Orange County
TAB & Mechanical Acceptance Testing

Vortex Air Balance Co. provides certified testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) and Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing services for commercial HVAC systems throughout Orange County, CA. 

NCI Certified

TAB Professional

RESNET Certified

Title 24 MAT Experts

Serving All of

Orange County

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Our Orange County Services

Our all testing includes all needed documentation & reports.

Air Balancing

Certified air balancing services in Orange County California with certified air balance reports upon completion

Hydronic Balancing

Hydronic Balancing for commercial hot and cold water sourced HVAC systems throughout Orange County

Mechanical Acceptance Testing

Title 24 Mechanical Certificate Of Acceptance Testing for commercial HVAC systems in Orange County, CA

Air Balancing Services In Orange County

HVAC System Air Balancing

Air Balancing for heating and cooling HVAC systems

Restaurant Hood Certification

Air Balancing & Certification for Restaurant Hoods

Fume Hood Testing

Airflow testing and balancing for Laboratory Fume Hood Systems

Air Balance Reports

Certified Air Balance Reports With All Air Balancing Projects for Health, Fire, and City Inspections In Orange County, CA

Hydronic Balancing Services In Orange County

Chilled Water Systems

Hydronic Balancing For Commercial Chilled Water HVAC Systems

Hot Water Systems

Hydronic Balancing For Commercial Heating Hot Water HVAC Systems

Hydronic TAB Reports

Certified TAB Reports For All Hydronics Balancing Projects In Orange County, CA

Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing In Orange County, CA

Vortex Air Balance Co. provides certified Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing services for commercial HVAC systems throughout Orange County, CA.  Our certified technicians perform Mechanical Acceptance Testing in accordance with California Title 24 requirements and provide the required Certificates of Acceptance (NRCA forms) for project inspection, final documentation, and occupancy sign-off. 

Certificates Of Acceptance We Provide

We currently provide the following Certificates of Acceptance throughout Orange County:

  • NRCA-MCH-02-A Outdoor Air Acceptance
  • NRCA-MCH-03-A HVAC and Heat Pumps – Constant Volume Single Zone HVAC
  • NRCA-MCH-04-A Duct Leakage
  • NRCA-MCH-05-A Economizer, Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS), Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV), and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
  • NRCA-MCH-06-A Demand Control Ventilation
  • NRCA-MCH-07-A Supply Fan Variable Flow Controls
  • NRCA-MCH-08-A Valve Leakage Test
  • NRCA-MCH-09-A Water Temperature Reset
  • NRCA-MCH-10-A Hydronic System Variable Flow Controls
  • NRCA-MCH-11-A Automatic Demand Shed Control
  • NRCA-MCH-12-A Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) – Packaged Units
  • NRCA-MCH-13-A Air Handling Unit (AHU) and Zone Terminal Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD)
  • NRCA-MCH-14-A Distributed Energy Storage Direct Expansion Air Conditioning (DX AC) Systems
  • NRCA-MCH-15-A Thermal Energy Storage
  • NRCA-MCH-16-A Supply Air Temperature Reset Controls
  • NRCA-MCH-17-A Condenser Water Temperature Reset Controls
  • NRCA-MCH-18-A Energy Management Control System (EMCS) Acceptance
  • NRCA-MCH-19-A Occupied Standby

Orange County FAQ

Many commercial HVAC projects in Orange County require certified air balancing to verify that ventilation and airflow systems perform according to the approved mechanical plans and applicable codes. Orange County generally follows the California Mechanical Code (CMC) to determine when Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) is required, including projects involving new construction, tenant improvements, HVAC system modifications, and other commercial installations. If your project requires certified air balancing, Vortex Air Balance Co. provides independent TAB services and certified reports for project inspection and closeout.

Commercial air balancing should be performed by an independent, certified Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) agency using trained technicians and calibrated testing instruments. Many commercial projects require third-party air balancing that is independent from the installing mechanical contractor to provide unbiased testing results and certified reports for project acceptance. Vortex Air Balance Co. provides certified commercial TAB services throughout Orange County for a wide range of commercial HVAC systems.

Vortex Air Balance Co. currently provides certified air balancing services throughout the following Orange County cities:

  • Aliso Viejo
  • Anaheim
  • Brea
  • Buena Park
  • Costa Mesa
  • Cypress
  • Dana Point
  • Fountain Valley
  • Fullerton
  • Garden Grove
  • Huntington Beach
  • Irvine
  • La Habra
  • La Palma
  • Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Hills
  • Laguna Niguel
  • Laguna Woods
  • Lake Forest
  • Los Alamitos
  • Mission Viejo
  • Newport Beach
  • Orange
  • Placentia
  • Rancho Santa Margarita
  • San Clemente
  • San Juan Capistrano
  • Santa Ana
  • Seal Beach
  • Stanton
  • Tustin
  • Villa Park
  • Westminster
  • Yorba Linda

Hydronic balancing is typically required whenever a commercial HVAC system uses chilled water, heating hot water, or condenser water to distribute heating or cooling throughout a building. New construction, major renovations, equipment replacements, and system modifications often require hydronic balancing to verify proper water flow to pumps, coils, heat exchangers, and terminal equipment. If you’re unsure whether your project requires hydronic balancing, our team can review your plans and help determine the appropriate testing requirements.

Not always. While Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and Mechanical Acceptance Testing are closely related, they are separate services with different project requirements. Many commercial construction projects require both certified TAB and California Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing before final inspection and occupancy. If your project requires both, Vortex Air Balance Co. can coordinate the required testing and provide the necessary certified documentation for project closeout.

Orange County follows the California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements for Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing, including when testing is required, who is qualified to perform it, and the procedures used to verify compliance. Mechanical Acceptance Testing must be performed by a qualified California Title 24 Acceptance Test Technician (ATT) certified through an approved Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider (ATTCP). These certified technicians are authorized to perform Mechanical Acceptance Testing, complete the required Certificates of Acceptance (NRCA forms), and verify compliance with California Title 24 Energy Code requirements. Vortex Air Balance Co. provides certified Mechanical Acceptance Testing throughout Orange County for commercial HVAC systems requiring Title 24 acceptance testing.

Yes. Vortex Air Balance Co. provides both certified Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) services and California Title 24 Mechanical Acceptance Testing throughout Orange County. By offering both services through one certified company, we help simplify scheduling, reduce project coordination, and provide the certified reports and Certificates of Acceptance required for project completion.

Yes. Vortex Air Balance Co. provides Mechanical Acceptance Testing is all Orange County cities.

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