Hi all,
Of particular note of this new v2.1 release is the requirement that projects now recertify both their design and construction phase certifications every three years. I emailed Fitwel to confirm that I was interpreting their media correctly; here was my inquiry:
My question: "The way the website is written under the ‘Standard’ section, it states that both the Design and Built certifications are only valid for 3 years. I understand the Built certification needing to be revalidated, but why would the Design certification expire? 3 years is an unreasonable time frame for projects to undergo design changes to a space. Most other recertification programs that I’m aware of are an ongoing validation of what’s occurring in operations and policies rather than the static aspects of a space’s initial design. I ask b/c I know my clients will ask.
Response: "Our advisors and board members felt 3-years for the Design Certification was appropriate and sufficient. If you feel there is a better process for this based on your experience, I know it would be valuable, and I encourage you to submit those ideas to feedback@fitwel.org before August 15th."
I encourage all who are interested or using Fitwel to really read the requirements of both the program and the Strategies and provide comments. I feel this release has many things that should be reconsidered, and the good people at Fitwel need to hear from the users on their approaches.
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