Feature or Measure (for full details of code requirements, see the 2019 Cal Green Code)
Yes/No & Plan Reference
PLANNING AND DESIGN
Plan sheet, Spec or Attach
Reference
SITE DEVELOPMENT (CGS 4.106)
Storm water pollution control. A plan has been developed and will be implemented to manage
storm
water drainage during construction per CGC 4.106.2 & 4.106.3.
Grading and Paving. Construction plans to indicate how site grading and drainage system will
manage all water flows to keep water from entering buildings. Examples found at CGC 4.106.3.
Alterations and additions are excluded.
Electric Vehicle Charging for New Construction. For one- and two-family dwellings, install
electric vehicle charging wiring and panels per the requirements found in CGC 4.106.4.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CODE
Energy Efficiency. Building meets or exceed the requirements of the
California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
INDOOR WATER USE (CGC 4.303)
Water conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) shall
comply
with the following:
1. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gal/flush (CGC
403.1.1).
2. The effective flush volume of wall-mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gal/flush. The
effective
flush volume for all other urinals shall not exceed 0.5 gal/flush (CGC 403.1.2).
Water conserving plumbing fittings. Fittings (faucets and showerheads) have all required
standards listed on plans and are in accordance to CGC 4.303.1.3 and CGC 403.1.4.
OUTDOOR WATER USE (CGC 4.304)
Scope. The provisions of Section 4.304 reference the mandatory Model Water Efficiency
Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) contained within Chapter 2.7, Division 2, Title 23 per CGC
4.304.1.
Outdoor water use in landscape areas equal to or greater than 500 square feet. For new
residential developments with aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500
square feet,
shall comply with local water efficient landscape ordinance or the current MWELO per
CGC 4.304.1.
Outdoor water use in landscape areas of 2,500 square feet or less. New residential
development with aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may conform to the
prescriptive compliance measures contained in MWELO’s Appendix D.
MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE (CGC 4.406)
Rodent Proofing. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in
sole/bottom plates at exterior walls shall be rodent proofed by closing such openings with
cement
mortar, concrete masonry, or similar methods acceptable to the enforcing agency per CGC
4.406.1.
CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING (CGC 4.408)
Construction waste management. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65% of
the
nonhazardous construction and demolition waste per CGC 4.408.1
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION (CGC 4.410)
Operation and maintenance manual. An operation and maintenance manual will be
provided to the
building occupant or owner per CGC 4.410.1.
Recycling by occupants. Where five (5) or more multifamily dwelling units are constructed on a
single site, provide readily accessible collection areas that serve all buildings on the site for depositing,
storage and collection of non-hazardous recyclables (including paper,
corrugated cardboard, glass,
plastics, organic waste, and metals) per CGC 4.410.2.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Development Services
Building Division
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-461-6062
www.murrietaca.gov
2019 Cal Green Residential Mandatory Measures
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CALGREEN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Plan Submittal Checklist
New residential buildings shall be designed to include the green building mandatory measures specified in this checklist.
This checklist shall also be applied to additions or alteration of existing residential buildings where the addition or alteration
increases the buildings conditioned area, volume, or size. The requirements shall apply only to the specific area of the
addition or alteration.
BUILDING PERMIT #_______________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________
DS-155
Fireplaces. Any gas fireplaces shall be a direct-vent sealed-combustible type.
Woodstoves.
Any wood stove or pellet stove shall comply with US EPA New Source
Performance
Standards emission limits per CGC 4.503.1.
POLLUTANT CONTROL (CGC 4.504)
Duct and mechanical systems protection. At the time of rough installation, during
storage on
the construction site and until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilating
equipment, all duct
and other related air distribution components openings shall be covered with tape,
plastic, sheet metals,
or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount
of water, dust or debris,
which may enter the system per CGC 4.504.1.
Finish material pollutant control. Finish materials shall comply with Sections 4.504.2.1
through
4.504.5.1.
Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants and caulks used on the project shall
meet
the requirements of the standards listed in CGC 4.504.2.1.
Paints and coatings. Paints and coatings shall comply with VOC limits per CGC 4.504.2.2.
Aerosol paints and coatings. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the Product-weighted
MIR
limits for ROC and other requirements per CGC 4.504.2.3.
Verification. Documentation will be provided, at the request of the Building Division, to verify
compliance with VOC finish materials per CGC 4.504.2.4.
Carpet systems. All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product
requirement per CGC 4.504.3. Carpet cushion and adhesive also must comply.
Resilient flooring systems. Where resilient flooring is installed, at least 80% of flooring must comply
with one of the following: the VOC-emission limits defined in the 2012 CHPS criteria and listed on its
High Performance Products
Database; products certified under UL Greenguard Gold program;
certified under the Resilient
Floor Covering Institute FloorScore program; or meet California
Department of Public Health 2010
Specifications per CGC 4.504.4.
Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density
fiberboard
composite wood products used on the interior and exterior of the building shall comply
with the low
formaldehyde emission standards per CGC 4.504.5.
Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided at the request of
the
enforcing agency.
INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL (CGC 4.505)
Concrete slab foundations. A capillary break shall be installed if a slab on grade foundation
system
is used. The use of a 4” thick base of ½” or larger clean aggregate under a 6 mil vapor
retarder with joint
lapped not less than 6” will be provided per CGC 4.505.2 and CRC R506.2.3.
Moisture content of building materials. Building materials with visible signs of water
damage
shall not be installed. Wall and floor framing shall not be enclosed when the framing
members
exceed 19% moisture content. Moisture content shall be checked prior to finish material
being applied
per CGC 4.505.3.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST (CGC 4.506)
Bathroom exhaust fans. ENERGY STAR compliant exhaust fans shall be provided in
every
bathroom per CGC 4.506.1. Fans shall be ducted to the outside and must be controlled by a
humidity
control, unless functioning as part of a whole house ventilation system.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT (CGC 4.507)
Heating and air conditioning. Heating and air-conditioning system shall be sized,
designed
and have their equipment selected using the following methods:
1. Heat Loss/Heat Gain values in accordance with ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J-2016 or
equivalent;
2. Duct systems are sized according to ANSI/ACCA 1, Manual D-2016 or equivalent;
3. Select heating and cooling equipment in accordance with ANSI/ACCA 3, Manual S-2014 or
equivalent.
INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
HVAC INSTALLER QUALIFICATION (CGC 702)
HVAC installer training. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the proper
installation of HVAC systems and equipment by a recognized training or certification program per
CGC
702.1.
VERIFICATION (CGC 703)
Compliance documentation. Upon request, verification of compliance with this code may
include
construction documents, plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection
reports, or
other methods acceptable to the building department which will show substantial
conformance.
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Responsible Designer’s Declaration Statement
Owner/Contractor’s Declaration Statement
I hereby certify that this project has been designed to meet
the requirements of the 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code.
I hereby certify, as the building or installer under permit listed
herein, that this project will be constructed to meet the
requirements of the 2019 California Green Building Standards
Code.
Name:
Name:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
Company:
Company:
Address:
Address:
City/St/Zip:
City/St/Zip:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
City of Murrieta
Development Services - Building Division
1 Town Square
Phone 951-461-6062
www.murrietaca.gov
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