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California Code

CalGreen

CalGreen can affect outdoor projects when permits involve new construction, additions, ADUs, water use, waste diversion, or stormwater controls.

Definition

CalGreen is California’s green building standards code, covering sustainability measures such as construction waste, water efficiency, stormwater, materials, and site practices.

Why it matters

Homeowners should ask whether permit drawings, inspections, waste documentation, water-efficient fixtures, or landscape requirements are included in the project scope.

Also called

California Green Building Standardsgreen codegreen building code