May 3rd, AIA California Residential Green Code Class
Greetings,
This time we have passed the introduction stage and we are rolling into a formal classroom. The Green Code is alive and well and slowly impinging on the construction industry. There are some surprise moments by the architect and contractors when they submit their plans for the frst time in 2011. They are either passive or active surprises. Some cities require clear design drawings during the plan submittals (active requirement) and some cities are requesting their green code requirement via the plan check correction (passive requirement). The unfortunate issue is that the passive requirement will impact every sheet and every consultant involved. The modification of the drawings may impact a complete design change which is not considered billable hours and hence loss of time and income for the design professionals.
The attachment below (see Feb 2nd blog) contains massive level of data to protect the design professional. The design professional must have an active action on all issues of the green code and implement them from the inception of the design. This will mpact all parties, specially the general contractor. An error or omission on behalf of the design professional can be extremely costly if caught during construction by the inspector. This is enhanced greatly in the residential buildings, since the level of plan check and quality control is minimal with espect to commercial facilties. This is highlighted on areas such as grading, elevations, storm drainage, water retenstion, etc.
In the Feb 2nd blog, a set of design, a sample house is presented with all the requiremehts highlighted as blocks. The activity of the plan checker as well as the inpector is noted. In the PDF article noed as “Residetial Checklist” all of the code requirements with the associated details, intent, examples, etc. are detailed. The printing must be on 11×17 colored pronter for better read.
Documentations that are needed to be printed and brought to the meeting are:
Dave Walls (BSC) and Doug Hensel (HCD) Power Points:
http://greenerade.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/02/OC-Forum-Dave-walls-Doug-Hensel.ppt
County of Orange Residential Cal Green Forms
Cal Green Residential Checklist Guides in Chart format 11×17 format
http://greenerade.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/01/Residential-checklist.pdf
Sample Water Use Work Sheets: Commercial Building
http://greenerade.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/02/WS-Sample-Worksheet.pdf
The following information are not required for the meeting, however, the6y are good references:
Plan Check and Inspection verification of Cal Green- A personal View
LDBS Forms for Cal Green Code
http://greenerade.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/01/LADBS-forms.pdf
Some of the Northern Cities Cal Green Forms
http://greenerade.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2011/01/Northern-Ca-Cities-Cal-Green-Forms.pdf
Earlier blogs cover the download of the codes, guides, sample worksheets, specially commissioning, and other useful power points and presentations.
Of course, the accuracy of all data in the blog must be verified by the state web sites (both BSC as well as HCD).
Saum
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