Duct and Envelope Testing (DET) Training and Certification

Description

Become a certified Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier qualified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the 2009 and 2012 residential energy codes and report results for code compliance. LaHouse Resource Center is an authorized provider of the Southface Energy Institute training, exam and certification. After successful completion of this 2-day course, you will be able to measure the air leakage of a building envelope and duct system, and evaluate the results as measured against the code. Course content includes: Basic building science concepts of air flow, air pressure and building performance. The relationship between duct and building tightness Requirements of the 2009 IRC energy chapter. Protocols for blower door and duct leakage testing and reporting. Calculations for ACH50 and percent duct leakage Tips for successfully completing the written and in-field DET Verifier certification exams