NEBB TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING PROGRAM
NEBB's Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Program for Air and Hydronic systems provides for certification of firms and qualification of individuals that meet criteria established by NEBB.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PURPOSE
The purpose of NEBB certification is to offer tangible proof of competent firms and supervisors qualified in the proper methods and procedures for the various categories of NEBB certification.
CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATION
The categories of NEBB certification are:
TAB
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The following objectives were created for this purpose:
§ To establish industry standards, procedures and specifications for environmental systems TAB.
§ To establish procedural standards for measuring sound and vibration.
§ To set minimum education standards and other requirements for the qualification of supervisory personnel employed by firms who perform this work.
§ To establish educational programs for training supervisory personnel employed by firms who perform this work.
§ To provide educational materials and training to aid TAB supervisors in obtaining a fundamental understanding of the science of sound and vibration.
§ To certify as qualified for the performance and supervision of environmental system TA, those firms who meet the requirements for certifications established by NEBB, who agree to comply with the objectives of NEBB, and who employ supervisory personnel who have met the NEBB requirements of qualifications.
§ To serve as a clearinghouse for educational and technical materials pertinent to TAB work.
TAB
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to become NEBB certified in TAB, a firm must:
§ Have operated for a minimum period of 12 months continuously as an installing piping contractor, installing sheet metal contractor, installing mechanical contractor, or contractor engaged in TAB work.
§ Enjoy a reputation for integrity and responsible performance. Letters of endorsement from consulting engineers, architects and contractors in the firm's area are required.
§ Be a member in good standing of a local NEBB chapter.
§ Possess the various TAB instruments which are required for the category of certification sought. The local NEBB chapter must visibly confirm compliance.
§ Confirm in writing that it will conform to the NEBB guidelines for the calibration and maintenance of the TAB instruments required for category of certification sought.
§ Possess the current NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental Systems and appropriate NEBB reporting forms for the category of certification sought.
§ Designate in writing one or more supervisors who will represent this firm and be responsible for the supervision of TAB work. The supervisor must meet the following qualifications:
1. Be employed by a certified firm or candidate firm on a full time basis.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in the field of TAB or which the firm is applying or certification by passing appropriate written and practical NEBB examinations.
3. Hold a management position in the firm, be able to represent the firm on TAB matters, and have a reputation of integrity with consultants and awarding authorities.
a. The candidate supervisor
must have experience equal to either of the following:
Bachelor of Science engineering degree from an accredited college or university
with at least four (4) years of experience in HVAC installation or HVAC design
work.
b. A minimum of ten (10) years experience in any (or combination) of the following: HVAC testing, adjusting balancing, HVAC installation, HVAC design work or HVAC technical education with a minmum of four (4) years PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY.