ASHRAE - ANS-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ANSI - ANS-American National Standards Institute
ASTM - ANS-ASTM International, formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO - ANS-International Organization for Standardization
ASME - ANS-American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NFPA - ANS-National Fire Protection Association
SMACNA - ANS-Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
What does EBCx stand for? - ANS-Existing Building Commissioning
What does FIM stand for? - ANS-Facility improvement measure
What does NETA stand for? - ANS-International Electricl Testing Associaiton
What does NFPA stand for? - ANS-National Fire Protection Associaiton
What does NICET stand for? - ANS-National Institute for Certificaiton in Engineering Technology
What does CFR stand for? - ANS-Current Facility Requirements
Define ACG - ANS-AABC Commissioning Group. A non-profit association dedicated to the
advancement of the building commissioning industry
What does AABC stand for? - ANS-Associated air balance council
What does AI stand for? - ANS-Analog Input
What does AO stand for? - ANS-Analog Output
What does ATC stand for? - ANS-Automatic Temperature Controls
What does BAS stand for? - ANS-Building Automation system
,What does CA stand for? - ANS-Commissioning Authority
What does CT stand for? - ANS-Cooling Tower
What does CHWR stand for? - ANS-Chilled water return
What does CHWS stand for? - ANS-Chilled water supply
What does CWR stand for? - ANS-Condenser water return
What does CWS stand for? - ANS-Condenser water supply
What does DDC stand for? - ANS-Direct Digital Control
What does DI stand for? - ANS-Digital Input
What does DID stand for? - ANS-Design Intent Document
What does DO stand for? - ANS-Digital output
Define FPT - ANS-Functional Preformance Test. Process of testing the DDC/BAS/EMS in every
possible condition and verifying correct equipment response. This is the "Heart of the
commissioning process".
What does HVAC stand for? - ANS-Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
What does IAQ stand for? - ANS-Indoor Air Quality
What does LEED stand for? - ANS-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, USGBC
trademarked "Green Building Rating System"
What doesO&M stand for? - ANS-Operation and Maintenance
What does OA stand for? - ANS-Outside Air
What does PM stand for? - ANS-Preventive Maintenance
What does RFP stand for? - ANS-Request for proposal
What does RFT stand for? - ANS-Resolution Tracking Form
What does SVC stand for? - ANS-System Verificaiton Checklist
,Define TAB - ANS-Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing or Test and Balance. Process of controlling
air and water flow through HVAC equipment. Recommended that a third party be directly
contracted with owner
What does TBE stand for? - ANS-Test and Balance Engineer
What does USGBC stand for? - ANS-United States Green Building Council
What does ECM stand for? - ANS-Energy Conservation Measure
What does ANSI stand for? - ANS-Americans National Standards Institute
What does ASTM stand for? - ANS-American Society for Testing and Materials International
What does ISO stand for? - ANS-International Organization for Standards
What does ARI or AHRI stand for? - ANS-Air Conditionaing, (Heating), and Refrigeration Instiute
What does ACCA stand for? - ANS-Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Define UL - ANS-Underwriters Laboraories - Demonstrates safety, conformance, sustainablility,
etc.
What does ASME stand for? - ANS-American Society for Mechanical Enginners
What does SMACNA stand for? - ANS-Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractos National
Institute
Define Commissioning - ANS-A systematic process that facilities and ensure the required
communication, coordination testing, and verification and results in the delivery of a building
whose HVAC systems preform as intended.
During what phase should Commissioning be incorporated? - ANS-For best results
Commissioning should be included in all phases of the design and construction process
Typically how much does Commissioning cost? - ANS-Comprehensive HVAC Comissioning cost
2%-5% of HVAC construction cost
Define RFQ - ANS-Request for Qualifications. Document asking for details concerning previous
relevant Cx experience. Information includes:
Define Re-Commissioning - ANS-Periodically Re-commissioning systems that were
commissioned when they were new. The purpose is to diagnose the cause of ongoing,
, unresolved problems or as part of a planned preventive maintenance program to prevent issued
from arising over time.
Define Retro-Commissioning - ANS-Commissioning of existing systems that were not
commissioned when they were new.
Name the different contruciton models - ANS-Plan and spec, Design- Build
What is included in the Pre-design phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx? - ANS-1. Cx is
established as part of project
2. Owner select CxA
3. Develop Cx Scope
4. CxA review design intent document
What is included in the Design phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx? - ANS-1. Review design to
ensure it accommodates Cx
2. Write Cx specifications defining contractor responsibilities
3. Establish project schedule
What is included in the Construction phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx? - ANS-1. CxA
reviews contractor submittals
2. CxA updated Cx plan
3. Cx process is coordinated-through project schedule, Cx plan, and commissioning meetings
4. Carry out document systems verification checks
5. Carry out the document equipment and system start-ups
6. TAB agency completes and documents test and balance work
What is included in the Acceptance phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx? - ANS-1. Carry out
functional performance tests on all HVAC systems
2. Train the O&M staff for effective, ongoing operations and maintenance of all systems
3. Provide full documentation
What is included in the Post-Acceptance phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx? - ANS-1. Correct
any deficiencies, and carry out any required re-testing
2. Carry out any required "off-season" tests
3. Update documentation as required
What is the purpose of ASHRAE Guideline 0? - ANS-"...to describe the commissioning process
capable of verifying that a facility and its systems meet the OPR."
What is a systems manual? - ANS-"A system-focused composite document that includes the
operation manual, maintenance manual, and additional information of use to the Owner during
the Occupancy and Operations Phase."
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