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• Air leakage and rain penetration tests on mockups
or in situ portions of the enclosure (ASTM E783,
ASTM E1105).
all items must all be recorded. Each inspection
and test must be documented with log entries,
photographs and checklists. The value of photographs
in documenting an inspection cannot be overstated.
Many industry associations offer quality assurance
guidance for building enclosure systems (ABAA,
NCRA, NFRC and RCI). Some offer certification for
those who provide enclosure consulting and quality
assurance services (ABAA, NFRC and RCI).
• Water vapor emission test for concrete slabs before
installing flooring (ASTM F1869) or ASTM F2170).
• TAB on exhaust airflows (ASHRAE).
• Pressure test of water supply system (International
Plumbing Code Section 312.5).
• Testing the drainage and vent air of plumbing
systems (International Plumbing Code Section
312.2, 312.3 and 312.4).
This chapter has seven subsections:
• Pre-Construction Planning.
• Site Drainage.
• Drainage tests for condensate drain pans in air
conditioners. (There are requirements for slope, etc.
in ASHRAE 62.1.)
• Foundation Construction.
• Wall Construction.
• Air pressure difference tests.
• Roof and Ceiling Assembly Construction.
• Duct leakage testing (SMACNA).
• Plumbing System Installation.
• HVAC System Installation.
Documentation of the inspection and testing results
may include the date, location, purpose of inspection,
results, deficiencies and proposed corrective actions;
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