ASHRAE HFDP Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: HFDP
  • Exam Name/Title: Healthcare Facility Design Professionals
  • Certification Provider: ASHRAE
  • Corresponding Certification: ASHRAE-HFDP
  • Exam Questions: 116
  • Updated On: Jun 21, 2026

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ASHRAE HFDP Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
Exam Name:Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Certification Exam
Exam Number:HFDP
Available Languages:English
Real Exam Qty:115 (100 scored + 15 unscored)
Exam Price:Approx. USD 395–500 (varies by region and membership status)
Exam Format:Multiple choice (single best answer), Computer-based testing (CBT)
Related Certifications:ASHRAE Certifications (general)
Healthcare Engineering certifications
Exam Duration:150 minutes
Passing Score:Scaled score ~70 (official passing threshold varies by exam form)
Certificate Validity Period:Typically 3 years (renewal/maintenance required per ASHRAE certification policy)
Sample Questions:ASHRAE HFDP Sample Questions
Exam Way:Computer-based exam at authorized test centers or online proctoring (depending on region and ASHRAE policy)
Pre Condition:No strict prerequisite; however, HVAC, mechanical engineering, or healthcare facility design experience is strongly recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/hfdp

ASHRAE HFDP Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Standards, Codes, and Guidelines15%- Healthcare HVAC standards and regulations
  • 1. ASHRAE standards (including ASHRAE 170)
    • 2. Regulatory compliance and AHJ requirements
      • 3. FGI Guidelines and healthcare codes
        Topic 2: Design of Healthcare HVAC Systems50%- HVAC system design fundamentals
        • 1. Ventilation rates and air change requirements
          • 2. Air distribution, pressure relationships, and airflow control
            • 3. Filtration, infection control, and isolation room design
              - Mechanical systems in healthcare facilities
              • 1. Central plant design and redundancy
                • 2. Load calculations and psychrometrics
                  • 3. Medical gas and supporting systems integration
                    Topic 3: Operations & Maintenance20%- Facility operation and lifecycle performance
                    • 1. System monitoring and performance validation
                      • 2. Energy efficiency in healthcare environments
                        • 3. Preventive maintenance strategies
                          Topic 4: Planning & Programming / Medical Context15%- Medical Background Information
                          • 1. Pathogens, infection control, and contaminant growth
                            • 2. Medical procedures and functional space requirements
                              • 3. Medical equipment and HVAC relationships
                                • 4. Medical terminology and healthcare facility types
                                  Topic 5: Professional Practice10%- Project execution and coordination
                                  • 1. Submittal and documentation review
                                    • 2. Commissioning and system verification
                                      • 3. Construction administration


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