FUND 6 - Venting Combustion Appliances

Thursday, May 19, 2005  ·  3:30 PM - 5:10 PM

FUNDAMENTALS

FUND 6 ASHI, BPI, NATE, RESNET

Venting Combustion Appliances

Learn how to analyze and properly vent a combustion appliance based on its vent category and draft type. Find out what can cause problems with the venting system in the short and longer term, due to the venting system itself, the combustion appliance, or external conditions, either inside or outside the house. Gain practical suggestions for how to recognize and avoid potential problems for a range of fuels, including specific issues in colder climates. Finally, design a venting system using the vent tables in the National Fuel Gas Code.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Understand what factors influence the ability of a vent system to safely and effectively vent the products of combustion, and continue to do so for the life of the combustion appliance, especially in cold climates

2. Learn about the methods of classifying and analyzing a venting system for safe operation

3. Use the National Fuel Gas Code venting tables to design a venting system

Keywords: backdrafting, carbon monoxide, codes, combustion venting, condensation, health and safety, sizing, venting

Christopher Allwein, Ohio Department of Development, Columbus, OH

Nick Milano, Ohio Department of Development, Columbus, OH

Type: 100 Minute Session
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Nick Milano
• Christopher Allwein