Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications (Chapter 7)

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• CALGreen § 7-1 High relevance — show source text

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  7 INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

  SECTION 701—GENERAL (RESERVED)

  SECTION 702—QUALIFICATIONS

  702.1 Installer training. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the proper installation of HVAC systems including ducts and equipment by a nationally or regionally recognized training or certification program. Uncertified persons may perform HVAC installations when under the direct supervision and responsibility of a person trained and certified to install HVAC systems or contractor licensed to install HVAC systems. Examples of acceptable HVAC training and certification programs include but are not limited to the following:

  1. State certified apprenticeship programs.
  2. Public utility training programs.
  3. Training programs sponsored by trade, labor or statewide energy consulting or verification organizations.
  4. Programs sponsored by manufacturing organizations.
  5. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.

  702.2 Special inspection.

  [HCD] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition to other certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may be considered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a special inspector:

  1. Certification by a national or regional green building program or standard publisher.
  2. Certification by a statewide energy consulting or verification organization, building performance contractors and home energy auditors.
  3. Successful completion of a third party apprentice training program in the appropriate trade.
  4. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.

  Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.

  [BSC-CG] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition, the special inspector shall have a certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the local agency. The area of certification shall be closely related to the primary job function, as determined by the local agency.

  Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.

  SECTION 703—VERIFICATIONS

  703.1 Documentation. Documentation used to show compliance with this code shall include but is not limited to, construction documents, plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection reports or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which demonstrate substantial conformance. When specific documentation or special inspection is necessary to verify compliance, that method of compliance will be specified in the appropriate section or identified in the application checklist.

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• CALGreen § 5.1 High relevance — show source text

  5.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 5.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . 5-23 5.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

  CHAPTER 6 REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS

  AND STANDARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

  601 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

  CHAPTER 7 INSTALLER AND SPECIAL

  INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 701 General (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 702 Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

  703 Verifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

  CHAPTER 8 COMPLIANCE FORMS, WORKSHEETS AND

  REFERENCE MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

  Worksheet (WS-1) Baseline Water Use: Baseline Water Use Calculation Table . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

  Worksheet (WS-2) Water Use Reduction: 12-, 20- or 25-Percent Reduction Water Use Calculation Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4

  Worksheet (WS-3) 5.105.2 Building Reuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 Worksheet (WS-4) 5.409.2 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5 Worksheet (WS-5) 5.409.3 Product GWP Compliance—Prescriptive Path: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

  Worksheet (WS-6) A5.105.2 Building Reuse Tier 1 and Tier 2:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

  Worksheet (WS-7) A5.409.2 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• CALGreen § 702.2 High relevance — show source text

  CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 7 – INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

  (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- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	OSHPD	Col11	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	BSCC	DPH	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
  Adopting agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	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 below		X
  Chapter/Section
  702.2		X
  703.1		X

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  7 INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

  SECTION 701—GENERAL (RESERVED)

  SECTION 702—QUALIFICATIONS

  702.1 Installer training. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the proper installation of HVAC systems including ducts and equipment by a nationally or regionally recognized training or certification program. Uncertified persons may perform HVAC installations when under the direct supervision and responsibility of a person trained and certified to install HVAC systems or contractor licensed to install HVAC systems. Examples of acceptable HVAC training and certification programs include but are not limited to the following:

  1. State certified apprenticeship programs.
  2. Public utility training programs.
  3. Training programs sponsored by trade, labor or statewide energy consulting or verification organizations.
  4. Programs sponsored by manufacturing organizations.
  5. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.

  702.2 Special inspection.

  [HCD] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition to other certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may be considered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a special inspector: 1.

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  **Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of
  California Building Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 2, Section 1203 and Chapter 14.||||| |SECTION A6.507 Environmental Comfort
  Reserved|||||

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  Moisture content of building materials 4.505.3

  Indoor Water Use – see Water Use, Indoor Innovative Concepts And Local Environmental Conditions A4.107, A4.108, A4.306, A4.411, A4.509 Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications Chapter 7

  Life Cycle Assessment 5.409, A5.409 Materials and system assemblies A5.409.3

  Product GWP compliance—prescriptive path 5.409.3, (WS-5), (WS-8), A5.409.3, Table 5.409.3, Table

  A5.409.3 Whole building life cycle assessment 5.409.2, (WS-4), (WS7), (WS-9), A5.409.2 of additional impacts A5.409.4 Lighting Appendix A6.1(OSHPD) A5.209.1

  Maintenance, Reduced and Enhanced Durability 4.406, A4.406, A5.406

  Material Sources A4.405, A5.405 Bio-based materials (from renewable sources) A4.405.4, A5.405.2 Cement and concrete A5.405.5 Certified wood components A5.405.2.1 Concrete floors A4.405.2 Prefinished building materials A4.405.1 Recycled content A4.405.3, A5.405.4 Regional Materials A5.405.1 Reused materials A5.405.3

  Model Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) 4.304.1 Moisture Control, Indoor – see Indoor Moisture Control

  Nonresidential Additions

  and Alterations 301.3

  Outdoor Air Quality 5.508, A5.508 Ozone depletion and greenhouse gas reductions 5.508.1, A5.508.1.3,

  A5.508.1.4

  Outdoor Water Use – see Water Use, Outdoor

  Pollutant Control 4.504, 5.504, A4.504,

  A5.504 Acoustical ceilings and wall panels 5.504.4.8

  Adhesives, sealants and caulks Tables 4.504.1 & 4.504.2, 4.504.2.1, 5.504.4.1, Tables 5.504.4.1 & 5.504.4.2, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD) Tables A5.504.8.1 & A5.504.8.2 Aerosol paints and coatings 4.504.2.3, 5.504.4.3.1, Appendix A6.1 (OSHPD), A5.504.8.3.1

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  Installation of all adhesive anchors in horizontal and upwardly inclined positions shall be performed by an ACI/CRSI Certified Adhesive Anchor Installer, except where the factored_
  design tension on the anchors is less than 100 pounds and those anchors are clearly noted on the approved construction documents or where the anchors are shear dowels across
  cold joints in slabs on grade where the slab is not part of the lateral force-resisting system.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
  a. Where applicable, see Section 1705_A_.13.
  b. Specific requirements for special inspection shall be included in the research report for the anchor issued by an approved source in accordance with 26.13 in ACI 318, or other
  qualification procedures. Where specific requirements are not provided, special inspection requirements shall be specified by the registered design professional and shall be
  approved by the building official prior to the commencement of the work.
  c. Installation of all adhesive anchors in horizontal and upwardly inclined positions shall be performed by an ACI/CRSI Certified Adhesive Anchor Installer, except where the factored
  design tension on the anchors is less than 100 pounds and those anchors are clearly noted on the approved construction documents or where the anchors are shear dowels across
  cold joints in slabs on grade where the slab is not part of the lateral force-resisting system.|

  1705 A .3.1 Welding of reinforcing bars. Special inspections of welding and qualifications of special inspectors for reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with Section 1705A.2.7, the requirements of AWS D1.4 for special inspection and of AWS D1.4 for special inspector qualification.

  1705 A .3.2 Material tests. In the absence of sufficient data or documentation providing evidence of conformance to quality standards for materials in Chapters 19, 20 and 26 of ACI 318, as modified by Chapter 19A, the building official shall require testing of materials in accordance with the appropriate standards and criteria for the material in Chapters 19, 20 and 26 of ACI 318 as modi- fied by Chapter 19A. Cementitious materials shall be in accordance with 1910A.1 ([DSA-SS/CC] 1909.2.3). Tests of reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with Section 1910A.2 ( [DSA-SS/CC] 1909.2.4).

  1705A.3.3 Batch plant inspection. Except as provided under this section, the quality and quantity of materials used in transit-mixed concrete and in batched aggregates shall be continuously inspected by an approved agency at the location where materials are measured.

  [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] The minimum requirements for a qualified batch plant inspector shall be possession of either: 1. Both of the following: a. A valid certification from ACI as a Concrete Field or Lab Testing Technician.

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  SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

  b. Approved agency documented training records of batch plant inspection and California Administrative Code requirements. 2. A valid California Civil Engineering license.

  _**1705A.3.3.1 Waiver of continuous batch plant inspection.

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  ||||||| |Outdoor Air Quality
  Reserved||||||| |Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions| |A4.509.1 Items in this section are necessary to address innovative
  concepts or local environmental conditions.||||||| |Item 1||
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  installation of HVAC systems.||||||| |702.2 Special inspectors employed by the owner or owner's agent
  must be qualified and able to demonstrate competence in the
  discipline they are inspecting to the enforcing agency.||||||| |Verifications||||||| |703.1Verification of compliance with this code may include
  construction documents, plans, specifications builder or installer
  certification, inspection reports or other methods acceptable to the
  enforcing agency which show substantial conformance.||||||| |1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
  2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
  3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.|1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
  2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
  3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.|1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
  2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
  3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.|1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
  2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
  3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.|1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
  2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
  3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.|1.

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  ENERGY STAR fans ducted to terminate outside the building.
  2. Fans must be controlled by a humidity control (separate or built-
  in); OR functioning as a component of a whole-house ventilation
  system.
  3. Humidity controls with manual or automatic means of
  adjustment, capable of adjustment between a relative humidity
  range of≤ 50 percent to a maximum of 80 percent.||||
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  | |A4.506.1 Reserved.||||||| |A4.506.2 [HR] Provide filters on return air openings rated MERV 8 or
  higher during construction when it is necessary to use HVAC
  equipment.||||||| |A4.506.3 Direct-vent appliances shall be used when equipment is
  located in conditioned space; or the equipment must be installed in
  an isolated mechanical room.||||||| |Environmental Comfort||||||| |4.507.2 Duct systems are sized, designed and equipment is selected
  using the following methods:
  1. Establish heat loss and heat gain values according to ANSI/ACCA 2
  Manual J-2016 or equivalent.
  2. Size duct systems according to ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D-2016
  or equivalent.
  3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3
  Manual S-2014 or equivalent.||||||| |Outdoor Air Quality
  Reserved||||||| |Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions|Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions| |A4.509.1 Items in this section are necessary to address innovative
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  installation of HVAC systems.||||||| |702.2 Special inspectors employed by the owner or owner's agent
  must be qualified and able to demonstrate competence in the
  discipline they are inspecting to the enforcing agency.

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  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

  5.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 5.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . 5-23 5.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

  CHAPTER 6 REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS

  AND STANDARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

  601 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

  CHAPTER 7 INSTALLER AND SPECIAL

  INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 701 General (Reserved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3 702 Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

• CALGreen § 703.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Certification by a national or regional green building program or standard publisher. 2. Certification by a statewide energy consulting or verification organization, building performance contractors and home energy auditors. 3. Successful completion of a third party apprentice training program in the appropriate trade. 4. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.

  Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.

  [BSC-CG] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition, the special inspector shall have a certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the local agency. The area of certification shall be closely related to the primary job function, as determined by the local agency.

  Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.

  SECTION 703—VERIFICATIONS

  703.1 Documentation. Documentation used to show compliance with this code shall include but is not limited to, construction documents, plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection reports or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which demonstrate substantial conformance. When specific documentation or special inspection is necessary to verify compliance, that method of compliance will be specified in the appropriate section or identified in the application checklist.

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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- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	OSHPD	Col11	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	BSCC	DPH	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
  Adopting agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	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

• CALGreen § 5-26 Medium relevance — show source text

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  NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

  dance with this section by trained personnel with experience on projects of comparable size and complexity. For I-occupancies that are not regulated by OSHPD or for I-occupancies and L-occupancies that are not regulated by the California Energy Code Section 100.0 Scope, all requirements in Sections 5.410.2 through 5.410.2.6 shall apply.

  Note: For energy-related systems under the scope (Section 100) of the California Energy Code, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting systems and controls, as well as water heating systems and controls, refer to California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning requirements.

  Commissioning requirements shall include:

  1. Owner’s or owner representative’s project requirements.
  2. Basis of design.
  3. Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents.
  4. Commissioning plan.
  5. Functional performance testing.
  6. Documentation and training.
  7. Commissioning report.

  Exceptions:

  1. Unconditioned warehouses of any size.

  2. Areas less than 10,000 square feet used for offices or other conditioned accessory spaces within unconditioned warehouses.

  3. Tenant improvements less than 10,000 square feet as described in Section 303.1.1.

  4. Open parking garages of any size, or open parking garage areas, of any size, within a structure.

  Note: For the purposes of this section, unconditioned shall mean a building, area or room which does not provide heating and/or air conditioning.

  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.

• CALGreen § 4.00 Medium relevance — show source text

  10
  wood screw|1|24|4.00|0.90|DR|DR|2.85|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|12|4.00|2.65|1.50|0.90|4.00|1.65|0.80|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|16|4.00|1.95|0.95|0.50|4.00|1.10|DR|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|24|4.00|1.10|DR|DR|3.25|0.50|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 framing and furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any wood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS.
  b. Nail fasteners shall comply with ASTM F1667, except nail length shall be permitted to exceed ASTM F1667 standard lengths.
  c. The thickness of wood structural panels complying with the specific gravity requirements of Note a shall be permitted to be included in satisfying the minimum required
  penetration into framing.
  d. Where the required cladding fastener penetration into wood material exceeds3/4 inch and is not more than 11/2 inches, a minimum 2-inch nominal wood furring or an
  approved design shall be used.
  e. Foam sheathing shall have a minimum compressive strength of 15 psi in accordance with ASTM C578 or ASTM C1289.
  f. Furring shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches on center in a vertical or horizontal orientation. In a vertical orientation, furring shall be located over wall studs and attached with
  the required fastener spacing. In a horizontal orientation, the indicated 8-inch and 12-inch fastener spacing in furring shall be achieved by use of two fasteners into studs at 16 inches
  and 24 inches on center, respectively.|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 framing and furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any wood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS.
  b. Nail fasteners shall comply with ASTM F1667, except nail length shall be permitted to exceed ASTM F1667 standard lengths.
  c. The thickness of wood structural panels complying with the specific gravity requirements of Note a shall be permitted to be included in satisfying the minimum required
  penetration into framing.
  d. Where the required cladding fastener penetration into wood material exceeds3/4 inch and is not more than 11/2 inches, a minimum 2-inch nominal wood furring or an
  approved design shall be used.
  e.

• CALGreen § 110.3.4.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  110.3.4.1 [HCD 1] Moisture content verification. Moisture content of framing members shall be verified in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Chapter 4, Division 4.5.

  [A] 110.3.5 Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C connection protection inspection. In buildings of Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C construction, where connection fire-resistance ratings are provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section 2304.10.1, inspection of the wood cover shall be made after the cover is installed, but before any other coverings or finishes are installed.

  [A] 110.3.6 Lath and gypsum panel product inspection. Lath and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

  Exception: Gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.

  [A] 110.3.7 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces have weather-exposed surfaces, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.

  Exception: Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705.1.1, Item 3.

  [A] 110.3.8 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

  [A] 110.3.9 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.

  [A] 110.3.10 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.9, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.

  [A] 110.3.11 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter 17.

  [A] 110.3.12 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.

  [A] 110.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor or the elevation of dry floodproofing, if applicable, as required in Section 1612.4 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.

  110.3.12.2 [HCD 1] Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency shall be placed in the building in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Chapter 4, Division 4.4.

  [A] 110.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.