Chapter 12
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION

Sec. 1201.	Title.
Sec. 1202.	Findings.
Sec. 1203.	Intent.
Sec. 1204.	Definitions.
Sec. 1205.	Energy Inspections.
Sec. 1206.	Qualified Energy Inspectors.
Sec. 1207.	Proof of Compliance with Minimum Energy Conservation Measures.
Sec. 1208.	Exemptions and Postponement.
Sec. 1209.	Limitation of Expenditure.
Sec. 1210.	Energy Conservation Requirements Upon Major Improvement, Metering Conversion, Residential Condominium Conversion, or Complete Inspection.
Sec. 1211.	Energy Inspection Requirement at Transfer of Title.
Sec. 1212.	Required Energy Conservation Measures.
Sec. 1213.	Appeal from Results of an Energy Inspection.
Sec. 1214.	Amortization in Rental Property.
Sec. 1215.	Civil Remedies.
Sec. 1216.	Fees.
Sec. 1217.	Rules.
Sec. 1218.	Interim Rules.
Sec. 1219.	Ordinance Review.
Sec. 1220.	Severability.

 

SEC. 1201. TITLE.

   This Chapter shall be known as the Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance.

(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)

SEC. 1202. FINDINGS.

   The Board of Supervisors finds that:

   (a)   As a result of dependence upon conventional sources of energy, the citizens of San Francisco will continue to experience rapid increases in the cost of home energy and uncertainty as to the availability of future home energy supplies.

   (b)   Significant opportunities exist for the citizens of San Francisco to reduce energy consumption and become less dependent on the supply of conventional energy for home use, through the installation of proven energy conservation technologies in existing homes.

   (c)   Conservation of electricity and natural gas is essential to the economic security and well-being of the people of San Francisco. Conservation reduces overall demand for electricity and natural gas and therefor helps reduce both the cost of energy and the rate of inflation. Benefits to the community as a whole can be realized through reduced energy costs as a direct result of conservation. These benefits include the lowering of housing costs, stimulation of the local economy and creation of local jobs.

   (d)   While the increasing burden of utility costs has stimulated some conservation investment in owner-occupied housing, little progress has been made in improving energy efficiency in rental housing where owners do not pay utility bills or where utility costs are included in the rent. Rental housing comprises approximately two-thirds of all San Francisco housing.

(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)

SEC. 1203. INTENT.

   It is the intent of this ordinance to contribute to the affordability of San Francisco housing by promoting the wise and efficient use of energy through cost-effective energy conservation standards for residential housing. It is also the intent to overcome the current barriers to energy conservation in rental housing and to reduce the impact of rising energy costs upon renters.

(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)