Authentication of water fixture installation date

David Mortensen

LEEDuser Basic Member

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September 8, 2011

Had anyone successfully used as-built drawings to verify the installation date of water fixtures? On this page, the Checklist states that, "Formal authentication of the fixture upgrade can be met using copies of construction permits, substantial completion notices, contract excerpts, plumbing inspection reports, commissioning reports, or similar documentation." As-built drawings are not specifically listed here, but it seems like they would actually be one of the most reliable forms of authentication.

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Jason Franken

Sustainability Professional

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 09/13/2011 - 14:07

As long as the as-built drawing is dated after January 1, 1993, that seems like it should be an acceptable piece of documentation to verify that the prerequisite requirements are met.

David Mortensen

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Tue, 09/13/2011 - 17:40

Thanks for the reply Jason. Another question: Is the cut-off Jan.1, 1993 or Jan. 1, 1994? The reference guide uses language such as "completed in 1993 or later" and "completed before 1993" implying that the important date is Jan. 1, 1993. However, on this site the language reads "in 1994 or later" and "pre-1994" implying that Jan. 1, 1994 is the cut-off. Which is correct?

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Sat, 12/17/2011 - 04:12

David, the Reference Guide as published in 2009 has been updated by LEED addenda reflected in our language above. So it's the 1994 date.

Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist

Wight and Company

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Sun, 12/18/2011 - 00:56

David,To add to Tristan's comment, your project only needs to adhere to the addendas which were dated prior to your registration date. You can search for this specific change on the USGBC site, here. Depending on when your project was registered it would be either 1993 or 1994.