Hospitals in California have to date been exempt from part 6 (Energy Codes) of the Building Codes. In the next Code Cycle, due to go into effect January 1st, 2020, hospitals will no longer be exempt and will be subject to Part 6, with a series of exceptions.
Below are CONTECH-CA Highlights of the Sections that will and will not Impact I-Occupancy Buildings
This is our brief summary. If you would like to understand more how this will impact your design or facility, let us know. We would also like to understand your thoughts/suggestions as to how we will embrace these new requirements and the associated challenges
Electrical – What is New 1.5.4
Section 4.7.1.3 Hot Water Distribution Control – Exempt
Section 5.4.2 Multi Level Lighting Controls – Exempt
Section 5.4.3 Shut Of Controls – Exempt
Section 6 Outdoor Lighting – Required
Section 7.3 Sign Lighting Control – Exempt
Section 8 Electrical Power Distribution – Some Exemptions
Section 8.2 Service Metering – Exempt
Section 8.3 Separation of Circuits
Section 130.5c Volt-drop Required to Meet
Controlled Receptacles Section 8.5 130.5(d) – Exempt
Kitchen Exhaust 10.3.3.4 Aceptance Tetsing Exempt
Commercial Refrigeration – Exempt
Lab Exhaust 10.7
Exhaust System Transfer 10.7.3.3 – Exempt
Compressed Air Systems 10.8
Elevators 10.10 Exempt
Building Commissioning 12 Exempt
Acceptance Testing Section 13 Exempt
