Certified Professional Building Designer Candidate …

1 NCBDC Published: June 2, 2017 2017 American Institute of Building Design, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission. This document is controlled and has been released electronically. The version on the NCBDC website is the up-to-date document. Hard copies are uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date. Users of hard copies should confirm the revision by comparing it with the electronically controlled version Contact: Phone: 800-366-2423 Fax: 866-204-0293 Email: Address: 7059 Blair Road NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20012 Enhancing, developing, educating and promoting the value of the residential design Professional .

2 Certified Professional Building Designer Candidate Handbook 2 2017 American Institute of Building Design, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission. This document is controlled and has been released electronically. The version on the NCBDC website is the up-to-date document. Hard copies are uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date. Users of hard copies should confirm the revision by comparing it with the electronically controlled version. NCBDC Published: June 2, 2017 Summary of Handbook Changes Date of Change Section Affected Revision Use the checklists and information summaries in this handbook to familiarize yourself with the testing process.

3 Be sure to completely read this handbook before applying for certification or scheduling your examination. You are responsible for following all policies and regulations found in this document. Not reading this handbook does not release your responsibility for following these procedures. 3 2017 American Institute of Building Design, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission. This document is controlled and has been released electronically. The version on the NCBDC website is the up-to-date document.

4 Hard copies are uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date. Users of hard copies should confirm the revision by comparing it with the electronically controlled version. NCBDC Published: June 2, 2017 Credits The National Council of Building Designer Certification would like to acknowledge the following Individuals and organizations for their contribution to the exam development process. Members of the National Council of Building Design Certification Alan Abrams, CPBD - President Bruce Yancey, CPBD - Vice Pres. John Police, CPBD - Secretary John Fought, CPBD - Immediate Past President Lyle Breeze, FAIBD, CPBD Richard Emigh, CPBD Jacquilla Gillette, CPBD Donald M.

5 Gore, FAIBD, CPBD Janet Hobbs, CPBD Robert Juengert, AIA, CPBD Stewart Lade, CPBD, MBA Kimberly Mockert, CPBD Don Peterson, CPBD Thomas Schmelter, CPBD Bruce Yancey, CPBD Examiner Emeritus: Bill Hefner, FAIBD, CPBD Thank you to those who contributed time, resources and energy to serve as Subject Matter Experts. Alan Abrams, CPBD Sergio Astorga, CPBD Richard Balkins Leslie Baston Paul Bazerkanian Lyle Breeze, FAIBD, CPBD Willie Dalrymple, FAIBD, CPBD Glenn Davis Richard Emigh, CPBD Jeremy Farner John Fought, CPBD Jeff Fry Larry Gilland, FAIBD, CPBD Jacquilla Gillette, CPBD Don Gore, FAIBD, CPBD Amanda Handcock-Skiles, CPBD Janet Hobbs, CPBD Mark Hoerner, CPBD David Joiner, CPBD Kathy Joiner, CPBD James Kenalty, CPBD Robert Klob Karl Koning, CPBD Stewart Lade, CPBD Tyler McClave Kimberly Mockert, CPBD Dave Kugelstadt.

6 CPBD Sam Liberti, FAIBD, CPBD Steven Mayer Steve Miller Sam Morgan Don Peterson, CPBD Scott Phillips Robert Platt Irene Prill, CPBD Dan Sater, FAIBD, CPBD Lynn Taylor Frank Telles Gary Turlington, CPBD Jannis Vann, FAIBD, CPBD Bruce Yancey, CPBD Randy Young Marc Yopps, CPBD Ryan Zink Thank you to those who have made financial contributions. Individuals: Alan Abrams, CPBD John Albarano, CPBD John Anderson, CPBD Monty Anderson, CPBD Joel Anorga, CPBD Ana Bailey, CPBD Debra Blessman, CPBD Martin Bush, CPBD Patricia Carvajal, CPBD Steve Crain Jerry Wayne Dixon Catherine Ellis Philip Forsyth, CPBD Collin Fuller, CPBD Gary Gardo, CPBD Sam Gianukos, CPBD Jose H.

7 Gonzalez, CPBD Peter Hetherman Nate Hilt Shawn Hood Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, FAIBD Tom Leren, CPBD James Lewis, James Lucia, FAIBD, CPBD Darryl Messick, CPBD Matt Murrell Jennifer Pippin, FAIBD, CPBD John Police, CPBD Thomas Potts James Pounds, CPBD Ronald Ressler, CPBD Gary W. Robbins, CPBD Rich Rokisky, CPBD Timothy Roney, CPBD Daniel Schlatter, CPBD Jeffrey Schumacher, CPBD Charles Smith, FAIBD Luke Spicuzza, CPBD David Stoll, CPBD Daniel Wessel, CPBD Billy Windham, CPBD Thomas Wojick, CPBD Alexander Ugrik Leonard Vogel, CPBD Organizations: AIBD Connecticut Society AIBD Michigan Society AIBD Mississippi Society AIBD Oregon Society NCBDC Published: June 2, 2017 4 2017 American Institute of Building Design, Inc.

8 All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission. This document is controlled and has been released electronically. The version on the NCBDC website is the up-to-date document. Hard copies are uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date. Users of hard copies should confirm the revision by comparing it with the electronically controlled version Table of Contents Page Introduction .. 7 Program Description .. 7 Non-Disclosure Agreement .. 7 Steps to Achieving the CPBD Certification .. 8 About the Council.

9 9 History .. 9 Objectives .. 9 Authority .. 9 The Council .. 10 Composition .. 10 Roster .. 10 Terms .. 10 Responsibilities .. 10 Leadership .. 10 Vacancies .. 10 Code of Ethics and Conduct .. 11 Enactment .. 11 Application .. 11 Terms and Conditions for Certification .. 12 Qualifications for Certification .. 13 Eligibility Requirements .. 13 Experience .. 13 Examination .. 13 Reciprocity .. 14 Decision on Certification .. 14 Recertification .. 14 Certification Status .. 15 Eligibility Review and Update.

10 17 Fees .. 17 Certification Application Fee .. 17 Examination Fees .. 17 Optional Examination Fees .. 17 Annual Certification Fees .. 17 Miscellaneous Fees .. 17 Refunds .. 17 Certification 18 Non-Discrimination and Accessibility .. 18 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 .. 18 Reasonable Accommodations .. 18 NCBDC Published: June 2, 2017 5 2017 American Institute of Building Design, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission. This document is controlled and has been released electronically.