(R3.2) ECCCNYS Residential Systems (Part 2): Forced Air Distribution

NYSERDA Energy Code Training provided by Performance Systems Development

COST:
Code Officials: Free (Use discount code provided in PSD marketing email or contact Jim Pisani at jpisani@psdconsulting.com to receive a code)
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