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Introduction to LEED Building Commissioning

Introduction to LEED Building Commissioning. Presented by Bob Alpers, PE TESTMARCx Commissioning Solutions. Agenda. Benefits Introduction to LEED Commissioning Requirements and Deliverables Process Questions. Commissioning Purpose.

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Introduction to LEED Building Commissioning

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  1. Introduction toLEED Building Commissioning Presented by Bob Alpers, PE TESTMARCx Commissioning Solutions

  2. Agenda • Benefits • Introduction to LEED Commissioning • Requirements and Deliverables • Process • Questions

  3. Commissioning Purpose • How does the building function relative to the Owners Project Requirements?

  4. When should we start Commissioning? Benefits & Cost Savings Cost to Change $ Concept Design Construction Acceptance Occupancy Time

  5. What is systems are impacted most? • Control System Problems • Comfort Problems • Air Quality Problems • Building Maintenance Costs • Operations Staff understanding

  6. LEED Objective – Get Certified LEED Rating Points Required Certified 26-32 points Silver 33-38 points Gold 39-51 points Platinum 52-69 points Buildings Certified Under USGBC Guidelines

  7. LEED- EA Prerequisite 1 Commissioning under Energy and Atmosphere

  8. WHAT ARE THE LEED Commissioning ACTIVITIES? • Energy and Atmosphere Credit Category • EA Prerequisite 1 ( required, must be completed) • Fundamental Commissioning • EA Credit 3 ( additional available point) • Enhanced Commissioning

  9. Fundamental Commissioning • Pre-Requisite 1 Overview: • Designate a third party Cx • Review OPR and BOD Document • Specify Commissioning in CD

  10. Fundamental Commissioning Prerequisite Overview (Cont’d) • Develop a Cx Plan. • Verify installation meets BOD • Verify performance of systems • Summary report • Certify Commissioned

  11. Fundamental CommissioningEA Prereq. 1 The Process Under LEED

  12. Project Milestones in Construction Schedule Commissioning Plan Review Owners Functional Requirements & Basis of Design Verify Installation Pre-Functional Checklist Functional Testing Scoping Meetings Incorporate Commissioning Specification Collect Start-up Check sheets Final Cx Report PLAN DESIGN ACCEPT OCCUPANCY CONSTRUCT Project Timeline

  13. Owners Project Requirements Workshops Small groups to work out concepts

  14. Commissioning Plan • The commissioning plan must contain: • Overview & goals • Project information • Systems to be commissioned • Team’s roles & protocol • Describe Deliverables • List Key Milestones and schedule.

  15. What Systems does LEED require Commission? • Systems and Assemblies having to do with operational efficiencies: • HVAC Systems • Building Automation • Lighting Controls • Domestic Heating • Renewable Energy

  16. Commissioning Specifications • Contract Divisions 1, 15 and 16

  17. Installation Verification Focus is O&M

  18. Master Deficiency List

  19. Verify System Performance • Functional Testing of Systems: • Observe Startup Activities • Functionally Test Equipment and Systems

  20. Final Commissioning Report • Must be presented to the owner within reasonable time and must include: • Executive summary • Testing results • Deficiency List and History • Outstanding Issues • BOD review.

  21. Enhanced CommissioningEA Credit 3 The Process Under LEED

  22. Enhanced Cx • EA Credit 3 ( additional credit 1 point) • Design Review • Contractor Submittals Review • Verify Training • 10th Month Warranty & Operations Review • Systems manual

  23. Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning Plan Cx Report and Systems Manual Owners Functional Requirements & Basis of Design Submittal & O&M Review Design Document Reviews & Commissioning In Specification Functional Performance Testing Warranty Review 10th month Operation Revised Plan Verify Installation & Checklist Scoping Meetings VerifyTraining Start-up PLAN DESIGN ACCEPT OCCUPANCY CONSTRUCT Project Timeline

  24. Enhanced – The Design Review Review Mechanical Systems Sequence of Control for Clarity

  25. Enhanced -Submittal Review Review Mechanical Equipment Submittal Documents for Completeness

  26. Enhanced – Verify Training

  27. Enhanced –Systems Manual Organizes the O&M Manual by Commissioned System All of Chilled Water Storage in one Section of Manual

  28. Enhanced -Verify Training • Training meets requirements: • Review Spec & • Verify meet Spec. • Include General Purpose of systems • Must include use of O&M Manuals • Must include operation all modes • Must be Qualified Trainers

  29. Enhanced-Warranty ReviewSeasonal Testing Functional Tests for Summer vs. Winter Check Warranty Status and advise

  30. Issues & Lessons Learned • General • Commissioning is Part of the Design Team • Contractors understand the commissioning TEAM’s Role • Energy Efficient Systems • Controls Become Complex and increase Risks • Technology is beyond Contractor Experience • Coordination of interposing systems is critical • Control Systems • Integration is coordinated • Schematic diagrams, Sequence of control and point lists are necessary • Details of BMS get input from owner • Owner Training • Video tape or not? • Meeting with Staff to discuss needs • Detailed Description in Spec of O&M needs. • Systems Manual training

  31. Community College Bldg. Classroom Laboratories MEP Commissioning Started Late in Construction Phase Issues Integrate Phoenix Fume with ALC controls System Balance Unoccupied Mode Operation Success teamwork Case Study

  32. LEED Commissioning Questions?

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