PLUS^SM Application Process

Application Steps

1. Determine if your building is eligible for a PLUS rating.
2. Retain a multidisciplinary assessment team, preferably led by a Building Security Certified Professional (BSCP).
   • Your application must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer or architect licensed in the jurisdiction where your facility is located. A list of these individuals is generally available from your state's licensing board.
3. Provide these documents to your assessment team. (You must contact BSC to obtain the documents)  
   • Complete Explanation of the Rating System Methodology (Sections 1–7)
   • Building Classification Questionnaire (Appendix I)
   • Countermeasure Checklists (Appendix II)
   • Examples of Innovations Eligible for Bonus Points (Appendix III)
   • Submission Procedures Manual, including PLUS Application Form and PLUS Rating Agreement
4. Review the PLUS Rating Agreement. Contact BSC if you have questions.
5. Submit 2 signed copies of the PLUS Rating Agreement.
   • Only building owners may sign this document.
   • Enclose a check for the required application fee ($1000), payable to Building Security Council. Payment Procedures
     PLUS Rating Program
     Building Security Council
     1801 Alexander Bell Drive
     Reston, VA 20191
6. When your payment is received, you will be issued Xythos access, as well as a "How to use Xythos" instruction sheet. Then download the following documents.
   • Countermeasure Checklists (Appendix II)
   • Complete Rating System Commentary (Appendix IV)
   • Bibliography of References Used to Develop the Rating System (Appendix V)
   You can use Xythos to submit the remainder of your documents. Xythos will be available on July 15, 2008.
7. Submit a Building Classification.
   • Download the electronic version of the Building Classification Questionnaire.
   • Have your assessment team complete the questionnaire, and then submit it to BSC via Xythos.
8. Have your assessment team prepare the Countermeasure Checklist and supporting documentation.
   For existing buildings:
   • PLUS application, signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer or architect.
   • Letter with narrative description of facility and desired rating.
   • Sealed design drawings or certified as-built drawings, other details, photographs, product cut sheets.
   • Sealed declarations of compliance.
   • Area location map, noting significant off-site features.
   For new or design phase buildings:
   • Design drawings and cut sheets for key products are recommended.
   • Owners must supply written assurance, in letter form, that operational measures submitted for credit will actually be implemented and maintained.
9. Submit the required documents via Xythos.