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RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION CHECKLIST
APPENDIX A4, SECTION A4.602
(APPENDIX A5, SECTION A5.602 energy provisions for high-rise residential, hotels and motels also included)
Effective January 1, 2017
FEATURE OR MEASURE
LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
PLANNING AND DESIGN
Site Selection
A4.103.1 A site which complies with at least one
of the following characteristics is selected:
1. An infill site is selected.
2. A greyfield site is selected.
3. An EPA-recognized Brownfield site is
selected.
A4.103.2 Facilitate community connectivity by
one of the following methods:
1. Locate project within a 1/4-mile true
walking distance of at least 4 basic
services;
2. Locate project within 1/2-mile true
walking distance of at least 7 basic
services; or
3. Other methods increasing access to
additional resources.
Site Preservation
A4.104.1 An individual with oversight
responsibility for the project has participated in
an educational program promoting
environmentally friendly design or development
and has provided training or instruction to
appropriate entities.
Deconstruction and Reuse of Existing
Materials
A4.105.2 Existing buildings are disassembled
for reuse or recycling of building materials. The
proposed structure utilizes at least one of the
following materials which can be easily reused:
1. Light fixtures.
2. Plumbing fixtures.
3. Doors and trim.
4. Masonry.
5. Electrical devices.
6. Appliances.
7. Foundations or portions of foundations.
Site Development
4.106.2 A plan is developed and implemented to
manage storm water drainage during
construction.
4.106.3 Construction plans shall indicate how
site grading or a drainage system will manage
all surface water flows to keep water from
entering buildings.
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ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
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Designer
All
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Tier 1 Tier 2
4.106.4 Provide capability for electrical vehicle
charging in one- and two-family dwellings and in
townhouses with attached private garages; and
3 percent of total parking spaces, as specified,
for multifamily dwellings.
A4.106.2.1 Soil analysis is performed by a
licensed design professional and the findings
utilized in the structural design of the building.
A4.106.2.2 Soil disturbance and erosion are
minimized by at least one of the following:
1. Natural drainage patterns are evaluated
and erosion controls are implemented to
minimize erosion during construction and
after occupancy.
2. Site access is accomplished by
minimizing the amount of cut and fill
needed to install access roads and
driveways.
3. Underground construction activities are
coordinated to utilize the same trench,
minimize the amount of time the disturbed
soil is exposed and the soil is replaced
using accepted compaction methods.
A4.106.2.3 Topsoil shall be protected or saved
for reuse as specified in this section.
Tier 1. Displaced topsoil shall be stockpiled
for reuse in a designated area and covered
or protected from erosion.
2 2
Tier 2. The construction area shall be
identified and delineated by fencing or
flagging to limit construction activity to the
construction area.
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A4.106.3 Postconstruction landscape designs
accomplish one or more of the following:
1. Areas disrupted during construction are
restored to be consistent with native
vegetation species and patterns.
2. Utilize at least 75 percent native California
or drought tolerant plant and tree species
appropriate for the climate zone region.
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LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
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Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
A4.106.4 Permeable paving is utilized for the
parking, walking or patio surfaces in compliance
with the following:
Tier 1. Not less than 20 percent of the total
parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be
permeable.
2
Tier 2. Not less than 30 percent of the total
parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be
permeable.
2
A4.106.5 Roofing materials shall have a
minimum 3-year aged solar reflectance and
thermal emittance or a minimum aged Solar
Reflectance Index (SRI) equal to or greater than
the values specified in Tables A4.106.5.1(1) and
A4.106.5.1(2) for low-rise residential buildings
and Tables A4.106.5.1(3) and A4.106.5.1(4) for
high-rise residential buildings.
Low-Rise Residential
Tier 1 roof covering shall meet or exceed the
values contained in Table A4.106.5.1(1).
2
Tier 2 roof covering shall meet or exceed the
values contained in Table A4.106.5.1(2).
2
High-Rise Residential, Hotels and Motels
Tier 1 roof covering shall meet or exceed the
values contained in Table A4.106.5.1(3).
2
Tier 2 roof covering shall meet or exceed the
values contained in Table A4.106.5.1(4).
2
A4.106.6 Install a vegetated roof for at least
50 percent of the roof area. Vegetated roofs
shall comply with requirements for roof gardens
and landscaped roofs in the California Building
Code, Chapters 15 and 16.
A4.106.7 Reduce nonroof heat islands for
50 percent of sidewalks, patios, driveways or
other paved areas by using one or more the
methods listed.
A4.106.8.1 Tier 1 and Tier 2 for one- and two-
family dwellings and townhouses with attached
private garages. Install a dedicated 208/240-volt
branch circuit, including an overcurrent
protective device rated at 40 amperes minimum
per dwelling unit.
2 2
A4.106.8.2 Tier 1 and Tier 2 for multifamily
dwellings. Provide capability for future electric
vehicle charging in 5 percent of total parking
spaces, as specified.
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APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
A4.106.9 Provide bicycle parking facilities as
noted below or meet a local ordinance,
whichever is more stringent. Number of bicycle
parking spaces may be reduced, as approved
by the enforcing agency, due to building site
characteristics, including but not limited to,
isolation from other development.
1. Provide short-term bicycle parking, per
Section A4.106.9.1.
2. Provide long-term bicycle parking for
multifamily buildings, per
Section A4.106.9.2.
3. Provide long-term bicycle parking for
hotel and motel buildings, per
Section A4.106.9.3.
A4.106.10 [HR] Outdoor lighting systems shall
be designed and installed to comply with:
1. The minimum requirements in the
California Energy Code for Lighting
Zones 1-4; and
2. Backlight, Uplight and Glare (BUG)
ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11; and
3. Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding
those shown in Table A4.106.10; or
Comply with a lawfully enacted local ordinance,
whichever is more stringent.
Innovative Concepts and Local
Environmental Conditions
A4.108.1 Items in this section are necessary to
address innovative concepts or local
environmental conditions.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
4
– LOW RISE
RESIDENTIAL
General
4.201.1 Building meets or exceeds the
requirements of the California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards
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LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
Performance Approach for Newly
Constructed Buildings
A4.203.1.1.1 An Energy Design Rating for the
Proposed Design Building is included in the
Certificate of Compliance documentation.
2 2
A4.203.1.1.2 QII procedures specified in the
Building Energy Efficiency Standards Reference
Residential Appendix RA3.5 are completed.
2 2
A4.203.1.2.1 Tier 1. Buildings complying with
the first level of advanced energy efficiency shall
have either an Energy Budget that is no greater
than 85 percent of the Title 24, Part 6 Energy
Budget for the Standard Design Building, or an
Energy Design Rating showing a 15% or greater
reduction in its Energy Budget component
compared to the Standard Design Building, as
calculated by Title 24, Part 6 Compliance
Software approved by the Energy Commission.
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A4.203.1.2.2 Tier 2. Buildings complying with
the second level of advanced energy efficiency
shall have either an Energy Budget that is no
greater than 70 percent of the Title 24, Part 6
Energy Budget for the Standard Design
Building, or an Energy Design Rating showing a
30% or greater reduction in its Energy Budget
component compared to the Standard Design
Building, as calculated by Title 24, Part 6
Compliance Software approved by the Energy
Commission.
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A4.203.1.2.3 Zero Net Energy Design
(elective)
Shall comply with all of the following:
1. Section A4.203.1.1 (Prerequisite)
and;
2. Section A4.203.1.2.1
for single family buildings in
Climate Zones 6 and 7, and
low-rise multifamily buildings
in Climate Zones 3, 5, 6, and
7,
or Section A4.203.1.2.2
for single family buildings in
Climate Zones 1-5 and 8-16,
and low-rise multifamily
buildings in Climate Zones 1,
2, 4, and 8-16
3. Energy Design Rating of zero (0) or
less.
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LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
Performance Approach for Additions
A4.204.1.1 Tier 1.
If only one mechanical system is added or
modified, the Energy Budget is no greater than
95 percent of the Title 24, Part 6, Energy Budget
for the Standard Design Building. If two or more
mechanical systems are added or modified, the
Energy Budget is no greater than 90 percent of
the Title 24, Part 6, Energy Budget for the
Standard Design Building.
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A4.204.1.2 Tier 2.
If only one mechanical system is added or
modified, the Energy Budget is no greater than
90 percent of the Title 24, Part 6, Energy Budget
for the Standard Design Building. If two or more
mechanical systems are added or modified, the
Energy Budget is no greater than 85 percent of
the Title 24, Part 6, Energy Budget for the
Standard Design Building.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
4
–HIGH-RISE
RESIDENTIAL, HOTELS AND MOTELS
See Section
A5.602 Nonresidential Occupancies Application Checklist
WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
Indoor Water Use
4.303.1 Plumbing fixtures (water closets and
urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads)
installed in residential buildings shall comply
with the prescriptive requirements of
Sections 4.303.1.1 through 4.303.1.4.4.
4.303.2 Plumbing fixtures and fittings required in
Section 4.303.1 shall be installed in accordance
with the California Plumbing Code, and shall
meet the applicable referenced standards.
A4.303.1 Kitchen faucets.
The maximum flow-rate of kitchen faucets shall
not exceed 1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi.
Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the
flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed
2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must
default to a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons
per minute at 60 psi.
Note: Where complying faucets are
unavailable, aerators or other means may be
used to achieve reduction.
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APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
A4.303.2 Alternate water sources for
nonpotable applications.
Alternate nonpotable water sources are used for
indoor potable water reduction. Alternate
nonpotable water sources shall be installed in
accordance with the California Plumbing Code.
A4.303.3 Appliances.
Install at least one qualified ENERGY STAR
dishwasher or clothes washer.
A4.303.4 Nonwater supplied urinals or
waterless toilets are installed.
A4.303.5 One- and two-family dwellings shall be
equipped with a demand hot water recirculation
system.
Outdoor Water Use
4.304.1 After December 1, 2015, new residential
developments with an aggregate landscape
area equal to or greater than 500 square feet
shall comply with one of the following options:
1. A local water efficient landscape
ordinance or the current California
Department of Water Resources’
Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (MWELO), whichever is
more stringent, or;
2. Projects with aggregate landscape
areas less than 2500 square feet may
comply with the MWELO’s Appendix D
Prescriptive Compliance Option.
A4.304.1 Rainwater catchment systems.
A rainwater capture, storage and re-use system
is designed and installed.
A4.304.2 A landscape design is installed, which
does not utilize potable water.
A4.304.3 For new water service connections,
landscaped irrigated areas less than 5,000
square feet shall be provided with separate
submeters or metering devices for outdoor
potable water use.
WATER REUSE SYSTEMS
A4.305.1 Piping is installed to permit future use
of a graywater irrigation system served by the
clothes washer or other fixtures.
A4.305.2 Recycled water piping is installed.
A4.305.3 Recycled water is used for landscape
irrigation.
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ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
Innovative Concepts and Local
Environmental Conditions
A4.306.1 Items in this section are necessary to
address innovative concepts or local
environmental conditions.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Foundation Systems
A4.403.1 A Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation
(FPSF) is designed and constructed.
A4.403.2 Cement use in foundation mix design
is reduced.
Tier 1. Not less than a 20 percent reduction
in cement use.
Tier 2. Not less than a 25 percent reduction
in cement use.
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2
Efficient Framing Techniques
A4.404.1 Beams and headers and trimmers are
the minimum size to adequately support the
load.
A4.404.2 Building dimensions and layouts are
designed to minimize waste.
A4.404.3 Use pre-manufactured building
systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber
whenever possible.
A4.404.4 Material lists are included in the plans
which specify material quantity and provide
direction for on-site cuts.
Material Sources
A4.405.1 One or more of the following building
materials, that do not require additional
resources for finishing are used:
1. Exterior trim not requiring paint or stain.
2. Windows not requiring paint or stain.
3. Siding or exterior wall coverings which
do not require paint or stain.
A4.405.2 Floors that do not require additional
coverings are used including but not limited to
stained, natural, or stamped concrete floors.
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VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
A4.405.3 Postconsumer or preconsumer
recycled content value (RCV) materials are used
on the project.
Tier 1. Not less than a 10 percent recycled
content value.
2
Tier 2. Not less than a 15 percent recycled
content value.
2
A4.405.4 Renewable source building products
are used.
Enhanced Durability and Reduced
Maintenance
4.406.1 Annular spaces around pipes, electric
cables, conduits or other openings in plates at
exterior walls shall be protected against the
passage of rodents by closing such openings
with cement mortar, concrete masonry or similar
method acceptable to the enforcing agency.
Water Resistance and Moisture Management
A4.407.1 Install foundation and landscape
drains.
A4.407.2 Install gutter and downspout systems
to route water at least 5 feet away from the
foundation or connect to landscape drains which
discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale,
rainwater capture system or other approved on-
site location.
A4.407.3 Provide flashing details on the building
plans and comply with accepted industry
standards or manufacturer's instructions.
A4.407.4 Protect building materials delivered to
the construction site from rain and other sources
of moisture.
A4.407.5 In Climate Zone 16 an ice/water
barrier is installed at roof valleys, eaves and wall
to roof intersections.
A4.407.6 Exterior doors to the dwelling are
protected to prevent water intrusion.
A4.407.7 A permanent overhang or awning at
least 2 feet in depth is provided.
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VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and
Recycling
4.408.1 Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a
minimum of 65 percent of the nonhazardous
construction and demolition waste in
accordance with one of the following:
1. Comply with a more stringent local
construction and demolition waste
management ordinance; or
2. A construction waste management plan,
per Section 4.408.2; or
3. A waste management company, per
Section 4.408.3; or
4. The waste stream reduction alternative,
per Section 4.408.4.
A4.408.1 Construction waste generated at the
site is diverted to recycle or salvage in
compliance with one of the following:
1. Tier 1 at least a 65 percent reduction with
a third party verification.
2
2. Tier 2 at least a 75 percent reduction with
a third party verification.
2
Exception: Equivalent waste reduction
methods are developed by working with local
agencies.
Building Maintenance and Operation
4.410.1 An operation and maintenance manual
shall be provided to the building occupant or
owner.
4.410.2 Where 5 or more multifamily dwelling
units are constructed on a building site, provide
readily accessible areas that serve the entire
building and are identified for the depositing,
storage and collection of non-hazardous
materials for recycling, including (at a minimum)
paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics,
organic waste, and metals or meet a lawfully
enacted local recycling ordinance, if more
restrictive.
Exception: Rural jurisdictions that meet
and apply for the exemption in Public
Resources Code Section 42649.82(a)(2)(A)
et seq. will also be exempt from the organic
waste portion of this section.
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VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
Innovative Concepts and Local
Environmental Conditions
A4.411.1 Items in this section are necessary to
address innovative concepts or local
environmental conditions.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Fireplaces
4.503.1 Any installed gas fireplace shall be a
direct-vent sealed-combustion type. Any
installed woodstove or pellet stove shall comply
with US EPA New Source Performance
Standards (NSPS) emission limits as applicable,
and shall have a permanent label indicating they
are certified to meet the emission limits.
Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall
also comply with applicable local ordinances.
Pollutant Control
4.504.1 Duct openings and other related air
distribution component openings shall be
covered during construction.
4.504.2.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall
be compliant with VOC and other toxic
compound limits.
4.504.2.2 Paints, stains and other coatings shall
be compliant with VOC limits.
4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings shall be
compliant with product weighted MIR limits for
ROC and other toxic compounds.
4.504.2.4 Documentation shall be provided to
verify that compliant VOC limit finish materials
have been used.
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VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
4.504.3 Carpet and carpet systems shall be
compliant with VOC limits.
4.504.4 80 percent of floor area receiving
resilient flooring shall comply with specified VOC
criteria.
4.504.5 Particleboard, medium density
fiberboard (MDF), and hardwood plywood used
in interior finish systems shall comply with low
formaldehyde emission standards.
A4.504.1 Use composite wood products made
with either California Air Resources Board
approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins
or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF)
resins.
A4.504.2 Install VOC compliant resilient flooring
systems.
Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the resilient
flooring installed shall comply.
2
Tier 2. At least 100 percent of the resilient
flooring installed shall comply.
2
A4.504.3 Thermal insulation installed in the
building shall meet the following requirements:
Tier 1. Install thermal insulation in
compliance with VOC limits.
2
Tier 2. Install insulation which contains No-
Added Formaldehyde (NAF) and is in
compliance with Tier 1.
2
Interior Moisture Control
4.505.2 Vapor retarder and capillary break is
installed at slab on grade foundations.
4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials
used in wall and floor framing is checked before
enclosure.
Indoor Air Quality and Exhaust
4.506.1 Exhaust fans which terminate outside
the building are provided in every bathroom.
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APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
A4.506.1 Return air filters with a value greater
than MERV 6 shall be installed on HVAC
systems. Pressure drop across the filter shall
not exceed 0.1 inches water column.
A4.506.2 (HR). Provide filters on return air
openings rated at MERV 6 or higher during
construction when it is necessary to use HVAC
equipment.
A4.506.3 Direct vent appliances shall be used
when equipment is located in conditioned
space; or the equipment must be installed in an
isolated mechanical room.
Environmental Comfort
4.507.2. Duct systems are sized, designed and
equipment is selected using the following
methods:
1. Establish heat loss and heat gain values
according to ANSI/ACCA 2
Manual J - 2011 or equivalent.
2. Size duct systems according to
ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D - 2014 or
equivalent.
3. Select heating and cooling equipment
according to ANSI/ACCA 3
Manual S - 2014 or equivalent.
Innovative Concepts and Local
Environmental Conditions
A4.509.1 Items in this section are necessary to
address innovative concepts or local
environmental conditions.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
702.1 HVAC system installers are trained and
certified in the proper installation of HVAC
systems.
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LEVELS
APPLICANT TO SELECT
ELECTIVE MEASURES
VERIFICATIONS
ENFORCING AGENCY TO SPECIFY
VERIFICATION METHOD
Mandatory
Prerequisites and
electives
1
Enforcing
Agency
All
Installer or
Designer
All
Third
party
All
Tier 1 Tier 2
702.2 Special inspectors employed by the
enforcing agency must be qualified and able to
demonstrate competence in the discipline they
are inspecting.
V
erifications
703.1 Verification of compliance with this code
may include construction documents, plans,
specifications, builder or installer certification,
inspection reports, or other methods acceptable
to the enforcing agency which show substantial
conformance.
1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7.
2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation.
4. Contact California Energy Commission for energy-related questions on this checklist.
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