Commissioning the Air Barrier

The IECC 2021 requires air barrier commissioning and/or whole building air tests as part of the code compliancy pathways. The process is an essential step to ensure that the building enclosure assembly performs as intended and complies with the energy code. The presenter will detail the commissioning process as it relates to air barrier systems.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Understanding of the commissioning process.
2.  Review energy code compliance pathways
3.  Review on-site air barrier inspection and testing procedures.
4. Review design decisions that can improve or hinder the air barrier performance.

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Brian Neely, AIA, CDT, BECxP, Vice President, Senior Associate, Gale Associates

Brian Neely, AIA, CDT, BECxP is Vice President at Gale Associates, Inc and Director of the Building Enclosure Consulting and Commissioning Group. Mr. Neely is a certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider and is actively involved with supplying design review analysis and managing building enclosure commissioning and testing services for new construction and renovation projects. Mr. Neely is a past President of the Boston Building Enclosure Council and assisted the National Institute of Buildings Science in the development and presentation of the building enclosure training program. Mr. Neely is a long-time member of ABAA and has presented at several conferences.