Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning

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Which document is prepared by a professional architect or engineer to attest to the truth of a fact in construction?

Guaranty

Definitions Certificate (correct)

Holdback

Certificate of Substantial Performance

What is the purpose of a Holdback in a construction contract?

To keep a building system in proper working condition

To guarantee the performance of the contractor (correct)

To release the project close-out payment(s)

To satisfy a debt owed to the lien claimant

What does a Post-occupancy Evaluation assess?

The obligations of the contractor in the event of default

The truth of a fact in construction

The performance of a building after it has been occupied (correct)

The financial milestone for the release of project close-out payment(s)

According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

The architect Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect do prior to the anniversary date of the one-year warranty?

Arrange a review of the project Signup and view all the answers

What can the architect do if the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time?

Review the client's rights under the bonding and insurance provisions in the contract Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of a project can Pre-occupancy Services Commissioning begin at?

Pre-design stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

To achieve quality assurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the commissioning agent in the bid documents?

To assist bidders in evaluating the time and cost implications Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if verification and testing are not performed during the construction process?

Delays and claims Signup and view all the answers

Which document does the architect prepare to confirm the completion of the contract?

Final Certificate for Payment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the certificate for release of holdback?

To release the holdback monies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the letter of assurance?

To certify compliance with building codes Signup and view all the answers

What must the contractor do before the owner can occupy the building?

Satisfy the conditions of ready-for-takeover Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the architect's basic services during the close-out phase of a construction project?

Post-occupancy evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commissioning in a construction project?

To ensure that new building systems perform according to the documented design intent Signup and view all the answers

When does the takeover phase of a construction project typically start?

When a project nears construction completion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical service provided by an architect during the takeover phase of a construction project?

Conducting a post-occupancy evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used by the CCDC to describe a list of factors that, once satisfied, result in project completion?

Ready-for-takeover Signup and view all the answers

What is a regulatory requirement of the contractor, rather than a contractual requirement?

Substantial performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the prerequisites to attaining 'Ready-for-Takeover' of the Work according to CCDC 2 2020?

Certification or verification of substantial performance, evidence of compliance with occupancy requirements, final cleaning and waste removal, delivery of operations and maintenance documents Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors leading to 'ready-for-takeover'?

Substantial performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about conditional occupancy?

Conditional occupancy occurs when a building is safe but a portion of the project is incomplete. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the issuance of an occupancy permit?

To issue an occupancy permit. Signup and view all the answers

What is commissioning in the context of facility design?

The process of transforming the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a commissioning agent in a construction project?

To assist in clear communication of the design intent. Signup and view all the answers