How to Determine When an As-Built Is Needed

This is a quick guide to help determine when an as-built plan set is required.

1. Check the AHJ and Utility Requirements

Start by reviewing the AHJ and Utility tabs in WavefunctION.

Use the dropdown menu to find the correct jurisdiction or utility. Once you have the right one selected, press Ctrl + F and search for “Inspections.” This information is usually located around rows 129–130.

WavefunctION is a good starting point, but keep in mind that it may not cover every situation. A failed inspection, field change, inspector correction, or utility comment could still require an as-built, even if the standard requirements say otherwise. Always review any project-specific comments before making your final decision.

2. Check the Financier Requirements

Next, use the financier guide below to see whether the project’s financier requires an as-built.

An as-built is needed if it is required by any of the following:

• The AHJ

• The utility

• The financier

For example, if the AHJ does not require an as-built but the financier does, we still need to complete one.

For the jobs that meet the requirements below these are the documents that they require to be updated. 

Planset

Install CD

PPA FD

Shade report

Bom (helps to upload this cause quantities will have changed and rail splices could have been removed)