Special inspector qualifications and independence

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

• 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 § 703.1 High 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 § 7-115 High relevance — show source text

  1704 A .1 General. Special inspections and tests, statements of special inspections, responsibilities of contractors, submittals to the building official and structural observations shall meet the applicable requirements of this section.

  1704 A .2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the building official for construction as specified in Section 105 the owner shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705 A and identify the approved agencies to the building official. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections by the building official that are identified in Section 110.

  [OSHPD 1 & 4] The inspectors shall act under the direction of the architect or structural engineer or both, and be responsible to the Owner. Where the California Administrative Code (CAC) Section 7-115 (a) 2 permits construction documents to be prepared under the

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  SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

  responsible charge of a mechanical, electrical or civil engineer, inspectors shall be permitted to work under the direction of engineer in appropriate branch as permitted therein.

  Exceptions:

  1. Special inspections and tests are not required for construction of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.
  2. [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Reference to Section 105 and Section 110 shall be to the California Administrative Code instead.

  1704 A .2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of the construction, the approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction. Experience or training shall be considered to be relevant where the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of this code.

  The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are permitted to act as an approved agency and their personnel are permitted to act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.

  1704 A .2.2 Access for special inspection. The construction or work for which special inspection or testing is required shall remain accessible and exposed for special inspection or testing purposes until completion of the required special inspections or tests.

  1704 A .2.3 Statement of special inspections. The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by the regis- tered design professional in general responsible charge in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for construction documents review . This statement shall be in accordance with Section 1704 A .3.

  [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Reference to Section 107.1 shall be to the California Administrative Code instead.

  1704 A .2.4 Report requirement. The inspector(s) of record and approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests.

• CALGreen § 312.1. High relevance — show source text

  Exceptions:

  1. Special inspections and tests are not required for construction of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.
  2. Unless otherwise required by the building official, special inspections and tests are not required for Group U occupancies that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Section 312.1.
  3. Special inspections and tests are not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance with the cold-formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2206.1.2 or the conventional light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD.

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  4. The contractor is permitted to employ the approved agencies where the contractor is also the owner. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD. 5. [HCD 1] The provisions of Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 6 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, commencing with Section 3000, shall apply to the construction and inspection of factory-built housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 19971.

  1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of the construction, the approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction. Experience or training shall be considered to be relevant where the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of this code.

  The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are permitted to act as an approved agency and their personnel are permitted to act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.

  1704.2.2 Access for special inspection. The construction or work for which special inspection or testing is required shall remain accessible and exposed for special inspection or testing purposes until completion of the required special inspections or tests.

  1704.2.3 Statement of special inspections. The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for permit issuance. This statement shall be in accordance with Section 1704.3.

  Exception: A statement of special inspections is not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance with the cold-formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2206.1.2 or the conventional light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD.

  1704.2.4 Report requirement. Approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests. The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge at frequencies required by the approved construction documents or building official. All reports shall describe the nature and extent of inspections and tests, the location where the inspections and tests were performed, and indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents.

• CALGreen § 2.1 High relevance — show source text

  1704 A .2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of the construction, the approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction. Experience or training shall be considered to be relevant where the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of this code.

  The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are permitted to act as an approved agency and their personnel are permitted to act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.

  1704 A .2.2 Access for special inspection. The construction or work for which special inspection or testing is required shall remain accessible and exposed for special inspection or testing purposes until completion of the required special inspections or tests.

  1704 A .2.3 Statement of special inspections. The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared by the regis- tered design professional in general responsible charge in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for construction documents review . This statement shall be in accordance with Section 1704 A .3.

  [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Reference to Section 107.1 shall be to the California Administrative Code instead.

  1704 A .2.4 Report requirement. The inspector(s) of record and approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests. The inspector of record and approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge at frequencies required by the approved construction documents or building official as required by the California Administrative Code . All reports shall describe the nature and extent of inspections and tests, the location where the inspections and tests were performed, and indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents . Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required special inspections and tests, and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests, shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon prior to the start of work by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to the building official.

  1704 A .2.5 Special inspection of fabricated items. Where fabrication of structural, load-bearing or lateral load-resisting members or assemblies is being conducted on the premises of a fabricator’s shop, special inspections of the fabricated items shall be performed during fabrication.

  1704 A .2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Not permitted by DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC or OSHPD.

  1704 A .3 Statement of special inspections. Where special inspections or tests are required by Section 1705 A, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 1704 A .3.1 for submittal by the applicant in accordance with Section 1704 A .2.3.

• 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.

• CALGreen § 5.1 Medium 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 § 509.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  ||||||| |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.

• CALGreen § 506.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  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
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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.

• CALGreen § 504.4.9 Medium relevance — show source text

  **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||
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  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.||
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  || |**A6.504.9 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control.**Prohibit smoking within 25 feet of
  building entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows and in buildings; or as enforced
  by ordinances, regulations or policies of any city, county, city and county, California
  Community College, campus of the California State University or campus of the University of
  California, whichever are more stringent.||||| |SECTION A6.505 Indoor Moisture Control||||| |**A6.505.2 Indoor moisture control.**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

• CALGreen § 5.410.4.3.1 Medium relevance — show source text

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  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

• CALGreen § 1-40 Medium relevance — show source text

  **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|||||

  APPENDIX A6.1-40 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

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

  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