Transcript Incorporating SWS into State Field Standards

Incorporating SWS into State Field
Standards
NASCSP Annual Training Conference
Phoenix, AZ
September 12, 2013
SWS into State Field Standards
• Does your State have a Field Guide?
• Is it State-specific or Regional?
• Is your Field Guide current?
SWS into State Field Standards
• The SWS is a clear definition of the
expectations of DOE
• Standards are in place. Grantees must
implement these standards
• States must define the inspection process and
the protocols they will implement
• Day One Program Year 2014, all units must
meet SWS specifications
Indiana Experience
• Developed a Field Guide in 2003
• Field Guide was updated in 2005, 2007,
2009, 2011, & 2013
• Wx Technical Committee provides Field Guide
maintenance
• Technical Committee consists of State
Monitor, Trainers, Auditors & Inspectors,
Building & Heating Technicians
Indiana Experience
• Indiana’s Field Guide was designed to
describe the task to be performed, state the
Standard, and then illustrate the Procedure
• All Wx Program forms were inserted in the
Field Guide along with any material &
workmanship specifications
• INCAA Trainers use Field Guide in all courses
• State Monitors reference Field Guide in all
monitoring findings & concerns
Incorporating SWS into Field Guide
• SWS sections include H/S, Air Sealing,
Insulation, Heating/Cooling, Ventilation &
Baseload
• Indiana Field Guide sections are Building
Model, Health/Safety, Heating Systems, Air
Sealing & Insulation
• Crosswalk begins by identifying what
measures Indiana performs
• Crosswalk assignments made by trainer
expertise
Initial Plans
• Start with SWS On-line tool that allows us to
identify measures specific to Indiana’s
program
• Concentrate on the measures & tasks we
perform every day
• Identify the SWS & Indiana Field Guide
inconsistencies
• Technical Committee processes
inconsistencies
Challenges
• When cross-walk is complete, Indiana must
determine the format appropriate for use
• Trainings specific to the Field Guide changes
must occur prior to April 1, 2014 (SATT)
• Starting April 1, 2014, SWS fully integrated in
training, monitoring & field operations
• Identify and remedy Wx network issues before
monitoring begins
Outcomes
• Reasonable fit with the SWS
• Keep it Simple
• QCI Protocol consistent with monitoring
• All QCI certified by April, 2013
• Identify network challenges
• Provide technical assistance accordingly