BPI: Building Analyst Field Test

You’ve sat through the courses, absorbed all of the materials and passed the BPI written exam. Now it’s time to prove you have what it takes to be a confident BPI Building Analyst or Building Envelope Professional. The Building Performance Institute prides itself on sending well-trained and knowledgeable professionals to evaluate and upgrade people’s homes. The Field Test is a vital step in joining this cadre of certified professionals and launching your new BPI career.

All BPI Field Tests are conducted on-site. Each test is administered one-on-one, between the test-taker and a proctor. Test-takers have two hours to complete all the mandatory diagnostic tests and evaluations required for BPI certification. All necessary equipment will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have it (the familiarity of your own equipment is helpful).

Required knowledge to pass the test:

• Site evaluation
• Combustion safety tests
• Worst Case CAZ Depressurization
• Identification of HVAC system components
• Blower Door test to confirm shell tightness
• How to calculate a building’s ventilation needs
• How to evaluate existing thermal boundary effectiveness
• Water heater performance assessment
• How to gauge a structure’s overall condition
   

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of the applicable written BPI test

Test Fee:  $450