Guide to good practice ductwork leakage testing. 6th edition

Ductwork Specification DW/143

Building Engineering Services Association, 2013
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Current

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Core Supplement

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Ductwork Specification

Abstract

Provides practical guidance to air leakage testing and an example of completed test sheet and hints on leakage testing. Also covers ductwork classification and air leakage testing procedure.

History

Supersedes DW/143 Practical guide to ductwork air leakage testing. 6th edition (BES, 2013). Based on the requirements of DW/144. Publishing history: First published 1983. Second edition (reprinted) 1986. Third edition (reprinted) 1991. Fourth edition (reprinted) 1994. Fifth edition (revised) 2000. Sixth edition (revised) 2013.

Subjects

  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Building services
  • Ducts

Publisher History

A trade organisation meeting the needs of building engineering services contractors involved with design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, control and management of engineering systems and services in buildings. It was established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers and has been through a few name changes since, including: Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) and from 2012 it was the known as the Building and Engineering Services Association (BES).

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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