scope:

Purpose

The purpose of this Guide is to:

i) Establish a goal-based framework for Smart Function (SF) implementation;

ii) Establish a risk informed approach and requirements for Smart Function assessment;

iii) Offer optional Smart Function class notations;

iv) Provide approval to Service Providers (SPs) offering Smart Function services;

v) Issue Product Design Assessments (PDAs) to Smart Function system hardware and software;

vi) Extend equipment PDA documents with attachment for manufacturers equipment to recognize Smart Functions for alternative survey approach;

vii) Establish an alternate approach to credit survey after construction requirements within Condition Based Class (CBC).