Technical Information TI - 0608 Air tightness testing
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Defines airtightness testing. Explains its importance and relates it to Part L of the Building Regulations. Describes the testing procedure, requisite performance levels, and sampling regimes in dwellings and non-dwellings. Identifies who chooses units to be tested in dwellings, the consequences of unsatisfactory air permeability performance, and who should perform the testing.
Publisher Information
Chiltern Dynamics
Chiltern Dynamics is responsible for Chiltern Fire's non-fire services: mechanical testing and energy services; including airtightness testing of buildings.
Chiltern House
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Hughenden Valley
High Wycombe
CD
UK
Website: www.chilternfire.co.uk
Email: cif@chilternfire.co.uk
Tel: 01494 569800