Title 24 Compliance
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The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24 standard) were established in 1978 to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods.
Title 24 - 2005 Standards went into effect October 1, 2005. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2005 Standards (TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE).
The Energy Commission adopted the 2005 changes to the Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, for a number of compelling reasons:
To respond to California's energy crisis to reduce energy bills, increase energy delivery system reliability, and contribute to an improved economic condition for the state;
To respond to the AB 970 (Statutes of 2000) urgency legislation to adopt and implement updated and cost-effective building energy efficiency standards;
To respond to the SB 5X (Statutes of 2001) urgency legislation to adopt energy efficiency building standards for outdoor lighting; and
To emphasize energy efficiency measures that save energy at peak periods and seasons, improve the quality of installation of energy efficiency measures, incorporate recent publicly funded building science research, and collaborate with California utilities to incorporate results of appropriate market incentives programs for specific technologies.
The Energy Commission adopted the 2005 Title 24 Standards on November 5, 2003, and the Building Standards Commission adopted them on July 21, 2004.
HVAC information update
Why would you waste the energy savings from a new efficient air conditioner or furnace by connecting it to a leaky duct system? Properly sealed duct systems will lower your energy bills, increase your comfort and reduce pollution both inside and outside your home, and help you comply with Title 24.
Beginning October 1, 2005, Title 24 of the Building Energy Efficiency Standards requires that ducts be tested for leaks when a central air conditioner or furnace is installed or replaced. Ducts that leak 15 percent or more must be repaired.
.The above information was adopted from Califonia Energy Ccomission- Title 24 manual
