The video above provides an overview of HVI and the benefits of HVI-Certified mechanical ventilation products. For additional educational information, visit the Publications section of this website.
Founded in 1955, HVI certifies a wide range of home ventilating products manufactured by companies located throughout the world which produce the vast majority of the residential ventilation products sold in North America including:
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The Certified Rating Programs of HVI were created to provide a fair and credible method of comparing ventilation performance of similar products. Products must be tested to qualify for certification, plus a random verification testing program ensures that the products continue to meet their certified performance ratings. All testing for certification and verification is performed by third-party laboratories independent of any manufacturer. The test procedures are developed by HVI members and based on internationally recognized standards. A complete list of HVI-Certified Products can be found in the HVI-Certified Products Directory.
HVI Certification is accepted and recognized as the preferred method of performance assurance by many agencies including:
- 2008 California Title 24 Energy Code
- American Lung Association (ALA) Health House Program
- ASHRAE Standard 62.2
- British Columbia Provincial Building Code
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) Home Rating System
- Canada’s 2010 National Model Construction Codes
- Canadian National Building Code
- ENERGY STAR® Indoor Air Package
- ENERGY STAR® Residential Ventilation Products Program
- International Code Council (ICC) National Green Building Standard
- Minnesota State Energy Code
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
- North American Technician Excellence
- Ontario Provincial Building Code
- Quebec Provincial Building Code
- R2000 Housing Program — Canada
- Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Rating System
- Texas State Mechanical Code
- U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Homes Program
For additional information about HVI, please click on the following links:
HVI Board of Directors
An introduction to the driving force behind HVI, the Board of Directors.HVI Distinguished Service Award
The HVI Distinguished Service Award is awarded annually at the HVI Spring meeting by the Board of Directors to distinguished representatives and partners of HVI who have served the industry and the organization well.HVI Staff
Meet and contact the HVI team.
