Becoming A Member

The National Balancing Council is a non-profit certifying authority in the testing and balancing field. Our purpose is focused on developing, establishing, and monitoring high standards of performance for our contractors, and for professionals who design and specify commercial environmental systems. We offer certification to well-qualified companies and technicians who agree to meet all NBC standards and to maintain a high level of quality and integrity in their business practices.

Key objectives of NBC include:

• Establishing and maintaining practical industry standards for testing and balancing.
• Promoting the highest level of integrity, responsibility, and customer service from individuals and firms.
• Setting minimum training, education, and experience standards as a requisite for achieving and maintaining certification.
• Making available continuing training and education opportunities.
• Acting as a certifying authority for firms and technicians meeting all NBC requirements, and who comply with the NBC objectives and Code of Conduct.

What We Ask of You:

NBC is for those who are dedicated to the safety and comfort of all their clients and who agree to uphold our standards of professionalism and integrity at all times. As a certified balancing professional you agree to:

• Take all possible measure to ensure that commercial environmental systems and properly installed, adjusted to design specifications, and achieving optimum performance levels.

• Go beyond typical industry practices of merely "matching the numbers."
• Strive to exceed the standard and maximize system performance.
• Move beyond the basics by testing the accuracy of system measured values against available manufacturer's data.
• Test, balance, and adjust systems in a precise and orderly manner following published NBC procedures, then report the results truthfully.
• Document all test procedures and results and offer assistance and solutions in the remediation of any deficiencies.
• Continuously improve your skill level and proficiency by staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technology.
• Strive to be the most qualified, best trained, most professional, and most customer-focused in our industry.

Companies seeking NBC certification must have been in business for a minimum of one year prior to application, and must employ at least one full time technician who is qualified to be designated as a supervisor. In addition, you must be able to show evidence of five years active air and/or hydronic balancing experience, OR completion of a recognized course in balancing and diagnostic training.

Before certification is issued you must be in possession of all required instruments and tools and provide letters of recommendation from balancing clients mechanical contractors, engineers, or project supervisors. Final balancing reports from previous commercial projects are also required.

If you are ready to become part of this exciting organization we invite you to complete a Pre-Application Survey today. Upon receipt, your survey will be reviewed by the NBC Membership Committee and additional information sent to you.

We’re looking for great testing and balancing professionals to join with us as we work to raise this essential and growing field to a new level of respect and maturity. We hope YOU will become a part of National Balancing Council in the very near future!

Note: The National Balancing Council, Inc. is solely responsible for administering and interpreting all standards and procedures as set forth in our written documents and manuals. Any modifications to, or waiver of certification requirements, standards, or procedures are at the discretion of NBC and not subject to review by any outside individual or entity. We reserve the right to amend, adopt, change, or remove requirements, standards, and procedures as deemed necessary.