Building Officials Guide to Inspecting Air & Ground HP 23/24
Geothermal, a clean, renewable energy source, is gaining in popularity among home and business owners. Through geothermal heat pumps (GHP) or ground source heat pumps (GSHP) that harness this energy, are building officials ready to inspect this equipment? In this course, Building Officials will become familiar with operations and processes when inspecting air and ground source heat pumps. Participants will learn how earlier versions of heat pumps operated. This will lead into a discussion of what makes modern system functionality more efficient in northern climates. National and Provincial Building Codes will be referenced, as well as, an assortment of textbooks and instructional texts related to the history and operation of heat pumps. Building Officials taking this course will walk away with a step-by-step procedure for inspecting air and ground source heat pump equipment during a home / business inspection, including reviewing full inspection report documentation. About the Instructor: After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting in 1990, and founded EggGeothermal in Florida to provide HVAC solutions to the public. Jay Egg is an author, expert consultant, speaker, and instructor specializing in renewable energy specifically for geothermal energy utility efforts and solar/geothermal exchange implementation. PLEASE NOTE: This 7 hour course is provided in a virtual classroom over two mornings.