IN-PERSON Combustion Safety for Weatherization (D866)

Course Description:

This Combustion Safety (CS) for Weatherization course is a 1-day training focusing on basic safety testing of combustion appliances. It is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts the knowledge of and procedures included in the Building Performance Institute (BPI) 1200 standard and Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications.  Instruction will include introduction and review of CS concepts, identification of combustion appliances and parts, use of required equipment, and procedures required for proper combustion safety testing.

Reference Material:

• ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard – with focus on Section 7
• WA State Combustion Safety Form and Technical Support Doc – WA DOC Specs 9.4A and B
• WA State Department of Commerce Specs

Course Content & Objectives

• Combustion Appliances

  • Identify and describe different combustion appliances and their important feature

• Combustion Safety Testing Equipment

  • Identify and describe equipment used during CS testing and their function

• Combustion Safety Testing Procedures

  • List all CS testing procedures and describe how to complete each
  • Interpret results of testing correctly and identify applicable limits and corrections based on BPI 1200 standard

Course Requirements:

• Technology

  • Ability to download documents
  • BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

• Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

• 12-24 months field experience recommended
• Familiarity with Reference Materials

  • Washington State Dept. of Commerce WX Specifications
  • Current BPI 1200 Standard

Assessments and Grading:

• All assessments will be multiple choice question style

  • In-progress assessment activities throughout
  • One final assessment

• Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment