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What is the ABAA whole building air tightness testing standard?

The ABAA Whole Building Air Tightness Testing Standards Committee has developed a spreadsheet for conversion of units typically found when conducting whole building air tightness testing. Non-residential Buildings permitted under the 2012 edition of the State Energy Code must be tested in accordance with ASTM E779.

Do Australian buildings need air tightness testing?

is recognised that well sealed buildings perform measurably better for both energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Australian building’s air tightness is comparably very poor and contributes to poor energy efficiency and thermal comfort. There is also no requirement for whole building air tightness testing in Australia and there have only been a

What is airtightness standard?

This Standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, Dwelling Unit, and Sleeping Unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.

What are the requirements for a whole building air tightness test?

In order for one (1) point to be awarded, a whole building air tightness testing must be carried out in accordance with at least one of the recognised international standards listed above. Design Review / Design rating, this requirement must be included in the main building contract.

What is air tightness testing?

Air tightness testing is a process in which the building envelope is tested to quantify the air tightness. The test measures air leakage rates through a building envelope under controlled pressurization and depressurization.

When will ResNet air tightness testing protocols come into effect?

As part of the revision of the energy code, the CEC incorporated the air tightness testing protocols established in RESNET’s Chapter 8, “RESNET Standard for Performance Testing and Work Scope”. The revised standard will take effect on January 1, 2014.