GSHP Systems – Technology, Terminology, and Standards Required for Inspection

This course provides essential background and terminology for verifying ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems, applying CSA/ANSI/IGSHPA C448 Series standards, and supporting compliance across project teams.

Issuer	CSA Group \| Groupe CSA
Issued On	1768564800
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