Acceptance Testing required in previous Standards Since 2005 

• Non-residential Acceptance test (no State certification was required) 
• Lighting and Mechanical controls

New for the 2013 Energy Standards 

• Technicians must be certified  
• For lighting controls and Mechanical systems
• Acceptance Test Technician Certification Program (ATTCP)
• Technician Employers must be certified and Technicians must be certified

Concept of “Acceptance Testing“  
Acceptance serves to determine whether specific building Guidance meets the: 

• Standards
• Reference Nonresidential Appendix NA7, and Nonresidential Compliance Manual Chapter 13
• Construction documents (plans and specifications) 

Acceptance requirements ensure code

• Compliance and promote optimization of system efficiency and performance. 

Enforcement Agency Review
Certificate of Acceptance Form Must be: 

• Verified, Properly filled and signed 
• Submitted for final Certificate of Occupancy 
• Agency shall not release a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the certificate demonstrates 
• Acceptance results are filed with enforcement jurisdiction and copy to building owner by the technician
• Does not relieve Enforcement Jurisdiction of current field inspection duties

Why Train & Certify? 
Testing by Certified Technicians maximizes operating benefits for building owners 

•  Saves energy and resources 
•  Owner benefit
• Certification promotes consistency within the industries