Program OverviewProgram Overview

Contractor Information SessionThursday, November 28th

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.New York Civic CentreCommittee Room #3

Meeting Agenda

1 W l & I t d ti M G il L l1. Welcome & Introductions – Ms. Gail Lawlor

2. Toronto LIC Project Overview – Mr. Marco Iacampo

3. BPI Canada Overview - Mr. Laverne Dalgleish

4 F t St4. Future Steps

5. Questions

• BPI Canada is modeled after the Building Performance gInstitute, Inc. in Malta New York who is a leading installer certification organization in the USA

• BPI Canada is separate organization

• Steering CommitteeThe steering committee consists of volunteers who provide a cross-section of industry knowledge from across the country.

• Other Committees:• Other Committees:– Stakeholder Development & Marketing– Governance– Standards & Specifications– Training– Certification & AccreditationCertification & Accreditation

• BPI Canada is a credentialing organization which has g gdeveloped a site quality assurance program where the foundation is proper education and training of the installersinstallers

• The installers knowledge, skills and abilities are confirmed through certification

• BPI Canada focuses on the retrofit of existing residential buildings

• Retrofits include but not limited to – Air Leakage Control– Air Leakage Control– Conventional Insulation– Siding & Cladding– Windows & Doors– Spray Polyurethane Foam

• BPI Canada also hasBPI Canada also has – Contractor Accreditation– Installer CertificationInstaller Certification– Manufacturer Membership & Material Listing

• Association BenefitsAssociation Benefits– Independent Audits by industry professionals– 3rd party Warranty program3 party Warranty program– Committee Membership opportunities– Have your say in the industry!

• Trainingg– Training can be obtained anywhere including on the

job training– BPI Canada does review different training and

acknowledges programs that cover the job task analysisanalysis

• TrainingTraining– Basic building science is required – the understanding

of how heat, air, and moisture flows– Site safety and homeowner safety a requirement

• TrainingTraining– Can be both contractor or installer based

• TrainingTraining– Installers choose their field– Training courses include a “hands on” portionTraining courses include a hands on portion– Trainers are chosen for their experience in the field

Air Leakage Control Installer Manual – Sample Job Tasks

Control Air Leakage at Exposed Floors

•Give reasons for air leakage control at exposed floors•Describe types of air leakage locations•Identify types of exposed floors•Know the tasks that should be completed before starting air leakage control work at exposed floors•Know two specific reasons for providing ventilation while conducting air leakage control work•Know three methods of providing ventilation in the building while conducting air leakage control work•Describe what is to be done if work order/-contract is unclear or incompleteDescribe what is to be done if work order/-contract is unclear or incomplete•Identify the correct sealants and other materials required to control air leakage at illustrated servicepenetrations•Identify the correct steps to complete the work to control air leakage at illustrated service penetrations•Learn two options to control air leakage over entire floor surfaceS l h i•Select the correct preparation steps.

•Select the correct application steps to control air leakage by applying ply-wood/underlay•Control air leakage on mockups of overhangs exposed to the outside according to the criteria on thePerformance Checklist•Identify 6 typical and 2 extra steps that may be required to complete clean up of work area.Identify 6 typical and 2 extra steps that may be required to complete clean up of work area.

Control Air Leakage at Main Floor Header Areas and Basement Ceilings

Air Leakage Control Installer Manual – Sample Job TasksControl Air Leakage at Main Floor Header Areas and Basement Ceilings

•Identify the three basic types of main floor headers•Identify air leakage locations for each type of main floor header area•Locate air leakage locations on main floor header diagrams•Describe two situations where service penetrations at a basement ceiling may need to be sealed•Identify 5 service penetrations that may need to be sealed at the basement ceiling•Identify tasks that should be completed before starting air sealing work at main floor header area andbasement ceilings•Give two specific reasons for providing ventilation while conducting air leakage control workGive two specific reasons for providing ventilation while conducting air leakage control work.•Describe three methods of providing ventilation in the building while conducting air leakage controlwork•Describe what to do if work order/contract is unclear or incomplete•Control air leakage on mockups of balloon frame main floor header according to the criteria on theP f Ch kliPerformance Checklist•Control air leakage on mockups of box sill main floor header according to the criteria on thePerformance Checklist•Control air leakage on mockups of cast-in or beam-in-fill joists according to the criteria on thePerformance Checkliste o a ce C ec st•Identify 6 typical and 2 extra steps that may be required to complete cleanup of work area

• CertificationCertification– Training is NOT certification– Certification is the confirmation of the knowledge,Certification is the confirmation of the knowledge,

skills and abilities in accordance with the job task analysis

• KnowledgeKnowledge– Is confirmed through a written test

• No trick or misleading questionsNo trick or misleading questions• Multiple choice with one right answer and three

wrong answers

• SkillsSkills– Are confirmed through problem solving

• Example would be to determine the number ofExample would be to determine the number of bags of insulation required to insulate a certain size attic to R40 when the bags provide a given R-Value per a certain number of square feetValue per a certain number of square feet

• AbilitiesAbilities– Is confirmed through hands on demonstration

• Example would be to dens-pak a wall to 3.5Example would be to dens pak a wall to 3.5 pounds per square foot

• Installer CertificationInstaller Certification– Follows the process of certification of installers outlined in the

International Standards Organization (ISO) Standard 17024F i th fid ti lit d i ti lit f th– Focuses on ensuring the confidentiality and impartiality of the process.

– All will have an equal opportunity to apply and complete the i t ll tifi tiinstaller certification.

• Installer Certification is offered in:Installer Certification is offered in:– Air Leakage Control– Conventional InsulationConventional Insulation– Siding & Cladding– Windows & Doors– Spray Polyurethane Foam

• Installer Certification RequirementsInstaller Certification Requirements– Successful Written Examination– Completed Application FormCompleted Application Form– One-Time Registration Fee

• Certification Details– Licensed installers can work at a 5:1 ratio to

Registered installers– Written Exams are 2 hours in length– Practical Evaluations are 4 hours in length and can be

conducted at a 4:1 instructor to student ratioconducted at a 4:1 instructor to student ratio.

• Contractor Accreditation BenefitsContractor Accreditation Benefits– BPI Canada offers a means to identify QUALITY

contractors – BPI Canada has developed contractor requirements:

• Insurance, bonding, qualified installers, etc.

• Contractor AccreditationContractor Accreditation– Compete on a level playing field– Help reduce call-backsHelp reduce call backs– Help reduce liability and subsequent related costs– Website listing as an accredited contractor

• Contractor Accreditation Requirements– Submit an Application Form– Pay Accreditation Fee ($700)

Employ a BPI Canada Licensed Installer– Employ a BPI Canada Licensed Installer– Minimum $5,000,000 in General Liability (insurance

certificate))– Provide a Bond, letter of credit or cash in the amount

of $25,000-$150,000 (based on level)Si A dit d C t t Li i A t– Sign Accredited Contractor Licensing Agreement

Platinum Gold Silver

Employ BPI Canada Licensed Installer

Employ BPI Canada Licensed Installer

Employ BPI Canada Licensed Installer

3rd Party Inspections 3rd Party Inspections 3rd Party Inspections3rd Party Inspections on projects

3rd Party Inspections on projects

3rd Party Inspections on projects

$150,000 Bond, Letter $75,000 Bond, Letter of $25,000 Bond, Letter of of Credit or Cash Credit or Cash Credit or Cash

Yearly Training Bi-yearly Training Training every 5 years

Join Warranty Program Join Warranty Program Join Warranty Program

Questions?