Event Description
Load calculations and duct design have been required by the code for many code cycles but few building departments know what to ask for or how to check it, therefore enforcement has been very poor. This class will help building department understand the importance of asking for load calcs and duct design as required by code. It will help them understand what is required and how to verify that it is reasonable and accurate.
Learning Objectives
- Review the overall energy code compliance process including prescriptive and performance approaches.
- Understand how HVAC fits into the overall compliance of homes.
- Understand the code requirements for residential load calculations and duct designs.
- Understand how to plan check and field inspect load calculations and duct designs.
- Be familiar with the best practices for energy code compliance.
Learning Units
- 2.0 AIA HSW LUs pending for this course
- 0.2 ICC CEUs pending for this course
- 2.0 CEA CEUs pending for this course
Instructors
Course Location
Zoom link provided upon registration.