Intended for:
 All WETT certificate holders, but especially system advisors, installers and service personnel.  
Length:
 One full working day.
Prerequisites:
 You must already be WETT Certified.
Objectives:
  • To introduce participants to the house as a system principle
  • To learn and practice system design concepts that can produce spillage-resistant installations
  • To learn improved diagnostic techniques and remedial measures to resolve smoke spillage problems
Scope:
 Smoke Spillage Prevention is the first of a two course series on viewing the chimney in the house as a system. The course introduces participants to the house as a system principles that can help them design systems that do notspill smoke into the indoor environment and to diagnose and resolve spillage problems in existing systems.
Content:
  • Introduction to the house as a system principle
  • How temperature difference, stack height and pressure difference affect chimney venting
  • The effects of wind on buildings and chimneys
  • The effects of fan-induced negative pressure
  • A case study on diagnosing spillage problems
Output:
 Successful completion of the course (70% on the examination) provides one continuing education credit – fulfilling the mandatory WETT continuing education requirement.
Course code:
 SS
Price:
 $280.00