3RD PARTY INSPECTIONS & PERFORMANCE TESTING

We provide third party inspections and testing services for builders and contractors integrated with the services provided for energy efficiency and green building programs throughout the country and internationally.

Our field partners are qualified with a host of required certifications including IECC (International Code Council) Residential and Commercial. On staff we have HERS Raters, LEED Green Raters, NGBS Green Verifiers, and PHIUS Raters. Additionally, we hold professional qualifications for many other related industry standards.

Most state and local municipalities are now requiring third party energy inspections and testing to demonstrate energy code compliance, also above code energy programs also require third party inspections to verify compliance.

Third party inspection also provide building and homeowners peace-of-mind by objectively verifying the structure was built to the proper energy code or above code, or program standards which can influence the energy efficiency of the building, operating cost, tenant comfort, durability and indoor air quality.

Typical inspection protocols include 2-3 site visits, which normally includes an air-sealing and insulation inspection, performance testing (envelope tightness, blower door, duct tightness, and duct blaster testing), and final inspection depending on the local code or above code program requirements. Due to the size, planning and extra building components, multifamily buildings are inspected in phases and may require several more inspections than a single-family building.