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In addition to the definitions contained in Chapter 4 of this Code, for the purposes of this ordinance the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this Section.
(a) Accessible.There is insufficient space in which to install the specified energy conservation measure without significant alteration to the structure.
(b) Accessible Attic Space.A space between a ceiling joist and roof rafter where the vertical clear height from the top of the bottom chord of the truss or ceiling joist to the underside of the roof sheathing at the roof ridge is 18 inches or greater.
(c) California Plan for the Residential Conservation Service.The plan adopted by the California State Energy resources Conservation and Development Commission and filed with the U.S. Department of Energy on June 4, 1980, as amended in January 1981, to meet the requirements of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-619, Title II, Part 1).
(d) Complete Inspection.An inspection of the entire building done by the Department of Building Inspection, including but not limited to: inspection of all buildings with "R1," "R2," and "R3" occupancies as defined in the Building Code pursuant to the Department's code enforcement program, inspections for RAP loans and inspections for condominium conversion. An inspection of only the public areas of a building does not constitute a complete inspection.
(e) Cost-effective.That the contractor installed cost of any energy conservation measure amortized over its useful life will be equal to or less than the amount of money saved by consumers. In figuring the cost of an energy conservation measure, the interest rate charged at the time of installation is included.
(f) Escrow.As used herein, an escrow opened for the sale and purchase of real residential property situated in the City and County of San Francisco.
(g) Energy Inspection.An inspection of a dwelling to determine which energy conservation measures required under this ordinance are needed.
(h) Meter Conversion.The replacement of a master meter for electricity or natural gas that serves more than one dwelling unit with individual meters that serve each dwelling unit separately.
(i) Residential Building.Any privately owned single or multiple unit dwelling, apartment house, condominium or other building used for "R1," "R2," or "R3" occupancy as defined in the Building Code, excluding mobile homes, tourist hotels and motels.
The residential portion of any residential building occupied as mixed residential commercial use shall be considered a residential building within the meaning of this chapter.
(j) R-value. The measure of the resistance of a material or building component to the passage of heat. R-value is measured in the United States customary units based upon square feet per hour per degree Fahrenheit divided by Btu.
(k) Simple Economic Payback.The time needed to recover a conservation investment on the basis of expected energy savings at current energy costs. Simple economic payback is expressed in years, and is calculated by dividing the estimated contractor-installed cost of a conservation measure by the estimated dollar savings in the first year. Available tax credits and future energy costs are not considered in the calculation.
(l) Transfer of Title. The conveyance of title to real property by one or more persons as a result of sale or exchange, and including the execution of a real property sales contract as defined in Section 2985 of the California Civil Code and any change of ownership described in Subdivisions (c) and (h) of Section 61 and Subdivision (c) of Section 64 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(m) Unheated Areas.Any space exposed to ambient temperatures and not provided with a heat supply capable of maintaining a minimum temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 350-95, App. 11/3/95; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007)