This course is designed to give candidates the knowledge and skills to carryout airtightness testing on simple buildings up to 4000m3 (new and existing).
Level 1 Airtightness Testing Training
Training to become a Level 1 airtightness tester allows you to test simple buildings up to the size of 4000m3. Air leakage testing has become an integral part of the new build process with part L of the Building Regulations requiring that all new build dwellings are tested. It is also a requirement to be Level 1 qualified if you are to use results in an EPC for an existing dwelling.
Who is it designed for?
People who want to become qualified airtightness testers.
Course Info
Duration:21 hrs
Location:Various
Course Overview
Course Content
The courses include:
- Principles of airtightness testing
- Building Regulations
- Building preparation & testing standards in accordance with CIBSE TM23
- Building measurement (Pulse and Blower Door Fan)
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