Feb. 27, 2013: ACCA Launches New Contractor Accreditation Programs
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced the launch of the Quality Assured Residential Service and Installation (RSI) contractor accreditation program and the Verifier Recognition program during the opening general session of the ACCA 2013 conference taking place this week in Orlando, Fla.
According to ACCA, the Quality Assured RSI program is a national, contractor-supported accreditation program to promote quality installations of HVAC systems in existing homes. The program accredits professional HVAC businesses and issues certificates for quality installations of heating and cooling systems that meet certain minimum requirements
“The RSI program was developed by contractors for contractors and is based on the successful platform of the QA New Homes program and ACCA’s industry-developed standard for quality installation,” said Laura DiFilippo, ACCA chairman of the board. “This new program offers contractors a way to distinguish themselves to customers who want the job installed to the industry standard.”
RSI contractors install HVAC systems to meet the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI (HVAC Quality Installation Specification). These installations are registered with the RSI program, and then verified by a third party as meeting the criteria of the program. After meeting the program requirements, the RSI contractors will be issued a certificate (for the homeowner) stating that elements of the installation were verified to meet the minimum requirements.
To participate in the RSI program, contractors must:
• Successfully complete the online RSI orientation course.