Videos

In October of 2005 California made some changes with respect to new requirements when an air-based heating or air conditioner is installed in an existing home. These changes, referred to as the "HVAC Changeout" requirement, involve sealing and testing of existing ductwork in homes at the time such a changeout is made. In this training session, we will cover the basics of this requirement and what is actually needed for compliance with Title 24 for Plan Check, Inspection, and Permitting of this work.

Overview of the HVAC Changeout Requirements
	John Eash, Architect/Energy Specialist for the California Energy Commission, describes in a straightforward way, the "HVAC changeout" requirements of Section 152(b) 1.E. of the 2005 Energy Efficiency Standards and takes the mystery out of those new provisions.

HVAC Changeout Compliance - Building Officials
	There are a number of key issues a Building Department Professional needs to know regarding the Title 24 HVAC Changeout requirements and code compliance in his or her jurisdiction. Issues including what equipment changes engage the rule, what paperwork and certification is needed, when a Rater might be involved and how this helps consumers, contractors and municipalities alike are discussed here. Gary Wollin talks about the issues a code official and contractor needs to know for compliance with the HVAC Changeout requirements of Title 24.

2005 HVAC Changeouts Presentations

This video training was recorded in 2005 and primarily intended for an HVAC contractor audience, but contains a great deal of information that is relevant for Building Officials as well. In it energy consultant Doug Beaman instructs approximately 50 contractors on the "HVAC Change-out" requirements 2005 Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Standards). The Video slides presentations are designed for PC (Windows) use only and are supported by MS IE 6.0 or higher. » Overview & Resources: In the introduction section Doug reviews the new "changeout" rules and guides contractors to useful resources provided by the CEC. » Duct Leakage Examples: Doug outlines the 4 components to the new rules and how they will impact the HVAC contractor's business » Non-Residential HVAC Changeouts: Here Doug discusses the Non-Residential HVAC Requirements.

Title 24 Compliance: Cool Roofs

Cool Roofs are roofs consisting of materials that very effectively reflect the sun's energy from the roof surface. Cool materials for low-slope roofs are mainly bright white in color, although non-white colors are starting to become available for sloped roof applications. Cool Roofs must also have high emissivity, allowing them to emit infrared energy. Unfortunately bare metals and metallic coatings tend to have low emissivity and are not considered cool materials. Cool roofs reduce the roof surface temperature by 50 to 60 degrees F, thereby reducing the heat transferred to the building below. This helps to reduce energy costs (by keeping attics and ducts cooler), improve occupant comfort, cut maintenance costs, increase the life cycle of the roof, and reduce urban heat islands along with associated smog. By incorporating cool roofs into your commercial or residential structure, you can obtain Title 24 performance credits. In many cases, rebates are also available.

Cool Roof Overview
	Energy Expert Steve Easley explains how cool roof technology works and its impacts on energy savings in our buildings.

Installation of Cool Roofs
	Dan Varvais describes the 3 types of low-slope roofing products, their application and installation.

Title 24 Cool Roof Inspections
	Building Inspector Robert Merrick shows other California building inspectors what to look for when inspecting a Cool Roof system for Title 24 compliance.

The Video slides presentation is designed for PC (Windows) use only and is supported by MS IE 6.0 or higher.

Cool Roofs Title 24 for Design Professionals
	Martyn Dodd with EnergySoft discusses Cool Roofs, detailing the data that a building professional must submit to the building department for compliance with Title 24 Standards. Test Your Knowledge Study Guide: Cool Roofs are designed to reduce the cooling load on a building by reflecting the sun's energy away from the roof surface. Read more » Quiz: Click here » Installation of Cool Roofs Study Guide: Cool Roofs are designed to reduce the cooling load on a building by reflecting the sun's energy away from the roof surface. Read more » Quiz: Click here »

Cool Roof Title 24 Standards for Plan Reviewers
	In this presentation designed for plan reviewers, Martyn Dodd with EnergySoft talks about Cool Roof documentation requirements for Title 24 compliance. Test Your Knowledge Study Guide: Building professionals responsible for plan review must be familiar with the documentation requirements for Cool Roof Title 24 compliance. Read more » Quiz: Click here »

Technical Side of Cool Roofs
	Here Dan Varvais gives us technical background information on cool roofing products, the roofing systems they are applied to, and how they impact roof temperatures and heat gain. Test Your Knowledge Study Guide: Cool Roofs provide an answer for building owners seeking an energy efficient roofing system. Read more » Quiz: Click here »