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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Combustion Safety for Weatherization
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis Combustion Safety (CS) for Weatherization course is a 1-day (6-hour) 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 an introduction and review of CS concepts\, identification of combustion appliances and parts\, use of required equipment\, and procedures required for proper combustion safety testing. \nReference Material: \n\nANSI/BPI 1200 Standard – with focus on Section 7\nWA State Combustion Safety Form and Technical Support Doc – WA DOC Specs 9.4A and B\nWA State Department of Commerce Specs\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-bpi-combustion-safety-for-weatherization/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Building Analyst Boot Camp - Day 3 of 4
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE – THE DATES AND FORMAT ARE AS FOLLOWS:\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 6 (ONLINE): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nMONDAY\, APRIL 10 (IN-PERSON): 12:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nTUESDAY\, APRIL 11 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 12 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nThis combination ONLINE and IN-PERSON Building Analyst (BA) course is a 3.5 day (24 hour) training. It is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts the knowledge and skills included in the Building Performance Institute (BPI) BA certification. Instruction will include elements from the BPI BA Testing Knowledge List as well as Blower Door and Combustion Safety testing according to ANSI/BPI 1200 standard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-building-analyst-boot-camp-day-3-of-4/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics course is a 1-day (6 hour) training designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of building science concepts\, use of required equipment\, and procedures required for proper diagnostic testing. \nReference Material: \n• WA State Diagnostic Results Form \n• WA State Department of Commerce Specs \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-bpi-blower-door-and-pressure-diagnostics/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T220720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T213149Z
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Building Analyst Boot Camp - Day 2 of 4
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE – THE DATES AND FORMAT ARE AS FOLLOWS:\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 6 (ONLINE): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nMONDAY\, APRIL 10 (IN-PERSON): 12:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nTUESDAY\, APRIL 11 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 12 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nThis combination ONLINE and IN-PERSON Building Analyst (BA) course is a 3.5 day (24 hour) training. It is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts the knowledge and skills included in the Building Performance Institute (BPI) BA certification. Instruction will include elements from the BPI BA Testing Knowledge List as well as Blower Door and Combustion Safety testing according to ANSI/BPI 1200 standard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-building-analyst-boot-camp-day-2-of-4/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Building Analyst Boot Camp - (WEBINAR) Day 1 of 4
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE NOTE – THE DATES AND FORMAT ARE AS FOLLOWS:\nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 6 (ONLINE): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nMONDAY\, APRIL 10 (IN-PERSON): 12:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nTUESDAY\, APRIL 11 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 12 (IN-PERSON): 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nThis combination ONLINE and IN-PERSON Building Analyst (BA) course is a 3.5 day (24 hour) training. It is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts the knowledge and skills included in the Building Performance Institute (BPI) BA certification. Instruction will include elements from the BPI BA Testing Knowledge List as well as Blower Door and Combustion Safety testing according to ANSI/BPI 1200 standard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-building-analyst-boot-camp-webinar-day-1-of-4/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Building Analyst Written Knowledge Review
DESCRIPTION:*This online event will be live streamed on Zoom and you will be enrolled in a Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). After registration\, a link to the Zoom event\, as well as a link to the Moodle LMS\, will be emailed to you. \nThis ONLINE Building Analyst Written Knowledge Review course is a 1- day (6 hour) training designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst (BA) exam. All instruction and support will be in accordance with the BPI Core Certification Scheme Handbook and the BPI BA Testing Knowledge List. Course includes concepts and calculations included in the ANSI/BPI 1200 Standard and other standards referenced in the Handbook. \nCourse contains aspects of each section in the BPI Testing Knowledge List\, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive training on all individual items. \nReference Documents: \n• BPI Core Certification Scheme Handbook \n• BPI Building Analyst Testing Knowledge List \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/webinar-building-analyst-written-knowledge-review/
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SUMMARY:Bellingham -  Lead Safe Work Practices: EPA\, WA State RRP & HUD
DESCRIPTION:Successful completion of the course will lead to EPA Certified Renovator certification. HUD requirements are also covered during this training. This class is approved for certification for the Renovator\, Repair and Painting Program pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)(15U.S.C. 2682) and WAC Code 365-230 (Washington State). \nClick here to register. \nModule 1 – Objectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training \nObjectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training \n1) To understand why it is important to minimize and control the generation of lead dust when doing Renovation\, Remodeling\, Rehabilitation and Maintenance work. \n2) To gain a working knowledge of tools and techniques required to achieve those objectives. \n3) To understand the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development \, Department of Energy\, Environmental Protection Agency\, and Washington State Department of Commerce rules and regulations regarding the disturbance of lead-based painted surfaces during renovation\, remodeling\, and rehabilitation in target housing. \n4) To gain a working knowledge of the regulations governing worker protection from hazards created by the disturbance of lead based painted surfaces. \nUpon completion of this module\, participants will be able to perform renovation\, remodeling\, and rehabilitation in a manner that minimizes creation and dispersal of lead contaminated dust and protects residents\, especially children\, from possible lead exposure. \nThis module will show contractors how to perform their work in a manner that creates the least amount of dust possible\, and how to contain and clean up dust that they do create so that it does not spread throughout the house or to neighboring properties. \nThe techniques discussed in this module apply to work performed by a variety of contractors and employees\, including plumbers\, electricians\, residential renovators\, remodelers\, and painters. \nModule 2 – Objectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection \nObjectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection \n1) To gain a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings) standards and requirements for protecting workers from harmful levels of lead in construction. \n2) To gain familiarity with the use of equipment used to monitor and protect workers from exposure to harmful levels of lead in construction. \n3) To understand what is needed to implement a worker protection program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings). \nUpon completion of this module\, participants will have been provided with the information necessary to able to implement a Lead Safe Worker program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards and requirements to prevent lead exposure in construction.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-lead-safe-work-practices-epa-wa-state-rrp-hud/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Multifamily Energy Auditor/Quality Control Inspector
DESCRIPTION:The five-day Multifamily Energy Auditor/Quality Control Inspector course is an instructor-led classroom course with a final assessment test. \nClick here to register. \n  \nCourse Outline:  \nDay One – March 27\, 2023 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. \n• Introductions (.25 hours) \n• Multifamily WX video (.5 hours) \n• DOE and State Multifamily Requirements (1.5 hours) \n• Multifamily Housing for Energy Auditors (2 hours) \n• Q&A/ Daily course wrap up Day’s total (4.25 instructional/ .5 break=4.75 hours) \nDay Two – March 28\, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n• Daily course sign in (.25 hours) \n• Tips on Qualifying Multifamily Buildings (.5 hours) \n• Engineering\, Specifications\, RFP\, & Managing Subs (1 hour) (boiler plate bid specifications) \n• Multifamily Blower Door Testing. (Whole building vs. guarded testing) (.5 hours) \n• Air leakage\, Air sealing & Insulation Issues (.5 hour) \n• Ventilation and IAQ. (Roof top ventilators inspection/ASHRAE 62.2 compliance vs. normal ventilation fans) (1 hour) \n• Base Load (.5 hours) \n• Domestic Hot Water Systems (add HP DHW) (1 hour) \n• Q&A/ Daily course wrap up (5.25 instructional + 1.5 lunch/breaks= 6.75 hours) \nDay Three – March 29\, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n• Daily course sign in (.25 hours) \n• Heating Systems (add HP) (1 hour) \n• Hydronic Distribution Systems (1 hour) \n• Health & Safety (1 hour) \n• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) (.5 hour) \n• Introduction to MF QCI Job Task Analysis (JTA) (.5 hours) \n• Introduction to the NREL Multifamily SWS’s (.5 hours) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (A)-Reviewing Project Documents (1 hour) \n• Q&A/ Daily course wrap up (.25) (5.75 instructional + 1.5 lunch/breaks= 7.25 hours) \nDay Four – March 30\, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n• Daily course sign in (.25 hours) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (B)-Developing a Quality Control Plan (1 hour) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (C)- Conducting Pre-Installation Site Visits (1 hour) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (D)-Conducting Site Visits (1.5 hour) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (D)-Conducting Site Visits (continued) (1.5 hour) \n• JTA Duties and Tasks (E)\, Reporting QCI Observations and Findings (1 hour) \n• Q&A/ Daily course wrap up (.25 hours) (6.5 instructional + 1.5 lunch/breaks=8 hours) \nDay Five – March 31\, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n• Daily course sign in (.25 hours) \n• Final written test (50 question/multiple choice) (1.5 hours) \n• Final test scoring and class test review (1 hour) \n• Awarding of course completion certificates (.25 hours) \n• Course wrap up/Q&A (.25 hours) \n• (3.25 instructional + .25 breaks= 3.5 hours)
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-bpc-multifamily-energy-auditor-quality-control-inspector/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230209
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CREATED:20230106T215225Z
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Weatherization Technician
DESCRIPTION:The two-day class is designed to provide Weatherization Technicians the information and practice to complete high quality energy retrofit work. Each attendee will participate in classroom work and laboratory work that will align with the Washington State Department of Commerce Policies and Procedures Manual and the Standard Work Specifications Field Guide for Single Family and Manufactured Homes created by Washington Department of Commerce. \nAttendees must come prepared for classroom work and laboratory work. Please be prepared to work\, bring your calculator\, coveralls\, respirator\, hand tools and flashlights. \nSpecific tasks in the classroom will include: \n\nReview Health and Safety responsibilities.\nReview EPA RRP jobsite requirements.\nReview OSHA jobsite safety requirements.\nLearn Building Science concepts.\nPractice area and volume calculations.\nPractice estimating for weatherization projects.\nPractice reading work-scopes.\nPractice using relevant field guide or operations manual.\nLearn and understand the importance of communication with the homeowner.\nLearn and understand the importance of communication between Energy Auditors\, Crew Chiefs and Quality Control Inspectors.\nLearn air sealing and duct sealing principles.\nLearn about loose fill insulation.\nLearn about dense pack insulation.\n\nSpecific tasks in the laboratory will include: \n\nThe proper treatment of attic access panels.\nThe proper treatment of combustion appliance vents in attics.\nInstallation of weather-stripping for doors.\nInstallation of air sealing materials to seal a recessed light\, a dropped soffit\, an open wall plate and typical plumbing\, electrical and heating penetrations.\nProperly install a roof vent for attic ventilation or an exhaust fan.\nProperly install ducting for an exhaust fan in an attic space.\nProperly install and support dryer exhaust ducting in a crawlspace.\nProperly install insulation batts in a floor over a crawlspace.\nProperly install pipe insulation.\nProperly install water heater insulation.\nProperly install duct insulation.\nProperly install duct mastic on heating/cooling ducts.\nProperly identify the pressure and thermal envelope.\nExecute the blower door test.\nExecute a pressure pan test.\nEvaluate existing insulation levels.\nInstall dense pack insulation.\nIdentify relevant SWS’s from the field guide for the tasks in the laboratory.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-weatherization-technician-d378/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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SUMMARY:Bellingham - Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:The Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics course is a 1-day (6 hour) training designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of building science concepts\, use of required equipment\, and procedures required for proper diagnostic testing. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://comfortreadyhome.com/event/bellingham-blower-door-and-pressure-diagnostics/
LOCATION:Building Performance Center\, 3406 Redwood Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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