Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with the Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure to serve appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA); adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced the ordinance to amend the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with the Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure for appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).

The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department for CEQA determination and to the Building Inspection Commission for review.

The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance.

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for approval to the full Board of Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing gas infrastructure for EPCA appliances in new construction.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, which will be forwarded to the California Building Standards Commission.