CREDENTIALING
IECC/HERS Compliance
Specialist Designation
IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist Designation
This designation combines the energy code knowledge of code officials with the energy efficiency knowledge of HERS Raters to identify experts in energy plan review and inspection. The credential leverages the strengths of both organizations to increase the number of qualified individuals available for evaluating energy code compliance and home energy performance.
The IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist designation verifies competence in energy performance measurement and energy code proficiency. These certified specialists can supplement the work of jurisdictions facing resource constraints that affect their ability to conduct the necessary reviews. IECC/HERS Compliance Specialists may now be used for both code compliance and energy performance rating services.
You must be a current RESNET HERS Rater or Rating Field Inspector (RFI) and hold the Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification (79).
FAQs
What do I need to obtain the ECS – IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist?
To obtain this combination designation, you must meet the following requirements:
- be a current RESNET HERS rater or Rating Field Inspector (RFI)
- and hold a 79 - Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
If you hold an active G8 Energy Code Specialist Designation, this may be used in place of the 79.
Will I receive a wall certficate?
This certification will have a wall certificate available online.
Since you will already have a Code Council certification when you achieve this designation, your digital wallet card will be updated with the new designation..
How do I renew this designation?
Your certificate renews every three years, and during that time you'll need to maintain continuing education units (CEUs) to prepare for renewal.Please note, you will need to renew this combination designation in addition to your other certifications (including your 79 Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner).
You do not have to keep your 79 certification active to keep your new ECS certification valid. If you'd prefer to let your 79 certification lapse and only keep renewing the ECS, this is acceptable, but you do have the option to maintain both.
Log in to your myICC account when you are ready to renew.
How do I print my wall certficate?
You'll be able to log into your myICC account and print out a wall certificate with your new designation. If you have forgotten your password, send us an email at customersuccess@iccsafe.org for assistance.
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Certification Policies
ICC understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities, managing conflict of interest, and ensuring the objectivity of our certification activities.
To learn more about our certification and education policies, please read the following:
Council Policy 45, CC Rules of Procedure, Records Release, and ICC Credentialing Compliance Principles.