Chapter 3 Green Building of the California Green Building Standards Code is adopted in its entirety subject to the modifications thereto which are set forth below:

Add a new Subsection 301.1.2 to read:

301.1.2 Residential waste diversion. The requirements of Section 4.408 shall be required for:

1.    Any additions or alterations, which increase the building’s conditioned area, volume or size

2.    Any building alterations with a permit valuation over $100,000

3.    Any interior or exterior demolitions valued over $3,000

Modify Subsection 301.3.2 to read:

301.3.2Nonresidential waste diversion. The requirements of Section 5.408 shall be required for additions and, alterations and demolitions whenever a permit is required for work.

Chapter 4 Residential Mandatory Measures of the California Green Buildings Code is adopted in its entirety subject to the modifications thereto which are set forth below:

Modify Subsection 4.106.4.1 to read:

4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached or detached private garages, carports, or any other on-site parking. For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere 208/240-volt minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

Exception: A raceway is not required if a minimum 40-ampere 208/240-volt dedicated EV branch circuit is installed in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger at the time of original construction in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

4.106.4.1.1 Identification. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLEREADY". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLEREADY".

Modify Subsection 4.106.4.2.1 to read:

4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units; and hotels and motels with less than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms. The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to this section.

1.    EV Capable. Ten (10) Twenty (20) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.

The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

Exception:

1.    When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number equal to or greater than the required number of EV capable spaces.

2.    When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number less than the required number of EV capable spaces, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed.

1.    When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number greater than five (5) percent of parking spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.1, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed over the five (5) percent required.

Notes:

a.    Construction documents are intended to demonstrate the project's capability and capacity for facilitating future EV charging.

b.    There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.

2.   EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.

Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts., provided the required percentage of EV Ready spaces are installed elsewhere.

3.   EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests.

When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable spaces.

Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, provided the required percentage of EV Chargers spaces are installed elsewhere.

NOTE: Calculations required by Section 4.106.4.2.1, Items 1 – 3 shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Modify Subsection 4.106.4.2.2 to read:

4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels and motels with 20 or more sleeping units or guest rooms. The number of dwelling units, sleeping units or guest rooms shall be based on all buildings on a project site subject to this section.

1.   EV Capable. Ten (10) Twenty (20) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Electrical load calculations shall demonstrate that the electrical panel service capacity and electrical system, including any on-site distribution transformer(s), have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all EVs at all required EV spaces at a minimum of 40 amperes.

The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging purposes as "EV CAPABLE" in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

Exception: When EV chargers (Level 2 EVSE) are installed in a number greater than five (5) percent of parking spaces required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Item 3, the number of EV capable spaces required may be reduced by a number equal to the number of EV chargers installed over the five (5) percent required.

Notes:

a.    Construction documents shall show locations of future EV spaces.

b.    There is no requirement for EV spaces to be constructed or available until receptacles for EV charging or EV chargers are installed for use.

2.    EV Ready. Twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles. For multifamily parking facilities, no more than one receptacle is required per dwelling unit when more than one parking space is provided for use by a single dwelling unit.

Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts., provided the required percentage of EV Ready spaces are installed elsewhere.

3.    EV Chargers. Five (5) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. Where common use parking is provided, at least one EV charger shall be located in the common use parking area and shall be available for use by all residents or guests.

When low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required, an automatic load management system (ALMS) may be used to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space served by the ALMS. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to deliver at least 3.3 kW simultaneously to each EV charging station (EVCS) served by the ALMS. The branch circuit shall have a minimum capacity of 40 amperes, and installed EVSE shall have a capacity of not less than 30 amperes. ALMS shall not be used to reduce the minimum required electrical capacity to the required EV capable spaces.

Exception: Areas of parking facilities served by parking lifts, provided the required percentage of EV Chargers spaces are installed elsewhere.

NOTE: Calculations required by Section 4.106.4.2.2, Items 1--3 shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Add a new Subsection 4.405.1 to read:

4.405.1 Reduction in cement use. As allowed by the enforcing agency, cement used in concrete mix design shall be reduced not less than 25 percent. Products commonly used to replace cement in concrete mix designs include, but are not limited to:

1.    Fly ash

2.    Slag

3.    Silica fume

4.    Rice hull ash

Exception: Minimum cement reductions in concrete mix designs approved by the Engineer of Record may be lower where high early strength is needed for concrete products or to meet an accelerated project schedule.

Modify Subsection 4.408.1 to read:

4.408.1 Construction waste management. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse 100% of excavated soil and land-clearing debris, 100% of concrete, 100% of asphalt, and a minimum of 65 percent of the other nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with either Section 4.408.2, 4.408.3 or 4.408.4, or meet a more stringent local construction and demolition waste management ordinance.

Exceptions:

1.    Excavated soil and land-clearing debris.

2.    Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist or are not located reasonably close to the jobsite.

3.    The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when isolated jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility.

Chapter 5 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures of the California Green Buildings Code is adopted in its entirety subject to the modifications thereto which are set forth below:

Modify Subsection 5.106.5.3.1 to read:

5.106.5.3.1 EV Capable Spaces. [N] Twenty (20) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be EV capable spaces. Calculation for EV capable spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.106.5.3.1 and The spaces shall comply with the following requirements:

1.    Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch (25 mm) diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable spaces.

2.    A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volt, 40-ampere minimum branch circuit for each EV capable space, with delivery of 30-ampere minimum to an installed EVSE at each EVCS.

3.    The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.

4.    The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE."

Note: A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by an enforcement agency. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.

Delete Table 5.106.5.3.1.

Modify Subsection 5.106.5.3.2 to read:

5.106.5.3.2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) [N] Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be EV capable spaces shall be provided with EVSE to create EVCS. Calculation for EVCS shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. in the number indicated in Table 5.106.5.3.1. The EVCS required by Table 5.106.5.3.1 may be provided with EVSE in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except that at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

One EV charger with multiple connectors capable of charging multiple EVs simultaneously shall be permitted if the electrical load capacity required by Section 5.106.5.3.1 for each EV capable space is accumulatively supplied to the EV charger.

The installation of each DCFC EVSE shall be permitted to reduce the minimum number of required EV capable spaces without EVSE by five and reduce proportionally the required electrical load capacity to the service panel or subpanel.

5.405 Material Sources

Add a new Subsection 5.405.1 to read:

5.405.1 Reduction in cement use. As allowed by the enforcing agency, cement used in concrete mix design shall be reduced not less than 25 percent. Products commonly used to replace cement in concrete mix designs include, but are not limited to:

1.    Fly ash.

2.    Slag.

3.    Silica fume.

4.    Rice hull ash.

Exception: Minimum cement reductions in concrete mix designs approved by the Engineer of Record may be lower where high early strength is needed for concrete products or to meet an accelerated project schedule.

5.408.3 Concrete, asphalt, excavated soil and land clearing debris. 100 percent of concrete, asphalt, trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed.