Emergent Team·June 6, 2026·6 min read

You've been awarded a commercial project in a jurisdiction that has adopted the 2021 or 2024 IECC. The electrical drawings show energy monitoring sensors on the one-line. The specification references Section C405.12 or C405.13. Now you need to procure, install, commission, and demonstrate a metering system that will pass code inspection. This checklist walks you through every step.

Phase 1: Submittal and Procurement

• Review the sensor schedule: Verify that every monitoring point on the electrical drawings has a sensor type, CT size, and end-use category assigned. Flag any circuits where the load description is ambiguous.
• Submit product data: Prepare submittal packages for each sensor model (PAN-10, PAN-12, PAN-14, PAN-42), the Gen 4+ Bridge, and any integration hardware (AcquiSuite, JACE). Include manufacturer data sheets, accuracy certifications (±2%), and communication specifications.
• Confirm connectivity: Determine whether the bridge will use LAN, WiFi, or 4G LTE cellular. If LAN or WiFi, coordinate with the IT contractor for network drops or access point coverage near electrical panels. If 4G LTE, confirm cellular coverage in the electrical room locations.
• Procure equipment: Order sensors, bridges, CTs, and integration hardware from emergentmetering.com or through your distributor. Lead times are typically 1–2 weeks for stock items. AHU Metering Packages ($1,300) bundle the PAN-42, bridge, and CTs for common three-phase equipment.

Phase 2: Installation

• Coordinate timing: Panoramic Power sensors install on energized conductors with no shutdown required. Schedule installation after the electrical rough-in is complete and circuits are terminated. In new construction, this is typically after panelboard trim-out but before ceiling closure.
• Install sensors: Open panel cover. Identify the circuit per the sensor schedule. Clamp the sensor onto the outgoing conductor per the manufacturer's installation guide (observe polarity markings on PAN-42). Record the sensor's unique ID and the circuit it monitors. Close panel cover. Repeat for each monitoring point.
• Install bridges: Mount the Gen 4+ Bridge near the panels (within 5 meters of sensors). Connect power (120V outlet or hardwired). Connect communication (Ethernet cable, WiFi credentials, or insert SIM card). Verify LED indicators confirm connectivity.
• Install non-electrical meters: Install BTU meters, gas meters, water meters, and compressed air meters per their respective specifications. Connect pulse or Modbus output to the AcquiSuite data hub or bridge's Modbus port.

Phase 3: Commissioning

• Register sensors in PowerRadar: Using the PowerRadar deployment tool (web or mobile app), register each sensor by scanning its unique ID or entering it manually. Assign each sensor a device name and end-use category.
• Create device groups: Group devices into the IECC end-use categories: Total HVAC, Interior Lighting, Exterior Lighting, Plug Loads, Process Loads, EV Charging (2024 IECC only).
• Verify data flow: Confirm that each sensor is transmitting data and appearing on the PowerRadar dashboard. Check that power values (kW) align with expected equipment ratings. For PAN-42 meters, verify voltage, current, power factor, and energy readings.
• Configure reporting: Set up automated reports (weekly or monthly) with energy consumption by end-use category. Verify that the reporting interval meets code requirements (15-minute or hourly per the applicable edition).
• Test alerts: Configure at least one threshold alert and verify that it triggers correctly via SMS, email, or HTTP post.

Phase 4: Final Inspection

• Prepare documentation: Compile a metering system package for the code official including: the sensor schedule showing each monitoring point with sensor type and end-use category; product data sheets with accuracy certifications; a screenshot or printout of the PowerRadar dashboard showing live data from all sensors; a sample report demonstrating graphical energy consumption by end-use category; and confirmation that data retention meets the 36-month requirement.
• Walk the code official through the system: Show the code official the physical sensor installations in at least one representative panel. Demonstrate the PowerRadar dashboard on a laptop or mobile device. Show the end-use category groupings. Generate a sample report. Confirm remote accessibility.
• Obtain sign-off: The code official verifies that the installed system meets Section C405.12 (2021) or C405.13 (2024) requirements and approves the installation as part of the building's certificate of occupancy.

Need installation support or a pre-inspection checklist? Contact Emergent Metering at 215-645-7141. We provide installation videos, deployment tool tutorials, and can arrange on-site commissioning assistance for complex projects.

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