Specifications include, but are not limited to:a. Required Weatherization Tools per Crew - Contractor will provide all materials and tools and must own and have a working knowledge of all required testing equipment. Test equipment must be maintained and calibrated per manufacturer recommendations and inventory and maintenance logs are required to be submitted to Agency as required. i. Blower Door, Digital Manometer, and Hosing ii. Duct Blaster System and duct mask or vent caps to cover registers and return air iii. Gas leak detector or Gas Sniffer iv. Carbon Monoxide Monoxor with Printer v. Pressure Pan vi. Insulation machine for blown fiberglass and/or cellulose vii. Infrared camera to identify air leakage, water leaks, proper insulation installation viii. Combustion analyzer ix. Borescope x. Digital Camera b. Weatherization Measures – Contractor will focus on reducing air infiltration into and out of the home, reducing duct system leaks, creation of a proper building envelope via connection between the air barrier and insulation, installation of Energy Star qualified appliances and materials, installation of equipment to meet ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements, and finally will ensure the home is a safe environment when work is complete. i. Health and Safety Measures 1. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors 2. Exhaust fans with proper venting and roof penetrations 3. Vented Space Heaters 4. Combustion Appliance ventilation 5. Cooktop and stove repairs due to high carbon monoxide readings 6. Other repairs as needed 7. Contractor will perform CAZ testing before leaving home when daily activities address air or duct sealing, venting combustion appliance, installing exhaust fan, or otherwise tightening airflow in the home. ii. Air Infiltration Reduction – Identify air leakage at the source in the attic or exterior and seal including bypasses, fur downs, plumbing/electrical/fireplace penetrations, etc. to meet target blower door numbers iii. Duct Sealing and/or Replacement – Seal all plenums, returns, registers, boots, and duct connections to meet target duct blaster numbers. Replace ducts as needed. iv. Attic Insulation – Add blown attic insulation (may require fiberglass or cellulose) to a level of R-38 1. Repair roof, fascia, soffit, and vents to prevent animal intrusion 2. Install additional attic ventilation as needed v. Wall Insulation – Install dense packed cellulose insulation in walls per manufacturer specifications vi. Floor Insulation – Install fiberglass batt insulation with proper contact to air barrier vii. Refrigerator replacement – Existing refrigeration must be decommissioned and documentation of decommission provided to Agency viii. Solar Screens ix. Smart Thermostats x. LED Lightbulbs xi. Water Saving Devices and Water Heater Tank Insulation xii. Energy Star Window Units xiii. Window and Door Replacements c. Weatherization Process i. WAP Contractor receives Notice to Proceed to Contractor (NTPC) from AGENCY which includes work order and assessment documents completed by BPI trained assessors. ii. When HVAC contractor concludes their work order WAP Contractor completes Weatherization work order. Weatherization must be complete within 15 days of HVAC completion. iii. WAP Contractor performs quality control inspection of work completed to confirm all work is complete, targets met, and the home is ready for a final inspection. This includes interim blower door, duct blaster, and pressure pan tests to confirm targets were met. iv. When light bulbs, refrigerators, unvented space heaters, HVAC equipment, or A/C window units are replaced, the customer must surrender the old material or appliance to be destroyed and disposed of by Contractor according to applicable state and federal laws. One year warranty of materials and workmanship will be provided by Contractor. Contractors must be responsive to warranty requests and are encouraged to update Agency on warranty requests and resolution via Smartsheet. v. WAP Contractor schedules final inspection with homeowner and Final Inspector, WAP contractor attends final inspection, fixes any measures not in compliance, and completes additional air or duct sealing to meet target. 1. If WAP Contractor fails final inspection they must return, and complete items identified by Final Inspector. Reschedule inspection or provide photo documentation that work is complete. 2. BakerRipley tracks final inspections failures and may require WAP Contractor to pay for additional final inspections if they fail the initial final inspection. vi. Final Inspector approves the work and invoice and WAP Contractor submits final invoice, lien waiver, and final documents to Agency. vii. Agency approves and requests payment.
