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CALGreen CALGreen A brief introduction to the California Green Building Code Presented by: Stuart Tom, P.E., CBO To: Pasadena & Foothill Chapter, AIA

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August First Friday Forum August First Friday Forum CAL-Green: A brief introduction to California’s Green Building Code Learning Objectives: The following points are identified as Learning Objectives for CES Credit, and are among the issues that will be covered in today’s presentation. th i th t ill b d i t d ’ t ti The members will be introduced to the new CAL-Green sustainable  standards that will take effect throughout California on January 1, 2011 The members will learn the format of the new code  The members will review the way they can identify which part of the  code will apply to residential projects versus non-residential The members will learn about the enforcement of the “Minimum  Mandatory Standards” throughout California as well as the potential local additional “Tier 1” and “Tier 2” standards in various communities

CALGreen  What … is CALGreen ? Wh i CALG ?  When … was it adopted ?  Who … adopted it ?  When … does it take effect ?  Where … will it be enforced?  What … are the standards that will apply ?  What … are the standards that will apply ?  Who … will enforce it ?  What impact will it have on me ??  What impact will it have on me ??

CALGreen  CALGreen is the first and only state-wide green building code in the nation.  D Developed specifically for California, to address sustainable l d ifi ll f C lif i t dd t i bl construction practices that are of local significance.  Several years in development, with balanced input from: y p , p Regulatory Agencies (HCD, DWR, Dept. of Public Health, etc.)  Environmental Groups (Sierra Club, etc.)  Industry (BIA, etc.) Ind str (BIA etc )   Sustainable Development Advocates (USGBC, Build-It-Green, etc.)  Local Government  California Energy Commission 

CALGreen  CALGreen is a code, not a rating system.  Part of Title-24 of the California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.) CA Administrative Code CA Energy Code CA Building Code CA State Historical Building Code CA Residential Code CA Fire Code CA Electrical Code CA Electrical Code CA Existing Building Code CA Existing Building Code CA Mechanical Code CA Green Building Code CA Plumbing Code CA Reference Standards Code

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CALGreen on-line  www.bsc.ca.gov/CALGreen  2010 (Draft) is available on-line (.pdf format)  E Errata t Minor editorial/clean-up  Minor changes to Appendix 5   Education & Outreach Full copy of the July 2010 CBSC-HCD informational seminar is  available on-line available on-line  www.iccsafe.org   Available for purchase Available for purchase

Why do we need a “Green Code”  Rating systems like LEED and Green-Point have R i lik LEED d G P i h been around for years, so why does California need CALGreen? CALGreen? Voluntary rating systems do not apply to all new projects,  and all jurisdictions do not require such programs.  C lif California recognizes the need to systematically reduce i i th d t t ti ll d non-sustainable building construction practices, and use of mandatory code compliance will help achieve that objective. bj ti Greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and potable water  consumption need to be reduced.

Code vs. Rating System  A “Code” establishes a minimum standard that has been deemed desirable for an entire community. Every individual subject to the code must meet the Every individual subject to the code must meet the established standards in order to pass.  Codes can be “prescriptive based” “performance  Codes can be prescriptive-based , performance- based”, or both.  Prescriptive requirements ensure that desirable goals  Prescriptive requirements ensure that desirable goals are always met, while performance standards allow flexibility in meeting over-all objectives. y g j

Code vs. Rating System  A “Rating System” is intended to allow a relative comparison between similar products.  Rating systems generally award “points” or “credits” in a manner that will allow a relative ranking of achievement.  Rating systems can be successful tools in  Rating systems can be successful tools in fostering competitions among motivated participants. participants.

Code vs. Rating System  Codes are generally the best way to establish C d ll h b bli h compliance with rules.  Familiar examples: F ili l Municipal Code Vehicle Code Health Code Building Code Housing Code Etc.  Rating systems are generally the best way to allow for a comparison of similar products.  Familiar examples: Credit Rating CPU Speed Index Wine Spectator Score Vehicle Safety Vehicle Safety Restaurant Cleanliness Restaurant Cleanliness Etc Etc.

Purpose The primar p rpose of CALGreen is to impro e p blic The primary purpose of CALGreen is to improve public   health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive concepts having a reduced negative impact, or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:  Planning and design. g g  Energy efficiency.  Water efficiency and conservation.  Material conservation and resource efficiency.  Environmental quality. It is not the intent that CALGreen substitute or be identified  as meeting the certification requirements of any green b ildi building program.

Systematic & Comprehensive y p Adoption of CALGreen  O i i  Originally adopted in August 2009 ll d t d i A t 2009  No additional mandatory standards beyond existing code requirements. All other provisions were 100% voluntary.  Considered the first step towards a comprehensive code.   “CALGreen” adopted on January 12, 2010 CALGreen adopted on January 12, 2010   California Building Standards Commission Applicability to state-owned facilities July 1, 2010  Applicability to all facilities January 1, 2011 A li bilit t ll f iliti J 1 2011  Newly constructed facilities submitted for plan check on or after  January 1, 2011, except for apartments, hotels, condominiums 4- stories and greater in height. g g Does not apply to additions, alterations, remodel, or T.I. work,  unless a local amendment applies.

Local Adoption Most local j risdictions that do not ha e an e isting Most local jurisdictions that do not have an existing, well- ell   established green building program appear to be “leaning” toward a basic adoption of the CALGreen minimum mandatory standards mandatory standards. As CALGreen raises the awareness of sustainable  construction benefits throughout the state, designers, builders, and code enforcement officials will gradually become more and code enforcement officials will gradually become more competent and comfortable applying the new standards. Local jurisdictions that have effective existing programs in  place will be able to maintain their higher standards, while p g , the rest of California gradually “catches up”. As California continues to enhance CALGreen through its  systematic & comprehensive 3-year code adoption process, y p y p p , all of California will move in a convergent direction toward an increasingly more sustainable code.

Local Adoption  California Health and Safety Code 17958 & 18938  Local adoption within 180-days of publication.  M May amend the code if reasonably justified on the basis of d th d if bl j tifi d th b i f a local geologic, topographic, or climatic condition.  Local amendment may not be less protective than the y p minimum state standard. Justifications for local amendment must be filed with the  C lif California Building Standards Commission prior to i B ildi S d d C i i i enforcement.

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