TI8 - Air Tightness Testing

Explanation of Part L requirements for air tightness testing of buildings, including:

• What is air tightness testing? test
• Why is air tightness testing important?
• The air tightness testing process
• Part L air tightness regulatory requirements

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TI9 - Achieving Air Tightness

Guide to achiving air tightness within dwellings and non-dwellings, including:

• Considerations
• Common air leakage/infiltration paths

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1. What is air tightness?
2. Why is air tightness important?
3. What impact does air tightness have on carbon emission rates calculated using SAP or SBEM?
4. Is air tightness testing mandatory?
5. Which buildings need to be tested?
6. Do I need to test every building unit?
7. Who selects which buildings to test and when?
8. What are the most common air leakage/infiltration paths?
9. Who can carry out the testing?
10. When does testing take place in the construction process?
11. What information is required to produce a quote for air tightness testing?
12. What preparation needs to take place in advance of testing?
13. What does air tightness testing involve?
14. What is the envelope area?
15. How long does an air tightness test take?
16. How is air tightness calculated?
17. When will I get the results?
18. What test evidence is required?
19. What happens if the building fails?

Chiltern Dynamics has produced a 20 minute DVD explaining the Secured By Design test requirements for doors and windows.

The DVD covers:

• Windows - BS 7950
• Doorsets - PAS 23 and PAS 24

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TI6 - Secured By Design - Doors & Windows

Testing and certification of doors and windows to satisfy the requirements of the Police 'Secured By Design' initiative for social housing developments:

• What is Secured By Design?
• Testing requirements
• Certification
• Proving higher levels of security performance

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TI11 - CDTM01 -  Classification for Service Life

Explanation of the Classification for Service Life testing programme and certification scheme developed by Chiltern Dynamics and BM TRADA Certification:

• Test standards
• Testing
• Classification
• Certification