Preparing building leakage test
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5 Preparing building leakage test
5.1 Building preparation to DIN EN 13829
DIN EN 13829 offers 2 methods for building preparation: Method A and method B.
NOTE!
Checklists containing precise notes on building preparation in accordance with method
A and method B are provided in Annex 3 of the FLiB supplement to DIN EN 13829,
FLiB information sheet 05/ 2015. These checklists are stored in the Wöhler BC 600
app, see chapter 8.7.1.
5.1.1 Method A: Testing a
building in use
Method A contains stricter requirements. Method
A is used when testing the building in the condi-
tion in which it is used. For test purposes all inten-
tional openings to the outside (for example, cat
flaps and letter boxes) are closed.
Switch off the extractor hood.
5.1.2 Method B: Testing the
building envelope for
leaks
When method B is used all adjustable openings
are closed and all other intentional openings are
sealed.
This method is required in the currently valid
German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV 2014).
Seal the extractor hood using a sealing bladder.