Lighting Controls

The In’s and Out’s of Occupancy Sensors!

21 03

One of the most important devices you’ll install for Title 24 is occupancy sensors. Having an area where the lighting turns off when you walk away will save the end user energy, and save them money, too! When planning out placement of these devices, you’re…

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Lighting Controls Commissioning or Acceptance Testing?

10 02

“What’s the difference between Advanced Lighting Controls Commissioning and Advanced Lighting Controls Acceptance Testing?” As we’re still in the infancy stage of Title 24 Acceptance Testing for Advanced Lighting Controls, we’re often posed with that question. To explain, we’ll go over the chronological…

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Lighting Control Systems for Title 24 Compliance

04 01

With Title 24 code mandating multilevel dimming for light fixtures, occupancy sensors or time scheduling, and other required features for commercial areas, we’ve narrowed it down to some of the most popular lighting control systems on the market to make sure your project is Title…

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Title 24 “value Engineering”

CalEnergy Electrical Acceptance Testing Homepage

26 02

Title 24 “Value Engineering”. Title 24 can be either a money pit or a gold mine. Most everyone involved is just kicking the rock down the road instead of facing the challenges head on. Many architects, engineers and contractors are often not 100% clear on what is…

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Title 24 F.A.Q.

What is Title 24

Created in 1978 by the California Building Standards Commission in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. Title 24 utilizes energy efficiency technologies to provide California with an adequate, reasonably priced, environmentally sound supply of energy.

What's new in Title 24

The 2013 standards which took effect on July 1st, 2014, are estimated to increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings by 30%. This is achieved through the use of more comprehensive lighting controls and the requirement for acceptance testing to ensure lighting systems are operating properly.

What is acceptance testing?

Acceptance Testing is one part of a multi-stage compliance program. The tests are conducted by certified Lighting Control Acceptance Test Technicians to verify the Title 24 installation requirements are met and the installed equipment and lighting systems operate properly.

What projects require acceptance testing?

-All new construction

-Construction in an existing space

-Lighting Retrofits

-Additions