Foundational: Level I Certification
A Knowledge-Based Certification in blower door testing
Level I is designed for blower door technicians with some experience testing residential and low-rise (3-story) buildings and businesses wanting to expand blower door testing to include large buildings.
Track Overview
Level I: Track A Requirements
Attend ABAA Blower Door Training Course
Pass the online, 200 question, written exam with an 80% passing rate
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Level I: Track B Requirements
Submit certificate of training from a blower door manufacturer
Submit documentation showing 5 large building tests (based on ASTM 779, ASTM 3158, ASTM 1827 or equivalent) within the past 2 years with a minimum enclosure area of 50.000 sq. Ft . Candidate must identify what role or roles were performed by the candidate.
Pass the proctored, online, 200 question, written exam with an 80% passing rate
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Level I Exam Weighting
Level I Sample Questions
Q1. When conducting a pressurized whole building test, what may happen to dampers and louvers?
- They are pushed open.
- They change the turbulent flow of air.
- They are drawn closed.
- They decrease the air leakage rate.
Q2. On a cube shaped building, where is the highest indoor/outdoor pressure difference caused by wind?
- Top, leeward side at the corner
- Leeward side at ground level
- Windward side at ground level
- Top, windward side at the corner
Level I – Fee Structure
| Level I | ||
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Track A Member (Non-Member) |
Track B Member (Non-Member) |
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| Program Certification |
$495.00 ($695.00) |
$495.00 ($695.00) |
| Training Manual |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
| Annual Renewal Fee |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
| Exam Re-write Fee |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
