BPI Certification Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Recommended setting for a residential water heater.
120 degrees F
Joist
A horizontal wood framing member that supports a floor or ceiling.
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Rafter
a roof beam that follows the roofs slope
Sill Plate
Sits on the foundation wall. Usually gasketed in new construction. In existing homes, it is
sealed
Balloon Framed Construction
Features wall studs that can be two stories high. Studs seldom have a top plate or a
bottom plate. Stud cavities commonly open to the basement and also to the attic.
Common in wood frame homes built before 1940.
First priority to improve air quality?
Removal of the contaminant is best when possible. Next, ventilation
Recommended CFM for a bathroom fan
50 CFM
, Magnehlic Gauge
Analog pressure gauge in pascals, inches of water column, or psi depending on which
version you purchase.
Combustible Gas Detector (CGD)
Assists in finding source of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer
Measures flue gas content. Used in BPI testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
What percent of total household energy consumption is used for heating?
29%
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures
Seasonal Consumption
Consumption unrelated to outdoor temperatures
Baseload Consumption
Each kitchen shall have a demand controlled exhaust fan operating at least ___________
CFM.
100 CFM
Peak Demand
The amount of energy used when either heating or cooling load is added to baseload.
Usually the maximum quantity of energy that the building uses during a 12-, 30-, or
60-minute interval during the billing month.
What code carries most legally binding force for projects?
Local code always carries most legal force.
What agency develops the guidelines to deal with asbestos, lead, mold, etc?
Recommended setting for a residential water heater.
120 degrees F
Joist
A horizontal wood framing member that supports a floor or ceiling.
Brainpower Read More
Rafter
a roof beam that follows the roofs slope
Sill Plate
Sits on the foundation wall. Usually gasketed in new construction. In existing homes, it is
sealed
Balloon Framed Construction
Features wall studs that can be two stories high. Studs seldom have a top plate or a
bottom plate. Stud cavities commonly open to the basement and also to the attic.
Common in wood frame homes built before 1940.
First priority to improve air quality?
Removal of the contaminant is best when possible. Next, ventilation
Recommended CFM for a bathroom fan
50 CFM
, Magnehlic Gauge
Analog pressure gauge in pascals, inches of water column, or psi depending on which
version you purchase.
Combustible Gas Detector (CGD)
Assists in finding source of gas leaks.
Combustion Analyzer
Measures flue gas content. Used in BPI testing to get carbon monoxide readings.
What percent of total household energy consumption is used for heating?
29%
Heating and cooling, varies with outdoor temperatures
Seasonal Consumption
Consumption unrelated to outdoor temperatures
Baseload Consumption
Each kitchen shall have a demand controlled exhaust fan operating at least ___________
CFM.
100 CFM
Peak Demand
The amount of energy used when either heating or cooling load is added to baseload.
Usually the maximum quantity of energy that the building uses during a 12-, 30-, or
60-minute interval during the billing month.
What code carries most legally binding force for projects?
Local code always carries most legal force.
What agency develops the guidelines to deal with asbestos, lead, mold, etc?
