
  88
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|215
  196
  182
  168
  155
  NA|158
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|578
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|302
  279
  260
  240
  223
  182| |50|2
  5
  10
  15
  20
  30|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|91
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|160
  149
  136
  124
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|250
  228
  212
  195
  180
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA
  NA|350
  321
  301
  278
  258
  NA| |Minimum
  internal area of
  chimney
  (square inches)|Minimum
  internal

• CBC § 5-17 Medium relevance — show source text

  Figure 5-17 Multiple Remote Switchboard or Meter-Panel Locations . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

  Figure 5-18 Grounding Outside of the Sealed Section−Self-Contained Meter . . . . 5-37

  Figure 5-19 Grounding Outside of the Sealed Section–Transformer Rated Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

  Figure 5-20 Temporary-Service Metering Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

  Figure 5-21 Plug-In Temporary Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

  Figure 5-22 Typical Plug-In Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41

  Figure 5-23 Transfer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

  Figure 5-24 SLD Manual Transfer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46

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  Section 6 – Electric Metering: Residential

  Figure 6-1 Typical Underground Service-Termination Enclosure, Combination Meter-Socket Panel (Residential, 0 Amps−225 Amps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

  Figure 6-2 Typical Service-Termination Enclosure, Combination Meter-Socket Panel for a Class 320 Meter (Residential, 120/240-Volt, 226-Amp Through 320-Amp Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

  Figure 6-3 Underground Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

  Figure 6-4 Typical Underground, Separate-Bused, Current-Transformer Cabinet and Safety-Socket Meter Box Assembly (201 Amps−400 Amps, 3∅ and 201 Amps−600 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . 6-8

  Figure 6-5 Combination Meter Socket Load Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

  Figure 6-6 Typical Combination Meter and Service Termination Panel for a Class 320 Meter (Residential, 120/240-Volt, 226-Amp Through 320-Amp Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

• CBC § 6.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  6.4_|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.6.5|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.9|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.9.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.9.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.9.4|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.9.4.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.10|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.2.1 – 907.2.11.2.6|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.3|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.4|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.6|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.8|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.11.9|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.12|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.13|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.13.1|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.13.1.2|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.24 with subsections|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.25 with subsections|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.26 with subsections|||X|||||||||||||||||||||| |907.2.27|||X||||||||||||||||||||||

  2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 9-3

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 9 – FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS—continued

• California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

  
  2
  5
  10
  15
  20|190
  182
  224
  277
  325
  374|1053
  708
  692
  666
  640
  616|573
  468
  457
  437
  419
  400|238
  227
  279
  339
  393
  448|1379
  914
  896
  866
  838
  810|750
  611
  596
  570
  549
  526|326
  309
  381
  457
  526
  592|1751
  1146
  1126
  1092
  1060
  1028|927
  754
  734
  702
  677
  651|473
  443
  547
  646
  730
  808|2631
  1689
  1665
  1626
  1587
  1550|1346
  1098
  1074
  1037
  1005
  973| |30|0
  2
  5
  10
  15
  20
  30|184
  175
  215
  265
  312
  360
  461|1168
  823
  806
  777
  750
  723
  670|647
  533
  521
  501
  481
  461
  426|229
  219
  269
  327
  379
  433
  541|1542
  1069
  1049
  1017
  985
  955
  895|852
  698
  684
  662
  638
  615
  574|312
  296
  366
  440
  507
  570
  704|1971
  1346
  1324
  1287
  1251
  1216
  1147|1056
  863
  846
  821
  794
  768
  720|454
  424
  524
  620
  702
  780
  937|2996
  1999
  1971
  1927
  1884
  1841
  1759|1545
  1308
  1283
  1243
  1205
  1166
  1101| |50|0
  2
  5

• CBC § 7-4 Medium relevance — show source text

  Figure 7-4 Separate-Bused Current-Transformer Cabinet and Meter Box with Underground Service-Termination Pull Box (201 Amps−400 Amps, 3∅ and 201 Amps−600 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . 7-8

  Figure 7-5 Underground Service Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet (600 Amps, 1Ø or 3Ø, 800 Amps 3Ø) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

  Figure 7-6 Switchboard Pull Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

  Figure 7-7 Separate Pull Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

  Figure 7-8 Bottom-Fed Service Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

  Figure 7-9 Overhead-Fed Combination Meter and Current-Transformer Cabinet, (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

  Figure 7-10 Overhead-Fed, Separate-Bused, Current-Transformer Cabinet and Safety-Socket Meter Box (201 Amps−400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . 7-14

  Figure 7-11 Overhead, Service-Termination, Standard Switchboard Service Section (0 Volts−600 Volts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

  Figure 7-12 Overhead Service, Grouped-Meter Installation Without a Main Switch (Max. 400 Amps, 1∅ or 3∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

  Figure 7-13 Underground Service, Grouped-Meter Installation Without a Main Switch (Max. 400 Amps, 3∅, or 600 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

  Figure 7-14 Grouped-Meter Installation With a Main Switch (Max. 400 Amps, 3∅, 600 Amps, 1∅) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

  Section 8 – Electric Metering: Pedestals

  Figure 8-1 Residential Electric Metering Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

  Figure 8-2 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

• California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

  
  2
  5
  10
  15|36
  38
  51
  NA
  NA|93
  69
  63
  NA
  NA|57
  47
  44
  39
  NA|56
  57
  75
  95
  NA|190
  136
  128
  116
  NA|111
  93
  86
  79
  72|80
  80
  102
  128
  158|325
  225
  216
  201
  186|186
  149
  140
  131
  124|116
  115
  144
  182
  220|499
  337
  326
  308
  290|283
  224
  217
  203
  192|153
  148
  182
  228
  272|713
  473
  459
  438
  418|388
  314
  298
  284
  269| |20|0
  2
  5
  10
  15
  20|35
  37
  50
  NA
  NA
  NA|96
  74
  68
  NA
  NA
  NA|60
  50
  47
  41
  NA
  NA|54
  56
  73
  93
  NA
  NA|200
  148
  140
  129
  NA
  NA|118
  99
  94
  86
  80
  NA|78
  78
  100
  125
  155
  186|346
  248
  239
  223
  208
  192|201
  165
  158
  146
  136
  126|114
  113
  141
  177
  216
  254|537
  375
  363
  344
  325
  306|306
  248
  239
  224
  210
  196|149
  144
  178
  222
  264
  309|772
  528
  514
  491
  469
  448|428
  344
  334
  316
  301
  285| |30|0
  2
  5

• CBC § 140.6 Medium relevance — show source text

  To qualify for any of the power adjustment factors in this table, the installation shall comply with the applicable requirements in Section 140.6(a)2.
  b. Only one PAF may be used for each qualifying luminaire unless combined below.
  c. Lighting controls that are required for compliance with Part 6 shall not be eligible for a PAF.|a. To qualify for any of the power adjustment factors in this table, the installation shall comply with the applicable requirements in Section 140.6(a)2.
  b. Only one PAF may be used for each qualifying luminaire unless combined below.
  c. Lighting controls that are required for compliance with Part 6 shall not be eligible for a PAF.|a. To qualify for any of the power adjustment factors in this table, the installation shall comply with the applicable requirements in Section 140.6(a)2.
  b. Only one PAF may be used for each qualifying luminaire unless combined below.
  c. Lighting controls that are required for compliance with Part 6 shall not be eligible for a PAF.|

  2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE 131

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  NONRESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES—PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE

  COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR ACHIEVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  3. Lighting wattage excluded. The watts of the following indoor lighting applications may be excluded from adjusted indoor lighting power. (Indoor lighting not listed below shall comply with all applicable nonresidential indoor lighting requirements in Part 6): A. In theme parks: lighting for themes and special effects; B. Studio lighting for film or photography, provided that these lighting systems are in addition to and separately switched from a general lighting system; C. Lighting for dance floors, lighting for theatrical and other live performances, and theatrical lighting used for religious worship, provided that these lighting systems are additions to a general lighting system and are separately controlled by a multiscene or theatrical cross-fade control station accessible only to authorized operators; Lighting intended for makeup, hair, and costume preparation in performing arts facility dressing rooms, provided that the lighting is separately switched from the general lighting system, switched independently at each dressing station, and is controlled with a vacancy sensor. D. In civic facilities, transportation facilities, convention centers and hotel function areas: lighting for temporary exhibits, if the lighting is in addition to a general lighting system, and is separately controlled from a panel accessible only to authorized operators; E. Lighting installed by the manufacturer in walk-in coolers or freezers, vending machines, food preparation equipment, and scientific and industrial equipment; F. Examination and surgical lights, low ambient night lights and lighting integral to medical equipment, provided that these lighting systems are additions to and separately switched from a general lighting system; G. Lighting for plant growth or maintenance in non-CEH spaces, if it is controlled by a multilevel astronomical timeswitch control that complies with the applicable provisions of Section 110.9; H. Lighting equipment that is for sale; I. Lighting demonstration equipment in lighting education facilities; J. Lighting that is required for exit signs subject to the CBC. Exit signs shall meet the requirements of the Appliance Efficiency Regulations; K. Exitway or egress illumination that is normally off and that is subject to the CBC; L. In hotel/motel buildings, lighting in guest rooms (lighting in hotel/motel guestrooms shall comply with Section 130.0(b).
• CBC § 2.25 Medium relevance — show source text

  00|2.25|0.70|DR|3.70|1.05|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|33 mil cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|3.85|1.45|DR|DR|3.40|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|33 mil cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|3.40|DR|DR|DR|2.70|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|12|3.00|1.80|DR|DR|3.00|0.65|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|3.00|1.00|DR|DR|2.85|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|2.85|DR|DR|DR|2.20|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|12|4.00|3.85|2.80|1.80|4.00|3.05|1.50|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|4.00|3.30|1.95|0.60|4.00|2.25|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|4.00|2.25|DR|DR|4.00|0.65|DR|DR| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = Design Required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Wood furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any softwood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater.

• CBC § 6.1507 Medium relevance — show source text

  LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|

  A6.207.1.2 Controls for heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters. Heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters shall have controls:

  A6.207.1.2.1 That prevent supplementary heater operation when the heating load can be met by the heat pump alone; and

• CBC § 180.2 Medium relevance — show source text

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  MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS—ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO EXISTING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS

  EXCEPTION 2 to Section 180.2(c): Where the space in the attic or rafter area is not large enough to accommodate the required R- value, the entire space shall be filled with insulation, provided such installation does not violate Section 1203.2 of Title 24, Part 2.

  NOTE: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8 and 25943, Public Resources Code .

  SECTION 180.3—REPAIRS

  Repairs shall not increase the preexisting energy consumption of the repaired component, system or equipment.

  NOTE: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8 and 25943, Public Resources Code .

  SECTION 180.4 —WHOLE BUILDING

  Any addition or alteration may comply with the requirements of Title 24, Part 6 by meeting the requirements for the entire building.

  NOTE: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8 and 25943, Public Resources Code .

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  CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 4, CHAPTER 6, DUCT SYSTEMS

  TABLE P4-A ADOPTION TABLE

  CODE SECTION	Col2	AGENCY
  Adopt entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below)1		CEC
  601.0		X
  602.0		X
  603.0		X
  604.0		X
  605.0		X

  1. Adopted by reference for Occupancies A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R, S and U; see Sections 110.8(d)3, 120.4 and 150.0(m).

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  1-A STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS

  REFERENCED IN THE ENERGY CODE

• CBC § 140.9 Medium relevance — show source text

  2. In a jurisdiction where gas heating is allowed.

  Exception 4 to Section 140.9(c)6: Buildings with an exhaust air heat recovery system and heat recovery chillers designed to provide at least 40 percent of the peak heating load from exhaust heat recovery.

  Exception 5 to Section 140.9(c)6: Exhaust systems requiring wash down systems such as exhaust systems dedicated to perchloric acid fume hoods.

  Exception to Section 140.9(c): Healthcare facilities.

  Note: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code . Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.8 and 25943, Public Resources Code.

  SECTION 140.10—PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

  (a) Photovoltaic requirements. All newly constructed building types specified in Table 140.10-A, or mixed occupancy buildings where at least 80 percent of the floor area of the building serves one or more of these building types, shall have a newly installed photovoltaic (PV) system meeting the minimum qualification requirements of Reference Joint Appendix JA11. The PV capacity in kW dc shall not be less than the smaller of the minimum rated PV system capacity determined by Equation 140.10-A, or the total of all available solar access roof areas (SARA) multiplied by 18 for steep-sloped roofs or multiplied by 14 for low-sloped roofs. In mixed occupancy buildings, the minimum rated PV system capacity for the building shall be determined by applying Equation 140.10-A to the conditioned floor area of each of the listed building types and summing the capacities determined for each.

  1. SARA includes the area of the building’s roof space capable of structurally supporting a PV system, and the area of all roof space on covered parking areas, carports and all other newly constructed structures on the site that are compatible with supporting a PV system per Title 24, Part 2, Section 1511.10.

  2. SARA does NOT include:

  A. Any area that has less than 70 percent annual solar access. Annual solar access is determined by dividing the total annual solar insolation (accounting for shading obstructions) by the total annual solar insolation if the same areas were unshaded by those obstructions. For all roofs, all obstructions, including those that are external to the building, and obstructions that are part of the building design and elevation features may be considered for the annual solar access calculations.

  B. Occupied roofs as specified by CBC Section 503.1.4. C. Roof area that is otherwise not available due to compliance with: i. Other state building code requirements; or ii. Local building code requirements if the local building code requirements are confirmed by the Executive Director.

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  NONRESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES—PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE

  COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR ACHIEVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  EQUATION 140.10-A—PHOTOVOLTAIC DIRECT CURRENT CAPACITY

  kW PVdc = (CFA × A)/1000

  where:

  kW PVdc = Minimum rated PV system capacity in kW.

• CBC § 25.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  joints broken in alternate courses;
  cement-sand grout; 13 SWG iron wire rein-
  forcement in alternate horizontal joints.|90 tons|2 hrs|||7|2–4|2| |C-10-SB-3|10″|10″ × 12″ block encased columns;
  8″ × 6″ × 35 lbs “H” beam; protection: 2″
  foamed slag concrete blocks; 13 SWG wire at
  each horizontal joint; mortar at each joint.|90 tons|2 hrs|||7|5|2| |C-10-SB-4|101/2″|101/2″ × 12″ block encased steel columns;
  8″ × 6″ × 35 lbs “H” beam; protection: gravel
  aggregate concrete fill (unconsolidated) 2″
  thick hollow clay tiles with mortar at edges.|86 tons|56 min|||7|1|3/4| |C-10-SB-5|101/2″|101/2″ × 12″ block encased steel columns;
  8″ × 6″ × 35 lbs “H” beam; protection: 2″
  hollow clay tiles with mortar at edges.|86 tons|22 min|||7|1|1/4|

  For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 0.004448 kN, 1 ton = 8.896 kN.

  Notes:

  1. Failure mode—collapse.

  2. Passed 2-hour fire test (Grade “C,” British).

  3. Passed hose stream test.

  4. Passed reload test.

  5. Passed 2-hour fire exposure but collapsed immediately following hose stream test.

  TABLE 2.5.2.2 STEEL COLUMNS—BRICK AND BLOCK ENCASEMENTS MINIMUM DIMENSION 12″ TO LESS THAN 14″	Col2	Col3	Col4	Col5	Col6	Col7	Col8	Col9	Col10
  ITEM CODE	MINIMUM DIMENSION	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	PERFORMANCE	PERFORMANCE	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	NOTES	REC. HOURS
  ITEM CODE	MINIMUM DIMENSION	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	LOAD	TIME	PRE-BMS-92	BMS-92	POST-BMS-92	POST-BMS-92	POST-BMS-92
  C-12-SB-1	12″	12″ × 15″ brick encased steel columns; 8″ × 6″ × 35 lbs “H” beam; protection: 25/8″ thick brick; joints broken in alternate courses; cement-sand grout; fill of broken brick and mortar.	90 tons	1 hr 49 min			7	1	13/4

  For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 0.004448 kN, 1 ton = 8.896 kN.

  Notes:

  1. Failure mode—collapse.

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• California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

  |100 psf|1 hr
  23 min|||7|1, 2|11/3| |F/C-4-RC-9|4″|4″ deep (4370 psi);1/4″ reinforcement bars
  at 6″ pitch with3/4″ cover;1/4″ main rein-
  forcement bars at 4″ pitch perpendicular
  with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span restrained.|150 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-10|4″|4″ thick (5140 psi) deck;1/4″ reinforce-
  ment bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″ cover;3/8″
  main reinforcement bars at 33/4″ pitch
  perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span
  restrained.|140 psf|1 hr
  16 min|||7|1, 5|11/4| |F/C-4-RC-11|4″|4″ thick (4000 psi) concrete deck;
  3″ × 11/2″ × 4 lbs R.S.J.; 2′6″ C.R.S.; flush
  with top surface; 4″ × 6″ x 13 SWG mesh
  reinforcement 1″ from bottom of slab; 6′6″
  span restrained.|150 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-12|4″|4″ deep (2380 psi) concrete deck;
  3″ × 11/2″ × 4 lbs R.S.J.; 2′6″ C.R.S.; flush
  with top surface; 4″ × 6″ x 13 SWG mesh
  reinforcement 1″ from bottom surface;
  6′6″ span restrained.|150 psf|1 hr
  3 min|||7|1, 2|1| |F/C-4-RC-13|41/2″|41/2″ thick (5200 psi) deck;1/4″ reinforce-
  ment bars at 71/4″ pitch with7/8″ cover;3/8″
  main reinforcement bars at 33/4″ pitch
  perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span
  restrained.|140 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-14|41/2″|41/2″ deep (2525 psi) concrete deck;1/4″
  reinforcement bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″
  cover;3/8″ main reinforcement bars at
  33/8″ pitch perpendicular with1/2″ cover;
  13′1″ span restrained.|150 psf|42 min|||7|1, 5|2/3| |F/C-4-RC-15|41/2″|41/2″ deep (4830 psi) concrete deck;
  11/2″ × No.

• CBC § 1.1.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  35|35|35|35| ||||50|76|74|74|80|85|89|31|31|31|31|31|31|31| |||100|43|72|73|73|75|78|68|25|25|25|25|25|25|25| |||94|42|63|64|64|65|69|67|20|20|20|102|102|102|102| |||93|41|58|59|59|60|66|22|12|12|12|101|108|108|108| |||54|40|57|53|53|45|61|21|11|11|11|83|30|30|30| |||46|37|52|49|49|44|32|13|10|15|15|82|29|29|29| |||39|16|48|33|33|34|9|8|6|14|14|26|27|27|107| ||38|36|4|24|17|17|2|3|5|1|7|23|19|18|18|28| ||||||||||||||||||

  0 1 2 3 4

  FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING (HOURS)

  TABLE 1.1.2 MASONRY WALLS 4″ TO LESS THAN 6″ THICK	Col2	Col3	Col4	Col5	Col6	Col7	Col8	Col9	Col10
  ITEM CODE	THICKNESS	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	PERFORMANCE	PERFORMANCE	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	NOTES	REC. HOURS
  ITEM CODE	THICKNESS	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	LOAD	TIME	PRE- BMS-92	BMS-92	POST- BMS-92	POST- BMS-92	POST- BMS-92
  W-4-M-1	4″	Solid 3″ thick, gypsum blocks laid in 1:3 sanded gypsum mortar; facings:1/2″ of 1:3 sanded gypsum plaster (both sides).	N/A	2 hrs		1		1	2
  W-4-M-2	4″	Solid clay or shale brick.	N/A	1 hr 15 min		1		1,

• CBC § 4.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  7. Failure mode—thermal; back face temperature rise.

  8. Passed hose stream test.

  9. Failed hose stream test.

  10. Test stopped at 4 hours before any endpoints were reached.

  11. A generalized cross section of this floor type follows:

  12. Plaster: base coat—retarded hemihydrate gypsum-sand; second coat—neat gypsum.

  13. Concrete in Item 7 is Portland cement-based but with crushed brick aggregates, while in Item 8, river sand and river gravels are used with the Portland cement.

  14. Load—unspecified.

  15. The 12-inch by 12-inch fire-clay tiles were laid end to end in rows spaced 2 [1] / 2 inches or 4 inches apart. The reinforcing steel was placed between these rows and the concrete cast around them and over the tile to form the structural floor.

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  RESOURCE A—GUIDELINES ON FIRE RATINGS OF ARCHAIC MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES

  SECTION IV—BEAMS

  TABLE 4.1.1 REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS DEPTH 10″ TO LESS THAN 12″	Col2	Col3	Col4	Col5	Col6	Col7	Col8	Col9	Col10
  ITEM CODE	DEPTH	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	PERFORMANCE	PERFORMANCE	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	REFERENCE NUMBER	NOTES	REC. HOURS
  ITEM CODE	DEPTH	CONSTRUCTION DETAILS	LOAD	TIME	PRE-BMS-92	BMS-92	POST-BMS-92	POST-BMS-92	POST-BMS-92
  B-11-RC-1	11″	24″ wide × 11″ deep reinforced concrete “T” beam (3290 psi); details: see Note 5 figure.	8.8 tons	4 hrs 2 min			7	1, 2, 14	4
  B-10-RC-2	10″	24″ wide × 10″ deep reinforced concrete “T” beam (4370 psi); details: see Note 6 figure.	8.8 tons	1 hr 53 min			7	1, 3	13/4
  B-10-RC-3	101/2″	24″ wide × 101/2″ deep reinforced concrete “T” beam (4450 psi); details: see Note 7 figure.	8.8 tons	2 hrs 40 min			7	1, 3	22/3
  B-11-RC-4	11″	24″ wide × 11″ deep reinforced concrete “T” beam (2400 psi); details: see Note 8 figure.	8.8 tons	3 hrs 32 min			7	1, 3, 14	31/2
  B-11-RC-5	11″	24″ wide × 11″ deep reinforced concrete “T” beam (4250 psi); details: see Note 9 figure.	8.

• CBC § 6.85 Medium relevance — show source text

  71|6.85|6.94| |42|80|38|5.90|6.21|6.40|6.61|6.75|6.84| |41|80|39|5.77|6.11|6.30|6.52|6.65|6.74| |46|85|39|5.77|6.11|6.30|6.52|6.65|6.74| |40|80|40|5.63|6.00|6.20|6.43|6.56|6.65| |45|85|40|5.63|6.00|6.20|6.43|6.56|6.65| |44|85|41|5.47|5.87|6.10|6.33|6.47|6.55| |43|85|42|5.30|5.74|5.98|6.24|6.37|6.46| |42|85|43|5.11|5.60|5.86|6.13|6.28|6.37| |41|85|44|4.90|5.44|5.72|6.02|6.17|6.27| |40|85|45|4.68|5.26|5.58|5.90|6.07|6.17| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2.

• CBC § 5.410.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Informational Note:

  1. Functional performance testing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and lighting controls must be performed in compliance with the California Energy Code.

  5.410.2.1 Owner’s or Owner representative’s Project Requirements (OPR). [N] The expectations and requirements of the building appropriate to its phase shall be documented before the design phase of the project begins. This documentation shall include the following:

  1. Environmental and sustainability goals.
  2. Building sustainable goals.
  3. Indoor environmental quality requirements.
  4. Project program, including facility functions and hours of operation, and need for after hours operation.
  5. Equipment and systems expectations.
  6. Building occupant and operation and maintenance (O&M) personnel expectations.

  5.410.2.2 Basis of Design (BOD). [N] 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. The Basis of Design document shall cover the following systems:

  1. Renewable energy systems.

  2. Landscape irrigation systems.

  3. Water reuse systems.

  5.410.2.3 Commissioning plan. [N] Prior to permit issuance a commissioning plan shall be completed to document how the project will be commissioned. The commissioning plan shall include the following:

  1. General project information.
  2. Commissioning goals.
  3. Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and components shall include: a. An explanation of the original design intent. b. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests.

  c. Functions to be tested.

  d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed. e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance. 4. Commissioning team information. 5. Commissioning process activities, schedules and responsibilities. Plans for the completion of commissioning shall be included.

  5.410.2.4 Functional performance testing. [N] Functional performance tests shall demonstrate the correct installation and operation of each component, system and system- to-system interface in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

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  Functional performance testing reports shall contain information addressing each of the building components tested, the testing methods utilized, and include any readings and adjustments made.

  5.410.2.5 Documentation and training. [N] A systems manual and systems operations training are required, including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations.

  5.410.2.5.1 Systems manual. [N] Documentation of the operational aspects of the building shall be completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner or representative. The systems manual shall include the following:

  1. Site information, including facility description, history and current requirements.

  2. Site contact information.

  3. Basic operations and maintenance, including general site operating procedures, basic troubleshooting, recommended maintenance requirements, site events log.

  4. Major systems.

  5. Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes.

  6. A copy of verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code.

  7. Other resources and documentation, if applicable.

• CBC § 1-5 Medium relevance — show source text

  102 Construction Documents

  and Installation Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

  103 Building Standards Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 104 Department of Housing and Community Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 105 Division of the State Architect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

  106 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

  CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

  201 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

  202 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

  CHAPTER 3 GREEN BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

  301 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

  302 Mixed Occupancy Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 303 Phased Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 304 Voluntary Tiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 305 CALGreen Tier 1 and CALGreen Tier 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

  306 Voluntary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

  CHAPTER 4 RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES . . . . . . 4-3

  4.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 4.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . 4-11 4.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

  CHAPTER 5 NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES . . 5-3

• CBC § 7.11 Medium relevance — show source text

  80|7.11|7.35|7.71|7.97|8.16| |45|75|30|6.71|6.99|7.21|7.55|7.78|7.96| |44|75|31|6.61|6.89|7.09|7.40|7.61|7.77| |43|75|32|6.52|6.79|6.98|7.26|7.45|7.60| |42|75|33|6.43|6.69|6.87|7.13|7.31|7.44| |41|75|34|6.33|6.60|6.77|7.02|7.18|7.30| |46|80|34|6.33|6.60|6.77|7.02|7.18|7.30| |40|75|35|6.23|6.50|6.68|6.91|7.06|7.17| |45|80|35|6.23|6.50|6.68|6.91|7.06|7.17| |44|80|36|6.13|6.41|6.58|6.81|6.95|7.05| |43|80|37|6.02|6.31|6.49|6.71|6.85|6.94| |42|80|38|5.90|6.21|6.40|6.61|6.75|6.84| |41|80|39|5.77|6.11|6.30|6.52|6.65|6.74| |46|85|39|5.77|6.11|6.30|6.52|6.65|6.74| |40|80|40|5.63|6.00|6.20|6.43|6.56|6.65| |45|85|40|5.63|6.00|6.20|6.43|6.56|6.65| |44|85|41|5.47|5.87|6.10|6.33|6.47|6.55| |43|85|42|5.30|5.74|5.98|6.24|6.37|6.46| |42|85|43|5.11|5.60|5.86|6.13|6.28|6.37| |41|85|44|4.90|5.44|5.72|6.02|6.17|6.27| |40|85|45|4.68|5.26|5.58|5.90|6.07|6.17| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
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• CBC § 6.10 Medium relevance — show source text

  84|6.10|6.30|6.61|6.84|7.00| |45|75|30|5.75|6.00|6.19|6.47|6.68|6.83| |44|75|31|5.67|5.91|6.08|6.34|6.53|6.67| |43|75|32|5.59|5.82|5.99|6.23|6.39|6.52| |42|75|33|5.51|5.74|5.90|6.12|6.27|6.39| |41|75|34|5.43|5.66|5.81|6.02|6.16|6.26| |46|80|34|5.43|5.66|5.81|6.02|6.16|6.26| |40|75|35|5.35|5.58|5.73|5.93|6.06|6.15| |45|80|35|5.35|5.58|5.73|5.93|6.06|6.15| |44|80|36|5.26|5.50|5.65|5.84|5.96|6.05| |43|80|37|5.16|5.42|5.57|5.76|5.87|5.96| |42|80|38|5.06|5.33|5.49|5.67|5.79|5.87| |41|80|39|4.95|5.24|5.41|5.60|5.71|5.78| |46|85|39|4.95|5.24|5.41|5.60|5.71|5.78| |40|80|40|4.83|5.14|5.32|5.52|5.63|5.70| |45|85|40|4.83|5.14|5.32|5.52|5.63|5.70| |44|85|41|4.69|5.04|5.253|5.43|5.55|5.62| |43|85|42|4.55|4.93|5.13|5.35|5.47|5.54| |42|85|43|4.38|4.80|5.03|5.26|5.38|5.46| |41|85|44|4.21|4.67|4.91|5.17|5.30|5.38| |40|85|45|4.01|4.52|4.79|5.06|5.20|5.29| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
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• CBC § 20.0 Medium relevance — show source text

  2 gpm/hp|CTI ATC-105| |Propeller or axial fan
  open cooling towers|All|85°F leaving water|85°F leaving water|and| |Propeller or axial fan
  open cooling towers|All|75°F wb outdoor air|75°F wb outdoor air|CTI STD-201| |Centrifugal fan open
  cooling towers|All|95°F entering water|≥ 20.0 gpm/hp|CTI ATC-105| |Centrifugal fan open
  cooling towers|All|85°F leaving water|85°F leaving water|and| |Centrifugal fan open
  cooling towers|All|75°F wb outdoor air|75°F wb outdoor air|CTI STD-201| |Air cooled condensers|All|125°F condensing
  temperature|≥ 176,000 Btu/h·hp|ARI 460| |Air cooled condensers|All|R22 test fluid|R22 test fluid|R22 test fluid| |Air cooled condensers|All|190°F entering gas
  temperature|190°F entering gas
  temperature|190°F entering gas
  temperature| |Air cooled condensers|All|15°F subcooling|15°F subcooling|15°F subcooling| |Air cooled condensers|All|95°F entering drybulb|95°F entering drybulb|95°F entering drybulb| |1. For purposes of this table, open cooling tower performance is defined as the maximum flow rating of the tower divided by the fan nameplate rated motor power.
  2. For purposes of this table air-cooled condenser performance is defined as the heat rejected from the refrigerant divided by the fan nameplate rated motor power.
  3. Open cooling towers shall be tested using the test procedures in CTI ATC-105. Performance of factory assembled open cooling towers shall be either certified as base models
  as specified in CTI STD-201 or verified by testing in the field by a CTI approved testing agency. Open factory assembled cooling towers with custom options added to a CTI
  certified base model for the purpose of safe maintenance or to reduce environmental or noise impact shall be rated at 90 percent of the CTI certified performance of the asso-
  ciated base model or at the manufacturer’s stated performance, whichever is less. Base models of open factory assembled cooling towers are open cooling towers configured
  in exact accordance with the Data of Record submitted to CTI as specified by CTI STD-201. There are no certification requirements for field erected cooling towers.
  4. The efficiencies for open cooling towers listed in Table A6.207.1-G are not applicable for closed-circuit cooling towers.|1. For purposes of this table, open cooling tower performance is defined as the maximum flow rating of the tower divided by the fan nameplate rated motor power.
  2. For purposes of this table air-cooled condenser performance is defined as the heat rejected from the refrigerant divided by the fan nameplate rated motor power.
  3. Open cooling towers shall be tested using the test procedures in CTI ATC-105. Performance of factory assembled open cooling towers shall be either certified as base models
  as specified in CTI STD-201 or verified by testing in the field by a CTI approved testing agency. Open factory assembled cooling towers with custom options added to a CTI
  certified base model for the purpose of safe maintenance or to reduce environmental or noise impact shall be rated at 90 percent of the CTI certified performance of the asso-
  ciated base model or at the manufacturer’s stated performance, whichever is less.