This webinar was originally broadcast on December 13, 2021.  This joint webinar between AMCA International and AHRI-MENA Chapter will address the importance of product certification, what is involved in the process of certification and what the Middle East's regional regulations are that consultants need to be aware of.

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 28, 2021.  Although negotiations are a regular part of doing business, occasionally issues arise over intellectual property disputes or "fit-for-purpose" disagreements. When negotiations are not possible or they break down, and legal problems loom, you need to know where trouble lies. This presentation will cover: * Talking yourself into legal trouble * How and when to know if you are in trouble, and what to do about it * The trouble with IP * Different types of legal proceedings The webinar presenters are experts in these areas and will offer insights that could save an employee, a manager or a company owner lots of time, money, angst and their reputation.

This webinar was originally broadcast on October 28, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a basic understanding of Wind/Seismic restraint and vibration isolation of mechanical equipment. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Explain the changes in wind codes and its effects on the industry. 2. Describe the basic requirements for Wind/Seismic restraint. 3. Identify basic vibration isolation selection for mechanical equipment. 4. Determine basic Seismic exemptions per code.

This webinar was originally broadcast on October 14, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals about the Basics of Fan Noise and the ratings published by various fan manufacturers. This session complements the previous AMCA webinar on "Environmental Noise due to Fans and Equipment". At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Explain the basic definitions related to fan noise. 2. Identify the AMCA standards used for testing and rating fan noise. 3. Outline the difference between Sound Power Level (Lw), Sound Pressure Levels (Lp), and 'A' Weighting (dBA). 4. Describe the noise characteristics of various fan types.

This webinar was originally broadcast on September 30, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to review the need for engineered controls to address environmental, "outdoor" sound propagation, as it affects neighboring communities. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Identify the characteristics of, and need for, a well written noise ordinance. 2. Explain why the sound spectrum and spectrum shape of a noise source is important, not all noise is the same. 3. Describe the factors affecting an outdoor, sound propagation path. 4. Compare the different products used for controlling noise in an outdoor setting.

This webinar was originally broadcast on September 16, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about the factors involved in designing a laboratory exhaust system. The presentation will outline the selection of the exhaust fans enhancing the highest potential turndown and the different laboratory control options that will affect the energy consumption of the laboratory. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Select a suitable fan construction, based on project criteria and operation. 2. Explain how to select a fan with maximum turndown. 3. Determine which laboratory control will deliver the lowest energy consumption. 4. Describe examples of a laboratory exhaust system and the related energy consumption.

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 29, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an in-depth review into Section 717 of the California Building Code. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Identify the different types of rated partitions. 2. Explain the code development process. 3. Compare the different types of corridor assemblies. 4. Explain which UL dampers to specify at each different rated assembly.

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 14, 2020.  The purpose of this presentation is to educate engineers, system designers, and fan application specialists on the calculations required to determine air or gas density. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Describe the makeup of standard air. 2. Identify factors that determine gas density. 3. Calculate gas density for temperature, elevation, or pressure change. 4. Calculate gas density for gas other than air. 5. Combine multiple factors to calculate gas density. 6. Explain the impact of gas density of fan and system performance.

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 30, 2021. The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about the requirements for protecting duct penetrations in fire and smoke rated barriers outlined in Section 717 of the 2021 International Building Code. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Identify the different types of fire and smoke rated barriers. 2. Outline the code requirements for fire damper and smoke damper actuation. 3. Explain the minimum code requirements for protecting duct penetrations of these barriers. 4. Describe the ramifications of not using fire or smoke dampers to protect rated barriers.

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 16, 2021. Climate change has influenced and worsened the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, thus leading to more states adopting building codes that require severe duty louvers.  This webinar will review the different types of severe duty louvers including hurricane louvers, FEMA Grills, the testing & certifying agents, and the testing protocols involved.