City of San Francisco - Green Building Code
San Francisco adopted a mandatory green building code for new construction projects in September 2008, establishing strict guidelines for residential and commercial buildings according to the following schedule:
Building Type | Year | Requirement |
---|---|---|
Small Residential (four dwellings or fewer) | 2009 | 25 Green Points (does not need to be rated) |
2010 and 2011 | Must be GreenPoint Rated and building applications must demonstrate that a minimum of 50 GreenPoints will be earned | |
2012 | Building applications for new homes must demonstrate that at least 75 GreenPoints will be achieved | |
Mid-size Residential | 2009 | 25 Green Points (does not need to be rated) |
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