A Note About Ticket Types:  

There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register. 

Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff:
Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State's Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here. 

Wx Agency-Associated Contractor:
Contractors working under one of the Wx Agencies (see above).  At registration, you will be required to list the Wx Agency(ies) you are associated with.

General Public/Non-Associated Contractor:
Those who neither work for nor under (as a contractor) one of the Wx Agencies (see above). 

***IMPORTANT:  Once you are registered, you will be able to download Study Packet documents, including the BPI technical standards, sample test questions and recommended study materials for the Building Analyst certification. The orientation packet will provide you with the information you need to prepare for the certification exam and an overview of BPI's standards and code of conduct. It is strongly recommended candidates review combustion safety testing and action levels before the exam.***

Session Description: 

Building Analyst Refresher Training 

8 hours

Cost:  $275.00

BPI CEUs:  4 

The Building Analyst Refresher class is designed to prepare currently certified Building Analysts and future Building Analysts for the BPI Building Analyst Professional Witten and field exams. Each attendee in the class will review the Building Analyst standard in a classroom setting and participate in evaluating a home in the BPC weatherization laboratory in accordance with the BPI Building Analyst Standard.    

Specific tasks in the classroom will include:

• Review Health and Safety items in the standard
• Review area calculations
• Review the Building Airflow Standard
• Review Diagnostic testing procedures
• Practice ethics situationsComplete a practice written test 
• Specific tasks in the laboratory will include: 
• Execute a blower door test
• Practice combustion safety testing
• Evaluate insulation levels
• Evaluate window and door condition
• Identify air leakage
• Identify opportunities for base-load reduction
• Identify health safety issues

***IMPORTANT:  Once you are registered, you will be able to download Study Packet documents, including the BPI technical standards, sample test questions and recommended study materials for the Building Analyst certification. The orientation packet will provide you with the information you need to prepare for the certification exam and an overview of BPI's standards and code of conduct. It is strongly recommended candidates review combustion safety testing and action levels before the exam.***