CALGreen · California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)

What are the bicycle parking and EV‑space signage/marking rules for residential projects?

Homeowners: CALGreen requires on‑site short‑ and long‑term bicycle parking at set ratios and that any EV ready or EV charging spaces be clearly identified by signage or pavement markings following Caltrans Directive 13‑01; follow §§ 4.106.4.4 and 4.106.4.2.5 and consult the Caltrans directive for exact marking graphics.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

What the code requires — 2-4 sentences

California’s CALGreen requires on‑site bicycle parking with both short‑term and long‑term minimums for residential projects under § 4.106.4.4. For electric‑vehicle (EV) ready or EV charging spaces, CALGreen requires those spaces be identified by signage or pavement markings that comply with the Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01 (or successor) per § 4.106.4.2.5. All counts, placement and minimum dimensions called out for EVCS spaces and bicycle parking are set in the referenced CALGreen sections and linked provisions.

Most important: Mark every required EV ready/EV charging space using signage or pavement markings that comply with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01, and provide bicycle parking at the CALGreen minimums for short‑term and long‑term parking.

Requirements in detail

Key defined terms (first use bolded)

  • Short‑term bicycle parking — bicycle parking intended for stays of twelve hours or less (definition & usage in CALGreen).
  • Long‑term bicycle parking — bicycle parking intended for stays of more than twelve hours (secure, lockable).
  • EV ready spaces — parking spaces provided with infrastructure (receptacles, raceways, or reserved panel space) to support EV charging per the applicable CALGreen EV provisions (see related §§).
  • Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01 — referenced standard for required signage and pavement markings for zero‑emission vehicle spaces; CALGreen delegates the details of markings/signs to this Directive for compliance.

What to provide (decision table)

Decision dimension Required value / action Code Reference
Short‑term bicycle parking (multifamily/hotels) 1 space per 10,000 sq ft, but not less than 2 spaces; located within 200 ft of building entrances and readily visible. § 4.106.4.4.1
Long‑term bicycle parking (multifamily buildings) 1 space for every 2 dwelling units; secure, covered/lockable options required. § 4.106.4.4.2
Long‑term bicycle parking (hotels/motels) 1 space per 25,000 sq ft, but not less than 2 spaces; secure/covered options. § 4.106.4.4.3
EV ready space identification Identify EV ready spaces by signage or pavement markings in compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01 (or successor). § 4.106.4.2.5
EVCS space minimum dimensions (when chargers installed) Min length 18 ft, min width 9 ft; select aisle/width combinations and slopes per CALGreen. § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1
Calculations rounding Round up to the nearest whole number when calculating required bicycle parking. (CALGreen calculation rule referenced alongside bicycle sections) § 4.106.4.4

Notes:

  • Short‑term must be “readily visible to passers‑by” and “conveniently accessed from the street” — acceptable facilities include permanently anchored racks or lockers (covered or uncovered). § 4.106.4.4.1
  • Long‑term facilities must allow individual locking to a permanently anchored device (covered lockable enclosures, bicycle rooms, or lockers). § 4.106.4.4.2

How signage/marking is specified

  • CALGreen does not publish its own graphic or exact lettering for EV signage. Instead, § 4.106.4.2.5 requires that EV ready spaces be marked by signage or pavement markings that comply with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or successor(s). This delegates the technical content (colors, wording, symbol, size/location) to the Caltrans directive.

  • Where EV chargers are installed, CALGreen also requires identification by signage or pavement markings consistent with Caltrans per § 4.106.4.2.5 and companion EVCS signage provisions in the code. See also the dimensions and accessibility rules for EVCS spaces at § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 and accessibility cross‑references.

Exceptions & special cases

  • Parking areas that are incapable of supporting EV charging, including areas served by parking lifts/automated mechanical access, are excepted from some EV infrastructure requirements — this exception appears in multiple EV sections. Apply locally with the enforcing agency. (See § 4.106.4.1 and related EV sections.)
  • Bicycle parking counts may be reduced by the enforcing agency where site characteristics (isolation, constraints) justify a reduction. § 4.106.4.4 authorizes reductions with enforcing agency approval.
  • CALGreen also states that projects should meet any local ordinance that is more stringent than CALGreen’s bicycle parking minimums — where local rules differ, follow the stricter requirement. § 4.106.4.4 (and companion planning language).
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADU/JADU) without additional parking can be excepted from EV infrastructure requirements in § 4.106.4 exceptions.

Common mistakes

  • Treating the CalGreen signage requirement as optional: EV ready spaces must be marked by signage or pavement markings per § 4.106.4.2.5 — you must follow Caltrans Directive 13‑01 (or successor) for the markings. Many plans omit or use non‑compliant sign wording/placement.
  • Placing short‑term bicycle racks out of sight or farther than 200 ft from entrances — CALGreen requires <200 ft and visibility for short‑term racks. § 4.106.4.4.1
  • Forgetting to round up when calculating required bicycle spaces — CALGreen requires rounding up to the next whole number. § 4.106.4.4
  • Confusing EV ready (receptacle/raceway/reserved panel space) with EV charger installed (EVCS). Both have marking/identification expectations: EV ready spaces must be identified per § 4.106.4.2.5, and installed EVCS spaces also require identification and must meet dimensional/accessibility rules in § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1.
  • Relying on local, non‑Caltrans pavement marking specs when CALGreen explicitly calls out Caltrans Policy Directive 13‑01 for EV markings — check that local markings also satisfy Caltrans or adopt the Caltrans standard. § 4.106.4.2.5

Worked example — concrete scenario

Project: A new 50‑unit multifamily building with 50 unassigned parking spaces and a building footprint of 30,000 sq ft.

  1. Long‑term bicycle parking:

    • CALGreen requires 1 long‑term bicycle space per 2 dwelling units. For 50 units → 50 / 2 = 25 long‑term bicycle spaces (rounding up not necessary here). Facilities must be secure/lockable (lockable room, covered lockers, etc.). § 4.106.4.4.2
  2. Short‑term bicycle parking:

    • For multifamily short‑term, CALGreen uses 1 space per 10,000 sq ft, minimum 2 spaces, within 200 ft of building entrances. For 30,000 sq ft → 30,000 / 10,000 = 3 short‑term spaces. Place racks within 200 ft and visible. § 4.106.4.4.1
  3. EV readiness and marking:

    • If the parking is unassigned and equals or exceeds the number of dwelling units, CALGreen requires at least one low‑power Level 2 EV charging receptacle at an unassigned parking space for each dwelling unit (i.e., 50 receptacles in this scenario) under the EV ready provisions for multifamily parking (see the EV ready receptacle rule). Each EV ready parking space must be identified by signage or pavement markings that comply with Caltrans Directive 13‑01 per § 4.106.4.2.5. In practice, the project would (a) provide the required receptacles/raceways or chargers per the EV sections and (b) mark/label the applicable 50 spaces per the Caltrans directive so they are clearly identified on plans and on site. § 4.106.4.2.2
  4. If EV chargers are installed for some spaces, those EVCS spaces must meet dimensional and accessible location criteria (for example, min length 18 ft, min width 9 ft and specific aisle requirements) per § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1, and they also must be identified with signage/pavement markings. § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1

Related provisions (CALGreen and cross‑references)

  • § 4.106.4.4 — Bicycle parking (short‑term and long‑term requirements).
  • § 4.106.4.4.1 — Short‑term bicycle parking specifics (distance, visibility, ratio).
  • § 4.106.4.4.2 — Long‑term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings.
  • § 4.106.4.2.2 — EV ready parking spaces with receptacles for multifamily (who gets receptacles).
  • § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 — EVCS space minimum dimensions and location requirements (when chargers are installed).
  • § 4.106.4.1.1 — Identification of reserved panel/raceway spaces as “EV CAPABLE” (for one‑ and two‑family dwellings).
  • § 4.106.4.3 — EV charging requirements when altering/adding parking to existing multifamily buildings (adds receptacle/charger access).

If you need the specific graphic specs, lettering size or symbol to use for markings: CALGreen points you to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13‑01 for the exact signage/pavement marking standard; that directive (and more detailed pavement‑marking standards or the California Building Code accessibility sign/mark rules) should be consulted for exact sign layouts and letter sizes. The directive itself is not printed in these CALGreen excerpts and must be obtained from Caltrans for the technical graphic details.

Code references

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

  • CALGreen § 3.3 High relevance — show source text

    RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

    b. EV charger connectors. EV chargers shall be equipped with J1772 or J3400 connectors. Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. c. An automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EV chargers shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes.

    4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. When existing parking facilities are altered or new parking spaces are added to existing parking facilities, and the work requires a building permit, each parking space added or altered shall have access to either a low power Level 2 EV charging receptacle or Level 2 EV charger, unless determined as infeasible by the project builder or designer and subject to concurrence of the local enforcing agency.

    Exception: Where work requiring a permit is being performed for the installation of 120-volt electrical receptacle(s) for level 1 EV charging.

    4.106.4.4. Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall comply with Sections 4.106.4.4.1 through 4.106.4.4.3.

    4.106.4.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every 10,000 square feet, but not less than two spaces. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 200 feet of building entrances, and readily visible to passers-by. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

    1. Permanently anchored bicycle parking devices, racks, or lockers in an unsheltered, open area.
    2. Covered or uncovered enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

    4.106.4.4.2 Long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every two dwelling units. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

    1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
    2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
    3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

    4.106.4.4.3 Long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings. Provide one on-site long-term bicycle parking space for every 25,000 square feet, but not less than two. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

    1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
    2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.
    3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

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  • CALGreen § 1.2. High relevance — show source text

    RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

    1.2. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project. 2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities.

    4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere 208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device.

    Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Elec- trical Code .

    4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE”.

    4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking facilities. When parking is provided, parking spaces for new multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels shall meet the requirements of Section 4.106.4.2.2. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as an EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by a local jurisdiction. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.

    4.106.4.2.1 Reserved.

    4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily dwellings.

    1. EV ready parking spaces with receptacles. a. Multifamily parking facilities with assigned parking. Where dwelling units are provided with assigned parking spaces equal to or greater than the number of dwelling units, at least one low power Level 2 EV charging receptacle shall be provided at an assigned parking space for each dwelling unit.
    2. Where the total number of dwelling units exceeds the number of assigned parking spaces, all assigned parking spaces shall be provided with one low power Level 2 EV charging receptacle. Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. b. Multifamily parking facilities with unassigned parking. Where dwelling units are provided with unassigned parking spaces equal to or greater than the number of dwelling units, at least one low power Level 2 EV charging receptacle shall be provided at an unassigned parking space for each dwelling unit.
  • CALGreen § 4.106.2 High relevance — show source text

    The proposed structure utilizes at least one of the
    following materials which can be easily reused:
    1. Light fixtures
    2. Plumbing fixtures
    3. Doors and trim
    4. Masonry
    5. Electrical devices
    6. Appliances
    7. Foundations or portions of foundations||||||| |Site Development||||||| |4.106.2A plan is developed and implemented to manage storm water
    drainage during construction.||||||| |4.106.3Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a
    drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water
    from entering buildings.||||||| |4.106.4.1Provide capability for electric vehicle charging for one- and
    two-family dwellings; townhouses with attached private garages in
    accordance with Section 4.106.4.1.||||||| |4.106.4.2 Provide capability for electric vehicle charging for
    multifamily dwellings and hotels/motels in accordance with Sections
    4.106.4.2.2 and 4.106.4.2.6.||||||| |4.106.4.3 Provide capability for electric vehicle charging for existing
    parking lots or new parking lots for existing residential buildings,
    hotels/motels in accordance with Section 4.106.4.3, as applicable.||||||| |4.106.4.4Provide bicycle parking facilities as noted below or meet a
    local ordinance, whichever is more stringent. Number of bicycle
    parking spaces may be reduced, as approved by the enforcing agency,
    due to building site characteristics, including but not limited to,
    isolation from other development.
    1. Provide short-term bicycle parking, per Section 4.106.4.4.1.
    2. Provide long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings per
    Section 4.106.4.4.2.
    3. Provide long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings,
    per Section 4.106.4.4.3.||

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    SECTION A4.602—RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST—continued

  • CALGreen § 301.3 High relevance — show source text

    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 5.106.4.1.1
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Mandatory Long-term bicycle parking 5.106.4.1.2 through
    5.106.4.1.5
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Tier 1
    Prerequisite
    Designated parking—35% of parking capacity with future
    charging spaces, parking stall markings and vehicle
    designation
    A5.106.5.1,
    A5.106.5.1.1,
    A5.106.5.1.3,
    A5.106.5.1.4,
    A5.106.5.1.5
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Tier 1
    Prerequisite
    Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1, Section
    5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.1 Tier 1
    OR
    Power Allocation Method:
    Section A5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.2 Tier 1
    5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2,
    Table A5.106.5.3.1 Tier
    1, 5.106.5.3.2.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.2,
    5.106.5.3.2.3,
    5.106.5.3.2.4,
    _5.106.5.3.3,
  • CALGreen § 5.106.2 High relevance — show source text

    1 through
    5.106.2||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Short-term bicycle parking (with exception)|5.106.4.1.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Long-term bicycle parking|5.106.4.1.2
    through
    5.106.4.1.2.3||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1
    OR Independently
    Power Allocation Method:
    Section 5.106.5.3.6 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6|5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2,
    Table 5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.2,
    5.106.5.3.2.3,
    5.106.5.3.2.4,
    5.106.5.3.3,
    5.106.5.3.4 and
    5.106.5.3.5
    OR
    5.106.5.3.3,
    5.106.5.3.4,
    5.106.5.3.5,
    5.106.5.3.6,
    Table 5.106.5.3.6,
    5.106.5.3.6.1,
    5.106.5.3.6.2 and
    5.106.5.3.6.3||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Additions or Alterations to existing buildings or parking facili-
    ties [A] with Exceptions|5.106.5.4||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas without previously
    installed EV capable infrastructure [A]|5.106.5.4.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas without previously
    installed EV capable infrastructure [A]|5.106.5.4.2||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty [N]|5.106.5.5||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for warehouses,
    grocery stores and retail stores, office buildings, and manufactur-
    ing facilities with planned off-street loading spaces [N]|5.106.5.5.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design|Mandatory|Table 5.106.5.5.1|5.106.5.5 and
    5.106.

  • CALGreen § 301.3 High relevance — show source text

    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
    5.106.1 through
    5.106.2
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    Mandatory Short-term bicycle parking (with exception) 5.106.4.1.1
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    Mandatory Long-term bicycle parking 5.106.4.1.2
    through
    5.106.4.1.2.3
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    Mandatory Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1
    OR Independently
    Power Allocation Method:
    Section 5.106.5.3.6 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6
    5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2,
    Table 5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.2,
    5.106.5.3.2.3,
    5.106.5.3.2.4,
    5.106.5.3.3,
    5.106.5.3.4 and
    5.106.5.3.5
    OR
    5.106.5.3.3,
    5.106.5.3.4,
    5.106.5.3.5,
    5.106.5.3.6,
  • CALGreen § 4.106.4.3 High relevance — show source text

    3** Provide capability for electric vehicle charging for existing
    parking lots or new parking lots for existing residential buildings,
    hotels/motels in accordance with Section 4.106.4.3, as applicable.||||||| |4.106.4.4Provide bicycle parking facilities as noted below or meet a
    local ordinance, whichever is more stringent. Number of bicycle
    parking spaces may be reduced, as approved by the enforcing agency,
    due to building site characteristics, including but not limited to,
    isolation from other development.
    1. Provide short-term bicycle parking, per Section 4.106.4.4.1.
    2. Provide long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings per
    Section 4.106.4.4.2.
    3. Provide long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings,
    per Section 4.106.4.4.3.||

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    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

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    Installer or
    Designer

    All
    Third
    party

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    FEATURE OR MEASURE Mandatory Tier 1
    Tier 2
    Tier 2
    Tier 2
    Tier 2
    A4.106.1 Reserved
    A4.106.2.1Soil analysis is performed by a licensed design
    professional and the findings utilized in the structural design of the
    building.
    A4.106.2.2Soil disturbance and erosion are minimized by at least
    one of the following:
    1. Natural drainage patterns are evaluated and erosion controls are
    implemented to minimize erosion during construction and after
    occupancy.
    2.
  • CALGreen § 2-9 High relevance — show source text

    REFERENCE STUDY PERIOD. [BSC-CG, DSA-SS] The period of use for the building, in years, that will be assumed for life cycle

    assessment.

    RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. See “LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING” or “HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING.”

    RESIDENTIAL LONG-TERM BICYCLE PARKING. [HCD] A secure locker, weather protected enclosure, or storage room that provides bicycle parking for more than twelve hours that allows individual locking of bicycles to a permanently anchored parking device or rack.

    RESIDENTIAL SHORT-TERM BICYCLE PARKING. [HCD] A permanently anchored bicycle parking device, rack or lockers, in an unsheltered, open area, that provides bicycle parking for twelve hours or less that allows individual locking of bicycles to the parking device or rack.

    RESILIENT FLOORING. Refers to nontextile flooring materials which have a relatively firm surface, yet characteristically have “give” and “bounce back” to their original surface profile from the weight of objects that compress its surface. Resilient flooring materials are made in various shapes and sizes including both tile and roll form. Common types of resilient flooring include but are not limited to:

    1. Vinyl composition tile.

    2. Vinyl tile and sheet flooring.

    3. Linoleum tile and sheet.

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    DEFINITIONS

    1. Cork tile and sheet flooring.
    2. Rubber tile and sheet flooring.
    3. Polymeric poured seamless flooring.
    4. Other types of non-textile synthetic flooring.

    RE-USE. The use, in the same form as it was produced, of a material which might otherwise be discarded.

    SCHRADER ACCESS VALVES. Access fittings with a valve core installed.

    SHORT RADIUS ELBOW. Pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction, with a radius 1.0 times the pipe diameter.

    SINGLE OCCUPANT SPACES. Private offices, workstations in open offices, reception workstations and ticket booths.

    SOLAR ACCESS. [CEC] 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 determination of annual solar access.

    SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEM. [CEC] An assembly of components designed to heat water for swimming pools, spas, or swimming pool and spa combinations by solar thermal means, excluding pool recirculation components.

    SOLAR REFLECTANCE. A measure of the fraction of solar energy that is reflected by a surface (measured on a scale of zero to one).

    SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX (SRI). A measure of a material surface’s ability to reflect solar heat, as shown by a small temperature rise. It includes both solar reflectance and thermal emittance and is quantified such that a standard black surface (solar reflectance 0.05, thermal emittance 0.90) is zero and a standard white surface (solar reflectance 0.80, thermal emittance 0.90) is

    SOLID WASTE.

  • CALGreen § 301.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    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
    5.106.2
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Mandatory Short-term bicycle parking 5.106.4.1.1
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Mandatory Long-term bicycle parking 5.106.4.1.2 through
    5.106.4.1.5
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Tier 2
    Prerequisite
    Designated parking—50% of parking capacity with future
    charging spaces, parking stall markings and vehicle
    designation
    A5.106.5.1,
    A5.106.5.1.2,
    A5.106.5.1.3,
    A5.106.5.1.4,
    A5.106.5.1.5
    DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)
    Tier 2
    Prerequisite
    Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1,
    Section 5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.3 Tier 2
    OR
    Power Allocation Method:
    Section A5.106.5.3.4 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.4 Tier 2
    5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2,
    _Table A5.106.5.
  • CALGreen § 2-9 Medium relevance — show source text

    RECOVERED ENERGY, ON-SITE. [CEC] The recovered energy that is captured at the building site.

    RECYCLE or RECYCLING. The process of collecting, sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstituting materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be used in the marketplace. “Recycling” does not include transformation, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 40201.

    RECYCLED CONTENT. [BSC-CG, DSA-SS] Refer to International Organization for Standardization ISO 14021—Environmental labels and declarations—Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling).

    RECYCLED CONTENT (RC). [HCD] The amount of recycled material in an assembly product or material. Refer to International Organization for Standardization ISO 14021– Environmental labels and declarations–Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling). RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE (RCV). [BSC-CG, DSA-SS] Material cost multiplied by postconsumer content plus [1] / 2 the preconsumer content, or RCV = $ X (postconsumer content + [1] / 2 preconsumer content).

    RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE (RCV). [HCD]

    Assembly products (RCVA). Assembly product cost multiplied by the recycled content of the assembly based on all of the postconsumer content and 50 percent of the preconsumer content.

    Materials (RCVM). Material cost multiplied by recycled content of the material based on all of the postconsumer content and 50 percent of the preconsumer content.

    RECYCLED WATER. Water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur [Water Code Section 13050 (n)]. Simply put, recycled water is water treated to remove waste matter, attaining a quality that is suitable to use the water again.

    REFERENCE STUDY PERIOD. [BSC-CG, DSA-SS] The period of use for the building, in years, that will be assumed for life cycle

    assessment.

    RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. See “LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING” or “HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING.”

    RESIDENTIAL LONG-TERM BICYCLE PARKING. [HCD] A secure locker, weather protected enclosure, or storage room that provides bicycle parking for more than twelve hours that allows individual locking of bicycles to a permanently anchored parking device or rack.

    RESIDENTIAL SHORT-TERM BICYCLE PARKING. [HCD] A permanently anchored bicycle parking device, rack or lockers, in an unsheltered, open area, that provides bicycle parking for twelve hours or less that allows individual locking of bicycles to the parking device or rack.

    RESILIENT FLOORING. Refers to nontextile flooring materials which have a relatively firm surface, yet characteristically have “give” and “bounce back” to their original surface profile from the weight of objects that compress its surface. Resilient flooring materials are made in various shapes and sizes including both tile and roll form. Common types of resilient flooring include but are not limited to:

    1. Vinyl composition tile.

    2. Vinyl tile and sheet flooring.

    3. Linoleum tile and sheet.

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  • CALGreen § 4.106.4.2.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    4.106.4.2.3 Reserved.

    4.106.4.2.4 Reserved.

    4.106.4.2.5 Electric vehicle ready space signage. Electric vehicle ready spaces shall be identified by signage or pavement markings, in compliance with Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).

    4.106.4.2.6 Hotels and motels.

    1. EV ready parking spaces with receptacles. a. Hotels and motels. Forty (40) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. b. Receptacle configurations. 208/240V EV charging receptacles shall comply with one of the following configurations:
    2. For 20- ampere receptacles, NEMA 6-20R
    3. For 30- ampere receptacles, NEMA 14-30R
    4. For 50- ampere receptacles, NEMA 14-50R
    5. EV Ready parking spaces with EV chargers. a. Hotels and motels. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EV chargers.

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    RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

    b. EV charger connectors. EV chargers shall be equipped with J1772 or J3400 connectors. Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, including but not limited to, automated mechanical-access open parking garages as defined in the California Building Code ; or parking facilities otherwise incapable of supporting electric vehicle charging. c. An automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EV chargers shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes.

    4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. When existing parking facilities are altered or new parking spaces are added to existing parking facilities, and the work requires a building permit, each parking space added or altered shall have access to either a low power Level 2 EV charging receptacle or Level 2 EV charger, unless determined as infeasible by the project builder or designer and subject to concurrence of the local enforcing agency.

    Exception: Where work requiring a permit is being performed for the installation of 120-volt electrical receptacle(s) for level 1 EV charging.

    4.106.4.4. Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall comply with Sections 4.106.4.4.1 through 4.106.4.4.3.

  • CALGreen § 5.106.4.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    1**
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Mandatory|Short-term bicycle parking|5.106.4.1.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Mandatory|Long-term bicycle parking|5.106.4.1.2 through
    5.106.4.1.5||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Tier 2
    Prerequisite|Designated parking—50% of parking capacity with future
    charging spaces, parking stall markings and vehicle
    designation|A5.106.5.1,
    A5.106.5.1.2,
    A5.106.5.1.3,
    A5.106.5.1.4,
    A5.106.5.1.5||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Tier 2
    Prerequisite|Electric vehicle (EV) charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1,
    Section 5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.3 Tier 2
    OR
    Power Allocation Method:
    Section A5.106.5.3.4 and associated Table A5.106.5.3.4 Tier 2|5.106.5.3.1,
    5.106.5.3.2,
    Table A5.106.5.3.3 Tier
    2,
    5.106.5.3.2.1,
    5.106.5.3.2.2,
    5.106.5.3.2.3,
    5.106.5.3.2.4,
    5.106.5.3.3, 5.106.5.3.4
    and 5.106.5.3.5
    OR
    A5.106.5.3.4,
    Table A5.106.5.3.4 Tier
    2, 5.106.5.3.3,
    5.106.5.3.4, 5.106.5.3.5,
    5.106.5.3.6,
    5.106.5.3.6.1,
    5.106.5.3.2 and
    5.106.5.3.6.3||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Mandatory|Additions or Alterations to existing buildings or parking
    facilities [A] with Exceptions|5.106.5.4||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas without previously
    installed EV capable infrastructure [A].|5.106.5.4.1||||| |DIVISION 5.1
    Planning and
    Design
    (continued)|Mandatory|Existing buildings or parking areas with previously
    installed EV capable infrastructure [A].|5.106.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to mark EV *ready* spaces even if a charger is not installed?

Yes. § 4.106.4.2.5 requires EV ready spaces to be identified by signage or pavement markings in compliance with Caltrans Directive 13‑01.

How close must short‑term bicycle parking be to the building entrance?

Short‑term bicycle parking must be within 200 feet of building entrances and be readily visible, per § 4.106.4.4.1.

Can local rules require more bicycle parking?

Yes. CALGreen states you must meet CALGreen minimums or the local ordinance, whichever is more stringent for bicycle parking. § 4.106.4.4.

Are there exceptions for parking lifts or automated garages?

Yes. Areas served by parking lifts or automated mechanical access that are incapable of supporting EV charging are excepted from some EV infrastructure requirements. See the EV exceptions in § 4.106.4 and related EV sections.

Do EVCS spaces have specific size requirements?

Yes. When chargers are installed, EVCS spaces must meet the minimum dimensions and aisle/slope criteria in § 4.106.4.2.2.1.1 (e.g., min length 18 ft, min width 9 ft with specified aisle options).

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