Duct Leakage Testing – Codes, Testing and Compliance
Duct Leakage Testing – Codes, Testing and Compliance Duct leakage issues affect homes of all types. Leakage of ducts in unconditioned space wastes energy as well as introduce air quality issues. Leakage of ducts in conditioned spaces can cause pressure imbalances which affect the house and its occupants. New building codes are swiftly moving across the country and affecting new construction as well as retrofits. This webinar will cover the new building codes, how to be in compliance with the codes, and how to perform a variety of tests to satisfy the code official as well as the home owner. The session will also cover some of the certification programs that are available for individuals to test duct leakage. These programs include Duct and Envelope Testing (DET) and the Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL).
Webinar lecture (75 minutes): Share best practices, trends in the field and proven applications.
Learning objectives
- Learn effects of duct leakage in a house
- Lean about the current and future codes as they relate to duct leakage
- Learn how to perform a number of tests to measure duct leakage