PL155: Air conditioning inspection for buildings

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections)(England and Wales) Regulations 2007 require inspection of all air conditioning systems with rated outputs over 12 kW at intervals not greater than 5 years.

This training will explain how to undertake such inspections in complex buildings and refer to CIBSE TM44: Inspection of Air Conditioning Systems and the Occupational Standard

In Scotland the requirements for inspection are set out in the Scottish Building Regulations.  They require inspection no less often than every 5 years.  Additional guidance, in the form of a short addendum to CIBSE TM44 details the regulations and the requirements specific to Scotland.

Those who have completed the training and are accredited by CIBSE will be able to undertake such inspections. Go to the CIBSE Certification website for details on how to apply to become accredited as an air conditioning inspector.

Those trained and subsequently accredited by CIBSE Certification will be able to carry out inspections of both complex and simple system.

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

• Scope of the inspection required by the EPD Regulations
• Factors affecting air conditioning system efficiency
• Provision of advice
• Preparation for the inspection
• Energy consumption metering
• Extent of the inspection
• Guidance on good practice inspection and maintenance
• Appropriate forms of inspection procedure

INSPECTION OF PACKAGED COOLING SYSTEMS

• Checklist of pre-inspection information
• Inspection process for packaged systems
• Reporting
• Inspection checklist

INSPECTION OF CENTRALISED SYSTEMS

• Checklist of pre-inspection information
• Inspection process for centralised systems
• Reporting
• Inspection checklists

ASSESSING EQUIPMENT SIZING IN RELATION TO THE COOLING LOAD

• Estimating loads for packaged systems
• Estimating loads for larger installations
• Assessment of cooling capacity

Presented by Darren Jones   

   Darren Jones B.Sc. (Hons) Eng Tech. LCIBSE is Low Carbon UK’s Managing Director. Holding a B.Sc. in Energy and Environmental Engineering and as a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant, he tutors for CIBSE running the UK TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection courses. He was the first Accredited Air Conditioning Inspector in the UK and is also a DEC Low Carbon Energy Assessor. 

     With extensive experience in Energy Audits for Hospitals and International clients, Darren has been instrumental in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprint for many government and commercial organizations, particularly by extending the air conditioning inspections into a fully intrusive survey to identify real benefits.