Santa Ana adopts the California Green Building Standards Code, known as CALGreen, through SAMC Chapter 15. New construction and major remodels must meet mandatory energy, water, waste, and indoor air-quality measures verified during plan check and inspection by Building Safety.
CALGreen, codified in Title 24 Part 11, sets statewide minimum standards for sustainable construction. Every new home, addition, and most commercial projects in Santa Ana must comply with mandatory measures including low-flow plumbing fixtures, construction waste recycling of at least 65 percent, EV-ready conduit for new homes, cool-roof requirements for some occupancies, and low-VOC paints and adhesives. Larger projects must follow Tier 1 or Tier 2 measures when triggered by California Energy Commission Title 24 Part 6 energy targets. Santa Ana Building Safety verifies CALGreen compliance through the WMP form (waste management plan) and inspector checklists during framing, rough, and final inspection.
CALGreen failures can stall final inspection until corrected, and falsified waste-management documentation can lead to permit revocation and fines starting near 500 dollars.
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