Material and Installation (M&I) Guidelines Training Webinar

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1 Material and Installation (M&I) Guidelines Training Webinar In home Energy Program Your Instructor Mark Hutchins Quality Assurance (QA) Manager Conservation Services Group (CSG) Getting the Most From Your Session Participate! Ask and answer questions: raise your hand; we ll unmute you type in Questions panel take polls We ll address typed questions: at end of each unit at end of session click this icon to raise your hand 2013 Conservation Services Group 3 1

2 Agenda 1. Purpose and background 2. Using the M&I guidelines 3. M&I guidelines examples and practice More About Today s Session We re not going to read entire M&I guidelines document today Instead, we re going to: give you some practice using document explore some important examples together Have document ready: electronic or hard copy Unit 1: Purpose and Background 2

3 What Are M&I Guidelines? Rules and requirements that govern EEMs Acceptable practice in industry; minimum requirements acceptable materials proper installation Who Developed M&I Guidelines? Lots of people over a long period of time ( 20 years) Oh No, Not Another Code! M&I guidelines and code are nothing alike doesn t address installation requires you to fill in gaps provides how to clear; nothing implied no conflicts with code 3

4 M&I Guidelines and QA/QC Your work will be inspected M&I guidelines are basis for inspections Sharing guidelines document (and providing training) is like giving you answers to test Questions Unit 2: Using the M&I Guidelines 4

5 Using M&I Guidelines You may have printed document today, for training purposes, but in field, use document digitally download it to your computer so it s always at hand take advantage of PDF format PDF Format You must have Adobe Reader to open document Features: dynamic table of contents (click to jump to topic) hyperlinks to photos (click to jump to photo in appendix, then click to return to specifications section) advanced search: binoculars icon M&I Guidelines Structure 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Air Sealing 3.0 Insulation 4.0 Attic, Roof, and Crawlspace Venting 5.0 Attic Access Air Sealing & Insulation 6.0 Ventilation Systems 7.0 Heating and Cooling Systems 8.0 Direct Install Measures Appendices 5

6 Questions Unit 3: M&I Guidelines Examples and Practice Introduction (1.0) You find a mold like substance in the home covering an area measuring 8 sq. ft. What should you do? refer homeowner to appropriate EPA resource test area with field test kit have certified abatement professional identify substance have certified abatement professional remediate substance 6

7 Air Sealing (2.0) Which of the following backers must be used when sealing attic top plates in a home with platform framing? foil faced bubble wrap fiberglass extruded polystyrene (XPS) no backer is required 7

8 Air Sealing (2.0) When air sealing in the attic, how much clearance must you maintain between a masonry chimney and any combustible materials around it?

9 Air Sealing (2.0) To seal plumbing penetrations in a crawlspace, how should you treat a ½ gap between the pipe wall and the subfloor? seal the gap with 1 part foam seal the gap with caulk bridge the gap with plywood; seal with 1 part foam bridge the gap with metal flashing; seal with caulk Air Sealing (2.0) When providing ground cover in a crawlspace, what is the minimum number of inches that the edges of the vapor barrier must run up each wall?

10 Insulation (3.0) Which of the following venting approaches are allowed for bathroom fans? hang near gable vent terminate in soffit terminate at roof terminate at gable end wall 10

11 Attic, Roof, and Crawlspace Venting (4.0) Which of the following are standard gable vent sizes? 8x12 12x12 12x18 18x18 18x24 Attic Access Air Sealing & Insulation(5.0) What is the maximum allowable space between staples when securing Q lon weather stripping on an attic door?

12 Ventilation Systems (6.0) What is the required continuous airflow rate of a kitchen exhaust fan? 25 CFM 40 CFM 60 CFM 100 CFM 200 CFM 12

13 Heating & Cooling Systems (7.0) What is the minimum thickness pipe insulation allowed on refrigerant vapor line piping? 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 Direct Installs (8.0) How many feet of cold water piping shall be insulated off the hot water tank? 0 feet 3 feet 6 feet 9 feet 13

14 Questions Next Steps Read entire M&I guidelines document Use document as reference in field If you have any questions about M&I guidelines, e mail mark.hutchins@csgrp.com 14