Prior to permit issuance, a commissioning plan must be completed to document how the project will be commissioned and must be started during the design phase of the building project. The commissioning plan must include:
A. General project information.
B. Commissioning goals.
C. Systems to be commissioned.
D. Plans to test systems and components:
1. An explanation of the original design intent.
2. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests.
3. Functions to be tested.
4. Conditions under which the test is performed.
5. Criteria for acceptable performance.
6. Commissioning team information including roles.
7. Commissioning activities, schedules, and responsibilities. Plans for the completion of commissioning requirements listed in §120.8(g) through §120.8(i).
The commissioning
(Cx) plan establishes the guidelines for the project and commissioning team’s
level of effort. It identifies the required Cx activities to ensure that the OPR
and the BOD are met. The Cx plan also includes a commissioning schedule from
design to occupancy.
Review local county, city, or jurisdiction ordinances for any applicable commissioning planning requirements.
Compliance is shown by completing the Cx Plan. The following gives guidance for developing the Cx plan:
A. General project information - Provide project identifying information, including:
1. Project name, owner, and location.
2. Building type and area.
3. Project schedule.
4. Contact information of individual or company providing the commissioning services.
B. Commissioning Goals – Record the commissioning goals, including:
1. Code requirements.
2. OPR and BOD requirements.
3. Requirements for commissioning activities in plans and specifications.
C. Systems to be commissioned – See BOD
1. An explanation of the original design intent - Document the performance objectives and design intent for each system to be commissioned
a. Refer to the OPR and BOD documents.
2. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests
a. Provide a list of equipment and systems to be tested.
b. Describe the range and extent of tests to be performed for each system component, and interface between systems
3. Functions to be tested - Provide example functional test procedures to identify the level of testing detail required.
4. Conditions under which the test must be performed - Identify the conditions under which the major operational system functions are to be tested, including:
a. Normal and part-load operations.
b. Seasonal testing requirements.
c. Restart of equipment and systems after power loss.
d. System alarm confirmations.
5. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance - Include criteria for acceptable performance of each system to be tested.
D. Commissioning Team Information - Provide a contact list for all Commissioning team members, including:
1. Owner and/or owner’s representative.
2. Architect and engineers.
3. Designated commissioning representative.
4. General contractor, sub-contractors, and construction manager.
E. Commissioning process activities, schedules, and responsibilities
1. Establish commissioning steps and activities to be accomplished by the Cx team throughout the design to occupancy.
2. Define the roles and responsibilities for each member of the Cx team for each phase of work.
3. List the required Cx deliverables, reports, compliance documents, and verifications expected at each stage of commissioning.
4. Include the confirmation process for the O&M manual, systems manual, and the facility operator and maintenance staff training.
The building official can confirm compliance at plan review by receipt of a copy of the Cx plan.