The revised NREC was greatly simplified over previous versions of the code to make it easier to comply with and enforce. The program was purely voluntary. The emphasis on enforcement and certification in the Implementation Plan was due to the desire of the utility funders to make sure their investment in the 1994 NREC resulted in increased compliance with the energy code. Certification assures that inspectors have a minimum level of knowledge. Long-term Professional Development.
Certification establishes professional standards and benchmarks.
It provides those in the industry with the opportunity to raise their professional competency and to receive recognition and credentials for doing so. Marketing Energy Codes. Certification increases the penetration and credibility of a code. It sends a signal that a code should be taken seriously and that someone cares about the code and how it is enforced. The training classes were free.