ICC CALIFORNIA ENERGY PLANS EXAMINER PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
1. The California Energy Code is located in:
A. CBC Part 2
B. Title 24, Part 6
C. CPC Chapter 6
D. NEC Article 210
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24, Part 6 is California Energy Code.
2. The primary purpose of the Energy Code is to:
A. Improve structural design
B. Reduce energy consumption
C. Regulate plumbing
D. Improve fire safety
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy conservation is the goal.
3. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is responsible for:
A. Plumbing inspections
B. Developing energy standards
C. Electrical wiring enforcement
D. Structural approvals
Answer: B
Rationale: CEC adopts Title 24 Part 6.
4. Energy Code applies to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Residential and nonresidential buildings
C. Only HVAC systems
,D. Only electrical systems
Answer: B
Rationale: Applies broadly to buildings.
5. Plans examiners review energy compliance to ensure:
A. Aesthetic design
B. Code compliance before permits
C. Furniture layout
D. Landscaping
Answer: B
Rationale: Prevents noncompliant construction.
6. Energy compliance is enforced by:
A. Contractor
B. AHJ (Building Official)
C. Manufacturer
D. Designer only
Answer: B
Rationale: Authority Having Jurisdiction enforces code.
7. Energy Code is part of:
A. Federal OSHA
B. California Title 24
C. Uniform Plumbing Code
D. NEC only
Answer: B
Rationale: State building standards code.
8. When conflicts exist, plans examiners enforce:
A. Least strict rule
B. Most restrictive requirement
C. Contractor preference
D. Designer preference
, Answer: B
Rationale: Stricter code governs.
9. Energy compliance must be verified:
A. After occupancy only
B. Before permit issuance
C. Only at demolition
D. Never
Answer: B
Rationale: Required at plan review stage.
10. Energy Code updates occur approximately every:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24 cycle is 3 years.
11–20: Compliance Documentation & Forms
11. Residential energy compliance form is:
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. MECH-1
Answer: A
Rationale: CF1R is design compliance.
12. Field verification is documented using:
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. CBC form
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
1. The California Energy Code is located in:
A. CBC Part 2
B. Title 24, Part 6
C. CPC Chapter 6
D. NEC Article 210
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24, Part 6 is California Energy Code.
2. The primary purpose of the Energy Code is to:
A. Improve structural design
B. Reduce energy consumption
C. Regulate plumbing
D. Improve fire safety
Answer: B
Rationale: Energy conservation is the goal.
3. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is responsible for:
A. Plumbing inspections
B. Developing energy standards
C. Electrical wiring enforcement
D. Structural approvals
Answer: B
Rationale: CEC adopts Title 24 Part 6.
4. Energy Code applies to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Residential and nonresidential buildings
C. Only HVAC systems
,D. Only electrical systems
Answer: B
Rationale: Applies broadly to buildings.
5. Plans examiners review energy compliance to ensure:
A. Aesthetic design
B. Code compliance before permits
C. Furniture layout
D. Landscaping
Answer: B
Rationale: Prevents noncompliant construction.
6. Energy compliance is enforced by:
A. Contractor
B. AHJ (Building Official)
C. Manufacturer
D. Designer only
Answer: B
Rationale: Authority Having Jurisdiction enforces code.
7. Energy Code is part of:
A. Federal OSHA
B. California Title 24
C. Uniform Plumbing Code
D. NEC only
Answer: B
Rationale: State building standards code.
8. When conflicts exist, plans examiners enforce:
A. Least strict rule
B. Most restrictive requirement
C. Contractor preference
D. Designer preference
, Answer: B
Rationale: Stricter code governs.
9. Energy compliance must be verified:
A. After occupancy only
B. Before permit issuance
C. Only at demolition
D. Never
Answer: B
Rationale: Required at plan review stage.
10. Energy Code updates occur approximately every:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Title 24 cycle is 3 years.
11–20: Compliance Documentation & Forms
11. Residential energy compliance form is:
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. MECH-1
Answer: A
Rationale: CF1R is design compliance.
12. Field verification is documented using:
A. CF1R
B. CF2R
C. CF3R
D. CBC form
