| Course Expiration: |
September 3, 2027 |
| Course Type: |
Contractor |
| Core Credit Hours: |
3.0 |
| Professional Credit Hours: |
3.0 |
| HVAC Specific: |
Yes |
| Energy Specific: |
No |
| Course Name: | HVAC - Contractor Continuing Education |
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| Course Outline & Objectives: | Discussion on HVAC design, the impact insulation and fenestration has on the design using ACCA Manuals J, D and S.
Also includes a discussion on the negative impact on efficiency when HVAC systems are installed in hot/cold ventilated attics.
Goals:
- Review the background of changes in the residential code including the many State amendments to the Utah Energy Code.
- Group discussion focused on how compliance with the entire IRC is critical for producing a quality, efficient, and comfortable home by ensuring structural integrity, preventing hazards, maximizing comfort and energy performance, and promoting long-term health and safety.
- Understand the changes and how to apply them to everyday work.
- Review building planning, foundation; floor; wall; and roof construction, exterior wall,
finishes, and roofing systems. |
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| Course Schedule |
2025-09-23
USU Moab
USU Eastern, Price, UT
USU Blanding
Online.
2025-11-13
USU Moab
USU Eastern, Price, UT
USU Blanding
Online. |
| Calendar Events |
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Date: 09/23/2025 Location: N/A - Distance Learning Course
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Date: 11/13/2025 Location: N/A - Distance Learning Course
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Date: 09/23/2025 Location: Grand
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Date: 11/13/2025 Location: Grand
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Date: 09/23/2025 Location: San Juan
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Date: 11/13/2025 Location: San Juan
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Date: 09/23/2025 Location: Carbon
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Date: 11/13/2025 Location: Carbon
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| Keywords: |
contractor, continuing education, Blanding, Moab, Price, Eastern, USU, online, remote, distance, live, in-person, zoom, core |
| Location(s): |
San Juan
Grand
Carbon
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| Teaching Method: | Live |
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| Company Name: | Utah State University Blanding |
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| Phone: | 4356788172 |
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| Address: | 576 W 200 S |
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| City: | Blanding |
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| State: | UT |
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| Postal Code: | 84511 |
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| Email Address: | Jonathan.Smith@usu.edu |
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| The Course Provider is: | a recognized accredited college or university |
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| Signup Link: | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contractor-continuing-education-tickets-1596594159109 |
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| Instructor First Name: | Brent |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Ursenbach |
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| Instructor License #: | 411648-5601 |
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| Instructor Resume: | Brent Ursenbach is an accomplished consultant specializing in building construction, mechanical, energy codes, and HVAC system design. With over 33 years in HVAC contracting and 13 years as a Salt Lake County Building Inspector, he has played a key role in advancing safety and efficiency standards. After retiring from Salt Lake County in 2018, Brent worked as a mechanical and energy code specialist for West Coast Code Consultants.
Brent has served on numerous ICC and ACCA committees, was Past President of RMGA, and chaired the Utah UBCC Mechanical Advisory Committee for eight years. He is an ICC Certified Building Official and a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional. He taught HVAC and code-related courses for five years as adjunct faculty at Salt Lake Community College. Brent regularly presents seminars on energy, mechanical, fuel gas and building codes, helping shape state code standards and educating professionals statewide. He received the 2019 Utah Chapter ICC Jess Miller Award and the 2024 Ed Evans Award. He holds a B.S. in Sustainability Studies from U-Mass Amherst UWW. |
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| Instructor Resume: |
2025-09-02 Brent Ursenbach Bio-090225.docx |
| Instructor First Name: | Brent |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Ursenbach |
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| Instructor License #: | 411648-5601 |
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| Instructor Resume: | |
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| Instructor Resume: |
2025-09-02 Brent Ursenbach Bio-090225.docx |