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ORDINANCE NO. 3168-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SUNNYVALE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16.42 (ENERGY
CODE) AND CHAPTER 16.43 (GREEN BUILDING CODE)
OF TITLE 16 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE
SUNNYVALE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Sunnyvale’s Climate Action Playbook, adoptedin 2019 includessix key strategiesto reducegreenhousegas (GHG) emissions. Strategy2 is DecarbonizingBuildings, whichaimsto reducenaturalgasuseandshift to all-electricbuildings, includingatargetto achieve 100percentall-electricnewbuildingsby 2030; and
WHEREAS, pursuantto Sections17922, 17958, 17958.5 and17958. 7 of theCalifornia HealthandSafetyCode, theCity mayadopttheprovisionsof theCaliforniaBuilding Standards Code amendmentsto thoseprovisionswhich are reasonablynecessaryto protect the health, welfare and safety of the residentsof Sunnyvalebecauseof local climatic, geological and topographicalconditions; and
WHEREAS, on November25, 2019, the City Council adoptedOrdinanceNo. 3149-19 adoptingby referencethe 2019 California Energy Code as Chapter16.42 of the Sunnyvale MunicipalCode; and
WHEREAS, the City Council herebymakesthe following findings with respectto local geological, topographicaland climatic conditionsrelating to the amendmentsto the California EnergyCodefor whichsuchfindingsarerequired:
A. Sunnyvaleis locatedin the SantaClara Valley which is denselypopulatedand locatedin anareaof high seismicactivities. Sunnyvaleis situatedon alluvial soils betweenSanFranciscoBay andthe SanAndreasFault zone. The City's location makesit particularlyvulnerableto damageby seismicevents. Therelativelyyoung geologicalprocessesthathavecreatedtheSanFranciscoBay Areaarestill active today. Seismically, theCity sitsbetweentwo activeearthquakefaults (SanAndreas andtheHayward/Calaveras) andnumerouspotentiallyactivefaults; B. Concernfor fire-life safetyassociatedwith gasappliancesandassociatedpiping locatedin the groundandin the buildingsincreaseswith the risk of explosionor fire if thereis a structuralfailure dueto a seismiceventconsideringtheincreasing numberof buildingsin theregion;
C. Severeseismiceventscoulddisruptcommunications, damagegasmains, andplace extremedemandsonthelimited andwidely dispersedresourcesof thePublicSafety Departmentnecessaryfor thelife safetyneedsof thecommunity; D. The local geographic, topographic, and climatic conditions pose an increased hazardin acceleration, spread, magnitude, andseverityof potentialfiresin theCity, DocuSign Envelope ID: A174E53E- FB7C- 4CE7- 9135- 3BDBDCD2AB2E Attachment 2
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andmay causea delayedresponsefrom emergencyresponders, allowing further growthof thefire;
E. Over the next century, increasing levels of atmospheric greenhousegas concentratesare expectedto result in global temperatureincreases, causinga varietyof localchanges, includingextremeweatherconditions, sealevelrise, more frequentheatwavesandextendedperiodof drought. Sealevel rise asa resultof climatechangewill havea dramaticlocal impacton theCity. TheCity's northern area borders the southernend of the San FranciscoBay and is particularly vulnerableto sealevelriseandis atanincreasedrisk of flooding. Increasedheatas aresultof climatechangecanhavealocalimpactonthehealth, safety, andwelfare of the City's population, especially those without resourcesto purchaseair conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or thosewith children. Failureto addressand substantiallyreduceGreenhouseGascreatesanincreasedrisk to thehealth, safety andwelfareof theCity residents;
F. Amendmentsto the California Codeshavebeenadoptedin the pastby the City Council basedon specificfindings of local geographic, topographicandclimatic conditions; andtheCity Councilherebyreaffirmssuchfindingsandconfirmsthat thefactson whichsuchfindingswerebasedcontinueto exist;
G. The provisionsof this Ordinanceestablishingcertainmore restrictivestandards thanthe California Codeswill betterserveto preventor minimize structuraland environmentaldamageresultingfrom localconditions; and
WHEREAS, theCity Councilherebymakesthefollowing additionalfindingswith respectto costeffectivenessof anyamendmentsto theCaliforniaCodesfor which suchfindingsarerequired:
A. An August1, 2019Low RiseResidentialReachCodeCost EffectivenessStudy preparedby FrontierEnergy, Inc. andMisti Bruceri & Associates, LLC, fundedby California utility ratepayersandsubmittedto the California EnergyCommission supportsanddocumentsthecost-effectivenessof theOrdinance; and B. A July25, 2019Non-residentialNewConstructionReachCodeCostEffectiveness Studypreparedby TRC AdvancedEnergyandEnergySoft, fundedby California utility ratepayersand submittedto the California Energy Commissionfurther supportsanddocumentsthecost-effectivenessof theOrdinance; and C. This Ordinanceis in alignmentwith thecosteffectivenessstudiesandtherefore theCity Councilfindsthemto becost-effective; and
D. Noneof theprovisionsof this Ordinancechangeminimumefficiencystandards, andthereforethis Ordinanceis notpreemptedby federalapplianceregulations; DocuSign Envelope ID: A174E53E- FB7C- 4CE7- 9135- 3BDBDCD2AB2E Attachment 2
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION1. Chapter16.42 REPEALED AND RE-ADOPTED. Chapter16.42 (Energy Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the SunnyvaleMunicipal Code is hereby repealedand re-adoptedto readas statedin Exhibit " A" attachedheretoand incorporatedby reference.
SECTION 2. Chapter16.43 REPEALED AND RE-ADOPTED. Chapter16.43 (Green Building Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the SunnyvaleMunicipal Codeis herebyrepealedandre-adoptedto readasstatedin Exhibit "B" attachedheretoandincorporated by reference.
SECTION3. STATUTORY REFERENCES, INCLUSIONSOFAMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS. Wheneverreferenceis madeto anyportionof this ordinance, or of anyother chapteror sectionof theSunnyvaleMunicipalCode, or of anyotherordinanceof thecity of Sunnyvale, or of anylaw of theStateof California, thereferenceappliesto all amendmentsand additionsnow or thereaftermade.
SECTION4. INTERPRETATIONS. In interpretingandapplyingthe provisionsof this ordinance, therequirementscontainedhereinaredeclaredto be minimumrequirementsfor the purposessetforth. Theprovisionsof this ordinance, insofarastheyaresubstantiallythesameas existing statutory provisions relating to the same subject matter, shall be construedas restatementsandcontinuationsandnot asnew enactments. This ordinanceshallnot nullify the morerestrictiveprovisionsof covenants, agreementsorotherordinancesorlaws, butshallprevail asto suchprovisionswhicharelessrestrictive.
SECTION5. FINDINGS. To the extentthe changesandmodificationssetforth in this ordinanceto the2019CaliforniaCodearedeemedmorerestrictivethanthestandardscontained in the 2019 California Building StandardsCodes, thus requiring findings describinglocal conditionsthatjustify suchmodifications, theCouncilfinds anddeterminesthatthechangesare reasonablynecessarybecauseof local climatic, geologic, or topographicconditionsandadopts the findings for local amendmentsto the California EnergyCode, 2019 Edition, attachedas Exhibit "B" andincorporatedhereinby reference.
SECTION6. CEQA - EXEMPTION. TheCity Councilfinds, pursuantto Title 14 of the California Codeof Regulations, Section15308 (Class8) Actions by RegulatoryAgenciesfor Protectionof the Environmentand Section 15305 (Class 5) Minor alterationsin Land Use Limitations andSection15061of the CEQA Guidelines, that this ordinanceis exemptfrom the requirementsof the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) becauseit canbe seenwith certaintythatthereis no possibilitythatthechangesadoptedwill havea significanteffecton the environment.
SECTION 7. CONSTITUTIONALITY; SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clauseor phraseof this ordinanceis for anyreasonheldto beinvalid, suchdecisionor decisionsshallnotaffectthevalidity of theremainingportionsof thisordinance. TheCity Council DocuSign Envelope ID: A174E53E- FB7C- 4CE7- 9135- 3BDBDCD2AB2E Attachment 2
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herebydeclaresthatit would havepassedthis ordinance, andeachsection, subsection, sentence, clauseand phrasethereof irrespectiveof the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clausesor phrasesbedeclaredinvalid.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinanceshall be in full force and effect on January1, 2021.
SECTION9. POSTINGAND PUBLICATION. TheCity Clerkis directedto causecopies of this ordinanceto bepostedin three (3) prominentplacesin theCity of Sunnyvaleandto cause publicationoncein TheSun, theofficial publicationof legalnoticesof theCity of Sunnyvale, of a noticesettingforth the dateof adoption, the title of this ordinance, anda list of placeswhere copiesof this ordinanceareposted, within fifteen (15) daysafteradoptionof this ordinance.
Introducedataregularmeetingof theCity CouncilheldonOctober27, 2020, andadopted as an ordinanceof the City of Sunnyvaleat a regular meetingof the City Council held on December1, 2020, by thefollowing vote:
AYES: KLEIN, SMITH, LARSSON, HENDRICKS, MELTON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSAL: GOLDMAN, FONG
ATTEST: APPROVED:
DAVID CARNAHAN
City Clerk
Dateof Attestation: _______________________
LARRY KLEIN
Mayor
SEAL)
APPROVEDAS TO FORM:
JOHNA. NAGEL
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 16.42 —ENERGY CODE
16.42.010. Title.
16.42.020. Adoption by Reference.
16.42.030. Scope.
16.42.040. Definitions.
16.42.050. Space-conditioning equipment.
16.42.060. Servicewater-heating systemsand equipment.
16.42.070. Pool and spasystemsand equipment.
16.42.080. Natural gaspilot lights.
16.42.090. Solar requirements.
16.42.010. Title.
This chaptershallbeknownandmaybecitedandreferredto asthe “EnergyCodefor theCity of Sunnyvale.”
Section16.42.020. Adoption by reference.
The “2019 California EnergyCode” adoptedby the StateBuilding StandardsCommissionin California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 6 is herebyadoptedby reference, with changesandmodificationsashereinaftersetforth, astheenergycodeof thecity of Sunnyvale.
Section16.42.030. Scope.
a) Any project that has submitted a complete application for a planning or building entitlementprior to January1, 2021, is not requiredto comply with the All- Electric Building requirements.
b) 2019 California EnergyCode Section100.0(e)2A ( Newly constructedbuildings – All newly constructedbuildings) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
100.0(e)2A. All newly constructedbuildings. Sections110.0 through110.12applyto all newly constructedbuildings within the scopeof Section100.0(a). In addition, newly constructedbuildings shall meet the requirementsof SubsectionsB, C, D or E, as applicable; andshallbe anAll- ElectricBuilding asdefinedin Section100.1(b).
For the purposesof All- Electric Building requirements, “newly constructedbuildings” shallincludethebuildingsdefinedin Section100.1 aswell asnewlyconstructedadditions andimprovementsin existingbuildingswheremorethan50 percentof theexteriorwalls areremovedor 50 percentof thewall plateheightis raised. TheChief Building Official shallmakethefinal determinationregardingtheapplicationof this section.
For the purposesof All- Electric Building requirements, “newly constructedbuildings” shall not include newly constructedadditions and tenant improvementsin existing buildingsexceptasdefinedabove.
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Exception 1: F, H, L Occupanciesmay utilize natural gas and shall provide installedprewiringfor futureuseof electricappliances.
Exception2: Exemptionfor publicagencyownedandoperatedemergencycenters.
To takeadvantageof this exceptionapplicantshallprovidethird partyverification thatAll- Electricspaceheatingrequirementis notcosteffectiveandfeasible.
Exception3: Hotelswith eightyor moreguestroomsmayutilize naturalgasin on- sitecommerciallaundryfacilitiesonly.
Exception 4: Non-residentialkitchensmay not utilize natural gas for cooking appliancesunlesstheapplicantestablishesthatthereis notanall-electricoptionfor thekitchenusingcommerciallyavailabletechnology. If theBuilding Official grants anexception, EnergySTARratednaturalgasappliancesshallbeused.
Exception5: An All- ElectricBuilding mayreceivepowerfrom equipment, located outsidethe building, that utilizes naturalgas, propane, or other fuel to generate electricity. TheChiefBuilding Official maygrantanexceptionto allow naturalgas or propaneplumbingwithin an all-electricbuilding to fuel suchequipmentif the applicantprovidesa third partyverificationthatthestandardelectricalgrid is not sufficientlyreliableto meetthepowerneedsfor theintendeduseof thebuilding.
Exception6: If theapplicantestablishesthatthereis notanall-electricprescriptive compliancepathwayfor thebuildingundertheEnergyCode, andthatthebuilding is not able to achievethe performancecompliancestandardapplicableto the building undertheEnergyCodeusingcommerciallyavailabletechnologyandan approvedcalculation method or if it is demonstratedthat there is equivalent greenhousegasreduction, thentheBuilding Official maygranta modification. If theBuilding Official grantsamodificationpursuantto thisException, theapplicant shallcomplywith thepre-wiring provisionof Note1 below.
Note 1: If naturalgasappliancesareusedin anyof theaboveexceptions1-4, naturalgas appliancelocations must also be electrically pre-wired for future electric appliance installation. Theyshallincludethefollowing:
1. A dedicatedcircuit, phasedappropriately, for each appliance, with a minimum amperagerequirement for a comparable electric appliance (see manufacturer’srecommendations) with anelectricalreceptacleor junctionboxthat is connectedto theelectricpanelwith conductorsof adequatecapacity, extending to within 3 feetof theapplianceandaccessiblewith noobstructions. Appropriately sizedconduitmaybeinstalledin lieu of conductors;
2. Both endsof theconductoror conduitshallbelabeledwith thewords “For FutureElectricappliance” andbeelectricallyisolated;
3. A circuit breakershall be installedin the electricalpanelfor the branch circuit and labeledfor eachcircuit, an exampleis as follows (i.e “ For Future ElectricRange;”) and
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4. All electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, junction boxes, or blankcovers, relatedto this sectionshallbeinstalledin accordancewith theCaliforniaElectricalCode.
Note 2: If any of the exceptions1-4 are granted, the Building Official shall havethe authority to approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or equipmentperCBC 104.
Section16.42.040. Definitions.
2019 California EnergyCodeSection100.1(b) (Definitions) is herebyamendedby addingthe following definition:
ALL ELECTRIC BUILDING: is a building that hasno naturalgasor propane plumbing installedwithin the building, andthat useselectricity as the sourceof energyfor its spaceheating, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking appliances, andclothesdryingappliances. All ElectricBuildingsmayincludesolar thermalpool heating.
Section16.42.050. Space-conditioning equipment.
2019California EnergyCodeSection110.2 (MandatoryRequirementsfor Space-Conditioning Equipment), first paragraph, is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
110.2. Certification by Manufacturers. Any space-conditioningequipmentlisted in this sectionmay be installed only if the manufacturerhas certified to the Commissionthat the equipmentcomplieswith all the applicablerequirementsof this sectionandsection100.0(e)2A.
Section16.42.060. Servicewater-heating systemsand equipment. 2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection110.3 (MandatoryRequirementsfor ServiceWater- HeatingSystemsandEquipment), subsection (a), first paragraph, is herebyamendedto readas follows:
110.3(a). Certification by manufacturers. Any servicewater-heatingsystemor equipmentmaybeinstalledonly if themanufacturerhascertifiedthatthesystem or equipmentcomplieswith all of therequirementsof this subsectionandsection 100.0(e)2A for thatsystemor equipment.
Section16.42.070. Pool and spasystemsand equipment.
2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection110.4 (MandatoryRequirementsfor PoolandSpaSystems andEquipment), subsection (a), first paragraph, is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
110.4(a). Certification by manufacturers. Any pool or spaheatingsystemor equipmentmaybeinstalledonly if thesystemor equipmentmeetstherequirements of section 100.0(e)2A and the manufacturerhas certified that the system or equipmenthasall of thefollowing:
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Section16.42.080. Natural gaspilot lights.
2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection110.5 (NaturalGasCentralFurnaces, CookingEquipment, PoolandSpaHeaters, andFireplaces: Pilot LightsProhibited), first paragraph, is amendedas follows:
110.5. Any naturalgassystemor equipmentlistedbelowmaybeinstalledonly if it meetstherequirementsof Section100.0(e) 2A anddoesnot havea continuouslyburningpilot light:
Section16.42.090. Solar requirements.
a) Title. 2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection110.10 (MandatoryRequirementsfor Solar- ReadyBuildings), title, is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
SECTION 110.10 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR
READY BUILDINGS AND SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILDINGS
b) Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings. 2019 California EnergyCodeSection110.10(a)3 (CoveredOccupancies – Hotel/Motel Occupanciesand High-riseMultifamily Buildings) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
110.10(a)3. Hotel/Motel Occupanciesand High-rise Multifamily Buildings.
Hotel/motel occupanciesand high-rise multifamily buildings with ten habitable storiesor fewershall complywith therequirementsof Section110.10(b) through 110.10(d) andTable110.10-A.
c) Nonresidential Buildings. 2019 California EnergyCodeSection110.10(a)4 (Covered Occupancies – NonresidentialBuildings) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
110.10(a)4. Nonresidential Buildings. Nonresidential buildings with three habitablestoriesor fewer, otherthanhealthcarefacilities, shall comply with the requirementsof Section110.10(b) through110.10(d) andTable110.10-A. d) Solar panel requirements for all new nonresidential and high rise residential buildings. 2019 California Energy Code Section110.10(a) (CoveredOccupancies) is herebyamendedby addingthefollowing table:
Table 110.10-A: Solar panel requirementsfor all new nonresidentialand high rise residentialbuildings
Squarefootageof building Sizeof panel
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EXCEPTION: As analternativeto a solarPV system, thebuilding typemayprovidea solar hot watersystem (solarthermal) with aminimumcollectorareaof 40squarefeet, additionalto anyothersolarthermalequipmentotherwiserequiredfor compliancewith Part6. e) Minimum solar area - exceptions. 2019California EnergyCodeSection110.10(b)1B Minimum Solar Area – Low-rise and High-rise Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies, andNonresidentialBuildings), Exception2, is herebyamendedto readas follows:
EXCEPTION 2 to Section 110.10(b)1B: High-rise multifamily buildings, hotel/moteloccupancieswith apermanentlyinstalleddomesticsolarwater-heating systemcomplyingwith Section150.1(c)8Biii andanadditionalcollectorareaof 40 squarefeet.
f) Minimum solar area – performanceequivalency. 2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection 110.10(b)1B (Minimum Solar Area – Low-rise and High-rise Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies, andNonresidentialBuildings) is herebyamendedby addingthe following:
EXCEPTION 6 to Section110.10(b)1B: Performanceequivalencyapprovedby thebuildingofficial.
g) Minimum solar area – shading. 2019CaliforniaEnergyCodeSection110.10(b)3 Minimum SolarArea – Shading) is herebyamendedby addingthefollowing:
110.10(b)3C. Thesolarzoneneedsto accountfor shadingfrom obstructionsthat mayimpactthearearequiredin 110.10(b)1B. Whendeterminedby theBuilding Official thatconditionsexistwhereexcessiveshadingoccursandsolarzones cannotbemet, a performanceequivalencyapprovedby theBuilding Official may beusedasanalternative.
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EXHIBIT B
CHAPTER 16.43—GREEN BUILDING CODE
16.43.010. Title.
16.43.020. Adoption by Reference.
16.43.030. Fireplacesand Wood-Burning Appliances.
16.43.040. Definitions.
16.43.050. Residentialmandatory measures—Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
16.43.060. Non-residential mandatory measures—Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
16.43.010. Title.
Thischaptershallbeknownandmaybecitedandreferredto asthe “GreenBuilding Codefor the City of Sunnyvale.”
Section16.43.020. Adoption by reference.
The “2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding StandardsCode” adoptedby the StateBuilding Standards Commissionin California Codeof Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 11 is herebyadoptedby reference, with changesandmodificationsashereinaftersetforth, asthe greenbuilding codeof thecity of Sunnyvale.
Section16.42.030. Fireplacesand Wood-Burning Appliances. a) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.503is amendedto readasfollows:
Section4.503.1. Fireplacesand Wood-Burning Appliances. Any installedgasfireplace shall be a direct-vent sealed-combustiontype. Any installedwood stoveor pellet stove shallcomplywith U.S. EPA New SourcePerformanceStandards (NSPS) emissionlimits as applicableandshall havea permanentlabel indicatingthey arecertified to meetthe emissionlimit.
This sectionshall not apply to the repair, reconstructionor replacementof any lawful, existingwood-burningappliance.
1) Coal;
2) Garbage;
3) Glossyor coloredpaper;
4) Paint;
5) Paintsolvent;
6) Particleboard;
7) Plasticor itemsmadefrom plastic;
8) Rubberor itemsmadefrom rubber;
9) Saltwaterdriftwood;
10) Treatedwood; and
11) Wastepetroleumproducts.
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b) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.503.1 is amendedto readasfollows:
Section 5.503 Fireplaces and Wood-Burning Appliances. Install only a direct-vent sealed-combustiongasor sealedwood-burningfireplace, or a sealedwood-stoveor pellet stove. Any installedwoodstoveor pellet stoveshall comply with U.S. EPA New Source PerformanceStandards (NSPS) emissionlimits asapplicable, andshallhavea permanent label indicatingthey arecertifiedto meetthe emissionlimits. Woodstoves, pellet stoves andfireplacesshallalsocomplywith applicablelocal ordinances.
This sectionshall not apply to the repair, reconstructionor replacementof any lawful, existingwood-burningappliance.
It is unlawfulto burnthefollowing in anyfireplaceor wood-burningappliance:
1) Coal;
2) Garbage;
3) Glossyor coloredpaper;
4) Paint;
5) Paintsolvent;
6) Particleboard;
7) Plasticor itemsmadefrom plastic;
8) Rubberor itemsmadefrom rubber;
9) Saltwaterdriftwood;
10) Treatedwood; and
11) Wastepetroleumproducts.
Section16.43.040. Definitions.
2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection201 (Definitions) is herebyamendedby addingthe following definitions:
EV Capable: A parkingspacelinked to a listed electricalpanelwith sufficientcapacity to provideat least110/120 volts and20 amperesto theparkingspace. Racewayslinking the electricalpaneland parking spaceonly needto be installedin spacesthat will be inaccessiblein the future, either trenchedundergroundor wherepenetrationsto walls, floors, or other partitionswould otherwisebe requiredfor future installationof branch circuits. Racewaysmustbeatleast1” in diameterandmaybesizedfor multiplecircuitsas allowedby the California ElectricalCode. The panelcircuit directoryshall identify the overcurrentprotectivedevice space(s) reservedfor EV chargingas “EV CAPABLE.” Constructiondocumentsshallindicatefuturecompletionof racewayfrom thepanelto the parkingspace, via theinstalledinaccessibleraceways.
Level 1 EV ReadySpace: A parkingspaceservedby a completeelectriccircuit with a minimum of 110/120 volt, 20-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotectiondevice, a minimum1” diameterracewaythatmayincludemultiplecircuits asallowedby the California ElectricalCode, wiring, andeithera) a receptaclelabelled ElectricVehicleOutlet” with atleasta ½” font adjacentto theparkingspace, or b) electric vehiclesupplyequipment (EVSE).
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Level 2 EV Ready Space: A parking spaceservedby a completeelectric circuit with 208/240 volt, 40-amperecapacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum1” diameterracewaythatmayincludemultiple circuitsasallowedby theCaliforniaElectricalCode, wiring, andeithera) areceptaclelabelled “ElectricVehicle Outlet” with at leasta ½” font adjacentto theparkingspace, or b) electricvehiclesupply equipment (EVSE) with a minimumoutputof 30amperes.
Level 3 EV ReadySpace: A parkingspaceservedby a completeelectriccircuit with at leasta208/240volt, 40-amperecapacityincludingelectricalpanelcapacity, overprotection device, a minimum1” diameterracewaythatmayincludemultiple circuitsasallowedby theCaliforniaElectricalCode, wiring, andeithera) areceptaclelabelled “ElectricVehicle Outlet” with at leasta ½” font adjacentto theparkingspace, or b) electricvehiclesupply equipment (EVSE) with a minimumoutputof 30amperes.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parkingspacethatincludesinstallationof electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connectedto a circuit servinga Level 2 EV ReadySpace. EVCSinstallationmaybeused to satisfyaLevel2 EV ReadySpacerequirement.
Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parking spacethat includes installationof electricvehiclesupplyequipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacityof 40 amperesconnectedto acircuit servingaLevel3 EV ReadySpace. EVCSinstallationmay beusedto satisfyaLevel 3 EV ReadySpacerequirement. As appliedto this code, aLevel 3 shallbeSAE J1772 (IEC Type1) or alternativeapprovedby thechiefbuilding official.
Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS): ( ALMS) A control systemwhich allowsmultipleEV chargersor EV-Readyelectricvehicleoutletsto shareacircuit or panel and automaticallyreducepower at eachcharger, providing the opportunity to reduce electricalinfrastructurecostsand/or providedemandresponsecapability. ALMS systems mustbedesignedto deliveratleast1.4kW to eachEV Capable, EV Readyor EVCSspace servedby theALMS. Theconnectedamperageon-siteshallnotbelowerthantherequired connectedamperageper Part11, 2019California GreenBuilding Codefor the relevant building types.
Section16.42.050. Residentialmandatory measures—Electric vehicle (EV) charging. a) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4 (Electricvehicle (EV) chargingfor newconstruction) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
4.106.4. Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New constructionshall complywith Sections4.106.4.1, 4.106.4.2, or 4.106.4.3 to facilitatefutureinstallation anduseof EV chargers.
Exceptions:
1. Wherethereis nocommercialpowersupply.
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2. AccessoryDwelling Units (ADU) andJuniorAccessoryDwelling Units JADU) without additionalparkingfacilities, unlesstheelectricalpanelis upgraded, or a newpanelis installedin which caseonly theelectrical capacityrequirementsapply.
3. Spacesaccessibleonly by automatedmechanicalcarparkingsystemsare exceptedfrom providingEV charginginfrastructure.
b) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4.1 (Newone- andtwo-family dwellingsandtownhouseswith attachedprivategarages) is herebyamendedto readas follows:
4.106.4.1. Newone- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
1. In privategarageswith two or moreparkingspaces, install a Level 2 EV ReadySpaceandLevel1 EV ReadySpace.
2. In privategarageswith only oneparkingspace, install aLevel 2 EV Ready Space.
3. In eachcarportspaceassignedto a dwelling unit, install aLevel2 EV ReadySpace.
4. For parkingspacesnot assignedto a dwellingunit:
a. 30% of theunassignedparkingspace(s) shallbeprovidedwith at leastoneLevel2 EV ReadySpace. Calculationsfor therequired minimumnumberof Level2 EV Readyspacesshallberoundedup
to thenearestwholenumber.
b. In addition, eachremainingunassignedparkingspace(s) shallbe providedwith atleasta Level1 EV ReadySpace.
c) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4.1.1 (Identification.) is hereby amendedto readasfollows:
4.106.4.1.1. Identification. Theracewayterminationlocationshallbe permanentlyandvisibly markedas “Level2 EV-Ready”.
d) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4.2 (New multifamily dwellings) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
4.106.4.2. Newmultifamily dwellings. Thefollowing requirementsapplyto all new multifamily dwellings:
1. 30% of thedwellingunitswith parkingspace(s) shallbeprovidedwith at leastoneLevel2 EV ReadySpace. Calculationsfor therequiredminimum DocuSign Envelope ID: A174E53E- FB7C- 4CE7- 9135- 3BDBDCD2AB2E Attachment 2
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numberof Level 2 EV Readyspacesshallberoundedup to thenearest wholenumber.
2. In addition, eachremainingdwellingunit with parkingspace(s) shallbe providedwith atleasta Level1 EV ReadySpace.
Notes:
1. ALMS maybeinstalledto decreaseelectricalserviceand
transformercostsassociatedwith EV ChargingEquipmentsubject to reviewof theauthorityhavingjurisdiction.
2. Installationof Level 2 EV ReadySpacesabovetheminimum numberrequiredlevel mayoffsettheminimumnumberLevel1
EV ReadySpacesrequiredona 1:1 basis.
3. Therequirementsapplyto multifamily buildingswith parking spacesincluding: a) assignedor leasedto individual dwellingunits, andb) unassignedresidentialparking.
4. If abuilding permitapplicantprovidesdocumentationdetailing thattheincreasedcostof utility serviceor on-sitetransformer capacitywould exceedanaverageof $4,500amongparkingspaces with Level2 EV ReadySpacesandLevel 1 EV ReadySpaces, the applicantshallprovideEV infrastructureupto alevel thatwould not exceedthis costfor utility serviceor on-sitetransformer capacity.
5. All accessibleparkingspacesfor coverednewly constructed multifamily dwellingsshallprovideLevel1 EV ReadySpaceor Level2 EV ReadySpaces.
e) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4.2.2 (Electricvehiclecharging space (EV space) dimensions) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
4.106.4.2.2 Electric vehiclecharging space (EV space) dimensions. Thedimensions of theEV spacesshallcomplywith Chapter19.46 (Parking) of theSunnyvale MunicipalCode.
f) Thefollowing sectionsof the2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSectionaredeletedin theirentirety: 4.106.4.2.3 (SingleEV SpaceRequired), 4.106.4.2.4 (Multiple EV spaces required), and4.106.4.2.5 (Identification).
g) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection4.106.4.3 (NewHotelsandMotels) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
4.106.4.3 New Hotels and Motels: In residentialnew constructionbuildingsdesignated primarily for hotelandmotelusewith parking:
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1. 20% of parkingspacesshall be providedwith at leastoneLevel 2 Ready Space. Calculationsfor the requiredminimum numberof Level 2 Ready Spaceshallberoundedup to thenearestwholenumber.
2. An additional50% shallbeprovidedwith at leastEV Capable.
Calculationsfor the requiredminimum numberof spacesequippedwith Level 2 ReadySpaceandEV Capablespacesshallall beroundedup to thenearestwhole number.
Constructionplansandspecificationsshalldemonstratethatall racewaysshallbea minimum of 1” and sufficient for installation of Level 2 ReadySpaceand all requiredEV Capablespaces; Electricalcalculationsshallsubstantiatethedesignof theelectricalsystemto includetheratingof equipmentandanyon-sitedistribution transformers, and have sufficient capacityto simultaneouslychargeEVs at all requiredEV spacesincludingEV Capablespaces; andservicepanelor subpanel(s) shall havesufficient capacityto accommodatethe requirednumberof dedicated branchcircuit(s) for thefutureinstallationof theEVSE.
Notes:
1. ALMS may be installed to increasethe numberof EV chargersor the amperageor voltagebeyondthe minimum requirementsin this code. The optiondoesnotallow for installinglesselectricalpanelcapacitythanwould berequiredwithoutALMS.
h) Thefollowing sectionsof the2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSectionaredeletedin theirentirety: 4.106.4.3.1 (Numberof requiredEV spaces), 4.106.4.3.3 (SingleEV space required), 4.106.4.3.4 (Multiple EV spacesrequired), and4.106.4.3.5 (Identification).
Section16.42.060. Nonresidential mandatory measures—Electric vehicle (EV) charging. a) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.106.5.3 (Electricvehicle (EV) charging) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
5.106.5.3. Electric vehicle (EV) charging. New constructionshallcomplywith Section
5.106.5.3.1or Section5.106.5.3.2to facilitatefutureinstallationanduseof EV chargers.
Exceptions:
1. Wherethereis nocommercialpowersupply.
2. Spacesaccessibleonly by automatedmechanicalcarparkingsystemsare exceptedfrom providingEV charginginfrastructure.
b) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.106.5.3.1 (Singlechargingspace requirements) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
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5.106.5.3.1. Office buildings: In nonresidentialnew constructionbuildings designated primarily for office usewith parking:
1. 35% of parkingspacesshall beprovidedwith at leastoneLevel 2 EVCS.
Calculationsfor the requiredminimum numberof Level 2 EVCSshall be roundedup to thenearestwholenumber.
2. An additional35% shallbeprovidedwith at leastEV Capable.
Calculationsfor the requiredminimum numberof spacesequippedwith Level 2 EVCSandEV Capablespacesshallall beroundedupto thenearestwholenumber.
Constructionplansandspecificationsshalldemonstratethatall racewaysshallbea minimumof 1” andsufficientfor installationof EVCSat all requiredEV Capable spaces; Electricalcalculationsshallsubstantiatethedesignof theelectricalsystem to includethe rating of equipmentandany on-site distributiontransformers, and havesufficient capacityto simultaneouslychargeEVs at all requiredEV spaces includingEV Capablespaces; andservicepanelor subpanel(s) shallhavesufficient capacityto accommodatetherequirednumberof dedicatedbranchcircuit(s) for the futureinstallationof theEVSE.
Notes:
1. ALMS may be installed to increasethe numberof EV chargersor the amperageor voltagebeyondthe minimum requirementsin this code. The optiondoesnotallow for installinglesselectricalpanelcapacitythanwould berequiredwithoutALMS.
c) 2019 California Green Building Code Section 5.106.5.3.2 (Multiple charging space requirements) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
5.106.5.3.2. Other nonresidential buildings. In nonresidentialnewconstruction buildingsthatarenotdesignatedprimarily for office use, suchasretailor institutional uses:
1. 35% of theavailableparkingspacesonsiteshallbeequippedwith Level 2 EVCS;
2. An additional35% shallbeatleastEV Capable.
3. A Level3 EVCS (Direct CurrentFastCharger) shallbeprovidedfor every onehundred (100) spaceson siteor fractionthereof.
Calculationsfor therequiredminimumnumberof spacesequippedwith Level 2 andLevel3 EVCSandEV Capableshallberoundedupto thenearestwhole number.
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Exception: Installationof eachDirect CurrentFastChargerwith thecapacityto provideat least80kW outputmaysubstitutefor 6 Level2 EVCSspacesaftera minimumof 6 Level2 EVCSareinstalled.
d) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.106.5.3.3 (EV chargingspace calculation) is herebyamendedto readasfollows:
5.106.5.3.3. Clean Air Vehicle Parking Designation. EVCSqualify asdesignated parkingasdescribedin Section5.106.5.2Designatedparkingfor cleanair vehicles.
Notes:
1. TheCaliforniaDepartmentof Transportationadoptsandpublishesthe CaliforniaManualon Uniform Traffic ControlDevices (California MUTCD) to provideuniform standardsandspecificationsfor all official traffic controldevicesin California. ZeroEmissionVehicleSignsand PavementMarkingscanbefoundin theNew Policies & Directives number13-01. www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/policy/13-01.pdf.
2. SeeVehicleCodeSection22511for EV chargingspacessignagein off- streetparkingfacilities andfor useof EV chargingspaces.
3. TheGovernor’s Office of PlanningandResearchpublishedaZero- EmissionVehicleCommunityReadinessGuidebookwhich provides helpfulinformationfor local governments, residentsandbusinesses. www.opr.ca.gov/ docs/ZEV_Guidebook.pdf.
4. Section11B-812of theCaliforniaBuilding Coderequiresthata facility providingEVCSfor public andcommonusealsoprovideoneor more accessibleEVCSasspecifiedin Table11B-228.3.2.1.
5. It is encouragedthatsharedparking, EV Readyaredesignatedas “EV preferred.”
e) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.106.5.3.4 (Identification) is hereby amendedto readasfollows:
5.106.5.3.4. Identification. Theracewayterminationlocationshallbepermanentlyand visibly markedas “EV CAPABLE Ready”.
f) 2019CaliforniaGreenBuilding CodeSection5.106.5.3.5 (Futurechargingstations) is herebydeletedin its entirety.
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