Feature or Measure (for full details of code requirements, see the 2019 Cal Green Code)
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. 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.
Development Services
Building Division
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-461-6062
www.murrietaca.gov
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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