Acceptance Testing Tag

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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Why Does Title 24 Exist?

20 12

Two questions that are frequently overheard in the field are “What’s the purpose of Title 24?” and “What are it’s benefits?” We want to educate you as to what legislation prior, and up to Title 24 has been able to achieve. Also, we’ll delve into…

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Five Ways to Make Sure Your Title 24 Acceptance Test Goes Smoothly!

07 12

Know the requirements! Throughout the process (all the way from design…to installation and implementation) check that your project is conforming to Title 24 standards for the Title 24 Acceptance Test. We created an easy to read reference guide that will make the process much less stressful….

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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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Outdoor Lighting Controls & Title 24

15 09

A New Era in Outdoor Lighting Controls Outdoor lighting controls are in the midst of a huge technology transformation which has been prompted by a slew of new installation standards which are forcing the manufactures into a mini arms race and simultaneously challenging the…

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3 Reasons To Use CalEnergy Electrical Corporation For Your Acceptance Testing

08 07

Acceptance Testing can be a very complex and time consuming process, here are 3 reasons why it pays to use a 3rd party for your projects. Efficiency – We are experienced in performing Acceptance Tests. Overall we are more effective and more efficient which will result…

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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