This training module is about Building Enclosure Testing (BET) which is an essential part of Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx). It will cover what a Building Enclosure or Building Envelope is, why it is important to perform BET in new or existing buildings, what is Airtightness and its benefits and how BET is being performed. This module will also include the common standards or local regulations that are being used as reference when performing BET and some of the usual issues encountered with areas to focus on for improvement. After this training, you should be able to witness a BET with confidence and provide technical inputs for the improvement of the building enclosure or envelope incase the test fails.

What You Will Gain

• Knowledge of what is a Building Enclosure or Building Envelope.
• Understanding of Air Leakage or Airtightness Testing.
• Basic know-how of performing Building Enclosure Testing.
• Familiarization of reference Standards or Local Regulations being used for Building Enclosure Testing.
• Readiness to witness or perform Building Enclosure Testing.

Upon finishing this Module, you will have the skills to:

• Calculate the Building Enclosure or Envelope Area.
• Identify how many fans required to test a specific Building.
• Prepare readiness of a building for Building Enclosure Testing.
• Witness a Building Enclosure Testing.
• Conduct a Building Enclosure Testing.
• Evaluate BET test results.
• Provide recommendations for the improvement of building airtightness.