HIS & HERS TITLE 24 RATERS
Duct Leakage Test: The Duct Leakage Test Measures the amount of air escaping from an HVAC duct system to ensure it meets Title 24 compliance. Reducing leakage improves energy efficiency, enhances indoor comfort, and lowers utility costs.
Refrigerant Charge Verification
HERS Refrigerant Charge Verification: Ensures an HVAC system has the correct refrigerant level for Title 24 compliance, maximizing efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving system performance and lifespan.
Fog Leak Detection
HERS Fog Leak Detection: A diagnostic test that uses fog to identify air leaks in HVAC duct systems. This method helps visually detect leakage points, ensuring proper duct sealing for Title 24 compliance, improved energy efficiency, and better indoor air quality.
Fan Watt Draw Test
HERS Fan Watt Draw Test: Measures the electrical power consumption of an HVAC system’s fan to ensure it operates efficiently and meets Title 24 compliance. Lower watt draw indicates better energy performance, reduced utility costs, and improved system longevity.
System Airflow Management Test
HERS System Airflow Management Test: Verifies that an HVAC system delivers the required airflow for Title 24 compliance, ensuring efficient performance, proper ventilation, and improved indoor comfort while reducing energy waste.
Blower Door Test
HERS Blower Door Test: Measures the airtightness of a building by detecting air leaks in the envelope. Required for Title 24 compliance, this test helps improve energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and HVAC performance while reducing energy waste.
Hers AIQ
HERS Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Verification: Ensures proper ventilation and filtration in homes and buildings to meet Title 24 standards. This test verifies fresh air intake, exhaust systems, and pollutant control to enhance indoor air quality and support a healthier living environment.
Hers QII Testing
HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII) Testing: Verifies that insulation is properly installed without gaps, compression, or voids to meet Title 24 compliance. Proper insulation improves energy efficiency, enhances indoor comfort, and reduces heating and cooling costs.
SEER & EER Verification
SEER & EER Verification: Ensures that an HVAC system meets required Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) ratings for Title 24 compliance. This verification confirms the system’s efficiency in cooling performance, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility costs.
NON HERS SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
CFR2
(Confirmed Rating Stage 2) in HERS testing is the final on-site verification phase, ensuring a home meets energy efficiency standards. It includes blower door tests, duct leakage tests, insulation inspections, and HVAC performance checks. The results finalize the HERS Index Score, determining compliance for certifications and incentives.
CF1-R is the pre-construction energy report, outlining building specifications like insulation, HVAC, and windows to meet Title 24 and energy efficiency requirements.
CF2R-ADD-02-E – Prescriptive Additions
The CF2R-ADD-02-E form, titled Prescriptive Additions – Simple Non-HERS, is a Certificate of Installation used in California for residential additions that do not require Home Energy Rating System (HERS) field verification. This form, completed by the installing contractor, confirms compliance with the state’s energy efficiency regulations for such projects.
CF2R-ALT-05-E – Prescriptive Alterations
The CF2R-ALT-05-E form, titled Prescriptive Residential Alterations That Do Not Require HERS Field Verification, serves as a Certificate of Installation in California. It applies to minor residential alterations, such as specific ductwork modifications, that do not require HERS verification. Contractors complete this form to confirm compliance with state energy efficiency standards.
CF2R-MCH-01-E – Space Conditioning Systems
The CF2R-MCH-01-E form, titled Space Conditioning Systems, Ducts, and Fans, is a Certificate of Installation used in California to document the installation of HVAC systems, including ducts and fans. This form ensures compliance with state energy efficiency requirements and typically requires verification by a HERS rater.
CF2R-MCH-02-E – Whole House Fan
The CF2R-MCH-02-E form certifies the installation of whole-house fans in California residences, ensuring compliance with state energy efficiency standards.
CF2R-ENV-01-E – Fenestration Installation
The CF2R-ENV-01-E form certifies that installed windows, doors, and skylights in California residences meet state energy efficiency requirements. Contractors complete this form to verify compliance.
CF2R-ENV-03-E – Insulation Installation
The CF2R-ENV-03-E form confirms that insulation installations in California homes adhere to state energy efficiency regulations. The installing contractor must complete this form to demonstrate compliance.
CF2R-ENV-04-E – Roofing-Radiant Barrier
The CF2R-ENV-04-E form certifies that roofing installations in California, including radiant barriers, comply with state energy efficiency standards. The installing contractor is responsible for completing this form.
CF2R-SRA-01-E – Solar Ready Buildings
The CF2R-SRA-01-E form verifies that newly constructed single-family and low-rise multifamily residences in California meet the state’s solar-ready requirements. It is required for buildings that do not include solar photovoltaic systems and is completed by the installing contractor to ensure compliance with energy efficiency regulations.
CF2R-SRA-02-E – Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet
The CF2R-SRA-02-E form is a compliance document under California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6). It calculates the minimum required solar zone area for new residential buildings, considering factors like roof size and obstructions, to ensure solar readiness.
HERS Compliance Inspections
CF2R-MCH-20-H – Duct Leakage
The CF2R-MCH-20-H Duct Leakage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It records duct leakage test results to confirm that HVAC duct systems meet airtightness requirements, enhancing energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
CF2R-MCH-21-H – Duct Location
The CF2R-MCH-21-H Duct Location Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It tracks the placement of HVAC ducts within a building to ensure they meet energy efficiency standards and minimize energy loss.
CF2R-MCH-22-H – Fan Efficacy
The CF2R-MCH-22-H Fan Efficacy Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that HVAC system fans meet required efficiency levels (watts per CFM) to promote energy-efficient air distribution.
CF2R-MCH-23-H – Airflow Rate
The CF2R-MCH-23-H Airflow Rate Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that HVAC systems achieve the minimum required airflow rate (CFM per ton) for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
CF2R-MCH-25-H – Refrigerant Charge Verification
The CF2R-MCH-25-H Refrigerant Charge Verification Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that HVAC systems have the correct refrigerant charge to optimize performance, efficiency, and compliance with energy regulations.
CF2R-MCH-26-H – Verified EER/SEER
The CF2R-MCH-26-H Verified EER/SEER Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that an HVAC system’s Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) comply with state energy performance standards.
CF2R-MCH-27-H – Indoor Air Quality
The CF2R-MCH-27-H Indoor Air Quality Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a building’s mechanical ventilation system meets indoor air quality standards by providing sufficient fresh air and pollutant control.
CF2R-MCH-28-H – Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing
The CF2R-MCH-28-H Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that return duct systems and air filters are properly sized to ensure efficient airflow, optimal system performance, and improved indoor air quality.
CF2R-MCH-29-H – Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance
The CF2R-MCH-29-H Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that duct systems comply with insulation (R-value) requirements and surface area reduction strategies to enhance energy efficiency.
CF2R-MCH-30-E – Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit
The CF2R-MCH-30-E Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a building’s ventilation cooling system meets energy efficiency standards to qualify for compliance credits that reduce mechanical cooling energy consumption.
CF2R-MCH-31-H – Whole House Fan
The CF2R-MCH-31-H Whole House Fan Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that a whole house fan meets airflow and efficiency requirements to enhance ventilation and reduce cooling energy use.
CF2R-MCH-32-H – Local Mechanical Exhaust
The CF2R-MCH-32-H Local Mechanical Exhaust Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that local exhaust fans, such as those installed in kitchens and bathrooms, meet airflow and efficiency standards to maintain proper indoor air quality.
CF2R-MCH-33-H – Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit
The CF2R-MCH-33-H Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a variable capacity heat pump meets performance requirements to earn compliance credits for energy efficiency improvements.
CF2R-ENV-20-H – Building Envelope Air Leakage Test
The CF2R-ENV-20-H Building Envelope Air Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a building meets air leakage standards through blower door testing, improving both energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
CF2R-ENV-21-H – Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Framing Stage
The CF2R-ENV-21-H Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Framing Stage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that insulation is correctly installed during the framing stage to optimize thermal performance and energy efficiency.
CF2R-ENV-22-H – Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Insulation Stage
The CF2R-ENV-22-H Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Insulation Stage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that insulation is properly installed during the insulation stage to enhance thermal performance and improve energy efficiency.
HERS Inspections for Existing Conditions & Residential Alterations
CF3R-EXC-20-H – HERS Verification for Existing Conditions
The CF3R-EXC-20-H HERS Verification for Existing Conditions Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It assesses a building’s existing energy features through a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) inspection before upgrades or modifications.
CF3R-MCH-20-H – Duct Leakage Test
The CF3R-MCH-20-H Duct Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that HVAC duct systems comply with leakage limits through HERS testing, improving energy efficiency and overall performance.
CF3R-MCH-21-H – Duct Location
The CF3R-MCH-21-H Duct Location Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that HVAC ducts are correctly positioned within a building to meet energy efficiency standards and minimize heat loss.
CF3R-MCH-22-H – Fan Efficacy
The CF3R-MCH-22-H Fan Efficacy Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that HVAC system fans meet efficiency standards (watts per CFM) through HERS testing, ensuring energy-efficient air distribution.
CF3R-MCH-23-H – Airflow Rate
The CF3R-MCH-23-H Airflow Rate Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that HVAC systems meet the minimum airflow rate (CFM per ton) through HERS testing to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
CF3R-MCH-25-H – Refrigerant Charge Verification
The CF3R-MCH-25-H Refrigerant Charge Verification Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that HVAC systems have the correct refrigerant charge through HERS testing to maintain peak efficiency and performance.
CF3R-MCH-26-H – Verified EER/SEER
The CF3R-MCH-26-H Verified EER/SEER Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that an HVAC system’s Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) meet required efficiency standards through HERS testing.
CF3R-MCH-27-H – Indoor Air Quality
The CF3R-MCH-27-H Indoor Air Quality Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that a building’s mechanical ventilation system meets HERS standards for adequate fresh air supply and indoor air quality.
CF3R-MCH-28-H – Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing
The CF3R-MCH-28-H Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that return ducts and air filters are properly sized through HERS testing to optimize airflow, system performance, and indoor air quality.
CF3R-MCH-29-H – Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance
The CF3R-MCH-29-H Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that duct systems meet insulation (R-value) requirements and utilize surface area reduction strategies to enhance energy efficiency.
CF3R-MCH-30-H – Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit
The CF3R-MCH-30-H Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a building’s ventilation cooling system meets efficiency standards through HERS testing to qualify for compliance credits that reduce mechanical cooling energy consumption.
CF3R-MCH-31-H – Whole House Fan
The CF3R-MCH-31-H Whole House Fan Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a whole house fan meets airflow and efficiency requirements through HERS testing to enhance ventilation and reduce cooling energy consumption.
CF3R-MCH-32-H – Local Mechanical Exhaust
The CF3R-MCH-32-H Local Mechanical Exhaust Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that local exhaust fans, such as those in kitchens and bathrooms, comply with airflow and efficiency standards through HERS testing to maintain indoor air quality.
CF3R-MCH-33-H – Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit
The CF3R-MCH-33-H Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a variable-capacity heat pump meets performance standards through HERS testing to qualify for energy efficiency compliance credits.
CF3R-ENV-20-H – Building Envelope Air Leakage Test
The CF3R-ENV-20-H Building Envelope Air Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that a building meets air leakage standards through HERS blower door testing, improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
