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

RESNET sampling protocol allows production builders to rate 1 in every 10 homes of a repeating floor plan as a minimum sampling frequency.

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 2 Standard establishes the requirements for accrediting HERS providers who oversee rater certification and quality assurance.

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

RESNET Standards require raters to update rating inputs to match actual field conditions discovered during inspections.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

RESNET requires HERS raters to maintain rating files and documentation for a minimum of 5 years after the rating is issued.

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

Answer

RESNET providers are accredited organizations responsible for certifying, training, and conducting quality assurance oversight of HERS raters.

(HERS) Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater Practice Test

(HERS) Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater Practice Test

HERS RESNET Standards and Policies 2