This training is designed for those who have had no lead training. Successful completion of the course will lead to EPA Certified Renovator certification. HUD requirements are also covered during this training. This class is approved for certification for the Renovator, Repair and Painting Program pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)(15U.S.C. 2682) and WAC Code 365-230 (Washington State).

Here’s how it works:

1) Sign up for the classroom portion of the training through a State-approved online provider (cost for the online course is $100.00).  A link will be emailed to you within 48 hours for access to the online training.

2) Once registered for the online course, you will be sent a link for access to the online training.

3) After successful completion of the online classroom training, you are ready to sign up for the 3-hour hands-on training at the BPC or one of our affiliates in Olympia or Spokane (the RRP Certification Exam will follow the hands-on training).  You will need to bring proof of successful completion of the online class your hands-on class.  Scheduled Hands-On dates can be found on our Courses page.

We plan to offer the hands-on training and exam every month for $250.00. This fee includes the $25.00 WA State Certification Fee. We recommend you take the hands-on training and Certification Exam as soon after completing the online learning as possible.

Prerequisites: None.

Materials: Computer & internet connection.

BPI CEUs: n/a

Instructor: n/a

Location: Your Computer

 

**Open to Washington Weatherization Network Staff ONLY**

**If you have one, please bring an IR camera with you for use during class**

Session Description:

Infrared (IR) for Weatherization and Energy Auditor

Instructor: The Snell Group

About the Snell Group:  The Snell Group is the leading experts on using Infrared Thermography. The infrared application classes are led by instructors who, together have decades of experience and knowledge in the industry. They respond to your particular interests, application questions, and address equipment needs to ensure your long term success with this technology. Thermography is the process of using a specialized, electronic infrared camera to detect thermal radiation (heat) emitted by an object.

Course Description:  This course is designed for energy auditors, weatherization contractors and home inspectors who use thermal imaging or are considering adding the technology to their program or scope of work. This class will meet the needs of any building thermographer that is using infrared to inspect residential buildings for insulation defects, air leakage problems and moisture related issues as well as other common building defects. Courses are open to all models of thermal imaging equipment.

There are several hands-on simulations and exercises built into the course. While owning an infrared camera is not required for attendance, participants are encouraged to bring their cameras to class. Completion of this course prepares students to successfully apply infrared technology to residential energy audits, insulation and air sealing work, and home inspections.

Prerequisites:

Materials: Please bring an IR camera with you, if you have one, for use during class.

BPI CEUs: TBD

Instructor: The Snell Group

Location: Ellensburg, WA

 

The Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics one day class is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with, the BPI Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications.

Each attendee will participate in classroom work and hands on work in the lab using blower doors and manometers to complete building envelope diagnostic testing. Each attendee will participate in the diagnostic testing in order to complete a Diagnostic Test Report (required by Washington State Dept of Commerce) for the test house.

Attendees must come prepared for classroom work and for crawling and climbing in confined spaces. Please bring your calculator and flashlights.

Specific tasks in the classroom will include:

1. Review Basic Building Science Principles

2. Review the use of manometers and pressure.

3. Learn about what information a blower door can provide.

4. Understand how the blower door relates to the ventilation standards, ASHRAE 62.89 and 62.2010.

5. Be able to turn a CFM50 into ACH@50, ALA and CFM”n”.

6. Be introduced to the house depressurization chart and learn how to use it for predicting outcomes of house tightening.

Specific tasks in the Lab will include:

1. Using a manometer to measure pressure.

2. Using a blower door to measure house leakage.

3.Using zonal pressures to determine zone connectedness to inside and outside.

4. Use a pressure pan to determine duct system connectedness to outside.

5. Take dominant duct leak test and all doors closed effect test to determine HVAC interaction with the building envelope.

6. Measure fan flows to determine ventilation effectiveness in relation to building tightness.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Some previous experience using the blower door.

Materials: Bring a calculator

BPI CEUs: 3.25

Instructor: Allen Carbert

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

This workshop focuses on basic safety testing of combustion appliances. Procedures to determine appliance drafts will be reviewed. Proper use of the digital manometer, draft gauges, chemical smoke and techniques for resolving pressure problems will be emphasized. This is not a combustion appliance repair course, this course is about identifying existing problems and predicting how house tightening or duct repair will cause problems, or make existing problems worse.

Learning Objectives

1. Review products of complete combustion and incomplete combustion.
2. Understand the effects of carbon monoxide and other products of combustion on home and occupants.
3. Know where to reference carbon monoxide levels and the appropriate action to take for protection of technician and occupant health.
4. Be able to inspect and identify problems with exhaust pipe: corrosion, configuration etc.
5. Be able to inspect and identify problems with the wiring of the appliance: melted, corroded etc.
6. Be able to identify the combustion appliance zone.
7. Be able to identify the type of combustion appliance (furnace, water heater, space heater etc.) and it’s venting type (atmospheric, induced, direct).
8. Understand the effects of building tightness, exhaust ventilation, and duct leakage on the ability of an appliance to draft.
9. Obtain a working knowledge of solutions available to correct to pressure-induced drafting problems.
10. Obtain a working knowledge of methods used to lower carbon monoxide levels in the exhaust of appliances.
11. Be able to make appropriate recommendations from information gathered according to established standards. 

Be able to conduct the following tests

1. Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ), worst-case set up
2. Measurement of depressurization in the CAZ
3. Measurement of draft in the exhaust pipe or flue under worst-case and best-case conditions
4. Measure carbon monoxide levels in ppm in ambient air and undiluted exhaust
5. Know where and how to test for spillage
6. Know where and how to test for gas leaks

Prerequisites: none

Materials: pen and paper suggested

BPI CEUs: 3.25

Instructor: Allen Carbert

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

Re-Certifying for Building Analyst*?

BPI recently introduced a NEW Renewal Policy for Certified Home Performance Professionals.  Please click here for more information.

*Building Performance Institute recently announced the Standard and Field Guide for Building Analyst has been updated.  The new Standard is titled, BPI-1200-S-201x Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buidlings.  This Standard can be viewed and downloaded on the BPI website here.  The new Field Guide can be found here.

!! Please Note:  The Ticket Type, “Building Analyst Initial Exam – Wx Staff ONLY” is reserved for those currently employed at one of the 26 Washington State Weatherization Agencies (as recognized by the Washington State Department of Commerce).  The list of Weatherization Agencies can be found here !!

Building Analyst 1 (1200 – Auditor) Initial Certification

Initial Exam (Field and Written) – $850.00

Initial Exam (Field and Written) – Weatherization Agency Staff – $412.50

Re-Test Initial Exam – Written – $275.00

Re-Test Initial Exam – Field – $575.00

Building Analyst 1 (1200 – Auditor) Certification – Re-Certification

Field Exam Only (30+ CEU Credits) – $575.00

Short Exam (Field AND Written – Between 10 – 29 CEU Credits) – $750.00

Short Exam (Written ONLY – Between 10 – 29 CEU Credits) – $175.00

Full Exam (Field AND Written – Less than 10 CEU Credits) – $850.00

Knowledge and Skill Area Testing for Building Analyst 1200 Testing

• Health and Safety Diagnostics: health and safety of client and crews, familiarity with indoor air contaminants and moisture-induced problems, knowledge of building codes and OSHA standards and National Fuel Gas Code venting standards, must perform comprehensive combustion safety tests ( CO, spillage, draft, CAZ depressurization, and identify IAQ/moisture issues and recommend remediation strategies
• Intermediate Building Science: building construction, materials, and knowledge of interaction of zones found within the structure, basic math, determination of R- and U-values of building components.
• Air Flow Diagnostics: use of blower doors to determine air leakage locations in the thermal envelope, pressure pan tests for duct leakage evaluation, calculation of air-tightness limits and appropriate applications, basic pressure diagnostics
• Construction Management: client education and management skills, ability to accurately document measurements and diagnostic results, specification of appropriate shell and heating measures for subcontractors, work-scope development including prioritization of measures.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation the following fees apply:

• Fourteen (14) calendar days or more prior to date: 25% of fees
• Thirteen (13) calendar days to 72 hours prior to date: 50% of fees
• Less than 72 hours prior to exam date: 75% of fees

Please note: Circumstances beyond control of the candidate will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

***IMPORTANT:  Once you are registered for the Building Analyst, you will be emailed Study Packet documents, including the BPI technical standards, sample test questions and recommended study materials for the Building Analyst certification. The orientation packet will provide you with the information you need to prepare for the certification exam and an overview of BPI’s standards and code of conduct. It is strongly recommended candidates review combustion safety testing and action levels before the exam.***

Prerequisites:

Materials:

BPI CEUs: N/A

Cost: See Description

Instructor: N/A

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

 

This workshop focuses on basic safety testing of combustion appliances. Procedures to determine appliance drafts will be reviewed. Proper use of the digital manometer, draft gauges, chemical smoke and techniques for resolving pressure problems will be emphasized. This is not a combustion appliance repair course, this course is about identifying existing problems and predicting how house tightening or duct repair will cause problems, or make existing problems worse.

Learning Objectives

1. Review products of complete combustion and incomplete combustion.
2. Understand the effects of carbon monoxide and other products of combustion on home and occupants.
3. Know where to reference carbon monoxide levels and the appropriate action to take for protection of technician and occupant health.
4. Be able to inspect and identify problems with exhaust pipe: corrosion, configuration etc.
5. Be able to inspect and identify problems with the wiring of the appliance: melted, corroded etc.
6. Be able to identify the combustion appliance zone.
7. Be able to identify the type of combustion appliance (furnace, water heater, space heater etc.) and it’s venting type (atmospheric, induced, direct).
8. Understand the effects of building tightness, exhaust ventilation, and duct leakage on the ability of an appliance to draft.
9. Obtain a working knowledge of solutions available to correct to pressure-induced drafting problems.
10. Obtain a working knowledge of methods used to lower carbon monoxide levels in the exhaust of appliances.
11. Be able to make appropriate recommendations from information gathered according to established standards. 

Be able to conduct the following tests

1. Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ), worst-case set up
2. Measurement of depressurization in the CAZ
3. Measurement of draft in the exhaust pipe or flue under worst-case and best-case conditions
4. Measure carbon monoxide levels in ppm in ambient air and undiluted exhaust
5. Know where and how to test for spillage
6. Know where and how to test for gas leaks

Prerequisites: none

Materials: pen and paper suggested

BPI CEUs: 3.25

Instructor: Allen Carbert

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

The Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics one day class is designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with, the BPI Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications.

Each attendee will participate in classroom work and hands on work in the lab using blower doors and manometers to complete building envelope diagnostic testing. Each attendee will participate in the diagnostic testing in order to complete a Diagnostic Test Report (required by Washington State Dept of Commerce) for the test house.

Attendees must come prepared for classroom work and for crawling and climbing in confined spaces. Please bring your calculator and flashlights.

Specific tasks in the classroom will include:

1. Review Basic Building Science Principles

2. Review the use of manometers and pressure.

3. Learn about what information a blower door can provide.

4. Understand how the blower door relates to the ventilation standards, ASHRAE 62.89 and 62.2010.

5. Be able to turn a CFM50 into ACH@50, ALA and CFM”n”.

6. Be introduced to the house depressurization chart and learn how to use it for predicting outcomes of house tightening.

Specific tasks in the Lab will include:

1. Using a manometer to measure pressure.

2. Using a blower door to measure house leakage.

3.Using zonal pressures to determine zone connectedness to inside and outside.

4. Use a pressure pan to determine duct system connectedness to outside.

5. Take dominant duct leak test and all doors closed effect test to determine HVAC interaction with the building envelope.

6. Measure fan flows to determine ventilation effectiveness in relation to building tightness.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Some previous experience using the blower door.

Materials: Bring a calculator

BPI CEUs: 3.25

Instructor: Allen Carbert

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

Re-Certifying for Building Analyst*?

BPI recently introduced a NEW Renewal Policy for Certified Home Performance Professionals.  Please click here for more information.

*Building Performance Institute recently announced the Standard and Field Guide for Building Analyst has been updated.  The new Standard is titled, BPI-1200-S-201x Standard Practice for Basic Analysis of Buidlings.  This Standard can be viewed and downloaded on the BPI website here.  The new Field Guide can be found here.

!! Please Note:  The Ticket Type, “Building Analyst Initial Exam – Wx Staff ONLY” is reserved for those currently employed at one of the 26 Washington State Weatherization Agencies (as recognized by the Washington State Department of Commerce).  The list of Weatherization Agencies can be found here !!

Building Analyst 1 (1200 – Auditor) Initial Certification

Initial Exam (Field and Written) – $850.00

Initial Exam (Field and Written) – Weatherization Agency Staff – $412.50

Re-Test Initial Exam – Written – $275.00

Re-Test Initial Exam – Field – $575.00

Building Analyst 1 (1200 – Auditor) Certification – Re-Certification

Field Exam Only (30+ CEU Credits) – $575.00

Short Exam (Field AND Written – Between 10 – 29 CEU Credits) – $750.00

Short Exam (Written ONLY – Between 10 – 29 CEU Credits) – $175.00

Full Exam (Field AND Written – Less than 10 CEU Credits) – $850.00

Knowledge and Skill Area Testing for Building Analyst 1200 Testing

• Health and Safety Diagnostics: health and safety of client and crews, familiarity with indoor air contaminants and moisture-induced problems, knowledge of building codes and OSHA standards and National Fuel Gas Code venting standards, must perform comprehensive combustion safety tests ( CO, spillage, draft, CAZ depressurization, and identify IAQ/moisture issues and recommend remediation strategies
• Intermediate Building Science: building construction, materials, and knowledge of interaction of zones found within the structure, basic math, determination of R- and U-values of building components.
• Air Flow Diagnostics: use of blower doors to determine air leakage locations in the thermal envelope, pressure pan tests for duct leakage evaluation, calculation of air-tightness limits and appropriate applications, basic pressure diagnostics
• Construction Management: client education and management skills, ability to accurately document measurements and diagnostic results, specification of appropriate shell and heating measures for subcontractors, work-scope development including prioritization of measures.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation the following fees apply:

• Fourteen (14) calendar days or more prior to date: 25% of fees
• Thirteen (13) calendar days to 72 hours prior to date: 50% of fees
• Less than 72 hours prior to exam date: 75% of fees

Please note: Circumstances beyond control of the candidate will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

***IMPORTANT:  Once you are registered for the Building Analyst, you will be emailed Study Packet documents, including the BPI technical standards, sample test questions and recommended study materials for the Building Analyst certification. The orientation packet will provide you with the information you need to prepare for the certification exam and an overview of BPI’s standards and code of conduct. It is strongly recommended candidates review combustion safety testing and action levels before the exam.***

Prerequisites:

Materials:

BPI CEUs: N/A

Cost: See Description

Instructor: N/A

Location: Bellingham, WA

 

 

Three different Lead RRP trainings in one day!

Initial = First-time Lead RRP certifications

Hands-On = First-time Lead RRP certifications for those who have completed the online classroom portion (click herefor more information)

Refresher = Lead RRP certification renewals

Training Lengths

Refresher:  5 hours (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Initial:  8 hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Hands-On (after Online Training is completed):  2 hours (3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.)

Costs

Refresher:  $235 (includes $25 WA State Lead Certification fee)

Initial:  $350 (includes $25 WA State Lead Certification fee)

Hands-On (after Online Training is completed – click here for more info on Online Training):  $250 (includes $25 WA State Lead Certification fee)

BPI CEUs

Refresher:  1.75

Initial:  3.5

Hands-On (after Online Training is completed):  3.5

Instructor:  Allen Carbert

Initial and Hands-On Summary:
This training is designed for those who have had no lead training. Successful completion of the course will lead to EPA Certified Renovator certification. HUD requirements are also covered during this training. This class is approved for certification for the Renovator, Repair and Painting Program pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)(15U.S.C. 2682) and WAC Code 365-230 (Washington State).

Module 1 – Objectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training
Module 2 – Objectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection

Module 1

Objectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training

1) To understand why it is important to minimize and control the generation of lead dust when doing Renovation, Remodeling, Rehabilitation and Maintenance work.

2) To gain a working knowledge of tools and techniques required to achieve those objectives.

3) To understand the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Washington State Department of Commerce rules and regulations regarding the disturbance of lead-based painted surfaces during renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation in target housing.

4) To gain a working knowledge of the regulations governing worker protection from hazards created by the disturbance of lead based painted surfaces.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to perform renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation in a manner that minimizes creation and dispersal of lead contaminated dust and protects residents, especially children, from possible lead exposure.

This module will show contractors how to perform their work in a manner that creates the least amount of dust possible, and how to contain and clean up dust that they do create so that it does not spread throughout the house or to neighboring properties.

The techniques discussed in this module apply to work performed by a variety of contractors and employees, including plumbers, electricians, residential renovators, remodelers, and painters.
Module 2
Objectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection

1) To gain a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings) standards and requirements for protecting workers from harmful levels of lead in construction.

2) To gain familiarity with the use of equipment used to monitor and protect workers from exposure to harmful levels of lead in construction.

3) To understand what is needed to implement a worker protection program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings).

Upon completion of this module, participants will have been provided with the information necessary to able to implement a Lead Safe Worker program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards and requirements to prevent lead exposure in construction.

Refresher Summary:
**This is a REFRESHER class to renew your Lead Safe Work Practices:  EPA, WA State RRP & HUD certification**

**You MUST present your current Lead RRP Certificate in order to take the REFRESHER course**
This is a REFRESHER course. Successful completion of the course will lead to EPA Certified Renovator certification. HUD requirements are also covered during this training. This class is approved for certification for the Renovator, Repair and Painting Program pursuant to Section 402 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)(15U.S.C. 2682) and WAC Code 365-230 (Washington State).

Module 1 – Objectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training
Module 2 – Objectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection

Module 1

Objectives for Lead Safe Work Practices Training

1) To understand why it is important to minimize and control the generation of lead dust when doing Renovation, Remodeling, Rehabilitation and Maintenance work.

2) To gain a working knowledge of tools and techniques required to achieve those objectives.

3) To understand the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Washington State Department of Commerce rules and regulations regarding the disturbance of lead-based painted surfaces during renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation in target housing.

4) To gain a working knowledge of the regulations governing worker protection from hazards created by the disturbance of lead based painted surfaces.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to perform renovation, remodeling, and rehabilitation in a manner that minimizes creation and dispersal of lead contaminated dust and protects residents, especially children, from possible lead exposure.

This module will show contractors how to perform their work in a manner that creates the least amount of dust possible, and how to contain and clean up dust that they do create so that it does not spread throughout the house or to neighboring properties.

The techniques discussed in this module apply to work performed by a variety of contractors and employees, including plumbers, electricians, residential renovators, remodelers, and painters.

Module 2
Objectives for Lead Safe Worker Protection

1) To gain a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings) standards and requirements for protecting workers from harmful levels of lead in construction.

 

2) To gain familiarity with the use of equipment used to monitor and protect workers from exposure to harmful levels of lead in construction.

3) To understand what is needed to implement a worker protection program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (insert Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act for Washington State trainings).

Upon completion of this module, participants will have been provided with the information necessary to able to implement a Lead Safe Worker program that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards and requirements to prevent lead exposure in construction.

Prerequisites: For Hands-On portion, online course must be completed. For Refresher portion, you must be currently RRP-certified. No prerequisites for Initial training.

Materials: pen or pencil, paper

BPI CEUs: Varies – See Description

Instructor: Allen Carbert

Location: Bellingham, WA