What is the role of the WELL Assessor?

• A. An independent professional who conducts on-site performance tests, inspections, and spot checks, as well as documentation review in order to evaluate a project's eligibility for WELL Certification, or WELL Core & Shell Compliance. WELL Assessor CANNOT serve as Project Administrator for the same project.
• B. A project administrator
• C. A regulatory body
• D. A designer

Answer: (A)

At its heart, the WELL Assessor is an independent verifier who conducts on-site performance tests, inspections, and spot checks, and reviews documentation to determine if a project meets WELL Certification or Core & Shell compliance. This role requires neutrality, so the Assessor cannot also serve as the Project Administrator for the same project, ensuring that findings are objective and evidence-based. In practice, the Assessor collects evidence, performs tests of indoor environmental quality and related systems, and submits a Verification Report to the Certification Body. The Project Administrator handles project logistics and communications, the designer shapes the design, and a regulatory body enforces laws—so the Assessor’s job is distinct as the independent verification authority.