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Glossary term

Registered design professional (RDP)

A New York State licensed professional engineer or registered architect. Only an RDP may certify a Local Law 87 Energy Efficiency Report or a Local Law 97 Article 320 emissions report.

In plain language: The engineer or architect whose stamp goes on the filing.

Jurisdiction: New York City filings only; New Jersey benchmarking needs no credentialed signer.