Low‑emitting materials, resilient flooring and no‑added‑formaldehyde requirements

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

• CALGreen § 504.2.1.3 High relevance — show source text

  2. Testing should be conducted with the HVAC system operated at the minimum design outdoor air ventilation rate.
  3. Air samplers and monitors should be located near likely sources of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds, at a height of 3 to 6 feet from the floor and well away from walls and air diffusers.
  4. The test protocols should be justified with documentation to show that appropriate sampling methods and times were used.

  A5.504.2.1.3 Noncomplying building areas. For each sampling area of the building exceeding the maximum concentrations specified in Section A5.504.2.1.1, flush out with outside air and retest samples taken from the same area. Repeat the procedures until testing demonstrates compliance.

  Note: US EPA-recognized testing protocols may be found on the Air Resources Board web site.

  A5.504.4.5.1 No added formaldehyde Tier 1. Use composite wood products approved by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) as no-added formaldehyde (NAF) based resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.

  Notes:

  1. See Title 17, Section 93120.3(c) and (d), respectively.
  2. Documentation must be provided verifying that materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits. A list of manufacturers and their NAF and ULEF certified materials is provided at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/ compwood/naf_ulef/listofnaf_ulef.htm.

  A5.504.4.7 Resilient flooring systems, Tier 1. Where resilient flooring is installed, at least 90 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350).

  See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx#material

  A5.504.4.7.1 Resilient flooring systems, Tier 2. Where resilient flooring is installed, 100 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350).

  See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx#material

  A5.504.4.7.2 Verification of compliance. Documentation shall be provided verifying that resilient flooring materials meet the pollutant emission limits.

  A5.504.4.8 Thermal insulation, Tier 1. Thermal insulation, No-added Formaldehyde. Install thermal insulation which complies with Tier 1 plus does not contain any added formaldehyde.

• CALGreen § 504.4.7.1 High relevance — show source text

  See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx#material

  A5.504.4.7.1 Resilient flooring systems, Tier 2. Where resilient flooring is installed, 100 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350).

  See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx#material

  A5.504.4.7.2 Verification of compliance. Documentation shall be provided verifying that resilient flooring materials meet the pollutant emission limits.

  A5.504.4.8 Thermal insulation, Tier 1. Thermal insulation, No-added Formaldehyde. Install thermal insulation which complies with Tier 1 plus does not contain any added formaldehyde.

  A5.504.4.8.1 Verification of compliance. Documentation shall be provided verifying that thermal insulation materials meet the pollutant emission limits.

  A5.504.5 Hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants. Minimize and control pollutant entry into buildings and cross-contamination of regularly occupied areas.

  A5.504.5.1 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.

  1. Qualifying entryways are those that serve as regular entry points for building users.
  2. Acceptable entryway systems include, but are not limited to, permanently installed grates, grilles or slotted systems that allow cleaning underneath.

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  3. Roll-out mats are acceptable only when maintained regularly by janitorial contractors as documented in service contract or by in-house staff as documented by written policies and procedures.

  A5.504.5.2 Isolation of pollutant sources. In rooms where activities produce hazardous fumes or chemicals, such as garages, janitorial or laundry rooms and copy or printing rooms, exhaust them and isolate them from their adjacent rooms.

  1. Exhaust each space with no air recirculation in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1, Table 6-4 to create negative pressure with respect to adjacent spaces with the doors to the room closed.
  2. For each space, provide self-closing doors and deck to deck partitions or a hard ceiling.
  3. Install low-noise, vented range hoods for all cooking appliances and in laboratory or other chemical mixing areas.

  SECTION A5.507—ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT

• CALGreen § 504.1 High relevance — show source text

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  SECTION A4.602—RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST—continued

  FEATURE OR MEASURE	LEVELS APPLICANT TO SELECT ELECTIVE MEASURES	Col3	Col4	VERIFICATIONS ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY VERIFICATION METHOD	Col6	Col7
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory	Prerequisites and electives1	Prerequisites and electives1	Enforcing Agency  All	Installer or Designer  All	Third party  All
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 2	Tier 2	Tier 2
  A4.504.1Use composite wood products made with either California Air Resources Board approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.						
  A4.504.2Install VOC compliant resilient flooring systems. Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the resilient flooring installed shall comply. **Tier 2.**100 percent of the resilient flooring installed shall comply.		2	2			
  A4.504.3Thermal insulation installed in the building shall meet the following requirements: Tier 1. Install thermal insulation in compliance with VOC limits. Tier 2. Install insulation which contains no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and is in compliance with Tier 1.		2	2			
  Interior Moisture Control
  4.505.2Vapor retarder and capillary break is installed at slab-on- grade foundations.						
  4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor framing is checked before enclosure.						
  Indoor Air Quality and Exhaust
  4.506.1 Each bathroom shall be provided with the following: 1. 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.

• CALGreen § 405.4 High relevance — show source text

  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.

• CALGreen § 601.3.4 High relevance — show source text

  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,

  a. Comply with the 20-percent reduction for indoor potable water use in Section A5.303.2.3.2. b. Comply with three elective measures selected from this division.

  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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• CALGreen § 405.4 High relevance — show source text

  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,

• CALGreen § 5.2 High relevance — show source text

  1**
  Planning and Design||1 additional Elective from Division A5.1|3 additional Electives from Division A5.1| |DIVISION 5.2
  Energy Efficiency|Energy Performance2a, 2b|Outdoor lighting power 90%
  of Part 6 allowance|Outdoor lighting power 90%
  of Part 6 allowance| |||If applicable, solar water-heating system
  with minimum solar savings fraction of 0.15|If applicable, solar water-heating system
  with minimum solar savings fraction of 0.15| |||Warehouse door seals|Warehouse door seals| |||Comply with day lighting requirements|Comply with day lighting requirements| |||Exhaust heat recovery|Exhaust heat recovery| |||Energy Budget 95% or 90%
  of Part 6 calculated value of allowance|Energy Budget 90% or 85%
  of Part 6 calculated value of allowance| |DIVISION 5.3
  Water Efficiency
  and Conservation|Indoor Water Use|12% Savings|20% Savings| |DIVISION 5.3
  Water Efficiency
  and Conservation||1 additional Elective from Division A5.3|3 additional Electives from Division A5.3| |DIVISION 5.4
  Material Conservation
  and Resource Efficiency3|Construction Waste Reduction|At least 65% reduction|At least 80% reduction| |DIVISION 5.4
  Material Conservation
  and Resource Efficiency3|Recycled Content|Utilize recycled content materials for
  10% of total material cost|Utilize recycled content materials for
  15% of total material cost| |DIVISION 5.4
  Material Conservation
  and Resource Efficiency3|Cradle-to-Grave
  Whole Building Life Cycle
  Assessment|See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2
  and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements|See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2
  and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements| |DIVISION 5.4
  Material Conservation
  and Resource Efficiency3|Product GWP compliance –
  prescriptive path|See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2
  and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements|See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2
  and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements| |DIVISION 5.4
  Material Conservation
  and Resource Efficiency3||1 additional Elective
  from Division A5.4|3 additional Electives
  from Division A5.4| |DIVISION 5.5
  Environmental Quality|Low-VOC Resilient Flooring|90% of flooring meets VOC limits|100% of flooring meets VOC limits1| |DIVISION 5.5
  Environmental Quality|Low-VOC Thermal Insulation|Comply with VOC limits|Install no-added formaldehyde
  insulation and comply with VOC limits| |DIVISION 5.5
  Environmental Quality||1 additional Elective from Division A5.5|3 additional Electives from Division A5.

• CALGreen § 411.1 High relevance — show source text

  SECTION A4.409—LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (RESERVED)

  SECTION A4.410—BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION (RESERVED)

  SECTION A4.411 —INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

  A4.411.1 Innovative concepts and local environmental conditions. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code. This code does not limit the authority of city, county, or city and county government to make necessary changes to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to Section 101.7.1.

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  DIVISION A4.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

  SECTION A4.501—GENERAL (RESERVED)

  SECTION A4.502—DEFINITIONS

  A4.502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.

  MERV.

  NO ADDED FORMALDEHYDE (NAF) BASED RESINS.

  ULTRA-LOW EMITTING FORMALDEHYDE (ULEF) RESINS.

  SECTION A4.503—FIREPLACES (RESERVED)

  SECTION A4.504—POLLUTANT CONTROL

  A4.504.1 Compliance with formaldehyde limits. Use composite wood products made with either California Air Resources Board approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.

  Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits.

  A4.504.2 Resilient flooring systems. Resilient flooring systems installed in the building shall meet the percentages specified in this section and meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350). See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx

  Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the total area of resilient flooring installed shall comply.

  Tier 2. 100 percent of the total area of resilient flooring installed shall comply.

  Exception for Tier 2: An allowance for up to 5 percent specialty purpose flooring may be permitted.

  Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits in this section.

  A4.504.3 Thermal insulation. Thermal insulation installed in the building shall meet the following requirements:

  Tier 1. Install thermal insulation that meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350).

• CALGreen § 4.504.4 High relevance — show source text

  4.504.4 Resilient flooring systems. Where resilient flooring is installed, at least 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350).

  See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs.

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/Pages/VOC.aspx

  4.504.5 Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the building shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB’s Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.) as shown in Table 4.504.5.

  4.504.5.1 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following:

  1. Product certifications and specifications.
  2. Chain of custody certifications.
  3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Composite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq .).

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  4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS-2 standards of the Engineered Wood Association, the Australian AS/NZS 2269, European 636 3S, and Canadian CSA O121, CSA O151, CSA O153 and CSA O325 standards.
  5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency.

  TABLE 4.504.5—FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS1 Maximum Formaldehyde Emissions in Parts per Million	Col2
  PRODUCT	CURRENT LIMIT
  Hardwood plywood veneer core	0.05
  Hardwood plywood composite core	0.05
  Particleboard	0.09
  Medium density fiberboard	0.11
  Thin medium density fiberboard2	0.13
  1. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood as tested in accordance with ASTM E1333. For additional information, see_California Code of Regulations_, Title 17, Sections 93120 through 93120.12. 2. Thin medium density fiberboard has a maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm).	1. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood as tested in accordance with ASTM E1333. For additional information, see_California Code of Regulations_, Title 17, Sections 93120 through 93120.12. 2. Thin medium density fiberboard has a maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm).

  SECTION 4.505—INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL

  4.505.1 General. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of the California Building Standards Code.

• CALGreen § 504.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  504.1**Duct openings and other related air distribution component
  openings shall be covered during construction.||||||| |4.504.2.1Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall be compliant with VOC
  and other toxic compound limits.||||||| |4.504.2.2 Paints, stains and other coatings shall be compliant with
  VOC limits.||||||| |4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings shall be compliant with
  product weighted MIR limits for ROC and other toxic compounds.||||||| |4.504.2.4Documentation shall be provided to verify that compliant
  VOC limit finish materials have been used.|
  |||
  |
  |
  | |4.504.3Carpet and carpet systems shall be compliant with VOC limits.||||||| |4.504.480 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall
  comply with specified VOC criteria.||||||| |4.504.5Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and
  hardwood plywood used in interior or exterior finish systems shall
  comply with low formaldehyde emission standards.|||||||

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  SECTION A4.602—RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST—continued

  FEATURE OR MEASURE	LEVELS APPLICANT TO SELECT ELECTIVE MEASURES	Col3	Col4	VERIFICATIONS ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY VERIFICATION METHOD	Col6	Col7
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory	Prerequisites and electives1	Prerequisites and electives1	Enforcing Agency  All	Installer or Designer  All	Third party  All
  FEATURE OR MEASURE	Mandatory	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 2	Tier 2	Tier 2
  A4.504.1Use composite wood products made with either California Air Resources Board approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins.						
  A4.504.2Install VOC compliant resilient flooring systems. **Tier 1.

• CALGreen § 601.2.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  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,

  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.

• CALGreen § 42649.82 Medium relevance — show source text

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  **Exception:**Rural jurisdictions that meet and apply for the exemption in
  Public Resources Code Section 42649.82 (a)(2)(A) et seq. will also be
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  combustion type. Any installed woodstove or pellet stove shall
  comply with US EPA New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
  emission limits as applicable, and shall have a permanent label
  indicating they are certified to meet the emission limits. Woodstoves,
  pellet stoves and fireplaces shall also comply with applicable local
  ordinances.||||||| |Pollutant Control||||||| |4.504.1Duct openings and other related air distribution component
  openings shall be covered during construction.||||||| |4.504.2.1Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall be compliant with VOC
  and other toxic compound limits.||||||| |4.504.2.2 Paints, stains and other coatings shall be compliant with
  VOC limits.||||||| |4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings shall be compliant with
  product weighted MIR limits for ROC and other toxic compounds.||||||| |4.504.2.4Documentation shall be provided to verify that compliant
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  | |4.504.3Carpet and carpet systems shall be compliant with VOC limits.||||||| |4.504.480 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall
  comply with specified VOC criteria.||||||| |4.504.5Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and
  hardwood plywood used in interior or exterior finish systems shall
  comply with low formaldehyde emission standards.