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ORDINANCE NO. 2032
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 18.30 OF
TITLE 18 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 18.31 OF TITLE 18 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO PART 6 OF
THE STATE ENERGY CODE (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378,
15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame formally adopted the 2022 California
Building Codes, which includes Title 24, Part 11: The California Green Building
Standards Code (CALGreen), at its regular meeting of November 7, 2022
(Ordinance No. 2010), codified in Title 18 of the Burlingame Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to repeal and replace Chapter 18.30 of Title 18
of the Burlingame Municipal Code, which will become the California Green Building
Standards Code, 2022 Edition, with local amendments to include electrification
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the local amendments amend Chapter 18.30 of the Burlingame
Municipal Code, and therefore the local application of the California Green Building
Standards Code, to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure beyond state
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt local amendments to Part 6 of the
California Energy Code through the Addition of Chapter 18.31 to Title 18 of the
Burlingame Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the local amendments to Part 6 of the California Energy Code
require more efficient building than what is minimally required by the state by
establishing a higher energy performance margin that encourages electrification in
buildings as it is the more cost-effective option in new construction; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5
of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt amendments,
modifications, changes, and additions to the provisions of these codes, which are
reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of
Burlingame because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP)
that contains measures to curb the use of fossil fuels, a primary contributor to GHG
emissions, in buildings and transportation; and
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WHEREAS, adoption of these local amendments is consistent with the goals
of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as identified in the City’s CAP.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed Ordinance is in the
public interest.
Section 3. The proposed Ordinance is not a Project within the meaning of section
15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change
in the environment. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a Project under CEQA,
it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the
environment.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
or sections of the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Burlingame hereby declares
that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 5. Chapter 18.30 of Title 18 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is repealed
in its entirety and replaced with a new Chapter 18.30 as reflected in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Chapter 18.31 of Title 18 of the Burlingame
Municipal Code is hereby added as reflected in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference
Section 6. Pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of
the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council makes the following findings to
support the need for local amendments to the Green Building Standards Code which are
reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Burlingame
because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions:
1. Climatic. The City of Burlingame is located in Climate Zone 3 as
established in the 2022 California Energy Code. Climate Zone 3
incorporates mostly coastal communities from Marin County to southern
Monterey County including San Francisco. The City experiences
precipitation ranging from 13 to 20 inches per year with an average of
approximately 15 inches per year. Ninety-five percent of precipitation falls
during the months of November through April, leaving a dry period of
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approximately six months each year. Relative humidity remains
moderate most of the time. Temperatures in the summer average around
80 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter in the mid 50 degree s
Fahrenheit. Prevailing winds in the area come from the west with
velocities generally in the 12 miles per hour range, gusting from 25 to 35
miles per hour. The City Council also adopted a Climate Action Plan that
has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emi ssions by 40% by 2030. In
order to achieve and maintain this goal, the City needs to adopt policies
and regulations that reduce the use of fossil fuels that contribute to
climate change, such as natural gas in buildings, in new development.
Human activitie s, such as burning natural gas to heat buildings, releases
greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and causes an overall increase
in global average temperature. This causes sea levels to rise, affecting
the City’s shoreline and infrastructure. These climatic conditions along
with the greenhouse emissions generated from structures in both the
residential and non residential sectors requires exceeding the energy
standards for building construction established in the 2022 California
Buildings Standards Code.
2. Geologic. The City of Burlingame is subject to earthquake hazard caused
by its proximity to San Andreas fault. This fault runs from Hollister,
through the Santa Cruz Mountains, epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake, then on up the San Francisco Penins ula, then offshore at
Daly City near Mussel Rock. This is the approximate location of the
epicenter of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The other fault is
Hayward Fault. This fault is about 74 mi long, situated mainly along the
western base of the hills on the east side of San Francisco Bay. Both of
these faults are considered major Northern California earthquake faults
which may experience rupture at any time. Thus, because the City is
within a seismic area which includes these earthquake faults, the
modifications and changes cited herein are designed to better limit
property damage and risks, including the possibility of gas leaks as a
result of seismic activity , and to establish criteria for repair of damaged
properties following a local emergency .
3. Topographic. The City of Burlingame is contiguous with the San
Francisco Bay, resulting in a natural receptor for storm and waste water
run -off. Also the City is located in an area that is relatively high
liquefaction potential given its proximity to the Bay, especially given the
number of creeks that flow through the City, as well as the historic
marshland and Bay fill east of Interstate 101. The surface condition
consists mostly of stiff to dense sandy clay, which is highly plastic and
expansive in natur e. The aforementioned conditions within the City create
hazardous conditions for which departure from California Building
Standards Code and Electrical Code is warranted .
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Section 7. Section 5, Exhibits A and B of this Ordinance shall be codified in the
Burlingame Municipal Code. Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 shall not be so codified.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall go into effect 30 days following its adoption and
following approval by the California Energy Commission.
Section 9. The City Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance in a manner
required by law.
Donna Colson, Mayor
I, MEAGHAN HASSEL-SHEARER, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that
the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council hel d on
the 21st day of October, 2024 and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 4th day of November, 2024 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BROWNRIGG, COLSON, LEE, PAPPAJOHN, STEVENSON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Meaghan Hassel - Shearer, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 18.30 of Title 18 of the City of Burlingame Municipal Code is repealed in its
entirety, and replaced with a new Chapter 18.30 of Title 18 as follows:
18.30.010 Adoption of 2022 California Green Building Standards Code.
The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the
International Code Council (ICC), under the title "2022 California Green Building
Standards Code" adopted as the "2022 California Green Building Standards Code,"
including Appendix Chapter A4 and the state of California amendments thereto, is adopted
as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein
contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Appendix Chapter A4 of the
Green Building Standards Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in
the body of the code.
18.30.020 Exemptions and exceptions.
(a) Exemptions. Any project that has submitted an application deemed complete by the
director of community development for either a planning or building entitlement prior to
January 1, 2023, is exempt from the city of Burlingame's local amendments to Title 24,
Part 11: The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) that went into effect
on January 1, 2023. All projects must still comply with any local amendments to the
California Energy Code applicable to the project that were in place prior to January 1,
2023, as well as with all other applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.
(b) Exceptions. If the applicant establishes that there is not a compliance pathway for the
building under the city's local amendments to the California Green Building Standards
Code (effective January 1, 2023), and that the building is not able to achieve the
performance compliance standard applicable to the building under these same standards
using commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, or if it is
demonstrated that there is equivalent greenhouse gas reduction, then the building official
may grant an exception.
(c) Exception Process.
(1) Granting of Exception. If the building official or designee determines that it is
infeasible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of this chapter and the
exception listed above applies, the building official or designee, shall determine the
maximum feasible threshold of compliance reasonably achievable for the project.
The decision of the building official or designee shall be provided to the applicant in
writing. If an exception is granted, the applicant shall be required to comply with this
chapter in all other respects and shall be required to achieve, in accordance with
this chapter, the threshold of compliance determined to be achievable by the
building official or designee.
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(2) Denial of Exception. If the building official or designee determines that it is
reasonably possible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of this chapter,
the request for exception shall be denied and the building official or designee shall
so notify the applicant in writing. The project and compliance documentation shall
be modified to comply with this chapter prior to further review of any pending
planning or building permit application.
(3) Appeals of Exception Denial. If denied the exception, the applicant may appeal
the denial in writing to the director of community development. Such appeal must
be received by the city within five business days from the date the applicant was
given notice of the denial. The director will consider the information provided, and
render a written decision regarding infeasibility based on the facto rs set forth in this
chapter. The decision of the director shall be final.
18.30.030 – Local Amendments
The following Local Amendments are made to the 2022 California Green Building
Standards Code:
Chapter 2:
SECTION 202 – DEFINITIONS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Residential buildings that entirely consist of units below
market rate and whose rents or sales prices are governed by local agencies to be
affordable based on area median income.
AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ALMS). A control system designed to
manage load across one or more electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), circuits,
panels and to share electrical capacity and/or automatically manage power at each
connection point. ALMS systems shall be designed to deliver no less than 3.3 kVa
(208/240 volt, 16-ampere) to each EV Capable, EV Ready or EVCS space served by the
ALMS, and meet the requirements of California Electrical Code Article 625. The connected
amperage to the building site for the EV charging infrastructure shall not be lower than the
required connected amperage per California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24 Part
11.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) PARKING SPACE. A parking space
provided with electrical infrastructure that meets the following conditions:
i. A minimum of 48 kVa (480 volt, 100-ampere) capacity wiring.
ii. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) located within three (3) feet of the parking
space providing a minimum capacity of 80-ampere.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION (EVCS). A parking space that includes
installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) at an EV Ready space. An EVCS
space may be used to satisfy EV Ready space requirements. EVSE shall be installed in
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accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACE. [HCD] A vehicle space which is provided with
a branch circuit; any necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted; to
accommodate EV charging, terminating in a receptacle or a charger.
FUEL GAS. A gas that is natural, manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a mixture of these.
LEVEL 2 EV CAPABLE. A parking space provided with electrical infrastructure that meets
the following requirements:
i. Conduit that links a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to a junction box or
receptacle located within three (3) feet of the parking space.
ii. The conduit shall be designed to accommodate at least 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40 -
ampere) per parking space. Conduit shall have a minimum nominal trade size of 1
inch inside diameter and may be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the
California Electrical Code. Conduit shall be installed at a minimum in spaces that
will be inaccessible after construction, either trenched underground or where
penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for
future installation of branch circuits, and such additional elements deemed
necessary by the Building Official. Construction documents shall indicate future
completion of conduit from the panel to the parking space, via the installed
inaccessible conduit.
iii. The electrical panel shall reserve a space for a 40-ampere overcurrent protective
device space(s) for EV charging, labeled in the panel directory as “EV CAPABLE.”
iv. 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.
v. The parking space shall contain signage with at least a 12” font adjacent to the
parking space indicating the space is EV Capable.
LEVEL 1 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the
following requirements:
i. A minimum of 2.2 kVa (110/120 volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring.
ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply equipment
located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum
capacity of the EVSE shall be 16-ampere.
iii. Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40-
ampere) at each parking space.
LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the
following requirements:
i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring.
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ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply equipment
located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum
capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere.
LOW POWER LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric
circuit with the following requirements:
i. A minimum of 4.1 kVA (208/240 Volt, 20-ampere) capacity wiring.
ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply equipment
located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum
capacity of the EVSE shall be 16-ampere.
iii. Conduit oversized to accommodate future Level 2 EV Ready (208/240 volt, 40 -
ampere) at each parking space.
CHAPTER 3 – GREEN BUILDING
301.1.1 Additions and alterations.
The mandatory provisions of Section 4.106.4.2 may apply to additions or alterations of
existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing
multifamily buildings.
The mandatory provisions of Section 5.106.5.3 may apply to additions or alterations of
existing parking facilities or the addition of new parking facilities serving existing
nonresidential buildings.
NOTE: Repairs including, but not limited to, resurfacing, restriping, and repairing or
maintaining existing lighting fixtures are not considered alterations for the purpose of this
section.
CHAPTER 4 – RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
4.106.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. Residential construction shall comply with
Section 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2, and 4.106.4.3, to facilitate future installation and use of EV
chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with
the California Electrical Code, Article 625. For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings)
or its successor(s). Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number.
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined
EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the
following conditions:
1.1. Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable
to supply adequate power.
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1.2. 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 4.106.4,
may increase construction cost by an average of $4,5 00 per parking
space for market rate housing or $400 per parking space for affordable
housing. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would
not exceed this cost for utility service.
2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)
without additional parking facilities and without electrical panel upgrade or new
panel installation. Detached ADUs, attached ADUs, and JADUs without
additional parking but with electrical panel upgrades or new panels must have
reserved breakers and electrical capacity according to the requirements of
4.106.4.1.
3. Multifamily residential R-2 building projects that have approved entitlements
before the code effective date shall provide, based on the total number of
parking spaces, at least five percent (5%) with EVCS Level 2 EV Ready,
twenty-five percent (25%) with Low Power Level 2 EV Ready, and ten percent
(10%) with Level 2 EV Capable according to 2022 California Green Building
Standards Code requirements.
4.106.4.1 One- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private garages.
4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space provided shall be a Level 2 EV
Ready space. If a second parking space is provided, it shall be provided with a
Level 1 EV Ready space.
4.106.4.1.2. Existing Building. Parking additions or electrical panel upgrades must
have reserved breaker spaces and electrical capacity according to the requirements
of 4.106.4.1.1.
4.106.4.2 Multifamily dwellings with residential parking facilities. Requirements apply
to parking spaces that are assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, as well as
unassigned residential parking. Visitor or common area parking is not included.
4.106.4.2.1 New Construction. Forty percent (40%) of dwelling units with parking spaces
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Sixty percent (60%) of dwelling units with parking spaces
shall be provided with at minimum a Level 1 EV Ready space. EV ready spaces and
EVCS in multifamily developments shall comply with California Building Code, Chapter
11A, Section 1109A. EVCS shall comply with the accessibility provisions for EV chargers
in the California Building Code, Chapter 11B.
Note: The total number of EV spaces should be one-hundred percent (100%) of dwelling
units or one-hundred percent (100%) of parking spaces, whichever is less.
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4.106.4.2.2 Existing Buildings.
1. When new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of
existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work requires a building
permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added or altered
shall be EVCS. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the building property
required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building permit shall be
upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at
currently designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for
remaining parking spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of
California Building Code Chapters 11A and 11B.
2. When new parking facilities are added and ALMS is installed, the ALMS system
must be designed to deliver no less than 2.2 kVa (110/120 volt, 20-ampere) per
space.
4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
Electric vehicle charging stations required by Section 4.106.4.2 shall comply with Section
4.106.4.3.
Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations serving public accommodations,
public housing, motels, and hotels shall not be required to comply with this section.
See California Building Code, Chapter 11B, for applicable requirements.
4.106.4.3.1 Location.
EVCS shall comply with at least one of the following options:
1. The charging space shall be located adjacent to an accessible parking space
meeting the requirements of the California Building Code, Chapter 11A, to allow
use of the EV charger from the accessible parking space.
2. The charging space shall be located on an accessible route, as defined in the
California Building Code, Chapter 2, to the building.
Exception: Electric vehicle charging stations designed and constructed in
compliance with the California Building Code, Chapter 11B, are not required
to comply with Section 4.106.4.3.1 and Section 4.106.4.3.2, Item 3.
4.106.4.3.2 Dimensions.
The charging spaces shall be designed to comply with the following:
1. The minimum length of each EV space shall be 18 feet (5486 mm).
2. The minimum width of each EV space shall be 9 feet (2743 mm).
3. One in every 25 charging spaces, but not less than one, shall also have an
8- foot (2438 mm) wide minimum aisle. A 5-foot (1524 mm) wide minimum aisle
shall be permitted provided the minimum width of the EV space is 12 feet (3658
mm).
a. Surface slope for this EV space and the aisle shall not exceed 1 unit
vertical in 48 units horizontal (2.083 percent slope) in any direction.
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Exception: Where the City’s Municipal or Zoning Code permits parking space
dimensions that are less than the minimum requirements stated in this section
4.106.4.3.2, and the compliance with which would be infeasible due to particular
circumstances of a project, an exception may be granted while remaining in
compliance with California Building Code Section Table 11B-228.3.2.1 and 11B-
812, as applicable.
4.106.4.4 Direct current fast charging stations. One DCFC may be substituted for up to
five (5) EVCS to meet the requirements of 4.106.4.1 and 4.106.4.2. Where ALMS se rve
DCFC stations, the power demand from the DCFC shall be prioritized above Level 1 and
Level 2 spaces.
CHAPTER 5 – NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging
shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations
in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. Accessible EVCS shall
be provided in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-
228.3. For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero
Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s). Calculation for
spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined
compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following
conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency
substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirem ents,
directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may increase
construction cost by an average of $4,500 per parking space. EV
infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this
cost for utility service.
2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems
are not required to comply with this code section.
5.106.5.3.1 Nonresidential Occupancy Class B Offices – Shared Parking Space.
5.106.5.3.1.1 New Construction. Twenty percent (20%) of parking spaces shall be
EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Thirty percent (30%) of parking spaces provided
shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
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5.106.5.3.1.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and
the work requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking
spaces added or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV
Capable spaces on the building property required by the locally adopted codes at
the time of building permit shall be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready.
Upgrades shall be required at currently designated vehicle parking spaces.
Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking spaces after meeting the
accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters 11A and 11B.
5.106.5.3.2 Hotel and Motel Occupancies – Shared Parking Facilities.
5.106.5.3.2.1 New Construction. Five percent (5%) of parking spaces provided
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when
multiple vehicles are charging. Twenty-five percent (25%) of parking spaces provided shall
be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready space. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided
shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
5.106.5.3.2.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work
requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added
or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the
building property required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building pe rmit shall
be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at currently
designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking
spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters
11A and 11B.
5.106.5.3.3 All Other Nonresidential Occupancies – Shared Parking Facilities.
5.106.5.3.3.1 New Construction. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided
shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce l oad when
multiple vehicles are charging. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be
Level 2 EV Capable.
5.106.5.3.3.2 Existing Buildings. When new parking facilities are added, or
electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered and the work
requires a building permit, ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces added
or altered shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. Any existing EV Capable spaces on the
building property required by the locally adopted codes at the time of building permit shall
be upgraded to a minimum of Level 1 EV Ready. Upgrades shall be required at currently
designated vehicle parking spaces. Upgrades shall be required for remaining parking
spaces after meeting the accessibility requirements of California Building Code Chapters
11A and 11B.
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5.106.5.3.4 Direct current fast charging stations. One DCFC may be substituted for up
to five (5) EVCS to meet the requirements of 5.106.5.3.1, 5.106.5.3.2, and 5.106.5.3.3.
Where ALMS serve DCFC stations, the power demand from the DCFC shall be prioritized
above Level 1 and Level 2 spaces.
5.106.5.4 Electric vehicle charging readiness: medium-duty and heavy-duty. [N]
Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 to facilitate future installation of electric
vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Construction for warehouses, grocery stores and retail
stores with planned off-street loading spaces shall also comply with Section 5.106.5.4.1 for
future installation of medium- and heavy-duty EVSE. Accessible EVCS shall be provided
in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-228.3. For
EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission
Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined
compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following
conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. 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, may increase
construction cost by an average of $4,500 per parking space. EV
infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this
cost for utility service.
5.106.5.4.1 Warehouses, grocery stores and retail stores with planned off-street
loading spaces.
[N] In order to avoid future demolition when adding EV supply and distribution equipment,
spare raceway(s) or busway(s) and adequate capacity for transformer(s), service panel(s)
or subpanel(s) shall be installed at the time of construction in accordance with the
California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:
1. The transformer, main service equipment and subpanels shall meet the minimum
power requirement in Table 5.106.5.4.1 to accommodate the dedicated branch
circuits for the future installation of EVSE.
2. The construction documents shall indicate one or more location(s) convenient to the
planned off-street loading space(s) reserved for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV
charging cabinets and charging dispensers, and a pathway reserved for routing of
conduit from the termination of the raceway(s) or busway(s) to the charging
cabinet(s) and dispenser(s), as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
3. Raceway(s) or busway(s) originating at a main service panel or a subpanel(s)
serving the area where potential future medium- and heavy-duty EVSE will be
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located and shall terminate in close proximity to the potential future location of the
charging equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
4. The raceway(s) or busway(s) shall be of sufficient size to carry the minimum
additional system load to the future location of the charging for medium - and heavy-
duty EVs as shown in Table 5.106.5.4.1.
TABLE 5.106.5.4.1, Raceway Conduit and Panel power Requirements for Medium-
and-Heavy-Duty EVSE [N]
Building
type
Building Size
(sq. ft.)
Number of Off-
street loading
spaces
Additional capacity Required
(kVa) for Raceway & Busway
and Transformer & Panel
Grocery 10,000 to 90,000 1 or 2 200
Grocery Greater than
90,000
3 or Greater 400
Grocery Greater than
90,000
1 or Greater 400
Retail 10,000 to
135,000
1 or 2 200
Retail 10,000 to
135,000
3 or Greater 400
Retail Greater than
135,000
1 or Greater 400
Warehouse
Warehouse
Warehouse
20,000 to
256,000
20,000 to
256,000
1 or 2 200
3 or Greater 400
Greater than
256,000
1 or Greater 400
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EXHIBIT B
Chapter 18.31 of Title 18 of the City of Burlingame Municipal Code is hereby added
as follows, which adds local amendments to Part 6 of the California Energy Code:
The City of Burlingame Adopts California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, 2022
Edition, Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations in its full form with the
following local amendments:
SUBCHAPTER 1
ALL OCCUPANCIES—GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 100.1(b) – DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 100.1(b) is amended to add the following:
ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCE. A device that produces heat energy to create a warm
environment by the application of electric power to resistance elements, refrigerant
compressors, or dissimilar material junctions, as defined in the California Mechanical
Code.
KITCHEN, INSTITUTIONAL COMMERCIAL is a kitchen dedicated to a foodservice
establishment that provides meals at institutions including schools, colleges and
universities, hospitals, correctional facilities, private cafeterias, nursing homes, and other
buildings or structures in which care or supervision is provided to occupants.
KITCHEN, QUICK-SERVICE COMMERCIAL is a kitchen dedicated to an establishment
primarily engaged in providing fast food, fast casual, or limited services. Food and drink
may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer’s location.
NET FREE AREA (NFA) is the total unobstructed area of the air gaps between louver and
grille slats in a vent through which air can pass. The narrowest distance between two
slats, perpendicular to the surface of both slats is the air gap height. The narrowest width
of the gap is the air gap width. The NFA is the air gap height multiplied by the air gap width
multiplied by the total number of air gaps between slats in the vent.
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SUBCHAPTER 3
NONRESIDENTIAL, HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES, AND COVERED PROCESSES –
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 120.2 – REQUIRED CONTROLS FOR SPACE-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Subchapter 3 is amended to add Section 120.2(l) to be numbered, entitled, and to read as
follows:
(a) – (k): Subsections 120.2(a) – (k) are adopted without modification.
(l) HVAC Hot Water Temperature. Zones that use hot water for space heating shall
be designed for a hot water supply temperature of no greater than 130 °F.
SECTION 120.6 – GENERAL
Subchapter 3 is amended to add Section 120.6 to be numbered, entitled, and to read as
follows:
(a) – (j): Subsections 120.6(a) – (j) are adopted without modification.
(k) Mandatory requirements for commercial kitchens. Electric Readiness for Newly
Constructed Commercial Kitchens shall meet the following requirements:
1. Quick-service commercial kitchens and institutional commercial kitchens
shall include a dedicated branch circuit wiring and outlet that would be
accessible to cookline appliances and shall meet all of the following
requirements:
a. The branch circuit conductors shall be rated at 50 amps minimum.
b. The electrical service panel shall have a minimum capacity of 800
connected amps.
2. The electrical service panel shall be sized to accommodate an additional
either 208v or 240v 50-amp breaker.
EXCEPTION 1 to Section 120.6(k): healthcare facilities.
EXCEPTION 2 to Section 120.6(k): all-electric commercial kitchens.
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SUBCHAPTER 4
NONRESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES—MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 130.0 – LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL POWER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS —GENERAL
Subchapter 4 is amended to read as follows:
a. The design and installation of all lighting systems and equipment in nonresidential
and hotel/motel buildings, outdoor lighting, and electrical power distribution systems
within the scope of Section 100.0(a), shall comply with the applicable provisions of
Sections 130.0 through 130.6.
NOTE: The requirements of Sections 130.0 through 130.6 apply to newly
constructed buildings. Section 141.0 specifies which requirements of Sections
130.0 through 130.6 also apply to additions and alterations to existing build ings.
SECTION 130.6 – ELECTRIC READINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS USING
GAS OR PROPANE
Subchapter 4 is amended to add Section 130.6 to be numbered, entitled, and to read as
follows:
130.6 Electric Readiness Requirements for Systems Using Gas or Propane
Where nonresidential systems using gas or propane are installed, the construction
drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the
future installation of an electric heating appliance in the following ways, as certif ied by a
registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor.
a) Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electric heating
appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California
Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and
an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is
accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu
of conductors; and
b) Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with “For Future
Electrical Appliance”; and
c) Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit,
appropriately labeled (e.g. “Reserved for Future Electric Range”), and p ositioned on
the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
d) Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall
be sized to serve the future electric heating appliances. The electrical capacity
requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California
Electric Code; and
e) Physical space for future electric heating appliances, including equipment footprint,
and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump
evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint
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necessary for future electric heating appliances may overlap with non-structural
partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.
SUBCHAPTER 5
NONRESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES—PERFORMANCE AND
PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES FOR ACHIEVING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
SECTION 140.0 – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE
APPROACHES
Section 140.0 is amended to read as follows:
Nonresidential and hotel/motel buildings shall comply with all of the following:
a) The requirements of Sections 100.0 through 110.12 applicable to the building
project (mandatory measures for all buildings).
b) The requirements of Sections 120.0 through 130.6 (mandatory measures for
nonresidential and high-rise residential and hotel/motel buildings).
c) Either the performance compliance approach (energy budgets) specified in Section
140.1 or the prescriptive compliance approach specified in Section 140.2 for the
Climate Zone in which the building will be located. Climate zones are shown in
FIGURE 100.1-A.
NOTE to Section 140.0(c): The Commission periodically updates, publishes and
makes available to interested persons and local enforcement agencies precise
descriptions of the Climate Zones, which is available by zip code boundaries
depicted in the Reference Joint Appendices along with a list of the communities in
each zone.
NOTE to Section 140.0: The requirements of Sections 140.1 through 140.10 apply to
newly constructed buildings. Section 141.0 specifies which requirements of Section
140.1 through 140.10 also apply to additions or alterations to existing buildings.
SECTION 140.1 - PERFORMANCE APPROACH: ENERGY BUDGETS
Section 140.1 is amended to read as follows:
A building complies with the performance approach provided that:
1. The time-dependent valuation (TDV) energy budget calculated for the Proposed
Design Building under Subsection (b) is no greater than the TDV energy budget
calculated for the Standard Design Building under Subsection (a), and
2. The source energy budget calculated for the proposed design building under
Subsection (b) has a source energy compliance margin, relative to the energy
budget calculated for the standard design building under Subsection (a), of at least
7 percent for all nonresidential occupancies.
EXCEPTION 1 to 140.1 item 2. A source energy compliance margin of 0 percent or
greater is required when nonresidential occupancies are designed with single zone
space-conditioning systems complying with Section 140.4(a)2.
(a) – (c) Subsections 140.1 (a) – (c) are adopted without modification.
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SUBCHAPTER 7
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – MANDATORY FEATURES AND
DEVICES
SECTION 150.0 - MANDATORY FEATURES AND DEVICES
Section 150.0 is amended as follows:
Single-family residential buildings shall comply with the applicable requirements of
Sections 150(a) through 150.0(v).
NOTE: The requirements of Sections 150.0 (a) through (v) apply to newly constructed
buildings. Sections 150.2(a) and 150.2(b) specify which requirements of Sections 150.0(a)
through 150.0(r) also apply to additions or alterations. The am endments to sections 150.0
(t) do not apply to additions or alterations.
(a) – (s): Subsections 150.0(a) – (s) are adopted without modification.
(t) Heat pump space heater ready. Systems using gas or propane furnace to serve
individual dwelling units shall include the following:
1. A dedicated 240 volt branch circuit wiring shall be installed within 3 feet
from the furnace and accessible to the furnace with no obstructions. The
branch circuit conductors shall be rated at 30 amps minimum. The blank
cover shall be identified as “240V ready.” All electrical components shall be
installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
2. The main electrical service panel shall have a reserved space to allow for
the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future heat pump space
heater installation. The reserved space shall be permanently marked as “For
Future 240V use.”
3. A designated exterior location for a future heat pump compressor unit with
either a drain or natural drainage for condensate.
(u) – (v): Subsections 150.0(u) – (v) are adopted without modification.
SUBCHAPTER 8
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS – PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE
COMPLIANCE APPROACHES
SECTION 150.1 - PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE APPROACHES
FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Section 150.1 is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section (a) is adopted without modification
(b) Performance Standards. A building complies with the performance standards if the
energy consumption calculated for the proposed design building is no greater than
the energy budget calculated for the standard design building using Commission -
certified compliance software as specified by the Alternative Calculation Methods
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Approval Manual, as specified in sub-sections 1, 2 and 3 below.
1. Newly Constructed Buildings. The Energy Budget for newly constructed
buildings is expressed in terms of the Energy Design Ratings, which are
based on source energy and time-dependent valuation (TDV) energy. The
Energy Design Rating 1 (EDR1) is based on source energy. The Energy
Design Rating 2 (EDR2) is based on TDV energy and has two components,
the Energy Efficiency Design Rating, and the Solar Electric Generation and
Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The total Energy Design Rating shall
account for both the Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Solar Electric
Generation and Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The proposed bu ilding
shall separately comply with the Source Energy Design Rating, Energy
Efficiency Design Rating and the Total Energy Design Rating. A building
complies with the performance approach if the TDV energy budget
calculated for the proposed design building is no greater than the TDV
energy budget calculated for the Standard Design Building AND Source
Energy compliance margin of at least 9, relative to the Source Energy
Design Rating 1 calculated for the Standard Design building.
EXCEPTION 1 to Section 150.1(b)1. A community shared solar electric
generation system, or other renewable electric generation system, and/or
community shared battery storage system, which provides dedicated power,
utility energy reduction credits, or payments for energy bill reducti ons, to the
permitted building and is approved by the Energy Commission as specified
in Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-115, may offset part or all of the solar electric
generation system Energy Design Rating required to comply with the
Standards, as calculated according to methods established by the
Commission in the Residential ACM Reference Manual.
EXCEPTION 2 to Section 150.1(b)1. A newly constructed building with a
conditioned floor area less than 1,500 square feet shall achieve a Source
Energy compliance margin of 4 or greater, relative to the Source Energy
Design Rating 1 calculated for the Standard Design building.
EXCEPTION 3 to Section 150.1(b)1. If a newly constructed building with a
conditioned floor area less than 625 square feet demonstrates th at due to
conditions specific to the project it is technically infeasible to achieve
compliance, the Building Official may reduce the compliance margin to
between 0 and 4.
2. Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings. The Energy Budget for
additions and alterations is expressed in terms of TDV energy.
3. Section (b)(3) is adopted without modification.
(c) Section (c) is adopted without modification.
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SUBCHAPTER 10
MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS-MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 160.4 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
Section 160.4 is amended to remove subsection (a) as follows:
(a) Reserved.
Sections (b) to (f) are adopted without amendments.
SECTION 160.9 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC READY BUILDINGS
Section 160.9 Sections (a) to (c) are adopted without amendments. Sections (d) through
(f) are added as follows:
(a) – (c): Subsections 160.9(a) – (c) are adopted without modification.
(d) Individual Heat Pump Water Heater Ready. Systems using gas or
propane water heaters to serve individual dwelling units shall include the
following components and shall meet the requirements of Section
160.9(f):
1. A dedicated 125 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle that is connected to the
electric panel with a 120/240 volt 3 conductor, copper branch circuit rated to
30 amps, within 3 feet from the water heater and accessible to the water
heater with no obstructions. In addition, all of the following:
A. Both ends of the unused conductor shall be labeled with the word “spare”
and be electrically isolated; and
B. A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel
adjacent to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit in A above and
labeled with the words “Future 240V Use”;
2. A condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the
base of the installed water heater, and allows natural draining
without pump assistance,
3. The construction drawings shall indicate the location of the future heat pump
water heater. The reserved location shall have minimum interior dimensions
of 39”x39”x96”
4. A ventilation method meeting one of the following:
A. The designed space reserved for the future heat pump water heater shall
have a minimum volume of 700 cubic feet; or
B. The designed space reserved for the future heat pump water
heater shall vent to a communicating space in the same pressure
boundary via permanent openings with a minimum total net free
area of 250 square inches so that the total combined volume
connected via permanent openings is 700 cu. ft. or larger. The
permanent openings shall be:
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i. Fully louvered doors with fixed louvers consisting of a single layer of
fixed flat slats; or
ii. Two permanent fixed openings, consisting of a single layer of fixed flat
slat louvers or grilles, one commencing within 12 inches from the top
of the enclosure and one commencing within 12 inches from the
bottom of the enclosure.
C. The designed space reserved for the future heat pump water heater shall
include two 8” capped ducts, venting to the building exterior:
i. All ducts, connections and building penetrations shall be sealed.
ii. Exhaust air ducts and all ducts which cross pressure boundaries shall
be insulated to a minimum insulation level of R-6
iii. Airflow from termination points shall be diverted away from each
other.
(e) Central Heat Pump Water Heater Electric Ready. Central water heating
systems using gas or propane to serve multiple dwelling units shall include the
following:
1. The system input capacity of the gas or propane water heating system shall
be determined as the sum of the input gas or propane capacity of all water
heating devices associated with each gas or propane water heating system.
2. Space reserved shall include:
A. Heat Pump. The minimum space reserved shall include space for
service clearances and air flow clearances and shall meet one of the
following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum space reserved
for the heat pump shall be 2.0 square feet per input 10,000
BTU per hour of the gas or propane water heating system, and
the minimum linear dimension of the space reserved shall be
48 linear inches.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum
space reserved for the heat pump shall be 3.6 square feet per
input 10,000 BTU per hour of the gas or propane water heating
system, and the minimum linear dimension of the space
reserved shall be 84 linear inches.
iii. The space reserved shall be the space required for a heat
pump water heater system that meets the total building hot
water demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
B. Tanks. The minimum space reserved shall include space for service
clearances and shall meet one of the following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
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less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum space reserved
for the storage and temperature maintenance tanks shall be
4.4 square feet per input 10,000 BTU per hour. of the gas or
propane water heating system.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum
physical space reserved for the storage and temperature
maintenance tanks shall be 3.1 square feet per input 10,000
BTU per hour. of the gas or propane water heating system.
iii. The space reserved shall be the space required for a heat
pump water heater system that meets the total building hot
water demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
3. Ventilation shall be provided by meeting one of the following:
A. Physical space reserved for the heat pump shall be located outside,
or
B. A pathway shall be reserved for future routing of supply and exhaust
air via ductwork from the reserved heat pump location to an
appropriate outdoor location. Penetrations through the building
envelope for louvers and ducts shall be planned and identified for
future use. The reserved pathway and penetrations through the
building envelope shall be sized to meet one of the following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum air flow rate
shall be 70 CFM per input 10,000 BTU per hour of the gas or
propane water heating system and the total external static
pressure drop of ductwork and louvers shall not exceed 0.17
inch when the future heat pump water heater is installed.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum
air flow rate shall be 420 CFM per input 10,000 BTU per hour
of the gas or propane water heating system and the total
external static pressure drop of ductwork and louvers shall not
exceed 0.17 inch when the future heat pump water heater is
installed.
iii. The reserved pathway and penetrations shall be sized to serve
a heat pump water heater system that meets the total building
hot water demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
4. Condensate drainage piping. An approved receptacle that is sized in
accordance with the California Plumbing Code to receive the condensate
drainage shall be installed within 3 feet of the reserved heat pump location,
or piping shall be installed from within 3 feet of the reserved heat pump
location to an approved discharge location that is sized in accordance with
the California Plumbing Code, and meets one of the following:
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A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is less
than 200,000 BTU per hour, condensate drainage shall be sized for
0.2 tons of refrigeration capacity per input 10,000 BTU per hour.
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is greater
than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, condensate drainage shall be
sized for 0.7 tons of refrigeration capacity per input 10,000 BTU per
hour.
C. Condensate drainage shall be sized to serve a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water demand as
calculated and documented by the responsible person associated with
the project.
5. Electrical.
A. Physical space shall be reserved on the bus system of the main
switchboard or on the bus system of a distribution board to serve the
future heat pump water heater system including the heat pump and
temperature maintenance tanks. In addition, the physical space
reserved shall be capable of providing adequate power to the future
heat pump water heater as follows:
i. Heat Pump. For the Heat Pump, the physical space reserved
shall comply with one of the following:
A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, provide 0.1
kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour.
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per
hour, provide 1.1 kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour.
C. The physical space reserved supplies sufficient
electrical power required to power a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water
demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
ii. Temperature Maintenance Tank. For the Temperature
Maintenance Tank, the physical space reserved shall comply
with one of the following:
A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, provide 1.0
kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour.
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per
hour, provide 0.6 kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour.
C. The physical space reserved supplies sufficient
electrical power required to power a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water
demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
(f) The building electrical system shall be sized to meet the future electric
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requirements of the electric ready equipment specified in sections 160.9 a – e.
To meet this requirement the building main service conduit, the electrical system
to the point specified in each subsection, and any on-site distribution
transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each
electric ready appliance in accordance with the California Electric Code.
SUBCHAPTER 11
MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS - PERFORMANCE AND PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE
APPROACHES
SECTION 170.1 – PERFORMANCE APPROACH
Section 170.1 is adopted with amendments as follows:
A building complies with the performance approach if the TDV energy budget calculated
for the proposed design building under Subsection (b) is no greater than the TDV energy
budget calculated for the Standard Design Building under Subsection (a). Additionally,
1. The energy budget, expressed in terms of source energy, of a newly constructed
low-rise multifamily building (three habitable stories or less) shall be at least 10
percent lower than that of the Standard Design Building.
2. Newly Constructed high-rise multifamily buildings (greater than four habitable
stories) shall be at least 4 percent lower than that of the Standard Design Building.
Sub-sections (a) to (d) are adopted without amendments.
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