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BUILDING TIGHTNESS [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
DEF

general: volume flow rate or airchange rate of air for a building at specified elevated pressures, used to characterize its leakness. Specific: the volumetric flow rate or air change of a building at 50 Pa pressurization with all purpose provided openings sealed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
DEF

en général : débit volumique d'air ou taux de renouvellement d'air à des pressions élevées précisées, utilisé pour établir le taux de fuite ou d'exfiltration d'air à travers l'enveloppe. En particulier : le débit volumique d'air ou le taux de renouvellement d'air à une pression de 50 Pa, toutes les ouvertures étant scellées.

Spanish

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