Department Of The Environment,Community and Local Government

AndIrish Ventilation Industry Association

Checklist and Commissioning Sheetfor Domestic Ventilation Systems

This document is broken into two clear sections.

Blue - Installation and Commission section from the Department for the Environment, community andLocal Governments document, Installation and Commissioning of ventilation systems for dwellings-achieving compliance with Part F 2009

Green- Additional installation and Commissioning information recommended by the Irish VentilationIndustry Association not covered in Part F of 2009 or itʼs Technical Guidance Document.

Issue November 2012

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The IVIA aims to promote air quality and energy efficiency in Ireland’s houses and commercial

buildings by supporting best practice in the Irish ventilation sector.”

The Irish Ventilation Industry Association (IVIA) aims to serve as a platform and point of contact

for all stakeholders in the Irish ventilation industry as well as its customers, decision-makers,

the scientific community and other relevant groups. The IVIA promotes best practice for all

elements of the business, from system design and installation through to commissioning and

on-going maintenance. The IVIA represents the ventilation industry at a national level and is

highly connected at EU level through other national and European associations

Standards referred to:I.S. EN 13141-1:2004 Ventilation for buildings.Performance testing of components/products forresidential ventilation. Externally and internallymounted air transfer devicesI.S. EN 13141-4:2004 Ventilation for buildings.performance testing of components/products forresidential ventilation. Fans used in residentialventilation systemsI.S. EN 13141-5:2004 Ventilation for buildings.Performance testing of components/products forresidental ventilation. Part 5: Cowls and roofoutlet terminal devicesI.S. EN 13141-7:2004 Ventilation for buildings.Performance testing of components/products forresidental ventilation. Performance testing of amechanical supply and exhaust ventilation units(including heat recovery) for mechanicalventilation systems intended for single familydwellings.I.S. EN 13829:2000 “Thermal performance ofbuildings: determination of air permeability ofbuildings: fan pressurization method”.BS 5250:2002 Code of practice for control ofcondensation in buildingsBS5925: 1991 Code of practice for ventilationprinciples and designing for natural ventilation BS 8233 Sound Insulation and noise reductionfor buildings Code of PracticeCIBSE Technical Memorandum 13 Minimisingthe risk of legionnaires diseaseCIBSE Ventilation Hygiene Toolkit

Other references referred to:Building Research Establishment, IP 21/92“Spillage of flue gases from open-fluedcombustion applicances”Building Research Establishment, IB 7/94“Spillage of flue gases fom solid-fuel combustionappliances”Building Research Establishment, IP 13/94“Passive stack ventilation systems: design andinstallation”BRE Digest 298 Continuous mechanicalventilation in dwellings: design installation andoperation.Building Research Establishment, BR 262“Thermal Insulation - avoiding risks”CIBSE Guide A Environmental DesignCIBSE Guide B Heating, Ventilating AirConditioning and RefrigerationCIBSE Application Manual 10 Natural Ventilationin non-domestic buildingsCIBSE Application Manual 13 Mixed ModeVentilationDEHLG, Planning Guidelines No. 9Architectural Heritage Protection - Guidelines forPlanning AuthoritiesSafety, Health and Welfare at Work (GeneralApplication) Regulations 2007World Health Organisation (WHO) publicationHouse dust mites, Crowther D and Wilinson T(2008), which is included in Public healthsignificance of urgan pests, Bonnefoy X,Kampen H and Sweeney K, WHO RegionalOffice for Europa, available atwww.euro.who.int/document/e91435.pdf

Other Useful Standards andPublicationsI.S. EN 13141-6:2004 Ventilation for buiildings.Performance testing of components/products forresidential ventialtion. Exhaust ventilation systempackages used in a single dwelling

Sustainable Energy Ireland, DEAP Manual

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System completion and handoverThis section outlines the minimum information to be handed over to the end userimmediately after the ventilation system has been installed and commissioned.Documentation to be handed over to the end user

Operation and maintenance manual

The operation and maintenance manual should contain specific instructions for the enduser on how and when to use the ventilation system, including information on theintended use of available fan settings. Information should also be provided to suggestwhen the system components should be cleaned and maintained.

The following information should be provided where relevant:• manufacturerʼs contact details;• use of air inlets for background ventilation;• location of and setting automatic controls (e.g. humidity and timer controls);• location and use of on/off and boost settings for mechanical ventilation system;• adjustable extract air terminals on vertical PSV ducts;• instructions on how cleaning and maintenance should be carried out, including

replacement filters;• location of filters if not installed within the fan unit. (If no filters installed on extract

terminals – how are ducts accessed for cleaning and recommendations for howcleaning is undertaken and interval);

• recalibration or checking of sensors and their location.

The operation and maintenance manual should also contain relevant manufacturersʼliterature which was supplied with the system or with individual components of thesystem.This might include components specifications, installation guidance, operatinginstructions,maintenance schedules, guarantees, registration card, spare part lists,means of obtainingspare parts, etc.

Completion checklist and commissioning sheetThe three-part sheet detailed in this document should be signed and completed andincluded in the operation and maintenance manual for domestic ventilation systems. The eight-part sheet detailed in this document should be signed and completed andincluded in the operation and maintenance manual for domestic ventilation systems.

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Completion checklist and commissioning sheetThis installation completion checklist and commissioning sheet is divided into four distinctparts:

Part 1 contains the particulars of the system, installation address and installerʻs details.

Part 2a should be completed for all systems, and functions as an installation checklist.

Part 2b is a visual inspection, or pre-commissioning checklist, and should be completed forall systems.

Part 3 should be completed for all systems that employ fan units, including intermittentextract fans, and requires air flow measurements to be recorded.

The three parts should be completed in full, and a copy should form part of the operation andmaintenance manual.

Checking design against measured air flow ratesFor Systems natural ventilation with extract system and MVHR system, the measured air flowrates should be recorded on Part 3: Commissioning details, as part of the commissioningprocedures given in Tables 2 and 6 . The measured values will need to be compared withtheir respective design values. Compliance with the design will be met if the measured ratesfor each are equal to, or greater than the design value. If any measured value is less than thedesign value, adjustment should be made to correct the system and all air flows re-measureduntil they meet the design values.

For Continuous Mechanical Extract systems the extract rates should be recorded on Part 3with extract rates as per MVHR. The equivalent free area should be recorded on Part 2c onthe CMEV section.

Instrument calibrationMeasurement of air flows should be performed using equipment that has been calibrated atan INAB accredited calibration centre equal or approved. Calibration should be performedannually for each air flow measurement device used to record final air flow rates in Part 3.The Building Control Authority (BCA) may request copies of calibration certificates. Theseshould be provided under Section 11(5) of the Building Control Act 1990.

Demonstrating complianceAll three parts should be completed, with the relevant Parts 2 and 3 signed by a person whois suitably qualified and responsible for the installation and for the commissioning of thesystem that has been installed.The three-part form needs to be completed for each installation address, and a copyshould be included as part of the handover documentation to the owner of the dwelling

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DOMESTIC VENTILATION

COMMISSIONING CERTIFICATE

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Part 1 – System details and declarations

1.1 Installation Address Details

Dwelling name/number Street Locality Town County Post Code 1.2 Installation Details

System classification* System ...... Enter System as defined by Section 1.2.2 or 1.2.3 o

Manufacturer Model numbers Serial number (where

1. Location of fan units 2.

.3 .4 .5

1.3 Installers Details

Name Company Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Telephone Number Post Code 1.4 Commissioning Technicians/Engineers Details (if different to 1.3)

Technician/Engineer’s Name Company Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Telephone Number Post Code

*Note. If a system has been installed that is not defined by TGD F, further installation checks and commissioning procedures may be required. Seek particular guidance from the manufacturer for these systems.

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Part 2a – Installation details

2.1 Installation Checklist – General (all Systems) Tick as

Has the system been installed in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements?

Yes No

Have relevant system installation clauses been followed as detailed in Tables 1, 3, and 5, as applicable?

Yes No

If any deviation from Tables 1, 3.and 5 , these should be detailed here.

Description of installed controls (e.g. timer, central control, humidistat, PIR, etc).

Location of manual/override controls.

2.2 Installer's Declaration

Installer’s Signature

Registration Number (if applicable)

Date of Inspection

IVIA Membership No.

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This section should be completed by the commissioning technician prior to completing Part 3.

2.3a Visual Inspections – General (all Systems)

Total installed equivalent area of background ventilators in dwelling?

mm2

Total floor area of dwelling? m2

Does the total installed equivalent ventilator area meet the requirements given in Section 1.2 of TGD F?

Yes No

Yes No

Have all background ventilators been left in the open position? Yes No Have the correct number and location of extract fans/terminals been installed that satisfy Table 1 of TGD F?

Yes No

Is the installation complete with no obvious defects present? Yes No Do all internal doors have sufficient undercut to allow air transfer between rooms (i.e. 10 mm over and above final floor finish)?

Yes No

Has all protection/packaging been removed (including background ventilators) such that system is fully functional?

Yes No

For ducted systems, has the ductwork installation been installed in such manner that air resistance and leakage is kept to a minimum?

Yes No

Are the correct number and size of background ventilators provided that satisfy TGD F?

Yes No

Has the entire system been installed such that there is sufficient access for routine maintenance and repair/replacement of components?

Yes No

2.3b Visual Inspections – General (MVHR)

Have appropriate air terminal devices been installed to allow system balance?

Yes

No

Has the heat recovery unit (MVHR System only) and all ductwork been effectively insulated where installed in unheated spaces?

Yes

No

Condensate connection is complete and drains to an appropriate location (MVHR System only)

Yes

No

For CMEV systems is there 2500mm2 equivalent free area background ventilators in each habitable room (not wet rooms)

2.3c Visual Inspections – CMEV

Have appropriate air terminal devices been installed to allow system balance?

Yes

No

Has the heat recovery unit (MVHR System only) and all ductwork been effectively insulated where installed in unheated spaces?

Yes

No

Condensate connection is complete and drains to an appropriate location (MVHR System only)

Yes

No

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Part 2b - Inspection of Installation

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2.3e Visual Inspection – General(DCV)

2.3d Visual Inspection – General (PSV)

Have appropriate roof terminals been used and do they terminate above the ridge line of the building?

Yes

No

Are there no more than two swept 45 degree bends per riser duct? Yes

No

Has the duct work been effectively insulated where installed in unheated spaces?

Has the system been installed in accordance with document BRE IP13-94?

Yes

No

Yes No

Are all the control devices and mechanisms for control of air volume moving freely and working in accordance with manufacturers guidelines?

Yes

No

2.3f Other Inspections – General (All systems with Fans)

Upon initial start up, was any abnormal sound or vibration experienced, or unusual smells detected?

Yes

No

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Part 3 – Commissioning details

3.1 Commissioning Equipment

Schedule of air flow measurement equipment used, (model and serial)

Date of last certified calibration

1.

2.

3.

Date of INAB or Equivalent Calibration

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3.1a Name of calibration centre ___________________________________________

Calibration certificate number _________________________________________

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3.2 Air Flow Measurements – Natural Ventilation with Provision for Extract

COMMENT (if required)

Fan reference (as 1.2) Measured Extract Rate (l/s) Design Airflow Flow (l/s) Refer to TGD F (paragraph 1.2.2.1) .1 naF tcartxE

.2 naF tcartxE

.3 naF tcartxE

.4 naF tcartxE

.5 naF tcartxEFor kitchen extract canopies, only the highest setting needs to be recorded.

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Room reference Measured Air Design Air Measured Air Design Air(location of terminals) Flow Flow Flow Flow HIGH Rate HIGH Rate LOW Rate LOW Rate (l/s) (l/s) (l/s) (l/s) Refer to TGD Refer to TGD F F

Kitchen ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Bathroom ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

En Suite ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Utility ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

3.3 Air Flow Measurements (Extract) - CMEV

COMMENT (if required)

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3.4

Room reference (location of terminals)

Measured Air Flow High Rate (l/s)or MeasuredPressure Pa

Design Air Flow High Rate (l/s) or PA.

Is it capable of high flow rates in TGD F Table 2 when required?

Kitchen

Bathroom

En-Suite

Utility

Other

Air Flow Measurements (Extract) - DCV*

Other

YES NO

*Constant volume systems require l/s measurements and constant pressure variable volume systems require a pressure Pa measurement.

COMMENTS (if required)

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Room reference Measured Air Design Air Measured Air Design Air(location of terminals) Flow Flow Flow Flow HIGH Rate HIGH Rate LOW Rate LOW Rate (l/s) (l/s) (l/s) (l/s) Refer to TGD Refer to TGD F F

Kitchen ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Bathroom ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

En Suite ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Utility ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

Other ___________ __________ ___________ ___________

3.5 Air Flow Measurements (Extract) - MVHR

COMMENT (if required)

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3.6 Air Flow Measurements (Supply) - MVHR

Room reference (location of terminals)

Measured Air Flow High Rate (l/s)

Design Air Flow High Rate (l/s) Refer to TGD F

Measured Air Flow Low Rate (l/s)

Design Air Flow Low Rate (l/s)Refer to TGD F

Living Room 1

Living Room 2 (if present)

Dining Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Study Other ...

COMMENT (if required)

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3.7 Commissioning - MVHR system only

Have controls been set up in accordance with manufacturer's instructions?

Yes No

Have all distribution grills been locked to preventunauthorised adjustment?

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

3.8 Commissioning Declaration

Signature

Date of Commissioning

Competent person scheme name and registration no. (if available)

What is the thermal efficiency of the exchanger when system operating at 70% 0f capacity?

What is the noise level of the installed unit measured 1m from appliance?

Is the noise level above 33dB(A) in any of the occupied rooms when system is operating in normal mode?

Is the noise level above 35dB(A) in any of the occupied rooms when system is operating at maximum set capacity?