TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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IA
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IB
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IIA
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IIB
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IIIA
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IIIB
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IV
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VA
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VB
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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Table 150.2-E: Single Family Requirements
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Measures
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Building Vintage
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Pre-1978
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1978-1991
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Post-1991
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LED Lamps, Vacancy Sensors and Exterior Photocells
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Available*
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Available*
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Available*
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Water Heating Package
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Available*
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Available*
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Available*
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Cool Roof
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Available*
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Available*
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Available
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R-38 Attic Insulation and Air Sealing
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Available*
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Available
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Available*
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Duct Sealing
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Available*
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Available*
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Available
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New Ducts + Duct Sealing
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Available*
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Available
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Available
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Windows
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Available
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Available
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Not applicable
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R-13 Wall Insulation
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Available
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH)
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Available
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Available
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Available
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Heat Pump HVAC
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Available
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Available
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Available
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Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
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Available
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Available
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Available
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Induction Cooktop
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Available
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Available
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Available
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PV + Electric Ready Pre-Wire
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Available*
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Available*
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Available*
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*
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Measures that have been shown to be cost effective in this region.
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Table 150.2-F: Single Family Measure Specifications
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Measure Specifications
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LED lamps, Vacancy Sensors and Exterior Photocells: Replace all interior and exterior screw-in incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent lamps with LED lamps. Install manual-on automatic-off vacancy sensors that meet Title 24 Section 110.9(b)4 in all bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and garages. Spaces which already include vacancy sensors, motion sensors, or dimmers do not need to install new Title 24 Section 110.9(b)4 sensors. Install photocell controls on all exterior lighting luminaires.
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Water Heating Package: Add exterior insulation meeting a minimum of R-6 to existing storage water heaters. Insulate all accessible hot water pipes with pipe insulation a minimum of ¾ inch thick. This includes insulating the supply pipe leaving the water heater, piping to faucets underneath sinks, and accessible pipes in attic spaces or crawlspaces. Upgrade fittings in sinks and showers to meet current California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) Section 4.303 water efficiency requirements.
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Cool Roof: Install a cool roof. For steep-sloped roofs (ratio of rise to run greater than 2:12) install a roofing product rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council to have an aged solar reflectance equal to or greater than 0.25, and a thermal emittance equal to or greater than 0.75. For low-sloped roofs, install a roofing product meeting the requirements of Section 150.2(b)1Iiia, and insulate the roof in accordance with Section 150.2(b)1Iiib. Only areas of roof that are to be re-roofed are subject to the cool roof upgrade. All exceptions as stated in 2022 Title 24 Section 150.2(b)1Ii for steep slope roofs and 150.2(b)1Iii for low slope roofs are allowed.
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R-38 Attic Insulation and Air Sealing.
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Attic Insulation: Attic insulation shall be installed
to achieve a weighted assembly U-factor of 0.026 or insulation installed
at the ceiling level shall have a thermal resistance of R-38 or greater
for the insulation alone. Recessed downlight luminaires in the ceiling
shall be covered with insulation to the same depth as the rest of
the ceiling. Luminaires not rated for insulation contact must be replaced
or fitted with a fire-proof cover that allows for insulation to be
installed directly over the cover. Existing R-19 insulation satisfies
this requirement.
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Air Sealing: Seal all accessible cracks, holes,
and gaps in the building envelope at walls, floors, and ceilings.
Pay special attention to penetrations including plumbing, electrical,
and mechanical vents, recessed can light luminaires, and windows.
Weather-strip doors if not already present. Testing shall be conducted
by a certified HERS Rater no more than three years prior to the permit
application date that either: a) shows at least a 30 percent reduction
from pre-retrofit conditions; or b) shows that the number of air changes
per hour at 50 Pascals pressure difference (ACH50) does not exceed
ten for Pre-1978 vintage buildings, seven for 1978 to 1991 vintage
buildings and five for post 1991 vintage buildings. If combustion
appliances are located within the pressure boundary of the building,
conduct a combustion safety test by a professional certified by the
Building Performance Institute in accordance with the ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017
Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings, the Whole House
Combustion Appliance Safety Test Procedure for the Comfortable Home
Rebates Program 2020 or the California Community Services and Development
Combustion Appliance Safety Testing Protocol.
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Duct Sealing: Air seal all space conditioning ductwork to meet the requirements of the 2022 Title 24 Section 150.2(b)1E. The duct system must be tested by a HERS Rater no more than three years prior to the permit application date to verify the duct sealing and confirm that the requirements have been met.
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New Ducts + Duct Sealing: Replace existing space conditioning ductwork with new R-8 ducts that meet the requirements of 2022 Title 24 Section 150.0(m)11. This measure may not be combined with the Duct Sealing measure in this Table. To qualify, a preexisting measure must have been installed no more than three years before the Covered Single Family Project permit application date.
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Windows: Replace all existing windows with high
performance windows with an area-weighted average Ufactor no greater
than 0.32.
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R-13 Wall Insulation: Install wall insulation in
all exterior walls to achieve a weighted U-factor of 0.102 or install
wall insulation in all exterior wall cavities that shall result in
an installed thermal resistance of R-13 or greater for the insulation
alone.
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Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH): Replace existing
electric resistance or natural gas storage water heater with a heat
pump water heater.
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HVAC Heat Pump: Replace existing gas space heating
system or all existing electric resistance heating systems with an
electric heat pump system.
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Heat Pump Clothes Dryer: Replace existing electric
resistance clothes dryer with heat pump dryer with no resistance element
and cap gas line.
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Induction Cooktop: Replace existing gas and electric
resistance stove top with inductive stove top and cap the gas line.
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PV+ Electric Ready Pre-Wire: Install a solar PV system that meets the requirements of 2022 Title 24 Reference Appendix JA11. The system shall be sized such that the estimated annual kWh production shall not exceed the projected annual kWh demand. Upgrade the panelboard serving the individual dwelling to provide circuit breaker spaces for a heat pump water heater, heat pump space heater, electric cooktop and electric clothes dryer with the capacities specified in California Energy Code Section 150.0 (n), (t), (u) and (v); or, provide electrical load calculations and appliance specifications for serving all of these end-uses with a minimum 100-amp panel. Install any two circuits for electric appliances from the list below:
1. Heat Pump Water Heater Ready, as specified in
Section 150.0(n)1
2. Heat Pump Space Heater Ready, as specified in
Section 150.0(t)
3. Electric Clothes Dryer Ready, as specified in
Section 150.0(v)
4. Electric Cooktop Ready, as specified in Section
150.0(u)
5. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Ready, as specified
in Section 150.0(s)
6. EV Charger Ready. Install a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit as specified in the California Green Building Code, Title 24, Part 11, Section A4.106.8.1, which otherwise applies to new construction
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Table 180.5-A: Multifamily Requirements
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Measures
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Building Vintage
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Pre-1978
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1978-1991
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Post-1991
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LED Lamps, Vacancy Sensors and Exterior Photocells
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Available*
|
Available*
|
Available*
|
Water Heating Package
|
Available*
|
Available*
|
Available*
|
Cool Roof
|
Available*
|
Available*
|
Available
|
R-38 Attic Insulation and Air Sealing
|
Available*
|
Available
|
Available
|
Duct Sealing
|
Available*
|
Available*
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Not applicable
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New Ducts + Duct Sealing
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Available*
|
Available
|
Available
|
Windows
|
Available
|
Available
|
Available
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R-13 Wall Insulation
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Available
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Floor Insulation
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Available
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH)
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Available
|
Available
|
Available
|
Heat Pump HVAC
|
Available
|
Available
|
Available
|
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
|
Available
|
Available
|
Available
|
Induction Cooktop
|
Available
|
Available
|
Available
|
PV + Electric Ready Pre-Wire
|
Available*
|
Available*
|
Available*
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*
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Measures that have been shown to be cost effective in this region.
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Table 180.5-B: Multifamily Measure Specifications
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LED lamps, Vacancy Sensors and Exterior Photocells: Replace all interior and exterior screw-in incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent lamps with LED lamps. Install manual-on automatic-off vacancy sensors that meet Title 24 Section 110.9(b)4 in all bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and garages. Spaces which already include vacancy sensors, motion sensors, or dimmers do not need to install new Title 24 Section 110.9(b)4 sensors. Install photocell controls on all exterior lighting luminaires.
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Water Heating Package: Add exterior insulation meeting a minimum of R-6 to existing storage water heaters. Insulate all accessible hot water pipes with pipe insulation a minimum of ¾ inch thick. This includes insulating the supply pipe leaving the water heater, piping to faucets underneath sinks, and accessible pipes in attic spaces or crawlspaces. Upgrade fittings in sinks and showers to meet current California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) Section 4.303 water efficiency requirements.
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Cool Roof: Install a cool roof. For steep-sloped roofs (ratio of rise to run greater than 2:12) install a roofing product rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council to have an aged solar reflectance equal to or greater than 0.25, and a thermal emittance equal to or greater than 0.75. Low slope roofs (ratio of rise to run of 2:12 or less) shall meet the requirements of Section 180.2(b)1Ii of 2019 Title 24, Part 6. All exceptions as stated in 2022 Title 24 Section 180.2(b)1Ii for low slope roofs and 180.2(b)1Iii for steep slope roofs are allowed.
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R-38 Attic Insulation and Air Sealing
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Attic Insulation: Attic insulation shall be installed
to achieve a weighted assembly U-factor of 0.026 or insulation installed
at the ceiling level shall have a thermal resistance of R-38 or greater
for the insulation alone. Recessed downlight luminaires in the ceiling
shall be covered with insulation to the same depth as the rest of
the ceiling. Luminaires not rated for insulation contact must be replaced
or fitted with a fire-proof cover that allows for insulation to be
installed directly over the cover. Existing R-19 insulation satisfies
this requirement.
|
Air Sealing: Seal all accessible cracks, holes,
and gaps in the building envelope at walls, floors, and ceilings.
Pay special attention to penetrations including plumbing, electrical,
and mechanical vents, recessed can light luminaires, and windows.
Weather-strip doors if not already present. Testing shall be conducted
by a certified HERS Rater no more than three years prior to the permit
application date that either: a) shows at least a 30 percent reduction
from pre-retrofit conditions; or b) shows that the number of air changes
per hour at 50 Pascals pressure difference (ACH50) does not exceed
ten for Pre-1978 vintage buildings, seven for 1978 to 1991 vintage
buildings and five for post 1991 vintage buildings. If combustion
appliances are located within the pressure boundary of the building,
conduct a combustion safety test by a professional certified by the
Building Performance Institute in accordance with the ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017
Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings, the Whole House
Combustion Appliance Safety Test Procedure for the Comfortable Home
Rebates Program 2020 or the California Community Services and Development
Combustion Appliance Safety Testing Protocol.
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Duct Sealing: Air seal all space conditioning ductwork to meet the requirements of 2022 Title 24 Section 180.2(b)2Aiii. The duct system must be tested by a HERS Rater no more than three years prior to the Low-Rise Multifamily Covered Project permit application date to verify the duct sealing and confirm that the requirements have been met.
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New Ducts + Duct Sealing: Replace existing space conditioning ductwork with new R-8 ducts that meet the requirements of 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Section 160.3(b)5.K, with the exception that the maximum duct leakage be reduced from the current code requirement of 12 percent to five percent. To qualify, a preexisting measure must have been installed no more than three years before the Low-Rise Multifamily Covered Project permit application date.
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Windows: Replace all existing windows with high
performance windows with an area-weighted average Ufactor no greater
than 0.32.
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R-13 Wall Insulation: Install wall insulation in
all exterior walls to achieve a weighted U-factor of 0.102 or install
wall insulation in all exterior wall cavities that shall result in
an installed thermal resistance of R-13 or greater for the insulation
alone.
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Floor Insulation: Install floor insulation in the
floor cavity of all exterior raised floors to achieve a weighted U-factor
of 0.037 or an installed thermal resistance of R-19 or greater for
the insulation alone.
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PV+ Electric Ready Pre-Wire: Install a solar PV
system that meets the prescriptive requirements in Section 170.2(f).
The system shall be sized such that the estimated annual kWh production
shall not exceed the projected annual kWh demand. Upgrade the panelboard
serving the individual dwelling to provide circuit breaker spaces
for a heat pump water heater, heat pump space heater, electric cooktop
and electric clothes dryer with the capacities specified in California
Energy Code Section 150.0 (n), (t), (u) and (v); or, provide electrical
load calculations and appliance specifications for serving all of
these end-uses with a minimum 100-amp panel. Install any two circuits
for electric appliances from the list below:
1. Heat Pump Water Heater Ready, as otherwise specified
for Single Family buildings in Section 150.0(n)1
2. Heat Pump Space Heater Ready, as specified in
Section 160.9(a)
3. Electric Clothes Dryer Ready, as specified in
Section 160.9(b)
4. Electric Cooktop Ready, as specified in Section
160.9(b)
5. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Ready, as otherwise
specified for Single Family buildings in Section 150.0(s)
6. EV Charger Ready. Install a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit as specified in the California Green Building Code, Title 24, Part 11, Section A4.106.8.1, which otherwise applies to single family new construction
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1.
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Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility
is unable to supply adequate power.
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2.
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Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency
substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design
requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3.2.1,
may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
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3.
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Or other conditions as determined by the City.
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102.4.3 Permit Application Processing. Section
102.4 applies to the permitting of all electric vehicle charging stations
in the City of Encinitas.
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A.
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Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant
shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging
station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and
safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes
but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical
system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure
affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas
of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
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B.
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A permit application that satisfies the information requirements
in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly
processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit
application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the
City adopted checklist and is consistent with all applicable laws
and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent
with Government Code Section 65850.7 and Section 65850.71, approve
the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does
not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle
charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building
Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he
or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing
all deficiencies in the application and any additional information
required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
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C.
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Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building
Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications
and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit
applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures
on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet
signature by any applicant.
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102.4.4 Permit Application and Submittal Requirements.
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A.
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All electric vehicle charging stations shall meet applicable
health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state
and the city.
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B.
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All documents required for the submission of an electric vehicle
charging station application are available on the city website, including
a checklist of submittal requirements for expedited review. Unless
otherwise specified, the checklist shall be the most current version
of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist"
of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness
Guidebook."
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C.
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Along with the Checklist, the applicant shall submit a site
plan, accessibility details, and associated electrical plans as part
of their submittal to the City.
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D.
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Electronic submittal of the required permit application and
documents shall be made available to all electric vehicle charging
station permit applicants. The permit application and associated documentation
may be submitted to the Building Division by electronic submittal
together with required permit processing and inspection fees. Electronic
signature of the applicant on all forms, applications, and other documents
may be used in lieu of a wet signature.
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E.
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Should this chapter conflict with any permit processing requirements
specified in any other chapter of the Encinitas Municipal Code, this
chapter shall take precedence.
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102.4.5 Permit Review and Issuance.
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A.
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The Development Services Department shall implement an administrative,
nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of electric vehicle
charging stations.
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B.
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A permit application that satisfies the information requirements
in the city's Checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed
per Government Code Section 6580.71.
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C.
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If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction
notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional
information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited
permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
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D.
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Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application
and supporting documents meets the Checklist and is consistent with
all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building
Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7 and
Section 65850.71, approve the application and issue all necessary
permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize
or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until final inspection
approval is granted by the City.
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102.4.6 Technical Review.
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A.
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It is the intent of this code to encourage the installation
of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting
for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the
Building Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety
situations.
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B.
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In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with
Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition
the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the
approval of such a system by an Association, as that term is defined
by Civil Code Section 4080.
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102.4.7 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation
Requirements.
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A.
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Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements
of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers,
the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited
testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules
of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility
Company regarding safety and reliability.
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B.
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Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated
wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices
shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions
of the California Electrical Code.
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C.
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Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be
incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical
services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical
Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous
load.
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D.
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Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle
charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building
or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions
of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging
stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
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E.
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If an electric vehicle charging station and any associated equipment
interfere with, reduce, eliminate, or in any way impact the required
parking spaces for existing uses, the City shall reduce the number
of required parking spaces for the existing uses by the amount necessary
to accommodate the electric vehicle charging station and any associated
equipment.
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