Center for Innovative School FacilitiesCommissioningRe-CommissioningRetro-Commissioning

Mike DiPasquale

Introduction & Background

Commissioning The Cx agent is the part of the QA/QC

process Should be independent of the design

and construction management Client’s eyes and ears

Pre-Construction Activities Review Basis of Design (BOD) and Owner

Project Requirements (OPR)* Develop and incorporate commissioning (Cx)

requirements into the construction documents* Perform a Cx review of the design documents** * LEED Fundamental** LEED Enhanced

Construction Activities Develop and implement a Cx plan* Review contractor submittals applicable to

systems being Cx’d** Perform installation verification of the systems to

be Cx’d* (Pre-Functional) Accessibility for service and maintenance Meetings * LEED Fundamental** LEED Enhanced

Construction Activities Verify performance of the systems to be Cx’d* (Functional Tests)

HVAC systems and associated controls system Client standard sequence of operations, DDC graphics, equipment and point

naming standards. Lighting and Daylighting Controls Domestic Hot Water System Renewable Energy Systems (Photovoltaic, Solar Hot Water, etc.)

Other equipment/systems: Building Envelope, FSD’s, smoke evacuation, nurse call, security 

Systems needing additional clarification: ‘Communication’, ‘IT/Data’ Systems that may be Cx’d but may not bring the most value to the

client (Fire Alarm, Elevators, Medical Gas)

* LEED Fundamental** LEED Enhanced

Post-Construction Activities Verify training requirements have been

met** Develop a systems manual** ‘It Doesn’t Work” stage Review operation of the building 8-10

months after substantial completion**

* LEED Fundamental** LEED Enhanced

Post-Construction Activities Final Report*

Executive summary Scope of Services OPR/BOD Review comments Cx plan Pre-Functional documents Equipment start up documents Functional tests Meeting minutes, field reports etc. Cx punchlist Systems manual

* LEED Fundamental** LEED Enhanced

Re-Commissioning

Re-Commissioning

Retro-Commissioning Energy Trust Existing Buildings Program

Retro-Commissioning

Retro-Commissioning VISN 20