NEEP/PHRC Train-the-Trainer Program
September 2005
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
PROPOSED AGENDA/COURSE OUTLINE
I.
Train-the-Trainer Overview (8:30 – 9:00)
Presenters: Mark Fortney and Doug Schanne
A. Introduction of Instructors
B. Introduction of Program
1. Provide overview of Train-the-Trainer handout materials and
One-Day training course
2. Provide overview of the layout of the course
3. Introduce resources used for class
a. Advanced Lighting Guidelines
b. Energy Management Handbook
c. 2003 IECC Commentary???
II.
Scope and Application (9:00 – 10:00)
Presenter: Eric Makela
A. Overview and structure of the 2003 IECC
B. When does the IECC apply?
1. Covers newly conditioned space, new construction in existing
buildings, additions alterations and repairs to existing buildings,
mixed occupancy and change in occupancy. Examples will be
solicited from the audience in class. Also covers exemptions to
the code requirements.
Break 10:00 – 10:15
C. Construction documentation (10:15 – 11:15)
1. What does the IECC say about the type of documentation that
must be submitted to demonstrate compliance with the code?
D. Role of the Energy Code Plan Reviewer
E. Role of the Energy Code Inspector
F. Layout of the Commercial Chapters of the IECC and how to
navigate through the code
G. Review of key definitions
H. Facilitated discussion on typical questions that will come-up during
the training session. Class will provide answers to the questions.
III.
Building Envelope (11:15 – 11:45)
Presenters: Eric Makela and Arlene Z. Stewart
A. Scope of the envelope requirements
B. Infiltration controls
1. Covers infiltration controls for windows and air sealing of the
building envelope. Will address air leakage testing for store
front, curtain wall and commercial entrance doors. The
relationship between the air barrier and the building envelope
will also be focused on especially as it relates to the placement
of insulation on dropped ceilings.
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Lunch
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(11:45 – 12:45)
2. Vestibule requirements will be addressed. A draft US DOE
Code Notes will be the basis for the discussion.
C. Vapor retarder requirements (IECC vs. IBC)
D. Prescriptive Package Method of Compliance
1. Overview of the Prescriptive Package tables – selecting the
correct table using climate zones and glazing percentage
a. How to calculate glazing percentage – covers what walls can
be counted for exterior walls toward determining the percent
glass to wall area
b. Skylights
i. What counts as a skylight – covers roof penetrations that
count as skylights
c. Slab edge and below grade wall insulation – Problems with
installing slab edge insulation to meet the envelope
requirements
Break (2:00 – 2:15)
d. Glazing U-factor
i. How window frame types and glazing coatings effect
fenestration U-factor – Information used from the Efficient
Window Collaborative
e. Glazing SHGC
i. What is the SHGC and what is the benefit of low SHGC
glazing.
ii. Overhangs and their effect on the SHGC requirement
iii. What counts as an overhang?
Break (3:15 – 3:25)
f. Roof Assembly compliance
i. Cavity verses continuous insulation
ii. Dealing with metal roof systems and thermal blocks.
g. Floors over outdoor air or unconditioned space
h. Above grade walls
i. How high does your wall go?
ii. Cavity verses continuous insulation placement
iii. What do you do with an interior wall?
i. Commonly missed areas for thermal continuity
a. Parapet walls and roof intersections
b. Slab/wall intersections
c. etc.
E. Documentation for compliance with the envelope provisions of the
IECC – What should be on the plans and documentation?
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F. Facilitated discussion on typical questions that will come-up during
the training session. Class will provide answers to the questions.
End of Day One – 4:30
Start of Day Two – 8:30
IV.
Building Mechanical Systems
Presenter: Bill Bobenhausen
A. Scope of the Mechanical Provisions of the IECC
B. Simple verses Complex HVAC Systems
1. A review of the structure of Section 803 of the IECC as it relates
to Simple and Complex HVAC system types
C. Review of typical mechanical system types
1. Package systems
2. Split systems
3. Hydronic Systems with fan coil units
4. Variable Air Volume Systems
D. Equipment Efficiency – Terms and minimum requirements
E. HVAC Load Calculations
1. Indoor and outdoor design temperatures
2. Sizing for package systems
3. Sizing for large built-up systems
F. Temperature controls
1. Single and multi-zone capability requirements
2. Off-hour controls for complex
3. Perimeter system zoning for complex systems
G. Humidity controls
H. Economizers
1. Basic principles behind an economizer
2. Review of different types of economizers
Break (10:00 – 10:15)
I. Hydronic system control requirements
1. Why part-load controls?
2. Temperature reset – what is this
3. Water source heat pump
4. What are pump isolation controls and how do they work?
J. Heat rejection equipment fan control requirements
K. Multiple zone system requirements
1. Variable air volume requirements
L. Duct Insulation and Sealing Requirements
1. When is a duct required to be insulated?
2. Duct sealant types
a. How do you seal a metal to metal connection?
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M. HVAC Piping insulation
N. HVAC System completion
1. What is required and what is acceptable from a documentation
standpoint?
O. Heat Recovery for Service Water Heating Systems
1. How is this achieved?
2. Types of occupancies where these systems will be installed
P. Documentation for compliance with the mechanical provisions of
the IECC – What should be on the plans and documentation?
Q. Facilitated discussion on typical questions that will come-up during
the training session. Class will provide answers to the questions.
V.
Service Water Heating Systems
A. Heat Traps
1. Physics behind a heat trap
B. Pipe Insulation
C. Circulating water heating system pump controls
VI.
Building Lighting Systems (11:30 – 12:00)
Presenter: Eric Makela
A. Scope of Lighting System
B. Lighting controls
1. Types of lighting controls available for commercial applications
2. Independent lighting control requirements
3. Bi-level illumination requirement
a. Examples
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
4. Automatic lighting shut-off
a. Examples of controls that meet requirement for scheduled
basis
i. Occupant override controls for scheduled basis controls
b. Example of controls that meet requirement for unscheduled
basis
Hotel/Motel Guest Room Switching
Tandem wiring
Exterior lighting controls
Exit signs
1. High efficacy light sources
Interior lighting power density
1. Light sources available for commercial buildings
2. Whole building verses tenant area approaches
3. Reviewing Table 805.5.2
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a. When should you use whole building verses tenant area
categories
4. Table 805.5.2 Footnotes
a. Decorative appearance lighting examples
b. Visual display terminals
c. Retail display lighting
i. Different high efficacy lighting sources used for display
lighting
d. Lighting for medical purposes
5. Documenting installed light wattage
a. Resources for information
b. Ballast factor
H. Exterior lighting requirements
1. Available lighting sources for exterior lighting
a. Efficacy requirements
Break (2:00 – 2:15)
I. Documentation for compliance with the lighting provisions of the
IECC – What should be on the plans and documentation?
J. Facilitated discussion on typical questions that will come-up during
the training session. Class will provide answers to the questions.
VII.
Overview of ASHRAE 90.1-2001 (2:45 – 4:00)
Presenter: Eric Makela
A. How do you get to the ASHRAE Standard from the IECC
1. Chapter 7 or out of scope of Chapter 8
B. Envelope requirements
1. Major differences from Chapter 8
a. Prescriptive table format
C. Mechanical Requirements
1. Major differences from Chapter 8
a. Simple system verses complex system overview
D. Lighting Requirements
1. ASHRAE 90.1 – 2001 Interior Lighting Power Densities (w/o
Addenda J updated lighting numbers)
2. Prescriptive Table Format
VIII.
Wrap-up and Adjourn (4:00 – 4:30)
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