(R3.2) Residential: Efficient Forced Air Distribution (Pt 2)

NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development

(R3.2) ECCCNYS Residential Systems (Part 2): Forced Air Distribution
T02-07-2862

COST:
Free registration for New York Code Officials.*
Use discount code: NYCEO
*For use by New York Code Officials only.
All Others: $15.00

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Architects: 1.5 AIA LU | HSW
Home Performance Contractors: 1.5 BPI CEUs
Professional Engineers: 1.5 PDH
Code Enforcement Officials: 1.5 NYS DOS In-Service Hours

To receive credit, participants must log into the GoToWebinar application within the first 15 minutes of the training and stay until the end of the webinar. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course attendees will understand the importance of duct testing, sealing, and installation on the total performance of a house heating and cooling system. Attendees will be able to distinguish various code requirements based on duct proximity to the building thermal envelope. In addition, attendees will learn duct insulation requirements and methods. Attendees will be introduced to a customizable Duct and Envelope Testing (DET) reporting form to make demonstrating code compliance straightforward and efficient.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to…
1. Understand the consequences of leaky duct systems
2. Understand how to achieve tight ducts
3. Identify and resolve other common duct installation problems
4. Utilize the provided duct and envelope testing (DET) form to document or verify compliance with duct testing requirements