Choice of Materials

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706.1 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.

  • 706.1.1 Service life. Select materials for longevity and minimal deterioration under conditions of use.
  • 706.1.2 Reduced maintenance. Select materials that require little, if any finishing. For those with surface protection, choose materials that do not require frequent applications of toxic or malodorous finishes.
  • 706.1.3 Recyclability. Select materials that can be reused or recycled at the end of their service life in the project.

How would a plan checker enforce any of these provisions?

In Section 705.1, projects are required to use California products or products from within 500 miles of the project. This has nothing to do with a building, but more to do with limiting pollution and energy use by shipping products from outside the state or 500 mile radius. How would this be enforced? If an architect specified a window from the East Coast, would he be required to use a different brand, based on proximity to the project? If he proceeded with the East Coast window, would his project be in violation of the code?