Lauren Rank Los Angeles County Office of Sustainability

CAL Green Statewide Green Building Code Includes mandatory and voluntary measures Became effective January 1, 2011

Role of the Code Mandatory Standards provide statewide baseline Voluntary Standards can be adopted by local jurisdictions – Tier 1 – Tier 2 Provide standardized requirements across jurisdictions

Code Requirements All new construction Green Building – Planning and Design – Energy Efficiency – Water Efficiency and Conservation – Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency – Environmental Quality

Planning and Design Storm water drainage and retention Erosion and sediment control Bicycle parking – Short term – Long term Special parking Light control

Energy Efficiency Minimum standards for all buildings Title 24, Part 6 – Additional efficiency requirements – Increase commissioning

Water Efficiency Efficient indoor use – Shower and sink fixtures – Toilets Efficient outdoor use – Irrigation controllers – Water budget for landscaping

Material Conservation Joints and openings Construction material diversion and recycling Building maintenance and operation Moisture/mold management

Environmental Quality Fireplaces Duct sealing HVAC system Bathroom fans Healthy materials

Voluntary Tiers Additional standards adopted by jurisdictions Provide pathway for more comprehensive requirements Standardize green building programs statewide

Implementation Difficulties Some measures difficult to verify or enforce Coordination existing Green Building Programs – Replace existing ordinances with CAL Green – Define equivalency with CAL Green – Adopt measures that meet local needs

Additional LA County Requirements Drought-tolerant Landscaping – Projects below statewide threshold – Less stringent/onerous requirements Low Impact Development – Requirements for smaller projects – Also applies to major redesigns

Green Labeling Pilot Understanding the impact of Green Building Labeling on property values Incentives for homeowners to achieve green label Tracking the value of Green Labeling in the MLS Outreach to Realtors to help them understand the labels and their benefits

Energy Upgrade California Statewide Energy Efficiency Program Whole home and building upgrade incentives Financing – Subsidized (small scale residential) – PACE (non-residential) Technical assistance and quality control

Lauren Rank green.lacounty.gov