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

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Yes or No

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.

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)

Adapted BB3 Question

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

Suggested Lead

Third Party

References

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None

Scoring

5 Points

Verification