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Pearl · Commissioning management

Put deferred tests, unresolved issues, warranty review, and future commissioning on a dated, owned early-life plan before closeout.

Use before: Early-life review · Operations acceptance and ready for service

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program · U.S. General Services Administration

Pearl · Commissioning management

Verify the defined commissioning record and most owner/operator training are delivered before substantial completion or the project-equivalent gate.

Use before: Operations acceptance and ready for service

Sources: U.S. General Services Administration