BPI Training
Calendar of 2012 BPI Certification training classes
January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21 --> SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TUITION: $1,695
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
All classes will be held in our new training facility located at 1785 Locust Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
All training costs must be paid in advance. Reimbursement will be refunded after all eligibility requirements have been met and student has successfully passed both written and field exams.
Training Agenda
Curriculum Binders, Residential Energy book; BPI BA Technical Standards
Day 1, 2, 3 – Classroom (Training Modules)
- Building Performance / Building Science
- Occupant Interview & Exterior Site Inspection
- Combustion Safety Testing
- Air Flow and Blower Door
- Pressure – Thermal Boundary; Zonal Pressure
- Ventilation & Moisture Control
- Carbon Monoxide
- Framing Inspection, Windows &Doors
- Infrared Imaging & Insulation –Thermal Boundary
- Heating & Cooling Systems & Distribution systems
Day 4 & 5 - Field Training
- Site Assessment; Homeowner Interview
- Combustion Safety Training (CAZ)
- Blower Door Testing, Air Leakage, Ventilation,
- Infrared Camera
- Clearly Identifying Combustion Appliance Zones
- Types of Systems-Residential Combustion Appliances
- Venting & Visual Appliance Inspection
- Setting up Worst Case Depressurization within Combustion Appliance Zone
- Spillage Testing; Draft Testing & Proper CO Testing / Location
- CAZ Depressurization Limits & Combustion Safety Action Levels
- Establish the Worst Case Pressure & Determine the Net Worst Case
Day 6 - Review & Exam
- Discuss diagnostic/visual findings and upgrade recommendations for field house
- Test Prep -Review Calculations and BPI Protocols
- BPI 2 hour Written Exam for Building Analyst
Following Days- 2 hour One on One Field Exam Scheduled Per Individual Student
In order to become BPI certified, students must pass a 100 question written exam and a 2-hour field exam.
Additional Training Available
BPI Mentoring & Field proctoring - 2 Days (package only)
1 day mentoring & 2 hr BPI BA field exam $800.00
Combustion Safety Training – 2 Days
This course provides instruction on proper Combustion Testing under BPI protocol to assess residential buildings to high quality standards that are required by many statewide programs.
2 days hands-on field training $800.00
Training Agenda for Combustion Safety Testing
Day 1 – Combustion Safety Procedures
- Clearly Identifying all Combustion Appliance Zones
- Types of Systems-Residential Combustion Appliances
- Visual Appliance Inspection
- Setting up for Worst Case Depressurization within the Combustion Appliance Zone
- Spillage, Draft and Co
- Venting & Adequate Combustion Air Calculation
- CAZ Depressurization Limits
- Combustion Safety Action Levels
- Vent Draft Pressure
Day 2 – Combustion Safety Procedures
- Measuring the Base Pressure
- Establish the Worst Case Pressure
- Determine the Net Worst Case
- Spillage Testing
- Draft Testing
- Proper CO Testing / Location
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About A Train To Sustain:
A Train to Sustain workforce training program administered by REAS, Inc. is the Los Angeles headquartered affiliate of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) which has provided national certification training for over 500 Energy Auditors and Contractors. REAS offers high-quality training programs and seminars to prepare professionals interested in implementing energy efficiency and sustainability as part of their service offerings. Training programs provided for the following institutions: East Los Angeles College; Pierce College; Long Beach City College; College of the Desert; San Diego Gas and Electric and West Valley Occupational Center.
Available Trainings and Seminars:
BPI: Building Analyst; Building Envelope Course; Insulation and Air Sealing Installer; Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) and two day Combustion Safety Training, one day Lead RRP and 4 hour Real Estate Professionals Course on Energy Efficiency Programs and Financing.