BPI Infiltration and Duct Leakage (IDL)

Sometimes referred to as Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET), BPI’s IDL Certification qualifies you to perform blower door and duct leakage tests on new homes, as required by IECC 2009 and IECC 2012 building codes. In the self-paced online course you will learn the principles of air movement and causes of air leaks, how ventilation relates to overall air leakage in a home, and ventilation system requirements. During our 30-minute IDL Field Exam-Prep Video, Dallas Jones demonstrates, step-by-step, how to perform each of the tasks required to successfully pass BPI’s IDL Exam.

Course Package: $375

Call for Course Dates & Locations. 1-800-518-1877

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Course Package Includes:

5.5 hours of online multimedia training with a video instructor
• Available 24/7 • Learn at your own pace • Review as often as you like
Phone access to instructors to answer your questions
30 minute IDL Field Exam-Prep Video
Our IDL Field Exam Checklist to follow during your IDL Exam
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Proctored BPI Field Exam - Anywhere you like! (No written exam required)
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Who Should Take This Course

Builders
Insulation & weatherization contractors/sub-contractors
Home inspectors
Code officials
HVAC technicians
Anyone who needs to perform air leakage and duct leakage testing

Topics Covered

Principles of air movement
Causes and sources of air leaks
How ventilation relates to overall air leakage in a home
Ventilation system requirements
How to set up and operate a blower door and manometer
How to set up and operate a duct blaster
How to interpret results and determine IECC Compliance

BPI IDL Certification Exam

To earn your BPI IDL certification you must pass the field exam with a score of 85% or higher. You will have 1.5 hours to complete the field exam, which is conducted by a Green Training USA proctor by appointment at your location. There is no written exam.

Once you are comfortable with the material and required tasks, simply call 1-800-518-1877 to schedule your field exam.

Candidates must provide their own blower door and duct testing equipment.You can purchase Retrotec equipment from Green Training USA at a special discount. Call 1-800-518-1877 for details.

Schedule

Access the online training and Field Exam-Prep Video immediately upon registration. Available 24/7, learn at your own pace, review any material as needed.

IDL Field Exam

Once you are comfortable with the material and required tasks, call 1-800-518-1877 to schedule your field exam at your location.

Prerequisites

None.

Provide Proof of Membership

You must provide proof of Service Partners Membership to take advantage of this specially-priced course package.

Equipment Requirements

Candidates must provide their own blower door and duct testing equipment.

System Requirements

See System Requirements