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ASHRAE Guideline 1.5-2012
The Commissioning
Process for
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Smoke Control
Systems
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Cognizant TC: TC 5.6, Control of Fire and Smoke
SPLS Liaison: Janice C. Peterson
Paul G. Turnbull, Chair* Gerald J. Kettler* Timothy J. Orris*

John A. Clark* John H. Klote Tenison A Stone*
Larry G. Felker* Gary D. Lougheed* Jeffrey S. Tubbs*
George Hadjisophocleous* William A. Webb
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CONTENTS
ASHRAE Guideline 1.5-2012,

The Commissioning Process for Smoke Control Systems
SECTION PAGE
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3 Utilization ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
4 Definitions....................................................................................................................................................... 3
5 Predesign Phase ............................................................................................................................................ 3
6 Design Phase ................................................................................................................................................. 6
7 Construction Phase ........................................................................................................................................ 9
8 Occupancy/Operations Phase...................................................................................................................... 14
9 Post-Acceptance Phase ............................................................................................................................... 16
10 References ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Index to Annexes ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Informative Annex H—Acceptance Plan............................................................................................................. 18
Informative Annex L—Specifications .................................................................................................................. 19
Informative Annex M—Example Checklists........................................................................................................ 21
Informative Annex P—Training Manual and Training Needs.............................................................................. 27
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(This foreword is not part of this guideline. It is merely to address the underlying quality-based Commissioning Pro-
informative and does not contain requirements necessary cess without reference to a specific discipline. ASHRAE
for conformance to the guideline.) Guideline 1.5 builds upon the concepts of ASHRAE Guide-
line 5-1994 (RA 2001), Commissioning Smoke Management
FOREWORD Systems2 and replaces it. The technical Commissioning Pro-
The Commissioning Process is a quality-oriented process requirements are now in individual discipline technical
cess for verifying and documenting that the performance of guidelines, separated from the Commissioning Process
facilities, systems, and assemblies meet defined objectives requirements that are defined in Guideline 0.
and criteria. The Commissioning Team uses a variety of Guideline 1.5 follows the format of Guideline 0 and
methods and tools to verify that a project is achieving the incorporates committee experience on projects where smoke
Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), including code control systems and components were expected to work from
requirements and inspections of the authority having juris- the day the project was turned over to the owner while meet-
diction (AHJ) throughout the delivery of the project. ing the requirements of owners, occupants, users of pro-
Commissioning Process procedures and requirements cesses, and facility operating-maintenance-service
are fully covered in ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commission- organizations at a high level of satisfaction.
ing Process.1 That document provides adequate guidance for Guideline 0 and Guideline 1.5 are integral parts of the
implementing the Commissioning Process for all building total building Cx process guideline series. The relationship
smoke control assemblies and systems—for both new and of these two guidelines to other technical Cx process guide-
existing buildings. lines is:
To further assist owners; design teams; Commissioning
Process teams; contractors; and building/facility engineer-
ing, operations, and maintenance teams or staff, a number of
supporting commissioning (Cx) process technical guidelines
have been developed or are under development. This partic-
ular guideline provides specific guidance on applying the
Commissioning Process to smoke control systems in build-
ings and facilities.
The following is a brief overview of the Commissioning
Process as described in Guideline 0.
The Commissioning Process assumes that owners; facil-
ity programmers; designers; contractors; and building engi- Emphasis is placed upon documentation of the OPR at
neering, operations, and maintenance (EOM) entities are the inception of a project and the proper transfer of this
fully accountable for the quality of their work. For example, information from one party to the next throughout the life of
the contractor is responsible for fully constructing and test- a project. The Commissioning Process has been structured to
ing the systems and ensuring that his/her employees’ work coincide with the phases of a generic project with Predesign,
has provided the level of quality expected. The Cx of smoke Design, Construction, and Occupancy/Operations Phases.
control systems requires a 100% verification of system com- Beginning the Commissioning Process at project inception
ponent installation and functional performance. will achieve maximum benefits. If circumstances require
The Commissioning Process begins at project inception owners to adopt the Commissioning Process during the
(during the Predesign Phase) and continues for the life of a Design, Construction, or the first year of Occupancy/Opera-
facility (through the Occupancy/Operations Phase). The tions Phases of a project, such later implementation must
Commissioning Process includes specific tasks to be con- capture the information that would have been developed had
ducted during each phase in order to verify that design, con- the Commissioning Process begun at project inception or
struction, and training meet the OPR, including during the Predesign Phase. This is required for successful
requirements of the AHJ. This guideline focuses on the Occupancy/Operations Phase documentation and continu-
implementation of the Commissioning Process for smoke ous or ongoing Cx of the smoke control systems and compo-
control systems and components. It describes the specific nents for the life of the facility.
tasks necessary to successfully implement the Commission- Due to the integration and interdependency of most facil-
ing Process for smoke control systems and components. ity systems, a performance deficiency in one system can result
Because this guideline details a process, it can be applied to in less than optimal performance by other systems. Although
both new and renovation projects and to the Cx of existing Guideline 1.5 focuses on smoke control systems, a successful
buildings and systems. total building Cx process will carefully validate interfaces
Development of formal guidelines for HVAC&R Cx and possible interferences between all building systems. Even
began in 1982, when ASHRAE established a committee to if smoke control is the primary focus of the Cx process, coor-
document best practices to achieve facilities that perform dination among disciplines is essential for success.
according to an owner’s needs and requirements. ASHRAE Annexes are included in this guideline to assist in the
published its original Cx guideline in 1989 and published an implementation of the Cx process for smoke control systems
updated version in 1996. In 2005, Guideline 0 was published and components. The annexes are based upon actual project
2 ASHRAE Guideline 1.5-2012


experience, with details based upon current practice, and 4. DEFINITIONS

illustrate application of the Cx process for smoke control
Definitions for general Commissioning Process terms are
systems and components. The annexes should be viewed as
found in ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Additional smoke-control-
examples of how to develop and define ongoing communica-
related terms are defined here.
tions; OPR, Basis of Design (BoD), and Commissioning
Plan documents; and verification, testing requirements, and smoke control: an engineered system that is intended to
training. This is not intended to be a complete user’s manual modify the movement of smoke.
but is instead intended as a guideline.
smoke barrier: a continuous barrier, which may or may not
have a flammability rating, that is designed and installed to
1. PURPOSE restrict the movement of smoke.
1.1 The purpose of this guideline is to describe the technical firefighter’s smoke control station (FSCS): a device that is
requirements for the application of the Commissioning Pro- provided for use by the fire department that provides graph-
cess described in ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commissioning ical indication and manual override capability over equip-
Process,1 that will verify that the smoke control system ment that can be used to modify the movement of smoke
achieves the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). within a building.
2. SCOPE 5. PREDESIGN PHASE

5.1 Introduction
2.1 The procedures, methods, and documentation require-
ments in this guideline describe the application of the Com- 5.1.1 Predesign is a preparatory phase of the project deliv-
missioning Process for each project delivery phase from ery process in which the OPR are developed and defined.
Predesign through Occupancy/Operations, for all types and Information about the project is gathered, including
sizes of smoke control systems, to support the Commission-
a. program requirements (e.g., facility interior conditions
ing Process activities described in ASHRAE Guideline 0.1
and uses),
This includes requirements for
b. codes and regulations (e.g., building codes, National
Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laborato-
a. smoke control systems to fully support the Commission- ries standards, local amendments),
ing Process activities,
c. requirements of the AHJ,
b. verification during each phase of the Commissioning d. site and climate information (e.g., site location and lay-
Process, out, outdoor air design conditions),
c. acceptance during each phase, e. facility context and function (e.g., office, hospital,
d. documentation during each phase, refrigerated warehouse),
f. cost,
e. a systems manual, and g. schedule, and
f. training for operations and maintenance (O&M) person- h. clients’ (owner’s, occupants’, operators’, and mainte-
nel and occupants. nance personnel’s) needs and capabilities.
2.2 The procedures, methods, and documentation require- 5.1.2 Predesign-Phase Commissioning Process objectives
ments apply to new construction and ongoing Commissioning related to smoke control systems include the following:
Process activities or requirements of all or portions of build-
ings and facilities. They also can be applied to rehab, retro- a. Developing the OPR
commissioning, or recommissioning projects. b. Identifying a scope and budget for the Commissioning
Process
c. Developing the initial Commissioning Plan
3. UTILIZATION
d. Accepting the Predesign-Phase Commissioning Process
3.1 The application of this guideline depends upon the OPR activities
and how the project is designed, built, and operated and the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). This 5.2 Predesign Commissioning Process Activities
guideline is supplemental to the Commissioning Process 5.2.1 Commissioning Team Members. In addition to
detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 This guideline must be those detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0, Section 5.2.1.3, the
used in conjunction with Guideline 0; it is not intended to be essential members of the Commissioning Team related to
a stand-alone document. smoke control systems during the Predesign Phase include the
following:
3.2 This guideline describes specific details required to
properly implement the Commissioning Process related to a. Facilities engineer
smoke control systems. This includes documentation, test b. Owner’s automatic controls and building automation
procedures, and checklists. technicians
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c. Facility information technology network manager or be used,” it is important to understand that this directive
technician relates to “the need to simplify maintenance due to the
d. Owner’s HVAC&R technician (if HVAC&R equipment use of that manufacturer on their other facilities.”
will be used as nondedicated smoke control equipment) e. Restrictions and limitations—identification and docu-
e. Architect mentation of specific preexisting or new restrictions and
f. Smoke control design professional limitations on the smoke control systems. For example,
g. Electrical and fire alarm design professional integration with adjacent buildings systems.
f. User requirements—an understanding of how the users
If known or present, additional members of the Commis- (including fire protection personnel) will operate a safe
sioning Team related to smoke control systems during the and functional system.
Predesign Phase can include the following: g. Occupancy classification—an understanding of how the
various spaces within the building will be used, includ-
a. HVAC&R equipment suppliers ing activities that would present transient fuel loads.
b. HVAC&R contractors Document smoke control requirements for each occu-
c. Testing agencies, including testing, adjusting, and bal- pancy, area, zone, and hazard.
ancing (TAB) agencies h. Space use requirements and schedules—an understand-
d. Electrical contractors ing of how the smoke control system interfaces with the
e. Automatic controls and building automation contractors normal building HVAC system’s sequence of operation.
f. Fire alarm contractor i. Training requirements for owner’s personnel—docu-
g. Information technology contractor mentation of the current level of knowledge of the
h. Security contractor owner’s personnel and the intent to provide an adequate
i. AHJ level of training on smoke control systems in general
j. Special inspector, if required and the specifics regarding operation of the smoke con-
trol system being installed. This is important to ensure
Refer to Annex F in Guideline 01 for details on the roles
that the design of the smoke control system is within the
and responsibilities of the above team members. owner’s current and future capabilities to operate and
5.2.2 Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) Docu- maintain the system.
ment. The OPR form the basic requirements from which all j. Warranty requirements—a listing of the requirements
design, construction, acceptance, and operation decisions are for warranties on the smoke control system and compo-
made. Objectives and functional requirements of smoke con- nents, including start of warranty, period, and condi-
trol systems that should be considered include the following: tions.
k. Benchmarking requirements—a listing of verified sys-
a. Project budget and schedule—a description of the tem operation and benchmarks for future comparison.
owner’s approach to allocating resources for the smoke For example, recording of airflows and/or pressure dif-
control systems. This entails a narrative of the relative ferences measured during acceptance testing of the
importance of capital investment, life of systems, operat- smoke control system.
ing costs, and maintenance costs as well as use of life- l. O&M criteria—a narrative of how the smoke control
cycle costing for selection of the systems. Sufficient time systems are to be operated and maintained, including
must be allocated for design, construction, proper start up, how the O&M personnel approach resolution of prob-
testing, tuning, and periodic retesting of smoke control lems (i.e., fix upon fail, manufacturer’s recommenda-
systems. tions, or owner internal frequencies), and the source (in
b. Commissioning Process scope and budget—a listing of house or contracted) and expected level of manpower
smoke control components and systems that are the (current, new, additional) for the O&M staff and known
focus of the Commissioning Process and the budget to frequencies of maintenance items.
accomplish the Commissioning Process activities. m. Equipment and system maintainability expectations—a
c. Project documentation requirements—a narrative of summary of the assumptions for accessibility to smoke
what documentation is required to properly install, start control systems and equipment (e.g., the maintenance
up, test, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain smoke con- space should be the manufacturer recommendations or
trol systems for the life of the facility. Also included is x% greater). Further, special requirements for mainte-
the format of the documentation (electronic or paper) nance and access should be listed (e.g., gages, test ports,
and any specific features. permanent ladders, catwalks, etc.).
d. Owner directives—a listing of the owner’s predefined n. Quality requirements of materials and construction—a
directives on what systems, components, and operating description of the level of quality, in concurrence with
conditions will be required. It is critical, when directives the life-cycle cost approach, of the smoke control sys-
are given, that the owner’s intent be understood. For tem equipment and ductwork, including the durability
example, the owner may expect the smoke control sys- and time expectancy between failures/replacement.
tem to protect high-value products or equipment in addi- Document the general expectations of the owner for the
tion to its life-safety role. Or, if an owner states that quality of construction (e.g., industry average, above
“only a specific manufacturer or type of equipment shall average, or best workmanship).


o. Allowable tolerance in facility system operations—doc- aa. Controls—a description of the controls for the smoke
umentation of the tolerance that will be allowed in the control systems, which are key to the design, installa-
operation of the smoke control systems. Minimum and tion, and operation of these systems. The OPR needs to
maximum airflow or pressures during smoke control clearly define the level of control and interoperability of
operations should be specified. systems. Control system performance needs to be
p. Energy efficiency goals—a listing of the goals of the defined during the Predesign Phase. In some facilities,
smoke control systems. As life-safety systems, smoke this may require a brief preliminary control predesign
control systems may not have energy efficiency require- workshop. This is required for both budgeting the proj-
ments when responding to a smoke emergency. How- ect cost and providing programming information for the
ever, there may be energy efficiency goals that design team and Commissioning Team during all phases
nondedicated equipment must meet when operating in of the project delivery.
nonsmoke-control mode. 5.2.3 Scope and Budget
q. Adaptability—documentation of the adaptability 5.2.3.1 The focus of the Commissioning Process for
requirements for the smoke control systems to be modi- smoke control systems typically involves the following:
fied, expanded, or relocated for future needs.
r. Systems integration requirements—a discussion of the a. Energy supply (including primary power supplies and the
need to integrate the smoke control systems with other availability of backup power, if required)
systems, such as fire alarm, life safety, and security, over b. Coordination of fire protection and other life-safety sys-
and above code requirements. tems (including arrangement of detection, suppression,
s. Applicable codes and standards—a detail of the known and smoke control zone boundaries as well as methods
smoke control codes and standards that will be followed and responsibilities for the interface to the smoke con-
for the project, including the year of publication and the trol system)
specific option to be used (e.g., pressurization, airflow, c. Building construction features (including location of fire
exhaust methods, etc.). Also identify any acceptance and smoke barriers and integrity of firestopping or seal-
testing and/or periodic maintenance requirements con- ing for any openings in these barriers)
tained in the applicable codes or standards. d. Smoke control instrumentation and controls (including
t. Seismic requirements—an understanding of the seismic electric, electronic, pneumatic, and self-powered sys-
requirements and expectations for the smoke control tems)
systems. e. Verification of the sequence of operation
f. HVAC&R equipment and controls that may be used as
u. Accessibility—documentation of any unique require-
nondedicated smoke control equipment
ments for placement of smoke control system compo-
g. Other special life-safety systems, equipment, and con-
nents to meet the needs of emergency response
trols (e.g., fire dampers, door operators, fire fighters
personnel and maintenance staff, such as the location of
control panels, etc.)
the FSCS.
v. Security—a narrative on the need for security of the 5.2.4 Commissioning Plan
smoke control system relative to the use of the facility
5.2.4.1 General requirements for the Commissioning
and potential threats to the facility and equipment. For
Plan are covered in ASHRAE Guideline 0.1
example, this may include limiting physical access to
smoke control equipment using locked doors or keyed 5.2.4.2 Milestones. During the Predesign Phase, it is
covers, or it may include methods to restrict unauthor- critical to document key Commissioning Process milestones
ized users from accessing the smoke control system via related to the smoke control systems during Design, Con-
networks or operator terminals. struction, and Occupancy/Operations Phases. These could
include the following:
w. Functionality—documentation of the objectives and the
relationship of the smoke control system to the overall a. Development of the OPR
fire protection and life-safety strategies for the facility. b. Predesign meeting
Specific details should be provided describing the oper- c. Developing the BoD
ation of the smoke control system in response to each d. Design review (multiple) for consistency with the OPR
activation signal. e. Design-Phase-updated Commissioning Plan
x. Aesthetics—defined restrictions on the location of f. Construction prebid meeting

smoke control equipment and the location or visibility g. Preconstruction meeting
of intake and/or exhaust openings. h. Construction-Phase-updated Commissioning Plan
y. Constructability—a narrative on any known restrictions i. Cx meetings
that would limit the size of the equipment. j. Material and equipment submittal (including manufac-
z. Communications—a description of whether the smoke turer’s O&M documentation) review, including control
control system communicates over a shared backbone/ equipment
network or whether it must operate over a separate net- k. Coordination drawing submission
work. Also describe restrictions on accessing the smoke l. Training program implementation plan
control system from outside the facility. m. Construction checklist completion and tracking


n. Equipment factory testing contractor completion. Specific construction checklists

o. Equipment placement review required for smoke control systems and components, and sup-
p. Testing procedure development (update Commission- porting systems and assemblies, will be determined during
ing Plan) the Design Phase.
q. Contractor-required test verification (duct pressure test- 5.2.4.7 Communication Channels. The communica-
ing, pipe pressure testing, etc.) tion process between the Commissioning Team and the CxA;
r. Initial smoke control system acceptance the smoke control, HVAC&R, and electrical design profes-
s. TAB report and verification sionals; the architect; the owner; occupants and users; facility
t. Fire alarm system testing engineering staff (must include O&M staff); general contrac-
u. Testing of integration between fire alarm and smoke tors; mechanical contractors; electrical contractors; and oth-
control systems ers as applicable must be defined. This process will facilitate
v. Receipt of Cx report from special inspector, if required the review of predesign requirements, design requirements,
w. Final smoke control system acceptance the resolution of issues, and the exchange of documentation.
x. Final systems manual submission The designation of those involved may vary, and participants
y. Operator and maintenance personnel training may take on various names. For example, the owner may be
z. Turnover of systems/smoke control systems accep- defined as the project manager, or the contractor may be
tance—start of warranties defined as the construction manager. The communication
aa. Draft of Commissioning Process Report plan must include contact information for the Commissioning
ab. Commissioning Authority (CxA) site visits during first Team members and all other key project participants. For an
year of operation existing building Cx or retrocommissioning project, this may
ac. Operator and maintenance personnel additional training include an outside funding contact, such as the financing
ad. Seasonal testing entity or a utility.
ae. XX-month warranty walk-through and verification 5.2.5 Issues Log Items. See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Sec-
af. Lessons learned meeting tion 5.2.5, for examples of formatting, frequency, and report-
ag. Final Commissioning Process Report ing of the issues logs.
5.3 Predesign Phase Acceptance Requirements. During
5.2.4.3 Roles and Responsibilities. The roles and
the Predesign Phase, the Commissioning Process should
responsibilities of the Commissioning Team members related
include the formal acceptance by the owner of the OPR and
to smoke control systems as detailed in Section 5.2.1 should
the Commissioning Plan.
be included in the Commissioning Plan.
Additional information is provided in Annex H of
5.2.4.4 Predesign Checklists. Generic Predesign ASHRAE Guideline 01 and Annex H of this guideline.
Phase checklist formats are presented in Annex M of
ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Specific Predesign Phase checklists 5.4 Predesign Phase Documentation. See ASHRAE
required for smoke control systems and components will be Guideline 0,1 Section 5.4, for documentation listings. Addi-
developed by the Commissioning Team during the develop- tional information is provided in Annex D of Guideline 0.
ment of the OPR. These will be used to define expectations for
5.5 Predesign Phase Training Identification Require-
each submittal of documentation during the Predesign Phase.
ments. See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 5.5, for training
In established Commissioning Process programs, owners or
identification procedures. Additional information is provided
project managers may have an established checklist for use by
in Annex P of this guideline.
the Commissioning Team as they develop the OPR.
5.2.4.5 Design Checklists. Generic Predesign Phase 6. DESIGN PHASE
checklist formats are presented in Annex M of ASHRAE
Guideline 0.1 Specific Design Phase checklists required for 6.1 Introduction
smoke control systems and components will be developed by 6.1.1 During the Design Phase of the project delivery pro-
the Commissioning Process team and the programming team cess, the OPR are translated into construction documents. A
during the development of the initial Commissioning Plan document called the BoD is created by the design team that
during the Predesign Phase. These checklists should include clearly conveys the assumptions made in developing a design
assemblies and systems that are essential for a successful solution that fulfills the intent and criteria in the OPR docu-
smoke control system installation. The checklists will define ment. Narrative descriptions of smoke control systems are
the expectations at each design submittal and will emphasize developed and included in the BoD, and the Commissioning
the OPR, BOD, and documentation expectations throughout Plan is expanded to include the details of Construction Phase
the Design Phase. and Occupancy/Operations Phase activities.
5.2.4.6 Construction Checklists. The requirement for 6.1.2 Design Phase Commissioning Process objectives
construction checklists must be included in the Predesign related to smoke control systems include all the requirements
Phase documentation to define the project needs for the of ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 6.1.2, plus the following:
design team. Generic Predesign Phase checklist formats are
presented in Annex M of ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Determine a. Verify that the smoke control systems selected by the
whether checklists will be in paper or electronic format for design team meet all the objectives and functional


requirements listed in Section 5.2.2 of this guideline that b. A description of the BASs, a full table of users access
are included in the OPR. levels, interoperability and connectivity, and capabilities
b. In addition, the following are specific to the success of of systems and subsystems.
smoke control systems: c. The reasoning for the selection of the final smoke con-
i. Verify that systems and components are maintain- trol system. This should be a short statement for each
able and accessible; since smoke control systems are system (air supply and exhaust) and include supporting
life-safety systems, they need regular verification information, such as the requirements of codes/stan-
and maintenance. dards, design criteria (e.g., reliability, maintainability),
ii. Verify that the smoke control system components are and owner directives.
rated for smoke control functions and operation. d. Assumptions for calculations/sizing, material densities
iii. Develop and document the smoke control system test that affect air leakage, etc.
requirements. e. Analytical procedures and tools used during design,
including manual and software (including version) anal-
iv. Verify that the proposed final smoke control test
ysis and simulation models (duct pressure, duct sizing,
procedure is acceptable to the AHJ.
control strategies).
v. Verify that the design of the building automation
f. The make and model for the equipment used as the basis
systems (BASs) is rated for smoke control operation
of design.
and is compatible with and can achieve the control
g. Operational assumptions, including facility and space
requirements defined in the OPR and BoD.
usage, testing, O&M budget, and personnel capabilities.
vi. Verify that control systems requirements are clearly h. Narrative system and assembly descriptions. These gen-
defined. erally describe how the designer intends to meet the
vii. Verify that sequence of operations and sequence of smoke-control-related OPR and are updated and made
control are clear and documented. more detailed as the design progresses. The narrative
viii. Verify that the requirements of related support should describe general systems and equipment (e.g., air
systems and assemblies are included in the design
handlers, air distribution) and an outline sequence of
and that integration is adequately addressed. operations. Annex K of ASHRAE Guideline 01 provides
more information on the BoD documents that should
6.1.3 The validation of installation and functional perfor- contain these descriptions.
mance testing of smoke control systems and components i. Codes, standards, guidelines, regulations, and other ref-
should be 100% inspected. erences that influenced the design of the smoke control
6.2 Design-Phase Commissioning Process Activities systems.
j. Owner guidelines and directives that influenced the
6.2.1 Design-Phase Commissioning Process Responsi- design of the smoke control systems.
bilities k. Achievement of the OPR, including a specific listing of
6.2.1.1 In addition to those detailed in Section 5.2.1 of how each requirement is addressed in the construction
this guideline, other members of the Commissioning Team documents.
related to smoke control systems during the Design Phase
may include, but are not limited to, the following: 6.2.3 Update Commissioning Plan
6.2.3.1 General requirements for updating the Commis-
a. Construction manager sioning Plan during the Design Phase are covered in ASHRAE
b. General contractor Guideline 0,1 Section 6.2.3. The Commissioning Plan must be
c. Design-build contractor updated to reflect changes in the OPR and include additional
d. Sprinkler contractor information developed during the Design Phase.
e. Mechanical HVAC contractor 6.2.3.2 During the Design Phase, the following are
f. Test and balance contractor added to or updated in the Commissioning Plan related to
g. Controls contractor smoke control systems:
h. Electrical contractors (including low voltage)
a. Systems and assemblies to be verified and tested. These
i. Fire alarm contractor typically include (but are not limited to) the following:
j. Security contractor i. Primary and secondary energy supply

k. Special inspector ii. Safety, including alarms, fire, security, and power
l. AHJ failure
iii. Damper requirements (control, fire, smoke)
6.2.2 Basis of Design (BoD) Documentation iv. Smoke and fire barrier construction (where required
6.2.2.1 The BoD for smoke control systems should by the BoD)
include, but is not limited to, the following: v. Air exhaust
vi. Air distribution and system static pressure
a. A description of each air supply and exhaust system vii. Supply and exhaust fan units
option considered. viii. Instrumentation and controls


b. Schedule of smoke-control-related Commissioning Pro- Guideline 0,1 Section 6.2.4, for general requirements. Tem-
cess activities for the Construction Phase and for the plate text that may be included in the relevant specification
Occupancy/Operations Phase. The schedule should divisions for smoke control Commissioning Process require-
identify critical times for witnessing testing activities, ments is provided in Annex L of this guideline.
smoke control systems and equipment accessibility for 6.2.5 Construction Checklists
maintenance and verification, completion of construc-
6.2.5.1 The smoke control system designer should
tion checklists, and activities related to substantial com-
develop a checklist.
pletion/project closeout.
6.2.5.2 General requirements for construction check-
6.2.3.3 Milestones
lists are presented in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 6.2.5.
6.2.3.3.1 During the Design Phase, it is critical to See Section 7.2 of this guideline for further information.
update and elaborate documentation on the key milestones
6.2.6 Systems Manual
related to the smoke control systems. These include the fol-
lowing: 6.2.6.1 A smoke control systems manual should be pro-
vided in addition to the general building systems manual. The
a. Predesign meeting (as a completed activity) format of these manuals should be clearly stated in the con-
b. Design review (multiple)—including the BoD struction documents.
c. Updated Commissioning Plan 6.2.6.2 The sections in the smoke control systems man-
d. Construction prebid meeting ual are developed for each major system or function. These
e. Preconstruction meeting typically include (but are not limited to) the following:
f. Cx meetings
g. Submittal (including manufacturers’ O&M documenta- a. Description of supply air and exhaust systems that are
tion) review part of the smoke control system
h. Systems manual—a specific time for completion of this b. Instrumentation and controls (including electric and
activity should be established based upon project com- electronic, pneumatic, self-powered systems)
plexity c. Activation schedule, describing the automatic operation
i. Submission of automatic control and building automa- of all outputs in response to each smoke control activa-
tion controls software—a specific time for completion tion signal
of this activity after submittal acceptance should be d. Methods of manual activation of the smoke control sys-
established based upon project complexity tem, if provided
j. Training program implementation plan e. Description of system operation in response to each
k. Construction checklist completion and tracking activation signal from the FSCS
l. Equipment placement review f. Method of resetting the system at conclusion of need for
m. Testing procedure development (update Commission- smoke control
ing Plan)
n. Initial automatic controls and BAS acceptance 6.2.6.3 The requirements for contractor-supplied infor-
o. Pretesting, adjusting, and balancing report and verifica- mation for the smoke control systems manual should be
tion clearly stated in the construction documents.
p. Final automatic controls and BAS acceptance 6.2.7 Training Requirements
q. Acceptance testing for the AHJ 6.2.7.1 General requirements for development of train-
r. Final systems manual submission ing requirements during the Design Phase are outlined in
s. Operator training ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 6.2.7. Annex P of this guide-
t. Turnover of systems/smoke control systems accep- line provides smoke-control-specific recommendations for
tance—start of warranties the training program and training manual. In general, smoke
u. Issue Acceptance Test Report to AHJ, client, engineer of control training will address a range of knowledge sets and
record, and construction contractor should be provided through a variety of formats tailored to the
v. CxA site visits during first year of operation needs and capabilities of the owner’s operating personnel as
w. Seasonal testing expressed in the OPR. Smoke control training should cover
x. Lessons learned meeting overall systems as well as individual equipment.
6.2.7.2 Training on overall smoke control systems con-

6.2.4 Commissioning Process Requirements in the cepts and intents should be done in a classroom setting and
Construction Documents actively involve the smoke control design professionals. Top-
6.2.4.1 Integrate specific component performance doc- ics should include the smoke control basis of design, smoke
umentation requirements and use of construction checklists control systems operation (normal, emergency, limitations,
into the relevant smoke control specification sections (and cold start), and similar big-picture issues.
others as appropriate) with appropriate cross-references. 6.2.7.3 Training on specific smoke control equipment
6.2.4.2 Integrate smoke control Commissioning Pro- should be provided in appropriate forms (including class-
cess activities into the relevant electrical, mechanical, and room, field, and factory settings, as warranted). Major equip-
other specification divisions as required. See ASHRAE ment (fans, dampers, controls) training should address


preventive maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting. The 6.2.8.1.3 Smoke Control System-Specific Review.
type and level of training should relate to the owner’s Within the areas selected for review, verify that the design
approach to O&M (in house, contract, or a combination) complies with the OPR. Specific issues to consider include
described in the OPR. Training on secondary equipment will coordination of the zones between the fire system and smoke
vary from component to component and should also relate to system, and verification that fan capacities, pressure differ-
the owner’s O&M approach. ences, and air velocities are appropriate for the stated assump-
6.2.7.4 Training should occur throughout the Construc- tions. Functions including wind effects and seasonal
tion Phase and into the Occupancy/Operations Phase as variations should also be considered.
appropriate to the construction schedule, equipment types, 6.2.8.1.4 Smoke Control Specification Review. A
and owner’s needs. review of the specification is performed to determine com-
pleteness, applicability to the project, and compliance with
6.2.7.5 Training requirements and responsibilities
the OPR. Items checked include applicability of the smoke
should be clearly stated in the construction documents and
control section of the specification to the project, Commis-
professional services agreements. The design professionals,
sioning Process requirements, submittal requirements, appli-
contractors, control contractor/vendor, manufacturers, other
cability of equipment to the project, training requirements,
vendors, and CxA will be involved in training on smoke con-
coordination with other sections of the specification, and
trol systems. The scope and training expectations must be
coordination with the drawings.
clearly stated in the specifications and other contract agree-
ments, especially the coordination role with the contractor. 6.3 Design-Phase Acceptance Requirements
There should be consideration for manufacturer’s training on 6.3.1 The Commissioning Process should include the for-
controls systems, software, and integrated systems (fire/life mal acceptance of the BoD and the updated OPR.
safety integration with the smoke control system). Training
should involve operator training, maintenance training, repair 6.4 Design-Phase Documentation Requirements
training, and ongoing training for smoke control systems. In 6.4.1 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 6.4, for
addition to the factory training elements, variable-frequency Design Phase documentation requirements.
drives, dampers, fans, pumps, air handlers, and terminal boxes 6.4.2 The applicable local codes may have additional doc-
always have on-site training requirements. Additional guid- umentation requirements.
ance on training is provided in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Sec-
tion 6.2.7. 6.5 Design-Phase Training Identification Requirements
6.5.1 Training requirements for the owner, the system
6.2.8 Design Review of Construction Documents
operator, maintenance personnel, and fire department person-
6.2.8.1 The process for accomplishing design reviews nel are addressed during the Design Phase by the completion
for verifying achievement of the OPR is described in of a training requirements identification workshop, develop-
ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 6.2.8, including Commis- ment of the Construction-Phase and Occupancy/Operations-
sioning Process verification presented in Section 6.2.8.4. Spe- Phase training programs, and inclusion of the training pro-
cific to smoke control systems, the following guidance is gram requirements in the Commissioning Plan and construc-
provided for the four-step review process, as described in tion documents.
Guideline 0, Section 6.2.8.2. The intent of the design review
by the Commissioning Team is to determine if there are sys- 7. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
tematic errors, not to fully check the drawings and specifica-
tions. The responsibility for complete checking of the 7.1 Introduction. Commissioning Process activities to be
drawings and specifications for coordination and accuracy performed by the various members of the Commissioning
remains with the design team. Team during the Construction Phase are described in
ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7. Additional information on
6.2.8.1.1 General Quality Review. The general specific activities related to smoke control systems is pre-
quality review for smoke control systems should focus on sented in this section and includes the following:
completeness, organization, and readability of drawings and
specifications with attention to details, schedules, controls, a. Updating construction checklists prepared during the
ductwork, fire protection piping, equipment rooms, legends, Design Phase to reflect the specific equipment/materials
pressure sensors, smoke dampers, power source, and equip- approved by the design professionals.
ment identification. b. Providing or updating test protocols not addressed ear-

6.2.8.1.2 Coordination Review. Key system ele- lier in the Commissioning Process because specific
ments (such as fans, dampers, power sources, control systems, product information had not yet been received.
and sequence of controls) of the smoke control systems are c. Verifying that the control logic diagrams and any addi-
reviewed to evaluate the coordination accomplished within tional controls programming that has been created can
and among disciplines. This includes reviewing for interfaces achieve the OPR for smoke control.
among disciplines (e.g., fire detection system interface to the d. Verifying the integration of smoke control system con-
control system) and checking the design against the OPR trols and system components with other fire and life-
(e.g., ensuring access to the smoke control components for safety systems and with other building systems that may
servicing). affect or be affected by the smoke control system.


e. Witnessing all pressure tests of duct systems used for time to discuss the reasons for including the OPR and BoD in
smoke control and pressure difference testing of smoke the bidding documents (as information only and not contract
barriers and observing all start-up activities of smoke requirements)—that this information is for the benefit of
control components. building operations and ongoing Cx after construction is com-
f. Verifying the TAB work for smoke control systems. pleted. Bidder questions regarding the Cx requirements
g. Verifying scheduling of seasonal dependant testing. should be addressed with appropriate responses to all bidding
contractors.
7.1.1 An important part of the Commissioning Process is 7.2.3 Coordinate Owner’s Representatives’ Participa-
the training of the O&M personnel. These people should be tion. Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.3, for a
available at the site during construction to observe the instal- general description. The smoke control system construction
lation of the smoke control system and to learn about its oper- Cx process may include (but is not limited to) the following
ation. The CxA should direct this training. participants:
7.1.2 An important part of the Commissioning Process is
the training of the fire department. Fire officers should be a. Security personnel
available at the site during construction to observe the instal- b. Facility engineers
lation of the smoke control system and to learn about its oper- c. Building controls personnel
ation. The CxA should direct this training. d. Owner’s representative for contractors and outside
maintenance
7.2 Construction-Phase Commissioning Process Activities
7.2.1 Construction-Phase Commissioning Process 7.2.4 Update Owner’s Project Requirements
Responsibilities 7.2.4.1 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.4,
7.2.1.1 Essential smoke control Commissioning Team for general guidance. If proposed smoke control system
members include the CxA, smoke control system design pro- changes that are at variance with the OPR are approved by the
fessionals, the fire alarm contractor, electrical contractors, the design professionals and owner, the OPR and BoD must be
construction manager and/or general contractor, the mechan-
revised and approved. This provides for continuous updating
ical contractor, the controls contractor, fire alarm and smoke of the OPR and BoD to reflect the constructed project.
control equipment suppliers, sheet metal and piping subcon- 7.2.5 Update the Commissioning Plan
tractors, environmental controls and systems integrators, the
7.2.5.1 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 01, Section 7.2.5.
TAB contractor, and any other relevant specialists.
7.2.5.2 Specialists with knowledge of specific systems
7.2.1.2 Responsibilities of the smoke control Commis-
and equipment may be utilized as resources for the smoke
sioning Team include the following activities:
control system Commissioning Team and listed in the Com-
a. TAB work must be performed on all the HVAC equip- missioning Plan with their roles and responsibilities. Some
ment and smoke control systems prior to acceptance test- specialties that may be involved with the smoke control sys-
ing. Operational tests should also be conducted on tem Commissioning Process activities include
equipment, duct, and control systems to verify that pres-
a. fire alarm,
sures and flow rates meet the design requirements of the
b. security,
smoke control system.
c. electrical,
b. Controls testing and calibration should begin concurrent
d. elevator,
with, and be completed subsequent to, the TAB work of
e. fume hood and laboratory controls,
the smoke control system.
f. systems integration, and
c. The CxA should observe and verify all start-up, testing,
g. computerized maintenance management systems.
balancing, and calibration activities as part of the on-
going Commissioning Process. 7.2.6 Conduct Preconstruction Commissioning Pro-
cess Meeting
7.2.1.3 Forms. The Commissioning Plan should be
prepared following the format described in the contract spec- 7.2.6.1 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.6.
ifications. It should detail how the Commissioning Process 7.2.6.2 Special issues related to sequencing and early
will be organized, scheduled, and documented and should installation of smoke control system equipment located in
include all forms for all components and systems submitted limited access areas should be discussed.
on a per-zone basis. 7.2.7 Verify Submittals
7.2.2 Prebid Conference 7.2.7.1 Submittals should be reviewed by the CxA prior
7.2.2.1 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Sections to construction for compliance with the OPR. Submittals
5.2.2.8 and 7.2.2, for general prebid conference orientation. should include shop drawings, equipment submittals, and
The prebid meeting is the opportunity to provide all bidders testing and balancing procedures and forms. Submittals
with an overview of the requirements unique to the smoke should also include the Commissioning Plan and Cx docu-
control system and the Cx activities that will occur during mentation format.
construction. It is very important that bidders understand their 7.2.7.1.1 Smoke control system review includes a
role in the Commissioning Process. This is also an opportune review of interactions with related systems, such as alarm


systems, and with access control, security, HVAC, controls, c. A sequence of operation (a narrative description of con-
TAB, duct and pipe layout, equipment room layout, mainte- trol system functions) cross-referenced to the control
nance and troubleshooting parts lists requirements, ceiling schematics and electrical and pneumatic diagrams.
space coordination, underfloor coordination, plumbing sup- d. Specification sheets for each control component.
ply and drains, electric power equipment and supply for the
smoke control system, fire doors, and firefighting equipment. 7.2.7.5 Review the TAB agency submittal to verify it
includes the following:
7.2.7.1.2 Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0,1
Section
7.2.7, for general procedures and sampling strategies.
a. Specified qualifications and certifications of parties per-
7.2.7.2 Coordination drawings should be reviewed for forming TAB work, including experience of site techni-
the following: cians.
b. Protocol for using the BAS and/or FSCS and/or fire
a. Fire, smoke, and fire and smoke combination dampers are alarm systems for TAB.
clearly delineated on all drawings. c. Detailed modes of operation for events requiring smoke
b. Smoke detectors, fire detectors, alarm pull stations, con- control system operation. Both control functions and
trol panels, and all interface controls and panels are equipment operation should be detailed.
clearly delineated on all drawings. d. Details of procedures to verify airflow directions and
c. Mechanical and electrical equipment involved with any quantities, pressure differentials, and any other factors
smoke control function are described completely and required for smoke control.
shown with interconnections to the smoke control system. e. Identification of measuring instruments to be used by
d. Access doors and panels, fire and smoke dampers, sprin- type, manufacturer, model, serial number, and their most
kler zones (if necessary), ductwork, conduit, and control recent calibration date.
elements are clearly shown on all drawings.
7.2.8 Schedule Construction-Phase Commissioning
e. Clear spaces for maintenance and operation procedures Process Activities
appropriate to the accepted make and model of smoke
control equipment should be shown on coordination 7.2.8.1 In addition to the general requirements in
drawings. ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.8, the following Com-
missioning Process activities for smoke control systems
7.2.7.3 Equipment Submittals should be scheduled and coordinated with the construction
schedule:
7.2.7.3.1 Fire, smoke control, and associated equip-
ment and component vendor submittals are to be obtained for a. Submittals, including, but not limited to, smoke control
use by the CxA. This information, when confirmed and equipment approval, coordination drawings, and control
approved, will be used in developing the construction check- interface wiring diagrams
lists and test procedures. b. Order of smoke control system testing
7.2.7.3.2 Equipment submittals should include com- c. Duct leak testing; verification of leak testing of duct-
plete certifications and performance data for each piece of work; and cleaning of ductwork, air TAB, fans, damp-
equipment, e.g., capacity, flow rates, velocity, pressure losses, ers, HVAC components, and system testing
horsepower, revolutions per minute, and electrical data. After d. Smoke control system equipment installation and start-
review of equipment submittals, the equipment O&M infor- ups
mation (including parts lists, installation and start-up instruc- e. Interface between the smoke control system and BAS
tions, and special tool needs) should be submitted in control system testing
accordance with specification requirements. f. TAB
7.2.7.4 Controls Submittals g. Cx tests
h. Test verification
7.2.7.4.1 Control submittals for the smoke control
system should be presented in an approved format. 7.2.9 Develop Test Procedures
7.2.7.4.2 Control submittals should be reviewed to 7.2.9.1 In addition to the general test procedure require-
ensure that they include all information needed by the O&M ments in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.9, the following
staff to keep the control system that is related to the smoke apply to smoke control test procedures.
control system adjusted and devices calibrated. Information 7.2.9.2 List of test procedures and data forms to verify
should include the following: conformance with BoD and achievement of OPR.
a. A completely labeled control piping or wiring schematic, a. Each project requires creation of test procedures unique
showing point-to-point piping and wiring and including to that project.
all performance parameters, such as setpoints, actions, b. The objective of these procedures is the verification of
spans, and other control component adjustment or setting the OPR. For example:
data and locations of test ports and electronic drawings. i. determining code authority testing requirements for
b. Completely labeled electrical and pneumatic diagrams. the system and


ii. verifying the operation of fans and dampers in d. Verify integrated performance of all smoke control sys-
specific sequence for zoned smoke control. tem components, including all interlocks and interac-
c. The first step in developing a test procedure is to deter- tions with other equipment and systems.
mine which of the requirements in the OPR document e. Verify shutdown and restart capabilities for both sched-
require a test procedure for verification. uled and unscheduled events (e.g., test sequences,
i. Identify each system involved in smoke control on proper operation when switching from primary to
the project. This includes activation devices (manual standby power).
and automatic) and both exhaust (fans, vents) and f. Verify that the FSCS graphics are representative of the
supply or make-up air systems (air-handling units, systems and that all points and control elements are in
fans, louver/dampers, operable doors, and other the same location on the graphic as they are in the field.
openings).
d. The second step in developing a test procedure is to 7.2.9.4 Step-by-step instructions for tests specific to
identify the key points of evaluation for each test. For smoke control systems, including, but are not limited to the
example, the following would be evaluated: following:
i. Stairwell pressurization system
a. Verify operation of systems and components under low,
ii. Elevator lobby pressurization system normal, and high load conditions.
iii. Floor by floor (or zone to zone) pressurization b. Verify operation of systems and components during
system combinations of environmental and equipment interac-
iv. Smoke containment dampers and local smoke detection conditions that could reasonably exist.
tors c. When applicable, demonstrate a full cycle from off to on
v. Atrium smoke control and extraction system and no load to full load and then to no load and off.
vi. Coordination of zoning of activation signals with
zoning of the smoke control system 7.2.10 Develop Test Data Records
vii. Coordination of priorities and overrides of the
7.2.10.1 In addition to the items listed in ASHRAE
system Guideline 0,1 the following smoke control system-related
e. The third step in developing a test procedure is to iden- items should be included in the test data records:
tify what information must be documented to show OPR
achievement (refer to Section 7.2.10 of this guideline). a. Trend logs and testing exception issue logs.
f. The fourth step in developing a test procedure is to iden- b. Detailed responses to input changes, including response
tify all the stakeholder parties involved and when their times, if they are critical.
actions are required for a successful project test and c. Flows, temperatures, pressures, volumes, capacities, and
close-out. Those who may need to be present during the other required data to confirm equipment and system
testing include the following: capabilities.
i. Building department d. State of each component that could affect the OPR (e.g.,
ii. Fire department the state of the fans, variable-frequency drives, terminal
iii. Special inspector units, the space, and the outdoor conditions when
accomplishing a smoke test).
iv. Fire alarm contractor
v. BAS contractor 7.2.10.2 If functional performance test checklists are
vi. Fire sprinkler contractor contained in the approved Commissioning Plan of the smoke
vii. Electrical contractor control system, these checklists should be completed and
viii. Door hardware supplier used to document the results of the functional performance
ix. General/construction manager testing process.
x. Engineer of record 7.2.11 Commissioning Team Meetings
xi. Owner’s representative 7.2.11.1 Commissioning Team meetings may be
xii. Architect required to specifically address issues related to smoke con-
trol systems. These meetings should be organized and con-
7.2.9.3 Sequencing of the performance of each test. The ducted in accordance with the guidelines established in
following should be accomplished prior to the start of any ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 The meetings may or may not be con-
Commissioning Process OPR tests: ducted within a regularly scheduled Cx meeting. Attendees
should include all parties and disciplines affected by the sub-
a. Verify that the physical installation of components and jects under consideration. Such meetings might include dis-
systems being tested is in accordance with the contract cussion of the following topics:
documents.
b. Verify all alarm and signaling functions and messages a. Smoke control system installation, start-up, and testing
generated on all points with alarm settings. b. Equipment coordination within the smoke control sys-
c. Verify interactions between the FSCS and smoke control tem
or alarm system panels. c. Review of construction checklist procedures


d. Review of OPR verification test procedures controls, BAS, security, emergency lighting, eleva-
e. Control system implementation and coordination tors), and completion of control system installation
f. Pre-TAB preparation activities. Attendees include the fire protection engi-
g. Review of TAB report neer, smoke control and fire alarm contractors, sprin-
h. Review of issues log kler system installer, CxA, mechanical design
professional, owner’s O&M representative, general
7.2.11.2 Special Coordination Meetings contractor and/or construction manager, mechanical
contractor, control contractor, TAB contractor, and
a. Verification protocol and construction checklist meetings. electrical contractor. The following items are
Essential smoke control System Commissioning Team addressed during this meeting:
members include the fire alarm contractor, electrical con- 1. Sequencing of events (equipment construction
tractors, general contractor, mechanical contractor, alarm checklist completion, control system construc-
and smoke control system equipment suppliers, sheet tion checklist completion, system start-up,
metal and piping subcontractors, environmental controls TAB, TAB verification, and Cx testing comple-
and systems integrators, TAB contractor, and any other tion).
relevant specialists. 2. TAB contractor test report forms and submis-
b. Commissioning Team meetings. Convene special Com- sion procedures.
missioning Team meetings as required to address the 3. Review of Commissioning Process checklists,
control system for smoke control and the TAB activities. submission procedures, and frequency.
i. Controls meeting. Convene a meeting to review the 4. Identification, documentation, and resolution of
sequencing, coordination with other controls (for issues identified by TAB contractor.
example, fire and life safety, security, lighting), and 5. Interface between contractors, including, but
completion of smoke control system installation not limited to, smoke control, fire alarm, secu-
activities. Attendees include the fire protection engi- rity, TAB, controls, mechanical, electrical, and
neer, CxA, mechanical design professional, owner’s
sprinkler.
O&M representative, general contractor and/or
7.2.12 Accomplish periodic site visits to verify accom-
construction manager, mechanical contractor,
plishment of the OPR.
control contractor, TAB contractor, electrical
contractor, and fire alarm contractor. The following 7.2.12.1 Coordination of the timing of these system vis-
items are to be addressed during this meeting: its should take into account construction progress. Site visits
1. Review and discussion of controls issues prior may be triggered by specific milestones such as the following:
to control programming and the controls formal
submittal. This meeting should be held early a. Delivery of major pieces of equipment
during construction and may include the fire b. Completion of rough-in before walls are covered
protection designer, fire alarm contractor, c. Completion of above-ceiling equipment before ceilings
smoke control system contractor, mechanical are installed
designer, CxA, controls contractor, and owner.
Items that may be covered include system archi- 7.2.13 Test Execution
tecture, control drawing format and content, 7.2.13.1 Participants required for the test, which may
sequences of operation details and logic, the include the following (in addition to the participants listed in
control database, the point naming convention, ASHRAE Guideline 01):
alarms, graphic screens, locations of critical
sensors, and other coordination issues. a. Smoke control system contractor
2. Control package submittal content requirements b. Fire alarm system contractor
and scheduling, including products, sequence of c. BAS contractor
control, control logic diagram, and smoke d. Sheet metal contractor
control software. e. Mechanical piping contractor
3. Ongoing point-to-point control system verifica- f. Controls contractor
tion requirements, as well as other information g. TAB contractor
on the construction checklists. h. Mechanical contractor

4. Resolution procedures to be followed. i. Electrical contractor
5. Documentation submittal requirements and j. Other contractors and specialists with knowledge of spe-
timing. cific systems and equipment that interface with the
6. Involvement in Cx test completion at end of the smoke control system
project.
ii. TAB meeting. Convene a meeting to review the 7.2.13.2 The functional performance testing process
sequencing, coordination between the control should be accomplished for all equipment, subsystems, sys-
system for smoke control with other controls (for tems, and system interfaces. There may be several similar
example, other fire and life-safety equipment and pieces of equipment, systems, etc., for a project. All must be


tested for acceptance, and there should be a separate checklist 7.2.17 Verify Updates to BoD
for each to ensure documentation specific to each is complete. 7.2.17.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.17, for
7.2.13.3 Individual components of the smoke control requirements.
system should be tested for proper operation in response to
7.3 Construction-Phase Acceptance Requirements
automatic and manual activation. They include dampers and
their actuators as well as other required components, such as 7.3.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.3, for require-
local controllers and safety devices. All components should ments.
be checked and adjusted as may be required for proper oper- 7.4 Construction-Phase Documentation Requirements
ation and the overall response time required.
7.4.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.4, for require-
7.2.13.4 All control devices should be adjusted and cali- ments.
brated. All control settings should be verified by comparing 7.4.2 In addition to the items listed in ASHRAE
actual input and output values to calculated values. Guideline 0,1 the following documentation should be pro-
7.2.13.5 TAB work should be substantially complete vided:
with reports submitted prior to the verification and acceptance
phase. a. Shop drawings
7.2.13.6 Functional performance testing will have to b. As-built drawings
consider sequences of testing, starting with components and c. Equipment submittals
progressing toward complete systems. d. Special tools and spare parts lists
7.2.13.7 Every mode of system operation; all system
7.5 Construction-Phase Training Requirements
equipment, components, and zones; and every item in the con-
trol sequence description should be proved operational under 7.5.1 See Section 7.2.14 for requirements.
all normal operational modes, including part and full load,
and under abnormal or emergency conditions. Special atten- 8. OCCUPANCY/OPERATIONS PHASE
tion should be given to possible conflicts among energy man- 8.1 Introduction. Commissioning Process activities
agement systems, normal mode safeties, control priorities, described in this section to be performed by the various mem-
and similar requirements. bers of the Commissioning Team during the Occupancy/
7.2.13.8 Each system should be operated through all Operations Phase are described in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1
modes of system operation with all zone scenarios tested Section 8. Troubleshooting and resolution of the smoke con-
(e.g., multiple alarms versus single alarms). Each system trol issues need to be completed during the first year of oper-
should also be observed by including all individual interlocks, ation, and as the function of the facilities change, smoke
conditional control logic, all control sequences, and simula- control systems need to be adapted to the changing require-
tion of any abnormal conditions for which there is a specified ments of occupancy and utilization. Additional information
system or control response (e.g., multiple alarms, fan shut- on specific activities related to smoke control systems is pro-
down, supply fan shutdown with inlet smoke detector). vided in this section and includes the following:
7.2.13.9 Temporary upsets of systems, such as distribu-
a. Facilitating the identification, troubleshooting, and reso-
tion fault, control loss, setpoint change, equilibrium upset,
lution of smoke control system issues throughout at least
and component failure, should be imposed at different oper-
the first year of occupancy, including the involvement of
ating loads to determine if the system’s stability and recovery
the proper contractor and/or design professional when
time meet the OPR.
required.
7.2.14 Verify Training b. Verifying ongoing upkeep of project documentation in
7.2.14.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 01 for general require- the systems manual, especially the OPR, BoD, and
ments. Adjust training verification criteria to reflect smoke record drawing sections.
control system installation if necessary. This may include c. Overseeing the completion of seasonal testing of smoke
review of the video recordings of the sessions as well as other control systems during peak and swing seasons to verify
advanced documentation methods. This may also include achievement of the OPR.
building computerized documentation systems for O&M of d. Participating in the documentation of lessons learned
the smoke control system and components. This includes from this project to improve the owner’s smoke control
staged recordings and manufacturers’ training materials. systems on future projects.
7.2.15 Construction-Phase Commissioning Process e. Facilitating the updating of smoke control system pre-
Report ventive maintenance schedules with suitable measure-
ment and verification documentation.
7.2.15.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.15, for
requirements. 8.2 Occupancy/Operations-Phase Commissioning Pro-
7.2.16 Verify Systems Manuals Update cess Activities
7.2.16.1 See ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section 7.2.16, for 8.2.1 Occupancy/Operations-Phase Commissioning
requirements. Process Responsibilities


8.2.1.1 During the Occupancy/Operations Phase, the 8.2.5 Verify Continual Updating of the Systems Manual
key Commissioning Team members include the CxA and the 8.2.5.1 The responsibility of maintaining the accuracy
O&M personnel. Others that may be involved on the Commis- and relevancy of the systems manual is transferred from the
sioning Team on a periodic basis for smoke control systems, contractors to the O&M personnel at the start of the Occu-
in addition to those listed in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 Section pancy/Operations Phase.
8.2.1.2, include the mechanical contractor, HVAC&R con-
8.2.5.2 Maintaining and updating the systems manual is
trols contractor, fire alarm contractor, systems integrators, and
required for the life of the facility and includes the following:
any other specialists (e.g., laboratory subcontractor).
8.2.1.2 Responsibilities of the Commissioning Team a. Inclusion of material as the result of completing the Com-
are defined in Annex F of ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 missioning Process activities in the Occupancy/Opera-
tions Phase.
8.2.1.3 A key focus during the Occupancy/Operations
b. Inclusion of updated maintenance procedures and
Phase is the ongoing verification of the smoke-control-related
schedules, ongoing operational record keeping, and
OPR, which typically includes maintenance and documenta-
benchmarking results.
tion.
c. Modifying information if changes are made to the
8.2.2 Coordinate Contractor Callbacks smoke control systems, including updating the OPR and
BoD.
8.2.2.1 During the first year of occupancy, there may be
issues identified related to the smoke control system and d. Keeping the record documents current with changes in
related OPR. Therefore, it is important that the Commission- walls, equipment, systems, and assemblies.
ing Team facilitates the identification and resolution of these
8.2.6 Conduct and Verify Periodic Performance Eval-
issues to address and document changes to the OPR and BoD
uations of Smoke Control Systems for OPR Achievement
and to minimize the number of contractor callbacks.
as Required by the AHJ
8.2.3 Verify Seasonal Testing of Facility Systems and 8.2.6.1 HVAC&R systems are dynamic and tend to
Assemblies migrate from their as-installed conditions over time and are
8.2.3.1 For smoke control systems, the OPR Cx tests for affected by changes to the systems due to new occupant and
door opening forces and pressures across barriers need to be user requirements. These changes may impact the smoke con-
accomplished during the peak heating and peak cooling sea- trol system. Therefore, the Commissioning Team must be
sons. involved throughout the first year of operation to help the
O&M staff and the owner’s building manager achieve the
8.2.3.2 The Commissioning Team is responsible for OPR on a continual basis.
working with the O&M staff and owner’s building manager
8.2.6.2 The Commissioning Team needs to accomplish
on scheduling these tests. It is recommended that the O&M
periodic site visits during the first year of operation to work
staff accomplish the tests under the supervision of the Com-
with the O&M staff on all the activities detailed in this phase.
missioning Team to provide them with hands-on testing expe-
rience they can use periodically to reverify smoke control 8.2.6.3 During these periodic operational site visits, the
system performance. The various contractors should be Commissioning Team should do the following:
invited to the testing, but their involvement does not need to
be part of their scope of work. a. Meet with the owner’s building manager and O&M staff
to identify OPR issues. This is accomplished by review-
8.2.3.3 Follow the guidance on OPR testing provided in ing the OPR with them and having them identify areas of
Section 7.2 of this guideline and in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 concern.
Section 7.2. b. Review the maintenance logs for systemic issues.
8.2.4 Verify Continual Training of Operation and c. Review warranty items. This should be an ongoing
Maintenance Personnel activity for each site visit and must, at a minimum,
involve a separate site visit to review warranty issues at
8.2.4.1 The training program was initially planned dur- the 10-month point of the warranties.
ing the Design Phase (see Section 6.2.7) and created and d. Review completion of O&M procedures and upkeep of
implemented during the Construction Phase (see Section the systems manual.
7.2.14). During the Occupancy/Operations Phase, any

e. Review outstanding Commissioning Process issues.
remaining training per the contract documents is completed
f. Discuss upcoming OPR Cx tests and additional opera-
and verified by the Commissioning Team. Examples of train-
tional site visits.
ing typically accomplished during the Occupancy/Operations
g. Create site visit report and document significant find-
Phase include the following:
ings in the issues log.
a. Ongoing training on systems manual upkeep. 8.2.6.4 As part of the first-year site visits, it is also the
b. Periodic training on implementing the ongoing Com- Commissioning Team’s role to facilitate the integration of the
missioning Process during smoke control system Commissioning Process activities into ongoing O&M proce-
changes. dures. This includes the following key activities:


a. Maintaining the OPR document to reflect changes in use 8.5 Occupancy/Operations-Phase Training Require-
and operation of the facility. ments
b. Maintaining the BoD to reflect changes in smoke con- 8.5.1 The Commissioning Process training requirements
trol systems and components due to renovations or in for the Occupancy/Operations Phase are detailed in ASHRAE
response to changes in the OPR. Guideline 0,1 Section 8.5.
c. Periodic (seasonal, annual, or biannual) evaluation of
achievement of the current OPR against previous bench- 9. POST-ACCEPTANCE PHASE
marks by the use of appropriate tests. 9.1 Introduction. Post-acceptance Cx ensures effective,
d. Maintaining the systems manual to reflect changes in ongoing functioning of a facility’s smoke control system. As
the OPR, BoD, and systems/assemblies. the use and functions of facilities change, smoke control sys-
e. Ongoing training of O&M personnel on current OPR tems need to be adapted to changes in building utilization. It
and BoD, changes in smoke control systems and opera- is necessary to maintain a history of the facility, recording
tion, and maintaining current record drawings. changes and verifying the effect on the previously commis-
sioned system.
8.2.7 Convene Lessons-Learned Workshop 9.2 Post-Acceptance Cx Procedure—Documentation
8.2.7.1 The attendees of this workshop should all be 9.2.1 As-built drawings must be reviewed and updated to
past Commissioning Team members. reflect modifications made to any part of the facility or smoke
8.2.7.2 The lessons-learned workshop must be facili- control system.
tated by someone not directly involved with the project. This 9.2.2 Any change in use or installed equipment, relocation
avoids conflicts of interest and enables the Commissioning of walls, etc., must be carefully monitored and documented.
Team members, including the CxA, to provide their input 9.2.3 Maintenance procedures should be established for
through the workshop process. periodically verifying the detection system and ensuring that
8.2.7.3 For smoke control systems, the following ques- the smoke control system is still operating as designed.
tions may be used to generate workshop discussion: 9.3 Facility Alterations
9.3.1 Notify the facility operator, the AHJ, and the fire
a. What aspects of the project (smoke control systems) were
department of planned alterations.
successful?
9.3.2 Evaluate the impact of planned alterations to the
b. What aspects of the project (smoke control systems) facility on the smoke control system.
were not successful?
9.3.3 Any changes made after Cx should be approved by a
design professional and the owner and should be reinspected
8.2.8 Complete the Final Commissioning Process
and/or retested as determined by the CxA.
Report
9.3.4 Update project documentation, including Cx
8.2.8.1 Requirements for the final Commissioning reports, to reflect alterations.
Process Report are detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1
Section 8.2.5. 9.3.5 Update the systems manuals to reflect any changes
in systems.
8.2.9 Facility Alterations 9.3.6 Update the training requirements to reflect any
8.2.9.1 Notify the facility operator, the AHJ, and the changes in the smoke control system.
fire department of planned alterations.
9.4 Maintenance Program
8.2.9.2 Evaluate the impact of planned alterations to the 9.4.1 Regularly maintain and service smoke control sys-
facility on the smoke control system. tems and equipment. Follow maintenance manuals and keep
8.2.9.3 Update project documentation, including com- accurate records of work done.
mission reports, to reflect alterations. 9.4.2 Develop and maintain a standard method of recording
8.3 Occupancy/Operations-Phase Acceptance Require- a. maintenance and tests of the smoke control system,
ments b. incidents that cause its actuation,

8.3.1 The Occupancy/Operations Phase acceptance c. discrepancies between predicted performance and actual
requirements are detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 performance, and
Section 8.3. d. analyses of the tests of the smoke control system and its
operation.
8.4 Occupancy/Operations-Phase Documentation
Requirements 9.4.3 Correct discrepancies between predicted perfor-
8.4.1 The Occupancy/Operations Phase documentation mance and actual performance.
requirements are detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 0,1 9.4.4 Maintain an issues log of deficiencies and associated
Section 8.4. resolutions.


9.4.5 Periodic Testing Annex D—Commissioning Process

Documentation Matrix
9.4.5.1 Retest the smoke control system periodically to
measure the actual performance. Checklists used in the Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Annex D is an informa-
Acceptance Phase should be used as a guide for retesting. tive annex to Guideline 0 and is also applicable to this guide-
line. The purpose of Annex D is to provide a summation of
9.4.5.2 Discrepancies between the results obtained dur-
documentation requirements for the Commissioning Process.
ing acceptance testing and actual system performance should
be investigated and corrected.
Annex E—Commissioning Process
9.4.5.3 Local codes may determine the frequency Request for Qualifications
required for testing. Where conflicts exist, consult the AHJ
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Annex E is an informa-
for determination.
tive annex to Guideline 0 and is also applicable to this guide-
line. The purpose of Annex E is to provide a sample request for
10. REFERENCES qualifications for Commissioning Process services.
1. ASHRAE, 2005, ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Annex F—Roles and Responsibilities
Commissioning Process, ASHRAE, Atlanta, GA.
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Annex F is an informa-
2. ASHRAE, 2001, ASHRAE Guideline 5-1994 (RA
tive annex to Guideline 0 and is also applicable to this guide-
2001), Commissioning Smoke Management Systems,
line. The purpose of Annex F is to provide an overview of the
ASHRAE, Atlanta, GA.
various participants to the Commissioning Process.
3. NFPA, 2012, NFPA 92: Standard for Smoke Control
Systems, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Annex G—Commissioning Plan
MA.
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple-
4. ASHRAE, 2007, ASHRAE Guideline 1.1, HVAC&R mental information required for smoke control.
Technical Requirements for The Commissioning Pro-
cess, ASHRAE, Atlanta, GA. Annex H—Acceptance Plan
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 This is an informative
INDEX TO ANNEXES
annex to Guideline 0. The purpose of Annex H is to provide the
recommended format and content for total building Cx
Annex A—Guide for Developing process supporting technical guidelines. The text of Annex H
Supplementary Technical Guidelines in ASHRAE Guideline 1.5 is informative and expands upon
for the Commissioning Process the information in Guideline 0, Annex H, with respect to
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 This is a normative smoke control Cx activities.
annex to Guideline 0 but is not applicable to ASHRAE Guide-
line 1.5. The purpose of Annex A is to provide the recom- Annex I—Owner’s Project Requirements
mended format and content for the total building Cx process Workshop Guidance
supporting technical guidelines. Annex A in Guideline 0 has This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple-
developed a uniform sequence of annexes for all supporting mental information required for smoke control.
and technical Commissioning Process guidelines. When a
specific annex topic does not require additional information, it Annex J—Owner’s Project Requirements
will be left blank and noted either as not applicable, that the
Guideline 0 annex is also applicable to this guideline, or that
mental information required for smoke control.
additional information is not required.
Annex K—Basis of Design
Annex B—Commissioning Process Flowchart
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Annex B is an informa- mental information required for smoke control.
tive annex to Guideline 0, and additional information is not
Annex L—Specifications
required for ASHRAE Guideline 1.5. The purpose of Annex

B of Guideline 0 is to provide an illustration of the general flow This annex is included in ASHRAE Guideline 1.5. It is
of the Commissioning Process. informative and includes sample template text that may be
included in the relevant electrical and/or mechanical specifi-
Annex C—Cost and Benefits cation divisions regarding test specifications for smoke
of the Commissioning Process control equipment.
Refer to ASHRAE Guideline 0.1 Annex C is an informa-
tive annex to Guideline 0 and is also applicable to this guide- Annex M—Construction Checklists
line. The purpose of Annex C is to provide a context for the This annex is included in ASHRAE Guideline 1.5. It is
application of the Commissioning Process. informative and includes example checklists that may be used


to verify that activities relevant to smoke control have been (This annex is not part of this guideline. It is merely
completed during different phases of the project. informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the guideline.)
Annex N—Quality-Based Sampling Examples
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- INFORMATIVE ANNEX H—
mental information required for smoke control. ACCEPTANCE PLAN
Annex O—Systems Manual It is important to work with the AHJ and the property’s
insurance carrier to ensure that the acceptance testing of
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- smoke control systems is done in the manner that satisfies their
mental information required for smoke control. requirements. These will vary with jurisdiction and property’s
occupancy. Smoke control systems are life-safety systems and
Annex P—Training Manual and Training Needs
as such should be tested as subsystems and in whole.
This annex is included in ASHRAE Guideline 1.5. It is
Identify all of the subsystems of the overall system, such
informative and provides information on training require-
as the following example subsystems:
ments for smoke control systems and assemblies.
Annex Q—Publications, Articles, References, • Stairway pressurization

Codes, Regulations, and Standards • Zoned smoke control
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- • Elevator hoistway pressurization
mental information required for smoke control. • Smoke refuge (a specific type of zoned smoke control)
• Atria and large spaces (a specific type of smoke control)
Annex R—Integration Requirements
• Fire alarm
• Emergency and normal power distribution
mental information required for smoke control.
• Elevator recall
Annex S—Interference and Coordination • Building automation/temperature control
with Other Systems and Assemblies
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- Identify the specific testing parameters and when they
mental information required for smoke control. are going to be recorded. For example, acceptance testing
should never be the first time a component is tested. Opera-
Annex T—Communications: What, When, and Who tional testing of each component must be done prior to accep-
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- tance testing.
mental information required for smoke control. It is important that the acceptance testing criteria be
discussed and clearly understood during the design of the
Annex U—Test Procedures and Data Forms systems. It is the intent of acceptance testing to demonstrate
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- that the system is complete and functional and meets the
mental information required for smoke control. design objectives. The criteria should have objectives that are
measurable, repeatable, and nondestructive in nature.
Annex V—Predesign-Phase Identify who and when interested parties are to be on site
Commissioning Process Specific Needs for testing. For example, the airflow test and balance test read-
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- ings should be documented and reviewed as part of the oper-
mental information required for smoke control. ational testing of the components. Some AHJs will require test
records be submitted for their record prior to scheduling
Annex W—Design-Phase acceptance testing. Likewise, the operational testing of the fire
Commissioning Process Specific Needs alarm system may include the fire and electrical AHJ but not
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- the building and mechanical AHJ. The installing contractor
mental information required for smoke control. should have conducted various levels of testing prior to
requesting observation by the owner’s representatives or

Annex X—Construction-Phase AHJs. The property’s insurance carrier may have agents that
Commissioning Process Specific Needs need to witness portions of operational or acceptance testing.
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- NFPA 92: Standard for Smoke Control Systems3 provides
mental information required for smoke control. acceptance testing procedures for these systems.
It should also be noted to the property owner that when-
Annex Y—Occupancy/Operations-Phase ever parts of the system are modified or replaced, operational
Commissioning Process Specific Needs and acceptance testing should be performed. For some of these
This annex is intentionally left blank. There is no supple- systems, those modifications could be architectural (such as
mental information required for smoke control. moving walls or adding doors).


(This annex is not part of this guideline. It is merely For spaces served by variable-air-volume supply and
informative and does not contain requirements necessary exhaust systems, measure space pressurization at indicated
for conformance to the guideline.) airflow and minimum airflow conditions.
In spaces that employ multiple modes of operation, such
INFORMATIVE ANNEX L— as normal mode and emergency mode or occupied mode and
SPECIFICATIONS unoccupied mode, measure, adjust, and record data for each
This annex provides an example of how to implement operating mode.
part of ASHRAE Guidelines 0 and 1.5. It is not intended to Record indicated conditions and corresponding initial
be a comprehensive representation or a best-practice exam- and final measurements. Report deficiencies.
ple. Practitioners applying the Commissioning Process
should carefully follow Guidelines 0 and 1.5 as well as other L2. PROCEDURES FOR STAIR TOWER
applicable Cx technical guidelines tailored to their specific PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS
projects. AND ADJUSTMENTS
The following test requirements, or similar, should be
included in the test requirements section of the relevant elec- A. Before testing, observe the stair tower to verify that con-
trical, mechanical, and other specification division, depending struction is complete. Verify the following:
on which system is performing the smoke control function. 1. Walls and ceiling are free of unintended openings
and are capable of achieving a pressure boundary.
L1. PROCEDURES FOR SPACE PRESSURIZATION 2. Firestopping and sealants are installed.
MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Doors, door closers, and door gaskets are installed
and adjusted.
Before testing for space pressurization, observe the space 4. If applicable, window installation is complete.
to verify the integrity of the space boundaries. Verify that B. Measure and record wind speed and direction, outdoor air
windows and doors are closed and applicable firestopping, temperature, and relative humidity on each test day.
gaskets, and sealants are installed. Report deficiencies and
C. Test each stair tower as a single system. If multiple fans
postpone testing until after the reported deficiencies are serve a single stair tower, operate the fans together.
corrected. D. Balance the airflows in the stair tower as described below.
Measure, adjust, and record the pressurization of each 1. Open the doors indicated to be open and activate the
room, each zone, and each building by adjusting the supply, stair tower pressurization fans. Measure, adjust, and
return, and exhaust airflows to achieve the indicated condi- record the airflow of each
tions. i. stair tower fan and
Measure space pressure differential where pressure is ii. air outlet supplying the stair tower.
used as the design criteria, and measure airflow differential 2. For ducted systems, measure the fan airflow by duct
where differential airflow is used as the design criteria for pitot tube traverse.
space pressurization. E. After air balancing is complete, perform stair tower
Measure and record the pressure difference between the pressurization tests.
intended spaces at the door with all doors in the space closed. 1. Establish a consistent procedure for recording data
Record the high-pressure side, low-pressure side, and pressure throughout the entire test. Set the stair tower side of
difference between each adjacent space. the doors as the reference point and the floor side of
For applications with cascading levels of space pressur- the doors with positive pressure when higher than the
ization, begin in the most critical space and work to the least stair tower and negative pressure when lower than
critical space. the stair tower.
Test room pressurization first, then zones, and finish with 2. With the HVAC systems operating in their normal
building pressurization. mode of operation and the stair tower pressurization
To achieve indicated pressurization, set the supply airflow systems off, measure and record the following:
to the indicated conditions and adjust the exhaust and return i. Pressure difference across each stair tower door
airflows to achieve the indicated pressure or airflow differ- with all doors in the stairwell closed.
ence. ii. Force necessary to open each door, using a
For spaces with pressurization being monitored and spring scale.
controlled automatically, observe and adjust the controls to 3. With the HVAC systems operating and the stair
achieve the desired setpoint. tower pressurization system activated, perform the
Compare the values of the measurements taken to the following:
measured values of the control system instruments and report i. Place building HVAC systems in their normal
findings. operating mode, including equipment not used
Check the repeatability of the controls by successive tests to implement smoke control, such as air-
designed to temporarily alter the ability to achieve space pres- handling units, toilet exhaust fans, fan-coil
surization. Test overpressurization and underpressurization, units, and similar equipment.
and observe and report on the system’s ability to revert to the ii. Measure and record the pressure difference
setpoint. across each stair tower door with all doors in the


stair tower closed. Adjust the stair tower pres- C. Measure, adjust, and record the airflow of each smoke
sure relief to prevent overpressurization. control system with all fans that are a part of the system
iii. Use a spring scale to measure and record the operating as intended by the design.
force needed to open the door closest to the fan. D. Measure, adjust, and record the airflow of each fan. For
With the initial door held in the open position, ducted systems, measure the fan airflow by duct pitot tube
measure and record the pressure difference traverse.
across each remaining closed stair tower door. E. After air balancing is complete, perform the following
iv. Open additional doors (up to the number indi- pressurization testing for each smoke control zone in the
cated) one at a time, and measure and record the system:
pressure difference across each remaining 1. Verify the boundaries of each smoke control zone.
closed stair tower door after the opening of each 2. With the HVAC systems in their normal mode of
additional door. operation and smoke control not operating, measure
v. Open the doors indicated to be open and and record the pressure difference across each smoke
measure and record the direction and velocity control zone. Make measurements after closing
through each of the open doors by a traverse of doors that separate the zones. Make one measure-
every 1 ft2 (0.093 m2) grid of door opening. ment across each door. Clearly indicate the high- and
vi. Calculate the average of the door velocity low-pressure sides of each door.
measurements. Compare the average velocity to 3. With the system operating in the smoke control
the contract documents and governing code mode and with each zone in the smoke control
requirements. system activated, perform the following:
4. Repeat the pressurization tests with the smoke i. Measure and record the pressure difference
control systems and the HVAC systems operating. across each door that separates the smoke zone
5. The criteria for acceptance are included in from adjacent zones. Make measurements with
i. the OPR requirements and doors that separate the smoke zone from the
ii. code requirements. other zones closed. Clearly indicate the high-
F. Perform operational tests as described below. and low-pressure sides of the door. Doors that
1. Check the proper activation of the stair tower pres- have a tendency to open slightly due to the pres-
surization systems in response to all means of acti- sure difference should have one pressure
vation, both automatic and manual. measurement made while held closed and
2. Verify that each initiating occurrence produces the another measurement made with the door open.
proper system response under each of the following ii. Continue to activate each separate zoned smoke
modes of operation: control system, and make pressure difference
i. Normal measurements.
ii. Alarm iii. After testing a smoke zone’s smoke control
iii. Manual override of normal mode and alarm system, deactivate the HVAC systems involved
iv. Return to normal and return them to their normal operating mode
3. Verify that the smoke detector at the stair pressuriza- before activating another zone’s smoke control
tion fan inlet de-energizes the fan and closes the system.
damper at the fan. iv. Verify that controls necessary to prevent exces-
4. If standby power is provided for stair pressurization sive pressure differences are functional.
systems, test to verify that the stair pressurization F. Perform operational tests as described below.
systems operate while on both normal and standby 1. Check the proper activation of each zoned smoke
power. control system in response to all means of activation,
5. Conduct additional tests required by AHJs. both automatic and manual.
G. Prepare a complete report of observations, measurements, 2. Check automatic activation in response to fire alarm
and deficiencies. signals received from the building’s fire alarm and
detection system. Initiate a separate alarm for each
L3. PROCEDURES FOR means of activation to ensure that the proper opera-
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM TESTING tion of the correct zoned smoke control system
occurs.
A. Before testing smoke control systems, verify that con- 3. Check and record the proper operation of fans,
struction is complete and verify the integrity of each dampers, and related equipment as outlined below
smoke control zone boundary. Verify that windows and for each separate zone of the smoke control system.
doors are closed and that applicable safing, gaskets, and i. Fire zone in which a smoke control system auto-
sealants are installed. Report deficiencies and postpone matically activates.
testing until after the reported deficiencies are corrected. ii. Type of signal that activates a smoke control
B. Measure and record wind speed and direction, outdoor air system, such as sprinkler water flow or smoke
temperature, and relative humidity on each test day. detector.


iii. Negative-pressure smoke zones where maxi- (This annex is not part of this guideline. It is merely
mum mechanical exhaust to the outside is informative and does not contain requirements necessary
implemented and no supply air is provided. for conformance to the guideline.)
iv. Positive-pressure smoke control zones where
maximum air supply is implemented and no INFORMATIVE ANNEX M—
exhaust to the outside is provided. EXAMPLE CHECKLISTS
v. Fans ON as required to implement the smoke
control system. Multiple or variable-speed fans This annex provides an example of how to implement
should be further noted as “MAX. VOLUME” to part of ASHRAE Guidelines 0 and 1.5. It is not intended to
verify that the intended control configuration is be a comprehensive representation or a best-practice exam-
achieved. ple. Practitioners applying the Commissioning Process
vi. Fans OFF as required to implement the smoke should carefully follow Guidelines 0 and 1.5 as well as other
control system. applicable Cx technical guidelines tailored to their specific
vii. Dampers OPEN where maximum airflow must projects.
be achieved. This annex provides examples of checklists for the smoke
viii. Dampers CLOSED where no airflow should take control project requirements during the Predesign, Design,
place. Construction, and Occupancy/Operations Phases of project
ix. Auxiliary functions to achieve the smoke delivery that can be used as guidance for the Cx practitioners
control system configuration such as changes or applying the Commissioning Process.
override of normal operating pressure and Following is a listing by topic of the example checklists
temperature control setpoints. provided in this annex. These checklists follow the checklist
x. If standby power is provided for the smoke format in Annex M of ASHRAE Guideline 1.1, HVAC&R
control system, test to verify that the system Technical Requirements for The Commissioning Process,4 but
functions while operating under both normal only items relevant to smoke control are included here.
and standby power.
G. Conduct additional tests required by AHJs. Unless Index of Example Checklists
required by AHJs, perform testing without the use of
smoke or products that simulate smoke. 1. Predesign Checklist: Mechanical Second Review
H. Prepare a complete report of observations, measurements,
2. Design Checklist for the Mechanical Engineer’s First
and deficiencies.
Design Submittal
3. Exhaust Fan: EF-1
4. Fire/Smoke Damper: FSD-1


1. Predesign Checklist: Mechanical Second Review

(As part of the Architect’s Second Review Submittal)
ASHRAE Guideline 1.5 Example Checklist
Step 1: Circle Yes or No and fill in with requested information.

Instructions:
Step 2: Explain all “No” responses at the bottom of the checklist.
Location of Information in the

Item Task Description Complete?
Programming Document
1 Owner’s Project Requirements
A Key Owner’s Project Requirements
1 Project documentation requirements Yes No
2 Owner directives Yes No
3 Sustainability Yes No
4 Do the general requirements match the original OPR? If not, has the OPR
Yes No
been revised? Justification document.
5 Has information been provided to the Commissioning Team to update the

Yes No
Commissioning Plan? What is the current revision number?
B Owner’ Objectives
1 Are the final control plan, results of control workshop, and interoperability
Yes No
report included with this review?
2 System accessibility and maintainability Yes No
3 Allowable tolerance in facility system operations Yes No
4 Energy efficiency goals Yes No
5 Environmental and sustainability goals Yes No
C Owner’s General Needs
1 Adaptability for future changes without changing HVAC system and within
Yes No
initial budget
2 Mechanical rooms space and location coordinated with shops Yes No
3 Electrical/communications Yes No
4 Benchmark for smoke control systems established Yes No
5 Constructability defined Yes No
“No” Responses
Item Date Reason for “No” Response No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.


2. Design Checklist for the Mechanical Engineer’s First Design Submittal


Instructions:
Location of Information in the

Item Task Description Complete?
Programming Document
1 Owner’s Project Requirements
A Key Owner’s Project Requirements
1 Commissioning Plan updated; provide date and enclose with this submittal Yes No
2 Basis of Design for controls completed Yes No
3 Basis of Design for accessibility completed Yes No
4 Sustainability and LEED issues coordination addressed Yes No
5 Do the general smoke control requirements match the current OPR? Has
Yes No
justification been documented and approved by owner’s project manager?
6 Control format, BACnet® requirements complete and documented Yes No
B Owner’s Objectives
1 Preliminary mechanical room layout complete Yes No
2 Single line diagrams developed for controls and smoke systems Yes No
3 Report on safety factors and tolerance for facility system operations Yes No
4 Environmental and sustainability initial design complete Yes No
C General Owner’s Needs
1 Are current smoke control system and building control system budgets
Yes No
enclosed and within the initial budget?
2 Mechanical rooms space and location coordinated with shops Yes No
3 Has electrical, plumbing, lighting, and communications coordination been

Yes No
completed?
4 Does the initial design meet all benchmarks established for smoke control
Yes No
systems? Document?
5 Constructability and maintainability analysis completed Yes No
6 Control system is UL-listed for smoke control Yes No
“No” Responses
Item Date Reason for “No” Response



3. Exhaust Fan: EF-1


Instructions:
Item Task Description Response
1 Delivery Book
A Model Verification Submitted Delivered
1 Manufacturer
2 Model
3 Serial Number N/A
4 Fan Type
5 Capacity / static pressure (cfm / in. wg) / /
6 Motor power / speed (hp / rpm) / /
7 Motor voltage / phase / frequency (V / — / Hz) / / / /
B Physical Checks
1 Unit free from physical damage Yes No
2 Air openings are sealed with plastic Yes No
3 All components present (belt guard, motor, damper, spring isolators, etc.) Yes No
4 Installation and start-up manual provided Yes No
5 Unit tags affixed Yes No
2 Construction Checklist
A Installation of Exhaust Fan
1 Unit secured as required by manufacturer and specifications Yes No
2 Adequate clearance around unit for service Yes No
3 All components accessible for maintenance Yes No
4 Unit can be removed from building Yes No
5 Shipping bolts have been removed (if applicable) Yes No
6 Belts are tight (if applicable) Yes No
7 Isolation damper installed and moves freely Yes No
8 Protective shrouds for fan and belts in place and secure Yes No
9 Unit labeled and is easy to see Yes No
B Ductwork
1 Adequate locations available for testing and balancing unit Yes No
2 All dampers and sensors are accessible (access panels) Yes No
3 All dampers close tightly and stroke fully and easily Yes No
4 Ductwork is clean and free of debris Yes No


3. Exhaust Fan: EF-1 (Continued)

C Electrical
1 Safety disconnect installed in an accessible location Yes No
2 Motor rotation is in correct direction Yes No
3 All electrical connections are tight Yes No
4 All electrical components are grounded Yes No
D Controls—Installation
1 Control panel accessible and labeled properly Yes No
2 Dampers actuators installed and calibration verified Yes No
3 Safety items installed and verified (high pressure, motor overload, etc.) Yes No
E Mechanical—Start-Up
1 Unit is clean Yes No
2 Internal isolators free to move Yes No
3 Fan and motor lubricated and aligned Yes No
4 Fan belts have proper tension and are in good condition (if applicable) Yes No
5 System starts and runs without any unusual noise or vibration Yes No
6 Manufacturer’s start-up checklist completed and attached Yes No
F Controls—Start-Up
1 Remote start/stop from central system verified Yes No
2 Sequence of control correct (e.g., interlock) in smoke modes Yes No
G TAB
1 Airflow, design / actual (cfm) in smoke modes / /
2 Pressure drop, design / actual (in. wg) / /
3 Fan rotation is in the proper direction Yes No
4 Motor overloads verified Yes No
5 Motor voltage and amps verified—each phase Yes No
“No” Responses



4. Fire/Smoke Damper: FSD-1


Instructions:
1 Delivery Book
A Model Verification Submitted Delivered
1 Manufacturer
2 Model
3 Style
4 Width (in.)
5 Height (in.)
6 Orientation
B Physical Checks
1 Unit free from physical damage Yes No
2 All components/accessories present Yes No
3 Installation manual provided Yes No
4 Access to damper and fusible link for replacement and testing Yes No
2 Construction Checklist
A Installation of Fire Damper
1 Unit secured as required by manufacturer and specifications Yes No
2 Adequate clearance around unit for maintenance Yes No
3 Unit mounted in correct orientation Yes No
B Smoke Dampers Controls—Start-Up
1 Damper opens and closes freely Yes No
2 Sequence of control correct in smoke modes Yes No
“No” Responses


(This annex is not part of this guideline. It is merely • Clear understanding of the OPR for training materials,
informative and does not contain requirements necessary training sessions (schedule), and trained personnel nec-
for conformance to the guideline.) essary prior to and after occupancy by the owner
INFORMATIVE ANNEX P— Training responsibilities and the position or person

TRAINING MANUAL AND TRAINING NEEDS assigned these responsibilities must be clearly defined in the
This annex provides information on training require- OPR and reviewed before moving into the Design Phase. This
ments for smoke control systems and assemblies. Practitio- is of extreme importance when essential equipment or systems
ners applying the Commissioning Process should carefully are provided by the owner.
follow ASHRAE Guidelines 0 and 1.5 as well as other appli- The smoke control system design needs to satisfy the
cable Cx technical guidelines tailored to their specific proj- operating personnel for the following OPR topic areas, includ-
ects. ing consideration of training required to achieve the benefits of
designs related to each requirement.
Predesign Phase
• Reparability
Training requirements and implementation begin at proj-
• Interchangeability
ect conception and are part of the OPR. At the implementation
• Accessibility
stage, the owner needs to address the source of operating
• Replaceability
personnel, in-house or outsourced labor and services, and the
• Maintainability
level of responsibility assigned to the facilities/project
manager for the site. OPR for extended warranty and service • Extendability
agreements with the contractor or original equipment manu- • Adaptability
facturer (OEM) need to be addressed at the time of project • Life-cycle replacement sequence
inception. • Cost analysis of component servicing and maintenance
In the implementation stage, beginning with assigned cycles
individual roles and responsibilities, the OPR for training are • Complexity of the OEM and systems in day-to-day
considered in a manner similar to choosing any of the varied operation
systems, components, and assemblies that establish the level
Controls at the system and component levels are essential
of quality and performance expectations expressed by the
for all smoke control systems and equipment. There must be
owner in the OPR.
special effort directed at the training requirements as the
The criteria used to determine the minimum level of
design develops.
acceptance required by the training OPR will guide the devel-
opment and coordination of the training of personnel who are As a minimum, the OPR should define the responsibilities
assigned responsibilities for maintaining the smoke control and training necessary for in-house and outsourced contrac-
systems’ performance in the OPR. During the Predesign tors (service plan) of site smoke control systems. Training
Phase, the initial training agenda needs to be developed to a issues to be addressed in the OPR include the following:
level that reflects the training required to meet the OPR. This
• In-house engineering, operations, and maintenance
provides the initial guidance to the design team. It includes the
(EOM) requirements
following:
• Service plans and warranty requirements
• Established development requirements for the training • Procedures for maintaining record documents and ser-
plan vice records of smoke control systems
• Identified essential components or systems requiring • Training and certification requirements for in-house and
formal training and the estimated time designated for service contractor personnel
training by hours (unit cost) • Written training matrix
• Skill level requirements for operating staff meeting the
OPR levels of performance Design Phase
• Checklist of training requirements necessary to maintain During the Design Phase, the design professional will
warranty conditions and service life define the training requirements and implementation schedule
• Requirements for acceptable organization and imple- for the project. Sometimes this requires specific training needs
mentation of the OEM training requirements prior to for each installing contractor, the in-house maintenance staff,
occupancy and outsourced service personnel. The performance of these
• Clear identification of training requirements of contrac- training services is verified both as part of the submittal review
tor’s work force for equipment maintaining the interior process and as the training sessions occur. There will be addi-
environment during the Construction Phase tional training requirements that continue to evolve during the
• Training methods that meet the OPR, including incorpo- Design and Construction Phases of the project. It is recom-
rating OEM training with service bulletins, recalls, and mended to have Needs Development workshops or sessions
implementation of changes in operating procedures as during design and construction. These needs should be
facility systems and components age and degrade in per- defined in the specifications. Special note should be given to
formance levels the training and service requirements of equipment and


systems not provided by the project contractor. This is usually equipment, TAB, and the entire functional performance test-
owner-provided equipment or systems that occur outside the ing process.
project submittal review. In some cases, there may be two or The design team should provide an initial training session
more construction projects with separate contractors or in- during the construction period and prior to training of the
house construction. This requires coordination of training owner’s EOM personnel and users on the OPR and BoD,
needs to prevent duplication and acceptable scheduling of including system limitations. This is especially required for
trainers and trainees. smoke control systems.
Training on spare parts availability and service response The CxA should hold a training development workshop
times should be clearly defined by the design professional and with the EOM personnel (including any service contractors)
verified in the submittal process. several months before the final training sessions are scheduled
During the Design Phase, the design professional should and the scope of sessions are determined to establish training
clearly define all special requirements for storage of equip- requirements. This may require an increase or decrease in
ment or systems prior to installation. Training necessary to actual training requirements compared to the requirements
maintain the equipment prior to owner acceptance is identified included in the contract documents. This is frequently related
and monitored by proper application of the contractor’s qual- to the final equipment, components, and smoke control
ity assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program. Special train- systems selected by the owner, design team, and contractor.
ing of contractor personnel handling equipment with special Systems manuals need to be complete before the owner’s
requirements should be monitored by the CxA, demonstrating personnel are provided training; the manuals should be used in
training and competence, and meet the OPR during all periods the training sessions.
the smoke control equipment and systems are operated during Training on the use of the systems manual should be a
construction and warranty. Equipment must be maintained to combined training effort of the design team, Commissioning
prevent any degradation prior to turnover to the owner for Team, and contractor.
operations. The CxA should review the contractor’s schedule of all
smoke-control-related training. Resources and time for smoke
Contractor SpecialTraining, Licensing, Certification control training can place great demands on the contractor and
(Construction Phase) the EOM and service firm personnel at the end of the construc-
tion period. Smoke control systems are especially impacted
After the notice to proceed, the contractor is required to
because of the high level of training required. Early training
provide initial submittals in the stated period of time. One of
must be scheduled for project success. The CxA must docu-
the initial submittals usually required is the contractor's QA/
ment that training and the required level of competence
QC program. This program outlines the methods used by the
learned in the training meet the OPR.
contractor to ensure his/her personnel have the proper training,
The contractor is responsible for the start up, TAB,
licensing, and certifications to perform assigned tasks. In addi-
systems manual, and training for all systems and equipment
tion, the criteria necessary for maintaining the project-specific
prior to the functional testing or measurement and verification
OPR should be identified in the contractor’s QA/QC program.
of these systems and equipment. The Commissioning Team
On a frequent basis, the CxA should verify and note compli-
must verify through assembled documentation that the
ance by the contractor to required training, licensing, and
contractor’s personnel are trained and competent to perform
certification requirements or activities and other quality
these activities.
checks identified in the contractor’s QA/QC program or
Testing and verification demonstrating compliance of
required by the contract.
systems and equipment with the OPR should be witnessed by
Certification training for procedures in the use of unique
the owner’s O&M staff as part of the contractor’s training plan.
equipment or assembly may be required at locations other than
The CxA facilitates the monitoring of functional and Cx tests
the actual job site. In such cases, the design professional may
by designated owner personnel performed as part of the
require verification of current and up-to-date certification and
general contractor’s acceptance plan. The benefit to the owner
valid accreditation documents for the organization or individ-
in monitoring these tests are lessons learned and corrective
ual issuing the certification. The task of the CxA in verifying
review of O&M procedures prior to substantial completion
proper training for certification is to randomly check the docu-
and operation of the systems by the owner. Using the infor-
mentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with the
mation developed in this start-up phase, the owner and the
OPR. The requirement for ensuring the proper documentation
CxA should evaluate the abilities of in-house personnel to
is valid remains with either the design team or the owner’s

perform the O&M procedures necessary for successful oper-
project or construction manager.
ation of various systems and prevent future warranty issues. A
value analysis of OEM service programs and maintenance by
Construction-Phase Training
the CxA during this period is useful information for the
The building operator should be on site periodically owner’s consideration. Documentation gathered by the CxA
during the Construction Phase, particularly during start up of during this monitoring phase is useful to the training program
equipment, TAB, and the entire functional performance test- and in the Acceptance Phase.
ing process. The initial training is at a level to ensure that the owner’s
Fire department officers should be on site periodically O&M personnel are competent in the proper operation of the
during the Construction Phase, particularly during start up of systems and equipment during occupancy. The training prior


to final acceptance takes place after the facility has been occu- ship in this phase will coordinate the training requirements to
pied during the warranty period between substantial comple- implement and optimize the performance of the following:
tion and final acceptance. This allows for training in seasonal
operation and site-specific issues to be addressed in the train- • Existing service and outsourcing of service plans and
ing program. Using a two-step training program, the CxA will programs
facilitate the coordination of site-specific issues, including the • Organization and training of O&M staff
following: • Qualification of training requirements of staff positions
• Warranty/guaranty implementation and enforcement
• Warranty/guaranty • Service call-up or call-back tracking and evaluation
• Service call-up or call-back • Systems and equipment performance in
• Systems and equipment performance • measurement,
• Seasonal transition of equipment • verification,
• Spare parts inventory • analysis (benchmarking and life-cycle),
• Equipment or systems service bulletins • optimization, and
• Life-cycle analysis • recommissioning cycle
• Modified preventative and predictive maintenance pro- • Seasonal transition of equipment and tracking impact of
cedures weather cycles and systems performance
• Spare parts inventory and response times for service
Construction-Phase Close Out • Equipment or systems service bulletins and training
updating
The validation of operating equipment at turnover must • Life-cycle and maintenance budget planning
include documentation that the contractor personnel were
• Modification of preventative and predictive maintenance
properly trained in both O&M of the system and that the
procedures to meet site-specific conditions
equipment maintenance schedule was maintained during the
period of contractor operation. Lessons learned and informa- The CxA can be of great benefit to the building manager
tion gathered on the operations of the systems during start up in the initial organization of construction documents, provid-
and operations are valuable to the owner and must be included ing a method to keep training up to date with the cycle of
in the turnover training of the owner’s operating staff and coor- changes in equipment and use of the building throughout the
dinated by the CxA before the owner assumes these responsi- life cycle.
bilities.
Summary
Occupancy/Operations Phase
The processes of training and systems optimization will
Training of operators and fire department personnel remain a responsibility of the chief engineer and facility/build-
should provide a complete overview of all equipment, compo- ing manager for the life of the facility. To ensure the continuing
nents, and systems with an emphasis on need for training and understanding of systems O&M, a paper
trail of the learning process is essential to the continuing
• documentation in the final O&M manuals, success of site operations. The CxA is an essential part in
• how to use the O&M manuals, getting this process off the ground, and with continuing Cx
• system operational procedures for all modes of opera- efforts, provides the guidelines to optimize the training
tion, process through the life of the building. The documentation of
• acceptable tolerances for system adjustments in all oper- the training process coordinates
ating modes, and
• procedures for dealing with abnormal conditions and • verification of understanding and competence in what
emergency situations for which there is a specified sys- was learned in training and O&M,
tem response. • proper application of preventative and predictive main-
tenance of systems,
At substantial completion and owner occupancy and • organization of application of service bulletins and
operations, the major training responsibilities become the OEM callbacks,
responsibility of the owner. This will become the responsibil- • clear application of system performance and degrada-
ity of the owner’s personnel. The CxA will coordinate this tion information,
shift in responsibilities until final acceptance or beyond, as • optimal benefits from lessons learned, and
required by the owner’s ongoing Commissioning Process • coordination of personnel changes and mentoring for a
activities. The CxA/chief engineer/building manager relation- position.

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POLICY STATEMENT DEFINING ASHRAE’S CONCERN

FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS ACTIVITIES
ASHRAE is concerned with the impact of its members’ activities on both the indoor and outdoor environment. ASHRAE’s
members will strive to minimize any possible deleterious effect on the indoor and outdoor environment of the systems and
components in their responsibility while maximizing the beneficial effects these systems provide, consistent with accepted
standards and the practical state of the art.
ASHRAE’s short-range goal is to ensure that the systems and components within its scope do not impact the indoor and
outdoor environment to a greater extent than specified by the standards and guidelines as established by itself and other
responsible bodies.
As an ongoing goal, ASHRAE will, through its Standards Committee and extensive technical committee structure,
continue to generate up-to-date standards and guidelines where appropriate and adopt, recommend, and promote those new
and revised standards developed by other responsible organizations.
Through its Handbook, appropriate chapters will contain up-to-date standards and design considerations as the material is
systematically revised.
ASHRAE will take the lead with respect to dissemination of environmental information of its primary interest and will seek
out and disseminate information from other responsible organizations that is pertinent, as guides to updating standards and
guidelines.
The effects of the design and selection of equipment and systems will be considered within the scope of the system’s
intended use and expected misuse. The disposal of hazardous materials, if any, will also be considered.
ASHRAE’s primary concern for environmental impact will be at the site where equipment within ASHRAE’s scope
operates. However, energy source selection and the possible environmental impact due to the energy source and energy
transportation will be considered where possible. Recommendations concerning energy source selection should be made by
its members.
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advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world
through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education.
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ASHRAE Guideline Project Committee 1.5

Paul G. Turnbull, Chair* Gerald J. Kettler* Timothy J. Orris*

ASHRAE STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2011–2012

Stephanie C. Reiniche, Manager of Standards

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experience, with details based upon current practice, and 4. DEFINITIONS

2. SCOPE 5. PREDESIGN PHASE

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