2016 Residential Energy Code Forms

Official California Energy Commission compliance documents you can download and use to show compliance with the 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code).

CF1R Forms (Residential Certificates of Compliance)

If your project scope includes HERS measures, CF1R documents will need to be completed through a HERS Provider’s registry. See the California Energy Commission website for more information on HERS and the HERS program.

CF1R documents are to demonstrate the project design and equipment are compliant with the Energy Code at time of permit application. You can use the Forms Ace tool to determine if your project requires HERS verification.

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2016-CF1R-NCB-01-E: Newly Constructed Buildings
2016-CF1R-ADD-01-E: Additions Prescriptive Additions Less Than 1,000 ft2
2016-CF1R-ADD-02-E: Prescriptive Additions- Simple NonHERS Paper Version
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2016-CF1R-ALT-01-E: Alterations Prescriptive Alterations
2016-CF1R-ALT-02-E: Alterations Prescriptive Alterations HVAC
2016-CF1R- ALT-03-E Alterations-HVAC Alterations-HVAC for CZ 1, 3-7, 16 (paper version)
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2016-CF1R- ALT-04-E Alterations-HVAC Alterations HVAC for CZ 2, 8-15 (paper version)
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2016-CF1R-ALT-05-E: Prescriptive Alterations- Simple NonHERS- Paper Version
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2016-CF1R-ENV-02-E: Area Weighted Average WorkSheet
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2016-CF1R-ENV-03-E : Shgc WorkSheet
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2016-CF1R-ENV-04-E : Cool Roof And SRI Worksheet
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2016-CF1R-PLB-01-E: Hydronic Heating System Worksheet
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2016-CF1R-SRA-01-E: Solar Ready Solar Ready Buildings – New Construction
2016-CF1R-SRA-02-E: Solar Ready Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet – New Construction
2016-CF1R-STH-01-E-OG300: Solar Water Heating Systems Worksheet
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2016-CF1R-STH-02-E-OG100: Solar Water Heating Systems Worksheet
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CF2R Forms (Residential Certificates of Installation)

The Residential Certificates of Installation (CF2R) are to demonstrate installations are compliant with the Energy Code at the time of construction and should be submitted by the installer to the inspector. You can use the Forms Ace tool to determine if your project requires HERS verification.

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2016-CF2R-ADD-02-E: Prescriptive Additions - Simple Non HERS
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2016-CF2R-ALT-05-E: Prescriptive Alterations - Simple Non HERS
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2016-CF2R-ENV-01-E: Envelope-NonHERS Fenestration Installation
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2016-CF2R-ENV-03-E: Envelope-NonHERS Insulation Installation
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2016-CF2R-ENV-04-E: Envelope-NonHERS Roofing - Radiant Barrier
2016-CF2R-ENV-20-H: Envelope-HERS Building Leakage Diagnostic Test
2016-CF2R-LTG-01-E: Lighting - Single Family Dwellings
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2016-CF2R-LTG-02-E: Lighting - Multi Family Dwellings
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2016-CF2R-MCH-01-E: Mechanical-NonHERS Space Conditioning Systems
2016-CF2R-MCH-02-E: Whole House Fan
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2016-CF2R-MCH-04-E: Mechanical-NonHERS Evaporative Coolers
2016-CF2R-MCH-20-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Leakage Diagnostic Test
2016-CF2R-MCH-21-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Location Verification
2016-CF2R-MCH-22-H: Mechanical-HERS Fan Efficacy
2016-CF2R-MCH-23-H: Mechanical-HERS Airflow Rate
2016-CF2R-MCH-24-H: Envelope-HERS Building Envelope Air Leakage Worksheet
2016-CF2R-MCH-25-H: Mechanical-HERS Refrigerant Charge Verification
2016-CF2R-MCH-26-H: Mechanical-HERS Rated Space Conditioning System Equipment Verification
2016-CF2R-MCH-27-H: Mechanical-HERS Mechanical Ventilation
2016-CF2R-MCH-28-H: Mechanical-HERS Return Duct Design and Air Filter Grille Device Sizing According to Tables 150.0-B or C
2016-CF2R-MCH-29-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Surface Area Reduction; R-Value; Buried Ducts Compliance Credit
2016-CF2R-MCH-30-E: Mechanical-HERS Ventilation cooling compliance credit
2016-CF2R-PLB-01-E: Plumbing-DHW-NonHERS Multifamily Central Hot Water System Distribution
2016-CF2R-PLB-02-E: Plumbing (DHW)-NonHERS Single Dwelling Unit Hot Water System Distribution
2016-CF2R-PLB-03-E: Plumbing (DHW)-NonHERS Pool and Spa Heating Systems
2016-CF2R-PLB-03 : Pool And Spa Heating Systems
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2016-CF2R-PLB-21-H: Plumbing (DHW)-HERS HERS Verified Multifamily Central Hot Water System Distribution
2016-CF2R-PLB-22-H: Plumbing (DHW)-HERS HERS Verified Single Dwelling Unit Hot Water System Distribution
2016-CF2R-SPV-01-E: Photovoltaics-NonHERS Photovoltaic Systems
2016-CF2R-STH-01-E: Solar Water Heating Systems
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CF3R Forms (Residential Certificates of Verification)

CF3R documents are to demonstrate field verification and/or diagnostic testing is compliant with the Energy Code at the time of construction and should be submitted by the HERS rater to the inspector.
If your project scope includes HERS measures, CF3R documents will need to be completed through a HERS Provider’s registry. See the California Energy Commission website for more information on HERS and the HERS program.

You can use the Forms Ace tool to determine if your project requires HERS verification.

Questions? Contact Us.

2016-CF3R-ENV-20-H: Envelope-HERS Building Leakage Diagnostic Test
2016-CF3R-ENV-21-H: Envelope-HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Air Infiltration Sealing - Framing Stage - Batt, Loose Fill, and SPF
2016-CF3R-ENV-22-H: Envelope-HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Air Infiltration Sealing - Ceiling/Roof Deck
2016-CF3R-ENV-23-H: Envelope-HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Insulation Stage
2016-CF3R-ENV-24-H: Envelope-HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Air Infiltration Sealing - Framing Stage - SIP and ICF
2016-CF3R-EXC-20-H: Existing Conditions HERS Verification of Existing Conditions for Residential Alterations
2016-CF3R-MCH-20-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Leakage Diagnostic Test
2016-CF3R-MCH-21-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Location Verification
2016-CF3R-MCH-22-H: Mechanical-HERS Fan Efficacy
2016-CF3R-MCH-23-H: Mechanical-HERS Airflow Rate
2016-CF3R-MCH-24-H: Envelope-HERS Building Envelope Air Leakage Worksheet
2016-CF3R-MCH-25-H: Mechanical-HERS Refrigerant Charge Verification
2016-CF3R-MCH-26-H: Mechanical-HERS Rated Space Conditioning System Equipment Verification
2016-CF3R-MCH-27-H Mechanical-HERS Mechanical Ventilation
2016-CF3R-MCH-28-H: Mechanical-HERS Return Duct Design and Air Filter Device Sizing According to Tables 150.0-B or C
2016-CF3R-MCH-29-H: Mechanical-HERS Duct Surface Area Reduction; R-value; Buried Ducts Compliance Credit
2016-CF3R-PLB-21-H: Plumbing (DHW)-HERS HERS Verified Multifamily Central Hot Water System Distribution
2016-CF3R-PLB-22-H: Plumbing (DHW)-HERS HERS Verified High Rise Residential/Hotel/Motel Single Dwelling Unit Hot Water System Distribution
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2022 forms are used for projects permitted after January 1, 2023. For all projects permitted under 2013, 2016, 2019 Energy Codes, see the Forms Page.
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