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SMART BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Network and Integration

Topic

Communication Protocols

Question #

N4.1 Naming Convention

Question

Has system data been named using a standard and documented convention across building systems?

Applicability

Applicable to All Buildings

Answer

Yes or No

Description

The implementation of documented standard naming conventions for building data allows for improved understanding and readability of data. Applicable base building systems requiring open standard protocols (note: participants will not be disadvantaged if some of the base buildings systems do not exist in their building/portfolio), includes but not limited to:
  • BAS
  • Lighting
  • Fire
  • Security (CCTVs and Access Control)
  • Electrical
  • Vertical transportation (elevators, etc.)
  • AV and digital signage
  • Parking
  • EV charging
  • Metering

Requirements

Building data has been named using a building-wide or portfolio-wide standard and documented naming convention

Documentation

  • IT roadmaps

Lead

Other Notes

Scoring

Yes – 3/3, No – 0/3

Scoring Notes

Full points provided if Yes, otherwise zero points

Verification