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Distribution transformers – including low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers, liquid-immersed distribution transformers, and medium-voltage dry-type distribution transformers – shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All fenestration products that are not field fabricated shall be certified by the Manufacturer for the following standards as well as have a temporary label indicating compliance that is not to be removed before inspection by the enforcement agency.

• - Air infiltration rates do not exceed 0.3 cfm/ft² of window area, when tested according to NFRC-400 or ASTM E283 at a pressure differential of 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²). AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-2011 specification may be substituted as equivalent to ASTM E283 at a pressure differential of 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²).
• - U-factor must be rated in accordance with NFRC 100, or use the applicable default U-factor set forth in TABLE 110.6-A of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
• - Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) must be rated in accordance with NFRC 200, or use the applicable default SHGC set forth in TABLE 110.6-B of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
• - Visible Transmittance (VT) must be rated in accordance with NFRC 200 or ASTM E972. For tubular skylights VT shall be rated using NFRC 203.

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All exterior doors that are not field fabricated shall be certified by the Manufacturer for the following standards as well as have a temporary label indicating compliance that is not to be removed before inspection by the enforcement agency.

• - Air infiltration rates do not exceed 0.3 cfm/ft² of door area for residential doors, 0.3 cfm/ft² of door area for nonresidential single doors (swinging and sliding), and 1.0 cfm/ft² for nonresidential double doors (swinging), when tested according to NFRC-400 or ASTM E283 at a pressure differential of 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²). AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-2011 specification may be substituted as equivalent to ASTM E283 at a pressure differential of 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²). Pet doors must meet 0.3 cfm/ft² when tested according to ASTM E283 at 75 pascals (or 1.57 pounds/ft²).
• - U-factor must be rated in accordance with NFRC 100, or use the applicable default U-factor set forth in TABLE 110.6-A of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
• - Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for glazed doors must be rated in accordance with NFRC 200, or use the applicable default SHGC set forth in TABLE 110.6-B of the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
• - Visible Transmittance (VT) for glazed doors must be rated in accordance with NFRC 200 or ASTM E972.

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All insulation products shall be certified by Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishing and Thermal Insulation.

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All roofing products shall have a clearly visible packaging label that lists the emittance, the initial and 3-year aged solar reflectance, or a Cool Roof Rating Council approved accelerated aged solar reflectance, tested in accordance with CRRC-1.

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Radiant barrier products shall have an emittance of 0.05 or less, tested in accordance with ASTM C1371 or ASTM E408, and shall be certified to the Department of Consumer Affairs.

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All skylights shall have a glazing material or diffuser that has a measured haze value greater than 90 percent and be tested according to ASTM D1003 or another test method approved by the California Energy Commission.

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All air conditioner and condensing unit products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All unitary and applied heat pump products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All water chiller products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All package terminal air conditioners and package terminal heat pump products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All heat rejection equipment products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards to meet ANSI/AHRI Standard 550/590.

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All furnaces and unit heater products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All boiler products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All occupant controlled smart thermostats (OCST) products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All air economizer products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All air economizer fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All low-leakage air-handling unit products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All factory-fabricated duct systems shall comply with UL 181 for ducts and closure systems, including collars, connections, and splices, and be labeled as complying with UL 181. UL 181 testing may be performed by UL laboratories or a laboratory approved by the Executive Director.

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All intermittent ventilation system products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All outdoor lighting control devices shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All track lighting integral current limiter products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All light source products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All sign lighting control devices shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All outdoor lighting control devices shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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Any pool or spa heating system or equipment may be installed only if the Manufacturer has certified that the system or equipment has an efficiency that meets California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS); has an on-off switch mounted on the outside of the heater; has a permanent easily readable, weatherproof plate or card with instructions for energy efficient operation of the heater; and has electric resistance heating or alternative in accordance with California Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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All portable electric spa products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All pool pumps and motor products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All refrigerated warehouse equipment shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Energy Commission Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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All service water heater products shall be certified by the Manufacturer as required by the California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS).

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Any pool or spa heating system or equipment may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified that the system or equipment has an efficiency that meets California Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations and be listed in the California Energy Commission’s Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database (MAEDbS); has an on-off switch mounted on the outside of the heater; has a permanent easily readable, weatherproof plate or card with instructions for energy efficient operation of the heater; and has electric resistance heating or alternative in accordance with California Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

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Solar water heating systems and collectors shall be certified and rated by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Research and Testing (IAPMO R&T), or by a listing agency that is approved by the California Energy Commission.