Who is responsible for the Design Phase Draft SVCs?

• A. CxA
• B. Architect
• C. Contractor
• D. Shared

Answer: (D)

Draft SVCs (System Verification Criteria) are a collaborative tool that sets up how each system will be tested and validated. The Design Phase Draft SVCs need input from both the design team and the commissioning authority so they accurately reflect the design intent while remaining verifiable in the field. The design side supplies the performance requirements, sequences, and integration details, while the CxA ensures the criteria are testable, complete, and aligned with commissioning workflows and documentation needs. This shared approach prevents gaps where a design might look correct on paper but can’t be demonstrated in operation, and it avoids over-constraining the process with criteria that aren’t practical to verify. In short, crafting the Design Phase Draft SVCs together ensures they are both faithful to the design and executable during commissioning.