RFI 6 Response Spec section 01 91 00.15.pdf

NLZG142008 Repair Building 888 B-3 Submittal, 12 Apr 19

SECTION 01 91 00.15

TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

02/19

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Commission the building systems listed herein. Employ the services of an independent Commissioning Firm. The Commissioning Firm must be a 1st tier subcontractor of the General or Prime Contractor and must be financially and corporately independent of all other subcontractors. The Commissioning Firm must employ a Lead Commissioning Specialist that coordinates all aspects of the commissioning process. Conform to the commissioning procedures outlined in this specification.

1.2 UNIFIED FACILTIES GUIDE SPECIFICATION REFERENCES

This specification section is intended to work in conjunction with the requirements included in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) referenced within this specification section. Comply with the requirements of the referenced UFGS to the extent specified herein. UFGS can be found at on the Whole Building Design Guide website at:

http://www.wbdg.org/

1.3 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

Commission the following systems:

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems

(HVAC)

Building Automation System

Utility Monitoring and Control System

Service Water Heating Systems

Plumbing Systems

Energy and Water Utility Metering Systems and Sub-Meters

Building Envelope: include moisture, thermal integrity, and air tightness for the entire buidling envelope including systems such as[ walls,][ fenestration,][ roofing,][ roof openings,][ floors,][ below grade perimeter walls,][ crawlspaces,][ attics,][ slabs-on-grade,][ floor assemblies].

1.4 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 180 (2012) Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

ASHRAE 202 (2013; Addenda B 2018) Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC)

ACG Commissioning Guideline (2005) Commissioning Guideline

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB)

NEBB Commissioning Standard (2009) Procedural Standards for Whole Building Systems Commissioning of New Construction; 3rd Edition

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

SMACNA 1429 (1994) HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual, 1st Edition

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 25-345-1 (2019) Systems Manual

1.5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT

The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must submit all plans, schedules, reports, and documentation directly to the Contracting Officer Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative concurrent with submission to the CQC System Manager QC Manager . The Lead Commissioning Specialist must have direct communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative regarding all elements of the commissioning process;

however, the Government has no direct contract authority with the Lead Commissioning Specialist.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

1.6.1 Sequencing

Complete Functional Performance Tests of HVAC systems prior to Performance Verification Tests required by UFGS Section 23 09 00 Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC. Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of mechanical systems:

a. All equipment and systems have been completed, cleaned, flushed, disinfected, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with contract documents and construction plans and specifications.

b. Performance Verification Tests of the controls systems have been completed and the Performance Verification Test Report has been submitted and approved in accordance with UFGS Section 23 09 00 Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.

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c. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing has been completed and the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Report, and all TAB and DALT related submittals prerequisite to the TAB Report, have has been submitted and approved in accordance with UFGS Section 23 05 93 Specification Section

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

d. The building envelope is enclosed according to contract documents with final construction completed[, the Air Barrier Pressure Tests have been completed and the Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports have been submitted and approved in accordance with UFGS Section 07 05 23 Specification Section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR

BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS].

e. The Pre-Functional Checklists have been submitted and approved.

f . The Certificate of Readiness for mechanical systems has been submitted and approved.

Complete the following prior to starting Functional Performance Tests of the electrical systems:

a. All electrical, and lighting equipment and systems have been completed, calibrated, tested, and operate in accordance with contract documents and construction plans and specifications.

b. The building envelope is enclosed according to contract documents with final construction completed.

c. Ceiling tiles, floor coverings, and window coverings are in place.

d. The Certificate of Readiness for electrical systems has been submitted and approved.

e. Lamps have completed a minimum 100 hour burn-in period.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Commissioning Firm ; G, DO

Lead Commissioning Specialist ; G, DO

Technical Commissioning Specialists ; G, DO

Commissioning Firm's Contract ; G, DO

SD-06 Test Reports

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Design Review Report ; G, DO

Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan ; G, DO

Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan ; G, DO S

Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists ; G, DO

Building Envelope Inspection Checklists ; G, DO

Pre-Functional Checklists ; G, DO

Issues Log

Commissioning Report ; G, DO

Post-Construction Trend Log Report ; G, DO

SD-07 Certificates

Certificate of Readiness ; G, DO

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Training Plan ; G, RO

Training Attendance Rosters ; G, RO

Systems Manual ; G, DO

Systems Manual G, DO

Maintenance and Service Life Plans ; G, DO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Commissioning Report ; S, DO

1.8 COMMISSIONING FIRM

Provide a Commissioning Firm that is certified in commissioning by one of the following: the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG); the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB); the International Certification Board/Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA); the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).[ The Commissioning Firm may employ a commissioning professional certified by the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) as required in paragraph LEAD COMMISSIONING SPECIALIST as an alternative to certification of the Commissioning Firm.] The Commissioning Firm must be certified in all systems to be commissioned to the extent such certifications are available from the certifying body. Describe any lapses in certification or disciplinary action taken by the certifying body against the proposed Commissioning Firm or Lead Commissioning Specialist in detail. Any firm or commissioning professional that has been the subject of disciplinary action by the certifying body within the five years preceding contract award is not eligible to perform any duties related to commissioning.

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a. Submit the Commissioning Firm's certification of qualifications including the name of the firm and certifications no later than 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

b. The Commissioning Firm's and Commissioning Specialists' certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of the duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the firm or a specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and submit another Commissioning Firm or Commissioning Specialist for approval. All work specified in this specification section performed by the Commissioning Firm or associated Commissioning Specialists is invalid if the Commissioning Firm or Commissioning Specialist loses its certification prior to contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor.

c. The Commissioning Firm must oversee and assist the General or Prime Contractor with the work specified herein.

d. The Commissioning Firm may act as the Pressure Test Agency required by UFGS Section 07 05 23 Specification Section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met.

1.8.1 Lead Commissioning Specialist

The Commissioning Firm must provide a Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) that has a minimum of five years of commissioning experience, including two projects of similar size and complexity, and that is one of the following: a NEBB qualified Systems Commissioning Administrator (SCA);

ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA); ICB/TABB Certified Commissioning Supervisor; BCA Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP);

AEE Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP); University of Wisconsin-Madison Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP); ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).

a. Submit the Lead Commissioning Specialist's certification of qualifications including the name of the specialist and firm;

certifications; years of experience; and a listing of representative projects of similar size and complexity no later than 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

b. The Lead Commissioning Specialists certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of the duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the specialist loses a certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and submit another Lead Commissioning Specialist for approval. All work specified in this specification section to be performed by the Lead Commissioning Specialist is invalid if the Lead Commissioning Specialist loses its certification prior to contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor.

c. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead and oversee the commissioning work specified herein and be the primary point of contact for the Government regarding the commissioning work. One of the Technical Commissioning Specialists may be the Lead Commissioning Specialist provided that all of the qualification requirements are met.

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1.8.2 Technical Commissioning Specialists

Technical Commissioning Specialists, employed by the Commissioning Firm and that have the following qualifications, must perform the technical work specified herein associated with each system to be commissioned:

a. Mechanical Technical Commissioning Specialist: The technical work associated with mechanical systems including Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems; Building Automation System;

Utility Monitoring and Control System; Service Water Heating Systems;

Plumbing Systems; Energy and Water Utility Metering Systems must be performed by a Commissioning Specialist certified by NEBB, ACG, ICB/TABB, AEE, University of Wisconsin-Madison, ASHRAE, or BCA in the commissioning of HVAC systems with five years of experience in the commissioning of HVAC systems.

b. Building Envelope Technical Commissioning SpecialistThe technical work associated with the Building Envelope system must be performed by a [registered architect with five years of building envelope design or construction experience][or a professional with training and certification as an Air Barrier Installer from the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) or other 3rd party air barrier association. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must have experience coordinating and instructing personnel involved in installation, joining, and sealing of air barrier materials and components]. [The Commissioning Firm team member with the required experience related to the building envelope may act as the Air Barrier Inspector required by UFGS Section 07 27 10.00 10 Specification Section 07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM provided that all qualification requirements of that specification section are met.] [The Commissioning Firm team member with the required experience related to the building envelope may act as the thermographer required by UFGS Section 07 05 23 Specification Section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS provided that all of the qualification requirements of that specification section are met.]

[c]. Submit the Technical Commissioning Specialist's certification of qualifications including the name of the specialist and firm;

certifications; years of experience; and a listing of representative projects of similar size and complexity no later than [30][60] calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Submit [one][_____] hard copy and an electronic copy.

1.8.3 Commissioning Standard

Comply with the requirements of the commissioning standard under which the Commissioning Firm and Specialists qualifications are approved. When the firm and specialists are certified by BCA, AEE, ASHRAE, or the University of Wisconsin-Madison, comply with the requirements of one of the acceptable standards unless otherwise stated herein. The acceptable standards are ACG Commissioning Guideline , NEBB Commissioning Standard , SMACNA 1429, or ASHRAE 202. Comply with applicable NETA testing standards for electrical systems.

a. Implement all recommendations and suggested practices contained in the Commissioning Standard and electrical test standards.

b. Use the Commissioning Standard for all aspects of Commissioning, SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 6 including calibration of instruments.

c. Where the instrument manufacturer calibration recommendations are more stringent than those listed in the Commissioning Standard, adhere to the manufacturer calibration recommendations.

d. All quality assurance provisions of the Commissioning Standard such as performance guarantees are part of this contract .

e. The Commissioning Specialists must develop commissioning procedures for any systems or system components not covered in the Commissioning Standard.

f. Use any new requirements, recommendations, and procedures published or adopted prior to contract solicitation by the body responsible for the Commissioning Standard.

1.9 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE ENGINEER

A Government Acceptance Engineer will perform many of the Government Quality Assurance functions for the project including review of select submittals, plans, procedures, and reports and inspection and testing of systems. The Government Acceptance Engineer will participate in TAB Field Acceptance Testing and Performance Verification Tests. Coordinate submittal transmission and testing schedules with the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and the Government Acceptance Engineer.

[ 1.10 SUSTAINABILITY THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION (TPC)

The Commissioning Specialists must execute and document the commissioning activities required of the Commissioning Authority for the purposes of complying with the Third Party Certification (TPC) requirements for the project in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.

Provide all commissioning documentation required to meet the TPC requirements.

The Commissioning Specialists must provide any additional documentation or perform additional acitivities required by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design version 4 (LEEDv4) Fundamental Commissioning and Verification including such documents as the Current Facilities Requirements and Operations and Maintenance Plan.[ In addition, the Commissioning Specialists must provide any additional documentation and perform additional activities as required by LEEDv4 Enhanced Commissioning [Option 1: Path 1 Enhanced Commissioning][Option 1: Path 2 Enhanced and Monitoring-Based Commissioning][ and Option 2 Envelope Commissioning] including such activities as [developing and providing an ongoing commissioning plan][, developing and implementing a monitoring-based commissioning plan][, and compliance with NIBS Guideline 1 for envelope commissioning].]

] 1.11 ISSUES LOG

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must develop and maintain an Issues Log for tracking and resolution of all deficiencies discovered through submittal reviews, inspection, and testing. Include the date of final resolution of issues as confirmed by the Commissioning Specialist. Submit the Issues Log to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative on a monthly basis at a minimum , and provide an electronic copy to the Government Acceptance Engineer concurrently . At any point during

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 7 construction, any commissioning team member finding deficiencies may communicate those deficiencies in writing to the Commissioning Specialist for inclusion into the Issues Log.

Track construction deficiencies identified in the Issues Log using QCS as specified in Specification Section 01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM).Track construction deficiencies identified in the Issues Log in accordance with the Quality Control Plan required by Specification Section [ 01 45 00.00 20 QUALITY CONTROL][ 01 45 00.10 20

QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION].

1.12 CERTIFICATE OF READINESS

Prior to scheduling Functional Performance Tests for each system, issue a Certificate of Readiness for the system certifying that the system is ready for Functional Performance Testing. The Certificate of Readiness must include, for each system to be commissioned, all equipment and system start-up reports; Performance Verification Test Reports; completed Building Envelope Inspection Checklists; completed Pre-Functional Checklists; Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report; HVAC Controls Start-Up Reports[; and the Air Leakage Test Reports and Diagnostic Test Reports] to the extent applicable to the system. The Contractor; the Lead Commissioning Specialist; the Contractor's Quality Control Representative;

the Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and TAB subcontractor representatives must sign and date the Certificate of Readiness. Submit the Certificate of Readiness for each system no later than 14 calendar days prior to Functional Performance Tests of that system. Submit [one][_____] hard copy and an electronic copy. Do not schedule Functional Performance Tests for a system until the Certificate of Readiness for that system receives approval by the Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

3.1.1 Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting

The Lead Commissioning Specialist must lead a Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting no later than 14 days after approval of the Commissioning Firm and Commissioning Specialists 30 days following construction notice to proceed to discuss the commissioning process including contract requirements, lines of communication, roles and responsibilities, schedules, documentation requirements, inspection and test procedures, and logistics as specified in this specification section. The Contractor's Superintendent or Project Manager, the Contractor's Quality Control Representative, and the Government must attend this meeting. Invite the User and a Base Civil Engineer Office Representative a Public Works Division Representative , to attend this meeting.

3.1.2 Construction Phase Commissioning Plan

3.1.2.1 Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan

The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must prepare the Interim

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Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. Submit the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days after the Construction Commissioning Coordination Meeting and no later than 14 days prior to the start of construction of the building envelope. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

Identify the commissioning and testing standards and outline the overall commissioning process, the commissioning schedule, the commissioning team members and responsibilities, lines of communication, documentation requirements for the construction phase of the project , and Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.

3.1.2.1.1 Checklists

Download example Building Envelope Inspection Checklists, Pre-Functional Checklists , Integrated Systems Test Checklists, and Functional Performance Test Checklists for specification section 01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING at the following location:

http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables The checklists submitted in the Interim and Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plans must contain the same level of detail shown in the examples. The submitted checklists are not required to match the format of the examples.

3.1.2.1.2 Contents

In addition to the requirements listed above, include the information provided for the Design Phase Commissioning Plan, updated, and including the following: In addition, include the following in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan:

a. Listing of all equipment to be commissioned

b. Contact information for the Government Acceptance Engineer, the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, and the Commissioning Team listed in paragraph Commissioning Team.

c. Basis of Design

d. Templates for site observation reports and the issues log. a. Plan purpose

b. Commissioning scope

c. Systems to be commissioned

d. Examples and description of development of pre-functional , integrated systems test, and functional performance test checklists

e. Building information

f. Contact information for the Commissioning Specialists , the Government Acceptance Engineer , the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, and the Commissioning Team listed in paragraph Commissioning Team

g. Roles and responsibilities

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h. Management plan

i. Owner's Project Requirements Document

j. Basis of Design

k. Description of design reviews by the Commissioning Specialists

l. Description of design review by Acceptance Engineer

m. Description and templates for site observation reports and the issues log

n. Listing and description of required meetings

o. Identification and sequence of commissioning and acceptance tasks for incorporation into the Project Schedule

p. Listing of required submittals to Government , Government Acceptance Engineer, and Commissioning Specialists

q. Description of execution of building envelope inspection, pre-functional checks , integrated systems tests, and functional performance tests

r. Description of Endurance Tests

s. Acceptance testing of critical systems in accordance with contract specifications

t. Operation and maintenance manual requirements

u. Description of training requirements

v. Description of required [Systems Manual][Computerized Maintenance Management System Manual]

w. Description of the Commissioning Report

3.1.2.1.3 Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists

The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must develop the Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists. Include all items that verify the building materials and construction maintain the required thermal and moisture integrity and air tightness of the building envelope system in the Building Envelope Inspection Checklists.

3.1.2.2 Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan

The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) must prepare the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. Submit the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan no later than 30 calendar days prior to the start of Pre-Functional Checks. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

Once approved, file the approved plan in the Sustainability eNotebook.

Include the information provided in the Interim Construction Phase Commissioning Plan. In addition, the Technical Commissioning Specialist must develop the Pre-Functional Checklists , Integrated Systems Test Checklists, and Functional Performance Test Checklists for each building, SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 10 for each system required to be commissioned, and for each component for inclusion in the Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan.

3.1.2.2.1 Pre-Functional Checklists

The Pre-Functional Checklists must include items for physical inspection or testing that demonstrate that installation and start-up of equipment and systems is complete. Refer to paragraph Pre-Functional Checks for more information.

3.1.2.2.2 Functional Performance Test Checklists

Functional Performance Test Checklists must include procedures that explain, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the system performs in accordance with the contract.

Refer to paragraph Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests for more information. Include the following sections and details appropriate to the systems being tested in the Functional Performance Test Checklists:

a. Notable system features including information about such attributes as system sizing and controls to facilitate understanding of system operation

b. Conclusions and recommendations based on control system feature, point-to-point, actuator, and system operation observations .

Conclusions must clearly indicate if system does or does not perform in accordance with contract requirements. Recommendation must clearly indicate that the system should or should not be accepted by the Government.

c. Test conditions including date, beginning and ending time, and beginning and ending outdoor air conditions

d. Attendees present throughout the entire system test

e. Identification of the equipment involved in the test

f. Control system feature identification including control point description, embedded/visible type, adjustable/monitoring type, actual value, and setpoint value/alarm range

g. Point-to-point observations including demonstrating system flow meters and sensors have been calibrated and are correctly displayed on the Operator work station

h. Actuator operation observations demonstrating actuator responses to commands from the control system

i. As-found condition of the system operation

j. List of test items with step numbers along with the corresponding feature or control operation, intended test procedure, expected system response, and pass/fail indication.

k. Space for comments for each test item.

i. System operation observations for system-based tests demonstrating each control algorithm, operation mode, and alarm condition resulting from control point(s) manipulation. System operation observations

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(1) introduction identifying testing methodology

(2) as-found conditions prior to control point(s) manipulation

(3) clear list of test items (step numbers)

(4) control algorithm (design control sequence) segmented by unique functions

(5) intended test procedures following each segmented control algorithm identifying control point(s) required to be manipulated to initiate system response

(6) expected system response

(7) space for comments for each test item complete including resulting control signal such as 0-volts, 10-volts, active, or inactive

(8) pass or fail indication for each test item

3.1.2.2.3 Integrated Systems Test Checklists

Integrated Systems Test Checklists must include test procedures that explain, step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the interactive operations between systems performs in accordance with the contract. Refer to paragraph Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests for more information. Include the following sections in the Integrated Systems Test Checklists:

a. Notable features of the interconnected systems organized by discipline including information to facilitate understanding of system operation

b. Conclusions and recommendations based on observations of interconnected system operation . Conclusions must clearly indicate if the systems do or do not perform in accordance with contract requirements. Recommendation must clearly indicate that the systems should or should not be accepted by the Government

c. Test conditions including date and beginning and ending time

d. Attendees present throughout the entire system test

e. Identification of the equipment and systems involved in the test

f. List of test items with step numbers along with the corresponding feature or control operation, intended test procedure, expected system response, and pass/fail indication.

g. Space for comments for each test item.

f. Identification of dates for the completion and approval of relevant functional performance test checklists, and identify the Contractor's Quality Control Personnel that accepted and signed the related functional performance test checklists.

g. Interconnected system operation observations for tests demonstrating each operation resulting from system manipulation. System operation

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(1) introduction identifying testing methodology

(2) as-found conditions prior to system manipulation

(3) clear list of test items (step numbers)

(4) design control sequences or interlocks segmented by unique functions

(5) intended test procedures following each segmented sequence or interlock identifying the system manipulation required to initiate system response

(6) expected system responses

(7) space for comments for each test item

(8) pass or fail indication for each test

[ 3.1.3 Design Review

The Lead Commissioning Specialist and Technical Commissioning Specialists must review the construction contract plans and specifications, the Owner's Project Requirements Document, and the Basis of Design. The Owner's Project Requirements Document is attached as Appendix A. The Basis of Design is attached as Appendix B. The Owner's Project Requirements Document and Basis of Design documents are not contract documents and are provided for commissioning review purposes only.

a. Advise the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative of any discrepancies between the Basis of Design and Owner's Project Requirements, deficiencies of the design to comply with the Owner's Project Requirements or Basis of Design, and deficiencies that would prevent the building systems and features from operating or performing effectively and from being adequately maintainable.

b. The Commissioning Specialists must provide a Design Review Report individually listing each deficiency and the corresponding proposed corrective action necessary for proper system operation or performance. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy of the report to the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative no later than 14 days after approval of the Commissioning Specialists.

c. The Lead Commissioning Specialist must participate in a meeting to discuss any items contained in the report no later than 14 calendar days after submission of the report.

] 3.1.4 Construction Submittals

Provide all submittals associated with the systems to be commissioned, including shop drawings; equipment submittals; test plans, procedures, and reports; and resubmittal's to the Commissioning Specialists. The Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the submittals to the extent necessary verify that the equipment and system installation will comply with the contract requirements , the Unified Facilities Criteria

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(UFC) referenced by the design-build contract, and the requirements of the Basis of Design and the Owner's Project Requirements Document.

3.1.5 Inspection and Testing

Demonstrate that all system components have been installed, that each control device and item of equipment operates, and that the systems operate and perform, including interactive operation between systems, in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements.

Requirements in related specification sections are independent from the requirements of this section and do not satisfy any of the requirements specified in this specification section. Provide all materials, services, and labor required to perform the Pre-Functional Checks , Building Envelope Inspection , Integrated Systems Tests, and Functional Performance Tests.

3.1.5.1 Commissioning Team

Provide a commissioning representative for each sub-contractor associated with the systems to be commissioned. Each commissioning representative is responsible for coordination of their respective sub-contractor's execution of the commissioning activities and participation in the inspection and testing required by this specification section. The designers listed below are the designers of record for their respective systems. Substitutes must be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative .

3.1.5.1.1 Building Envelope Inspections Team

The following team members must participate in building envelope inspections:

Designation Function

CxB Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

BEC Contractor's Building Envelope Commissioning Representative

3.1.5.1.2 Mechanical System Pre-Functional Checks Team

The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional checks of mechanical systems:

Designation Function

CxM Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

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Designation Function

MC Contractor's Mechanical Commissioning Representative

CC Contractor's Controls Commissioning Representative

TABC Contractor's TAB Commissioning Representative

PC Contractor's Plumbing Commissioning Representative

3.1.5.1.3 Electrical System Pre-Functional Checks Team

The following team members must participate in Pre-Functional checks of electrical systems:

Designation Function

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

3.1.5.1.4 Mechanical Systems Test Team

The following team members must participate in Functional Performance[, Seasonal,] and Integrated Systems Testing of mechanical systems:

Designation Function

CxM Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist

QAR Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

MC Contractor's Mechanical Commissioning Representative

CC Contractor's Controls Commissioning Representative

TABC Contractor's TAB Commissioning Representative

PC Contractor's Plumbing Commissioning Representative

IC Contractor's Irrigation Commissioning Representative

3.1.5.1.5 Electrical Systems Test Team

The following team members must participate in Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Testing of electrical systems:

Designation Function

CQC Contractor's Quality Control Personnel

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3.1.5.1.6 Other Pre-Functional and Functional Performance Participants

The following may participate as team members during Pre-Functional Checks and Functional Performance Testing:

Designation Function

BCE Base Civil Engineer Office Representative

User Using Agent's Representative

3.1.5.2 Building Envelope Inspection

Document building envelope inspection by the commissioning team using the approved Template Building Envelope Inspection Checklists. Indicate commissioning team member inspection and acceptance of each Building Envelope Inspection Checklist item by initials at the time they are inspected and found to be in conformance with contract requirements.

Inspect checklist items before they become hidden as construction progresses.

a. Submit the completed and initialed Building Envelope Inspection Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklists items. Submit one hard copy and an electronic copy.

b. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must make at least two site visits to the site to observe construction of the building envelope in-progress. On each visit, the Building Envelope Commissioning Specialist must review the Contractor's in-progress checklists to ensure that the commissioning team is inspecting the building envelope as required.

c. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must witness the building envelope pressure tests and diagnostic tests specified in UFGS Section 07 05 23 Specification Section 07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS. The Building Envelope Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the resulting reports and provide recommendations for correction of any deficiencies or further testing.

3.1.5.3 Pre-Functional Checks

Pre-Functional Checklists from the approved Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan must be completed by the commissioning team. Complete one Pre-Functional Checklist for each individual item of equipment or system for each system required to be commissioned including, but not limited to, ductwork, piping, equipment, fixtures (lighting and plumbing), and controls. Indicate commissioning team member inspection and acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item by initials. Acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item by each team member indicates that item conforms to the construction contract and accepted design requirements in their area of responsibility. Technical Commissioning Specialist acceptance of each Pre-Functional Checklist item indicates that each item has been installed correctly and in accordance with contract documents and the Owner's Project Requirements. Submit the completed and

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 16 initialed Pre-Functional Checklists no later than 7 calendar days after completion of inspection of all checklists items for each system. Submit [one][_____] hard copy and an electronic copy. Include manufacturer start-up checklists associated with equipment with the submission of the Pre-Functional Checklists.

3.1.5.4 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report and Field Acceptance Testing

The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the pre-final TAB Report required by UFGS Section 23 05 93 Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC. Identify any deficiencies to the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and the Contractor's Quality Control Personnel. Resolve all deficiencies prior to TAB Field Acceptance Testing.

The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must witness the TAB Field Acceptance Testing specified by UFGS Section 23 05 93 Specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC. Include a certification by the Mechanical Technical Specialist that no outstanding deficiencies exist in the systems relative to Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing with the final TAB Report submittal.

3.1.5.5 HVAC Controls Test Reports

The Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist must review the Start-Up Testing Report and the PVT Procedures and Reports required by UFGS Section 23 09 00 Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC [and UFGS Section 25 10 10 Specification Section 25 10 10 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) Front End and Integration].

Include a certification by the Mechanical System Technical Commissioning Specialist that the submittals contain no deficiencies or that the submittals do not indicate any deficiencies in the HVAC systems or HVAC control systems with each of these submittals.

3.1.5.6 Tests

3.1.5.6.1 Functional Performance and Integrated Systems Tests

Schedule Functional Performance Tests for each system only after the Certificate of Readiness has been approved by the Government for the system. Correct all deficiencies identified through any prior review, inspection, or test activity before the start of Functional Performance Tests. Perform Integrated Systems Tests only after the Functional Performance Tests for each associated system are completed with all deficiencies resolved and after the related Functional Performance Test Checklists have been signed by each commissioning team member.

a. Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests must be performed with the Contracting Officer's Quality Assurance Representative present.

b. Abort Functional Performance Tests or Integrated Systems Tests when any system deficiency prevents the successful completion of the test.

c. Technical Commissioning Specialists must lead and document all Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests for the systems to be commissioned with the Contractor and appropriate

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 17 sub-contractors performing the Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests . The representatives listed in the paragraph Commissioning Team must attend the tests. Abort Functional Performance Tests or Integrated Systems Tests when any required commissioning team member is not present for the test.

3.1.5.6.1.1 Checklist

Use the Functional Performance Test and Integrated Systems Test Checklists from the approved Final Construction Phase Commissioning Plan to guide the Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests . Functional Performance Tests must be performed for each item of equipment and each system required to be commissioned and verify all sensor calibrations, control responses, safeties, interlocks, operating modes, sequences of operation, capacities, lighting levels, and all other performance requirements comply with construction contract and accepted design requirements regardless of the specific items listed within the Functional Performance Test and Integrated Systems Test Checklists provided. Testing must progress from equipment or components to subsystems to systems to interlocks and connections between systems. Integrated Systems Tests must be performed for the interactive operation between systems such as HVAC systems, fire protection systems, back-up electrical supply, energy generation systems, and other systems, and verify correct interactive operation, acceptable speed of response, and other contract requirements for both normal and failure modes. Examples of Integrated Systems Tests include the correct operation of HVAC systems during emergency system activation, correct operation of uninterruptible power supplies or energy generators and connected systems, or lighting system operation during power outage or emergency system activation. The order of components and systems to be tested must be determined by the Technical Commissioning Specialists.

3.1.5.6.1.2 Acceptance

Indicate acceptance of each item of equipment and systems tested by signature of each commissioning team member for each Functional Performance Test or Integrated Systems Test Checklist . The Contractor's Quality Control Representative and the Technical Commissioning Specialists must indicate acceptance after the equipment and systems are free of deficiencies.

3.1.5.6.2 HVAC Test Methods

Perform Functional Performance Tests in accordance with the following:

3.1.5.6.2.1 Prior to Testing

Prior to testing operating modes, sequences of operation, interlocks, and safeties, complete control point-to-point observations, test sensor calibrations, and test actuator commands. Prior to system testing, complete control system feature, point-to-point, and actuator observations.

3.1.5.6.2.2 Simulating Conditions

Over-writing control input (actual) values through the controls system is not acceptable, unless approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative . Identify proposed exceptions in a protocol submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for

SECTION 01 91 00.15 Page 18 approval. Before simulating conditions, overwriting values (if approved), or changing set-points, calibrate all sensors, transducers and devices.

Below are several examples of exceptions that would be considered acceptable:

a. When varying static pressures inside ductwork can not be simulated within the duct, and where a sensor signals the controls system to initiate sequences at various duct static pressures, it is acceptable to simulate the various pressures with a Pneumatic Squeeze-Bulb Type Signaling Device with gauge temporarily attached to the sensing tube leading to the transmitter. It is not acceptable to reset the various set-points, nor to simulate an electric analog signal (unless approved as noted above).

b. Dirty filter pressure drops can be simulated using sheets of cardboard at filter face.

c. Freeze-stat safeties can be simulated by packing portion of sensor with ice.

d. High outside air temperatures can be simulated with a hair blower.

e. High entering cooling coil temperatures can be used to simulate entering cooling coil conditions.

f. Do not use signal generators to simulate sensor signals unless approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative , as noted above, for special cases.

g. Control set points can be altered. For example, to see the air conditioning compressor lockout work at an outside air temperature below 55 degrees F , when the outside air temperature is above 55 degrees F , temporarily change the lockout set point to be 0 degrees F above the current outside air temperature. Caution: Set points are not to be raised or lowered to a point such that damage to the components, systems, or the building structure and/or contents will occur.

h. Test duct mounted smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Perform the tests with air system at minimum airflow condition in ductwork.

i. Test current sensing relays used for fan and pump status signals to control system to indicate unit failure and run status by resetting the set point on the relay to simulate a lost belt or unit failure while the unit is running. Confirm that the failure alarm was generated and received at the control system. After the test is conducted, return the set point to its original set-point or a set-point as indicated by the Contracting Officer's Representative Contracting Officer's Technical Representative .

3.1.5.6.2.3 Setup

Perform each test under conditions that simulate actual conditions as close as is practically possible. Provide all necessary materials and system modifications to produce the necessary flows, pressures, temperatures, and other conditions necessary to execute the test according to the specified conditions. At completion of the test, return the affected building equipment and systems to their pre-test condition.

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3.1.5.6.3 Endurance Test

Following successful completion of Functional Performance Tests for HVAC systems and prior to the Performance Verification Test, perform an Endurance Test of the HVAC systems in accordance with the paragraph Endurance Test in UFGS Section 23 09 00 Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC. [Use the Temporary Trending Hardware, if necessary, in accordance with UFGS Section 23 09 00 Specification Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC.] Perform the test with all equipment and systems in full automatic mode.

Restart the test if the equipment and systems or setpoints are overridden to manual mode at any time during the test. Poll all points shown in the project schedules with an alarm condition at 5 minute intervals. Poll all points shown in the Point Schedule required for trending, overrides, or graphical displays at 15 minute intervals. Provide an Endurance Test Report with the Commissioning Report that includes a graphical representation of all trends with all trend data clearly identified.

3.1.5.6.4 Seasonal Tests

3.1.5.6.4.1 Initial Functional Performance Tests

Perform Initial Functional Performance Tests as soon as all contract work is completed, regardless of the season. Develop and implement means of artificial loading to demonstrate, to a reasonable level of confidence, the ability of the HVAC systems to handle peak seasonal loads.

3.1.5.6.4.2 Full-Load Conditions

In addition to the Initial Functional Performance Tests, perform Functional Performance Tests of HVAC systems under full-load conditions during peak heating and cooling seasons during outdoor air condition design extremes. [Test cooling equipment and systems with the building fully occupied when performing the Functional Performance Tests during peak cooling season.]

Schedule Seasonal Functional Performance Tests in coordination with the Government.

3.1.5.6.4.3 System Acceptance

Systems may be partially accepted by the Government prior to seasonal testing if they comply with all construction contract and accepted design requirements that can be tested during initial Functional Performance Tests. All Functional Performance Test procedures must be completed prior to full systems acceptance.

3.1.5.6.5 Aborted Tests and Re-Testing

Abort Functional Performance Tests , Integrated Systems Tests, or Seasonal Tests if any deficiency prevents successful completion of the test or if any required commissioning team member is not present for the test.

Reimburse the Government for all…