Large buildings; and allowing for lift shafts

By Michael Jaggs, MSc, BScHons, ACIOB Michael Jaggs Michael Jaggs heads up BRE's team of airtightness experts. Prior to this he worked on a wide range of construction research projects including major international studies. 2003-01-06T16:11:00

How do you deal with air tightness testing buildings over 100 000 sq ft? And what do you do about lift shafts and risers if the building is tested in separate parts? Do you need seal up the lift core? And how do you treat the aera of external facade ...

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