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TOWN HALLOFFICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTIONApril 2010
Building SchoolsPutting Californians to Work
Office of Public School Construction
SAB Programs
• School Facility Program– New Construction– Modernization– Critically Overcrowded Schools– Joint-Use– Charter School Facilities– High Performance Incentive– Career Technical Education
Facilities– Overcrowding Relief Grants– Seismic Mitigation– Facility Hardship
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• Emergency Repair Program• State Relocatable
Classroom Program• Deferred Maintenance • Unused Sites
Office of Public School Construction
Application and Funding ProcessApplication and Funding Process
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Office of Public School Construction
OPSC Application Processing
• Preliminary review of complete application package• Verification of enrollment information and dwelling units,
site visits to verify classroom inventory• 15-day and 4-day letters, if necessary, for additional
information• Recommendations to district to maximize funding• Processing to SAB for approval
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Office of Public School Construction
OPSC Efforts to Expedite Processing
• Continuous identification of efficiencies • Continuous implementation of streamlined process
improvements• Cross-training of OPSC Project Management teams to
accommodate workload fluctuations• Improved customer service and outreach to keep districts
informed and provide application submittal tips that expedite processing
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Office of Public School Construction
Tips for Expediting ReviewTips for Expediting Review
• Submit complete applications• Talk to your OPSC Project Manager• Take advantage of OPSC Outreaches, Workshops,
Publications• Keep District Representative information current• Keep eligibility information up-to-date
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Office of Public School Construction
Tips for Expediting ReviewTips for Expediting Review
• Ensure construction work in plans is 60 percent commensurate
• Ensure application is signed by District and Architect• Review all certifications on forms• Break down cost estimates for combination projects
including multiple facility programs
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Office of Public School Construction
Career Technical Education Facilities Program
(CTEFP)
• New facilities ($3 million maximum grant) or reconfiguration of existing ($1.5 million maximum)
• Funding for facilities and/or equipment• May be combined with a New Construction or
Modernization application• Matching share requirement (loans available)• CDE approves program of study & scores application• Reservation of funds option • Future funding cycle/s
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Office of Public School Construction
CTEFP Reservation of Funds
• CTEFP projects with an existing reservation of funds have potential for immediate impact on the economy
• To complete the project submittal, submit the following documents by the deadline (as required depending on the project scope):– CDE Plan Approval letter – DSA-approved Plans and Specifications and DSA Plan Approval
Letter – Detailed construction cost estimate (updated based on approved
plans) – Detailed cost estimate for site development (updated based on
approved plans) – Itemized list of equipment including cost
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Office of Public School Construction
CTEFP Economic Impact First Cycle Apportionment Distribution
$2.4 M
$9.3 M
$21 M
$24.2 M
$2.3 M
$27.5 M
$12.7 M
$23.7 M
$15.5 M
$10 M
$40.1 M
Statewide Totals by Industry SectorAgriculture & Natural Resources: $28.6 MArts, Media & Entertainment: $28.5 MBuilding Trades & Construction: $23.1 MEducation, Child Develop. &Family Services: $ 0.6 MEnergy & Utilities: $ 2.6 MEngineering & Design: $ 23 MFashion & Interior Design: $ 0.7 MFinance & Business: $ 0.1 MHealth Science & Medical Technology: $15.3 MHospitality, Tourism & Recreation: $22.4 MInformation Technology: $ 2.0 MManufacturing & Product Development: $ 7.8 MMarketing, Sales & Services: $ 0.7 MPublic Services: $ 3.9 MTOTALS $189 M
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Office of Public School Construction
Expediting Review of CTEFP Submittals
• Equipment useful life > 10 years
• Combined projects—clearly indicate which classrooms correspond to each application
• Indicate associated New Construction or Modernization application number and project tracking number on Form SAB 50-10, if applicable
• Full funding applications—indicate quantities and unit costs for all expenditures on cost estimates
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Office of Public School Construction
Expediting Review of Combined Projects
• The review process for hybrid projects is more complex.• When submitting multiple applications under separate
programs for a hybrid project:– Provide detailed cost estimates for each application and a
combined cost estimate for the total project – Indicate which classrooms correspond to each application– Provide all supporting documentation
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Office of Public School Construction
Thank You!
We value your input
Please send comments and suggestions to: [email protected]
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TOWN HALLOFFICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTIONApril 2010
What to Expect in a School Facility Program Audit
Office of Public School Construction
School Facilities Program
Audit Timeline & Objectives
Objectives• Verify self-certifications• Verify compliance with statutes and regulations• Review expenditures for compliance
Timelines• Two years to commence audit• Six months to complete audit, unless…
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Office of Public School Construction
School Facilities Program
Audit Process
• OPSC pre-planning• Audit Engagement Letter• Field work• OPSC In-house review• Draft Report• Final Report
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Office of Public School Construction
OPSC Pre-Planning
• Identify and review key regulations and statutes as applicable to project
• Review prior OPSC desk reviews• Review prior financial and Proposition 39 Audits• Contact auditee to arrange entrance conference
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Office of Public School Construction
Audit Engagement Letter
• Fieldwork start date• Entrance Conference date/time• Audit manager/supervisor contact information• A list of documents required documents for the audit
(general ledgers, construction contracts, architect contracts, notices to proceed, notices of completion, warrants, invoices, etc…)
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Office of Public School Construction
Field Work
• Entrance Conference – Audit objectives– Timeframes
• Internal Control review– Accounting system– SFP Project tracking
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Office of Public School Construction
Field Work
• Site Visits• Exit Conference
– Preliminary audit findings– Next steps
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Office of Public School Construction
Reporting
• Draft Report– Supervisory review– District has 30 days to respond to draft
• Final Report– Include district’s response– Final report issued
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Office of Public School Construction
Questions?
Steve Inman, Fiscal Audit Supervisor
(916) 445-3269
Michael Watanabe, Fiscal Audit Supervisor
(916) 324-2557
Suzanne Reese, Fiscal Operations Manager
(916) 323-4461
Rick Asbell, Fiscal Operations Manager
(916) 322-0317
Additional Contact Information:
http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/opsc/Resources/OPSC_Dir_Servs.pdf
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DSA/OPSC Town HallApril 2010
Division of the State Architect
Policy 09-04:90 Day Letters & Reopening Files for Certification
Division of the State Architect
Purpose & Application
Purpose • To streamline the process for issuing 90-Day Letters, and to
improve the re-opening of files when a project is closed without certification
Application
• Applies to ALL projects– As of January 1, 2010, the re-opening fee for all projects will be
based on a project’s construction cost regardless of closing date
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Division of the State Architect
Project Closeout: Background
• Project certification is the process DSA uses to determine that a project has been constructed compliant with the codes governing school construction– A project may be closed with our without certification
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Division of the State Architect
Project Closeout: Background
• The 90-Day Letter initiates the closing & certification process. The letter is issued when:– The DSE determines the project is essentially complete– The project becomes occupied– Construction stops for one year or more– DSA received a final verified report from the project inspector
and/or the design professional in responsible charge of the project.
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Division of the State Architect
Project Closeout: Background
• The 90-Day Letter requests that all outstanding requirements and documents be submitted to DSA within 90 days (and lists the missing documents)
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Division of the State Architect
Close of File & Certification
• After 90 days, DSA will close the file with or without certification
• A letter of certification will only be issued if all missing documents have been submitted and all outstanding issues have been resolved
• DSA will take no further action on a closed file until DSA receives a request from the Architect or school/college district to re-open and re-examine the file in order to certify the project
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Division of the State Architect
Re-Opening & Re-Examining
• A request from the Architect or school/college district to re-open and re-examine a closed, uncertified project must include:– A letter with the project name & DSA Application number
requesting that the file be re-examined for certification– A copy of the DSA “Closed Without Certification” Letter– A single COMPLETE comprehensive package that includes all
items, documents and issues listed on the DSA “Closed Without Certification” Letter
– All outstanding Change Orders, Addendums and Revisions or alternate documents, must be approved prior to submitting the re-opening package.
– The re-opening fee (if applicable)
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Division of the State Architect
Fees After January 1, 2010
• No fee is required for a one-time project re-opening request received within 9 months from the date the DSA 90-Day Letter expires
• After 9 months (or for any 2nd or subsequent re-opening request), the fee is based on the project construction cost– $500 for projects less than $5 million– $750 for projects between $5 million and $50 million– $1000 for projects greater than $50 million
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Division of the State Architect
Responsibility of Requester
• Partial or otherwise incomplete submittals will be accepted• DSA will issue an updated “Closed Without Certification”
Letter to show remaining deficiencies• Submitting parties have 90 days to resolve deficiencies to
obtain certification• If more than 90 days pass without resolution/DSA approval,
the project will again be closed WITHOUT certification• Another re-opening fee is required to be paid each time it is
necessary to re-open the file
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Division of the State Architect
At the Discretion of DSA
• 90 Day Letters will NOT be extended, except at the discretion of DSA under the following circumstances:– Construction is not complete & the contractor is still mobilized at
the site– No portions of the project are occupied by staff and/or students
• IR A-20 discusses new projects associated with uncertified projects
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DSA/OPSC Town HallApril 2010
Division of the State Architect
IR A-20:New Projects Associated with Existing Uncertified Projects
Division of the State Architect
Policy
New work involving uncertified projects cannot be approved by DSA until the issue of the underlying certification is resolved
DSA will NOT approve (stamp out) plans and specifications for alteration and/or addition projects or utilizing portions of, uncertified projects except when the new project is solely for the purpose of upgrading fire-life safety (FLS) aspects of the building/campus
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Division of the State Architect
Exceptions to Policy
• The scope of projects accepted for DSA approval under this policy shall be limited to FLS alterations of the following types:– Campus or system-wide fire alarm upgrade– Upgrade/replacement of the uncertified building’s fire alarm
system
• Written approval of the alteration plans & specifications will state:– The approval is only for the FLS alteration– The building itself remains uncertified
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Division of the State Architect
Disclosure
• The scopes of the projects and the uncertified buildings on the alteration project must be clearly identified in the following manner:– The scope of the alteration project shall be clearly shown on the
cover sheet or index sheet of the plans– Must include this statement: “DSA approval of these plans shall
not be construed as the Certification of Compliance for the following buildings as required by the Field Act, Education Code Section 17280-17316 and Sections 81130-81147”
– Immediately after the above statement, list all the uncertified buildings on alteration project
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Division of the State Architect
Other Projects
• DSA may begin review of new projects associated with uncertified projects but DSA approval of the plans and specifications will be withheld until the underlying certification issue is resolved
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situations
• Many situations occur that may or may not involve uncertified buildings/projects to the extent that a proposed new project may be affected. This appendix lists some of those situations in an attempt to provide clarity, uniformity and consistency in the application of this IR
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situation
Q. The district submits a project for a fire alarm upgrade and/or fire alarm addition. The project requires connecting the new fire alarm system/components into a fire alarm panel that resides in an uncertified building.
• The new project submittal must include the following two documents from NFPA 72 to be completed and submitted with the project.
• Fire alarm system record of completion.• Fire alarm inspection and testing form.• DSA may begin review of new projects associated with uncertified
projects but DSA approval of the plans and specifications will be withheld until the underlying certification issue is resolved
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situation
Q. A school building is not certified and the district submits an application to DSA for an alteration or addition to that building.
• DSA will accept the new application and provide plan review but will not issue project approval (stampout) until and unless the issue of certification is resolved.
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situations
Q. The district submits an application to DSA for a new building but the new building depends on portions of an uncertified project to be minimum code compliant (e.g. accessible restrooms located in uncertified buildings, path-of-travel part of an uncertified project, parking part of an uncertified project, etc.).
• DSA will accept the new application and provide plan review but will not issue final approval (stamp out) until and unless the associated project certification is resolved. (See also Project Certification Guide on DSA website for potential alternatives).
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situation
Q. The district submits an application to DSA for a new project on a campus but the entire campus (or portions of the campus) is not certified.
• As long as the new project does not depend on uncertified construction to satisfy minimum code requirement (accessible restrooms, path-of-travel, parking, etc.) DSA will accept the new project as a viable, approvable project.
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Division of the State Architect
Clarifying Situation
Q.The district submits an application to DSA for a new classroom building but another ancillary building (gymnasium, administration building, shade structure, library etc.) is not certified.
• As long as the new project does not depend on uncertified construction to satisfy minimum code requirement (accessible restrooms, path-of-travel, parking, etc.) DSA will accept the new project as a viable, approvable project.
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DSA/OPSC Town HallApril 2010
Division of the State Architect
Project Certification Guide:Intent and Recent Updates
Division of the State Architect
Guideline Goal & Intent
• Provide information, procedures and concepts that lead to: Project certification Consistency between DSA Regional Offices
• Projects have been closed by DSA without certification• The guide cannot possibly address all scenarios or specific
situations encountered during the closeout process • Experience and analytical skills are essential when
determining appropriate actions necessary to obtain project certification
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Division of the State Architect
Organization of Guideline
SECTION 1 Introduction
SECTION 2 Re-Examination of Closed Files
SECTION 3 Contacting DSA
SECTION 4 Documents Required For Project Certification
SECTION 5 Resolutions & Strategies For Project Certification
SECTION 6 Unique Structures
Appendix
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Division of the State Architect
Recent Changes to the Guideline
• The guideline has been updated for the following purposes:– Editorial changes– Clarifications– Updated with new policies and procedures– New alternates– Change intent from use of guide for pre-2007 projects to ALL
projects
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Division of the State Architect
Section 1: Introduction
Added to Section 1.5:• If necessary, how can project certification be proved to
DSA?– Copy of DSA certification letter– Copy of DSA history card showing certification– DSA Tracker shows project is certified
Added to Section 1.5.1 (causes for closing inititiation):• DSA received a final verified report from the project
inspector and/or the design professional in responsible charge of the project
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Division of the State Architect
Section 1: Introduction
Added to Section 1.6.3 (closeout Type 3 letter):• Clarifies Type 3 letter causes
– Reported deviation in the construction– Unconstructed by required minimum scope– Required documents were not received by DSA or are otherwise
missing– Required documentation was not properly completed– Missing testing and/or inspection reports– Required further and/or additional fees owed to DSA have not
been paid– Unapproved documents such as change orders, deferred
approvals, and addenda
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Division of the State Architect
Section 1: Introduction
Added to Section 1.6.4 (closeout Type 4 letter):• Clarifies Type 4 letter is reserved for safety related issues
– Unresolved safety issue– Type 4 letter is issued for unresolved SSS, ACS, and/or FLS
safety related deficiencies– Specifically identified by DSA, Inspector or design professional– Missing documents are not considered as cause to issue a Type 4
letter– Unconstructed scope, if resulting in a potential unsafe condition,
could cause a Type 4 letter to be issued– Type 4 letters must be approved by the DSA Regional Manager
prior to being issued
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Division of the State Architect
Section 2: Re-Opening of Files
Change to Section 2.1 (General Requirements):• Aligns the certification guide re-opeing of the information
with DSA Policy 09-04– How to file for re-opening– Re-opening fee– Length of time a re-opening will be held open for resolution
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Division of the State Architect
Section 6: Unique Structures
Added new Section 6.3.7• Relocatable Building Fire Alarm Deferred Approval
– California licensed Architect, or Electrical Engineer or Structural Engineer causes and witnesses fire alarm inspection and testing in compliance with NFPA 72
– Completion and submittal of NFPA 72, “Fire Alarm System Record of Completeness” form
– Completion and submittal of NFPA 72 “Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing” form
– Signed letter from the Architect or Electrical Engineer or Structural Engineer stating, “I have witnessed the fire alarm system test for the project and in my opinion the alarm is in essential compliance with NFPA 72”
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Division of the State Architect
Appendix
Read and use Appendix B• Relocatable Buildings General Information on Certification
– This appendix explains how relo buildings can be approved for use depending on their certification status
– Appendix information can be used to process relo buildings through DSA.
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Division of the State Architect
Improved Intake Process at DSA
Problem: Incomplete plans are being submitted to DSA, leading to delays
at intake and in plan review, if the plans are acceptedSolution: Effective March 1, 2010 plans will be considered incomplete if
Form DSA 1 or DSA 3 is missing, or information required in the form(s), is incomplete or missing.• DSA-1 Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications
Provides Project specifics as well as general project scope information
• DSA-3 Project Submittal Checklist Provides a listing of documents needed (i.e., title sheet, site plan,
floor plans, structural drawings, etc) as well as detailed project scope information needed to allow for an efficient plan review
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Division of the State Architect
New Intake Process
When required documents are missing at intake:– Incomplete projects will no longer be returned to
Architect/Engineer– The Architect/Engineer and School District will be notified by letter
that plans are incomplete, what is missing and that the plans will be held for four weeks to allow time to correct the deficiencies
– If the Architect/Engineer does not comply within four weeks the plans will be returned
– Plan reviews will only commence when a complete submittal is made
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Division of the State Architect
Electronic Review Submittals($400,000 or less)
To allow DSA time to reduce bin time and streamline planreview process:• Effective March 3, 2010 mandatory submittal of electronic
plans is suspended • Projects with an estimated cost not exceeding $1,000,000
may be submitted electronically• The electronic submittal process will be re-evaluated
June 20, 2010
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Division of the State Architect
Access Fees
• The Access Fee was doubled effective February 16, 2010• The Access Fee has not been changed since 1984• Since some projects may already or inadvertently submitted
fees under the lesser fee schedule, the following will apply:– DSA will accept Access Projects with the wrong fees until
March 30, 2010– These projects will receive an application number, but the project
will not be stamped out until the balance of fees due are paid in full
• Beginning April 1, 2010, the full Access fee must be submitted with the plans
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Division of the State Architect
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (AFSS)
• Currently, DSA allows AFSS to be deferred• Effective July 1, 2010 AFSS will no longer be deferred• Separating AFSS from plans leads to delays• When AFSS finally come in at deferred plan review stage
the plans are usually incomplete, leading to delays stamping plans out
• Many of the other plan review jurisdictions in the state do not allow deferrals of AFSS
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Division of the State Architect
Questions?
• DSA is online at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov• Call our offices:
– Oakland Regional Office: (510) 622-3101– Sacramento Regional Office: (916) 445-8730– Los Angeles Regional Office: (213) 897-3995– San Diego Regional Office: (858) 674-5400– Headquarters: (916) 445-8100
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Division of the State Architect
Developing the Green Code
• Stakeholders included CASH, CHPS, and the DSA Advisory Board’s Green Committee
• Building Standards Commission’s base code used to determine measures to be mandatory and which measures to be voluntary under the DSA-SS Green Code
• Tiered reach standards seen in early drafts were ultimately left out of the final draft of the DSA-SS Green Code
• The Code will be published July 1, 2010• The Code will take effect January 1, 2011• Procedures for plan verification are being developed
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Division of the State Architect
CalGreen Draft Available
http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/documents/2010/Draft-2010-CALGreenCode.pdf
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Division of the State Architect
Mandatory Measures
• Some of the mandatory measures were already required by code
• DSA-SS Mandatory Measures apply only to new construction projects on:– New Sites– Cleared Existing Sites
Division of the State Architect
Planning & Design
• Light Pollution Reduction (Title 24)– Interior lighting contained within task area– Automatically control exterior lighting dusk to dawn to turn off or
lower light levels during inactive periods
• Grading & Paving– The site shall be planned & developed to keep surface water from
entering buildings
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Division of the State Architect
Indoor Water Use
• Reduce Indoor Water Use by 20%– Based on maximum
allowable water use per fixture & fitting
• Reduce Waste Water by 20%
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Division of the State Architect
Water Resistance
• Weather Protection– Weather-resistant exterior wall & foudnation
• Moisture Control through the use of:– Sprinklers (prevent spray on structures)– Entries & openings (design exterior entries subject to foot traffic
or wind-driven rain to prevent water intrusion)
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Division of the State Architect
Construction Waste Reduction
• Construction Waste Management Plan– Establish plan and submit documentation to local authority or
other enforcement agency– Isolated jobsites will be exempted if they are located in areas
beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facitlity
• Recycle and/or salvage 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris
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Division of the State Architect
Building Maintenance/Operations
• Provide readily accessible areas for recycling by occupant
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Division of the State Architect
Pollutant Control
• Covering of duct openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction
• Limits for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in:– Adhesives, sealants, and caulks– Paints and coatings– Carpet systems, cushions, and adhesives– Composite wood products– Resilient flooring systems
• Air Filtration to use MERV 8 Filters
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Division of the State Architect
Indoor Moisture Control & Indoor Air Quality
• Prevention of indoor mold• Provide adequate ventilation• Meet current codes for ventilation, exterior wall coverings
and foundation protection from water intrusion
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Division of the State Architect
Sustainable Sites
• Bike & Fuel Efficient Vehicle Parking• Reduce Parking Capacity• Building Orientation & Shading• Reduced Heat Island Effect
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Division of the State Architect
Energy Efficiency
• Energy Performance• Energy Star Computers, Equipment, Appliacnes• Energy Monitoring• Grid Neutral
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Division of the State Architect
Water Efficiency
• 30% Savings• Efficient Appliances• Water Budget• Potable Water Reduction
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Division of the State Architect
Materials & Resources
• Recycled Content Materials• Enhanced Durability & Reduced Maintenance• Enhanced Construction Waste Reduction• Life Cycle Assessment• Commissioning
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Division of the State Architect
Indoor Environmental Quality
• Ventilation• Formaldehyde Limits• Acoustical Ceilings & Walls• Isolation of Pollutant Sources• Lighting & Thermal Control• Views
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Division of the State Architect
Grid Neutral Codified
• A5.211.2 defines the term “grid neutral”• Production to consumption ratio
– Uses Title 24 energy calculations– Proposed annual renewable electrical energy production (kwh)
divided by annual electrical energy budget (kwh)
• Existing buildings shall use actual data• Annual renewable electrical energy can be renewable
energy production off-site
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Division of the State Architect
Grid Neutral Increments
• In addition to defining grid neutral, the code describes incremental levels for grid neutral– A site is 35% grid neutral if the annual electrical production and
consumption ratio is equal or greater than .35– A site is 75% grid neutral if the annual electrical production and
consumption ratio is equal or greater than .75– A site is grid neutral when the annual production and
consumption ratio is equal or greater than 1
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Division of the State Architect
Defining Grid Neutral
A site that produces as much electricity as it uses in a year
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Division of the State Architect
Developing a Path to Grid Neutral
• A series of workshops were held in 2008 to discuss the critical steps to becoming grid neutral, including:– Comprehensive Planning– Energy Efficient Design– Energy Generating Technology– Energy Measurement– Maintenance & Operations– Innovative Funding
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Division of the State Architect
Comprehensive Planning
• Assemble the right team– Sponsors– Beneficiaries– Implementers
• Project delivery methods– Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)– Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Division of the State Architect
Energy Efficient Design
• Program & Planning• Site Selection• Building
– Building Envelope, Day-Lighting, Cool Roofs
• Building Systems– HVAC, Lighting, Transformers, Building Control Systems,
Commissioning
• Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment
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Division of the State Architect
Energy Generating Technology
• Photovoltaics (PVs)• Solor-thermal• Ground source heating pumps
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Division of the State Architect
Energy Measurement
• Benchmarking– Monthly usage– Seasonal trends– Peak demands– Load isolation and profiles
• Utility bill analysis• Problem identification & correction• Conservation program persistence
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Division of the State Architect
Maintenance & Operations
• Involve maintenance & operations from the start• Perform facility and energy evaluations• Provide education & training
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Division of the State Architect
Grid Neutral Guidebook
• In addition to covering the six workshop topics, the Grid Neutral Guidebook establishes these four steps to grid neutral:
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1New School: Set Energy Performance GoalExisting School: Measure Current Use, Set Goal
2 Implement & maintain appropriate energy efficiency & conservation measures to lower electricity use.
3 Install solar or wind systems to create electricity to meet remaining needs.
4 Maintain energy systems.Monitor electricity consumption & production.
Division of the State Architect
Next Steps
• Collect information from school districts to develop a database
• Adopt or develop a statewide methodology for benchmarking
• Look at opportunities for “cost neutral” • Hold workshops bringing together school districts, vendors,
and utilities
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Division of the State Architect
Information on Grid Neutral
• A guidebook was published and posted online at: www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/OtherProg/gridneutral.htm
• A video about grid neutral is available on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/califdgs#play/uploads/5/hLfDMYOzz0
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