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NOTE: There are two major certifying organizations
for agencies testing, adjusting and balancing
heating, cooling and ventilating equipment. The
main difference between the two organizations, NEBB
and AABC, is their affiliation. AABC certified
agencies must be independent of any Contractor or
equipment manufacturer. Many NEBB certified
agencies are affiliated with a mechanical or sheet
metal contractor, but many are independent. Other
differences are listed below:
AABC
NEBB
1.
Minimum number of years:
a.
Agency in business
3
1
b.
Individual: experience
10
8-10
c.
Individual: test experience
5
2.
Licensed P.E. as Manager
no
no
3.
Agency possesses own instruments
yes
yes
4.
Job references required
10
5
5.
Written exam required
yes
yes
6.
Continuing education
2/cycle
annual
requirements
7. Recertification cycle in years
1
2
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b.
References from five [Contracting Officers] [facility managers] of
facilities with industrial ventilation systems that the agency has
tested. A minimum of one facility shall have processes and
contaminants similar to those generated by the facility in this
project.
c.
Registration for Professional Engineer (PE) license or
Certification for an Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Test and
Balance (TAB) Engineer for the lead test engineer. Submit PE
license, CIH registration number, or TAB certification number.
Include the discipline, date of issue, and expiration date.
Engineers shall include the state of issue.
d.
Confirmation of 5 years of industrial ventilation test experience
for the lead test engineer. References from five [Contracting
Officers] [facility managers] for facilities where the lead
engineer has supervised industrial ventilation systems tests in
the last 5 years.
e.
Verification of length of time lead engineer has been employed by
a test and balance agency.
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