BAP Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

During a blower door test, a BAP discovers the measured ACH50 is significantly higher than the design target. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a zone-by-zone pressurization to locate major leakage sites

Answer

Zone-by-zone pressurization isolates the source of excess infiltration so it can be remediated before a final compliance test.

Question 2

Which ASHRAE standard establishes minimum ventilation rates for acceptable indoor air quality in residential buildings?

Accepted Answer

ASHRAE 62.2

Answer

ASHRAE 62.2 sets minimum mechanical and natural ventilation requirements specifically for residential occupancies.

Question 3

A quality control checklist for duct leakage compliance should verify that duct leakage to the outside does NOT exceed what percentage of system airflow under ENERGY STAR requirements for new homes?

Accepted Answer

4%

Answer

ENERGY STAR Version 3.1 requires total duct leakage to outside to be ≤4% of system design airflow.

Question 4

When verifying insulation compliance, a BAP notices that batts in wall cavities are slightly compressed. What is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Compression reduces the effective R-value below the rated value

Answer

Fiberglass and mineral wool batts achieve their rated R-value only at full thickness; compression lowers the installed R-value.

Question 5

Which document would a BAP use as the primary reference to confirm that a window installation meets the required U-factor for a specific IECC climate zone?

Accepted Answer

NFRC label affixed to the window unit

Answer

The NFRC label provides certified U-factor and SHGC values that can be compared directly against IECC climate zone requirements.

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BAP Quality Assurance & Compliance 2