ABC of control of heating and air conditioning system in buildings
Recently introduced legislation requires building owners to obtain an energy certificate. Did you know that as part of the same legislation, the legislature requires heating and air conditioning systems to be inspected?
It is for this reason that the control of the air conditioning system and the heating system take on dual importance.
First, its results will help improve the energy efficiency of your building, so you can lower your heating and air conditioning fee.
Needless to say, how much of an impact this has on the home or business budget with rising electricity and fuel prices.
The second argument in favor of the service is the aforementioned requirements of the legislature. The new legislation introduces a mandatory inspection for heating and air conditioning systems.
However, it is worth knowing that this applies to a group of buildings with equipment with adequate power.
By reading this article, you will learn:
- What is the control of the heating and air conditioning system?
- How often to conduct an inspection?
- What does the audit protocol contain?
- Who can perform the inspection?
- How much does it cost?
What is the control of the heating and air conditioning system in buildings?
Inspection of heating and air conditioning systems involves measuring and evaluating the efficiency of these systems. With the results of the measurements, you can adjust the power of heating and air conditioning equipment. In addition, the post-inspection report includes tips for improving the energy efficiency of the entire building.
You’re probably wondering: What specifically does such control consist of?
As part of the inspection, for example, the specialist performs system performance tests and assessments.
It is worth knowing that the inspection of the heating system applies not only to the boiler, but also to the entire system, that is, also to the other devices connected to the system.
This means that the specialist who conducts the test takes responsibility for the correct operation of the entire installation.
How often to inspect heating and air conditioning in buildings?
The legislature has been very precise about the frequency of inspections.
It depends on the power of the device and the type of fuel.
In practice, if you do not make any changes to the structure of the building, such as remodeling the walls or replacing the window frames, the inspection will probably be carried out only once.
Take a look at the table below. In it you will find information about deadlines for inspection of heating and air conditioning systems:
- Table No. 1 – dates of periodic inspection to check the technical condition of the heating system
- Table No. 2 – dates for periodic inspections to assess the energy efficiency of refrigeration equipment
What is a heating and air conditioning system inspection protocol?
The inspection protocol is a document that contains the most important information about the building and the heating and air conditioning systems working in it.
The auditor shall include the following information in the minutes:
- Description of the building e.g. address, volume, etc.
- Description of the heating or air conditioning system
- Energy efficiency data for cooling and heating equipment
- Tips for optimizing the heating and air conditioning process
The protocol you receive should be secured and kept in case of inspections by government bodies. You can view ready-made sample documents on the government website:
Model protocol for inspection of heating and air conditioning systems
Who prepares the inspection protocol for the heating and air conditioning system?
The inspection protocol for the heating and air conditioning system can only be prepared by a qualified technician or HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) specialist.
That’s because in addition to collecting the data, it still needs to be properly interpreted.
According to the legislator, the specialist you choose should have a construction license in the installation specialty or the qualification needed to supervise the operation of heating and cooling equipment.
Moreover, the inspector must obtain an entry in the list of persons authorized to inspect air conditioning systems.
In practice, this means that only a small group of installation specialists have the authority to inspect them.
How much does it cost to inspect the heating and air conditioning system. Price of the service
The price for the heating and air conditioning system inspection service starts at 450 PLN.
To this price you still need to add the cost of preparing the protocol, which is a minimum of PLN 600.
For an accurate quote, you will need information such as:
- System rated power,
- location of the building and installations,
- information about the complexity of the system.
Determining the rate before collecting the mentioned data in advance is difficult.
Since our engineers have extensive experience in similar audits, you can call and ask about the approximate cost.
We will try to estimate it fairly accurately, since we have taken several thousand measurements beforehand.
Periodic inspection of heating and air conditioning system for companies
If you’re running a business, you’re probably looking for a specialist to conduct an audit for you.
At TERMOCENT, we have conducted several thousand tests of various types, including inspections of air conditioning systems for companies. Therefore, be assured that the protocol we provide will be accepted by government inspectors, and the conclusions we draw will help you save on heating and air conditioning costs.
We will do our best to make our work a good investment and your future profit.
