The California Building Standards Commission on
Thursday adopted what officials hailed as the first statewide "green" building code in the nation. Senior state officials
and California's top building industry group said the move will help California cut water use and boost energy
efficiency in new homes and commercial structures built within three years. The code, developed by the
Department of Housing and Community Development, will be phased in between 2009 and 2011. It includes
standards for the construction of single-family homes,
health facilities and commercial buildings. It imposes new, more stringent requirements in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality and moisture control. Average water use in new homes will be cut 20 percent by 2011. The code makes some standards optional between now and their full implementation in 2011.
Monday, 28 July 2008 08:19
California Adopts First “Green” Building Code
The California Building Standards Commission on
Thursday adopted what officials hailed as the first statewide "green" building code in the nation. Senior state officials
and California's top building industry group said the move will help California cut water use and boost energy
efficiency in new homes and commercial structures built within three years. The code, developed by the
Department of Housing and Community Development, will be phased in between 2009 and 2011. It includes
standards for the construction of single-family homes,
health facilities and commercial buildings. It imposes new, more stringent requirements in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality and moisture control. Average water use in new homes will be cut 20 percent by 2011. The code makes some standards optional between now and their full implementation in 2011.
