BPI Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Insulation of __% of building shell triggers blower door requirement Correct Answer 15% Air flow standard in ASHRAE ___ Correct Answer ASHRAE 62.2 (updated 9.2015) Min BAS before requiring mechanical ventilation Correct Answer no longer using (9/2015) Rise on ventilation ductwork Correct Answer 1/4" per foot Dense pack cellulose minimum Correct Answer 3.5 pounds per cubic foot Duct leakage to outside standard Correct Answer EPA Energy Star Ducts Duct leakage to outside calculation Correct Answer Total allowable to outside=system airflow x .10 Materials (2) for sealing ductwork Correct Answer mastic and fsk tape Bafflings min around nonic rated cans and chimneys Correct Answer 3" Single wall flue pipe minimum clearance Correct Answer 6" Cold side air barriar on kneewall insulation Correct Answer plywood or housewrap Attic hatch insulation minimum requirements Correct Answer R-14 and tightly fitting Safety equipment list (6) Correct Answer respirator with cartridges, gloves, safety glasses, protective clothing, duct masks, hard hat (as required) Max level of "safe" CO concentration Correct Answer 35ppm or 9 ppm over 8 hour period CAS inspection tests (4) Correct Answer spillage, CO test, worst-case depressurization, draft Highest priority in air sealing Correct Answer leakage to attic because of stack effect Gas line replacement date Correct Answer If manufactured before 1973 ASHRAE standard for exposure to CO Correct Answer 8 hours exposure at 9 ppm