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2022 Nonresidential & High-rise Multifamily Energy Code Forms

Official California Energy Commission compliance documents you can use to show compliance with 2022 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code).

These forms are for nonresidential, high-rise multifamily (4 stories or greater) and high-rise mixed-use (4 stories or greater) projects.

NRCC Forms (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance)

The Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance (NRCC) are to demonstrate the construction documents are compliant with the Energy Code at the time of permit application.

Paper and dynamic pdf forms are no longer available for the 2022 Energy Code.

Use the Virtual Compliance Assistant to walk you through form completion and produce the pdf you can take to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for construction permit application.

NRCI Forms (Nonresidential Certificates of Installation)

The Nonresidential Certificates of Installation (NRCI) are to demonstrate installations are compliant with the Energy Code. Complete these forms during the bid process to ensure your equipment and materials selections comply before purchasing.

Paper forms are no longer available for most of the NRCIs for the 2022 Energy Code.

Use the Virtual Compliance Assistant to walk you through form completion and produce the pdf you can take to the building inspector or Acceptance Test Technician. Where available below, go to the CEC's website for the paper form.

NRCA Forms (Nonresidential Certificates of Acceptance)

The Nonresidential Certificates of Acceptance (NRCA) are to demonstrate compliance with Acceptance Testing requirements in the Energy Code. These documents must be completed by a field technician or Certified Acceptance Test Technician (ATT) and submitted to the inspector.

  • Forms ending in a "-F" can be downloaded from the CEC's website, completed, and submitted to the inspector.
  • Mechanical and Lighting forms ending in a "-A" must be completed by a Certified Acceptance Testing Technician (ATT) through a Certification Provider's website. See the CEC website to find an ATT, and for more information on the Acceptance Testing Program.
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NRCV Forms (Nonresidential Certificates of Verification)

The Nonresidential Certificates of Verification (NRCV) are to demonstrate compliance with HERS verification requirements in the Energy Code. These documents must be completed by a HERS Rater and registered with a HERS Provider's registry prior to submitting them to the inspector.

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  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-04a-H: Duct Leakage Test - New Construction
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-04c-H: Duct Leakage - LLAHU
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-04d-H: Duct Leakage Test - Existing Construction
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-04e-H: Duct Leakage Test - Sealing Accesible Leaks
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-24a-H: Enclosure Air Leakage Worksheet - Single Point Test - Manual Meter
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-24b-H: Enclosure Air Leakage Worksheet - Single Point Test - Automatic Meter
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-27b-H: Highrise Residential
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-MCH-32-H: Local Mechanical Exhaust
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-PLB-21-HERS: HighRise Multifamily Central Hot Water System Distribution
    HERS Required
  • 2022-NRCV-PLB-22-HERS: HighRise Single Dwelling Unit Hot Water System Distribution
    HERS Required

Helpful Resources

Need a hand with the forms? Check out the Forms Ace™ to figure out which forms are required for your project. The Virtual Compliance Assistant will walk you through form completion and tell you if your project complies. Review short videos that show how the Virtual Compliance Assistant works.

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Forms Ace™
The Forms Ace™ tool helps you figure out which Title 24, Part 6 forms apply to your specific project. Use this tool before your permit submittal to determine which forms will be required for your Addition, Alteration or New Construction project — and whether or not your project requires HERS (Home Energy Rating System) verification.
Virtual Compliance Assistant
For Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance (NRCC) and Installation (NRCI) the Virtual Compliance Assistant can be used to complete forms and verify compliance prior to submitting forms to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Visit the Virtual Compliance Assistant to start filling in your NRCCs and NRCIs now.
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