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San Joaquin County March 30, 2004 PA-0400077 (GP) Page 2 District Rules 4901 and 4902 regulate the sale, installation and transfer of both wood burning devices and natural gas-fired water heaters to limit the emissions of PM10 and NOx in residential developments. Please note that on July 17, 2003 amendments to Rule 4901 where adopted by the District's Governing Board. Amendments to the rule may affect future construction plans for residential, commercial, office and public use. On July 17, 2003 amendments to Rule 4901 were adopted by the District's Governing Board. Amendments to the rule affect future construction plans for residential developments, the following is a summary of these changes: §5.3 Limitations on Wood Burning Fireplaces or Wood Burning Heaters in New Residential Developments. Beginning January 1, 2004, 5.3.1 No person shall install a wood burning fireplace in a new residential development with a density greater than two (2) dwelling units per acre. 5.3.2 No person shall install more than two (2) EPA Phase II Certified wood burning heaters per acre in any new residential development with a density equal to or greater than three (3) dwelling units per acre. 5.3.3 No person shall install more than one (1) wood burning fireplace or wood burning heater per dwelling unit in any new residential development with a density equal to or less than two (2) dwelling units per acre. As a result of the Valley's nonattainment status, the District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts. There are a number of measures that could be incorporated into the design of this project to provide additional reductions of the overall level of emissions. (Note: some of the measures may already exist as City development standards. Any measure selected should be implemented to the extent possible.) The measures listed below should not be considered all-inclusive and remain options that the project proponent should consider: Energy efficient design including automated control system for heating/air conditioning and energy efficiency beyond Title 24 requirements, lighting controls and energy-efficient lighting in buildings, increased insulation beyond Title 24 requirements, and light colored roof materials to reflect heat. As many energy- conserving features as possible should be included in the design/construction of the project. Example include (but are not limited to):