Overview

A Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) is described as a residential building with three or fewer storey in height and a building area that does not exceed 600 m2. MURBs are either stacked (up/down) or have a common area.

The MURB exam is a separate exam from the Energy Advisor Exam and is required if you are planning on conducting an evaluation on this type of building archetype, issuing a MURB label, or performing quality assurance and submitting MURB files to NRCan.

This one-day course will give participants the knowledge and tools they will require in order to challenge the MURB exam.

Note: The MURBS course is available as an optional add-on to the Energy Advisor prep course. It is particularly applicable to those EAs who plan to work in more urban settings.

 

 


 Key Learning Objectives

  • Understanding eligibility criteria for assessing MURBs
  • Gain an understanding and knowledge of MURB terminology and concepts
  • Understanding standard operating conditions
  • Understanding the general, building envelope and mechanical data collection requirements for MURBs
  • Understanding when to undertake various blower door test when multiple tests and fans are necessary
  • Learning how to model a MURB in the HOT2000 main interface
  • Gaining knowledge of the Quality Assurance requirements

 

Audience

  • Registered Energy Advisors
  • Individuals who have successfully passed the NRCan Foundation level exam and want to become an energy advisor
  • Service organization (SO) staff
  • HVAC experts, electricians, and other technicians
  • Individuals with an interest in energy efficiency and a desire to understand what makes a building comfortable and energy efficient
  • Construction Professionals

Location

CIET Virtual Real-Time Classroom training

This training will be offered virtually through Microsoft Teams. Upon enrollment, you will receive the information you will need to enjoy a great training experience.

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Agenda

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Agenda

  • Overview of MURB eligibility criteria, terminology, and concepts
  • Identifying and understanding operating conditions
  • Overview of data collection requirements
  • Identifying the different methods of completing blower door testing and the process to complete the appropriate testing
  • How to model a MURB in HOT2000
  • Quality Assurance requirements

Trainers

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Stephen Farrell

Stephen Farrell, P.L. (Eng.) – Mechanical Engineering, CEM; with 25 years in residential and commercial energy management consulting and mechanical engineering design. He currently owns and operates two companies: Acacia Engineering Ltd. and VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Inc. Acacia Engineering is a mechanical engineering consulting firm specializing in HVAC and plumbing design, with a strong focus on energy efficiency where applicable.

Stephen has extensive experience in energy management and consulting and has been actively involved with Natural Resources Canada in consulting on and managing various energy efficiency programs. His company VerdaTech has completed over 45,000 residential energy assessments and is a licensed service organization for NRCan’s ERS version 15, and EnergyStar for New Homes.

He has actively trained EnerGuide advisors across Canada for multiple programs including, but not limited to, EnerGuide for houses 0-100 rating for both new and existing construction, EnerGuide for houses MURB (0-100 rating), EnergyStar and the most current EnerGuide version 15. Over the last 18 years, has trained in excess of 100 advisors. He also has presented various energy efficiency seminars for numerous organizations, including the City of Medicine Hat, the Town of Banff, and the City of Calgary. Stephen is also currently serving on the Metro Vancouver “Rate Our Home & Labelling” steering committee for energy labelling, labelling disclosure, and integration with the BC Energy Step Code.

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