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What’s Up for Commissioning in Codes and Standards

Gerald J Kettler, PE, CCP, CPMP, LEED FellowFacility Performance Associates

AIA Quality Assurance

The Building Commissioning Association is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of the Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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Learning Objectives

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1. Update knowledge of codes and standards requirements for commissioning providers.

2. Discuss codes/standards currently under consideration by regulators and industry associations.

3. Use Washington and IECC codes to develop applicable local commissioning codes.

4. Teach others in the built environment to understand, use and participate in developing codes.

• ASHRAE Standards• 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

• 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable IAQ

• 90.1 Energy Standard

• 189.1 Design of Green Buildings

• ICC Codes – Building Codes

• IECC –Energy Conservation Code

• IGCC- Green Construction Code

• Cal Green / Title 24

• European Documents

Commissioning Process Utilization

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• National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline 3 – Building Enclosures

• ASTM E2947-16a Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning

• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) –Commissioning Guideline, DG-29-11

• NFPA - Standard 3 and 4-2015 – Commissioning and Integrated Testing

• LEED® and Other Green Building Processes –Green Globes, CHPS, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge

Commissioning Process Utilization

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• International Building Code - 2015 includes Special Inspector Requirements ‘to verify proper commissioning of Smoke Control Systems’ in Section 909.3.

• Commissioning shall be by accepted engineering practice and published standards.

• 1703 Approved agency qualifications include: independence, adequate calibrated equipment, experienced personnel

• No ASHRAE Standards are referenced• IBC-2018 = No changes

Building Code – IBC 2015

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• Section 513.3 refers to special inspection to verify proper Commissioning of Smoke Control Systems as in IBC section 909

• Commissioning shall be IAW generally accepted engineering practice and published standards.

• ASHRAE Standards referenced = 15, 34, 62.1, 170, 180

• IMC -2018 = No changes

International Mechanical Code – 2015

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• 5.3.2.9 HVAC System Completion- Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, design professional shall provide evidence of system completion

• 503.2.9.1 Each supply air outlet and zone terminal shall be equipped with means for air balancing per IMC

• 503.2.9.2 Individual hydronic coils shall be equipped with means for balancing

• 503.2.9.3 Construction documents shall require O&M manuals

International Energy Conservation Code – 2009

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• C408SystemCommissioning- PriortoFinalInspection,RegisteredDesignProfessionalshallprovideevidenceofsystem(HVACandLighting)Commissioningandcompletionincluding:

• Constructiondocumentsincludecommissioning• CommissioningPlanbyRDPorApprovedAgency• Air&HydronicSystemsBalancingandReports• FunctionalPerformanceTesting• Documentation– O&M• PreliminaryCommissioningReportwithwrittenOwner

Acceptance• FinalCommissioningReportwithin90days


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• C408 System Commissioning- Adds:

• Service Water Heating

• Approved agency approval of mechanical commissioning

• Lighting and daylighting testing

• Documentation


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Building Commissioning : A process that verifies and documents that the selected building systems have been designed, installed, and function according to the owner’s project requirements and construction documents, and to minimum code requirements.

IECC 2015 Commissioning Definition

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Commissioning Plan developed by registered design professional or approved agency

• - Narrative of activities and personnel included

• - Listing of equipment and systems

• - Functions to be tested

• - Test conditions

• - Measurable criteria

2015 IECC - Mechanical System Commissioning C408.2.1

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• The AHJ needs assurance that the required commissioning activities are completed before a permit is issued. The AHJ can request a copy of all the documents for review or rely on the approval and summary documents by the Commissioning Provider and/or Owner or owner’s representative.

• Project Requirements before permit

• Designation of an approved Commissioning Provider

• Cx requirements in the project documents

• An acceptable commissioning plan

COMMISSIONING ENFORCEMENT

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• List of equipment to be commissioned

• Performance requirements for that equipment

• Contractor participation • Training • Documentation

Contract Documents Commissioning Requirements

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• Preliminary Commissioning Report• Listing and performance of commissioned

equipment, systems, and assemblies, including a review of the HVAC test and balance report.

• Issue and resolution logs including itemization of deficiencies found during testing and commissioning that have not been corrected at the time of report preparation.

• Deferred tests that cannot be performed at the time of preliminary report.

• A plan for the completion of commissioning including climatic and other conditions required for performance of the deferred tests.

Commissioning Requirements for Final Inspection

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• Delivered to Owner –but NOT required to Building Official unless requested

• Final Commissioning Report Contents:• Functional and performance test procedures with

measurable criteria

• Results of functional and performance tests

• Disposition of deficiencies and details of corrective measures

• Other items required by commissioning plans

IECC 2015 FINAL COMMISSIONING REPORT

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• C408.1.1 Building Operations and Maintenance Information - Replaces C408.2.5.2

• includes O&M information requirements• adds equipment label with maintenance

requirements and reference to O&M Manual• C408.2.4 Preliminary Cx Report

• adds figure 408.2.4 = checklist for Cx and approval form for owner signature

• Adds FPT procedures, measurable criteria and results


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• C408.2.4.1 Acceptance of Report• Adds report provided to AHJ

• C408.3.2 Documentation Requirements (Lighting)• Adds requirements to drawings including the location

and catalog number for all equipment

• Adds O&M manuals for lighting

• Adds testing results and disposition of deficiencies for lighting


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• Section 611: Energy System Commissioning- Prior to Final Inspection, Registered Design Professional or Approved Agency shall provide evidence of system Commissioning per IECC including:

◦ Construction documents include commissioning◦ Commissioning Plan by RDP or Approved Agency◦ Air & Hydronic Systems Balancing and Reports◦ Functional and Performance Testing◦ Documentation – O&M◦ Preliminary Commissioning Report with written

Owner letter acknowledging receipt.

IGCC – International Green Construction Code - 2015

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Section 902 – Special Inspection and Commissioning• The Registered Design Professional in Responsible

Charge or Approved Agency Shall Perform Commissioning during Construction and After Occupancy per Table 902.1

Approved Agency:(AHJ to approve Qualifications)� Objective, Competent and Independent from Contractor� Adequate, Calibrated Equipment� Experienced, Educated Personnel

IGCC – International Green Construction Code - 2015

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• Table 902.1 Commissioning Plan includes:

• List of Construction or Systems requiring inspection, verification and commissioning of all the building systems in IGCC plus other items.

• Methods and Occurrence/Scheduling

International Green Construction Code - 2015

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• 10.3.1.1 All buildings shall conduct Building Acceptance Testing by an Acceptance Representative to generally accepted engineering standards and handbooks acceptable to AHJ.

• 10.3.1.2 Buildings over 5,000 sq.ft. shall conduct Building Project Commissioning

• Acceptance Representative: an entity identified by the owner who leads, plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities needed to implement the building acceptance testing activities. The individual shall be independent of the project design and construction management.

ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014, Design of High-Performance Green Buildings

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• Acceptance testing shall be incorporated into design and construction of building project to verify performance to construction documents.

• Prior to building permit: designate an acceptance representative, designate who is to do testing, and testing details, review the construction documents for sensors, devices and control sequences.

• Prior to Occupancy: verify installation and start up, perform acceptance testing, complete test form with signature and license number, verify systems manual

• Systems include: HVAC, IAQ, refrigeration, lighting systems, fenestration control, renewable energy, water measurement devices, and energy measurement devices.


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All Buildings over 5,000 Sq. Ft. Prior to Building Permit: Designate Commissioning Authority, Develop the ‘Owner’s Project Requirements’ and ‘Basis of Design’, CxA to Review OPR and BOD, Include Commissioning Requirements in the Specifications, Develop a Commissioning Plan, CxA to Conduct two Plan Reviews.

Prior to Building Occupancy: Verify installation and Performance of Systems, Verify Systems Manuals, Verify Training of Operators, Complete Commissioning Report

During Post-Occupancy: Complete Commissioning for Operations, Added Training, and Final Updated Commissioning Report

Systems Include: HVAC, Building Envelope Thermal, Moisture and Pressurization, Lighting, Fenestration Controls, Irrigation, Plumbing, Renewable Energy, Water and Energy Measurement Devices


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• Next Issue of 189.1:• Change the term “Acceptance Testing” to “Functional and

Performance Testing”

• Change building size for full Cx to 10,000 Sq.Ft.

• Strengthen FP testing process and documentation

• Clarify commissioning requirements and documentation

• Add annexes on documentation and Commissioning Provider qualifications


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• Commissioning is now a CodeRequirement• How do we take advantage of that?

• How do we reinforce that?

• How do we make that effective for buildings and the commissioning industry?

WHATS NEXT for the COMMISSIONING INDUSTRY

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• Standardize and Coordinate Cx Documentation

• Educate Building Officials on Commissioning

• Provide Training, Documentation andApplication Checklists for Industry Stakeholders

• Make Commissioning an International Processthrough ISO.

ACTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE

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Gerald J Kettler, PE, CCP, CPMP, LEED FellowManaging Principal Facility Performance Associates

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