New construction · San Francisco
How do Title 24 and CALGreen affect new construction in San Francisco?
San Francisco is in California Energy Code Climate Zone 3. Title 24 sets the envelope, HVAC, and renewable requirements; CALGreen sets the green-building baseline. Both are enforced by San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) at plan check and inspection.
What changes the answer in San Francisco.
Climate Zone 3. Title 24 Part 6 with PV; SF's all-electric ordinance applies to new buildings. CALGreen Part 11 + SF Green Building Code (often beyond state minimum, especially on multifamily).
- Climate Zone 3 compliance pathway
- Climate Zone 3. Title 24 Part 6 with PV; SF's all-electric ordinance applies to new buildings.
- CALGreen Part 11 + SF Green Building Code (often beyond state minimum, especially on multifamily).
- Moderate solar resource (foggy summers reduce yield in western neighborhoods).
Source-backed note
Title 24 Part 6 (energy) and CALGreen are state-mandated baselines; local ordinances frequently add reach-code amendments such as all-electric requirements.
Reference: California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) — California Energy Commission
Local authority: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
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