430.63—Sampling.
(a)
For purposes of a certification of compliance, the determination that a basic model complies with the applicable energy performance standard or water performance standard (in the case of faucets, showerheads, water closets, and urinals) shall be based upon the sampling procedures set forth in § 430.24 of this part. For purposes of a certification of compliance, the determination that a basic model complies with the applicable design standard shall be based upon the incorporation of specific design requirements for clothes dryers, dishwashers, clothes washers and kitchen ranges and ovens specified in section 325 of the Act.
(b)
A basic model which meets the following requirements may qualify as an “other than tested model” for purposes of the certification testing and sampling requirements:
(1)
Central air conditioners: The condenser-evaporator coil combinations manufactured by the condensing unit manufacturer other than the combination likely to have the largest volume of retail sales or the condenser-coil combinations manufactured in part by a component manufacturer using the same condensing unit.
(2)
For purposes of certification of “other than tested models,” as defined in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, a manufacturer may certify the basic model on the basis of computer simulation or engineering analysis as set forth in § 430.23(m) of this part.