6 name of tester company.
Duct leakage test form nc.
0 30 name of tester company.
For the test criteria the report shall be produced in the following manner.
Building air leakage visually inspected according to 402 4 2 1 or building air leakage test results sec.
Perform the hvac system air leakage test and record the cfm25.
The nc 2012 residential energy code requires duct testing in new homes.
Use only approved durable materials to seal ducts.
Get and sign nc duct leakage test form pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g.
25 pa across the entire system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure.
Example blank form duct leakage test form customer information.
Duct tightness shall be verified as follows.
In both cases the requirements are the same.
If different from above street.
403 2 2 cfm25 total 100sf target.
Total duct leakage rate must be 6 or less and recorded on the energy efficiency certificate.
Joints and seams shall comply with section 603 of the nc mechanical code.
Insulation r total duct leakage test result sect.
Duct air leakage test section 403 2 2 sample worksheet n1103 2 2 sealing.
Retrotec model 200 ductester operation manual for residential applications rev 2015 01 22.
A duct leakage test duct testing can be performed at rough in before drywalling or post construction.
Block if present the ventilation air duct connected to the conditioning system.
Meeting the nc 2012 energy code requirements.
The duct leakage information including duct leakage test selected and result tester name date and contact information shall be included on the certificate described in section n1101 3.
Ul181 labeled tape or mastic.