As of july 1st 2017 all new residential homes in florida must pass a blower door also known as house infiltration test to meet energy code in order to help builders in this transition here is a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding florida s blower door test mandate.
Florida blower door test form.
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A blower door test can be performed at any time but for florida code compliance it.
Envelope leakage test report forms for you.
A written report of the results of the test shall.
Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in climate zones 3 through 8.
Residential air leakage blower door testing for florida code compliance b 75 r1 fsc cr 204 1 september 201 disclaimer.
Sections r402 4 1 2 and r104 5 of the florida building code require that the mandatory blower door test must be performed by either individuals as defined in section 553 993 5 or 7 f s.
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Or individuals licensed as set forth in section 489 105 3 f g or i or an approved third party.
Per the florida building energy code r101 4 9 and r402 4 1 2.
What to know about florida s blower door testing requirement for building code.
2 residential air leakage blower door testing for florida code compliance b 75 fsc cr 204 1 une 201 disclaimer.
Where required by the.
Code official testing shall be conducted by either individuals as defined in section 553 993 5 or 7 florida statutes or.
Testing shall be conducted with blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g.
Either a single or multi point blower door test can be conducted.
Order a blower door test to ensure that your house meets all requirements of the florida energy code.
Effective july 1st 2017 all residential buildings permitted after this date require a blower door test prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy.
The boaf board of directors are proud to announce the creation of envelope leakage test report forms that can be submitted to the local jurisdiction and used to indicate compliance with the minimum requirements of the code regarding blower door envelope leakage and duct leakage.
Is conducted just before the certificate of occupancy co is issued after all piping wiring and other penetrations of the building thermal envelope have been sealed.
This piece is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used for guidance or decisions related to a specific design or.
Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g.
