RESNET Level 2 Diagnostic HESP Certification Course

Brief course Overview

Add one more day to the Level 1-HESP Certification Course and attain Level 2-Diagnostic HESP Certification. If your initial goal is to offer more in-depth home performance surveys, you will need this third day covering the nuts and bolts of Building Pressurization Testing. In addition to the Level 1 essentials, students will learn how to determine the effective leakage area and air exchange rate of a building using a blower door, how to calculate duct leakage utilizing a duct blaster and how to utilize HET Institute's Diagnostic Home Energy Report Software.

The combined 3-day course covers the all the HESP energy and building science fundamentals plus the pertinent envelope testing requirements contained in Chapter 3 and Appendix A of the RESNET National Energy Rating Technical Standards, ASHRAE Standard 119 Section 5.1 and the application of Standard 152 for testing of ducted distribution systems.

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Course details/Agenda

Diagnostic testing topics include:

  • Air leakage basics and common air leakage sites
  • Blower Door System Components
  • Installation for Depressurization
  • Setting Up the Building for Testing
  • Conducting a Depressurization Test
  • Basic Test Results
  • Pressurization Testing
  • Finding Air Leaks
  • Testing for Duct Leakage and Pressure
  • Combustion and Safety Features
  • Calibration and Maintenance
  • Using Flow Rings
  • Duct leakage testing
  • HET Institute's Home Energy Report Software

Benefits of the course

Successful completion and passing of the exams will qualify the student for certification as a Diagnostic Home Energy Survey Professional. Upon achievement, the student will be competent to begin a career performing Diagnostic Home Energy Surveys utilizing blower door and duct blaster diagnostic tools.

Course Materials

The course materials include the course study guide, a copy of Residential Energy by Krigger and Dorsi, a copy of The Energy Conservatory Blower Door Manual and practice exam questions.

Who should attend?

Home inspectors, home repair or construction contractors, those interested in a new career

Prerequisite Requirements

None; some knowledge of residential construction practices is beneficial

Tuition for the combined three days is $649. (There is an additional $50 fee for the RESNET HESP Certification Exam to be proctored at the class).

Scheduled Classes

Rockville, MD
Wednesday - Friday
June 24-26