The following is adopted as Section R409:
"R409 PHIUS CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVE
R409.1 Scope.
This section establishes criteria for compliance using Phius certification.
R409.2 Construction documents.
The construction documents submitted to the building official shall establish that the project is eligible for certification in accordance with the PHIUS Passive Building Standard Certification Guidebook, including all co-requisite programs applicable to the project type. Such documentation shall include:
1. A design certification letter issued by an approved third-party certification organization.
2. A list of compliance features.
R409.3 Occupancy.
Within 180 days of project completion, as evidenced by passing the last required final inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as applicable, in accordance with the Chicago Construction Codes Administrative Provisions, the owner shall submit to the building official a written certification establishing that the project has been certified in accordance with the PHIUS Passive Building Standard Certification Guidebook, including all co-requisite programs applicable to the project type. The written certification shall be issued by an approved third-party certification organization."