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City Council Meeting: September 24, 2024 Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2790 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
REPEALING CHAPTER 8.38 ENTITLED “ZERO EMISSION BUILDING CODE” AND
ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE TITLE
24, PART 6 UNDER SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.36
WHEREAS, scientific evidence has established that natural gas combustion,
procurement and transportation produce significant greenhouse gas emissions that
contribute to global warming and climate change; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to this Chapter are reasonably necessary because
of health and safety concerns as City residents suffer from asthma and other health
conditions associated with poor indoor and outdoor air quality exacerbated by the
combustion of natural gas; and
WHEREAS, as a coastal city, Santa Monica is vulnerable to sea level rise, and
human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere cause increases in
worldwide average temperature, which contribute to melting of glaciers and thermal
expansion of ocean water, resulting in rising sea levels; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, this
chapter establishes incentives for carbon-neutral construction, which will reduce
demands for local energy and resources, reduce regional pollution, and promote a lower
contribution to greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS, using electric heating and cooling infrastructure in new buildings
fueled by less greenhouse gas intensive electricity is linked to significantly lower
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greenhouse gas emissions and is cost competitive because of the cost savings
associated with all-electric designs that avoid new gas infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the incentivization of electric building design benefits the health,
welfare, and resiliency of Santa Monica and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the most cost-effective time to integrate electrical infrastructure is in
the design phase of a building project because building systems and spaces can be
designed to optimize the performance of electrical systems and the project can take full
advantage of avoided costs and space requirements from the elimination of natural gas
piping and venting for combustion air safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 25402.1(h)(2) and the
California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Section 10-106 establish a process by which
local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent standards to the energy efficiency and
conservation provisions in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, provided that
the standards have been determined to be cost effective and will require buildings to
be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by the California Energy
Code; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the "2022 Cost-Effectiveness Study: Single Family
New Construction Study" and associated study data, the “2022 Cost-Effectiveness Study:
Multifamily New Construction Study” and associated study data, and the “2022 Code:
Non-Residential New Construction Reach Code Cost-Effectiveness Study” and
associated data developed for the California Energy Codes and Standards Statewide
Utility Program, and find them sufficient to illustrate compliance with the requirements set
forth under California Administrative Code Chapter 10-106; and
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WHEREAS, the 2022 California Energy Code offers compliance options that were
established through the public rulemaking process of the code update; and
WHEREAS, the Council expressly declares that the proposed amendments to the
Energy Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic and environmental
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the content and details of this ordinance were the subject of a public
stakeholder workshop conducted on April 3, 2024, at which attendees included architects,
energy modelers, designers, builders, developers, and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 It is the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to establish standards
for new buildings to exceed certain minimum 2022 Title 24 Part 6 requirements.
SECTION 2. Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.38 (Zero Emission Building
Code) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. The California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, adopted by the City of
Santa Monica codified under Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.36.010 is hereby
amended as follows:
Subchapter 1 – All Occupancies – General Provisions
Section 100.1(b) is amended to add the following:
ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCE. A device that produces heat energy to create a warm
environment by the application of electric power to resistance elements, refrigerant
compressors, or dissimilar material junctions, as defined in the California Mechanical
Code.
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NET FREE AREA (NFA) is the total unobstructed area within the air gaps between louver
and grille slats in a vent, allowing the passage of air. The narrowest distance between
two slats, perpendicular to the surface of both slats is the air gap height. The narrowest
width of the gap is the air gap width. The NFA is the air gap height multiplied by the air
gap width multiplied by the total number of air gaps between slats in the vent.
Subchapter 2 – Mandatory Requirements for Pool and Spa Systems and Equipment
Section 110.4 is amended as follows:
(a)Certification by manufacturers. Any pool heater for a pool, spa, or a pool and spa
combination shall be installed only if the manufacturer has certified that the system or
equipment has all of the following:
1.Efficiency. Equipment subject to State or federal appliance efficiency standards
shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 110.1; and
2.On-off switch. A readily accessible on-off switch, mounted on the outside of the
heater that allows shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting;
and
3.Instructions. A permanent, easily readable and weatherproof plate or card that
provides the energy efficiency rating and instruction for the energy efficient
operation of the pool and/or spa heater.
(b)Installation. Any pool and/or spa system or equipment shall meet the following
requirements:
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1.Heating Equipment. Equipment installed to heat water for pools and/or spas
shall be selected from equipment meeting the standards shown in Table 110.4-
A.
Table 110.4-A HEATING EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
Heating Energy Source Standard
Electric Resistance UL 1261
Gas-fired ANSI Z21.56/CSA 4.7a
Heat Pump AHRI 1160 and one of the following: CSA
C22.2 No. 236, UL 1995, or UL/CSA
60335-2-40
Solar ICC/APSP 902/SRCC 400 for solar pool
heaters, ICC 901/SRCC 100 for solar
collectors
2.Piping. At least 18 inches of horizontal or vertical pipe shall be installed
between the filter and the heater or dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in
or built-up connections shall be installed to allow for the future addition of solar
heating equipment;
3.Covers. Outdoor pools and/or spa with electric or gas heating equipment
shall be installed with a pool cover.
4.Directional inlets and time switches for pools . If the system or
equipment is for a pool:
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i. The pool shall have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water; and
ii. A time switch or similar control mechanism shall be permanently installed as
part of a pool water circulation control system that will allow all pumps to be set
or programmed to run only during off-peak electric demand period, and for the
minimum time necessary to maintain the water in the condition required by
applicable public health standards.
(c)Heating Source Sizing. Heating systems or equipment for pool and/or spa shall meet
one of the sizing requirements of 1 through 5 below:
1.A solar pool heating system with a solar collector surface area that is
equivalent to the following:
A. For nonresidential and multifamily buildings, 65 percent or greater of the pool
and/or spa surface area.
B. For single family buildings, 60 percent or greater of the pool and/or spa
surface area;
2.A heat pump pool heater as the primary heating system that meets the sizing
requirements of Reference Joint Appendix JA16.3. The supplementary heater can
be of any energy source; or
3.A heating system that derives at least 60 percent of the annual heating energy
from onsite renewable energy or on-site recovered energy.
4.A combination of a solar pool heating system and heat pump pool heater
without any additional supplementary heater; or
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5.A pool heating system determined by the Executive Director to use no more
energy than the systems specified in Items 1, 2, 3, or 4 above.
Exception 1 to Section 110.4(c): Portable electric spas compliant with 20 CCR §
1605.3(g)(7) of the Appliance Efficiency Regulations.
Exception 2 to Section 110.4(c): Alterations to existing pools and/or spas with existing
heating systems or equipment.
Exception 3 to Section 110.4(c): A pool and/or spa that is heated solely by a solar pool
heating system without any backup heater.
Exception 4 to Section 110.4(c): Heating systems which are used exclusively for
permanent spa applications in existing buildings with gas availability.
Exception 5 to Section 110.4(c): Heating systems which are used exclusively for
permanent spa applications where there is inadequate Solar Access Roof Area (SARA)
as specified in Section 150.1(c)14 for a solar pool heating system to be installed.
(d)Controls for Heat Pump Pool Heaters with Supplementary Heating . Heat pump
pool heaters with supplementary heaters shall have controls that meet the following:
1. Supplementary heater shall not operate when the heating load can be met by
the heat pump pool heater alone; and
2. The cut-on temperature for heat pump heating is higher than the cut-on
temperature for supplementary heating, and the cut-off temperature for heat pump
heating is higher than the cut-off temperature for supplementary heating.
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Subchapter 3 – Nonresidential Hotel/Motel Occupancies, and Covered Processes
– Mandatory Requirements
Section 120.2 Required Controls for Space Conditioning Systems is amended to
add Section 120.2(l) as follows:
(l)HVAC Hot Water Temperature. Zones that use hot water for space heating
shall be designed for a hot water supply temperature of no greater than 130 °F.
Section 120.6 Mandatory Requirements for Covered Processes is amended to add
Section 120.6(k) as follows:
(k)Mandatory requirements for commercial kitchens. Electric Readiness for
Newly Constructed Commercial Kitchens shall meet the following requirements:
1. Quick-service commercial kitchens and institutional commercial
kitchens shall include a dedicated branch circuit wiring and outlet that
would be accessible to cookline appliances and shall meet all of the
following requirements:
a. The branch circuit conductors shall be rated at 50 amps
minimum.
b. The electrical service panel shall have a minimum capacity of
800 connected amps.
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2. The electrical service panel shall be sized to accommodate an
additional either 208v or 240v 50-amp breaker.
EXCEPTION 1 to Section 120.6(k): healthcare facilities.
EXCEPTION 2 to Section 120.6(k): all-electric commercial kitchens.
Subchapter 4 – Nonresidential and Hotel/Motel Occupancies
Section 130.0 is amended as follows:
a. The design and installation of all lighting systems and equipment in nonresidential
and hotel/motel buildings, outdoor lighting, and electrical power distribution
systems within the scope of Section 100.0(a), shall comply with the applicable
provisions of Sections 130.0 through 130.6.
NOTE: The requirements of Sections 130.0 through 130.6 apply to newly
constructed buildings. Section 141.0 specifies which requirements of Sections
130.0 through 130.6 also apply to additions and alterations to existing buildings.
Add Section 130.6 - Electric Readiness for Systems Using Gas or Propane:
130.6 Electric Readiness Requirements for Systems Using Gas or Propane
Where nonresidential systems using gas or propane are installed, the construction
drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the
future installation of an electric heating appliance in the following ways, as certified by a
registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor.
a) Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electric heating
appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California
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Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage,
and an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is
accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in
lieu of conductors; and
b) Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with “For Future
Electrical Appliance”; and
c) Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit,
appropriately labeled (e.g. “Reserved for Future Electric Range”), and positioned
on the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
d) Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers
shall be sized to serve the future electric heating appliances. The electrical
capacity requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the
California Electric Code; and
e) Physical space for future electric heating appliances, including equipment
footprint, and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump
evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint
necessary for future electric heating appliances may overlap with non-structural
partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.
Subchapter 5 – Nonresidential and Hotel/Motel Occupancies
Section 140.0 - Performance and Prescriptive Compliance Approaches is
amended as follows:
Nonresidential and hotel/motel buildings shall comply with all of the following:
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a) The requirements of Sections 100.0 through 110.12 applicable to the building
project (mandatory measures for all buildings).
b) The requirements of Sections 120.0 through 130.6 (mandatory measures for
nonresidential, high-rise residential and hotel/motel buildings).
c) Either the performance compliance approach (energy budgets) specified in
Section 140.1 or the prescriptive compliance approach specified in Section 140.2
for the climate zone in which the building will be located. Climate zones are shown
in FIGURE 100.1-A.
NOTE to Section 140.0(c): The Commission periodically updates, publishes and
makes available to interested persons and local enforcement agencies precise
descriptions of the climate zones, which is available by zip code boundaries
depicted in the Reference Joint Appendices along with a list of the communities in
each zone.
NOTE to Section 140.0: The requirements of Sections 140.1 through 140.10 apply
to newly constructed buildings. Section 141.0 specifies which requirements of Section
140.1 through 140.10 also apply to additions or alterations to existing buildings.
Section 140.1 Performance Approach: Energy Budgets is amended as
follows:
A building complies with the performance approach provided that:
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1. The time-dependent valuation (TDV) energy budget calculated for the Proposed
Design Building under Subsection (b) is no greater than the TDV energy budget
calculated for the Standard Design Building under Subsection (a), and
2. The source energy budget calculated for the proposed design building under
Subsection (b) has a source energy compliance margin, relative to the source
energy budget calculated for the standard design building under Subsection (a), of
at least 7% for hotels, 2% for restaurants, 14% for office, and 7% for all other
nonresidential occupancies.
Exception 1 to 140.1 item 2 A source energy compliance margin of 0 percent or greater
is required when nonresidential occupancies are designed with single zone space-
conditioning systems complying with Section 140.4(a)2.
(a) – (c)Subsections 140.1 (a) – (c) are adopted without modification.
Subchapter 7 - Single-Family Residential Buildings
Section 150.0 Mandatory Features and Devices is amended as follows:
Single-family residential buildings shall comply with the applicable requirements of
Sections 150(a) through 150.0(v).
NOTE: The requirements of Sections 150.0(a) through 150.0(v) apply to newly
constructed buildings. Sections 150.2(a) and 150.2(b) specify which requirements of
Sections 150.0(a) through 150.0(r) also apply to additions or alterations. The
amendments to sections 150.0 (t) do not apply to additions or alterations.
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(a) – (s): Subsections 150.0(a) – (s) are adopted without modification.
Section 150.0(t) of Section 150.0 Mandatory Features and Devices is amended as
follows:
(t) Heat pump space heater ready. Systems using gas or propane furnace to
serve individual dwelling units shall include the following:
1. A dedicated 240 volt branch circuit wiring shall be installed within 3 feet from the
furnace and accessible to the furnace with no obstructions. The branch circuit
conductors shall be rated at 30 amps minimum. The blank cover shall be identified
as “240V ready”. All electrical components shall be installed in accordance with
the California Electrical Code.
2. The main electrical service panel shall have a reserved space to allow for the
installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future heat pump space heater
installation. The reserved space shall be permanently marked as “For Future 240V
use”.
3. A designated exterior location for a future heat pump compressor unit with either
a drain or natural drainage for condensate.
(u) – (v): Subsections 150.0(u) – (v) are adopted without modification.
Subchapter 8 – Single-Family Residential Buildings
Section 150.1 Performance and Prescriptive Compliance Approaches for
Single-Family Residential Buildings is amended as follows:
(a) Section (a) is adopted without modification.
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(b)Performance Approach. A building complies with the performance approach if the
energy consumption calculated for the proposed design building is no greater than the
energy budget calculated for the standard design building using Commission-certified
compliance software as specified by the Alternative Calculation Methods Approval
Manual, as specified in sub-sections 1, 2 and 3 below.
1.Newly Constructed Buildings. The Energy Budget for newly constructed
buildings is expressed in terms of the Energy Design Ratings, which are
based on source energy and time-dependent valuation (TDV) energy. The
Energy Design Rating 1 (EDR1) is based on source energy. The Energy
Design Rating 2 (EDR2) is based on TDV energy and has two components,
the Energy Efficiency Design Rating, and the Solar Electric Generation and
Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The total Energy Design Rating shall
account for both the Energy Efficiency Design Rating and the Solar Electric
Generation and Demand Flexibility Design Rating. The proposed building
shall separately comply with the Source Energy Design Rating, Energy
Efficiency Design Rating and the Total Energy Design Rating. A building
complies with the performance approach if the TDV energy budget
calculated for the proposed design building is no greater than the TDV
energy budget calculated for the Standard Design Building AND Source
Energy compliance margin of at least 5.0 relative to the Source Energy
Design Rating 1 calculated for the Standard Design building.
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EXCEPTION 1 to Section 150.1(b)1. A community shared solar electric
generation system, or other renewable electric generation system, and/or
community shared battery storage system, which provides dedicated power,
utility energy reduction credits, or payments for energy bill reductions, to the
permitted building and is approved by the Energy Commission as specified
in Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-115, may offset part or all of the solar electric
generation system Energy Design Rating required to comply with the
Standards, as calculated according to methods established by the
Commission in the Residential ACM Reference Manual.
EXCEPTION 2 to Section 150.1(b)1. A newly constructed building with a
conditioned floor area less than 1,500 square feet shall achieve a Source
Energy compliance margin of 2.0 or greater, relative to the Source Energy
Design Rating 1 calculated for the Standard Design building.
EXCEPTION 3 to Section 150.1(b)1. If a newly constructed building with a
conditioned floor area less than 625 square feet demonstrates that due to
conditions specific to the project, it is technically infeasible to achieve
compliance, the Building Official may reduce the minimum Source Energy
compliance margin to between 0 and 2.0, relative to the Source Energy
Design Rating 1 calculated for the Standard Design building.
2. Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings. The Energy Budget for
additions and alterations is expressed in terms of TDV energy.
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3. Section (b)(3) is adopted without modification.
Section (c) is adopted without modification.
Subchapter 10 - Multifamily Buildings – Mandatory Requirements
Section 160.4 Mandatory Requirements for Water Heating systems is amended to
remove subsection (a) as follows:
(a) Reserved.
Sections (b) to (f) are adopted without amendments.
Section 160.9 Mandatory Requirements for Electric Ready Buildings
Section 160.9 Sections (a) to (c) are adopted without amendments. Sections (d) through
(f) are added as follows:
d) Systems using gas or propane water heaters to serve individual dwelling
units shall include the following components:
1. A dedicated 125 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle that is connected to the
electric panel with a 120/240 volt 3 conductor, copper branch circuit rated to 30
amps, within 3 feet from the water heater and accessible to the water heater
with no obstructions. In addition, all of the following:
A. Both ends of the unused conductor shall be labeled with the word “spare”
and be electrically isolated; and
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B. A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent
to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit in A above and labeled with the
words “Future 240V Use”;
2. A condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the
base of the installed water heater, and allows natural draining without
pump assistance,
3. The construction drawings shall indicate the location of the future heat pump
water heater. The reserved location shall have minimum interior dimensions of
39”x39”x96”
4. A ventilation method meeting one of the following:
A. The location reserved for the future heat pump water heater shall have a
minimum volume of 700 cu. ft.,
B. The location reserved for the future heat pump water heater shall
vent to a communicating space in the same pressure boundary via
permanent openings with a minimum total net free area of 250 sq.
in., so that the total combined volume connected via permanent
openings is 700 cu. ft. or larger. The permanent openings shall be:
i. Fully louvered doors with fixed louvers consisting of a single layer of
fixed flat slats; or
ii. Two permanent fixed openings, consisting of a single layer of fixed flat
slat louvers or grilles, one commencing within 12 inches from the top of
the enclosure and one commencing within 12 inches from the bottom of
the enclosure.
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C. The location reserved for the future heat pump water heater shall include
two 8” capped ducts, venting to the building exterior.
i. All ducts connections and building penetrations shall be sealed.
ii. Exhaust air ducts and all ducts which cross pressure boundaries shall
be insulated to a minimum insulation level of R-6
iii. Airflow from termination points shall be diverted away from each other.
e)Central Heat Pump Water Heater Electric Ready. Central water heating systems
using gas or propane to serve multiple dwelling units shall include the following:
1. The system input capacity of the gas or propane water heating system shall
be determined as the sum of the input gas or propane capacity of all water
heating devices associated with each gas or propane water heating system.
2. Space reserved shall include:
A. Heat Pump. The minimum space reserved shall include space
for service clearances, air flow clearances, and keep outs and
shall meet one of the following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum space
reserved for the heat pump shall be 2.0 square feet per input
10,000 BTU per hour of the gas or propane water heating
system, and the minimum linear dimension of the space
reserved shall be 48 linear inches.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the
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minimum space reserved for the heat pump shall be 3.6
square feet per input 10,000 BTU per hour of the gas or
propane water heating system, and the minimum linear
dimension of the space reserved shall be 84 linear inches.
iii. The space reserved shall be the space required for a heat
pump water heater system that meets the total building hot
water demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
B. Tanks. The minimum space reserved shall include space for
service clearances and keep outs and shall meet one of the
following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum space
reserved for the storage and temperature maintenance tanks
shall be 4.4 square feet per input 10,000 BTU per hour. of the
gas or propane water heating system.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the
minimum physical space reserved for the storage and
temperature maintenance tanks shall be 3.1 square feet per
input 10,000 BTU per hour. of the gas or propane water
heating system.
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iii. The space reserved shall be the space required for a heat
pump water heater system that meets the total building hot
water demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
3. Ventilation shall be provided by meeting one of the following:
A. Physical space reserved for the heat pump shall be located
outside, or
B. A pathway shall be reserved for future routing of supply and
exhaust air via ductwork from the reserved heat pump location to an
appropriate outdoor location. Penetrations through the building
envelope for louvers and ducts shall be planned and identified for
future use. The reserved pathway and penetrations through the
building envelope shall be sized to meet one of the following:
i. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, the minimum air flow rate
shall be 70 CFM per input 10,000 BTU per hour of the gas or
propane water heating system and the total external static
pressure drop of ductwork and louvers shall not exceed 0.17
inch when the future heat pump water heater is installed.
ii. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system
is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, the
minimum air flow rate shall be 420 CFM per input 10,000 BTU
per hour of the gas or propane water heating system and the
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total external static pressure drop of ductwork and louvers
shall not exceed 0.17 inch when the future heat pump water
heater is installed.
iii. The reserved pathway and penetrations shall be sized to
serve a heat pump water heater system that meets the total
building hot water demand as calculated and documented by
the responsible person associated with the project.
4. Condensate drainage piping. An approved receptacle that is sized in
accordance with the California Plumbing Code to receive the condensate
drainage shall be installed within 3 feet of the reserved heat pump location,
or piping shall be installed from within 3 feet of the reserved heat pump
location to an approved discharge location that is sized in accordance with
the California Plumbing Code, and meets one of the following:
A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is less
than 200,000 BTU per hour, condensate drainage shall be sized
for 0.2 tons of refrigeration capacity per input 10,000 BTU per hour
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating system is
greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per hour, condensate
drainage shall be sized for 0.7 tons of refrigeration capacity per
input 10,000 BTU per hour
C. Condensate drainage shall be sized to serve a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water demand as
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calculated and documented by the responsible person associated
with the project.
5. Electrical.
A. Physical space shall be reserved on the bus system of the main
switchboard or on the bus system of a distribution board to serve the
future heat pump water heater system including the heat pump and
temperature maintenance tanks. In addition, the physical space
reserved shall be capable of providing adequate power to the future
heat pump water heater as follows:
i. Heat Pump. For the Heat Pump, the physical space reserved
shall comply with one of the following:
A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, provide 0.1
kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per
hour, provide 1.1 kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour
C. The physical space reserved supplies sufficient
electrical power required to power a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water
demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
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ii. Temperature Maintenance Tank. For the Temperature
Maintenance Tank, the physical space reserved shall comply
with one of the following:
A. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is less than 200,000 BTU per hour, provide 1.0
kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour
B. If the system input capacity of the gas water heating
system is greater than or equal to 200,000 BTU per
hour, provide 0.6 kVA per input 10,000 BTU per hour
C. The physical space reserved supplies sufficient
electrical power required to power a heat pump water
heater system that meets the total building hot water
demand as calculated and documented by the
responsible person associated with the project.
(f) The building electrical system shall be sized to meet the future electric
requirements of the electric ready equipment specified in sections 160.9 a – e. To
meet this requirement the building main service conduit, the electrical system to
the point specified in each subsection, and any on-site distribution transformers
shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each electric ready
appliance in accordance with the California Electric Code.
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Subchapter 11 – Multifamily Buildings
Amend Section 170.1 - Performance Approach - as follows:
A building complies with the performance approach if the TDV energy budget calculated
for the Proposed Design Building under Subsection (b) is no greater than the TDV energy
budget calculated for the Standard Design Building under Subsection (a). Additionally,
the energy budget, expressed in terms of source energy, of a newly constructed
multifamily building with three habitable stories or less shall be at least 7 percent lower
than that of the Standard Design Building. Newly Constructed multifamily buildings with
four habitable stories or more shall be at least 3 percent lower than that of the Standard
Design Building.
Sub-sections (a) to (d) are adopted without amendments.
SECTION 4. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices
thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to
effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of the Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the
official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become
effective thirty days after adoption. Building permit applications submitted on or after
the effective date of this Ordinance shall be required to comply with the requirements
set forth herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Douglas Sloan, City Attorney
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Approved and adopted this 24th day of September, 2024.
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Phil Brock, Mayor
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss.
City of Santa Monica )
I, Nikima S. Newsome, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2790 (CCS) had its introduction on
September 10, 2024, and was adopted at the Santa Monica City Council meeting
held on September 24, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Torosis, Davis, Parra, Zwick,
Mayor Brock, Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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Nikima S. Newsome, City Clerk Date
A summary of Ordinance No. 2790 (CCS) was duly published pursuant to
California Government Code Section 40806.
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