Section 1604. Test Methods for Specific Appliances.

(a) Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers.

(1) The test methods for non-commercial refrigerators designed for the refrigerated storage of food at temperatures above 32^oF and below 39^oF, configured for general refrigerated food storage, non-commercial refrigerator-freezers, miscellaneous refrigeration products, and non-commercial freezers are 10 C.F.R. sections 430.23(a) (Appendix A to subpart B of part 430) and 430.23(b) (Appendix B to subpart B of part 430).

(2) The test methods for commercial refrigerators, commercial refrigerator-freezers, and commercial freezers are shown in Table A-1.

Table A-1
Commercial Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Freezer,
and Freezer Test Methods

(3) When a refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer, or freezer can be operated using either alternating current electricity or one or more other sources of primary power, the test shall be performed using alternating current electricity only.

(4) The test method for water dispensers is EPA Energy Star Program Requirements for Bottled Water Coolers (2004).

EXCEPTION to Section 1604(a)(4) of this Article. Water dispensers equipped with an integral, automatic timer. Water dispensers equipped with an integral, automatic timer shall not be tested using Section 4)D, “Timer Usage,” of the referenced test method.

(b) Room Air Conditioners, Room Air-Conditioning Heat Pumps, Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps.

The test methods for room air conditioners, room air‐conditioning heat pumps, packaged terminal air conditioners, and packaged terminal heat pumps are shown in Table B‐1.

Table B-1
Room Air Conditioner, Room Air-Conditioning Heat Pump,
 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, and Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Test Methods

(c) Central Air Conditioners, Air Filters, and Heat Pump Water-Heating Packages.

(1) The test methods for central air conditioners are shown in Table C-1 and include but not

limited to provisions on alternative efficiency determination method (AEDM) and additional

testing requirements concerning selection of models to be tested if an AEDM is to be

applied, in 10 C.F.R. sections 429.12, 429.16, and .

(2) For each basic model of central air conditioner and heat pump, test the individual model and combination as required in 10 C.F.R. section 429.16(b)(2).

Table C-1
Central Air Conditioner Test Methods

(3) Air Filters. The test methods for air filters manufactured on or after July 1, 2024, are

shown in Table C-2

(A)     Manufacturers shall test each basic model of air filter at dimensions determined by the manufacturer.

Table C-2
Air Filter Test Methods

(B) The following procedure shall be used to calculate the airflow rate value in cubic feet per minute at an initial resistance pressure difference of 0.1 inches water column:

1. The value or airflow rate at an initial resistance of 0.1 inches water column shall be determined from a least-squares fit to airflow rate in cfm, as a function of initial resistance static pressure difference in inches water column, using:

Q = C x dPⁿ, where Q=airflow rate in cfm, dP=initial resistance pressure difference in inches water column, and C and n are the coefficients determined in the least squares fit.

2. The data used for this fit shall be the following ordered pairs: (0,0), (initial resistance value 1, airflow rate value 1), (initial resistance value 2, airflow rate value 2), (initial resistance value 3, airflow rate value 3), (initial resistance value 4, airflow rate value 4), (initial resistance value 5, airflow rate value 5 (only applicable when using the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2017 test procedure))

3. The value for airflow rate at an initial resistance of 0.1-inch water column shall be calculated as: Q = C x 0.1ⁿ

(4) Heat Pump Water Heating Packages. Heat pump water-heating packages shall be tested using ANSI/AHRI 550-590 (I-P) 2011. The heating capacity tests shall be conducted at ambient temperature of each 47^o F and 17^o F and a leaving water temperature of 120^o F. If the package is capable of cooling, it shall be tested at an ambient temperature of 95^o F and a leaving water temperature of 44^o F.

(d) Portable Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light Kits, Whole House Fans, Residential Exhaust Fans, Dehumidifiers, Residential Furnace Fans and Commercial and Industrial Fans and Blowers.

(1)   The test methods for portable air conditioners, evaporative coolers, ceiling fans, ceiling fan light kits, whole house fans, residential exhaust fans, dehumidifiers, residential furnace fans,  and commercial and industrial fans and blowers are shown in Table D‐3.

Table D-3
Testing Requirements for the following Appliances

(e) Space Heating Prodcuts.

(1) Space Heating Products. The test methods for space heating products are shown in Table E-1.

(2) Natural Gas and LPG Space Heaters. Gas space heaters intended for use either with natural gas or LPG may be tested with natural gas and the results applied to both fuel types.

(3) Combination Space-Heating and Water-Heating Appliances. The test method for combination space-heating and water-heating appliances is ANSI/ASHRAE 124-2007.

Table E-1
Space Heating Product Test Methods

(f)  Water Heaters.

(1) Residential Water Heaters: The test method for residential water heaters is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(e) (Appendix E to subpart B of part 430).

(2) Water heaters that are Regulated Under subpart G of 10 C.F.R. part 431.

The test methods for water heaters that are regulated under subpart G of 10 C.F.R. part 431 are found at 10 C.F.R. sections 431.105 and 431.106.

(3) Dual-Fuel Models. Water heaters intended for use either with natural gas or LPG may be tested with natural gas and the results applied to both fuel types.

(g) Pool Heaters, Portable Electric Spas, Residential Pool Pump and Motor Combinations, and Replacement Residential Pool Pump Motors; and Pumps, Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps, and Replacement Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors.

(1)      Test Methods for Pool Heaters.

The test methods for fossil fuel-fired pool heaters, electric resistance pool heaters, and electric heat pump pool heaters is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(p) (Appendix P to subpart B of part 430).

(2) Test Method for Portable Electric Spas.

(A) The test method for portable electric spas is ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2019

(B) Test lab report requirements for portable electric spas In addition to the requirements of section 5 and Apendix D of ANSI/APSP/ICC-14 2014 and section 1606 Table X-G of this Article, test lab reports shall include: minimum and maximum water temperatures settings; copy of the label(s) per section 1607(d)(13)(B) of this Article; record and plot ambient air temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit), water temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit), current (in amps), and voltage (in volts) at a maximum interval of five minutes during test; and, for inflatable spas, a list of the accessories that were tested with the spa.

(3) Test Methods for Pumps, Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps, and Replacement Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors.

(A) The test method for pumps, except for dedicated-purpose pool pumps, is 10 C.F.R. section 431.464(a) (Appendix A to subpart Y of part 431).

(B) The test method for dedicated-purpose pool pumps manufactured on or after July 19, 2021 and served by single-phase or polyphase input power, is 10 C.F.R. 431.464(b) (Appendix C to subpart Y of part 431).

(C) A replacement dedicated-purpose pool pump motor manufactured on or after July 19, 2021, shall be tested in accordance with CSA-C747-09 (Reaffirmed 2014), “Energy Efficiency Test Methods for Small Motors” at full load and maximum operating speed. If a drive is sold or offered for sale with the replacement dedicated-purpose pool pump motor, the input power of the drive while the drive is connected to the motor shall be used to determine nominal efficiency and power factor per the test procedure.

1. Motor torque shall be recorded in lb-ft, motor speed in rotations per minute, and input power shall be recorded in watts.

2. Power factor shall be calculated as:

Single phase motors:

Power Factor (%) = 100 x Input Power (W)/(Voltage(V) x Amps (A))

Three phase motors:

Power Factor (%) = 100 x Input Power (W)/(Voltage(V) x Amps(A) x 1.73)

where Voltage and Amps are the measured root mean square (rms) voltage and current.

(h) Plumbing Fittings.

(1)   Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves. The test method for commercial pre‐rinse spray valves is 10 C.F.R. sections 431.263 and 431.264.

(2)   Showerheads. The test methods for showerheads are:

(A) Maximum flow rate test. The test method for determining maximum flow rate of a showerhead is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(t) (Appendix S to Subpart B of Part 430).

(B) Minimum flow rate test. The test method for determining minimum flow rates of a showerhead as stated in ASME A112.18.1-2018 / CSA B125.1-2018.

(C) Showerheads with multiple nozzles. Showerheads with multiple nozzles shall be tested with all nozzles in use at the same time.

(3)  Other Plumbing Fittings.The test method for other plumbing fittings is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(s) (Appendix S to Subpart B of part 430).

(4)  Showerhead-tub spout diverter combinations. Showerhead‐tub spout diverter combinations shall have both the showerhead and tub spout diverter tested individually.

(5)  Tub Spout Diverters. A tub spout diverter manufactured on or after June 1, 2016 shall be tested in accordance with ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-12, Section 5.3.6 for the rate of leakage conducted prior to life cycle testing and Section 5.6.1.5 for the rate of leakage conducted after life cycling testing.

(i)  Plumbing Fixtures.

The test methods for plumbing fixtures are:

(1)  Water Closets. The test method for testing gallons per flush of water closets is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(u) (Appendix T to Subpart B of part 430). See Section 1604(i)(3) of this Article for the required waste extraction test.

(2)  Urinals. The test method for testing gallons per flush of urinals is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(v) (Appendix T to Subpart B of part 430).

(3)  Waste Extraction Test for Water Closets. The waste extraction test method for water closets is Section 7.10 of ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1-2013.

(j)  Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts and Deep-Dimming Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts.

(1)  Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts Except Deep-Dimming Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts. is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(q)) (Appendix  Q to Subpart B of part 430)

(2) Deep-Dimming Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts. Deep-dimming fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be tested using 10 C.F.R. Section 430.23(q) (Appendix Q to Subpart B of part 430) (referred to as the “federal test method” in the following subsections), modified as follows:

(A) The control signal to the ballast shall indicate full ‘output. The arc power of all connected lamps shall be measured and then added together. This result will be referred to as “maximum arc power.” An appropriate lighting control shall be selected to achieve the control signal used to determine the maximum arc ‘power and to tune the ballast to the appropriate dimming levels. The controls shall be selected by using the following methodology:

1. If the ballast manufacturer also manufactures a lighting control designed to be operated with the ballast, the test shall be conducted using the ballast manufacturer's lighting control. Or;

2. If the manufacturer does not manufacture a compatible lighting control, but recommends the use of specific manufacturer and/or model of lighting control, such as in its product documentation, the test shall be conducted using a lighting control from the list of manufacturer-recommended lighting controls. Or;

3. If the manufacturer does not manufacture a compatible lighting control, and does not recommend any specific lighting controls, the lab technician shall select a lighting control that sufficiently controls the ballast to complete the test.

4. If multiple control options are available, use the lighting control that is capable of using all of the features of a ballast and with the minimum amount of other features. The lighting control manufacturer and model number shall appear on the test report.

(B) Three sets of input power and arc power shall be measured using the federal test procedure with the total arc power tuned to 100, 80, and 50 percent of the measured maximum arc power. If a step dimming ballast or a ballast that can only turn connected lamps on or off has dimming steps other than 80 and 50 percent, then the closest step that is between 90 and including 65 percent shall be used for 80 percent testing, and the closest step that is between 65 and including 35 percent shall be used for 50 percent testing. If no step exists in the above prescribed ranges, then no result shall be recorded for that percentage dimming test. The resulting input powers shall be recorded and referred to as P100, P80, and P50. The resulting arc powers shall be recorded and referred to as AP100, AP80, and AP50. BLE100 shall be calculated as AP100/P100, BLE80 as AP80/P80, and BLE50 as AP50/P50. The measurement of power factor shall be taken during the measurement of maximum arc power and reported.

(C) Standby mode test: the ballast shall also be tested with a control input set to the lowest dimming state possible up to and including no light output. The input power to the ballast shall be measured and recorded as P₀. The measurement must be taken 90 minutes after entering this state. P0 shall be recorded as the mean value of measurements taken at 5-second intervals over a 5-minute period.

(D) The weighted ballast luminous efficacy shall be calculated using the following formula and table:

Weighted ballast luminous efficacy = BLE₁₀₀ x w₁₀₀ + BLE₈₀ x w₈₀ + BLE₅₀ x w₅₀

Where the time values (w₁₀₀, w₈₀, w₅₀) are taken from the appropriate table below:

Table J-1
Percentage Time of Operation Table

(k) Lamps.

1) The test method for general service incandescent lamps,  incandescent reflector lamps and federally regulated general service fluorescent lamps is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(r) (Appendix R to Subpart B of part 430).

(2) The test method for compact fluorescent lamps is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(y) (Appendix W to Subpart B of part 430).

(3) The test methods for integrated LED lamps is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(ee) Appendix BB to subpart B of part 430 shall be used.  For certification, compliance, and enforcement purposes, the sampling provisions in 10 C.F.R. section 429.56 shall be used.

(4) The optional test methods for state-regulated small diameter directional lamps and state-regulated LED lamps are shown in Table K-1. Optional test procedures are conditionally required depending on manufacturer claims of performance as described in sections 1607(d)(12) of this Article and 1606 Table X of this Article. For certification, compliance, and enforcement purposes, the sampling provisions in 10 C.F.R. section 429.56 shall be used.

Table K-1
Optional Test Methods for State-Regulated LED Lamps and
LED State-Regulated Small Diameter Directional Lamps

(5) The test method for general service lamps that are other than lamp types described in sections 1604(k)(1)through 1604(k)(3) of this Article is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(gg) (Appendix DD to Subpart B of part 430).

(l)  Emergency Lighting.

Emergency Lighting. The test method for illuminated exit signs is 10 C.F.R. section 431.204(b).

(m) Traffic Signal Modules.

Traffic Signal Modules. The test method for traffic signal modules for vehicle or pedestrian control is 10 C.F.R. section 431.224.

(n) Luminaires and Torchieres.

(1)  ‘Torchieres.

There is no test method for torchieres.

(2)  ‘Metal Halide Luminaires.

The test method for metal halide ‘luminaires is ANSI C82.6‐2005. Ballasts may be tested separately, outside the luminaire. A sample of at least five ballasts shall be tested for each lamp wattage for which the luminaire and ballasts are rated. The average of these tests shall be used for certification and compliance purposes.

Ballasts ‘efficiency for High Intensity Discharge (HID) luminaire means the efficiency of a lamp and ballast combination expressed as a percentage and calculated by Efficiency = Pout / Pin, as measured. Pout is the measured operating lamp wattage and Pin is the measured operating ‘input wattage.

The lamp, and the capacitor when it is provided, is to constitute a nominal system in accordance with ANSI C78.43‐2004. Pin and Pout are to be measured after lamps have been stabilized according to Section 4.4 of ANSI C82.6‐2005 using a wattmeter with accuracy specified in Section 4.5 of ANSI C82.6‐2005 for ballasts with a frequency of 60 Hz and shall have a basic accuracy of ± 0.5 percent at the higher of (a.) three times the ‘output operating frequency of the ballast, or (b.) 2 kHz for ballast with a frequency greater than 60 Hz.

(3)  Under Cabinet Luminaires.

The test method for under‐cabinet luminaires is 10 C.F.R. 430.23(q) (Appendix Q to subpart B of part 430 (2015).

(o) Dishwashers.

The test method for dishwashers is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(c) (Appendix C1 to Subpart B) of part 430).

(p) Clothes Washers.

(1)  Clothes Washers That Are Consumer Products. Manufacturers must use the results of testing under the  test method for clothes washers that are consumer products is on or before July 1, 2022, using either 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(j) (Appendix J to subpart B of part 430) or 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(j) (Appendix J2 to subpart B of part 430).), as appropriate under federal law.

(2)  Commercial Clothes Washers.

The test method for commercial clothes washers is 10 C.F.R. section 431.154.

(q) Clothes Dryers.

The test method for clothes dryers is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(d) (Appendix D1 or Appendix D2 to subpart B of part 430). Manufacturers must use a single appendix for all representations, including certifications of compliance, and may not use appendix D1 for certain representations and appendix D2 for other representations.

(r) Cooking Products and Food Service Equipment.

The test methods for cooking products and food service equipment are shown in Table R‐1.

Table R-1
Cooking Product and Food Service Equipment Test Methods

(s) Electric Motors and Compressors.

(1)  Electric Motors, Except Small Electric Motors. The test methods for electric motors are 10 C.F.R. sections 431.15, 431.16, and 431.18, including but not limited to provisions on testing laboratories, recognition of accreditation bodies, and recognition of certification programs.

(2)  Small Electric Motors. The test methods for small electric motors are 10 C.F.R. sections 431.443, 431.444 and 431.445, including but not limited to provisions on alternative ‘efficiency determination method (AEDM) and additional testing requirements concerning selection of models to be tested if an AEDM is to be applied

(3)  Compressors. The test method for compressors is 10 C.F.R. section 431.344 (Appendix A to Subpart T of 10 C.F.R., § 431), including but not limited to provisions on alternative efficiency determination method (AEDM) and additional testing requirements concerning selection of models to be tested if an AEDM is to be applied, in 10 C.F.R. section 429.63 and 10 C.F.R. section 429.70.

(t)  Distribution Transformers.

The test method for distribution ‘transformers is 10 C.F.R. section 431.193 (Appendix A of Subpart K).

(u) External Power Supplies.

(1)  The test method for federally regulated direct operation external power supplies and federally regulated indirect operation Class A external power supplies is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(bb) (Appendix Z to Subpart B of part 430).

(2)  The test method for state‐ regulated external power supplies is US EPA “Test Method for Calculating the Energy ‘Efficiency of Single‐Voltage External AC‐DC and AC‐AC ‘Power Supplies” dated August 11, 2004, except that the test voltage specified in Section 4(d) of the test method shall be only 115 volts, 60 Hz.

(v) Computers, computer monitors, televisions, signage displays, and consumer audio and video equipment.

(1)  Consumer Audio and Video Equipment. The test method for standby‐passive mode consumer audio and video equipment is International Electrotechnical ‘Commission (IEC) 62087:2002(E) ‐ “Methods of Measurement for the ‘Power Consumption of Audio, Video, and Related Equipment.”

(2)  Televisions and Signage Displays. 

a.    The test method for televisions manufactured on or after April 24, 2014, and prior to September 11, 2023 is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(h) (Appendix H to Subpart B of part 430).  as it appeared in 10 C.F.R. section 430 edition revised as of January 1, 2023.

b.    The test method for televisions within the scope of 10 C.F.R. section 430 and manufactured on or after September 11, 2023, is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(h) (Appendix H to Subpart B of part 430).

c.    The test method for signage displays or televisions outside the scope of 10 C.F.R. section  430, manufactured on or after April 24, 2014, is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(h) (Appendix H to Subpart B of part 430) it appeared in 10 C.F.R. section 430 edition revised as of January 1, 2023.

(3) ‘Computer Monitors. The test method for computer monitors is the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays, Final Test Method (September 2015), with the following modifications:

(A) On mode measurements shall be made using the IEC 62087: 2011 and computer monitor sleep mode and computer monitor off mode measurements shall be made using the IEC 62301:2011, as specified in the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays, Final Test Method (September 2015).

(B) A computer monitor shall be tested as required by the test procedure for each of the following:

1. On mode power draw.

2. Computer monitor sleep mode power draw.

3. Computer monitor off mode power draw.

(C) Product features and functions not specifically addressed by the test method shall be turned off or disconnected. Built-in speakers shall be muted or turned down to their lowest volume setting for the on mode power draw test.

(D) Before starting the test procedure for measuring on mode power draw, any feature unrelated to the display of images (for example USB hubs, webcams, speakers, LAN connections, and SD card readers) shall be turned off.

(4) Computers. The test method for computers is the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers, Final Test Method (Rev. March-2016), with the following modifications:

(A) Settings regarding hard-disk spinning shall not be altered from the default as-shipped settings.

(B) The total annual energy consumption of a computer shall be calculated using Equation 1 in Section 3 of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers, Eligibility Criteria Version 6.1 (Rev. March-2016).

1. Computers manufactured before July 1, 2021 shall use the “conventional” mode weighting of Table 3 for a desktop computer, a mobile gaming system, a small-scale server, a high expandability computer, or a thin client, or Table 4 for a notebook computer, a mobile workstation, or a portable all-in-one computer, contained within Section 3 of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers, Final Test Method (Rev. March-2016) , unless they meet either the criteria in Section 1604(v)(4)(B)(2) of this Article to use “full capability” mode weighting, or the criteria in Section 1604(v)(4)(B)3. of this Article to use “remote wake”.””

2. In order to use the “full capability” mode weighting a computer shall have the following features enabled as shipped:

a. Maintain Ethernet (IEEE 802.3-2015) or wireless (IEEE 802.11-2012) network addresses and network connection capability while in ACPI System Level S3 Sleep Mode or an alternative to ACPI S3 sleep mode;

b. Resume from ACPI System Level S3 Sleep Mode or an alternative to ACPI S3 sleep mode upon request from outside the local network; and

c. Support advertising host services and network name while in ACPI System Level S3 Sleep Mode or an alternative to ACPI S3 sleep mode.

3. In order to use the “remote wake” mode weighting a computer shall have the following features enabled as shipped:

a. Maintain Ethernet (IEEE 802.3-2015) or wireless (IEEE 802.11-2012) network addresses and network connection capability while in ACPI System Level S3 Sleep Mode or an alternative to ACPI S3 sleep mode; and

b. Resume from ACPI System Level S3 Sleep Mode or an alternative to ACPI S3 sleep mode upon request from outside the local network.

4. Computers manufactured on or after July 1, 2021, shall use the “conventional” mode weighting of Table 3 for a desktop computer, a mobile gaming system, a small-scale server, a high-expandability computer, or a thin client, or Table 4 for a notebook computer, a mobile workstation, or a portable all-in-one computer, contained within Section 3 of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers, Eligibility Criteria Version 6.1 (Rev. March-2016).

5. Workstations shall calculate total annual energy consumption using the weighting of Table 8, contained within Section 3 of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers, Eligibility Criteria Version 6.1 (Rev. March-2016).

(C) The expandability score calculation shall be included in test reports and shall be calculated as follows:

1. Identify the score for each individual interface type as determined by Table V-1 and then multiply by the total number of occurrences of that particular interface type present in the system as sold or offered for sale. Finally, sum the subtotals for all interface types.

2. Each instance of an interface may only receive one score.

3. Add 100 to the score.

Table V-1
Interface Types and Scores for Expandability Score Calculation

(D) A computer monitor used in the testing of desktop computers shall have a native resolution of at least 1920x1080 pixels and use progressive scanning. The computer operating system shall be set to operate at a minimum of 1920x1080 pixels and progressive scanning. If multiple display connections are available on the computer, choose the correct connection using the following criteria:

1. If hybrid graphics is available, choose the port that enables hybrid graphics.

2. If a discrete GPU is installed, choose a connection to the first GPU, except for where it conflicts with subdivision (D)(1) of this section.

3. If no discrete GPU is installed, choose a connection to a port integrated into the motherboard.

4. If there are multiple connector ports to choose from pursuant to subdivisions (v)(5)(D)1. through (v)(5)(D)3. of this section, connect the display to a port using the first available from the port types listed below:

a. Display Port

b. HDMI

c. DVI

d. VGA

e. Other

(E) An integrated desktop computer, mobile gaming system, or notebook computer shall be tested using the integrated display's native resolution.

(F) High expandability computers shall be configured for the test in a manner identical to desktop computers. Mobile gaming systems and mobile workstations shall be configured for the test in a manner identical to notebook computers.

(G) For purposes of providing data as required in section 1606 of this Article, desktop computers, thin clients, mobile gaming systems, notebook computers, and portable all-in-ones shall be tested by selecting the configuration that has the greatest allowable energy consumption as provided for in Section 1605.3(v)(5) of this Articlke If multiple configurations exist that meet this criteria, select the configuration that will yield the greatest annual energy consumption as measured by the test procedure.

(H) The computer sleep mode power measurement shall be tested in a modified manner from the test procedure described in IEC 62623:2012. Instead of measuring power after manually entering sleep mode, the power measurement shall begin no sooner than 30 minutes and no later than 31 minutes of user inactivity on the unit under test. This measurement shall be performed after the long-idle test without altering the unit under test.

(I) The power factor of a computer power supply and compliance with Table V-9 in Section 1605.3(v)(6) of this Article shall both be determined by the following test procedure: Generalized Test Protocol for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Internal Ac-Dc and Dc-Dc Power Supplies Revision 6.7 (March 1, 2014). In addition the median power factor during short-idle measurements shall be recorded in the test report.

(J) For multi-screen notebooks, configure each integrated display in the same way as the display of the units with one integrated display. The displays do not have to be configured sequentially (i.e. warmup times can be done simultaneously for all integrated displays).

(K) For computers with cyclical behavior where operation without a battery pack when connected to the mains power source is not a supported configuration and where the normal measurement time would not capture one or more complete cycles, short-idle, long-idle, sleep, and off mode power measurements shall be tested in a modified manner from the test procedure described in IEC 62623:2012:

1. Short-idle mode testing: The short idle test duration shall be extended long enough to capture the energy consumption over one or more complete cycles. The unit shall be kept in short idle through minimal user input such as moving the mouse or pressing a key that does not perform any action (e.g., shift, ctrl, tab, etc).

2. Long-idle mode testing: The long idle mode test duration shall be extended long enough to capture the energy consumption over one or more complete cycles. The unit under test shall remain in long idle during the entire time of the extended test by disabling the sleep mode.

3. Sleep mode testing: The computer sleep mode power shall be tested after restarting the computer and ensuring that the sleep mode is enabled. Instead of measuring power after manually entering sleep mode, the power measurement shall begin no sooner than 30 minutes and no later than 31 minutes of user inactivity on the unit under test. Sleep mode power measurement shall be taken over an extended period of time that is long enough to capture the energy consumption over one or more complete cycles.

4. Off mode testing: The off mode test duration shall be extended long enough to capture the energy consumption over one or more complete cycles.

(w) Battery Chargers and Battery Charger Systems.

(1) Test Method for Federally Regulated Battery Chargers and Federally Regulated Uninterruptible Power Supplies. Manufacturers must use the results of testing under the test method for federally regulated battery chargers and federally regulated uninterruptible power supplies is using either 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa) (Appendix Y to subpart B of part 430) or 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa) (Appendix Y1 to subpart B of part 430), as appropriate under federal law.

(2) Test Method for Small Battery Charger Systems. The test method for small battery charger systems that are not federally regulated battery chargers, federally regulated uninterruptible power supplies, battery backups, or non-federally regulated uninterruptible power supplies is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa) (Appendix Y to subpart B of part 430) (Jan. 1, 2017).

(A) Multi-port battery charger systems shall be tested for 24-hour efficiency and maintenance mode with a battery in each port.

(B) For single port small battery charger systems, the highest 24-hour charge and maintenance energy, maintenance mode, and no battery mode results of the test procedure shall be used for purposes of reporting and determining compliance with section 1605.3(w)(2), Table W-4 of this Article.

(C) For purposes of computing the small battery charger system standard, the number of ports included in a multi-port charger system shall be equal to the number ports that are separately controlled. For example a multi-port charger system that charges eight batteries by using two charge controllers that charge four batteries in parallel would use two for “N” as described in section 1605.3(w)(2) Table W-4 of this Article.

(D) Small battery charger systems that are not consumer products may use the battery manufacturer’s recommended end of discharge voltage in place of values in 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa) (Appendix Y to subpart B of part 430) (Jan.1, 2017), Table 3.3.2, where the table’s values are not applicable.

(3)   Test Method for Battery Backups and Non-Federally Regulated Uninterruptible Power Supplies. The test method for battery backups and non-federally regulated uninterruptible power supplies is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa) (Appendix Y to subpart B of part 430) (Jan. 1, 2016).

(4)   Test Method for Large Battery Charger Systems. The test method for large battery charger systems that are not federally regulated battery chargers or federally regulated uninterruptible power supplies is Energy Efficiency Battery Charger System Test Procedure Version 2.2 dated November 12, 2008 and published by ECOS and EPRI Solutions with the following modifications:

(A)          The test procedure shall be conducted for 100, 80, and 40 percent discharge rates for only one charge profile, battery capacity, and battery voltage. The manufacturer shall test one battery and one charge profile using the following criteria:

1.      the charge profile with the largest charge return factor;

2.      the smallest rated battery capacity; and

3.      the lowest voltage battery available at that rated capacity.

(B)          The battery manufacturer’s recommended end of discharge voltage may be used in place of values in the test method part 1, section III.F, Table D where the table’s values are not applicable.

(x) Landscape irrigation equipment.

(1) Spray Sprinkler Bodies.

(A) The test method for a spray sprinkler body is Appendix B of the WaterSense^® Specification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies Version 1.0, September 21, 2017. For certification, compliance, and enforcement purposes, the sampling provisions in Appendix B of the WaterSense^® Specification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies Version 1.0, September 21, 2017 shall be used.

The following documents are incorporated by reference in Section 1604.

FEDERAL TEST METHODS

C.F.R., Title 10, section 10 C.F.R. 429.12, 429.16  section 429.56, 429.63, 429.69 and 429.70

C.F.R., Title 10, section 430.23 and 10 C.F.R. Appendixes A, B, C1, D1, D2, E, F, H, I, I1, J, J2, M, M1 N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, S1, Y, Y1, Z, AA, BB, CC and DD of subpart B of part 430

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.15, 431.16, 431.17, 431.18, 431.19, 431.20, and 431.21

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.63 and 431.64

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.75 and 431.76

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.85 and 431.86

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.95 and 431.96

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.105 and 431.106

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.133 and 431.134

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.154

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.174, Appendix A to Subpart J of 10 C.F.R., § 431

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.193

C.F.R., Title 10,section 431.204(b)

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.224

C.F.R., Title 10,sections 431.263 and 431.264

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.293 and 431.294

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.303 and 431.304

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.344, Appendix A to Subpart T of 10 C.F.R., § 431

C.F.R., Title 10, sections 431.443, 431.444 and 431.445

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.464(a) Appendix A to Subpart Y of 10 C.F.R., § 431

C.F.R., Title 10, section 431.464(b), Appendix C to Subpart Y of 10 C.F.R., § 431

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9, 25402(a)‐25402(c), and 25960, Public Resources Code; and sections 16, 26, and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015). Reference: Sections 25216.5(d), 25401.9, 25402(a)‐25402(c) and 25960, Public Resources Code; and section 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 7-21-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 30). For prior history, see Register 80, No. 23.

2. New subsection (g) filed 10-1-82; designated effective 6-2-83 (Register 82, No. 40).

3. Amendment of Table C-2 filed 1-3-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 2).

4. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 1-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

5. Amendment of subsection (d)(2) filed 1-20-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 7).

6. Editorial correction of subsections (a) and (b) and Tables A and B (Register 83, No. 18).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-26-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 13).

8. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-10-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).

9. Amendment filed 5-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 21).

10. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-10-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 21).

11. Amendment filed 7-20-87; operative 8-19-87 (Register 85, No. 30).

12. Amendment filed 8-29-88; operative 9-28-88 (Register 88, No. 37).

13. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c), new subsection (d) reserved, and renumbering and amendment of former subsections (d)-(g) to subsections (e)-(h) filed 6-5-90; operative 7-5-90 (Register 90, No. 31).

14. Amendment filed 11-6-91; operative 12-6-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

15. Amendment of Table F-2 filed 1-16-92; operative 1-16-92 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2 (d) (Register 92, No. 15).

16. Amendment of subsection (f)(2) and Table F-2, new Table F-3, amendment of subsection (f)(3), renumbering and amendment of Table F-3 to Table F-4, and amendment of subsection (f)(4) and renumbering of Table F-4 to F-5 filed 7-23-92; operative 8-24-92 (Register 92, No. 35).

17. Repealer and new section filed 10-28-2002; operative 11-27-2002 (Register 2002, No. 44).

18. Amendment of subsection (f)(5)(E) filed 4-1-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-1-2003 order transmitted to OAL 7-8-2003 and filed 8-19-2003 (Register 2003, No. 34).

20. Amendment of subsection (p) and list of incorporated documents filed 7-29-2004; operative 8-28-2004 (Register 2004, No. 31).

21. Amendment filed 3-16-2005; operative 4-15-2005 (Register 2005, No. 11).

22. Amendment of Table A-1, subsection (a)(4), Tables B-1, D, E-1 and F-1, subsections (h)(1), (j)-(k), (n)(3) and (o), Table P-1, subsection (q), Table R, subsections (s) and (u)(1) and federal test methods filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-1-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

23. Amendment of subsection (u)(1) and Note filed 6-22-2006; operative 6-22-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 25).

24. Amendment of Table D and subsections (f)(5)(F), (k) and (n)(2) and amendment of list of incorporated documents filed 12-14-2006; operative 12-14-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 50).

25. Amendment of subsection (c) - Table C-1, subsection (s) and list of incorporated documents filed 8-22-2007; operative 9-17-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 34).

26. Amendment filed 7-10-2009; operative 8-9-2009 (Register 2009, No. 28).

27. Redesignation and amendment of former subsection (k) as new subsection (k)(1), new subsections (k)(2)-(3) and (n)(4) and amendment of list of incorporated standards and Note filed 7-10-2009; operative 8-9-2009 (Register 2009, No. 28).

28. Amendment of subsection (v), including redesignation and amendment of portion of former subsection (v) as new subsection (v)(1), new subsections (v)(2)-(v)(3)(D)6. and amendment of list of incorporated standards filed 9-1-2010; operative 1-1-2011 (Register 2010, No. 36).

29. Amendment of subsection (l), new subsections (l)(1)-(2), amendment of subsections (w)(1) and (w)(2), new subsections (w)(1)(A)-(D) and (w)(2)(A)-(B) and amendment of list of incorporated documents to update revision date of 10 CFR 430.23 filed 10-26-2012; operative 1-1-2013 (Register 2012, No. 43).

30. Amendment filed 4-22-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 17).

31. Amendment of subsection (i), new subsections (i)(1)-(2), amendment of list of incorporated documents and amendment of Note filed with the Secretary of State by the Office of Administrative Law on 5-15-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15 (4-1-2015); operative 5-15-2015 (Register 2015, No. 20).

32. New subsections (h)(2)-(h)(2)(C), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsection (i)(1), new subsection (i)(2), subsection renumbering and amendment of list of incorporated documents filed 8-20-2015; operative 8-20-2015 pursuant to Governor's Executive Order No. B-29-15, directive 30 (4-1-2015) (Register 2015, No. 34).

33. New subsections (h)(5)-(6) and amendment of subsection (i)(3) filed 2-10-2016; operative 2-10-2016. Exempt from OAL review pursuant to Governor's Executive Order B-29-15, issued 4-1-2015 (Register 2016, No. 7).

34. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), new subsections (c)(4)-(5), amendment of subsections (d), (f)(1) and (j), new subsections (j)(3)-(j)(3)(D) and amendment of subsections (o), (p) and (w)(2)(B) filed 6-30-2016; operative 7-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 27).

35. Amendment of subsections (k)(2) and (k)(4), including new table K-1, and list of documents incorporated by reference filed 11-1-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 45).

36. Amendment of subsections (v) and (v)(2)-(3), new subsections (v)(4)-(v)(5)(I) and amendment of list of incorporated documents filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

37. Change without regulatory effect amending Table D-1 and list of incorporated documents filed 9-11-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 37).

38. Adoption and amendment of subsections within subsection (g)(2) and amendment of list of incorporated documents filed 7-19-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 29).

39. Amendment filed 9-26-2018; operative 10-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 39).

40. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(4) (Register 2018, No. 45).

41. Change without regulatory effect amending footnote to Table K-1, amending Table R-1 and amending list of documents incorporated by reference filed 3-18-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 12).

42. Amendment of subsection (s)(3) and list of documents incorporated by reference filed 6-10-2019; operative 6-10-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 24).

43. New subsections (x)-(x)(1)(A), amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference and amendment of Note filed 10-7-2019; operative 10-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) and Public Resources Code section 25402(c)(1) (Register 2019, No. 41).

44. Amendment of subsection (k)(1), repealer of subsection (k)(2), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (k)(2)-(3), new subsection (k)(4), amendment of Table K-1 and subsection (k)(5) and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 12-24-2019; operative 1-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 52).

45. Amendment of subsection (g), repealer of subsections (g)(3)-(g)(3)(D), subsection numbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (g)(3), new subsections (g)(3)(A)-(g)(3)(C)2. and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 9-21-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.

46. New subsections (v)(4)(J)-(v)(4)(K)4. filed 2-3-2021; operative 12-9-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(1) and Public Resources Code section 25402(c)(1) (Register 2021, No. 6).

47. Amendment of subsections (a)4), (g)(2)(C), (k)(4) and (l), repealer of subsections (l)(1)-(2), amendment of subsections (n)(4)(A) and (w)(2)(D) and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 3-16-2021; operative 3-16-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 12). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.)

48. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (g)(2)(B)3.-4. and (g)(2)(C) and repealer of subsection (g)(4) filed 7-12-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 29).

49. Repealer of subsections (g)(2)(A)-(B), new subsection (g)(2)(A), redesignation and amendment of former subsection (g)(2)(C) as subsection (g)(2)(B) and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 9-8-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 37).

50. Editorial correction removing duplicate subsection (v)(4) (Register 2022, No. 43).

51. Amendment of subsection (d), redesignation of portion of former subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), amendment of Table D-3 heading, new subsections (d)(2)-(d)(2)(A), and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 1-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023 (Register 2023, No. 3)

52. Amendment of subsection (c)(3), including new subsections (c)(3)(A) and (c)(3)(B) and amendment of Table C-2, and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 4-7-2023; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 14).

53. Repealer of subsections (n)(4)-(n)(4)(B) and amendment of list of documents incorporated by reference filed 4-25-2023; operative 4-25-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 17).

54. Amendment filed 7-18-2024; operative 7-18-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 29).

This database is current through 12/6/24 Register 2024, No. 49.

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 1604, 20 CA ADC § 1604