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2025 Nonresidential Energy Code Forms

Official California Energy Commission compliance documents you can use to show compliance with 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 ECC verification requirements in the Energy Code. These documents must be completed by a ECC Rater and registered with a ECC Provider's registry prior to submitting them to the inspector.

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  • 2025-NRCV-MCH-24-H: Enclosure Air Leakage Test
    ECC Required
  • 2025-NRCV-MCH-27-H: Indoor Air Quality and Mechanical Ventilation
    ECC Required
  • 2025-NRCV-MCH-32-H: Local Mechanical Exhaust
    ECC Required
  • 2025-NRCV-PLB-21-ECC: HighRise Multifamily Central Hot Water System Distribution
    ECC Required
  • 2025-NRCV-PLB-22-ECC: HighRise Single Dwelling Unit Hot Water System Distribution
    ECC Required

Helpful Resources

Need a hand with the forms? Check out the Forms Ace™ to figure out which forms are required for your project. Use the Virtual Compliance Assistant to fill in your Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance for you and tell you if your project complies. Review training and resources that walk you through how to fill in the dynamic Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance.

Resources
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 (NRCCs), the Virtual Compliance Assistant fills in the forms for you - and lets you know if your project complies - based on your answers to a series of simple and direct questions about the project.

Visit the Virtual Compliance Assistant to start filling in your NRCCs online now.
Forms Training and Resources
Our forms training and resources help you understand how to use the dynamic Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance (NRCCs) effectively.

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