Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP)
Credential: Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP)
Credentialing Agency: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) is a professional certification. The BCxP credential allows candidates to demonstrate competency in leading, planning, coordinating and managing a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings. To obtain the BCxP certification, candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass an exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 0808 Architecture |  Some |
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| 0810 Civil Engineering |  Other |
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| 0830 Mechanical Engineering | Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: Three Commissioning Projects
- Experience: 10 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (800) 527-4723
Fax: (404) 321-5478
Contact Page
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience. For more details on these requirements, please refer to the BCxP candidate handbook.
Option 1:High school diploma with 10 years' building industry experience, with 5 of those years in commissioning experience.
Option 2:A two-year degree, non-building science bachelor's degree, or equivalent military training with 8 years' building industry experience, with 5 of those years in commissioning experience.
Option 3:Bachelor's degree in building sciences or equivalent military training/experience with 5 years' commissioning experience.
Option 4:Licensed architect or professional engineer with 3 years' commissioning experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) credential has the following other requirements:
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Applicants must have participated in three commissioning projects, and have participated in at least 6 of the following activities:
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Development of an OPR/CFR,
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Develop commissioning plan,
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Review of a design,
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Perform field verification,
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Oversee performance testing,
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Correction of deficiencies,
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Training,
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Prepare commissioning report.
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- Applicants must agree to abide by ASHRAE's code of ethics, which can be found within the candidate handbook.
Written Exam
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Managing Commissioning Projects
- Track deficiencies (issues log)
- Assess pass/fail criteria for functional test results
- Identify the scope of the project
- Develop a commissioning team
- Manage a commissioning budget
- Identify commissioning deliverables
- Participate in VE activities
- Review project documents
- Monitor the construction/project schedule
- Participate in project meetings
- Conduct commissioning meetings
- Facilitate risk Test as it relates to commissioning activities
- Identify tasks for completion of commissioning processes
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Preparing Commissioning Documentation
- Create commissioning specifications
- Write system verification checklist
- Create FPTs
- Determine site visit protocols (logistics)
- Develop issues logs
- Document commissioning meetings
- Write commissioning reports
- Create systems manuals
- Develop end of warranty review process
- Assist in developing the OPR/CFR
- Create system/equipment list
- Create commissioning process tracking metrics
- Develop the commissioning plan
- Develop commissioning schedules
- Develop communications plans
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Conducting Commissioning Activities
- Monitor commissioning construction activities
- Facilitate the acceptance phase
- Plan commissioning construction activities
- Facilitate the completion of construction checklists
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Managing Training Activities
- Develop training plan
- Facilitate training coordination meeting
- Facilitate training activities
- Conduct training follow-up activities
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Completing Warranty Phase Activities
- Measure energy performance
- Facilitate off-season testing
- Troubleshoot facility issues
- Facilitate end of warranty meeting
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Conducting Existing Building Commissioning
- Conduct a building performance Test
- Prepare a CFR
- Conduct a systems Test
- Conduct a site investigation
- Recommend corrections and improvements
- Determine scope of project
- Oversee implementation of corrective measures
- Conduct performance verifications
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Conducting On-Going Commissioning
- Measure IEQ performance
- Evaluate building systems performance
- Review building operating plan
- Review maintenance activities
- Accommodate space/function changes
- Implement corrective actions
- Publish measurement and performance results to stakeholders
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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