Building on the BPI Multifamily Certifications

Raising the Bar in HomeRaising the Bar in Home Performance Contracting

Larry ZarkerBPILZarker@bpi orgLZarker@bpi.org

What is theBuildingPerformance

Standards

Institute? CertificationBPI Rater BPI CertificationProgram BPI

BPI GoldStarContractors

Who BPI BPIWho BPI Works

BPI Certified Professionals

and BPI Raters

WithLocal, State,

& Utility ProgramsBPI GoldStar BPI Programs & Federal

Government

Contractors

Home and

Training OrganizationsBPI Test Centers and

Proctors

Building Owners

BPI’ R l i B ildi P fBPI’s Role in Building PerformanceMaintain national consensus-based standards

overseeing building performance for both small homes and multifamily buildings

P id i f f i l tifi ti l ti t Provide a series of professional certifications relating to building performance based on rigorous written and field practical exams

Provide a company level accreditation called BPI GoldStar Contractor focusing on delivery of high quality building performance jobsbuilding performance jobs

S t C tl S dSectors Currently Served

W th i tiWeatherizationManufactured Housing (mobile homes)Small Homes (Building Analyst, Envelope,

Heating, Air Conditioning)g g)Multifamily Buildings (MF Building Analyst

and MF E.E. Building Operator)and MF E.E. Building Operator)

BPI Standards Foster quality and consistent workFoster quality and consistent work

throughout the home performance and weatherization workforce.weatherization workforce. BPI follows American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) protocols for due process asInstitute (ANSI) protocols for due process as an ANSI SDO.

BPI-1105-S-201x – Standard forBPI-1105-S-201x – Standard for Multifamily Energy AuditingScope:This Multifamily Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building-science-basedminimum criteria for conducting a building science based evaluation of existing multifamily buildings and provides specific technical procedures to conduct a multifamily building

dit t d fi th i i kill i denergy audit as necessary to define the minimum skills required by a BPI Multifamily Energy Auditor. Additionally this standard is the basis for BPI's Multifamily Energy Auditor Certification.(Michael Colgrove is the chair of the working group.)

BPI-1106-S-201x: Standard Practice forBPI 1106 S 201x: Standard Practice for Residential Energy Efficient Building OperationScope:pThis standard practice defines the roles of, and minimum requirements for, operating a residential multifamily building for optimal energy efficiency resource efficiency effectiveoptimal energy efficiency, resource efficiency, effectiveoccupant health and safety, and long-term building durability. BPI-1106 applies to all residential multifamily buildings or complexes, five units or more. The provisions of this standard do not apply to single-family houses, manufactured houses, commercial, or industrial facilities. ,(Mina Agarabi and Wen Yang are co-chairs of the working group.)

BPI’s Core SF Certifications

Envelope ProfessionalAir Leakage Control Installer (RBE-WHALCI)

Air Conditioning /Heat Pump Professional

Heating Professional

Building AnalystProfessional

BPI M ltif il B ildi C tifi tiBPI Multifamily Building Certifications

Multifamily Building Analyst

Professional (797)

Multifamily Energy Efficiency BuildingEfficiency Building

Operator (410)

MFBA/MFBO T t bl K l d Li tMFBA/MFBO Testable Knowledge ListBuilding Science

Auditing/Reporting Skills

Inspection and Diagnostic Skills

I t ll ti /A l i SkillInstallation/Analysis Skills

Health and Safety

MF B ildi A l t TKL S lMF Building Analyst TKL Sample

MF B ildi O t TKL S lMF Building Operator TKL Sample

MFBA E PMFBA Exam Process 75 question multiple choice exam75 question multiple choice exam “Virtual” walkthrough of a building using photos

and other necessary graphicsand other necessary graphics Regional variations are allowed using

preapproved photos and related graphicspreapproved photos and related graphics MFBO currently uses a “field” test in the

b ildi b i i h i lbuilding but is moving to the virtual exam

Toward a Healthy Home yEvaluator Micro-Credential

Energy Auditor Building Analyst

Healthy Home EvaluatorMicro-credential

gyProfessional

g yProfessional

S f HHE C d ti lScope of HHE Credential• The Healthy Home Evaluator micro‐credential builds upon the knowledge of 

the certified BPI Building Analyst professional or BPI Energy Auditor bythe certified BPI Building Analyst professional or BPI Energy Auditor by establishing the competencies required to conduct an in‐depth healthy home environmental risk assessment.  

h l h l d h h b d• The Healthy Home Evaluator assesses and characterizes home‐based environmental health and safety hazards by integrating qualitative observations with quantitative diagnostics to determine and prioritize 

d ti th t dd i ti d t ti l h drecommendations that address existing and potential hazards.  

• The Healthy Home Evaluator communicates the identified risks and hazards to the occupant with the goal of improving health and quality of life.p g p g q y

HHE P i D iHHE: Prime Domains

Principles of a Health Home Principles of a Healthy Home Data Collection

A l i d I t t ti Analysis and Interpretation Recommendations and/or Scope of Work Communication and Client Education Personal Safety, Insurance and Liability

What BPI Credentials Mean for Program Sponsors

R f t b d t d d Reference to open, consensus-based standards BPI is an accredited ANSI SDO Accreditation of personnel certifications under ISO 17024cc ed o o pe so e ce c o s u de SO 7

Alignment of standards, training curricula, knowledge base and certification exams

Access to independent, third-party verification of conformance of the contracting process

Thank youThank you

Further Questions Contact me at:Larry ZarkerLarry Zarker

LZarker@bpi.org(202) 256-3893 (direct)(202) 256-3893 (direct)