IN-PERSON Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics (D892)
Schedule
Tue Apr 08 2025 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Building Performance Center | Bellingham, WA
About this Event
A Note About Ticket Types:
There are three different Ticket Types. You will need to choose the appropriate one in order to register.
WA State Weatherization (WX) Agency, Tribal, or WA State Department of Commerce Staff:
Those who are employees of a Commerce-recognized WA State Wx Agency, a staff member of one of WA State's Tribes (with approval by Commerce), or Commerce staff. The list of Commerce-recognized WA State Weatherization Agencies can be viewed here.
WA State Wx Agency-Associated Contractor:
Contractors working under one of the WA State Wx Agencies (see above). At registration, you will be required to list the WA State 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 WA State Wx Agencies (see above).
IN-PERSON Blower Door & Pressure Diagnostics
Session Description:
The Blower Door and Pressure Diagnostics course is a 1-day training designed to provide new and current Building Analysts with the information needed to complete building envelope diagnostics in accordance with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Technical Standards and the Washington State Department of Commerce Weatherization Specifications. Instruction will include introduction and review of building science concepts, use of required equipment, and procedures required for proper diagnostic testing.
Reference Material:
• WA State Diagnostic Results Form
• WA State Department of Commerce Specs
Course Content & Objectives:
- Building Science: Driving forces and air flow
- Blower Door Equipment and Operation
- Diagnostic Test Procedures
- Understanding and interpreting results
Course Requirements:
Technology
- Ability to download documents
- BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC
Expectation of attendance and class participation
Equipment (recommended)
- Manometer - DG1000 and DG700 provided depending on course size
Prerequisites and Work Experience:
12-24 months field experience recommended
Familiarity with Reference Materials
- Washington State Dept. of Commerce WX Specifications
- WA State Diagnostic Test Report
- Current BPI 1200 Standard
Assessments and Grading:
- All assessments will be multiple choice question style
- In-progress assessment activities throughout
- One final assessment
- Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment
Where is it happening?
Building Performance Center, 3406 Redwood Ave., Bellingham, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 350.00