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Building & Code Regulation Division
2300 Virginia Ave, Rm 201
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Phone: 772‐462‐2165 Fax: 772‐462‐6443
BLOWER DOOR TEST FORM
House Infiltration Test Certification
Prescriptive and Performance Method
Date: _____________________ Permit #: __________________________________
Contractor: __________________________________________________________________
Job Address: _________________________________________________________________
Construction: ( ) New Construction – Complete ( ) Existing – After Addition
FBC, Energy
The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 7 air changes per
hour in Climate Zone 1, 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8. Testing shall be conducted with a
blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inches w. g. (50 Pascals). Testing shall be conducted by either individuals as defined in
Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statutes or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105 (3)(f), (g) or (i) or an
approved third party. A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and
provided to the code official. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building
thermal envelope.
FBC, Residential
Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than 3 air changes per hour when tested with a blower door at a
pressure of 0.2 inch w. c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation
the dwelling unit shall be provided with whole‐house mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1507.3.
Testing Company
Company Name: _________________________________ Address: _________________________________________
I hereby certify that the above House Infiltration results demonstrate compliance with FBC Energy Conservation
requirements in accordance with Section R402.4.1.2 Climate Zone 2.
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________________________________
License/Certification #: _______________________________________________
House Infiltration Test Results SLC Climate Zone 2
CFM (50) = ____________________ Test Date: __________________________
Volume = ______________________
ACH (50) = CFM (50) x 60 / Volume = ___________ Mechanical Ventilation required less than 3 ACH
Passing results must be & ACH (50) or less ( ) Pass ( ) Fail
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