Glossary
Non HERS Special Inspections
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 is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate compliance with the state’s energy efficiency standards for such additions.
CF2R-ALT-05-E – Prescriptive Alterations
The CF2R-ALT-05-E form, titled “Prescriptive Residential Alterations That Do Not Require HERS Field Verification,” is a Certificate of Installation used in California. It applies to simple residential alterations that are exempt from Home Energy Rating System (HERS) verification, such as certain ductwork modifications. This form is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate compliance with the state’s 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. It documents the installation of HVAC systems, including ducts and fans, to ensure compliance with the state’s energy efficiency standards. Completion of this form typically requires verification by a Home Energy Rating System (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 comply with state energy efficiency standards. This form is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate adherence to these standards.
CF2R-ENV-03-E – Insulation Installation
The CF2R-ENV-03-E form certifies that insulation installations in California residences comply with state energy efficiency standards. This form is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate adherence to these standards.
CF2R-ENV-04-E – Roofing-Radiant Barrier
The CF2R-ENV-04-E form certifies that roofing installations in California residences, including radiant barriers, comply with state energy efficiency standards. This form is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate adherence to these standards.
CF2R-SRA-01-E – Solar Ready Buildings
The CF2R-SRA-01-E form certifies that newly constructed single-family and low-rise multifamily residences in California meet the state’s solar-ready requirements. This form is required for projects that do not include solar photovoltaic systems and is completed by the installing contractor to demonstrate compliance with energy efficiency standards.
CF2R-SRA-02-E – Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet
The CF2R-SRA-02-E – Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet is a compliance document used in California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6). It calculates the minimum required solar zone area for new residential buildings to ensure solar readiness, based on factors like roof size and obstructions.
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 testing results to verify that HVAC duct systems meet required airtightness standards, improving 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 records the locations of HVAC ducts within a building to ensure they meet energy efficiency requirements and minimize energy losses.
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 efficacy standards (watts per CFM) to ensure 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 verifies that HVAC systems meet the minimum required airflow rate (CFM per ton) to ensure proper system 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 ensures that HVAC systems have the correct refrigerant charge for optimal efficiency, performance, and compliance with energy standards.
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) meet required efficiency standards for energy performance.
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 verifies that a building’s mechanical ventilation system meets minimum requirements for indoor air quality, ensuring adequate fresh air supply 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, system performance, and 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 verifies that duct systems meet insulation (R-value) requirements and surface area reduction strategies to improve 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 verifies that a building’s ventilation cooling system meets efficiency standards to earn compliance credit for reducing mechanical cooling energy use.
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 verifies that a whole house fan meets airflow and efficacy requirements to improve 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 in kitchens and bathrooms, meet airflow and efficacy requirements to ensure 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 criteria to earn compliance credit 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 verifies that a building meets air leakage standards through blower door testing to improve 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 properly installed during the framing stage to ensure optimal 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 verifies that insulation is properly installed during the insulation stage to ensure effective thermal performance and 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 verifies the existing conditions of a building’s energy features through a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) inspection before upgrades or alterations.
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 verifies that HVAC duct systems meet required leakage limits through HERS (Home Energy Rating System) testing to improve energy efficiency and 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 verifies the placement of HVAC ducts within the building to ensure compliance with energy efficiency requirements and minimize thermal losses.
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 verifies that HVAC system fans meet required efficiency standards (watts per CFM) through HERS testing to ensure 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 an HVAC system meets the minimum airflow requirements (CFM per ton) through HERS testing to ensure proper performance and energy 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 verifies that an HVAC system has the correct refrigerant charge through HERS testing to ensure optimal 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 verifies that the building’s mechanical ventilation system meets HERS requirements for providing adequate fresh air and maintaining 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 verifies that return ducts and air filters are properly sized through HERS testing to ensure efficient 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 verifies that duct systems meet insulation (R-value) requirements and surface area reduction strategies through HERS testing to improve 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 earn compliance credit for reducing mechanical cooling energy use.
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 verifies that a whole house fan meets airflow and efficacy requirements through HERS testing to improve ventilation and reduce cooling energy use.
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, meet airflow and efficacy requirements through HERS testing to ensure proper 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 verifies that a variable capacity heat pump meets performance standards through HERS testing to earn compliance credit for energy efficiency.
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 verifies that a building meets air leakage standards through HERS blower door testing to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality.