Envelope Professional
Credential: Envelope Professional
Credentialing Agency: Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Envelope Professional certification is intended for those individuals who optimize the installation, operation and maintenance, as well as, measure and verify the performance of envelope systems and address their interaction with other building systems from a building science perspective. 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.
Envelope Professional
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 (Intermediate) (15%)
- Basic Terms & Definitions (to comprehend and use)
- Principles of Energy, Air & Moisture
- Combustion Science
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Envelope Systems and their interaction with other building systems (Intermediate) (15%)
- Building Components
- Conservation Strategies
- Comprehensive Building Assessment Process
- Design Considerations
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Measurement and Verification of Building Performance (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (20%)
- Applied Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
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BPI National Standards and Project Specifications (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (20%)
- Installation Safety and Specification
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Optimizing the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Envelope Systems (Fundamentals/Application) (25%)
- Installation Safety and Specification
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Health & Safety (Fundamentals) (5%)
- Conservation Strategies
- Professional Conduct and Work Ethics
- Personal Safety & Work Practices
Practical Exam
- Envelope Systems and their interaction with other building systems (Intermediate) (35%)
- Measurement and Verification of Building Performance (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (25%)
- Optimizing the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Envelope Systems (Fundamentals/Application) (40%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Envelope Professional examination:
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Best Sources
- BPI Already Certified, Next Steps
- BPI Applications for Certification
- BPI Envelope Professional Field Guide
- BPI Envelope 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
Envelope Professional
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Envelope 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.