2022 Residential Lighting Requirements

The 2022 California Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) became effective on January 1, 2023. This fact sheet covers residential indoor and outdoor lighting technologies that are regulated by the 2022 Energy Code, including high-efficacy luminaires, recessed can light specifications, vacancy or occupancy sensors, and dimming and on/off switching control requirements. The requirements in this fact sheet apply to single-family buildings, duplexes and townhomes, multifamily buildings, guestrooms of hotels/motels, dwelling spaces of fire stations, dormitories, and senior housing.