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BPI-1200 Test Exam with Complete SolutionsNFPA 211 defines - ANSWER-certain types of installations but does not necessarily
approve installation types.
10.0 = - ANSWER-Building Enclosure
10.1a The energy audit shall include an evaluation of the performance of the building
enclosure, to include both the - ANSWER-Pressure & Thermal boundaries and their
combined effectiveness and alignment
10.1b The energy audit shall include the following - ANSWER-Envelope insulation level
and performance
10.2 The energy audit shall include the following - ANSWER-Air-leakage of the building
as determined by the blower door diagnostic testing
10.3 The energy audit shall include the following - ANSWER-Fenestration performance
and fit
10.4 The energy audit shall include the following - ANSWER-Potential for energy
savings of shading and solar reflectance ease upgrades for at the roof and or wall
11.0 = - ANSWER-Heating, Cooling, and Domestic Water heating
11.1a The energy audit shall include an evaluation of the heating, cooling, and domestic
water heating - ANSWER-Systems in the home
11.2 Evaluation of heating and cooling - ANSWER-appliances operation, condition, and
efficiency
11.3 Evaluation of heating and cooling - ANSWER-Distribution systems
11.4 Evaluation of domestic - ANSWER-Water heating appliance operation, condition,
and efficiency
11.5 Evaluation of domestic - ANSWER-Water distribution systems
12.0 = - ANSWER-Base Load Energy Efficiency
12.0.1 the energy audit shall include an estimate of present base load energy -
ANSWER-Use and cost, description of the current major appliances, and plug loads.
12.1 The energy audit @ Kitchen shall include - ANSWER-Refrigerator & Freezer
energy consumption
,12.2 The energy audit @ Whole house, shall include - ANSWER-Lightning efficiency,
controls, and alternatives
12.3 inspection of laundry room - ANSWER-Clothes dryer vents for restrictions, and
appropriate venting configuration
12.4 evaluation of auxiliary water systems such as - ANSWER-Pool and Spa energy
conservation consumption
12.5 evaluation of other - ANSWER-Major base load energy consumption devices
12.6 collection of information regarding the type and input rate of installed - ANSWER-
Renewable Energy systems or other on-site electricity generation
12.7 advice to homeowner/occupant - ANSWER-User controlled changes to reduce
energy consumption
12.7.1 itemize all - ANSWER-Plug loads and associated electricity costs
12.7.2 calculated based load energy consumption with - ANSWER-Space conditioning
energy usage disaggregated from base load energy usage (when energy consumption
records are available).
12.7.3 A comparison of the homes energy use with - ANSWER-Similar homes in the
region (when data is available).
12.7.4 provide a final - ANSWER-Value of energy savings behaviors and measures
13.0 = - ANSWER-Water conservation
13.1 evaluation of water usage - ANSWER-Toilets, showerhead, faucets, and clothes
washers.
13.2 advice to the homeowner occupant about the value of water efficiency and
conservation strategies - ANSWER-That may reduce water consumption
2.0 General requirements - main purpose - ANSWER-Obtain relevant operational
information to supplement asset-based data.
2.0 General requirements - what is Annex B - ANSWER-Sample of
homeowner/occupant questionnaire
3.4 Health and safety related requirements - ANSWER-A citizens guide to radon, US
EPA
, 3.5 BPI Auditor as electrician - ANSWER-The auditor shall limit any electrical
recommendations to the identification of knob and tube wiring and other visual
observations such as frayed or exposed wiring.
3.5 BPI Auditor if trained as electrical technician - ANSWER-May limit any electrical
recommendations for which they have been trained
4.0 disclosure and ethics - ANSWER-The auditor shall disclose any current or potential
conflicts of interest of the auditor to the customer
5.0 cost benefit analysis - ANSWER-As part of the evaluation process shall conform to
the requirements of ANSI/BSR BPI-1100-T-201X Home energy auditing standard,
section 5
6.0 prioritizing recommendations - ANSWER-Shall conform to the requirements of
ANSI/BSR BPI-1100 T-201X, section 6
7.0 Combustion Appliance & Fuel Distribution System Inspection - ANSWER-Shall
include inspection of combustion appliances and fuel distribution systems for safety
problems.
7.1 Gas Leaks, and/or actionable CO Levels - ANSWER-Identify and communicate
situations that may require health and safety remediation items such as:
7.10 = - ANSWER-Test Gas ovens and unvented appliances for CO.
7.10.1 = - ANSWER-Combustion Cooking Appliances
7.10.1.1 Combustion cooking Appliances shall be tested for ambient and vented CO
using the testing procedures and action levels specified in - ANSWER-7.10.1.1.1 = BPI
Technical Standards for the Building Analyst Professional OR the details described in
section 7.10.1.1.1
7.10.1.1.2 = - ANSWER-Combustion Cooking Appliance and Vented CO Inspection
Procedure
7.10.1.1.2.1 With appliance off, inspect oven cavity and range-top exhaust vent for
blockage with - ANSWER-Aluminum Foil or other
7.10.1.1.2.2 With appliance off, inspect oven for - ANSWER-grease build-up.
7.10.1.1.2.3 With appliance on, measure CO above each burner and at the oven
exhaust vents after - ANSWER-5 minutes of main burner operation.
7.10.1.1.2.3.a The CO should not exceed the threshold in Section 7.8.5 Table G.6 -
ANSWER-225 PPM Air Free
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