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2013 Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards and Addenda

RESNET’s Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards (MINHERS) are maintained on a continuous basis and updated with new editions every five (5) years. When addenda implementing amendments are added to an edition of the MINHERS® they are integrated into an official version that is maintained to indicate up-to-date requirements. That version is currently referred to as the Continuous Maintenance Version. It is mobile friendly and may be accessed at https://standards.resnet.us

RESNET also maintains the formal editions of the MINHERS® and the individual addenda to those editions including the adoption and implementation dates. See the links below for the MINHERS® 2013 Edition and its addenda.

RESNET STANDARDS (ADOPTED  JANUARY 1, 2013)

Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards

AMENDMENTS (ADOPTED SINCE JANUARY 1, 2013)

Addendum 46 – Chapter 6 Sampling Update – Mandatory July 1, 2024

Addendum 74 – Space Constrained AC or Heat Pump – Mandatory January 1, 2024

Addendum 73f – Remote Proctored Exams – Replaces Addendum 73i January 1, 2024

Addendum 73i – Remote Proctored Exams – Authorized May 7, 2023

Addendum 71f – SEER2 and HSPF2 Conversions – Replaces Addendum 71i February 10, 2023

Addendum 71i – SEER2 and HSPF2 Conversions – Authorized December 4, 2022

Addendum 69 – Combustion Safety Training for RFI Certifying as HERS® Rater – Mandatory January 1, 2023

Addendum 68 – HERS Modeler Professional Development Course Requirements – Mandatory July 1, 2023

Addendum 66f – CO2e Index – Replaces Addendum 66i October 21, 2022

Addendum 66i – Interim Addendum, CO2 Index – Authorized March 4, 2022

Addendum 65f – HERS® Ratings for Third Party EEPs, RECs Ownership Status, MF Ratings – Mandatory January 1, 2023

Addendum 65i – Interim Addendum, HERS® Ratings for Third Party EEPs, RECs Ownership Status, MF Ratings – Authorized January 31, 2022

Addendum 64f – Multi-Family Sampling – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 64i – Interim Addendum, Multi-Family Sampling – Authorized January 3, 2022

Addendum 63 – Training Period Expiration – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 62f – Provider Disciplinary Actions and Appeals Procedures – Mandatory July 1, 2023

Addendum 62i – Provider Disciplinary Actions and Appeals Procedures – Authorized October 28, 2022

Addendum 61f – Exception for Onsite Leakage Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 61i – Interim Addendum, Exception for Onsite Leakage Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic – Authorized October 19, 2021

Addendum 60 – Combustion Safety Field Training – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 59 – Include Modeling Skills in HERS® Rater Capabilities & Recertification – Mandatory January 1, 2022

Addendum 58f – Pre-Drywall Inspection QA – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 58i – Interim Addendum, Pre-Drywall Inspection QA – Authorized June 13, 2021

Addendum 56 – HERS® Modeler QA – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 55i – Interim Addendum, Modifications and Clarifications for Implementation of ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 – Authorized January 22, 2021

Addendum 54 – HVAC System Installation Grading QA – Mandatory July 1, 2022

Addendum 53f – (final for 53i and 55i) Modifications to ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 for Consistency of HERS® Index Calculations – Mandatory January 1, 2022

Addendum 53i – Equipment Efficiency and Sizing, and Clarifications of Standard 301-2019 – Authorized October 13, 2020

Addendum 52f – Eligibility to Grade HVAC Systems – Mandatory July 1, 2021

Addendum 52i – Eligibility to Grade HVAC Systems – Authorized August 16, 2020

Addendum 51i – Internal Gains for Energy Rating Reference Homes – Authorized June 25, 2020 (Replaced July 21, 2020 by ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 Addendum B-2020 changes)

Addendum 50 – HERS® Modeler – Mandatory January 1, 2022

Addendum 49i – Interim Credits for HVAC Installation Quality Grading – Authorized July 6, 2020 (Replaced July 21, 2020 by ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 Addendum B-2020 changes)

Addendum 48i – COVID-19 Pandemic Exception for Onsite Airtightness Tests – Authorized April 20, 2020

Addendum 47i – Test Exception for Ducts in Conditioned Space – Mandatory April 5, 2020

Addendum 47f – Test Exception for Ducts in Conditioned Space – Mandatory September 10, 2020

Addendum 45 – Chapters 1 & 2 and Appendix B 2020 Updates – Mandatory July 1, 2021

Addendum 43 – Implementation of MINHERS® Standards – Mandatory January 1, 2020

Addendum 42 – Adoption of Standards ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 and ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019 – Mandatory January 1, 2022

Addendum 41i- Interim Addendum, Time-limited Leakage Testing Exception for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands – Mandatory March 21, 2019

Addendum 41f- Final Addendum, “Tropical Climate Zone” and “Living Space” Definitions; Time-limited Leakage Testing Exception for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands  – Mandatory July 1, 2019  (replaced Addendum 41i)

Addendum 40i- Interim Addendum, Ethics Appeal Panel – Mandatory October 26, 2018

Addendum 40f- Final Addendum, Ethics Appeal Panel – Mandatory January 20, 2019 (replaced Addendum 40i)

Addendum 39- Non-Measured Ventilation Airflow and Ventilation Fan Wattage Defaults – Mandatory July 1, 2019

Addendum 37 – QAD, Rating Quality Assurance Provider and Training Provider Disciplinary Actions – Mandatory July 1, 2021

Addendum 36 – Rater Recertification and HESP Elimination – Mandatory July 1, 2019

Addendum 35 Software Accreditation – Mandatory November 11, 2018

Addendum 34 – QA Datafile– Mandatory January 1, 2021

Addendum 33 Practical Experience for QAD Certification – Mandatory September 8, 2018

Addendum 32i- Interim Addendum, Chapter 5 Addendum Effective Dates and Transition Period – Mandatory February 5, 2018

Addendum 32f- Final Addendum, MINHERS® Standards Revisions and Amendments – Mandatory January 1, 2019 (replaced Addendum 32i)

Addendum 31i- Interim Addendum, Chapter 2 Rescind Rater Simulation Practical Test for Certified Raters – Mandatory December 11, 2017

Addendum 31f- Final Addendum, Chapter 2 Rescind Rater Simulation Practical Test for Certified Raters  – Mandatory April 12, 2018  (replaced Addendum 31i)

Addendum 30- Quality Assurance – Mandatory July 1, 2020

Addendum 29- Quality Assurance Designee – Mandatory January 1, 2019

Addendum 28i- Interim Addendum, Appendix B Confirmed Threshold Rating Definition – Mandatory June 28, 2017 (Replaced by ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2014 Addendum R-2018)

Addendum 27- HERS® Scope, Definitions and 4 Story Dwelling Ratings – Mandatory February 14, 2018

Addendum 26- Chapter 1, 2 & 3 CAS Hazard, Probationary Ratings and Reference Standards – Mandatory January 1, 2018

Addendum 25i- Interim Addendum, Chapter 2 Recertification – Mandatory February 7, 2017

Addendum 25f- Final Addendum, Chapter 2 Recertification – Mandatory April 28, 2017 (replaced Addendum 25i)

Addendum 24- Chapter 2 Training and Certification – Mandatory February 16, 2017

Addendum 23- Chapters 2 & 3 Reference Standards and Scope – Mandatory February 16, 2017

Addendum 22- Chapter 1 Software Accreditation – Mandatory February 16, 2017

Addendum 21- Chapter 1 Rating Software Changes (Persistence) – Mandatory February 16, 2017

Addendum 20- Adoption of Standard ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2016 and Addenda – Mandatory January 1, 2018 (Adopted Nov 2016 and Mandatory Compliance delayed until Jan 2018.)

Addendum 19i- Interim Addendum, MINHERS® Chapter 2-2013 Addendum x-2016 Rating Field Inspector Evaluation – Mandatory October 25, 2016

Addendum 19f- Final Addendum, Chapter 2 Rating Field Inspector Evaluation – Mandatory February 16, 2017 (replaced Addendum 19i)

Addendum 18i- Interim Addendum, Ethics Appeals  – Mandatory June 14, 2016

Addendum 18f- Final Addendum, Ethics Appeals -Mandatory October 15, 2016 (replaced Addendum 18i)

Addendum 17i- Interim Addendum, Revision for Ratings of Energy Star Certified Multi-Family Dwelling Units in 4 & 5 Story Buildings and Innovative Design Request Definitions  – Mandatory December 4, 2015

Addendum 17f- Final Addendum, Ratings of Energy Star Certified Multi-Family Dwelling Units in 4 & 5 Story Buildings and Innovative Design Request Definitions – Mandatory July 28, 2016 (replaced Addendum 17i)

Addendum 16i- Interim Amendment, Revision Of Effective Dates For Raters Passing The Rater Simulation Practical Test – Mandatory June 5, 2015

Addendum 16f- Final Addendum, Revision of Effective Dates for Raters Passing The Rater Simulation Practical Test  – Mandatory November 14, 2015  (replaced Addendum 16i)

Addendum 15- Revision of Onsite Quality Assurance Reviews – Mandatory July 1, 2015

Addendum 14- Revision on Assessment and Certification of Rating Field Inspectors – Mandatory for New Candidates July 1, 2015; for Currently Certified RFI- January 1, 2016

Addendum 13- Revision to RESNET CAZ Standards – Mandatory December 31, 2014

Addendum 12- Revision of Petition for Stay of Action and Revision to RESNET to QA Provider Challenge the Findings of a RESNET Quality Assurance Review – Mandatory November 7, 2014

Addendum 11- Revision to Multifamily Rating Quality Assurance Reviews – Mandatory October 24, 2014

Addendum 10- Removal of References to Comprehensive Home Energy Raters and Building Performance Auditors – Mandatory September 28, 2014

Addendum 9- Revision to RESNET Energy Smart Education and Qualification Provider Accreditation – Mandatory September 18, 2014

Addendum 8- Revision to RESNET Rater Training and Certification Requirements – Mandatory August 30, 2014 (with exceptions for certain sections, See Addendum text)

Addendum 7- Revision to RESNET National Rating Technical Standard – Mandatory November 29, 2014

Addendum 6-Revision to RESNET Quality Assurance Standards – Mandatory October 17, 2014

Addendum 5-Revision of RESNET National Building Registry – Mandatory September 28, 2013

Addendum 4-Revision of RESNET Discipline and Appeals Procedures

Addendum 3-Incorporation of RESNET National Building Registry – Mandatory September 8, 2013

Addendum 2- Revision of Gas Leakage Testing Standard

Addendum 1-Revisions to RESNET Training and Certification Standard