BPI CEU’s: 6.5
Prerequisites: None
Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector)
Intended Audience: The intended audience for this class are those in the EA or QCI JTA
Description:
This one-day course will prepare students how to ensure combustion appliance vent systems meet code for safe, reliable operation. Participants will learn NFPA-54 vent sizing, inspect materials and installation, address chimney and orphaned water heater issues. This course will be a combination of classroom activities and hands-on exercises directed at vent sizing for all appliance categories and combustion air calculations.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Provide a basic visual inspection of existing vent systems
- Follow NFPA 54 guidelines to properly size vents and vent connectors
- Review installation concerns
- Calculate combustion air requirements
- Provide Code directed guidance for the resolution of problems