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• Not less than a 10 percent recycled content value (RCV) materials are used for at least 10 percent of the <br /> estimated total value on the project. A4.405.3 <br /> • In addition to the sealing around joints required by the California Energy Code, annular spaces around pipes, <br /> electric cables, conduits or other openings in plates at exterior walls shall be protected against the passage of <br /> rodents in an acceptable method. 4.406.1 <br /> • A minimum of 90% of concrete or asphalt waste must be diverted to recycle or salvage. A minimum of 50 <br /> percent of all other construction waste generated at the site must be diverted to recycle or salvage. PMC 9.21 <br /> • An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided to the building occupant or owner. 4.410.1 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY <br /> • Any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct -vent sealed- combustion type. Any installed woodstove or pellet <br /> stove shall comply with US EPA Phase II emission limits. 4.503.1 <br /> • Duct openings and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered during construction. <br /> 4.504.1 <br /> • Adhesives, sealants & caulks shall be compliant with VOC and other toxic compound limits. 4.504.2.1 <br /> • Paints, stains and other coatings shall be compliant with VOC limits. 4.504.2.2 <br /> • Aerosol paints and coatings shall be compliant with product weighted MIR limits for ROC and other toxic <br /> compounds. 4.504.2.3 <br /> • Documentation is required verifying compliant VOC limit finish materials have been used. 4.504.2.4 <br /> • Carpet and carpet systems shall be compliant with VOC limits. 4.504.3 <br /> • At least 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply with the VOC- emission limits defined <br /> in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Low - emitting Materials List or be certified under <br /> the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFC!) FloorScore program. 4.504.4, A4.504.2 <br /> • Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and hardwood plywood used in interior finish systems shall <br /> comply with low formaldehyde emission standards. 4.504.5 <br /> • Install thermal insulation in compliance with the VOC- emission limits defined in Collaborative for High <br /> Performance Schools (CHPS) Low - emitting Materials List. A4.504.3 <br /> • A vapor retarder and capillary break must be installed under and in direct contact with slab on grade <br /> foundations. 4.505.2 <br /> • The moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor framing must be verified before enclosure. <br /> 4.505.3 <br /> • ENERGY STAR exhaust fans controlled by a humidistat shall be provided in every bathroom, and shall <br /> terminate outside the building 4.506.1 <br /> • If installed, whole house exhaust fans shall have insulated louvers or covers which close when the fan is off. <br /> Covers or louvers shall have a minimum insulation value of R-4.2. 4.507.1 <br /> • Duct systems shall be designed according to ACCA Manual J, sized to ACCA 29 -D (Manual D), and the <br /> equipment selected according to ACCA 36 -S (Manual S) or equivalent. 4.507.2 <br /> INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS <br /> HVAC system installers must be trained and certified in the proper installation of HVAC systems. 702.1 <br /> VERIFICATION <br /> Verification of compliance with this code may include construction documents, plans, specifications builder or <br /> installer certification, inspection reports, or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which show <br /> substantial conformance. 703.1 <br /> Note: This general informational handout is provided as a courtesy. Specific questions should be addressed to the project architect, <br /> contractor, other design professional, or by more detailed consideration of Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 20.26 and the California Green <br /> Building Standards Code (CALGreen 2010) at Title 24 Cal. Code of Regulations, Part 11. <br />