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{
"metadata": {
"title": "California Title 24 Part 6 Energy Compliance Requirements",
"source": "California Title 24 Part 6 (Energy Code) + SF DBI Info Sheets M-03, M-04, M-06, M-08 + AB-112",
"source_urls": [
"https://energycodeace.com/ResidentialForms/2022",
"https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards/2022-building-energy-efficiency-2",
"https://sf.gov/resource/2022/information-sheets-dbi"
],
"last_verified": "2026-02-14",
"confidence": "high"
},
"code_cycle_note": "2022 Title-24 applies to permits filed before Jan 1, 2026. 2025 Title-24 applies to permits filed on/after Jan 1, 2026. Filing near the changeover requires careful code edition selection.",
"sf_climate_zone": 3,
"form_system": {
"residential": {
"description": "Single-family, townhome, duplex. Low-rise (3 stories or less) multifamily uses LMCC/LMCI/LMCV forms starting with 2022 code.",
"dbi_info_sheet": "M-03 (Single-Family Residential Title-24 Energy Checklist)",
"dbi_checklist_attachments": {
"attachment_1_building": {
"title": "Building Checklist",
"items": ["Envelope — insulation R-values, U-factors, SHGC for Climate Zone 3", "Fenestration — window area, U-factor, SHGC compliance", "Cool roof — aged solar reflectance and thermal emittance", "Quality Insulation Installation (QII) — if used for compliance credit", "Air sealing — building air leakage (CF3R-ENV-20a if HERS triggered)"]
},
"attachment_2_mechanical": {
"title": "Mechanical Checklist",
"items": ["HVAC system efficiency — SEER/HSPF ratings", "Duct insulation — R-value per climate zone", "Duct leakage testing — if >25 ft new/replacement duct triggers HERS (CF3R)", "Refrigerant charge verification", "Ventilation — whole-house and local exhaust per ASHRAE 62.2", "Water heating — fuel type, efficiency, pipe insulation"]
},
"attachment_3_electrical": {
"title": "Electrical Checklist",
"items": ["Solar PV system — CF2R-PVB-01 required for new construction", "Battery storage — CF2R-PVB-02 if triggered by performance approach", "Electric-ready requirements — CF2R-ELC-01 for heat pump readiness", "Lighting — high-efficacy light sources, JA8 compliance"]
}
},
"hers_triggers": {
"note": "HERS rater verification (CF3R) is required when ANY of these conditions apply. Must register with HERS Provider Data Registry.",
"triggers": [
"New duct system or >25 ft of replacement duct in existing home",
"Performance approach (CF1R-PRF-01) used for compliance — always requires HERS",
"QII (Quality Insulation Installation) credit claimed",
"Building air leakage credit claimed (CF3R-ENV-20a)",
"Refrigerant charge verification required",
"Cool roof with specific reflectance credit"
]
},
"climate_zone_3_prescriptive": {
"note": "Key prescriptive values for SF (Climate Zone 3) — used when not doing performance approach",
"ceiling_insulation": "R-38",
"wall_insulation": "R-13 (wood frame), R-15+4ci (mass wall)",
"floor_insulation": "R-19",
"fenestration_u_factor": 0.30,
"fenestration_shgc": 0.23,
"cool_roof_aged_reflectance": 0.20,
"cool_roof_thermal_emittance": 0.75
},
"forms": {
"CF1R": {
"full_name": "Certificate of Compliance",
"when_submitted": "With permit application (design phase)",
"who_prepares": "Energy consultant, architect, or engineer",
"purpose": "Demonstrates project design and equipment comply with Energy Code",
"variants": {
"CF1R-PRF-01": "Performance approach (energy modeling tradeoffs)",
"CF1R-ADD-01": "Prescriptive additions",
"CF1R-ALT-02": "Prescriptive alterations requiring HERS verification",
"CF1R-ALT-05": "Prescriptive alterations NOT requiring HERS verification (simplified)"
}
},
"CF2R": {
"full_name": "Certificate of Installation",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (construction phase)",
"who_prepares": "Installing contractor",
"purpose": "Documents installed equipment meets CF1R specifications",
"variants": {
"CF2R-ADD-02": "Additions not requiring HERS",
"CF2R-ALT-05": "Alterations not requiring HERS",
"CF2R-ENV-01": "Fenestration installation",
"CF2R-ENV-03": "Insulation installation",
"CF2R-MCH-01b": "Space conditioning ducts/fans (alterations)",
"CF2R-MCH-01c": "Space conditioning ducts/fans (new construction)",
"CF2R-PVB-01": "Photovoltaic systems",
"CF2R-PVB-02": "Battery storage systems",
"CF2R-ELC-01": "Electric ready requirements"
}
},
"CF3R": {
"full_name": "Certificate of Verification",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (field verification by HERS rater)",
"who_prepares": "HERS rater",
"purpose": "Third-party field verification and diagnostic testing",
"note": "Only required when project triggers HERS measures. Must be registered with HERS Provider Data Registry.",
"variants": {
"CF3R-ENV-20a": "Building air leakage diagnostic test",
"CF3R-ENV-21": "QII air infiltration sealing",
"CF3R-EXC-20": "Existing conditions verification (for alterations)",
"CF3R-MCH-28": "Return duct design and air filter sizing"
}
}
}
},
"low_rise_multifamily": {
"description": "Low-rise multifamily (3 stories or less, 4+ units). Uses separate LMCC/LMCI/LMCV form system starting with 2022 Energy Code. High-rise multifamily (4+ stories) uses nonresidential NRCC/NRCI/NRCA forms.",
"dbi_info_sheet": "M-08 (Low-Rise Multifamily Title-24 Energy Checklist)",
"building_type_boundary": {
"low_rise_multifamily": "3 stories or fewer above grade, 4+ dwelling units — uses LMCC/LMCI/LMCV",
"single_family": "1-2 dwelling units (includes duplex, townhome) — uses CF1R/CF2R/CF3R",
"high_rise_residential": "4+ stories above grade — uses NRCC/NRCI/NRCA (nonresidential forms)",
"mixed_use_note": "Ground floor commercial in a low-rise multifamily building requires NRCC for the commercial portion AND LMCC for residential portion. Two separate compliance documents."
},
"forms": {
"LMCC": {
"full_name": "Low-Rise Multifamily Certificate of Compliance",
"when_submitted": "With permit application (design phase)",
"who_prepares": "Energy consultant, architect, or engineer",
"purpose": "Demonstrates multifamily residential design complies with Energy Code. Covers dwelling units AND common areas.",
"variants": {
"LMCC-PRF-01": "Performance approach (energy modeling — most common for multifamily)",
"LMCC-ADD-01": "Prescriptive additions to existing multifamily",
"LMCC-ALT-02": "Prescriptive alterations requiring HERS",
"LMCC-ALT-05": "Prescriptive alterations NOT requiring HERS"
},
"common_areas_note": "Common area corridors, lobbies, laundry rooms, and mechanical spaces are covered by LMCC — NOT by separate NRCC (unlike high-rise multifamily)"
},
"LMCI": {
"full_name": "Low-Rise Multifamily Certificate of Installation",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (construction phase)",
"who_prepares": "Installing contractor",
"purpose": "Documents installed equipment meets LMCC specifications for each dwelling unit and common area",
"variants": {
"LMCI-ENV-01": "Fenestration installation (windows/doors)",
"LMCI-ENV-03": "Insulation installation",
"LMCI-MCH-01b": "Space conditioning ducts/fans (alterations)",
"LMCI-MCH-01c": "Space conditioning ducts/fans (new construction)",
"LMCI-PVB-01": "Photovoltaic systems (solar PV required for new construction)",
"LMCI-PVB-02": "Battery storage systems",
"LMCI-ELC-01": "Electric ready requirements"
}
},
"LMCV": {
"full_name": "Low-Rise Multifamily Certificate of Verification",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (field verification by HERS rater)",
"who_prepares": "HERS rater",
"purpose": "Third-party field verification — applies to each dwelling unit. Must be registered with HERS Provider Data Registry.",
"note": "Required when project triggers HERS measures. For multifamily: HERS testing typically required for EVERY unit (not just a sample).",
"variants": {
"LMCV-ENV-20a": "Building air leakage test (per dwelling unit)",
"LMCV-ENV-21": "QII — quality insulation installation",
"LMCV-MCH-28": "Return duct design and filter sizing"
}
}
},
"dbi_checklist_attachments": {
"attachment_1_building": {
"title": "Building Checklist (per dwelling unit type)",
"items": ["Envelope — insulation R-values per unit type (varies by orientation)", "Fenestration — U-factor and SHGC for each unit type", "Cool roof — required for all units", "Air sealing — LMCV-ENV-20a for each unit", "Common area envelope compliance"]
},
"attachment_2_mechanical": {
"title": "Mechanical Checklist",
"items": ["Individual unit HVAC — efficiency, duct sizing, duct leakage per unit", "Central systems — if central HVAC, document system sizing for building", "Water heating — individual vs central; solar thermal or heat pump options", "Ventilation — dwelling unit and common area per ASHRAE 62.2"]
},
"attachment_3_electrical": {
"title": "Electrical Checklist",
"items": ["Solar PV — LMCI-PVB-01 (sized per number of units)", "Battery storage — LMCI-PVB-02 if required", "Electric-ready — LMCI-ELC-01 for heat pump readiness", "Common area lighting — high-efficacy required"]
}
},
"multifamily_specific_requirements": [
"Solar PV system sized based on number of dwelling units (not building footprint alone)",
"Each dwelling unit type needs separate compliance showing on LMCC",
"HERS testing required per individual dwelling unit (not a building-wide sample)",
"Common areas (corridors, lobbies, laundry) included in LMCC — separate from dwelling unit calculations",
"Mixed-use buildings need LMCC for residential + NRCC for commercial — two separate compliance documents"
]
},
"nonresidential": {
"description": "Commercial, retail, office, restaurant, hotel/motel, high-rise residential",
"forms": {
"NRCC": {
"full_name": "Nonresidential Certificate of Compliance",
"when_submitted": "With permit application",
"who_prepares": "Energy consultant or mechanical engineer",
"purpose": "Demonstrates nonresidential building design meets Energy Code"
},
"NRCI": {
"full_name": "Nonresidential Certificate of Installation",
"when_submitted": "At inspection",
"who_prepares": "Installing contractor",
"sub_forms": {
"building": [
{"form": "NRCI-ENV-E", "code": "IB71", "description": "Envelope installation"},
{"form": "NRCI-MCH-E", "code": "IB72", "description": "Mechanical installation"},
{"form": "NRCI-MCH-20-F", "code": "IB91", "description": "Mechanical — duct leakage"},
{"form": "NRCI-MCH-22-F", "code": "IB92", "description": "Mechanical — duct R-value"},
{"form": "NRCI-MCH-23-F", "code": "IB93", "description": "Mechanical — system airflow"},
{"form": "NRCI-MCH-25-F", "code": "IB94", "description": "Mechanical — refrigerant charge"},
{"form": "NRCI-PRC-E", "code": "IB73", "description": "Process installation"}
],
"electrical": [
{"form": "NRCI-LTI-E", "code": "IE21", "description": "Indoor lighting installation"},
{"form": "NRCI-LTO-E", "code": "IE22", "description": "Outdoor lighting installation"},
{"form": "NRCI-LTS-E", "code": "IE23", "description": "Sign lighting installation"},
{"form": "NRCI-ELC-E", "code": "IE24", "description": "Electrical power distribution"},
{"form": "NRCI-SAB-E", "code": "IE25", "description": "Solar-ready / battery storage"}
],
"plumbing": [
{"form": "NRCI-PLB-E", "code": "IP16", "description": "Plumbing installation"}
]
}
},
"NRCA": {
"full_name": "Nonresidential Certificate of Acceptance",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (functional testing)",
"who_prepares": "Acceptance test technician",
"purpose": "Verifies systems perform as designed (lighting controls, HVAC, etc.)",
"sub_forms": {
"building_mechanical": [
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-04-A", "description": "Outdoor air acceptance — economizer"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-05-A", "description": "Outdoor air acceptance — DCV"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-06-A", "description": "Automatic demand shed controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-07-A", "description": "Supply water temperature reset"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-08-A", "description": "Valve leakage test"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-09-A", "description": "Supply water temperature reset (hydronic)"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-10-A", "description": "Boiler combustion efficiency"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-11-A", "description": "Chiller water temperature reset"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-12-A", "description": "Condenser water supply temperature reset"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-13-A", "description": "Variable flow hydronic systems"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-14-A", "description": "Variable speed drive controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-15-A", "description": "Fan speed controls — DDC"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-17-A", "description": "Hydronic system flow rate"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-28-A", "description": "Return duct design and filter sizing"}
],
"electrical_lighting": [
{"form": "NRCA-LTI-02-A", "description": "Indoor lighting — automatic daylighting controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-LTI-03-A", "description": "Indoor lighting — automatic time-switch controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-LTI-04-A", "description": "Indoor lighting — occupancy/vacancy sensor controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-LTI-05-A", "description": "Indoor lighting — demand responsive controls"},
{"form": "NRCA-LTO-02-A", "description": "Outdoor lighting — automatic controls"}
],
"plumbing": [
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-08-A", "description": "Valve leakage test (plumbing)"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-09-A", "description": "Water temperature reset"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-13-A", "description": "Hydronic system flow rate"},
{"form": "NRCA-MCH-17-A", "description": "Condenser water flow"}
]
}
},
"NRCV": {
"full_name": "Nonresidential Certificate of Verification",
"when_submitted": "At inspection (field verification)",
"who_prepares": "Independent verification agent",
"purpose": "Third-party verification of installed systems — similar to residential HERS verification",
"sub_forms": [
{"form": "NRCV-MCH-01-H", "description": "Mechanical system verification"},
{"form": "NRCV-MCH-02-H", "description": "Mechanical controls verification"},
{"form": "NRCV-PLB-21-H", "code": "VP1", "description": "Hot water distribution verification"},
{"form": "NRCV-PLB-22-H", "code": "VP4", "description": "Plumbing system verification"}
]
}
}
}
},
"triggers_by_project_type": {
"new_construction": {
"residential": ["CF1R required (PRF-01 or prescriptive)", "CF2R at inspection", "CF3R if HERS triggered", "Solar PV required (CF2R-PVB-01)", "Battery storage may be required (CF2R-PVB-02)"],
"low_rise_multifamily": ["LMCC required (PRF-01 typical for multifamily)", "LMCI at inspection per unit type", "LMCV HERS testing per individual unit", "Solar PV sized by number of units (LMCI-PVB-01)"],
"nonresidential": ["NRCC required", "NRCI at inspection", "NRCA functional testing required"]
},
"additions": {
"residential": ["CF1R-ADD-01 required", "CF2R-ADD-02 at inspection", "HERS if conditioned space added > thresholds"],
"low_rise_multifamily": ["LMCC-ADD-01 required for added units", "LMCI at inspection per added unit", "HERS if conditioned space triggers"],
"nonresidential": ["NRCC required for added area", "NRCI + NRCA at inspection"]
},
"alterations": {
"residential": {
"hvac_replacement": "CF1R-ALT-05 (prescriptive, no HERS) OR CF1R-ALT-02 (requires HERS if >25ft duct replaced)",
"water_heater_replacement": "CF1R-ALT-05 sufficient for prescriptive approach. Note: changing fuel source has restrictions.",
"window_replacement": "CF1R required. U-factor and SHGC must meet climate zone 3 requirements.",
"insulation": "CF1R required. R-value must meet current code for climate zone 3.",
"reroof": "Cool roof requirements may apply (CF1R-ENV section)"
},
"nonresidential": {
"hvac_replacement": "NRCC required. Acceptance testing (NRCA) required for systems >54,000 BTU/hr.",
"lighting_replacement": "NRCC for lighting power density. NRCA acceptance test for lighting controls.",
"envelope_changes": "NRCC required for any changes to building envelope (windows, walls, roof).",
"tenant_improvement": "NRCC required if altering lighting or HVAC. Common correction: TI permits filed without energy forms."
}
}
},
"common_corrections": [
{
"id": "T24-C01",
"description": "No energy compliance forms submitted with permit application",
"frequency": "Very high — most common Title-24 correction",
"fix": "Submit CF1R/NRCC with initial application. Many applicants don't realize alterations trigger Title-24."
},
{
"id": "T24-C02",
"description": "Existing conditions not documented for alterations",
"frequency": "High — #1 correction for alteration projects specifically",
"fix": "CF3R-EXC-20 (Existing Conditions Verification) must be completed for alterations. Cannot prove compliance without baseline."
},
{
"id": "T24-C03",
"description": "Wrong code cycle forms used",
"frequency": "Medium — spikes near code changeover dates",
"fix": "2022 forms for permits filed before Jan 1, 2026. 2025 forms for permits filed on/after Jan 1, 2026."
},
{
"id": "T24-C04",
"description": "Gas equipment specified in all-electric required project (SF-specific)",
"frequency": "Medium — new since SF AB-112",
"fix": "New construction in SF must be all-electric. Title-24 docs cannot show gas consumption. Exception requires formal infeasibility review."
},
{
"id": "T24-C05",
"description": "HERS verification required but not registered with provider",
"frequency": "Medium",
"fix": "If project triggers HERS measures, CF1R must be registered with HERS Provider Data Registry before permit issuance."
},
{
"id": "T24-C06",
"description": "Prescriptive approach used when performance approach required",
"frequency": "Low-medium",
"fix": "If any element doesn't meet prescriptive minimums, must use performance approach (CF1R-PRF-01) which allows tradeoffs."
}
],
"sf_specific_rules": {
"all_electric_new_construction": {
"code_section": "SF Building Code 106A.1.17",
"admin_bulletin": "AB-112",
"rule": "All new construction must be all-electric. No gas infrastructure or piping.",
"exception_process": "Formal infeasibility review by qualified engineers. Must demonstrate all available energy efficiency features were applied to all-electric option.",
"documentation": "Title-24 compliance docs must not include gas consumption. AB-093 Attachment E required.",
"form_code": "AEC1",
"dbi_checklist_item": "AB-112 Attachment 2 — All-Electric compliance form"
},
"green_building_requirements": {
"admin_bulletin": "AB-093",
"rule": "Green Building Site Permit Submittal required for new construction permits. Documents compliance with SF Green Building Ordinance.",
"forms": "AB-093 Attachment E",
"form_code": "GBC1",
"dbi_checklist_item": "AB-093 Attachment E — Green Building compliance"
},
"energy_inspection_services": {
"source": "DBI Information Sheet M-04 (August 28, 2024)",
"effective_date": "Permits submitted on/after January 1, 2023",
"contact_phone": "(628) 652-3407",
"contact_email": "dbi.energyinspections@sfgov.org",
"related_info_sheets": {
"M-03": "Title-24 Single-Family Residential Energy Checklists (Building/Mechanical/Electrical)",
"M-04": "Title-24 Non-Residential Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Checklists",
"M-06": "Title-24 Energy Submittal Instructions",
"M-08": "Title-24 Low-Rise Multifamily Energy Checklists (Building/Mechanical/Electrical)"
}
},
"final_compliance_affidavit": {
"source": "DBI Information Sheet M-06 (October 27, 2025)",
"purpose": "Clarifies the process for preparing and submitting required documentation to comply with Title-24 CEC and San Francisco Green Building Code (SFGBC).",
"inspection_checklists_by_project_type": {
"single_family": "M-03 — single-family residential buildings",
"nonresidential": "M-04 — non-residential, high-rise residential, and hotel/motel buildings",
"low_rise_multifamily": "M-08 — low-rise multi-family residential buildings"
},
"checklist_exemption": "Installation documentation (M-03/M-04/M-08 checklists) NOT required for alterations to existing residential buildings where HERS field verification is not required — e.g., water heater replacement, window replacement, or additions <300 sq ft.",
"form_code_tracking": "Each inspection item has a corresponding form code entered into DBI Permit Tracking System. Items tracked for clearance prior to final inspection and Certificate of Final Completion.",
"title24_cec_compliance": {
"certificates_required": "Certificates of Installation, Acceptance, and Verification forms — specific forms indicated on M-03/M-04/M-08 checklists",
"certificate_forms_url": "https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards/2022-building-energy-efficiency",
"cec_hotline": "(800) 772-3300",
"cec_email": "title24@energy.ca.gov",
"retention": "Completed and signed certificates maintained by building owner, available for DBI review upon request"
},
"energy_consultant_types": [
{"type": "CEPE", "full_name": "Certified Energy Plans Examiner", "issuer": "CABEC", "url": "http://www.cabec.org/"},
{"type": "CEA", "full_name": "Certified Energy Analyst", "issuer": "CABEC", "url": "http://www.cabec.org/"},
{"type": "HERS Rater", "full_name": "Home Energy Rating System Rater", "issuer": "CalCERTS", "url": "https://www.calcerts.com/"},
{"type": "ATT", "full_name": "Acceptance Test Technician", "issuer": "CEC-approved ATTCHP", "url": null}
],
"affidavit_process": {
"who_prepares": "Responsible designer or energy consultant. For R3 occupancies, Owner/Builder may submit if they obtained the building permit.",
"alternative_submitters": "DBI may accept from mechanical, electrical, or plumbing contractor on their respective work scope.",
"required_contents": [
"Company letterhead with address and contact info",
"Project data — address, scope, building permit application number, MEP permit numbers if applicable",
"List of required certificates per Title-24 CEC inspection checklists with form codes (e.g., NRCI-LTI-01-E (IE6), NRCA-LTI-02 (AE1))",
"Statement that all required certificates have been completed and signed",
"Name, signature, contact info, credential type (Engineer, Architect, Contractor, Owner/Builder for R3 only, Energy Consultant, ATT)",
"State license number (Engineer/Architect/Contractor) or certificate number (Testers/Consultants/HERS)"
],
"submittal": {
"email": "dbi.energyinspections@sfgov.org",
"instruction": "Email affidavit ONLY — do NOT attach Title-24 Certificates or Checklists",
"review_time": "10 business days — do NOT resubmit before 10 days",
"follow_up": "If not cleared after 10 business days, call (628) 652-3407 with permit application number and affidavit date. Representative returns call within 72 hours.",
"status_check": "sfgov.org/dbi — 'Completed Date' column indicates reviewed and approved affidavit"
},
"hers_affidavit_rule": "For HERS items, affidavit MUST be submitted by a certified HERS Rater",
"att_affidavit_rule": "For NRCA-MCH and NRCA-LTI/LTO acceptance tests, affidavit MUST be submitted by a certified ATT for mechanical systems/lighting controls"
},
"sfgbc_compliance": {
"admin_bulletin": "AB-093",
"form": "AB-093 Attachment E",
"who_completes": "Design Professional of Record (Option 1) or Green Building Compliance Professional of Record (Option 2)",
"when": "Prior to final inspection of building permit",
"submittal": "Submit by email along with Title-24 CEC Final Compliance Affidavit",
"applicability": "New construction and major alterations only",
"ab093_url": "https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/san_francisco/latest/sf_building/0-0-0-95527#JD_AB-093"
},
"effective_dates": {
"2022_checklists": "Effective for building permit applications submitted on/after January 1, 2023",
"ab093_attachment_e": "Required for new construction and major alteration permits with final certificate after January 1, 2023",
"retroactive_note": "2022 SFGBC and 2022 CEC inspection checklists may be used for compliance with AB-093 for all previous code cycles"
}
}
}
}