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San Joaquin County January 14, 2005 PA-0400776 Page 2 Additionally, 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 developments. Specifically: §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 strongly recommends that the project applicant and the County implement all feasible mitigation measures to reduce the amount of ozone precursors that will result from the build out of this project. Please note that some of these measures may already exist as County development standards. ♦ 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. ♦ Planting of deciduous trees on the south and westerly facing sides of buildings. Provide low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitting and/or high efficiency water heaters. ♦ If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to encourage residents to use it. If transit service is not currently available, but is Planned for the future, appropriate easements should be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, and shelters.