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Air Tightness Testing


NSAI Launches New Registration Scheme for Testers involved in the Air Tightness Testing of Domestic dwellings to the following standard

I.S EN 13829:2000 Thermal Performance of Buildings – Determination of Air Permeability of Domestic Buildings – Fan Pressurization Method

This new registration scheme enables testers to have their operations and procedures assessed by NSAI inspectors.  This process involves witnessing a number of tests being carried out against the requirements of I.S.EN 13829:2000.  The applicant company’s office will also be visited to ensure that appropriate records are maintained and an adequate set of test equipment is maintained.

Following a satisfactory outcome and compliance with the scheme requirements, the applicant company is registered and receives their NSAI Certificate of Registration.

Benefits of I.S.EN 13829:2000 Registration

  • Helps Developers/Householders demonstrate compliance with higher levels of Conservation of Fuel and Energy required under the Building Regulations 2007 Part L Technical Guidance Document.
  • Improves the credibility of test results from a regulatory standpoint.
  • Grant of Registration entitles the applicant company to use their NSAI Registration number in connection with operations.
  • The name of the applicant company is placed in the Directory of Registered Air Tightness Testers.  This Directory is maintained by NSAI, will be regularly updated, and will only detail those companies who are compliant with the scheme requirements.  Regulatory bodies, such as the DOE and SEI will have immediate access to this Directory.
  • Promotes a higher level of Testing and Evaluation.
  • Provides independent verification and reassurance to the end user.

Testers Application and Registration Process

  • Company submits application.
  • Company is contacted by NSAI to arrange audit date.
  • Following the audit a report is issued and findings are identified.  Appropriate resolution is agreed.
  • The Company is registered.
  • Company can now use their official NSAI Registration number on Test Reports and Certificates for Domestic Buildings they have tested.
  • The Company will then be subject to regular surveillance audits.

Note: See contact information on reverse side.

Information Packs including Application Forms are available from:

Cathy Martin
NSAI
1 Swift Square
Northwood
Santry
Dublin 9

Phone: 01 8073965
Email: Cathy.Martin@nsai.ie

Aternatively contact Phil Cornwall or Helen Woods
Phone: 01 8073903
Email: phil.cornwall@nsai.ie or helen.woods@nsai.ie

Reference Documents:

IS EN 13829:2000 can be purchased from Mary Hickey at NSAI Standards Sales, phone: +353 1 857 6730 / 31, Fax: +353 1 857 6729, or from the web at : www.standards.ie.

Orders by post should be made payable to: ILI (NSAI sales partner) NSAI Standards Postal Sales: ILI, Northumberland House, 42/44 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4.

The Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association - ATTMA Technical Standard 1 – Measuring Air Permeability of Building Envelopes – Available for download at www.attma.org

Part ‘L’ National Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents can be obtained from the Dept Of the Environment an Local Government web site at: http://www.environ.ie, ‘Building Standards.”

NSAI also Certify to other related standards such as ISO 9001 The Quality Management Standard, ISO 14001 The Environmental Management Standard and OHSAS 18001 the Occupational Health and Safety Standard.




Last Updated - [10 Nov 2008 @ 14:18:43]

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