ACCA’s program was developed by contractors, for contractors, to focus on measurable standards and performance metrics that verify high-quality HVAC work.
Two very different standards have recently been introduced that offer HVAC professionals the ability to demonstrate the performance of the systems they install.
The 45-day public review period of the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Standard started on Aug. 24 and will close on Oct. 8. The OBD Standard details the naming schema for designating fault and performance codes for HVACR equipment.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) announced the First Public Review of BSR/ACCA 4 QM - 201x (Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems).
There have been numerous studies that have shown regular maintenance extends the life of HVAC equipment, and chillers are no exception to that rule. But unfortunately, many building owners and facility managers defer maintenance due to budgetary constraints or other reasons, which can lead to performance issues later down the road.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Educational Institute Standards Task Team announced that ACCA Standard 12 - Home Evaluation and Performance Improvement - is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
As an HVACR contractor and national chairman of ACCA, I can tell you that, when it comes to my industry, public policy has fundamentally ignored a key energy-efficiency issue for some time.
Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO, sent a letter to state energy offices through the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) explaining the value of following ACCA’s Quality Installation (QI) Standard when installing new heating and cooling equipment in residential buildings.