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Key Facts: BPI HHE Exam

50

Exam Questions

BPI

70%

Passing Score

BPI

1.5 hrs

Exam Duration

BPI

~$450

Typical Exam Fee

BPI Test Center

3 years

Certification Validity

BPI

24

CEUs for Recertification

BPI HHE Scheme Handbook

The BPI HHE exam has 50 multiple-choice questions in 1.5 hours with a 70% passing score and is online proctored only (no field exam). Requires an active BPI BA-P, EA, QCI, or Multifamily Building Analyst credential. Core domains: hazard ID (20%), walk-through assessment (15%), healthy home principles (10%), occupant interview (10%), IPM (10%), ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation/combustion (10%), prioritization (10%), referrals/scope limits (10%), reporting (5%).

Sample BPI HHE Practice Questions

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1Which of the following is NOT one of the eight Healthy Home Principles taught in the BPI HHE program?
A.Keep it dry
B.Keep it pest-free
C.Keep it profitable
D.Keep it thermally controlled
Explanation: The eight Healthy Home Principles are: keep it dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant-free, well-maintained, and thermally controlled. 'Profitable' is not a principle - the framework is rooted in occupant health, not economics. Exam tip: Memorize all eight; HHE questions often ask which item does NOT belong to the list.
2What is the EPA action level for radon in homes?
A.0.4 pCi/L
B.2 pCi/L
C.4 pCi/L
D.40 pCi/L
Explanation: EPA recommends that homes be mitigated if the indoor radon level is 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. EPA also notes that consideration should be given to mitigation between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Exam tip: 4 pCi/L is one of the most-tested numbers on the HHE - memorize it.
3Under the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule (40 CFR 745), which homes are presumed to potentially contain lead-based paint?
A.Homes built before 1950
B.Homes built before 1960
C.Homes built before 1978
D.Homes built before 1992
Explanation: The EPA banned the use of lead-based paint for residential use in 1978. Under 40 CFR 745 (the RRP rule), homes built before 1978 are presumed to contain lead-based paint unless testing shows otherwise. Exam tip: 'Pre-1978' is the trigger for RRP-certified renovator requirements and lead-safe work practices.
4An HHE evaluator notes peeling paint in a home built in 1965. What is the correct action under their scope of practice?
A.Scrape and repaint the surface during the assessment
B.Document the hazard and recommend the client hire an EPA RRP-certified renovator
C.Conduct an XRF analysis of the paint chip on site
D.Refer the home for immediate demolition
Explanation: Healthy Home Evaluators are assessors, not abatement contractors. The correct action is to document the suspected lead hazard (pre-1978 home with deteriorated paint) and refer the client to an EPA RRP-certified renovator or a certified lead abatement contractor. Performing the abatement themselves would violate 40 CFR 745. Exam tip: Scope-of-practice questions almost always answer with 'document and refer.'
5What is the EPA's maximum allowable action level for lead in drinking water?
A.5 ppb
B.10 ppb
C.15 ppb
D.50 ppb
Explanation: Under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule, the action level for lead in drinking water is 15 parts per billion (ppb), or 0.015 mg/L. If more than 10% of customer samples exceed this level, the water system must take action. AAP and CDC recommend even lower exposure for children, but 15 ppb is the regulatory action level. Exam tip: Don't confuse 15 ppb (water) with 5 micrograms/dL (blood lead reference value).
6Which of the following is the FIRST step in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?
A.Apply broad-spectrum pesticide spray
B.Inspect and identify the pest and its conditions
C.Set up bait stations throughout the home
D.Schedule monthly chemical treatments
Explanation: IPM follows a hierarchy: (1) inspection and identification, (2) exclusion (seal entry points), (3) sanitation (eliminate food, water, harborage), (4) mechanical/physical controls (traps, vacuums), and only as a last resort (5) targeted least-toxic pesticides. Identification must come first because different pests require different strategies. Exam tip: Broad-spectrum pesticide first is always wrong on the HHE.
7An occupant complains of frequent nighttime asthma symptoms. Which exposure is most commonly associated with this pattern?
A.Outdoor ozone
B.Dust mites in bedding and mattresses
C.Combustion byproducts from a gas range
D.Off-gassing from new carpet
Explanation: Nighttime asthma symptoms are most strongly associated with dust mite allergen exposure, because occupants spend roughly 6-8 hours in direct contact with mattresses, pillows, and bedding where dust mites concentrate. Mitigations include allergen-impermeable mattress and pillow encasings, weekly hot-water (130 F+) washing of bedding, and humidity control below 50%. Exam tip: Nighttime symptoms = bedroom assessment focus.
8Per ASHRAE 62.2-2019, whole-house mechanical ventilation airflow is based primarily on which two factors?
A.Floor area and number of bedrooms
B.Floor area and ceiling height
C.Number of bathrooms and number of occupants
D.Volume of the home and number of windows
Explanation: ASHRAE 62.2 calculates the required whole-house ventilation rate primarily from conditioned floor area and the number of bedrooms (used as a proxy for occupancy: number of bedrooms + 1). The simplified formula is: CFM = 0.03 x floor area + 7.5 x (number of bedrooms + 1). Exam tip: Bedrooms + 1 is the occupancy assumption in ASHRAE 62.2.
9An HHE evaluator measures 50 ppm CO in the kitchen during normal cooking with the range running. What is the appropriate immediate action?
A.Continue the assessment and note in the report
B.Recommend the occupants exit, ventilate, and seek diagnostic combustion testing
C.Disconnect the range and complete repairs on site
D.Adjust the burner air shutters to reduce CO output
Explanation: BPI considers ambient CO above 35 ppm a health concern; 50 ppm during normal cooking indicates a significant problem. The evaluator should stop the assessment, advise occupants to ventilate or temporarily leave, and recommend a qualified combustion technician (often a BPI BA-P or licensed HVAC professional) for diagnostic testing. Evaluators do not adjust or repair combustion appliances. Exam tip: Above 35 ppm = action; 70 ppm = warn occupants immediately.
10Which condition would MOST likely indicate the presence of moisture-related mold growth in a basement?
A.Cracks in the foundation slab
B.Visible staining on drywall combined with elevated relative humidity above 60%
C.A sump pump installed in the corner
D.Spider webs in the rim joist area
Explanation: Mold requires a moisture source plus a food source (cellulose-based materials like drywall paper). Visible staining on drywall combined with elevated RH (above 60%) is a strong indicator of moisture-related mold growth. Foundation cracks and sump pumps are infrastructure observations - they may contribute to moisture but are not mold evidence by themselves. Exam tip: Mold = moisture + food + time. Look for staining, musty odor, and elevated humidity.

About the BPI HHE Exam

The BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) certification validates the ability to identify environmental health hazards in homes - including asthma triggers, lead, asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide, mold, moisture, pests, and allergens - and to recommend prioritized interventions while staying within the evaluator's scope of practice. The exam covers healthy home principles, occupant interviews, walk-through assessment, hazard identification with EPA/OSHA/IICRC action levels, Integrated Pest Management, ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation, referrals to abatement professionals, client education, and reporting. It is an online proctored, written-only exam (no field exam).

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

1.5 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

~$450 (set by test center) (BPI)

BPI HHE Exam Content Outline

20%

Hazard Identification and Action Levels

Lead (RRP 40 CFR 745, 1978 cutoff), asbestos, radon (EPA 4 pCi/L), CO (35 ppm 1-hour BPI action), mold/moisture (IICRC S500/S520), water lead (15 ppb).

15%

Healthy Home Walk-Through Assessment

Visual inspection workflow, room-by-room data collection, exterior assessment, photo documentation, and identifying conditions of concern.

10%

Principles of a Healthy Home

Keep it dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant-free, well-maintained, and thermally controlled.

10%

Occupant Health Questionnaire and Interview

Structured occupant interview, asthma triggers, vulnerable populations (children, elderly), and informed consent.

10%

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

IPM hierarchy: inspection, exclusion, sanitation, mechanical/physical, then targeted pesticides as a last resort.

10%

Ventilation, Combustion Safety, and ASHRAE 62.2

Whole-house ventilation rates, local exhaust, combustion appliance safety awareness, and CO source identification.

10%

Recommendations and Prioritization

Risk-based prioritization, low-cost/no-cost actions first, source control over dilution, and matching interventions to hazards.

10%

Referrals and Scope-of-Practice Limits

Evaluator vs. abatement contractor scope; referrals to certified renovators, asbestos abatement, NRPP/NRSB radon mitigators.

5%

Client Education, Reporting, and Follow-Up

Plain-language reporting, occupant education on triggers, behavior change, follow-up timing, and standardized documentation.

How to Pass the BPI HHE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: 1.5 hours
  • Exam fee: ~$450 (set by test center)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

BPI HHE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the eight Healthy Home Principles (dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant-free, well-maintained, thermally controlled) - they map directly to exam domains
2Know exact EPA action levels: radon 4 pCi/L, lead in water 15 ppb, dust-lead clearance levels, and the 1978 lead paint cutoff under 40 CFR 745
3Memorize the IPM hierarchy (inspection, exclusion, sanitation, mechanical, then chemicals) and the IICRC water categories 1/2/3 and mold conditions 1/2/3
4Practice scope-of-practice questions: an evaluator identifies hazards and refers; an abatement contractor remediates - know exactly when to refer
5Study the ASHRAE 62.2 whole-house ventilation formula and the role of local exhaust in kitchens and bathrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) exam?

The BPI HHE is an advanced healthy-housing certification for energy and building performance professionals. It is a 50-question multiple-choice exam delivered online proctored in 1.5 hours with a 70% passing score and no separate field exam.

What are the BPI HHE prerequisites?

You must hold and maintain an active BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P), Energy Auditor (EA), Quality Control Inspector (QCI), or Multifamily Building Analyst certification before taking the HHE exam. There is no prerequisite training required by BPI, though the Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) course is recommended.

How much does the BPI HHE exam cost?

BPI sets exam fees through its independent Test Centers, so the cost varies by provider. The typical fee is approximately $450, plus optional training package costs of $200-$500 if you choose a prep course.

How is the BPI HHE different from the Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) certificate?

HHP is a knowledge-only certificate intended for awareness training and does not require prerequisites. HHE is a full certification at a higher tier that requires an active BPI BA-P, EA, QCI, or Multifamily Building Analyst credential and recertification every three years.

Does the HHE allow me to abate lead or asbestos?

No. The HHE is an assessment and evaluation credential, not an abatement license. Evaluators identify hazards and refer clients to EPA RRP-certified renovators, accredited asbestos abatement contractors, and certified radon mitigators for actual abatement or mitigation work.

How often do I have to recertify the BPI HHE?

Every three years. You can recertify by passing the online exam again before expiration, accumulating at least 24 qualifying Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or - for trainers and BPI proctors - completing 150 hours of relevant healthy homes training.