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Green Building Code Requirements
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The City of Santa Monica has specific building code requirements for all new construction and substantial remodels.
Refer to the full text here: Section 8.108 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
These requirements are in four different areas. Each link below has more information about how to comply with the requirements for that area:
Energy Conservation
All projects must exceed Title 24 energy compliance by 10%. In addition, all domestic hot water pipes must be insulated from the water heater to the end fixture with at least R-6 insulation for pipes under 2" in diameter (usually this is equivalent to 1 inch thick foam insulation). All pools that are heated must use solar as the primary heat source. Solar must be installed with an area of 70% of the surface area of the pool. If the pool is 1000 square feet, 700 square feet of solar heating panels must be installed. Applicants may alternatively show that the proposed heating system provides 65% of the annual energy required to heat the pool.
Green Building Materials
Select one material from 5 of the 10 areas on the Green Building Materials list. This material must be used for 50% of building square footage or 100% of building fixtures. Please include this list in your plans, along with cut sheets or other manufacturer’s information that documents the green attributes of the material. View Green Building Materials List 
Landscaping and Irrigation
All new construction projects that incorporate landscape and irrigation work require submittal of Landscape and Irrigation Plans for review and approval by the City. If no landscape and irrigation work is to be done, this needs to be noted on the plans. If landscape and irrigation is to be done at a later date, plans will be submitted then for an irrigation permit.
For more information on rebates, efficient irrigation equipment, sample plans, and a list of Sustainable Landscape Professionals, see the Landscape: Code Requirements page.
Construction and Demolition Waste
All projects must divert 65% of their construction and demolition waste from the landfill. This number cannot include inert materials. Detailed information can be found on the City's Solid Waste Management website.
Urban Runoff
New construction may require measures to capture and treat rainwater from the site. Visit Urban Runoff Code Requirements for more information.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 07/06/2010
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Real-Time Solar in Santa Monica
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| The 180 kW solar array atop the Civic Center Parking Structure can be monitored using a system called Fat Spaniel. To see the power output of this groundbreaking building, click on the images or here. |
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Now you can monitor solar energy production from the new Big Blue Bus facility as well. Click on the graphic below or here to access more real-time data.
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