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Secure your CPD hours for 2026 with our latest CIBSE-approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules: Safety Considerations for R290 Commercial Air Source Heat Pumps and What You Need to Know: Commercial DHW Systems Now and for the Future.
Designed to help building services professionals to further expand their knowledge of heating and domestic hot water (DHW) systems in commercial buildings, each module counts as one hour towards your annual CIBSE CPD requirement.
Building on the success of its existing heat pump CPD portfolio, Safety Considerations for R290 Commercial Air Source Heat Pumps is designed for industry professionals involved in the specification, design, installation and maintenance of R290 refrigerant air source heat pumps. Split into five easy-to-digest sections, the new CPD covers the key considerations for the safe and compliant application of R290 systems.
Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of R290, Safety Considerations for R290 Commercial Air Source Heat Pumps, explores refrigerant classifications and key regulations governing its use, including ATEX, DSEAR and HAC requirements, alongside key UK legislation and technical standards. It also explores the DSEAR risk assessment process before moving on to safe working practices with hydrocarbons, including refrigerant types, safety principles and safe working areas.
Participants will also gain valuable insight into exclusion and safety zones, including zone calculation principles and signage requirements, alongside key installation considerations such as clearances, leak detection and circuit safety, before concluding with the maintenance of R290 heat pump systems.
For those looking to expand their knowledge of domestic hot water (DHW) systems, What You Need to Know: Commercial DHW Systems Now and for the Future, explores how the commercial DHW market is changing and the factors influencing specification decisions. It examines the impact of updates to Part L of Building Regulations, the expanding range of low carbon technologies and the increasing importance of considering whole life performance rather than simply upfront capital costs.
Against this changing landscape, the CPD provides an overview of the technologies used in commercial hot water production and their role in delivering more sustainable buildings. It explores different refrigerant options, how hybrid systems can be used to maximise efficiency, and the principles of hot water sizing and demand calculations to support accurate load assessments and effective system specification.
The module also examines the practical factors that influence successful system design, including plant room space, energy supply, water supply pressure, installation access and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Designed for professionals involved in new build projects or plant room upgrades, the latest CPDs provide a clear, practical overview of both the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of heating and domestic hot water (DHW) in commercial buildings.
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