Comment #1Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: EditorialComment: My understanding that the requirement for EEP Verification Checklists only applies to ratings that need to comply with an EEP like Energy Star Homes. It should be clear this is only required "when applicable". Proposed Change: Should read "EEP Verification Checklists when applicable"
My understanding that the requirement for EEP Verification Checklists only applies to ratings that need to comply with an EEP like Energy Star Homes.
It should be clear this is only required "when applicable".
Should read "EEP Verification Checklists when applicable"
Comment #2Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: ObjectionComment Type: TechnicalComment: Section 903.4.1.3.3.1 states, "At minimum, the Rating Provider shall collect, review, and maintain (for a period of 3 years) the following supporting documentation for each file QA." It then goes on and describes all the data that the Provider must collect from the Rater. This list is not in alignment with Normative Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features. The appendix's first section lists what clearly needs to be documented and the items listed there are not the same as in the proposed Addendum 34. For example, Appendix B states, "If included in the Energy Rating and present in the Dwelling Unit, a minimum of one representative photo of items #2 (Wall Assembly); #3 (Roof/Ceiling Assembly); and either #11 (Heating Equipment), #12 (Cooling Equipment), or #14 (Service Hot Water Equipment) from Table 4.5.2(1) that reflect the reported data." Addendum 34 states, " All heating, cooling, and Sservice hot water equipment including nameplate/model number" ..... shall be documented. Proposed Change: Make Normative Appendix B and Addendum 34 match.
Section 903.4.1.3.3.1 states, "At minimum, the Rating Provider shall collect, review, and maintain (for a period of 3 years) the following supporting documentation for each file QA." It then goes on and describes all the data that the Provider must collect from the Rater. This list is not in alignment with Normative Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features. The appendix's first section lists what clearly needs to be documented and the items listed there are not the same as in the proposed Addendum 34.
For example, Appendix B states, "If included in the Energy Rating and present in the Dwelling Unit, a minimum of one representative photo of items #2 (Wall Assembly); #3 (Roof/Ceiling Assembly); and either #11 (Heating Equipment), #12 (Cooling Equipment), or #14 (Service Hot Water Equipment) from Table 4.5.2(1) that reflect the reported data."
Addendum 34 states, " All heating, cooling, and Sservice hot water equipment including nameplate/model number" ..... shall be documented.
Make Normative Appendix B and Addendum 34 match.
Comment #3Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 1Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: ObjectionComment Type: EditorialComment: • Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit.................. Building assemblies as required by ANSI/RESNET 301 Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features. Too many pictures and too many opportunities to forget to take pictures. This needs to be simplified. Proposed Change: I think a smaller list of mandatory picutres needs to be created and the photos in Appendix B should be recommendations. To me it is like states rights and federal rights. RESNET should require a smaller list with recommendation for more. Provides should be able to decide if they want to go beyond.
• Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit..................
Building assemblies as required by ANSI/RESNET 301 Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features.
Too many pictures and too many opportunities to forget to take pictures. This needs to be simplified.
I think a smaller list of mandatory picutres needs to be created and the photos in Appendix B should be recommendations. To me it is like states rights and federal rights. RESNET should require a smaller list with recommendation for more. Provides should be able to decide if they want to go beyond.
Comment #4Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1 Bullet Point 6Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: EditorialComment: An additional word exists which was likely meant to be stricken. Without the strikethrough text, the second sentence in this bullet would read, "Where photos lack sufficient detail, the Quality Assurance Designee shall require additional supporting documentation. receipts" The word "receipts" is probably not supposed to be there. Proposed Change: • Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet)
An additional word exists which was likely meant to be stricken. Without the strikethrough text, the second sentence in this bullet would read, "Where photos lack sufficient detail, the Quality Assurance Designee shall require additional supporting documentation. receipts" The word "receipts" is probably not supposed to be there.
• Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet)
Comment #5Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1 Bullet Point 6Comment Intent: ObjectionComment Type: TechnicalComment: The list of photos included is more comprehensive than the required list of photos found in Addendum B so these photos may not have been gathered. Rather than requiring the QAD to collect additional supporting documentation if the photos "lack sufficient detail" only, the additional documentation should also be required if the photo does not exist. Proposed Change: • Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1 or were not taken, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet)
The list of photos included is more comprehensive than the required list of photos found in Addendum B so these photos may not have been gathered. Rather than requiring the QAD to collect additional supporting documentation if the photos "lack sufficient detail" only, the additional documentation should also be required if the photo does not exist.
• Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1 or were not taken, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet)
Comment #6Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: EditorialComment: In reference to the below statement, please see proposed change for our comment. “At minimum, the Quality Assurance DesigneeRating Provider shall collect, and review, and maintain (for a period of 3 years) the following supporting documentation for each file QA:” Proposed Change: Specify whether or not the files that are maintained for 3 years need to be hard copies or digital copies (or both).
In reference to the below statement, please see proposed change for our comment.
“At minimum, the Quality Assurance DesigneeRating Provider shall collect, and review, and maintain (for a period of 3 years) the following supporting documentation for each file QA:”
Specify whether or not the files that are maintained for 3 years need to be hard copies or digital copies (or both).
Comment #7Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: GeneralComment: It would be helpful to list specific pictures that are required from Appendix B Inspection Procedures in this section for consistency across rating providers and for clarity. “Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet) o Each unique building assembly depicting assembly thickness and R value/insulation materials Collect photos with sufficient detail to confirm the thickness, type and installation grade of the insulation for each unique building assembly used in the software model. Building assemblies as required by ANSI/RESNET 301 Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features.”
It would be helpful to list specific pictures that are required from Appendix B Inspection Procedures in this section for consistency across rating providers and for clarity.
“Photos of the following building features where applicable to the rated Dwelling Unit. (Note: Where photos are impossible or would lack sufficient detail1, the Quality Assurance Designee may, at their discretion, allow shall require additional alternative supporting documentation. such as purchase orders or receiptsbuilder spec sheet)
o Each unique building assembly depicting assembly thickness and R value/insulation materials Collect photos with sufficient detail to confirm the thickness, type and installation grade of the insulation for each unique building assembly used in the software model. Building assemblies as required by ANSI/RESNET 301 Appendix B Inspection Procedures for Minimum Rated Features.”
Comment #8Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 34, QA Data File, Draft PDS-03Page Number: 2Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 903.4.1.3.3.1Comment Intent: Not an ObjectionComment Type: EditorialComment: 1) Change the initial " For of each Confirmed Rating," to "For each Confirmed Rating", 2) Add "inspected and / or" prior to field verified....., as many MRF's are not applicable for field verified testing. Proposed Change: 903.4.1.3.3 For of each Confirmed Rating, confirm that the values entered into the Rating Software for all Minimum Rated Features are supported by actual on-site inspected and / or field-verified test data;
1) Change the initial " For of each Confirmed Rating," to "For each Confirmed Rating",
2) Add "inspected and / or" prior to field verified....., as many MRF's are not applicable for field verified testing.
903.4.1.3.3 For of each Confirmed Rating, confirm that the values entered into the Rating Software for all Minimum Rated Features are supported by actual on-site inspected and / or field-verified test data;
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