uploading OPR and BOD in the LEED On-Line

Typically we have uploaded all the documents required for the commissioning credits. Remember for EAp1, you do not have to upload a lot of documents, depending on which way you are showing documentation. The documentation has changed with v2009, and is more streamlined in my opinion.

First, the owner will initial that they have approved the OPR.

Second, the CxA will confirm that the OPR includes all the necessary items in the check boxes on the template.

Third, you confirm the systems that were commissioning.

Last, there are two options related to the commissioning report. First, if the report is complete (perhaps with just a few open items), then you upload an executive summary of the commissioning report, making sure to address the systems commissioned, summary of issues corrected, and listing any major outstanding or unresolved issues.

If the report is not done, then you are given the direction to upload a few more documents; an executive summary of the Cx Plan, signed contract with scope and timing described, and some sample prefunctional checklists and functional performance tests.

So under v2009, you do not have to upload the OPR at all, but you have to confirm it. Our full Cx Report that goes to the owner always includes the OPR and BOD of course.

Yes, I like to fill out and save the template as information is developed. When I get the project, and as soon as the administrator assigns the credit to me, I fill in the experience and initial that. Then once the OPR is finalize, I review and then check that all aspects are included in the template, and then ask the LEED administrator for the project to get the owner to initial that part. This can all be done before the project is commissioned. You just need to remember to save the form as you fill it in.

Things are always in a rush as the project nears the construction submittal, so I like having as much done as possible so I can concentrate on finish the functional testing and the final report.