Bay Area Balancing and Cleanrooms

The affiliations page says the field staff at Bay Area Balancing and Cleanrooms is trained and certified to provide the in-depth knowledge needed to keep mechanical systems running at peak performance and within specification compliance, and that having served from Northern California to Hawaii for more than 20 years, the company takes pride in its membership in the following associations: Local 162 San Joaquin; Local 104 San Jose; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association; Aeroseal; National Balancing Council; and National Comfort Institute.

The about page says Bay Area Balancing and Cleanrooms assists general contractors, mechanical contractors, and engineers in meeting the requirements needed to achieve specification compliance and high-efficiency performance, and that over more than the last 20 years BAB&C has become the go-to TAB professionals in Northern California's contracting community when dependability and hands-on expertise are essential. It says that through field experience, direct industry training, and certification, the company has developed expertise in commercial test and balancing for hospitals, restaurants, office buildings, pharmaceutical facilities, multi-family apartment buildings, cleanrooms and schools.

The services section of the website lists six TAB services: cleanroom testing and adjustment; commissioning; duct testing and sealing; mechanical test and balancing; sound and vibration testing; and water balancing.

The overview states that Bay Area Balancing and Cleanrooms provides a comprehensive range of hands-on test and balancing services for commercial projects of all sizes, that its team comprises certified technicians who conduct swift assessments of a building's mechanical systems to ensure proper operation, and that they can also make the necessary adjustments to bring systems into compliance with all specified targets. It says state-of-the-art, calibrated equipment is used, and that technicians are trained in the latest advancements in performance enhancement technologies, including aerosol-based duct sealing technology from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Two offices are listed on the site, both under the name Bay Area Balance and Cleanrooms Inc.

The San Jose, CA address is 551 Stockton Ave., San Jose, CA 95126-2432, with phone 408.330.0900 and fax 408.330.0930. The Honolulu, HI address is 1050 Bishop St. #485, Honolulu, HI 96813, with phone 808.445.6324. The general email address given is info@bayareabalancing.com, and 408.330.0900 is the phone number displayed in the site header on every page.

The cleanroom page states that the controlled environment in a cleanroom adheres to particularly rigorous industry specifications, and that the certified experts at BAB&C have years of experience designing, installing, and calibrating cleanroom systems used in pharmaceutical labs, medical facilities, manufacturing, biotech, and high-tech industries.

It says the company is well-versed in all cleanroom testing standards and can assist in meeting IEST specifications, USP-797 guidelines, and ISO International Standards. The page states that whether it is ISO Class 1 cleanrooms or ISO Class 9, BAB&C has the expertise to ensure the facility operates within regulatory compliance and that all HVAC systems deliver optimal performance.

The duct testing page states that ductwork functions like the arteries that keep an HVAC system running properly, and that recent studies have revealed the ductwork in most U.S. buildings today loses 20% to 30% of treated air through leaks, which the page says both cost money and jeopardize the comfort and indoor air quality of a building.

It says the experts at BAB&C can swiftly and accurately measure the leakage rates of a duct system and determine whether the building complies with design specifications. If leakage rates surpass desired levels, the page says BAB&C can seal those leaks using the latest aerosol-based duct sealing technology developed by the U.S. Department of Energy. It states this approach allows the company to seal ventilation shafts and ductwork with minimal to no demolition or deconstruction, and that on completion the computerized process generates a final report certifying specification compliance.

Bay Area Balance and Cleanrooms Inc., which presents itself online as Bay Area Balancing and Cleanrooms, provides professional testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for HVAC and mechanical systems. The website describes the offer as "quick, experienced, and cost-effective solutions" and "professional testing, adjusting, and balancing for swift compliance and optimal HVAC performance." It states the company has been serving from Northern California to Hawaii for over 20 years.

The site says these TAB services cater to various sectors, including hospitals, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, office buildings, new construction, and more. In hospitals and other medical care facilities, the site says proper TAB is essential for reducing the spread of airborne contaminants, from operating rooms to internal laboratories. For restaurants in Northern California, it says exhaust hoods and other mechanical ventilation components must be properly balanced. For offices, it cites specification compliance plus worker health and productivity as reasons to balance a building's mechanical system. For cleanrooms, it says its specialists test for compliance and can also resolve mechanical issues that may hinder project approval. Complete documentation of testing results is included with the company's testing services.

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