CalGreen Checklists, Inspections, and Commissioning

2019 CalGreen Code

We are the CalGreen Code Specialists!

CalGreen Energy Services are specialists in the California Green Building Standards Code. We provide CalGreen Checklists, Inspections, and Commissioning services.

As ICC Certified Cal Green Special Inspectors / Plans Examiners, we are experts in the California Green Building Standards Code. We will help you understand how to reduce the costs associated with your CalGreen permit. Additionally, our standardized process ensures professional and economical permit documents.

**Don’t Over-Commit on Your CalGreen Checklist**

Did you know that every box that gets “checked” on the checklist costs you money? We bring value to your project by critically reviewing your checklist to ensure only the applicable requirements are included. Just because the checklist says “mandatory” does not mean it is mandatory for your project. We will challenge local authorities on unreasonable interpretations of the CalGreen Code.

Our organized process allows a simple method for integrating CalGreen requirements into the design. We understand which items are not applicable and ensure this is properly documented to save you money.

Commercial and Residential CalGreen Services

Our ICC-certified staff provides permit documents for both commercial and residential projects. This includes checklists, inspections, and CalGreen commissioning services at economical prices.

Whether you’re building an ADU, a new home, or designing a large commercial project, we can guide you through the process while saving you money.

If your building is over 10,000 square feet, both the CalGreen Code and the California Energy Code (commonly referred to as Title 24) require the project to be commissioned.

The most important point to note is that the commissioning required by these codes is not as extensive as some industry commissioning standards. We often see commissioning agents applying higher standards than is actually required by the California Building Code. While this may be beneficial on some projects, it also translates into higher costs for the owner.

We have experience in a wide range of commissioning projects, including:

• Wineries and Breweries
• Storage Facilities
• Grocery Stores (see our linked article)
• Retail Stores
• Warehouses
• Mixed Use Residential and Commercial Projects
• Office Buildings
• Hotels and Motels
• Sports Facilities and Gyms
• Cannabis Grow Facilities

We limit the commissioning effort to that which is specifically mandated by the code. This helps keep our fees low and the construction costs lower. Our simplified commissioning process will minimize the work required by your subcontractors while ensuring that critical components of your HVAC, Plumbing, and Lighting Control systems are operating as designed.

Dealing with Your Building Department

Dealing with your building department is, perhaps, the most stressful part of your construction project. Whether you are an architect, designer, developer, or homeowner, figuring out how the CalGreen Code requirements fit into your project can be challenging. In some cases, you may not have access to the full text of the code. In other cases, the code requirements may not be clear due to poor wording or the lack of specific guidance.

Lastly, those in the industry quickly learn that building departments throughout the state interpret and enforce the code differently. What may be acceptable in the City of Los Angeles may not be ok in Santa Rosa. In fact, many jurisdictions publish their own CalGreen Checklist, which you must follow.

The simple solution is to call us. We are the CalGreen Code specialists. We have at our fingertips the specific requirements of approximately 490 of California’s 528 building departments (and we are working on getting the rest!).

Whether your project is in Rancho Cucamonga, Bakersfield, San Jose, Healdsburg, or Redding, we know exactly what your building department is looking for. For this reason, we can make sure the CalGreen portion of your project gets approved during the first submittal. If you should have any compliance issues, we will deal directly with the building department to resolve them.

CalGreen is All We Do

Every other company that offers CalGreen services is doing it as a sideline to their main business. CalGreen is ALL we do. We are the only specialized CalGreen consultant in California. Consequently, we can deliver your project professionally, economically, and quickly. Our specialization allows us to serve the entire State of California.

Call or email us today. We will provide a written proposal that includes your total cost and a specific delivery date for your permit plans. We have a two-day turnaround on CalGreen checklists for your building permit application.