Sonoma County Green Building

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Beginning January 1, 2011 the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) becomes effective throughout California. The County of Sonoma has adopted and amended CALGreen to require CALGreen+Tier 1 level of compliance. CALGreen+Tier 1 applies to all newly constructed buildings but does not apply to additions, alterations or repairs. Please use the customized checklists found below to document compliance with new building projects.

What is Green Building?

Board of Supervisors Actions

Green Building Program

Green Building Codes

Adoption Schedule

Green Building Program Forms

For more information contact DeWayne Starnes at (707) 565-1900.

Green Building Links

2010 California Green Building Standards (see Chapter 8 for sample construction waste management plan, worksheet and acknowledgement.

Guide to Non-Residential CalGreen Code & Non-Residential Commissioning

Guide to Low-Rise Residential CalGreen Code

Build it Green (BIG)

The U.S. Green Building Council

Redwood Empire Chapter, U.S. Green Building Council

City of Santa Rosa Green Building Program

Sonoma Green Business Program

Climate Zone 2 Energy Cost Effectiveness Study

Sonoma County Energy Cost-Effectiveness Study

Sonoma County Green Building Ordinance SCC 7D1

Sonoma County Energy Efficiency Ordinance SCC 7D2