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Builder Resources
In this section, you can gain access to a collection of home building information from installation protocols (in both English and Spanish) to Community Energy Efficiency Program and California Green Builder Guidelines. Click on what suits your needs. ConSol regularly adds new information, so return often!
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Air Sealing (Spanish)
Caulking and sealing guidelines to reduce air infiltration
HVAC (Spanish)
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning design and installation guidelines
Insulation (Spanish)
Scope of work for quality installation of insulation
Window Installation (Spanish)
Guidelines for installation of windows with integral mounting flange in wood frame construction
Sliding Glass Door Install (Spanish)
Guidelines for installation of sliding glass doors with integral mounting flange in wood frame construction
Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist
A 16-point checklist of building details to help reduce thermal bypass or movement of heat around or through insulation (a requirement of Energy Star homes)
California Quality Insulation Installation and Thermal Bypass Checklist
The requirements for California are found on pages 7 and 8 of the current CF4R. In California the Thermal Bypass Checklist and Quality Insulation Installation are combined.
Ventilation Protocol
Procedures for residential mechanical ventilation
Recycling Protocols
In-depth step by step guide to on-site recycling
Recycling Protocols Steps
Abbreviated step by step guide to on-site recycling
Photovoltaic Introduction
Introduction to procedures for solar electric-photovoltaic-system design and installation
Photovoltaic Background
Background information on benefits, components, types, options, output estimation, typical prices, incentives warranties, project coordination, and customer education
Photovoltaic Scope of Work
Procedures for solar electric-photovoltaic-system design and installation
Photovoltaic Checklist
Solar electric-photovoltaic-system installation check list
The California Green Builder program guidelines can be found at their web site - www.cagreenbuilder.org
Certificate of Compliance
2005 CF-1R Form:
The certificate of compliance lists the building features and specifications needed to comply with Title 24 energy code in California as well as required inspections and diagnostics. The certificate of compliance report is created in an electronic format and is signed by your Title 24 consultant and sent to the builder to submit to the jurisdiction and a home energy rater organization (i.e. CHEERS, RESNET. . . ) if inspections are required.
Installation Certificate
2005 CF-6R Form:
Installation certificates are required for each and every dwelling unit. When the installation of measures that require field verification and diagnostic testing is complete, the builder or the builder’s subcontractor shall complete diagnostic testing in compliance with any California Energy Commission testing specifications. When the installation is complete, the builder or the builder’s subcontract shall complete the CF-6R, and keep it at the building site for review by the building department. The builder also shall provide a copy of the Installation Certificate to the HERS rater for any measures requiring field verification and diagnostic testing.
Certificate of Field Verification & Diagnostic Testing
2005 CF-4R:
Once the rater receives a copy of the CF6R from the builder, the HERS rater does the required testing, signs and dates the CF-4R as well as the CF-6R and gives them to the builder. Once the builder receives the CF-4R and the CF-6R, he then provides copies of the forms to the building department as part of the final inspection. The building department will then provide a certificate of occupancy for the home.
Installation Certificate (Photovoltaic)
2005 CF-6R-PV Form:
Installation certificates are required for each installed PV system. When the installation is complete, the PV installer must perform the field verification and diagnostic testing procedure. The PV installer shall also provide a copy of the Installation Certificate and any other proof of installation details to the HERS rater so that they are able to verify the installation performance and shading specifications.
Certificate of Field Verification & Diagnostic Testing (Photovoltaic)
2005 CF-4R-PV Form:
The HERS rater enters the CF 6R-PV information into the rater registry, does the required testing, signs and dates the
CF 4R-PV form and gives it to the builder.
Indoor Air Package Specifications
Procedures for residential mechanical ventilation
Indoor Air Package Draft Checklist
Procedures for residential mechanical ventilation
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