Safety Standards & Certification
Refrigerant Handling Certification: EPA 608 Study Guide
What EPA 608 Certification Is and Why It Matters EPA Section 608 certification is a federal requirement for any technician who maintains,…
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HVAC Safety: Electrical Hazards and Refrigerant Handling
HVAC work ranks among the most hazardous occupations in the construction and service trades. Technicians routinely encounter voltages capable of causing fatal…
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ASHRAE 90.1: HVAC Efficiency Requirements Explained
ASHRAE Standard 90.1, formally titled Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, establishes the minimum energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings…
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ENERGY STAR HVAC Certification: What It Means and Why It Matters
ENERGY STAR HVAC certification marks heating and cooling equipment that meets efficiency standards set well above federal minimums. Administered by the Environmental…
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Ventilation Standards: ASHRAE 62.2 for Residential Buildings
ASHRAE Standard 62.2, formally titled Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings, establishes the minimum ventilation rates and system requirements…