Every three years, California’s Title 24 energy code may be revised. Instead of revising the code on its latest scheduled revision date, January 1, 1995, the CEC decided to emphasize enforcement.
Builders, contractors, superintendents, building officials, architects, designers, plan checkers, and energy consultants can choose from a variety of formal Title 24 seminars and classes presented by the following organizations:
CEC - California Energy CommissionThis spring, the CBIA offers to builders a seminar titled, "Fight Construction Defect Litigation with Training." This seminar is a Title 24 code compliance workshop.
CBIA - California Building Industry Association
CABEC - California Association of Building Energy Consultants
CALBO - California Building Officials
On March 14, in association with the Remodelers and Custom Builders Council of the San Diego BIA, Haynal & Co. is conducting a Title 24 energy code seminar. Critical questions will be addressed such as "What is in store for Title 24?" and "How can an energy consultant help with the legal requirements?" Call Mark Gallant at the Escondido office for more information.
Haynal & Co. also offers informal in-house training seminars to builders and architects at no charge. Call the office nearest your location if you are interested in scheduling a training session for your staff.
Haynal & Co.’s technicians, Mark Gallant and Jeanne Fricot, are Certified Energy Plans Examiners (CEPE). Beth Brummitt, consultant, is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA). Jerry Haynal, principal, is a state licensed mechanical contractor (C-20 #649028). Check your reports for your documentation author’s credentials. If your energy consultant is not licensed or certified it is recommended that you have your reports reviewed by a certified energy consultant.
Speciality Contractor's Council and Remodeler's Council
Examples of Errors in Title 24 ReportsSeveral studies sponsored by the CEC have shown that at least half of the homes built in California since the Standards were established do not comply with the Title 24 Code.
Some Title 24 reports were written incorrectly. In other cases, the required energy components were simply not installed. As homebuyers increasingly insist that the energy features in the report are actually installed and documented, the wise builder will follow the report carefully to avoid construction defect litigation.
Builders are required by law to provide the building owner at occupancy the appropriate Certificate(s) of Compliance and a list of the features, materials, components, and mechanical devices installed in the building and instructions on how to operate them efficiently. Energy Efficiency Standards, Section 10-103.
1. Glazing areas and U-values miscalculated.Examples of Errors in Field Construction
2. Eaves, rakes and overhangs exaggerated.
3. Garage doors omitted.
4. Insulation values and slab-edge U-values incorrect.
5. Inaccurate mechanical equipment sizing.
6. Shading coefficients incorrect.
7. Climate zone incorrect.
8. Floors over unconditioned space omitted.
9. Ductwork location on plans and report not in agreement.
10. Doors with glass modeled as solid wood.
11. Zonal control credit improperly modeled.
12. Vaulted ceilings modeled as attics.
1. External water heater blanket not installed per report.
2. Roller shades not installed per report.
3. FAU efficiencies less than indicated in report.
4. Air conditioner efficiencies less than indicated in report.
5. Water heater efficiencies less than indicated in report.
6. Insulation values less than indicated in report.
7. Thermal mass areas less than indicated in report.
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