California Public Resources Code ARTICLE 1 - Definitions

• Section 25487.
  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 773.)
• Section 25488.
  “Title 24 Standards” refers to the nonresidential building standards developed by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 773.)
• Section 25488.5.
  “Building standard” means a building standard as defined in Section 18909 of the Health and Safety Code which is adopted by the commission.(Added by Stats....
• Section 25489.
  “Lifecycle cost” means an estimate of the total cost of acquisition, operation, maintenance, and construction of any energy system within or related to a structure...
• Section 25491.
  “Governmental agency” means any public agency, including any agency of the state, each county, city, district, association of governments, and joint power agency.(Added by Stats....
• Section 25492.
  “Structure” means any building which has more than 10,000 square feet of floor area and which has a heating, cooling, water heating, or lighting system...
• Section 25493.
  On or after January 1, 1979, no governmental agency shall commence construction on any new structure unless the new structure complies with Title 24 Standards.(Added...
• Section 25493.5.
  On and after January 1, 1980, no governmental agency shall commence construction on any new structure unless the new structure complies with all applicable building...
• Section 25494.
  Not later than July 31, 1978, the commission shall prepare a manual outlining a methodology by which governmental agencies and the general public may at...
• Section 25495.
  No later than July 31, 1978, the commission shall develop design guidelines for new construction which include energy conserving options, including, but not limited to,...
• Section 25496.
  No later than July 1, 1978, the commission shall develop and make available to government agencies and the general public to be utilized at their...
• Section 25498.
  In addition to any other requirements applicable to such structure, no new state-owned structure shall be constructed which is not equipped with a supplementary solar...

Last modified: October 22, 2018