certified Mechanical Acceptance Testing for California Facilities
Ensure your building meets California's energy code requirements with properly documented mechanical testing done right by skilled and trained professionals.
Ensure your system performance, protect your investment, and ensure you obtain your occupancy permit on time
Your HVAC systems, ventilation rates, and controls systems should be installed and operating to California’s strict Title 24 energy standards. Mechanical Acceptance Testing ensures system performance, protects your investment, and keeps your facility compliant.
State law mandates Mechanical Acceptance Testing for new construction, major renovations, and certain system replacements in commercial facilities. Under Title 24 and related energy codes, this testing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems comply with Title 24 energy codes, are installed correctly, operating efficiently, and meet strict performance standards. It’s a critical step to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall building performance — and must be completed before final inspections.
What it takes to pass
Verify Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems comply with the Title 24 energy code
Demonstrate proper system operation and control sequences to ensure expected IAQ and energy savings
Ensure airflow, ventilation rates, and zoning are balanced to design rates
Provide proof of certified technicians, testing and documentation to inspectors
Pro Tip: California requires testing to be performed by Certified Mechanical Acceptance Testing Technicians
We Make Finding Qualified, Compliant Contractors Simple
Not every contractor is authorized to perform Mechanical Acceptance Testing. California requires certified, trained professionals to complete testing and submit the correct documentation.
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Local, Certified Workforce
Our contractors employ apprenticeship-trained technicians from right here in California.
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Compliance You Can Count On
Workforce meets California’s Skilled & Trained requirements—protecting your project and timeline.
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Vetted, Insured Contractors
Fully licensed, insured, and ready to deliver safe, reliable service for your building.
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Proven Experience With Complex Facilities
Schools, public buildings, large commercial systems—our teams know how to handle it.
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The Easiest Way to Hire Right
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Yes, our contractors and technicians routinely perform work with various state and federal agency requirements, including prevailing wages and Skilled and Trained requirements.
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Yes, our contractors and technicians perform work at schools, hospitals, and government buildings at all levels, regardless of any personnel requirements, such as background testing.
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Properly trained technicians should always work for California licensed contractors, preferably High Road Contractors who utilize Skilled and Trained technicians. The technician(s) should be able to provide proof of any additional licensing or certifications on request. All technicians should be graduates of or enrolled in a state of California approved apprenticeship program.
Technicians preforming IAQ or Ventilation work should be certified as an Indoor Air Quality-Ventilation Verification or Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Technician from an industry recognized certification agency.
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Skilled and Trained contractors can work with any reasonable schedule and have access to a plentiful supply of skilled and trained technicians to meet your needs.
Skilled and Trained contractors are able to work on any HVAC system whether newly installed or near the end of its service life and will work with you to maximize the systems efficiency.
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Depending on the situation, many projects are eligible for rebates or state and federal subsidies. Our contractors can work with you to maximize any available funding.
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