CalGreen for Cupertino
CalGreen for Cupertino Since 2013 the Cupertino Building Department has been a leader in the CalGreen permitting process. It was in this... Read More
Bakersfield and CalGreen Code Compliance
Bakersfield and CalGreen Code Compliance Bakersfield CalGreen code compliance requirements are similar to elsewhere in the state. The Bakersfield Municipal Code has... Read More
Butte County CalGreen
Butte County CalGreen Butte County CalGreen compliance is reasonably straightforward. What isn’t straightforward is their CalGreen NonResidential Checklist. Butte County has adopted... Read More
CalGreen and Embodied Carbon
CalGreen and Embodied Carbon As I sit down to write this article a part of me wants to scream, “enough is enough... Read More
CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures
CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures are a requirement of the California Green Building Standards Code. These mandatory measures are... Read More
CalGreen for El Dorado County
CalGreen for El Dorado County The El Dorado County Building Department requires the submission of a CalGreen Mandatory Measures checklist for all... Read More
Grocery Store Commissioning
Grocery Store Commissioning This article discusses the California code requirements for grocery store commissioning. In addition we discuss some of the problems... Read More
Electrical Contractors and EV Chargers
Electrical Contractors and EV Chargers The California Energy Commission dropped a bomb on the building construction industry with new EV charger requirements.... Read More
Architects and EV Chargers
The 2022 California Green Building Standards Code has a new learning curve for architect’s and EV chargers. This is no longer an... Read More
Merced County CalGreen
Merced County CalGreen Merced County CalGreen requirements are similar to elsewhere in the state. The Merced Municipal Code has adopted the current... Read More
New EV Charge Stations for 2023
New EV Charge Stations for 2023 The 2022 CalGreen Code, which goes into effect on January 1, of 2023 will mandate 16,100... Read More
CalGreen – What to Show on Your Permit Plans
CalGreen – What to Show on Your Permit Plans So you’ve got the CalGreen Checklist complete for your project, but what do... Read More
CalGreen Permit
CalGreen Permit CalGreen permit documentation is required to be submitted with your building permit application. The purpose of the documentation is to... Read More
CalGreen for Monterey County
CalGreen for Monterey County The Monterey County Building Department requires the submission of a CalGreen Mandatory Measures checklist for all new residential... Read More
CalGreen for Walnut Creek
Cal Green for Walnut Creek CalGreen for Walnut Creek can be confusing due to the lack of guidance on the city’s website.... Read More
CalGreen for Non-Residential Projects
CalGreen for Non-Residential Projects CalGreen for non-residential projects requires the services of a CalGreen specialist. Unfortunately for building owners, this rarely happens.... Read More
CalGreen for Nevada County
CalGreen for Nevada County The Nevada County Building Department requires the submission of a CalGreen Mandatory Measures checklist for all new residential... Read More
Chico Cal Green
Chico Cal Green Chico Cal Green permits are required for all new and remodel projects. Chico has published their own CalGreen Mandatory... Read More
CalGreen for Palm Desert
CalGreen for Palm Desert CalGreen for your Palm Desert permit requires you submit their own 2019 CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures Checklist for... Read More
CalGreen Notes for Architectural Plans
CalGreen Notes for Architectural Plans All architectural permit plans for residential and commercial new construction and remodel projects in California are required... Read More
CalGreen for Building Departments
CalGreen for Building Departments Many building departments in the state have yet to develop a methodology for reviewing and inspecting the California... Read More
Title 24 Commissioning – 2025 Update
Title 24 Commissioning We provide Title 24 commissioning services throughout the State of California. Title 24 commissioning is required on all new... Read More
CalGreen and Remodels
CalGreen and Remodels There is some misinformation regarding CalGreen and remodels, or renovations, floating around the internet. CalGreen code compliance is required for... Read More
CalGreen – Frequently Asked Questions
CalGreen – Frequently Asked Questions What is CalGreen? CalGreen is an abbreviated reference to the California Green Building Standards Code. The code... Read More
CalGreen Problems
CalGreen Problems CalGreen problems plague almost every new construction project in California. Resolving these problems has become a large part of our... Read More
Sacramento CalGreen Checklists
Sacramento CalGreen Checklists The City of Sacramento building department has updated their Sacramento CalGreen checklists for the 2022 Green Building Standards code.... Read More
Santa Rosa CalGreen Checklists
Santa Rosa CalGreen Checklists The City of Santa Rosa building department is the first jurisdiction in the state to update their checklists... Read More
CalGreen and VOC’s – A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen
CalGreen and VOC’s – A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen CalGreen and VOC’s are a lawsuit waiting to happen. The codes are in place,... Read More
CalGreen for Commercial Buildings
CalGreen for Commercial Buildings CalGreen for commercial buildings requires the services of a CalGreen specialist. Unfortunately for building owners, this rarely happens.... Read More
CalGreen Plumbing Fixture Requirements
CalGreen Plumbing Fixture Requirements CalGreen plumbing fixture requirements are intended to reduce water consumption for all residential and commercial buildings. These requirements... Read More
How to Fill Out the CalGreen Checklist
How to Fill Out the CalGreen Checklist How to fill out the CalGreen checklist is far more complex than checking a box.... Read More
When CalGreen Goes Horribly Wrong
When CalGreen Goes Horribly Wrong When CalGreen goes horribly wrong – is during construction and the close-out of the project. It can... Read More