Practicum for Mechanical Insulation Inspectors PPGS 1240

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Unit 1: Inspection Process

• Describe the procedures for preparing for an inspection of mechanical insulation in a commercial/institutional building.
• List the tools and equipment required to carry out a detailed inspection of mechanical insulation in a commercial/institutional building.
• Explain the purpose of selected tools and equipment used during the inspection of mechanical insulation.
• Describe the process of inspecting mechanical insulation in order to verify that the materials and quality standards meet project specifications.
• Record the findings from an inspection of mechanical insulation on BCICA inspection forms.

Unit 2: Materials and Accessories

• Describe the materials, accessories, and jacketing commonly used in mechanical insulation.
• Identify materials, accessories, and jacketing commonly used in mechanical insulation.

Unit 3: Onsite Inspection

• Inspect piping insulation for correct materials, applications, finishes, and thickness
• Inspect ductwork and plenums for correct materials, applications, finishes, and thickness.
• Inspect equipment including pumps, steam headers, fan units, heat exchangers, and valves for the correct materials, applications, finishes, and thickness.
• Document the findings of an onsite inspection of mechanical insulation.
• Evaluate the workmanship used in the installation of mechanical insulation to ensure quality standards and conformance to BCICA Quality Assurance Certificate standards.
• Explain to owners and contractors why materials and installation practices may not meet quality assurance standards and how deficiencies may be addressed.
• Locate standards, specifications, and procedures in the BCICA inspection manual.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012