THIS ARTICLE WAS REVISED on 6-21-16 with more complete info on the table attached.
You may not be aware, but there are several Home Performance standards currently available to the public.
We have put together a table that compares the different diagnostics tests that each standard calls for.
Table comparing home performance diagnostic testing standards Rev 1
Further details on the following major categories of products may be found at the links below:
Here is a detailed listing of these standards:
ACCA Standard 12 (ANSI): Home Evaluation and Performance Improvement
Get a free copy here: www.bit.ly/ACCA-12
ACCA Standard 5 (ANSI): HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols
Get a free copy here: www. www.bit.ly/ACCA-5
BPI 1200 (ANSI): Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buildings
Get a free copy here: http://www.bit.ly/bpi1200
RESNET Advisory Standards: Chapter 8, Standard for Performance Testing and Work Scope
View here for free: www.bit.ly/RESNET-standards
(Will be updated by amendment with some reference to RESNET Standard 380, likely by Fall 2016.)
RESNET 380: Standard for Testing Air Tightness of Building Enclosures, Airtightness of Heating and Cooling Air Distribution Systems and Airflow of Mechanical Ventilation Systems
Get a free copy here: bit.ly/resnet380
Not yet in effect. This standard will likely supersede some parts of RESNET Chapter 8, likely by Fall 2016.)
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