Memorandum from San Jose mayor and city council on prohibiting residential use of natural gas
Here are the requirements in the memorandum, dated Sept. 13, 2019: Return to Council by October 2019 with an ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in new detached accessory dwelling units, single-family, and low-rise multi-family buildings starting January 1, 2020. a. Remove the exemption for detached accessory dwelling units from the reach code. b. Return to Council by January 2020 with an analysis as to whether or not we should require electrification for all wood-frame construction up to 7 stories. Adjust the energy efficiency compliance margins to the higher requirements outlined in Staffs original draft reach code circulated publicly in July …









