Depressurization Testing of Residential Systems

What is the cost?

Member Price:  $569.00 + tax   

Non-Member Price: $789.00 + tax

HRAI Training may be eligible for partial fee reimbursement under the Canada Job Grant Fund Program (HRAI Registration #R108084138).  Check with your provincial job grant body for more details.

For any assistance, please call 1-800-267-2231 ext 241.

Who would benefit from this course?

HVAC Designers, HVAC Installers, Builders, Architectural Designers, Energy Advisors, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiners

What you will learn

The participant will receive the necessary skills and knowledge to do a depressurization test to one of the three national standards as referenced in the National Building Code and elsewhere; CAN/CSA-F326-M91 (R2019), CSA F300, CSGB 5171. We start with a comparison of the standards and depressurization limits then, a discussion of the necessary testing equipment. Included in the manual is a depressurization worksheet with an extensive setup checklist and test procedures. A digital "Depressurization Testing of Residential Systems" Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual go to Program Options below and click on “ADD”. There is a $55 charge for shipping/handling.

 

Course Format

Prior to attending this course, attendees are required to register for and successfully complete an online module, “Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation”. Please add this course to your shopping cart prior to check out.

 
Learning Objectives

  • Identify the standards that address depressurization testing and when they are applicable
  • List the depressurization limits for various combustion equipment types and other circumstances
  • Describe the conditions under which a depressurization test can be done
  • List the equipment requirements and steps for setting up and performing a depressurization test
  • Understand the reporting requirements for the applicable standards

 

Major Takeaways

  • Certification as a Depressurization Tester, which is recognized by many jurisdictions 
  • Add a unique skill set that will increase in demand as houses get tighter
 

For the Individual

  • Understand the methods and subtleties of depressurization testing
  • Mastering this skill will set you apart from the crowd
  • Troubleshoot spillage and odour issues

 

Note: If you currently hold a Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation certification from HRAI, you are not required to complete the Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation course.

 

  HRAI is an approved education provider with BC Housing – Licensing and Consumer Services.

 

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When and where is the course?

Course Type Date Time  

Virtual Classroom

 Nov 25, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Virtual Classroom

 Mar 16, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Cancellation Policy

  • Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received by HRAI at least 30 days prior to the training date.
  • Cancellations received 15 to 29 days prior to the training date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
  • Registrants who do not attend the training or who cancel fewer than 15 days prior to the training date are responsible for the full registration fee.
  • Registrations can be transferred to another participant within 60 days of purchase, provided the course has not started. Transfers after 60 days or once the course begins are not permitted.  

Exam Policy

  • The exam associated with the course must be completed within 30 days of the course. If an exam is left incomplete and must be reset, a $25 administrative fee will apply. 
  • Participants who have not earned their certification within one year of the course date will be required to pay an $89 exam fee before completing or retaking the exam. 
  • Participants will be provided with two exam attempts at no additional charge.
  • A third exam attempt is available for $150. After three unsuccessful attempts, participants must retake the full course at 50% of the course fee to regain certification eligibility.
  • Exam reviews are intended for learners who are within 5% of the passing grade and who have completed their exam within 30 days of their course date. Requests that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
  • Scores significantly below the passing grade indicate substantial gaps in understanding, and learners are encouraged to revisit the course material. 
  • Requests for instructor time outside of scheduled sessions may be subject to additional charges.

Recording and Intellectual Property Policy

By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and agree that you are strictly prohibited from recording, copying, reproducing, or distributing any portion of a lecture, lesson, presentation, class discussion, or other learning activity without the prior knowledge and explicit written consent of HRAI's Training Department. Where consent is granted, any authorized recording may be used solely for your personal review and may not be shared, shown, distributed, or made accessible to any other individual. This includes posting or uploading it to any platform, media, or website. All course content, including any recordings made with permission, remains the exclusive intellectual property of HRAI. Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution may result in removal from the course, forfeiture of exam attempts, or further administrative action.

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HRV/ERV INSTALLATION AND BALANCING FUNDAMENTALS

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION USING CSA F326

DEPRESSURIZATION TESTING OF RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS

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