San Joaquin Valley / Statewide remote service
Title 24 planning in Madera County
Preparation guidance for energy compliance documentation on projects in Madera County. Requirements are set by the Energy Code and enforced by your local building department.
Hypothetical example / Madera County
Garage converted with a mini-split and new window
Picture a garage conversion replacing the roll-up door with a wall and window and adding a mini-split. The slab, the new wall where the door was, and the existing walls each need specification. A preparer will want the new wall assembly, the window product, information on existing garage walls, and the mini-split model. Asking whether the slab needs any treatment for the conversion is a good early question. Also note the garage ceiling.
Illustrative scenario only; not a statement about local projects, climate or permit rules.
Scenario checklist
- Specify the infill wall assembly
- Pick the window product
- Describe existing garage walls and ceiling
- Provide mini-split model information
Before you start in Madera County
- 01Identify which agency reviews permits for your Madera County parcel (city, county or other).
- 02Confirm the building climate zone for the exact address using the CEC tool.
- 03Ask which Energy Code cycle applies to your application date.
- 04Ask whether local amendments or reach codes apply to your scope.
- 05Ask how energy forms should be included: on plan sheets, uploaded separately, or both.
San Joaquin Valley considerations
- +Consider asking for comparison runs of glazing options before elevations are locked.
- +Confirm equipment efficiency values with your installer before documents are finalized.
Questions
Is there an office in Madera County?
No local office is represented here. Documentation work is plan-based and available remotely statewide.
What climate zone is Madera County in?
Counties can include more than one building climate zone. Confirm the zone for your exact parcel with the CEC climate zone tool or your plan reviewer.
Who enforces the Energy Code in Madera County?
The building department with jurisdiction over your parcel. For unincorporated areas this is often the county; incorporated cities typically have their own. Start from the Madera County official site or your city's site.
How to use the official resources
Government links below are starting points for identifying the authority for the actual property and scope. They are not evidence of an affiliation, an office or approval of this service. Confirm whether the county, an incorporated city or another agency reviews the project.
The CEC climate tool supports a location-specific lookup; this guide assigns no climate zone. The CEC Energy Code Support Center separates edition-specific forms and building categories. Confirm the applicable edition, document family and any registration or verification requirements before using a form.
CEC Energy Code Support Center: forms, FAQs and trainingNext step
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