Why Earn Your BA-T?
The Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is a perfect entry point for anyone starting a career in home performance. It validates your ability to collect critical data and perform diagnostic testing to support whole-home energy assessments. With a strong foundation in building systems, testing procedures, and industry standards, this credential sets the stage for long-term professional growth in the energy efficiency field.
How to Become
Certified
- Review the Certification Scheme Handbook
- Optional Training: While not required, training is a great way to strengthen your knowledge for the exam.
- Book your exam with a BPI Test Center in your area
- Take your field exam
- Certification: If successful, your certification will be available to download in your candidate account
Exam Information
Field exam: Oral questions (no written exam)
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 70% or higher
The exam contains gated items that must be completed successfully to pass the exam, regardless of any other exam score:
- Candidate prepared combustible gas and CO measurement instruments for use according to ANSI/BPI-1200
- Candidate sampled indoor ambient CO levels
- Candidate sampled indoor ambient air for combustible gas levels on one floor of the house
- Candidate monitored ambient CO levels in the CAZ during all combustion safety testing and stated results
- Candidate set combustion appliances to pilot or standby to ensure they do not fire during the blower door test
Exam Fees: Exam prices are set by BPI Test Centers. Find your local BPI Test Center to learn more.
Standards of
Reference
Standards of reference for the Building Analyst Technician certification exams include:
Recertification
Please review the Certification Renewal Policies and fill out the Application for Certification Renewal.
Certification Renewal Policies Application for Renewal
