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Why become an ABAA Accredited Contractor?Overview of the Air Barrier Association of AmericaThe Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) was incorporated in the State of Massachusettsin 2001 and consists primarily of stakeholders in the building enclosure industry. ABAA isfocused on leading the industry into the future in a progressive and professional manner.Overview of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP)MISSION: Develop a professional air barrier industry dedicated to installingeffective air barrier systems.• Program based upon principles of ISO 9000• Industry funded, volunteer program• Specified by owners or architects in their project specifications• Risk management• ABAA specified projects in over 30 U.S. states and countingKey components include:• Research and development• Standards and specifications• Manufacturer evaluated products• Contractor accreditation• Training and education• Documentation• 3rd party field audits• Site testing• Database tracking• Appeal process• Certification of installersAccredited Contractor BenefitsABAA promotes our accredited contractors to design professionals across America.We encourage the professional community to adopt the ABAA Quality Assurance Programand specify the ABAA accredited contractors in all air barrier projects.• Compete on a level playing field• Bid and work on projects specified to utilize ABAA Accredited Contractorsand the ABAA Quality Assurance Program• Help reduce call-backs• Help reduce liability and subsequent related costs• Website listing as accredited contractor• Be promoted as one of the premier air barrier contractors to building ownersand the professional community
How to become an ABAA Accredited Contractor?Contractor Requirements1. Join ABAA as a contractor member and pay membership fee ($1,000)2. Apply to become an Accredited Contractor by submitting a Contractor Application Form3. Pay accreditation fee ($700)4. Employ an ABAA Level 3 Certified Installer*5. Minimum $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability6. Provide evidence of bonding ability of at least $300,0007. Have one individual attend a QAP administration training program ($195)8. Sign Accredited Contractor Licensing Agreement* An ABAA Level 3 Certified Installer has attended an ABAA Installer Certification Training course and has successfully passed thewritten test including the Plans & Specs section. They have a minimum 3,000 hours of air barrier field installation or related tradeexperience. They can supervise up to 5 employees and must be present on the job site at all times when the air barrier materialis being installed on an ABAA specified project.Installer RequirementsPrequalification:Have at least 3000 hours of air barrier field installation experience OR related trade experience.Related trade experience can be experience installing spray insulations, spray waterproofing,painting, sheet membranes, torch applied membranes, damp proofing, flashing, etc.1. Attend an ABAA training program in the product you wish to become certified in– 3 day course2. Write a written test and achieve an overall average of 80% and no less than 65%in any core section (Level 3’s must complete the Plans & Specs section)3. Submit the Installer Certification Application and submit registration payment ($250)4. Submit signed Affidavit indicating field experience5. Sign a Certification Licensing Agreement
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