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WAP Technical Manual


This manual helps clarify Weatherization Assistance Program expectations.

This manual represents a body of knowledge cultivated by hundreds of dedicated weatherization professionals over forty plus years. The 10 main sections establish the minimum standards that must be met to be classified as a "weatherization project".


Technical Policies & Procedures Manual

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Main Sections

Introductory Section
Section 1: Top of Building (2022)
Section 2: Bottom of Building (2020)
Section 3: Sides of Building (2020)
Section 4: Non-Energy Saving Measures (2020)
Section 5: General Energy Waste Reduction Measures (2020)
Section 6:  Airsealing Protocols & Order of OperationsFlowchart (2020)
Section 7: Mechanical Ventilation Making Sense of the Requirements (2020)
Section 8: Mobile Home Policies & Procedures (2020)
Section 9: Mobile Home Priority List (2020)
Section 10: Quality Control Inspections (2020)


Appendices

Appendix A: Combustion Appliance Protocols (2020)
Appendix B: Worst-Case Draft Testing Procedures (2020)
Appendix C: Worst-Case Draft Testing Form (2020)
Appendix D: Allowable Materials (2020)
Appendix E: Safety Devices (2022)
Appendix F:  Deferral & Home Repair Policies (2020)
Appendix G: Vermiculite Policies (2020)
Appendix H: Programmatic Waivers (2020)
Appendix I: Evaluating Ductwork (2015 version still current)
Appendix J: EPA RRP Final Rule (2015 version still current)
Appendix K: Building Performance Institute Tables (2012 version still current)
Appendix L: Heating System Equipment Selection (2022)
Appendix M: Domestic Water Heating Equipment Selection (2022)
Appendix N: New Section
Appendix O: Historic Preservation (2020)
Appendix P: Thermal Barriers (2022)


Supplemental Info

Mobile Home Audit Intake Packet