The expansion addresses a growing market demand for independent verification of how effectively fans manage moisture and indoor air quality. By bringing bathroom exhaust units under the AHAM Verifide umbrella, the organization provides a unified certification pathway for manufacturers who previously faced fragmented testing requirements. Products qualifying for the program undergo testing at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) Indoor Environments Lab, with Intertek managing the administration of the certification process.
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AHAM Verifide Program Extends Certification to Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Builders and homeowners in California, 11 additional states, and the District of Columbia now have a standardized benchmark for ventilation performance as the AHAM Verifide program expands its certification scope to include residential bathroom exhaust fans, aiming to bridge the gap between manufacturer marketing claims and verified mechanical output.
Randy Cooper, AHAM Vice President of Standards and Technical Operations, noted that independent certification renders invisible performance metrics tangible for the average consumer. This move is particularly significant for regulatory compliance; the AHAM bathroom exhaust fan directory is now approved by California for its building energy code. Through integration with the State Appliance Standards Database, the program simplifies the path for manufacturers to meet third-party certification mandates across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that installed hardware consistently aligns with regional building standards.
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