Pre-Occupancy Services Commissioning Quiz
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Which professional prepares a certificate in construction?

  • Surety
  • Architect (correct)
  • Engineer
  • Owner

    • What is the purpose of a holdback in a construction contract?

  • To assess the performance of a building after occupancy
  • To satisfy a debt owed to the property owner
  • To guarantee the performance of the contractor (correct)
  • To keep a building system in proper working condition

    • What does a lien claimant have the right to do upon default?

  • Guarantee the performance of the contractor
  • Sell the property (correct)
  • Assess the performance of the building
  • Prepare a certificate of substantial performance

    • Which phase of a construction project is often considered just as important as the design and construction documents?

    <p>Post-occupancy evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of commissioning in a construction project?

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

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

    <p>Conducting a post-occupancy evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of takeover procedures in a construction project?

    <p>To protect the interests of the owner, contractor, and architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client?

    <p>The architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the architect arrange a review of the project?

    <p>On the anniversary date of the one-year warranty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Commissioning is a quality assurance tool used to communicate the design intent to the building constructor and operator.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The commissioning agent should prepare checklists for the verification of each construction element to be tracked, using the risk management assessment classifications.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Systems verification begins after all components within the system are accepted and deficiencies are corrected.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Testing after occupancy can release the contractor from continuous attendance on the site.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the CCDC, which of the following factors is required for a project to be considered 'ready-for-takeover'?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the release of holdback monies for subcontracts?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a project deemed substantially complete for new buildings or renovation of unoccupied space?

    <p>When the work has been completed in general conformance with the contract documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of publishing a certificate of substantial performance in a construction trade newspaper?

    <p>To notify subcontractors and suppliers of the project's completion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why final completion or correction of deficiencies can be frustrating for the architect?

    <p>The architect is responsible for issuing the final certificate for payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the architect issue a certificate for the release of holdback?

    <p>At the termination of the lien claim period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a letter of assurance?

    <p>To ensure that the building has been constructed in compliance with the building code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the contractor do prior to the owner's occupancy of the building?

    <p>Satisfy the conditions of ready-for-takeover and forward required documentation to the architect for review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of unconditional occupancy?

    <p>The building is compliant with the life and safety portion of the building code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of commissioning in the construction process?

    <p>To transform the design of a facility into a fully integrated and operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the authority having jurisdiction in the occupancy process?

    <p>To issue an occupancy permit or notice of final inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of final cleaning specifications in the contract documents?

    <p>To address the proper and environmentally safe use and disposal of waste and other hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Certificates and Holdbacks

    • A professional engineer or architect prepares a certificate in construction.
    • The purpose of a holdback in a construction contract is to ensure the contractor completes the project to the client's satisfaction.

    Default and Liens

    • Upon default, a lien claimant has the right to file a lien against the property.

    Project Phases

    • The takeover phase of a construction project is often considered just as important as the design and construction documents.

    Commissioning

    • The purpose of commissioning in a construction project is to ensure that the building's systems are installed and functioning as designed.
    • Commissioning is a quality assurance tool used to communicate the design intent to the building constructor and operator.
    • The commissioning agent should prepare checklists for the verification of each construction element to be tracked, using the risk management assessment classifications.

    Takeover Procedures

    • The purpose of takeover procedures in a construction project is to verify that the project is complete and meets the owner's requirements.
    • The architect is responsible for reviewing defects and deficiencies during the warranty period on behalf of the client.

    Review and Warranty

    • The architect should arrange a review of the project at the end of the warranty period.
    • If the contractor fails to rectify a warranty item in a reasonable time, the architect may do so and back-charge the contractor.

    Project Completion

    • A project is deemed substantially complete for new buildings or renovation of unoccupied space when the owner can occupy the building for its intended purpose.
    • The purpose of publishing a certificate of substantial performance in a construction trade newspaper is to notify the public of the project's substantial completion.

    Payment and Release of Holdbacks

    • The release of holdback monies for subcontracts requires a certificate of substantial performance.
    • The architect should issue a certificate for the release of holdback when the contractor has completed the project to the client's satisfaction.

    Occupancy and Assurance

    • The purpose of a letter of assurance is to provide written confirmation that the project is safe for occupancy.
    • Prior to the owner's occupancy of the building, the contractor must complete all necessary work and obtain a letter of assurance.
    • Unconditional occupancy is characterized by the owner having full possession and control of the building.

    Authority and Final Cleaning

    • The authority having jurisdiction ensures that the building meets all relevant building codes and regulations.
    • The purpose of final cleaning specifications in the contract documents is to ensure the building is clean and safe for occupancy.

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    Test your knowledge on Pre-Occupancy Services Commissioning and its role in evaluating building systems and performance. Learn about interpreting client expectations, functional programs, and more in this informative quiz.

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