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The CommissioningProcess to Meet theLEED Requirements
Presented by Mel JamesCFMS Consulting Inc.
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Purpose of LEED
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LEED Requirements Identify:
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Elective vs Mandatory Credits
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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Credit1 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
2 Ventilation Effectiveness
3 Construction IAO Management Plan
4 Low-Emitting Materials
5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Control
6 Thermal Comfort7 Controllability of Systems
8 Daylight and Views
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
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Credit Points1 Optimum Energy Performance 1-10
2 Renewable Energy 1
2.1 Renewable Energy 1
2.2 Renewable Energy 1
3 Best Practice Commissioning 1
4 Ozone Protection 15 Measurement and Verification 1
6 Green Power 1
Energy and Atmosphere Credits
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Benefits of Commissioning
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Benefits of Commissioning
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Well-trained building operators to maintain thedesign intent performance of the building systems
A smoother turnover from construction to occupancy
Better control of the construction schedule
Better control of construction costs
Benefits of Commissioning
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Better maintenance and operating procedures
Better protection of the equipment life expectancy
Confirmation of the energy efficiency of thebuilding systems
Benefits of Commissioning
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The Commissioning Authority
Engaged early in thedesign process
Must have
commissioningexperience
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Commissioning Authority Experience
HVAC design
HVAC inspection
Building Control systems design and commissioning
Mechanical & Electrical systems commissioningBuilding systems operation and maintenance
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Fundamental Commission
The owner
The design team that is not directlyinvolved with the project
Independent commissioningauthority
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Independent commissioningauthority
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The Commissioning Process
Design Stage
Construction Stage
Performance Testing Stage
Training and Documentation Stage
Acceptance Stage
Post-Construction Stage
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The Design Stage
Building Owner Design Intent
Consultants Design DevelopmentDesign Brief
CommissioningAuthority
Documentation
ReviewCommissioning PlanCommissioning Spec
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The Construction Stage:
Planning
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Planning
Testing form for each test specifiedAssemble testing forms manual
Who conducts? Required equipment Co-ordinate with trades Witnesses
Identify requirements
Scheduling of tests
Review shop drawings
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The Construction Stage:
Testing
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Testing
Plan
Co-ordinate
Schedule
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Mechanical
Drainage systemPiping Pressure tests
Ductwork Pressure tests
Testing
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ElectricalFactory testsCable testsSwitchboard testsPanel Board tests
Testing
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The Construction Stage:
Equipment Testing
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Equipment Testing
Mechanical Equipment Start-ups
FansPumps
Terminal EquipmentLarge Equipment
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Equipment Testing
Electrical
Diesel GeneratorsATSUPS
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The Construction Stage:
Systems Testing
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Systems
Building AutomationFire AlarmLightingSecurityEmergency Power
Systems Testing
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Testing Procedure
Hardware
Software
Systems Testing
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Manufacturers Certificate
Acceptance Procedures
Systems Testing
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The Construction Stage:
Air & WaterBalancing
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Balancing Contractor will:
Air & Water Testing
Provide a
balancingplan
Review theInstallation
Witness the
ContractorTests
ConductBalancing
Assist the
CommissioningConsultant duringPerformance testing
GenerateReports
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The Construction Stage:
Performance Testing
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Performance Testing
Conducted by the Commissioning Team
Led by Commissioning Authority
Design Team Contractors Manufacturers
Supported by:
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Performance Testing
Prepares performance testprocedures
Documents results and compareswith design intent
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The Construction Stage:
Design TeamReview
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Design Team Review
Conduct final review after contractors final
check out and performance tests have beencompleted
Prepare final deficiency list
Achieve substantial completion
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The Construction Stage:
Documentation
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Documentation
O & M Manuals
As-Built Documentation
Systems Operating Manual
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The Construction Stage:
Training
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Training
Classroom and system sessions
O & M manuals available at each session
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Each session covers:
System DesignOperationMaintenanceTrouble-shooting
Training
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Record each session
Review the design intent
Review the building operation
Training
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The Construction Stage:
Acceptance
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Acceptance
As-builtdrawings andshop drawings
O & Mmanuals
Completetestingmanual
All certificates WarrantycertificatesTraining
completed
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Post-Construction Commissioning
Performance Testing duringthe opposite season
SeasonalCommissioning
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Post-Construction Commissioning
Occupant complaint process Warranty repair process Additional training
Building Operational Plan
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Post-Construction Commissioning
Design intent performance Operating performance
Warranty Period Review
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LEED
Assemble owners design intent
Review the basis of design
Prepare a commissioning plan
Incorporate plan into constructiondocumentation
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LEED
Verify testing process conducted by thecontractor
Conduct functional performance tests
Review O & M manuals
Complete commissioning reports
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LEED
Peer review of the schematic design
Peer review of the construction documents
Review of the contractor submittals
Systems operating manualPost-occupancy plan
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