02-658 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 15 - Limited Propane and Natural Gas Energy Auditor
A limited propane and natural gas energy auditor is limited to performing combustion safety and efficiency testing on natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space heating or water heating equipment. Limited propane and natural gas energy auditors may not make any adjustments to natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space heating or water heating equipment.
Prior to performing a combustion safety and efficiency test, a limited propane and natural gas energy auditor must obtain the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the specific equipment to be tested.
A limited propane and natural gas energy auditor must observe all provisions of the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions when performing a combustion and efficiency test including, but not limited to, any restrictions or limitations relating to equipment access and pipe penetration.
Combustion efficiency test results must fall within the guidelines contained in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions. The limited propane and natural gas energy auditor must provide a copy of the test results to the homeowner and must notify the homeowner and occupant in writing if the test results do not meet the manufacturer's guidelines.
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