RESNET Standards and Policies Flashcards
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What is the significance of the 'HERS reference home' in the RESNET rating methodology?
Answer: It is a theoretical home built to the 2006 IECC used as a benchmark with a HERS Index of 100
The HERS reference home is a theoretical construct built to the 2006 IECC standards that serves as the benchmark, always scoring 100 on the HERS Index.
Under RESNET Standards, which of the following changes to an existing rating requires the rater to issue a revised rating certificate?
Answer: Addition of a solar photovoltaic system after the original rating
The addition of energy systems like solar PV that materially affect the HERS Index score requires the rater to issue a revised rating certificate reflecting the new score.
RESNET's policy on continuing education requires certified HERS raters to complete how many hours of approved training per year to maintain certification?
Answer: 8 hours per year
RESNET requires certified HERS raters to complete a minimum of 8 hours of approved continuing education per year to maintain their active certification status.
According to RESNET Standards, what happens to a HERS rating if the builder makes significant energy-related changes after the pre-drywall inspection but before the final inspection?
Answer: The rater must update the rating model to reflect the actual as-built conditions
Any significant changes to energy-related features discovered during inspections require the rater to update the rating model inputs to reflect actual as-built conditions.
Which RESNET Standard addresses the energy rating of manufactured and factory-built housing?
Answer: ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310
ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 establishes the methodology for rating manufactured and factory-built housing, which has unique construction characteristics compared to site-built homes.
Under RESNET policy, a HERS rater must complete which prerequisite before being eligible to take the HERS rater certification examination?
Answer: Completion of an accredited HERS rater training course from a RESNET provider
Candidates must complete an accredited HERS rater training course offered by a RESNET-accredited provider before sitting for the certification examination.
When RESNET Standards reference 'normalized modified end use loads' (nMEUL), what is being calculated?
Answer: Adjusted heating and cooling loads used in the HERS Index calculation methodology
nMEUL refers to normalized modified end use loads, which are the adjusted energy loads for heating and cooling used in the HERS Index calculation under ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301.