California rule
The rules that come with it
Permitted duct work may call for state HERS testing, depending on what is done.
- If a duct test is needed, the homeowner may hire a rater independent of the contractor.
- Duct repair under a permit applied for on or after January 1, 2026, follows the 2025 Energy Code.
Checked November 2026California Energy Commission, Home Energy Rating System Program
Checked November 2026California Energy Commission, 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards


