W-2 LIAB - Measuring & Predicting Worst Case Depressurization

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Keywords: Carbon monoxide, case studies, CAZ, combustion safety, diagnostics, test in - test out, whole house, problem solving, protocol, new, existing

Effective whole house treatments can make a huge difference in the tightness of a home. In some cases, well-intentioned work can cause undesirable and expensive consequences. Learn how to measure the worstcase depressurization before and after the work is complete. More importantly, find out before you take on the job.

 By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn how to perform the worst-case depressurization test
2. Recognize the importance of incorporating this task in every job performed

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Reduce Your Liability (LIAB)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)      American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Anthony Cox
• Jim Fitzgerald

Course Document(s):

• MeasPredictWorstCaseDepress_CoxFitzgerald
• SpillMonitoring_Fitzgerald
• VentDepressRemodeling_Fitzgerald