Section 170.1 of Subchapter 11 of the California Energy Code is amended to read:
Subsections 170.1 (a) - (c) are adopted without modification.
A newly constructed building or substantial remodel complies with the performance approach if the TDV energy budget calculated for the proposed design building under Subsection (b) is no greater than the TDV energy budget calculated for the Standard Design Building under Subsection (a). Additionally,
1. Low-Rise Multifamily: The energy budget, expressed in terms of source energy, of a newly constructed low-rise multifamily building (less than four habitable stories) shall be at least 9% lower than that of the Standard Design Building.
2. High-Rise Multifamily: Newly Constructed high-rise multifamily buildings (greater than four habitable stories) shall be at least 1% lower than that of the Standard Design Building.
3. Compliance demonstration requirements for performance standards. Section 170.1(d)1 is modified to add subsection is as follows:
i. Certificate of Compliance. The Certificate of Compliance is prepared and signed by a Certified Energy Analyst and the Total Energy Design Rating of the Proposed Design shall be no greater than the Standard Design Building.
(Ord. 5627 § 2 (part), 2024)