HERS RESNET Standards and Policies 2

Question 1

Under RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards, what is the minimum sampling frequency allowed for production builders using the sampling protocol?

Accepted Answer

Every 10th home built

Answer

Every 5th home built

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Every 7th home built

Answer

Every 15th home built

Question 2

Which RESNET standard specifically governs the accreditation of Home Energy Rating System (HERS) providers?

Accepted Answer

RESNET Chapter 2 Standard

Answer

RESNET Chapter 1 Standard

Answer

RESNET Chapter 3 Standard

Answer

RESNET Chapter 9 Standard

Question 3

What must a HERS rater do if they discover a significant discrepancy between the rated features and actual construction during a final inspection?

Accepted Answer

Revise the rating inputs to reflect actual conditions

Answer

Proceed with rating using the original design inputs

Answer

Refuse to issue the rating and leave the site

Answer

Submit the rating as-is and note it in comments

Question 4

According to RESNET policy, how long must HERS raters retain rating files and supporting documentation?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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2 years

Answer

10 years

Question 5

In the RESNET quality assurance framework, what is the role of a 'provider' relative to a HERS rater?

Accepted Answer

A provider accredits and oversees HERS raters and their quality assurance

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A provider installs energy-efficient equipment in rated homes

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A provider purchases the energy ratings from raters for resale

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A provider audits RESNET itself for compliance with federal standards

Question 6

What does RESNET Standard 380-2019 primarily address?

Accepted Answer

Methods for measuring airtightness of building enclosures

Answer

Procedures for rating manufactured housing

Answer

Requirements for HERS rater training curricula

Answer

Protocols for rating commercial buildings

Question 7

When a HERS rater certifies a home using the confirmed rating pathway, which of the following site inspections is required?

Accepted Answer

Both pre-drywall and final inspections

Answer

Foundation inspection only

Answer

Pre-drywall inspection only

Answer

Final inspection only