ISSUE
02 April 2012
Information Tech-
TekTalk this issue statutory requirements P.1 test certificate & report P.2 thermographic survey & report P.3 prices P.4
“The Building Regulations (Part L) require that air tightness pressure testing is carried out on new dwellings. A copy of the test certificate shall be submitted to the Building Control Authority”.
Air tightness testing is the procedure that quantifies the extent to which buildings ‘leak’ air through their envelopes. Air leakage is a vehicle for heat loss & energy wastage resulting in increased space heating & cooling loads by the constant uncontrolled flow of air through the building fabric. Better
Energy
operatives
possess
the
training, expertise & accreditation through BINDT to carry out the procedure and provide
certified
results
acceptable
Building Control Authorities.
Reduce drafts & heat loss in dwellings... WHAT IS AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING ?
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