ENERGY STAR Field Verifier Level 1 is credentialed by the Building Science Institute and is qualified to perform verifications and testing for the ENERGY STAR New Homes Single program; perform verifications and testing in conformance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019, 380-2019, and ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020; and perform inspections and testing for the ICC Energy Code Prescriptive, UA, Cost Performance, and Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance paths. They are NOT qualified to perform software analysis and must work with a qualified Software Analyst credentialed by the Building Science Institute. They are NOT qualified to perform verifications or testing for Indoor airPLUS or Zero Energy Ready Home programs.

ENERGY STAR Field Verifier Level 1 Required Training

Prior to credentialing, candidates must successfully complete the following training programs:

1. ICC-approved Energy Code Inspector (6 hours)
2. ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 Appendix A & B training by Building Science Institute (6 hours)
3. ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019 training by Building Science Institute (10 hours)
4. ANSI/RESNET/ACCA 310-2020 training by Building Science Institute (2 hours)
5. ANSI/ACCA 12-2018 training by Building Science Institute (6 hours)
6. ENERGY STAR Single Family training by Building Science Institute (3.2 hours)
7. HouseRater training by Building Science Institute (4 hours)

ENERGY STAR Field Verifier Level 1 Required Assessments

1. ICC-proctored Energy Code Inspector exam
2. ENERGY STAR Single Family exam proctored by Building Science Institute
3. ENERGY STAR Multi Family exam proctored by Building Science Institute
4. 5 pre-drywall/insulation ENERGY STAR Single Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute
5. 5 final ENERGY STAR Single Family verifications mentored by Quality Assessor or Quality Assessment Designee credentialed by the Building Science Institute

ENERGY STAR Field Verifier Level 1 Competencies

ENERGY STAR Field Verifiers must demonstrate knowledge of:

• ICC International Energy Code, 2018
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019, Appendices A & B
• ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2019
• ENERGY STAR Single Family program requirements
• residential construction systems
• operation of processes
• delivery of services
• defects which may occur during construction of a dwelling unit
• failures in the operation of a process
• deficiencies in the delivery of services
• building science
• significance of deviations found with regard to energy code, residential construction specifications, operation of processes, and the delivery of services