California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
CALGreen is a state-mandated green building code for residential and non-residential construction. The CALGreen Code was developed to improve public health, safety and general welfare in building design and construction. It focuses on building’s plans and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, and environmental quality. The CalGreen code was implemented on January 1, 2011 and continues to get updated. It is currently being operated under the 2016 CalGreen Code which became effective on January 1, 2017. The 2016 California Green Building Standards: Residential Guide can be found here: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/chapter/content/2504/
There are a number of components that are compiled into the CALGreen Code with two-tier options to follow (Tier 1 or Tier 2). Various building departments in California require CALGreen Inspections / CALGreen Plan Check Sign-offs and/or (Green Books) CALGreen Documentation and Books. DuctTesters has Certified CALGreen professionals on the team to keep up with client needs and aspirations.To see more certifications our team holds, please see our Green Building Consulting page or contact us directly.
CALGreen RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES APPLICATION TIER 1 and 2 CHECKLIST
- This Checklist for Residential Occupancies is 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, can be found here: http://hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/docs/ResidentialOccupanciesAppChecklist.pdf
As of July 1, 2018, for non-residential projects
CALGreen NON-RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION GUIDELINES TIER 1 CHECKLIST
- You can view the CalGreen Checklist for nonresidential projects that meet the following: new construction, or building additions of 1,000 sq. ft. or greater, or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more pursuant to CALGreen Section 5.301.3, AND are adopting Tier 1 voluntary measures here: https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/CALGreen/2016InterCALGreenChecklistTIER1.pdf
CALGreen NON-RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION GUIDELINES TIER 2 CHECKLIST
- This checklist shall be used for nonresidential projects that meet the following: new construction, or building additions of 1,000 sq. ft. or greater, or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more pursuant to CALGreen Section 5.301.3, AND are adopting Tier 2 voluntary measures here: https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/CALGreen/2016CALGreenChecklistTIER2.pdf
CALGreen NON-RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION GUIDELINES MANDATORY MEASURES CHECKLIST
- This checklist shall be used for nonresidential projects that meet the following: new construction, or building additions of 1,000 sq. ft. or greater, or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more pursuant to CALGreen Section 5.301.3 AND do not trigger a Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirement here: https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/CALGreen/2016InterCALGreenMandChecklist.pdf
Find more on CALGreen Forms and Worksheets visit The California Department of Housing and Community Development: http://hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/cal-green-forms.shtml
Guidebooks and Reference Materials here: http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Home/CALGreen.aspx and http://hcd.ca.gov/building-standards/calgreen/index.shtml
Or you can always contact us to help you navigate all your energy and third party needs. We have a team of certified CALGreen Inspectors and much more!
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