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Level 2 of the Combustion Safety module, which focuses on: Understanding the main approaches to evaluating combustion safety Understanding the harmful effects of CO spillage and what they can be done to prevent backdrafting of CO.

Details common faults and concerns to look out for when commissioning HVAC systems. Also includes information on industry organizations and standards that describe residential HVAC commissioning.

Explains the steps and procedures needed to commission a HVAC system.

These lecture notes provide information about common signs of moisture problems in buildings.

These lecture notes describe the conditions required for mold growth.

These lecture notes provide information about the basic principles of conduction and how U-value compares to R-value.

These lectures provide more detailed information about the principles of convection.

These lecture notes describe how to correctly mitigate mold growth on lumber.

Level 3 educational material on decision guidance for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). This content includes information on addressing HPWH condensate and routing options. Additionally, it includes table and examples on how to determine a household hot water usage, in order to best determine HPWH...

Level 1 lecture on decision guidance to determine key installation challenges and considerations for HPWHs. Such as HPWH space considerations and electrical/plumbing requirements.

Level 2 educational content on decision guidance for Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH). This includes how to identify proper installation locations for a HPWH, determining the differences between 120V and 240V models and their needs.

These lecture notes provide detailed information related to the learning objectives in level 1 of the disaster resistance and resiliency module.

These lecture notes provide detailed information related to the learning objectives in level 2 of the disaster resistance and resiliency module.

These lecture notes provide detailed information related to the learning objectives in level 3 of the disaster resistance and resiliency module.

These lecture notes provide detailed information related to the learning objectives in level 4 of the disaster resistance and resiliency module.

An in-depth look on how to perform a "total" and "outdoor" duct leakage test. Additionally, directories for common standards publishers are provided and listed.

An overview look into duct leakage testing and who performs it, as well as key terms and definitions that relate to duct leakage.

A look into the components for duct leakage testing and how to effectively use them.

These lecture notes provide information about the efficiency ratings of HVAC systems.

Understand how to determine the current properties of an electrical panel and if needed, the modifications to apply to be ready for a heat pump water heater installation. These notes encompass capacity calculations/calculators and knowing electrical loads.