SMACNA Issues Second Edition of TAB Procedural Guide

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association has published the second edition of its TAB Procedural Guide, which is available digitally and in print. The guide is tailored for trained skilled TAB technicians for performing field balancing of HVAC systems. The document includes both general and specific guidance for both airside and waterside HVAC systems balancing.

VAV, constant volume, multi-zone, dedicated outside air and dual duct systems are examples of the various systems covered in the guide, along with multiple styles of water-based systems. The guide additionally assists TAB technicians with preplanning and establishing protocols to ensure energy usage is applied to the HVAC systems.

The updated 118-page standard was revised to provide contractors, designers and facility owners with the information needed to apply efficient solutions to their projects. The manual includes chapters on TAB and general air system TAB procedures, TAB procedures for specific and hydronic systems and report forms, among others. For details, visit smacna.org/resources/technical/technical-standards.