Compliance verification, construction documents & checklists (Section 102, Chapter 7, Appendix checklists)

Grounded in the retrieved California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• CALGreen § 3.2 High relevance — show source text

  3.2 Compliance Method:

  Compliance is achieved by including commissioning requirements in the project specifications. The commissioning specifications should include the following:

  1. Primary (and optionally all) commissioning requirements are included in the general specification division (typically Division 1) and clear cross references of all commissioning requirements to and from the general division are included to ensure all subcontractors are held to them.

  2. A list of the systems and assemblies covered by the commissioning requirements.

  3. Roles and responsibilities of all parties, including: i. General contractor and subcontractors, vendors, construction manager ii. Commissioning provider lead

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  iii. Owner, facility staff iv. Architect and design engineers v. Include the noncontractor parties in the construction specifications (information used only to provide the contractor with context for their work).

  vi. Include who writes checklists and tests, who reviews and approves test forms, who directs tests, who executes tests, who documents test results, and who approves completed tests. These roles may vary by system or assembly.

  4. Meeting requirements

  5. Commissioning schedule management procedures

  6. Issue and noncompliance management procedures

  7. Requirements for execution and documentation of installation, checkout and start up, including controls point-to-point checks and calibrations

  8. Specific testing requirements by system, including: i. Monitoring and trending ii. Opposite season or deferred testing requirements, functions and modes to be tested

  iii. Conditions of test

  iv. Acceptance criteria, and any allowed sampling v. Include details of the format and rigor of the test forms required to document test execution vi. Include example forms is recommended 9. Submittal review requirements and approval process. 10. Content, authority and approval process of the commissioning plan. 11. Commissioning documentation and reporting requirements. 12. Facility staff training requirements and verification procedures. 13. O&M manual review and approval procedures. 14. System’s manual development and approval requirements and procedures.

  15. Definitions section.

  3.3 Enforcement:

  At their discretion, the inspector confirms demonstrated compliance at Plan Intake by: a) Receipt of a copy of the commissioning specifications, or b) Receipt of a form signed by the owner or owner’s representative or designer of record attesting that the owner-approved commissioning specifications are included in the construction documents.

  Reference: 4 Commissioning plan

  CALGreen Section 5.410.2.3, Commissioning plan.

  4.1 Intent:

  The Commissioning Plan (Cx Plan) establishes the commissioning process guideline for the project and commissioning team’s level of effort by identifying the required Cx activities to ensure that the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and the Basis of Design (BOD) are met. The Cx Plan also includes a commissioning schedule from design to occupancy.

  4.2 Compliance Method:

  Compliance is demonstrated by preparation of a project-specific Cx Plan that includes the elements listed in the code section above. The following gives guidance for developing the components of the commissioning plan:

  1. General project information - Provide project-identifying information including but not limited to the following: i. Project name, owner, location. ii. Building type, building area. iii. Project schedule. iv. Contact information of individual/company providing the commissioning services.
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• CALGreen § 6.2.3 High relevance — show source text

  Review record drawings on the systems/equipment a. Explain location or delivery contact of the record drawings b. Review record drawings, revisions and changes to original design drawings. c. Review equipment schedules and compare with actual installed systems

  6.2.3 Enforcement:

  At their discretion, the inspector confirms demonstrated compliance during on-site enforcement by:

  1. In the event appropriate maintenance staff is made available to receive training for each equipment type and/or system installed in the building. a. Receipt of a copy of the written training program and completed attendance forms, or b. Receipt of a form signed by the owner or owner’s representative attesting that the training program and delivery of training has been completed.
  2. In the event appropriate maintenance staff are unavailable to receive training for each equipment type and/or system installed in the building. a. Receipt of a copy of the training program provided to the owner or owner’s representative, or b. Receipt of a form signed by the owner or owner’s representative attesting that the written training program has been provided.

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  Reference: 7 Commissioning report

  CALGreen Section 5.410.2.6, Commissioning report.

  7.1 Intent:

  The commissioning report documents the commissioning process and test results. The report includes confirmation from the commissioning agent verifying that commissioned systems meet the conditions of the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD) and contract documents.

  7.2 Compliance Method:

  The components of the commissioning report include the following and are defined as follows:

  1. Executive summary of process and results of commissioning program, including observations, conclusions and any outstanding items.
  2. History of any system deficiencies and how resolved a. Include outstanding deficiencies and plans for resolution b. Include plans for seasonal testing scheduled for a later date
  3. System performance test results and evaluations
  4. Summary of training process completed and scheduled
  5. Attach commissioning process documents a. Commissioning plan b. Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) c. Basis of Design (BOD)

  d. Executed installation checklists

  e. Executed Functional Performance Test (FPT) forms

  f. Recommendations for end-of-warranty review activities

  7.3 Enforcement:

  At their discretion, the inspector confirms demonstrated compliance during on-site enforcement by: a) Receipt of a copy of the commissioning report, or b) Receipt of a form signed by the owner or owner’s representative attesting that the Cx Report has been completed.

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  PART 2 SAMPLE FORMS AND TEMPLATES FOR COMMISSIONING

  Note: Following are examples of templates and/or forms that may be used or adopted for verification compliance with commissioning. Code users may provide their own documents as permitted by the enforcing agency. For each subsection of commissioning, samples are provided; in a few cases with narrative templates, and in most cases with compliance forms. Simplified forms or more detailed forms, but not both, may be selected to submit for each project.

  CALGreen COMPLIANCE FORM

  OWNER’S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS (OPR)

• CALGreen § 3.1 High relevance — show source text

  O101.2 Qualifications. Registered design professionals shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to demonstrate compliance with this code.

  O101.3 Construction document preparation. Construction documents required by this code shall be prepared in adequate detail and submitted for review and approval in accordance with Section 107.

  O101.3.1 Review. Construction documents submitted in accordance with this code shall be reviewed for code compliance with the appropriate code provisions in accordance with Section 107.

  O101.4 Construction. Construction shall comply with the approved construction documents submitted in accordance with this code, and shall be verified and approved to demonstrate compliance with this code.

  O101.4.1 Facility operating policies and procedures. Policies, operations, training and procedures shall comply with approved documents submitted in accordance with this code, and shall be verified and approved to demonstrate compliance with this code.

  O101.4.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of the performance-based design shall be ensured throughout the life of the building or portion thereof.

  O101.4.3 Changes. The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible to ensure that any change to the facility, process or system does not increase the hazard level beyond that originally designed without approval and that changes shall be documented in accordance with the code.

  O101.5 Documentation. The registered design professional shall prepare appropriate documentation for the project, clearly detailing the approach and rationale for the design submittal, the construction and the future use of the building, facility or process.

  O101.5.1 Reports and manuals. The design report shall document the steps taken in the design analysis, clearly identifying the criteria, parameters, inputs, assumptions, sensitivities and limitations involved in the analysis. The design report shall clearly identify bounding conditions, assumptions and sensitivities that clarify the expected uses and limitations of the performance analysis. This report shall verify that the design approach is in compliance with the applicable codes and acceptable methods and shall be submitted for concurrence by the building official prior to the construction documents being completed. The report shall document the design features to be incorporated based on the analysis.

  The design report shall address the following:

  1. Project scope.

  2. Goals and objectives.

  3. Performance criteria.

  4. Hazard scenarios.

  5. Design fire loads and hazards.

  6. Final design.

  7. Evaluation.

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  8. Bounding conditions and critical design assumptions.
  9. Critical design features.
  10. System design and operational requirements.
  11. Operational and maintenance requirements.
  12. Commissioning testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
  13. Frequency of certificate renewal.
  14. Supporting documents and references.
  15. Preliminary site and floor plans.

  O101.5.2 Design submittal. Applicable construction documents shall be submitted to the building official for review. The documents shall be submitted in accordance with the jurisdiction’s procedures and in sufficient detail to obtain appropriate permits.

  O101.6 Review. Construction documents submitted in accordance with this code shall be reviewed for code compliance with the appropriate code provisions.

  O101.6.1 Peer review. The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for retaining and furnishing the services of a registered design professional or recognized expert, who will perform as a peer reviewer, where required and approved by the building official.

• CALGreen § 5.508.2 High relevance — show source text

  000 square feet or more|5.508.2
  through
  5.508.2.6.3||||| |||END OF MANDATORY PROVISIONS||||||

  Documentation Author's / Responsible Designer's Declaration Statement □ Mandatory: I attest that this mandatory provisions checklist is accurate and complete.	Col2
  Signature:	Signature:
  Company:	Date:
  Address:	License:
  City/State/Zip:	Phone:

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  APPENDIX A5 — NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  A5.602.1

  CALGreen VERIFICATION GUIDELINES

  TIER 1 CHECKLIST

  Application: This checklist shall be used for nonresidential projects that meet the following: new construction, or 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 are adopting Tier 1 voluntary measures.

  Note: All applicable mandatory requirements in Chapter 5 shall be met prior to applying Tier 1 voluntary measures.

  Instructions:

  Comply with all Tier 1 prerequisite measures from the various categories shown on the table below.

  Add a “ Y ” to all mandatory and Tier 1 prerequisite measures in the appropriate columns.

  Select the required number of additional electives from those categories shown on the table below and add a “ Y ” on the selected elective and add an “ N ” on the rest.

  Count the total number of Tier 1 prerequisite measures plus the additional electives and write down the total number at the end of the checklist. Determine if the required number of Tier 1 measures have been selected to achieve Tier 1 compliance.

  Y = Yes (section has been selected and/or included) N = No (section has not been selected and/or included) 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	O	PLAN SHEET, SPEC OR ATTACH
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design (continued)	Mandatory	Deconstruction and reuse of existing structures, Scope with Exception	5.105.1
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design (continued)	Mandatory	Reuse of existing building & Verification of compliance with note	5.105.2 and 5.105.2.1
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design (continued)	Mandatory	Storm water pollution prevention for projects that disturb less than 1 acre of land	5.106.1 through 5.106.2
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design (continued)	Mandatory	Short-term bicycle parking	5.106.4.1.

• CALGreen § 2.3 High relevance — show source text

  Landscape Irrigation Systems a. Provide narrative description of system—type, performance, water usage b. Describe reason for system selection—why chosen system is better than alternatives, issues such as performance, efficiency, reliability, flexibility, expandability, cost, owner preference, simplicity c. Sequence of Operation—operating schedules, setpoints d. Describe how system meets the OPR

  3. Water Reuse Systems a. Provide narrative description of system—type, performance, capacity, reuse purpose b. Describe reason for system selection—why chosen system is better than alternatives, issues such as performance, efficiency, reliability, flexibility, expandability, cost, owner preference, simplicity c. Sequence of Operation—operating schedules, setpoints d. Describe how system meets the OPR

  2.3 Enforcement:

  At their discretion, the building official confirms demonstrated compliance at Plan Intake by: a) Receipt of a copy of the BOD document, or b) Receipt of a form signed by the architect, engineer or designer of record, attesting that the BOD has been completed and meets the requirements of the OPR.

  Reference: 3 Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents

  CALGreen Section 5.410.2, Commissioning.

  This section provides details for element 3: Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents.

  3.1 Intent:

  Include commissioning measures or requirements in the construction documents (plans and specifications). Commissioning measures or requirements should be clear, detailed and complete to clarify the commissioning process.

  3.2 Compliance Method:

  Compliance is achieved by including commissioning requirements in the project specifications. The commissioning specifications should include the following:

  1. Primary (and optionally all) commissioning requirements are included in the general specification division (typically Division 1) and clear cross references of all commissioning requirements to and from the general division are included to ensure all subcontractors are held to them.

  2. A list of the systems and assemblies covered by the commissioning requirements.

  3. Roles and responsibilities of all parties, including: i. General contractor and subcontractors, vendors, construction manager ii. Commissioning provider lead

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  iii. Owner, facility staff iv. Architect and design engineers v. Include the noncontractor parties in the construction specifications (information used only to provide the contractor with context for their work).

  vi. Include who writes checklists and tests, who reviews and approves test forms, who directs tests, who executes tests, who documents test results, and who approves completed tests. These roles may vary by system or assembly.

  4. Meeting requirements

  5. Commissioning schedule management procedures

  6. Issue and noncompliance management procedures

  7. Requirements for execution and documentation of installation, checkout and start up, including controls point-to-point checks and calibrations

  8. Specific testing requirements by system, including: i. Monitoring and trending ii. Opposite season or deferred testing requirements, functions and modes to be tested

  iii. Conditions of test

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• CALGreen § 102.1 High relevance — show source text

  6. 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.

  SECTION 102—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

  102.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. Where special conditions exist, the enforcing agency is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a licensed design professional and may be submitted separately.

  Exception: The enforcing agency is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a licensed design professional.

  102.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and scope of the proposed green building feature and show that it will conform to the provisions of this code, the California Building Standards Code and other relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the enforcing agency.

  102.3 Verification. Documentation of conformance for applicable green building measures shall be provided to the enforcing agency. Alternate methods of documentation shall be acceptable when the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the intent of the proposed green building measure.

  [HCD] Documentation of conformance for applicable green building measures shall be provided to the enforcing agency. All projects shall submit a completed Residential Occupancies Application Checklist that includes Chapter 4 residential mandatory measures and Tier 1 or Tier 2, as applicable. References to the measure-specific documentation used to show compliance shall be included. Alternate methods of documentation shall be acceptable when the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the intent of the proposed green building measure.

  Note: HCD’s Residential Occupancies Application Checklist that includes the minimum criteria for documentation is available at: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/cal-green-forms.shtml.

  SECTION 103—BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

  103.1 BSC-CG. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

  1. Application— All occupancies where no state agency has the authority to adopt green building standards applicable to those occupancies. Enforcing agency— State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Authority cited— Health and Safety Code Sections 18930.5(a), 18938 and 18940.5. Reference— Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901.
  2. Graywater systems. The construction, installation and alteration of graywater systems for indoor and outdoor uses in nonresidential occupancies. Application— All occupancies where no state agency has the authority to adopt green building standards applicable to those occupancies. Enforcing agency— State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Authority cited— Health and Safety Code Section 18941.8. Reference— Health and Safety Code Section 18941.8.

  103.1.1 Adopting agency identification. The provisions of this code applicable to buildings identified in this section will be identified in the Matrix Adoption Tables under the acronym BSC-CG.

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  ADMINISTRATION

• CALGreen § 303.3 High relevance — show source text

  Additions and Alterations See Non-

  residential Additions and Alterations Administration Chapter 1 Air Quality and Exhaust, Indoor – see Indoor Air Quality and Exhaust Appliances A4.303.3, A5.303.3, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.207 Application Checklists A4.602, A5.602, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD)

  Bird Friendly Building Design A5.107 Building Envelope A4.204, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.205 Building orientation Appendix A6.1(OSHPD), A5.204.6 Fenestration products and exterior doors Appendix A6.1(OSHPD), A5.205.1 Insulation and roofing products Appendix A6.1(OSHPD), A5.205.3 Life cycle assessment 5.409, A5.409 Building Maintenance and Operation 4.410, 5.410 Commissioning 5.410.2, A5.410.3 Sample compliance forms and templates Chapter 8 Operation and maintenance manual 4.410.1, 5.410.4.5 Recycling by occupants Appendix A6.1(OSHPD), A5.410, 5.410.1 Testing and adjusting 5.410.4

  Commissioning Commissioning Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.204, 5.410.2 Commissioning plan 5.410.2.3 Commissioning report 5.410.2.6 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) A5.408, 4.408, 5.408 Construction waste management 4.408.1, 5.408.1 Construction waste management plan 4.408.2, 5.408.1.1 Enhanced construction waste reduction

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

  Deconstruction and Reuse of Existing Materials 4.105, A4.105 Reuse of materials A4.105.2

  Deconstruction and Reuse of Existing Structures 5.105, A5.105 (Reserved) 4.105 Reuse of existing building 5.105.2, Chapter 8 (WS-3), A5.105.2, Chapter 8 (WS-6) Definitions Chapter 2 Durability, Enhanced and Reduced Maintenance 4.406, A4.406, A5.406 Choice of materials A5.406.1

  Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging 4.106.4, 5.106.5.3, 5.106.5.5, 5.106.5.6, A4.106.8,

  A5.106.5.3

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• CALGreen § 7-104 High relevance — show source text

  4. Section 7-104 in the California Administrative Code for the Office of the Statewide Health Planning and Development.

  1-4 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

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

  ADMINISTRATION

  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. 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.
  6. 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.

  SECTION 102—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

  102.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. Where special conditions exist, the enforcing agency is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a licensed design professional and may be submitted separately.

  Exception: The enforcing agency is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a licensed design professional.

  102.2 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and scope of the proposed green building feature and show that it will conform to the provisions of this code, the California Building Standards Code and other relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the enforcing agency.

  102.3 Verification. Documentation of conformance for applicable green building measures shall be provided to the enforcing agency. Alternate methods of documentation shall be acceptable when the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the intent of the proposed green building measure.

  [HCD] Documentation of conformance for applicable green building measures shall be provided to the enforcing agency. All projects shall submit a completed Residential Occupancies Application Checklist that includes Chapter 4 residential mandatory measures and Tier 1 or Tier 2, as applicable. References to the measure-specific documentation used to show compliance shall be included. Alternate methods of documentation shall be acceptable when the enforcing agency f

• CALGreen § 504.8.3 High relevance — show source text

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

  FEATURE OR MEASURE	COMPLIANCE LEVELS	Col3	Col4	NOTES
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory CALGreen	VOLUNTARY CALGreen	VOLUNTARY CALGreen	VOLUNTARY CALGreen
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory CALGreen	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 2
  **A6.504.8.3 Paints and coatings.**Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with Table A6.504.8.3. A6.504.8.3.2 Verification. **A6.504.8.4 Carpet systems.**All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of one of the standards listed in Section A6.504.8.3. **A6.504.8.4.1 Carpet cushion.**All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program. **A6.504.8.4.2 Carpet adhesive.**All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table A6.504.8.1. **A6.504.8.5 Composite wood products.**Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the building shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in Table A6.504.8. **A6.504.8.5.2 Documentation.**Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following. 1. Product certifications and specifications 2. Chain of custody certifications 3. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency		      	      
  **A6.504.4.9 Acoustical ceilings and wall panels.**Comply with Chapter 8 in Title 24, Part 2 and with the VOC-emission limits defined in the CHPS Low-emitting Materials List.			
  **A6.504.5 Hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.**Minimize and control pollutant entry into buildings and cross-contamination of regularly occupied areas. **A6.504.5.1 Entryway systems.**Install permanent entryway systems measuring at least six feet in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt and particulates at entryways directly connected to the outdoors as listed in Items 1 through 3 in Section A6.504.5.1.		 	 
  **A6.504.9 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control.