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The proposed revision to PTCS Duct Specifications suggests allowing some ducts to be placed outside, addressing concerns raised by the Energy Star New Homes Technical Review Committee in 2008. The Subcommittee discusses whether in-progress inspections are sufficient or if a test should be mandated for non-indoor ducts. The meeting convened on January 29, 2009, included key stakeholders like Andres Morrison, Mark Johnson, and others.
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Proposed Revision to PTCS Ducts Inside Specifications Allowing some of the ducts to be outside March 2nd, 2009 Regional Technical Forum
History • August 5th, 2008: RTF adopted the PTCS Ducts Inside Specifications • January 20th, 2008: Energy Star New Homes Technical Review Committee took issue with the specifications • Too onerous to require all the ducts inside • However, if all ducts are not inside, is an in-progress inspection adequate, or should a test be required?
Re-Convened a Subcommittee Meeting • January 29th, 2009 • Attendees: • Andres Morrison • Mark Johnson • Adam Hadley • David Hales • Brady Peeks • Buz Alexander • Anne Brink • Eli Clandell • Rob at ODOE • Dave Baylon • Mike Lubliner • Ken Eklund • Dale Horton