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Center for Innovative School Facilities. Commissioning Re-Commissioning Retro-Commissioning Mike DiPasquale. Introduction & Background. Commissioning. The Cx agent is the part of the QA/QC process Should be independent of the design and construction management
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Center for Innovative School Facilities Commissioning Re-Commissioning Retro-Commissioning Mike DiPasquale
Commissioning • The Cx agent is the part of the QA/QC process • Shouldbe independent of the design and construction management • Client’s eyes and ears
Pre-Construction Activities • Review Basis of Design (BOD) and Owner Project Requirements (OPR)* • Develop and incorporate commissioning (Cx) requirements into the construction documents* • Perform a Cx review of the design documents** * LEED Fundamental ** LEED Enhanced
Construction Activities • Develop and implement a Cx plan* • Review contractor submittals applicable to systems being Cx’d** • Perform installation verification of the systems to be Cx’d* (Pre-Functional) • Accessibility for service and maintenance • Meetings * LEED Fundamental ** LEED Enhanced
Construction Activities • Verify performance of the systems to be Cx’d* (Functional Tests) • HVAC systems and associated controls system • Client standard sequence of operations, DDC graphics, equipment and point naming standards. • Lighting and Daylighting Controls • Domestic Hot Water System • Renewable Energy Systems (Photovoltaic, Solar Hot Water, etc.) • Other equipment/systems: Building Envelope, FSD’s, smoke evacuation, nurse call, security • Systems needing additional clarification: ‘Communication’, ‘IT/Data’ • Systems that may be Cx’d but may not bring the most value to the client (Fire Alarm, Elevators, Medical Gas) * LEED Fundamental ** LEED Enhanced
Post-Construction Activities • Verify training requirements have been met** • Develop a systems manual** • ‘It Doesn’t Work” stage • Review operation of the building 8-10 months after substantial completion** * LEED Fundamental ** LEED Enhanced
Post-Construction Activities • Final Report* • Executive summary • Scope of Services • OPR/BOD • Review comments • Cx plan • Pre-Functional documents • Equipment start up documents • Functional tests • Meeting minutes, field reports etc. • Cxpunchlist • Systems manual * LEED Fundamental ** LEED Enhanced
Retro-Commissioning • Energy Trust Existing Buildings Program
Retro-Commissioning • VISN 20