Module 7: Building Envelope Quality Assurance and Quality Control

This training has been developed to satisfy the BC Energy Step Code condition for licensed general contractors.

This module focuses firstly on building envelope details that are more commonly associated with performance issues. Viewers will then learn about quality assurance and control of the air barrier, and diagnosis and repair of the air barrier with the assistance of air tightness testing.

Learning objectives:

• Use basic quality assurance and quality control tools like mockups and airtightness testing to achieve airtight durable enclosures

• Coordinate QA/QC measures for enclosure detailing and airtightness control, including enlisting the correct parties responsible and tracking items from design through to completion