CAN/CGSB-149.15-96
1. SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATIOn
1.1 This is a method for the determination of the overall airtightness of
building envelopes. It is not a method for determining the actual air
leakage which occurs through a building envelope under the natural
influences of wind and buoyancy pressures, or as a result of pressures
produced by the operation of air handling systems.
1.2 This method is applicable to buildings with air handling systems.
1.3 The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may
require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous.
This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects
associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the
responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish
appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any
existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
SDO:
CGSB
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
91.200;
91.140.30
Status:
Withdrawn
Publish date:
1996-03-30
Standard Number:
CAN/CGSB-149.15-96