CLTA News Express
An Express Article from the California Land Title Association
Green Building Standards Adopted
Bulletin 08/09-21 - August 12, 2008
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) had adopted one of the first “green” building codes in the nation which generally becomes effective concurrently with the 2010 California Building Code. It is expected that after 2010 the code will be updated annually to incorporate new technology and construction methods. The new code will have a major impact on new low-rise residential construction.
The new California Green Building Standards Code includes:
- Requirements for 20% reduction in indoor residential water use
- Sediment and runoff protection for construction sites
- Low or not VOC adhesives, paints and coating on residential interiors
- Low formaldehyde interior finish materials
- Improved indoor air quality through the use of better A/C filters
- At least 50% waste stream reduction, including recycling
- Improved homeowner or occupant information on how to properly maintain their home in an environmentally friendly fashion
A city or county may make changes to the code which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. Findings of the local conditions and the adopted local building standards must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission.
