HVAC Inspections Commissioning – Building & Energy Codes

HVAC Inspections and Commissioning - Building & Energy CodesHVAC Inspections Commissioning - How often have you heard someone complain about inspectors or code officials whose job it is to inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other trades work for safety and quality workmanship?

One could argue that workmanship or even design can be horrible even if the work passes a code inspection. However, chances are if the trades have any integrity they want the job to look good whether it is for the inspector or whether it is for pride and quality of work. (more…)

Building Commissioning Benefits | MEP Quality Control

Building Commissioning Benefits

Building Commissioning is a Systemic Process

Building Commissioning Benefits - The Building Commissioning Guide defines commissioning as a systemic process of assuring verification and documentation, from the design phase to a minimum of one year after construction that all facility systems perform interactively in accordance with the design documentation and intent, and in accordance with the owner’s operational needs including preparation of operating personnel. (more…)

The National Electrical Code (NEC) and HVAC: The Basics

The National Electrical Code (NEC) and HVACThe National Electrical Code and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning have some shared roles for both electricians and HVAC Installers and technicians. There are some specific categories in the NEC that are applied to HVAC and making calculations for circuits and wire sizing for HVAC appliances. Aside from the specific categories and chapters in the NEC that are directly applicable to HVAC and HVAC appliances it is important that every technician has a basic understanding of the NEC in all aspects especially the categories and chapters that are specifically applicable to HVAC and HVAC appliances. (more…)