Designing and Installing High Performance Mechanical Systems in a Step 5 Home
August 2023 | Free Credits: BC Housing, BOABC, AIBC, CACEA
Disclaimers:
- If you attended this event live at the date above and reported for credits, you cannot claim any additional credits from this on-demand course.
- Please note that, for the concerned organizations you are responsible for sending your CPD credit request to the concerned organizations; The Township of Langley does not submit CPD credits on your behalf. (Excluding AIBC LUs)
- The content of this video is accurate to the date upon which it was presented. As codes, standards, bylaws, and requirements change, certain aspects of this course may no longer be accurate. Please, check with your consultants and municipality if you are unsure of requirements noted in the video.
Course Description
Learn about high-performance, low carbon, mechanical systems and appliances, including heat pumps, heat pump domestic hot water heaters, heat recovery ventilators, and considerations when designing for and installing these systems through a case study of a Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code, EL-4 of the Zero Carbon Step Code, and CHBA Net Zero Energy-Ready Carbon home townhome in the Cascadia project.
Attendees will also learn how mechanical systems selection can greatly impact compliance with Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code,
This workshop is intended for builders, Energy Advisors, design professionals, HVAC contractors, and HVAC trades who have a stake in implementing the BC Energy Step Code.
Instructor(s)
Mike Dixon
Principal, Straiton Engineering
Experience in commercial, residential, telecommunications, district energy, post-secondary education & industrial construction
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