Ordinance amending the Building Code to require buildings undergoing major renovations to remain or convert to All-Electric Buildings with exceptions for physical and technical infeasibility, commercial food establishments, non-residential-to-residential conversions, buildings with recent major system replacements, and 100% Affordable Housing; 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.

The Commission on the Environment adopted a resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to update the All-Electric New Construction Ordinance to include major renovations, citing health and environmental concerns.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced the ordinance to amend the Building Code to require all-electric buildings during major renovations, with specific exceptions.

The Code Advisory Committee met to discuss the proposed ordinance and voted to recommend approval with amendments, including extending the effective date.

The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance and recommended its approval with amendments, including exceptions for seismic retrofits and affordable housing.

The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, affirming its environmental review.

The Land Use and Transportation Committee continued the ordinance to a later date for further consideration after amendments were made.

The ordinance was officially filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, marking its readiness for further legislative action.