Overview
In accordance with IIBEC’s third-party accreditation requirements, the IIBEC Certification Council (ICC) serves as the independent governing body for the Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program. The CBECxP credential is currently the sole certification under the authority of the ICC.
To safeguard impartiality and ensure balanced representation, the ICC is composed of seven (7) individuals representing diverse backgrounds and possessing expertise in building enclosure commissioning and related disciplines.
Authority
Per the provisions of the IIBEC Bylaws, the IIBEC Policy Guidelines Manual, the IIBEC Certification Council Charter, and the IIBEC Certification Council Programs Manual, the ICC holds permanent, autonomous, and independent authority over the essential elements of the CBECxP certification program.
These responsibilities include:
Limitations of Authority
The ICC does not have authority to develop, deliver, endorse, or approve education, training, or examination preparation products intended to prepare candidates for the CBECxP certification.
Mission
The mission of the IIBEC Certification Council is to ensure that the CBECxP certification program is developed, implemented, and maintained in a manner that is fair, impartial, and aligned with recognized accreditation standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
The ICC provides governance and strategic oversight of the CBECxP certification program and works in coordination with IIBEC Certification Program staff responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the program.
The ICC may also serve as a liaison to the building enclosure commissioning industry, providing input on issues of significance to IIBEC and its stakeholders.
The ICC’s role is limited to governance and oversight and does not include direct involvement in examination delivery or scoring execution.
Separation from Education, Training, and Exam Preparation
To preserve impartiality, ICC members shall not have involvement in the development or delivery of continuing education activities eligible for CEHs applicable to the CBECxP certification during their term of service and for two (2) years following the conclusion of their service.
No specific IIBEC or non-IIBEC training course, educational material, or examination preparation resource is required for obtaining or maintaining the CBECxP certification. The ICC does not review, approve, or endorse any education, training, courses, or materials intended to prepare candidates for the CBECxP examination.
Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Impartiality Statement
IIBEC is committed to ensuring impartiality in the administration of the Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program. To support this commitment and manage risks to impartiality, all personnel involved in the CBECxP certification program, including IIBEC employees, volunteers, and contractors, are required annually to complete confidentiality and conflict of interest attestations.
These attestations are intended to safeguard the confidentiality of applicant and certificant information, as well as the integrity of CBECxP certification program materials and IIBEC Certification Council (ICC) activities. Information is treated as confidential and is not disclosed except as required by law or as authorized by the applicant, certificant, or IIBEC.
IIBEC further upholds a commitment to fairness and non-discrimination in all aspects of the CBECxP certification program. Certification activities and interactions with all individuals, including applicants, prospective applicants, certificants, employees, vendors, and volunteers are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.
• Enzo Amirzadeh, LEED GA, CBECxP, RRO • Grahm Balkany, AIA, PE, RBEC, REWC, RRC, RWC, CBECxP, CPHC, NFRC CS • Fan Feng, PE, REWO, RRO, CDT • Thomas Gernetzke, F-IIBEC, RBEC, REWC, RRC, RWC, CBECxP • Ben Hixson, CCCA, CCS, CIT, QCxP • Michael Popeck, RRC • Michael Clark, F-IIBEC, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, RRO, PE, CSRP
