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None.
O
BJECTIVE
Ensure that commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems that
impact on energy use is adequate, that systems perform as specified,
and can be operated as intended.
C
REDITS ATTAINABLE
3 for centrally air-conditioned buildings, otherwise 2.
P
REREQUISITES
None.
C
REDIT REQUIREMENT
a) HVAC systems and equipment
1 credit for ongoing programme of commissioning of water side
equipment of central air-conditioning system.
1 credit for ongoing programme of commissioning of air side equipment
of central air-conditioning system.
Alternatively:
1 credit for ongoing programme of commissioning of all HVAC
equipment.
b) Non-HVAC systems and equipment
1 credit for ongoing programme of commissioning of all non-HVAC
equipment.
A
SSESSMENT
The Client shall submit copies of original commissioning records and/or
testing and commissioning following changes to building use, systems
and equipment (as these form part of the building’s operation and
maintenance manual), details of how testing and commissioning was
undertaken, and shall be undertaken in future, and the personnel
involved.
The onus is on the Client to demonstrate that ongoing plan is in place,
appropriate budgets and personnel are available, and that repairs,
replacements and testing has been systematic and continuous in the
building since first occupancy, or for a period of not less than 3 years.
Credits shall be awarded where it can demonstrate that the buildings
engineering systems are regularly tested and where necessary re-
commissioned to meet the building operational requirements.
B
ACKGROUND
Commissioning is a quality assurance process for buildings. It involves
achieving, verifying, and documenting the performance of each system
to meet the building’s operational needs within the capabilities of the
documented design and equipment capacities, according to the owner’s
functional criteria. Commissioning includes preparing project operational
and maintenance documentation and training operation and
maintenance personnel. The result should be fully functional systems
that can be properly operated and maintained throughout the life of the
building.
CIBSE [e.g. 1,2,3], BSRIA [e.g. 4] and ASHRAE publications provide
guidance on commissioning requirements and procedures, such as
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Air distribution systems. CIBSE. Commissioning Code A.
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm2
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Water distribution systems. CIBSE Commissioning Code W.
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Automatic controls. CIBSE Commissioning Code C.
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Building Services Research and Information Association
. Commissioning air systems. Application procedures for buildings. http://www.bsria.co.uk/