1. AABC Introduction to Commissioning1 Commissioning as a Quality Assurance Solution

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

3. AABC Introduction to Commissioning3 WEBSITES 1. www.facomgrp.com for Facility Commissioning Group www.facomgrp.com 2. www.acgcommissioning.com for Associated Air www.acgcommissioning.com Balance Council Commissioning Group 3. www.peci.org/om/index.html Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. www.peci.org/om/index.html 4. www.energyusernews.com for magazine www.energyusernews.com 5. www.bcxa.org/discuss.htm for Building Commissioning Association www.bcxa.org/discuss.htm

4. AABC Introduction to Commissioning4 WEBSITES 6. www.automatedbuildings.com for industry links and product libraries www.automatedbuildings.com 7. www.ddc-online.org control products information www.ddc-online.org 8. www.eren.doe.gov or 1-800-363-3732 for Rebuild America go to “Buildings” (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse) www.eren.doe.gov 9. www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/energy_tools/energyplus 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 www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/energy_tools/energyplus for new U.S 10. www.ncdc.noaa.gov for U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (weather data base) www.ncdc.noaa.gov 11. www.chemlabs.uoregon.edu/safety/toxicity.html for LD50 MSDS info. www.chemlabs.uoregon.edu/safety/toxicity.html 12. www.aeecenter.org for Association of Energy Engineers. www.aeecenter.org 13. www.energyiastate.edu for Iowa Energy Center www.energyiastate.edu 14. www.chps.net for collaborative for high performance schools www.chps.net 15. www.myhouseisyourhouse.org for community education and consumer organizing campaign www.myhouseisyourhouse.org

5. AABC Introduction to Commissioning5 WEBSITES 16. www.buildingamerica.gov for U. S. Dept. of Energy Building America Program www.buildingamerica.gov 17. www.jamesmcalm.com for alternative refrigerant concepts www.jamesmcalm.com 18. www.airxpert.com David W. Bearg, PE, CIH Director of IAQ Programs; AIRxpert Systems,Inc.; Concord, MA 978-369-5680; “carbon dioxide monitoring as a Cx tool” www.airxpert.com 19. www.mdanderson.org/~purchase for info on Basic Sciences Research Bldg., a 450,000 sq. ft. research laboratory in Houston, TX www.mdanderson.org/~purchase 20. www.lexashrae.org for Lexington ASHRAE Chapter www.lexashrae.org 21. www.energydesignresources.com for CA Cx Collaborative www.energydesignresources.com

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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

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

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

16. AABC Introduction to Commissioning16 So why add a commissioning authority?

17. AABC Introduction to Commissioning17 QUALITY ASSURANCE

18. AABC Introduction to Commissioning18 Complaint Commissioning

19. AABC Introduction to Commissioning19 “TWEAKING”

20. AABC Introduction to Commissioning20 Callback Commissioning

21. AABC Introduction to Commissioning21 Warranty Commissioning

22. AABC Introduction to Commissioning22 Default Commissioning

23. 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

24. AABC Introduction to Commissioning24 RCx Retro-Commissioning

25. 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

26. AABC Introduction to Commissioning26 Vintage 1955 Hospital Hot Water System

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

28. AABC Introduction to Commissioning28 Aircraft Hangar Make-Up Air

29. AABC Introduction to Commissioning29 50% of Design Airflow

30. 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

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

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

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

34. 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

35. 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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