NEBB certifies firms that meet certain criteria, ensuring strict conformance to its high standards and procedures. Among other requirements, NEBB-certified firms must document a record of responsible performance, own a complete set of instruments required for the sophisticated techniques and procedures necessary to "fine-tune" modern environmental systems, and have a NEBB-qualified supervisor as a full-time employee.

NEBB also establishes professional qualifications for the supervision and performance of work in its various disciplines. NEBB-qualified supervisors must have extensive experience, plus they must pass appropriate, college-level written examinations and demonstrate certain practical working knowledge and proficiency in the use of instruments required for the various disciplines.

Program Administration

The NEBB program is administered through local chapters and the International  office. On the local level, chapters participate in the certification process by reviewing candidate firm qualifications and conducting courses of instruction for the training of supervisors. Chapters also proctor candidate supervisor written and practical qualification examinations. Central administration is provided by the International NEBB office, which also issues NEBB certification. Each NEBB-certified firm receives an exclusive NEBB Certification Number and a seal which is used to authenticate NEBB-certified reports.

Recertification Requirements

Once having met NEBB's rigid requirements for certification, the firm's certification must be reviewed and renewed every two (2) years. Through the recertification procedures, the firm must verify that its NEBB-qualified supervisor is still on staff and that it continues to own a complete set of instruments which are in current calibration. In addition, the firm's NEBB-qualified supervisor renews his/her qualification. Among other requirements, supervisors must keep abreast of developments in their discipline by attending and successfully completing continuing education seminars annually.

Program Outcomes/Advantages

The NEBB program affords building owners, architects, engineers and other agents a reliable basis for specifying work within the various disciplines of NEBB. The program provides contractors highly competent in their field and promotes proper execution of projects by insuring compliance with NEBB standards and procedures.

Operational Procedures

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