Air Tightness Testing Training
“Air-tightness” signifies the extent to which the building fabric enables either inward or outward air permeation. Through Approved Document Part L (England and Wales), Section 6 (Scotland) and Part F (Northern Ireland), the Government is improving energy efficiency in the built environment by stipulating, amongst other things, that specific levels of air-tightness for new buildings are both achieved and verified via air-tightness testing.
Air-tightness testing establishes the rate at which air is able to move through the building envelope at a reference differential pressure (the difference between the inside and the outside the building) of 50Pa.
The envelope is the shell of the building that contains the conditioned air and separates it from non-conditioned areas, such as ventilated roof voids, garages and external spaces.
Registering
Having completed the training and report submission, candidates can apply for BINDT registration as a domestic air-tester. Only when the registration process has been successfully completed are candidates registered to carry out domestic air-tightness tests.
What is BINDT?
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is an organisation of varying technical disciplines covering a range of non-destructive testing.
Training Fees
| Training (Plus £400 exam fees) | Initial Report Reviews | Exam Re-sit |
|---|---|---|
|
£1,200.00 |
£400.00 |
£125 per module |
Registration Fees
| BINDT Registration | Equipment | Software | Annual Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
|
£100.00 |
Approx. £4,000.00 |
£198.50 |
£400.00 |
Calibration
Stroma Certification is a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited testing & calibration laboratory and can offer calibration of air-tightness testing and associated equipment in accordance with the building regulations.
Kits are available online at:
http://www.stroma.com/compliance-testing-consultancy/retrotec
You may use the online calculator to decide upon your order requirements or download the information packs.
Available dates
To see available course dates, please visit the course calendar. For more specific requirements contact Stroma Certification on 0845 621 1111 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
