Term 1 of 27
Comprehensive HVAC Cx - New Construction: Design Phase Key Activities
- Correect any deficiencies, and carry out any required re-testing
- Carry out any required "off-season" tests
- Update documentation as required
- Carry out FPTs on all HVAC systems
- Train the O&M staff for effective, ongoing operations and maintenance of all systems
- Provide full documentation
- Review design to ensure it accommodates Cx
- Write commissioning specifications defining contractor responsibilities
- CxA writes the Cx plan
- Establish the project schedule
- CxA reviews contractor submittals
- CxA updates Cx plan
- Cx process is coordinated - through project schedule, Cx plan, and Cx meetings
- Carry out and document system verification checks
- Carry out the document equipment and system start-ups
- TAB agency completes and documents test and balance work
,Term 2 of 27
Comprehensive HVAC Cx - New Construction: Post-Acceptance Phase Key Activities
- CxA reviews contractor submittals
- CxA updates Cx plan
- Cx process is coordinated - through project schedule, Cx plan, and Cx meetings
- Carry out and document system verification checks
- Carry out the document equipment and system start-ups
- TAB agency completes and documents test and balance work
- Correect any deficiencies, and carry out any required re-testing
- Carry out any required "off-season" tests
- Update documentation as required
- Review design to ensure it accommodates Cx
- Write commissioning specifications defining contractor responsibilities
- CxA writes the Cx plan
- Establish the project schedule
- Carry out FPTs on all HVAC systems
- Train the O&M staff for effective, ongoing operations and maintenance of all systems
- Provide full documentation
,Term 3 of 27
Who does Commissioning benefit most?
Cx Authority is an independent, third party that works for the owner and serves the
owner's best interest by delivering a facility with systems that perform as specified,
intended, and paid for
Most benefits continue for the life of the building
Term 4 of 27
What does AABC Stand for and when was it started?
A quality assurance approach resulting in significant value to the owner
Between 2% and 5% of the HVAC construction cost
Approx. 80% of that for Comprehensive Cx
Associated Air Balance Council - 2002
, Term 5 of 27
Construction HVAC Cx : Acceptance Phase Key Activities
- Carry out FPTs on all HVAC systems
- Train the O&M staff for effective, ongoing operations and maintenance of all systems
- Provide full documentation
- Carry out and document FPTs
- Verify reported TAB results
- Train O&M staff
- Submit final Cx report
- Identify Cx scope; develop Cx test details
- CxA reviews contractor submittals
- Coordinate Cx process - through Cx plan, Cx meeting and schedule
- Carry out and document system verification checks
- Observe and document equipment and system start-ups
- TAB agency completes and documents test and balance work
- Carry out and document any required "off season" FPTs
- Revise and submit final Cx report, if required
Term 6 of 27
What is Commissioning?
Independent certified Cx Authority under direct contract to the owner.
A 3rd party professional brings objectivity and practical experience to the project to
provide a consistent level of assurance that the owner's best interest's will be served
A systematic process that facilitates and ensures the required communication,
coordination, testing, and verification, and results in the delivery of a building whose
HVAC systems perform as intended.
A quality assurance approach resulting in significant value to the owner
Associated Air Balance Council - 2002
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