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A4.408.1 Enhanced Construction Waste Reduction

California Green Building Standards Code 2019 > A4 Residential Voluntary Measures > A4.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling > A4.408.1 Enhanced Construction Waste Reduction
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Non-hazardous construction and demolition debris generated at the site is diverted to recycle or salvage in compliance with one of the following:

Tier 1. At least a 65 percent reduction. Any mixed recyclables that are sent to mixed-waste recycling facilities shall include a qualified third party verified facility average diversion rate. Verification of diversion rates shall meet minimum certification eligibility guidelines, acceptable to the local enforcing agency.

Tier 2. At least a 75 percent reduction with a third-party verification as required for Tier 1.

Exceptions:
  1. Equivalent or alternative waste reduction methods are developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist.
  2. The enforcing agency may make exceptions to the requirements of this section when jobsites are located in areas beyond the haul boundaries of the diversion facility.

A4.408.1.1 Documentation

Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates compliance with this section. Documentation shall be in compliance with Section 4.408.5.

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A4.408.1 Residential Voluntary Measures, Enhanced Construction Waste Reduction
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A5.408.3.1.2 Nonresidential Voluntary Measures, Verification of Compliance
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