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New Ordinances

Green Building Ordinance
   
   
 Green Building Ordinance Changes
    April 8, 2008
   
Existing  Effective May 22, 2008
Applicability New construction and significant remodel
except 1- and 2-family dwellings
New construction and significant remodel
Green Building Checklist none must submit, but as design tool
Pipe Insulation R-4, R-6 (<2 inches, >2) R-6, R-8 (<2 inches, >2)
Solar Pool Heating New construction and significant remodel
except 1- and 2-family dwellings
All New Construction
No Electric Resistance Heaters**
Building Materials 4 materials with Recycled Content 5 Materials from a list of Green Materials
Landscaping Standards Located in Zoning Ordinance Located in Green Building Ordinance
require Plan Check, Inspection for C of O
C&D Waste Plan Submit Plan, Divert 60%
Security based on project cost
Security is capped at $30,000
Encourage salvage audit
Exclude inert materials
Demo only: no minimum, $1/sf
Must Divert 65%

 

Energy Compliance Options
Performance Prescriptive
Option A Option B Option C
10% better than Title 24 No Mandatory Measures
Drain Water Heat Recovery System Improved Water Heater Efficiency No Mechanical Cooling
  Energy Star dish, fridge, clothes Energy Star dish, fridge, clothes
     
     
Water Booster Pumps greater than 2.5 hp have Variable Speed Drives
Commerical Transformers are Energy Star rated
Garage ventilation fans greater than 2.0 hp have Variable Speed Drives and CO sensor controls
Drain Water Heat Recovery System Improved Water Heater Efficiency No Mechanical Cooling
Energy Star dish, fridge, clothes Energy Star dish, fridge, clothes
   
Commerical Transformers are Energy Star rated
Garage ventilation fans greater than 2.0 hp have Variable Speed Drives and CO sensor controls
Photo sensor controlled dimming in Title-24 "daylit" spaces greater than 250 square feet
All applicable standards from Residential or Commercial requirements.

 


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