Projects pursuing only the prerequisite and with area less than 20,000 ft2 may employ a qualified member of the project’s design or construction firm to act as CxA. To be fully qualified, the individual must have experience performing commissioning tasks from early design through at least 10 months of occupancy on at least two similar projects. For any project exceeding 20,000 ft2 or any project pursuing Enhanced Commissioning, the CxA must be independent of both teams. In either case, the CxA is appointed by and reports directly to the owner.