Chapter 14.60
RESIDENTIAL WEATHERIZATION DISCLOSURE1
Sections:
14.60.010 Policy and purpose.
14.60.020 Weatherization disclosure requirements.
14.60.030 Standardized form.
14.60.040 Acknowledgment by buyer.
14.60.050 Noncompliance – Effect of transfer.
14.60.060 Use of information.
14.60.070 Role of city staff.
14.60.010 Policy and purpose.
Voluntary weatherization of existing residential dwellings saves energy, promotes the economic and general welfare of the city and protects the public health. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the voluntary weatherization of residential dwellings by requiring that sellers of residential dwellings provide prospective buyers with information on the existence of specific energy-saving weatherization devices within such dwellings. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.1)
14.60.020 Weatherization disclosure requirements.
Every seller of a residential dwelling building containing one through four dwelling units shall provide to all prospective buyers of the dwelling, on an approved standardized form, written information on whether all of the following energy-saving devices exist on or in each dwelling unit:
A. All accessible attic space above living areas is insulated and, if known, the thermal resistance (R) value (as defined in Section 2-5302 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, as amended or recodified) of the insulation material.
B. All doors and windows leading to unheated areas are weather-stripped.
C. Hot water tanks are fitted with an insulation blanket or other insulation material.
D. All accessible shower heads have flow restrictors or low-flow shower heads.
E. All accessible heating and cooling ducts in unheated areas are insulated.
F. All major points and openings to the dwelling’s exterior, including switchplates and wall outlets, are caulked or sealed. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.2)
14.60.030 Standardized form.
The director of public works and community development shall establish a standardized form to be used by sellers and buyers to comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.3)
14.60.040 Acknowledgment by buyer.
Every buyer of a residential dwelling containing one through four dwellings shall submit written acknowledgment of receipt of the information required by PHMC § 14.60.020 to the city director of public works and community development, within 14 days after close of escrow or transfer of title to the property. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.4)
14.60.050 Noncompliance – Effect of transfer.
Failure of seller or buyer to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the transfer of the property. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.5)
14.60.060 Use of information.
Information obtained pursuant to this chapter may be used for any lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, compilation of statistics to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of this chapter. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.6)
14.60.070 Role of city staff.
The role of the city staff in implementing this chapter is solely to receive and collect the standardized forms referred to in PHMC § 14.60.030. Upon request by the county, the collected forms shall be forwarded to the county public works director. (Ord. 545 § 1, 1984; 1991 code § 10-11.7)
Editor’s note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of 1978 code §§ 4.46.010 – 4.46.060.