E1.0 – Updated Not Applicable (N/A) Options
Not Applicable – Tenant occupied building: Some or no systems managed by the owner/landlord
E1.1 – Not Applicable option extended to buildings that are 5 years or newer
Any new buildings will be required to submit the commissioning and measurement and verification reports to demonstrate that the systems were optimized prior to occupancy.
Please see TUR 005 for more information.
E1.3a Not Applicable option extended to buildings that are 5 years or newer
Any new buildings will be required to submit the commissioning and measurement and verification reports to demonstrate that the systems were optimized prior to occupancy.
Please see TUR 006 for more information
E13.1 – Updated N/A Options for Owner-Occupied Buildings
English: Not Applicable – Owner/landlord occupied building
I2.1 – Question updated for clarity
Question now states Do the measured Outdoor Air (OA) ventilation rates meet ASHRAE 62.1 minimum requirements and/or a minimum carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold of 800 ppm absolute?
Any reference to 800 ppm is now clearly stated as 800 ppm absolute.
Please see TUR 007 for more information
French Language Corrections
Questions E1.3a, E1.4, E2.1a, E6.1, E6.2, I1.0a, and I1.2 have been updated to align the Not Applicable options with their English equivalents.
E3.3 – Clarified Answer Option
“Yes – ENERGY STAR Certification or equivalent achieved” has been added for better clarity and accuracy
I2.3 – Question moved to innovation section
Question I2.3 is no longer required in the LI and OAR questionnaires.
It’s now an Innovation question (I7.3) offering bonus points.
Please see TUR 004 for more information
If you have any questions about these updates or how they affect your building submission, reach out — we’re here to help.
Thanks for being part of the BOMA BEST community.
— The BOMA BEST Team