Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jim Eggemeyer, Director, Office of Sustainability
Steve Monowitz, Community Development Director, Planning & Building Department
Subject: Study Session to Discuss Building Standards Reach Codes
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to provide input and direction to staff on any proposed energy reach code and green building code amendment measures in the Unincorporated County areas for the 2019 California Building Standards Code update.
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BACKGROUND:
Building Standards Code Adoption Process
Every three years, the State of California adopts new building standards that are organized in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This regular update is referred to as a "code cycle." The next code cycle will be adopted in 2019 and will be effective January 1, 2020. This upcoming code cycle is an opportunity to adopt optional local energy code amendments or reach codes that exceed State code standards. Historically, cities and counties have adopted reach codes to the California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) and the California Green Building Standards - CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) codes to meet local climate action goals.
Optional local amendments and reach codes must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission for the amendments to be in effect in the local jurisdiction. In addition, the reach code amendments of the Energy Code must be approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) requiring the jurisdiction to demonstrate that the proposed amendments to the code are cost effective and do not represent an unreasonable burden to builders and ultimately, the building's occupants. Unlike amendments to the Energy Code, a cost-effectiveness study is not required for amendments to the Green Building Standards Code for increased amounts of electric vehicle (EV) infrast...
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