Air Leakage Testing

This training registration cost (not including travel and expenses) will be paid for by the federal government’s Code Acceleration Fund.

Course Summary:

This introductory, half-day in-person training session is designed to prepare building professionals for the new NECB 2020 airtightness testing requirements. Understanding these fundamentals is a critical skill for any professional looking to achieve Chapter 8 compliance by demonstrating minimized air leakage.

The objective of this session is to provide a clear and concise overview of airtightness, allowing you to confidently navigate new project requirements from design to completion. You will leave with a foundational understanding of what is needed from both a design and construction standpoint to achieve an airtight building, how airtightness tests work (including principles and procedures), and what is involved in planning for and executing a successful airtightness test.

This course will include practical case studies relevant to Part 3 buildings. By attending, you will gain the foundational insights needed to help your team mitigate risks, contribute to more energy-efficient buildings, and start planning for airtightness on your next project, keeping you ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, trainees will be able to:

1. Describe why airtightness is important.

2. List the requirements in NECB 2020 applicable to building airtightness.

3. Explain what design and construction practices can lead to achieving an airtight building

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4. List the general planning and execution requirements of a compliant airtightness test.

5. Recall the general process of preparing for and performing an airtightness test.

Target Audience:

Designers, Contractors, Builders, and Whole Building Airtightness Testing Service Providers

Prerequisites:

It is recommended, but not required, that trainees have a fundamental understanding of building airtightness including air barrier system properties and design