2005 TITLE 24 Energy Code (Oct 1, 2005)

Clarifications:
HERS rater, Tight Ducts,R-6 Duct Insulation, Radiant Barrier, HERS verified Insulation Installation are NOT mandatory.

Projects that don't comply using the computer performance method may require any of the above measures to achieve compliance.

We recommend Title 24 analysis early in design to reduce costs with a more energy efficient architectural design.
Our lighting designer can assist you with lighting recommendations for the new Title 24 2005 energy code.

Mandatory:
AC SEER=13.0 min - 1/23/06 Federal Standard
Pipe Insulation - Hot water pipes to the kitchen have to be insulated.

Summary Table of 2005 Residential Lighting Standards
Kitchen	Electronic Ballasts for all lamps rated 13 Watts or greater Recessed luminaires in all insulated ceilings approved for zero-clearance insulation cover (IC) and certified airtight (AT) Switch all high efficacy lighting separate from low efficacy lighting	All Hardwired Lighting Must be High Efficacy	Alternate option: Up to 50% of relamping rated WATTAGE can be other than high efficacy
Rooms (Nook,Dining) Adjacent to Kitchen			Separately switched or considered to be Kitchen lighting.
Bathroom Garage Laundry Room Utility Room			Alternate option: Manual-on occupant sensor
All other interior rooms (ie Halls, Dining, Bedrooms)			Alternate options: Manual-on occupant sensor, or dimmer
Closets < 70sf			Incandescent allowed.
Outdoor Lighting attached to buildings			Alternate option: Motion sensor plus photo control
Common Areas of low-rise residential buildings with 4 or more dwelling units			Alternate option: Occupant sensor
Residential parking lots and garages for 8 or more vehicles	Must meet 2005 Nonresidential Building Standards

Residential Manual-On Occupant Sensors
Manual-on / automatic-off occupant sensors automatically turn lights off if an occupant forgets to turn them off when a room is unoccupied. Occupant sensors and motion sensors shall be capable of automatically turning off all the lights in an area no more than 30 minutes after the area has been vacated.

Lamp Power	Required lamp efficacy
<15w	40lm/W
15-40w	50lm/W
>40w	60lm/W
Note: the wattage of the ballast is not included when determining lamp efficacy

If you have any questions about the 2005 Title 24 Energy Code, please call Mark Gallant at Gallant Energy Consulting at 760-743-5408.

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View CEC Website for 2005 Title 24 code information.

View CEC Website for 2005 Title 24 Changeout information.