Fundamental commissioning

Intent

Verify that the project’s energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended.

Requirements

The following commissioning process activities shall be completed by the commissioning team:

• Designate an individual as the Commissioning Authority to lead the commissioning process activities. This individual should not be directly responsible for project design or construction management.
• Clearly document the owner’s project requirements and the basis of design for the building’s energy-related systems. Updates to these documents shall be made during design and construction by the design team.
• Develop and incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents.
• Develop and utilize a commissioning plan.
• Verify that the installation and performance of energy consuming systems meet the owner’s project requirements and basis of design.
• Complete a commissioning report.

Commissioned Systems:

The energy-related systems to be included in the commissioning process activities include as a minimum:

• Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls
• Lighting and daylighting controls
• Domestic hot water systems
• Renewable energy systems (wind, solar etc.)