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BEAM PLUS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS FRAMEWORK
VERSION 1.2
Copyright © 2012 BEAM Society Limited. All rights reserved.
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1.4 ASSESSMENT
PROCESS
BEAM Assessments are currently undertaken by independent BEAM
Assessor engaged by the BEAM Society Limited [5].
ELIGIBILITY All existing buildings are eligible for certification under BEAM Plus for
Existing Buildings, including, but not limited to, offices, retail, catering
and service establishments, libraries, educational establishments, hotels
and residential apartment buildings. Whilst it is not expected that
buildings used primarily for industrial purposes or low-rise residential
buildings will seek certification under this assessment method, the
method is sufficiently flexible to embrace all types of buildings.
INITIATION Buildings can be assessed at any time, but the greatest benefit is derived
if the assessment process begins at an earlier stage, allowing operators
to make changes that will improve the building's overall performance.
GUIDANCE Provisional Assessment will identify which credits have been achieved,
and the particular reason for achievement.
Further guidance material is made available on the BEAM Society
Limited’s website.
CERTIFICATION Because a significant number of credits under BEAM are based on
building performance, certification can only be issued after completion of
the assessment.
When a building is registered for assessment the credits and
assessment criteria current at the time of registration will be used in the
assessment, unless the Client wishes to comply with credits and criteria
introduced after registration. Certification is valid for a period of up to 5
years.
APPEALS PROCESS Any objection to any credit assessment can be submitted directly to
BEAM Society Limited as the First Appeal and will be adjudicated by the
Society. If the Client is dissatisfied with the result, they are at liberty to
submit a Final Appeal which will be adjudicated by HKGBC [6].
DISCLAIMER The BEAM Building Environmental Assessment Method is intended for
use by Client and project teams engaged in new building design, and
owners and operators of existing facilities as a guide to more
environmentally sustainable building design and operation. The Method
has been prepared with the assistance and participation of many
individuals and representatives from various organizations. The final
outcome represents a general consensus, but unanimous support from
each and every organization and individual consulted is not implied.
This document represents BEAM Society Limited’s efforts to develop a
standard that improves the performance of buildings using the latest
techniques, practices and standards compatible with prevailing economic
constraints. These are subject to changes, which will be included through
periodic updating.
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