RESNET Standards and Policies Flashcards
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Under RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards, what is the minimum sampling frequency allowed for production builders using the sampling protocol?
Answer: Every 10th home built
RESNET sampling protocol allows production builders to rate 1 in every 10 homes of a repeating floor plan as a minimum sampling frequency.
Which RESNET standard specifically governs the accreditation of Home Energy Rating System (HERS) providers?
Answer: RESNET Chapter 2 Standard
RESNET Chapter 2 Standard establishes the requirements for accrediting HERS providers who oversee rater certification and quality assurance.
What must a HERS rater do if they discover a significant discrepancy between the rated features and actual construction during a final inspection?
Answer: Revise the rating inputs to reflect actual conditions
RESNET Standards require raters to update rating inputs to match actual field conditions discovered during inspections.
According to RESNET policy, how long must HERS raters retain rating files and supporting documentation?
Answer: 5 years
RESNET requires HERS raters to maintain rating files and documentation for a minimum of 5 years after the rating is issued.
In the RESNET quality assurance framework, what is the role of a 'provider' relative to a HERS rater?
Answer: A provider accredits and oversees HERS raters and their quality assurance
RESNET providers are accredited organizations responsible for certifying, training, and conducting quality assurance oversight of HERS raters.
What does RESNET Standard 380-2019 primarily address?
Answer: Methods for measuring airtightness of building enclosures
RESNET/ICC 380-2019 establishes standard test methods for measuring the airtightness of building enclosures, ducts, and mechanical ventilation systems.
When a HERS rater certifies a home using the confirmed rating pathway, which of the following site inspections is required?
Answer: Both pre-drywall and final inspections
The confirmed rating pathway requires both a pre-drywall inspection (to verify insulation and air sealing) and a final inspection with diagnostic testing.