How to Compare Two Title 24 Report Quotes
Compare what each quote covers, not the headline number. Ask who signs, which approved software version is used, whether registry registration is included, which CF1R form is named, what happens when the plans examiner sends comments, and which size the price assumes. A quote that cannot answer all six is incomplete.
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Six questions that expose the gap
- Who signs? Two signatures are required on a certificate of compliance: the documentation author certifies the information is accurate and complete, and the responsible person eligible under Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code certifies conformance with Part 6.
- Which software? Software must be approved by the Commission to demonstrate compliance, and a previous version expires 60 to 90 days after a new one is approved. Ask which version the number comes from.
- Is registration included? For low-rise homes needing field verification, the CF1R must be registered with an ECC-Provider data registry, and the copy given to the department must be the registered one.
- Which form? The compliance manual lists CF1R-NCB-01 for new buildings and additions of 1,000 square feet or more, CF1R-ADD-01 for smaller additions, CF1R-ALT-01 for alterations, CF1R-ALT-02 for HVAC change-outs and CF1R-PRF-01 for the performance method, with ADD-02 and ALT-05 for work that needs no field verification. Chapter 9 also uses CF1R-ALT-02 for alterations generally, so confirm the form with the department.
- What if the examiner comments? The applicant must correct and resubmit, so the quote should say whether those rounds are included. Ours are; see what counts as a revision.
- Which area? Size-based prices follow conditioned floor area, explained in which square footage counts.
Reading the answers
A very low quote often leaves out registration or revisions, or runs the performance method where a short prescriptive form would do. The code lets additions and alterations use either the prescriptive or the performance route, so a performance-only quote for a small job may be more than the project needs; see whether prescriptive is cheaper. A quote that includes ECC-Rater testing is also worth asking about, since that is a separate payee on most jobs: what else you pay for.
Where to go next
The person comparison is on how to choose a consultant, and before ordering a report lists what to gather. Our prices are on the cost page, and orders start on the residential report page.
Common Title 24 Questions
- What is Title 24?
- Do I need a Title 24 report?
- How much does a Title 24 report cost?
- How long does a Title 24 report take?
- What is included in a Title 24 report?
- What plans do I need to upload?
Frequently Asked Questions
Often a registration, a revision allowance or the right form. Run the six questions on each quote before the price decides it.
Yes. The form follows the scope, so a quote that names none may be written for a different job than yours.
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