600 General Provisions

600.1 Purpose

Sampling is intended to provide verification that a group of Dwelling Units within multifamily projects meet a particular Threshold such as ENERGY STAR®, energy code compliance, or qualification for an energy efficiency lending program. It is based on Threshold Specifications and subsequent testing and inspections of a subset of Dwelling Units. Verifying a group of Dwelling Units by Sampling entitles the customer to documentation that the Dwelling Units meet the desired Threshold. Sampling does not constitute a Confirmed HERS Rating on any Dwelling Unit.

600.2 Scope

This standard establishes the procedures for energy modeling, labeling, inspections, testing, quality assurance by Sampling Providers, and Sampling Provider Accreditation criteria as they pertain to Sampling. The procedures described in this chapter are applicable to Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units within one or more multifamily buildings. The procedures described in this chapter are not applicable to one- or two-family homes or Townhouses.

This standard does not provide any warranty, either explicit or implied, that Sampled Dwelling Units will meet or exceed the Threshold Specifications for the Sample Set. There may be instances in which local laws or regulations differ from these Standards. In such instances, local law or regulation shall take precedence over this standard.