Healthy Housing Principles Exam — Information & Free Practice
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Healthy Housing Principles Exam
- Provider
- Building Performance Institute, Inc.
- Format
- English, open-book online multiple-choice knowledge examination; no proctor required.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 75.
- Time limit
- No time limit for the examination; complete it within one year of purchase.
- Passing score
- 80% (as of January 1, 2026)
Examination outline
INTRODUCTION
- The Foundations of Healthy Housing
- Codes, Standards and Regulations
- Equity & Vulnerable Populations
- Community Context & Survey Data
KEEP IT CLEAN
- Cleanliness and Health Impacts
- Particle, Dust & Allergen Control
- Cleaning Methods and Considerations
- High-Bacteria Areas & Their Relevance
- Entry Dust Control
- Air & Mechanical Systems
- Environmental & Occupant Practices
KEEP IT DRY
- Moisture and Health Impacts
- Moisture Sources
- Moisture Transfer in Building Materials
- Moisture and Temperature
- Mold Growth Factors
- Safe Mold Cleanup
- Building Moisture Controls
- Mechanical Moisture Control Systems
- Occupant Moisture Control Practices
KEEP IT PEST-FREE
- Pest Indicators & Health Impacts
- Integrated Pest Management Principles
- Pesticide Awareness & Monitoring Practices
- Effective Pest-Management Methods
- Actions for a Pest-Free Environment
KEEP IT CONTAMINANT-FREE
- Contaminants and Health Impacts
- Sources & Exposure Pathways
- Product Safety & Ventilation Strategies
- Healthy-Exposure-Reduction Actions
KEEP IT SAFE
- Safety and Health Impacts
- Poisoning Hazards
- Fire and CO Safety
- Falls, Tip-Overs & Choking
- Electrical Safety
- Safe Access and Mobility
- Additional Safety Items
KEEP IT VENTILATED
- Ventilation and Health Impacts
- Ventilation Principles and Systems
- Combustion By-Product Risks
- Filtration & Air Cleaning
- Airflow Improvements in Homes
KEEP IT COMFORTABLE
- Thermal Comfort and Health Impacts
- Heat Transfer & Comfort
- Air Sealing & Insulation
- Energy Insecurity
- Comfort Strategies
KEEP IT MAINTAINED
- Maintenance Health Impacts and Basics
- Routine Maintenance Needs
- Lead Hazards
- Asbestos
- Radon
- Sewer Gas
Examination sources
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles Certificate Scheme Handbook
PDF p.6, printed p.3, section 5 introduction
- BPI HHP English Knowledge Testing List
PDF p.2, printed p.1, Assessment Scope
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles Certificate Scheme Handbook
PDF p.4, printed p.1, section 3
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles Certificate Scheme Handbook
PDF p.5, printed p.2, section 4.3
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles Certificate Scheme Handbook
PDF p.5, printed p.2, section 4.3, question count and time
- BPI HHP Comprehensive Program Guide
PDF p.2, Step 2, pass score
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles official program page
How to Earn Your HHP Certificate
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles Certificate Scheme Handbook
PDF p.5, printed p.2, section 4.2
- BPI Healthy Housing Principles official examination portal
How it works, examination purchase
- BPI HHP Comprehensive Program Guide
PDF p.3, FAQ 6
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.