BN Daily E-Journal

The State has adopted new building codes that are in effect January 1, 2011. California has approved the most stringent, environmentally-friendly building code in the United States that will apply to new commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, shopping malls and homes. The new building codes are known as CALGREEN, these comprehensive regulations will achieve major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and water use to create a greener California. To read more about these new codes, visit the CalGreen website at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/CALGreen/greencode.htm