Blower Door Testing

in Orange County, Florida

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If you're building a new home in Orange County, Florida there are some changes to the building code that you will want to be aware of.  As of July 1st, 2017 all newly built residential homes in Florida must have a Blower Door Test to measure the building's air leakage rates. Residential homes in Martin County must have less than seven changes of air per hour. This means that the homes we build will need to have low levels of leakage and be highly efficient.

 

The U.S. Department of Energy has published a guide to help builders achieve the low levels of air leakage their buildings must obtain. By utilizing the suggestions in The Air Leakage Guide and using it as a resource for understanding air leakage requirements, your buildings will become more energy efficient, safe, and comfortable.

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To learn more about the Florida Energy Code, it's standards and it's benefits see our Florida Energy Code (FAQ) page. Here you will see where you can read the Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, Sixth Edition (2017) and more ways to implement these practices.

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The Orange County Website has some excellent building checklists and other useful information.

The Building Department in Orange County, Florida is open:  Mon - Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm 

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​Orange County

One Stop Permitting
PermittingServices@ocfl.net  

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Orange County Administration Center, 1st Floor
201 S. Rosalind AV
Orlando, FL 32801

Phone: (407) 836-818

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Minimum Requirements for Residential Building Permit Plans Submittal in Orange County

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The cities within Orange County with links to their webpages are as follows: 

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By choosing Energy By Design for your Blower Door Testing needs, you're working with BPI Certified Building Analysts and a Resnet Energy Raters qualified to provide the Blower Door Testing required in Seminole County and meeting the requirements of the Florida Energy Code.

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To schedule a blower door test call: 407-450-0295