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Who should take this course?
This course trains students to be BPI Building Analysts and prepares them for the BPI national written and field exam. It is expected that students have some familiarity with home comfort diagnostics, residential construction and/or HVAC systems. This course is for energy auditors, remodelers, builders, insulators, HVAC contractors, and housing inspectors. Others are welcome to attend, but it is recommended they do some studying in these fields prior to coming to training class. Study materials will be sent when course registration is received.
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Cost of four-day training: $1100 (Covers training and written test. Field test fees are additional)

Prerequisites for Course: None

What will you learn?

1. An understanding of building science principals and residential energy use.
2. An understanding of indoor air quality and solutions to IAQ problems.
3. How to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of a home.  
4. How to use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a blower door, monoxer and combustible gas analyzer.
5. How to perform combustion safety analysis.
6. How to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
7. What to look for, such as, hidden flaws often found in residential construction that can cause high utility bills, discomfort, moisture problems and indoor air quality problems.

The course uses "Energy Auditor Field Guide" as its text book.

How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional Building Analyst, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the BPI national exam and pass a field exam. (Note: The field test is off-site.) Doing so, you will be able to produce energy analysis reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Building Analyst is a National certification.  It is accepted (along with a joint certification as a RESNET HERS Rater) as the Kansas Energy Auditor Certification necessary for auditors wishing to participate in the new 'Efficiency Kansas' weatherization programs, loans and rebates.

How quickly should I take my field test?
The field test is used to validate your ability to correctly use the tools and equipment, to accurately interpret the results, and to make appropriate recommendations according to BPI Standards. It is strongly recommended that you spend some time learning the tools and equipment and ensuring you fully understand how to interpret the results you are getting prior to attempting the field test. Accurate Rater Network allows BPI Building Analyst students time outside of the class in our HVAC lab area to gain the level of comfort required. While it is a good idea to schedule both sessions now (to get your preferred dates) you may want to give yourself adequate time for practice between the training / written exam and the field test.

Field test is off-site. You are responsible for providing transportation to the field test site. Spaces are limited. Our staff will call you to set time and date. Spaces are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, if the listed Field Test date is full, another date may be offered.

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Accurate Rater Network by Hathmore Technologies, LLC’s Building Analyst raining course is accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI).