2018 NC Administrative Codes and Policies

2018 NC Energy Conservation Code

2018 NC Fuel Gas Code

2018 NC Mechanical 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)

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

H-1 Required Reference Books (required for exam prep class and PSI exam)

NC H-2 Exam Prep Student Manual-Study Guide included and shipped within 24 hours via UPS.

Note: Complete Set of NC H-2 exam reference books are required for class and your PSI exam, visit the TTI bookstore for the codebook set – $1,595.00.

Class time: 7:15 am – 5:00 pm daily.  GoToMeeting Links to join your class will be emailed 3 days prior to class date.

TTI’s Student Manual & Study Guide is included and delivered at class sign-in.Course location and local hotel information will be emailed within 24 hours.Class time: 7:15 am – 5:00 pm daily

Full set of NC H-2 reference books required for class and PSI Exam

Complete Set of NC H-2 Required Exam Reference Books (for exam prep class and PSI exam)

NC H-3-I Exam Prep Student Manual-Study Guide included. Your GoToMeeting Live Course has been developed to teach the latest NC Code-based test material, residential and commercial load estimating and duct design. Class time: 7:15 am – 5:00 pm

Student Manual & Study Guide Delivered at Class Sign-in. Course has been developed to cover the latest NC Business Exam and NC Technical Exam material. Class time: 7:15 am-5:00 pm. Full set of NC Exam reference books required for class.

Complete Set of H-3-1 Required Reference Books (12 required reference books and permanent index tabs for exam prep class and PSI exams)