You need to get a Title 24, Part 6 State energy regulation compliance plan check whenever you alter, repair, add, modify or install new lighting, or install new service or distribution systems as described in the California Energy Code.

A Title 24, Part 6 plan check is only for California state energy regulation compliance of indoor or outdoor lighting, desegregation and monitoring of electrical loads, and distribution equipment or service(s). The regular plan check involves building and premises wiring systems and may include Title 24, Part 6 energy regulation plan check.

Any permit that qualifies as an express permit may be obtained online.

Generally speaking, no. A Title 24 plan check is typically only for plan check fees pertaining to energy compliance. Permit fees are only pre-calculated when the plan check also includes the power system, or when the applicant knows what he/she wants to obtain on a permit at time of plan check approval stage and plans to obtain the permit at that time.

Plan check expedite fee is 150% of the original plan check fee. See 93.0233(h) and 98.0422 for more details.

Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the California Building Standards Code or just "Title 24," contains the regulations that govern the construction of buildings in California. Part 6 of Title 24 is the State of California Energy Regulation, where the applicant is required to comply for the indoor or outdoor lighting, desegregation, and monitoring of electrical loads and distribution equipment or service(s).

A copy of the electrical code can be obtained from NFPA.org.