Proposed Addendum 52f amends the RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards (MINHERS), Chapter 2 to add criteria for Rater and RFI eligibility to conduct HVAC Installation Quality Grading used with HERS® ratings. Proposed eligibility requirements include training and graded field evaluations. RESNET adopted an interim version of the addendum, Addendum 52i, which will remain in effect until completion of the final version, Addendum 52f. The criteria established by Addendum 52i are shown in draft PDS-01 of Addendum 52f by strikeout and underlined text in red print. Standard Development Committee 200 encourages comments providing input on criteria that will ensure the effective implementation of HVAC Installation Quality Grading in HERS® ratings. To review the draft Addendum click on Draft PSD-01 MINHERS® Addendum 52f: Rater and RFI Eligibility Requirements for HVAC Installation Quality Grading To submit your comments click on RESNET Amendment Comment Online Form for Draft PSD-01 MINHERS® Addendum 52f Comments are posted real-time and you will be able to review comments that were submitted by clicking on Comments Submitted on Draft PSD-01 MINHERS® Addendum 52f The public comment period will be open for 30 days beginning November 4, 2020 and ending December 3, 2020. After the comment period, RESNET Standard Development Committee 200 will consider and document each of the comments submitted and make appropriate changes. Any substantive changes to draft PDS-01 will be provided to the public for comment. When there are no more substantive changes the proposed final amendment will be submitted to the RESNET Standard Management Board for final approval.
