TITLE 24 CALCULATIONS F.A.Q.
Why Do I need Title 24 Calculations?
In 1978, the energy commission mandated legislation to reduce the amount of California's energy consumption. By implementing these standard California has reduced its energy cost by billions. The Title 24 report ensures your project is energy compliant.
When will I need a Title 24 Calculations?
It depends on the city/county you are working in and the extent of work being performed. Typically on room additions, new construction, remodel, and window replacements it is required to submit Title 24 calculations with your plans.
How much is it are the Title 24 Calculations?
The cost of the Residential Title 24 report is $245. The includes: room additions, remodels, alterations, and new construction. Typically, any project over 4,000 s.f. will be a flat fee of $395. You can order thru Title 24 California Calculations
Which Title 24 do I need a 2008 or 2013,2016 or 2019 Title 24?
All projects submitted to the City or County after 1/1/2020 will go off the 2019 Energy code. All projects submitted to the City or County prior to 1/1/2020 will go off the 2016 Title 24 Energy Standards. Any Project Submitted to the City or County before 1/1/2016 will go off the 2013 Energy Standards. Check with your local City because they may adopt difference codes
What do you need from me?
Click on the submit title 24 page to fill out the information needed for the project. We will also need a copy, mailed or digital, drawing of the site plan with north arrow, floor plan with window size and type, door size and type , and skylight size and location, HVAC plan showing type of heating systems and type of fuel, electrical plan with kitchen lighting, elevations, solar system and size (roof plan), and cross sections showing insulation values. If the project is an addition, I will also need to know all existing window sizes and type (wood, aluminum, vinyl, etc). Use the list below as a check list of thing you need to submit to perform a Title 24 Calculation.
CHECKLIST FOR TITLE 24 CALCULATIONS
-North Arrow
-Year Built
-Designers name address and telephone #, and Email
-Owners name address and telephone#
-Building Square Foot Summary for House, Garage, Addition, Demo or Alterations
-Existing/New Floor plans with All windows and Doors Size and Type
-Existing/Removed/ New Window & Door Size and Type of Window (Aluminum, Wood, Vinyl, etc.)
-Insulation R value for Wall and Floor and Ceiling
-Water Heater Size and Type (Tankless, 50 gallon, etc. along with BTU's)
-F.A.U. Type and Size (Btu's for Heater, Btu's for Cooling, Brand, Tons and Model #)
-Ceiling Height (Cross Section)
-Window Height
-Building Square Foot Summary for House, Garage, Addition, Demo or Alterations
-Foundation Type and Details ( Raised Floor or Slab on Grade)
-Roof type (concrete/ comp shingle)
-Roof Pitch
or click either link below to fill out the form online to submit for a Title 24 Calculations.
Mailing Address:
www.socaltitle24.com
ATTN: Rob
8659 Red Oak St. #I
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
How long does it take to prepare the Title 24 Calculations?
Typically it take about 3-5 business days, once the report is completed it will be emailed. Same day rush service is $95, Overnight Mailings is $50 extra, and Standard First Class mail is $10. Typically we email report. If you would like to get the report in a 24 x 36 .pdf that is $20 extra to setup the page.
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