Section 301.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work.
Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Cal. Civil Code §§ 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates.
Section 5.408.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC-CG] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed.
Exception: Reuse, either on- or off-site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation.
Notes:
1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/ county/county_contacts.html)
2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov)
3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations.
Section 601.1 is added to the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows:
601.1. This section lists the organization and standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard.
Section A4.405.4 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A4.405.4 Use of building materials from rapidly renewable sources. One or more of the following materials manufactured from rapidly renewable sources or agricultural by-products is used for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project:
1. Insulation
2. Bamboo or cork
3. Engineered products
4. Agricultural based products
5. Other products acceptable to the enforcing agency
Note: The intent of this section is to utilize building materials and products which are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle.
Section A4.407.1 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A4.407.1 Drainage around foundations. Install foundation and landscape drains which discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale or other approved on-site location except when not required by state code or locally approved ordinance.
Sections A4.408.1 and A4.408.1.1 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A4.408.1 Enhanced construction waste reduction. Nonhazardous construction and demolition debris generated at the site is diverted to recycle or salvage in compliance with one of the following:
Tier 1. At least a 65 percent reduction
Tier 2. At least a 75 percent reduction
Section A5.106.4.1 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A5.106.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking. If the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for 15 percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack.
Table A5.106.4.3 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A5.106.4.3 Changing rooms. For buildings with over 10 tenant-occupants, provide changing/shower facilities for tenant-occupants only in accordance with Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with nearby changing/shower facilities.
TABLE A5.106.4.3
NUMBER OF TENANT-OCCUPANTS | SHOWER/CHANGING FACILITIES REQUIRED2 LOCKERS1,2 REQUIRED | 2-TIER (12" X 15" X 72") PERSONAL EFFECTS
|
0-10 | 1 unisex shower | 1 |
11-50 | 1 unisex shower | 2 |
51-100 | 1 unisex shower | 3 |
101-200 | 1 shower stall per gender | 4 |
Over 200 | 1 shower stall per gender for each 200 additional tenant-occupants | One 2-tier locker for each 50 additional tenant-occupants |
Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates
Section A5.106.6.1 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on-site parking area by 20% by:
1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan or
2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation.
Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local TMAs.
Section A5.106.11.2, Table A5.106.11.2.2 and Table A5.106.11.2.3 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are amended to read as follows:
A5.106.11.2 Cool Roof for reduction of heat island effect. Use roofing materials having a minimum aged solar reflectance and thermal emittance complying with Sections A5.106.11.2.1 and A5.106.11.2.2 or a minimum aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) complying with Section A5.106.11.2.3 and as shown in Table A5.106.11.2. 2 for Tier 1 or Table A5.106.11.2.3 for Tier 2.
TABLE A5.106.11.2.2 [BSC]
TIER 1
ROOF SLOPE | CLIMATE ZONE | MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE | THERMAL EMITTANCE | SRI |
[ ] 2:12 | 1 - 16 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 82 |
[ ] 2:12 | 1 - 16 | 0.20 | 0.75 | 27 |
TABLE A5.106.11.2.3
TIER 2
ROOF SLOPE | CLIMATE ZONE | MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE | THERMAL EMITTANCE | SRI
|
[ ] 2:12 | 1 - 16 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 85 |
[ ] 2:12 | 1 - 16 | 0.28 | 0.85 | 35 |
Section A5.406.1 of the 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
A5.406.1 Choice of materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project.
(Ord. 2010-16 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2016-12 § 3, 2016)