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Docket Number:  20-AAER -01 
Project Title:  Amendments to the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations 
Rulemaking  
TN #:  235150  
Document Title:  Proposed Regulatory Language (Express Terms - 45 Day 
Language)  
Description:  Proposed Regulatory Language for the 2020 Repeal of Self -
Contained Lighting Controls and Other Amendments 
Rulemaking  
Filer:  Carlos Baez  
Organization:  California Energy Commission  
Submitter Role:  Commission Staff   
Submission Date:  10/8/2020 10:51:06 AM  
Docketed Date : 10/8/2020  
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 Proposed Regulatory Language 
 
California Code of Regulations  
Title 20.  Public Utilities and Energy 
Division 2. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission  
Chapter 4. Energy Conservation  
Article 4. Appliance Efficiency Regulations  
Sections 1601- 1609 
 
Proposed new language appears as underline ( example ) and proposed deletions appear as strikeout  
(example ). Existing language appears as plain text. Three dots or “…” represents the substance of  the 
regulations that exists between the proposed language and current language.  
 
§ 1601. Scope.  
 
This Article applies to the following types of new appliances, if they are sold or offered for sale 
in California, except those sold wholesale in California for final retail sale outside the state and 
those designed and sold exclusively for use in recreati onal vehicles, or other mobile equipment. 
Unless otherwise specified, each provision applies only to units manufactured on or after the 
effective date of the provision.  
 
NOTE: For the applicability of these regulations to appliances installed in new 
buildi ng construction, see s ections 110.0 and 110.1 of part 6 of Title 24 of the 
California Code of Regulations.  
 
…[skipping (a) through (k)]  
 
 (l) Emergency lighting, which is illuminated exit signs , and self -contained lighting controls . 
 
…[skipping the rest of  section 1601]  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c), and 25960, Public 
Resources Code; and sections 16, 26, and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a )‐25402(c), 25402.5.4, and 25960, Public Resources 
Code; and section 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1602. Definitions.  
 
(a)  General.  
 
In this Article the following definitions apply. If a term is not defined here, the applicable 
definition in NAECA, EPAct, the EPAct 2005, EISA, or the test methods listed in section  1604 
of this Article shall apply where it is reasonable to do so. 
 
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 “Commercial and industrial equipment” means an article of equipment, regardless of 
whether it is in fact  distributed in commerce for indust rial or commercial use, of a ty pe 
which:  
(1) In operation consumes, or is designed to consume energy;  2 
 (2) To any significant extent, is distributed in commerce for industrial or commercial 
use; and  
(3) Is not a consumer product, as defined in section 1602(a)  of this Article . 
 
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 (c)  Air Conditioners, Air Filters, and Heat Pump Water -Heating Packages.  
 
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“Basic model” of a federally regulated central air conditioner or central air conditioning heat 
pump means all units of a given type of central air conditioner or central air conditioning 
heat pump (or class thereof) manufactured by one manufacturer, having the same primary 
energy source, and which have essentially identical electrical, physical, and functional  (or 
hydraulic) characteristics that affect energy consumption, energy efficiency, water 
consumption, or water efficiency. With respect to central air conditioners and central air 
conditioning heat pumps, essentially identical electrical physical, and func tional (or 
hydraulic) characteristics means:  
(1) for split systems manufactured by outdoor unit manufacturer s: all individual 
combinations having the same model of outdoor unit, which means comparably 
performing compressor(s) [a variation of no more than five percent in displacement 
rate (volume per time) as rated by the compressor manufacturer, and no more than 
five percent in capacity and power input for the same operating conditions as rated 
by the compressor manufacturer], outdoor coil(s) [no more than five  percent 
variation in face area and total fin surface area; same fin material; same tube 
material], and outdoor fan(s) [no more than ten percent variation in air flow and no 
more than twenty percent variation in power input]; 
(2) for split systems having indoo r units manufactured by indep endent coil 
manufacturers : all individual combinations having comparably performing indoor 
coil(s) [plus or minus one square foot face area, plus or minus one fin per inch fin 
density, and the same fin material, tube material, number of tube rows, tube pattern, 
and tube size]; and  
(3) for single -package systems: all individual models having comparably performing 
compressor(s) [no more than five percent variation in displacement rate (volume per 
time) rated by the compressor manufact urer, and no more than five percent 
variations in capacity and power input rated by the compressor manufacturer 
corresponding to the same compressor rating conditions], outdoor coil(s) and indoor 
coil(s) [no more than five percent variation in face area an d total fin surface area; 
same fin material; same tube material], outdoor fan(s) [no more than ten percent 
variation in outdoor air flow], and indoor blower(s) [no more than ten percent 
variation in indoor air flow, with no more than twenty percent variation in fan motor 
power input];  
(4) except that : 
(A) for single -package systems and single -split systems, manufacturers may instead 
choose to make each individual model/combination its own basic model 
provided the testing and represented value requirements i n 10 C .F.R. section 
429.16 are met; and  
(B) For multi -split, multi -circuit, and multi -head mini -split combinations, a basic 
model may not include both individual small- duct, high velocity (SDHV) 
combinations and non -SDHV combinations even when they include  the same 
model of outdoor unit. The manufacturer may choose to identify specific 
individual combinations as additional basic models.  3 
  
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(d) Portable Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light 
Kits, Wh ole House Fans, Residential Exhaust Fans, Dehumidifiers, and 
Residential Furnace Fans.  
 
…[skipping “Adjusted cooling capacity at 83°F conditions”  through “ Evaporative cooler” ] 
 
“Evaporative cooler efficiency ratio (ECER)” means a measure of the cooling efficiency defined 
in Table D -3 of section 1604(d) of this Article.  
 
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(e)  Gas and Oil Space Heaters and Electric Residential Boilers.  
 
…[skipping “Annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE)” through “Central furnace”]  
 
“Combination space -heating and water -heating appliance” means an appliance that is 
designed to provide both space heating and water heating from a single primary energy 
source.  
 
“Combined annual efficiency (CAE)” means [(SHF x Effy hs /100) + (WHF x Effy ss /100) + (R x 
NHF x EF)] divided by [SHF + WHF + (R x NHF)] as defined in the applicable test method in 
section  1604(e)(3) of this Article.  
 
“Combustion efficiency of a space heater” means a measure of the percentage of heat from 
the combustion of gas or oi l that is transferred to the space being heated or lost as jacket 
loss, as determined using the applicable test method in section  1604(e) of this Article.  
 
“Combination space -heating and water -heating appliance” means an appliance that is 
designed to provide both space heating and water heating from a single primary energy 
source.  
 
“Combustion efficiency for a commercial packaged boiler” means the efficiency descriptor 
for packaged boilers, determined using test procedures prescribed under 10 C.F.R. section  
431.86 and is equal to 100 percent minus percent flue loss (percent flue loss is based on 
input fuel energy).  
 
“Combustion efficiency of a space heater” means a measure of the percentage of heat from 
the combustion of gas or oil that is transferred to the  space being heated or lost as jacket 
loss, as determined using the applicable test method in section 1604(e) of this Article. 
 
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(f) Water Heaters.  
 
…[skipping “Activation lock” through ““Gas -fired instantaneous water heater” that is a federally 
regulated consumer product”]  
 
“Gas-fired instantaneous water heater” that is federally regulated commercial and industrial 
equipment means a water heater that uses gas as the main energy source, and has a rated 
input both greater than 200,000 Btu/h and not less than 4,000 Btu/h per gallon of stored 
water.  4 
  
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(l) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
 
“Astronomical time -switch control” means an automatic time -switch control device capable 
of controlling lighting based on the time of day and astronomical events such as sunset and 
sunrise, accounting for geographic location and date of the year.  
 
“Automatic daylight control” means a self ‐contained lighting contro l device that 
automatically adjusts lighting levels by using one or more photosensors to detect changes 
in daylight illumination and then changing the electric lighting level in response to the 
changes in daylight.  
 
“Automatic time -switch control” means a self ‐contained lighting control device that controls 
lighting based on the time of day. 
 
“Average Luminance” means the arithmetic mean of all points measured on a surface.  
 
“Dimmer” means a self- contained lighting control device that varies the electric light lumen 
output in order to change the level of illumination and energy use.  
 
“DIP switch” means one of a set of small on -off switches mounted inside a self -contained 
lighting control that modifies the functionality of the lighting control.  
 
“Edge -lit exit sign” means an illuminated exit sign in which lettering etched into a glass, 
plastic, or similar panel is illuminated through the edge of the panel and in which the 
lettering and the background are luminous.  
 
“Electroluminescent light source” means a solid -state device which produces light when an 
electric current is passed through a phosphor -impregnated material.  
 
“Face” means an illuminated side of an illuminated exit sign.  
 
“Illuminated exit sign” means a sign that: 
(1) is designed to be permanently  fixed in place to identify an exit; and  
(2) consists of:  
(A) an electrically powered integral light source that illuminates the legend “EXIT” 
and any directional indicators; and  
(B) provides contrast between the legend, any directional indicators, and the  
background.  
 
“Input power” means the rate of electricity consumption, in watts, of an illuminated exit 
sign. 
 
“Input power demand” means the amount of power required to continuously illuminate an 
exit sign model, measured in watts. For exit sign models with rechargeable batteries, input 
power demand shall be measured with batteries at full charge. 
 
“Lighting control system” means a lighting control in which two or more components are 
required to be installed in the field to provide all of the functionality required to make a 5 
 fully functional and compliant lighting control. Lighting control systems are regulated 
under sections 119 and 134 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.  
 
“Luminance” means a measure of the brightness of a luminous sur face. 
 
“Luminance contrast” means the relative brightness of an object against its background. 
 
“Matrix illuminated exit sign” means an illuminated exit sign that uses an array of small 
light sources, such as LEDs, to form the lettering of a sign.  
 
“Maximu m to minimum luminance ratio” means the ratio of maximum to minimum 
luminance where the luminance should be uniform.  
 
“Occupant sensing device” means a self -contained lighting control that automatically 
controls light, allows for complete manual operation,  and includes the following devices: 
(1) “Motion sensor,” which means an occupant sensing device that is used outdoors, 
automatically turns lights off when an area is vacated, and automatically turns the 
lights on when the area is occupied.  
(2)  “Occupancy sensor,” which means an occupant sensing device that is used indoors 
and automatically turns lights off when an area is vacated and is capable of 
automatically turning lights on when an area is occupied.  
(3) “Partial off,” which means a motion sensor or o ccupancy sensor that automatically 
turns off part of the lighting load when an area is vacated and is capable of 
automatically turning on the lighting load when an area is occupied.  
(4) “Partial on,” which means a motion sensor or occupancy sensor that aut omatically 
turns lights off when an area is vacated and is capable of automatically and 
manually turning on part of the lighting load when an area is occupied.  
(5) “Vacancy sensor,” which means an occupant sensing device that automatically turns 
lights off  when an area is vacated but requires lighting loads to be turned on 
manually.  
 
“Panel -type exit sign” means an illuminated exit sign in which a translucent panel diffuses a 
light source and in which both the lettering and background are luminous.  
 
“Photo control” means an automatic daylight control device that automatically turns lights 
on and off, or automatically adjusts lighting levels, in response to the amount of daylight 
that is available. A photo control may also be one component of a field assemble d lighting 
system, the component having the capability to provide a signal proportional to the amount 
of daylight to a lighting control system for the purpose of dimming the electric lights. 
 
“Photometric measurements” means the measurements of luminance levels made on the 
face of the sign.  
 
“Self-contained lighting control” means a unitary lighting control module where no 
additional components are required for it to be a fully functional lighting control. Self -
contained lighting control includes an astron omical time -switch control; an automatic 
daylight control; an automatic time -switch control; a dimmer; a lighting photo control; or an 
occupant sensing device. 
 
“Stencil illuminated exit sign” means an illuminated exit sign in which an opaque panel 
conceal s the light source and in which only translucent lettering is luminous.  
 
“Wall box dimmer” means a dimmer manufactured and intended to be mounted inside an 
electrical box within a wall.  
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The following documents are incorporated by reference in section  1602.  
 
Number Title 
 
…[skipping “FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS” through “ADOBE SYSTEMS 
INCORPORATED”]  
 
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)  
 
ANSI C78.1 -1991 (R1996)  Dimensional and  Electrical Characteristics of Fluorescent  
 Lamps, Rapid Start Types  
 
ANSI C78.3 -1991 (R1996)  Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics of Fluorescent  
 Lamps, Instant Start and cold Cathode Types  
 
ANSI C78.21 -1989  Incandescent Lamps – PAR and R Shapes  
 
ANSI C78.20 -2003  American National Standard for eElectric lLamps – A, G, PS, and 
Similar Shapes with E26 Medium  Screw Bases  
 
ANSI C78.81 -2003  American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases  Electric 
Lamps – Double -Capped Fluorescent Lamps – Dimensional and 
Electrical Characteristics  
 
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…[skipping the rest of section 1602]  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9, 25402(a) ‐25402(c) and 259 60, Public 
Resources Code; and S ections 16, 26 and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c), 25402.5.4 and 25960, Public Resources 
Code; and section 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1602.1 Rules Of Construction.   
 
[No Changes]  
 
§ 1603. Testing: All Appliances . 
 
[No Changes]  
 
§ 1604. Test Methods f or Specific Appliances.  
 
(a) Refrigerators, Refrigerator -Freezers, and Freezers.  
 
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(4) The test method for water dispensers is EPA Energy Star Program Requirements for 
Bottled Water Coolers (2004).  7 
  
EXCEPTION  to Section 1604(a)(4)  of this Article : Water dispensers equipped with an 
integral, automatic timer.  Water dispensers equipped with an integral, automa tic timer 
shall not be tested using Section 4)D, “Timer Usage,” of the referenced test method. 
 
[end of (a)]  
 
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 (g) Pool Heaters, Portable Electric Spas, Pumps, Residential Pool Pump and Motor 
Combinations, and Replacement Residential Pool Pump Motors.  
 
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(2) Test Method for Portable Electric Spas.  
 
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 (C) Test lab report requirements for portable electric spas manufactured on or after 
June 1, 2019. In addition to the requirements of section 5 of ANSI/APSP/ICC -14 
2014 and section 1606 Table X, test lab reports shall include: date of test; minimum 
and maximum water temperatures settings; copy of the label(s) per section 
1607(d) (14)(13)(B); minimum, maximum, and average w ater temperatures during 
test; minimum, maximum, and average ambient air temperatures during test; length 
of test (in hours); record and plot ambient air temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit), 
water temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit), current (in amps), and  voltage (in volts) at 
a maximum interval of five minutes during test; and, for inflatable spas, a list of the 
accessories that were tested with the spa.  
 
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(k) Lamps.  
 
(1) The test method for general  service incandescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps , 
and federally regulated general service fluorescent lamps  is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23 (r) 
(Appendix R to subpart  B of part 430).  
(2) The test method for compact fluorescent lamps is 10 C.F.R. sectio n 430.23(y) (Appendix 
W to subpart  B of part 430).  
(3)  The test method  for integrated  LED lamps is 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(ee) (Appendix BB 
to subpart B of part 430) . For certification, compliance, and enforcement purposes, the 
sampling provisions in 10 C.F.R. section 429.56 shall be used. 
(4) The optional test methods for state -regulated small diameter directional lamps and 
state -regulated LED lamps are shown in Table K -1. Optional test procedures are 
conditionally required depending on manufacturer claims of performance as described 
in sections 1607(d) (13)(12) of this Article and 1606 Table X of this Article. For 
certification, compliance, and enforcement purposes, the sampling provisions in 10 
C.F.R. section 429.56 shall be used.  
 
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(l) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
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 (1) Emergency Lighting.  The test method for illuminated exit signs is 10 C.F.R. section  
431.204(b).  
(2) Self-Contained Lighting Controls.  There is no test method for self -contained lighting 
controls.  
 
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(n) Luminaires and Torchieres.  
 
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(4) Portable Luminaires.  
(A) The test methods for LED luminaires using LED lamps are shown in Table K -1 of 
section 1604(k) (4)(3)  of this Article . 
 
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(w) Battery Chargers and Battery Charger Systems.  
 
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(2) Test Method for Small Battery Charger Systems.  The test method for small battery 
charger systems that are not federally regulated battery chargers , federally regulated 
uninterruptible power sup plies,  battery backup s, or non -federally regulated 
uninterruptible power supplies  is 10 C.F.R. section  430.23 (aa) (Appendix Y to subpart B 
of part 430) (Jan. 1, 2017).  
 
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(D) Small battery charger systems that are not consumer products may use the battery 
manufacturer’s recommended end of discharge voltage in place of values in 10  
C.F.R. section 420.23 430.23 (aa) (Appendix Y to s ubpart B of part 430) ( Jan.1, 2017 ), 
Table 3.3.2 , where the table’s values are not applicable.  
 
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The following documents are incorporated by reference in section  1604.  
 
…[skipping CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TEST METHODS ] 
 
FEDERAL TEST METHODS  
 
C.F.R., Title 10, section s 429.56 , 429.63, and  429.70  
 
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 Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e),  25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c) and 259 60, Public 
Resources Code; and S ections 16, 26 and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c) and 25960, Public Resources Code; and 
section 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1605. Energy Performance, Energy Design, Water Performance, and 
Water Design Standards: In General.  
 
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 (g) Portable Air Conditioners.  If a model of portable air conditioner sold or offered for sale in 
California has both single -duct and dual -duct configuration options, both configurations 
must meet the applicable standard in section 1605.3  of this Article . 
 
Note: Authority cited: Sectio ns 25213, 25218(e), 25402(a) -(c), and 25960, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d), 25402(a) -(c), and 25960, Public Resources Code.  
 
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§ 1605.1. Federal and State Standards for Federally  Regulated Appliances.  
 
(a) Refrigerators, Refrigerator -Freezers, and Freezers.  
 
(1) Non-Commercial Refrigerators, Non -Commercial Refrigerator -Freezers, and Non -
Commercial Freezers.  
(A) The energy consumption of non -commercial refrigerators designed for the 
refrigerated storage of food at temperatures above 32°F and below 39°F, configured 
for general refrigerated food storage, non -commercial refrigerator -freezers, and non -
commercial freezers, including drawer units, and kitchen units that are 
manufactured on or after the effective dates shown shall be not greater than the 
applicable values shown in Table A -2. The standards shown in Table A -2 do not 
apply to non -commercial refrigerators and non -commercial refrigerator -freezers 
with total refrigerated volume exceeding 39 ft3 or non -commercial freezers with total 
refrigerated volume exceeding 30 ft3. 
 
Table A -2 
Standards for Non- Commercial Refrigerators, Refrigerator- Freezers, and Freezers  
Product class  Maximum Energy Use 
(kWh/year)* Equation* 
1. Refrigerator -freezers and refrigerators other than all -refrigerators with manual defrost 7.99AV + 225.0  
0.282av + 225.0  
1A. All -refrigerators —manual defrost 6.79AV + 193.6  
0.240av + 193.6  
2. Refrigerator -freezers —partial automatic defrost  7.99AV + 225.0  
0.282av + 225.0  
3. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top -mounted freezer without an automatic icemaker  8.07AV + 233.7  
0.285av + 233.7  
3-BI. Built -in refrigerator -freezer —automatic defrost with top -mounted freezer without an automatic 
icemaker  9.15AV + 264.9  
0.323av + 264.9  
3I. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top -mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without 
through -the-door ice service  8.07AV + 317.7  
0.285av + 317.7  
3I-BI. Built -in refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top -mounted f reezer with an automatic icemaker 
without through -the-door ice service  9.15AV + 348.9  
0.323av + 348.9  
3A. All -refrigerators —automatic defrost 7.07AV + 201.6  
0.250av + 201.6  
3A-BI. Built- in All -refrigerators —automatic defrost  8.02AV + 228.5  
0.283av + 228.5  
4. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side -mounted freezer without an automatic icemaker  8.51AV + 297.8  
0.301av + 297.8  
4-BI. Built -In Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side -mounted freezer without an automatic 
icemaker  10.22AV  + 357.4  
0.361av + 357.4  
4I. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side -mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without 
through -the-door ice service  8.51AV + 381.8  
0.301av + 381.8  
4I-BI. Built -In Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with an automatic 
icemaker without through -the-door ice service  10.22AV + 441.4  
0.361av + 441.4  
5. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer without an automatic icemaker  8.85AV + 317.0  
0.312av + 317.0  
5-BI. Built-In Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer without an automatic 
icemaker  9.40AV + 336.9  
0.332av + 336.9  
5I. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker 
without through -the-door ice service  8.85AV + 401.0  
0.312av + 401.0  
5I-BI. Built -In Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer with an automatic 
icemaker without through -the-door ice service  9.40AV + 420.9  
0.332av + 420.9  
5A. Refrigerator -freezer —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer with through -the-door ice service  9.25AV + 475.4  
0.327av + 475.4  
5A-BI. Built -in refrigerator -freezer —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer with through -the-door 
ice service  9.83AV  + 499.9  
0.347av + 499.9  
6. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top- mounted freezer with through- the-door ice service 8.40AV + 385.4  
0.297av + 385.4  11 
  
Table A -2 (cont’d)  
Product class  Maximum Energy 
Use (kWh/year)* 
Equation* 
7. Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side- mounted freezer with through- the-door ice service 8.54AV + 432.8  
0.302av + 432.8  
7-BI. Built -In Refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side -mounted freezer with through -the-door ice 
service  10.25AV +  502.6  
0.362av + 502.6  
8. Upright freezers with manual defrost 5.57AV + 193.7  
0.197av + 193.7  
9. Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic icemaker  8.62AV + 228.3  
0.305av + 228.3  
9I. Upright freezers with automatic defrost with an automatic icemaker  8.62AV + 312.3  
0.348av + 260.9  
9-BI. Built- In Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic icemaker  9.86AV + 260.9  
0.348av + 260.9  
9I-BI. Built- in upright freezers with automatic defrost with an automatic icemaker  9.86A V + 344.9  
0.348av + 344.9  
10. Chest freezers and all other freezers except compact freezers  7.29AV + 107.8  
0.257av + 107.8  
10A. Chest freezers with automatic defrost 10.24AV + 148.1  
0.362av + 148.1  
11. Compact refrigerator -freezers and refrigerators other than all -refrigerators with manual defrost  9.03AV + 252.3  
0.319av + 252.3  
11A.Compact all -refrigerators —manual defrost  7.84AV + 219.1  
0.277av + 219.1  
12. Compact refrigerator -freezers —partial automatic defrost 5.91AV + 335.8  
0.209av + 335.8  
13. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top -mounted freezer  11.80AV + 339.2  
0.417av + 339.2  
13I. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with top -mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker  11.80AV + 423.2  
0.417av + 423.2  
13A. Compact all -refrigerators —automatic defrost  9.17AV + 259.3  
0.324av + 259.3  
14. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side- mounted freezer  6.82AV + 456.9  
0.241av + 456.9  
14I. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with side -mounted freeze r with an automatic 
icemaker  6.82AV + 540.9  
0.241av + 540.9  
15. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer  11.80AV + 339.2  
0.417av + 339.2  
15I. Compact refrigerator -freezers —automatic defrost with bottom -mounted freezer with an automatic 
icemaker  11.80AV + 423.2  
0.417av + 423.2  
16. Compact upright freezers with manual defrost  8.65AV + 225.7  
0.306av + 225.7  
17. Compact upright freezers with automatic defrost  10.17AV + 351.9  
0.359av + 351.9  
18. Compact chest freezers  9.25AV + 136.8  
0.327av + 136.8  
*AV = Adjusted total volume, expressed in ft3, as determined in 10 C.F.R. sections 430.23(a) (Appendix A to subpart  B of part 430) 
and 430.23(b) (Appendix B to subpart B of part 430)  
*av = Adjusted total volume, expressed in  Liters.  
 
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(7) Coolers Manufactured Before October 28, 2019, and Water Dispensers.  See section 
1605.3(a)  of this Article  for energy efficiency and energy design standards for:  
(A) consumer  refrigeration coolers manufactured before October 28, 2019;  and 
(B) freezers with volume exceeding 30 ft3, that do not exceed 39 ft3; and that are 
consumer products , and 
(B)(C) water dispensers.  12 
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(c) Central Air Conditioners,  Air Filters, and Heat Pump Water -Heating Packages.  
 
(1) Central Air Conditioners.  The EER, IEER, SEER, COP, HSPF, and SCOP, as applicable, of 
all central air conditioners, including computer room air conditioners, shall be not less 
than the applicable val ues shown in Tables C -3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, and C -9. 
(A) Evaporatively Cooled Computer Room Air Conditioners.  See section 1605.3(c) of 
this Article for energy efficiency standards for evaporatively cooled computer room 
air conditioners.  
 
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Table C -5 
Standards for Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment (Water- Cooled) Air 
Conditioners, Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment (Evaporatively Cooled) Air 
Conditioners, and Small Commercial Package Water -Source Heat Pumps  
Equipment Type  Cooling Capacity  Sub-
catego
ry Heatin
g 
Type*  Efficiency 
Levels  Compliance 
date: Equipment 
manufactured 
starting on  
Small Commercial Package 
Air Conditioning and Heating 
Equipment (Water -Cooled)  < 65,000 Btu/h  AC All EER = 12.1  October 29, 2003  
≥ 65,000 Btu/h and 
< 135,000 Btu/h  AC N-E EER = 12.1  
June 1, 2013  A-O EER = 11.9  
Large Commercial Package 
Air-Conditioning and Heating 
Equipment (Water -Cooled)  ≥ 135,000 Btu/h 
and < 240,000 
Btu/h  AC N-E EER = 12.5  
June 1, 2014  A-O EER = 12.3  
Very Large Commercial 
Package Air -Conditioning 
and Heating Equipment 
(Water -Cooled)  ≥ 240,000 Btu/h 
and < 760,000 
Btu/h  AC N-E EER = 12.4  
June 1, 2014  A-O EER = 12.2  
Small Commercial Package 
Air-Conditioning and Heating 
Equipment (Evaporatively 
Cooled)  < 65,000 Btu/h  AC All EER = 12.1  October 29, 2003  
≥ 65,000 Btu/h and 
< 135,000 Btu/h AC N-E EER = 12.1  
June 1, 2013  A-O EER = 11.9  
Large Commercial Package 
Air-Conditioning and Heating 
Equipment (Evaporatively 
Cooled)  ≥ 135,000 Btu/h 
and < 240,000 
Btu/h  AC N-E EER = 12.0  
June 1, 2014  AC A-O EER = 11.8  
Very Large Commercial 
Package Air Conditioning 
and Heating Equipment 
(Evaporatively Cooled)  ≥ 240,000 Btu/h 
and < 760,000 
Btu/h  AC N-E EER = 11.9  
June 1, 2014  AC A-O EER = 11.7  
Small Commercial Package 
Air-Conditioning and Heating 
Equipment (Water -Source: 
Water -to-Air, Water -Loop)  < 17,000 Btu/h 
HP All EER = 12.2  
COP = 4.3  October 9, 2015  ≥ 17,000 Btu/h and 
< 135,000 Btu/h  EER = 13.0  
COP = 4.3  
* N-E = No Heating or Electric Resistance Heating  
  A-O = All Other Types of Heating  13 
  
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(d) Portable Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light 
Kits, Whole House Fans, Residential Exhaust Fans, Dehumidifiers, and 
Residential Furnace Fans.  
 
(1) Ceiling Ffans.  
(A) Ceiling fans manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 shall have the following 
features:  
1. Fan speed controls separate from any lighting controls;  
2. Adjustable speed controls (either more than 1 speed or variable speed);  
3. The capability of reversible fan action, except for:  
a. Fans sold for industrial applications;  
b. Fans sold for outdoor applications; and  
c. Cases in which safety standards would be  violated by the use of the 
reversible mode.  
(B) Ceiling fans manufactured on or after January 21, 2020 shall meet the requirements 
shown in Table D -4. 
 
Table D -4 
Standards for Ceiling Fans Manufactured On or After January 21, 2020  
Ceiling Fan Type  Minimum  Efficiency 
(CFM/Watts) ¹ 
Very small -diameter  (VSD)  D ≤ 12 inches: 21  
D > 12 inches: 3.16 D −17.04  
Standard  0.65 D + 38.03  
Hugger  0.29 D + 34.46  
High-speed small -diameter (HSSD)  4.16 D + 0.02  
Large -diameter  0.91 D−30.00  
¹D is the ceiling fan's blade span, in inches.  
 
EXCEPTIONS to Section 1605.1(d)(1) of this Article:  The provisions in section 1605.1(d)(1)  
of this A rticle apply to ceiling fans except:  
(1) Ceiling fans where the plane of rotation of a ceiling fan's blades is not less than or equal 
to 45 degrees from horizontal, or cannot be adjusted based on the manufacturer's 
specifications to be less than or equal to 45 degrees from horizontal;  
(2) Centrifugal ceiling fans, as defined in section 1602(d) of this Article;  
(3) Belt-driven ceiling fans, as defined in section 1602(d) of this Article;  
(4) Oscillating ceiling fans, as defined in section 1602(d) of this Article; and  
(5) Highly decorative ceiling fans, as defined in section 1602(d) of this Article.  
 
(2) Ceiling Ffan Llight Kkits. 
 
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(4) Residential Ffurnace Ffans. Residential furnace fans incorporated in t he products listed 
in Table D -11 of this Article and manufactured on and after July 3, 2019, shall have a 
fan energy rating (FER) value that meets or is less tha n the values shown in Table D -11. 14 
 (A) EXCEPTIONS . Furnace fans incorporated into hydronic air handlers, SDHV modular 
blowers, S DHV electric furnaces, and central air conditioner/central heat pump 
indoor units are not subject to the standards listed in Table D -11. 
 
Table D -11 
Energy Conservation Standards for Federally Covered Residential Furnace Fans  
Product class  FER1 (Watts/  1000 cfm)  
Non-Weatherized, Non -Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG -NC) FER = 0.044 × Q Max + 182  
Non-Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG -C) FER = 0.044 × Q Max + 195  
Weatherized Non -Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (WG -NC) FER = 0.044 × Q Max + 199  
Non-Weatherized, Non -Condensing Oil Furnace Fan (NWO -NC) FER = 0.071 × Q Max + 382  
Non-Weatherized Electric Furnace/Modular Blower Fan (NWEF/NWMB)  FER = 0.044 × Q Max + 165  
Mobile Home Non -Weatherized, Non -Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (MH -NWG -NC) FER = 0.071  × Q Max + 222  
Mobile Home Non -Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (MH -NWG -C) FER = 0.071 × Q Max + 240  
Mobile Home Electric Furnace/Modular Blower Fan (MH -EF/MB)  FER = 0.044 × Q Max + 101  
Mobile Home Non -Weatherized Oil Furnace Fan (MH -NWO)  Reserved  
Mobile Home Weatherized Gas Furnace Fan (MH -WG)**  Reserved  
1QMax is the airflow, in cfm, at the maximum airflow -control setting measured using the final DOE test procedure at 
10 C .F.R. part 430, subpart B, appendix AA.  
 
(5) Portable Air Conditioners.  See section 1605.3(d) of this Article for energy efficiency 
standards for portable air conditioners.  
 
(6) There are no energy efficiency standards or ener gy design standards for spot  air 
conditioners, evaporative coolers, whole house fans, or residential exhaust fans. There 
are no efficiency standards for ceiling fans.  
 
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(f) Water Heaters.  
 
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(3) Water Heaters Regulated Under 10 C.F.R. section 431.110.  Water heaters regulated 
under 10 C.F.R. section 431.110  must mee t the values shown in Tables F -4 and F -5, as 
applicable.  
 
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(B) Residential -Duty Commercial Water Heaters. Each residential -duty commercia l 
water heater must have a minimum uniform energy factor not less than the values 
shown in Table F -5. 
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Table F- 5 
Standards for Residential -Duty Commercial Water Heaters 
Product Class  Specifications a Draw Pattern  Minimum Uniform  
Energy Factor b 
Gas-fired Storage  > 75 kBtu/hr and  
≤ 105 kBtu/hr and  
≤ 120 gallons  Very Small  0.2674 − (0.0009 × V r) 
Low 0.5362 − (0.0012 × V r) 
Medium  0.6002 − (0.0011 × V r) 
High 0.6597 − (0.0009 × V r) 
Oil-fired Storage  > 105 kBtu/hr and  
≤ 140 kBtu/hr and  
≤ 120 gal Very Small  0.2932 − (0.0015 × V r) 
Low 0.5596 − (0.0018 × V r) 
Medium  0.6194 − (0.0016 × V r) 
High 0.6740 − (0.0013 × V r) 
Electric Instantaneous  > 12 kW and  
≤ 58.6 kW and  
≤ 2 gal  Very Small  0.80 
Low 0.80 
Medium  0.80 
High 0.80 
a Additionally, to be classified as a residential -duty commercial water heater, a commercial 
water heater must meet the following conditions:  
(1) if the water heater requires electricity, it must use a single -phase external power supply; and 
(2) the water heater must not be designed to heat water to temperatures greater than 180°F.  
b Vr is the rated storage volume (in gallons), as determined pursuant to 10 C .F.R. section 
429.44.  
 
(4) Combination Space- Heating and Water -Heating Appliances.  See section 1605.3(e)  of 
this Article  for standards for combination space -heating and water -heating appliances. 
 
(g) Pool Heaters, Portable Electric Spas, Pumps, Residential Pool Pump and Motor 
Combinations, and Replacement Residential Pool Pump Motors.  
 
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(6) Energy Efficiency Standards for Pumps  
(A) For the purposes of section 1605.1(g)(6)(B) of this Article, “PEI CL” means the constant 
load pump energy index and “PEI VL” means the variable load pump energy index, 
both as determined in accordance with the test procedure in section 1604(g)(4) of 
this Article. For the purposes of section 1605.1(g)(6)(C) of this Article, “BEP” means 
the best efficiency point as determined in accordance with the test procedure in 
section 1604(g )(4) of this Article.  
(B) Pump Efficiency Standards.  Each pump that is manufactured on or after January 
27, 2020 and that:  
1. is in one of the equipment classes listed in T able G-2 in section 1605.1(g)(6)( B)4 
of this Article;  
2. meets the definition of a “ clean water pump ” in section 1602(g) (4) of this Article;  
3. is not listed in section 1605.1(g)(6)(C) of this Article; and  
4. conforms to the characteristics listed in section 1605.1(g)(6)(D) of this Article 
must have a PEI CL or PEI VL rating of not more tha n 1.00 using the appropriate C -
value in Table G -2: 
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Table G- 2 
Standards for Pumps Manufactured On or After January 27, 2020  
Equipment class1 Maximum PEI2 C-value3 
ESCC.1800.CL  1.00 128.47  
ESCC.3600.CL  1.00 130.42  
ESCC.1800.VL  1.00 128.47  
ESCC.3600.VL  1.00 130.42  
ESFM.1800.CL  1.00 128.85  
ESFM.3600.CL  1.00 130.99  
ESFM.1800.VL  1.00 128.85  
ESFM.3600.VL  1.00 130.99  
IL.1800.CL  1.00 129.30  
IL.3600.CL  1.00 133.84  
IL.1800.VL  1.00 129.30  
IL.3600.VL  1.00 133.84  
RSV.1800.CL  1.00 129.63  
RSV.3600.CL  1.00 133.20  
RSV.1800.VL  1.00 129.63  
RSV.3600.VL  1.00 133.20  
ST.1800.CL  1.00 138.78  
ST.3600.CL  1.00 134.85  
ST.1800.VL  1.00 138.78  
ST.1800 3600 .VL 1.00 134.85  
1 Equipment class designations consist of a combination (in sequential order separated by 
periods) of: (1) An equipment family (ESCC = end suction close- coupled, ESFM = end suction 
frame mounted/own bearing, IL = in- line, RSV = radially split, multi- stage, vertical, in -line diffuser 
casing, ST = submersible turbine; all as defined in 10 C.F.R. section 431.462); (2) nominal speed 
of rotation (1800 = 1800 rpm, 3600 = 3600 rpm); and (3) an operating mode (CL = constant load, 
VL = variable load). Determination of the operating mode is determined using the test procedure 
in appendix A to this subpart.  
2For equipment classes ending in .CL, the relevant PEI is PEI CL. For equipment classes ending 
in .VL, the relevant PEI is PEI VL. 
3The C -values shown in this table mu st be used in the equation for PERSTD when calculating 
PEI CL or PEI VL, as described in section II.B of 10 C.F.R. Appendix A to subpart Y of part 431.  
 
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(j) Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts and Deep- Dimming  Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts.  
 
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EXCEPTIONS  to Sections 1605.1(j)(1) and 1605.1(j)(2)  of this Article . The power factor and 
ballast luminous efficiency standards described in  sections 1605.1(j)(1) and 1605.1(j)(2) of 
this Article do not apply to:  
 
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 (k) Lamps.  
 
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(2) Incandesce nt Reflector Lamps .  
(A) The ave rage lamp efficacy of federally regulated incandescent reflector lamps  with a 
rated lamp wattage between 40 -205 watts, and  manufactured on or after July 15, 
2012 , and sold before January 1, 2020,  shall be not less than the applicable values 
shown in Table K -3. 
 
EXCEPTION to Section 1605.1(k)(2) (A) of this Article . The standards specified in Table 
K-3 shall not apply to the following types of incandescent reflector lamps:  
(1) Lamps rated at 50 watts or less that are ER30, BR30, BR40, or ER40;  
(2) Lamps rated at 65 watts that are BR30, BR40, or ER40 lamps; or  
(3) R20 incandescent reflector lamps rated 45 watts or less.  
 
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(B) See sections 1605.1(k)(6) and 1605.3(k)(1)(B)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for incandescent reflector lamps that are general service lamps and sold 
on or after January 1, 2020.  
 
(3) Medium Base Compact Fluorescent Lamps.  
 
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(B) See sections 1605.1(k)(6) and 1605.3(k)(1)(B)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for compact fluorescent lamps that are general service lamps and sold on 
or after January 1, 2020.  
 
(4) General Service Incandescent Lamps and Modified Spectrum General Service 
Incandescent Lamps.   
 
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(B) See sections 1605.1(k)(6) and 1605.3(k)(1)(B)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for general service incandescent lamps that are general service lamps and 
sold on or after January 1, 2020 . 
 
(5) Candelabra Base Incandescent Lamps and Intermediate Base Incandescent Lamps.   
 
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(B) See sections 1605.1(k)(6) and 1605.3(k)(1)(B)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for candelabra base incandescent lamps and intermediate base 
incandescent lamps that are general service lamps and sold on or after January 1, 
2020.  
 
(6) General Serv ice Lamps.  General service lamps sold on or after January 1, 2020, shall 
have a minimum lamp efficacy of 45 lumens per watt.  
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 (l) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
 
(1) Emergency Lighting.  An illuminated exit sign manufactured on or after January 1, 2006 
shall have an input power demand of five watts or less per face.  
(2) Self-Contained Lighting Controls.  See section 1605.3(l)  of this Article  for energy design 
standards for self -contained lighting controls.  
 
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(n) Luminaires and Torchieres.  
 
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(2) Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures . 
(A) See section 1605.3(n)  of this Article  for energy efficiency standards and energy 
design standards for luminaires, including standards for metal halide luminaires 
sold or offered for sale in California that are manufactured on or after January 1, 
2010.  
(B) Each metal halide lamp fixture, desig ned to be operated with lamps less than 150 W 
and greater than 500 W, manufactured on or after February 10, 2017, must contain a 
metal halide ballast with an efficiency not less than the value determined from the 
appropriate equation shown in Table N -1. 
 
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(C) Metal halide lamp fixtures manufactured on or after February 10, 2017, that operate 
lamps with rated wattage > 500 W to ≤ 1000 W must not contain a probe -start metal 
halide ballast. 
 
EXCEPTION to Sections 1605.1(n)(2)(B) and 1605. 1(n)(2)(C)  of this Article . The standards 
described in sections 1605.1(n)(2)(B) and 1605.1(n)(2)(C) of this Article do not apply to metal 
halide lamp fixtures:  
 
(1) with regulated -lag ballasts;  
(2) that use electronic ballasts that operate at 480 volts; and  
(3) that use high -frequency electronic ballasts.  
 
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(s) Electric Motors and Compressors.  
 
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(2) NEMA Design A Motors, NEMA Design B Motors, and IEC Design N Motors.  Starting on 
June 1, 2016, each NEMA Design A motor, NEMA Design B motor, and IEC Design N 
motor that is an electric motor meeting the criteria in section 1605.1(s)(1) of this Article 
and with a power rating from 1 horsepower through 500 horsepower, but ex cluding fire 
pump electric motors, manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of 
equipment) shall have a nominal full -load efficiency of not less than the values shown in 
Table S -1: 19 
  
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(3) NEMA Design C motors and IEC Design H motors.  Starting on June 1, 2016, each NEMA 
Design C motor and IEC Design H motor that is an electric motor meeting the criteria in 
section 1605.1(s)(1) of this Article and with a power rating from 1 horsepower through 
200 horsepower manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment) 
shall have a nominal full -load efficiency that is not less than the values shown in Table 
S-2: 
 
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(4) Fire Pump Electric Motors.  Starting on June 1, 2016, each fire pump electric motor 
meeting the criteria in section 1605.1(s)(1) of this Article and with a power rating of 1 
horsepower through 500 horsepower, manufactured (alone or as a component of 
another piece of equipment) shall have a nominal full -load efficiency that is not le ss 
than the values shown in Table S -3: 
 
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EXCEPTIONS to Sections 1605.1(s)(2), 1605.1(s)(3), and 1605.1(s)(4)  of this Article . The 
standards in Tables S -1, S-2 or S -3 of this Article do not apply to the following electric motors 
exempted by the Secretary, or any additional electric motors that the Secretary may exempt:  
(A) Air-over electric motors;  
(B) Component sets of an electric motor; 
(C) Liquid -cooled electric motors;  
(D) Submersible electric motors; and  
(E) Inverter -only ele ctric motors.  
 
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(t) Distribution Transformers.  
 
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(2) Liquid -Immersed Distribution Transformers.  The efficiency of a liquid - immersed 
distribution transformer manufactured on or after January 1, 2016 shall be no less than 
that required for their kVA rating as shown in Table T -4. Liquid -immersed distribution 
transformers with kVA ratings not appearing in Table T -4 shall have their minimum 
efficiency level determined by linear interpolation of the kVA and efficiency values 
immediately above and below that kVA rating.  
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Table T- 4 
Standards for Liquid- Immersed Distribution Transformers  
Single phase  Three  phase  
kVa Efficiency (%)1 kVa Efficiency (%)1 
10 98.70  15 98.65  
15 98.82  30 98.83  
25 98.95  45 98.92  
37.5 99.05  75 99.03  
50 99.11  112.5  99.11  
75 99.19  150 99.16  
100 99.25  225 99.23  
167 99.33  300 99.27  
250 99.39  500 99.35  
333 99.43  750 99.40  
500 99.49  1000  99.43  
667 99.52  1500  99.48  
833 99.55  2000  99.51  
  2500  99.53  
¹ Note: All efficiency values are at 50 percent of 
nameplate- rated load, determined according to the 
DOE Test Method for Measuring the Energy 
Consumption of Distribution Transformers under 
Appendix A to subpart K of 10 C .F.R. part 431.  
 
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(x) Landscape Irrigation Equipment . 
 
See section 1605.3(x)  of this Article  for water efficiency standards for landscape irrigation 
equipment.  
 
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) -25402(c)  and 25960, Public 
Resources Code ; and S ections 16, 26, and 30, Governor's Exec. Order No. B -29-15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) -25402(c)  and 259 60, Public Resources Code; and  
Section 16, Governor's Exec. Order No. B -29-15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1605.2. State Standards for Federally  Regulated Appliances.  
 
(a) Refrigerators, Refrigerator -Freezers and Freezers.  
 
(1) Federally Regulated Refrigerators, Refrigerator -Freezers, Freezers, and Other 
Refrigeration Equipment.  See section 1605.1(a) of this Article for energy efficiency 
standards and energy design standards for:  
(A) consumer refrigeration products including 
1. miscellaneous refrigeration, including but not limited to coolers manufactured 
on or after October 28, 2019;  21 
 (B) commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, commercial refrigerator -freezers 
including hybrid commercial refrigerator -freezers; automatic commercial ice makers; 
walk-in coolers and walk -in freezers; and refrigerated canned and bottled beverage 
vending machines.  
(2) Coolers  Manufactured Before October 28,  2019 , Freezers,  and Water Dispensers.  See 
section 1605.3(a) of this Article for energy efficiency standards and energy design 
standards  for: 
(A) consumer refrigeration coolers manufactured before October 28, 2019;  and 
(B) freezers that exceed 30 ft3, do not exceed 39 ft3, and that are consumer products; 
and 
(B)(C) water dispensers.  
 
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 (d) Portable Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light 
Kits, Whole House Fans, Residential Exhaust Fans, Dehumidifiers, and 
Residential Furnace Fans.  
 
(1) Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light Kits, Dehumidifiers, and Residential Furnace Fans.  
(A) See section 1605.1(d)  of this Article  for energy efficiency and  energy design 
standards for ceiling fans and ceiling fa n light kits.  
(B) See section 1605.1(d) of this Article for energy efficiency standards for ceiling fan 
light kits, dehumidifiers , and residential furnace fans.  
(2) Portable Air Conditioners . See section 1605.3(d) of this Article for energy efficiency 
standards for portable air conditioners.  
(3) There are no energy efficiency standards or ener gy design standards for spot  air 
conditioners, evaporative coolers, whole house fans, or residential exhaust fans. There 
are no energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans.  
 
[end of (d)]  
 
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(g) Pool Heaters, Portable Electric Spas, Pumps, Residential Pool Pump and Motor 
Combinations, and Replacement Residential Pool Pump Motors.  
 
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(3) Pumps.  See section 1605.1(g)(6)  of this Article  for energy efficiency standards for 
federally regulated pumps that are manufactured on or after January 27, 2020 . 
 
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(l) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
 
(1) Illuminated Exit Signs.  See section 1605.1(l)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for illuminated exit signs. 
(2) Self-Contained Lighting Controls.  See section  1605.3(l)  of this Article  for design 
standards for self -contained lighting controls.  22 
  
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(x) Landscape Irrigation Equipment.  
 
See section 1605.3(x)  of this Article  for water efficiency standards for landscape irrigation 
equipment.  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) -25402(c), and 25960, Public 
Resources Code ; and sections 16, 26, and 30, Governor's Exec. Order No. B -29-15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) -25402(c), and 25960,  Public Resources Code; and 
section  16, Governor's Exec. Order No. B -29-15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1605.3. State Standards for Non -Federally Regulated Appliances.  
 
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(c) Central Air Conditioners, Air Filters, and Heat Pump Water -Heating Packages.  
 
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(2) Energy Efficiency Standards for Computer Room Air Conditioners.  The EER of 
evaporatively cooled computer room air conditioners manufactured on or after the 
effective dates shown  October 29, 2006 , shall be not less than the applicable values 
shown in Table C -11. 
(A) Computer Room Air Conditioners.  See section 1605.1(c)  of this Article  for energy 
efficiency standards for air -cooled computer room air conditioners, glycol -cooled 
computer room air conditioners, and water -cooled computer room air conditioners.  
 
Table C -11 
Standards for Evaporatively Cooled Computer Room Air Conditioners  
Appliance  Cooling Capacity (Btu/hr)  Minimum EER (Btu/watt -hour)  
Evaporatively Cooled Effective 
October 29, 2006  
Computer 
room air 
conditioners  < 65,000  11.1 
≥ 65,000 and < 135,000  10.5 
≥ 135,000 and < 240,000  10.0 
 
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(d) Portable Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Fan Light 
Kits, Whole House Fans, Residential Exhaust Fans, Dehumidifiers, and 
Residential Furnace Fans.  
 
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(2) Dehumidifiers and Residential Furnace Fans.  See section 1605.1(d)  of this Article  for 
energy efficiency standards for ceiling fan light kits, dehumidifiers , and residential 
furnace fans.  23 
 (3) Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits.  See section 1605.1(d)  of this Article  for energy 
efficiency and  energy design st andards for ceiling fans  and ceiling fan light kits . 
(4) There are no energy efficiency standards or ener gy design standards for spot  air 
conditioners, evaporative coolers, whole house fans, or residential exhaust fans. There 
are no efficiency standards fo r ceiling fans.  
 
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(h) Plumbing Fittings.  
 
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(3) Kitchen Faucets and Aerators and Public Lavatory Faucets and Aerators.  The flow 
rate of kitchen faucets, kitchen replacement aerators, public lavatory faucets, and public 
lavatory replacement aerators sold or offered for sale on or after January 1, 2016 shall 
be not greater than the applicable values shown in Table H -4. 
(A) For the plumbing fittings identified in Table H -4, noncompliant products may not be 
sold or offered for sale on or after January 1, 2016, regardless of manufacture date.  
 
Table H -4 
Standards for Kitchen Faucets and Aerators and Public Lavatory Faucets and Aerators  
Appliance  Maximum Flow Rate  
Kitchen faucets and aerators  1.8 gpm with optional temporary flow of 2.2 gpm at 60 psi  
Public lavatory faucets and aerators  0.5 gpm at 60psi  
 
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(5) Showerheads.  The flow rate of showerheads shall be not greater than the applicable 
values shown in Table H -5. 
 
Table H -5 
Standards for Showerheads  
Appliance  Maximum Flow Rate  
 Manufactured on or after July 1, 
2016 and prior to July 1, 2018  Manufactured on or after July 1, 
2018  
Showerheads  2.0 gpm at 80 psi1,2,3  1.8 gpm at 80 psi1,2,3 
1 Maximum flow rate.  The maximum flow rate shall be the highest value obtained through 
testing at a flowing pressure of 80 ± 1 psi and shall not exceed the maximum flow rate in 
Table H-4H-5. 
2 Minimum flow rate. The minimum flow rate, determined through testing at a flowing 
pressure of 20 ± 1 psi, shall be not less than 60 percent of the flow rate reported by the 
manufacturer pursuant to section 1606(a)  of this Article . The minimum flow rate determined 
through testing at a flowing pressure of 45 and 80 ± 1 psi shall be not less than 75 percent of 
the flow rate reported by the manufacturer pursuant to section 1606(a)  of this Article . 
3 Showerheads with multiple nozzles.  The total flow  rate of showerheads with multiple 
nozzles must be less than or equal to the maximum flow rate in Table H -5 when any or all 
the nozzles are in use at the same time.  
 
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(k) Lamps.  
 
(1) General Service Lamps.  
(A) General service lamps  manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, and sold before 
January 1, 2020,  shall meet the standards shown in  Table K -8. 
 
Table K -8: 
Standards for General Service Lamps  
Lumen Ranges  Minimum Lamp Efficacy  Minimum Rated 
Lifetime  Effective Date 
310-2,600  45 lumens per watt  1,000 Hours  Manufactured on or after 
January 1, 2018, and sold 
before January 1, 2020  
 
(B) General service lamps sold on or after January 1, 2020, shall have a minimum lamp 
efficacy of 45 lumens per watt.  
 
(2) State- Regulated LED Lamps . 
(A) State ‐regulated LED lamps with lumen output of 150 lumens or greater for E12 
bases, or 200 lumens or greater for E17, E26, and GU24  bases, and manufactured on 
or after January 1, 2018 , shall meet all of the standards shown in  Table K -9 and  shall 
have the following:  
1. A color point that meets the requirements in Table B1 of Annex B of ANSI 
C78.377 ‐2015 for color targets and color consistency.  
2. A CRI (Ra) of 82 or greater.  
3. Individual color scores of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 of 72 or greater.  
4. A power factor of 0.7 or greater.  
5. A rated life of 10,000 hours or greater as determined by the lumen maintenance 
and time to failure test procedure. “time to failure” portion of the test procedure 
specified in section 1604(k)(3) of this Article.  
6. State ‐regulated LED lamps that have an ANSI standard lamp shape of A shall 
meet the omnidirectional light distribution requirements of ENERGY STAR’s 
Product Specification for Lamps Version 2.0 (December 2015).  
7. State ‐regula ted LED lamps that have an ANSI standard lamp shape of B, BA, C, 
CA, F, or G shall meet the decorative light distribution requirements of ENERGY 
STAR’s Product Specification for Lamps Version 1.1 (August 2014).  
(B) In addition to the requirements in sectio n 1605.3(k)(2)(A)  of this Article , state ‐
regulated LED lamps manufactured on or after July 1, 2019 shall have a standby 
mode power of 0.2 watt or less.  
 
Table K ‐9 
Standards for State ‐Regulated LED Lamps  
Effective Date  Minimum Compliance Score  Minimum Efficacy Lumens Per Watt  
January 1, 2018  282 68 
July 1, 2019  297 80 
The compliance score shall be calculated as the sum of the efficacy and 2.3 times the CRI of a lamp.  
 
(3) State ‐regulated Small Diameter Directional Lamps.  State ‐regulated small diameter 
directional lamps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 must have a rated life of 25 
 25,000 hours or greater as determined by the lumen maintenance and  time to failure 
test procedure “time to failure” portion of the test procedure specified in section 
1604(k)(3) of this Article  and meet one of the following requirements:  
(A) have luminous efficacy of at least 80 lumens per watt.  
(B) have a minimum luminous efficacy of 70 lumens per watt or greater and a minimum 
compliance score of 165 or greater, where compliance is calculated as the sum of 
the luminous efficacy and CRI.  
(4) GU24 Base Lamps.  GU24 base lamps shall not be incandescent lamps.  
(5) See section 1605.1(k)  of this Article  for energy efficiency standards for federally 
regulated lamps.  
 
(l) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
 
(1) Illuminated Exit Signs.  See section 1605.1(l)  of this Article  for energy efficiency 
standards for illuminated exit signs. 
(2) Self-Contained Lighting Controls Manufactured On or After February 1, 2013.  
(A) All Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  
1. The manufacturer shall provide instructions for installation and start -up 
calibration of all self -contained lighting control devices.  
2. If indi cator lights are integral to a self -contained lighting control system, such 
indicator lights shall consume no more than 1 watt of power per indicator light.  
(B) Automatic Time- Switch Controls.  
1. Residential automatic time -switch controls labeled for use with lighting shall 
have program backup capabilities that prevent the loss of the device’s schedule 
for at least 7 days, and the device’s date and time for at least 72 hours if power 
is interrupted. 
2. Commercial automatic time -switch controls labeled for use with lighting shall:  
a. have program backup capabilities that prevent the loss of the device’s 
schedule for at least 7 days, and the device’s date and time for at least 72 
hours if power is interrupted;  
b. be capable of providing manual override to each connected  load and shall 
resume normally scheduled operation after manual override is initiated 
within 2 hours for each connected load; and  
c. incorporate an automatic holiday shutoff feature that turns off all connected 
loads for at least 24 hours and then resumes  normally scheduled operation.  
(C) Astronomical Time -Switch Controls.  Astronomical time -switch controls shall:  
1. meet the requirements of an automatic time -switch control;  
2. have sunrise and sunset prediction accuracy within plus -or-minus 15 minutes 
and timekeepin g accuracy within 5 minutes per year; 
3. be capable of displaying date, current time, sunrise time, sunset time, and 
switching times for each step during programming;  
4. have an automatic daylight savings time adjustment; and  
5. have the ability to independently offset the on and off for each channel by at 
least 99 minutes before and after sunrise or sunset.  
(D) Automatic Daylight Controls.  Automatic daylight controls shall:  
1. be capable of reducing the power consumption in response to measured daylight 
either directly or by sending and receiving signals;  
2. comply with section  1605.3(l)(2)(F) of this Article if the day lighting control is 
capable of directly dimming lamps;  
3. automatically return to its most recent time delay settings within 60 minutes 
when put in calibration  mode;  
4. have a set point control that easily distinguishes settings to within 10 percent of 
full scale adjustment;  26 
 5. have a light sensor that has a linear response within 5 percent accuracy over the 
range of illuminance measured by the light sensor;  
6. have a li ght sensor that is physically separated from where the calibration 
adjustments are made, or is capable of being calibrated in a manner that the 
person initiating the calibration is remote from the sensor during calibration to 
avoid influencing calibration accuracy; and  
7. comply with section  1605.3(l)(2)(E) of this Article if the device contains a photo 
control component.  
(E) Photo Controls.  
Photo controls shall not have a mechanical device that permits disabling of the 
control.  
(F) Dimmer Controls.  
1. All dimmer controls shall:  
a. be capable of reducing power consumption by a minimum of 65 percent 
when the dimmer is at its lowest level;  
b. include an off position which produces a zero lumen output; and  
c. not consume more than 1 watt per lighting dimmer switch leg when in the 
off position.  
2. Dimmer controls that can directly control lamps shall provide electrical outputs 
to lamps for reduced flicker operation through the dimming range so that the 
light output has an amplitude modulation of less than 30 percent for fr equencies 
less than 200 Hz without causing premature lamp failure.  
3. Wall box dimmers and associated switches designed for use in three way circuits 
shall be capable of turning lights off, and to the level set by the dimmer if the 
lights are off.  
(G) Occupant se nsing devices.  
1. All occupant sensing devices shall:  
a. be capable of automatically turning off controlled lights in the area no more 
than 30 minutes after the area has been vacated;  
b. allow all lights to be manually turned off regardless of the status of 
occupan cy; and  
c. have a visible status signal that indicates that the device is operating 
properly, or that it has failed or malfunctioned. The visible status signal may 
have an override switch that turns off the signal.  
2. All occupant sensing devices that utilize ul trasonic radiation for detection of 
occupants shall:  
a. comply with 21 C.F.R. part  1002.12; and  
b. emit no audible sound, and shall not emit ultrasound in excess of the decibel 
levels shown in Table L measured no more than five feet from the source, on 
axis. 
Table L  
Ultrasound Maximum Decibel Values  
Mid-frequency of Sound Pressure 
Third- Octave Band  
(in kHz)  Maximum db Level within third -
Octave Band  
(in dB reference 20 micropascals)  
Less than 20  80 
20 or more to less than 25  105 
25 or more to less than 31.5 110 
31.5 or more  115 
 
3. All occupant sensing devices that utilize microwave radiation for detection of 
occupants shall:  
a. comply with 47 C.F.R. parts 2 and 15; and  27 
 b. not emit radiation in excess of 1 milliwatt per square centimeter measured at 
no more than 5 centimeters from the emission surface of the device. 
4. Occupant sensing devices incorporating dimming shall comply with the 
requirements for dimmer controls in section  1605.3(l)(2)(F) of this Article.  
5. Motion sensors shall be rated for outdoor use as specified by the National 
Electric al Code 2002, Section 410.4(A).  
6. “Partial off” shall have dimming functionality or shall incorporate the following 
functionalities: 
a. have two poles;  
b. have one pole that is manual -on and manual off; and  
c. have one pole that is automatic -on and automatic -off and shall not be 
capable of conversion by the user to manual -on only functionality.  
7. “Partial on” shall have dimming functionality or shall incorporate the following 
functionalities: 
a. have two poles each with automatic -off functionality;  
b. have one pole that is manual -on and shall not incorporate DIP switches, or 
other manual means, for conversion between manual and automatic 
functionality; and  
c. have one pole that is automatic -on and shall not be capable of c onversion by 
the user to manual -on functionality.  
8. Vacancy sensors shall:  
a. not turn on lighting automatically and shall not incorporate DIP switches, or 
other manual means, for conversion between manual and automatic 
functionality; 
b. have a grace period of no more than 30 seconds and no less than 15 seconds 
to turn on lighting automatically after the sensor has timed out; and  
c. not have an override switch that disables the sensor.  
 
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(n) Luminaires and Torchieres.  
 
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(3) Portable Luminaires.  
(A) Portable luminaires manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 shall meet one or 
more of the following requirements:  
1. Be equipped with a dedicated fluorescent lamp socket connected to a high 
frequency electronic ballast contained within the portable luminaire;  
2. Be equipped with one or more GU24 line -voltage sockets and not rated for use 
with incandescent lamps of any type, including line voltage or low voltage; 
3. Be an LED luminaire or a portable lum inaire with an LED light engine with 
integral heat sink, and comply with the minimum requirements shown in Table 
N-3; 
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Table N -3 
Minimum Requirements for Portable LED Luminaires , 
and Portable Luminaires with LED Light Engines with Integral Heat Sink  
Criteria Requirement  
Light Output  ≥ 200 lumens (initial)  
Minimum LED Luminaire Efficacy  29 lumens/W  
Minimum LED Light Engine Efficacy  40 lumens/W  
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)  2700K through 5000K  
Minimum Color Rendering Index (CRI)  75 
Power Factor (for luminaires labeled or sold for residential use)  ≥ 0.70  
 
4. Be equipped with an E12, E17, or E26 screw -based socket and be prepackaged 
and sold together with one screw -based compact fluorescent lamp or screw -
based LED lamp for each screw -based socket on the portable luminaire. The 
compact fluorescent or LED lamps which are prepackaged with the portable 
luminaire shall be fully compatible with the luminaire controls, meaning that 
portable luminaires having a dimmer control shall be prepackaged with 
dimmable compact fluorescent or LED lamps, and portable luminaires having 3 -
way controls shall be prepackaged with 3 -way compact fluorescent or LED lamps. 
The compact fluorescent lamps which are prepackaged with the luminaires shall 
also meet the minimum energy efficiency levels established by ENERGY STAR® 
for compact fluorescent lamps in effect on December 31, 2008. The LED lamps 
required to be packaged with the luminaire shall comply with the minimum 
requirements for state ‐regulated LED lamps in sections 1601  through 1607 of 
this Article;  
5. Be equipped with one or more single -ended, non -screw based halogen lamp 
sockets (line or low voltage), a dimmer control or high low control, and be rated 
for a maximum of 100W.  
 
EXCEPTIONS to Section 1605.3(n)(3)  of this Article . The following portable luminaires 
are not required to be prepackaged and sold together with compact fluorescent or LED 
lamps:  
 
1. Portable Wall Mount Adjustable Luminaires that meet all of the following 
requirements: Designed only to be m ounted on a wall, having no base which will 
allow the luminaire to stand on a horizontal surface, having an articulated arm, 
having a maximum overall length of 24 inches in any direction, fitted only with a 
single E12, E17 or E26 lamp socket per luminaire,  and controlled with an integral 
dimmer. Luminaires manufactured on or before December 31, 2011 shall have a 
maximum relamping rated wattage of 57 watts, and luminaires manufactured on or 
after January 1, 2012 shall have a maximum relamping rated wattage of 43 watts, as 
listed on a permanent pre -printed factory -installed label in accordance with 
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 153.  
 
2. Art Work Luminaires that meet all of the following requirements: Designed only to 
be mounted directly to art work only for t he purpose of illuminating that art work, 
fitted only with E12 screw -base line -voltage sockets, having no more than three 
sockets per luminaire, and controlled with an integral high/low switch. Luminaires 
with a single socket shall have a maximum relamping  rated wattage of 25 watts, and 
luminaires with two or three sockets shall have a maximum relamping rated wattage 
of 15 watts per socket, as listed on a permanent pre -printed factory -installed label in 
accordance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 153.  29 
  
(B) Portable luminaires that have internal power supplies shall have zero standby power 
when the luminaire is turned off.  
 
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(u) External Power Supplies.  
 
(1) The efficiency in the active mode of state -regulated external power supplies, 
manufactured on or after the effective dates shown  July 1, 2008,  when tested at 115 
volts at 60 Hz, shall be not less than the applicable values shown (expressed as the 
decimal e quivalent of a percentage); and the energy consumption in the no -load mode of 
power supplies manufactured on or after the effective date s when tested at 115 volts at 
60 Hz, shown shall be not greater than the applicable values shown in Table U -4 0.5 
watts . 
 
Table U -4 
Standards for State -Regulated External Power Supplies  
Effective July 1, 2008  
Nameplate Output  Minimum Efficiency in Active Mode  
<1 watt  0.5 * Nameplate Output  
≥ 1 and ≤ 51 watts  0.09*Ln(Nameplate Output) + 0.5  
> 51 watts  0.85 
 Maximum Energy Consumption in No -Load Mode  
Any output  0.5 watts  
Where Ln (Nameplate Output) = Natural Logarithm of the nameplate output expressed in watts.  
 
(2) See section 1605.1(u)  of this Article  for energy efficiency standards for federally 
regulated external power supplies.  
 
(v) Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions, Signage Displays, and Consumer 
Audio and Video Equipment.  
 
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(2) Televisions and Signage Displays.  All televisions and signage displays manufactured 
on or after the effective dates shall  meet the requirements shown in Table V -3. 
(3) Televisions and Signage Displays Manufactured On or After January 1, 2011.  In 
addition, televisions and signage displays manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 
shall meet the requirements shown in sections 1605.3(v)(3)(A), 1605.3(v)(3)(B), and 
1605.3(v)(3)(C) of this Article.  
 
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EXCEPTIONS to Sections 1605.3(v)(2) and 1605.3(v)(3)  of this Arti cle: The standards found in 
sections 1605.3(v)(2) and 1605.3(v)(3) of this Article do not apply to professional signage 
displays.  
 
(4) Computer monitors.  Computer monitors manufactured on or after July 1, 2019, shall 
comply with all of the following:  
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 (A) The computer monitor on -mode power draw shall be less than or equal to the 
following equation with each of the applicable allowances applied at most once:  
 
Eon ≤ (E on_max + E EP + E Game + E OLED + E Curve) 
 
Where:  
Eon is the computer monitor on -mode power draw in watts as determined under 
section 1604(v)( 3) of this Article,  
Eon_max is the maximum on -mode power draw in watts as determined by Table V- 4, 
EEP is the enhanced performance display allowance in watts as determ ined in 
Table V -5, 
EGame is the gaming monitor allowance in watts as determined in Table V -5, 
EOLED is the OLED monitor allowance in watts as determined in Table V -5, and  
ECurve is the curved monitor allowance in watts as determined in Table V -5. 
 
(B) Cons ume less than or equal to 1.2 watts in computer monitor sleep mode and 
computer monitor off mode power combined.  
(C) Be shipped with a screen luminance less than or equal to 270 cd/m2 200 cd/m2 ± 35 
percent . A manufacturer may ship with additional features  enabled, even if they 
were turned off in testing. 
(D) Computer monitors with touch screen capability are allowed an additional 1 watt 
allowance per mode in modes where touch functionality is enabled.  
 
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EXCEPTIONS to Section 1605.3(v)(4)  of this Article : The following computer monitors are not 
required to comply with section  1605.3(v)(4) of this Article but shall comply with the test 
procedures in section  1604(v)( 3) of this Article , the certification requirements in section  1606 
of this Article , and the marking requirements in section  1607 of this Article: 
1. KVMs.  
2. KMMs.  
3. Very high performance monitors.  
 
EXCEPTION to Section 1605.3(v)(4)  of this Article : Medical computer monitors are not 
required to comply with section  1605.3(v)(4) of this Article  or the test procedures in section  
1604(v)( 3) of this Article  but shall comply with the certification requirements in section  1606 
of this Article  and the marking requirements in section  1607 of this Article. 
 
(5) Desktop computers, thin clients, mobile gaming systems, portable all -in-ones, and 
notebook computers.  Desktop computers, thin clients, mobile gaming systems, portable  
all-in-ones, and notebook computers manufactured on or after January 1, 2019, shall:  
(A) Comply with Table V -7; and  
(B) Be shipped with power management settings that do both of the following:  
1. Transition the computer into either the computer sleep mode  or computer off 
mode measured in section  1604(v)(4 ) of this Article  within 30 minutes of user 
inactivity. If the transition is to a computer sleep mode, that sleep mode shall 
either:  
a. Be a computer sleep mode as described in ACPI as S3; or  
b. Consume p ower less than or equal to the values shown in Table V- 6. 
2. Transition connected displays into sleep mode within 15 minutes of user 
inactivity.  
 
EXCEPTION to Section 1605.3(v)(5)(B)  of this Article . If the model is shipped at the 
purchaser's request with either a limited capability operating system or without an operating 31 
 system, or if the model is not capable of having an operating system, the model is not required 
to comply with section  1605.3(v)(5)(B) of this Article.  
 
EXCEPTION to Section 1605.3(v)(5)( A) of this Article . Desktop computers and thin clients 
assembled before July 1, 2021, entirely from parts manufactured before September 1, 2018, are 
not required to comply with section  1605.3(v)(5)(A) of this Article. 
 
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(6) Small -scale servers, high expandability computers, mobile workstations, and 
workstations.  Small -scale servers, high expandability computers, mobile workstations, 
and workstations manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, shall:  
(A) Be powered by an internal power supply that meets or exceeds the standards in 
Table V -9, or an external power supply that meets the level VI of efficiency described 
in the International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies Version 
3.0 (Sept. 2013);  
(B) Incorporate Energy -Efficient Ethernet functionality; 
(C) Transition connected displays into sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity; 
and 
(D) Transition the computer into either the computer sleep mode or computer off mode 
measured in section  1604 (v)(4) of this Article within 30 minutes of user inactivity. If 
the transition is to a computer sleep mode, that sleep mode shall either:  
1. Be a computer sleep mode as described in ACPI as S3; or  
2. Consume power less than or equal to the values shown in Table V -6. 
 
EXCEPTION to S ection 1605.3(v)(6)(D)  of this Article : Small -scale servers and rack -mounted 
workstations are not required to comply with section  1605.3(v)(6)(D) of this Article.  
 
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(7) Small volume manufacturers.  
(A) Computers manufactured on or after January 1, 2019, by a small volume 
manufacturer shall:  
1. Comply with the power management settings identified in sections  
1605.3(v)(5)(B)2 . and 1605.3(v)(6)(C)  of this Article ; 
2. Be shipped with power management settings that transition the computer into 
either computer sleep mode or computer off mode within 30 minutes of user 
inactivity; and  
3. Be exempt from all other requirements for computers unless the small volume 
manufacturer meets the criteria in section  1605.3(v)(7)(C)  of this Article . 
(B) Small -scale servers and rack -mounted workstations are not required to comply with 
section 1605.3(v)(7)(A)2 . of this Article . 
(C) If a small volume manufacturer produces desktop or workstation computers in 
quantities of m ore than 50 units of a basic model, the manufacturer shall certify 
those units as meeting the requirements in sections  1603, 1604(v)( 4), 1605.3(v)(5) or 
1605.3(v)(6), 1606, and 1607  of this Article . 
 
(w) Battery Chargers and Battery Charger Systems.  
 
(1) Energy Efficiency Standards for Large Battery Charger Systems.  Large battery charger 
systems manufactured on or after January 1, 2014, and that are not federally regulated 
battery chargers, shall meet the applicable performance values in Table W -2. 
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 Table W-2 
Standards for Large Battery Charger Systems  
Performance Parameter  Standard  
Charge Return Factor 
(CRF)  100 percent, 80 percent 
Depth of discharge  CRF Shall  be ≤ 1.10   
40 percent Depth of 
discharge  CRF Shall  be ≤ 1.15   
Power Conversion Efficiency  Greater than or equal to:  Shall  be ≥ 89 percent  
Power Factor  Greater than or equal to:  Shall  be ≥ 0.90 
Maintenance Mode Power (E b = battery capacity of 
tested battery)  Less than or equal to: Shall  be ≤ 10 + 0.0012E b W 
No Battery Mode Power  Less than or equal to:  Shall  be ≤ 10 W  
 
(2) Energy Efficiency Standards for Small Battery Charger Systems . Except as provided in  
sections 1605.3(w)(3) , 1605.3(w)(4) , and 1605.3(w)(5)  of this  Article, the following small 
battery charger systems shall meet the applicable performance values in Table W -2W-3: 
(A) consumer products that are manufactured on or after February 1, 2013 and before 
June 13, 2018;  and 
(B) those that are not consumer products and are manufactured on or after January 1, 
2017.  
 
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Table W -3 
Standards for Small Battery Charger Systems  
Performance Parameter  Standard  
Maximum 24 hour charge and maintenance 
energy (Wh)  
(Eb = capacity of all batteries in ports and N = 
number of charger ports)  For E b of 2.5 Wh or less:  
16 × N 
For E b greater than 2.5 Wh and less than or 
equal to 100 Wh:  
12 x N +1.6E b  
For E b greater than 100 Wh and less than or 
equal to 1000 Wh:  
22 x N+1.5E b 
For E b greater than 1000 Wh:  
36.4 x N +1.486E b 
Maintenance Mode Power and No Battery Mode 
Power (W)  
(Eb = capacity of all batteries in ports and N = 
number of charger ports)  The sum of maintenance mode power and no 
battery mode power must be les s than or equal 
to:  
1x N+0.0021xE b  Watts  
 
(3) Inductive Charger Systems.  Inductive charger systems manufactured on or after 
February 1, 2013 and before June 13, 2018 and inductive charger systems that are not 
federally regulated battery chargers and manufactured on or after February 1, 2013, 
shall meet either the applicable performance standards in Table W -2W-3 or shall use 
less than 1 watt in maintenance mode, less than 1 watt in no battery mode, and an 
average of 1 watt or less over the duration of the charge and maintenance mode test.  
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(x) Landscape Irrigation Equipment.  
 
(1) Spray Sprinkler Bodies.  
(A) A spray sprinkler body manufactured on or after October 1, 2020, shall meet all of 
the following requirements:  
1.  Maximum flow rate at any tested pressure level. The percent difference between 
the initial calibration flow rate, as determined by the test method in section 
1604(x)(1)(A) of this Article , and the maximum flow rate at any tested pressure 
level, averaged for the selected samples at the test pressure levels where the 
maximum flow rate occurred, shall not exceed ± 12.0 percent.  
 
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2.  Average flow rate across all tested pressures. The percent difference between the 
initial calibrat ion flow rate, as determined by the test method in section 
1604(x)(1)(A) of this Article , and the flow rate at each tested pressure level, 
averaged across all pressure levels and all selected samples, shall not exceed ± 
10.0 percent.  
 
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3.  Minimum outlet pressure. The average outlet pressure at the initial calibration 
point, as determined by the test method in section 1604(x)(1)(A)  of this Article , 
of the selected samples shall not be less than two -thirds of the regulation 
pressure.  
 
…[skipping the rest of (x)]  
 
…[skipping the rest of section 1605.3]  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c)  and 25960, Public 
Resources Code; and S ections 16, 26, and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No.  B‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c) and 259 60, Public Resources Code; and 
Section 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1606. Filing by Manufacturers; Listing of Appliances in the MAEDbS . 
 
(a) Filing of Statements.  
 
Each manufacturer shall electronically file with the Executive Director through the MAEDbS 
a statement for each appliance that is sold or offered for sale in California. The statement 
shall contain all of the information described in paragraphs (2) through (4) of this 
subsection and shall meet all of the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection and all 
other applicable requirements in this Article.  
 
The effective dates of this section shall be the same as the effec tive dates shown in section 
1605.1, 1605.2 or 1605.3  of this Article  for appliances for which there is an energy 
efficiency, energy consumption, energy design, water efficiency, water consumption, or 
water design standard in section 1605.1, 1605.2, or 1605 .3 of this Article . For appliances 
with no energy efficiency, energy consumption, energy design, water efficiency, water 
consumption, or water design standard in section 1605.1, 1605.2, or 1605.3  of this Article , 34 
 the effective date of this section shall be  one year after they are added to section 1601 of 
this Article, unless a different effective date is specified. 
 
EXCEPTIONS  to Section 1606(a)  of this Article : Section 1606(a)  of this Article  is not 
applicable to: 
1. external power supplies,  
2. small electric motors , 
3. à la carte chargers meeting the EXCEPTION noted in section  1605.3(w)(2) of this 
Article , or 
4. general service lamps.  
 
…[skipping (a)(1) through (a)(2)]  
 
(3) Testing and Performance Information.  
(A) A statement that the appliance has been tested in accordance with all applicable 
requirements of sections  1603 and 1604  of this Article . If section 1604  of this 
Article  provides more than one test method that may be used, the manufacturer 
shall identify which method was used.  
 
EXCEPTION 1. to Section 1606(a)(3)(A ) of this Article : 
For state -regulated compressors, the manufacturer shall submit a statement that the 
applian ce has been tested in accordance with all applicable requirements of sections 1603 
and 1604 of this Article, or that the appliance has been rated according to an alternative 
efficiency determination method (AEDM) in accordance with all applicable requireme nts of 
section 1604(s) of this Article. 
 
…[skipping the rest of (a)(3)]  
  35 
 Table X  
Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
  
All Appliances  
 * Manufacturer’s Name   
* Brand Name   
* Model Number   
Date model to  be displayed   
Regulatory Status  Federally regulated consumer 
product, federally regulated 
commercial and industrial 
equipment, non -federally regulated  
 
…[skipping A “Non -Commercial Refrigerators, Non -Commercial Refrigerator -Freezers, Non -
Commercial Freezers” through A “Walk- in Coolers, and Walk -in Freezers: Refrigeration Systems”]  
 
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
A  
Refrigerated Bottled or 
Canned Beverage 
Vending Machines  
 Equipment Class (reporting of Combination 
A or Combination B for models 
manufactured on or after January 8, 2019)  Class A, Class B, Combination A, 
Combination B  
Door Type  Glass front, closed front  
Machine use designation  Indoor, indoor/outdoor  
Maximum Daily Energy Consumption at 
75°F. Ambient Temperature   
Standard Vendible Capacity   
Low Power State – lighting  True, fFalse 
Low Power State – refrigeration  True, fFalse 
Low Power State – whole machine  True, fFalse 
On-Site Adjustable by Operator or Owner  True, fFalse 
Refrigerant Type Ozone -depleting, non -ozone -
depleting  
Insulation Type  Ozone -depleting, non -ozone -
depleting  
Internal volume   
 
Miscellaneous 
Refrigeration Products  Product Class  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 
Variable Defrost Control  True, False  
Least Time Between Defrosts (hours) (when 
“Variable Defrost Control” = True)   
Max Time Between Defrosts (hours) (when 
“Variable Defrost Control” = True)   
Variable Anti -Sweat Heater Control  True, False  
Heater Watts at 5%, 15%, 25%, 35%, 45%, 
55%, 65%, 75%, 85%, and 95% humidity 
(watts) (when “Variable Anti -Sweat Heater 
Control” = True)   
Testing Conducted with Modifications to 
Standard Temperature Sensor Locations  True, False  
Total Refrigerated Volume (ft3)  
Total Adjusted Volume (ft3)  
Annual Energy Use (kWh/year)   36 
 …[end of A]  
 
…[skipping B through C]  
 
…[skipping D “Singe -Duct and Dual -Duct Portable Air Conditioners ” through D “Spot Air Conditioners ”] 
 
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
D  
Evaporative Coolers  *Type  Direct, indirect, indirect/direct  
Evaporative Media Saturation Effectiveness 
(%) (for direct evaporative coolers only)   
Media Type (for direct evaporative coolers 
only)  Expanded paper, woven plastic, 
aspen wood, rigid cellulose, other 
(specify).  
Cooling Effectiveness (for indirect 
evaporative coolers only)   
Total Power (watts)   
Airflow Rate (CFM)   
ECER   
 
Ceiling Fans  *Ceiling fan type (required for models 
manufactured on or after January 21, 2020 
only)  High-speed small -diameter 
(HSSD), hugger, large diameter, 
standard, very small -diameter 
(VSD)  
Diameter (inches)   
CFM (low, medium,  high)   
Watts (low, medium,  high)   
Efficacy (low, medium, high) [CFM/watt] 
(required for models manufactured before 
January 21, 2020 only)   
Efficiency (CFM/Watt) (required for models 
manufactured on or after January 21, 2020 
only)   
Fan speed controls separate from light 
controls  True,  false  
Adjustable Speed Controls  (Specify) speed, variable  
Reversible Fan Action Capable  True, False , Exception [See 
section 1605.1(d)(1)(A)3. of this 
Article]  
Light Source Type Compact fluorescent, 
incandescent, other, None  
 
Ceiling Fan Light Kits 
manufactured before 
January 21, 2020  Socket Type  Medium screw base, pin -based; 
other  
Packaged with all appropriate lamps to fill 
all sockets  True, False  
Screw -based Lamps Requirement (Screw -
base only)  Meet section 1605.1(d)(2)(A)1. or 
2. of this Article  (specify)  
Meet section 1605.1(d)(2)(B)  of this Article  
(pin-based sockets only)  True, False  
Operate with lamps totaling more than 190 
watts (other socket types only)  True, False  
* “Identifier” information as described in section  1602(a) of this Article.  
1 = Voluntary for federally regulated appliances  
2 = Voluntary for state -regulated appliances  37 
 Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
D  
Ceiling Fan Light Kits 
manufactured on or after 
January 21, 2020  Socket Type  Medium screw base, pin -based. 
integrated SSL, other  
Packaged with lamps to fill all sockets  True, False  
Lumens for each basic model of lamp or 
each basic model of integrated SSL (lm)   
Rated wattage (watts)   
Efficacy (lm/W)   
Medium screw base sockets packaged with 
compact fluorescent lamps  True, False  
Medium screw base compact fluorescent 
lamps meet section 1605.1(d)(2)(D)1. of this 
Article (medium screw base sockets 
packaged with compact fluorescent lamps 
only)  True, False  
Pin-based sockets for fluorescent lamps  True, False  
Uses an electronic ballast (pin -based 
sockets for fluorescent lamps only)  True, False  
  
Whole House Fans and 
Residential Exhaust Fans  *Residential Exhaust Fan Type Inline single -port, Inline multi -port, 
Range hood, Bathroom and utility 
room  
*Whole- House Fan Type  Belt-drive single -fan, Belt -drive 
dual-fan, Direct -drive single -fan, 
Direct -drive dual -fan 
Fan Motor Power (watts)   
Air Flow (CFM)   
Air Flow Efficiency (CFM/ watt)  
  
Dehumidifiers  Product capacity (pints per day)   
Energy Factor   
Dehumidifier Type Portable dehumidifiers with a 
capacity less than or equal to 25 
pints per day, Portable 
dehumidifiers with a capacity 
greater than 25 pints per day and 
less than or equal to 50 pints per 
day, Portable dehumidifiers with a 
capacity greater than 50 pints per 
day, Whole -home dehumidifiers 
with a product case volume less 
than or equal to 8 cubic feet, 
Whole- home dehumidifiers with a 
product case volume greater than 
8 cubic feet  
Water Capacity (pints per day)   
Case Volume   
Integrated Energy Factor (Liters/Kilowatt 
Hour)   38 
  
D  
Residential Furnace Fans  
Furnace Fan Types  Non-weatherized, non -condensing gas 
(NWG -NC); Non -weatherized, condensing 
gas (NWG -C); Weatherized non -
condensing gas (WG -NC); Non-
weatherized , non- condensing oil (NWO -
NC); Non- weatherized electric 
furnace/modular blower fan 
(NWEF/NWMB); Mobile home non -
weatherized, non -condensing gas (MH-
NWG -NC); Mobile home non -weatherized, 
condensing gas (MH- NWG -C); Mobile 
home electric furnace/modular blower fan 
(MH-EF/MB); Mobile home non-
weatherized oil (MG -NOW); Mobile home 
weatherized gas  (MH-WG) 
Wattage   
Airflow at the maximum airflow -control 
setting (in cfm) ( QMax)  
Fan Energy Rating (FER)   
* “Identifier” information as described in section  1602(a) of this Article.  
1 = Voluntary for federally regulated appliances  
2 = Voluntary for state -regulated appliances  
 
[end of D]  
 
…[skipping E  through F ] 
 
…[skipping G “Heat Pump Pool Heaters” through G “Other Pool Heaters”]  
 
  39 
  
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
G  
Pumps (data 
collection required 
for models 
manufactured on 
or after January 
27, 2020 only)  
 Equipment Class   
Total Pump Head in feet at BEP   
Total Pump Head in feet at nominal speed   
Volume per unit time (flow rate) in gallons per 
minute (gpm) at BEP   
Volume per unit time (flow rate) in gallons per 
minute (gpm) at nominal speed   
Nominal speed of rotation (rpm)   
Calculated driver power input at each load 
point  i (Pini), corrected to nominal speed, in 
horsepower (hp)3  
Driver power input at each load point  i (Pini), 
corrected to nominal speed, in horsepower (hp)4  
Driver power input (measured as the input power to 
the driver and controls) at each load point  i (Pini), 
corrected to nominal speed, in horsepower (hp)5  
Full impeller diameter in inches   
PEI CL calculated or tested4  
PEI VL calculated or tested5  
Number of stages tested (RSV and ST pumps only)   
Pump efficiency at BEP in percent (%) 1,3,4  
Pump efficiency at BEP in PER CL1,3,4  
Pump efficiency at BEP in percent (%) 1,5  
Pump efficiency at BEP in PER VL1,5  
Pump configuration   
Nominal  motor efficiency in percent (%)4,5,6  
Motor horsepower (hp) for the motor with which the 
pump is being rated4,5,6  
Bowl diameter in inches (ST pumps only)3,4,5  
PEI CL  
PEI VL  
C-value   
* “Identifier” information as described in section  1602(a) of this Article.  
1 = Voluntary for federally regulated appliances  
2 = Voluntary for state -regulated appliances  
3 = For pumps tested to the test methods prescribed in 10 C.F.R. section III of appendix A to 
subpart Y of part 431.  
4 = For pumps teste d to the test methods prescribed in 10 C.F.R. section IV or V of appendix A to 
subpart Y of part 431.  
5 = For pumps tested to the test methods prescribed in 10 C.F.R. section VI or VII of appendix A to 
subpart Y of part 431.  
6 = For pumps sold with electri c motors regulated by DOE's energy conservation standards for 
electric motors at §431.25.  
  40 
 …[skipping the rest of G]  
 
…[skipping H through K ] 
 
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
L 
  
Emergency Lighting  Light Source Type LED, electroluminescent, fluorescent, 
incandescent, other (specify)  
Height of Letters “E, X, T”   
Width of Letters “E, X, T”   
Height of Letter “I”   
Width of Letter “I”   
Battery Backup  True, False  
Number  of Faces   
Input Power Watts   
Ballast Luminous Efficiency   
Circuit Design  Cathode cut -out, electronic, magnetic  
*Start  Instant, programmed, rapid  
Ballast Frequency  High frequency, low frequency, other  
Average Total Lamp Arc Power   
Sign Format  Edge -lit, panel, matrix, stencil, other 
(specify)  
Input Power  Demand   
Minimum Luminance of Face   
Maximum Luminance of Face   
Average Luminance of Face   
Maximum to Minimum Luminance Ratio   
Luminance Contrast   
 
  41 
  
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
 
L  
Self-Contained Lighting 
Controls  Includes installation and calibration 
instructions  True, False  
Includes indicator lights which consume 
one watt or more  True, False  
Meets the requirements of a residential 
automatic time -switch control  True, False  
Meets the requirements of a commercial 
automatic time -switch control  True, False  
Meets the requirements of an 
astronomical time -switch control  True, False  
Meets the requirements of an motion 
sensor  True, False  
Meets the requirements of an automatic 
daylight control  True, False  
Is integrated with a photo -control  True, False  
Meets the lighting photo -control 
requirements  True, False  
Meets the dimmer control requirements  True, False  
Meets general occupancy sensor 
requirements  True, False  
Is rated for outdoor use  True, False  
Meets partial on requirements  True, False  
Meets partial off requirements  True, False  
Meets vacancy sensor requirements  True, False  
Uses ultrasonic occupancy detection  True, False  
If uses ultrasonic occupancy detection, 
meets ultrasound requirements  True, False, N/A  
Uses electromagnetic radiation for 
occupancy detection  True, False  
If uses electromagnetic radiation for 
occupancy detection, meets 
electromagnetic irradiance at 5cm from 
emitter (mW/cm2) True, False, N/A  
 
…[end of L]  
 
…[skipping M through W]  
 
  42 
  
Table X Continued - Data Submittal Requirements  
 Appliance  Required Information  Permissible Answers  
X Spray Sprinkler Body 
Bodies  Regulation pressure (psi)   
 Maximum operating pressure (psi)   
 Percent difference between the initial 
calibration flow rate and the maximum 
flow rate at any tested pressure level, 
averaged for the selected samples at the 
test pressure levels where the maximum 
flow rate occurred (percent)   
 Percent difference between the initial 
calibration flow rate and the flow rate at 
each tested pressure level, averaged 
across all pressure levels and all select ed 
samples (percent)   
 Average outlet pressure at the initial 
calibration point of the selected samples 
(psi)  
* “Identifier” information as described in section  1602(a) of this Article.  
1 = Voluntary for federally regulated appliances  
2 = Voluntary for  state -regulated appliances  
 
(4) Declaration.  
 
(A) Each statement shall include a declaration, executed under penalty of perjury of the 
laws of California, that  
1. all the information provided in the statement is true, complete, accurate, and in 
compliance  with all applicable provisions of this Article;  
2. the requirements of section 1606(g)  of this Article  have been and are being complied 
with;  
3. for appliances for which there is an energy efficiency, energy consumption, energy 
design, water efficiency, water consumption, or water design standard in section 
1605.1, 1605.2, or 1605.3  of this Article , that the appliance complies with the 
applicable standards;  
4. the appliance was tested under the applicable test method specified in section 1604  
of this Article , and, for the following appliances, was tested as follows:  
 
…[skipping (a)(4)(A)4.a. through (a)(4)(A)4.g.]  
 
h. for kitchen faucets that utilize an optional and temporary higher flow rate than 
1.8 gpm, the higher flow rate has been tested utilizing the test procedure 
identified for kitchen faucets in section 1604(h)  of this Article  at 60 psi and 
verified to have a flow rate less than or equal to 2.2 gpm.  
i.  for state -regulated compressors that are rated using an alternative efficiency  
determination method (AEDM) in lieu of testing, that the represented value of  
efficiency, consumption, or other non -energy metrics for the basic model was  
determined through the alternative efficiency determination method specified in  
section 1604(s)  of th is Article . 
 
 43 
 EXCEPTIONS  to section 1606(a)(4)(A)4 of this Article : Section 1606(a)(4)(A)4  of this 
Article  is not applicable to the following types of appliances that have no test methods 
found in section1604  of this Article : 
(1) federally regulated organic light emitting diode (OLED) lamps,  
(2) federally regulated candelabra base incandescent lamps,  
(3) federally regulated intermediate base incandescent lamps,  
(4) traffic signal lamps,  
(5) torchieres,  and 
(6) portable luminaires showing compliance wi th sections 1605.3(n)(3)(A)1., 
1605.3(n)(3)(A)2., or 1605.3(n)(3)(A)5. of this Article , and . 
(7) self-contained lighting controls . 
 
…[skipping the rest of (a)]  
 
…[skipping (b) through (d)]  
 
(e) Modified and Discontinued Appliances.  
 
…[skipping (e)(1) through (e)(2)]  
 
(3) If a manufacturer of a computer fails to obtain two ISV certifications within 60 days of 
certifying a computer model or loses ISV certifications such that the computer model no 
longer meets the definition of a workstation or mobile workstation, that manufacturer 
shall either file to remove the appliance from the database as described in S ection 
1606(e)(2)  of this Article  or shall modify the model certification as described in S ection 
1606(e)(1)  of th is Article  to comply as a different computer type.  
 
(f) Filing by Third Parties.  
(1) A third party may file on behalf of a manufacturer the information required by sections 
1606(a)(2), 1606(a)(3), 1606(a)(4), 1606(c)(3), or 1606(e)  of this Article  if: 
(A) before or with its first submittal, the third party submits to the Executive Director 
through the MAEDbS a declaration, under penalty of perjury, that:  
1. the third party has read and understood all the provisions of this Article, of 
federal law, and of all other documents applicable to each appliance categ ory in 
sections 1601(a) -(w)(x)  of this Article  for which the third party will file 
information, including but not limited to updated test procedures, standards and 
filing requirements; and  
2. the third party is financially and technically capable of comply ing with the 
applicable provisions of this Article;  
 
…[skipping the rest of (f)]  
 
…[skipping (g ) through (i)]  
 
(j) Small Volume Manufacturers.  
(1)  Entities seeking to be designated as a “small volume manufacturer” for purposes of Section 
1605.3(v)(7)  of this Article  shall certify and retain records to demonstrate the following 
information:  
(A) Gross revenues from the 12 -month period preceding the certification from all of the 
entity's operations, including operations of any other person or business en tity that 
controls, is controlled by, or is under common control of the entity, is $2,000,000 or 
less; and  
(A) The manufacturer assembles and sells the computers at the same location.  
(2) If a small volume manufacturer no longer meets one of the requirements to be a small 44 
 volume manufacturer, the entity shall file to remove itself from the database as a small 
volume manufacturer within 90 days.  
 
…[skipping the rest of section 1606]  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) ‐25402(c) and 259 60, Public 
Resources Code; and S ections 16, 26 , and 30, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015). 
Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401 .9, 25402(a) ‐25402(c) , 25402.5.4  and 259 60, Public Resources 
Code; and S ection 16, Governor’s Exec. Order No. B ‐29‐15 (April 1, 2015).  
 
§ 1607. Marking of Appliances.  
 
…[skipping (a) through (c)]  
 
(d) Energy Performance Information.  
 
(1) Federally Regulated Consumer Products.  
The marking required by 16 C.F.R. part 305 shall be displayed as required for all 
federally regulated consumer products of the following classes:  
(A) Rrefrigerators , 
(B) Rrefrigerator -freezers , 
(C) Ffreezers , 
(D) Ccentral air conditioners , 
(E) Hheat pumps , 
(F) Ddishwashers,  
(G) Wwater heaters , 
(H) Rroom air conditioners , 
(I) Wwarm air furnaces , 
(J) Bboilers , 
(K) Ppool heaters , 
(L) Cclothes washers,  
(M) Ffluorescent lamp ballasts , 
(N) Sshowerheads , 
(O) Ffaucets , 
(P) Wwater closets , 
(Q) Uurinals , 
(R) Ggeneral service incandescent reflector lamps , 
(S) Ggeneral service fluorescent lamps , 
(T) Ggeneral service incandescent (other than reflector) lamps , 
(U) Mmedium -base compact fluorescent lamps , 
(V) Mmetal halide lamp fixtures , 
(W) Ttelevisions , and  
(X) Cceiling fans . 
 
...[skipping (d)(2) through (d)(10)]  
 
 (11) Emergency Lighting and Self -Contained Lighting Controls.  All occupant sensing 
devices which utilize microwave radiation for detection of occupants shall be marked 
with an approved Federal Communications Commission identifier. In addition, such 
devices must have permanently affixed installation instructions recommending that the 
device be installed at least 12 inches from any area normally used by room occupants.  
 
(12)(11) Air Filters.  Each unit of air filters manufactured on or after April 1, 2019 s hall be 
marked, permanently and legibly, on an accessible and conspicuous place on the edge of 45 
 the filter itself or on the pleats, in characters of font size 12, with the information 
specified in either section (A) or (B) below as applicable to the air fil ter model:  
 
…[skipping the rest of (d) (12)(11)] 
 
(13)(12) State- Regulated LED Lamps.  State -regulated LED lamps shall meet the criteria 
below before making any of the relevant claims in marketing materials, including retail 
packaging or on the lamp itself.  
(A) For lamps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, the following shall be 
demonstrated before making a claim of being “dimmable.”  
1. The lamp shall be dimmable to 10 percent of its full light output.  
2. The lamp shall be reduced flicker operation;  
3. Shall not produce noise in excess of 24 A ‐weighted decibels at 100 percent and 
20 percent of full light output. 
4. If the product cannot be reduced flicker operation using a standard phase ‐cut 
dimmer, but can be reduced flicker operation using another type  of dimmer, 
references to dimmability shall be qualified with the phrase “dimmable with LED 
dimmer.” These lamps shall include instructions on or inside the retail 
packaging that describe, or contain an internet link to a description of, the type 
of dimmer s that are compatible or recommended for use with the lamp.  
(B) State -regulated LED lamps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 shall meet all 
of the following requirements before including comparisons to incandescent lamps:  
1. The lamp shall have a cor related color temperature of 3000K or less.  
2. The lamp shall be “dimmable” as described in 1607(d) (13)(12)(A) of this Article . 
3. The lamp shall have a lumen output of 310 lumens or greater for medium ‐screw 
base lamps or 150 lumens or greater for intermediate and candelabra bases.  
 
EXCEPTION  to section 1607(d) (13)(12)(B) of this Article : Section 1607(d) (13)(12)(B) of this 
Article  does not apply to incandescent wattage equivalency claims.  
 
…[skipping the rest of (d) (13)(12)] 
 
(14)(13) Portable Electric Spas . 
(A) All portable electric spas manufactured on or after June 1, 2019, shall be marked by 
the manufacturer with the label specified in section 1607(d) (14)(13)(B). The label 
shall be legible, conspicuously displayed to the consumer, and be removed only by 
the consumer.  
1. For standard, exercise, and combination spas, the label shall be affixed on a 
readily visible location on the shell or skirt panel of the unit. 
2. For inflatable spas, the label shall be affixed on a readily visible locatio n on the 
unit's retail packaging.  
(B) The label for all portable electric spas shall conform to the design specifications 
listed in subdivisions  (d)(14)(13)(B)1. through  (d)(14)(13)(B)4. in this section 
(inclusive). If the spa has been tested with multiple  spa covers, the label shall display 
the most recent performance data, the model number, and the manufacturer, as 
listed in MAEDbS, of the tested spa cover of the spa unit -cover combination that 
yielded the maximum normalized standby power test result obta ined in accordance 
with section 1605.3(g)(6)(B). The label may display the most recent spa cover model 
number(s) and corresponding spa cover manufacturer(s) for other covers tested with 
the unit. If the label lists multiple spa covers, the label shall disp lay the spa cover 
model number(s) and corresponding spa cover manufacturer(s) of the spa covers 
tested with the unit as listed in MAEDbS. 
1. Label Specifications. The label shall be formatted as shown in Figure 1 and as 
directed in subdivision  (d)(14)(13)(B)2. of this section.  46 
 …[skipping (d) (14)(13)(B)2.] 
 
3. The label shall be printed:  
a. on a removable adhesive -backed white polymer label or the equivalent for 
standard, exercise, and combination spas.  
b. as specified in subdivision (d) (14)(13)(B)3.a. or integrated as part of the unit's 
retail packaging design for inflatable spas.  
4. All adhesive labels shall be applied so they can be easily removed without the 
use of tools or liquids, other than water, but shall be applied with an adhesive 
with an adhesio n capacity sufficient to prevent dislodgment during normal 
handling throughout the chain of distribution to the consumer.  
 
(15)(14) Landscape Irrigation Equipment.  
(A) Spray Sprinkler Bodies.  Each spray sprinkler body manufactured on or after October 
1, 2020, shall be marked, permanently and legibly, to indicate the presence of an 
internal pressure regulator. The marking shall be on an accessible and conspicuous 
place on the spray sprinkler body and designed to be visible after installation. 
 
…[skipping the rest of section 1607]  
 
Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213, 25218(e), 25401.9,  25402(a) -25402 (c) and 25960, Public 
Resources Code.  Reference: Sections 25216.5(d),  25401.9,  25402(a) -25402 (c), and 25960, Public 
Resources Code.  
 
§ 1608. Compliance, Enforcement, and General Administrative Matters.  
 
[No Changes]  
 
§ 1609. Administrative Civil Penalties . 
 
[No Changes]