Title 24 - Amerlux

Since 1978 all new homes, additions, alterations and most commercial buildings within California are required to meet minimum energy efficiency standards contained in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations. CCR, Title 24, also known as the California Building Standards Code, is a compilation of three types of building standards from three different origins:

o     Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies without change from building standards contained
       in national model codes
o     Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet
       California conditions
o     Building standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by
       the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns

The following websites are excellent resources for understanding and compliance:

BENYA LIGHTING DESIGN
Jim Benya serves in the development of standards, codes and ordinances for the lighting industry and broader use in national standards and for city, state and national governments. He was active in the development of the CALIFORNIA TITLE 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
www.benyalighting.com/new_page_3.htm

Also available is his white paper, Energy Codes and Retail Lighting in 2005

The California Building Standards Commission is responsible for administering California's building codes, including adopting, approving, publishing, and implementing codes and standards. Starting in 1989, the BSC has published triennial editions of Title 24 in their entirety every three years. Title 24 is available for purchase or available to the public at no cost through depository libraries.
www.bsc.ca.gov/title_24.html

The California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing up-to-date, reliable information about the California Title 24 Energy Standards and related building energy efficiency topics, as well as helping energy consultants stay on the cutting edge of building energy efficiency.
www.cabec.org

CALBO (California Building Officials) is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization dedicated to promoting public health and safety in building construction through responsible legislation, education and building code development.
http://www.calbo.org/

The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods.

2005 Standards - Went into effect October 1, 2005, and supersede the 2001 Standards. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2005 Standards.
www.energy.ca.gov/title24

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