HomeMy WebLinkAboutX2021-3140 - MiscCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
100 Civic Center Drive I P.O. Box 1768 1 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
www.newportbeachca.gov 1 (949) 644-3200
2019 CALGREEN - RESIDENTIAL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Scope
1. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CG) is applicable to all new residential buildings,
including but not limited to, dwellings, apartment houses, condominiums, hotels, and other types of
dwellings containing sleeping accommodations with or without common toilets or cooking facilities
regulated by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD-1). (NBMC 15.11.010,
CG Section 101.3.1(3)).
2. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CG) is applicable to additions or alterations of
existing residential buildings where the addition or alteration increases the building's conditioned
area, volume, or size. The requirements shall apply only to and/or within the specific area of the
addition or alteration. (301.1.1)
Energy Efficiency
3. New one and two family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages shall install a listed
nominal 1 inch inside diameter raceway to accommodate a dedicated 2081240 volt branch circuit.
(4.106.4.1)
a. The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and terminate into a listed cabinet,
box, or enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger.
b. The service panel or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a minimum 40 ampere dedicated
branch circuit and space reserved for installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device.
c. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective devices
space reserved for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLE:'
d. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE"
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Material Conservation and Resources Efficiency
4. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in sole/bottom plates at
exterior walls shall be protected against the passage of rodents by closing such openings with
cement mortar, concrete masonry or other similar method. (4.406.1)
5. Utilize one of the city's approved franchise hauler to recycle and/or salvage a minimum of 65% of the
nonhazardous construction and demolition waste. (4.408.1, 4.408.3)
Water Efficiency and Conservation
6. New residential developments shall comply with City's water efficient landscape ordinance. (4.304.1,
NBMC 14.17)
7. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall comply with the following (4.303.1):
FIXTURE TYPE £
' MAXIMUM FLOW RATE
Sin le Showerheads
1.8 gpm Q 80 psi
Multiple Showerheads
Combine flow rate of 1.8 gpm @80 psi
Residential Lavatory Faucets
1.2 gpm @ 60 pSi2
Common and Public use Lavatory Faucets
0.5 gpm @ 60 psi
Kitchen Faucets
1.8 gpm @ 60 psi
Metering Faucets
0.2 gallons per cycle maximum
Water Closets
1.28gallons/flush'
Wall Mounted Urinal
0.125gallons/flush
All Other Types of Urinal
0.5 gallons/flush
1. Includes single and dual flush water closets with an effective flush rate of 1.28 gallons or less when tested per ASME A122.19.233.2 for single flush
and ASME At 12.19.14 for dual flush toilets.
2. Lavatory faucets shall not have a flow rate less than 0.8 gpm at 20 psi.
Environmental Quality
8. Moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor framing is checked before enclosure
according to one of the following (4.505.3):
a. Moisture content shall be determined with either a probe -type or contact -type moisture meter.
Equivalent moisture verification methods may be approved by the enforcing agency and shall
satisfy requirements found in Section 101.8 of this code.
b. Moisture readings shall be taken at a point 2 feet (610 mm) to 4 feet (1219 mm) from the grade
stamped end of each piece to be verified.
c. At least three random moisture readings shall be performed on wall and floor framing with
documentation acceptable to the enforcing agency provided at the time of approval to enclose the
wall and floor framing.
9. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the Product -weighted MIR Limits for ROC in Section
94522(a)(2) and other toxic requirements in Sections 94522(e)(1) and (f)(1) of the California Code of
Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94520. (4.504.2.3)
10. Carpet and carpet systems shall be compliant with of the following (4.504.3):
a. Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program.
b. California Department of Public Health Specification 01350.
c. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level.
d. Scientific Certifications Systems Indoor AdvantageTM Gold
11. Minimum 80% of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply with one of the following (4.504.4):
a. VOC emission limits defined in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) High
Performance Product Database.
b. Products certified under UL GREENGUARD Gold.
c. Certified under the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program.
d. California Department of Public Health Specification 01350.
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12. Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall be compliant with volatile organic compound (VOC) limits set
forth in Table 4.504.1 or Table 4.504.2. (4.504.2.1)
ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT 1,2
Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams "per Liter
ARCHITECTURAL: APPLICATIONS
VOC LIMIT
Indoor carpet adhesives
50
Carpet pad adhesives
50
Outdoor carpet adhesives
150
Wood flooring adhesive
100
Rubber floor adhesives
60
Subfloor adhesives
50
Ceramic file adhesives
65
VCT and asphalt tile adhesives
50
Drywall and panel adhesives
50
Cove base adhesives
50
Multipurpose construction adhesives
70
Structural glazing adhesives
100
Single -ply roof membrane adhesives
250
Other adhesives not specifically listed
50
SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
PVC welding
510
CPVC welding
490
ABS welding
325
Plastic cement welding
250
Adhesive primer for plastic
550
Contact adhesive
80
Special purpose contact adhesive
250
Structural wood member adhesive
140
Top and trim adhesive
250
SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Metal to metal
30
Plastic foams
50
Porous material (except wood
50
Wood
30
Fiberglass
80
1. If an adhesive is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, the adhesive with the highest VOC content shall be allowed.
2. For additional information regarding methods to measure VOC content specified in table, see South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168.
SEALANT VOC LIMIT
Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter)
SEALANTS
VOC LIMIT
Architectural
250
Marine deck
760
Nonmembrane roof
300
Roadway
250
Single -ply roof membrane
450
Other
420
SEALANT PRIMERS r
Architectural
Nonporous
Porous
250
775
Modified bituminous
500
Marine deck
760
Other
750
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13. Paints, stains, and other coatings shall be compliant with VOC and other toxic compound limits set
forth in Table 4.504.3. (4.504.2.2)
VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS 2.3
(Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating,
Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds
COATING CATEGORY +
VOC LIMIT
Flat coatings
50
Nonflat coatin s
100
Nonflat-hi h gloss coatings
150
Specialty Coatings
Aluminum roof coatings
400
Basementspecialty coatings
400
Bituminous roof coatings
50
Bituminous roof primers
350
Bond breakers
350
Concrete curing compounds
350
Concrete/masonry sealers
100
Driveway sealers
50
Dry fog coatings
150
Faux finishing coatings
350
Fire resistive coatings
350
Floor coatings
100
Form -release compounds
250
Graphic arts coatings (signpaints)
500
High temperature coatings
420
Industrial maintenance coatings
250
Low solids coatings'
120
Ma nesite cement coatings
450
Mastic texture coatings
100
Metallic pigmented coatings
500
Multicolor coatings
250
Pretreatment wash primers
420
Primers, sealers, and undercoaters
100
Reactive penetrating sealers
350
Recycled coatings
250
Roof coatings
50
Rust preventative coatings
250
Shellacs
Clear
Opaque
730
550
Specialty rimers, sealers and undercoaters
100
Stains
250
Stone consolidants
450
Swimming pool coatings
340
Traffic marking coatings
100
Tub and tile refinish coatings
420
Waterproofing membranes
250
Wood coatings
275
Wood preservatives
350
Zinc -rich primers
340
1. Grams of VOC per liter of coating, including water and including exempt compounds.
2. The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table.
3. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measure,
February 1, 2008. More information is available from the Air Resources Board,
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14. Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and hardwood plywood used in interior or exterior of
the building shall comply with low formaldehyde emission standards as set forth in Table 4.504.5
below (4.504.5):
FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS'
Maximum formaldehyde Emissions in Parts per Million
PRODUCT
LIMIT
Hardwood plywood veneer core
0.05
Hardwood plywood composite core
0.05
Particleboard
0.09
Medium density fiberboard
0.11
Thin medium density fiberboard'
0.13
1. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood as
tested in accordance with ASTM E 1333-96(2002). For additional information, see California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Sections 93120 through
93120.12
2. Thin medium density fiberboard has a maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (S mm).
15. All duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic,
sheet metal or other methods acceptable to the building inspector to reduce the amount of water, dust
and debris, which may enter the system until final startup of the HVAC equipment. (4.504.1)
16. Bathroom exhaust fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to terminate outside the
building. Unless functioning as a component of whole house ventilation system, fans must be
controlled by a humidity control capable of adjustment between a relative humidity range of less than
or equal to 50% to maximum 80%. (4.506.1)
17. Duct systems are sized, designed and equipment is selected using the following methods (4.507.2):
a. Establish heat loss and heat gain values according to ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J-2016 (Residential
Load Calculation), ASHRAE handbooks or equivalent design software or methods.
b. Size duct systems according to ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D-2016 (Residential Duct Systems),
ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods.
c. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3 Manual 5-2014 (Residential
Equipment Selection) or other equivalent design software or methods
Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications
18. HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified or work under direct supervision of trained and
certified installers in the proper installation of HVAC systems. (702.1)
19. HVAC special inspectors must be qualified and able to demonstrate competence in the discipline they
are inspecting. (702.2)
Documentations
20. An operation and maintenance manual, CD, web -based reference or other approved media shall be
provided by the builder to the building occupant or owner at the final inspection. It shall include
operation and maintenance instruction of the equipment and appliances. (4.410.1)
21. Documentation shall be provided to verify that finish materials used comply with VOC limits as set
forth in Tables 4.504.1, 4.504.2, & 4.504.3. (4.504.2.4)
22. Documentation shall be provided to verify that composite wood products used comply with
formaldehyde limits as set forth in Tables 4.504.5. (4.504.5.1)
23. Documentation which shows compliance with CAL Green code including construction documents,
plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, and inspection reports and verification shall be
available at the final inspection. (703.1)
24. CAL Green Documentation Compliance Certification form (City form) is required to be submitted to
the Building Inspector prior to final building inspection. (703.1)
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
100 Civic Center Drive I P.O. Box 1768 1 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
www.newoortbeachca.gov 1 (949) 644-3200
RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicable Standards: 2019 California Residential Code (CRC); 2019 California Building
Code (CBC); 2019 California Plumbing Code (CPC); 2019 California Electrical Code (CEC);
2019 California Mechanical Code (CMC); 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
(BEES); 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (Cal Green); & Chapter 15 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC)
GENERAL:
1. Residential building undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall
replace non -compliant plumbing fixtures with water -conserving plumbing fixtures meeting
the requirements of 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, Section 4.303.1
Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or
final inspection by the Chief Building Official. (Civil Code, Section 1101.1 at seq., NBMC
15.11.010)
2. Issuance of a building permit by the City of Newport Beach does not relieve applicants of
the legal requirements to observe covenants, conditions and restrictions, which may be
recorded against the property or to obtain plans. You should contact your community
associations prior to commencement of any construction authorized by this permit.
3. Prior to performing any work in the City right-of-way an encroachment permit must be
obtained from the Public Works Department.
4. A site survey by a licensed surveyor shall be required prior to foundation concrete pour.
5. Garage ceiling height. The minimum unobstructed vertical clearance for parking spaces
shall be seven feet, except that the front four feet may have a minimum vertical clearance
of four feet. (NBMC 20.40.090 A 4)
6. Utilize one of the city's approved franchise hauler to recycle and/or salvage a minimum of
65% of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste. (Cal Green 4.408.1,
4.408.3)
7. Stairways shall not be less than 36 inches clear width. (CRC 311.7.1) The minimum head
clearance shall be 6"-8" measured vertically from the sloped line adjoining tread nosing.
(CRC 311.7.2)
8. Advisory Note: Homeowners Association (HOA) approval is independent of the City
process and may be required for this improvement. Please check with the HOA Board.
9. Additional permits are required for detached structures including but not limited to:
a. Accessory structures, detached patio covers, and trellises,
b. Masonry or concrete fences over 3.5 ft. high or within 3 feet of the property line,
C. Retaining walls over 4 % high from the bottom of the foundation to the top of the
wall and any retaining wall within 3 ft. of property line regardless of height.
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d. Electrical and Plumbing for exterior improvements detached from the house (i.e. barbeque,
fountain, fire feature)
10. Pedestrian protection adjacent to public way to be as follows:
CBC TABLE 3306.1
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
HEIGHT OF
CONSTRUCTION
DISTANCE FROM CONSTRUCTION TO LOT LINE
TYPE OF PROTECTION
REQUIRED
Less than 5 feet
Construction railings
8 feet or less
5 feet or more
None
Less than 5 feet
Barrier and covered walkway
5 feet or more, but not more than one-fourth the height of construction
Barrier and covered walkway
More than 8 feet
5 feet or more, but between one-fourth and one-half the height of
construction
I Barrier
5 feet or more, but exceeding one-half the height of construction
I None
11. All exterior lath and plaster shall have two layers of Grade D paper over wood base
sheathing. (CRC R703.7.3, CBC 2510.6)
12. Wall covering of showers or tubs with showers shall be of cement plaster, tile, or approved
equal, to a height of not less than 72 inches above drain inlet. Backing for tile shall be
cement board or cement plaster. (CRC R307.2, CBC 1209.2.3)
13. Safety glazing shall be provided at the following hazardous locations: (CRC R308.4, CBC
2406.4)
a. Swinging, bi-fold, and sliding doors.
b. When located within 60 inches above the floor of wet surfaces such as tubs,
showers, saunas, steam rooms, or outdoor swimming pool.
C. Glazing adjacent to doors:
i. Within a 24-inch are of either vertical edge of doors and within 60 inches of
walking surface.
ii. Where the glazing is on a wall perpendicular to the plane of the door in a
closed position and within 24 inches of the hinge side of an in -swinging
door.
d. Where glazing area is more than 9 sq. ft. in area, with the bottom edge less than
18 inches above the floor, top edge more than 36 inches above floor, and within
36 inches of a walking surface, measured horizontally.
e. Glazing where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 36 inches
above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways, landings between
flights of stairs and ramps.
f. Glazing adjacent to the landing at the bottom of a stairway where the glazing is
less than 36 inches above the landing and within 60 inches horizontally of the
bottom tread.
g. Glazing in guards and railings.
14. All doors from the house into the pool area shall be equipped with an approved alarm or
an approved alternate drowning prevention safety feature. (CBC 3109 (115922))
15. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations (CRC R314.3, CBC 907.2.11.2,
907.2.11.3 & 907.2.11.4):
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a. In each sleeping room.
b. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
C. On each additional story, including basements and habitable attics.
d. Not less than 3 feet horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom that
contains a bathtub or shower.
e. A minimum of 20 feet horizontally from any permanently installed cooking
appliance.
f. Smoke alarms shall be hardwired with battery back-up and interconnected unless
exempted in accordance with CRC R314.4 & R314.5 or CBC 907.2.10.5 &
907.2.10.6.
16. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the following locations (CRC R315.3):
a. Outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom(s).
b. On every occupiable level of the dwelling unit including basements.
C. Where a fuel -burning appliance is located within a bedroom or its attached
bathroom, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom.
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be hardwired with battery back-up and interconnected
unless exempted in accordance with CRC R315.6(4).
17. All fenestrations on windows and doors shall have U-factors (0.30 max) and Solar Heat
Gain Coefficient (SHGC=0.23 max) values in accordance with T-24 energy calculations.
All fenestrations must have temporary and permanent labels.
TEMPORARY GENERATOR:
18. Hand operated construction tools powered by electricity must use power provided by
Southern California Edison through a temporary pole or available outlet. In the rare case
where electricity is not readily available and a portable temporary generator is necessary,
then the following restrictions must be adhered to:
a. Must be portable and may be easily relocated.
b. Temporary generators are to be located a minimum distance from any property
line according to the following table:
Required
Required Setback
Time in Use
Setback from
from Adjacent
Hours
Property Line
Structures
0 —1 day
10 feet
5 feet
> 1 day
20 feet
5 feet
C. If the minimum distance cannot be achieved, then the generator shall be located
the most extreme distance practical to inhibit noise. Other methods to inhibit noise
may be utilized when practical.
d. May be operational for a maximum of five consecutive calendar days. After five
consecutive calendar days of use, power shall be provided through the use of a
temporary power pole.
e. Usage is limited to weekdays between the hours from 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM
Monday through Friday. No use on the weekends or federal holidays.
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FIREPLACE:
19. All fireplaces:
a. Factory -built fireplaces, chimneys and all of their components shall be listed and
installed in accordance with their listing and manufacturer's installation
instructions. (CRC R1004.1)
b. Factory built wood burning fireplaces shall be qualified at the U.S. EPA's Voluntary
Fireplace Program Phase 2 emissions level. (CRC 1004.1.1)
G. Decorative shrouds shall not be installed at the termination of factory -built
chimneys except where such shrouds are listed and labeled for use with the
specific factory -built chimney system and are installed in accordance with
manufacturer's installation instructions. (CRC R1005.2 & CMC 802.5.1.1 & CMC
802.5.4.3)
d. Horizontal openings are not allowed, for exhaust vents, in walls closer than 3 feet
to a property line. (Tables R302.1(1)&(2)). Horizontal vent caps shall be 2 feet
clear from property lines.
e. Exhaust openings shall not be directed onto walkways. (R303.5.2)
20. Solid fuel burning fireplaces:
a. Provide a permanently anchored gaseous fuel burning pan to the firebox of a solid
fuel burning fireplace.
b. Solid fuel burning fireplace must comply with the California Energy Standards
mandatory measures.
C. Chimney shall extend at least 2 ft. higher than any portion of the building within 10
ft., but shall not be less than 3 ft. above the highest point where the chimney
passes through the roof. (CRC R1003.9)
d. Liquid fueled fireplaces are not allowed for interior use.
21. Direct vent gas appliance fireplace:
a. Direct vent sealed -combustion gas appliance fireplace must comply with the Cal
Green code requirements and must comply with ANSI Z21.50. (Cal Green 4.503.1)
MECHANICAL:
22. Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and similar fixtures shall be provided with an
exhaust fan with humidity control sensor having a minimum capacity of 50 CFM ducted to
terminate outside the building. (CRC R303.3, Cal Green 4.506.1, CBC 1202.5.2.1, CMC
402.5)
23. Where water closet compartment is independent of the bathroom or shower area, a fan
will be required in each area. Bathrooms shall have an exhaust fan with humidity control
sensor, min. 50 CFM capacity. (CRC R303.3)
24. Where whole house fans are used in bathroom areas, the fan must run continuously and
shall not be tied to a humidity control sensor. (Cal Green 4.506.1(2))
25. The clothes dryer vent shall not exceed 14 ft. in overall length with maximum two 90
degree elbows. (CMC 504.4.2.1)
26. Environmental air ducts shall terminate min. 3 feet from property line or openings into
building, and 10 feet from a forced air inlet. (CMC 502.2.1)
27. Mechanical equipment shall be installed per the manufacture's installation instructions.
(CMC 303.1)
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28. Domestic range vents to be smooth metallic interior surface. (CIVIC 504.3)
29. Supply and return air ducts to be insulated at a minimum of R-6. (Cal Energy Code Table
150.1-A.)
PLUMBING:
30. Separate water meters are required for all new duplexes. Separate fire risers are required
at each water meter.
31. Plumbing Fixtures:
a New Construction & Addition/Alterations that increases condition space area,
volume, or size (Cal Green 4.303.1):
i. Comply with CAL Green Mandatory Requirements
b. Addition & Alteration: Existing fixtures shall be replaced to meet the following
requirements:
i. Shower Heads: 1.8 gpm @ 80 psi
ii. Lavatory Faucets: 1.2 gpm @ 60 psi
iii. Kitchen Faucets: 1.8 gpm @ 60 psi
iv. Water Closet: 1.28 gallons per flush
32. Clearance for water closet to be a minimum of 24 inches in front, and 15 inches from its
center to any side wall or obstruction. (CPC 402.5)
33. The water heater burner to be at least 18 inches above the garage floor, if located in a
garage. (CPC 507.13)
34. Install a 3 inch diameter by 3 ft. tall steel pipe embedded in concrete slab for protection of
water heaters located in garage. (CPC 507.13.1)
35. Water heaters to be strapped at top and bottom with 1 %2' x 16 gauge strap with 3/8"
diameter. X 3" lag bolt each end. (CPC 507.2)
36. ABS and PVC drain waste and vent piping material is limited to 2 stories maximum. (CPC
701.2(2) (a). and 903.1.1)
37. ABS and PVC roof and deck drain material is limited to 2 stories maximum. (CPC 1101.4)
38. Roof and deck drain systems inside the building are required to be installed with directional
DWV drainage fittings. (CPC 1101.4 and & 706.0)
39. Cleanouts are required within 2 feet of the connection between the building interior
roof/deck drain piping system and the exterior onsite storm drain system. (CPC 1101.13)
40. All hose bibbs shall have vacuum breakers. (CPC 603.5.7)
41. The maximum amount of water closets on a 3 inch horizontal drainage system line is 3.
(CPC Table 703.2)
42. The maximum amount of water closets on a 3 inch vertical drainage system line is 4. (CPC
Table 703.2)
43. Provide gas line with a min capacity of 200,000 BTU for water heater. (Cal Energy Code
150.0(n))
44, Provide a condensate drain no more than 2 inches above the base of the water heater
space. (Cal Energy Code 150.0 (n))
45. Provide a straight vent pipe from the water heater space to the outside termination from
the water heater space. (Cal Energy Code 150.0 (n))
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es. Cal Energy
Code 150.0 0) (2), and CPC 609.11)• fines
46. Insulate all hot water pip ( Cal Energy Code 110.3 (6))
Isolation valves are required for tankless water heaters on the hot and cold ej1supply
47, to flush the heat exchanger. ( o family dwelling. (CPC
with hose bibbs on each valve, per one and tw
48. Install 1 automatic clothes washer connection p
Table 422.1)
ELECT replacement building, or
dergi dsfifty(503 Percent of the gross floor area of the
qg, Electrical service shall be underground for -new construction,
addition to -an exisfin
exi§tiaqbuieing��NBMC 15.32.Il15) prior to installation-
.
al is requrertfor meter location pPrior to
50. Edison eomParry shall review-and
rove underground service requirement
51.1Field inspectors shall review and approve - clear work
concrete -placement. wide by 36" deep
57 'Service equipment and subpanels shalt have a min 30"
California energy code se
53Alighting ction 150.0 (k) and
is required shall be high efficacy.
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Tabte 150.0-A-Y
Provide a listed 1 inch raceway to accommodate a dedicated 2081240-volt circuit for fu ure
5 4,electrical vehicle (EV) charger, (Cat -Green 4.1)6.4:1)
55. All. receptacle outlets are required shall be listed tamper resistant (CEC 406.12 and
250.52) , phase 15120
56. Combination type AFCI circuit breakers are require
and outdoors. (CEC 210.12)
amp branch circuits. Except for bathrooms, garages
fired for a bathroom. (CEC 210.11(C)(3))
circuit is required accessory
57. A minimum of one dedicated 20 amp receptacle outlets located outdoors, garages,
required for all recep laundry areas, kitchen dishwasher branch
5g, GFCI protection is req crawl spaces, kitchens, tacles within 6 feet
buildings, bathrooms,
c(fcuit, garbage disposal, all areas within 6 feet of a sink, and al rece
Of a bathtub -Or (CEC 210.8)
to le. outlets are not allowed within or over a bathtub or shower stall (CEC 406.9
59.=-Recep 6
(C))
anel is listed or fire protection is clearly
60. subpanels are not allow to be located in bathrooms or clothes closets.. Avoid installing
sub -panels in fire wall envelope unless the al. (CEC 240.24 (D) and (E)
detailed to the satisfaction of the building offic(neutral) with two ungrounded (hot) conductors
a rounded conductor ( non -cable circuits in
61. Circuitp sharing g
must use a two pole circuit breaker or an identified handle tie. Group
panel. (CEC 210.4(B)) (CEC 210.4(D))
dinin room,
g2, breakfast area, and
The receptacle outlets that serve kitchen counter
tops,. (CEC 210.5(B)(1))
pantry, must have a min of 2 dedicated 20 amp receptacle outlet. (CEC 210.52(C)(1))
63. Kitchen counter tops 12 inches or wide have tam must outlets
so no point along the counter walls is
cle
64. mtchen counter tops ore than 24 inches from ta receptacle. (CEC 210.52 MOD receptacle.
65. Island and peninsular counter tops must have at least one
(CEC 210.52(C)( 1),(2),and (3))
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66. The spacing for general receptacle outlets must be located so that no point on any wall,
fixed glass, or cabinets is over 6 feet from a receptacle outlet. (CEC 210.52(A)(1))
67. Hallways 10 feet or more must have at least one receptacle outlet. (CEC 210.52(H))
68. Garages shall have at least one receptacle for each car space on the interior. The branch
circuit supplying the receptacles shall not serve outlets outside of the garage. (CEC 210.52
(G) (1)).
69. Laundry rooms must have at least one dedicated 20 amp receptacle circuit. (CEC
210.11(C) (2)).
70. Provide 120V receptacle within 3 feet of water heater. (Cal Energy Code 150.0 (n) 1 A.)
FOUNDATION:
71. Weep screed for stucco at the foundation plate line shall be a minimum of 4 inches above
the earth or 2 inches above paved areas. (CRC R703.7.2.1, CBC 2512.1.2)
72. Fasteners and connectors (nails, anchor bolts, etc.) in contact with preservative -treated
wood shall be of hot -dipped zinc -coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze
or copper. (CRC R317.3, CBC 2304.10.5.1)
73. Anchor bolts shall include steel plate washers, a minimum of 0.229" x 3" x 3" in size,
between sill plate and nut. (CRC R602.11.1, CBC 2308.3, Acceptable alternate SDPWS
4.3.6.4.3)
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