Combustion Safety and Combustion Safety Testing

CEUs: ICC 0.7

This course is about combustion safety in our homes and residences. We will define the Combustion Appliance Zone(s) (CAZ), discuss the combustion process and elements of combustion safety, understand the multiple combustion appliances we may have to evaluate as well as testing protocols and visual examination. This course covers all combustion appliances, whether they are located in a dedicated CAZ or not. Testing tools, calculations, interpretation of results, and incorporating safety into the scope of work are covered. ACCA Standards and RESNET Standards are included as a focus of this training.

This course does not include the RESNET RESCAZ Simulation. To prep for that exam and access the simulation tool, see the RESCAZ Simulation Exam Preparation Course.

Registration Fee: $140.00

Course Outline

Module 1	Introduction to Understanding Combustion Safety and Testing
This module contains course materials and required reading. It explains the role of the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater in combustion safety testing.
Unit 1	Combustion Safety and Testing Introduction and Course Materials
Module 2	The Combustion Cycle
To understand combustion safety, you first need to understand the dangers presented by having combustion appliances sharing our living and breathing spaces. This module explains the combustion cycle and how potentially deadly gasses are formed and introduced to our breathing air.
Unit 1	The Combustion Cycle
Unit 2	The Combustion Cycle Quiz
Module 3	The Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ)
What is a CAZ? How do you recognize the CAZ and what are the potential issues with its size and location? This module explains these as well as what to look for and why when performing an inspection of the CAZ area(s).
Unit 1	The Combustion Appliance Zone
Unit 2	The Combustion Appliance Zone Quiz
Module 4	Personal Safety and Combustion Testing Tools
When working with and around combustion appliances, you may be placing yourself and anyone else in the vicinity in danger - or you may be discovering dangerous conditions. This module discusses how to keep yourself and everyone else in the structure safe and reviews the national standards as well as the tools used in testing, verification, and safety monitoring.
Unit 1	Personal Safety and Combustion Testing Tools
Unit 2	Personal Safety and Combustion Testing Tools Quiz
Unit 3	CO Monitoring
Unit 4	CO Monitoring Quiz
Module 5	Combustion Appliance Testing
The rubber meets the road in this module. You will learn how to test the CAZ and its appliances and the standards followed for testing and reacting to test results. You will understand why the tests are performed and what situations might lead to various potential issues you might uncover so you have knowledge of what recommendations or requirements to make based on your test results.
Unit 1	Gas Line Leak Testing
Unit 2	Gas Line Leak Testing Quiz
Unit 3	CAZ Depressurization
Unit 4	CAZ Depressurization Quiz
Unit 5	Combustion Water Heater Testing
Unit 6	Combustion Water Heater Testing Quiz
Unit 7	Combustion Furnace Testing
Unit 8	Combustion Furnace Testing Quiz
Module 6	Combustion Appliances Outside of the CAZ
Other combustion appliances exist that are not in a specifically designed equipment room. This module will cover those other potentially deadly combustion appliances that may be found in a home and the type of inspections and testing that may be performed to ensure they are operating in a healthy and safe manner.
Unit 1	Testing Other Combustion Appliances
Unit 2	Testing Combustion Appliances Quiz
Module 7	The Combustion Testing Process
Now that you have learned about various tests, procedures, and appliances one-by-one, how do you fit them all together into a testing method you can use in the field? This module puts the entire combustion testing process together in one fluid step-by-step process.
Unit 1	Putting it all Together - Combustion Appliance Inspections and Testing
Module 8	The Scope of Work
The tests and inspections are complete. Now it is time to make specific recommendations and work scopes. This module takes you through the scope of work and the standards and expectations around a work scope generated for any health, safety, building durability, and energy efficiency modifications to a residence.
Unit 1	Work Scope Generation Course Materials
Unit 2	Biddable Scope of Work
Unit 3	The Test Out
Unit 4	Work Scope Generation Quiz
Module 9	Combustion Safety, Testing, and Work Scope Exam
This is the final exam for this course.
Unit 1	Combustion Appliances and Safety Exam