2018 NC Administrative Codes and Policies

2018 NC Energy Conservation Code

2018 NC Fuel Gas Code

2018 NC Mechanical Code

2018 NC Plumbing Code

2018 NC Residential Code

2026 NC Laws & Rules (Required for NC Contractor Exams)

ACCA’s Durable two-sided plastic duct calculator

ACCA CS – Commercial Design Manual Applications Systems and Equipment

ACCA D – Residential Duct System Design

ACCA Q – Low-pressure, Low-velocity Duct System Design

Course Date: Wed-Thurs, January 13 & 14, 2027

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily

Instructor: Michael Pratl

Location: Technical Training Institute @ Carrier Corporation of Raleigh, 560 Hinton Oaks Blvd #112, Knightdale, NC 27545

Special Instructions regarding software/laptop computer requirements:

• If you have an active version of Wrightsoft with Right-J and Right-D you can use it during class.
• If you don’t own the software, use this link to download the fully functional demo from Wrightsoft
• To participate in the class you’ll need a Windows laptop or tablet, running Windows 10 or higher, running the Wrightsoft RightSuite 2026 demo software for Windows
• note: this class will not support Wrightsoft’s mobile product designed for iPads
• Software purchase is NOT REQUIRED for participation in this class

Course Agenda:
The two-day class covers the following subject matter:
• Procedures used in replacement surveys for HVAC system applications
• New construction plans review for HVAC system design
• State Board requirements for performance: 21 NCAC Chapter 50 Section .0505
• 2018 North Carolina Code compliance for replacement systems
• ACCA Manual – J Block loads for replacement systems using Wrightsoft Design Software
• Room-by-room loads for duct system design for new construction and duct system replacements using Wrightsoft Design Software
• Select Equipment based on ACCA Manual – S using Wrightsoft Design Software
• Complete a simple single-story ACCA Manual – J block load and select equipment based on ACCA Manual – S
• Complete a two-story, two system, ACCA Manual – J load and select the equipment based on ACCA Manual – S
• Complete a room-by-room single-story ACCA Manual J load and design an ACCA Manual – D compliant duct system
• Complete a two-story single-system ACCA Manual – J load and design a Manual – D compliant duct system and select equipment compliant with ACCA Manual-S
• Complete a two-story, two-system ACCA Manual – J load and load and design Manual – D compliant duct systems and select equipment compliant with ACCA Manual -S

You’ll receive a drive with the following templates to simplify the design process:

• Design templates for NC, SC and VA cities based on building construction Codes from the last 30-years.
• Building plans and drawing for load estimating practice (paper copies are also provided)
• ACCA Standards PDF
• Building performance standards from the US Department of Energy
• HVAC Best Practices Guides from the US Department of Energy
• Replacement system Code upgrade check list

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition, Hardcover

NASCLA Business and Project Management Handbook for NC Contractors, 7th Edition (Required for NC Contractor Exams)

Softcover Edition of 2020 National Electrical Code with pre-printed index tabs

2013 NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – Softcover with pre-printed index tabs

Set includes softcover editions of 2020 National Electrical Code and the 2013 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA72 with pre-printed index tabs

Two Book Set – NC Electrical Exam Prep Student Manual and Study Guide and 2020 Master Electrician Study Guide prepares you for the NC Electrical exam, 12 practice open book exams and 2 Final Exams. (2020 NEC required)

NC Electrical Exam SP-PH- Student Manual & Home Study Guide (2020 National Electrical Code is required reference book)

This one-day exam prep course prepares applicants for the NC SP-PH electrical exam.

SP-PH license application preparation included in course fee.

TTI’s SP-PH Exam Prep Student Manual-Study Guide included and delivered at class

Required codebook: 2020 National Electrical Code – $225 (included pre-printed tabs)

NC Electrical Board Application/PSI Testing fee: $125.00

NC H-1 Exam Prep Student Manual & Study Guide included.  Confirmation is emailed within 48 hours with UPS tracking information for class material

Class time is 7:15 am – 5:00 pm daily / GoToMeeting Links to join your class are emailed on Monday prior to date of your class.

Full set of NC H-1 exam reference books is required.

Course fee includes TTI’s Heating Exam Prep-Student Manual & Study Guide, delivered at class.

NOTE: Complete set of NC H-1 exam reference books is required for class and PSI Exams

Class time: 7:15 am – 5:00 pm daily

Class location, required codebook list and local hotel information is emailed within 24 hours