Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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According to NADCA, who is qualified to perform an assessment of an HVAC system to determine if cleaning is needed?
Answer: A NADCA-certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS)
NADCA designates the ASCS-certified individual as qualified to assess HVAC systems and determine cleaning necessity per ACR 2013.
What is the correct sequence for cleaning a supply air duct system according to NADCA best practices?
Answer: Start at the farthest registers and work back toward the air handler
NADCA recommends beginning at the farthest supply registers and working back toward the air handler so debris is pushed toward the collection device.
Which document must be completed to record the condition of the HVAC system BEFORE any cleaning work begins?
Answer: Pre-cleaning assessment/inspection report
A pre-cleaning assessment report documents existing system conditions, establishing the baseline needed for quality assurance comparison after cleaning.
Under what circumstance is it acceptable to skip the post-cleaning visual inspection on a residential HVAC project?
Answer: It is never acceptable to skip the post-cleaning inspection
NADCA standards require a post-cleaning inspection on every project regardless of size or client preference to verify work meets cleanliness criteria.
A quality-conscious HVAC cleaning company is audited by NADCA. Which of the following would be considered a non-conformance?
Answer: Applying an EPA-registered biocide without prior mechanical cleaning
Applying a biocide without first mechanically cleaning the surfaces violates NADCA's protocol and constitutes a non-conformance.
Which type of NADCA member company certification requires that at least one ASCS be involved in every HVAC cleaning project?
Answer: NADCA Membership (full company certification)
Full NADCA company membership requires that at least one certified ASCS be present and involved in all HVAC cleaning projects performed by that company.
When a complaint is filed against a NADCA member company alleging substandard work, which body is responsible for investigating the complaint?
Answer: NADCA's Professional Standards Committee
NADCA's Professional Standards Committee reviews and investigates complaints filed against member companies regarding adherence to industry standards.