BPI Building Analyst Certification Information

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Our price for the course includes:

• Krigger's "Residential Energy" textbook
• Class Handouts
  • BPI Standards
  • Blower Door Cheat Sheet
  • ASHRAE Building Airflow Cheat Sheet
  • Sample Data Collection Sheet
  • DG 700 Cheat Sheet
  • BPI Combustion Safety Laminated Cheat Sheet
• Our price includes the online BPI Written Test as well as the Field Test (a $400 Value)

Class Weekly Time Table

Here at AppleBlossoms we use John Krigger & Chris Doris's Textbook.  When you register we will mail you a copy.  Price of the textbook is included in your registration.  We highly suggest you register early enough to receive and study this resource before coming to the class.

AppleBlossom’s BA-I training will give you the following knowledge and skills:

• Background of the Home Performance industry
• All aspects of Building Science knowledge needed to pass the National BPI BA-I test including:
  1. Heat flow  - types of heat flow, measuring heat flow, thermal boundaries, building envelop identification, types and quality of insulation
  2. Air flow – Blower Door use and measurements, Digital Manometer use, pressure boundaries, stack, wind, and mechanical effects on air leakage, calculating ASHRAE minimum air standard, duct leakage, zonal pressure diagnostics
  3. Moisture flow – moisture sources, relative humidity and dew point calculations, controlling moisture
• Building Science math and fuel bill analysis
• Proper building site evaluation
• BPI Standards – use and calculation
• Hands on training on proper use of the Blower Door and DG 700 Digital Monometer, Carbon Monoxide detection equipment, Gas Leak detection equipment, Infrared Thermometer, and Electronic Psychrometer
• Introduction to zonal pressure diagnostics & duct diagnostics
• Proper Audit procedures including Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing, draft testing of combustion appliances, Carbon Monoxide testing of combustion appliances, and gas leak detection
• Proper inspection of mechanical, DWH,  and venting systems
• Insulation, window, lighting, and fridge evaluation procedures
• Health & Safety issues including Lead Paint, Carbon Monoxide, Radon, Moisture/Mold, IAQ issues
• Introduction to the Duct Blaster and Infrared Camera equipment and use

To Register Call Christine Hess at 800-606-1900

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