ADOPTED 2019 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE NATIONAL HOME ENERGY RATING STANDARDS

The following are the amendments to the National Home Energy Rating Standards that were adopted by RESNET in 2019. The key to the success of the rating industry is setting and implementing the standards for quality of rating services. Having technically sound and up-to-date standards enhances the credibility of the entire rating industry.

The amendments adopted are:

Amendment No. 2019-01: Addendum 41i - “Tropical Climate Zone” and “Living Space” Definitions; Add Time-limited Leakage Testing Exception for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Amendment No. 2019-02: Addendum 42 – Adoption of Standards ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 and ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019

Amendment No. 2019-03: Addendum 36 – Rater Recertification and HESP Elimination

Amendment No. 2019-04: Addendum 41f- “Tropical Climate Zone” and “Living Space” Definitions; Time-limited Leakage Testing Exception for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands