Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2018

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September 2018

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School is in Session

Central / Little Rock Sept. 27, 28 Fort Smith / Ft. Smith November 5, 6 Hot Springs / Hot Springs Dec. 12, 13 North Central / Harrison Oct. 25, 26 Software Included

Northeast / Jonesboro Oct. 15, 16 Northwest / Bentonville Nov. 8, 9 South Central / Camden Nov. 1, 2 Southwest / Texarkana Oct. 18, 19 Software Included

HVACR School

Article pg. 50

Article pg. 50

Rolls Out New EPA 608 Exam (Article pg. 25)

Apprenticeship Begins in Mtn. Home (pg. 54)

City of Little Rock REQUIRED DUCT TESTING Any new house, duplex, triplex or apartment permitted after October 3 is required to have ductwork tested and approved by a certified tester prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Certification schools scheduled for Sept. 18 , 20, & 25 (Article pg. 44) ( l )

By Arkansans

For Arkansans

Table of Contents

Chapter Meeting Schedule

PG 4

Feature Article (What Can You Do to Stop DE-LICENSING)

PG 7

Editorial & Opinion

PG 10

(Senator Bart Hester: Construction Trades Under One Roof?)

Tech News (Drip Loops & Straws—Bryan Orr, HVAC School)

PG 36

Code, Regulation, Legislation A Partnership of Code Officials and Contractors State, national, chapter news Ferguson Adds Rheem Renaissance EPA 608 Testing Changes to Reflect New Regulations Geothermal vs VRF in Commercial Applications Lennox “Feel the Love” Program Expands Business Interruption Coverage (Heath Shearon)

PG 24 PG 25 PG 28

PG 31 PG 33

PG 22 PG 23

FREE Public Access to Arkansas Code from ICC

Education News Little Rock Duct Testing Takes Effect October 4 : Training Begins September 18

PG 44 PG 48 PG 50

Johnstone Awards $85,000 in Scholarships

Energy Office Partners with Association to Offer Manual J Training

Premier Dealer Program

PG 57

Rebate Programs & Incentives

PG 42

Recipes, Eateries, Huntin’, Fishin’ & Fun

PG 62

Manual J Training Sponsored by

Students will Understand

Materials Required:

Training Locations Central / Little Rock CenterPoint Energy 2205 E. Roosevelt Sept. 27, 28 Fort Smith / Ft. Smith JCI, Inc 5601 Old Greenwood Rd. Ste. 2 November 5, 6 Hot Springs / Hot Springs National Park College 101 College Drive Dec. 12, 13 North Central / Harrison North Arkansas College 1320 North Spring Oct. 25, 26 Northeast / Jonesboro Craighead Electric Cooperative 4314 Stadium Drive Oct. 15, 16 Northwest / Bentonville NWACC 1 College Drive, Rm C113 Nov. 8, 9 South Central / Camden Ouachita Partners for Economic Dev. 625 Adams Avenue Nov. 1, 2 Southwest / Texarkana Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative 2904 E. 9 th Street Oct. 18, 19

Furnished Materials

a. Design Conditions b. R factor c. U factor d. Effective R & U e. SHGF f. Direction g. Shading h. Insulation types i. Infiltration j. Ventilation k. Foundations l. Knee Walls m. Internal Gains n. Duct Loss & Gain o. Role of Duct Blaster p. Role of Blower Door

a. One year subscription to WrightSoft Manual J software b. Instructor provided handouts e. Pencils & eraser f. Notepads 8x10 g. Snacks & Drinks Each Day h. Lunch Each Day Student Materials (These items are required* to successfully complete the course.) a. *Lap top computer b. *3 prong (grounded) extension cord Dinner and Motel, if required, are the responsibility of the student. We appreciate the generosity of the host facilities. Without their help, the course fee would have been significantly higher. For more information , contact the Arkansas HVACR Association. Call 501-487-8655 or email tomhunt@arhvacr.org Website: www.arhvacr.org c. Simple calculator d. Architectural ruler

q. Role of Encapsulated Attics r. Role of Encapsulated Crawl Spaces s. Entering Construction into Manual J t. Entering Construction into Draw Program

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chapter meetings

Central Chapter 4 th Tuesday

October 23 November 27 February 26 March 26 April 23

6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location: Golden Corral

5001 Warden Rd North Little Rock

October 2 November 6 December 4 January 8 February 5 March 5

Fort Smith Chaper 1 st Tuesday

5:30 Meal : 6:00 Program Location : Golden Corral 1801 S. Waldron Road Fort Smith

April 2 May 7

Hot Springs Chapter 1 st Thursday 6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location: Smokin’ in Style BBQ 2278 Albert Pike Hot Springs North Central Chapter 4 th Thursday 6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location : Western Sizzlin’ 905 Hwy 62 – 65 North Harrison

September 27 October 25 February 28 March 28 April 25 October 9 November 13 February 12 March 12 April 9

chapter meetings

North East Chapter 3 rd Tuesday

October 16 November 20 February 19 March 19 April 16

6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location : Western Sizzlin’ 2405 East Highland Jonesboro 870/ 336 - 4417

North West Chapter 2 nd Thursday

October 11 November 8 February 14 March 14 April 11

6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location: Golden Corral 2605 Pleasant Crossing Drive Rogers 479/986-9201 South Central/ Camden 1 st Thursday 6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location: Ouachita Partners for Economic Development 625 Adams Avenue Camden 870/ 836 - 9354 South West / Texarkana 3 rd Thursday 6:00 Meal : 6:30 Program Location: Rotates between restaurants. Call for a meeting location. 501/487-8655

October 4 November 1 February 7 March 7 April 4

October 18 November 15 February 21 March 21 April 18 Call for meeting Location

City of Little Rock REQUIRED DUCT TESTING

Any new house, duplex, triplex or apartment permitted after October 3 is required to have ductwork tested and approved by a certified tester prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Want to Test Your Own Duct System Register for the Arkansas HVACR Association Duct Testing Certification Classes available for three days. Pick the one that works best for you. September 18 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. September 20 : 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. September 25 : 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Pulaski Technical College Business & Industry Outreach Center 3303 East Roosevelt, Little Rock

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TEC is offering a DISCOUNT on their Duct Blaster System to those attending the training.

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WANT CAN YOU DO? In a tumultuous time of politics both nationally and in our state, we know what is wrong; BUT, what can you do? Not everyone can come to Little Rock and storm the capitol. Frankly, I’ll bet most of us do not even know our state representative or state senator. OK, I understand that they are not on your daily agenda. You have a business to run; BUT, here is something that you can do that takes less than 30 minutes. On September 17 th you will receive an email that is a CONSUMER SURVEY. FORWARD THE SURVEY LINK TO YOUR CUSTOMERS. To help keep our HVACR license, we need responses from the public. Right now, many in the legislature feel that the public doesn’t care if their HVAC guy is licensed, insured, or keeping up with technology or code. They don’t even feel that it is a legitimate function of the state to protect the public health and safety with regard to HVAC, electrical, or plumbing. I know you have heard this for years and we still have our licensing program; however, this is not the legislative sessions of 2015 or 2017. Committees have been meeting for over a year with the intent of eliminating as many licensing programs as they possibly can. That includes the trades like HVACR. We need evidence of what your customers / Arkansas voters think. Without evidence, it is just a matter of opinion. A consumer survey will help provide the evidence needed to convince legislators what voters think . Right now they are influenced by a few folks that

are upset because they can’t start a business without some minimal knowledge of the trade. The survey is completely anonymous and untraceable to any geographic region of the state. It contains the following six questions: 1. Do you prefer to do business with a heating and air conditioning contractor that has a license. 2. Do you think that a heating and air conditioning contractor should be required to have a license? A. Yes B. No 3. Do you prefer to do business with a heating and air conditioning contractor that stays current with technology and code by taking continuing education. A. Yes B. No 4. Do you believe that a heating and air conditioning contractor should be required to stay current with technology and code by taking continuing education. 5. Do you prefer to do business with a heating and air conditioning contractor that has insurance to protect your home or business if the contractor damages your home or business? 6. Do you believe that a heating and air conditioning contractor should be required to have insurance that covers your home or business if they damage your home or business? A. Yes B. No A. Yes B. No A. Yes B. No

A. Yes B. No

So, if you want to help but have not known how or had the time, this survey is your tool to take a stand for consumers and your industry. When

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you get the survey on September 17 th forward it to your customers. Remember, no one will ever know whom your customers are. You are not revealing any trade secrets or your customer list. SO, forward it to your customers so we can have evidence to convince our legislators that the HVACR industry should be licensed and regulated and that consumers deserve some level of protection. After all, ours can be a dangerous field, taken for granted by the untrained and inexperienced. Will you stand up for our industry and your consumers by forwarding the email you will receive on September 17? Your business and your customers are at risk. No exaggeration! No fake news! Just fact!

Want to help--- Protect consumers from untrained,

inexperienced HVACR wannabes Preserve the integrity of the HVACR industry Protect your business September 17 Forward the

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January 14, 2019

92 nd General Assembly

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Senator Bart Hester Raises Issue of Construction Trades Being Under One Roof As an aside to other questioning during the Red Tape Reduction Work Group meeting on August 20, Senator Bart Hester, Senate District 1 in Cave Springs, asked Denise Oxley and Charles Covington of the Labor Board how they felt about bringing the construction trades under one agency. The answer from both Oxley and Covington was a surprise and momentous. To paraphrase, they said that “it made too much sense.” I was floored. I never dreamed that any agency would be willing to admit that it might be better for Arkansans if their agency gave up some of the turf they worked for and served for thirty-nine years. Maybe this genuine interest in serving Arkansas consumers will be contagious. For years, various persons have suggested that all construction trades should be under one umbrella and under one roof.

would understand construction and be focused on construction related needs. One roof means that they would be in one location. Whatever your concerns, you could walk in the front door and out the back having spoken with every department and received all the information you need for a construction project, craft, or career. Oxley and Covington were right, “It makes too much sense.”

Under One Roof

Remodelers Others

Home Builders

Who should be in this construction agency? Well, let’s name a few. (The trade is followed by agency under which they presently operate.) 1. General Contractors CLB 2. Remodelers CLB 3. Home Builders CLB 4. Sub-contractors CLB 5. HVACR - Health Department 6. Electricians - Labor Department 7. Plumbers - Health Department Others would make sense but probably not be happy with the idea: 8. Asbestos Abatement - ADEQ 9. Home Inspectors - AHIRB 10. Home Appraisers - AALCB 11. Real Estate – AREC 12. Others? While this list can become quite long, one thing is sure, just adding HVACR, Electricians, and Plumbers to the Contractors Licensing Board is a great beginning place and may be

Under One Umbrella

One umbrella means that one agency would be responsible for serving the administrative needs of all the construction trades. This agency

all that is necessary. That pretty much allows a one stop shop for those needing help and licensing in the construction world. Electricians HVACR, and Plumbers to the Contractors Licensing Board is a great beginning place and may be all that is necessary. OK! There is a possible snafu. These three existing boards must continue to exist as the immediate supervisory authority for the programs as well as judiciary for malefactor hearings. This is the template that exists for the three boards in their present location. These boards, comprised of industry and consumers, know their rules and regulations much better than an over-arching construction agency board. Besides, an over-arching construction agency board would not have time to sit at all the hearings. So, why maintain the existing template and leave their present home? Well, a non-construction large patriarchal agency doesn’t have the knowledge or interest in the needs of the minion. They basically have bigger fish to fry. I could go into past grievances but that has no purpose. Let’s just say that, based on experience, the HVACR program needs a construction based agency to serve as our benevolent guardian. It is my belief that the Contractors Licensing Board will not view our program as a revenue stream and …just adding

will understand our need for specific legislation. Another possible snafu. Some will be against maintaining boards for each trade because they want to cut cost. Sounds like it makes sense but not really. The only cost in maintaining the existing boards but operating them under an overall construction umbrella is the cost of paying Board/Commission members for their service. They usually meet about once a month when business needs to be transacted and or hearings need to be held. Board/Commission members receive per diem of $60 plus travel. If someone thinks this is just too much, let’s eliminate the per diem. Doesn’t seem fair to ask a person to travel across the state without at least paying their travel expense; however, if a Board/Commission member feels they can’t serve without the per diem, they should probably stay home and tend to their business. The exception to this would be consumer members. Don’t know how you could be fair to them and not allow an industry professional to receive the per diem as well. Truth is, the issue of saving money by not paying the per diem to industry professionals is an example of gagging at a gnat. Our industry professionals could follow the example of the Water Well Construction Commission who vote not to take the per diem every year. That is an example of public service which all industry professional Board & Commission members

should follow. After all, is giving up $60 per month that great of a sacrifice? Finally, if the Department of Labor can see value in construction trades being under one umbrella, perhaps the Health Department can see it as well. Perhaps we can all work together to make this one stop shop for construction become a reality. Back to Senator Bart Hester. This is one idea that we hope he pursues. It is a huge step forward in streamlining construction industry oversight, reducing headache to the

contractors, and possibly reducing costs to consumers. Only one last snafu. If we are to achieve one stop shop and put these agencies in one building, someone has to build it. There isn’t enough room in existing facilities. Perhaps Senator Hester could make this dream a reality by convincing his colleagues to appropriate money to build onto the existing Contractor’s Licensing Board facility. Yes, it is a little money now, but serves the public for years to come.

Under ONE Roof

Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Go Forth and Serve Arkansans G

Materials Required:

Students will Understand

Training Locations Central / Little Rock CenterPoint Energy 2205 E. Roosevelt Sept. 27, 28 Fort Smith / Ft. Smith JCI, Inc 5601 Old Greenwood Rd. Ste. 2 November 5, 6 Hot Springs / Hot Springs National Park College 101 College Drive Dec. 12, 13 North Central / Harrison North Arkansas College 1320 North Spring 25, 26 Northeast / Jonesboro Craighead Electric Cooperative 4314 Stadium Drive Oct. 15, 16 Northwest / Bentonville NWACC 1 College Drive, Rm C113 Nov. 8, 9 South Central / Camden Ouachita Partners for Economic Dev. 625 Adams Avenue Nov. 1, 2 Southwest / Texarkana Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative 2904 E. 9 th Street Oct. 18, 19

Furnished Materials

a. Design Conditions b. R factor c. U factor d. Effective R & U e. SHGF f. Direction g. Shading h. Insulation types i. Infiltration j. Ventilation k. Foundations l. Knee Walls m. Internal Gains n. Duct Loss & Gain o. Role of Duct Blaster p. Role of Blower Door

a. One year subscription to WrightSoft Manual J software b. Instructor provided handouts e. Pencils & Eraser f. Notepads 8x10 g. Snacks & Drinks Each Day h. Lunch Each Day Student Materials (These items are required* to successfully complete the course.) a. *Lap top computer b. *3 prong (grounded) extension cord Dinner and Motel, if required, are the responsibility of the student. We appreciate the generosity of the host facilities. Without their help, the course fee would have been significantly higher. For more information, contact the Arkansas HVACR Association at email tomhunt@arhvacr.org or call 501-487-8655. Website www.arhvacr.org c. Simple calculator d. Architectural ruler

q. Role of Encapsulated Attics r. Role of Encapsulated Crawl Spaces s. Entering Construction into Manual J t. Entering Construction into Draw Program

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News Magazine June 2018

Summary of the Occupation De-Licensing Groups in Arkansas The history of the effort to eliminate or reduce occupational licensing in Arkansas began at least in the 2015 legislative session and was repeated in the 2017 legislative session with Representative Richard Womack leading the way with HB1551. The bill was formed from a template prepared by the Institute for Justice with changes / exclusions to accommodate some political interests in Arkansas. The bill failed in the House Public Health and Welfare Committee by one vote. HB1551 supporters presented the bill as a way to provide opportunities for the poor, previously incarcerated, migrants, military personnel and their spouses. Those opposed felt that it would reduce the regulation needed to protect the health and safety of the public. The opposition to HB1551 stated that there was no lack of opportunity for employment and that the bill would only create new companies owned and operated by persons without sufficient training and knowledge of their craft . The effort gained significant strength and credibility when, in December 2017, the National Conference of State Legislators sponsored the 2017 Multi-State Learning Consortium Meeting in Tucson on Dec. 4-6, 2017. It was funded by a 7.5 million dollar grant from the US Department of Labor. Eleven states, including Arkansas, were chosen to participate in the Occupational Licensing Policy Learning Consortium which has been funded by the US Department of Labor with an additional 7.5 million dollar grant . Project goals and time table can be found at Occupational Licensing ASSESSING STATE POLICY AND PRACTICE . One thing that most parties state when discussing the elimination of licensing is similar to Governor Hutchinson’s comments. “I want to do everything reasonable to help all Arkansans have the opportunity to pursue an occupation or start a business,”…”In some occupations, testing and a license are necessary for the safety of consumers.” Many use the phrase “unnecessary or overly burdensome licensing” as their focus for reform. The question is, “What is unnecessary—What is overly burdensome?” NCSL’s, Nation Conference of State Legislatures, 25 page report entitled, “The State of Occupational Licensing Research, State Policies and Trends,” stated on page 3, “When designed and implemented carefully, licensing can benefit consumers through higher quality services and improved health and safety standards…,” according to the 2015 “Occupational Licensing: Framework for Policymakers” report from the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers and departments of Labor and Treasury. However, they want on to say, “… current licensure rules impose burdens on workers, employers and consumers, and “too often are inconsistent, inefficient, and arbitrary.” So again, the question is, “What is unnecessary and what is burdensome.” I suggest that you read the February Issue of the Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine article, “When Does Health and Safety Take Precedent?” It presents the need for licensing in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. It also states that the HVACR industry agrees that there may well be some licenses and regulations that need to be reevaluated. On the other hand, it is imperative that any reevaluation be objective and therefore a matrix needs to be established to grade the need or lack thereof. We find ourselves in a rush, a group think that fills the political

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halls with calls for “economic freedom” and “opportunity”. Who can be against such appeals to our American spirit and core values? Certainly not anyone in the HVACR industry; however, when it is followed by efforts to allow, even encourage good folks to enter a trade for which they have no or little training, we have concerns. Not only are they encouraged to enter the trade for which they are unprepared, they are encouraged to open a business, “hang out their shingle” and present themselves to the public as professionals. After all, the public believes that a business must have some training to perform the promised task. The public believes that a business must be qualified and insured or the state would not permit their existence. Most do not ask for proof of proficiency or insurance. Arkansans just trust. Regretfully, it is all too often to their detriment. Even the Governor’s mansion is not exempt, April Issue, Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine, pg 12. Those that believe in less regulation and fewer licensing are sincere in their efforts to help Arkansans and reduce government’s burden on its citizens; however, the well intentioned effort should have limits. For example, one representative stated, “I believe in economic freedom. I believe that the consumer should be able to hire whomever they want.” That makes superficial sense and is almost defensible; however, it is the same thing as “buyer beware” which we heard in the 2015 session. Buyer beware says that it is the buyers responsibility and right to choose whatever contractor they desire and gain the benefit or pay the price for their decision. That is a little like saying, “if ABC contractor improperly installs a furnace and kills my grandparents with carbon monoxide poisoning, I’ll know not to buy from them next time.” When it so clearly involves health and safety, do we really want to go down that road? Shouldn’t Arkansans be able to expect that in “some” businesses and trades, the government has the right and the responsibility to assure that the business has some modicum of knowledge and experience. Shouldn’t the consumer be able to assume that the business is staying current with their trade and is able to provide a product or service that serves the need of the homeowner or business in a manner that is effective and safe? It is inconceivable to expect consumers to know about or be able to make informed decisions about some purchases without the safety net of the government assuring that the pool of service providers from which they can choose have some level of competency. We do not doubt this when it comes to doctors, but some assume that trades like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing can be learned and practiced without risk to the consumer or need for the government to require a license and continuing education. It is frequently a lack of knowledge or respect for the complexity and inherent danger in the HVAC, electrical, or plumbing trades that supports these opinions. We would encourage anyone to ask a local HVAC municipal or state inspector what they think about the need for HVAC licensing. These inspectors are on the front line of protecting the consumer by enforcing code. They have firsthand experience of how important training and licensing is for the HVACR industry. As these hearings move forward, it is imperative that we compliment their sincerity yet reinforce the need for protecting the public health and safety as a matter of conscience and responsibility.

News Magazine June 2018

Three committees or working groups in Arkansas that grew out of the Consortium . 1. The Consortium / Core Committee The Core Committee consists of Ateca Williams, Governor’s Office Senator John Cooper Representative Bruce Cozart Daryl Bassett, Department of Workforce Services Senator Lance Eads Senator Trent Garner Robert Brech, Arkansas Department of Health

Representative Roger Lynch Representative Robin Voss Representative Richard Womack

2. The Advisory Committee Functions as a broader base advisory committee to the Core Committee. The Advisory Committee consists of

Department of Labor

Ron Baker Don Berry Alana Boles

Arkansas Veterans Coalition

State Board of Private Career Education

Arkansas Racing Commission Contractors Licensing Board NWA Community College

Smokey Campbell

Gregory Crow

Michael Dewberry E. Ray Hackworth Bob Higginbottom Aaron Howard Alan Hughes Gary Isom Becky Keogh Johnny Key Connie Melton Austin McCollum Mary Claire McLaurin

Citizen/Consumer

Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission

Arkansas AFL-CIO

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology Arkansas House of Representatives Arkansas State Police-Regulatory Division Arkansas Department of Career Education American Institute of Architects(Arkansas)

Randy Prather Brent Stevenson

Arkansas State Board of Nursing Arkansas Veterinary Board

Sue Tedford Cara E. Tharp

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3. The Red Tape Reduction Work Group Formed by the Governor. In a press release dated 2/16/2018…“ I want to do everything reasonable to help all Arkansans have the opportunity to pursue an occupation or start a business,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Where possible, I want to cut the red tape and costs of entering a new occupation. In some occupations, testing and a license are necessary for the safety of consumers. But the cost of a license or certificate for some trades may be an unnecessary financial barrier for someone who wants to pursue that occupation.”

Members, Red Tape Reduction Work Group: Bill Gossage

Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs Director of Arkanas Career Education Director of Arkansas Department of Labor

Dr. Charisse Childers Dir. Leon Jones Lula Dixon, LSW Bob Kucheravy Sen. John Cooper Sen. Jane English Sen. Trent Garner Sen. Missy Irvin Rep. Bruce Cozart Rep. Milton Nicks Rep. Jeff Williams Rep. Richard Womack Rep. LeAnne Burch Deputy AG Brian Bowen

Consumer Representative Consumer Representative

Senate & Co-chair

Senate Senate Senate

State Representative & Co-chair

State Representative State Representative State Representative State Representative

Deputy Attorney General for State Agencies & Attorney General’s Office

Dir. Daryl Bassett

Department of Workforce Services

We apologize if we have inadvertently left off any member of the committees or have misquoted anyone. Our intent is to be accurate but to err is human and we are definitely that.

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HVACR NewsMagazine September 2018

Code REgulation Legislation

A Partnership

Arkansas Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code are available from the International Code Council at http://shop.iccsafe.org/state-and-local- codes/arkansas.html Code Books That You Should Own It is cheaper to be turned down at inspection than called back under warranty.

Code Officials &

Contractors Code officials and HVACR contractors have a bit of a love hate relationship. A good one, official or contractor, is invaluable to the other. A bad one, well, let's just say that there aren't enough curse words to express that sentiment. We need to start this conversation with the understanding that no one wakes up in the morning wanting grief. Regardless of your task, inspecting or installing, you just want to have a good day, serving your customer with full value for what was purchased. While it may seem that some folks wake up wanting to turn down a job or screw up an install, that just isn't the case. Where we go wrong is the attitude. Sometimes we act as though we're on opposite sides when in fact, both sides are serving Arkansans. When the inspector sees the same gall darn problem from the same contractor time after time, it makes sense that their attitude may be a little stressed. On the other side, when it seems that the inspector can't make up their mind on code from job to job and contractor to contractor, well, it makes sense that the contractor will need a "tude" adjustment. If we can all realize that the best friend the inspector has is the contractor and the best friend the contractor has is the inspector, we form a partnership of serving the consumer. Code is the friend of the consumer and the inspector and the contractor have the responsibility to make sure the consumer gets what the code requires. To the inspector, be patient and teach the contractor. To the contractor, thank the inspector when they find a mistake. It is a lot cheaper to find and correct a

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HVACR NewsMagazine September 2018 Code REgulation Legislation

Free Public Access to Arkansas Codes from International Code Council These are non-printable PDF files. Assess these codes through the following web site: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/collections/AR You can purchase these code books at http://shop.iccsafe.org/state-and-local-codes/arkansas.html

Remember that the Arkansas Mechanical and Energy codes have limited amendments to information that you may find in these books. Also, local city code authorities may have more stringent regulations than those adopted by the state. It is always the best policy to consult your local authority/inspector for clarification on issues or topics of concern.

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EPA 608 Testing Changes to Reflect New Regulations ESCO Institute, the HVACR industry’s largest provider of EPA Section 608 certification testing, is rolling out new testing and training materials as mandated by the EPA. Much of the training and testing for 608 certification in Arkansas uses ESCO products. The new testing will reflect changes in EPA regulations. For example: A.HFC and HFO refrigerants are now included in the sales restriction. B.These refrigerants may only be sold to technicians certified under Section 608 and Section 609 of the Federal Clean Air Act. C.Wholesalers and others who re-sell refrigerants must maintain invoices that indicate: purchaser name, sale date, and the quantity of CFC, HCFC, HFC and HFO refrigerants purchased. D.These records must be maintained for no less than three years. E.Employers must require proof of certification for technicians and must maintain a copy of their certification at their place of business for three years after a certified individual leaves the employer. F. Technicians must keep records of; the location, date of recovery, and type of refrigerant recovered for each disposed appliance, the quantity of It should be noted that existing cards will remain valid.

refrigerant by type recovered from disposed appliances in each calendar month. G.Technicians must keep records of the quantity of refrigerant, and type, transferred for reclamation or destruction, the person to whom it was transferred, and the date of the transfer. H.All requirements for the maintenance, service, repair and disposal of CFC and HCFC are extended to HFC and HFO refrigerants. I. The wording on new certification cards includes: “[Name of person] has successfully passed a [Type I, Type II, Type III, and/or Universal, as appropriate] exam on how to responsibly handle refrigerants as required by EPA’s National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program.” J. EPA requires Section 608 Certification holders be included in a public online directory. (ESCO’s directory can be found at public directory K.Leak inspections are required for appliances that have exceeded the acceptable leak rate as established by the EPA. L. Leak rates for appliances include: 1. Comfort Cooling with a charge of 50 or more pounds must have a leak inspection once per calendar year until the owner/operator can demonstrate through the leak rate calculations that the leak rate has

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not exceeded 10% for one year. 2. Commercial Refrigeration and Industrial Process Refrigeration (IPR) with a charge of 50 to 500 pounds must have a leak inspection once per calendar year until the owner / operator can demonstrate through the leak rate calculations that the leak rate has not exceeded 20% commercial refrigeration or 30% IPR for one year. 3. Commercial Refrigeration and IPR with a charge of over 500 pounds must have a leak inspection conducted once every three months until the owner/operator can demonstrate through leak rate calculations that the leak rate has not exceeded 20% for commercial refrigeration or 30% IPR for four quarters in a row. ESCO offers FREE online practice exams for all sections of the 608 exam. They can be found by clicking on the link box. Scroll down to the 9 th Edition. Tests are not open book and must be

You can contact your local supply house or college HVACR program if testing is required before the spring. It is important that persons wanting to sit for an EPA test, FIRST STUDY. This is not information that is intuitive. You can access the ESCO 608 study manual on line at https://www.escotesting.com/docume nts/608pm9.pdf The Association will offer on line EPA 608 certification testing before chapter meetings beginning the spring of 2019.

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Instructors and Proctors can access a free 256 slide EPA 608 PowerPoint presentation. In addition, ESCO offers training materials and HVAC Excellence program accreditation. For more information on 608 certification and ESCO go to https://www.escoinst.com/

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administered by a certified Proctor. Many supplies houses and college HVACR programs have proctors. Beginning spring of 2019, the Association will offer testing before chapter meetings. Details of time and opportunity will be announced nearer the spring.

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range of criteria. If a dealer thinks someone needs and/or deserves help, they complete a nomination form and sends it in with a personal story of the nominee. Finalists are based on a variety of criteria, including the need for new heating or cooling equipment and the recipient’s current situation (as shared in the personal story). Preference is often given for any hardships like physical, mental, or social disabilities; financial challenges; job loss; military service; community service, and more. All finalists and their home must meet the qualifications shown in the program terms and conditions. This year participating states in our region include Texas and Missouri. Installations take place on October 6. Feel The Love Day

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Business Interruption Coverage

penalties. Many businesses that suffer major damage to their facilities never recover. If BI limits are not adequate, the odds of recovery are even more remote. The first thing you need to figure out is exactly what you would do if your place of business were damaged or destroyed . Would you retire? If so, you might not want to buy BI coverage. However if you want to stay in business, then you need to decide how long it would take you to get up and running again. Would you suspend operations until you could reoccupy your current location? Would you search for an alternative permanent location? Could you use other premises to partially resume operations until your new permanent location is available? All of these questions need to be answered while deciding on your BI coverage amount and plan. The Second thing you would need to consider is Payroll . You have the option of including or excluding what is called “Ordinary Payroll.” Ordinary payroll is defined as “payroll expense of employees other than executives, department managers, contract employees etc.” If your “ordinary” employees are important to your operation, you may want to keep them on your payroll until you are ready to reopen. Additionally you can specify how long you might want to include them, for example (30, 60, 90 or 180 days). Once you have determined your monthly exposure and how long it would take to get back in business, you multiply your monthly exposure by the number of months it will take to get back in business. These estimations produce your Business Income Valuation for the period of restoration.

Heath Shearon CPIA, iTrust Insurance Group

Insurance, when I talk to my clients it’s fairly easy for them to tell me how much insurance they need to cover their assets; property, payroll, a list of autos, or estimation of sales figures for the upcoming year and so on and so forth. However, there are coverages that are not so cut and dry. Today I want to talk to you about Business Interruption Coverage. Business Interruption covers the loss of income that a business suffers after a major loss or disaster. Let’s imagine you have worked really hard and saved all of your money to open your own HVACR business. In this case you purchased a BOP (Business Owners Policy), which has all the bells and whistles that make you feel good at night including Business Interruption. Well, that BOP only has a specific amount of Business Interruption and is often not enough to cover the loss should you have a claim. Make sure you and your insurance agent calculate correctly and set the policy limits so that they are sufficient to cover your company for more than just a few days or weeks. Business Interruption coverage can be confusing. It is commonly mis- understood because of the difficulty with setting appropriate coverage limits. It also creates the biggest opportunity for inadequate values and coinsurance

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After you have gotten all that done, there are still remaining variances that need to be addressed. I want to quickly touch on two other items to consider, Extended Period of Indemnity and Extra Expense. Extended Period of Indemnity can be vital to your business. Without it, Business Interruption coverage typically ends on the date the damaged property is repaired or replaced. Typically you are not ready at the time of physical repair. You may need additional time to reach the operation level of where you were before the Loss. The Extended Period of Indemnity endorsement provides you with an additional 30 days of coverage after you are up and running. Lastly, I want to touch on Extra Expense. Extra expense insurance reimburses for a reasonable sum of money spent over and above normal operating expenses during the restoration period. This insurance helps to avoid having to completely shut down during a loss. Usually, extra expenses will be paid if they help to decrease Business Interruption costs. This coverage can be bought in addition to Business Interruption or instead of

business interruption and in some cases would provide sufficient coverage, without Business Interruption. It is best to visit with your agent regarding all angles of your business and the coverages needed. You will want to design a coverage package that protects your livelihood and your future profitability. A good insurance agent will want to do the same for their insured. This coverage is so very important to your business, and one of the most crucial of coverages. I wanted to help by sharing this knowledge and coverage options. However if you still have any questions, feel free to check our website at iTrust Insurance Group , call me at 501-908-2395, or email at heath@insuranceitrust.com

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Drip Loops and Straws

By Bryan Orr, HVAC School Many of us are aware that X13 and Fully variable motor failure has peaked over the last few years and I’m sure there are multiple reasons for that. One of the reasons is fairly simple and can be traced back to two simple installation and service practices that can be easily implemented. 1. Seal all air handler / furnace / coil penetrations. 2. Use drip loops on wires entering the motor

coil or package unit warm/moist air can more easily be drawn in after the coil and before the blower. When unconditioned air enters into the system due to these penetrations it can cause mold, short circuits, and corrosion. This moisture can also gather on wires and drip into electrical connections causing issues with motors and control panels. Make sure to seal any penetrations into the conditioned compartments of equipment with proper rubber grommets or in some cases silicone or thumb gum can be used.

Eliminating Straws

Straws are openings in the cabinet that are unsealed that “suck” moisture into the system and can cause condensation on the interior surfaces. These can be copper penetrations, drain ports, and electrical penetrations. This is a bigger factor on fan coil systems and package units than it is on furnace/coil systems because in a fan

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