HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide 3rd Edition

HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide 3rd Edition gives reasons for doing inspections of air handling systems, provides outlines that can be used to organize and conduct inspections, and sets forth checklists that call attention to the basic features of ductwork and items placed in duct systems.

It presumes that SMACNA’s construction standards  used as the basis of compliance, whether they  explicitly invoked in contract documents or in codes. No attempt is made to segregate designer’s inspection obligations from those of code officials.

It  primarily prepared for commercial HVAC systems; however, similar principles would apply for residential or industrial work inspection. Furthermore, it assumes that prescription specifications apply rather than performance specifications. Performance specifications typically call for HVAC systems to maintain control of the environmental within certain tolerances.
Whether the duct system has the specified air flow rate, maintains air temperature, humidity, degree of cleanliness,etc.

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HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide 3rd Edition Content

• Foreword
• Former task force members and other contributors
• Notice to users of this publication
• Table of contents
• Scope
• Compliance and quality control
• A: functions of ducted air handling systems
• B: duct construction materials
• C: HVAC duct construction standards
• D: fire, smoke, and radiation damper guide
• F: fibrous glass duct construction

The timing of inspections has a definitive impact on construction costs. The work that will be concealed or inaccessible for inspection after installation should be inspected while work is in progress.Delay in construction progress may occur if further work has to be suspended pending inspection. Correcting deficiencies after installations are complete is expensive and time
consuming; it may affect the work of several trades; may result in delays in payment or in contract closeout; it can even result in delayed occupancy or delayed use of the facilities.

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