Qualifying Homes and Business’

Qualifying Homes and Business’
The following requirements must be met to qualify: • Weatherization levels of the home must meet or exceed the following requirements: − Attic insulation of R-19 minimum (where physical construction of the attic allows installation of insulation by conventional methods) − Adequate weather-stripping − Adequate caulking Note: Additional weatherization such as floor insulation and storm windows may be required to meet minimum thermal balance point. • In a dwelling application, if requirements are not met, additional weatherization must be in the process of being installed to meet or exceed (up to the maximum allowed) those required levels. Weatherization standards and weatherization inspection procedures are found in the Reference Materials Manual.  Distributors may select requirements for  business applications. • Equipment shall be sized and selected to meet the requirements of the Installation Standards section of this section. These minimum weatherization measures shall be installed before the final inspection of the heat pump system. Installation of customer optional storm windows and floor insulation, installed in conjunction with the heat pump, must also be completed prior to the system inspection. All new weatherization measures installed must be in accordance with Reference Materials.