New Staff Basic
 Weatherization Training

 

 


Trainers -
Pat Costello, Sam Bell, Linda Sturges
Cost:  $20 Registration Fee covers breaks and lunch
Training Details: 
This training is designed to offer a basic introduction to Weatherization, history of program, funding background, what Weatherization goals and practices entail. (See Course Outline Below)
Register - Click Here for registration form or call Randi @ 518-453-9404 x22

 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  1. Mission
  2. History of the program
  3. Funding Sources
  4. Rules and Regulations
    • DOE Regulations
    • Brief overview of Policies and Procedures Manual
    1. Code of Conduct
  1. Technical Procedures
    1. Conduction
      • Thermal Boundaries
      • R-Values
      • U-Values
      • Basic Heat loss Calculation
    1. Convection
      • Air Flow
      • Blower Door
      • Air Flow Standards
      • Typical Air Sealing Techniques
    1. Mechanical Systems
      • Combustion
      •  Heating Systems
        • Boiler
        • Furnace
        • Space Heaters
      • Distribution Systems
    1. Health & Safety
      • Carbon Monoxide
      • Fire Safety
      • Moisture Problems
      • Asbestos
      • Lead Paint Dust
    1. Energy Related Building Repairs
    2. Baseload Measures
      • Refrigerators
      • Lighting