AABC Introduction to Commissioning1 Commissioning as a Quality Assurance Solution

AABC Introduction to Commissioning2 WHO AM I? JIM MAGEE, Certified Cx Agent

AABC Introduction to Commissioning3 WEBSITES 1. for Facility Commissioning Group for Associated Air Balance Council Commissioning Group 3. Portland Energy Conservation, Inc for magazine for Building Commissioning Association

AABC Introduction to Commissioning4 WEBSITES 6. for industry links and product libraries control products information or for Rebuild America go to “Buildings” (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse) for new U.S. Dept. of Energy’s new EnergyPlus program (software to optimize building performance by simulating energy use) can be downloaded for free for new U.S for U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (weather data base) for LD50 MSDS info for Association of Energy Engineers for Iowa Energy Center for collaborative for high performance schools for community education and consumer organizing campaign

AABC Introduction to Commissioning5 WEBSITES for U. S. Dept. of Energy Building America Program for alternative refrigerant concepts David W. Bearg, PE, CIH Director of IAQ Programs; AIRxpert Systems,Inc.; Concord, MA ; “carbon dioxide monitoring as a Cx tool” for info on Basic Sciences Research Bldg., a 450,000 sq. ft. research laboratory in Houston, TX for Lexington ASHRAE Chapter for CA Cx Collaborative

AABC Introduction to Commissioning6 CERTIFICATIONS ACG NEBB BCA U of Wisconsin IEEE SMACNA/TABB ISP

AABC Introduction to Commissioning7 Bottom Line Commissioning benefits all parties involved in the design, construction and operation of new and existing building. From the building owner or developer’s perspective, it is a win-win proposition.

AABC Introduction to Commissioning8 What is needed to make commissioning happen? Owner/developer must make a conscious decision to include commissioning – and make it a project requirement A knowledgeable architect, engineer or commissioning agency can make the owner aware of the benefits of commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning9 Commissioning is a Team Effort Commissioning succeeds when: Every team member understands and carries out their responsibilities Every team member cooperates and coordinates with each other and third-party agencies Communication and accountability are the keys to teamwork – and they are the responsibility of the commissioning agent.

AABC Introduction to Commissioning10 Who is on the commissioning team? Owner/operator – both development and O & M staff Commissioning agent: Retained by the owner Leader of the team Architect Mechanical and electrical engineers End-user

AABC Introduction to Commissioning11 Commissioning Team (continued) General contractor or construction mgr. Mechanical contractor Electrical contractor Controls contractor Sheet metal contractor TAB agency

AABC Introduction to Commissioning12 Commissioning Team (continued) General contractor or construction mgr. Mechanical contractor Electrical contractor Controls contractor Sheet metal contractor TAB agency

AABC Introduction to Commissioning13 Potential Cx Team Members Vendors Specialty Trades Specialty Designers Program Manager Service Contract Providers BAS/FMS Specialists IT Support Groups

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AABC Introduction to Commissioning15 Every stake holder in the design and construction of a facility contributes to the commissioning process

AABC Introduction to Commissioning16 So why add a commissioning authority?

AABC Introduction to Commissioning17 QUALITY ASSURANCE

AABC Introduction to Commissioning18 Complaint Commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning19 “TWEAKING”

AABC Introduction to Commissioning20 Callback Commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning21 Warranty Commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning22 Default Commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning23 Commissioning Attributes  Documented test protocols  Verification of design intent criteria  Testing and O&M documentation  Improved O&M Training  Defined Roles and Responsibilities

AABC Introduction to Commissioning24 RCx Retro-Commissioning

AABC Introduction to Commissioning25 A Retro-Commissioning Team Owner Personnel Design Professional End User TAB Agency (HVAC Cx) Independent 3 rd Party Cx Agent Infinite team member permutations Customize RCx Team

AABC Introduction to Commissioning26 Vintage 1955 Hospital Hot Water System

AABC Introduction to Commissioning27   3 OF 18 decoupled loops piped wrong  6” Hot Water line piped HWS to HWR

AABC Introduction to Commissioning28 Aircraft Hangar Make-Up Air

AABC Introduction to Commissioning29 50% of Design Airflow

AABC Introduction to Commissioning30 Humidity Issues in Public Schools  Infiltration Points  Malfunctioning dampers and valves  Control Sequence Problems  Portable Dehumidifier Systems  Portable Ventilation Fans  Cleaning and Disinfecting

AABC Introduction to Commissioning31 RCx Results  Summer projects for corrective work  Streamlined summer project objectives

AABC Introduction to Commissioning32 Fire Alarm Verification  O&M staff assumed FACx role by default  History of unsatisfactory FA system turnovers to owner

AABC Introduction to Commissioning33 3 rd Party FACx Benefits  Clear lines of communication between owner personnel, occupants, contractors, designers, AHJ’s, and Cx team.

AABC Introduction to Commissioning34 3 rd Party FACx Benefits  Design review input reduces discoveries during construction and acceptance  Owner engagement in contractor verification  Documentation of verification process  Owner input throughout design & build

AABC Introduction to Commissioning35 CONCLUSIONS  Creative applications of 3 rd party Cx  New work impacts retro issues  Customized teams reduce costs  Array of RCx Team configurations  Reactive Cx increases O&M costs  Reactive Cx reduces PM effectiveness

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