Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider- CBECxP®

With the expansion of IIBEC’s focus to building enclosure commissioning, the organization recognized the need for the development of a Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP®) program.  Now, building enclosure commissioning professionals may pursue the CBECxP designation by completing the CBECxP Application using the IIBEC online process.

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CBECxP Application Requirements

Applicants must have at least 4 years of building enclosure commissioning experience.

Completion of 70 hours of continuing education and a minimum of three seminars directly related to building commissioning, building enclosure consulting, or building construction sciences are needed for application approval.

Additional details are provided on the CBECxP application form.

Objectivity and Commitment

Each CBECxP agrees to abide by the IIBEC Code of Ethics, the CBECxP Use Agreement, and the Provisions of the CBECxP Certification Scheme.

Scope Statement

A CBECxP acts as the technical and administrative director of the building enclosure commissioning process that extends from the pre-design stage to the occupancy and operations stage.

The Industry Standard:  ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation

The IIBEC Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO/IEC 17024: Conformity Assessment — General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons. Accreditation applies only to the CBECxP certification program and does not extend to other credentials offered by IIBEC.

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-discipline accreditation body in North America. ANAB provides accreditation services to organizations that demonstrate conformance to international standards and requirements established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

This accreditation demonstrates that the CBECxP certification program has undergone rigorous evaluation and meets internationally recognized requirements for impartiality, fairness, and competence-based personnel certification. Accreditation provides assurance to candidates, certificants, employers, and the public that the CBECxP program operates with integrity and in accordance with the highest standards in personnel certification.

For additional information on ANAB accreditation and ISO/IEC 17024, visit www.anab.org

Examination Process

The exam covers core competencies of the building enclosure commissioning process and includes predesign, design, bidding and negotiation, construction, and occupancy and operations. Exam-takers must be thoroughly familiar with a broad spectrum of principles related to building enclosure commissioning. The exam is 3 hours in length and consists of 90 multiple-choice items (of which five (5) items are unscored and not incorporated into the candidate’s final score).  Candidates with an approved application will have a two-year window within which to complete and pass the exam; once the candidate’s application has expired, re-application will be required if the candidate wishes to take the exam.

IIBEC Impartiality Statement

The following statement affirms IIBEC’s commitment to impartiality in all certification activities and reflects the principles that guide the structure, operations, and oversight of the certification program:

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and its management are committed to ensuring that all certification activities are conducted impartially, objectively, and fairly. IIBEC applies its policies, procedures, and decisions consistently to all individuals seeking certification. The IIBEC Certification Council provides independent oversight of the certification program and is responsible for ensuring that certification decisions are made impartially and based solely on objective evidence.

IIBEC actively identifies and manages potential conflicts of interest to ensure that its certification processes and decisions remain free from undue influence or external pressure. A clear separation is maintained between IIBEC’s certification activities and its other organizational functions, including education and training. All certification decisions are made independently and are based solely on established criteria and verifiable evidence, without bias, favoritism, or prejudice.

Participation in IIBEC educational offerings, including training, is not required for certification and does not provide a special advantage to the applicant at any stage of the certification process. Additionally, participation in such offerings does not guarantee successful performance on any examination.

Disclaimer: Accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) applies solely to the CBECxP certification program offered by IIBEC. Accreditation does not imply endorsement of the organization or its other services by ANAB.