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COBie.Component.InstallationDate -- Expected Values

The COBie.Component.InstallationDate parameter records the date on which a component was installed.\ This value is required for asset lifecycle management, commissioning, warranty calculations, and facility operations.

The date shall be provided only once installation is complete and shall use a strict, machine-readable format.

Validation Rules (DAQS)

  1. Mandatory for installed components

    • All components that have been physically installed shall include a valid installation date.
    • Design-stage components shall leave this field empty until installation takes place.

  2. Format requirement\ Installation dates shall use the ISO 8601 standard date format:\ YYYY-MM-DD

    Examples: 2025-03-14, 2024-11-02

  3. No alternative formats\ The following are not permitted:

    • 14/03/2025
    • 03-14-2025
    • March 14, 2025
    • 14-3-25
    • --, t.b.d., N/A

  4. Logical consistency

    • InstallationDate shall not precede the manufacture date or delivery date (if tracked).\
    • InstallationDate shall not be in the future at the time of COBie delivery.

  5. One date per component\ The value represents the moment of installation completion.\ Partial, phased, or multi-stage dates are not permitted.

  6. Responsibility\ The installation contractor or commissioning party is responsible for providing accurate dates.

Good Examples

Component Type Valid COBie.Component.InstallationDate

Pump 2025-04-21 VAV Box 2024-10-07 Electrical Panel 2025-01-19 Fire Damper 2024-12-03

Common Mistakes

Incorrect Value Issue

14/03/2025 Wrong date format

March 14 Non-numeric format

TBD Not permitted for installed components

Empty Missing required installation information

2026-05-01 Future date relative to handover

Relationship to Revit

Autodesk's COBie Extension typically maps this from:\ Revit → Instance Parameter "Installation Date"\ (or an equivalent shared parameter specified in the project template).

Important considerations: - Only instance parameters shall be used for installation dates. - Design teams do not populate this field; contractors and commissioning teams do. - Ensure consistency between Revit, commissioning sheets, and COBie exports.

Best Practices

  • Populate installation dates as part of the commissioning workflow.\
  • Use direct data from installation logs or commissioning sheets.\
  • Maintain date accuracy for warranty and FM system integration.\
  • Avoid placeholder values or assumptions before installation occurs.\
  • Perform automated QA checks before COBie delivery to identify invalid formats.