Early Peek and Comment on Energy Commission’s NEW HVAC Title 24 Code Changes for 2019
The California Energy Commission is wrapping up informal workshops on new HVAC code change proposals. These proposals are now available on CAL SMACNA’s website.
TAKE ACTION TODAY- Help Support the Allowable Use of Flexible Duct for Final Connections to Air Outlets
TAKE ACTION TODAY- Help Support the Allowable Use of Flexible Duct for Final Connections to Air Outlets.
$3B in Affordable Housing Bonds to Voters in 2018?
In response to California’s affordable housing crisis, two bills are advancing in the Legislature that would provide public funding and a streamlined process for approval of multi-family housing developments: SB 3 (Beall) and SB 35 (Wiener).
CSLB Announces New Fee Schedule
CSLB operations are funded entirely by license fees, and today, a combination of increased costs and a seven-percent reduction in the number of licenses necessitates that CSLB raise various fees by approximately 10 percent.
When Will the Energy Commission’s Mechanical Acceptance Test Technician Requirements Begin?
Despite several persistent rumors, CAL SMACNA has officially confirmed that the California Energy Commission (CEC) will NOT initiate the requirement for mechanical acceptance testing to be performed by certified Acceptance Test Technicians (ATT).
Governor Brown Signs Bill to Extend California’s 5% Retention Law for Public Works to 2023
CAL SMACNA is very pleased to report that our co-sponsored bill AB 92 (Bonta) to extend the 5% retention cap in the Public Contract Code was signed today by Governor Brown.