The City of Napa has also adopted a stringent form of CALGreen green building code to reduce the environmental impact of new construction and promote sustainable development practices. This is called High Performance Building Regulations.
Napa’s CALGreen requirements are enforced through a tiered system, with Mandatory Measures being the baseline, followed by more stringent Tier 1 level. Most remodeling projects only trigger mandatory requirements. New construction projects require additional measures triggering Tier 1.
To ensure effective implementation of the CALGreen code, the City of Napa has authorized a select group of third-party companies to act as CALGreen Special Inspectors. These inspectors work closely with project owners and construction teams to document compliance and address any issues that may arise. Energy Analytica LLC is one of the most reliable and experienced green building inspection company in the area.
During the designing phase of a project, CALGreen special inspector reviews the project plans and create a checklist. This checklist lists out all the green building measure the project needs to fulfill in order to achieve compliance. This checklist is then submitting along with the building plans to the building department for permit approval.
The CALGreen inspection process in Napa involves three key steps:
- Pre-Construction Meeting: This initial meeting brings together the project team and the CALGreen Special Inspector to review the specific green building requirements for the project.
- Pre-All Trades Inspection: Also known as the “incremental inspection,” this checkpoint occurs during the rough framing stage, before the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work begins. The inspector documents the progress made toward CALGreen compliance.
- Final Inspection: As the project nears completion, the CALGreen Special Inspector conducts a final walk-through to ensure all aspects of the green building code have been met. The final documentation is then submitted to the city for approval.
Use THIS LINK to find the city of Napa CALGreen checklist that apply to your project.
For more information about CALGreen services in Napa or to find a qualified CALGreen Special Inspector, please contact Energy Analytica LLC.
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