BOAF Interpretations

Interpretation #8504

Original Request

Requested By: Dominique Flickinger
Requester E-Mail: dominiquef@ecbcx.com
Code Version: 2021
Code: ENERGY
Code Description:
Chapter:
Section: C408.2.1
Topic: Commissioning Plan
Question: Should the wording for who is to develop the commissioning plan, and therefore conduct the commissioning process, include that the person or approved agency be a 3rd party not affiliated with the design firm or mechanical/electrical engineering firm?

Answer:

If the LEED documents are a reference for the project, those rules would apply. The building code does not have the same requirement. While there should be professionalism in the industry, the building code does not specify and assumes a qualified and competent firm and/or person will be assigned the task. The Building Official is generally tasked with approving the person or firm

On 01/27/2021 at 7:26 PM

Commentary:

None.

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