301.1 Purpose
The provisions of this Standard establish residential energy rating and labeling standards, consistent with the provisions of the Energy Policy Act 1992 that any provider of home energy ratings may follow to produce uniform energy ratings for Residential Buildings.
301.2 Scope
These Standards apply to existing or proposed, site-constructed or manufactured, Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units in Residential and Commercial Buildings, excepting hotels and motels.
301.3 Relationship to Other Standards.
This Standard is a companion to HERS Standards Chapter 1, “RESNET National Standard for Rating Quality Assurance Providers”; HERS Standards Chapter 2, “RESNET National Standard for Instruction, Assessment and Certification"; HERS Standards Chapter 6, "RESNET National Standard for Sampled Ratings" and; HERS Standards Chapter 9 “RESNET National Standard for Quality Assurance”.