What is Title 24? energy compliance Compliance Certificate

F.A.Q Frequently Asked Questions

1. What do you need to complete the title 24 report?

We will need floor plans with North arrow, all exterior wall, window and door dimensions, as well as elevations/sections. We prefer the plans to be in PDF format. For addition remodel projects please include demo or as-built plan to include all the Existing window sizes, including those being removed.

2. My drawings are hand drawn, can you still do my Title 24 report?

Yes,usually the easiest and fastest way to get this done is to take a good quality photo of your floor plan with your smartphone or have the pages scanned at a Fedex/Kinko's or local blueprint shop, and then submit through our website order form. We do not accept plans by mail without first receiving a completed order form.

3. What is the Title 24 report cost?

$300 Flat Rate for Single Family Residences, regardless if it is an addition or New Home. Same Day Service available if order is submitted prior to 11am for an extra charge, click the Express payment option at checkout. For Nonresidential projects or High Rise residential ( more than 3 floors of conditioned space) please use the Commercial Title 24 Quote form to receive an instant price quote. $425 for Express Same Business Day turnaround.

4. Your order form page says I will receive an instant email confirmation and I didn't, what happened?

Usually this is a server error on the customer's email client side when they are uploading files that are very large and the browser timed out, or you didn't upload a file at all, our order form will not submit without a file attached, if this happens try sending one more time and make sure the file uploaded before leaving our site.

5. How do I pay for this?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

6. Do you do commercial or lighting/mechanical title 24 reports?

Yes please click the Commercial Title 24 Quote button on the top menu to get an instant quote by email.

7. I am an architect/designer, can I send you my clients and have you bill them directly?

As stated above we run very efficiently and prefer to work with architects and designers directly. Having your Title 24 Services outsourced to NRGcompliance.com can be a great profit center for your firm. We charge you a flat rate, and you charge whatever profit you want above that.

8. What is your guarantee?

We guarantee our flat rate price, we guarantee our fast service and that your report will meet the Title 24 requirements, and we guarantee you will pass plan check without issue as long as the plans were not changed after we did the energy calcs. Design changes will incur a nominal revision fee to recalc.

9. what is a certificate of compliance (CF-1R form)?

The certificate of compliance lists the building features and specifications needed to comply with Title 24 energy code in California. The compliance certificate report is created in an electronic format and is emailed to you signed by our Title 24 consultant.

10. Do you provide CalGreen?

We do have a certified CalGreen Plans Examiner on staff. Please email nrg@nrgcompliance.com or mention in comments box on order form if you need the checklist included in your project and will respond with a quote for this additional service.

11. Building inspector asked for CF2R and CF3R forms - do you provide this?

For residential projects there are 3 types of forms that may be required for the project.

  • CF1R [Certificate of Compliance] - NRG Compliance provides
  • CF2R [ Certificate of Installation] - Completed by provided by builder/installing contractor
  • CF3R [ Certificate of HERS Verification] - Completed by HERS Rater

List of certified HERS Raters can be found here HERS Rater