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HVAC Xchanger Spring 2023, Western Canada Edition · Page 30Pages 30–31
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Quality First Training for the Residential Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Industry in British Columbia
Hydronic Systems Design COURSE
Trains those working with hot water heating to properly design a residential hot water heating system to meet the guidelines established by the Residential Hot Water Heating Association of BC. Quality First™ Registered Hydronic Designers receive a numbered certificate, wallet card and stamp for submitting system drawings from the Guidelines to inspection authorities. These Guidelines are used in conjunction with the TECA Hydronic Systems Design Manual when designing systems. The drawings in these guidelines are approved boiler room and system layouts and are used by many BC authorities having jurisdiction for inspections of hydronic installations. • 36 hour course
Manual covers the entire design process, including: • Review of Heat Loss Calculations based on F280 design course • Radiant Floor and Snow Melt Panel Design Layout • Pump Sizing and ECM Pump Applications • Expansion Tank Sizing
Piping Systems and Near Boiler Piping applications • Basic Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Schematics • Equipment Selection Information • Commissioning Checklist Information • Appendix and Glossary
Quality First Hydonic Systems Design A Guide To The Design & Installation Of Hot Water Heating Systems
Members $TBA + TAX Non-Members $TBA
TECA hosted their BETA Test Class in January 2023 and this class will be available for delivery in the near future - stay tuned!
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Municipal Heat Pump Certification (MHPC) COURSE
For Hydronic Designers This is a must have to utilize the new TECA heat pump drawings and design projects involving air-to-water or water-to-water heat pumps.
For Hydronic Installers This is great insight into the proper sizing, operation and logic of heat pumps when utilized in a hydronic heating or cooling system
Course Highlights • Principals of refrigeration • Heat pump equipment selection, variable capacities • Balance point calculations • Piping methodologies, hydraulic separation • Back-up systems • Buffer tanks, sizing and application • High temp and Domestic water heat pumps • Chilled water piping • Pumps and flow requirements • Control strategies • Balancing, testing and commissioning • New application drawings for the hydronic guidelines
Quality FIRST Municipal Heat Pump Certification (MHPC)
Members $795 Non-Members $975
CITY OF VANCOUVER IMPORTANT NOTICE As of January 1, 2022, multi-family buildings of four stories or less are not permitted to use Natural Gas for their heating and hot water systems. This requirement can be met with electric heat pumps or electric resistance options. Gas fireplaces, cooking appliances and BBQ boxes will still be permitted. Note: For new construction and renovations over $250,000.
