ID Credit Title: DIGITAL FACILTY MANUAL Credit Intent: Implement an electronic documents tool that will provide for easy access to all record documents of the facility. This paperless tool shall assist the facility manager in maintenance productivity since the documents will available for view in seconds. This tool will be provided at project turnover and the manual will aid the facility group in long term efficiency in energy and systems operations. Requirements for Compliance: Develop and implement a digital facility manual which will be used for facility operation and maintenance in lieu of traditional three-ring binder and as-built drawings. It shall also incorporate guidance on operating metrics and testing frequency. This tool shall include all divisions of work and provide hyperlinks between the equipment submittals and drawings so the facility operators can access record documents easily and thoroughly. The digital facility manual shall include: - All as-built drawings - All approved equipment submittals - All test records and reports - Preventative maintenance tasks and schedules Submittal: Confirm that a digital facility manual is being used and has replaced the need for hard-copy operations and maintenance documentation. Confirm that all as-built drawings, equipment submittals, test records and reports, preventative maintenance tasks and schedules are accessible through the digital facility manual. Provide letter from facility manager or owner the digital facility manual is being used.
The project team is proposing an Innovation in Design credit based on the merits of creating a digital facility manual to be used by facility operation and maintenance staff, in lieu of the traditional three-ring binder and as-built drawings. While this is commendable, the reduction of paper for this facility manual is relatively insignificant compared to the quantity of paper over the duration of the project\'s design and construction phase. As comprehensive, significant environmental benefits have not been identified, this proposal does not meet the requirements of an innovation credit. Applicable internationally.