The EPA is now allowing the RRP REFRESHER course to be taken 100% online every other recertification.

On February 17, 2016 EPA completed changes to the Lead-based Paint Program. The Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Refresher Course, will no longer require a hands-on component and can be completed 100% online every other recertification. Renovators who take the online training will be certified for three years, while renovators who take the class room with hands-on training will be certified for five years.

Benefits:

– If allowed to expire you will have to take an 8-hour course to regain your certification.
>> It’s Convenient
– Take the class in the comfort of your own home.
– May start and stop as you wish.
>> Saves you time and money
– Train without losing production time. Cost is just $124, less than the classroom version, and includes the $25 WA State Department of Commerce fee.

The accreditation is good for 3 years. WA and OR residents and any EPA regulated state may use this course. To qualify for EPA RRP Re-certification using this method, the following criteria must be met:
Must not live in any of the following states: AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, RI, UT, or WI.
Your current RRP Renovator Certification must be valid.
You must COMPLETE the online course before it expires.
You must provide a copy of your most recent RRP Certificate (PDF files only)
You must provide an uploaded photo of yourself (JPG files only)

The cost is $124.

Our trusted training partner (ProTech) is working with us to provide you access to this course.

Prerequisites: Must not live in any of the following states: AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, RI, UT, or WI. Your current RRP Renovator Certification must be valid.

Materials: Computer with internet connection.

BPI CEUs: tbd

Instructor: Online

Location: Online Anytime

 

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

 

The 1- day training is designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor exam. All classroom and laboratory work will be in accordance with the ANSI/ BPI-1200-S-2017 standard and the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide.

Topics covered in the classroom will include:
• Math Basics
• Health and Safety
• House as a System
• Building Science Principles
• Insulation and Heat Loss
• Construction types
• Electrical Systems
• Attics
• Floors Walls
• Units of Energy
• Baseload
• Water Heating
• Furnaces
• Boilers
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 combustion safety standard
• Refrigeration
• Blower Door Diagnostics
• NREL Standards Work Specifications
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Standard

Specific tasks in the laboratory will include:
• Review Furnace operation
• Review Water Heater operation

Agenda

8:30AM – 12:00PM Classroom
• Introductions, Course Outline, IREC Paperwork, Safety Orientation
• Math Basics
• Health and Safety
• House a System
• Building Science Principles
• Insulation and Heat Loss
• Construction Types
• Electrical
• Attics/ Attic Ventilation
• Units of Energy
• Baseload
• Water Heating
• Refrigeration
• Blower Doors Diagnostics
• Infrared Cameras

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

1:00PM – 5:30PM Classroom
• Formative Assessment of Mornings Topics

• Ducts and Duct Testing
• ASHRAE 2013 and Ventilation Testing
• Cooling Measures
• Combustion appliance Diagnostics
• Appliance and Venting Identification
• Safety Controls
• Worst Case Procedure
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Compliant Combustion Safety Testing
• Standard Work Specifications
• Rule 440 and Appendix A
• Energy Audit Software and SIR calculations

• Practice Exam

**For WA State Weatherization Agency Staff ONLY**

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Hands-On Multifamily Blower Door Testing

March 23, 2020 **TENTATIVE DATE** 

This is a one-day practice session for participants to gain experience with the multifamily blower door testing process, including:

Purpose of guarded multipoint blower door testing
Proper equipment setup and configurations
Using Teclog software to run the test and generate a report

Building performance Center will have access to an 8-unit multifamily new construction building for multifamily blower door testing practice.
This event is in coordination with BPC’s community partner, Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County. The date for this event is subject to change since it is contingent on a construction schedule. If you register for this training, BPC will communicate scheduling updates as the date approaches.

 

The 2-day training is designed to prepare exam candidates for the field portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor exam. Day one is for review and practice of the ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 combustion safety standard and related testing. Day two is for review and practice of the Energy Auditor Field guide. Each attendee will participate in classroom and laboratory work. All classroom and laboratory work will be in accordance with the ANSI/ BPI-1200-S-2017 standard and the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide.

Topics covered in the classroom will include:
• Safe environment testing
• Diagnostic tools
• Gas Leakage Testing
• Carbon Monoxide Testing
• Efficiency testing
• Visual inspection of the combustion appliance zone
• Combustion appliance identification
• Combustion appliance vent categorization
• Visual inspection of combustion appliances
• Safety controls for combustion appliances
• Procedure for setting up worst case scenario
• Oven testing
• Standards and action required for combustion testing
• Knowledge and Abilities required for the field exam
• The five gated items for the field exam
• BPI Energy Auditor Scheme Handbook
• BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide

Specific tasks in the laboratory will include:
• Identify health and safety issues
• Execute a combustion safety test
• Execute a blower door test
• Execute a duct leakage test
• Execute a zonal pressure test
• Execute a fan flow measurement
• Analyze information from all diagnostic testing
• Use the Energy Auditor Field Guide

 

Energy Auditor Field Exam Preparation – Training Agenda

 

Day One

8:30AM – 12:00PM Classroom

• Introductions, Course Outline, IREC Paperwork, Safety Orientation
• Building Science Principles
• Health and Safety
• Appliance and Venting Identification
• Safety Controls
• Worst Case Procedure
• Combustion Safety Testing Form, ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Compliant

 

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

 

1:00PM – 5:30PM Lab

• Combustion Appliance and Venting Identification (wall of furnaces)
• Combustion Appliance Safety Controls (wall of furnaces)
• Diagnostic Tools for Combustion Testing
• Combustion Safety Testing Practice
• Combustion Testing Paperwork

 

Day Two

8:30AM – 9:00AM Classroom

• Housekeeping
• Review Day One

 

9:00AM – 10:00AM Lab

• Practice Combustion Safety Test

 

10:00PM – 12:00PM Classroom

• Energy Auditor Scheme Handbook
• Review Energy Auditor Field Guide
• Gated Items

 

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

 

1:00PM – 5:30PM  Lab

• Practice Diagnostic Testing
• Practice Using the Field Guide

**Please note: Prior to taking the exam, you will need an approval letter from BPI. Please see below for more information**

 

Building Performance Institute

Prerequisites required: Candidates must meet certain education and experience prerequisites prior to taking the online and/or field certification exams. Please read the Prerequisites document for Energy Auditor certification.

Preparing for the EA Exam(s) (from www.bpi.org):

 

Energy Auditor Certification

Field Exam ONLY – $650.00 (Written exam is a separate registration. Please see www.bpctrain.org for dates)

 

Schedule:

 

FIELD Exam

 

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Cancellation: 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.

**Please note: Prior to taking the exam, you will need an approval letter from BPI. Please see below for more information**

 

Building Performance Institute

Prerequisites required: Candidates must meet certain education and experience prerequisites prior to taking the online and/or field certification exams. Please read the Prerequisites document for Energy Auditor certification.

Preparing for the EA Exam(s) (from www.bpi.org):

 

Energy Auditor Certification

Written Exam ONLY – $325.00 (Field exam is a separate registration. Please see www.bpctrain.org for dates)

 

Schedule:

 

WRITTEN Exam

 

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Cancellation: 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.

 

The Healthy Home Evaluator assesses and characterizes home based environmental health and safety hazards by integrating qualitative observations with quantitative diagnostics to determine and prioritize recommendations that address existing and potential hazards.

The Healthy Home Evaluator communicates the identified risksand hazards to the occupant with the goal of improving health and quality of life.

For more information regarding Healthy Home Evaluator, please visit the following links:

Building Performance Institute

Class topics to include:

8 Principles of a Healthy Home
Data Collection
Analysis and interpretation
Recommendations and scope of work
Communication and client education
Personal safety, Insurance and Liability

 

 

Healthy Home Evaluator Certification

 

Prerequisites required: Hold, and maintain, an active BPI Building Analyst (BA), Multifamily Building Analyst, Energy Auditor (EA), or Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification. If you are not currently certified, you can take the online and field exams at any BPI Test Center.

The Healthy Home Evaluator assesses and characterizes home based environmental health and safety hazards by integrating qualitative observations with quantitative diagnostics to determine and prioritize recommendations that address existing and potential hazards.

The Healthy Home Evaluator communicates the identified risksand hazards to the occupant with the goal of improving health and quality of life.

**For WA State Weatherization Agency Staff ONLY**

**Only one person per agency, please. If you have additional staff wishing to attend, please notify the BPC at info@bpctrain.org and will will place them on a waiting list**

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Multifamily Quality Control & Project Coordination

April 14 – 16, 2020

Instructor: Anthony Cox

Students will be exposed to and practice the skills needed to become a successful small MF QCI. These skills include: conducting a precise audit of the building, verifying the work performed against the work plan, observing the retrofit work, understanding specifications and standards, performing building and safety diagnostics, recording/reporting findings and concerns, specifying corrective actions, communicating effectively with the client, and determining the final pass/fail of the work performed. This course is designed to prepare qualified students to inspect small multifamily buildings per Weatherization Program Notice (WPN) 15-4.

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

 

The 1- day training is designed to prepare exam candidates for the written portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor exam. All classroom and laboratory work will be in accordance with the ANSI/ BPI-1200-S-2017 standard and the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide.

Topics covered in the classroom will include:
• Math Basics
• Health and Safety
• House as a System
• Building Science Principles
• Insulation and Heat Loss
• Construction types
• Electrical Systems
• Attics
• Floors Walls
• Units of Energy
• Baseload
• Water Heating
• Furnaces
• Boilers
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 combustion safety standard
• Refrigeration
• Blower Door Diagnostics
• NREL Standards Work Specifications
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Standard

Specific tasks in the laboratory will include:
• Review Furnace operation
• Review Water Heater operation

Agenda

8:30AM – 12:00PM Classroom
• Introductions, Course Outline, IREC Paperwork, Safety Orientation
• Math Basics
• Health and Safety
• House a System
• Building Science Principles
• Insulation and Heat Loss
• Construction Types
• Electrical
• Attics/ Attic Ventilation
• Units of Energy
• Baseload
• Water Heating
• Refrigeration
• Blower Doors Diagnostics
• Infrared Cameras

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

1:00PM – 5:30PM Classroom
• Formative Assessment of Mornings Topics

• Ducts and Duct Testing
• ASHRAE 2013 and Ventilation Testing
• Cooling Measures
• Combustion appliance Diagnostics
• Appliance and Venting Identification
• Safety Controls
• Worst Case Procedure
• ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Compliant Combustion Safety Testing
• Standard Work Specifications
• Rule 440 and Appendix A
• Energy Audit Software and SIR calculations

• Practice Exam

The 2-day training is designed to prepare exam candidates for the field portion of the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor exam. Day one is for review and practice of the ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 combustion safety standard and related testing. Day two is for review and practice of the Energy Auditor Field guide. Each attendee will participate in classroom and laboratory work. All classroom and laboratory work will be in accordance with the ANSI/ BPI-1200-S-2017 standard and the BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide.

Topics covered in the classroom will include:
• Safe environment testing
• Diagnostic tools
• Gas Leakage Testing
• Carbon Monoxide Testing
• Efficiency testing
• Visual inspection of the combustion appliance zone
• Combustion appliance identification
• Combustion appliance vent categorization
• Visual inspection of combustion appliances
• Safety controls for combustion appliances
• Procedure for setting up worst case scenario
• Oven testing
• Standards and action required for combustion testing
• Knowledge and Abilities required for the field exam
• The five gated items for the field exam
• BPI Energy Auditor Scheme Handbook
• BPI Energy Auditor Field Guide

Specific tasks in the laboratory will include:
• Identify health and safety issues
• Execute a combustion safety test
• Execute a blower door test
• Execute a duct leakage test
• Execute a zonal pressure test
• Execute a fan flow measurement
• Analyze information from all diagnostic testing
• Use the Energy Auditor Field Guide

 

Energy Auditor Field Exam Preparation – Training Agenda

 

Day One

8:30AM – 12:00PM Classroom

• Introductions, Course Outline, IREC Paperwork, Safety Orientation
• Building Science Principles
• Health and Safety
• Appliance and Venting Identification
• Safety Controls
• Worst Case Procedure
• Combustion Safety Testing Form, ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 Compliant

 

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

 

1:00PM – 5:30PM Lab

• Combustion Appliance and Venting Identification (wall of furnaces)
• Combustion Appliance Safety Controls (wall of furnaces)
• Diagnostic Tools for Combustion Testing
• Combustion Safety Testing Practice
• Combustion Testing Paperwork

 

Day Two

8:30AM – 9:00AM Classroom

• Housekeeping
• Review Day One

 

9:00AM – 10:00AM Lab

• Practice Combustion Safety Test

 

10:00PM – 12:00PM Classroom

• Energy Auditor Scheme Handbook
• Review Energy Auditor Field Guide
• Gated Items

 

12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch On your own

 

1:00PM – 5:30PM  Lab

• Practice Diagnostic Testing
• Practice Using the Field Guide

**Please note: Prior to taking the exam, you will need an approval letter from BPI. Please see below for more information**

 

Building Performance Institute

Prerequisites required: Candidates must meet certain education and experience prerequisites prior to taking the online and/or field certification exams. Please read the Prerequisites document for Energy Auditor certification.

Preparing for the EA Exam(s) (from www.bpi.org):

 

Energy Auditor Certification

Field Exam ONLY – $650.00 (Written exam is a separate registration. Please see www.bpctrain.org for dates)

 

Schedule:

 

FIELD Exam

 

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Cancellation: 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.

**Please note: Prior to taking the exam, you will need an approval letter from BPI. Please see below for more information**

 

Building Performance Institute

Prerequisites required: Candidates must meet certain education and experience prerequisites prior to taking the online and/or field certification exams. Please read the Prerequisites document for Energy Auditor certification.

Preparing for the EA Exam(s) (from www.bpi.org):

 

Energy Auditor Certification

Written Exam ONLY – $325.00 (Field exam is a separate registration. Please see www.bpctrain.org for dates)

 

Schedule:

 

WRITTEN Exam

 

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Cancellation: 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.

**PLEASE NOTE DATES:

This is a two-week course: May 18 – 21, 2020 & June 1 – 4, 2020 – There is NO TRAINING the week of May 25, 2020**

 

Energy Auditor is based on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the same name. This two-week course provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the auditing process from diagnosing basic energy-related issues to combustion safety testing and developing a work-scope. Students will study how the house works as a system, and learn how to apply building science principles to identify, prioritize, and correct energy-related issues within the building envelope, as well as health and safety concerns associated with these issues. This course is designed to prepare qualified students to take the BPI Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor certification exam. State-of-the-art technology is used in both the classroom and the labs to provide students with a high quality learning environment. Students will take one written test, delivered through our Learning Management System (LMS), and three hands-on tests of energy assessment skills. Upon successful completion of these tests, each student receives a certificate of completion.

· Recognize the different heating systems and fuel types being used
· Properly perform combustion testing (SSE and WC Draft)
· Calculate combustion air needed
· Measure exhaust flow and perform ASHRAE 62.2 calculations
· Perform duct diagnostic testing
· Inspect and assess the building envelope
· Perform basic math calculations
· Properly gather infiltration data (Blower Door)
· Use lab experience to give students a practical understanding of the lessons being taught
· Blower door testing

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