Building Analyst Professional
Credential: Building Analyst Professional
Credentialing Agency: Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Building Analyst Professional certification is intended for those individuals who conduct building performance audits, including measurement and verification services with related building analysis. Individuals may also specify, sell, coordinate and/or install certain building performance work. BPI strongly recommends that a candidate seek training and have some experience in the building performance industry before attempting any BPI certification designations. There are no training, education, or experience requirements to sit for the exams. Candidates must pass a written exam and a field exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Building Analyst Professional
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0808 Architecture |  Some |
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| 0810 Civil Engineering | Some |
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| 4749 Maintenance Mechanic | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- 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.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
107 Hermes Road, Suite 210
Malta, NY 12020
Phone: (877) 274-1274
Fax: (866) 777-1274
Contact Page
Written Exam
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Building Science
- Energy and Thermodynamics
- Combustion Science
- Moisture and Psychrometrics
- Building Airflow
- Mechanical Systems
- Distribution and Controls
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
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Buildings and their Systems
- Building Components and Construction
- Mechanical Equipment
- Building Thermodynamics
- Building Airflow
- Indoor Air Quality
- Renewables Potential
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Testing & Data Collection
- Combustion Safety Testing
- Indoor/Outdoor CO
- Combustible Gas Leak Testing
- Blower Door Testing
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Insulation Levels
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- DHW
- Appliances
- Lighting
- Fenestrations
- Thermal/Pressure Boundary
- Mechanical Equipment
- Baseload
- Water Conservation
- Building Measurements
- Health and Safety
- Construction Details
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Industry Standards
- Applicability
- Limitations
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Analyzing Collected Data
- Combustion Safety Testing
- Indoor/Outdoor CO
- Blower Door Testing
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Insulation Levels
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- DHW
- Appliances
- Lighting
- Fenestrations
- Thermal/Pressure Boundary
- Mechanical Equipment
- Baseload
- Water Conservation
- Building Measurements
- Health and Safety
- Construction Details
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Modeling and Work scope
- Modeling
- Work scope
Practical Exam
- Building Science (Fundamentals) (10%)
- Buildings and their Systems (Fundamentals) (20%)
- Measurement and Verification of Building Performance (Fundamentals/Application) (40%)
- BPI National Standards and Project Specifications (Fundamentals/Application) (20%)
- Health & Safety (Fundamentals) (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Building Analyst Professional examination:
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Best Sources
- BPI Already Certified, Next Steps
- BPI Applications for Certification
- BPI Building Analyst Professional Field Guide
- BPI Building Analyst Professional Testing/Knowledge List
- BPI Field Guides
- BPI Skilled Building Performance Certification Policies and Procedures
- BPI Sources for Continuing Education Units
- BPI Testing/Knowledge Lists
RECERTIFICATION
Building Analyst Professional
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Building Analyst Professional include:
- While no formal experience is necessary to participate in most exams, BPI strongly recommends that candidates seek training from an independent training organization and have some experience in the building performance industry before attempting any BPI certification designations.
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