CALGreen Mandatory Regulatory Provisions and Synergies with LEED
Background Information on CALGreen EO S-20-04 Designing, constructing and operating all new and renovated state-owned facilities paid for with state funds as "LEED Silver" or higher certified buildings; and Identifying the most appropriate financing and project delivery mechanisms to achieve these goals; and Seeking out office space leases in buildings with a U.S. EPA Energy Star rating; and Purchasing or operating Energy Star electrical equipment whenever cost-effective.
Background Information on CALGreen AB 32 Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 AB 32 Scoping Plan identified several actions to help California reduce GHG emissions from both new and existing buildings. ARB is looking to achieve 26 MMT CO2e of emission reductions from the green building sector, which represents 15 percent of California s 2020 greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 169 MMT CO2e.
Background Information on CALGreen AB32 Implementation Timeline September 27, 2006 AB 32 signed by Governor January 25, 2007 ARB creates Environmental Justice and Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committees June 21, 2007 ARB adopts first list of early action measures October 25, 2007 ARB adopts augmented list of early action measures December 6, 2007 ARB adopts Mandatory Reporting regulations for greenhouse gases and sets Target for 2020 greenhouse gas emissions December 2007 ARB adopts 1st discrete early action measure December 12, 2008 ARB approves AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan Jan 1, 2009 - ARB adopts plan indicating how emission reductions will be achieved from significant sources of GHGs via regulations, market mechanisms and other actions. April 23, 2009 ARB adopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard May 22, 2009 ARB and Cal/EPA create the Economic and Allocation Advisory Committee to advise on Cap-and-Trade Program June 25, 2009 ARB adopts last discrete early action measure 2009-2010 ARB and other agencies develop and adopt greenhouse gas rules and programs January 1, 2010 Early action measures take effect November 2010 ARB public hearing on Cap-and-Trade regulation January 1, 2012 All greenhouse gas rules take effect December 31, 2020 - Deadline for achieving 2020 GHG emissions cap.
Adopting State Agencies The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division of the State Architect (DSA) Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD 1,2 & 4) California Building Standards Commission (CBSC)
CALGreen 2010 Mandatory Measures vs. Voluntary Tiers Every year published the mandatory measures will become increasingly more stringent
CALGreen 2010 Residential Mandatory Measures Applies to housing construction up to 3 stories Application Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums, shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, employee housing, factory-built housing and other types of dwellings containing sleeping accommodations with or without common toilet or cooking facilities including accessory buildings, facilities and uses thereto. Enforcing agency Local building department or the Department of Housing and Community Development.
CALGreen 2010 Residential Mandatory Measures Five Divisions Division 4.1 Planning and Design Division 4.2 Energy Efficiency Division 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation Division 4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency Division 4.5 Environmental Quality
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.1 Planning and Design 4.106.2 Storm Water Drainage and Retention: Projects which disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction, including one or more of retention basins, filtration, or compliance with a storm water management ordinance. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: SS 1.1 Prerequisite: Erosion Control During Construction: do all of the following: stockpile soil for reuse, control runoff, protect sewer inlets, surface waters and hillsides, provide swales.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures 4.106.3 Surface Drainage The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings. Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage surface water flows. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.2 Energy Efficiency 4.201.1 Minimum Energy Performance for Low-Rise Residential Buildings: Meet California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6). SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: EA 1.1 Prerequisite: Minimum 15% better than Title 24.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation 4.303.1 20% Water Savings: 20% savings: either each fixture meets reduced flow rates per Table 4.303.2 or calculation demonstrating building water use reduction per Table 4.303.1. Met fixtures standards in Table 4.303.3. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: WE 3.1: Showerheads 2.0 Gallons Per Minute (gpm), Bathroom Faucets 2.0 gpm, Toilets Dual- Flush or 1.3 Gallons Per Flush (gpf).
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation 4.303.2 Multiple Showerheads Serving One Shower: When a single shower is served by more than one showerhead, the combined flow rate shall not exceed the maximum flow rate specified or the shower shall be designed to only allow one shower to operate at a time. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: WE 3.1 Showerheads rated per stall, more than 2.0 gpm per stall not allowed.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation 4.303.3 Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings: Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall meet the standards referenced in Table 4.303.3. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: WE 3.1: Showerheads 2.0 Gallons Per Minute (gpm), Bathroom Faucets 2.0 gpm, Toilets Dual- Flush or 1.3 Gallons Per Flush (gpf).
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation 4.304.1 Irrigation Controllers: Provide weather or soil moisture based controllers that automatically adjust in response to plants' needs as weather conditions change. SYNERGY WITH LEED for Homes: WE 2.1.k Install a moisture sensor or rain delay controller.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency 4.406.1 Joints and Openings: Openings in the building envelope separating conditioned space from unconditioned space needed to accommodate gas, plumbing, electrical lines and other necessary penetrations shall be protected against rodents. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: None
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency 4.408.1 through to 4.408.2.2 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling: Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50% of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris, or meet a local construction and demolition waste management ordinance, whichever is more stringent. (Excavated soil and land-clearing debris excluded). SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: MR 3.1 & MR3.2 Construction Waste Reduction: divert 25-88% of waste (excluding land clearing and demolition waste), or generate less that 2.5 lbs per sq. ft. of built space. Prerequisite: Construction waste management plan and documentation of the diversion rate for construction waste.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency 4.410.1 Building Maintenance and Operation: An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided to the building occupant or owner, describing: 1. Keeping manual with property 2. O&M instructions for equipment and appliances, drainage, irrigation, etc. 3. Local utility conservation resources 4. Public transportation / carpool options 5. Health benefits of 30-60% relative humidity 6. Landscape water conservation 7. Gutter and downspout maintenance 8. Routine maintenance 9. State solar energy and incentive programs 10. Special inspection records SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: AE 1.1.a Prerequisite: Provide a minimum one hour walkthrough of the home plus an operations and training manual including: 1. Project LEED checklist / 2. Project LEED accountability forms 3. Project durability inspection checklist / 4. Product manuals for equipment & appliances 5. General energy, water, resource efficiency information / 6. O&M guidance for equipment, including irrigation 7. Guidance on cleaning, landscaping, irrigation, etc. 8. Information on "green power"
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.503.1 Fireplaces: Any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct-vent sealed-combustion type. Any installed woodstove or pellet stove shall comply with US EPA Phase II emission limits where applicable. Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall also comply with applicable local ordinances. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: EQ 2.1 Prerequisite: Basic Combustion Venting Measures: sealed combustion or power vented exhaust. CO detectors required.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.504.1 Covering of Duct Openings and Protection of Mechanical Equipment During Construction: At the time of rough installation, or during storage on the construction site and until final startup of the heating and cooling equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheet metal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount of dust or debris which may collect in the system. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: EQ 8.1 Upon installation, seal all permanent ducts and vents to minimize contamination during construction.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.504.2.1 through to 4.504.5 Finish Material Pollutant Control SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: MR 2.2: Finish Material Pollutant Control
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.505.2 Concrete Slab Foundations: Concrete slab foundations required to have a vapor retarder by California Building Code shall also have a capillary break. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.505.3 Moisture Content of Buildings Materials: Building materials with visible signs of water damage shall not be installed. Moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor framing is checked before enclosure. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.506.1 Bathroom Exhaust Fans: ENERGY STAR compliant exhaust fans which terminate outside the building are provided in every bathroom, and have humidistat control capable of adjustment between a relative humidity range of 50-80%. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: EQ 5.1.d Prerequisite: exhaust fans in all bathrooms and kitchen are Energy STAR, meet ASHRAE standards, exhaust outdoors.
CALGreen 2010 - Residential Mandatory Measures Division 4.5 Environmental Quality 4.507.1 Openings: Whole house exhaust fans shall have insulated louvers or covers which close when the fan is off. Covers or louvers shall have a minimum insulation value of R-4.2. 4.507.2 Heating and Air-Conditioning System: Heating and air conditioning systems shall be sized, designed, and equipment is selected using the following methods: 1. The heat loss and heat gain is established according to ACCA Manual J, ASHRAE handbooks or equivalent. 2. Duct systems are sized according to ACCA 29-D Manual D, ASHRAE handbooks or equivalent. 3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ACCA 36-S Manual S or equivalent. SYNERGY WITH LEED Homes: None for 4.507.1 / EQ 6.1 Prerequisite: Design Calcs and install ducts or system according to ACCA Manual J and D, and ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamental Procedures.
CALGreen 2010 Residential Mandatory Measures Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications 702.1 Installer Training 702.2 Special Inspection No LEED Synergies
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Five Divisions Division 5.1 Planning and Design Division 5.2 Energy Efficiency Division 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation Division 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency Division 5.5 Environmental Quality
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Division 5.1 Planning and Design 5.106.1 Storm water - Soil loss prevention plan 5.106.4 Bicycle Parking (Short and Long Term) 5.106.5.2 Designated Parking 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction 5.106.10 Grading and Paving LEED Sustainable Sites Credits actual credits vary depending on LEED version (NC v2.1, NC v2.2., BD+C, EBOM, CI, and so forth)
CALGreen 2010 - Non Residential Mandatory Measures CALGreen Code Mandatory Provisions LEED NC v2.2 Synergies LEED BD+C v3 Synergies CALGreen section 5.106.1 Storm water - Soil loss prevention plan SS prereq 1 - Construction Pollution Prevention Activity/ SS credit 6.1 - Stormwater Design: Quantity Control / SS credit 6.2 - Stormwater Design: Quality Control SS prereq 1 - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention/ SS credit 6.1 - Stormwater Design: Quantity Control / SS credit 6.2 - Stormwater Design: Quality Control CALGreen section 5.106.4 Bicycle Parking (Short and Long Term) CALGreen section 5.106.5.2 Designated Parking SS credit 4.2 - Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage/Changing Rooms SS credit 4.3 - Alternative Transportation: Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient SS credit 4.2 - Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage/Changing Rooms SS credit 4.3 - Alternative Transportation: Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient CALGreen section 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction SS credit 8 - Light Pollution Reduction SS credit 8 - Light Pollution Reduction CALGreen section 5.106.10 Grading and Paving SS prereq 1 - Construction Pollution Prevention Activity/ SS credit 6.1 - Stormwater Design: Quantity Control SS prereq 1 - Construction Activity Pollution Prevention/ SS credit 6.1 - Stormwater Design: Quantity Control
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Division 5.2 Energy Efficiency 5.201.1 Energy Efficiency LEED Energy and Atmosphere Credit Optimize Energy Performance actual credits vary depending on LEED version (NC v2.1, NC v2.2., BD+C, EBOM, CI, and so forth)
CALGreen 2010 - Non Residential Mandatory Measures CALGreen Code Mandatory Provisions LEED NC v2.2 Synergies LEED BD+C v3 Synergies CALGreen section 5.201.1 Energy Efficiency EA prereq 2 - Minimum Energy Performance, EA credit 1 - Optimize Energy Performance EA prereq 2 - Minimum Energy Performance, EA credit 1 - Optimize Energy Performance
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Division 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation 5.301.1 Meters 5.303.2 Twenty Percent Savings 5.303.4 Wastewater Reduction 20% 5.303.6 Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings 5.304.1 Water Budget 5.304.2 Outdoor Potable Water Use 5.304.3 Irrigation Design LEED Water Efficiency Credits actual credits vary depending on LEED version (NC v2.1, NC v2.2., BD+C, EBOM, CI, and so forth)
CALGreen 2010 - Non Residential Mandatory Measures CALGreen Code Mandatory Provisions LEED NC v2.2 Synergies LEED BD+C v3 Synergies CALGreen section 5.301.1 Meters CALGreen section 5.303.2 Twenty Percent Savings WE credit 3.1 - Water Use Reduction: 20% WE prereq 1 - Water Use Reduction: 20% CALGreen section 5.303.4 Wastewater Reduction 20% WE credit 2 - Innovative Wastewater Technologies WE credit 2 - Innovative Wastewater Technologies CALGreen section 5.303.6 Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings WE credits 2 and 3.1/3.2 - Innovative Wastewater Technologies and Water Use Reduction WE prereq 1 - Water Use Reduction: 20% / WE credit 2 - Innovative Wastewater Technologies / WE credit 3 - Water Use Reduction CALGreen section 5.304.1 Water Budget WE credit 1.1 - Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce 50% WE credit 1 - Water Efficient Landscaping CALGreen section 5.304.2 Outdoor Potable Water Use WE credit 1.1 - Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce 50% WE credit 1 - Water Efficient Landscaping CALGreen section 5.304.3 Irrigation Design WE credit 1.1 - Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce 50% WE credit 1 - Water Efficient Landscaping
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Division 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency 5.407.1 Weather Protection 5.407.2 Moisture Control 5.408.1 Construction Waste Diversion 5.408.2 Construction Waste Management Plan 5.408.3 Construction Waste Reduction of at Least 50% 5.408.4 Excavated Soil and Land Clearing Debris 5.410.1 Recycling by Occupants 5.410.2 Commissioning 5.410.4 Testing and Balancing LEED Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources and Innovative in Design Credits actual credits vary depending on LEED version (NC v2.1, NC v2.2., BD+C, EBOM, CI, and so forth)
CALGreen 2010 - Non Residential Mandatory Measures CALGreen Code Mandatory Provisions LEED NC v2.2 Synergies LEED BD+C v3 Synergies CALGreen section 5.407.1 Weather Protection ID credit 1.1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection ID credit 1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection CALGreen section 5.407.2 Moisture Control ID credit 1.1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection ID credit 1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection CALGreen section 5.408.1 Construction Waste Diversion MR credit 2.1 - Waste Management: Divert 50% From Landfill MR credit 2 - Construction Waste Management CALGreen section 5.408.2 Construction Waste Management Plan MR credit 2.1 - Waste Management: Divert 50% From Landfill MR credit 2 - Construction Waste Management CALGreen section 5.408.3 Construction Waste Reduction of at Least 50% MR credit 2.1 - Waste Management: Divert 50% From Landfill MR credit 2 - Construction Waste Management CALGreen section 5.408.4 Excavated Soil and Land Clearing Debris MR credit 2.1 - Waste Management: Divert 50% From Landfill MR credit 2 - Construction Waste Management CALGreen section 5.410.1 Recycling by Occupants MR prereq 1 - Storage and Collection of Recyclables MR prereq 1 - Storage and Collection of Recyclables CALGreen section 5.410.2 Commissioning EA prereq 1 - Fundamental Commissioning / EA credit 3 - Enhanced Commissioning EA prereq 1 - Fundamental Commissioning / EA credit 3 - Enhanced Commissioning CALGreen section 5.410.4 Testing and Balancing EA prereq 1 - Fundamental Commissioning / EA credit 3 - Enhanced Commissioning EA prereq 1 - Fundamental Commissioning / EA credit 3 - Enhanced Commissioning
CALGreen 2010 Non Residential Mandatory Measures Division 5.5 Environmental Quality 5.503 Fireplaces 5.504.3 Covering of Duct Openings and Protection of Mechanical Equipment During Construction 5.504.3 Covering of Duct Openings and Protection of Mechanical Equipment During Construction 5.504.4 Finish Material Pollutant Control 5.504.5.3 Filters 5.505 Indoor Moisture Control 5.506.1 Outside Air Delivery 5.508.1 Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse Gas Reductions LEED Energy and Atmosphere, Innovative in Design Credits actual credits vary depending on LEED version (NC v2.1, NC v2.2., BD+C, EBOM, CI, and so forth)
CALGreen 2010 - Non Residential Mandatory Measures CALGreen Code Mandatory Provisions LEED NC v2.2 Synergies LEED BD+C v3 Synergies CALGreen section 5.503 Fireplaces CALGreen section 5.504.3 Covering of Duct Openings and Protection of Mechanical Equipment During Construction EQ credit 3.1 - Indoor Air Quality Management Plan: During Construction EQ credit 3.1 - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan During Construction CALGreen section 5.504.4 Finish Material Pollutant Control EQ credits 4.1 to 4.4 - Low Emitting Materials & Adhesives EQ credits 4.1 to 4.4 and 4.6 - Low Emitting Materials & Adhesives CALGreen section 5.504.5.3 Filters EQ credits 3.1 and 3.2 - Indoor Air Quality Management : During Construction and Prior to Occupancy EQ credits 3.1 and 3.2 - Construction Indoor Air Quality Management : During Construction and Prior to Occupancy CALGreen section 5.505 Indoor Moisture Control ID credit 1.1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection ID credit 1 * possible with whole building approach to mold and water intrusion protection CALGreen section 5.506.1 Outside Air Delivery EQ prereq 1 - Minimum IAQ Performance / EQ credit 2 - Increased Ventilation EQ prereq 1 - Minimum IAQ Performance / EQ credit 2 - Increased Ventilation CALGreen section 5.508.1 Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse Gas Reductions EA credit 4 - Enhanced Refrigerant Management EA credit 4 - Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Links for Reference CoolCalifornia.org Green Building Resources website includes audience specific pages for local governments, businesses, schools, and individuals that provide tools and resources on how to save energy, calculate a carbon footprint, find financial incentives, and become more informed. Department of General Services - Green Building Program and Department of General Services California Green Building Directory websites provide information on existing, owned and leased state buildings that have increased energy efficiency and environmental performance. Build It Green is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient homes in California. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization that offers LEED green building certification programs as well as other cost-efficient and energy-savings information. Green Building website includes information for homeowner and building professionals on how to build green. Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) - Green Building website provides information on sustainable buildings and other green building activities. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Green Building Program website
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