CALGreen · California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
Agency Authority & Matrix Adoption
This page orients users to CALGreen’s Chapter 1 agency authority rules and the Matrix Adoption Tables that show which state agencies adopt specific green‑building provisions.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
Overview
This area of CALGreen explains which California state agencies may adopt, amend, or enforce green‑building requirements and how to read the non‑regulatory adoption aids (the Matrix Adoption Tables) that show each agency’s scope of adoption. Matrix Adoption Tables appear at the front of chapters and indicate whether an agency adopted an entire model chapter, adopted it as amended, or adopted only listed sections (using the table markings such as an “X”) .
Legal authority and the boundaries of each agency’s scope are set out in Chapter 1. See §103 (Building Standards Commission — including the BSC‑CG banner), §104 (Department of Housing and Community Development), and the related agency listings and application rules in §§1.2–1.14 for how occupancies and building applications map to agencies and enforcement responsibility . The code also gives a short, practical workflow for users: determine the occupancy, identify the adopting agency in Chapter 1, then consult the Matrix Adoption Tables at the start of the applicable chapter to find the required CALGreen measures and forms .
Remember that Matrix Adoption Tables are intended only as user aids (non‑regulatory): they summarize which state agencies have adopted specific provisions so designers, owners, and enforcing agencies can locate applicable measures quickly — the code text and the agency banners in section leaders are the controlling regulatory language .
In this section
- What does OSHPD regulate (hospitals, skilled nursing, clinics)?
- What does the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) regulate under CALGreen?
- What does the Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulate for schools/community colleges?
- What occupancies and measures fall under the Building Standards Commission (BSC-CG)?
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CALGreen § 1.13 High relevance — show source text
DWR Department of Water Resources (see Section 1.13 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code in Part 5 of Title 24)
The state agencies are available to answer questions about their adoptions. Contact information is provided on page iv of this code.
To learn more about the use of this code refer to pages viii and ix. Training materials on the application and use of this code are available at the website of the California Building Standards Commission www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc.
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California Matrix Adoption Tables
Format of the California Matrix Adoption Tables
The matrix adoption tables, examples of which follow, are non-regulatory aids intended to show the user which state agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of the model code. An agency's statutory authority for certain occupancies or building applications determines which chapter or section may be adopted, repealed, amended or added. See Chapter 1, Division I, Sections 1.2 through 1.14 for agency authority, building applications and enforcement responsibilities.
The side headings identify the scope of state agencies’ adoption as follows:
Adopt the entire IRC chapter without state amendments.
If there is an “X” under a particular state agency’s acronym on this row; this means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter without any state amendments.
Example:
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE-MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 Col17 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CA SL SLC Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM 1 2 1-AC AC SS SS/CC 1 1R 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Adopt entire chapter X Adopt entire chapter as
amended (amended
sections listed below)Adopt only those sections
that are listed belowS A M P L E Chapter/Section Adopt the entire IRC chapter as amended, state-amended sections are listed below:
If there is an “X” under a particular state agency’s acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter; with state amendments.
CALGreen § 1.2.0 High relevance — show source text
The state agencies are available to answer questions about their adoptions. Contact information is provided on page iv of this code.
To learn more about the use of this code refer to the following pages. Training materials on the application and use of this code are available at the website of the California Building Standards Commission www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc.
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CALIFORNIA MATRIX ADOPTION TABLES
Format of the Matrix Adoption Tables
The matrix adoption tables, examples of which follow, are non-regulatory aids intended to show the user which state agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of model code. An agency’s statutory authority for certain occupancies or building applications determines which chapter or section may be adopted, repealed, amended or added. See Chapter 1, Division I, Sections 1.2.0 through 1.14.0, for agency authority, building application and enforcement responsibilities.
The side headings identify the scope of the state agencies’ adoption as follows:
Adopt the entire UPC chapter without state amendments.
If there is an “X” under a particular state agency’s acronym in this row, it means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter without any state amendments.
Example:
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 Col17 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
Adopting AgencyBSC BSC-
CGSFM 1 2 1-AC AC ** SS** SS/CC 1 1R 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Adopt Entire ChapterX
Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended
sections listed below)S A M P L E
Adopt only those sections
that are listed below
Chapter/Section202 Adopt the entire UPC chapter as amended, state-amended sections are listed below: If there is an “X” under a particular state agency’s acronym in this row, it means that a particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter, with state amendments.
CALGreen § 1.4 High relevance — show source text
CA Department of Consumer Affairs (see Section 1.4): Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine Board of Pharmacy Acupuncture Board Bureau of Household Goods & Services Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)
SL State Library (see Section 1.12)
SLC State Lands Commission (see Section 1.14)
DWR Department of Water Resources (see Section 1.13 of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code in Part 5 of Title 24)
The state agencies are available to answer questions about their adoptions. Contact information is provided on page v of this code.
To learn more about the use of this code refer to pages vii and ix. Training materials on the application and use of this code are available at the website of the California Building Standards Commission www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc.
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California Matrix Adoption Tables
Format of the California Matrix Adoption Tables
The matrix adoption tables, examples of which follow, are nonregulatory aids intended to show the user which state agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of the model code. An agency's statutory authority for certain occupancies or building applications determines which chapter or section may be adopted, repealed, amended or added. See Chapter 1, Division I, Sections 1.2 through 1.14 of the California Building Code for agency authority, building applications and enforcement responsibilities.
The side headings identify the scope of state agencies’ adoption as follows:
Adopt the entire IWUIC chapter without state amendments.
If there is an “X” under a particular state agency’s acronym on this row, this means that particular state agency has adopted the entire model code chapter without any state amendments.
Example:
CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE-MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
CALGreen § 7-4 High relevance — show source text
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CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 8 – COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 OSHPD Col11 Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt entire CA chapter X Adopt entire chapter as
amended (amended
sections listed below)Adopt only those sections
that are listed belowX Chapter/Section WS-3 X WS-4 X WS-5 X WS-9 X IES TM-15-11 Table A-1 X Table 130.2-A X Table 1302.2-B X 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 8-1
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8 COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
[BSC] Sample forms found in “A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code (Nonresidential)” located at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Resources/Page-Content/Building-Standards-Commission-Resources-List-Folder/CALGreen may be used to assist in documenting compliance with the waste management plan and other provisions of this code.
[HCD 1] Sample forms located at www.hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/cal-green-forms.shtml may be used to assist in documenting compliance with CALGreen . WORKSHEET (WS-1) BASELINE WATER USE
CALGreen § 1.2 High relevance — show source text
For questions on California state agency amendments, please refer to the contact list on page v.
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LEGEND FOR AGENCY ADOPTIONS
Unless otherwise noted, state agency adoptions are indicated by the following banners in the section leaders: Department of Housing and Community Development: [HCD]
California Building Standards Commission, CALGreen: [BSC-CG]
Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety: [DSA-SS]
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development: [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]
See Chapter 1, Sections 103–106 for applications regulated by the respective state agencies.
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS CODE
The format of this code is common to other parts of the California Building Standards Code and contains building standards applicable to occupancies which fall under the authority of different state agencies. Occupancies and applications under the authority of a specific state agency are identified in Chapter 1, Sections 103 through 106. Sections of this code which are applicable and adopted by each state agency are identified in the Matrix Adoption Tables located at the beginning of each chapter. The following outline is provided as a guide to establish which provisions are applicable to a specific occupancy.
Establish the type of occupancy.
Verify which state agency has authority for the established occupancy by reviewing the authorities list in Sections 103 through
Once the appropriate agency has been identified, find the chapter which covers the established occupancy.
The Matrix Adoption Tables at the beginning of Chapters 4 and 5 identify the required green building measures necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this code for the established occupancy.
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. Each measure listed in the application checklist has a section number which correlates to a section where more information about the specific measure is available.
The Application Checklist identifies which measures are required by this code and allows users to check-off which voluntary items have been selected to meet voluntary tier levels if desired or mandated by a city, county, or city and county.
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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24
California State Agency Contact List
The following state agencies may propose building standards for buildings, structures and applications under their authority for publication in Title 24. Notice of such proposals may be requested from each agency. See Sections 1.2 through 1.14 of the California Building Code (Part 2, T24) for detailed information on the regulatory authority of most state agencies summarized below. Note [agency acronyms] shown in banners/Matrix Adoption Tables in T24.
Board of State and Community Corrections [BSCC] bscc.ca.gov BSCC-Mail@bscc.ca.gov
(916) 445-5073 Local Detention Facilities
Building Standards Commission [BSC, BSC-CG]
dgs.ca.gov/BSC cbsc@dgs.ca.gov
(916) 263-0916 State Buildings including UC & CSU Nonresidential Green Buildings Standards
Department of Consumer Affairs Boards/Bureaus:
Acupuncture Board [CA]
CALGreen § 445-5827 Medium relevance — show source text
COPYRIGHT 2025
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DSAAC 445-5827 DSAaccess@dgs.ca.gov Access for Persons with Disabilities
Structural Safety [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC]
Public Schools & Community Colleges, State Essential Services Buildings
State Historical Building Safety Board [SHBSB] (916) 445-7627 shbsb@dgs.ca.gov Historical Building Rehabilitation, Preservation, Restoration or Relocation
Energy Commission [CEC] energy.ca.gov Title24@energy.ca.gov (800) 772-3300 Building Energy Efficiency, Compliance Manual & Compliance Forms
Office of the State Fire Marshal [SFM]
osfm.fire.ca.gov codedevelopment@fire.ca.gov
(916) 568-3800 Fire & Life Safety
State Lands Commission [SLC]
slc.ca.gov MOTEMS.Public@slc.ca.gov (510) 741-4950 Marine Oil Terminals
State Librarian [SL]
library.ca.gov csllaw@library.ca.gov (916) 323-9843 Public Library Construction & Renovation
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How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments
To distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments, including exclusive California stan- dards, California amendments will appear in italics.
[BSC] This is an example of a state agency acronym used to identify an adoption or amendment by the agency. The acronyms will appear at California Amendments and in the Matrix Adoption Tables. Sections 1.2 through 1.14 in Chapter 1, Division 1 of this code, explain the used acronyms, the application of state agency adoptions to building occupancies or building features, the enforcement agency as designated by state law (may be the state adopting agency or local building or fire official), the authority in state law for the state agency to make the adoption, and the specific state law being implemented by the agency’s adoption. The following acronyms are used in Title 24 to identify the state adopting agency making an adoption.
Legend of Acronyms of Adopting State Agencies
BSC California Building Standards Commission (see Section 1.2)
BSC-CG California Building Standards Commission-CALGreen (see Section 1.2.2)
BSCC Board of State and Community Corrections (see Section 1.3)
SFM Office of the State Fire Marshal (see Section 1.11)
HCD 1 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.1)
HCD 2 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.3)
HCD 1/AC Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.2)
DSA-AC Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance (see Section 1.9.1)
DSA-SS Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety (see Section 1.9.2)
CGBSC § 2525 Medium relevance — show source text
Local building standards that were adopted and applicable to previous editions of the California Building Standards Code do not apply to this edition without appropriate adoption and the required filing. Should you find publication (e.g., typographical) errors or inconsistencies in this code or wish to offer comments toward improving its format, please address your comments to:
California Building Standards Commission
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833–2936
Phone: (916) 263–0916 Email: cbsc@dgs.ca.gov
Web page: www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The 2025 California Building Standards Code (Code) was developed through the outstanding collaborative efforts of the Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of the State Architect, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Health Care Access and Information, California Energy Commission, California Department of Public Health, California State Lands Commission, Board of State and Community Corrections, Department of Water Resources, State Historical Building Safety Board, Department of Consumer Affairs, State Librarian, Department of Food and Agriculture, and the California Building Standards Commission (Commission). This collaborative effort included the assistance of the Commission’s Code Advisory Committees and many other volunteers who worked tirelessly to assist the Commission in the production of this Code.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Members of the California Building Standards Commission
Secretary Amy Tong – Chair Rajesh Patel – Vice-Chair
Erick Mikiten Elley Klausbruckner Aaron Stockwell Juvilyn Alegre Peter Santillan Kent Sasaki
Laura Rambin James Haskin
Frank Ramirez
Stoyan Bumbalov – Executive Director Kevin Day – Deputy Executive Director
For questions on California state agency amendments, please refer to the contact list on page v.
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LEGEND FOR AGENCY ADOPTIONS
Unless otherwise noted, state agency adoptions are indicated by the following banners in the section leaders: Department of Housing and Community Development: [HCD]
California Building Standards Commission, CALGreen: [BSC-CG]
Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety: [DSA-SS]
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development: [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]
See Chapter 1, Sections 103–106 for applications regulated by the respective state agencies.
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS CODE
The format of this code is common to other parts of the California Building Standards Code and contains building standards applicable to occupancies which fall under the authority of different state agencies. Occupancies and applications under the authority of a specific state agency are identified in Chapter 1, Sections 103 through 106. Sections of this code which are applicable and adopted by each state agency are identified in the Matrix Adoption Tables located at the beginning of each chapter. The following outline is provided as a guide to establish which provisions are applicable to a specific occupancy.
Establish the type of occupancy.
Verify which state agency has authority for the established occupancy by reviewing the authorities list in Sections 103 through
Once the appropriate agency has been identified, find the chapter which covers the established occupancy.
The Matrix Adoption Tables at the beginning of Chapters 4 and 5 identify the required green building measures necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this code for the established occupancy.
CALGreen § 653-5791 Medium relevance — show source text
water.ca.gov DWRwebcomment@water.ca.gov (916) 653-5791 Plumbing for Recycled Water, Floodplain Construction
Division of the State Architect
dgs.ca.gov/DSA (916) 445-8100
Access Compliance DSAAC 445-5827 DSAaccess@dgs.ca.gov Access for Persons with Disabilities
Structural Safety [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Public Schools & Community Colleges, State Essential Services Buildings
State Historical Building Safety Board [SHBSB] (916) 445-7627 shbsb@dgs.ca.gov Historical Building Rehabilitation, Preservation, Restoration or Relocation
Energy Commission [CEC] energy.ca.gov Title24@energy.ca.gov (800) 772-3300 Building Energy Efficiency, Compliance Manual & Compliance Forms
Office of the State Fire Marshal [SFM]
osfm.fire.ca.gov codedevelopment@fire.ca.gov
(916) 568-3800 Fire & Life Safety
State Lands Commission [SLC]
slc.ca.gov MOTEMS.Public@slc.ca.gov (510) 741-4950 Marine Oil Terminals
State Librarian [SL]
library.ca.gov csllaw@library.ca.gov (916) 323-9843 Public Library Construction & Renovation
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How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments
To distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments, including exclusive California standards, California amendments will appear in italics.
[BSC] This is an example of a state agency acronym used to identify an adoption or amendment by the agency. The acronyms will appear at California Amendments and in the Matrix Adoption Tables. Sections 1.2 through 1.14 in Chapter 1, Division 1 of the Cali- fornia Building Code, explain the used acronyms, the application of state agency adoptions to building occupancies or building features, the enforcement agency as designated by state law (may be the state adopting agency or local building or fire official), the authority in state law for the state agency to make the adoption, and the specific state law being implemented by the agency’s adoption. The following acronyms are used in Title 24 to identify the state adopting agency making an adoption.
Legend of Acronyms of Adopting State Agencies
BSC California Building Standards Commission (see Section 1.2)
BSC-CG California Building Standards Commission-CALGreen (see Section 1.2.2)
BSCC Board of State and Community Corrections (see Section 1.3)
SFM Office of the State Fire Marshal (see Section 1.11)
HCD 1 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.1)
HCD 2 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.3)
CALGreen § 5.2 Medium relevance — show source text
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 5 – NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
DIVISION 5.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 OSHPD Col11 Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt entire CA chapter Adopt entire chapter as
amended (amended
sections listed below)Adopt only those sections that
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5 NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
DIVISION 5.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SECTION 5.201—GENERAL
5.201.1 Scope. California Energy Code . For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy Commission will continue to adopt mandatory building standards.
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CHAPTER 5 – NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
DIVISION 5.3 – WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
CALGreen § 100.0 Medium relevance — show source text
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COPYRIGHT 2025
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DSAAC 445-5827 DSAaccess@dgs.ca.gov Access for Persons with Disabilities
Structural Safety [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Public Schools & Community Colleges, State Essential Services Buildings
State Historical Building Safety Board [SHBSB] (916) 445-7627 shbsb@dgs.ca.gov Historical Building Rehabilitation, Preservation, Restoration or Relocation
Energy Commission [CEC] energy.ca.gov Title24@energy.ca.gov (800) 772-3300 Building Energy Efficiency, Compliance Manual & Compliance Forms
Office of the State Fire Marshal [SFM]
osfm.fire.ca.gov codedevelopment@fire.ca.gov
(916) 568-3800 Fire & Life Safety
State Lands Commission [SLC]
slc.ca.gov MOTEMS.Public@slc.ca.gov (510) 741-4950 Marine Oil Terminals
State Librarian [SL]
library.ca.gov csllaw@library.ca.gov (916) 323-9843 Public Library Construction & Renovation
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How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments
To distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments, including exclusive California stan- dards, California amendments will appear in italics.
[BSC] This is an example of a state agency acronym used to identify an adoption or amendment by the agency. The acronyms will appear at California Amendments and in the Matrix Adoption Tables. Sections 1.2 through 1.14 in Chapter 1, Division 1 of the Cali- fornia Building Code, explain the used acronyms, the application of state agency adoptions to building occupancies or building features, the enforcement agency as designated by state law (may be the state adopting agency or local building or fire official), the authority in state law for the state agency to make the adoption, and the specific state law being implemented by the agency’s adoption. The following acronyms are used in Title 24 to identify the state adopting agency making an adoption.
Legend of Acronyms of Adopting State Agencies
BSC California Building Standards Commission (see Section 1.2)
BSC-CG California Building Standards Commission-CALGreen (see Section 1.2.2)
BSCC Board of State and Community Corrections (see Section 1.3)
SFM Office of the State Fire Marshal (see Section 1.11)
CGBSC § 2025 Medium relevance — show source text
WHEREAS, adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code appendices promotes statewide consistency and predictability for building professionals; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City/County hereby finds that green building design, construction and operation furthers the goals set forth in the City/County General Plan, including land use, conservation, open space and (include others, if applicable).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that newly constructed residential buildings, alterations or additions to residential buildings shall meet the _______ (Tier 1 or Tier 2) measures contained in the California Green Building Standards Code appendices and the green building design, construction and operation innovative concepts or additions or amendment thereto contained in Attachment _____ to address local environmental conditions; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council or County Board of Supervisors of the City/County of ___________ adopts the California Green Building Standards Code appendices, as they may be amended from time to time, as a City/County mandatory reference document and directs City/County staff to enforce these green building measures as mandatory standards within the City/County.
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX A5 – NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES
DIVISION A5.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 OSHPD Col11 Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt entire CA chapter X Adopt entire chapter as
amended (amended
sections listed below)Adopt only those sections that
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Matrix Adoption Table and where is it located?
Matrix Adoption Tables are non‑regulatory tables placed at the beginning of CALGreen chapters (and appendices) that show which state agencies have adopted or amended the model code provisions for that chapter; they use symbols (for example, “X”) to indicate whole‑chapter or section‑by‑section adoptions .
Which section of CALGreen tells me which state agency applies to my project?
Consult Chapter 1 — in particular §§103–106 and the agency listings in §§1.2–1.14 — to identify the adopting agency for your occupancy; once identified, use the Matrix Adoption Table for the relevant chapter to see the exact CALGreen sections adopted by that agency .
Are the Matrix Adoption Tables the regulatory text?
No. Matrix Adoption Tables are aids only. The regulatory requirements are the code sections themselves (including California amendments and the agency banners in the section leaders); the tables summarize which agency adopted which sections to help you find the binding text .
More in California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
- Administration (Chapter 1)
- Nonresidential Voluntary Measures (Appendix A5 — divisions A5.1–A5.6, electives & verification)
- Residential Mandatory Measures — Planning & Design; Energy; Water; Materials; Environmental Quality (Chapter 4)
- Definitions (Chapter 2)
- Voluntary Standards for Health Facilities (Appendix A6 / OSHPD guidance)
- Green Building – scope, mixed occupancies, phased projects (Chapter 3)
- Residential Voluntary Measures (Appendix A4 — divisions A4.1–A4.6, tiers & model ordinance)
- Nonresidential Mandatory Measures — Planning & Design; Energy; Water; Materials; Environmental Quality (Chapter 5)
- Compliance verification, construction documents & checklists (Section 102, Chapter 7, Appendix checklists)
- Referenced Organizations and Standards (Chapter 6)
- Voluntary Tiers and CALGreen Tier 1 / Tier 2 (performance tiers, thresholds)
- Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications (Chapter 7)
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