This section describes the documentation required to demonstrate compliance with the sign lighting requirements.
When the permit application is submitted to the local enforcement agency, the applicant must submit certificate of compliance (NRCC-LTS-E) documentation. The person responsible for constructing the lighting system should submit the certificate of installation to the local enforcement agency after installation.
The sign lighting compliance inspection is carried out along with other building inspections performed by the local enforcement agency. The inspector relies upon the plans (when required for signs) and the NRCC-LTS-E.
Note: For projects that involve building plans, the person with overall responsibility must ensure that the mandatory measures that apply to the project are listed on the plans. The principal designer can decide the format of this list.
The following is an explanation of the Compliance Document Numbering System:
NRCC Nonresidential (NR) Certificate of Compliance (CC)
LTS Lighting (LT), Signs (S)
E Enforcement Document (Developed primarily for the Enforcement
The certificate of compliance documents demonstrate that the overall design of the regulated building or system complies with the Energy Code.
The plans examiner is responsible for verifying that these documents are submitted with the building plans and are complete when required. See Section 2.2.2 for more information about the certificate of compliance.
The NRCC-LTS-E is the nonresidential sign lighting certificate of compliance.
The certificates of installation primarily declare that what was installed matches the plans and certificates of compliance. The certificate of installation is signed by a person with an approved license.
Even if the design has errors and has specified incorrect features and devices, the installer is responsible to meet all the applicable requirements that he or she installs.
A copy of the completed, signed, and dated certificate of installation must be posted at the building site for review by the local enforcement agency in conjunction with requests for final inspection. See Section 2.2.5 for more information about certificates of installation.
The NRCI-LTS-01-E is the nonresidential sign lighting certificate of installation.
A certificate of installation is required when a lighting control system or EMCS is installed to comply with the sign lighting control requirements.
Before a lighting control system, including an EMCS, can be recognized for compliance with the lighting control requirements in the Energy Code, the following requirements must be met:
1. The person who is eligible under Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code to accept responsibility for the construction or installation of features, materials, components, or manufactured devices must sign and submit the certificate of installation.
2. If any of the requirements in the certificate of installation fail the installation tests, that application shall not be recognized for compliance with the Energy Code.