Equipment

Testers must be familiar with and competent in the operation of any and all testing equipment they use to carry out air tightness tests in accordance with industry standards called for in Building Regulations, Parts L1 and L2, whether owned, borrowed or hired.

A record should be kept of all equipment used for testing and pre-completion testing including that which is not owned by the tester. Details of equipment used but not owned by the tester should be included in the information submitted for the next annual audit.

Scheme members should have procedures in place to ensure that borrowed or hired equipment is a) in calibration and b) performing correctly. Calibration certificates for the borrowed or hired equipment must be presented at the next annual audit.