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 ?
to
AIR PERMEABILITY TEST CERTIFICATE...
AIR PERMEABILITY RESULT
DATE OF TEST
PROPERTY ADDRESS
DATE OF CONSTRUCTION
ENVELOPE AREA
DOCUMENTATION OF PRESSURE & FLOW CALCULATIONS
STATUS OF BUILDING OPENINGS
DESCRIPTION OF TEMPORARY SEALS
TYPE OF HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
ZERO FLOW PRESSURES
INSIDE & OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES
WIND SPEED & BAROMETRIC PRESSURES
TABLE OF BUILDING PRESSURES & FAN FLOW RATES
Cenv, CL n & r2
ATTMA TS1 TEST METHOD & STANDARD
TEST EQUIPMENT DETAILS & CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
THE CONTENTS OF THE PRINTED REPORT...
OPTIONAL THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEY & REPORT...
Better Energy offer an optional thermographic diagnostics service to assist in improving the thermal performance of the dwelling.
The survey employs the latest technology digital thermal imaging cameras to investigate joints between different building elements that can create air leakage paths and cause drafts.
Thermal imaging techniques can identify areas of defective or poorly installed roof, floor and cavity wall insulation.
Poorly fitting doors, windows and ventilation terminals contribute to poor thermal performance in a dwelling. Defects are readily highlighted with our cameras and colour images are included in the report.
Digital thermography can also highlight areas of moisture penetration in a dwelling that can be difficult to detect.
The thermographic report shall include recommended remedial measures so that the thermal performance of the dwelling may be improved and pass the air permeability test.
IDENTIFY AREAS OF MOISTURE PENETRATION...
S o u rce d a t a su p p l i e d b y t h e U K B u i l d i n g R e se a r ch E st a b l i sh me n t Registered address: Epsilon Consultants Ltd 7 Heather Lane Douglas
FOR NON-DOMESTIC BUILDINGS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTATION
Isle of Man IM2 7EF 01624 677278
Pric e s : Va lid f rom 0 1 Fe br ua ry 2 0 1 2
07624 346826
Air pe rm e a bi lity te s t & re por t — £ 3 7 5 .0 0 (inc )
info@epsiloniom.com
O ptiona l th e rm og ra phi c s urv e y & re por t — £ 1 2 5 .0 0 (inc )
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TekTalk Issue 02 April 2012