Ala. Admin. Code r. 440-X-3-.15

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 440-X-3-.15 - Duct Air Tightness Testing Contractor Registration

(1) The Duct Air Tightness Testing (DATT) Contractor Registration is for individuals who perform duct leakage and duct tightness testing on heating and air conditioning systems in conjunction with energy code compliance as required by the International Energy Conservation Code or the Alabama Residential Energy Code Board. Each Duct Air Tightness Testing Contractor is an independent Registration. Renewal of the DATT Registration is required annually.

(2) Any individual applying for a Duct Air Tightness Contractor Registration must complete their registration on a form prescribed by the Board and will be issued a separate registration. Prior to being issued a registration, he or she must first provide proof that they successfully completed one of the following approved programs:

(a) Home Builders Association of Alabama Qualified Credentialed Air Tightness Verifier or equivalent,

(b) Building Performance Institute Building Analyst Training (BPI Energy Auditor),

(c) Residential Energy Services Network Home Energy Rating System (RESNETHERS Rater).

Ala. Admin. Code r. 440-X-3-.15

New Rule: March 6, 2013; effective April 10, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 01, October 30, 2015, eff. 11/17/2015.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2022, eff. 1/14/2023.

Previous Rule .16 was renumbered .15 as per certification published November 30, 2022; effective January 14, 2023.

Authors: Jeffrey Becraft, Kathy S. LeCroix

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-31-24(4)(1); Act No. 2015-169.