The following residential green building practices are approved:
(1) Sanitation system for pools that reduces chlorine usage. To claim this item, a system that eliminates the use of liquid chlorine by recycling a salt alternative, or a system that reduces the amount of liquid chlorine required by using ionization technology must be used. An ultra violet and ozone system that sterilizes the water without the use of chemicals is also acceptable. Systems must be shown on plans and verified by plumbing inspector on site at final inspection.
(2) No garbage disposal. No disposal should be shown on plans, and no disposal should be present at time of final building inspection.
(3) All Energy Star appliances. All permanent appliances in the residence that can be Energy Star rated must be so rated to claim this item. (This includes refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dryer, etc. Items not covered are countertop appliances such as toasters, mixers etc.) Energy Star appliances must be verified by building inspector on site at final inspection.
(4) No shower with more than one shower head, and all low flow shower heads. Low flow shower heads are rated at a maximum flow of 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi water pressure. One shower head per shower and low flow shower heads must be shown on plumbing plans and verified by plumbing inspector on site at final inspection.
(5) Central vacuum system (CVS). CVS canister shall be located in non air-conditioned space and shown on plans accordingly. CVS system must be verified by building inspector on site at final inspection.
(6) Washer and dryer outside of air-conditioned space. Washer and dryer outside of air-conditioned space must be shown on plans and verified by building inspector on site at final inspection.
(7) Energy Star qualified homes. Owner shall submit proof of application and the retainer retention of an energy star rater. A copy of the Energy Star home certificate shall be given to Building Division upon receipt prior to final certificate of occupancy.
(8) Recycling. A dedicated storage area for a garbage bin and a recycle bin, sized to fit both, must be shown on the plans. Dedicated storage area shall be verified by plans examiner. Plans for kitchen must include pull-out recycle and garbage bins built into cabinets. Pull-out bins built into cabinets shall be verified by plans examiner at permit review and by building inspector at final inspection.
(Ord. O-2011-06, passed 2-16-11)