| (a) All Rehabilitation activities shall comply with
this chapter.
(b) Certifications of compliance with this chapter
shall be conducted by the Administrator or a code or other qualified
inspector for release of final payment from the Department as outlined
in the Program Rule. Inspectors selected by the Administrator to verify
compliance with this chapter must be certified by the Administrator
to have sufficient professional certifications, relevant education,
or experience in a field directly related to home inspection, which
may include, but is not limited to, installing, servicing, repairing
or maintaining the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical
systems found in Single Family Housing Units.
(c) If the proposed scope of work or the awarded construction
contract for the Rehabilitation of an existing single family residential
unit includes an item described in paragraphs (1) - (10) of this subsection,
the specific requirement so noted in paragraphs (1) - (10) of this
subsection shall apply:
(1) Replacement or installation of central heating
and cooling equipment and appliances shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of Chapter
14 of the 2015 International Residential Code;
(2) Replacement or installation of duct systems serving
heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of the 2015 International
Residential Code;
(3) If central heating and cooling equipment is replaced
or installed, attic insulation shall be installed or increased according
to Chapter 11, Figure N1102.1.2 of the 2015 International Residential
Code, including insulation covering the top plates of exterior walls.
Eave baffles and access hatches shall be installed as specified in
Chapter 11, Sections N1102.2.3- N1102.2.4 of the 2015 International
Residential Code;
(4) If ductless heating and cooling systems (also known
as mini-split, multi-split, or variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat
pump systems) are replaced or installed, they shall be ENERGY STAR
certified;
(5) If exhaust fans are replaced or installed in bathrooms
or kitchens, they shall be ENERGY STAR certified and installed in
accordance with Chapter 15 of the 2015 International Residential Code;
(6) If windows are installed, they shall be ENERGY
STAR certified windows, meeting the U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
for the climate zone of the dwelling as identified in Chapter 11,
Table N1102.1.2 of the 2015 International Residential Code;
(7) If doors are installed, they shall be ENERGY STAR
certified doors;
(8) Electrical fixtures, equipment, and appliances
that are replaced or installed, where applicable, shall be ENERGY
STAR certified products;
(9) Plumbing fixtures that are replaced or installed,
where applicable, shall be WaterSense labeled products; and
(10) Domestic water heaters, storage and tankless,
when replaced or installed, shall meet the Federal Energy Conservation
Standards required by 10 CFR §430.32, as they may be revised
from time to time.
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