Certificate of acceptance (NRCA and LMCA) forms consist of worksheets to document the results of construction inspections and functional testing, as well as a signatory page. Table 14-1 shows the NRCA and LMCA documents and related references.
Naming Convention. The name of the compliance document can give you clues about the documents use. The NRCA prefix indicates a nonresidential certificate of acceptance which is used for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings with four or more habitable stories. The LMCA prefix indicates a low-rise multifamily certificate of acceptance which is used for multifamily buildings with up to three habitable stories. The next set of letters specifies the building component; for example, “LTI” indicates indoor lighting. The suffix will tell you whether a certified acceptance test technician “-A” or field technician “-F” is appropriate to perform the functional performance test. Remember that an ATT can act as a field technician, but a current ATT certification is required for someone to sign as an ATT.
Table 14.2-1: Acceptance Documents
Component |
Certificate of Acceptance Form Name |
Energy Code Reference |
Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7 |
Required Certification |
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-02-F LMCA-ENV-02-F Fenestration |
NONE | ||
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-02-F LMCA-ENV-02-F Window Films |
Made available to ATT | ||
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-02-F LMCA-ENV-02-F Dynamic Glazing |
Made available to ATT | ||
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-03-F LMCA-ENV-03-F Clerestories for PAF |
Made available to ATT | ||
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-03-F LMCA-ENV-03-F Interior and Exterior Horizontal Slats for PAF |
Made available to ATT | ||
Envelope |
NRCA-ENV-03-F LMCA-ENV-03-F Interior and Exterior Lighting Shelves for PAF |
Made available to ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-02-A Outdoor Air |
NA7.5.1.2|topic=NA7.5.1.2 Constant Volume System Outdoor Air Acceptance |
ATT | |
NRCA-MCH-03-A Constant Volume, Single Zone, Unitary Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Systems |
ATT | |||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-04a-H LMCA-MCH-04a-H Duct Leakage |
NONE | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-04b-A LMCA-MCH-04b-A Duct Leakage |
§120.5(a)3 §120.4(g) §141.0(b)2Dii §160.3(d)1C
|
ATT | |
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-05-A Economizer |
§120.5(a)4 |
ATT | |
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-06-A Demand Control |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-07-A Supply Control |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-08-A Valve Leakage |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-09-A Supply Water |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-10-A Hydronic System |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-11-A Demand Shed Control |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-12-A FDD Packaged Direct |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-13-A (FDD AHU/ZTU |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-14-A Energy Storage |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-15-A Thermal Energy Storage |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-16-A Supply Air Temperature |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-17-A Condenser Water Temp |
This test is required if this control strategy is implemented. |
ATT | |
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-18-A EMCS |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-19-A Occupancy Sensor |
ATT | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-20a-H LMCA-MCH-20a-H Multifamily Dwelling Inspection |
ATT or HERS Rater | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-20b-H LMCA-MCH-20b-H Multifamily Kitchen Exhaust |
ATT or HERS Rater | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-20c-H LMCA-MCH-20c-H Multifamily IAQ System |
ATT or HERS Rater | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-20d-H LMCA-MCH-20d-H Multifamily Dwelling HRV/ERV System |
ATT or HERS Rater | ||
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-21-A LMCA-MCH-21-A Multifamily Dwelling Leakage |
§120.1(b)2Aivb2 |
RESNET 380 |
ATT |
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-22-A LMCA-MCH-22-A Multifamily Duct Leakage |
Table 170.2-G |
NA7.5.4.2 |
ATT |
Mechanical |
NRCA-MCH-23-A LMCA-MCH-23-A Multifamily HRV/ERV Verification |
Table 170.2-G |
NA7.5.4.2 |
ATT |
Indoor Lighting |
NRCA-LTI-02-A LMCA-LTI-02-A Lighting Controls |
§110.9(b)|topic=(b) All Lighting
Controls. |
ATT | |
Indoor Lighting |
NRCA-LTI-03-A LMCA-LTI-03-A Automatic Daylighting Controls |
§130.1(d)|topic=(d) Automatic Daylighting
Controls. |
NA7.6.1|topic=NA7.6.1 Automatic Daylighting Controls Acceptance Tests |
ATT |
Indoor Lighting |
NRCA-LTI-04-A LMCA-LTI-04-A Demand Responsive Lighting and Receptacle Controls |
§110.12(c)|topic=(c) Demand Responsive Lighting
Controls |
ATT | |
Indoor Lighting |
NRCA-LTI-05-A LMCA-LTI-05-A Institutional Tuning Power Adjustment Factor |
ATT | ||
Outdoor Lighting |
NRCA-LTO-02-A LMCA-LTO-02-A Outdoor Lighting Acceptance Tests |
§110.9(b)|topic=(b) All Lighting
Controls. |
ATT | |
NRCA-PRC-01-F Compressed Air |
§120.6(e)|topic=(e) Mandatory Requirements for Compressed Air Systems. |
NA7.13|topic=NA7.13 Compressed Air System Acceptance Tests |
NONE | |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-02-F LMCA-PRC-02-F Kitchen Exhaust |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-03-F LMCA-PRC-03-F Garage Exhaust |
NA7.12|topic=NA1.2 Documentation and Communication Requirements for HERS Verification Compliance |
NONE | |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-04-F Refrigerated Warehouse –Motor Controls |
§120.6(a)3|topic=3. Evaporators. |
NONE | |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-05-F Refrigerated Warehouse – Evaporator |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-06-F Refrigerated Warehouse –Condenser Controls |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-07-F Refrigerated Warehouse – Compressor |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-08-F Refrigerated Warehouse –Underslab Heating |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-12-F LMCA-PRC-12-F Elevator Lighting and Ventilation |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-13-F Escalator Speed |
§120.6(g)2|topic=(g) Mandatory Requirements for Escalators and Moving Walkways |
NONE | |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-14-F Lab Exhaust |
NONE | ||
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-15-F Fume Hood |
§140.4(c)4 |
NA7.17|topic=NA7.17 Fume Hood Automatic Sash Closure System Acceptance Test |
NONE |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-16-F Adiabatic Condenser |
NA7.10.3.3 |
NONE | |
Covered Process, Systems, and Equipment |
NRCA-PRC-17-F FDD System and Steam Trap Strainer Installation Acceptance Test |
NA7.21 |
NONE |
Source: California Energy Commission