Applicability Tool - Sustainable & Smart Building Certification Program

BOMA BEST 4.1 Applicability Tool

Welcome!

This tool is designed to help you identify the specific BOMA BEST 4.1 certification requirements that apply to your building. By answering a series of simple questions about your property, you will receive a customized list of applicable questions.

It approximately takes 8 minutes to complete all the questions.

What to Expect:

The exact number of questions you'll answer depends on your building's characteristics, as the tool will skip any questions not relevant to your situation:

Owner/Landlord Occupied Buildings: Expect a shorter questionnaire, as many questions related to tenant management will be skipped.
Tenant Occupied Buildings: You will be asked additional questions about lease agreements and management responsibilities for various building systems.

Your answers will generate a tailored checklist of BOMA BEST 4.1 questions relevant to your specific asset.

Summary of Applicant Terms of Use

1. For Guidance Purposes Only

This tool is designed to serve as a preliminary guide to help you identify potentially applicable requirements under the BOMA BEST 4.1 certification program. The customized list of criteria generated by this tool is based solely on the answers you provide. It is intended for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal BOMA Canada assessment or a guarantee of certification eligibility.

2. Disclaimer of Accuracy and Warranty

While we have made a reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this tool, we do not warrant or guarantee its completeness, correctness, or applicability to your specific building's circumstances. The BOMA BEST program is complex and subject to interpretation. As such, this tool may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.

This tool is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We expressly disclaim all liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the content or output of this tool.

3. Primacy of Official BOMA Documents

The information provided by this tool is not a substitute for the official BOMA BEST 4.1 program documentation. In any case of discrepancy, ambiguity, or conflict, the BOMA BEST 4.1 Field Guide and the official requirements published by BOMA Canada shall be the sole authoritative sources. All users are responsible for consulting these official documents to ensure full compliance.

4. Requirement for Professional Judgment

Users of this tool are expected to apply their own professional judgment and expertise when interpreting and applying the results. The unique conditions of your property, local regulations, and specific operational contexts must be considered. We strongly recommend engaging a qualified consultant or BOMA-trained professional to assist with the certification process. Reliance on this tool without professional oversight is solely at your own risk.

Before you begin, please read and accept the Complete Applicant Terms of Use:

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Question 1 of

Common

What is your asset type?

Office

Enclosed Shopping Centre

Open Air Retail

Light Industrial

Multi-Unit Residential Building

Healthcare

Universal

Question 2 of

Common

Who primarily occupies the building? For definitions, please refer to the BOMA BEST Field Guide.

Owner/Landlord Occupied: The building is primarily occupied by the owner or landlord.oka

Tenant Occupied: The building is primarily leased to and occupied by third-party tenants.

Guidance for Mixed Occupancy Buildings

For buildings occupied by both the owner and tenants, the scenario is determined by the following rule:

Identify which group (owner or tenants) occupies 75% or more of the building's floor area.
Answer the questionnaire based on that majority scenario. Questions that apply only to the minority occupant group may be marked as "Not Applicable."

If neither the owner nor the tenants meet the 75% threshold (e.g., a 50/50 split), contact the BOMA BEST team at support@bomabest.org for guidance on how to complete your application.

Owner/Landlord occupied

Tenant occupied

Question 3 of

Common

What year was the building constructed?

Question 4 of

Common

Does the building contain any laboratories?

Yes

Question 5 of

Common

Was the building constructed in the last 3 years with 2+ high-performance features?

Yes

Question 6 of

Common

Does the owner/landlord have access to whole-building utility data?

Sub-metered System: A system where individual meters are installed for different tenants or specific areas/equipment within a building to measure their separate utility consumption. Even if the main utility bill is for the whole building, a sub-metered scenario means the owner/landlord has access to granular data for specific parts of the building.

Yes

Question 7 of

Common

Does the lease allow inspection of tenant-managed systems?

Yes

Question 8 of

Energy and Carbon

Who manages the Energy and Carbon systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, building envelope)?

All systems managed by owner/landlord

Some systems managed by owner/landlord

No systems managed by owner/landlord

Question 9 of

Energy and Carbon

Is on-site combustion of fossil fuels used at the building?

Yes

No, on-site combustion was never used

Question 10 of

Energy and Carbon

Are you pursuing E3.1a (ENERGY STAR Score) or E3.1b (Sub-Metered Data)?

E3.1a (ENERGY STAR Score)

E3.1b (Sub-Metered Data)

Not sure

Question 11 of

Energy and Carbon

Are you pursuing innovation points for the Energy and Carbon focus area?

Yes

Question 12 of

Water

Who manages the Water systems (e.g., fixtures, irrigation, cooling towers)?

All systems managed by owner/landlord

Some systems managed by owner/landlord

No systems managed by owner/landlord

Question 13 of

Water

Has a water assessment been completed?

Yes, water conservation assessment complete and measures identified

No water assessment completed or no measures identified

Question 14 of

Water

Is sub-metered water use available for the last 12 months?

Yes

Question 15 of

Water

Are you pursuing innovation points for the Water focus area?

Yes

Question 16 of