Sound and Vibration

Certification for Sound and/or Vibration is open to firms that meet NEBB criteria, including:

  • Have operated for a minimum period of 12 months continuously as an installing piping contractor; installing sheet metal contractor; installing mechanical contractor or contractor engaged in TAB work.
  • Firms certified by NEBB in Cleanroom Performance Testing, Building Systems Commissioning, or Fume Hood Testing, as well as firms engaged in sound and/or vibration measurement, are also eligible.
  • Enjoy a reputation for responsible performance.
  • Letters of endorsement from consulting engineers and architects in the firm’s area are required upon application. The letters of endorsement are not required for firm that is already NEBB Certified in another discipline, i.e. TAB, Cleanroom Performance Testing, Building Systems Commissioning, or Fume Hood Testing.
  • Be a member in good standing with a local NEBB Chapter.
  • Possess, or have availability to, the various instruments listed below which are required for Certification.
  • Confirm in writing that it will conform to the NEBB guidelines for the calibration and maintenance of the instruments required for Certification.
  • Possess the current NEBB Procedural Standards for Measurement of Sound and Vibration.
  • Designate, in writing, one or more Professionals who hold a management position, who will represent this firm and be responsible for the Certified Professional of Sound and/or Vibration Measurement and Testing. A Certified Professional may hold one (1) of three qualifications by meeting the requirements outlined below.

Sound Qualification:  The Certified Professional must meet the following:

  • Be employed by a Certified Firm or Candidate Firm on a full time basis.
  • Hold a management position in the firm, be able to represent the firm on sound matters, and have a reputation of integrity with consultants and awarding authorities.
  • Pass the Written and Practical Examinations for Sound.

Vibration Qualification: The Certified Professional must meet the following:

  • Be employed by a Certified Firm or Candidate Firm on a full time basis.
  • Hold a management position in the firm, be able to represent the firm on vibration matters, and have a reputation of integrity with consultants and awarding authorities.
  • Pass the Written and Practical Examinations for Vibration.

Additionally, there are qualification programs available to Technicians employed by NEBB Certified S&V Firms working under the direction of a NEBB Qualified S&V Certified Professional. The requirements for the Technician Qualification are similar to the Certified Professional Qualification.