Effective August 1, 2009, the California Green Building Standards Code (“Green Building Code”) will govern the planning, design, operation, construction, replacement, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building structures throughout the State of California. However, not every requirement in the Green Building Code applies to every type of building, and several requirements may be voluntary for some buildings while mandatory for others. Different government agencies govern particular types of buildings. For example...

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