Proposed MINHERS Addendum 52f, Rater and RFI Eligibility Requirements for HVAC Installation Quality Grading, Draft PDS-01

Comment #1

Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 52f, Rater and RFI Eligibility Requirements for HVAC Installation Quality Grading, Draft PDS-01
Page Number: 5
Comment Intent: Not an Objection
Comment Type: General

Comment:

Need to add some clarifying language for eligibility requirements for HVAC Grading. 

Proposed Change:

206.2.3 Eligibility to conduct the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 Inspections

206.2.3.1 The following individuals are eligible to conduct inspections for ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310:

• Certified RESNET HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors
• Individuals certified by EPA aApproved EPA HVAC Quality Installation Training and Oversight Organizations (H-QUITO)
• Individuals certified by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America HVAC Quality Assured Accreditation Program
• Other Third Party Quality Assured HVAC Installation Programs approved by RESNET

206.2.3.2 After successfully completing:

206.2.3.2.1.1 The RESNET online HVAC Grading training program.

206.2.3.1.2.2  One RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation. The RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation shall be performed under the observation and to the satisfaction of a Certified Quality Assurance Designee who has completed RESNET Required HVAC Grading training.

206.2.3.2.3  RESNET Accredited Rating Quality Assurance Providers shall confirm eligibility and provide to the RESNET Registry the documentation required to ensure the HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors within their Providership who are eligible to perform these inspections are listed.

206.2.3.3 RESNET Accredited Rating Quality Assurance Providers shall confirm eligibility prior to allowing HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors within their Providership to conduct ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 inspections.


Comment #2

Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 52f, Rater and RFI Eligibility Requirements for HVAC Installation Quality Grading, Draft PDS-01
Page Number: 5
Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 206.2.3.1.2
Comment Intent: Not an Objection
Comment Type: General

Comment:

A single graded field evaluation may not be sufficient to show proficiency with the testing and inspection protocols.  We recommend aligning the certification requirements with Rating Field Inspector requirements

Proposed Change:

206.2.3 Eligibility to conduct the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 Inspections
206.2.3.1 HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors are eligible to conduct the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 inspections after successfully completing:
206.2.3.1.1 The RESNET online HVAC Grading training program.
206.2.3.1.2  Complete at least three mentored rating field inspections observed by a certified Quality Assurance Designee and one RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation. The RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation shall be performed under the observation and to the satisfaction of a Certified Quality Assurance Designee who has completed RESNET Required HVAC Grading training.


Comment #3

Amendment: Proposed MINHERS Addendum 52f, Rater and RFI Eligibility Requirements for HVAC Installation Quality Grading, Draft PDS-01
Page Number: 5
Paragraph / Figure / Table / Note: 206.2.3.2
Comment Intent: Not an Objection
Comment Type: General

Comment:

A Rater may conduct inspections without the prior knoweldge or approval of their Provider.  The language should be clarified to state that the Provider confirm eligibility prior to submitting confirmed ratings that include HVAC grading.

Proposed Change:

206.2.3 Eligibility to conduct the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 Inspections
          206.2.3.1 HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors are eligible to conduct the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 inspections after successfully completing:
                                 206.2.3.1.1 The RESNET online HVAC Grading training program.
                                 206.2.3.1.2  One RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation . The RESNET HVAC graded field evaluation shall be performed under the observation and to       the satisfaction of a Certified Quality Assurance Designee who has completed RESNET Required HVAC Grading training.

          206.2.3.2  RESNET Accredited Rating Quality Assurance Providers shall confirm eligibility and provide to the RESNET Registry the documentation required to ensure      the HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors within their Providership who are eligible to perform these inspections are listed.
 

         206.2.3.3 RESNET Accredited Rating Quality Assurance Providers shall confirm eligibility of prior to allowing HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors within their Providership to conduct ANSI/RESNET/ACCA Standard 310 inspections prior to submitting confirmed ratings that include HVAC grading to the Registry.


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