804 Referenced Standards

804.1 Auditor Referenced Standards

These referenced standards provide guidance for the Auditor in the performance of their role as an auditor or home energy rater (diagnostic testing, analysis, writing scopes of work).

Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, published by the Residential Energy Services Network, latest version, http://www.resnet.us

ASTM E1998-02(2007) “Standard Guide for Assessing Depressurization-Induced Backdrafting and Spillage from Vented Combustion Appliances”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

804.2 Contractor Work Scope Referenced Standards

These referenced standards should be referenced in the work scope, as applicable to provide guidance for the contractor to perform the work scope.

International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings- 2006, published by the International Code Council, Inc., http://www.iccsafe.org

International Energy Conservation Code- 2006, published by the International Code Council, Inc., http://www.iccsafe.org

International Mechanical Code- 2006, published by the International Code Council, Inc, http://www.iccsafe.org

International Fuel Gas Code- 2006, published by the International Code Council, Inc., http://www.iccsafe.org

ANSI/ACCA Standard 5 QI-2007 HVAC Quality Installation Specification, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual J, Residential Load Calculation, 8th edition, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual D, Residential Duct Systems,3rd edition, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual S, Residential Equipment Selection, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual RS, Comfort, Air Quality, & Efficiency by Design, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual T, Air Distribution Basics, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual H, Heat Pump Systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

Manual G, Selection of Distribution Systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, http://www.acca.org

ASHRAE Standard 62.2 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc., http://www.ashrae.org

ASHRAE Standard 52.2 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size , published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc., http://www.ashrae.org

ASTM Standard C1015-06 “Standard Practice for Installation of Cellulosic and Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

ASTM Standard C1320-05 “Standard Practice for Installation of Mineral Fiber Batt and Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

ASTM Standard C727-01 (2007)e1 “Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Reflective Insulation in Building Constructions”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

ASTM Standard C1158-05 “Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Radiant Barrier Systems in Building Constructions”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

ASTM Standard E2112-07 “Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights”, published by ASTM International, http://www.astm.org

Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards 4th edition, published by the Air Diffusion Council, http://www.flexibleduct.org

Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards, 5th edition, published by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, http://www.naima.org

FTC Trade Regulation Rule 16 CRF 460, Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation, published by the Federal Trade Commission, http://www.ftc.gov

804.3 Sample Work Scope Form

(This is informative and does not contain requirements necessary for conformance to these guidelines.)

Work Scope for __________________________________

All work will be performed according to the following checked standards:

This work scope is not a list of recommendations that may be implemented independently; any exclusion to this scope may increase the risk of flue gas spillage, back-drafting, carbon monoxide production or moisture problems within the home.

What qualifications are required from contractors/technicians conducting the work:

What work needs to be performed:

Where the work needs to be performed:

How the work is to be performed (referenced Standard(s)):