Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CV - Bulletin 115-Trade and Industrial Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework: Drafting; Electricity; and Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Subpart 7 - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Chapter 23 - Certification
Section CV-2315 - Gas Heat Certification

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CV-2315

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Gas heat systems have changed dramatically in the past few years. Many of the new high efficiency gas-heating units employ electronic ignition systems, variable speed motors, and a myriad of electronic controls. In addition to a solid foundation in the theory and operations of older existing systems, today's technician must possess the skills to service these newer systems to ensure safe and trouble-free operation. Gas heat certification indicates that a technician possesses an in-depth knowledge of all types of gas heat units and their control systems.

B. Who Should Be Certified. Electrical certification is prerequisite to the gas heat exam. Any technician who installs, services, or maintains gas heat systems should be certified.

C. Competencies covered:

1. types of furnaces;

2. gas fuels;

3. natural gas/LP gas;

4. combustion;

5. gas valve;

6. gas furnace wiring diagrams;

7. manifold;

8. orif ice;

9. burners;

10. pilots;

11. automatic combination gas valve;

12. troubleshooting techniques.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.

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