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So, How Ready Are You for an Audit?
If you want to see where you stand, think about these three 
areas, and ask yourself: If someone asked for this information 
today, could I pull it together quickly? 
1. Life Safety Documentation
This is where the stakes are highest. Fire suppression systems, 
emergency lighting, HVAC serving occupied spaces, and electrical 
infrastructure all pose real risks if something goes wrong. 
Audit-ready teams do not just complete inspections of these 
systems. They record them in a way that holds up under scrutiny. 
That means clear documentation of:
•	 Date completed
•	 Who performed the work
•	 What was checked
•	 What was found
•	 What was done to correct any issues
Inspectors want proof. If you can’t show it, it’s as if it never 
happened.
2. Asset-Level Maintenance History
Every major asset should have a history that tells its story. This 
should be a clear record over time of what has been repaired, 
what it cost, and how often issues have occurred. 
This matters for a few reasons: 
•	 It protects your credibility. A documented history shows 
responsible management. 
•	 It helps you plan. You cannot make a strong repair-versus-
replace case without knowing what you have already 
invested in an asset. 
•	 It protects your team. When someone leaves, that 
knowledge should not leave with them.
DESIGN/BUILD,  
CONSTRUCTION  
MANAGEMENT AT RISK,  
& ENERGY PERFORMANCE 
CONTRACTING  
FOR K-12 SCHOOLS
Ameresco can assist you and your district in identifying 
the best solution to fit your needs. For more information 
about Ameresco and our full portfolio of solutions, 
please call (314) 325-6048 or visit ameresco.com.
K-12 PROCUREMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE  
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 
We are known for  
being the Easy Button.
With over $450M in delivered services in the state 
of Missouri ranging from bond infrastructure 
improvements to enterprise asset management 
to budget-neutral upgrades to renewable energy, 
Ameresco delivers excellence and will make this 
process easy for you, your team and your district. 

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