Once again California's leading the way by being the first state to adopt and make compulsory in a few years green building codes for all new construction. Builder can voluntarily comply initially but will most likely have no other choice in a couple of years. Go, Arnie!
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Building Standards Commission adopted a green building code yesterday for all new construction statewide as part of a rules package that policymakers said was the first of its kind in the nation.
Adherence to the California Green Building Standards Code [PDF], which takes effect in 180 days, will be voluntary until 2010, when its provisions are expected to become mandatory, commission leaders said. The voluntary period gives builders, local governments and communities time to adapt to the new rules, the commission said.
The code sets targets for energy efficiency, water consumption, dual plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design, including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels.
this is something all cities should have round the world....and why do you need a code...all builders should consider it their ethical duty to do more to save water energy and other resources while building their buildings....
this is something all cities should have round the world....and why do you need a code...all builders should consider it their ethical duty to do more to save water energy and other resources while building their buildings....
As always it comes down to money, athula. I agree with your sentiment but if they can do it cheaper by not considering that, they will. It'll be interesting to see how many keep on building and how it affects the housing prices in CA when it's implemented. I'd bet the builders will bump them up considerably citing their need for compliance.
I think that this is great but I do agree that a lot more builders would do this if they could afford to. This will be passed on to the buyer in the end and you have to wonder how many people are going to be able to afford the extra cost when going to buy a house. This is not to say I don't think it is a good idea.
As loathe as I am to compliment any republican, I have to say that Schwarzenegger has done some great things. From instituting gay marriage (my cousin wed her longtime partner) to his environmental changes, he is doing some wonderful and important things.
CA adopts new green building standards
, I have to say that Schwarzenegger has done some great things. From instituting gay marriage (my cousin wed her longtime partner) to his environmental changes, he is doing some wonderful and important things.
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