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A. Section 100.0 Scope under subsection (e) 2. D. Low-rise residential buildings is amended to read as follows: i. Sections applicable. Sections 150.0 through 150.1 apply to newly constructed low-rise residential buildings. In addition, all newly constructed residences, newly constructed detached accessory dwelling units, and other newly constructed detached habitable structures shall be electrically heated mixed -fuel buildings as defined in Section 100.1(b). B. Section 100.1(b) Definitions is amended by adding or amending the following definitions to read: All -electric building is a building that has no natural gas or propane plumbing installed within the building, and that uses electricity as the source of energy for its space heating, water heating, cooking appliances, and clothes drying appliances. Certified energy analyst is a person registered as a Certified Energy Analyst with the California Association of Building Energy Consultants as of the date of submission of a Certificate of Compliance as required under Section 10.103. Electrically heated mixed -fuel building is a mixed -fuel building that uses electricity as the source of energy for its space heating and water heating appliances. Free standing accessory dwelling unit is a detached building that is not intended for sale separate from the primary residence, on a lot that is zoned for single-family or multi -family use, located on the same lot as an existing dwelling, and does not exceed 1,200 square feet of total living area. Mixed -fuel building is a building that is plumbed for the use of natural gas or propane as fuel for space heating, water heating, cooking appliances and/or clothes drying appliances. C. Section 150.0 Mandatory Features and Devices is amended to read as follows: Low-rise residential buildings shall comply with the applicable requirements of Sections 150(a) through 150.0(s). NOTE: The requirements of Sections 150.0(a) through 150.0(s) apply to newly constructed buildings. Sections 150.2(a) and 150.2(b) specify which requirements of Sections 150.0(a) through 150.0(s) also apply to additions or alterations. D. Section 150.0(h) Space -conditioning equipment is amended by adding the following: 5. Systems using gas or propane space heating equipment to serve new residences, new detached accessory dwelling units, and new detached habitable structures are not permitted. E. Section 150.0(n) Water heating system is amended by adding the following: Ordinance 589 Page 3