Who is responsible for Construction Phase Approve SVCs?

• A. Contractor
• B. Owner
• C. CxT
• D. CxA

Answer: (D)

During construction, the person who approves System Verification Checks is the Commissioning Authority. The CxA leads the commissioning process, reviews all test results, ensures the installed systems meet the design intent and performance criteria, and signs off on the verification checks that confirm readiness for handover. This role provides independent, objective validation of system performance, which helps prevent bias that could come from those directly responsible for installation. The contractor is responsible for installation and may perform their own tests, but they don’t authorize official SVC approvals. The CxT supports testing and documentation under the CxA’s direction, while the owner ultimately uses the verified systems, but the formal approval of SVCs rests with the CxA.