NFRC’s Program Director, Scott Hanlon, spoke about the success of the Independent Verification Program (IVP) during this morning’s open board meeting as the Spring Committee Week Meeting concluded.

Hanlon noted that NFRC has completed 107 studies and has 12 in progress. To date, the program has assisted with replacing 17 units.

NFRC currently plans to test 240 products during 2014.

“There have been no EPA unsuccessful tests and no issues with rating tolerances, only profile variations,” Hanlon said. “The IVP adds value to our programs and helps us better serve the public.”

Under the IVP program, products are tested to determine if their construction, performance, and components are consistent with the way they were originally simulated and tested by authorized for certification.