Expert: Level II Certification
A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Certification in blower door testing
Level II is designed for experienced blower door technicians to receive certification and be recognized for their years of industry experience and extensive knowledge.
Level II: Track A Requirements
Attend ABAA Blower Door Training Course
Pass the proctored, online, 50 question (if Level I certified) or 250 question (if NOT Level I certified), written exam with an 80% passing rate
Pass the 4-5 hour practical exam
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Level II: Track B Requirements
Attend ABAA Blower Door Training Course
Submit documentation showing 10 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, 50 question (if Level I certified) or 250 question (if NOT Level I certified), written exam with an 80% passing rate
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Level II: Track C Requirements
Provide a certificate of training from the blower door manufacturer. The blower door manufacturer training must be in-person for a minimum of 16 hours, with a focus on large scale testing with multiple fans and manometers. Online training courses or courses that focus on single-family residential testing will not be accepted. This training must be completed within 5 years of the date the candidate applies for certification.
Submit documentation showing 15 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, 50 question (if Level I certified) or 250 question (if NOT Level I certified), written exam with an 80% passing rate
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Level II: Track D Requirements
Provide a certificate of training from the blower door manufacturer. The blower door manufacturer training must be in-person for a minimum of 16 hours, with a focus on large scale testing with multiple fans and manometers. Online training courses or courses that focus on single-family residential testing will not be accepted. This training must be completed within 5 years of the date the candidate applies for certification.
Pass the proctored, online, 50 question (if Level I certified) or 250 question (if NOT Level I certified), written exam with an 80% passing rate
Pass the 4-5 hour practical exam
5 Year Blower Door Certification
Weighting for the Written Exam
Level II Sample Questions
Q1. Based on the attached set of architectural plans, identify the total enclosure area.
Q2. In ASTM E3158, for the multi-point regression test, if r2 is specified, the value shall be no less than what value?
- 0.98
- 0.95
- 0.93
- 0.90
Level II (ABAA Training Completed) – Fee Structure
|
Track A Member (Non-Member) |
Track B Member (Non-Member) |
Track C Member (Non-Member) |
Track D Member (Non-Member) |
|
| Program Certification |
$595.00 ($895.00) |
$595.00 ($895.00) |
$595.00 ($895.00) |
$595.00 ($895.00) |
| Training Manual |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
$195.00 ($250.00) |
| Annual Renewal Fee |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
$150.00 ($175.00) |
| Exam Re-write Fee |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
$200.00 ($250.00) |
*Note: Level II Track A and Track D – practical evaluation cost is not included. Contact the ABAA office for an estimate.
