ICC CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE INSPECTOR PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
1. The California Energy Code is found in:
A. CBC Part 2
B. Title 24, Part 6
C. UPC Chapter 7
D. NEC Article 90
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24, Part 6 is the California Energy Code.
2. The California Energy Code is primarily enforced to:
A. Improve aesthetics
B. Reduce energy consumption
C. Improve plumbing safety
D. Regulate fire safety
Answer: B
Rationale: The goal is energy efficiency and conservation.
3. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is responsible for:
A. Plumbing enforcement
B. Adopting energy standards
C. Electrical inspections
D. Structural design
Answer: B
Rationale: CEC develops Title 24 energy standards.
4. Title 24 Energy Code applies to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Residential and nonresidential buildings
C. Only electrical systems
,D. Only HVAC systems
Answer: B
Rationale: Applies broadly to buildings in California.
5. A primary goal of the Energy Code is to reduce:
A. Water use
B. Greenhouse gas emissions
C. Structural load
D. Plumbing waste
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy efficiency reduces emissions.
6. The Energy Code is updated approximately every:
A. Year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: California updates Title 24 every 3 years.
7. Energy compliance documentation is reviewed by:
A. Contractor
B. Plans examiner / inspector
C. Manufacturer
D. Supplier
Answer: B
Rationale: AHJ reviews compliance.
8. The Energy Code is part of:
A. Federal law
B. California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
C. OSHA regulations
D. EPA rules only
, Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24 is California’s code system.
9. The Energy Code focuses on:
A. Fire protection
B. Energy efficiency measures
C. Plumbing layout
D. Structural framing
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy conservation requirements.
10. Compliance with Title 24 is required for:
A. Optional projects
B. Most new construction and alterations
C. Plumbing only
D. Electrical only
Answer: B
Rationale: Mandatory for regulated work.
11–20: Plans Review & Compliance Forms
11. The primary energy compliance document for residential projects is:
A. CF1R
B. CF3R
C. CBC form
D. MEC report
Answer: A
Rationale: CF1R is design compliance.
12. The CF3R form is used for:
A. Design approval
B. Field verification
C. Structural review
D. Plumbing inspection
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
1. The California Energy Code is found in:
A. CBC Part 2
B. Title 24, Part 6
C. UPC Chapter 7
D. NEC Article 90
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24, Part 6 is the California Energy Code.
2. The California Energy Code is primarily enforced to:
A. Improve aesthetics
B. Reduce energy consumption
C. Improve plumbing safety
D. Regulate fire safety
Answer: B
Rationale: The goal is energy efficiency and conservation.
3. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is responsible for:
A. Plumbing enforcement
B. Adopting energy standards
C. Electrical inspections
D. Structural design
Answer: B
Rationale: CEC develops Title 24 energy standards.
4. Title 24 Energy Code applies to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Residential and nonresidential buildings
C. Only electrical systems
,D. Only HVAC systems
Answer: B
Rationale: Applies broadly to buildings in California.
5. A primary goal of the Energy Code is to reduce:
A. Water use
B. Greenhouse gas emissions
C. Structural load
D. Plumbing waste
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy efficiency reduces emissions.
6. The Energy Code is updated approximately every:
A. Year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: California updates Title 24 every 3 years.
7. Energy compliance documentation is reviewed by:
A. Contractor
B. Plans examiner / inspector
C. Manufacturer
D. Supplier
Answer: B
Rationale: AHJ reviews compliance.
8. The Energy Code is part of:
A. Federal law
B. California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
C. OSHA regulations
D. EPA rules only
, Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24 is California’s code system.
9. The Energy Code focuses on:
A. Fire protection
B. Energy efficiency measures
C. Plumbing layout
D. Structural framing
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy conservation requirements.
10. Compliance with Title 24 is required for:
A. Optional projects
B. Most new construction and alterations
C. Plumbing only
D. Electrical only
Answer: B
Rationale: Mandatory for regulated work.
11–20: Plans Review & Compliance Forms
11. The primary energy compliance document for residential projects is:
A. CF1R
B. CF3R
C. CBC form
D. MEC report
Answer: A
Rationale: CF1R is design compliance.
12. The CF3R form is used for:
A. Design approval
B. Field verification
C. Structural review
D. Plumbing inspection
