Home Energy Inspector Monthly Newsletter #9, January 2015

Performing a Home Energy Audit

• Exterior walk-through
• Blower door setup and diagnostics
• Infrared imaging
• Air leakage of the building envelope
• Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing and worst-case depressurization
• Developing a scope of work

• how their home works,
• how to keep it maintained, and
• how to save energy.

• NRPP, the National Radon Proficiency Program, and
• AARST, the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.
   

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:

• describe the physics of radon;
• describe the health effects of breathing radon;
• list the ways radon enters a home;
• describe the testing procedures for radon;
• follow protocols in non-real estate transactions;
• follow protocols in real estate transactions;
• develop and follow a quality assurance plan and implement quality control procedures;
  
• properly use passive devices;
• properly use active devices;
• test for radon in water and learn how to remove radon from water;
• list different ways to approach radon mitigation in homes;
• install effective mitigation systems in new homes;
• install materials and follow procedures to build radon-resistant homes;
• inspect radon mitigation systems; and
  
• abide by a Code of Ethics.