BPI-Heat Exam Information and Outline
Heating Professional (Heat)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 10, 2026
BPI-Heat Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
BPI.
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- Exam Format
- Written (online) multiple-choice examination and field examination
- Heating System Types
- Forced-air furnaces, boilers (hydronic and steam), space heaters
- Fuel types: natural gas, propane, oil
- Combustion Science and Safety
- Combustion analysis: O2, CO2, CO, efficiency
- Draft, spillage and venting (Category I–IV appliances)
- Combustion appliance zone worst-case depressurization testing
- System Performance
- Temperature rise, airflow and static pressure
- Hydronic system evaluation
- Distribution Systems
- Duct leakage and hydronic piping
- Equipment Efficiency and Replacement
- AFUE ratings and sizing
- Health and Safety
- Carbon monoxide, gas leaks and electrical hazards