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The provisions of the California Green Building Code (CGBC) as published by the California <br />Building Standards Commission shall apply to matters affecting or relating to planning, <br />design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or <br />structure. The purpose of which is to encourage sustainable construction practices in the <br />following categories: planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and <br />conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency and environmental quality. A <br />copy of the CGBC shall be maintained on file in the office of the City Clerk. <br />SECTION 102 <br />APPLICABILITY <br />102.1 General. <br />Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, <br />methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where <br />there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific <br />requirement shall be applicable. <br />102.2 Other laws. <br />The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or <br />federal law. <br />102.3 Application of references. <br />References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by <br />number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this Code. <br />102.4 Referenced codes and standards. <br />The Codes and Standards referenced in this Code shall be considered part of the <br />requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where <br />differences occur between provisions of this Code and referenced Codes and Standards, <br />the provisions of this Code shall apply. <br />102.5 Partial invalidity. <br />In the event that any part or provision of this Code is held to be illegal or void, this shall <br />not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions. <br />102.6 Existing structures.