This compliance 'manual is intended to help plans examiners, inspectors, owners, designers, builders, and energy consultants comply with and enforce California’s 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy ‘Standards) for low-rise residential buildings. The lighting, domestic hot water, and indoor air quality requirements in this compliance 'manual also apply to high-rise residential buildings. The 'manual is written as a reference and an instructional guide and can be helpful for anyone that is directly or indirectly involved in the design and construction of energy-efficient low-rise residential buildings.
The compliance 'manual has nine chapters:
Chapter 1 introduces the Energy Standards and discusses the application and scope of the standards for low-rise residences.
Chapter 2 analyzes the compliance and enforcement process, including design and preparation of compliance documentation through field verification and diagnostic testing.
Chapter 3 details the building envelope.
Chapter 4 discusses heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Chapter 5 outlines water heating systems requirements, including the requirements for swimming pool systems.
Chapter 6 looks at the requirements for hardwired interior lighting and for outdoor lighting permanently attached to the building.
Chapter 7 examines photovoltaics, battery storage systems, and shared solar electric systems or community-shared battery system compliance option and solar-ready requirements for low-rise residential buildings.
Chapter 8 outlines the performance approach to compliance.
Chapter 9 goes over additions, alterations, and repairs.