Meeting Competency Requirements for Mold Remediation: HVAC and Writing Effective Building System Remediation Specifications
HVAC Systems: Management of Mold and Microbiological Activity - Days 1 & 2
Writing Accurate and Effective Construction & Remediation Specs - Day 3
3.0 IH CM Points / 2.0 CEUs/COCs
24 Contact Hours
November 10-12, 2008 - Orlando, FL
Course Instructors
Day 1 & 2 Instructor: D. Jeff Burton
Day 3 Instructor: Michael Geyer, CIH, CSP, PE
November 10-12, 2008
Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention Center
6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Hotel phone: 407-390-5800
Room Rate: $109 per night
Reservations: 877-467-5786
HVAC Systems: Management of Mold and Microbiological Activity – Monday & Tuesday
Course Description
This two-day course is intended to help attendees meet the "competency criteria" for HVAC systems as required by AIHA Guideline No. 3. The course provides practical information on HVAC systems and equipment, how they work, and how to recognize HVAC-related problems that can lead to mold growth and other microbiological activity. The course will introduce basic psychometrics, air behavior, current and relevant standards and guidelines of practice, system testing, system cleaning, "green building" and HVAC systems, and the avoidance/control of mold and related problems in HVAC systems.
Learning Outcomes
The course will enable participants to:
- Characterize HVAC systems and equipment
- Describe the impact of temperature, humidity, and filtration on mold and microbiological growth in HVAC systems
- Develop ductwork and system component cleaning and control criteria and programs
- Determine the amounts of total and outdoor air being delivered to an occupied space for dilution and control of mold spores and mold-related odors
- Perform simple diagnostic testing of HVAC system component performance
- Read HVAC plans and specifications and relate specific equipment to mold control
- Use and follow appropriate guidelines, standards, "green" recommendations, and codes
- Assist in litigation and remediation activities
Courses Materials
Each participant will receive:
D. Jeff Burton's IAQ and HVAC Workbook containing: Overview, terms to know, IAQ and HVAC problems, air behavior, HVAC basic, mold and microbiological control in HVAC systems, moisture control and humidity, reading plans and specifications, fans, emission sources and dilution ventilation, prevention and management, Investigation and data gathering: HVAC systems and equipment, standards of good practice, ASHRAE 62, air distribution and air mixing, aerosols, ETS and filtration, Radon control, simple testing and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, operating and maintaining HVAC systems, security of air intakes, exhausts, and stacks, Non-standard air conditions, appendices
Additionally, each participant will receive handouts and supplementary information.
Day 1 & 2 Outline
Day 1 - Monday, November 10, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Foundations
- Introduction and overview
- Fundamentals of HVAC system design, operation and control
- Air and water vapor behavior
- Standards, guidelines, and codes
- Case studies workshop No. 1
Day 2 - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Practical Applications
- Dilution ventilation control of aerosols, spores, odors
- Reading and using HVAC plans and specifications
- HVAC diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting
- Control of moisture, mold, and related problems in HVAC systems
- Case studies workshop No. 2
Writing Accurate and Effective Construction & Remediation Specs - Wednesday
Course Description
This discussion will provide the means and methods of preparing specifications and contract documents in a manner and format that is recognized within the construction, engineering, and architecture community, which is specifically tailored for the remediation of contaminants from properties. Construction terminology, contract terms and conditions, in addition to construction sequencing, points-of-contact, drawings, roles, responsibilities, and risk allocation of the construction effort, will all be focused on environmental remediation projects. Environmental remediation efforts ARE construction efforts and the more similar remediation specifications and associated contract documents resemble typical, common, and recognized construction documents, the more clarity the project’s scope of work becomes, the less conflict that may arise, and the more defensible terms and conditions become to mitigate disputes. Environmental construction efforts benefit from conforming to common construction methods, and this presentation will align environmental remediation needs with typical construction documentation.
Learning Outcomes
The course will enable participants to:
- Assess a remediation-construction project’s scope and list its functional components, means, and methods of execution.
- Use common terminology and formats understood by most contractors, engineers, and architects.
- Write project specifications that are common to construction trades.
- Develop a well-defined project scope that can be bid with minimal follow-up addenda.
- Understand construction contract terms and conditions.
- Develop construction specifications and contract documents that are effective and defensible.
Course Materials
- Bound handout of all PowerPoint slides will be provided
- C-sized drawings for exercises
Day 3 Outline – Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Project Scope
- Entities Involved
- The Construction Contract
- Construction Specifications
- Construction Specifications – Specific elements of consideration
- Exercises - Time Permitting
Prerequisites
Proficiency with algebra and experience working with contractors and/or property owners in avoiding and remediating contaminants in buildings, e.g., mold, asbestos, lead-based paints
Who Needs to Attend
- Architects
- Building managers
- Engineers, architects, and environmental professionals involved in environmental remediation - will find the course helps bridge the gaps between the three professions.
- HVAC contractors and design engineers
- IAQ remediators
- Individuals without formal training in construction, engineering, or architecture - will gain skills and understanding of practices common/accepted in construction, engineering and/or architecture.
- Industrial hygienists and OH&S professionals
Learning Aids
Days one and two: Calculator
Day three: Colored highlighters and engineers and architects scales.
Accommodations & Transportation Information
Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked at each location. Room blocks expire 30 days prior to the course start date; after this date, rooms will be subject to the regular rate and availability. When making room reservations, please mention AIHA to receive a reduced rate.
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Association Travel Concepts (ATC), AIHA's official travel agency, at (800) 458-9383, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or e-mail your requests to reservations@ATCMeetings.com. AIHA reserves the right to cancel a course 30 days prior to the start of the course, therefore, we suggest that you do not purchase nonrefundable tickets until 3 weeks prior to the start of the course.
Transfers, Substitutions, and Cancellations
All transfers, cancellations, and/or substitutions must be received in writing by the Continuing Education Department. Transfers can be made at any time to any course within the same calendar year. Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations made 15 business days prior to the course will be given a full refund. Cancellations made within 15 days of the course will be charged a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given if notice of cancellation is not received prior to the start of the course, including no-shows.
Pricing
Early Registration – Register before October 10, 2008
AIHA Member $895 USD
Nonmember $995 USD
Regular Registration
AIHA Member $1,020 USD
Nonmember $1,120 USD
Registration/Questions
Call: (703) 849-8888
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Alexandria, VA 22334-0796
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