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Home » FAQ Section » Regulation

Regulation

What is TAAC? How can I be involved?

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Short answer: TAAC is the TightVent Airtightness Associations Committee and has the primary goal to bring together national associations and experts on building and ductwork airtightness in order to promote reliable testing and reporting procedures. Long answer: TAAC  is the … Continue reading →

How is the building airtightness quantified?

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The airtightness of a building is quantified by means of the measured air leakage rate through the building’s envelope in m³/h at a given reference pressure difference, often 50 Pa. The building airtightness may be expressed by other quantities, derived … Continue reading →

Is building and ductwork airtightness testing mandatory?

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It depends on the country and context of the measurement. Most EU countries include in their regulations either required or recommended minimum airtightness levels with or without mandatory testing. There are several countries (e.g., United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Denmark, Ireland) … Continue reading →

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