HVAC Inspector Qualifications

HVAC Inspector Qualifications
It is highly recommended that a qualified HVAC
inspector be used to determine the preliminary state of
HVAC system cleanliness. At minimum, such personnel
should have a verifiable working knowledge of basic
HVAC system design, fundamental HVAC engineering
practices, current industry HVAC cleaning and
restoration techniques, and applicable industry
standards. Individuals who are inspecting for microbial
contamination should be qualified to determine
Conditions 1, 2 and 3.
3.5 Conditions Requiring Cleaning
It is highly recommended HVAC system cleaning be
performed when any of the following conditions are
found during the HVAC Cleanliness Inspection.
3.5.1 HVAC System Contamination
If significant accumulations of contaminants or debris are
visually observed within the HVAC system, then cleaning
is necessary. Likewise, if evidence of active fungal
colonization is visually observed or confirmed by
analytical methods, then cleaning is required. If the
system has been confirmed by an IEP to be at Condition