OPMP Resources

Neither participating in a preparatory activity nor purchasing a publication is a requirement for participating in the OPMP program. Resources available to help prepare for the OPMP examination include, but are not limited to, the following:

Resources for OPMP Exam Preparation

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2016 - Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems (packaged with Standard 34-2016)
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2016 (SI Edition) - Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2016 (I-P Edition) - Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 100-2018 - Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings
• ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2018 - Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems
• Guideline 0-2013 - The Commissioning Process
• Guideline 4-2008 – Preparation of Operating and Maintenance Documentation for Building Systems
• Guideline 12-2000 – Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated With Building Water Systems

ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Archived, Online Courses

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy  
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality 
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2016 (SI Edition) - Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings  
• ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2016 (I-P Edition) - Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
• Guideline 0-2013 - The Commissioning Process 
• Successfully Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Using ASHRAE Standard 188

ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) Online, Instructor-led Training

• See Calendar for Currently Scheduled Courses

Additional Resources Available from Other Organizations

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)

• CIBSE Guide M – Maintenance Engineering and Management  2008

Building Operator Certification (BOC)

• Building Operator Certification (BOC) training

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Environmental Management Systems: An Implementation Guide for Small and Medium Sized Organizations (December 2000, U.S. EPA, in cooperation with NSF International)

International Standards Organization (ISO)

• ISO 14001-2015 – Environmental Management Systems