Project Application and Verification Flashcards

During Envision verification, which party is responsible for submitting the final Verification Application to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)?

Answer: The project owner or their designated representative

The project owner or their designated representative submits the Verification Application to ISI, though they often work closely with an ENV SP throughout the process.

What is the primary purpose of the Envision 'preliminary review' (pre-application) service offered by ISI?

Answer: To provide feedback on credit interpretations and scoring before formal submission

The preliminary review gives project teams early feedback on credit applicability and scoring strategies before investing in the full verification process.

Under the Envision framework, which statement best describes a 'Not Applicable' (NA) credit disposition?

Answer: The credit's intent or requirements cannot be meaningfully applied to the project type

A 'Not Applicable' disposition is granted when the physical or contextual nature of the project makes the credit's requirements genuinely inapplicable.

Which Envision award level requires a project to achieve at least 50% of total possible points?

Answer: Silver

The Silver award requires achieving 50% or more of total possible Envision points, while Bronze requires 20%, Gold 60%, and Platinum 80%.

In Envision verification, what does the term 'evident' mean when assessing a credit's achievement level?

Answer: The project has only begun addressing the credit's intent

'Evident' is the lowest achievement level in Envision, meaning the project has just begun to address the credit's intent with only initial steps taken.

A project team wants to claim a credit for a practice not explicitly described in the Envision technical guidance. What is the correct process?

Answer: Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to ISI before the formal application

A Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) allows project teams to seek ISI's official guidance on how to apply a credit to unique or unanticipated project conditions.

When must the Envision Verification Application be submitted relative to project construction?

Answer: After construction is complete or substantially complete

Envision verification is conducted after construction is complete or substantially complete, ensuring that claimed practices were actually implemented.