§ 16.17.100. Subchapter 7 - Low-rise residential buildings - mandatory features and devices.

Section 150.0 - Mandatory Features and Devices. Section 150.0 of the 2019 California Energy Code is amended to read as follows:

Low-rise residential buildings shall comply with the applicable requirements of Sections 150(a) through 150(r).

NOTE: The requirements of Sections 150.0 (a) through (r) apply to newly constructed buildings. Sections 150.2(a) and 150.2(b) specify which requirements of Sections 150.0(a) through 150.0(r) also apply to additions or alterations. The amendments to sections 150.0(h), 150.0(n), and 150.0(s) do not apply to additions, alterations, or ADUs.

Sections 150.0 (a) – (d) are adopted without modifications

Section 150.0(e) Installation of fireplaces. Fireplaces shall be electric, not fueled by natural gas.

Section 150.0(f) is adopted without modifications.

Section 150.0(h) is amended to read:

Section 150.0(h) Space-conditioning equipment. Space-conditioning equipment shall be electric, not fueled by natural gas.

Sections 150.0(i) - (m) are adopted without modifications

Section 150.0(n) Water heating system. Section 150.0(n) is modified as follows:

(n) Water Heating System.

1. Water heating systems and equipment shall be electric, not fueled by natural gas.

A. Deleted

B. Deleted

C. A condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater, and allows natural draining without pump assistance, and

D. Deleted

2. Water heating recirculation loops serving multiple dwelling units shall meet the requirements of Section 110.3(c)5.

3. Solar water-heating systems and collectors shall be certified and rated by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Research and Testing (IAPMO R&T), or by a listing agency that is approved by the chief building official.

4. Deleted

Sections 150.0(o) – (r) are adopted without modifications.

Section 150.0 is amended to add a new subsection (s) as follows:

(s) Clothes Drying and Cooking.

1. Clothes Drying. Clothes dryers shall be electric, not fueled by natural gas.

2. Cooking Range. Cooking appliances shall be electric, not fueled by natural gas.

(Ord. 5485 § 1 (part), 2019)