(1)�Weatherization assistance will be made to eligible households in accordance with the state standard of prioritized measures for sample dwellings as established in (4).

(2)�Dwellings chosen to be weatherized shall receive those measures determined to be cost effective as defined in 10 CFR, part 440, as amended through February 1, 2002.�The department adopts and incorporates by reference 10 CFR, part 440, as amended through February 1, 2002.�A copy of these federal regulations may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Human and Community Services Division, 111 N Jackson St., P.O. Box 202925, Helena, MT�59620-2925.

(3)�The designated local contractor may reorder a standard for any of the following reasons:

(a)�A local contractor completes the department approved energy audit and the audit reveals the cost-benefit ratio would be higher by reordering the standards as prioritized in (4).�It must be noted in the client file that the reordering is the most appropriate cost-effective measure in this case and signed off by the weatherization coordinator.

(b)�Material to complete the prioritized standard is not commercially available or fails to meet the materials standards as prescribed by DOE.

(4)�STATE STANDARDS FOR WEATHERIZATION

Priority list for all homes

1.�������� Heating systems

����������� a.�CO test

����������� b.�tune-ups

����������� c.�modifications

����������� d.�replacements

����������� e.�ducts (check for breaks and/or leakage)

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2.�������� Water heaters

����������� a.�CO test

����������� b.�insulation blanket (unconditioned spaces)

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3.�������� Air infiltration

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4.�������� Insulation

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����������� a.�attic

����������� b.�wall

����������� c.�perimeter

����������� d.�floor

����������� e.�pipe and duct wrap

����������� f.�mobile home belly

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5.�������� Ventilation and moisture control

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6.�������� Storm windows

����������� a.�interior

����������� b.�exterior

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7.�������� Primary door replacement

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8.�������� General repairs and miscellaneous measures necessary to protect energy conservation materials or meet safety standards.�