What is a stake holder?
Anyone who has interest in the project, can affect it, or is affected by it
Who are primary stakeholders?
People with authority over project requirements, scope, approval, or budget.
Who are secondary stakeholders?
People impacted by the project but who don’t control scope or decisions.
Who are external stakeholders?
AHJ, utilities, government, or outside agencies influencing compliance
Who is responsible for approving scope changes?
The owner or the authority named in the project charter.
Who gathers technical requirements?
The RCDD and IT leadership (end-user decision makers).
Who defines functional requirements?
The owner or end-user leadership.
Who verifies code compliance?
The AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
Who designs to meet code?
The RCDD, based on AHJ interpretation and standards.
Who approves design documents?
The owner, architect, or project manager (depending on the contract).
Is an installer a stakeholder?
Yes (secondary) — affected but cannot approve or define scope.
Can an installer approve an added cable drop?
No — must follow change control via the project manager.
Is a fire marshal a stakeholder?
Yes — an external stakeholder (AHJ).
Is the building’s security guard a stakeholder?
No — they aren’t impacted by the design or decisions.
What stakeholder creates the project budget?
The owner.
Who coordinates with other trades?
The RCDD and/or project manager.
Who provides acceptance criteria?
The owner or end-user
Who receives design intent from the RCDD
Contractors, installers, GC, architect.
Who resolves conflicts between trades?
The project manager and sometimes the GC (general contractor).
Who is responsible for ensuring the design meets user expectations?
The RCDD (design) + the owner/IT (requirements).
