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What is Commissioning?
ASHRAE Guideline 0
The Commissioning Process is a quality-oriented
process for achieving, verifying, and documenting
that the performance of facilities, systems, and
assemblies meets defined objectives and criteria.
The Commissioning Process begins at project
inception (during the pre-design phase) and
continues for the life of the facility through the
occupancy and operation phase.The
Commissioning Process includes specific tasks to
be conducted during each phase in order to verify
that design, construction, and training meets the
Owners Project Requirements.
What is Commissioning?
Simplified Definition: An organized process
which verifies a facilities systems will:
Work as intended
When intended
Work together
Types of Commissioning
New Construction
Re-Commissioning- Facilities previously
commissioned.
Retro-Commissioning- Existing facilities not
previously commissioned.
Why Is Cx Necessary?
Owner - I am already paying a lot of money
for a working facility.
CM or GC We run a tight ship and dont
have a lot of problems.
Subcontractors We have an excellent
QA/QC process.
Why Is It Necessary?
Equipment complexity
Operational intent lacking
Building systems integration
Increasing risk exposure
O&M budget limitations
Shorter design/construction schedules
Why Is It Necessary?
Upside Down Panel
Why Is It Necessary?
Improper neutral-ground.
Code violation
C-phase damage
No ground fault
protection
Improved Reliability
Repeatable Testing Scripts
Baseline Documentation (Cx Report)
Improved O&M Manuals/Training
Warranty Assistance
Peace of Mind
Owner Performed
Advantages:
CxA Empowered
Quicker response time
Simplified coordination
Disadvantages:
Designer Performed
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Contractor Performed
Advantages:
Simpler interface
Reduced costs
Disadvantages:
Independent Agent
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Cx Team Attributes
Strong PM
multi-disciplined experience
Discipline-specific Team
People & Communication Skills
Organized
Technically Competent ProblemSolvers
Good References
CxA
CM or GC
Subs
Day to Day Communications
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PREPARATION
TESTING
Post Const Cx
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PREPARATION
TESTING
Post Const Cx
Summary
What is Cx?
What are the various types?
Why is it necessary?
How much will Cx cost? Save?
What are the benefits of Cx?
Who should perform Cx?
What Cx services do I need?
Contact Information
John Riley, P.E., CCP
c/o George Butler Associates
9801 Renner Blvd.
Lenexa, Kansas 66219-9745
Office Ph. (913) 577-8857
Email: jriley@gbutler.com
Website: www.gbutler.com