LAC 28:CV.2309. Commercial Air Conditioning Certification

A. Electrical and air conditioning certification is a prerequisite to commercial air conditioning. Commercial air conditioning technicians will be faced with a variety of equipment and systems. It is important to remember that all of the equipment has certain components and functions that are common to all refrigeration and A/C devices. Commercial buildings may experience high occupancy and contain a variety of equipment leading to indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns. This certification addresses the unique issues involved in the service and maintenance of commercial air conditioning systems. B. Who Should be Certified. Anyone servicing commercial air conditioning systems should be certified. C. Competencies covered: 1. commercial evaporators; 2. commercial condensing units; 3. head pressure controls; 4. filtration; 5. HEPA filters; 6. electronic air filters; 7. activated charcoal air purifiers; 8. charging commercial systems; 9. air distribution; 10. fresh air intake and exchange; 11. ion generators; 12. humidity control; 13. controlling indoor contamination; 14. duct cleaning.