Your Complete Guide to Getting Your BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification

As awareness of indoor environmental health grows, Healthy Home Evaluators are becoming increasingly vital professionals in the building performance industry. These specialists help identify and address hidden health hazards that affect millions of Americans in their homes – from poor indoor air quality to moisture problems that can trigger asthma and allergies.

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification equips you with the expertise to:

• Conduct comprehensive environmental health and safety assessments
• Use advanced diagnostic tools to identify potential hazards
• Develop actionable recommendations that improve occupant health
• Communicate effectively with homeowners about health risks and solutions

With HeatSpring’s specialized HHE Certification Prep course – one of the few comprehensive preparation programs available – you’ll be well-positioned to pass the exam and start making an impact. Whether you’re expanding your existing building science practice or entering the growing healthy homes industry, this certification opens doors to new opportunities in residential assessments.

Let’s walk through everything you need to know about earning your HHE certification!

How to Qualify for the Exam

The Healthy Home Evaluator must hold one of the following certifications prior to taking the HHE exam:

• BPI Building Analyst (BA)
• BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)
• BPI Energy Auditor (EA)
• BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI)
• BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) 

What Topics Are Covered on the Exam

A full list of functions and tasks for a Healthy Home Evaluator can be found in the BPI Healthy Home Evaluator scheme handbook. Below is a high-level exam blueprint.

• Principles of a Healthy Home (e.g., Keep it Healthy) – 8% – 10% 
• Data Collection – 38-42%
• Analysis and Interpretation – 18-20%
• Recommendation and/or Scope of Work – 18-20%
• Communication and Client Education – 5-10%
• Personal Safety, Insurance, and Liability – 8-10%

How to Prepare

While there is no training requirement to sit for the exam, HeatSpring offers the BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Prep course to help you prepare for success. The course covers all major exam topics – from environmental hazard assessment to client communication strategies – and includes knowledge review questions, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance to ensure you’re fully prepared for certification.

Exam Details

The proctored, multiple-choice exam includes 50 questions and is closed-book. Candidates get up to 1.5 hours to complete the exam. Candidates will find whether or not they pass at the end of their online exam session. 

The exam fee is $350 to take the exam. 

Candidates can attempt the HHE online exam up to 6 times in a one-year period. 

Renewing Your HHE Certification

BPI Certified Professionals who hold the Healthy Home Evaluator certification must renew their certification every three years.

To be eligible for certification renewal, BPI certified Healthy Home Evaluators:

• Must hold a current BPI Building Analyst-Professional (BA-P), BPI Energy Auditor (EA), BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI), OR BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) Certification at the time of renewal

AND 

• Must successfully challenge the HHE online exam prior to the expiration date, OR 
• Accumulate and submit prior to the certification expiration date a minimum of 24 qualifying* continuing education units (CEUs) over the three years of certification, OR 
• Trainers provide and submit prior to the certification expiration date proof of 150 hours of relevant Healthy Homes training over the three years of certification 

Still have questions about getting your BPI Healthy Home Evaluator Certification or HeatSpring’s BPI Healthy Home Evaluator Certification Prep course? Shoot us an email at support@heatspring.com!