Third Party Review

Noven Consulting provides third party review of building code, fire protection and life safety submissions. The service supports authorities and project teams seeking an independent assessment of a defined design question, concept or compliance approach.

Review scope and findings

The review begins by identifying the documents, requirements and questions to be examined. Depending on the engagement, work may include concept review, building code analysis, review of an alternative solution, or assessment of responses to previously identified issues.

The scope can include:

• Reviewing the submitted information and its stated design basis.
• Identifying questions, omissions and matters requiring clarification.
• Providing written review comments and discussing them with the project team.
• Reviewing responses and recording the disposition of comments within the agreed scope.

Independence and professional responsibilities

A review is a separate professional role. Its scope, independence and deliverables should be agreed before work starts, including any prior involvement or conflicts that could affect the assignment. Design responsibilities remain with the appointed designers, and the authority retains its approval role.

If a specific statutory, municipal or professional review requirement applies, identify it when requesting the proposal so the appointment can address that requirement. Related services include building code consulting and alternative solutions.

Information for a review proposal

Provide the project location and use, current drawings and reports, applicable design criteria, the issues requiring independent review, previous comments and responses, and the desired review schedule. Identify who is commissioning the review and who will receive its findings. Request a third party review proposal.