Chapter 14.20
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
14.20.020 Authority having jurisdiction.
14.20.040 Adoption by reference.
14.20.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Folsom Green Building Standards Code.” (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)
14.20.020 Authority having jurisdiction.
The chief building official of the city is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Folsom Green Building Standards Code. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of all the provisions of the Folsom Green Building Standards Code and the other referenced technical codes. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)
14.20.030 Purpose.
The purpose of the Folsom Green Building Standards Code is to improve public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices, and to provide procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes and to enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)
14.20.040 Adoption by reference.
The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen Code), 2022 Edition, excluding Appendix Chapters A4, A5 and A6.1, published as Part 11, Title 24, C.C.R., is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide technical requirements and the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes. One copy of the Folsom Green Building Standards Code and any amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013)