Prior to the first benchmarking deadline prescribed by Section 18-14-102.1, and prior to each third benchmarking deadline thereafter, the owner of a covered building shall ensure that reported benchmarking information for that year is verified by a licensed professional. Such verification shall be in a form of a stamped and signed statement by a licensed professional attesting to the accuracy of the information. The owner of a covered building shall produce such statement for the most recent year in which verification of reported benchmarking information was required, in a form prescribed by rule, upon a written request by the commissioner.
Exception: The commissioner may exempt from the verification requirement the owner of a covered building that submits documentation, in a form prescribed by rule, establishing that compliance with this section will cause undue financial hardship. If no-cost or low-cost verification options are available, the commissioner may suggest that the covered building use such alternative options.
(Added Coun. J. 9-11-13, p. 60628, § 1)