APPENDIX A5 NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

Los Angeles Municipal Code ch. IX, art. 9, div. 12

in effect

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 99.12.101 SCOPE.

SEC. 99.12.101. SCOPE. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) Appendix A5 of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) is adopted by reference with the following exceptions: CALGreen Sections A5.105.1.1, A5.105.1.2, A5.106.4.3, A5.106.6.1, A5.106.11.1, A5.303.2.3.1, A5.303.2.3.2, A5.303.2.3.3, A5.303.2.3.4, A5.406.1, and Tables A5.106.4.3 A5.106.11.2.2, A5.106.11.2.3, A5.406.1, A5.410.3, A5.601, and A5.602 are not adopted; and in lieu, Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 99.12.508 and Subsections A5.105.1.1, A5.105.1.2, A5.106.4.3, A5.106.6, A5.106.6.1, A5.106.11.1, A5.303.2.3.1, A5.303.2.3.2, A5.303.2.3.3, A5.303.2.3.4, A5.406.1, A5.410.3, and Tables A5.106.4.3, A5.106.11.2.2, A5.106.11.2.3, A5.601, and A5.602 are added or amended as provided in this article. A5.105.1.1. Existing Building Structure. Maintain at least 75 percent of existing building structure (including structural floor and roof decking) and envelope (exterior skin and framing) based on surface area. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Window assemblies and nonstructural roofing material. 2. Hazardous materials that are remediated as a part of the project. A5.105.1.2. Existing Non-Structural Elements. Reuse existing interior nonstructural elements (interior walls, doors, floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50% of the area of the completed building (including additions). A5.106.4.3. Changing Rooms. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Provide changing/shower facilities for tenant-occupants only in accordance with LAMC Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with nearby changing/shower facilities. Table A5.106.4.3 Number of Tenant- Occupants | Shower/Changing Facilities Required | 2-Tier (12"x15"x72") Personal Effects Lockers Required 0 - 10 | 1 unisex shower | 1 11 - 50 | 1 unisex shower | 2 51 - 100 | 1 unisex shower | 3 101 - 200 | 1 shower stall per gender | 4 Over 200 | 1 shower stall per gender for each 200 additional tenant-occupants | One 2-tier locker for each 50 additional tenant-occupants Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. A5.106.6. Parking Capacity. Design parking capacity to meet but not exceed minimum local zoning requirements. A5.106.6.1. Reduce Parking Capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on-site parking area by 20%. 1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan; or 2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation. Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local TMAs. A5.106.11.1. Hardscape Alternatives [N]. (Added by Ord. No. 187,208, Eff. 11/5/21.) Use one or a combination of strategies below for 75% of site hardscape. 1. Provide shade (mature within 15 years of occupancy); 2. Use light colored materials with an initial solar reflectance value of at least .30 as determined in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards E 1918 or C 1549; 3. Use open-grid pavement system or pervious or permeable pavement system; or 4. Use solar panel arrays to create a canopy shade system. TABLE A5.106.11.2.2 [BSC] TIER 1 ROOF SLOPE | MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE | THERMAL EMITTANCE | 3-YEAR AGED SRI ≤ 2 : 12 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 82 > 2 : 12 | 0.28 | 0.85 | 27 TABLE A5.106.11.2.3 TIER 2 ROOF SLOPE | MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE | THERMAL EMITTANCE | 3-YEAR AGED SRI ≤ 2 : 12 | 0.70 | 0.85 | 85 > 2 : 12 | 0.34 | 0.85 | 35 A5.303.2.3.1. Tier 1 - 12 Percent Savings. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings that will reduce the overall use of potable water within the building by 12% shall be provided. The reduction shall be based on the maximum allowable water use per plumbing fixture and fitting as required by the Los Angeles Building Standards Code in Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC. A5.303.2.3.2. Tier 2 - 20 Percent Savings. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings that will reduce the overall use of potable water within the building by 20% shall be provided. A calculation demonstrating a 20% reduction in the building shall be provided. The reduction shall be based on the maximum allowable water use per plumbing fixture and fitting as required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code. A5.303.2.3.3. 25 Percent Savings. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings that will reduce the overall use of potable water within the building by 25% shall be provided. A calculation demonstrating a 25% reduction in the building "water use baseline" shall be provided. The reduction shall be based on the maximum allowable water use per plumbing fixture and fitting as required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code. A5.303.2.3.4. Nonpotable Water Systems for Indoor Water Use. Utilizing nonpotable water systems (such as captured rainwater, treated graywater, and recycled water) intended to supply water closets, urinals, and other allowed uses, may be used in the calculations demonstrating the 12%, 20%, or 25% reduction. The nonpotable water system shall comply with the current edition of the Los Angeles Plumbing Code at Article 4, Chapter IX of the LAMC. A5.406.1. Choice of Materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5% of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. A5.410.3. Commissioning. For new buildings under 10,000 square feet (929.03 m2) or for additions, building commissioning shall be included in the design and construction processes of the building project to verify that the building systems and components meet the owner's or owner representative's project requirements. Commissioning shall be performed in accordance with this section by trained personnel with experience on projects of comparable size and complexity. Commissioning requirements shall include: 1. Owner's or owner representative's project requirements; 2. Basis of design; 3. Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents; 4. Commissioning plan; 5. Functional performance testing; 6. Documentation and training; 7. Commissioning report. All building operating systems covered by California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, as well as process equipment and controls and renewable energy systems shall be included in the scope of the commissioning requirements. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) TABLE A5.601 NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Green Building Standards Code Proposed Performance Approach Note: This table is intended only as an aid in illustrating the nonresidential tier structure (Refer to Checklists A5.602, A5.602.1, and A5.602.2 for CALGreen verification guidelines for Mandatory Checklist, Tier 1 Checklist, and Tier 2 Checklist.) (Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) {'{'}Click here for a printable PDF version of this table{'}'} CATEGORY | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE GOAL | TIER 1 | TIER 2 CATEGORY | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE GOAL | TIER 1 | TIER 2 All | Minimum Mandatory (See Mandatory Checklist) | Meet all of the provisions of Chapter 5 (See Tier 1 Checklist) | Meet all of the provisions of Chapter 5 (See Tier 2 Checklist) DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design | Reuse of Existing Building | See Section A5.105.1 and Section A5.105.2 requirements | See Section A5.105.1 and Section A5.105.2 requirements Designated Parking for Fuel Efficient Vehicles - (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only) | Approx. 35% of total spaces | Approx. 50% of total spaces Electric Vehicle Charging | Approx. 30% of total spaces | Approx. 45% of total spaces Cool Roof to Reduce Heat Island Effect | Meet Table A5.106.11.2.2 | Meet Table A5.106.11.2.3 | 1 additional Elective from Division A5.1 | 3 additional Electives from Division A5.1 DIVISION 5.2 Energy Efficiency | Energy Performance2 | Outdoor lighting power 90% of Part 6 allowance | Outdoor lighting power 90% of Part 6 allowance | If applicable, solar water-heating system with minimum solar savings fraction of 0.15 | If applicable, solar water-heating system with minimum solar savings fraction of 0.15 | Warehouse door seals | Warehouse door seals | Comply with day lighting requirements | Comply with day lighting requirements | Exhaust heat recovery | Exhaust heat recovery | Energy Budget 95% or 90% of Part 6 calculated value of allowance | Energy Budget 90% or 85% of Part 6 calculated value of allowance DIVISION 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation | Indoor Water Use | 12% Savings | 20% Savings | 1 additional Elective from Division A5.3 | 3 additional Electives from Division A5.3 DIVISION 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency3 | Cradle-to-Grave Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment | See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2 and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements | See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2 and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements Product GWP Compliance – Prescriptive Path | See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2 and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements | See Section A5.409.1, Section A5.409.2 and Section A5.409.2.3 requirements | 1 additional Elective from Division A5.4 | 3 additional Electives from Division A5.4 Division 5.5 Environmental Quality | Low-VOC Resilient Flooring | 90% of flooring meets VOC limits | 100% of flooring meets VOC limits1 Low-VOC Thermal Insulation | Comply with VOC limits | Install no-added formaldehyde insulation and comply with VOC limits | 1 additional Elective from Division A5.5 | 3 additional Electives from Division A5.5 Additional Measures | | 1 Additional Elective from any division | 3 Additional Electives from any division Approximate Total Measures | | 15 | 25 1. Exception: Allowance may be permitted in Tier 2 for up to 5 percent specialty purpose flooring. 2. Solar water-heating system requirement for newly constructed restaurants as per A5.203.1.1.2. Exceptions: a. Buildings with a natural gas service water heater with a minimum of 95 percent thermal efficiency. b. Buildings where greater than 75 percent of the total roof area has annual solar access that is less than 70 percent. Solar access is the ratio of solar insolation including shade to the solar insolation without shade. Shading from obstructions located on the roof or any other part of the building shall not be included in the determination of annual solar access. 3. Life cycle assessment compliant with Section A5.409.4 in this code may be substituted for prescriptive measures from Division A5.4.

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 99.12.508

SEC. 99.12.508. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) Section A5.602 of the 2016 CALGreen Code is adopted with amendments to read as follows: TABLE A5.602 CALGREEN VERIFICATION GUIDELINES MANDATORY MEASURES CHECKLIST (Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) {'{'}Click here for a printable PDF version of this table{'}'} Application: This checklist shall be used for nonresidential projects that meet one of the following: new construction, building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater, or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or more pursuant to Section 301.3 AND do not trigger a Tier 1 or Tier 2 requirement: Y = Yes (section has been selected and/or included) N/A = Not Applicable (code section does not apply to the project – mainly used for additions and alterations) O = Other (provide explanation) [N] = New construction pursuant to Section 301.3 [A] = Additions and/or Alterations pursuant to Section 301.3 CHAPTER 5 DIVISIONS | | SECTION TITLE | CODE SECTION | Y | N/A | O | PLAN SHEET, SPEC, OR ATTACH REFERENCE CHAPTER 5 DIVISIONS | | SECTION TITLE | CODE SECTION | Y | N/A | O | PLAN SHEET, SPEC, OR ATTACH REFERENCE DIVISION 5.1 Planning and Design | Mandatory | Deconstruction and reuse of existing structures, scope with exception | 5.105.1 | | | | Mandatory | Reuse of existing building & verification of compliance with note | 5.105.2 and 5.105.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Storm water pollution prevention for projects that disturb less than 1 acre of land | 5.106.1 through 5.106.2 | | | | Mandatory | Short-term bicycle parking (with exception) | 5.106.4.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Long-term bicycle parking | 5.106.4.1.2 through 5.106.4.1.5 | | | | Mandatory | Electric vehicle charging [N] with Section 5.106.3.1, 5.106.5.3.2 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.1 OR Independently Power Allocation Method: Section 5.106. 5.3.6 and associated Table 5.106.5.3.6 | 5.106.5.3.1, 5.106.5.3.2, Table 5.106.5.3.1, 5.106.5.3.2.1, 5.106.5.3.2.2, 5.106.5.3.2.3, 5.106.5.3.2.4, 5.106.5.3.3, 5.106.5.3.4 and 5.106.5.3.5 OR 5.106.5.3.3, 5.106.5.3.4, 5.106.5.3.5, 5.106.5.3.6, Table 5.106.5.3.6, 5.106.5.3.6.1, 5.106.5.3.6.2 and 5.106.5.3.6.3 | | | | Mandatory | Additions or Alterations to existing buildings or parking facilities [A] with Exceptions | 5.106.5.4 | | | | Mandatory | Existing buildings or parking areas without previously installed EV capable infrastructure [A] | 5.106.5.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Existing buildings or parking areas without previously installed EV capable infrastructure [A] | 5.106.5.4.2 | | | | Mandatory | Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty [N] | 5.106.5.5 | | | | Mandatory | Electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for warehouses, grocery stores, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces [N] | 5.106.5.5.1 | | | | Mandatory | Table 5.106.5.5.1 | 5.106.5.5 and 5.106.5.5.1 | | | | Mandatory | Light pollution reduction [N] (with exceptions, notes and table) | 5.106.8 through 5.106.8.2 | | | | Mandatory | Grading and paving (exception for additions and alterations not altering the drainage path) | 5.106.10 | | | | Mandatory | Heat island effect | 5.106.11 | | | | Mandatory | Hardscape alternatives [N] | 5.106.11.1 | | | | Division 5.2 Energy Efficiency | Mandatory | Meet the minimum energy efficiency standard | 5.201.1 | | | | Division 5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation | Mandatory | Separate meters (new buildings or additions > 50,000 sf that consume more than 100 gal/day) | 5.303.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Separate meters (for tenants in new buildings or additions that consume more than 1,000 gal/day) | 5.303.1.2 | | | | Mandatory | Water Reduction | 5.303.2 | | | | Mandatory | Water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) | 5.303.3.1 | | | | Mandatory | Wall-mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gpf | 5.303.3.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Floor-mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.5 gpf | 5.303.3.2.2 | | | | Mandatory | Single showerhead shall have maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm (gallons per minute) at 80 psi | 5.303.3.3.1 | | | | Mandatory | Multiple showerheads serving one shower shall have a combined flow rate of 1.8 gpm at 80 psi | 5.303.3.3.2 | | | | Mandatory | Nonresidential lavatory faucets | 5.303.3.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Kitchen faucets | 5.303.3.4.2 | | | | Mandatory | Wash fountains | 5.303.3.4.3 | | | | Mandatory | Metering faucets | 5.303.3.4.4 | | | | Mandatory | Metering faucets for wash fountains | 5.303.3.4.5 | | | | Mandatory | Pre-rinse spray valve | 5.303.3.4.6 | | | | Mandatory | Food waste disposers | 5.303.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Areas of additions or alterations | 5.303.5 | | | | Mandatory | Standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings | 5.303.6 | | | | Mandatory | Outdoor potable water use in landscape areas (with notes) | 5.304.1 | | | | Division 5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency | Mandatory | Weather protection | 5.407.1 | | | | Mandatory | Moisture control: sprinklers | 5.407.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Moisture control: exterior door protection | 5.407.2.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Moisture control: flashing | 5.407.2.2.2 | | | | Mandatory | Construction waste management – comply with either: Sections 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2, 5.408.1.3 or more stringent local ordinance | 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2, 5.408.1.3 | | | | Mandatory | Construction waste management: documentation | 5.408.1.4 | | | | Mandatory | Universal waste [A] | 5.408.2 | | | | Mandatory | Excavated soil and land clearing debris (100% reuse or recycle) | 5.408.3 | | | | Mandatory | Life cycle assessment, scope, whole building life cycle assessment with notes, building components, reference study period, and verification of compliance | 5.409.1, 5.409.2, 5.409.2.1, 5.409.2.2 and 5.409.2.3 | | | | Mandatory | Life cycle assessment, scope, product GWP compliance – prescriptive path, 5.409.3.1 with exception and exception equation, verification of compliance and product GWP limits table with footnotes | 5.409.1, 5.409.3, 5.409.3.1, 5.409.3.2 and Table 5.409.3 | | | | Mandatory | Recycling by occupants (with exception) | 5.410.1 | | | | Mandatory | Recycling by occupants: additions (with exception) | 5.410.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Recycling by occupants: sample ordinance | 5.410.1.2 | | | | Mandatory | Commissioning new buildings (≥ 10,000 sf) [N] | 5.410.2 | | | | Mandatory | Owner’s or owner representative’s Project Requirements (OPR) [N] | 5.410.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Basis of Design (BOD) [N] | 5.410.2.2 | | | | Mandatory | Commissioning plan [N] | 5.410.2.3 | | | | Mandatory | Functional performance testing [N] | 5.410.2.4 | | | | Mandatory | Documentation and training [N] | 5.410.2.5 | | | | Mandatory | Systems manual [N] | 5.410.2.5.1 | | | | Mandatory | Systems operation training [N] | 5.410.2.5.2 | | | | Mandatory | Commissioning report [N] | 5.410.2.6 | | | | Mandatory | Testing and adjusting for new buildings < 10,000 sf or new systems that serve additions or alterations [A] | 5.410.4 | | | | Mandatory | System testing plan for renewable energy, landscape irrigation and water reuse [A] | 5.410.4.2 | | | | Mandatory | Procedures for testing and adjusting | 5.410.4.3 | | | | Mandatory | Procedures for HVAC balancing | 5.410.4.3.1 | | | | Mandatory | Reporting for testing and adjusting | 5.410.4.4 | | | | Mandatory | Operation and maintenance (O&M) manual | 5.410.4.5 | | | | Mandatory | Inspection and reports | 5.410.4.5.1 | | | | Division 5.5 Environmental Quality | Mandatory | Fireplaces | 5.503.1 | | | | Mandatory | Woodstoves | 5.503.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Temporary ventilation | 5.504.1 | | | | Mandatory | Covering of ducts openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction | 5.504.3 | | | | Mandatory | Adhesives, sealants and caulks | 5.504.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Paints and coatings | 5.504.4.3 | | | | Mandatory | Aerosol paints and coatings | 5.504.4.3.1 | | | | Mandatory | Aerosol paints and coatings: verification | 5.504.4.3.2 | | | | Mandatory | Carpet systems | 5.504.4.4 | | | | Mandatory | Carpet cushion | 5.504.4.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Carpet adhesives per Table 5.504.4.1 | 5.504.4.4.2 | | | | Mandatory | Composite wood products | 5.504.4.5 | | | | Mandatory | Composite wood products: documentation | 5.504.4.5.3 | | | | Mandatory | Resilient flooring systems | 5.504.4.6 | | | | Mandatory | Resilient flooring: verification of compliance | 5.504.4.6.1 | | | | Mandatory | Thermal insulation | 5.504.4.7 | | | | Mandatory | Verification of compliance | 5.504.4.7.1 | | | | Mandatory | Acoustical ceilings and wall panels | 5.504.4.8 | | | | Mandatory | Verification of compliance | 5.504.4.8.1 | | | | Mandatory | Filters (with exceptions) | 5.504.5.3 | | | | Mandatory | Filters: labeling | 5.504.5.3.1 | | | | Mandatory | Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control | 5.504.7 | | | | Mandatory | Indoor moisture control | 5.505.1 | | | | Mandatory | Outside air delivery | 5.506.1 | | | | Mandatory | Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring | 5.506.2 | | | | Mandatory | Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring in classrooms | 5.506.3 | | | | Mandatory | Acoustical control (with exception) | 5.507.4 | | | | Mandatory | Exterior noise transmission, prescriptive method (with exceptions) | 5.507.4.1 | | | | Mandatory | Noise exposure where noise contours are not readily available | 5.507.4.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Performance method | 5.507.4.2 | | | | Mandatory | Site features | 5.507.4.2.1 | | | | Mandatory | Documentation of compliance | 5.507.4.2.2 | | | | Mandatory | Interior sound transmission (with note) | 5.507.4.3 | | | | Mandatory | Ozone depletion and greenhouse gas reductions | 5.508.1 | | | | Mandatory | Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) | 5.508.1.1 | | | | Mandatory | Halons | 5.508.1.2 | | | | Mandatory | Supermarket refrigerant leak reduction for retail food stores 8,000 square feet or more Sections 5.508.2 through 5.508.2.6.3 | 5.508.2 through 5.508.2.6.3 | | | | | END OF MANDATORY PROVISIONS | | | | | Documentation Author's / Responsible Designer's Declaration Statement __ Mandatory: I attest that this mandatory provisions checklist is accurate and complete. 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