Apply When You’re Ready to Work Inside a System Built for Accountability
BSI accepts a limited number of raters each year to preserve documentation integrity, schedule stability, and trust across builders, lenders, and regulators.
Not every professional rating organization operates the same way.
And not every rater is looking for the same kind of system.
BSI was designed for firms that want:
• Clear standards
• Predictable execution
• Documentation that holds up under review
• And fewer late-stage surprises
That focus requires selectivity.
Our certification model is built around pre-certification documentation review, not post-hoc cleanup.
That means:
• Documentation must be complete before certification is issued
• As-built conditions must be reconciled upfront
• Field practices, data handling, and timelines must align with our quality management system
This structure protects builders, raters, and programs—but it also means BSI is not a fit for every business model.
Selectivity is not a judgment of professionalism.
It’s a requirement of how the system works.
The application is not a formality.
It is a mutual evaluation to confirm:
• Operational alignment
• Documentation discipline
• Willingness to work inside a defined verification sequence
• Capacity to meet standards consistently—not occasionally
Some applicants are accepted.
Some are not.
Both outcomes are intentional.
Acceptance into BSI means:
• Working inside a system designed to reduce downstream risk
• Operating with documented accountability, not informal workarounds
• Participating in a model that prioritizes consistency over volume
We do not optimize for growth at any cost.
We optimize for credibility at scale.
BSI is likely not a fit if you are looking for:
• Minimal documentation requirements
• Flexibility to certify first and reconcile later
• Negotiated exceptions to standard process
• A provider model that absorbs oversight responsibility
There are other systems designed for that.
BSI was built for something else.
Application decisions are final.
We do not offer appeals or extended reconsideration, because doing so would undermine the consistency our clients and partners rely on.
If accepted, you’ll receive clear onboarding steps.
If not, you’ll receive a direct decision.
Either way, the process is professional, respectful, and complete.
Are We a Fit?
Before applying, confirm that the following statements are true for your organization:
☐ We are comfortable with documentation being reviewed before certification is issued, not reconciled afterward.
☐ Our field practices support complete, accurate as-built documentation, including photos, test data, and HVAC records.
☐ We prefer clear standards and predictable processes over informal flexibility or negotiated exceptions.
☐ We understand that acceptance is selective and based on operational alignment—not volume, tenure, or credentials alone.
☐ We are willing to operate inside a defined quality management system rather than a provider-managed oversight model.
☐ We see value in reducing downstream risk for builders, lenders, and programs—even if it requires more discipline upfront.
☐ We are looking for long-term credibility and consistency, not short-term convenience.
If most of these resonate, BSI may be a strong fit.
If several give you pause, this system may not align with how you prefer to operate—and that’s okay.
The application confirms alignment. It does not guarantee acceptance.
Before submitting: This application is a request for consideration, not an automatic approval. BSI evaluates alignment with our quality management system and documentation standards, and we accept organizations prepared to operate within that structure. Submission confirms you understand this is a selective process designed to protect long-term credibility.
Apply if this model aligns with how you want to operate.
