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APPENDICES The following


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process. The following appendices provide

information for the application of the

APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation commissioning process.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists


APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities

APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources

APPENDIX A
Building Commissioning
Documentation

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A1.1 Documentation of Commissioning
Requirements in Applicable Codes
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
Code requirements for commissioning should
be documented and completed as required by
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists the applicable code or standard.

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, The following documentation should be


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities provided for each instance of an applicable
commissioning requirement in an applicable
APPENDIX D Commissioning code or standard:
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a. Applicable code requirements, with
code section reference numbers and
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including any environmental,
sustainability, or efficiency
requirements of those codes.
b. Description of technical approach to
compliance.
c. Equipment and systems to be
commissioned.
d. Specific process requirements for the
commissioning of each element,
including: logs, reviews, reports,
evaluations, testing and documentation
requirements.
e. Training requirements where required.
f. Documentation requirements.

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APPENDICES The following Project Name:
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Project Address:
Permit Number:
process.
Commissioning
Provider (CxP):
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Phone Number:
Company/CxP

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists address:


COMMISSIONING
ITEM # APPROVAL
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, DOCUMENTATION
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 1. Project Commissioning Requirements
Project
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
commissioning
requirements
included in project
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources contract
documents.
2. Commissioning Plan
Commissioning
Plan with checklists
(before start of
functional testing)
completed.
(Section C408.2.1)
3. Commissioning Plan Utilized
Commissioning
Plan was used
during construction
and includes items
required in Section
408.2.1
4. Systems Adjusting and Balancing

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If applicable,
APPENDICES The following deferred and
appendices provide information for follow-up testing is
arrow_right the application of the commissioning scheduled to be
process. completed on
6. HVAC Controls
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
HVAC Controls
Functional Testing
has been executed.
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deferred and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities follow-up testing is
scheduled to be
completed on
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 7. Economizers
Economizer
Functional Testing
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources has been executed.
If applicable,
deferred and
follow-up testing is
scheduled to be
completed on
8. Service Water Heating
Service Water
Heating Functional
Testing has been
executed. If
applicable, deferred
and follow-up
testing is scheduled
to be completed on
9. Systems Manual

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Preliminary
APPENDICES The following Commissioning
appendices provide information for Report submitted to
arrow_right the application of the commissioning owner and includes
process. all items required in
Section C408.2.4
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Owner/Owner’s Representative Acknowledgement
I hereby certify that the commissioning provider has
provided me with evidence of mechanical, service
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists water heating and lighting systems commissioning in
accordance with the 2018 IECC.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Name/Company:
Owner:

APPENDIX D Commissioning Owner’s


arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Representative:
Signature:

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Date:

A1.2 Owner’s Project Requirements

Contents.

The contents of the Owner’s Project


Requirements (OPR) should include the
following information applicable to the code
requirements:

1. Facility size; location; user


requirements, including space usage,
occupancy, operation and project
schedules; codes; standards; and
indoor environmental requirements,
including temperature, humidity, and
ventilation.
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including maintainability, access, and
APPENDICES The following operational performance requirements.
appendices provide information for 4. Environmental, sustainability and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning efficiency goals and benchmarks for
process.
code requirements.
5. Project documentation requirements
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
and formats including; Basis of Design,
Commissioning Plans and Reports,
and the Systems Manual.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
6. Training requirements for occupants
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and the owner’s operation and
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities maintenance personnel.
The OPR documents the functional
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
requirements of a project and expectations of
the building use and operation as they relate to
systems being commissioned. The document
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources describes the physical and functional building
characteristics desired by the owner, and
establishes performance and acceptance
criteria. The OPR is most effective when
developed during predesign and used to
develop the BOD during the design process.
The level of detail and complexity of the OPR
will vary according to building use, type and
systems.

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associated with the Commissioning Process
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process.
Project Program
1. Facility size, location,
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation user requirements,
including space usage,
occupancy, operation
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists and project schedules
and codes, standards
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities and indoor environment
requirements, including
temperature, humidity,
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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and ventilation.
Commissioning Process
2. Commissioning process
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logs, reviews, reports
and listing of
equipment, systems
and assemblies
requiring commissioning
with installation
evaluation and testing
requirements.
Systems and Assemblies

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performance
APPENDICES The following
requirements.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Environmental Quality and Efficiency
process. Requirements
4. Environmental,
APPENDIX A Building sustainability, and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation efficiency goals and
benchmarks for code

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists requirements.


Documentation
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 5. Project documentation
requirements and
formats including; Basis
APPENDIX D Commissioning of Design,
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Commissioning Plans
and Reports, and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Systems Manual.
Owner/Owner’s Representative
Acknowledgement
I have reviewed the OPR document and verified
that it meets the owner’s project requirements.
Name:
Company
Name:
Signature:
Date:

Enforcement: At their discretion, building


officials should confirm demonstrated
compliance at plan intake by:

☑ Receipt of a copy of the OPR


document or a form signed by the
owner or owner’s representative
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The Basis of Design (BOD) should be
APPENDICES The following
completed at the start of the design phase of the
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process.
Contents: The BOD document should include
compliance with the requirements of the
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation applicable code and the following:

1. Description of the design team’s


arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists proposed technical method to meet the
requirements.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
2. Coordination of applicable technical,
code and commissioning requirements
APPENDIX D Commissioning for systems and assemblies being
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes commissioned.
3. Design criteria and design assumptions
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources in agreement with the OPR and code
requirements.
4. Requirements for sustainable design
and other certifications.
5. Requirements that systems,
assemblies, and equipment be located,
installed, commissioned and
maintainable, and that training be
provided to operations and
maintenance staff.
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collecting and documenting the information
associated with the Commissioning Process
activities. Other formats are acceptable.

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APPENDICES The following NUMBER
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process.
Technical Approach

APPENDIX A Building 1. Description of the


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation design team’s technical
approach to each of the
Owner’s requirements.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Codes and Commissioning
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, 2. Coordination of
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities applicable technical and
code requirements as
APPENDIX D Commissioning well as the
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes commissioning
requirements for the
systems and
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commissioned.
Assumptions
3. Design criteria and
design assumptions in
agreement with the
OPR and code
requirements.
Sustainability and Related Criteria
4. Requirements for
sustainable design and
other certifications when
required.
Maintenance and Training

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training be provided to
operations and
APPENDICES The following
maintenance staff.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Owner Acknowledgement
process. I have reviewed the Basis of Design and verified
that it meets the owner’s project requirements.
APPENDIX A Building Name:
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
Company
Name:
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Signature:
Date:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Enforcement: At their discretion, building
officials should confirm demonstrated
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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☑ Receipt of a copy of the BOD


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architect, engineer or designer of
record, attesting that the BOD has
been completed and meets the
requirements of the OPR.
☑ Receipt of other documents
required by the applicable code.

A1.4 Commissioning Plan

Prior to construction permit issuance a


commissioning plan should be completed to
document how the project will be
commissioned.
Commissioning Plan. The Preliminary
Commissioning Plan and Final Commissioning

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Title A1.4.1 Preliminary Commissioning Plan:
Content
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Qualifications and Selection should be provided. Contents of the Preliminary
Commissioning Plan shall comply with
APPENDICES The following applicable code requirements and include:
appendices provide information for
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process. commissioning process.
2. Schedules developed for
APPENDIX A Building commissioning activities in the design,
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation construction and occupancy phases of
the project.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
3. Roles and responsibilities for the
Commissioning Team throughout the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities project. The responsibilities shall
delineate the duties of the
APPENDIX D Commissioning commissioning provider,
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes commissioning specialists, owner,
inspectors, contractors, suppliers, and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources other agencies.
4. Documentation of communication
procedures including the distribution of
the Commissioning Plan and other
documentation during the design and
construction processes, including the
development and utilization of the
Issues and Resolutions Logs and a
preliminary listing of required reports,
reviews and approvals.
5. Design documentation review
procedures, submittal evaluation
procedures and report formats.
6. Preliminary list of operations, systems
and assemblies that will be
commissioned and/or inspected.

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APPENDICES The following requirements or construction document
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A1.4.2 Final Commissioning Plan:

APPENDIX A Building
The Final Commissioning Plan should be
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation completed before the start of functional and
performance testing. It should update the
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Preliminary Commissioning Plan as required
and include the following information:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 1. A detailed description of
Commissioning Process activities, the
APPENDIX D Commissioning schedule of activities and the list of
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes operations, systems and assemblies
that will be commissioned or inspected,
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources including evaluation procedures and
performance criteria.
2. A final listing of required reports,
including format, reviews and
approvals.
3. Detailed testing procedures and
checklists for functional testing and
performance testing for all
commissioned systems and
assemblies, including verification of
sequences of operation and, where
relevant, conditions under which the
testing has been performed.
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Number:
APPENDICES The following PRELIMINARY COMMISSIONING PAGE
appendices provide information for PLAN ITEMS NUMBER I
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process.
General Project Information
1. Overview of the commissioning
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
process and schedules developed
for each phase of the project, from
design through occupancy.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
Roles and Responsibilities

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, 2. General roles and responsibilities


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities for the Commissioning Team
throughout the project. The
responsibilities shall delineate the
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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duties of the commissioning
providers, commissioning
specialists, inspectors, contractors,
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources suppliers, and other agencies.
Communication Channels
3. Documentation of general
communication channels, including
the distribution of the
Commissioning Plan and
documentation during the design
and construction processes. This
includes the development and
utilization of the Issues and
Resolutions Logs and a preliminary
listing of required reports including
format, reviews and approvals.
Documentation and Submittal Review
4. Project construction design
documentation review and submittal
evaluation procedures and report
formats.
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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES Checklists, Forms, Logs and Reports


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6. Preliminary format for
Qualifications and Selection
Commissioning checklists and
testing forms and Commissioning
APPENDICES The following Progress Reports.
appendices provide information for
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Systems Manual, Training Plans and Final Commissioning
Report
process.
7. Guidelines and formats that will be
APPENDIX A Building used to develop the Systems
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Manual, Training Plans, and Final
Commissioning Report.

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8. Procedures to follow whenever
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, Commissioning Process evaluation
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities results do not meet the code
requirements or the construction
APPENDIX D Commissioning document requirements.
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FINAL COMMISSIONING PLAN NUMBER I
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1. Detailed description of
Commissioning Process activities,
the schedule of activities and the list
of operations, systems and
assemblies that have been
commissioned or inspected,
including evaluation procedures and
performance criteria.
2. Final listing of required reports
including format, reviews and
approvals.

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4. All of the Preliminary
APPENDICES The following Commissioning Plan items have
appendices provide information for been updated as required to reflect
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process. Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement—Preliminary
I have reviewed the Preliminary Commissioning Plan and verifie
APPENDIX A Building that it meets the requirements of this standard for code required
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation commissioning.
Name:
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Company
Name:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Signature:
Date:
APPENDIX D Commissioning Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement—Final
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes I have reviewed the Final Commissioning Plan and verified that
meets the requirements of this standard for code required
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources commissioning.
Name:
Company
Name:
Provider
Signature:
Date:

Enforcement: At his discretion, the building


official confirms demonstrated compliance at
plan intake by:
☑ Receipt of a copy of the preliminary
commissioning plan or a form (see
the Commissioning Plan
Compliance Form) signed by the
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APPENDICES The following A1.5.1 Commissioning Testing


appendices provide information for Checklists and test procedures: The following
arrow_right the application of the commissioning should be established and fully documented
process.
prior to testing:

APPENDIX A Building 1. Project-specific construction checklists


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and commissioning testing procedures.
2. Where test data results are required for
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists specific equipment or systems, there
should be an item in the associated
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Construction Checklist for the test data
to be submitted to the Commissioning
APPENDIX D Commissioning
Provider.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 3. A listing of the entities responsible for
executing each of the tests.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources 4. A uniform and effective process to
document Commissioning testing of
and interaction between commissioned
equipment and systems.
Evaluation: Evaluation of the equipment and
systems shall include the following:

1. Verification that the installed equipment


and systems match those defined in
the construction documents and
approved construction submittals.
2. Verification that the equipment and
systems were properly installed and
are accessible for testing and
maintenance.
3. Verification that test results for the
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Qualifications and Selection
Functional and Performance Testing (FPT):
APPENDICES The following Functional Performance Testing documents the
appendices provide information for dynamic functioning operation of equipment and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
systems with the goal of verifying that the
process.
owner’s project requirements are met. FPT is
based on scope of work and contract
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation documents. Test procedures are developed and
results documented by the commissioning

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists agency. FPT shall demonstrate installation and


operations of each operating components and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, system-to-system interface in accordance with
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities the approved design plans and the owner’s
project requirements.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Code required functional and performance
testing usually includes the following systems:
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • HVAC systems.
• Plumbing hot water systems.
• Lighting systems.
• Control systems for the above
systems.
Other systems may be added by the local
codes, AHJ, owner or design team.

The checklists in Appendix B-1 show some of


the possible systems to be commissioned by
building type. The system and subsystem
commissioning requirements selected in B-1 are
listed in the B-2 checklists.

Prior to all functional testing, pre-functional


verification and start-up documentation should
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• Manufacturer model and serial
APPENDICES The following
number.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Design and actual operating
process. information, such as voltage,
amperage, wattage, motor
APPENDIX A Building nameplate information, sheave,
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation pulleys, belts and air filters,
revolutions per minute (RPM) of
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
motors and fans, refrigerant
operating conditions, temperature
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities splits, gas pressures, water
pressures, and test and balance
APPENDIX D Commissioning report.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Precautionary measures and
procedures regarding safety
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources interaction with all personnel.
FPT documentation should address the step-by-
step instruction sequence and modes of each
operation with interconnecting safety interlocks,
temperature sensors, pressure transducers,
building management system (BMS) integration,
lighting controllers, timers and manually
controlled operations.

FPT reports should contain information


addressing each of the building components
tested, testing methods utilized and any
readings and adjustments made.
The functional testing documentation should
incorporate a signature block information format
containing:

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• Operating condition of equipment
APPENDICES The following status upon completion of each test
appendices provide information for sequence.
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
process.
A deficiencies list shall be incorporated into the
functional testing documentation; this list will
APPENDIX A Building track and clarify all failed operating sequences
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and components. The deficiencies list will act as
a living document until all components or
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists sequences of operation have been completed.
The building department and building
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, owner/owner’s representative will require all
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
parties to perform their duties to correct
deficient items.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
A1.5.2 Sample Compliance Form for Functional
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Testing:

Template CF-3 provides an optional guide for


collecting and documenting the information
associated with the Commissioning Testing
activities. It is to be completed at the time of
inspection. Other formats are acceptable.

COMMISSIONING TESTING COMPLIANCE FORM


CF-3 Submitted Before Final Inspection
Project
Name:
Project
Address:
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Qualifications and Selection 1. Project-specific
construction checklists
APPENDICES The following and commissioning
appendices provide information for testing procedures
arrow_right the application of the commissioning shall be established
process. for review by owner
and appropriate team
APPENDIX A Building members.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation 2. The test procedures
shall list the entities
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists responsible for
executing each of the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, tests.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 3. Whenever a test data
result is required for a
APPENDIX D Commissioning specific system or
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes assembly, there shall
be an item in the
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources associated
Construction Checklist
for the test data to be
submitted to the
Commissioning
Provider.

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between
commissioned
APPENDICES The following
equipment, systems,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning and assemblies.
process. Commissioning team
shall refer to
applicable
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
Commissioning
technical resources
tailored to their
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists specific projects.
Evaluation
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 5. Vital information on
the equipment or
APPENDIX D Commissioning materials supplied.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Information shall detail
what
equipment/material
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources was specified and
submitted. What was
actually delivered on
the site shall be
documented and
verified.

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assemblies, on their
ability to meet the
APPENDICES The following
contract documents
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
requirements, and on
process. accessibility for
Commissioning,
testing, and
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
maintenance
operations.
7. Testing procedures,
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists conditions and
successful
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities commissioning testing
results of systems and
assemblies.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Test Reports
8. Completed test

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources reports including


checklists and test
procedures shall be
submitted to the
project team for
review and the
Commissioning
Provider for evaluation
and inclusion in the
Commissioning
Report.
Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement
I have reviewed the Commissioning Testing
documents and verified that it meets applicable
code requirements.
Name:
Company
Name:

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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider A1.6 Issues and Resolutions Log
Qualifications and Selection

APPENDICES The following A1.6.1 Commissioning Issues and Resolutions


appendices provide information for Logs
arrow_right the application of the commissioning The Commissioning Provider and
process.
Commissioning Team shall develop an Issues
and Resolutions Log with supporting
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation documentation.
Contents: The contents of the Issues and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Resolutions Logs shall include:
1. All open and continuing items, with
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities status and responsible person or
organization for resolution.
APPENDIX D Commissioning 2. Procedures to maintain and distribute
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes the Issues and Resolutions log
throughout the project until all issues
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources are resolved or acknowledged by the
owner.
3. Resolution(s) shall be included in the
log and acknowledged by the owner.
Template CF-4 provides an optional guide for
collecting and documenting the information
associated with the Issues and Resolutions Log
activities. Other formats are acceptable.

COMMISSIONING ISSUES AND RESOLUTIONS


LOG COMPLIANCE FORM
CF-4
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Name:
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Address:

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ITEM # ITEMS LOG
APPENDICES The following General Project Information
appendices provide information for
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1. All open and
continuing items, with
process.
status and responsible
person or organization
APPENDIX A Building for resolution.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
Log Procedures
2. Procedures to
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists maintain the log
throughout the project
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
until all issues are
resolved or accepted
by the Owner.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
Log Distribution
3. Procedures to
distribute the logs to
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources the Commissioning
Team at intervals
prescribed in the
Commissioning Plan.
Resolution
4. Resolution of each
issue in the log with
final approval by
owner.
Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement
I have reviewed the Issues Log and verified that it
meets the applicable code requirements.
Name:
Company
Name:
Provider
Signature:
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection
The Systems Manual documents information
APPENDICES The following
focusing on the operation of the building
appendices provide information for systems. This document provides information
arrow_right the application of the commissioning needed to understand, operate, and maintain
process. the equipment and systems; and informs those
not involved in the design and construction of
APPENDIX A Building
the building systems. This document is in
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
addition to the record construction drawings,
documents, and the O&M manuals supplied by
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists the contractor. The systems manual is
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, assembled during the construction phase and is
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities available during the contractors’ training of the
facility staff. The systems manual shall be
APPENDIX D Commissioning submitted to the owner prior to project
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes completion and if possible before issuance of
the certificate of occupancy. The systems
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
manual should include the following information
for all commissioned systems:
1. Table of Contents.
2. Information for each commissioned
equipment element or system
including:
☑ Manufacturer’s operation and
maintenance data for installed
equipment, systems and
assemblies including wiring
diagrams and schematics.
☑ Warranties, where provided.
☑ Contractor, supplier, or service
agency listing and contact
information.
3. Facility Operations documentation
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☑ Maintenance plans, procedures,
Qualifications and Selection
checklists, schedules and
APPENDICES The following records.
appendices provide information for ☑ Janitorial and cleaning plans and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning procedures where required.
process.

A1.7.1 Systems Manual Compliance Forms:


APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Template CF-5 provides an optional guide for
collecting and documenting the information
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists associated with the Issues and Resolutions Log
activities. Other formats are acceptable.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities SYSTEMS MANUAL COMPLIANCE FORM
CF-5
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Code-Required Commissioning requirements
1. Listing of all
equipment and
systems required by
applicable codes to be
commissioned.
Record Documents Evaluation

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record plans,
specifications and
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3. Facility, systems and
APPENDICES The following assemblies
appendices provide information for information including:
arrow_right the application of the commissioning 1. Manufacturer’s
process. operation and
maintenance
APPENDIX A Building data for
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation installed
equipment.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists systems and


assemblies
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, including
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities wiring
diagrams and
APPENDIX D Commissioning schematics.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 2. Warranties,
where
applicable.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources 3. Contractor,
supplier or
service
agency
listing and
contact
information.
Operation Information

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and ranges,
sequences of
APPENDICES The following
operation, system and
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning equipment limitations
process. and emergency
procedures.

APPENDIX A Building 5. Maintenance Plans


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and Janitorial plans
where required

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Training


6. Where training is
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, provided, training
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities plans, materials and
records shall be
APPENDIX D Commissioning provided.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Preliminary Commissioning Report
7. A preliminary
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
commissioning report
including
commissioning plans,
FPT requirements and
results, systems
tested, listing and
plans for equipment
yet to be
commissioned.
Commissioning Provider Acknowledgement
I have reviewed the Systems Manual and verified
that it meets the applicable code requirements.
Name:
Company
Name:
Provider
Signature:

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The training of the appropriate maintenance
staff for each equipment type and/or system
APPENDICES The following should be documented in the commissioning
appendices provide information for report and should include the following:
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
process. ☑ System/equipment overview (what
it is, what it does, and with what
APPENDIX A Building other systems and/or equipment it
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation interfaces).
☑ Review and demonstration of
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
servicing/preventive maintenance.
☑ Review of the information in the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities systems manual.
☑ Review of the record drawings on
APPENDIX D Commissioning the system/equipment.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Intent: The systems operation training verifies
that a training program is developed to provide
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
training to the appropriate maintenance staff for
each equipment type and/or system, and that
this training program is documented in the
commissioning report. The systems operation
training program is specified in the project
specifications for the major systems listed. The
systems manual, O&M documentation and
record drawings are prepared and available to
the maintenance staff prior to the
implementation of any training or the
development of a written training program. The
training program is to be administered when the
appropriate maintenance staff is made available
to receive training. The written training program
includes: (a) learning goals and objectives for
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main facets of Systems Operation Training:
Qualifications and Selection
Systems/equipment overview:
APPENDICES The following
☑ Review the OPR and BOD related
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
to the major systems and
process. equipment.
☑ Describe system type and
APPENDIX A Building configuration.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
☑ Explain operation all major
systems and equipment, and how
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists they interface with other systems
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and equipment.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities ☑ Describe operations of critical
devices, controls and accessories.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right ☑ Review locations of the major
Process in the I-Codes
systems and equipment.
☑ Describe operations of the control
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system for each system, location
of critical control elements, and
procedures to properly operate
control system.
☑ Review recommendations for
implementation to reduce energy
and water use.
Review and demonstration of
servicing/preventive maintenance:

☑ Explain location or delivery contact


of the O&M manuals.
☑ Review of all manufacturers’
recommended maintenance
activities to maintain the warranty.
☑ Review and demonstrate frequent
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techniques (electrical current,
pressure and flow readings,
APPENDICES The following calibration procedures, point
appendices provide information for trending, power fail restart
arrow_right the application of the commissioning procedures, etc.).
process.
☑ Locate, observe and identify major
equipment, systems, accessories
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and controls.Review emergency
shutoffs and procedures.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Enforcement. At their discretion, building


officials should confirm demonstrated
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, compliance during on-site enforcement by:
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
☑ Receipt of a copy of the written
APPENDIX D Commissioning training program and complete
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes attendance forms or a form signed
by the owner or owner’s
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources representative attesting that the
training program and delivery of
training has been completed.
☑ Receipt of other forms required by
the applicable code or AHJ.

A1.8.1 DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINING SAMPLE


COMPLIANCE FORM
Contract documents: The training of the
operating and maintenance staff of the facility
should be required in the contract documents
and include the development and application of
a training plan.

Contents: The contents of the training plan


should include:
1. An outline of instructional topics
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requirements, locations and duration
APPENDICES The following for each instructional topic in
appendices provide information for conformance to the OPR and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning commissioning plan.
process.
4. Requirements and format for training
reports, records and recording criteria.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Records: Archival of instruction, delivery of
instruction, and training materials should be
provided as specified in the Contract
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
Documents and per the OPR and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, commissioning plan. A copy of the Training
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Plan, training materials and records should be
included in the final Systems Manual.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Template CF-6 provides an optional guide for
collecting and documenting the information

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources associated with the Training activities. Other


formats are acceptable.

TRAINING COMPLIANCE FORM


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TRAINING IN
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Project
Name:
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General Training Information

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review and
utilization of the
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Systems Manual
should be
included in the
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Objectives and Methods
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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objectives,
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arrow_right Process in the I-Codes methods, training
materials,
instructor
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locations and
duration for each
instructional topic
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plan.
Materials and Records
3. Requirements
and format for
training report,
records and
recording criteria.
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A1.9 Commissioning Report
APPENDIX A Building Preliminary Commissioning Report. The
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
preliminary commissioning report should be
delivered to the owner and, if required, the code
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists official prior to the final inspection or issuance of
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities the following:
1. Table of contents.
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activities included in the commissioning
plan and those required by code and
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testing.
3. The final commissioning plan, including
functional test and performance test
procedures used and the criteria for
test acceptance.
4. The list of code-required
commissioning and the design and
submittal reviews required by the
Commissioning Plan.
5. The results of all evaluations, start-up
data, functional tests and performance
tests, and reports for code-required
commissioning.
6. Issue logs and disposition of all
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APPENDICES The following owner after final completion of the
appendices provide information for commissioning work required by code and by
arrow_right the application of the commissioning this guideline. The report should include the
process. Commissioning Process activities occurring
after issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
APPENDIX A Building
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and the results from those activities, together
with the contents of the Preliminary
Commissioning Report.
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Template CF-7 provides an optional guide for
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associated with the Commissioning activities.
Other formats are acceptable.
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PRELIMINARY COMMISSIONING REPORT
COMPLIANCE FORM
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APPENDICES The following Commissioning Plan


appendices provide information for 2. A copy of the final
arrow_right the application of the commissioning commissioning plan,
process. including functional and
performance test
APPENDIX A Building procedures used during
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation the commissioning
process and measurable

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acceptance.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, Design Documents and Reviews
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 3. A copy of the design and
submittal reviews as
APPENDIX D Commissioning required by the
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System Evaluations
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evaluations, start-up
data, functional and
performance tests, and
reports by suppliers,
contractors, inspectors
and commissioning
providers.
Issues and resolutions
5. Issue logs and
disposition of all
deficiencies found during
testing, including details
of corrective measures
used or proposed.
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unresolved or incomplete
and any required
APPENDICES The following
conditions for completion.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Commissioning Agency Acknowledgement
process. I have reviewed the Commissioning Plan and
verified that it meets the owner’s project
APPENDIX A Building requirements.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Name:
Company
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Name:
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Signature:
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Date:

Enforcement: At their discretion, building


officials confirm demonstrated compliance by:

☑ Receipt of a copy of the


commissioning report or a form
signed by the owner or owner’s
representative attesting that the
commissioning report has been
completed.
☑ Receipt of other forms required by
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APPENDICES The following


appendices provide information for
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process.

APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
B1.0 Commissioning Checklists for
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
Building Types and Functions
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities B1.1 Commercial and Office Building
Commissioning
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 1. INTRODUCTION
The Commissioning Process can be utilized

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources on nearly all building systems. However,


each building project selects specific systems
to undergo commissioning depending on
project type and budget. This is done at
project inception during the development of
the Owner’s Project Requirements. This
listing is used to plan and implement
commissioning during the entire project.
Each building type usually has unique
systems that benefit from commissioning.
2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
OFFICE FACILITY SYSTEMS
The following chart can be used to make the
initial selection of the systems to be
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
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Owner:
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Qualifications and Selection Owner’s PM:
Email/Phone:
APPENDICES The following
Cx Provider:
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Email/Phone:
process. Date
Initiated:
APPENDIX A Building Date
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Revised:
System
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Commissioning
Equipment/ Required
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, Item System Y/N
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 1. Air conditioning
and ventilation
APPENDIX D Commissioning systems – code
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes required
2. Plumbing hot
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water systems –
code required
3. Plumbing systems
4. Lighting and
control systems –
code required
5. Electrical power
systems
6. Energy monitoring
and management
systems
7. Outdoor air and
energy recovery
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8. Landscape
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12. Building
APPENDICES The following enclosures
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
13. Roofing
process. systems
14 Computer and
APPENDIX A Building data rooms
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation systems
15. Security systems

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communication
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, systems
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 17. Renewable
energy systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
18.
19.

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21.
The approval section below can be used if appl
I have reviewed the equipment list and verified
Name:
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Name:
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Date:

B1.2 Health Care Facilities—Medical Office


Building and Hospital Commissioning

1. INTRODUCTION
The Commissioning Process can be utilized
on nearly all building systems. However,
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2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO

APPENDICES The following MEDICAL FACILITY SYSTEMS


appendices provide information for The following chart can be used to make the
arrow_right the application of the commissioning initial selection of the systems to be
process.
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
shown in Section B2.0.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
MEDICAL BUILDING AND HOSPITA
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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Project:
Address:

APPENDIX D Commissioning Owner:


arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Email/Phone:
Owner’s PM:
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Cx Provider:
Email/Phone:
Date
Initiated:
Date
Revised:
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Commissioning
Equipment/ Required
Item System Y/N
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2. Plumbing hot water
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Qualifications and Selection
and management
systems
APPENDICES The following
7. Outdoor air and
appendices provide information for
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process. systems
8. Landscape irrigation
APPENDIX A Building systems
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation 9. Fire protection and
fire sprinkler systems

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists 10. Fire alarm systems


11. Vertical
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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transportation,
elevators, escalators
12. Building enclosures
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 13. Computer rooms and
data systems

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15. Telephone and
communication
systems
16. Medical gas systems
17. Steam systems
18. Central plant
19. Humidification
systems
20. Nurse call systems
21. Renewable Energy
Systems
25.
26.
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Qualifications and Selection
Signature:
APPENDICES The following Date:
appendices provide information for
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process. B1.3 Education Facilities—Schools Pre-K–12
Commissioning
APPENDIX A Building 1. INTRODUCTION
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation The Commissioning Process can be utilized
on nearly all building systems. However,
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
each building project selects specific systems
to undergo commissioning depending on
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities project type and budget. This is done at
project inception during the development of
APPENDIX D Commissioning the Owner’s Project Requirements. This
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes listing is used to plan and implement
commissioning during the entire project.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Each building type usually has unique
systems that benefit from commissioning.
2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
SCHOOL FACILITY SYSTEMS
The following chart can be used to make the
initial selection of the systems to be
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
shown in Section B2.0.

EDUCATION FACILITIES—SCHIOOLS PRE


Project:
Address:
Owner:
Email/Phone:

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process. Item Equipment/System Y/N
1. Air conditioning and
APPENDIX A Building ventilation
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code required

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systems – code
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, required
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4. Lighting and control
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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systems-
code required
5. Electrical power
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6. Energy monitoring
and management
systems
7. Outdoor air and
energy recovery
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8. Landscape irrigation
systems
9. Fire protection and
fire sprinkler
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10. Fire alarm systems
11. Vertical
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systems
Qualifications and Selection
17. Time clock and
signaling systems
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for 18. Medical area and
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process. 19. Humidity control
systems
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation 20. Laboratory hoods
and exhausts
21. Shop and special
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
exhausts
22.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 23.
24.
APPENDIX D Commissioning 25.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 26.
27.
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29.
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Commissioning
1. INTRODUCTION
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process.
initial selection of the systems to be
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APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists shown in Section B2.0.
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Project:

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arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Owner:
Email/Phone:

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Email/Phone:
Cx Provider:
Email/Phone:
Date
Initiated:
Date
Revised:
System
Commissionin
Required
Item Equipment/System Y/N
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5. Electrical power
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APPENDICES The following
6. Energy monitoring
appendices provide information for
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process. systems
7. Outdoor air and
APPENDIX A Building energy recovery
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation systems
8. Landscape irrigation

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9. Fire protection and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, fire sprinkler
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities systems
10. Fire alarm systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
11. Vertical
transportation,
elevators, escalators
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13. Computer rooms and
data systems
14. Security systems
15. Telephone and
communication
systems
16. Central plant and
connected systems
17. Shop and special
exhausts
18. Humidity control
systems
19. Central Plant
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APPENDICES The following B1.5 Municipal and State Buildings Commissioning


appendices provide information for
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process. The Commissioning Process can be utilized
on nearly all building systems. However,
APPENDIX A Building each building project selects specific systems
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation to undergo commissioning depending on
project type and budget. This is done at
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
project inception during the development of
the Owner’s Project Requirements. This
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
listing is used to plan and implement
commissioning during the entire project.
APPENDIX D Commissioning Each building type usually has unique
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes systems that benefit from commissioning.
2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources MUNICIPAL AND STATE FACILITY
SYSTEMS
The following chart can be used to make the
initial selection of the systems to be
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
shown in Section B2.0.

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Project:
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appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning 1. Air conditioning and
process. ventilation systems –
code required

APPENDIX A Building 2. Plumbing hot water


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation systems – code
required

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4. Lighting and control
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, systems – code
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities required
5. Electrical power
APPENDIX D Commissioning systems
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6. Energy monitoring
and management
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systems
7. Outdoor air and
energy recovery
systems
8. Landscape irrigation
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9. Fire protection and
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10. Fire alarm systems
11. Vertical
transportation,
elevators, escalators
12. Building enclosures
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process.
22. Humidity control
systems
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation 23. Fire stations
24. Shops and special
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APPENDIX C Sample Skills, special systems
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27.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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1. INTRODUCTION
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APPENDICES The following The following chart can be used to make the
appendices provide information for initial selection of the systems to be
arrow_right the application of the commissioning commissioned. The extent of the selections
process. will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
APPENDIX A Building
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shown in Section B2.0.

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Project:
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Address:
Owner:

APPENDIX D Commissioning Email/Phone:


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Email/Phone:
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Cx Provider:
Email/Phone:
Date
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Date
Revised:
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2. Plumbing hot water
systems
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8. Landscape irrigation
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9. Fire protection and
appendices provide information for
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process. 10. Fire alarm systems
11. Vertical
APPENDIX A Building transportation,
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation elevators, escalators
12. Building enclosures
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
13. Roofing systems
14. Computer rooms and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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data systems
15. Security systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning 16. Telephone and
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17. Public address systems
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19. Detention facilities
20. Smoke control systems
21. Libraries
22. Humidity control
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operation
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exhaust systems
25. Law enforcement and
security systems
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APPENDICES The following B1.7 Industrial Facilities Commissioning


appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning 1. INTRODUCTION
process. The Commissioning Process can be utilized
on nearly all building systems. However,
APPENDIX A Building each building project selects specific systems
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation to undergo commissioning depending on
project type and budget. This is done at
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
project inception during the development of
the Owner’s Project Requirements. This
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
listing is used to plan and implement
commissioning during the entire project.
APPENDIX D Commissioning Each building type usually has unique
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes systems that benefit from commissioning.
2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources INDUSTRIAL FACILITY SYSTEMS
The following chart can be used to make the
initial selection of the systems to be
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
shown in Section B2.0.

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Address:
Owner:
Email/Phone:
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Item Equipment/System Required Y/N
APPENDICES The following
1. Air conditioning and
appendices provide information for
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ventilation systems –
code required
process.
2. Plumbing hot water
APPENDIX A Building systems – code
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation required
3. Plumbing systems

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systems – code
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, required
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 5. Electrical power
systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 6. Energy monitoring
and management
systems
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energy recovery
systems
8. Landscape irrigation
systems
9. Fire protection and
fire sprinkler
systems
10. Fire alarm systems
11. Vertical
transportation,
elevators, escalators
12. Building enclosures
13. Roofing systems
14. Computer rooms and
data systems
15. Security systems
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider equipment and
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19. Exhaust systems
APPENDICES The following
20. Refrigeration systems
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning 21. Warehouse and
process. storage systems
22. Chemical storage and
APPENDIX A Building use
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation 23.
24.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
25.

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, 26.


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 27.
28.
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B1.8 High-Rise Residential Buildings


Commissioning

1. INTRODUCTION
The Commissioning Process can be utilized
on nearly all building systems. However,
each building project selects specific systems
to undergo commissioning depending on
project type and budget. This is done at
project inception during the development of

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APPENDICES The following initial selection of the systems to be
appendices provide information for commissioned. The extent of the selections
arrow_right the application of the commissioning will depend on the needs of the project, and
process. budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
checklists for many of these systems are
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation shown in Section B2.0.

HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING


arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Project:
Address:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
Owner:
Email/Phone:

APPENDIX D Commissioning Owner’s PM:


arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Email/Phone:
Cx Provider:
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Email/Phone:
Date
Initiated:
Date
Revised:
System
Commissioning
Required
Item Equipment/System Y/N
1. Air conditioning and
ventilation systems –
code required
2. Plumbing hot water
systems – code
required
3. Plumbing Systems

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7. Outdoor air and
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arrow_right the application of the commissioning
systems

process. 8. Landscape irrigation


systems

APPENDIX A Building 9. Fire protection and


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation fire sprinkler systems
10. Fire alarm systems

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists 11. Vertical


transportation,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, elevators, escalators
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 12. Building enclosures
13. Roofing systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes 14. Security systems
15. Telephone and

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systems
16.
17.
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Qualifications and Selection
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APPENDICES The following
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process. Each building type usually has unique
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APPENDIX A Building 2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
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RETAIL BUILDING AND AREA
FACILITY SYSTEMS
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APPENDIX C Sample Skills, initial selection of the systems to be
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
APPENDIX D Commissioning budget and schedule limitations. Detailed
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes checklists for many of these systems are
shown in Section B2.0.
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COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE BUILDIN
Project:
Address:
Owner:
Email/Phone:
Owner’s PM:
Email/Phone:
Cx Provider:
Email/Phone:
Date
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4. Lighting and control
systems -code
APPENDIX A Building
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required
5. Electrical power
systems
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
6. Energy monitoring
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and management
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities systems
7. Outdoor air and
APPENDIX D Commissioning energy recovery
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes systems
8. Special communication
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources systems
9. Fire protection and
fire sprinkler systems
10. Fire alarm systems
11. Vertical
transportation,
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if included
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13. Roofing systems
14. Computer and data
rooms systems
15. Security systems
16. Telephone and
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Date:
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APPENDIX A Building B1.10 Justice Buildings Commissioning


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
1. INTRODUCTION
The Commissioning Process can be utilized
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists on nearly all building systems. These projects
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, may include detention, jail or prison buildings,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities courthouses, police facilities and other
related facilities. Due to their special
APPENDIX D Commissioning functions and safety requirements, there are
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes unique systems included that must be
commissioned. However, each building
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
project selects specific systems to undergo
commissioning. This is done at project
inception during the development of the
Owner’s Project Requirements. This listing is
used to plan and implement commissioning
during the entire project. Each building type
usually has unique systems that benefit from
commissioning.
2. COMMISSIONING APPLICATION TO
FEDERAL FACILITY SYSTEMS
The following chart can be used to make the
initial selection of the systems to be
commissioned. The extent of the selections
will depend on the needs of the project, and
budget and schedule limitations. Detailed

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Cx Provider:
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process. Date
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APPENDIX A Building Date
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Revised:

System
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Required Y/N
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arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 1. Air conditioning and
ventilation systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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systems
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systems
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systems
6. Energy monitoring
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energy recovery
systems
8. Landscape irrigation
systems
9. Fire protection and
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Qualifications and Selection
15. Security systems

APPENDICES The following 16. Telephone and


appendices provide information for communication
arrow_right the application of the commissioning systems
process. 17. Public address
systems
APPENDIX A Building 18. Court systems
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
19. Detention facilities
20. Smoke control
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists systems

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, 21. Libraries


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities 22. Humidity control
systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning 23. Fire prevention and
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes operation
24. Shops and special
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25. Law enforcement
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Qualifications and Selection
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APPENDICES The following


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process. RELATED SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT,
ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMMENTS

APPENDIX A Building Landscape Irrigation:


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Landscape irrigation design. Verify:
• Static pressure verification. • Required

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Point of connection. static pressure


• Backflow prevention. is available.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Flow meter. • Backflow
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • O&M manual. prevention.
• O&M manual.
APPENDIX D Commissioning Irrigation Design and Systems:
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Irrigation controllers with • Check
weather or moisture-based irrigation
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compliance
with the plans
and
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• Irrigation design. • Check for
proper
irrigation,
proper water
spray coverage
and
appropriate
overlap and
spacing in
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Qualifications and Selection to prevent over
spraying onto
building walls.
APPENDICES The following
• Verify
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning sprinkler head
process. per approved
plans.

APPENDIX A Building Outdoor Ornamental Fountains and Water Features:


arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • System Calibration Verify:
• System Performance • Outdoor

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Testing of system of related ornamental


components in-pool items fountains and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Testing of mechanical room water features.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Erosion Control Systems • Design of
water feature
APPENDIX D Commissioning or fountain.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Available
water source.
• Available
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources electrical
voltage.
• Electrical
components.
• Mechanical
components.
• Plumbing
components.
• Calibration of
all
components,
including but
not limited to:
pumps, filters,
chemical
controllers,
motors,
electrical

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APPENDICES The following
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appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
of the system
as a unit.
process.
• Performance
of all modes of
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation operation.
• Tests of in-
pool items
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
including, but
not limited to:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, nozzles,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities suction and
inlet fittings,
APPENDIX D Commissioning overflows and
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes weirs, control
valves, lights,
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources junction boxes,
cord seals and
level sensors.
• Tests of
mechanical
room, including
but not limited
to: control
panel
terminations,
lighting panel,
disconnects
and ground-
fault device
wiring to all
equipment,
valve tags and
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water pollution
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Qualifications and Selection (SWPPP) ,
where
APPENDICES The following required, is on
appendices provide information for site .
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Verify
process. drainage
system is
APPENDIX A Building installed in
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation accordance
with site

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists drainage plan.


• Check where
required by the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities plans:
• Silt fencing.
• Construction
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes drive.
• Erosion
control
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources blankets.
• Erosion
control straw
logs.
• Observe and
document that
all BMP
pertaining to
erosion control
are
successfully
utilized.
• Observe and
document
during
construction
that all
elements of the
erosion control
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collected water
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after a rain
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
event will move
through the
process.
site in
accordance
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arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
with the site
drainage plan.
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arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists documentation
that the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, drainage
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities system
components
APPENDIX D Commissioning meet or
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes exceed those
specified in the
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources site drainage
plan.
• Verify and
observe that
the O&M and
systems
manuals as
submitted meet
the criteria and
needs of the
end user.
Topography and Grading (cut/fill):
• Grading plan. • Verify that
• Soil analysis/compaction soils reports
plan. are complete
• Site safety plan. and in
• Tree removal/mitigation plan. accordance
• Soil stabilization and erosion with local rules
control plan.
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arrow_right the application of the commissioning
removal.
• Verify
process.
vegetation
meets the
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation revegetation
plan.
• Verify air
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists quality plan is
part of SWPPP
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arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities control plan.
• Verify site
APPENDIX D Commissioning safety plan is
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes in place
• Verify that
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources earth-moving
equipment has
been
maintained and
repaired in
accordance
with the O&M
manual
pertaining to
each piece of
equipment.
• Verify that all
elements of
site erosion
control are
monitored daily
for deficiencies
or necessary
repairs.

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compaction
plan.
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appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
sufficient soil
samples
process.
representing a
true cross
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation section of the
cut and fill
areas, and of
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
the material to
be used as fill,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, have been
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities taken and
tested under
APPENDIX D Commissioning the supervision
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes of a certified
soils engineer.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Verify of all
field and
laboratory tests
of the land to
be covered
with fill to
confirm that
the
characteristics
of the soil,
including its
expansive
qualities, and
bearing value
of the land,
consolidation
potential, can
support the

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support the
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proposals to
replace, rework
APPENDICES The following
or blend, or to
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
stabilize or
modify with
process.
additives
support the
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation proposed work.
• Verify via
periodic site
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists inspections
that the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, previously
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities disturbed
areas are
APPENDIX D Commissioning maintaining
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes their slopes
and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources compaction
rates.
Land-clearing Debris and Soil Reuse:
• Waste management • Verify that the
communication plan. materials on
• Waste inventory. the site are
• Salvage. handled as
• Disposal. outlined in the
• Source-separated waste
construction, demolition and management
land-clearing recycling. plan.
• Waste management report. • Verify that the
recyclables
and salvage
items are
packaged for
removal and
transported as
outlined in the
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outlined in the
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construction
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waste
management
process.
plan.
• Verify that the
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation waste
management
goals and the
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists waste
prevention
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, goals meet the
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities requirements
of the waste
APPENDIX D Commissioning management
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes plan.
• Verify that the

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources waste


inventory
reconciles with
all disposal
manifests or
weight tickets.
• Verify and
document that
the waste
management
report correctly
reflects the
outcome of the
waste
management
plan.
Heat Island Mitigation:
• Energy consumption. • Verify cool
• Air pollutant emissions. roof complies
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structural and
vegetative
APPENDICES The following
elements of the
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
green roof
• Verify the
process.
water quality
as it pertains to
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
the mitigation
techniques
utilized in the
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists original
construction of
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, the site.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Verify that the
O&M manual
APPENDIX D Commissioning meets the
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes needs of the
property

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources owner.


• Check and
document the
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consumption
savings as
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the mitigation
techniques
used in the
construction of
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document the
decreased air
pollutant
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construction of
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APPENDICES The following
• Verify and
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
document the
water quality
process.
as it pertains to
the mitigation
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation techniques
utilized in the
original
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists construction of
the site.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Lighting:
• Site lighting. • Verify exterior
• Security lighting. lighting meets
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Area lighting. light pollution
• Landscape lighting. plan.
• Sports lighting. • Check and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
document that
all fixtures are
in compliance
with IES
definitions.
• Check
peripheral
vision
enhancement.
• Check and
document that
the smallest
wattage lamp
source
available is
used to meet
the desired
lighting levels.

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Qualifications and Selection
with the IES
Lighting
APPENDICES The following
Handbook,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
Tenth Edition.
• Verify that all
process.
fixtures
installed have
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation been either
selected from
the specified
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
product group
or submitted as
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, approved
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities alternatives, as
approved by
APPENDIX D Commissioning the governing
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes body of the
local area.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Check and
document that
primary entry
lighting,
exterior
emergency
egress lighting,
service area
lighting,
surface
parking,
parking garage
and roadways
are in
compliance
with the final
lighting
commissioning
plan.

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APPENDICES The following • Corrective action plan. document that
appendices provide information for • Remedial action plan. the baseline
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Remedial risk
process. investigation/feasibility study. assessment
clearly and
APPENDIX A Building correctly
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation identifies and
evaluates the

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists threat to


human health
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and the
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities environment.
• Verify and
document that
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes the
recommended
cleanup criteria
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources and
alternatives for
remediation
are aligned
with the extent
of
contamination
on the site.
• Observe,
verify and
document that
the cleanup of
the site is at a
level
determined to
be health
protective for
its intended
use.
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Legend Information
sheets.
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For SI: 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot = 0.00508 m3/(s · m2).
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APPENDICES The following Other Project Requirements:


appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
RELATED SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT,
ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMMENTS
process.
• Structural systems. • Check for
proper
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation anchoring in
accordance
with the
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists construction
documents,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities including metal
connectors and
beam
APPENDIX D Commissioning supports.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
• Structural requirements for • Prefunctional
mechanical systems and checklists, site
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources renewable energy systems. observations
and
construction
testing.

B2.3 Energy—Management and Monitoring


Systems

RELATED SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT,


ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMMEN
• Workstation graphic displays. Verify the following are
• Public display systems. consistent with the
commissioning plan:
• Central
• Systems design
processing/monitoring
• System specific
hardware and software.
• System submitt
• Network • System installa
communications/alarm
functions.
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• Monitoring functions required
• System function
Title Content performance test
Legend Information for facility operations.
• Systems trainin
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Local control panels and
Conduct or verify the fo
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider individual monitoring points.
• Device Point to
Qualifications and Selection
Integrated Automation checkout (Static
Instrumentation for HVAC Testing).
APPENDICES The following Systems: • Device Point to
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Actuators and operators.
• Sensors and transmitters.
checkout (Dynam
Testing).
process.
• Control valves. • Sensor calibrat
• Control dampers. • Valve and dam
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Flow meters. stroke setup and
Integrated Automation • Coil valve leak
Instrumentation for Plumbing • Isolation valve o
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Systems: system valve lea
• Domestic water metering. check.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
• Graywater metering.
• Fuel system (gas, oil)
metering.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Integrated Automation
Instrumentation and Terminal
Devices for Electrical Systems:
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Power meters.
• Kilowatt (kW) transducers.
• Current sensors.
• Battery monitors.
• Lighting relays.
• UPS monitors.
Integrated Automation of
Renewable Energy Systems:
• Solar photovoltaic.
• Wind generation.
• Geothermal.
• Building management
systems.
• Electrical systems.
• Lighting systems.
• Alternative power systems.
• On-site renewable energy.

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• Controllability of lighting
Title Content
Legend Information systems.

CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Controllability of thermal


Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider systems.
Qualifications and Selection

APPENDICES The following B2.4 Energy—HVAC Systems


appendices provide information for
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RELATED SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT,
ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMMENTS
process.
Instrumentation and Control for (tasks included on
APPENDIX A Building HVAC: previous page)
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Actuators and operators.
• Sensors and transmitters.
• Control valves.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Control dampers.
• Direct-digital control system.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Unitary HVAC Equipment: Verify:
• Packaged terminal air • Air system
conditioners. balancing.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Room air conditioners. • Hydronic system
• Self-contained air balancing.
conditioners. • Duct system
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Computer room air testing.
conditioners. • Mechanical
• Split-system air conditioners. system manuals
• Air-source unitary heat and construction
pumps. documents
• Water-source unitary heat required by the
pumps. O&M manual are
Humidity Control Equipment: submitted.
• Humidifiers. • Functional
• Heated-pan humidifiers. performance
• Wetted-element humidifiers. testing of HVAC
• Atomizing humidifiers. equipment and
• Direct-steam-injection associated
humidifiers. controls and
• Jacketed, steam humidifiers. control systems.
• Self-contained steam Verify:
humidifiers. • Acceptance of
HVAC systems
and
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Title Content• Outdoor, mechanical distribution of fin
Legend Information
dehumidification units. HVAC system ha
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Indoor, mechanical been completed.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
dehumidification units. • Owner has bee
Qualifications and Selection
• Portable dehumidifiers. provided with
• Desiccant dehumidification construction
APPENDICES The following
units. document
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
requirements
including
process.
drawings,
manuals,
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation balancing reports
and
commissioning
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists reports, and such
documents have
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, been provided.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Air-handling
system access.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Air-handling
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes system filters.
• Temperature

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources and humidity in


occupied spaces
• Specific indoor
air quality and
pollutant control
measures.
• Listing,
instillation and
venting of
fireplaces and
combustion
appliances.
• Mechanical and
emergency
generator
equipment
located outside
building or locate
where exposed t

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Convection Heating and Cooling Verify:
Title Content
Legend Information Units: • Air system
• Chilled beams. balancing.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider • Air coils. • Hydronic system
Qualifications and Selection • Fan coil units. balancing.
• Unit ventilators. • Mechanical
APPENDICES The following • Induction units. system manuals
appendices provide information for • Radiators convectors. construction
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Finned-tube radiation documents
process. heaters. required by the
• Unit heaters. O&M and
APPENDIX A Building • Cabinet unit heaters. systems manual
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Propeller unit heaters. are submitted.
• Wall and ceiling unit heaters. • Functional
• Water-to-water heat pumps. performance
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Humidity Control Equipment: testing of HVAC
• Humidifiers. equipment and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Heated-pan humidifiers. associated
• Wetted-element humidifiers. controls and
• Atomizing humidifiers. control systems.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
• Direct-steam-injection • Acceptance of
HVAC systems
humidifiers.
• Jacketed, steam humidifiers. and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Self-contained steam equipment/syste
humidifiers. verification repor
• Portable humidifiers. • Preparation and
• Mechanical dehumidification distribution of fin
units. HVAC system ha
• Outdoor, mechanical been completed.
dehumidification units. • Owner has bee
• Indoor, mechanical proved with
dehumidification units. construction
• Portable dehumidifiers. document
• Desiccant dehumidification requirements
units. including
drawings,
manuals,
balancing reports
and
commissioning
reports, and such

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• Radiant-heating electric been provided.
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cables. • Air-handling
Title Content system access.
Legend Information • Radiant-heating electric mats.
• Radiant-heating hydronic • Air-handling
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES piping. system filters.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
• Radiant-heating electric • Temperature
Qualifications and Selection
panels. and humidity in
• Gas-fired radiant heaters. occupied spaces
APPENDICES The following
• Electric radiant heaters. • Specific indoor
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
air quality and
pollutant control
process.
measures.
• Listing,
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
instillation and
venting of
fireplaces and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists combustion
appliances.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Mechanical and
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities emergency
generator
APPENDIX D Commissioning equipment
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes located outside
building or locate
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources where exposed t
exterior
environment.
Central Heating Equipment— Verify:
Breechings, Chimneys and Stacks: • Air system
• Draft control devices. balancing and a
• Draft-induction fans. means for
• Vent dampers. providing the
• Barometric dampers. system balancing
• Fabricated breechings and • Hydronic system
accessories. balancing and a
• Fabricated stacks. means for
• Gas vents. providing the
• Insulated sectional chimneys. system balancing
• Flue-gas filtration equipment. • Duct system
• Gaseous filtration. testing.
• Particulate filtration. • Mechanical
system manuals
and construction

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Legend Information
• Functional
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES performance
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
testing of HVAC
Qualifications and Selection
equipment and
associated
APPENDICES The following
controls and
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
control systems.
• Acceptance of
process.
HVAC systems
and
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation equipment/syste
verification repor
• Preparation and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists distribution of fin
HVAC system ha
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, been completed.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Owner has bee
apprised of
APPENDIX D Commissioning construction
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes document
requirements
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources including
drawings,
manuals,
balancing reports
and
commissioning
reports, and such
documents have
been provided.
• Air-handling
system access.
• Air-handling
system filters.
• Temperature
and humidity in
occupied spaces
• Specific indoor
air quality and

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Legend Information
venting of
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES fireplaces and
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combustion
Qualifications and Selection
appliances.
• Mechanical and
APPENDICES The following
emergency
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
generator
equipment
process.
located outside
building or locate
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation where exposed t
exterior
environment.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
Fuel-fired Heaters: Verify:
• Fuel-fired duct heaters. • Air system
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
• Oil-fired duct heaters. balancing and a
• Gas-fired duct heaters. means for
• Gas-fired radiant heaters. providing the
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Fuel-fired unit heaters.
• Oil-fired unit heaters.
system balancing
• Hydronic system
• Gas-fired unit heaters. balancing and a
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Furnaces: means for
• Electric-resistance furnaces. providing the
• Fuel-fired furnaces. system balancing
• Gas-fired furnaces. • Duct system
• Oil-fired furnaces. testing.
• Mechanical
Heat Exchangers for HVAC:
system manuals
• Steam-to-steam heat
and construction
exchangers, steam-to-water
documents
heat exchangers.
required by the
• Liquid-to-liquid heat
O&M manual are
exchangers.
submitted.
• Plate-type, liquid-to-liquid
• Functional
heat exchangers.
performance
• Shell-type, liquid-to-liquid
testing of HVAC
heat exchangers.
equipment and
• Direct-geo-exchange heat
associated
exchangers.
controls and
control systems.

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Equipment: HVAC systems
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• Boiler feedwater pumps. and
Title Content equipment/syste
Legend Information • De-aerators.
verification repor
Heating Boilers:
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Preparation and
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider • Electric boilers.
distribution of fin
Qualifications and Selection • Condensing boilers.
HVAC system ha
• Stainless-steel condensing
been completed.
APPENDICES The following boilers.
• Owner has bee
appendices provide information for • Aluminum condensing
arrow_right the application of the commissioning boilers.
apprised of
construction
process. • Low-mass boilers.
document
• Pulse combustion boilers.
requirements
APPENDIX A Building • Cast-iron boilers.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Water-tube boilers.
including
drawings,
• Finned water-tube boilers.
manuals,
• Steel water-tube boilers.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
• Copper water-tube boilers.
balancing reports
and
• Fire-tube boilers.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, commissioning
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
• Scotch marine boilers.
reports, and such
• Steel fire-tube boilers.
documents have
• Boiler blowdown systems.
APPENDIX D Commissioning been provided.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Air-handling
system access.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Air-handling
system filters.
• Temperature
and humidity in
occupied spaces
• Specific indoor
air quality and
pollutant control
measures.
• Listing,
instillation and
venting of
fireplaces and
combustion
appliances.
• Mechanical and
emergency
generator
equipment

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• Heating solar collectors. building or locate
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• Heating solar flat-plate where exposed t
Title Content exterior
Legend Information
collectors.
• Heating solar concentrating environment.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES collectors.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection • Heating solar vacuum-tube
collectors.
• Packaged solar heating
APPENDICES The following
equipment.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Central Cooling Equipment: Verify:
process. • Refrigerant compressors. • Air system
• Centrifugal refrigerant balancing and a
APPENDIX A Building compressors. means for
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Noncondensable, gas-purge providing the
equipment. system balancing
• Reciprocating refrigerant • Hydronic system
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists compressors. balancing and a
• Scroll refrigerant means for
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
compressors. providing the
• Rotary-screw refrigerant system balancing
compressors. • Duct system
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Compressor and condenser testing.
units packaged air/water- • Mechanical
cooled refrigerant compressor system manuals
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources and condenser units. and construction
Cooling Towers: documents
• Forced-draft cooling towers. required by the
• Open-circuit, forced-draft O&M manual are
cooling towers. submitted.
• Closed-circuit, forced-draft • Functional
cooling towers. performance
• Natural-draft cooling towers. testing of HVAC
• Liquid coolers. equipment and
associated
Packaged Water Chillers
controls and
• Absorption water chillers.
control systems.
• Direct-fired absorption water
• Acceptance of
chillers.
HVAC systems
• Indirect-fired absorption water
and
chillers.
equipment/syste
• Centrifugal water chillers.
verification repor
• Air-cooled centrifugal water
• Preparation and
chillers.
distribution of fin
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• Rotary-screw water chillers. construction
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requirements
Qualifications and Selection
including
drawings,
APPENDICES The following
manuals,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
balancing reports
and
process.
commissioning
reports, and such
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation documents have
been provided.
• Air-handling
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists system access.
• Air-handling
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, system filters.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Temperature
and humidity in
APPENDIX D Commissioning occupied spaces
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Specific indoor
air quality and

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources pollutant control


measures.
• Listing,
instillation and
venting of
fireplaces and
combustion
appliances.
• Mechanical and
emergency
generator
equipment
located outside
building or locate
where exposed t
exterior
environment.
Thermal Storage: Verify:

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Qualifications and Selection
• Mechanical
system manuals
APPENDICES The following
and construction
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
documents
required by the
process.
O&M manual are
submitted.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Functional
performance
testing of HVAC
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists equipment and
associated
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, controls and
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities control systems.
• Acceptance of
APPENDIX D Commissioning HVAC systems
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes and
equipment/syste

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources verification repor


• Preparation and
distribution of fin
HVAC system ha
been completed.
• Owner has bee
apprised of
construction
document
requirements
including
drawings,
manuals,
balancing reports
and
commissioning
reports, and such
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occupied spaces
Qualifications and Selection
• Specific indoor
air quality and
APPENDICES The following
pollutant control
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
measures.
• Listing,
process.
instillation and
venting of
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
fireplaces and
combustion
appliances.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Mechanical and
emergency
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, generator
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities equipment
located outside
APPENDIX D Commissioning building or locate
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes where exposed t
exterior

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources environment.


Air Outlets and Inlets: Verify:
• Diffusers, registers and • Air system
grilles. balancing
• HVAC gravity ventilators. • Hydronic system
• HVAC gravity dome balancing
ventilators. • Duct system
• HVAC gravity-louvered testing.
penthouse ventilators. • Mechanical
• HVAC gravity up-blast system manuals
ventilators. and construction
Air Terminal Units: documents
• Constant-air-volume units. required by the
• VAV units. O&M and
systems manuals
are submitted.
• Functional
performance
testing of HVAC

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cleaners. controls and
Title Content control systems.
Legend Information • Self-contained electronic air
cleaners. • Acceptance of
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES HVAC systems
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and
Qualifications and Selection • Activated-carbon air filtration.
equipment/syste
• Chemically impregnated
verification repor
APPENDICES The following adsorption air filtration.
• Preparation and
appendices provide information for • Catalytic-adsorption air
arrow_right the application of the commissioning filtration.
distribution of fin
HVAC system ha
process. HVAC Air Cleaning Devices—
been completed.
Particulate Air Filtration:
• Owner has bee
APPENDIX A Building • Panel air filters.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Renewable-media air filters.
apprised of
construction
• Washable air filters.
document
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Extended surface filters.
requirements
• High-efficiency particulate
including
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, filtration.
drawings,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities HVAC Air Distribution: manuals,
• Dampers. balancing reports
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Volume-control dampers. and
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Fire dampers. commissioning
• Smoke-control dampers. reports, and such
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Backdraft dampers.
• Duct silencers.
documents have
been provided.
• Turning vanes. • Air-handling
• Duct- access doors. system access.
• HVAC fans. • Air-handling
• Axial HVAC fans. system filters.
• Centrifugal HVAC fans. • Temperature
• HVAC power ventilators. and humidity in
• Air curtains. occupied spaces
Special Exhaust Systems: • Specific indoor
• Dust-collection systems. air quality and
• Sawdust collection systems. pollutant control
• Engine exhaust systems. measures.
• Positive-pressure engine • Listing,
exhaust systems. instillation and
• Mechanical engine exhaust venting of
systems. fireplaces and
combustion
appliances.

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• Listed commercial kitchen generator
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Legend Information hoods.
• Standard commercial kitchen located outside
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• Fume hoods. where exposed t
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exterior
environment.
APPENDICES The following
• Verify
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
compliance with
local codes.
process.
HVAC Piping and Pumps; Hydronic Verify:
APPENDIX A Building Piping and Pumps: • Installation
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Hydronic piping. complies with
• Underground hydronic piping. contract
• Above-ground hydronic document.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists piping. • Flushing and
• Ground-loop heat-pump cleaning plan
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities piping. submitted and
• Hydronic piping specialties. approved.
• Hydronic pumps. • System properl
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • In-line centrifugal hydronic
pumps.
flushed and
cleaned and tem
• Base-mounted, centrifugal piping removed.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources hydronic pumps. • Piping pressure
• Vertical-mounted, double- tested according
suction centrifugal hydronic to contract
pumps. document.
• Vertical-turbine hydronic • Isolation valves
pump, automatic. provided at all
HVAC Water Treatment: branches and
• Water treatment for Closed- main takeoffs as
loop hydronic systems. required by the
• Water treatment for open contract
hydronic systems. documents.
• Water treatment for steam • Valves installed
system feedwater. in the proper
direction.
• Valves requiring
a positive shut-o
do not leak when
closed at normal

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• Internal combustion engine • Valves tagged
Title Content and valve
Legend Information remote-radiator coolant piping.
• Internal combustion engine schedule
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displayed per
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contract
• Refrigerant piping valves.
documents.
APPENDICES The following • Refrigerant piping specialties.
• Temperature,
appendices provide information for • Refrigerant safety relief valve
arrow_right the application of the commissioning discharge piping.
pressure and flow
gauges and
process. • Refrigerants.
sensors installed
Steam and Condensate Piping and
• Piping gauges,
APPENDIX A Building Pumps:
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Steam and condensate pump
BAS and
associated pane
units.
temperature and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Steam and condensate
pressure readou
heating piping.
match
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Steam and condensate
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities heating piping specialties.
• Steam condensate pumps.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Electric-driven steam
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes condensate pumps.
• Pressure-powered steam
condensate pumps.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
B2.5 Energy—Lighting and Electrical Systems

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Lighting and Electrical:
• Automatic demand-reduction • Verify devices
control system functionality. installed per
• Plug load controls. manufacturer’s
instructions and
• Connection of appliances to
specifications
switched receptacles.
• Verification of transformer
nameplate efficiency.
• Lamps (lighting installations).
• Ballasts (lighting
installations).

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sample of
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sweep warning
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capability and
zone size.
APPENDICES The following
• Test accuracy
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning of schedule,
process. sweep warning
system and
sweep override
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
switches.
• Automatic daylight • Verify
harvesting. photosensors
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists are properly
placed and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities aimed.
• Verify daylight
control zones
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes correspond to
available
daylight.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
• Calibrate
dimming set
points without
the presence of
daylighting.
• Calibrate
dimming gain in
presence of
daylighting.
• Calibrate
switching dead-
bands and set
points.
• Performance
test a
representative
sample of
daylight zones.

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sensor and
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Legend Information time delay
adjustment.
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representative
sample of
APPENDICES The following
control zones,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning including entry
process. tests, hand-
motion tests
and perimeter
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
tests.
Optional Items:

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Medium-voltage: • Verify


• Substations. coordination
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Switches. study is
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Circuit breakers. complete, and
• Switchgear. that breaker
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Switchboards. and relay
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Panel boards. settings are set
• Emergency systems. in accordance
with the study.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Witness
factory tests, as
appropriate.
• Ensure all
necessary
representatives
are present
(e.g., installer,
factory
representative).
• Review start-
up checklist.
• Test
transformers.
• Test
protective
devices.

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Title Content transformers
Legend Information
and current
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES transformers).
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• Test
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switchgear
(e.g., electrical
APPENDICES The following
and mechanical
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
operations).
• Test circuit
process.
breakers.
• Local
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation operational
tests.
• Remote
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
operational
tests, if
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, applicable.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Verify training
of operating
APPENDIX D Commissioning personnel for
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes O&M of
equipment.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Low-voltage: • Verify
• Substations. coordination
• Disconnects. study is
• Circuit breakers. complete, and
• Motor control centers. that breaker
• Panel boards. and relay
• Emergency systems. settings are set
in accordance
with the study.
• Witness
factory tests, as
appropriate.
• Ensure all
necessary
representatives
are present
(e.g., installer,
factory
representative).

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Legend Information
• Test
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devices (e.g.,
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potential
transformers
APPENDICES The following
and current
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
transformers).
• Test control
process.
circuits.
• Test
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation switchgear
(e.g., electrical
and mechanical
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists operations.
• Test circuit
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, breakers.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Local
operational
APPENDIX D Commissioning tests.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Remote
operational

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources tests, if


applicable.
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
Motors, motor starters and drives • Witnessing of
(VFD). factory tests, as
appropriate.
• Ensure all
necessary
representatives
are present,
e.g., installer,
factory
representative,
etc.

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Legend Information
match
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES specification
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and each other.
Qualifications and Selection
• Inspect the
installation.
APPENDICES The following
• Take voltage
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
and current
reading;
process.
compare with
nameplate and
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation manufacture’s
specifications.
• Test for
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists proper motor
rotation; if VFD,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, verify proper
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities motor rotation
when in VFD
APPENDIX D Commissioning bypass mode.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Conduct local
operational

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources tests.


• Conduct
remote
operational
tests, if
applicable.
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
• Monitor
operations.
Emergency generators and • Verify
distribution systems. coordination
study is
complete, and
that breaker
and relay

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Title Content • Witness
Legend Information
factory tests, as
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES appropriate.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
• Ensure all
Qualifications and Selection
necessary
representatives
APPENDICES The following
are present
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
(e.g., installer,
factory
process.
representative).
• Review start-
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
up checklist
and factory
commissioning
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists plan.
• Inspect the
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, installation.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Follow factory
commissioning
APPENDIX D Commissioning plan.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Conduct local
operational

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources tests.


• Conduct
remote
operational
tests, if
applicable.
• Conduct load
and duration
tests
(increasing
loads over
increasing
durations).
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for
O&M of
equipment.

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UPS. • Witness
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Legend Information factory tests, as
appropriate.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider • Ensure all
Qualifications and Selection necessary
representatives
are present
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for (e.g., installer,
arrow_right the application of the commissioning factory
process. representative).
• Review start-
up checklist
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and factory
commissioning
plan.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Inspect the
installation.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Follow factory
commissioning
plans (transfer
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
testing, to
generator, to
bypass, to
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources maintenance
bypass, etc.).
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
• Monitor
operation.

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necessary
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Legend Information
representatives
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection factory
representative).
• Inspect the
APPENDICES The following
installation.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Verify training
process. of operating
personnel for
O&M of
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
equipment.
Lightning protection equipment and • Ensure all
systems. necessary
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists representatives
are present
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities (e.g., installer,
factory
representative).
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
• Inspect the
installation.
• Ensure
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
installer is
listed by UL,
and that a
master label
application is
submitted to UL
for the
installation.
• Ensure owner
signs the
master label
application.
• Ensure
receipt of
master label
from the
installer.
• Place master
label on the
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Title Content • Take voltage
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and current
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES reading;
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compare with
Qualifications and Selection
nameplate and
manufacture’s
APPENDICES The following
specifications.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Test for
proper motor
process.
rotation; if VFD,
verify proper
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
motor rotation
when in VFD
bypass mode.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Verify training
of operating
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, personnel for
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities O&M of
equipment.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Monitor
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes operation.

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Systems (Telecom, Intercom, Public Address,
Television, Video, etc.)

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Optional items:
Medium-voltage: • Verify
• Transformers. coordination
• Substations. study is
• Switches. complete, and
• Circuit breakers. that breaker,
• Switchgear. fuse and relay
• Switchboards. settings are set
• Panel boards. in accordance
• Emergency systems. with the study.
• Witness
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factory
Qualifications and Selection
representative).
• Review start-
APPENDICES The following
up checklist.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Test
transformers.
process.
• Test
protective
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
devices.
• Test control
circuits (e.g.,
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
potential
transformers
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and current
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities transformers).
• Test
APPENDIX D Commissioning switchgear
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes (e.g., electrical
and mechanical
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources operation).
• Test circuit
breakers.
• Conduct local
operational
tests.
• Conduct
remote
operational
tests, if
applicable.
• Test all
mechanical
connections
using an
infrared camera
after initial
energizing and
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equipment.
Qualifications and Selection
Low-voltage: • Verify
APPENDICES The following • Transformers. coordination
appendices provide information for • Substations. study is
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Disconnects. complete, and
process. • Bus duct. that breaker,
• Circuit breakers (air circuit fuse and relay
APPENDIX A Building breakers not molded case settings are set
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation circuit breakers). in accordance
• Motor control centers. with the study.
• Panel boards. • Witness
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Emergency systems. factory tests, as
appropriate.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
• Ensure all
necessary
representatives
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes are present
(e.g., installer,
factory
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources representative).
• Review start-
up checklist.
• Test
transformers.
• Test
protective
devices (e.g.,
potential
transformers
and current
transformers).
• Test control
circuits.
• Test
switchgear
(e.g., electrical
and mechanical
operation).

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remote
Qualifications and Selection
operational
tests, if
APPENDICES The following
applicable.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Test all
mechanical
process.
connections
using an
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation infrared camera
after initial
energizing and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
after the
system is
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, loaded.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Verify training
of operating
APPENDIX D Commissioning personnel for
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes O&M of
equipment.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Motors, motor starters and drives • Witness
(VFD). factory tests, as
appropriate.
• Ensure all
necessary
representatives
are present
(e.g., installer,
factory
representative).
• Review start-
up checklist.
• Verify motor
and starter data
match
specification
and each other.
• Inspect the
installation.

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Legend Information
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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES manufacturer’s
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
specifications.
Qualifications and Selection
• Test for
proper motor
APPENDICES The following
rotation; if VFD,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
verify motor
proper motor
process.
rotation when
in VFD bypass
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation mode.
• Conduct local
operational
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
tests.
• Conduct
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, remote
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities operational
tests, if
APPENDIX D Commissioning applicable.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Verify training
of operating
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
• Monitor
operation.
Emergency generators and • Verify
distribution systems. coordination
study is
complete, and
that breaker,
fuse and relay
settings are set
in accordance
with the study.
• Witness
factory tests, as
appropriate.
• Ensure all
necessary

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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Review start-
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Qualifications and Selection
and factory
commissioning
APPENDICES The following
plan.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Inspect the
installation.
process.
• Follow factory
commissioning
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation plan.
• Conduct local
operational
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists tests.
• Conduct
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, remote
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities operational
tests, if
APPENDIX D Commissioning applicable.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Test all
mechanical
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources connections
using an
infrared camera
after initial
energizing and
after the
system is
loaded.
• Conduct load
and duration
tests
(increasing
loads over
increasing
durations).
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for

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APPENDICES The following


appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
process.

APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists


APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources

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• Ensure all
necessary
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(e.g., installer,
factory
APPENDICES The following
representative).
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Review start-
process. up checklist
and factory
commissioning
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation plan.
• Inspect the
installation.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Follow factory
commissioning
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities plans (transfer
testing, to
generator, to
APPENDIX D Commissioning bypass, to
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes maintenance
bypass, etc.).
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Test all
mechanical
connections
using an
infrared camera
after initial
energizing and
after the
system is
loaded.
• Verify training
of operating
personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
• Monitor
operation.

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representatives
Title Content
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are present
(e.g., installer,
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES factory
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection representative).
• Inspect the
installation.
APPENDICES The following
• Verify training
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
of operating
process. personnel for
O&M of
equipment.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Lightning protection equipment • Ensure all
and systems. necessary
representatives
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists are present
(e.g., installer,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities factory
representative).
• Inspect the
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
installation.
• Ensure
installer is
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
listed by UL
and that a
master label
application is
submitted to UL
for the
installation.
• Ensure
building owner
signs the
master label
application.
• Ensure
receipt of
master label
from the
installer.
• Place master
label on the
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Title Content • Take voltage
Legend Information
and current
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES reading,
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compare with
Qualifications and Selection
nameplate and
manufactures
APPENDICES The following
specifications.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Test for
proper motor
process.
rotation; if VFD,
verify proper
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
motor rotation
when in VFD
bypass mode.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Verify training
of operating
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, personnel for
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities O&M of
equipment.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Monitor
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes operation.

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources B2.7 Water—Plumbing Systems (Water


Distribution, Sanitary/Storm Water, Rainwater,
Graywater, etc.)

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ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMME
Verify:
• In complianc
Facility Water Distribution Piping:
contract docum
• Domestic water piping.
• Flushing and
• Domestic water piping
cleaning plan
specialties.
submitted and
• Domestic water pumps.
approved.
• Domestic water-packaged
• Piping press
booster pumps.
tested accordi
contract docum

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Facility potable-water-storage tanks. • Installed in
compliance wi
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contract docum
Title Content
Legend Information Facility Sanitary Sewerage: Verify:
• Sanitary waste piping • In complianc
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider specialties. contract docum
Qualifications and Selection • Sanitary drains. • Flushing and
• Fats, oils and grease disposal cleaning plan
APPENDICES The following systems. submitted and
appendices provide information for • Grease removal devices. approved.
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Backwater valves. • System prop
process. • Air admittance valves. flushed and cl
• Sanitary waste interceptors and and temp pipin
APPENDIX A Building separators. removed.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Sanitary sewerage pumps. • Piping press
• Wet pit-mounted, vertical tested accordi
sewerage pumps. contract docum
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Submersible sewerage pumps.
• Sewerage pump basins and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities pits.
• Facility septic tanks.
• Facility gray water tanks.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources

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• Sump pump discharge piping. contract docum
Title Content
Legend Information
• Sump pumps. • Flushing and
• Submersible sump pumps. cleaning plan
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Sump pump basins and pits. submitted and
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection • Packaged, pedestal drainage approved.
pump units. • System prop
• Packaged, submersible flushed and cl
APPENDICES The following
drainage pump units. and temp pipin
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Rainwater storage tanks. removed.
process. • Piping press
tested accordi
contract docum
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
• Valves instal
the proper dire
• Valves that r
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists positive shut-o
not leak when
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
at normal ope
pressure.
• Valves tagge
APPENDIX D Commissioning valve schedule
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes submitted and
displayed per
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources contract docum

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• Instantaneous domestic water • Compliance
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heat exchangers. manufacturer’
Title Content
Legend Information • Heating fluid-in-coil, recommended
instantaneous domestic water checkout and
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES heat exchangers. procedures.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection • Domestic water-in-coil, • Manufacture
instantaneous domestic water recommended
heat exchangers. parts are prov
APPENDICES The following
• Heating fluid, instantaneous • Equipment la
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning domestic water heat exchangers. permanently a
process. • Circulating, domestic water heat • Pumps in pla
exchangers. properly suppo
• Circulating, compact domestic •
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
water heat exchangers. Pressure/temp
• Circulating, storage domestic relief valves in
water heat exchangers. per contract
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Noncirculating, domestic water documents.
heat exchangers. • Shaft seal is
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
• Noncirculating, storage
domestic water heat exchangers.
free.
• Insulation ins
• Domestic water brazed-plate per contract
APPENDIX D Commissioning heat exchangers. documents.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Domestic water frame-and-plate • All electrical
heat exchangers. connections a
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Domestic water heat reclaimers. • Grounding in
and operation
• Safeties insta
and operation
• Control syste
interlocks con
and functional
• Pump rotates
correct directio
• Temperature
pressure gaug
sensors instal
contract docum

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Domestic Water Filtration Equipment; • Compliance
All Codes
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Electric Domestic Water Heaters: manufacturer’
Title Content
Legend Information • Instantaneous electric domestic recommended
water heaters. checkout and
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Flow-control, instantaneous procedures.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection electric domestic water heaters. • Manufacture
• Thermostat-control, recommended
instantaneous electric domestic parts are prov
APPENDICES The following
water heaters. • Equipment la
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Electric domestic water heaters. permanently a
process. • Small-capacity electric domestic • Pumps in pla
water heaters. properly suppo
• Residential, storage electric •
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
domestic water heaters. Pressure/temp
• Collector-to-tank, solar-electric relief valves in
domestic water heaters. per contract
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Collector-to-tank, heat- documents.
exchanger-coil, solar-electric • Shaft seal is
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
domestic water heaters.
• Light-commercial electric
free.
• Insulation ins
domestic water heaters. per contract
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Commercial domestic water documents.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes electric booster heaters. • All electrical
• Commercial storage electric connections a
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources domestic water heaters. • Grounding in
and operation
• Safeties insta
and operation
• Control syste
interlocks con
and functional
• Pump rotates
correct directio
• Temperature
pressure gage
sensors instal
contract docum

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domestic water heaters.
Title Content
Legend Information • Residential gas domestic water
heaters.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Residential, atmospheric, gas
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection domestic water heaters.
• Residential, direct-vent, gas
domestic water heaters.
APPENDICES The following
• Residential, power-vent, gas
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning domestic water heaters.
process. • Commercial gas domestic water
heaters.
• Commercial, atmospheric, gas
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation domestic water heaters.
• Commercial, power-burner, gas
domestic water heaters.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Commercial, power-vent, gas
domestic water heaters.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Commercial, high-efficiency, gas
domestic water heaters.
• Commercial, coil-type, finned-
APPENDIX D Commissioning tube, gas domestic water heaters.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Commercial, grid-type, finned-
tube, gas domestic water heaters.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Oil-fired domestic water
heaters.
• Large-capacity, oil-fired
domestic water heaters.
• Dual fuel-fired domestic water
heaters.

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• Commercial water closets, • Installation is
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urinals and bidets. manufacturer’
Title Content
Legend Information • Commercial water closets. instructions.
• Commercial urinals. • Pipe fittings
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Commercial lavatories and complete and
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection sinks. properly suppo
• Commercial lavatories. • Faucet/Flush
• Commercial sinks. handles secur
APPENDICES The following
• Commercial bathtubs. properly aligne
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Commercial showers. • Associated tr
process. • Commercial disposers. accessories
• Wash fountains. consistent with
• Commercial faucets, supplies contract docum
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and trim. • Joints betwe
• Flushometers. fixtures, walls
floors and cou
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists sealed.
• Insulation ins
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities per contract
documents.
• Fixtures cons
APPENDIX D Commissioning with ADA.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Water pressu
meets contrac
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources documents.
• Hot water
temperature m
contract docum
• Automatic flu
valves and se
verified for pro
operation and
sensitivity
adjustment.

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• Emergency showers. • Installation is
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• Eyewash equipment. manufacturer’
Title Content
Legend Information • Self-contained eyewash instructions.
equipment. • Water pressu
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES meets contrac
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection documents.
• Hot water
temperature m
APPENDICES The following
contract docum
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Drinking Fountains and Water Verify:
process. Coolers: • Installation is
• Drinking fountains. manufacturer’
APPENDIX A Building • Pressure water coolers. instructions.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Water-station water coolers. • Water pressu
• Remote water coolers. meets contrac
documents.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Water tempe
meets contrac
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
documents.
Fountain Plumbing Systems: Verify:
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Fountain piping. • Compliance
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Fountain pumps. manufacturer’
• Fountain water treatment recommended
equipment. checkout and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Fountain equipment controls. procedures.
• Manufacture
recommended
parts are prov
• Equipment la
permanently a
• Pumps in pla
properly suppo

Pressure/temp
relief valves in
per contract
documents.
• Shaft seal is
free.
• Insulation ins
per contract
documents.

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• Swimming pool pumps. connections a
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• Swimming pool water treatment • Grounding in
Title Content and operation
Legend Information
equipment.
• Swimming pool equipment • Safeties insta
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES controls. and operation
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
• Control syste
Qualifications and Selection
interlocks con
and functional
APPENDICES The following
• Pump rotates
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
correct directio

process.

B2.8 Indoor Environmental Quality


APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
For IEQ requirements for individual systems
see:

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists ☑ Section B2.4, Energy—HVAC


systems.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
Optional systems:

☑ Section B2.2, Materials


APPENDIX D Commissioning (Architectural Building Assembly).
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
B2.9 Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
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General: Person must be
familiar with the
governing laws,
codes, regulations, or
standards.
• Building permit and building Verify type of system
inspection record on site. to be installed in
accordance with
governing laws,
codes, regulations, or
standards and the
owner.

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plans/shop drawings, hydraulic provider shall be
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calculations and architectural proficient in all
Title Content
Legend Information
plans shall be on site. applicable codes.
See NFPA 3, NFPA 4,
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES NFPA 12, NFPA 12A,
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Qualifications and Selection NFPA 13, NFPA 13D,
NFPA 13R, NFPA 14,
NFPA 15, NFPA 16,
APPENDICES The following
NFPA 17, NFPA 17A,
appendices provide information for
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NFPA 20, NFPA 22,
process. NFPA 24, NFPA 25,
NFPA 30, NFPA 30B,
NFPA 33, NFPA 45,
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
NFPA 54, NFPA 90A,
NFPA 90B, NFPA 92,
NFPA 96, NFPA 211,
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists NFPA 214, NFPA
307, NFPA 409,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
NFPA 750, NFPA
853, and NFPA 2001.
• All materials and equipment. Verify all materials
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
and equipment used
are listed and
approved in
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
accordance with the
owner’s needs as
well as governing
laws, codes,
regulations or
standard.
Overhead piping: See NFPA 13,
Standard for the
Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.
• All piping. Witness hydrostatic
test for all piping
systems.
• Pipe sizing. Verify pipe sizes are
in accordance with
the approved plans.

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spacing and positions
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are in accordance
Title Content
Legend Information
with the approved
plans, listing and
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES locally adopted
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection codes.
• Hangers. Verify spacing is in
APPENDICES The following accordance with the
appendices provide information for approved plans and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning listing.
process. • Seismic bracing. Verify spacing is in
accordance with the
APPENDIX A Building approved plans and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation listing.
• Branch line supports Verify spacing is in
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists accordance with the
approved plans.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Flow switches. Verify location, listing
and operation.
• Inspector’s test connection. Witness operation
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
and verify
annunciation of alarm
in required time.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
• Sprinkler control valves and Witness operation
tamper switches. and verify
annunciation of alarm
in required time.
• Sprinkler Fire Alarm control Witness operation
panel indication. and verify
annunciation of alarm
in required time.
• Drainage for riser drain and Verify drain pipe size.
inspector’s test.
Underground Piping: See NFPA 24,
Standard for the
Installation of Private
Fire Service Mains.
• Underground pipe. Witness hydrostatic
test for all piping.

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installed in
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accordance with the
Title Content
Legend Information
approved plans, and
in accordance with
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES the owner’s project
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection documents as well as
governing laws,
codes, regulations or
APPENDICES The following
standard.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Depth of cover. Verify pipe is installed
process. to proper depth.
• Piping restrain. Verify pipe is
APPENDIX A Building restrained properly.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Fire department inlet Verify fire department
connection. connection (FDC)
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists piping is properly
sized.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Back flush fire department
inlet connections.
Witness flushing.

• Pipe flushing. Witness flushing.


APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Protection for mechanical Verify pipe is
damage. protected properly
from mechanical
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources damage.
Standpipe Systems: See NFPA 14.
Standard for the
Installation of
Standpipe and Hose
Systems.
• Underground piping. Witness hydrostatic
test.
• Pipe sizing. Verify pipe size
installed in
accordance with the
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accordance with the
Title Content
Legend Information approved plans and
listing, and locally
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection • Seismic bracing. Verify braces are
installed in
APPENDICES The following accordance with the
appendices provide information for approved plans and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning listing, and locally
process. adopted codes.
• Standpipe. Verify standpipe
APPENDIX A Building outlets are installed in
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation accordance with
locally adopted

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists codes.


• Isolation valves and access. Verify standpipe
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, outlets are installed in
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities accordance with
locally adopted
APPENDIX D Commissioning codes.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Flush and flow test. Witness test meets
flow requirements in
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources accordance with
locally adopted
codes.
• Hose connection and Check for listing,
pressure rating. damage, leakage,
missing caps and
obstructions.
Fire Pump Systems: See NFPA 20,
Standard for the
Installation of
Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection.
• Certified curve for the fire Obtain certified curve
pump. from pump
manufacturer.
• Fire pump identification Compare approved
number. plans and curve to
pump nameplate.

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of room is adequate
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Legend Information inspection by others.
• Pipe hangers. Verify hanger location
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Qualifications and Selection the approved plan
and installed in
APPENDICES The following accordance with
appendices provide information for locally adopted
arrow_right the application of the commissioning codes.
process. • Seismic bracing. Verify braces in
accordance with the
APPENDIX A Building approved plan and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation locally adopted
codes.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Test header outlets. Verify location pipe


size in accordance
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, with the approved
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities plan and installed in
accordance with
APPENDIX D Commissioning locally adopted
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes codes.
• Relief valves Verify size and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources location in
accordance with the
approved plans and
installed in
accordance with
locally adopted
codes.
• Jockey pump. Verify suction and
discharge is installed
in correct locations in
accordance with
locally adopted
codes.
• Controller and pressure- Verify installation in
sensing piping. accordance with
locally adopted
codes.

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Standard for Water
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Tanks for Private Fire
Title Content
Legend Information Protection.
• Water in tank. Check water level
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES
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Qualifications and Selection • Water level alarms. Verify high- and low-
level alarms.
APPENDICES The following • Water level indicators. Verify location,
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
accuracy and
freedom of
process.
movement.
• Drain valve. Verify flow.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation • Tank vent. Verify size in
accordance with the
approved plan and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists vent screen.

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Tank overflow. Verify size in


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities accordance with the
approved plan.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Supervised alarms. Verify connection to a
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes constantly attended
location.

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Tank exterior. Inspect exterior paint,


foundation,
supporting structure,
catwalk or ladders.
• Area around the tank. Verify it is free of
combustible storage,
trash, debris or other
materials that could
present a fire
exposure hazard.
• Expansion joints. Verify listing and
check for cracks.
Pre-action Automatic Sprinkler See NFPA 13,
Systems: Standard for the
Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.

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• Control valves (locked or • Verify listing.
supervised). • Verify
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position.
Title Content
Legend Information • Water flow alarm devices. • Operate to
verify initiation
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Qualifications and Selection alarm.
• Verify alarm
APPENDICES The following test valve
appendices provide information for alignment and
arrow_right the application of the commissioning tamper switch.
process. • Pre-action valve and trim. • Inspect
exterior of
APPENDIX A Building valves, gauges
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and trim
alignment.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Verify valve


pressure and
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, legibility of
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities hydraulic
nameplate.
APPENDIX D Commissioning • Main drain. Conduct main drain
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes test to verify supply
(valve position).

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • FDC. • Verify


accessibility
and condition.
• Check for
obstructions,
and missing or
removed caps.
Deluge Sprinkler Systems: See NFPA 13,
Standard for the
Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.
• Control valves (locked or • Verify listing.
supervised). • Verify position
(open/close).

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and receipt of
Title Content
Legend Information alarm.
• Verify alarm
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES test valve
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Qualifications and Selection alignment and
tamper switch.

APPENDICES The following • FDC. • Inspect


appendices provide information for exterior of
arrow_right the application of the commissioning valves, gauges
process. and trim
alignment.
APPENDIX A Building • Verify valve
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation pressure and
legibility of
hydraulic
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists nameplate.

APPENDIX C Sample Skills, • Main drain. Conduct main drain


arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities test to verify supply
(valve position).
APPENDIX D Commissioning • FDC. • Verify
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes accessibility
and condition.

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Check for


obstructions,
and missing or
removed caps.
Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler See NFPA 13,
Systems: Standard for the
Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.
• Control valves. • Verify listing.
• Verify position
(open/close).

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verify initiation
Title Content
Legend Information and receipt of
alarm.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Verify alarm
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Qualifications and Selection test valve
alignment and
tamper switch.
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for • Dry pip alarm valve and trim. • Verify listing.
arrow_right the application of the commissioning • Visually
process. inspect exterior
of valves,
APPENDIX A Building gauges and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation trim alignment.
• Verify valve
pressure and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists legibility of
hydraulic
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
nameplate.
• Main drain. Conduct main drain
APPENDIX D Commissioning test to verify supply
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes (valve position).
• FDC. • Verify

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources accessibility


and condition.
• Check for
obstructions,
and missing or
removed caps.

B2.10 Fire Alarms (See NFPA 72, National Fire


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Approved plans. Verify plans are on
site.

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completed by
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installation
Title Content
Legend Information
contractors and field
inspectors.
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider Fire Alarm (FA) system. Verify permanent
Qualifications and Selection power is provided to
FA and accessory
APPENDICES The following systems.
appendices provide information for Test booklet/list of devices. Verify FA device list is
arrow_right the application of the commissioning prepared, accurate
process. and categorized by
type of device and by
APPENDIX A Building floor, and on site.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Approved sequence of operations. Verify the sequence
of operation is
Operating instructions posted for FA
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
system.
accurate and posted
adjacent to FA panel.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities FA panels. Verify the presence of
labels that include
electrical circuit
APPENDIX D Commissioning number.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
FA electrical circuits. Verify that circuits
serving FA system
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources have lock devices.
Batteries in FA system. Verify all batteries
have installation
dates.
Panel layout in fire control room. Verify that layout
accurately depicts
location of life safety
systems.
Construction of fire control room. Inspect to verify fire
control room has the
correct fire rating.

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control room and FA
Title Content
Legend Information
panels/manual pull
stations for key box. A
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES lock box shall be
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entrance and at fire
control room with
APPENDICES The following
required access keys.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Matrix annunciator. Verify the annunciator
process. panel matches the
approved plans.
APPENDIX A Building Remote annunciators, if provided. Verify that
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation annunciation is
synchronized with

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists (matches) activated


devices.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, Fire alarm control panel (FACP) to Verify electrical
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities monitor connection to matrix/remote supervision of circuits
annunciators. to remote
APPENDIX D Commissioning annunciator.
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes FACP. System shall be free
of device and
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources supervisory troubles.
FACP to monitor ground faults/power Verify that ground-
supply-battery troubles. fault power
supply/battery
troubles/notification
FACP to monitor on initiating and
circuits annunciate as
notification circuits.
trouble signals to
FACP.
FACP to monitor fire pump, water Verify that FACP
storage tank levels, fuel, emergency indicates trouble on
generator, smoke control panel non-normal status of
switch status’s supervisory signals. these systems.
FACP to monitor elevator heat shunt Verify proper
trip breaker as supervisory signal. operation to match
Primary and alternate floor elevator approved fire
recall programming. department plans.

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sent by CSSS to
Title Content
Legend Information
monitor company and
verify that the monitor
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES company has correct
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Qualifications and Selection jurisdictional contact.
24-hour battery test. To be performed (5 or
APPENDICES The following 15 minutes). Perform
appendices provide information for voltage check after
arrow_right the application of the commissioning discharge test.
process. Voice evacuation, where required. Test all zones,
elevators and
APPENDIX A Building stairwells to make
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation sure they operate as
indicated on the voice

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists evacuation panel.


Voice evacuation/notification zones Verify proper
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, shall match each other and be tested. operation.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities Fire-fighter communication system. Shall be tested
(sound powered,
APPENDIX D Commissioning amplified, bi-
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes directional antenna
(BDA), etc.). Test
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources handsets and input
jacks.
Handsets. Verify proper number
of handsets is
provided for fire-
fighter
communication
system.
Initiating devices. All initiating devices
to be tested to verify
programming and
sequence of
operations. All
initiating devices to
be installed in
accordance with
NFPA 72.

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of operation,
Title Content
Legend Information including: Fire alarm
control panel (FACP)
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES programming,
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matrix annunciator,
signal sent to CSSS,
APPENDICES The following
smoke control
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning activation, activation
process. of notification
devices, magnetic
door holder release,
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
activation of
smoke/fire dampers,
HVAC shutdown,
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists audio-visual shunt,
elevator recall,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
release of door locks
in the path of egress,
release of stairwell
APPENDIX D Commissioning door locks,
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes restoration of egress
lighting in assembly
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources occupancies.
Duct detectors. Remote light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) for
duct detectors to be
tested.
Elevator lobby door locks. Elevator lobby door
locking systems to be
tested.
Flow devices and tamper devices. Test all water flow
devices and tampers.
Verify the correct
signal to the FACP.
Special extinguishing systems (e.g., Test
preaction and deluge systems). interaction/connection
of special
extinguishing
systems to FACP.

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approved plans.
Title Content
Legend Information Notification devices. Inspect correct
locations in
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Qualifications and Selection approved plans.
Notification device
APPENDICES The following candela ratings to be
appendices provide information for inspected. Audibility
arrow_right the application of the commissioning and Intelligibility
process. levels to be tested for
notification devices.
APPENDIX A Building Mass notification systems. Shall be tested for
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation proper operation.

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Building permit and building Verify Documents
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
inspection record on site.
Approved elevator plans shall be on
site.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources All materials and equipment shall be
listed/approved.
Elevator speed. Verify contract speed.
Stopping zones. Verify zones with the
manufacturers testing
procedures and
specifications.
Door open speed. Measure door open
speed time.
Short hold open. Verify door operation
in accordance with
the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Interrupted ray hold. Verify operation of
door reopening
device.
Nudging hold open. Verify operation.

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Measure door-open
time in accordance
Title Content
Legend Information with the
manufacturer’s
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES
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Qualifications and Selection Lanterns call notification. Verify operation of
hall lantern functions
APPENDICES The following [in accordance with
appendices provide information for the Americans with
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Disabilities Act
process. (ADA)].
Acceleration. Verify car
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
acceleration
specification with the
manufacturer.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Quality of stop. Subjection to the
manufacturer’s
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities specifications.
Door operation (how smooth). Subjective to the
manufacturer’s
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
specifications.
Door-open buttons. Verify operation of
door-open buttons.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Alarm buttons. Verify operation of
alarm buttons.
Emergency light. Verify operation of
emergency lighting.
Fire service, Phase 1. Verify operation.
Fire service, Phase 2.
Standby power.
Telephone.
Intercom.
Car lighting guarded/mounted. Car interior lighting in
accordance with
locally adopted codes
and the
manufacturer’s
specifications.

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Seismic operators. Verify operation.
Title Content
Legend Information Door restriction.
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ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS TASKS/COMMENTS
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning General: Verify Documents
process. • Building permit and building
inspection record on site.
APPENDIX A Building • Approved escalator plans
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation shall be on site.
• All materials and equipment
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
shall be listed/approved.
External Evaluation:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Handrail. Inspect condition,
tracking and
clearances.
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes • Handrail entry devices. Inspect operation of
safety devices.

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Comb-plate Inspect in accordance


condition/contrast. with the
manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Indexing of steps/alignment in Inspect in accordance
comb teeth. with the
manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Floor plates and landing Tripping hazards,
plates. lighting, mounted in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Deck. Mounted, anti-slide,
gaps and edge
hazards in
accordance with the
specifications.

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accordance with the
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Legend Information specifications.
• Skirt panels. Check with locally
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Qualifications and Selection compliance with the
performance index
APPENDICES The following and the
appendices provide information for manufacturer’s
arrow_right the application of the commissioning specifications.
process. • Skirt brushes. Inspect operation of
• Emergency stop switches safety devices.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation and audible alarms.
• Start switches/direction Inspect markings and
reversal. operation of safety
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists device.
• Comb-plate lighting. Meet illumination
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
requirements.
• Under-step demarcation Verify operation of the
APPENDIX D Commissioning lighting. demarcation
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes (minimum two green
lights).

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • General lighting


requirements.
Verify minimum
illumination levels [5
foot-candles (53.82
lux)].
• Steps. Check tread
clearances.
• Ride quality. Verify compliance
with the
manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Newel ends. Check for entry
guards and
operations.
• Deck barricades. Install in accordance
with locally adopted
codes: low-deck
escalators.

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intersections. installation.
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• Caution signage. Verify location and
Title Content
Legend Information verbiage.

CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES • Testing:


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• Measured speed steps. Verify speed of steps
Qualifications and Selection
within the
manufacturer’s
APPENDICES The following specifications .
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
• Handrails. Verify speed of
process. handrail.
• Stop-slide directions, both Verify for consistency
APPENDIX A Building directions if possible—load/no with the
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation load. manufacturer’s
specifications.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists • Stop-chain length—10 steps In accordance with


nose-to-nose. the manufacturer’s
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, specifications.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities • Handrail—speed monitoring Inspect operation of
devices. safety devices in
APPENDIX D Commissioning accordance with
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes locally adopted
codes.

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources • Skirt-to-step clearance. Verify minimum and


maximum required
clearances.
Internal Evaluations:
• Skirt switches. Inspect operation of
• Track pressure switches. safety devices.

• Machine—lubrication, gears, In accordance with


bearings and couplings. the manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Machine area stop switches. Inspect operation of
safety devices in
accordance with
locally adopted
codes.

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• Handrail chain lubrication. Check automatic lube
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• Step chain lubrication. the manufacturer’s
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APPENDIX A Building
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• Broken drive—chain devices. Check operation of
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• Step rollers. Check that they meet
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists the manufacturer’s
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APPENDIX D Commissioning • Pit light. Verify operation and
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• Missing step devices. Inspect operation of


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• Pit stop switches. Inspect operation of
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• Step guard. Verify position and
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• Broken step-chain devices Inspect operation of
(step-chain tension carriage safety devices.
switches).
• Step level devices.
• Comb-step impact devices.
• Access cover switches.
• Step lateral displacement
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process.

APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists


C1.0 Commissioning Provider Skills
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, and Qualifications
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
The following listings include sample skills,
APPENDIX D Commissioning knowledge and abilities that Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Providers and inspectors should have or be
familiar with to facilitate the commissioning
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources
process in the specific area listed.
Commissioning Providers should also be well-
versed in the tasks listed in the appropriate
subsections of Section B2.0.

C1.1 Site Development and Land Use


The CxP should have knowledge of:

☑ Landscape design and systems.


☑ Codes, standards and local
regulations pertaining to landscape
irrigation systems.
☑ Codes, standards and local
regulations pertaining to outdoor
fountains and water features.
☑ Codes, principles and practices

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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES ☑ Codes, standards and principles
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pertaining to topography and site
grading.
APPENDICES The following ☑ Codes, standards and local
appendices provide information for regulations pertaining to
arrow_right the application of the commissioning construction waste management.
process.
☑ Codes, standards and local
regulations pertaining to heat island
APPENDIX A Building
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☑ Codes, standards and local
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists regulations pertaining to outdoor and
site lighting.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, ☑ Flood plain development.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
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consider one or more of the qualifications in this
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes list:

☑ Third party certification acceptable


arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources to the AHJ
☑ State licensure or reciprocity may
not be a manufacturer of
components; may not be the
installer.
☑ Prior experience within the
landscape irrigation industry.
☑ Civil Engineer.
☑ National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Level 1A
Certification.
☑ Civil engineer experienced and
knowledgeable in the practice of soil
engineering (soils engineer).
☑ Professional Certification:
International Waste Manager –

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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES The CxP should have knowledge of:
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection ☑ Third-party certification acceptable
to the AHJ.
APPENDICES The following
☑ The International Building
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Code (IBC®).
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process. ☑ Building assemblies.


☑ Architectural detailing.
APPENDIX A Building ☑ Energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1 and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
related standards
☑ Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists product verification.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, ☑ Egress requirements.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities ☑ NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
The Building Official, when evaluating the CxP,
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
may consider one or more of the qualifications
in this list:

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources ☑ Licensed architect.


☑ Licensed engineer.
☑ ICC certified inspector.
☑ ICC certified CALGreen inspector.

C1.3 Energy

C1.3.1 Management and monitoring systems:


The CxP should have knowledge of:

☑ Energy policy.
☑ Codes and standards.
☑ Energy audits.
♦ Benchmarking.
♦ General audit.
♦ Investment-grade audit.

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☑ Energy procurement.
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES ☑ Green buildings, LEED and
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection Energy Star.
The Building official, in evaluating the CxP,
APPENDICES The following may consider one or more of the
appendices provide information for qualifications in this list:
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
process. ☑ Green Building Engineer
certification of Licensed
APPENDIX A Building Engineer.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
C1.3.2 HVAC systems:
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
The CxP should have knowledge of:
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, ☑ Design and construction phase
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities commissioning processes.
☑ Construction communication
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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protocol.
☑ Facility requirements.
☑ Sustainability and energy
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requirements.
☑ Facility design and construction
requirements.
☑ Design conditions (climatic
conditions, room conditions,
temperature humidity levels,
pressure requirements, etc.).
☑ Design methods, techniques
and software applications.
☑ National, state and local building
codes, standards and
guidelines.
☑ Schematic, design
development, construction
phase documents.

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☑ Building automation systems,
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sequences.
☑ Specification formats.
APPENDICES The following ☑ Commissioned systems and
appendices provide information for equipment.
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☑ Construction submittals.
process.
☑ Installation requirements of
APPENDIX A Building mechanical, electrical and
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation plumbing (MEP) equipment and
systems.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists ☑ O&M requirements.
☑ Equipment manufacturer’s start-
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
up procedures.
☑ Mechanical/electrical equipment

APPENDIX D Commissioning and system operation.


arrow_right Process in the I-Codes ☑ BAS control diagrams, points,
sequences and configuration.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources ☑ TAB process and procedures.
☑ O&M documentation.
☑ System manual components
and assembly.
☑ Delivery of training.
☑ The CxP should also record test
date and results, develop
trending and analysis trend
reports, and facilitate the FTP
process.
The Building Official, in evaluating the CxP,
may consider one or more of the
qualifications in this list:

☑ Licensed Engineer.
☑ An independent third-party
commissioning certification
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Qualifications and Selection ☑ Lighting control systems
☑ IEEE and IES standards.
APPENDICES The following
☑ NFPA 70.
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning ☑ Arc flash safety requirements.
process. ☑ Lockout tag-out procedures and
medium-voltage power distribution
APPENDIX A Building
equipment and controls.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
☑ Motors, starters and VFDs.
☑ Generator systems and their
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists associated subsystems [battery
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, charging and starting; lubrication;
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities fuel; ignition; cooling; prime-mover
engine (diesel/turbine); reduction
APPENDIX D Commissioning gear; exciter; and generator] of UPS
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes systems and their associated
subsystems (back-up generator;
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources input/output switch gear; battery and
charging).
The Building official, in evaluating the CxP, may
consider one or more of the qualifications in this
list:

☑ Licensed Engineer.
☑ Third-party certification acceptable
to the AHJ.

C1.5 Water
The CxP should have knowledge of:

☑ Verification that the systems listed


are designed, installed and operate
as intended.
☑ Plumbing Codes.

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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider ☑ Licensed Engineer.
Qualifications and Selection ☑ Third-party certification acceptable
to the AHJ.
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for
arrow_right the application of the commissioning
C1.6 Indoor Environmental Quality
process. See corresponding subsections regarding
HVAC, lighting and materials.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
C1.7 Fire Suppression Systems

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists The CxP should have knowledge of the


following as required for specific system
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, designed and installed:
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
☑ NFPA 3, Standard for
APPENDIX D Commissioning
Commissioning of Fire Protection
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes and Life Safety Systems.
☑ NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources Protection and Life Safety System


Testing.
☑ NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon
Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.
☑ NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301
Fire Extinguishing Systems.
☑ NFPA 13, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
☑ NFPA 13D, Standard for Installation
of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two family Dwellings.
☑ NFPA 13R, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Group R Occupancies Four or
Fewer Stories.
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Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES and Foam-Water Spray Systems.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection ☑ NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical
Extinguishing Systems.
APPENDICES The following ☑ NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet
appendices provide information for Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
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☑ NFPA 20, Standard for the
process.
Installation of Stationary Pumps for
APPENDIX A Building Fire Protection.
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation ☑ NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks
for Private Fire Protection.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists ☑ NFPA 24, Standard for the
Installation of Private Fire Service
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
Mains and their Appurtenances.
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
☑ NFPA 25, Standard for the
APPENDIX D Commissioning
Inspection, Testing, Maintenance of
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Waterbased Fire Protection
Systems.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources ☑ NFPA 30, Flammable and
Combustible Liquids Code.
☑ NFPA 30B, Code for the
Manufacturing and Storage of
Aerosol Products.
☑ NFPA 33, Standard for Spray
Application Using Flammable or
Combustible Materials.
☑ NFPA 45, Fire Protection for
Laboratories.
☑ NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1-2018
National Fuel Gas Code.
☑ NFPA 90A, Standard for the
Installation of Air-conditioning and
Ventilation Systems.
☑ NFPA 90B, Standard for the

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Control and Fire Protection of
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES Commercial Cooking Operations.
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection ☑ NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
APPENDICES The following Fuelburning Appliances.
appendices provide information for ☑ NFPA 214, Standard on Water-
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cooling Towers.
process.
☑ NFPA 307, Standard for the
APPENDIX A Building Construction and Fire Protection of
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Marine Terminals, Piers, and
Wharves.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists ☑ NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft
Hangars.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
☑ NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
Fire Protection Systems.
☑ NFPA 853, Standard for the
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell
Power Systems.
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources ☑ NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean
Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
The Building Official, when evaluating the CxP,
may consider one or more of the qualifications
in this list:

☑ Licensed fire sprinkler contractor.


☑ Registered or licensed Professional
engineer in other disciplines with
knowledge of the applicable fire
protection or life safety systems
included as part of the
commissioning process.
☑ Registered or licensed Fire
Protection Engineer with knowledge
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C1.8 Fire Alarms
CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES The CxP should have knowledge of:
Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider
Qualifications and Selection ☑ NFPA 72.
☑ NFPA 70.
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for
The Building Official, in evaluating the CxP, may
arrow_right the application of the commissioning consider one or more of the qualifications in this
process. list:

☑ Licensed Fire Alarm contractor.


APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation ☑ Registered or licensed professional
engineer in other disciplines with
knowledge of the applicable fire
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists
protection or life safety systems
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, included as part of the
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities commissioning process.
☑ Registered or licensed professional
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes
Fire Protection Engineer with
knowledge of the applicable fire
protection or life safety systems
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources included as part of the
commissioning process.

C1.9 Vertical Conveyance Systems

C1.9.1 Elevators:

The CxP should have knowledge of:


☑ ASME A17.1.
☑ ASME A17.2.
☑ ASME A17.3.
The following is a list of qualifications that
the building official may use when
evaluating the CxP:

☑ Qualified Elevator Inspector


(QEI) certification.
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☑ ASME A17.2.
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Qualifications and Selection
☑ Speed measurements as
related to escalators.
APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for The Building Official, when evaluating the
arrow_right the application of the commissioning CxP, may consider one or more of the
process. qualifications in this list:

☑ QEI certification.
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation ☑ State licensing, if applicable.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists


APPENDIX D
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, Commissioning Process in the I-Codes
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities
APPENDIX D Commissioning
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes

arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources

D1.0 ICC CODE COMMISSIONING


REQUIREMENTS

The following is a summary of the requirements


for or references to the commissioning process
in the International Codes®(I-Codes®). See the
current codes for updates and details.

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☑ Commissioning shall be by accepted
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☑ Section 1703 notes that approved
APPENDICES The following agency qualifications include:
appendices provide information for independence, adequate calibrated
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process.
personnel.
☑ No ASHRAE Standards are
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation referenced.

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists D1.2 2018 International Mechanical Code®


☑ Section 513.3 notes that smoke
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, control systems subject to IBC
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Section 909 shall undergo special
inspection to verify proper
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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systems.
☑ Commissioning
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generally accepted engineering
practice and published standards.
ASHRAE Standards referenced: 15,
34, 62.1, 170, 180.

D1.3 2018 International Fire Code®

Sections addressing acceptance testing (not full


commissioning) include:

Cx—Emergency responder radio


☑ 510.5.3
coverage system.
Re-Cx annual—Emergency
☑ 510.6.1 responder radio coverage
system.
☑ 603.1.6 Cx—Oil-burning equipment.
☑ 604.5 Cx—Emergency power systems.

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Legend Information ☑ 703.4 Re-Cx annual—Fire doors.
☑ 901.6.1 FCx—Carbon dioxide systems,
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Chapter 5 Commissioning Provider Halon 1301 systems, Dry-
Qualifications and Selection chemical fire extinguishing
systems, Wet-chemical fire
APPENDICES The following extinguishing systems, Water-
appendices provide information for based fire protection systems,
arrow_right the application of the commissioning Smoke and heat vents, Fire alarm
process. and detection systems, Water
mist systems, Clean-agent
APPENDIX A Building extinguishing systems, Stationary
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation fire pumps.
☑ 904.4.2 FCx—Fire alarm systems.
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists ☑ 904.4.3
FCx—Fire alarm system
monitoring service connections.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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FRe-Cx—Wet chemical systems
(6-month).
FRe-Cx—Dry chemical systems
APPENDIX D Commissioning ☑ 904.6
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(6-month).
FRe-Cx—Foam suppression
☑ 904.7
systems (per NFPA 25).
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FRe-Cx—Carbon dioxide
☑ 904.8
systems (per NFPA 12 annual).
FRe-Cx—Halon systems (per
☑ 904.9
NFPA 12A annual).
FRe-Cx—Clean agent systems
☑ 904.10
(per NFPA 2001 annual).
FRe-Cx—Water mist per
☑ 904.11.3 manufacturer’s requirements and
IFC 901.6.1.
FRe-Cx—Commercial cooking
☑ 904.12.6
systems.
☑ 905.2 FCx—Standpipes per NFPA 14.
FRe-Cx—Standpipes per NFPA
☑ 905.2
25.
FCx—Fire alarm systems per
☑ 907.7
NFPA 72.
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CODE SECTIONS MY NOTES FRe-Cx—Fire pumps per NFPA


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25.
Qualifications and Selection
☑ 913.5.1 FCx—Fire pumps per NFPA 20.
FCx—Fuel dispenser impact
APPENDICES The following ☑ 2306.7.4
valves.
appendices provide information for
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FRe-Cx—Fuel dispenser impact
process. valves (annual).
Cx—Organic coating manufacture
☑ 2907.5
APPENDIX A Building process piping.
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☑ 3103.7 inflated or tension membrane

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☑ 3105.6 Cx—Temporary stage canopies.
APPENDIX C Sample Skills, ☑ 5003.2.9.1 Cx—Hazardous materials
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities equipment: gas detection,
automatic shutoff valves, limit
APPENDIX D Commissioning control valves, emergency alarm
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes systems.
☑ 5003.2.9.2 ReCx—Previous list (annual).
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☑ 5703.6.3
Cx—Flammable and combustible
liquid pipe systems.
Cx—Flammable and combustible
☑ 5704.2.12
liquid tanks.

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☑ Building Commissioning: A process
that verifies and documents that the
selected building systems have
been designed, have been installed,
and function according to the
owner’s project requirements and
construction documents, and to
minimum code requirements.
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☑ Section C408.2.1 Mechanical
Systems Commissioning.
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• Listing of equipment and
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• Functions to be tested.
• Test conditions.
• Measurable criteria.
☑ Section C408.2.2 HVAC Systems
Test and Balance.
• Test and balance required to
accepted engineering
standards.
• Air and water flow rates
measured and adjusted to
tolerances provided in product
specifications.
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♦ Should be available for
review by Building
APPENDIX A Building
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☑ Section C405.2.3 Mechanical
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Systems Commissioning
• Functional Performance
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♦ Maintenance

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• Controls and Economizers.
♦ Calibrated.
♦ Adjusted.
♦ Operate to approved
plans and specifications.
♦ Section C408.2.4
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Report (by design professional
or approved agency) with
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and conditions required.
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submittals, O&M
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manuals, control system
APPENDIX A Building
data with sequence of
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation operation, service and
maintenance data and
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists schedules.
♦ Systems balancing
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Report with functional
APPENDIX D Commissioning
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procedures, final results,
and open issues.
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☑ Section C408.3 Lighting
Commissioning
• Prior to final inspection, the
registered design professional
shall provide evidence of
lighting control system testing
including hardware and
software programming and
adjustment.
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controls.
♦ Time switch controls.
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☑ Section C502 Additions shall comply

APPENDICES The following with new construction requirements.


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process.
requirements with some variations.
☑ Section C504 Repairs not normally
APPENDIX A Building
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☑ Section C505 Change in Occupancy

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists requires IECC compliance if energy


use is increased.
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☑ Section 611: Energy System
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inspection, registered design

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shall provide evidence of system
Commissioning per IECC including:
• Construction documents
include commissioning.
• Commissioning Plan by
registered design professional
or approved agency.
• Air & hydronic systems
balancing and reports.
• Functional and performance
testing.
• Documentation – O&M.
• Preliminary commissioning
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and independent from
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♦ Adequate, calibrated
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• Commissioning plan.
• Pre-certificate of Occupancy
Report.
• Commissioning performance
requirements.
• Final commissioning report.
• Systems Manual.
• Record documents.
☑ Table 902.1 Commissioning Plan
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• List of construction or systems
requiring inspection,
verification and commissioning
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process.

APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation

arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists


APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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can provide additional guidance on the
commissioning process:

Publications

ASHRAE Standard 202-2013, The


Commissioning Process for Buildings and
Systems.

ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013, The Commissioning


Process. Atlanta:
ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2016, Commissioning
Process for Existing Buildings and Systems.
Atlanta:

ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, HVAC&R


Technical Requirements for The Commissioning
Process.

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Qualifications and Selection Systems Manuals for Facilities.

ASHRAE Guideline 1.5-2017, The


APPENDICES The following
appendices provide information for Commissioning Process for Smoke Control
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process.
ASHRAE 2015. ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC
Applications, Chapter 43, HVAC
APPENDIX A Building
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation Commissioning.

Organizations
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists The following organization and agencies have
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
produced publications and resources relating to
arrow_right Knowledge and Abilities the Commissioning Process that are available
from the publishing organization. These
APPENDIX D Commissioning publications and resources may or may not
arrow_right Process in the I-Codes conform to the requirements of ASHRAE
Standard 202-2013. This list is provided as a
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources resource for those using and providing
commissioning services. Since publications can
change frequently, the organization websites
are the best source of current documents.

AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), 1220 19th


Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington DC, 20036
http://www.commissioning.org/commissioningguideline.
ASTM International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, PO
Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-
2959 E2813-12,
http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/index.
Building Commissioning Association (BCA),
1600 NW Compton Drive, Suite 200, Beaverton,
OR 97006, http://www.bcxa.org/knowledge-
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process-applied-to-lighting-and-control-systems/
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International Code Council (ICC), 500 New
appendices provide information for
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Jersey Ave. NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC
process. 20001, http://www.shop.iccsafe.org/icc-G4-
2012-guideline-for-commissioning-1.html.
APPENDIX A Building International Energy Agency (IES), Energy
arrow_right Commissioning Documentation
Conservation in Buildings and Community
Systems (ECBCS) Programme, 9, rue de la
arrow_right APPENDIX B Checklists Federation, 75739 Paris Cedex 15, France,
APPENDIX C Sample Skills,
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National Environmental Balance Bureau
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(NEBB), 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg,
MD 20877,
arrow_right APPENDIX E Resources http://www.nebb.org/resources/specifications/.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1


Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 82169,
http://nfpa.org/codes.

National Institute of Building Science


(NIBS)1090 Vermont Ave, Suite 700,
Washington, DC, 20005, http://www.nibs.org
and
http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors


National Association (SMACNA) 4201 Lafayette
Center Drive, Chantilly, VA, 20151,
http://www.smacna.org/technical.

The State of Minnesota, Sustainable Building


Guidelines, Design & Construction Phase
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United States Army Corps of Engineers,
www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php
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