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Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada

HRAI is a national association that represents more than 1,300 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors, and which provides Canadians with the tools and information necessary to ensure their total indoor environment comfort.

HRAI offers leadership and training programs for the advancement of its members’ business and technical excellence, promotes a code of ethics for consumer protection and safety, and provides consumers with useful information and a database of members in good standing to support an informed buying process. Through its membership requirements and consumer feedback processes, HRAI is committed to a safe, responsible and fair industry that is environmentally-responsible and sustainable.

News & Events

"Complying with Part 12 of the Ontario Building Code" A One-Day Workshop for Designers, Mechanical Contractors & Builders

February 22, 2012

Effective January 1, 2012, all Ontario homes must be designed to meet the performance level equal to a rating of 80 or more when evaluated in accordance with the EnerGuide Rating System or conform to Supplementary Standard SB-12 referenced in the Ontario Building Code. Join workshop leader John Harris for this 1-day practical workshop that will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the new mandatory OBC performance requirements. Click here to open the PDF file.

"Selling Energy Conservation on its Merits" - A One-Day Workshop (Burnaby, BC)

February 7, 2012

If your company needs help with selling current and prospective customers on the features and long-term benefits of
energy saving HVAC equipment, this training is a must! Join workshop leader, Gord Cooke, Building Knowledge Canada Inc., for a one-day interactive session packed with group exercises, case studies and role playing aimed at helping you to improve your sales approach! Click here to open the PDF file.

NRCan Closes ecoENERGY to New Registrants

January 30, 2012

On Sunday January 29th, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Minister Joe Oliver announced via the NRCan website and by way of a news release that the federal government would be officially closing the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program to new registrants. The sudden closing of the program comes two months before its official end date on March 31, 2012. The government has limited participation to 250,000 registered homeowners.

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Available to download - Residential Ventilation: Is Heat Recovery the Answer?

January 30, 2012

AHR Expo 2012 Presentation. Click here to open the PDF file.

Register Now for CMX/CIPHEX 2012 and Save!

January 23, 2012

The 2012 CMX/CIPHEX Trade Show and Learning Forum is fast approaching and HRAI members should register now and save $10.00!

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CMX-CIPHEX 2012 Learning Forum Includes Feature Events

January 23, 2012

In a departure from previous shows, the CMX-CIPHEX 2012 Learning Forum will include several unique, packaged sessions on topics of special concern to the industry.  These will be held on the Thursday and Friday mornings of the show, will begin at 8:00 am and end at 11:00 am, allowing attendees to participate without taking away too much time from attending the show floor.

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HRAI Certification Wallet Cards Expire

January 11, 2012

The original deadline for renewal of SkillTech Academy Certification Wallet Cards was December 31, 2011, but with many individuals on vacation during December and the HRAI office closed between Christmas and New Year's, the number of Recertification Applications still being received in the first week of January has been quite significant.

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$200 NRCan Subsidy Now Available for SkillTech Courses

January 10, 2012

Financial assistance in the form of a $200 subsidy is once again available from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for SkillTech Academy's residential training programs. The subsidy is available on a first come, first served basis for courses being offered up until March 31, 2012. If you plan to attend a course, please register as soon as possible to take advantage of the subsidy.

Worksplace Safety Group Training Sessions

January 5th, 2012

Workplace Safety Group offers Health and Safety Rep. and Due Diligence training sessions at HRAI's Head Office in February.  Click here to register.

2012 Vancouver Building By-Law Proposed Change (Location of Gas Vents)

December 2011

Please be advised of a proposed change to the 2012 Vancouver Building By-Law involving location of
gas vents for heating and air conditioning equipment. The provision would only allow venting vertically
through a roof or horizontally through an exterior wall that faces a street or lane including additional
restrictions. Please note that the proposed change would only be applicable in the City of Vancouver. As
per proposed changes involving venting requirements to the National Building Code for 2015, straying
from CSA B149 (Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code) appears to becoming a common
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2012 HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals

December 2011

The 2012 HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals will be held March 12-14, 2012 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Co. Click here for more details.

 

HRAI will offer a 2-day US Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation training course March in conjunction with the HVACR & Mechanical Conference.  Click here to register for the course.

The Hazards of Using Hydrocarbon Refrigerants in Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning

Some Things Are Best Left to the Experts - The Hazards of Using Hydrocarbon Refrigerants in Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning [PDF 63 KB]