Can Title 24 and MEP Plans be prepared together?

Yes — and preparing them together is the recommended approach. The Title 24 report (the registered CF1R) and your mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans are tightly interdependent, so producing them as a coordinated set prevents the mismatches that commonly trigger plan-check corrections. We offer Title 24 as a +$240 add-on prepared alongside your MEP plans.

Why coordination matters

The CF1R sets the energy targets; the MEP plans have to deliver them. Specifically:

• HVAC — the CF1R establishes minimum heating/cooling efficiency, and the mechanical equipment schedule must specify equipment that meets it.
• Water heating — the CF1R fixes the water-heater type (often a heat-pump water heater) and efficiency, which the plumbing plans must reflect.
• Lighting — high-efficacy fixtures and required controls noted on the CF1R must appear on the electrical plans.
• Solar/storage — any PV requirement or exception, plus solar-ready and ESS-ready provisions, must match between the report and the electrical sheets.

When two different companies prepare these independently, the equipment on the plans frequently doesn't match the CF1R assumptions — the single most common Title 24 correction. One team preparing both keeps them consistent.

The benefits of bundling

• Fewer corrections. Coordinated documents mean the plan checker sees matching efficiency ratings, equipment, and provisions across every sheet.
• Lower cost. Our bundled CF1R is +$240, below the typical standalone Title 24 fee from many compliance providers.
• One timeline, one point of contact. No back-and-forth coordinating between separate vendors.

How it fits our process and pricing

MEP pricing starts at $995 for a single discipline, $1,195 for two, and $1,495 for a Full MEP package (scaled by ADU square footage), with the Title 24 report added for $240. The standard turnaround of 5 business days is included; Priority (3 days) is +$299 and Expedited (1–2 days) is +$599. Two revisions plus city corrections are included, there's no sales tax, and we serve California only.

The applicable code cycle and local amendments vary — confirm with your local building department, and we'll align the CF1R to your jurisdiction. To get started, see the Full MEP package, review pricing, or place your order and add Title 24 at checkout.