Nonresidential Mandatory Measures — Planning & Design; Energy; Water; Materials; Environmental Quality (Chapter 5)

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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

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  4. From Division A5.4,

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

  5. From Division A5.5,

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

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

  A5.601.3 CALGreen Tier 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  3. Outdoor lighting as described in A5.203.1.1.1.

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

  5. Warehouse Dock Seal Doors A5.203.1.1.3.

  6. Daylight Design Power Adjustments 5.203.1.1.4.

  7. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery A5.203.1.1.5.

  8. From Division A5.3,

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  4. From Division A5.4,

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

  5. From Division A5.5,

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

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

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

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

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  A5.602

  CALGreen VERIFICATION GUIDELINES MANDATORY MEASURES CHECKLIST

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

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

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

  [N] = New construction pursuant to Section 301.3

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

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

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  As specified in Section 101.7, additional prerequisite measures may be included by the enforcing agency to address specific local environmental conditions and may be listed in the Innovative Concepts and Local Environmental Conditions portions of the checklist.

  A4.601.3 Elective measures. In addition to the required measures, Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings must incorporate at least the number of elective measures specified in Sections A4.601.4.2 and A4.601.5.2.

  A4.601.4 Tier 1. To achieve Tier 1 status a project must comply with the following:

  A4.601.4.1 Mandatory measures for Tier 1. The project shall meet or exceed all of the mandatory measures in Chapter 4, Divisions 4.1 through 4.5 and Chapter 7 as applicable.

  A4.601.4.2 Prerequisite and elective measures for Tier 1. In addition to the mandatory measures, compliance with the following prerequisite and elective measures from Appendix A4 is also required to achieve Tier 1 status:

  1. From Division A4.1, Planning and Design. 1.1. Comply with the topsoil protection requirements in Section A4.106.2.3. 1.2. Comply with the 20 percent permeable paving requirements in Section A4.106.4. 1.3. Comply with the cool roof requirements in Section A4.106.5. 1.4. Comply with the Tier 1 electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements in Section A4.106.8. 1.5. Comply with at least two elective measures selected from Division A4.1.

  2. From Division A4.2, Energy Efficiency. 2.1. For newly constructed low-rise residential buildings, comply with the energy efficiency requirements in Sections A4.203.1, A4.203.1.1, Table A4.203.1.1, A4.203.1.2 and A4.203.1.3.

  3. From Division A4.3, Water Efficiency and Conservation. 3.1. Comply with at least two elective measures selected from Division A4.3.

  4. From Division A4.4, Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency. 4.1. Comply with the 20 percent cement reduction requirements in Section A4.403.2. 4.2. Comply with the 10 percent recycled content requirements in Section A4.405.3.1. 4.3. Comply with the 65 percent reduction in construction waste in Section A4.408.1. 4.4. Comply with at least two elective measures selected from Division A4.4.

  5. From Division A4.5, Environmental Quality. 5.1. Comply with the 90 percent resilient flooring systems requirements in Section A4.504.2. 5.2. Comply with the thermal insulation requirements for Tier 1 in Section A4.504.3. 5.3. Comply with at least one elective measure selected from Division A4.5.

  Note: The Residential Occupancies Application Checklist contained in Section A4.602 may be used to show which elective measures are selected.

  A4.601.5 Tier 2. To achieve Tier 2 status a project must comply with the following.

  Note: The measures necessary to achieve Tier 2 status are very stringent. Cities, counties, and cities and counties considering adoption of Tier 2 as mandatory should carefully consider the stringency of each measure and ensure that the measures are achievable in their location.

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  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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  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 § 409.4 High relevance — show source text

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

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

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

  A5.601.2 CALGreen Tier 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

  1. Outdoor lighting as described in A5.203.1.1.1.

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

  3. Warehouse Dock Seal Doors A5.203.1.1.3.

  4. Daylight Design Power Adjustments 5.203.1.1.4.

  5. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery A5.203.1.1.5.

  6. From Division A5.3,

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

  4. From Division A5.4,
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  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.

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  A5 NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  DIVISION A5.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

  SECTION A5.401—GENERAL

  A5.401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter specify the requirements of achieving enhanced compliance with material conservation, resource efficiency, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction through reuse of existing building stock and materials; use of recycled, regional, rapidly renewable and certified wood materials; and employment of techniques to reduce pollution through recycling of materials.

  SECTION A5.402—DEFINITIONS

  A5.402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.

  BUILDING COMMISSIONING.

  BUY CLEAN CALIFORNIA ACT (BCCA).

  CRADLE-TO-GRAVE.

  EMBODIED ENERGY.

  EUTROPHICATION.

  LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA).

  LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY (LCI).

  OVE.

  POSTCONSUMER CONTENT.

  PRECONSUMER (or POSTINDUSTRIAL) CONTENT.

  RECYCLED CONTENT.

  RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE (RCV).

  REFERENCE STUDY PERIOD.

  TYPE III ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD).

  FACTORY-SPECIFIC EPD.

  INDUSTRY-WIDE EPD (IW-EPD).

  PRODUCT-SPECIFIC EPD.

  SECTION A5.403—FOUNDATION SYSTEMS (RESERVED)

  SECTION A5.404—EFFICIENT FRAMING TECHNIQUES

  A5.404.1 Wood framing. Employ advanced wood framing techniques or OVE, as recommended by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs and as permitted by the enforcing agency.

  A5.404.1.1 Structural or fire-resistance integrity. The OVE selected shall not conflict with structural framing methods or firerated assemblies required by the California Building Code.

  A5.404.1.2 Framing specifications. Advanced framing techniques include the following:

  1. Building design using 2-foot modules;
  2. Spacing wall studs up to 24 inches on center;
  3. Spacing floor and roof framing members up to 24 inches on center;
  4. Using 2-stud corner framing and drywall clips or scrap lumber for drywall backing;
  5. Eliminating solid headers in non-load-bearing walls;
  6. Using in-line framing, aligning floor, wall and roof framing members vertically for direct transfer of loads; and
  7. Using single lumber headers and top plates where appropriate.

  Note: Additional information can be obtained from the US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) website.

  SECTION A5.405—MATERIAL SOURCES

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  DIVISION A5.6 – VOLUNTARY TIERS

  SECTION A5.601—CALGreen TIER 1 AND TIER 2	Col2	Col3	Col4
  TABLE A5.601 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Green Building Standards Code Proposed Performance Approach Note: This table is intended only as an aid in illustrating the nonresidential tier structure (Refer to Checklists A5.602, A5.602.1 and A5.602.2 for CALGreen verification guidelines for Mandatory Checklist, Tier 1 Checklist and Tier 2 Checklist.)	TABLE A5.601 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Green Building Standards Code Proposed Performance Approach Note: This table is intended only as an aid in illustrating the nonresidential tier structure (Refer to Checklists A5.602, A5.602.1 and A5.602.2 for CALGreen verification guidelines for Mandatory Checklist, Tier 1 Checklist and Tier 2 Checklist.)	TABLE A5.601 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Green Building Standards Code Proposed Performance Approach Note: This table is intended only as an aid in illustrating the nonresidential tier structure (Refer to Checklists A5.602, A5.602.1 and A5.602.2 for CALGreen verification guidelines for Mandatory Checklist, Tier 1 Checklist and Tier 2 Checklist.)	TABLE A5.601 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Green Building Standards Code Proposed Performance Approach Note: This table is intended only as an aid in illustrating the nonresidential tier structure (Refer to Checklists A5.602, A5.602.1 and A5.602.2 for CALGreen verification guidelines for Mandatory Checklist, Tier 1 Checklist and Tier 2 Checklist.)
  CATEGORY	ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE GOAL	TIER 1	TIER 2
  All	Minimum Mandatory (See Mandatory Checklist)	Meet all of the provisions of Chapter 5 (See Tier 1 Checklist)	Meet all of the provisions of Chapter 5 (See Tier 2 Checklist)
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Reuse of existing building	See Section A5.105.1 and Section A5.105.2 requirements	See Section A5.105.1 and Section A5.105.2 requirements
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Designated Parking for Fuel Efficient Vehicles (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only)	Approx. 35% of total spaces	Approx. 50% of total spaces
  DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design	Electric Vehicle Charging	Approx. 30% of total spaces	Approx. 45% of total spaces
  **DIVISION 5.

• CALGreen § 602.2 High relevance — show source text

  Documentation Author's / Responsible Designer's Declaration Statement Check the appropriate box(es) for the list below. □ Mandatory: I attest that the mandatory provisions checklist is accurate and complete. □ Tier 1 compliant: I attest that the total number of voluntary measures selected meet or exceed the total number required to achieve Tier 1 compliance. □ Partial Tier 1 compliant: I attest that the total number of voluntary measures selected do not meet the total number required to achieve Tier 1 compliance: however, partial Tier 1 compliance has been achieved.	Col2
  Signature:
  Company:	Date:
  Address:	License:
  City/State/Zip:	Phone:

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  A5.602.2

  CALGreen VERIFICATION GUIDELINES

  TIER 2 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 2 voluntary measures.

  Note: All applicable mandatory requirements in Chapter 5 shall be met prior to applying Tier 2 voluntary measures.

  Instructions:

  Comply with all Tier 2 prerequisite measures from the various categories shown on the table below.

  Add a “ Y ” to all mandatory and Tier 2 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 2 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 2 measures have been selected to achieve Tier 2 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.

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  APPENDIX A4 RESIDENTIAL

  VOLUNTARY MEASURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-3

  A4.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-3 A4.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-9 A4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . APPENDIX A4-13 A4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-15 A4.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-19 A4.6 Tier 1 and Tier 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-21

  Division A4.6—Residential Occupancies Application Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-23 A4.7 Residential Model Ordinance . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A4-31

  APPENDIX A5 NONRESIDENTIAL

  VOLUNTARY MEASURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-3

  A5.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-3 A5.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-13 A5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . APPENDIX A5-19 A5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-25 A5.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-35 A5.6 Voluntary Tiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-41 A5.601 CALGren Tier 1 and Tier 2. . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-41

  A5.602 CALGreen Verification Guidelines Mandatory Measures Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-44

  A5.602.1 CALGreen Verification Guidelines

  Tier 1 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-48

  A5.602.2 CALGreen Verification Guidelines

  Tier 2 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-55

  APPENDIX A6 VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH

• CALGreen § 602.1 High relevance — show source text

  VOLUNTARY MEASURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-3

  A5.1 Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-3 A5.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-13 A5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation . . . APPENDIX A5-19 A5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-25 A5.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-35 A5.6 Voluntary Tiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-41 A5.601 CALGren Tier 1 and Tier 2. . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-41

  A5.602 CALGreen Verification Guidelines Mandatory Measures Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-44

  A5.602.1 CALGreen Verification Guidelines

  Tier 1 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-48

  A5.602.2 CALGreen Verification Guidelines

  Tier 2 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A5-55

  APPENDIX A6 VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH

  FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4] . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A6.1-3 A6.1 Site Planning and Design . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A6.1-3 A6.2 Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A6.1-3 A6.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A6.1-32 A6.5 Environmental Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A6.1-33

  INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDEX-1

  HISTORY NOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HIST-1

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  CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 1 – ADMINISTRATION

  (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)

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