SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Energy and Carbon

Topic

Assessment

Question #

E1.1 — Mechanical System Assessment

Question

Has a condition assessment of the mechanical systems and components been completed in the past five years?

Applicability

All asset classes 
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building – some or all systems managed by the owner/landlord

Answer & Scoring

Select one of the following:

  • Yes = 5 points
  • No = 0 points
  • Not applicable – Tenant occupied building: No systems managed by the owner/landlord = 0/0

Max of 5 points

Requirements

The Mechanical Systems Condition Assessment must:

  1. List the mechanical equipment, installation date and anticipated remaining useful life
  2. Indicate required replacement date, highlighting equipment that will require replacement in the next 10 years

Documentation

  • Condition Assessment Report of Mechanical Systems (excerpt from Building OR
  • Property Condition Report containing relevant information is sufficient)

Suggested Lead

Third-party

Value

  • Regular assessments of mechanical systems allows building management teams to understand the condition of their equipment and pinpoint any systems operating sub-optimally
  • Identify systems that will need attention in the next 5 to 10 years
  • When replacing mechanical systems consider upgrading the system to a more efficient, low carbon model

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Description

The condition assessment contains a list of tactical and strategic items that are used to gather a better understanding of how the building is operating in its present state and how funds need to be saved and/or allocated to repair or replace various items. Tactical items are those that will require attention within the first five years of the report’s completion. Strategic items are those that are looked at after five years and are typically reviewed in the 10-year capital asset management plan.

References

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

Question 09.02.01 — Has a property condition assessment (PCA) report been completed for this building within the past five years?