SECTION 100.0 - SCOPE

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(a) Buildings Covered. The provisions of Part 6 apply to all buildings: 

1. That are of Occupancy Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R, S, or U; and

2. For which an application for a building permit or renewal of an existing permit is filed (or is required by law to be filed) on or after the effective date of the provisions, or which are constructed by a governmental agency; and

3. That are:

A. Unconditioned; or

B. Indirectly or directly conditioned, or process spaces.

(b) Parts of Buildings Regulated. The provisions of Part 6 apply to the building envelope, space-conditioning systems, water-heating systems, pool and spas, solar ready buildings, indoor lighting systems of buildings, outdoor lighting systems, electrical power distribution systems, and signs located either indoors or outdoors, in buildings that are:

1. Covered by Section 100.0(a); and
2. Set forth in Table 100.0-A. 

(c) Habitable stories.

1. All conditioned space in a story shall comply with Part 6 whether or not the story is a habitable space.

2. All unconditioned space in a story shall comply with the lighting requirements of Part 6 whether or not the story is a habitable space.

(d) Outdoor lighting and indoor and outdoor signs.

The provisions of Part 6 apply to outdoor lighting systems and to signs located either indoors or outdoors as set forth in TABLE 100.0-A.

(e) Sections applicable to particular buildings.

TABLE 100.0-A and this subsection list the provisions of Part 6 that are applicable to different types of buildings covered by Section 100.0(a).

1. All buildings.  Sections 100.0 through 110.12 apply to all buildings.

Exception to Section 100.0(e)1: Spaces or requirements not listed in TABLE 100.0-A.

2. Newly constructed buildings.

A. All newly constructed buildings.  Sections 110.0 through 110.12 apply to all newly constructed buildings within the scope of Section 100.0(a). In addition, newly constructed buildings shall meet the requirements of Subsections B, C, D or E, as applicable.

B. Nonresidential and hotel/motel buildings that are mechanically heated or mechanically cooled.

i. Sections applicable. Sections 120.0 through 140.8 apply to newly constructed nonresidential buildings and hotels/motels that are mechanically heated or mechanically cooled.

ii. Compliance approaches. In order to comply with Part 6, newly constructed nonresidential buildings and hotels/motels that are mechanically heated or mechanically cooled must meet the requirements of:

a. Mandatory measures: The applicable provisions of Sections 120.0 through 130.5; and 

b. Either:

(i) Performance approach: Section 140.1; or

(ii) Prescriptive approach:  Sections 140.2 through 140.10.

C. Unconditioned nonresidential buildings and process space.  Sections 110.9, 110.10, 120.6, 130.0 through 130.5, 140.3(c), 140.6, 140.7, and 140.8 apply to all newly constructed unconditioned buildings and for process spaces within the scope of Section 100.0(a). 

D. Single-family buildings.

i. Sections applicable. Sections 150.0 through 150.1 apply to newly constructed single-family buildings.

ii. Compliance approaches. In order to comply with Part 6 newly constructed single-family buildings must meet the requirements of:

a. Mandatory measures: The applicable provisions of Sections 110.0 through 110.10, and 150.0; and 

b. Either

(i) Performance approach: Sections 150.1(a) and (b); or

(ii) Prescriptive approach: Sections 150.1(a) and (c).

E. Multifamily Buildings.

i. Sections applicable. Sections 160.0 through 170.2 apply to newly constructed multifamily buildings.

ii. Compliance approaches. In order to comply with Part 6 newly constructed multifamily buildings must meet the requirements of: 

a. Mandatory measures: The applicable provisions of Sections 110.0 through 110.10, and 160.0; and

b. Either: 

(i) Performance approach: Section 170.1; or 

(ii) Prescriptive approach: Section 170.2(a) through (f).

F. Covered processes.

   i. Sections applicable. Sections 110.2, 120.3 120.6, 140.9 and 141.1; apply to covered processes.

 ii. Compliance approaches. In order to comply with Part 6, covered processes must meet the requirements of:

a. The applicable mandatory measures in Sections 110.2, 120.3, 120.6; and

b. Either:

(i)  The performance approach requirements of Section 140.1; or

(ii) The prescriptive approach requirements of Section 140.9.

3. New construction in existing buildings (additions, alterations and repairs).

A. Nonresidential and hotel/motel buildings. Section 141.0 applies to new construction in existing nonresidential, high-rise residential, and hotel/motel buildings. New construction in existing buildings includes additions, alterations and repairs. Section 141.0 specifies requirements that uniquely apply to additions, alterations or repairs to existing buildings, and specify which requirements in other sections also apply. For alterations that change the occupancy classification of the building, the requirements specified in Section 141.0  apply to the occupancy after the alterations.

B. Single-family buildings. Section 150.2 applies to new construction in existing single-family buildings. New construction in existing buildings includes additions, alterations and repairs. Section 150.2 specifies requirements that uniquely apply to additions, alterations or repairs to existing buildings, and specifies which requirements in other sections also apply. For alterations that change the occupancy classification of the building, the requirements specified in Section 150.2 apply to the occupancy after the alterations.

C. Multifamily buildings. Section 180.0 applies to new construction in existing multifamily buildings. New construction in existing buildings includes additions, alterations and repairs. Section 180.0 specifies requirements that uniquely apply to additions, alterations or repairs to existing buildings, and specifies which requirements in other sections also apply. For alterations that change the occupancy classification of the building, the requirements specified in Section 180.0 apply to the occupancy after the alterations.

4. Installation of insulation in existing buildings.

Section 110.8(d)3 applies to buildings in which insulation is being installed in existing attics, or on existing water heaters, or existing space conditioning ducts.

5. Outdoor lighting.

Sections 110.9, 130.0, 130.2, 130.4, 140.7, and 150.0 apply to newly constructed outdoor lighting systems, and Section 141.0 applies to outdoor lighting that is either added or altered.

6. Signs.

Sections 130.0, 130.3 and 140.8 apply to newly constructed signs located either indoors or outdoors and Section 141.0 applies to sign alterations located either indoors or outdoors.

(f) Mixed occupancy.

When a building is designed and constructed for more than one type of occupancy (residential and nonresidential), the space for each occupancy shall meet the provisions of Part 6 applicable to that occupancy. 

Exception 1 to Section 100.0(f): If one occupancy constitutes at least 80 percent of the conditioned floor area of the building, the entire building envelope, HVAC, and water heating may be designed to comply with the provisions of Part 6 applicable to that occupancy, provided that the applicable lighting requirements in  Sections 140.6 through 140.8, 150.0(k), or 160.5 and 170.2(e) are met for each occupancy and space, and  mandatory measures in  Sections 110.0 through 130.5, 150.0, and 160.0 through 160.9 are met for each occupancy and space.

Exception 2 to Section 100.0(f): If one occupancy constitutes at least 90 percent of the combined conditioned plus unconditioned floor area of the building, the entire building indoor lighting may be designed to comply with only the lighting provisions of Part 6 applicable to that occupancy.

 (g) Administrative requirements.

Administrative requirements relating to permit requirements, enforcement by the Commission, locally adopted energy standards, interpretations, claims of exemption, approved calculation methods, rights of appeal, and certification and labeling requirements of fenestration products and roofing products are specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 1, Sections 10-101 to 10-114.

(h) Certification Requirements for Manufactured Equipment, Products, and Devices.

Part 6 limits the installation of manufactured equipment, products, and devices to those that have been certified as specified by Sections 110.0 and 110.1. Requirements for manufactured equipment, products, and devices, when not specified in Title 24 Part 6, are specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601-1609.

TABLE 100.0-A APPLICATION OF STANDARDS

Occupancies All Buildings	Application	Mandatory	Prescriptive	Performance	Additions Alterations
All Buildings	General	100.0, 100.1, 100.2, 110.0	100.0, 100.1, 100.2, 110.0	100.0, 100.1, 100.2, 110.0	100.0, 100.1, 100.2, 110.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	General	120.0	140.0, 140.2	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Envelope (conditioned)	110.6, 110.7, 110.8, 120.7	140.3	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Envelope (unconditioned process spaces)	N.A.	140.3(c)	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	HVAC (conditioned)	110.2, 110.5, 120.1, 120.2, 120.3, 120.4, 120.5, 120.8, 120.10	140.4	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Water Heating	110.3, 120.3, 120.8, 120.9	140.5	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Indoor Lighting (conditioned, process spaces)	110.9, 120.8, 130.0, 130.1, 130.4	140.3(c), 140.6	140.0, 140.1	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Indoor Lighting (unconditioned and parking garages)	110.9, 120.8, 130.0, 130.1, 130.4	140.3(c), 140.6	N.A.	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Outdoor Lighting	110.9, 130.0, 130.2, 130.4	140.7	N.A.	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Electrical Power Distribution	110.11, 130.5	N.A.	N.A.	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Pool and Spa Systems	110.4, 110.5, 150.0(p)	N.A.	N.A.	141.0
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Solar Ready Buildings	110.10	N.A.	N.A.	141.0(a)
Nonresidential And Hotels/Motels	Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems	N.A.	140.10	140.0, 140.1	N.A.
Covered Processes1	Envelope, Ventilation, Process Loads	110.2, 120.3, 120.6	140.9	140.1	110.2, 120.3, 120.6, 140.9, 141.1
Demand Responsive (DR) Controls	DR Control Thermostats	JA5; Exception 5 to Section 110.10(b)1A, Exception 6 to Section 110.10(b)1B	NA	NA	NA
Demand Responsive (DR) Controls	DR Zonal HVAC Controls	110.12	NA	NA	NA

Occupancies	Application	Mandatory	Prescriptive	Performance	Additions Alterations
Demand Responsive (DR) Controls	DR Lighting Controls	110.12	140.6(a)2K; 170.2(e)2Bxi	N.A.	Table 141.0-F; Table 180.2-E
Demand Responsive (DR) Controls	DR Electronic Message Center Control	110.12, 130.3(a)3	NA	NA	NA
Demand Responsive (DR) Controls	DR Controlled Receptacles	110.12, 130.5(e), 160.6(e)	NA	NA	NA
Signs	Indoor and Outdoor	110.9, 130.0, 130.3, 160.5(d)	140.8, 170.2(e)7	N.A.	141.0, 141.0(b)2H, 180.2(b)4Bvi
Single-Family	General	150.0	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Envelope (conditioned)	110.6, 110.7, 110.8, 150(a), 150.0(b), 150.0(c), 150.0(d), 150.0(e), 150.0(g), 150.0(q)	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	HVAC (conditioned)	110.2, 110.5, 150.0(h), 150.0(i), 150.0(j), 150.0(m), 150.0(o)	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Water Heating	110.3, 150.0(j, n)	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Indoor Lighting (conditioned, unconditioned and parking garages)	110.9, 130.0, 150.0(k)	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Outdoor Lighting	110.9, 130.0, 150.0(k)	150.1(a, c)	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Pool and Spa Systems	110.4, 150.0(p)	N.A.	N.A.	150.2(a), 150.2(b)
Single-Family	Solar Ready Buildings	110.10	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
Single-Family	Electric Ready	150.0(s), 150.0(t). 150.0(u), 150.0(v)	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
Single Family	Solar PV Systems	N.A.	150.1(c)14	150.1(a), 150.1(b)	N.A.

TABLE 100.0-A APPLICATION OF STANDARDS (continued)

Occupancies	Application	Mandatory	Prescriptive	Performance	Additions Alterations
Multifamily	General	160.0	170.2	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Envelope (conditioned)	110.6, 110.7, 110.8, 160.1	170.1(a)	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality	160.2	N.A.	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	HVAC (conditioned)	110.2, 110.5, 160.3	170.2(c)	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Water Heating	110.3, 160.4	170.2(d)	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Indoor Lighting	110.9, 160.5	170.2(e)	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Outdoor Lighting	110.9, 160.5	170.2(e)	170.1	180.0
Multifamily	Electrical Power Distribution	110.11, 160.6	N.A.	N.A.	180.0
Multifamily	Pool and Spa Systems	110.4, 110.5, 160.7	N.A.	N.A.	180.0
Multifamily	Solar Ready Buildings	110.10, 160.8	N.A.	N.A.	180.0
Multifamily	Electric Ready	160.9	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
Multifamily	SolarPV and Battery Energy Systems	N.A.	170.2(f), (g), (h)	170.1	N.A.

_{1 Nonresidential and hotel/motel buildings that contain covered processes may conform to the applicable requirements of both occupancy types listed in this table.}