REQUIREMENTS, APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT
2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGYCONSERVATION CODECOMMISSIONINGREQUIREMENTS, APPLICATIONAND ENFORCEMENTGerald J Kettler, PE, CCP, LEED FellowFacility Performance Associates
2015 IECCMechanical System Commissioning – C408.2 Mechanical and Service Water Heating SystemCommissioning and Completion- Prior to finalmechanical and plumbing inspections, the registereddesign professional or approved agency shall provideevidence of mechanical system commissioning andcompletion Excludes air conditioning systems less than 40 tons Excludes hotel room and apartments Construction documents must includecommissioning requirements
2015 IECCMechanical System Commissioning – C408.2.1Commissioning Plan developed by registered designprofessional or approved agency Narrative of activities and personnel included Listing of equipment and systems Functions to be tested Test conditions Measurable criteria
HVAC System Test and Balance C408.2.2 Test and Balance required to accepted engineeringstandards. Air and water flow rates measured and adjusted totolerances provided in product specifications Air supply outlets and zone terminal devices shall beequipped with means for balancing. Hydronic heating and cooling coils shall be equippedwith means for balancing and measuring flow
HVAC System Test and Balance C408.2.5.3 Written test and balance report required Should be reviewed by Commissioning Provider Should be included in Systems Manual Should be available for review by Building Official
2015 IECCMechanical System Commissioning – C408.2.3 Functional Performance Testing – Equipment Installation and operation Sequence of operation Maintenance serviceability Controls and Economizers Calibrated Adjusted Operate to approved plans and specifications
2015 IECCMechanical System Commissioning–C408.2.4 Preliminary Commissioning Report (by DesignProfessional or Approved Agency) withdeficiencies, deferred testing and conditionsrequired. Owner shall certify receipt of the preliminaryreport prior to final inspection Code official can request a copy
2015 IECCMechanical System Commissioning-C408.2.5 DOCUMENTATION: Construction documents shall requiredelivery to owner within 90 days of Certificate of Occupancy: Record Drawings with performance data Systems Manual with submittals, O&M manuals, controlsystem data with sequence of operation, service andmaintenance data and schedules Systems Balancing Report Final Commissioning Report with functional and performancetesting procedures, final results, and open issues
2015 IECCLighting Commissioning-C408.3 Lighting system functional testing- Prior to finalinspection, registered design professional shallprovide evidence of lighting control system testingincluding hardware and software programming andadjustment. Occupant sensor controls Time switch controls Daylight responsive controls This evidence shall be provided to the buildingofficial
2015 IECCLighting Commissioning-C408.3 Lighting System Construction documentsshall require a final report to owner within90 days of CO. NOTE: This report does not need to be presented to theBuilding Official unless requested.
2015 IECC - Existing Buildings C502 Additions shall comply with new constructionrequirements C503 Alterations shall comply with new constructionrequirements with some variations C504 Repairs not normally required to comply. C505 Change in Occupancy requires IECC complianceif energy use is increased
Building Codes and Standards Building Codes Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Energy Codes Energy Code (IECC-2015), ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Green Codes and Programs International Green Construction Code (IGCC-2015) ASHRAE 189.1 Standard for Deign of High Performance GreenBuildings LEED, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, 2030 Challenge, Etc. Local Green Codes NOTE: Codes shown in RED include commissioning
Commissioning Definition in IECC Building Commissioning : A process thatverifies and documents that the selectedbuilding systems have been designed,installed, and function according to theowner’s project requirements andconstruction documents, and to minimumcode requirements.
Commissioning Results Discovering What Doesn’t Work, UnderControlled Conditions, Early Enough ToNot Impact Occupants/Users, and ToMake Corrections To Produce a FacilityThat Operates as Intended
Commissioning Process Requirements Requirements Documented Design Meets Requirements Construction Meets Design Documents Systems Tested to Verify Performance Operators Trained Documentation and Records
Commissioning Standards and Guidelines ASHRAE Standard 202-2013, The Commissioning Process forFacilities and Systems ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013, The Commissioning Process ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007,The HVAC Commissioning Process NIBS/ASHRAE Guideline 3, The Total Building CommissioningProcess ASHRAE Guideline 1.4-2014, Procedures for Producing BuildingSystems Manual for the Commissioning Process ASHRAE Guideline 1.5-2012, Commissioning Smoke ControlSystems
ASHRAE Standard 202 - 2013Activity- Initiate CommissioningProcess- Project Requirements- Develop CommissioningPlan- Design Approach toRequirements DeliverableRoles and Responsibilities Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) Commissioning Process Plan Basis of Design (BOD)
ASHRAE Standard 202 - 2013Activity- Set Contractor Cx Req. DeliverableCx Specifications Requirements- Review Design Design Review Report- Review Submittals Submittal Review Report- Observation& Testing Construction Checklists& Reports
ASHRAE Standard 202 - 2013Activity- Issues ResolutionDeliverable Issues Log- Assemble Systems Manual Systems Manual- Conduct Training - Post Occupancy Operation Training Plans andRecordsEnd of Warranty CxReportCx Process Report- Commissioning Process Report
Phases of Commissioning Pre-Design- Owner’s Project Requirements (Design intent),Commissioning Plan, Scope and Budget for Commissioning Design- Basis of Design, Plans and Specifications,Commissioning Plan for Specific Project, TrainingRequirements. Construction - Procedures, Submittals, Verification,Functional Testing, Documentation, Systems Manuals,Training Occupancy and Operations- Retesting, Remodeling,Maintenance, Seasonal Testing
COMMISSIONING SUMMARY All Requirements Defined Integrated Design for All Systems Energy Use Modeled to Meet Codes andRequirements Construction Meets Design Performance is Verified Testing Operations Defined and Operators Trained Project is Documented
WHO DOES COMMISSIONING? The Commissioning Team managed by theCOMMISSIONING PROVIDER The COMMISSIONING PROVIDER needs; Independence Experience Testing Equipment Trained Support Personnel Certification
COMMISSIONING PROVIDER 1 Independence.The commissioning provider shouldbe objective, competent and independent from thecontractor responsible for the work being inspectedand the designer of the systems. The entity shall alsodisclose possible conflicts of interest so thatobjectivity can be confirmed.
COMMISSIONING PROVIDER 2. Experience. The commissioning provider shouldhave commissioning experience in management ofthe commissioning process and on the type and sizeof project being considered. The approved providershall have completed the commissioning process on aminimum of two projects of equal or larger scope andcomplexity, or can demonstrate adequate experienceand training in the fundamentals and application ofthe commissioning process.
COMMISSIONING PROVIDER 3. Equipment. The commissioning provider shall have(or have access to) adequate equipment to performthe required commissioning and functional andperformance testing activities for each system. Theequipment shall be periodically calibrated inaccordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
COMMISSIONING PROVIDER 4. Personnel. An approved provider shall employexperienced personnel educated in conducting,supervising and evaluating tests, inspections, andcommissioning. Some system commissioning requireslicenses and other certifications such as elevator andfire protection systems.
COMMISSIONING PROVIDER 5. Certification. Certification of the commissioningprovider could be required according to the provisionsof ISO 17024. The are currently several organizationsthat offer that certification.
COMMISSIONING ENFORCEMENT The AHJ needs assurance that the requiredcommissioning activities are completed before apermit is issued. The AHJ can request a copy of allthe documents for review or rely on the approval andsummary documents by the Commissioning Providerand Owner or owner’s representative. Project Requirements before permit Designation of an approved Commissioning Provider Commissioning requirements in the project documents An acceptable commissioning plan
Contract Documents CommissioningRequirements List of equipment to be commissioned Performance requirements for that equipment Contractor participation Training Documentation
Commissioning Plan Contents A narrative of the commissioning process developedspecifically for the project. The roles and responsibilities for the commissioning providersand the commissioning team through final commissioningactivities. Documentation of communication channels and processesincluding the distribution of the commissioning plan, logs,testing documents and reports during the design andconstruction process. A detailed description of conditions and schedules of thecommissioning process activities, and the list of operations,functions, systems, and assemblies that will be commissioned.Measurable performance criteria shall be included where notshown on the construction documents.
Commissioning Plan Contents The project design documentation and submittal reviewprocedures and reports. Inspection checklists and testing forms, issues and resolutionlog, and commissioning progress reports to be used duringthe project to communicate and track commissioning andinspection process information, including format, approvalsand distribution. The procedures to follow for resolution where thecommissioning evaluation does not meet the Owner’sProject Requirements or design documents.
Commissioning Checklist for PermitCOMMISSIONING PLAN DOCUMENTATIION FOR PERMITProject Name:Project Address: Permit Number:Commissioning Provider:Company/Entity address :CxPro Phone Number: CxPro email address:CxPro Certification (if required)ITEM#COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION COMPLETEDAPPROVAL1.Commissioning Project Design RequirementsProject commissioning requirements, listing of equipment to becommissioned, system performance requirements, commissioningspecification shown on project contract documents.1.Commissioning PlanInitial commissioning plan (for Permit) completed with required contents andprovided for Owner and AHJ review1.Design ReviewCommissioning design documents review, report completed with responseCommissioning Provider AcknowledgementI have reviewed the documents and verified that they meet the owner’s projectrequirements:Name:Company NameCxProSignature: Date: Could be used with permitapplication Lists information normallyrequired by Building Official Could be used for project controland scheduling
Commissioning Checklist for PermitCOMMISSIONING PLAN DOCUMENTATIION FOR PERMITProject Name:Project Address: Permit Number:Commissioning Provider:Company/Entity address :CxPro Phone Number: CxPro email address:CxPro Certification (if required)
Commissioning Checklist for PermitITEM#COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION COMPLETED1. Commissioning Project Design RequirementsProject commissioning requirements, listing of equipment tobe commissioned, system performance requirements,commissioning specification shown on project contractdocuments.2. Commissioning PlanInitial commissioning plan (for Permit) completed withrequired contents and provided for Owner and AHJ review3. Design ReviewCommissioning design documents review, report completedwith responseAPPROVAL
Commissioning Checklist for Permit Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement I have reviewed the documents and verified that they meet theproject requirements: Name:Company NameCxPro Signature:Date:
Commissioning Requirementsfor Final Inspection Preliminary Commissioning Report Listing and performance of commissioned equipment, systems, andassemblies, including a review of the HVAC test and balance report. Issue and resolution logs including itemization of deficiencies foundduring testing and commissioning that have not been corrected at thetime of report preparation. Deferred tests that cannot be performed at the time of preliminaryreport. A plan for the completion of commissioning including climatic andother conditions required for performance of the deferred tests.
Commissioning Checklist for Final InspectionCOMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATIOIN for FINAL INSPECTION and COProject Name:Project Address: Permit Number:Commissioning Provider(CxPro):Company/CxPro address :CxPro Phone Number: CxPro email address:CxPro Certification (if required)COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATIONTEAPPROVALCxPro INITIALM#1.1.1.1.Project Commissioning RequirementsProject commissioning requirements included in project contractdocuments.Commissioning PlanCommissioning Plan with checklists (before start of functional testing)completed.Contractor and Construction InstructionsPlans and commissioning specifications utilized.Design and Construction Submittal ReviewDesign documents review and construction submittal review andreports completed5. Commissioning Issue and Resolution LogIssues and Resolution Logs completed up to time of final inspectionwith open items shown.6. Commissioning TestingCommissioning checklists completed up to time of final inspection7. Equipment Commissioned and to be commissionedListing of equipment with commissioning complete. Listing ofequipment that remain to be commissioned and deferred tests. Planfor completion.8. Test and Balance ReportTest and balance of HVAC completed and report reviewed.9. Systems ManualProject documentation and Systems O&M Manual completed withavailable information for use in training program before occupancy10. Commissioning ReportPreliminary Commissioning Report available (at time of final inspectionfor CO) and submitted to Owner and to AHJ (if required).Commissioning Provider AcknowledgementI have reviewed the documentsand verified that they meet the owner’s projectrequirements:CxPro Name:Company NameCxProSignature: Date:Theprojectdocumentsinclude the items listed in thisformand have been received bythe ownerorowner’s representative:Name:OwnerOwner’s RepresentativeCompany NameSignature: Date: Could be used for approvalbefore final inspection Could be used by contractor andcommissioning provider forscheduling and projectmanagement.
Final Inspection Commissioning ChecklistCOMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATIOIN for FINAL INSPECTION and COProject Name:Project Address: Permit Number:Commissioning Provider (CxPro):Company/CxPro address :CxPro Phone Number: CxPro email address:CxPro Certification (if required)
Final Inspection Commissioning ChecklistITEM#1.COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATIONProject Commissioning RequirementsProject commissioning requirements included in project contract documents.2. Commissioning PlanCommissioning Plan with checklists (before start of functional testing) completed.3. Contractor and Construction InstructionsPlans and commissioning specifications utilized.4. Design and Construction Submittal ReviewDesign documents review and construction submittal review and reports completed5. Commissioning Issue and Resolution LogIssues and Resolution Logs completed up to time of final inspection with open itemsshown.APPROVALCxPro INITIAL
Final Inspection Commissioning Checklist6. Commissioning TestingCommissioning checklists completed up to time of final inspection7. Equipment Commissioned and to be commissionedListing of equipment with commissioning complete. Listing of equipment that remain to becommissioned and deferred tests. Plan for completion.8. Test and Balance ReportTest and balance of HVAC completed and report reviewed.9. Systems ManualProject documentation and Systems O&M Manual completed with available informationfor use in training program before occupancy10. Commissioning ReportPreliminary Commissioning Report available (at time of final inspection for CO) andsubmitted to Owner and to AHJ (if required).
Final Inspection Commissioning ChecklistCommissioning Provider AcknowledgementI have reviewed the documents and verified that they meet the project requirements:CxPro Name:Company NameCxPro Signature: Date:Owner/Owner’s Representative AcknowledgementThe project documents include the items listed in this form and have been received by the owner or owner’srepresentativeName:OwnerOwner’s RepresentativeCompany Name Signature: Date:
FINAL COMMISSIONING REPORT Delivered to Owner -Not required for Building Officialunless requested Final Commissioning Report Contents: Functional and performance test procedures withmeasurable criteria Results of functional and performance tests Disposition of deficiencies and details of correctivemeasures Other items required by commissioning plans
QUESTIONSGerald J Kettler, PE, CPP, LEED FellowFacility Performance Associatesgjkettler@att.netwww.tcfbp.com
ASHRAE Standard 202-2013, The Commissioning Process for Facilities and Systems ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013, The Commissioning Process ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007,The HVAC Commissioning Process NIBS/ASHRAE Guideline 3, The Total Building Commissioning Process ASH
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