HERS TEST FOR HVAC

HERS Duct Leakage Test: A required inspection for HVAC systems in California to measure air loss from ductwork. It ensures compliance with Title 24, improves energy efficiency, lowers utility costs, and enhances indoor air quality.

Airflow Measurements

HERS Airflow Measurement Test: A required test for HVAC systems in California that verifies proper airflow from the system to ensure energy efficiency, comfort, and Title 24 compliance. It helps optimize system performance and indoor air quality.

Refrigerant Charge Verification

HERS Refrigerant Charge Verification: A test ensuring an HVAC system has the correct refrigerant levels for optimal efficiency and Title 24 compliance. Proper charge improves system performance, reduces energy consumption, and extends equipment lifespan.

Watt Draw

HERS Watt Draw Test: Measures the electrical power consumption of an HVAC system’s fan to ensure it operates efficiently and meets Title 24 compliance. Lower watt draw indicates better energy performance and reduced utility costs.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

HERS Quality Insulation Installation (QII): A verification process ensuring insulation is properly installed with minimal gaps, compression, or voids. Required for Title 24 compliance, QII improves energy efficiency, enhances comfort, and reduces heating and cooling costs.

IAQ

HERS Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Test: Ensures proper ventilation and filtration in homes and buildings to meet Title 24 standards. It verifies fresh air intake, reduces indoor pollutants, and improves overall air quality for a healthier living environment.

Fenestration

HERS Fenestration Verification: Confirms that windows, skylights, and glass doors meet Title 24 energy efficiency standards. It ensures proper U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), and air leakage ratings to improve building performance and reduce energy costs.

Lighting

HERS Lighting Verification: Ensures installed lighting systems comply with Title 24 energy efficiency standards, including high-efficacy fixtures, controls, and dimmers. This helps reduce energy consumption, lower electricity costs, and improve overall building performance.

Hot Water Heater

HERS Hot Water Heater Verification: Ensures water heaters meet Title 24 energy efficiency standards, verifying proper installation, insulation, and performance. This improves energy savings, reduces heat loss, and enhances system efficiency.

Solar

HERS Solar (PV) System Verification: Confirms that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems meet Title 24 energy standards, ensuring proper installation, performance, and efficiency. This maximizes energy production, reduces electricity costs, and supports California’s sustainability goals.

HERS HVAC Verification: Ensures that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems comply with Title 24 standards, verifying proper installation, airflow, refrigerant charge, duct sealing, and energy efficiency. This improves performance, reduces energy costs, and enhances indoor comfort.

CF2-R (Confirmed Rating Stage 2) in HERS testing is the final verification step, involving on-site testing of air leakage, duct efficiency, insulation, and HVAC performance to confirm compliance and finalize the HERS Index Score for certification.

CF1-R is the baseline energy compliance form, submitted before construction to verify that a home’s design meets regulatory efficiency standards.

Non-HERS Special Inspections

CF2R-ADD-02-E – Prescriptive Additions
 The CF2R-ADD-02-E Prescriptive Additions – Simple Non-HERS form is a Certificate of Installation used in California for residential additions that do not require Home Energy Rating System (HERS) field verification. It is completed by the installing contractor to confirm compliance with state energy efficiency standards for such additions.

CF2R-ALT-05-E – Prescriptive Alterations
 The CF2R-ALT-05-E Prescriptive Residential Alterations That Do Not Require HERS Field Verification form is a Certificate of Installation used in California for simple residential alterations that are exempt from HERS verification, such as specific ductwork modifications. The installing contractor completes this form to demonstrate compliance with state energy efficiency requirements.

CF2R-MCH-01-E – Space Conditioning Systems
 The CF2R-MCH-01-E Space Conditioning Systems, Ducts, and Fans form is a Certificate of Installation used in California to document HVAC system installations, including ducts and fans, ensuring compliance with state energy efficiency regulations. This form typically requires verification by a HERS rater.

CF2R-MCH-02-E – Whole House Fan
 The CF2R-MCH-02-E form certifies the proper installation of whole house fans in California residences, ensuring compliance with state energy efficiency standards. It is completed by the installing contractor as part of the compliance process.

CF2R-ENV-01-E – Fenestration Installation
 The CF2R-ENV-01-E form verifies that installed windows, doors, and skylights in California homes comply with state energy efficiency standards. The installing contractor completes this form to confirm adherence to these requirements.

CF2R-ENV-03-E – Insulation Installation
 The CF2R-ENV-03-E form certifies that insulation installed in California residences meets state energy efficiency requirements. This form is completed by the installing contractor to verify compliance.

CF2R-ENV-04-E – Roofing and Radiant Barrier
 The CF2R-ENV-04-E form certifies that roofing installations, including radiant barriers, comply with California’s energy efficiency standards. The installing contractor completes this form to confirm adherence to these regulations.

CF2R-SRA-01-E – Solar-Ready Buildings
 The CF2R-SRA-01-E form ensures that newly constructed single-family and low-rise multifamily homes in California meet the state’s solar-ready requirements. This form applies to projects without solar photovoltaic systems and is completed by the installing contractor to verify compliance with energy efficiency guidelines.

CF2R-SRA-02-E – Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet
 The CF2R-SRA-02-E Minimum Solar Zone Area Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6). It determines the minimum solar zone area required for new residential buildings, considering factors such as roof size and obstructions, to ensure solar readiness.

HERS Compliance Inspections

CF2R-MCH-20-H – Duct Leakage
 The CF2R-MCH-20-H Duct Leakage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It records duct leakage testing results to confirm that HVAC duct systems meet required airtightness standards, improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

CF2R-MCH-21-H – Duct Location
 The CF2R-MCH-21-H Duct Location Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It documents the placement of HVAC ducts within a building to ensure they meet energy efficiency standards and minimize thermal losses.

CF2R-MCH-22-H – Fan Efficacy
 The CF2R-MCH-22-H Fan Efficacy Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that HVAC system fans operate within the required efficacy standards (watts per CFM) to ensure energy-efficient air distribution.

CF2R-MCH-23-H – Airflow Rate
 The CF2R-MCH-23-H Airflow Rate Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that HVAC systems meet the minimum airflow rate (CFM per ton) necessary for proper system performance and efficiency.

CF2R-MCH-25-H – Refrigerant Charge Verification
 The CF2R-MCH-25-H Refrigerant Charge Verification Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that HVAC systems have the correct refrigerant charge for optimal efficiency, system performance, and compliance with energy standards.

CF2R-MCH-26-H – Verified EER/SEER
 The CF2R-MCH-26-H Verified EER/SEER Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that an HVAC system’s Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) meet the required efficiency standards for energy performance.

CF2R-MCH-27-H – Indoor Air Quality
 The CF2R-MCH-27-H Indoor Air Quality Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that the mechanical ventilation system provides adequate fresh air and meets minimum indoor air quality standards.

CF2R-MCH-28-H – Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing
 The CF2R-MCH-28-H Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that return duct systems and air filters are properly sized for efficient airflow, system performance, and indoor air quality.

CF2R-MCH-29-H – Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance
 The CF2R-MCH-29-H Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that duct systems meet insulation (R-value) requirements and surface area reduction strategies to enhance energy efficiency.

CF2R-MCH-30-E – Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit
 The CF2R-MCH-30-E Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a building’s ventilation cooling system meets efficiency standards to qualify for compliance credit by reducing mechanical cooling energy use.

CF2R-MCH-31-H – Whole House Fan
 The CF2R-MCH-31-H Whole House Fan Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that whole house fans meet airflow and efficacy standards to enhance ventilation and reduce cooling energy consumption.

CF2R-MCH-32-H – Local Mechanical Exhaust
 The CF2R-MCH-32-H Local Mechanical Exhaust Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that local exhaust fans, such as those in kitchens and bathrooms, meet required airflow and efficacy standards to maintain indoor air quality.

CF2R-MCH-33-H – Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit
 The CF2R-MCH-33-H Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a variable capacity heat pump meets performance criteria to qualify for compliance credit, improving energy efficiency.

CF2R-ENV-20-H – Building Envelope Air Leakage Test
 The CF2R-ENV-20-H Building Envelope Air Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that a building meets air leakage standards through blower door testing, enhancing energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

CF2R-ENV-21-H – Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Framing Stage
 The CF2R-ENV-21-H Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Framing Stage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that insulation is properly installed during the framing stage to optimize thermal performance and energy efficiency.

CF2R-ENV-22-H – Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Insulation Stage
 The CF2R-ENV-22-H Quality Insulation Installation (QII) – Insulation Stage Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that insulation is properly installed during the insulation stage to ensure effective thermal performance and compliance with energy efficiency standards.

HERS Inspections for Existing Conditions & Residential Alterations

CF3R-EXC-20-H – HERS Verification for Existing Conditions
 The CF3R-EXC-20-H HERS Verification for Existing Conditions Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It documents a building’s existing energy features through a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) inspection before upgrades or alterations.

CF3R-MCH-20-H – Duct Leakage Test
 The CF3R-MCH-20-H Duct Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that HVAC duct systems meet required leakage limits through HERS testing, improving energy efficiency and system performance.

CF3R-MCH-21-H – Duct Location
 The CF3R-MCH-21-H Duct Location Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies the placement of HVAC ducts within the building to ensure compliance with energy efficiency standards and reduce thermal losses.

CF3R-MCH-22-H – Fan Efficacy
 The CF3R-MCH-22-H Fan Efficacy Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that HVAC system fans meet required efficiency standards (watts per CFM) through HERS testing, ensuring energy-efficient air distribution.

CF3R-MCH-23-H – Airflow Rate
 The CF3R-MCH-23-H Airflow Rate Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that an HVAC system meets the minimum airflow requirements (CFM per ton) through HERS testing, ensuring proper performance and energy efficiency.

CF3R-MCH-25-H – Refrigerant Charge Verification
 The CF3R-MCH-25-H Refrigerant Charge Verification Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that an HVAC system has the correct refrigerant charge through HERS testing, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance.

CF3R-MCH-26-H – Verified EER/SEER
 The CF3R-MCH-26-H Verified EER/SEER Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that an HVAC system’s Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) meet required efficiency standards through HERS testing.

CF3R-MCH-27-H – Indoor Air Quality
 The CF3R-MCH-27-H Indoor Air Quality Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that the building’s mechanical ventilation system meets HERS requirements for fresh air supply and indoor air quality maintenance.

CF3R-MCH-28-H – Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing
 The CF3R-MCH-28-H Return Duct Design & Filter Sizing Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that return ducts and air filters are properly sized through HERS testing to optimize airflow, system performance, and indoor air quality.

CF3R-MCH-29-H – Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance
 The CF3R-MCH-29-H Duct Surface Area Reduction & R-Value Compliance Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that duct systems meet insulation (R-value) requirements and surface area reduction strategies through HERS testing to improve energy efficiency.

CF3R-MCH-30-H – Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit
 The CF3R-MCH-30-H Ventilation Cooling Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a building’s ventilation cooling system meets efficiency standards through HERS testing, qualifying for compliance credit by reducing mechanical cooling energy use.

CF3R-MCH-31-H – Whole House Fan
 The CF3R-MCH-31-H Whole House Fan Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It ensures that whole house fans meet airflow and efficacy standards through HERS testing, improving ventilation and reducing cooling energy use.

CF3R-MCH-32-H – Local Mechanical Exhaust
 The CF3R-MCH-32-H Local Mechanical Exhaust Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that local exhaust fans, such as those in kitchens and bathrooms, meet airflow and efficacy standards through HERS testing to maintain indoor air quality.

CF3R-MCH-33-H – Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit
 The CF3R-MCH-33-H Variable Capacity Heat Pump Compliance Credit Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It verifies that a variable capacity heat pump meets performance criteria through HERS testing, qualifying for compliance credit in energy efficiency.

CF3R-ENV-20-H – Building Envelope Air Leakage Test
 The CF3R-ENV-20-H Building Envelope Air Leakage Test Worksheet is a compliance document under California’s Title 24, Part 6. It confirms that a building meets air leakage standards through HERS blower door testing, enhancing energy efficiency and indoor air quality.