| HEATING
SYSTEMS
Goals
& Objectives
The goals of
this course are:
(1) To provide
pertinent information on the common types of heating systems and (2)
To provide inspection guidelines to aid the home inspector in
evaluating the condition of heating systems commonly encountered in
residential construction.
Upon
completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Understand the principles
of heating of indoor spaces.
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Identify and describe
energy sources for heating equipment.
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Identify and describe the
major components of heating systems.
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Identify and describe the
operation of heating systems.
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Understand combustion and
venting issues for fuel-burning heating equipment.
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Operate common heating
system equipment using standard controls.
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Evaluate the condition of
heating equipment.
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Assess the various
distribution methods used to provide heating.
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Identify common heating
system concerns and defects.
- Utilize common reporting approaches to
inform a homebuyer of inspection findings.
Estimated
time to complete this course: 15–20
hours
Course credits:
- National Association of Home Inspectors - 15 CEU
-
Oregon Construction & Contractor's Board 10 CCB
-
Florida Association of
Building Inspectors - 10 CEC
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