residential installation and codes Flashcards
In the sheet metal trade the govern codes that to be followed would fall under
(nbc)nation building code and ( Pbc ) province building code
Oh&s cover who?
Employees and employer
All furnaces must be certified by by whom
Csa/ulc
What dose smacna stand for
Sheet metal air conditioning nation association
What is required to calculate heat loss calculations
Blueprint
What dose the heat loss determine
The furnace
List info that can be on a spec sheet
Filter . Venting , humidifier , and cooling if needed
When looking at ventilations requirements for a building what dose Alberta building code require
All building require a make up air from the removal of stale air and moisture and laden air be exhausted
Where dose a ventilation fan connect to and where is the switch
The fan is connected to the cold air return 10 feet from the furnace and the switch is located in a common area upstairs
What dose hrv stand for
Heat recovery ventilator
What are different styles of hrv
No separate duct work , recirculating the stale in the house ,stand alone , separate intake and supply from a area of the space
What’s the purpose of a range hood
To vent air borne greases and moisture
High efficient furnaces require
Drain lines from the furnace
What range hood and dryer vent should never connect to
Hrv? Erv
Whats the purpose of the firestop
To maintained clearance and to stop the fire from going up the chase
Whats the purpose of the insulation stop
To prevent the insulation from touching the vent
What air can be drawn or sent from metal ducting
Supply and return
Dryer vents joints should be secured with
Tin tape
When a inspection is done what should be done at the job site
Inspection tag
Whats the clearance from the front of the furnace
2 feet
What are the clearance for gas furnaces for the plenium and how far should it be before its 1/2 from the joist
3inch /18 inch
What is national oil heating code do
This government covers the installation of oil burning equipment
The installation of gas and pipping is governed by which code
B149.1-05 can/csa
Building construction standards specific to Alberta are covered by which code
ABC
