How a project moves from submission to certificate.
The verification process follows a defined sequence. Each stage is documented. The owner receives, at the end of the process, a technical report and a certified level determination.
Submission
The owner submits project documentation: plans, specifications, finishes schedule, and any supplementary technical material relevant to the eight evaluation domains.
Documentation review
The submitted documentation is reviewed for completeness. Where information is missing, the owner is asked to provide supplementary material before evaluation begins.
Evaluation
The project is evaluated against the ILS criteria across the eight domains. On-site verification is conducted where required. Findings are documented for the technical report.
Report & certificate
The owner receives a technical report with findings, score, level determination, and, where applicable, an adaptation plan to reach a higher tier. The certificate is issued.
Documentation requirements.
The submission package depends on the project stage. For projects under design, plans and specifications are sufficient. For projects under construction or completed, additional documentation may be required.
- Architectural plans (all levels, including roof and site plan).
- Sections and elevations.
- Specifications and finishes schedule.
- Details for sanitary spaces, kitchens, and circulation.
- Project narrative and intended program.
- Site and approach documentation.
For completed projects, photographic documentation and on-site verification are required.
The deliverables.
The certification produces three deliverables:
- Technical report. A detailed document covering each evaluation domain, with findings, scores, and observations. The report is the primary record of the certification.
- Level determination and ILS Score. A summary statement identifying the certification level reached and the composite ILS score.
- Certificate. A formal certificate issued by Inclusive Living International, granting the right to display the ILS seal at the achieved level.
Where the project falls short of a target level, the report identifies what would be required to reach the next tier. This is informational. The certification reflects the project as evaluated.
Submit a project for verification.
The process begins with an initial conversation about the project and its certification objectives.