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Heating Professional (HP)

Advanced Combustion Safety & Heating System Performance

The Heating Professional (HP) Course prepares technicians and building performance professionals to evaluate, test, and diagnose residential heating systems in accordance with nationally recognized standards. This course emphasizes combustion safety, heating system efficiency, system diagnostics, and proper integration within the home as a system — ensuring safe, durable, and high-performing heating installations.
What This Course Consists Of

The HHP course delivers structured, foundational instruction covering:

System Efficiency & Performance

Steady-state efficiency basics Proper combustion setup Distribution system considerations Airflow verification fundamentals

Heating System Fundamentals

Gas furnaces Oil furnaces Boilers and hydronic systems Sealed combustion systems

Combustion Safety & Testing

Combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing Carbon monoxide (CO) analysis Worst-case depressurization procedures Draft and spillage testing

Venting & Flue Diagnostics

Draft measurement Chimney performance evaluation Vent connector inspection Backdrafting risk identification

Pressure & Airflow Dynamics

Interaction between heating systems and building pressures Effects of air sealing on combustion appliances Mechanical imbalances

Standards & Documentation

BPI Technical Standards overview Safety compliance requirements Diagnostic reporting procedures
Who Should take this course
  • HVAC Technicians
  • Building Performance Professionals
  • Energy Auditors
  • Weatherization Technicians
  • Mechanical Contractors
  • Home Performance Contractors

Recommended prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of building science and diagnostic testing.

The goal of the Healthy Housing Principles course is to:

Develop qualified professionals capable of safely evaluating, testing, and diagnosing residential heating systems to ensure performance, efficiency, and occupant safety.

Upon certification, participants will be able to:

  • Conduct combustion safety testing

  • Diagnose venting and draft issues

  • Evaluate heating system efficiency

  • Identify safety hazards

  • Integrate heating system analysis into whole-home performance assessments

Why Train With American Institute of Building Science?

At the American Institute of Building Science, our mission is to elevate industry standards through high-quality education, hands-on training, and real-world application.

We equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to deliver measurable performance improvements in every project.

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