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 sound and vibration measurement and testing.

OBJECTIVES

The following objectives were created for this purpose:

• To promote and advance industry standards and to establish procedures and specifications for measurement and testing of sound and vibration in HVAC systems.
• To set minimum education standards and other requirements for the qualification of personnel employed by firms who perform this work.
• To establish an educational program of instruction that will educate personnel in the proper methods and procedures for the measurement and testing of sound and vibration in HVAC systems.
• To certify as qualified to perform and administrate the measurement and testing of sound and vibration, those firms who meet the requirements for certification as established by NEBB, who comply with the objectives of NEBB, and who employ personnel who have met the requirements of qualifications established by NEBB.
• To serve as a focal point for educational and technical materials pertinent to measurement and testing of sound and vibration.

SOUND AND VIBRATION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certification for Sound and Vibration is open to firms that meet NEBB criteria including:
• 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. Firms certified by NEBB in Cleanroom Performance Testing are also eligible.
• Enjoy a reputation for responsible performance. Letters of endorsement from consulting engineers, architects in the firm's area are required (if, not NEBB certified in other discipline, i.e.. TAB or Cleanroom Performance Testing).
• Be a member in good standing of a local NEBB Chapter.
• Possess or have access to the various instruments which are required for     certification.
• Confirm in writing that it will conform to the NEBB guidelines for the calibration     and maintenance of the instruments required for certification.
• Possess the current NEBB Procedural Standards for Certified Testing Cleanrooms.
• Designate in writing one or more supervisors who hold a management position, who will represent this firm and be responsible for the supervision of sound and vibration measurement and testing. The supervisor must meet the following qualifications:

              1.     Be employed by a certified firm or candidate firm on a full time basis.
              2.     Hold a management position in the firm, be able to represent the firm on sound and vibration matters.
              3.     Pass the written Sound and Vibration National Qualification Examination.
              4.     Pass a practical examination in Sound and Vibration.

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