Insulation certification

[Ollie]

For an FHA new construction appraisal is a photo of in insulation certification required? I was also told it must be post in a conspicuous location. It is currently located in the attic. Would that be considered conspicuous location. Thank you for any information.

 

[Mark K]

Stapled to a truss or rafter in the attic is where I always found them.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

As if they won't lie....

missing insulation very common

 

[Fritz in NY]

There is an opportunity for all appraisers to become Certified Energy Inspectors. Inspect and test a new or old dwelling for leaks, seal failure, poor air filtration, et al. I've heard through the grapevine that Lenders in 2025+ may require an inspection for an energy efficiency home. There are a few courses regarding energy qualifications, BUT, Like the original Appraiser Licensing back in the early '90's, there is no clearcut way to be a U.S. "Certified Inspector" that I have found yet.
A great additional income for all of us. Anyone who knows a way to be "Certified" please chime in.

 

[Dublin ohio]

There is an opportunity for all appraisers to become Certified Energy Inspectors. Inspect and test a new or old dwelling for leaks, seal failure, poor air filtration, et al. I've heard through the grapevine that Lenders in 2025+ may require an inspection for an energy efficiency home. There are a few courses regarding energy qualifications, BUT, Like the original Appraiser Licensing back in the early '90's, there is no clearcut way to be a U.S. "Certified Inspector" that I have found yet.
A great additional income for all of us. Anyone who knows a way to be "Certified" please chime in.

It can be expensive to start up

List of Energy Auditing Equipment​

As a home energy auditing professional, you will need the following pieces of equipment:

• Combustible Gas Detector (Gas Sniffer) that provides a digital display of percentage of Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and/or provide an alarm when detecting combustible gas concentrations exceeding 10% Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
• Combustion Analyzer equipped internally or externally with a nitric oxide filter (NOx filter)
• Ambient CO monitor
• Mirror, smoke pencils or other smoke visualization equipment for depressurization and spillage assessment
• Complete Blower Door Testing Kit including hoses, blower door frame, blower door canvas, etc.
• One or more manometers
• Pressure Pan and associated kit
• Exhaust Fan Flow Meter and associated kit
• Duct Blaster and associated kit
• Infrared camera (optional)

 

[Fritz in NY]

Yup, that's almost a complete list. A bit expensive. With that expense and expertise utilizing that Equpment what could you charge? If Lenders in the NEAR future look at lending on an "Energy" level, and require inspectors, I think we could be a good fit. Imagine charging $ 600. for a simple UAD and while at the site, charge an additional $ 600. to perform the 'testing".

 

[TerryRohrer]

At the risk of being late to the party, I wouldn't get to far down that road before the market shows any demand. I don't know what is behind the scuttlebutt leading to the rumor you have heard, but that strikes me as a major undertaking that will require the alignment of a lot of political pieces. Given the recent ending of the Chevron preference by the Supreme Court, such things will be far more difficult for the Bureaucrat as Dictator crowd.