California Supplemental (CSE) Practice Exam

Which title encompasses California’s Green Building Standards Code?

1. Part 9

2. Part 10

3. Part 11

4. Part 12

The correct answer is: Part 11

The correct choice encompasses California's Green Building Standards Code, which is formally known as CALGreen. This code is designed to promote sustainable building practices and is part of California’s building standards. The title associated with CALGreen is indeed Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations. Part 11 outlines various requirements and guidelines aimed at encouraging energy efficiency, water conservation, and overall environmental sustainability in construction and renovation. This part targets the construction industry's impact on the environment and aims to ensure that new buildings are designed with these principles in mind. The other options correspond to different sections of the California building standards but do not relate to the Green Building Standards Code. For example, Part 9 pertains to the existing building code, while Parts 10 and 12 focus on different aspects of construction and accessibility. By focusing on Part 11, the state emphasizes its commitment to improving building practices and reducing the ecological footprint of its built environment.