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Division 01 - General
Section 01 81 13 - Sustainability

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Section 01 81 13 - Sustainabilitygl ..................................................................................... 1

Part 1 : General ........................................................................................................................... 2
1 01 Summary........................................................................................................................... 2
1 02 Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 3
1 03 Submittals ......................................................................................................................... 5
1 04 Quality Assurance .............................................................................................................. 8
Part 2 : Products ......................................................................................................................... 9
02 01 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - PERFORMANCE CRITERIA................................................... 9
02 02 Parking............................................................................................................................ 9
02 03 Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 9
02 04 Glazing ........................................................................................................................... 9
02 05 Materials ......................................................................................................................... 9
02 06 Indoor Plumbing Fixtures ................................................................................................ 10
02 07 Low-Emitting Materials .................................................................................................. 11
Part 3 : Execution ...................................................................................................................... 13
3 01 Construction Waste Management ....................................................................................... 13
3 02 Construction Indoor-Air-Quality Management ..................................................................... 14
3 03 Commissioning ................................................................................................................ 14
PART 4 - LEED Checklist ......................................................................................................... 15
Section – Construction Waste Management And Disposal ............................................................ 16
Section – Construction Indoor Air Quality Management............................................................... 26

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Part 1 : General
1 01 Summary
A. Provide the work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
B. Section includes general requirements and procedures for compliance with certain
prerequisites and credits needed for the project to obtain LEED Gold certification based
on USGBC's LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) as indicated in
project’s LEED Checklist.
C. Specific requirements for LEED are also included in other Sections.
D. Some LEED prerequisites and credits needed to obtain LEED certification depend on
product selections and may not be specifically identified as LEED requirements.
Compliance with requirements needed to obtain LEED prerequisites and credits may
be used as one criterion to evaluate substitution requests and comparable product
requests.
E. A copy of the LEED Project’s checklist is attached.
F. Contractors should abide by the minimum LEED requirements for the project.
G. The Contractor is to review the package received for Tender and acquire all
documentation needed for LEED certification.
H. When several options are available to achieve the LEED requirements, the option to be
followed shall be agreed with the Engineer and project’s LEED Consultant before the
start of the work.
I. Some LEEDv4 credits may be substituted for LEEDv4.1 credit criteria. These have been
identified in the checklist, and language has been incorporated throughout the
documents to reflect the revised criteria for those specific credit substitutions.
J. The Client has established that it is permissible to substitute LEED v4 credits with
LEED v4.1 credits where those credit substitutions allow for additional credit points to
be acquired or where the requirements are less stringent. Substitutions shall be agreed
with the Engineer and project’s LEED Consultant before the start of the work.
K. The Project certification approach will follow the split review approach (Design and
Construction).
L. The LEED requirements listed in this Section should be followed in conjunction with
the requirements of the sections for individual construction specifications. In the event
of a discrepancy between the LEED specifications and the specifications of other
disciplines, the Sustainability (LEED) specifications shall govern.
M. LEED requirements, specific to the work defined in each Specification Section, may or
may not include reference to LEED. Absence of specific LEED language does not relieve
the Contractor of the requirements called for to meet LEED credit requirements.
N. Any change or deviation from the requirements listed within this section, the targeted
credits must be, first, presented to the Project’s LEED Consultant for approval prior to

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implementing any change.

O. The Client requires the Contractor to implement practices and procedures to meet the
project’s sustainability performance goals, which include achieving a minimum of
LEED v4.0 Gold certification. The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements
related to these goals, as defined in the sections below, are fully implemented.
Substitutions, or other changes to the work proposed by the Contractor or Sub-
Contractors, shall not be allowed if such changes compromise the sustainability goals
and LEED certification Level.
P. For any design elements that are undertaken by Contractor(s) prior to construction
activities (i.e., continuing detailed design works directly to the Employer and which is
reviewed by the Design Guardian), the Contractor team shall be responsible in
preparing the detailed design requirements and submissions to satisfy LEED
requirements targeted.
Q. The work of this project includes completed application for LEED certification. Work is
not complete until Owner has accepted USGBC’s final review of LEED certification.

1 01 01 Section includes
01.0 Parking
02.0 Lighting
03.0 Glazing
04.0 Low emitting materials
05.0 Plumbing Fixtures
06.0 Construction waste management
07.0 Construction Indoor Air Quality
08.0 Commissiong

1 02 Definitions
1 02 01 Technical Terms
Adhesive strength - the sum total of the forces of attachment between a dry film and its
substrate
Bio-Based Materials: Commercial or industrial products (other than food and feed) that
are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products,
renewable agricultural materials, or forestry materials. Bio-based products
must meet the Sustainable Agriculture Network’s Sustainable Agriculture
Standard to contribute to LEED credit.
CDPH Standard Method v1.1: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard
Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical
Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, v. 1.1–
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2010, for the emissions testing and requirements of products and materials.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): Hydrocarbons that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): An independently verified report
based on life-cycle assessment studies that have been conducted according to
a set of common rules for each product category and peer-reviewed.
Product-Specific Declaration: A product with a publicly available, critically reviewed
life-cycle assessment conforming to ISO 14044 that has at least a cradle to
gate scope.
Industry-Wide (Generic) EPD: Provide products with third-party certification (Type III),
including external verification, in which the manufacturer is explicitly
recognized as a participant by the program operator. EPD must conform to
ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930 and have at least
cradle to gate scope.
Product-Specific Type III EPD: A product with a third-party certification, including
external verification, in which the manufacturer is explicated recognized by
the program operator. EPD must conform to ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, and
EN 15804 or ISO 21930 and have at least a cradle to gate scope.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan: Plan developed by the Contractor to provide
a healthy indoor environment for workers and building occupants during
construction. Plan must meet or exceed the recommendations of the Sheet
Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
"IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction."
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention: To reduce pollution from construction
activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne
dust.
Light Pollution: Light that extends beyond its source such that the additional light is
wasted in an unwanted area or in an area where it inhibits view of the night
sky.
Materials Reuse: Reuse includes salvaged, refurbished, or reused products.
Recycled Content: Recycled content is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus
one-half the pre-consumer recycled content, based on cost.
Postconsumer material: Waste material generated by households or by commercial,
industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end users of the product,
which can no longer be used for its intended purpose.
Pre-consumer material: Material diverted from the waste stream during the
manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilization of materials, such as rework,
regrind, or scrap, generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within
the same process that generated it.
Regional Materials: Materials that are extracted, harvested, recovered, and manufactured
within a radius of 100 miles from the Project site.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Emissions Test: Refer to CDPH Standard Method
v1.1 definition.
Permanently installed building products: the products and materials that create the

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building or are attached to it. Examples include structure and enclosure

elements, installed finishes, framing, interior walls, cabinets and casework,
doors, and roofs.
SRI The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is the measure of solar reflectance and thermal
emissivity of materials. Solar reflectance or reflectivity is the ability of a
material to reflect solar energy from its surface into the atmosphere.
Emissivity is a material's ability to release absorbed energy

1 03 Submittals
Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and specification
Section Submittals.
1 03 01 SUBMISSION ON LEEDONLINE
A. The LEED Consultant shall be primary responsible for organizing and maintaining
the LEED documentation for the LEED Online design and construction credit’s
documentation.
B. The LEED Consultant is responsible for organizing and managing the process of compiling
requirements of the design and construction-related LEED credits including collecting
and organizing the documentation required for the submission to the USGBC upon
completion of the project.
C. The LEED Consultant shall respond to questions and requests for additional
information from the USGBC regarding LEED design and construction credits until the
USGBC has made its determination on the project's LEED certification application. The
LEED Consultant shall document responses to comments, queries, and requests as
informational submittals.

1 03 02 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. General: Refer to the LEED checklist, technical sections of the Specifications and this
Section for responsibilities regarding documentation. The LEED Consultant will review
documentation before it is submitted on LEED online.
B. LEED Implementation Plan:
1. The Contractor shall submit the LEED (Sustainability) Implementation Plan
within 15 days of the date established for commencement of the Work including
the following.
▪ Project Outline
▪ Contractor’s Scope of Works
▪ Contract Key Dates and Milestones
▪ Project Sustainability Requirements
▪ Roles and Responsibilities
▪ Sustainability Strategies

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▪ Reporting and Tracking

Annexes
▪ Annex 1: LEED Questionnaire
▪ Annex 2: Material & quantity trackers.
▪ Annex 3: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) Calculator.
▪ Annex 4: USGBC Low-Emitting Materials Calculator
2. Plan shall include a detailed description of the activities that relate to
accomplishing project’s LEED requirements, including construction practices,
procurement practices, and proposed submittals and documentation for each
LEED credit.
3. Plan shall include a List of plans required for each applicable LEED
construction credit and proposed submittal date for each plan.
4. Plan shall include List of proposed products (procurement plan) showing
compliance with LEED requirements.
5. Plan shall include Name and contact details of the LEED Consultant.
6. Plan shall include Tracking Sheets to be used for tracking progress of LEED credits.

C. Construction and demolition waste management:

Submit plan within 14 days of date established for Commencement of the Work and
prior to generation of any waste.
Establish waste diversion goals for the project by identifying the materials (both
structural and nonstructural) targeted for diversion.
Describe the diversion strategies planned for the project. Describe where materials
will be
taken including expected diversion rates for each material.
Document recycling rates for recycling facilities.
Submit a weekly/monthly CWM report for the project.

D. Construction Indoor-Air-Quality (IAQ) Management:

Provide Construction IAQ Management Plan that includes all SMACNA and LEED
requirements, Including:
Protection of absorbative materials stored on-site and installed from moisture
damage.
Do not operate permanently installed air-handling equipment during construction
unless filtration media with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 8 are
installed at each return air grill and return or transfer duct inlet opening, as
determined by ASHRAE 52.2– 2007.
Prohibit the use of tobacco products inside the building and within 25 feet of the
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building entrance during construction.

Upon closing of the building envelope, submit a date-stamped photo of each of the
following measures implemented on the project:
- HVAC Protection
- Source Control
- Pathway Interruption
- Housekeeping

E. Review technical Sections of the specifications and provide the following

documentation pertinent to the Work of those Sections as applicable to the
project:
1. Environmental product declarations complying with LEED requirements.
2. Documentation complying with Section "Construction Waste
Management and Disposal."
3. Indoor Environmental Quality, Low Emitting Materials: Building Products must
be tested and compliant with the California Department of Public-Health (CDPH)
Standard Method V1.2-2017, using the applicable exposure scenario.
a. Product data for adhesives and sealants used inside the
weatherproofing system, indicating VOC content and laboratory test
reports showing compliance with requirements for low-emitting
materials.Product data for paints and coatings used inside the
weatherproofing system, indicating VOC content and laboratory test
reports showing compliance with requirements for low-emitting
materials.
b. Laboratory test reports for flooring, indicating compliance with
requirements
for low-emitting materials.
c. Laboratory test reports for products containing composite wood or
agrifiber products or wood glues, indicating compliance with
requirements for low- emitting materials.
d. Laboratory test reports for ceilings, walls, and thermal insulation,
indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.
e. Laboratory test reports for furniture, indicating compliance with
requirements for low-emitting materials.

1 03 03INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For LEED Consultant. The LEED Consultant shall be approved by the
Architect (Project’s Consultant) and by the Owner.
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B. Project Materials Cost Data: Provide statement indicating total cost and shop labor for
materials used for Project. Costs exclude site labor, overhead, and profit.
C. LEED Action Plan Components: Provide preliminary submittals within 14 days of date
established
for commencement of the Work indicating how the following
requirements will be met:
D. List of proposed products with Environmental Product Declarations.
E. LEED Progress Reports: Concurrent with each Application for Payment, submit
reports comparing actual construction and purchasing activities with LEED
action plans.
F. LEED Monthly Reports to be submitted for Engineer’s review at least monthly.

1 04 Quality Assurance
A. Sustainable Design Program: The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing
processes, programs, means and methods required to ensure compliance with
sustainable design requirements and objectives of the Contract Documents, including
but not limited to the following:
1. Reviewing and vetting submittals for technical sections with respect to
compliance with Sustainable Design Requirements.
2. Product and Execution requirements specified in various sections of the
project specifications.
3. Proposed LEED credits that specifically address construction execution
issues, material reporting requirements.
B. LEED Consultant Qualifications: The LEED Consultant shall have experience with
sustainable design issues related to the design and construction of projects of equal
size and scope to this one, with experience implementing the LEED rating system in
Egypt. The LEED Consultant shall have experience/participated as LEED Consultant
on other 3 certified constructed LEED projects in Egypt. The LEED Consultant shall
be approved by the Architect (Project’s Consultant) and by the Owner.
C. Waste Management Coordinator Qualifications: Experienced firm, with a record of
successful
D. waste management coordination of 5 LEED Projects with similar requirements.
E. Responsibilities of Subcontractors: Each subcontractor shall coordinate LEED
submittal requirements and process delivery of certifications and LEED substantiation
documents through the LEED Consultant, who in turn will coordinate with the A/E
Team.

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Part 2 : Products
02 01 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

A. Performance criteria listed below represent overall project wide criteria. Individual
sections of the Specifications contain specific thresholds selected by the Owner in order
to comply with LEED credits targeted to achieve the LEED Gold certification level. The
Contractor can vary from individually targeted percentages and thresholds stated in
individual sections of the specifications, as long as the overall percentage for the LEED
credit is achieved as required to provide a LEED v4 BD+C Gold certification level.
B. Specific performance criteria for individual products and systems are listed in each of
the technical sections. If product specific performance criteria cannot be met, the
Contractor shall be responsible for providing alternative products which ensure that the
overall project wide performance will still be achieved.

02 02 Parking
EVSE parking spaces must be provided in addition to preferred parking spaces for green vehicles.
The EVSE must:
A. Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208 – 240 volts) or greater.
B. Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE Surface Vehicle
Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or IEC 62196 of the
International Electrotechnical Commission for projects outside the U.S.
C. Be networked or internet addressable and be capable of participating in a demand-response program or time-
of-use pricing to encourage off-peak charging.

02 03 Lighting
A. Exterior Lighting Fixtures: − All exterior luminaires must emit 0% of the total initial designed fixture
lumens at an angle above 90 from nadir and/or meet the requirements of the Dark Sky certification
program. − Exterior lighting cannot exceed 80% of the lighting power densities defined by
ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004, Exterior Lighting Section, without amendments.

02 04 Glazing
All exterior glazing performance requirements: Provide coated film glazing systems that comply with performance
requirements indicated below:
A. Maximum Shading Coefficient (Sc) = 0.23 - 0.25
B. Minimum visible transmittance (VLT) = 38%

02 05 Materials

A. Provide products and procedures necessary to obtain LEED credits required in this Section.

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Although other Sections may specify some requirements that contribute to these LEED credits, the
Contractor shall provide additional materials and procedures necessary to obtain LEED credits indicated in
the LEED checklist.
B. Provide Cut sheets or Laboratory test reports of products complying with heat island reduction
credit including, Solar Reflectance (SR) for Non-roof measures and Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
for Roof measures, as applicable to this package.
At least 75 percent, by Area of the hardscape materials shall have a three-year aged solar
reflectance (SR) value of at least 0.28. If three-year aged value information is not available, use
materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33 at installation.
At least 75 percent, by area of the roofing materials shall have an SRI equal or greater than the
value in the table below. Meet the three-year aged SRI value. If three-year aged value information
is not available, use materials that meet the initial SRI value.

C. At least 20 different products from at least five different manufacturers shall have Environmental
Product Declarations that comply with LEED requirements. Industry-wide (generic)
Environmental Product Declarations shall be valued as one-half of a product.

D. Recycled Content: Building materials shall have recycled content such that postconsumer recycled
content plus one-half of pre-consumer recycled content for Project constitutes a minimum of 75%
percent of cost of materials used for Project. 1. Cost of postconsumer recycled content plus one-
half of pre-consumer recycled content of an item shall be determined by dividing the weight of
postconsumer recycled content plus one-half of pre-consumer recycled content in the item by the
total weight of the item and multiplying by cost of the item. 2. Do not include [furniture,
plumbing, mechanical and electrical components, and specialty items, such as elevators and
equipment, in the calculation.

02 06 Indoor Plumbing Fixtures

Flow and flush rates shall not exceed the following:
a. Toilets: Dual Flush 4.5/3 LPF
b. Urinals: 1.9 LPF
c. Showerheads: 6 LPM
d. Kitchen Faucets: 4 LPM
e. Lavatory Faucets: 1.24 LPM

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02 07 Low-Emitting Materials

A. Insulations/Paints and Coatings/Adhesives and Sealants/Flooring shall comply with California

Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2-2017, using applicable exposure scenario.
1. Manufacturer or 3rd party certification shall state the exposure scenario used to
determine compliance.
2. Claims of compliance for wet applied products shall state the amount applied in mass
per surface area, also state the range of total VOCs after 14 days measured as specified in
CDPH Standard method V1.2: 0.5mg/cubic meter or less; between 0.5 and 5 mg/cubic
meter; or 5 mg/cu meter or more.

B. Paints and Coatings: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing system, paints and
coatings shall comply with VOC content when calculated according to the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective June 3, 2011.

Product Type Allowable VOC Content

(g/L)
Bond Breaker 350
Clear wood finishes - Varnish 275
Clear wood finishes – Sanding Sealer 275
Clear wood finishes - Lacquer 275
Colorant – Architectural Coatings, excluding IM coatings 50
Colorant – Solvent Based IM 600
Colorant - Waterborne IM 50
Concrete – Curing compounds 100
Concrete – Curing compounds for roadways & bridges 350
Concrete surface retarder 50
Driveway Sealer 50
Dry-fog coatings 50
Faux finishing coatings - Clear topcoat 100
Faux finishing coatings – Decorative Coatings 350
Faux finishing coatings - Glazes 350
Faux finishing coatings - Japan 350
Faux finishing coatings – Trowel applied coatings 50
Fire-proof coatings 150
Flats 50
Floor coatings 50
Form release compounds 100
Graphic arts (sign) coatings 150
Industrial maintenance coatings 100
Industrial maintenance coatings – High temperature IM coatings 420
Industrial maintenance coatings – Non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coatings 100

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Industrial maintenance coatings – Zinc rich IM primers 100

Magnesite cement coatings 450
Mastic coatings 100
Metallic pigmented coatings 150
Multi-color coatings 250
Non-flat coatings 50
Pre-treatment wash primers 420
Primers, sealers and undercoaters 100
Reactive penetrating sealers 350
Recycled coatings 250
Roof coatings 50
Roof coatings, aluminum 100
Roof primers, bituminous 350
Rust preventative coatings 100
Stone consolidant 450
Sacrificial anti-graffiti coatings 50
Shellac- Clear 730
Shellac – Pigmented 550
Specialty primers 100
Stains 100
Stains, interior 250
Swimming pool coatings – repair 340
Swimming pool coatings – other 340
Traffic Coatings 100
Waterproofing sealers 100
Waterproofing concrete/masonry sealers 100
Wood preservatives 350
Low solids coatings 120

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C. Paints and Coatings: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing system, 90 percent of paints and
coatings by volume shall comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard
Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using
Environmental Chambers."V1.1-2010, using the applicable exposure scenario. The manufacturers or third-party
certification must state the exposure scenario used to determine compliance. Manufacturers’ claims of
compliance must also state the range of total VOCs after 14 days (336 hours) measured as specified in the CDPH
standard method v1.1.
D. Paints and Coatings: For wet applied paints and coatings, in addition to meeting the general requirements for VOC
emissions (above), 100 percent of on-site wet-applied paints and coatings must meet the applicable VOC limits of the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for architectural coatings, or the
south coast air quality management district (SCAQMD) rule 1113. Claims of compliance for wet-applied products
must state the amount applied in mass per surface area.
E. Paints and Coatings: Contractor to ensure that paints and coatings VOC content limits are
enough to ensure targeting the points sought in the associated LEED IEQ credits in the enclosed LEED checklist for
low emitting materials. Calculations must be conducted as per credit intent to achieve required project score.

F. Adhesives and Sealants: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing system, paints and coatings shall
comply the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and
Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” v1.2-2017.
G. Adhesives and Sealants: For field applications that are inside the weatherproofing system, 90 percent of adhesives
and sealants (by volume) shall comply with the emissions requirements of the California Department of Public
Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor
Sources Using Environmental Chambers."
H. Flooring: 100% of Flooring shall comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's
"Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources
Using Environmental Chambers
I. Ceilings and Walls: Ceilings, walls, and thermal insulation shall comply with the requirements of the California
Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical
Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers," v1.2- 2017, using the applicable exposure scenario.
J. Ceilings and Walls: shall comply with the requirements of the California Department of Public Health's "Standard
Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using
Environmental Chambers. The more stringent between LEED V4 and requirements of local codes shall apply.
Contractor to ensure that ceilings, and acoustic ceiling emission limits are enough to ensure targeting the points
sought in the associated LEED IEQ credits in the enclosed LEED Checklist for low emitting materials. Calculations
must be conducted as per credit intent to achieve required project score.

Part 3 : Execution
3 01 Construction Waste Management
A. Comply with Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal".
B. General: Implement an approved construction waste management plan. Provide handling, containers,
storage, signage, transportation, and other items as required to implement waste management plan during the
entire duration of the Contract.
C. Waste Management Coordinator: Engage a waste management coordinator to be responsible for implementing,
monitoring, and reporting status of waste management work plan.

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D. Training: Train w o r k e r s , subcontractors, and suppliers on proper waste management procedures, as

appropriate for the Work occurring at Project site.
E. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure minimum interference
with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

3 02 Construction Indoor-Air-Quality Management

A. Comply with SMACNA's "SMACNA IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings under Construction".
Meet or exceed all applicable recommended control measures of the sheet Metal and Air conditioning National
Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ guideline for occupied buildings under construction,2nd edition,2007,
ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008, Chapter3.
B. Comply with Section "Construction Indoor Air Quality Management”.Develop and implement an indoor
air quality (IAQ) management plan for the construction and preoccupancy phases of the building.

3 03 Commissioning
A. Comply with Section " General Commissioning Requirements".
B. Commissioning: All building energy-related systems shall be commissioned in accordance with the requirements
of Specification Section “General Commissioning Requirements” and related commissioning sections in other
divisions in order to verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are installed, constructed,
calibrated to operate, and perform according to the Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and
Construction Documents.

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C.

PART 4 - LEED Checklist

The project shall comply with the below LEED checklist at a minimum.

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Section – Construction Waste Management And Disposal

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:
1. Special requirements for waste management during demolition, renovation,
construction operations.
a. Protect the environment, both on-site and off-site, during demolition,
renovation, and construction operations.
b. Prevent environmental pollution and damage.
c. Maximize source reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

B. Deconstruction: Disassembly of buildings for the purpose of recovering materials.

C. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous solid wastes resulting
from construction, renovations, alterations, repair, and demolition.

D. Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitability,

corrosiveness, toxicity or reactivity.

E. Non-hazardous: Exhibiting none of the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e.,

ignitability, corrosiveness, toxicity, or reactivity.

F. Nontoxic: Neither immediately poisonous to humans nor poisonous after a long period of
exposure.

G. Recyclable: The ability of a product or material to be recovered at the end of its life cycle
and remanufactured into a new product for reuse by others.

H. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstituting solid waste and
other discarded materials for the purpose of using the altered form. Recycling does not
include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste.

I. Reuse: To reuse a construction waste material without altering its form on the Project site or
elsewhere.

J. Salvage: To remove a waste material from the Project site to another site for resale or
reuse by others.

K. Source Separation: The act of keeping different types of waste materials separate beginning
from the first time they become waste in order to reuse or recycle them.
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L. Toxic: Poisonous to humans either immediately or after a period of exposure.

M. Trash: Any product or material unable to be reused, returned, recycled, or salvaged.

N. Waste: Extra material or material that has reached the end of its useful life in its intended use.
Waste includes salvageable, returnable, recyclable, and reusable material.

O. Waste Management Plan: A Project-related plan for the collection, transportation, and
disposal of the waste generated at the construction site. The purpose of the plan is to
ultimately prolong the useable life of waste materials and reduce the amount of material
being landfilled.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Maximize use of source reduction and recycling procedures.

B. Diversion Goals: A minimum 75 percent by weight of total project solid waste to be
diverted from landfill.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and
conduct meeting with Owner, Architect and LEED Consultant to discuss the proposed
Waste Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of
environmental protection.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Solid Waste Management Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-construction meeting,
prepare and submit a Solid Waste Management Plan including, but not limited to, the
following:

1. Waste assessment: An analysis of the proposed jobsite wastes to be generated,

including types and estimated quantities. This includes salvageable materials as well
as recyclables and trash.

2. Contact information: The name and contact information of who will be

responsible for implementing the Solid Waste Management Plan.

3. Meetings/instruction: A description of the regular meetings to be held to address

waste management.

4. List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills and
other disposal area(s) to be used. Include:
a. Name, location, and phone number.

5. Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused. Provide explanation or

justification.

6. Materials Handling Procedures: A description of the means by which any waste

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materials will be protected from contamination, and a description of the means to be

employed in handling the materials.

7. Transportation: A description of the means of transportation of recyclable

materials and destination of materials.

8. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner.

a. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Progress Documentation: Document solid waste disposal and diversion. Include the
quantity by weight of waste generated; waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and
waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Identify landfills, recycling centers, waste
processors, and other organizations that process or receive the solid waste.

1. Document on form in Appendix A of this Section, or similar form as approved by

Owner.
2. With each Application for Payment, submit updated Documentation for solid
waste disposal and diversion.
3. With each Application for Payment, submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts,
and invoices specifically identifying the Project and waste material.

C. Waste Management Progress Reports: On a monthly basis, submit report. Include the
following information:

1. Material category
2. Generation point of waste
3. Total quantity of waste in tons
4. Quantity of waste salvaged in tons
5. Quantity of waste recycled in tons
6. Total quantity of waste recovered (salvaged plus recycled) in tons
7. Total quantity of waste recovered (salvaged plus recycled) as a percentage of
total waste
8. Include up-to-date records of donations, sales, recycling and landfill/incinerator
manifests, weight tickets, hauling receipts, and invoices.
9. Use on form in Appendix A of this Section, or similar form as approved by
Owner.

D. Records of Donations: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste donated to

individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax-exempt.

E. Records of Sales: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste sold to

individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax-exempt.

F. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable
waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight
tickets, receipts, and invoices.

G. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by
landfills (or transfer stations) and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include
manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. Develop and implement a waste management program in accordance with ASTM E1609 and
as specified herein. The Contractor to separate waste and recyclables on-site.

B. Waste Management Coordinator: The Contractor shall designate an on-site party responsible
for implementing, monitoring, and reporting status of waste management work plan.
Coordinator responsible for instructing workers and overseeing and documenting results of
the Waste Management Plan for the Project. Coordinator shall be present at the Project Site
full-time for duration of Project.

C. Distribution: The Contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Job
Site Foremen, Subcontractors, the Owner, and the Architect.
D. Training: Train workers, subcontractors, and suppliers on proper waste management
procedures, as appropriate for the Work occurring at Project Site.
1. Distribute waste management plan to everyone concerned within three days of
submittal return.

2. Distribute waste management plan to entities when they first begin work on-
site. Review plan procedures and locations established for salvage, recycling,
and disposal.

E. Instruction: The Contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling,
and recycling, salvage, reuse, and return methods to be used by all parties at the appropriate
stages of the Project.

F. Separation facilities: The Contractor shall designate and label a specific area to facilitate
separation of materials for potential recycling, salvage and reuse. Recycling and waste bin areas
are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials.
Describe method that will be used for separating recyclable waste, including sizes of containers,
container labeling, and designated location on Project Site where materials separation will be
located.

G. Hazardous wastes: Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according
to local regulations.

H. Collection: Implement a recycling/reuse program that includes separate collection of waste

materials on-site of the following types as appropriate to the project waste and to the available
recycling and reuse programs in the project area:
1. Land clearing debris.
2. Asphalt.
3. Concrete and Masonry.
4. Metal.
a. Ferrous.
b. Non-ferrous.
5. Wood, nails and staples allowed.
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6. Debris.
7. Glass, colored glass allowed.
8. Paper.
9. Plastic.Bond.
a. Newsprint.
b. Cardboard and paper packaging materials.
10. Gypsum.
11. Non-hazardous paint and paint cans.
12. Flooring.
a. Carpet.
b. Resilient Flooring.
13. Insulation.
14. Ceiling Tiles
15. Others as appropriate.

I. Recycling/Reuse: Maximize recycling and reuse of materials.

1. Recycling/Reuse on project site: Coordinate with Architect.

J. Handling:
1. Clean materials that are contaminated prior to placing in collection
containers. Deliver materials in accordance with recycling or reuse
facility requirements (e.g., free of dirt, adhesives, solvents, petroleum
contamination, and other substances deleterious to recycling process).
2. Arrange for collection by or delivery to the appropriate recycling or reuse
facility.
3. Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials: Handle in accordance with
applicable regulations.

K. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure minimum
interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.
3.2 SALVAGING DEMOLITION WASTE

A. Salvaged Items for Reuse in the Work:

1. Clean salvaged items.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.
3. Store items in a secure area until installation.
4. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
5. Install salvaged items to comply with installation requirements for
new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and
miscellaneous materials necessary to make items functional for use
indicated.

B. Salvaged Items for Owner's Use:

1. Clean salvaged items.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.
3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner.
4. Transport items to Owner's storage area designated by Owner.
5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

C. Doors and Hardware: Brace open end of door frames. Except for removing door closers,
leave door hardware attached to doors.
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3.3 RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE, GENERAL

A. General: Recycle paper and beverage containers used by on-site workers.

B. Recycling Receivers and Processors: List below is provided for information only; available
recycling receivers and processors include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. List to be developed by Contractor.

C. Recycling Incentives: Revenues, savings, rebates, tax credits, and other incentives
received for recycling waste materials shall accrue to Contractor.

D. Procedures: Separate recyclable waste from other waste materials, trash, and debris.
Separate recyclable waste by type at Project Site to the maximum extent practical.

1. Provide appropriately marked containers or bins for controlling recyclable waste

until they are removed from Project Site. Include list of acceptable and unacceptable
materials at each container and bin. Inspect containers and bins for contamination and
remove contaminated materials if found.

2. Stockpile processed materials on-site without intermixing with other materials.

Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent
windblown dust.

3. Stockpile materials away from construction area. Do not store within drip line
of remaining plantings.

4. Store components off the ground and protect from the weather.

5. Remove recyclable waste off Owner's property and transport to

recycling receiver or processor.

3.4 RECYCLING DEMOLITION WASTE

A. Asphaltic Concrete Paving: Break up and transport paving to asphalt recycling facility or
recycle on-site into new paving.
B. Concrete: Remove reinforcement and other metals from concrete and sort with other metals.
C.
D. Pulverize concrete to maximum 4-inch (100-mm) size.
1. Crush concrete and screen to comply with requirements in Division 2 Section
“Earthwork” for use as satisfactory soil for fill or subbase.

E. Masonry: Remove metal reinforcement, anchors, and ties from masonry and sort with other
metals.

1. Pulverize masonry to maximum 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) size.

a. Crush masonry and screen to comply with requirements in Division 2
Section “Earthwork” for use as general fill or subbase.
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b. Crush masonry and screen to comply with requirements in Division 2

Section “Exterior Plants” for use as mineral mulch.

2. Clean and stack undamaged, whole masonry units on wood pallets.

F. Wood Materials: Sort and stack members according to size, type, and length. Separate lumber,
engineered wood products, and panel products for reuse and/or recycling. Separate wood
material treated with heavy metal preservatives for reuse or landfill disposal.

G. Metals: Separate metals by type.

1. Structural Steel: Stack members according to size, type of member, and length.

2. Remove and dispose of bolts, nuts, washers, and other rough hardware.

H. Asphalt Shingle Roofing: Separate organic and glass-fiber asphalt shingles and felts for
recycling into asphalt paving or by other recycling entities.

I. Gypsum Board: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location for
recycling off-site. Remove edge trim and sort with other metals. Remove and dispose of
fasteners. Moisture-damaged gypsum board with evidence of significant mold growth shall be
disposed of in accordance with Local regulations.

J. Acoustical Ceiling Panels and Tile: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry
location.
1. Separate suspension system, trim, and other metals from panels and tile and
sort with other metals.
K. Carpet and Pad: Roll large pieces tightly after removing debris, trash, adhesive, and tack strips.
1. Store clean, dry carpet and pad in a closed container or trailer provided by a carpet
recycler or manufacturer-related carpet reclamation agency.

L. Equipment: Drain tanks, piping, and fixtures. Seal openings with caps or plugs. Protect
equipment from exposure to weather.

M. Plumbing Fixtures: Separate by type and size.

N. Piping: Reduce piping to straight lengths and store by type and size. Separate supports, hangers,
valves, sprinklers, and other components by type and size.

O. Lighting Fixtures: Separate lamps by type and protect from breakage.

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P. Electrical Devices: Separate switches, receptacles, switchgear, transformers, meters, panelboards,

circuit breakers, and other devices by type.

Q. O. Conduit: Reduce conduit to straight lengths and store by type and size.

3.5 RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTE

A. Packaging:
1. Cardboard and Boxes: Break down packaging into flat sheets. Bundle and store in a
dry location.

2. Polystyrene Packaging: Separate and bag materials.

3. Pallets: As much as possible, require deliveries using pallets to remove pallets from
Project Site. For pallets that remain on-site, break down pallets into component wood
pieces and comply with requirements for recycling wood.

4. Crates: Break down crates into component wood pieces and comply with
requirements for recycling wood.

B. Site-Clearing Wastes: Chip brush, branches, and trees on-site.

C. Wood Materials:

1. Clean Cut-Offs of Lumber: Grind or chip into material appropriate for mulch or
erosion control.

2. Lumber Treated with Heavy-Metal Preservatives: Do not grind, chip, or

incinerate; must be reused or landfilled.

D. Gypsum Board: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location for recycling
and/or reuse on-site or off-site.

1. Moisture-damaged gypsum board with evidence of significant mold growth shall be

disposed.

2. Clean Gypsum Board: Grind scraps of clean gypsum board using small mobile
chipper or hammer mill. Screen out paper after grinding.

E. Miscellaneous: Anything called out to be ground and used on site should utilize an on-site grinder.

1. Grinder should be able to accommodate a variety of materials including masonry,

asphalt shingles, wood, and drywall.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF WASTE

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waste materials from Project Site and legally dispose of them in a landfill or
incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Except as otherwise specified, do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed
of to accumulate on site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent
surfaces and area
3. Do not burn or bury waste materials on or off site. Appropriate onsite topical
application of ground gypsum or wood, or use of site paving as granulated fill is
considered reuse, not waste.

END OF SECTION

Appendix A

SUMMARY OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION

Project Name: Project Number:

Contractor Name: License Number:
Contractor Address:

Solid Waste Date Material Amount Municipal Recycling/ Comments (if

Material Disposed/ Disposed/ Solid Waste Reuse disposed, state
Diverted Diverted (ton or Facility Facility why not
cubic meter) (name, (name, diverted)
address, & address, &
phone phone
number) number)
Appliances
Asphalt
Cardboard
Carpet
Concrete
Gypsum Drywall
Land Clearing/Soil

Masonry
Metals: Ferrous
Metals: Non-
ferrous
Mixed/Co-
mingled Waste
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Plastic
Roofing: Asphalt-
based
Roofing: EPDM
Salvaged/Surplus
Materials for Reuse

Wood:
Landclearing
Debris
Wood: Scrap
Lumber
Ceiling Tiles

Vinyl
Composition Tile
(VCT)
Other:
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Section – Construction Indoor Air Quality Management

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:
1. Special requirements for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management during
construction operations.
a. Control of emissions during construction.
b. Moisture control during construction.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

B. Adequate ventilation: Ventilation, including air circulation and air changes, required to cure
materials, dissipate humidity, and prevent accumulation of particulates, dust, fumes, vapors,
or gases.

C. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in accordance

with 49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with 29
CFR 1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling, storage, transportation or
disposal meets or has components which meet or have the potential to meet the definition
of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261. Throughout this specification,
hazardous material includes hazardous chemicals.
1. Hazardous materials include: pesticides, biocides, and carcinogens as listed by
recognized authorities, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

D. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): The composition and characteristics of the air in an enclosed space
that affect the occupants of that space. The indoor air quality of a space refers to the relative
quality of air in a building with respect to contaminants and hazards and is determined by the
level of indoor air pollution and other characteristics of the air, including those that impact
thermal comfort such as air temperature, relative humidity and air speed.

E. Interior final finishes: Materials and products that will be exposed at interior, occupied
spaces; including flooring, wallcovering, finish carpentry, and ceilings.

F. Packaged dry products: Materials and products that are installed in dry form and are
delivered to the site in manufacturer's packaging; including carpets, resilient flooring,
ceiling tiles, and insulation.

G. Wet products: Materials and products installed in wet form, including paints, sealants,
adhesives, special coatings, and other materials which require curing.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. Inspection and Testing Lab Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in performing

the types of testing specified herein.

B. Coordinate with Section – Progress Cleaning.

C. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
D. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and
conduct meeting with Owner, LEED Consultant and Architect to discuss the proposed
IAQ Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of
environmental protection.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-
construction meeting, prepare and submit an IAQ Management Plan including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Procedures for control of emissions during construction.
a. Identify schedule for application of interior finishes.
2. Procedures for moisture control during construction.
a. Identify porous materials and absorptive materials.
b. Identify schedule for inspection of stored and installed absorptive
materials.
3. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by LEED Consultant and Owner.
a. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Product Data:
1. Submit product data for filtration media used during construction and during
operation. Include Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV).

2. Material Safety Data Sheets: Submit MSDSs for inclusion in Operation and
Maintenance Manual for the following products.
a. Adhesives.
b. Floor and wall patching/leveling materials.
c. Caulking and sealants.
d. Insulating materials.
e. Fireproofing and firestopping.
f. Carpet.
g. Paint.
h. Clear finish for wood surfaces.
i. Lubricants.
j. Cleaning products.

C. Inspection and Test Reports:

1. Moisture control inspections.
2. Moisture content testing.
3. Moisture penetration testing.
4. Microbial Growth testing.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 IAQ MANAGEMENT - EMISSIONS CONTROL

A. During construction operations, follow the recommendations in SMACNA IAQ Guidelines

for Occupied Buildings under Construction.

B. HVAC Protection:
1. Seal all air outlets, inlets and duct openings during construction operations.
2. Provide temporary exhaust during construction operations
3. To the greatest extent possible, isolate and/or shut down the return side of the
HVAC system during construction. When ventilation system must be operational

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C. Source Control: Provide low and zero VOC materials as specified.

D. Pathway Interruption: Isolate areas of work as necessary to prevent contamination of

clean or occupied spaces. Provide pressure differentials and/or physical barriers to
protect clean or occupied spaces.

E. Housekeeping: During construction, maintain project and building products and systems to
prevent contamination of building spaces.

F. Temporary Ventilation: Provide an ACH (air changes per hour) of 1.5 or more and as
follows:
1. Provide minimum 48-hour pre-ventilation of packaged dry products prior to
installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well- ventilated
space free from strong contaminant sources and residues. Provide a temperature
range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90-degree F maximum
continuously during the ventilation period. Do not ventilate within limits of Work
unless otherwise approved by Architect.
2. Provide adequate ventilation during and after installation of interior wet products
and interior final finishes.
3. Provide filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8
as determined by ASHRAE 52.2 during construction. Coordinate with work of
Division, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

G. Scheduling: Schedule construction operations involving wet products prior to packaged dry
products to the greatest extent possible.

3.2 IAQ MANAGEMENT - MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Housekeeping:
1. Keep materials dry. Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials
from moisture damage.
2. Verify that installed materials and products are dry prior to sealing and
weatherproofing the building envelope.
3. Install interior absorptive materials only after building envelope is sealed and
weatherproofed.

B. Inspections: Document and report result of inspections; state whether of not inspections
indicate satisfactory conditions.
1. Examine materials for dampness as they arrive. If acceptable to Architect/Owner,
dry damp materials completely prior to installation; otherwise, reject materials that
arrive damp.
2. Examine materials for mold as they arrive and reject materials that arrive
contaminated with mold.
3. Inspect stored and installed absorptive materials regularly for dampness and
mold growth. Inspect weekly.
a. Where stored on-site or installed absorptive materials become wet, notify
Architect, LEED Consultant and Owner. Inspect for damage. If acceptable
to Architect, , LEED Consultant and Owner, dry completely prior to closing
in assemblies; otherwise, remove and replace with new materials.
3. Basement: Monitor basement and crawlspace humidity, and dehumidify when
relative humidity is greater than 85 percent for more than 2 weeks or at the first
sign of mold growth.
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4. Site drainage: Verify that final grades of site work and landscaping drain surface
water and ground water away from the building.
5. Weather-proofing: Inspect moisture control materials as they are being installed.
Include the following:
a. Air barrier: Verify air barrier is installed without punctures and/or other
damage. Verify air barrier is sealed completely.
b. Flashing: Verify correct shingling of the flashing for roof, walls, windows,
doors, and other penetrations.
c. Insulation layer: Verify insulation is installed without voids.
d. Roofing: In accordance with ASTM D7186 Standard Practice for Quality
Assurance Observation of Roof Construction and Repair
6. Plumbing: Verify satisfactory pressure test of pipes and drains is performed
before closing in and insulating lines.
7. HVAC: Inspect HVAC system to verify:
1. condensate pans are sloped and plumbed correctly;
2. access panels are installed to allow for inspection and cleaning of coils and
ductwork downstream of coils;
3. ductwork and return plenums are air sealed;
4. duct insulation is installed and sealed; and
5. chilled water line and refrigerant line insulation are installed and sealed.

C. Schedule:
1. Schedule work such that absorptive materials, including but not limited to porous
insulations, paper-faced gypsum board, ceiling tile, and finish flooring, are not installed
until they can be protected from rain and construction-related water.
2. Weather-proof as quickly as possible. Schedule installation of moisture-control
materials, including but not limited to air barriers, flashing, exterior sealants and
roofing, at the earliest possible time.

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SECTION - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1. COMMISSIONING DESCRIPTION

A. This Section 01 91 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS shall form the basis of the
construction phase commissioning process and procedures.
B. Various sections of the project specifications require equipment startup, testing, and adjusting services.
Requirements for startup, testing, and adjusting services specified in the other sections of project’s
specifications are intended to be provided in coordination with the commissioning services and are not
intended to duplicate services. The Contractor shall coordinate the work required by individual
specification sections with the commissioning services requirements specified herein.
C. Where individual testing, adjusting, or related services are required in the project specifications and not
specifically required by this commissioning requirements specification, the specified services shall be
provided.
D. Where training or educational services for Owner are required and specified in other sections of the
project’s specifications, these services are intended to be provided in addition to the training and
educational services specified herein.
E. Commissioning is a systematic process of verifying that the building systems perform interactively
according to the construction documents and the Owner’s operational needs. The commissioning process
shall encompass and coordinate the system documentation, equipment startup, control system calibration,
testing and balancing, performance testing and training. Commissioning during the construction and post-
occupancy phases is intended to achieve the following specific objectives according to the contract
documents:
1. Verify that the applicable equipment and systems are installed in accordance with the contact
documents and according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Verify and document proper integrated performance of equipment and systems.

3. Verify that Operations & Maintenance documentation is complete.

4. Verify that all components requiring servicing can be accessed, serviced and removed without
disturbing nearby components including ducts, piping, cabling or wiring.
5. Verify that the Owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained to enable them to

operate, monitor, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems in an effective and energy- efficient
manner.
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6. Document the successful achievement of the commissioning objectives listed above.

F. The commissioning process does not take away from or reduce the responsibility of the
Contractor to provide a finished and fully functioning product.
1.2. CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. For this construction project, the Owner contracts with a Contractor to provide construction services.
The contracts are administered by the Owner Contracting Officer (CO) and the Resident Engineer (RE)
as the designated representative of the CO. On this project, the authority to modify the contract in any
way is strictly limited to the authority of the CO.
C. Commissioning is a process that relies upon frequent and direct communications, as well as collaboration
between all parties to the construction process. By its nature, a high level of communication and
cooperation between the Commissioning Agent and all other parties (Architects, Engineers,
Subcontractors, Vendors, third party testing agencies, etc.) is essential to the success of the Commissioning
effort.
D. With these fundamental practices in mind, the commissioning process described herein has been
developed to recognize that, in the execution of the Commissioning Process, the Commissioning Agent
must develop effective methods to communicate with every member of the construction team involved in
delivering commissioned systems. Thus, the procedures outlined in this specification must be executed
within the following limitations:
1. No communications (verbal or written) from the Commissioning Agent shall be deemed to constitute
direction that modifies the terms of any contract between the Owner and the Contractor.
2. Commissioning Issues identified by the Commissioning Agent will be delivered to the RE and copied
to the designated Commissioning Representatives for the Contractor and subcontractors on the
Commissioning Team for information only in order to expedite the communication process. These
issues must be understood as the professional opinion of the Commissioning Agent and as suggestions
for resolution.
3. In the event that any Commissioning Issues and suggested resolutions are deemed by the RE to require
either an official interpretation of the construction documents or require a modification of the contract
documents, the CO or RE will issue an official directive to this effect.
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4. All parties to the Commissioning Process shall be individually responsible for alerting the RE of any
issues that they deem to constitute a potential contract change prior to acting on these issues.
5. Authority for resolution or modification of design and construction issues rests solely with the CO or
RE, with appropriate technical guidance from the Architect/Engineer and/or Commissioning Agent.
6. Commissioning requires support from the contractors. The Commissioning Process does not relieve
any contractors from their obligations to complete all portions of work in a satisfactory manner.
7. The Contractor is responsible for implementing and coordinating all commissioning activities.

1.3. SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general requirements that apply to implementation of commissioning without
regard to systems, subsystems, and equipment being commissioned.
B. The commissioning activities have been developed to support the United States Green Building Council’s
(USGBC) LEED ™ rating program and to support delivery of project performance in accordance with the
Owner requirements developed for the project to support the following credits:
1. Commissioning activities and documentation for the LEED™ section on “Energy and
Atmosphere” and the prerequisite of “Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning.”
2. Commissioning activities and documentation for the LEED™ section on “Energy and
Atmosphere” requirements for the “Enhanced Building System Commissioning” credit.
1.4. ACRONYMS

List of Acronyms

Acronym Meaning
A/E Architect / Engineer Design Team
AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction
ASHRAE Association Society for Heating Air Condition and Refrigeration Engineers
BOD Basis of Design
BSC Building Systems Commissioning
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CD Construction Documents
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Acronym Meaning
CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System
CO Contracting Officer
COR Contracting Officer’s Representative
CPC Construction Phase Commissioning
Cx Commissioning
CxA Commissioning Agent
CxM Commissioning Manager
CxR Commissioning Representative
DPC Design Phase Commissioning
FPT Functional Performance Test
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau
O&M Operations & Maintenance
OPR Owner’s Project Requirements
PFC Pre-Functional Checklist
PFT Pre-Functional Test
SD Schematic Design
SO Site Observation
TAB Test Adjust and Balance
USGBC United States Green Building Council

1.5. DEFINITIONS

Acceptance Phase Commissioning: Commissioning tasks executed after most construction has been completed,
most Site Observations and Static Tests have been completed and Pre- Functional Testing has been completed and
accepted. The main commissioning activities performed during this phase are verification that the installed systems
are functional by conducting Systems Functional Performance tests and Owner Training.
Accuracy: The capability of an instrument to indicate the true value of a measured quantity.
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Back Check: A back check is a verification that an agreed upon solution to a design comment has been
adequately addressed in a subsequent design review
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Basis of Design (BOD): The Engineer’s Basis of Design is comprised of two components: the Design Criteria and
the Design Narrative, these documents record the concepts, calculations, decisions, and product selections used to
meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, standards, and
guidelines.
Benchmarks: Benchmarks are the comparison of a building’s energy usage to other similar

buildings and to the building itself.

Calibrate: The act of comparing an instrument of unknown accuracy with a standard of known
accuracy to detect, correlate, report, or eliminate by adjustment any variation in the accuracy of
the tested instrument.
Commissionability: Defines a design component or construction process that has the necessary elements that will
allow a system or component to be effectively measured, tested, operated and commissioned
Commissioning Agent (CxA): The qualified Commissioning Professional who administers the Cx process by
managing the Cx team and overseeing the Commissioning Process. Where CxA is used in this specification it means
the CxA, members of his staff or appointed members of the commissioning team.
Commissioning Checklists: Lists of data or inspections to be verified to ensure proper system or component
installation, operation, and function. Verification checklists are developed and used during all phases of the
commissioning process to verify that the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) is being achieved.
Commissioning Design Review: The commissioning design review is a collaborative review of the design
professionals design documents for items pertaining to the following: owner’s project requirements; basis of design;
operability and maintainability (O&M) including documentation; functionality; training; energy efficiency, control
systems’ sequence of operations including building automation system features; commissioning specifications and the
ability to functionally test the systems.
Commissioning Issue: A condition identified by the CxA or other member of the Commissioning Team that
adversely affects the commissionability, operability, maintainability, or functionality of a system, equipment, or
component. A condition that is in conflict with the Contract Documents and/or performance requirements of the
installed systems and components. (See also – Commissioning Observation).
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Commissioning Manager (CxM) (Commissioning Agency): A qualified firm appointed by the Contractor to
manage and implement the commissioning process and activities on behalf of the Contractor.

Commissioning Observation: An issue identified by the CxA or other member of the Commissioning
Team that does not conform to the project OPR, contract documents or standard industry best practices.
(See also Commissioning Issue)
Commissioning Plan: A document that outlines the commissioning process, commissioning scope and defines
responsibilities, processes, schedules, and the documentation requirements of the Commissioning Process.
Commissioning Process: A quality focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses
upon verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems, components, and assemblies are planned,
designed, installed, tested, can be operated, and maintained to meet the Owner's Project Requirements.
Commissioning Report: The final commissioning document which presents the commissioning process results for
the project. Cx reports include an executive summary, the commissioning plan, issue log, correspondence, and all
appropriate check sheets and test forms. Commissioning Representative (CxR): An individual appointed by a sub-
contractor to manage the commissioning process on behalf of the sub-contractor.
Commissioning Specifications: The contract documents that detail the objective, scope and implementation of the
commissioning process as developed in the Commissioning Plan. Commissioning Team: Individual team members
whose coordinated actions are responsible for implementing the Commissioning Process.
Construction Phase Commissioning: All commissioning efforts executed during the construction process after the
design phase and prior to the Acceptance Phase Commissioning. Contract Documents (CD): Contract documents
include design and construction contracts, price agreements and procedure agreements. Contract Documents also
include all final and complete drawings, specifications and all applicable contract modifications or supplements.
Coordination Drawings: Drawings showing the work of all trades that are used to illustrate that equipment can be
installed in the space allocated without compromising equipment function or access for maintenance and
replacement. These drawings graphically illustrate and dimension manufacturers’ recommended maintenance
clearances. On mechanical projects, coordination
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drawings include structural steel, ductwork, major piping and electrical conduit and show the elevations and
locations of the above components.
Data Logging: The monitoring and recording of temperature, flow, current, status, pressure, etc. of equipment
using stand-alone data recorders.
Deferred System Test: Tests that cannot be completed at the end of the acceptance phase due

to ambient conditions, schedule issues or other conditions preventing testing during the normal
acceptance testing period.
Deficiency: See “Commissioning Issue”.

Design Intent: The overall term that includes the OPR and the BOD. It is a detailed explanation of the ideas,
concepts, and criteria that are defined by the owner to be important. The design intent documents are utilized to
provide a written record of these ideas, concepts and criteria. Design Narrative: A written description of the
proposed design solutions that satisfy the requirements of the OPR.
Design Phase Commissioning (DPC): All commissioning tasks executed during the design phase of the project.

Environmental Systems: Systems that use a combination of mechanical equipment, airflow,

water flow and electrical energy to provide heating, ventilating, air conditioning, humidification, and
dehumidification for the purpose of human comfort or process control of temperature and humidity.
Executive Summary: A section of the Commissioning report that reviews the general outcome of the project. It
also includes any unresolved issues, recommendations for the resolution of unresolved issues and all deferred
testing requirements.
Functionality: This defines a design component or construction process which will allow a system or component to
operate or be constructed in a manner that will produce the required outcome of the OPR.
Functional Test Procedure (FTP): A written protocol that defines methods, steps, personnel, and acceptance
criteria for tests conducted on components, equipment, assemblies, systems, and interfaces among systems.
Industry Accepted Best Practice: A design component or construction process that has achieved industry consensus
for quality performance and functionality. Refer to the current edition of the NEBB Design Phase Commissioning
Handbook for examples.
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Installation Verification: Observations or inspections that confirm the system or component has been installed in
accordance with the contract documents and to industry accepted best practices.
Integrated System Testing: Integrated Systems Testing procedures entail testing of multiple integrated systems
performances to verify proper functional interface between systems. Typical Integrated Systems Testing includes
verifying that building systems respond properly to loss of utility, transfer to emergency power sources, re-transfer
from emergency power source to normal utility source; interface between HVAC controls and Fire Alarm systems for
equipment shutdown, interface between Fire Alarm system and elevator control systems for elevator recall and
shutdown; interface between Fire Alarm System and Security Access Control Systems to control access to spaces
during fire alarm conditions; and other similar tests as determined for each specific project.
Issues Log: A formal and ongoing record of problems or concerns – and their resolution – that have been raised by
members of the Commissioning Team during the course of the Commissioning Process.
Lessons Learned Workshop: A workshop conducted to discuss and document project successes
and identify opportunities for improvements for future projects.
Maintainability: A design component or construction process that will allow a system or

component to be effectively maintained. This includes adequate room for access to adjust and repair the equipment.
Maintainability also includes components that have readily obtainable repair parts or service.
Manual Test: Testing using hand-held instruments, immediate control system readouts or direct observation to
verify performance (contrasted to analyzing monitored data taken over time to make the ‘observation’).
Operations & Maintenance Manual: A detailed guide that shall be complete, well organized and easy to use, for the
maintenance and operation of equipment. Manuals shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting,
maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units
and sub-assembly components.
Owner ’s Pr oj ec t R equi r ements ( OPR) : A written document that details the project requirements
and the expectations of how the building and its systems will be used and operated. These include
project goals, measurable performance criteria, cost considerations, benchmarks, success criteria,
and supporting information.

Peer Review: A formal in-depth review separate from the commissioning review processes. The level of effort and
intensity is much greater than a typical commissioning facilitation or extended commissioning review.
Precision: The ability of an instrument to produce repeatable readings of the same quantity under the same
conditions. The precision of an instrument refers to its ability to produce a tightly grouped set of values around the
mean value of the measured quantity.
Pre-Design Phase Commissioning: Commissioning tasks performed prior to the commencement of design activities
that includes project programming and the development of the commissioning process for the project
Pre-Functional Checklist (PFC): A form used by the contractor to verify that appropriate components are onsite,
correctly installed, set up, calibrated, functional and ready for functional testing.
Pre-Functional Test (PFT): An inspection or test that is done before functional testing. PFT’s
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include installation verification and system and component start up tests.

Procedure or Protocol: A defined approach that outlines the execution of a sequence of work or
operations. Procedures are used to produce repeatable and defined results.
Range: The upper and lower limits of an instrument’s ability to measure the value of a quantity

for which the instrument is calibrated.

Resolution: This word has two meanings in the Cx Process. The first refers to the smallest change in a measured
variable that an instrument can detect. The second refers to the implementation of actions that correct a tested or
observed deficiency.
Site Observation Visit: On-site inspections and observations made by the CxA for the purpose

of verifying component, equipment, and system installation, to observe contractor testing, equipment start-up
procedures, or other purposes.
Site Observation Reports (SO): Reports of site inspections and observations made by the CxA. Observation
reports are intended to provide early indication of an installation issue which will need correction or analysis.
Static Tests: Tests or inspections that validate a specified static condition such as pressure testing. Static tests may
be specification or code initiated.Start Up Tests: Tests that validate the component or system is ready for automatic
operation in accordance with the manufactures requirements.
Systems Manual: A system-focused composite document that includes all information required for the owners’
operators to operate the systems.
Test Procedure: A written protocol that defines methods, personnel, and expectations for tests

conducted on components, equipment, assemblies, systems, and interfaces among systems. Testing: The use of
specialized and calibrated instruments to measure parameters such as: temperature, pressure, vapor flow, air flow,
fluid flow, rotational speed, electrical characteristics, velocity, and other data in order to determine performance,
operation, or function.
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB): A systematic process or service applied to heating,

ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and other environmental systems to achieve and document air
and hydronic flow rates. The standards and procedures for providing these services are referred to as “Testing,
Adjusting, and Balancing” and are described in the Procedural Standards for the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
of Environmental Systems, published by NEBB or AABC.
Thermal Scans: Thermographic pictures taken with an Infrared Thermographic Camera.
Thermographic pictures show the relative temperatures of objects and surfaces and are used to
identify leaks, thermal bridging, thermal intrusion, electrical overload conditions, moisture
containment, and insulation failure.
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Training Plan: A written document that details, in outline form the expectations of the operator training. Training
agendas should include instruction on how to obtain service, operate, startup, shutdown and maintain all systems and
components of the project.
Trending: Monitoring over a period of time with the building automation system.

Unresolved Commissioning Issue: Any Commissioning Issue that, at the time that the Final Report or the
Amended Final Report is issued that has not been either resolved by the construction team or accepted by the Owner.
Validation: The process by which work is verified as complete and operating correctly:

1. First party validation occurs when a firm or individual verifying the task is the same firm or
individual performing the task.
2. Second party validation occurs when the firm or individual verifying the task is under the

control of the firm performing the task or has other possibilities of financial conflicts of
interest in the resolution (Architects, Designers, General Contractors and Third Tier Subcontractors
or Vendors).
3. Third party validation occurs when the firm verifying the task is not associated with or under control of
the firm performing or designing the task.
Verification: The process by which specific documents, components, equipment, assemblies,

systems, and interfaces among systems are confirmed to comply with the criteria described in

the Owner’s Project Requirements.

Warranty Phase Commissioning: Commissioning efforts executed after a project has been completed and accepted
by the Owner. Warranty Phase Commissioning includes follow-up on verification of system performance,
measurement and verification tasks and assistance in identifying warranty issues and enforcing warranty provisions of
the construction contract. Warranty Visit: A commissioning meeting and site review where all outstanding warranty
issues and deferred testing is reviewed and discussed.
Whole Building Commissioning: Commissioning of building systems such as Building Envelope, HVAC,
Electrical, Special Electrical (Fire Alarm, Security & Communications), Plumbing and Fire Protection as described
in this specification.
1.6. SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified for this project is part of the construction process.
Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the Owner’s Operation and Maintenance
personnel, is required in cooperation with the Owner and the CxA.
B. The following systems will be commissioned as part of this project:

1.7. Systems To Be Commissioned

• HVAC
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• BMS
• Domestic Hot Water System
• Lighting and Lighting Control System.
• Metering system
• Renewable energy systems

The Contractor is required to commission all the systems in the project; however, commissioning of the above
systems will be verified by the CxA.

1.8. COMMISSIONING TEAM

A. The commissioning team shall consist of, but not be limited to, representatives of Contractor
(commissioning agency), including Project Superintendent and subcontractors, installers, schedulers,
suppliers, and specialists deemed appropriate by the Owner and CxA.
B. Members Appointed by Contractor:

1. CxA: The designated person, company, or entity that plans, schedules, and coordinates the
commissioning team to implement the commissioning process as per LEED requirements.
2. Contractor’ Commissioning Manager (commissioning agency): The designated firm that plans,

schedules, implement and coordinates the commissioning activities for the construction team.
3. Contractor’s Commissioning Representative(s): Individual(s), each having authority to act on

behalf of the entity he or she represents, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process
through coordinated actions.
C. Members Appointed by Owner:

1. User: Representatives of the facility user and operation and maintenance personnel.

2. A/E: Representative of the Architect and engineering design professionals.

1.9. OWNER'S COMMISSIONING RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Assign operation and maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in

commissioning team activities including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Coordination meetings.

2. Training in operation and maintenance of systems, subsystems, and equipment.

3. Testing meetings.

4. Witness and assist in Systems Functional Performance Testing.

B. Provide the Construction Documents, prepared by Architect and approved by Owner, to the CxA and for
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use in managing the commissioning process, developing the commissioning plan, systems manuals, and
reviewing the operation and maintenance training plan.
C. Provide final approval for the completion of the commissioning work.

D. Review and comment on commissioning documentation such as the Cx plan, field reports, and issue logs.
E. Provide interpretations and clarifications of the Owner’s Project Requirements.
F. Provide input and direction on commissioning-related recommendations that arise from the commissioning
process which may enhance the operation of the building but are not included in the project documents and
may be an additional project cost. If the Owner is in agreement with commissioning recommendations, they
are to direct the Design Team to review and issue the appropriate directive to add that scope and maintain
the Design Team's responsibility for all construction documents.
1.10. CONTRACTOR'S COMMISSIONING RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Appoint an individual, company or firm to act as the CxA.

B. The Contractor shall assign a CxM (commissioning agency) to manage and implement commissioning
activities of the Contractor, and subcontractors. The CxM shall organize and lead the commissioning team.
C. Coordinate site visits and meetings with the Commissioning Authority (CxA).

D. Include the cost of commissioning in the total contract price.

E. Responsible for coordinating all commissioning activities of the sub-contractors. Commissioning activities
may be completed by the Mechanical Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Controls Contractor, or Test and
Balance (TAB) contractor, but the GC is ultimately responsible for completion of all of these tasks.
F. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work by the CxA and incorporate commissioning

activities into the master schedule.

G. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders, Requests for Information (RFIs),
approved submittals, shop drawings, and IOMs, related to commissioned systems and equipment to the
CxA.
H. Prepare the commissioning plan.

I. The Contractor shall ensure that the commissioning responsibilities outlined in these
specifications are included in all subcontracts and that subcontractors comply with the
requirements of these specifications.
J. The Contractor shall ensure that each installing subcontractor shall assign representatives with expertise
and authority to act on behalf of the subcontractor and schedule them to participate in and perform
commissioning team activities including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Participate in commissioning coordination meetings.
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2. Conduct operation and maintenance training sessions in accordance with approved training plans.
3. Verify that Work is complete and systems are operational according to the Contract’s
documents, including calibration of instrumentation and controls.
4. Evaluate commissioning issues and commissioning observations identified in the Commissioning
Issues Log, field reports, test reports or other commissioning documents. In collaboration with entity
responsible for system and equipment installation, recommend corrective action.
5. Review and comment on commissioning documentation.

6. Participate in meetings to coordinate Systems Functional Performance Testing.

7. Provide schedule for operation and maintenance data submittals, equipment startup, and testing to
CxA for incorporation into the commissioning plan.
8. Provide information to the CxA for developing commissioning plan.

9. Participate in training sessions for Owner's operation and maintenance personnel.

10. Provide technicians who are familiar with the construction and operation of installed systems
and who shall develop specific test procedures to conduct Systems Functional Performance
Testing of installed systems.
K. Notify the CxA one week in advance of all equipment start-ups and tests required by the Contract
Documents.
L. Create a "master" pre-functional document binder containing all checklists for the project.

M. Coordinate and distribute "copies" of the Pre-Functional Checklists to all relevant subcontractors.

N. Oversee the sub-contractor’s performance of pre-functional checks, followed by initialing and signing
the "master" checklists maintained by the Contractor.
O. Notify the CxA when Pre-Functional Checklists are completed.

P. Remedy any deficiencies identified in the Pre-Functional Checklists and notify the Commissioning
Authority (in writing) that deficiencies have been addressed.
Q. Notify the CxA when TAB activities will be taking place and have been completed. Provide CxA with
TAB report(s).
R. Participate in TAB verification, which may include repeating selected measurements contained in the TAB
report(s).
S. Prepare Project specific Pre-Functional Checklists.

T. Prepare and implement project specific systems Functional Performance Test procedures.

U. Compile test data, inspection reports, and certificates and include them in the systems manual and
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commissioning report.

V. Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure qualified technicians are available for performing the functional
performance test procedures under direction of the CxA.
X. Coordinate the training of Owner personnel.

Y. Prepare commissioning Field Observation Reports.

Z. Prepare the Final Commissioning Report.

AA. Verify that subcontractors prepare and submit O&M manuals, according to the Contract Documents, including
clarifying and updating the original sequences of operation to as- built conditions.
BB. Ensure that subcontractors execute seasonal or deferred functional performance testing, witnessed by the CxA,
according to the specifications.
CC. Ensure that subcontractors correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments to
O&M

manuals and as-built drawings for applicable issues identified in any seasonal testing.

DD. Gather and submit all project closeout documentation, including systems manual submittals, O&M manuals, as-
built drawings, warranties, etc. to CxA for approval.
1.11. COMMISSIONING AGENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The CxA is not responsible for the design concept, design criteria, compliance with codes, site safety,
construction means and methods, review or approval of change orders, design or general construction
scheduling, cost estimating, or construction management.
B. The CxA may assist with problem solving, non-conformance or deficiencies, but ultimately that
responsibility resides with the General Contractor (GC) and the Architect/Engineer (A/E). The primary
role of the CxA is to oversee the commissioning process. This includes site observations of installation of
commissioned systems and equipment, development and coordination of the execution of a PFC and FPT
testing plan and observation and documentation of performance that systems are functioning in
accordance with the documented OPR, design intent and in accordance with the Contract Documents. The
Contractors will provide all tools and personnel to start and check-out and test equipment and systems,
except as noted in this section.
C. Review equipment warranties and confirm that they are project specific.

D. Oversee and review the training of the Owner’s operating personnel.

E. Review O&M manuals submitted by the Contractor.

F. Review and comment on selected submittals from the Contractor for general conformance with the
Construction Documents. Review and comment on the ability to test and operate the system and/or
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equipment, including providing gages, controls and other components required to operate, maintain, and
test the system. Review and comment on performance expectations of systems and equipment and
interfaces between systems relating to the Construction Documents.
G. At the beginning of the construction phase, conduct an initial construction phase coordination meeting
for the purpose of reviewing the commissioning activities and establishing tentative schedules for
operation and maintenance submittals; operation and maintenance training sessions; TAB Work; Pre-
Functional Checklists, Systems Functional Performance Testing; and project completion.
H. Convene commissioning team meetings for the purpose of coordination, communication, and conflict
resolution; discuss status of the commissioning processes. Responsibilities include arranging for facilities,
preparing agenda and attendance lists, and notifying participants. The CxA shall prepare and distribute
minutes to commissioning team members and attendees within five workdays of the commissioning
meeting.
I. Observe construction and report progress, observations and issues. Observe systems and equipment
installation for adequate accessibility for maintenance and component replacement or repair, and for
general conformance with the Construction Documents.
J. Coordinate Systems Functional Performance Testing schedule with the Contractor.

K. Witness selected systems startups.

L. Verify selected Pre-Functional Checklists completed and submitted by the Contractor.

M. Witness and document Systems Functional Performance Testing.

N. Review and comment on operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation and systems manual
outline for compliance with the Contract Documents.
O. Review operation and maintenance training program developed by the Contractor. Verify

training plans provide qualified instructors to conduct operation and maintenance training.

P. Return to the site at 10 months into the 12-month warranty period and review with facility staff the current
building operation and the condition of outstanding issues related to the original and seasonal Systems
Functional Performance Testing. Also interview facility staff and identify problems or concerns they have
operated the building as originally intended. Make suggestions for improvements and for recording these
changes in the O&M manuals. Identify areas that may come under warranty or under the original
construction contract. Assist facility staff in developing reports, documents and requests for services to
remedy outstanding problems.
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Q. Assemble the final commissioning documentation, including the Final Commissioning Report and
Addendum to the Final Commissioning Report.
R. The CxA is not responsible for construction means and methods or for site safety and security.

S. The CxA will not authorize or approve construction cost amendments, changes to the construction schedule,
or changes to the contract documents.
1.12. COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION

A. Commissioning Plan: A document, prepared by Commissioning Agency that outlines the schedule,
allocation of resources, and documentation requirements of the commissioning process, and shall
include, but is not limited, to the following:
1. Plan for delivery and review of submittals, systems manuals, and other documents and reports.
Identification of the relationship of these documents to other functions and a detailed description
of submittals that are required to support the commissioning processes.
2. Description of the organization, layout, and content of commissioning documentation (including
systems manual) and a detailed description of documents to be provided along with identification of
responsible parties.
3. Identification of systems and equipment to be commissioned.

4. Schedule of Commissioning Coordination meetings.

5. Identification of items that must be completed before the next operation can proceed.

6. Description of responsibilities of commissioning team members.

7. Description of observations to be made.

8. Description of requirements for operation and maintenance training.

9. Schedule for commissioning activities with dates coordinated with overall construction schedule.
10. Process and schedule for documenting changes on a continuous basis to appear in Project

Record Documents.

11. Process and schedule for completing prestart and startup checklists for systems,
subsystems, and equipment to be verified and tested.
12. Preliminary Systems Functional Performance Test procedures.

B. Systems Functional Performance Test Procedures: The CxM will develop Systems Functional
Performance Test Procedures for each system to be commissioned, including subsystems, or equipment and
interfaces or interlocks with other systems. Systems Functional Performance.

C. Test Procedures will include a separate entry, with space for comments, for each item to be tested.
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The Systems Performance Test Procedure shall include test procedures for each mode of operation and
provide space to indicate whether the mode under test responded as required. Each System Functional
Performance Test procedure, regardless of system, subsystem, or equipment being tested, shall include, but
not be limited to, the following:
1. Name and identification code of tested system.

2. Test number.

3. Time and date of test.

4. Indication of whether the record is for a first test or retest following correction of a problem or issue.
5. Dated signatures of the person performing test and of the witness, if applicable.

6. Individuals present for test.

7. Observations and Issues.

8. Issue number, if any, generated as the result of test.

D. Pre-Functional Checklists: prepare Pre-Functional Checklists. Pre-Functional Checklists shall be

completed and signed by the Contractor, verifying that systems, subsystems, equipment, and associated
controls are ready for testing. The CxA will spot check Pre-Functional Checklists to verify accuracy and
readiness for testing. Inaccurate or incomplete Pre-Functional Checklists shall be returned to the
Contractor for correction and resubmission.
E. Test and Inspection Reports: The CxM will record test data, observations, and measurements on Systems
Functional Performance Test Procedure. The report will also include recommendation for system
acceptance or non-acceptance. Photographs, forms, and other means appropriate for the application shall be
included with data. CxM Will compile test and inspection reports and test and inspection certificates to
include them in systems manual and commissioning report.
F. Corrective Action Documents: The CxM will document corrective action taken for systems and equipment
that fail tests. The documentation will include any required modifications to systems and equipment and/or
revisions to test procedures, if any. The CxA will witness and document any retesting of systems and/or
equipment requiring corrective action and document retest results.
G. Commissioning Issues Log: The CxM will prepare and maintain Commissioning Issues Log that

describes Commissioning Issues and Commissioning Observations that are identified during the
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Commissioning process. These observations and issues include, but are not limited to, those that are at variance with
the Contract Documents. The Commissioning Issues Log will identify and track issues as they are encountered, the
party responsible for resolution, progress toward resolution, and document how the issue was resolved. The Master
Commissioning Issues Log will also track the status of unresolved issues.
1. Creating a Commissioning Issues Log Entry:

a. Identify the issue with unique numeric or alphanumeric identifier by which the issue may be
tracked.
b. Assign a descriptive title for the issue.

c. Identify date and time of the issue.

d. Identify test number of tests being performed at the time of the observation, if applicable,
for cross reference.
e. Identify system, subsystem, and equipment to which the issue applies.

f. Identify location of system, subsystem, and equipment.

g. Include information that may be helpful in diagnosing or evaluating the issue.

h. Note recommended corrective action.

i. Identify commissioning team member responsible for corrective action.

j. Identify expected date of correction.

k. Identify person that identified the issue.

2. Documenting Issue Resolution:

a. Log date correction is completed or the issue is resolved.

b. Describe corrective action or resolution taken. Include description of diagnostic steps taken to
determine root cause of the issue, if any.
c. Identify changes to the Contract Documents that may require action.

d. State that correction was completed and system, subsystem, and equipment are ready for retest, if
applicable.
e. Identify person(s) who corrected or resolved the issue.

f. Identify person(s) verifying the issue resolution.

H. Final Commissioning Report: The CxM will document results of the commissioning process, including
unresolved issues, and performance of systems, subsystems, and equipment. The Commissioning Report
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will indicate whether systems, subsystems, and equipment have been properly installed and are performing
according to the Contract Documents. This report will be used by the Owner when determining that systems
will be accepted. This report will be used to evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment and will serve as
a future reference document during occupancy and operation. It shall describe components and performance
that exceed requirements of the Contract Documents and those that do not meet requirements of the Contract
Documents. The commissioning report will include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Lists and explanations of substitutions; compromises; variances with the Contract Documents;
record of conditions; and, if appropriate, recommendations for resolution. Design Narrative
documentation maintained by the CxA.
2. Commissioning plan.

3. Pre-Functional Checklists completed by the Contractor, with annotation of the CxA review and spot
check.
4. Systems Functional Performance Test Procedures, with annotation of test results and test completion.
5. Commissioning Issues Log.

6. Listing of deferred and off-season test(s) not performed, including the schedule for their
completion.
I. Systems Manual: The CxM in coordination with CxA will gather required information and compile the
Systems Manual. The Systems Manual shall be computerized in HTML format. The Systems Manual will
include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Executive summary

• Owner’s project requirements

• Basis of design

• System single-line diagrams

• Construction record documents and specifications

• Approved submittals

• As-built drawings

• As-built sequence of operation

• Original setpoints for all systems commissioned

• Recommended schedule for recommissioning

• Recommended schedule for sensor recalibration

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• Equipment operations and maintenance manuals

• Equipment preventative maintenance schedulesConfirmation of completed training for the owner

and occupants

• Ongoing system optimization procedures

• Final commissioning report

J. Record Drawings:

1. Contractors shall regularly update a ‘redlined’ set of record drawings showing commissioned systems as
work is being installed so that the drawings remain current with the field work, and as required in
Division 01, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26 of the project specifications.
2. Redlining record drawings at the end of construction shall not be acceptable

3. The Contractors up-to-date, in-progress redlines shall be kept on-site in the Contractor’s field

office and available for review by the Cx Team.

K. Access to Contractor Documentation

1. Contractors shall provide the CxA with access to shop drawings, coordination drawings, equipment cut-
sheets, schematics, in-progress record drawings, manufacturers installation- operation-maintenance
manuals, startup reports, etc. to assist the CxA in execution of the Cx process.
1.13. SUBMITTALS

A. Final Commissioning Plan Submittal: Based on the Final Construction Documents and the Contractor’s
project team, the CxM will prepare the Final Commissioning Plan as described in this section. The
CxA shall review the Commissioning Plan and provide any comments to the CxM.
B. Systems Functional Performance Test Procedure: The CxM will submit preliminary Systems
Functional Performance Test Procedures to the Contractor, CxA and the Owner for review and
comment. The Contractor shall return review comments to the Owner and the CxA. The CxM will
incorporate review comments into the Final Systems Functional Test Procedures to be used in Systems
Functional Performance Testing.
C. Pre-Functional Checklists: The CxM will submit Pre-Functional Checklists to be completed by the
Contractor.
D. Test and Inspection Reports: The CxM will submit test and inspection reports to the Owner with copies
to the Contractor, CxA and the Architect/Engineer.
E. Corrective Action Documents: The CxM will submit corrective action documents to the CxA and the
Architect/Engineer.
F. Preliminary Commissioning Report Submittal: The CxM will submit electronic copy of the preliminary
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commissioning report.
G. Final Commissioning Report Submittal: The CxM will submit electronically formatted information of
the final commissioning report to the CxA. The final submittal will incorporate comments as directed
by the CxA and Owner.
H. Data for Commissioning:

a. The CxM will request in writing from the Contractor specific information needed about each piece
of commissioned equipment or system to fulfill requirements of the Commissioning Plan.
b. The CxA may request further documentation as is necessary for the commissioning process or to
support other Owner data collection requirements.
1.14. COMMISSIONING PROCESS

A. The CxA will be responsible for the overall management of the commissioning process as well as
coordinating scheduling of commissioning tasks with the Owner and the Contractor. As directed by the
Owner, the Contractor shall incorporate Commissioning tasks, including, but not limited to, Systems
Functional Performance Testing (including predecessors) with the Master Construction Schedule.
B. Within 30 days of contract award, the Contractor shall designate a specific individual as the

Commissioning Manager (CxM) to manage and lead the commissioning effort on behalf of the Contractor. The CxM
shall be the single point of contact and communications for all commissioning related services by the Contractor.
C. Within 30 days of contract award, the Contractor shall ensure that each subcontractor designates specific
individuals as Commissioning Representatives (CXR) to be responsible for commissioning related tasks.
The Contractor shall ensure the designated Commissioning Representatives participate in the
commissioning process as team members providing commissioning testing services, equipment operation,
adjustments, and corrections if necessary. The Contractor shall ensure that all Commissioning
Representatives shall have sufficient authority to direct their respective staff to provide the services
required, and to speak on behalf of their organizations in all commissioning related contractual matters.
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1.15. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Instructor Qualifications: Factory authorized service representatives shall be experienced in training,

operation, and maintenance procedures for installed systems, subsystems, and equipment.
B. Test Equipment Calibration: The Contractor shall comply with test equipment manufacturer's

calibration procedures and intervals. Recalibrate test instruments immediately whenever instruments have been
repaired following damage or dropping. Affix calibration tags to test instruments. Instruments shall have been
calibrated within six months prior to use.
1.16. COORDINATION

A. The CxA shall receive a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders, and
appropriate approved submittals and shop drawings directly from the Contractor.
B. The CxA shall disseminate written information and documents to all responsible parties relative to

the nature and extent of the Cx communication.

C. The CxA is primarily responsible to the Owner and, as such, shall regularly apprise the Contractor and the
Owner of progress, pending problems and/or disputes, and shall provide regular status reports on progress
with each system. Any potential change in the contractual and/or financial obligations of the owner shall
be identified and quantified as soon as possible.
D. Management: The CxA will coordinate the commissioning activities with the Owner and

Contractor. The CxA will submit commissioning documents and information to the Owner. All commissioning team
members shall work together to fulfill their contracted responsibilities and meet the objectives of the contract
documents.
E. Scheduling: The Contractor shall work with the CxM, CxA and the Owner to incorporate the
commissioning activities into the construction schedule. The CxM will provide sufficient information
(including, but not limited to, tasks, durations and predecessors) on commissioning activities to allow the
Contractor and the Owner to schedule commissioning activities. All parties shall address scheduling issues
and make necessary notifications in a timely manner in order to expedite the project and the commissioning
process. The Contractor shall update the Master Construction as directed by the Owner.
F. Initial Schedule of Commissioning Events: The CxM will provide the initial schedule of primary
commissioning events in the Commissioning Plan and at the commissioning coordination meetings. The
Commissioning Plan will provide a format for this schedule. As construction
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progresses, more detailed schedules will be developed by the Contractor with information from the CxM.
G. Commissioning Coordinating Meetings: The CxM will conduct periodic Bi-Weekly Commissioning
Coordination Meetings of the commissioning team to review status of commissioning activities, to discuss
scheduling conflicts, and to discuss upcoming commissioning process activities.
H. Pretesting Meetings: The CxM will conduct pretest meetings of the commissioning team to review startup
reports, Pre-Functional Checklist results, Systems Functional Performance Testing procedures, testing
personnel and instrumentation requirements.
I. Systems Functional Performance Testing Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate testing activities
to accommodate required quality assurance and control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid
necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting. The Contractor
shall coordinate the schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.
1.17. REFRENCE STANDARDS

J. Industry standards and guidelines are a guide to the commissioning process and are hereby incorporated
and will be applied as appropriate. Reference standards and guidelines include, but are not limited, to
the following:

K. References:

1. ASHRAE Standard 202-2018: Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems

2. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019: The Commissioning Process
3. ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007: HVAC&R Technical Requirements for The
Commissioning Process

2. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. TEST EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall provide all standard and specialized testing equipment required to perform Systems
Functional Performance Testing. Test equipment required for Systems Functional Performance Testing
will be identified in the detailed System Functional Performance Test Procedure prepared by the CxM.
B. Data logging equipment and software required to test equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.
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C. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and/or measure system performance
with the tolerances specified in the Specifications. If not otherwise noted, the following minimum
requirements apply: Temperature sensors and digital thermometers shall have a certified calibration within
the past year to an accuracy of 0.5 oC (1.0 oF) and a resolution of + or - 0.1 oC (0.2 oF). Pressure sensors
shall have an accuracy of + or - 2.0% of the value range being measured (not full range of meter) and have
been calibrated within the last year. All equipment shall be calibrated according to the manufacturer's
recommended intervals and following any repairs to the equipment. Calibration tags shall be affixed or
certificates readily available.
2.2. BAS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

A. Field Panel Software and Hardware

1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish the CxA with three (3) copies of all hardware and software needed to
connect to, communicate with and command the BAS field panels and controllers at no additional
charge to the CxA. This hardware and software will be used by the CxA for execution of the
commissioning process. Software and hardware provided to the CxA for this purpose, does not include
any provisions for use by the Test & Balance Contractor.
2. Hardware and software covered under this requirement includes, but is not limited to:
a. Latest versions of proprietary software.
b. Communication modules, software keys, and similar hardware needed for communication
from a laptop computer, PDA or similar device to field panels or controllers
c. Proprietary cables required for communication between laptop computers or PDAs to field
panels or controllers
d. Passwords, access levels and similar software permissions necessary for execution of the Cx
Process.
e. Software and hardware manuals for all control system hardware and software provided
to the CxA.
3. This requirement is not meant to include provision of standard hardware such as laptop computers
and PDAs nor provision of standard software such as Windows or MS Explorer.
4. At the conclusion of the Commissioning Process, this hardware and software will be turned
over back to the contractor.

B. Front-End Software and Hardware

1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish the CxA with one (1) copy of their front-end software and
associated hardware as needed to connect to, communicate with and command the BAS at no
additional charge to the CxA.
2. Hardware and software covered under this requirement includes, but is not limited to:
a. Latest versions of proprietary software.
b. Communication modules, software keys, and similar hardware needed for
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communication from a laptop computer, PDA or similar device to field panels or

controllers
c. Proprietary cables required for communication between laptop computers or PDAs to field
panels or controllers
d. Passwords, access levels and similar software permissions necessary for execution of the
Cx Process.
e. Software and hardware manuals for all control system hardware and software provided to the
CxA.
3. This requirement is not meant to include provision of standard hardware such as laptop computers
and PDAs nor provision of standard.

C. Operator Workstation Access

1. The BAS Contractor shall provide the CxA with software and hardware needed for accessing the
BAS’ front-end operator workstation(s). At a minimum, this shall include appropriate level user
identification names and passwords. Access level shall allow the CxA to fully execute all
commissioning procedures and will include the ability to:
a. View system operation
b. Override setpoints
c. Command digital and analog output points
d. View BAS programming source code (read-only)
e. View and print graphics

D. Technical Support

1. The BAS Contractor shall also provide technical support to the CxA as reasonably requested by the
CxA regarding setting up and operating BAS hardware and software to support successful
execution of the Cx Process.

E. DURATION Of support

1. The BAS Contractor shall provide the CxA with technical support for the duration of the project
and through the post occupancy phase commissioning activities and warranty period of the
project to support the Cx process. The duration of this support is typically one year after turn over to
the owner, to provide time to complete deferred and seasonal testing and the warranty phase
activities.

3. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. COMMISSIOING PLAN AND SCHEDULE

A. The CxM shall generate a commissioning plan which identifies Cx tasks, roles and responsibilities for the Cx
process. The CxM will submit a Cx schedule for the commissioning process which shall be integrated into
the construction schedule by the Contractor.
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3.2. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION

B. This is an additional and separate activity from that provided by the design team. Construction observation is
required as part of the commissioning and coordination process to be provided by the CxA. Field
Observation reports will be distributed to the Owner and Contractor.
3.3. COMMISSIOING ISSUES LOG

C. The commissioning issues will be divided as follows.

1. Design Commissioning Issues

a. This log is a formal and ongoing record of issues pertaining to the project construction
documents which identifies areas of concern with the design regarding to coordination between
divisions, constructability, maintenance clearances, operability or other commissioning concerns.
This log specifically separates design issues from contractor issues. The contractor has no
responsibility to track or comment on the design team Cx log.

2. Construction Commissioning Issues

a. This is a formal and ongoing record of problems or concerns pertaining to the installation of
the commissioned systems and equipment which identifies where the contractors have
deviated from the OPR, contract documents, applicable codes or normal industry construction
practices.
b. The Contractor shall provide feedback and updates to the construction Cx issues log to the CxA
within 5 business days from its issuance from the CxA.
c. The CxM will maintain the master cx log.

3.4. STARTUP, INITIAL CHECKOUT, AND PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

D. The following procedures shall apply to all equipment and systems to be commissioned, according
to Part 1, Systems to Be Commissioned.
1. Pre-Functional Checklists are important to ensure that the equipment and systems are hooked up and
operational. These ensure that Systems Functional Performance Testing may proceed without
unnecessary delays. Each system to be commissioned shall have a full Pre- Functional Checklist
completed by the Contractor prior to Systems Functional Performance Testing. No sampling strategies
are used.
a. The Pre-Functional Checklist will identify the trades responsible for completing the checklist.
The Contractor shall ensure the appropriate trades complete the checklists.
b. The CxA will review completed Pre-Functional Checklists and field-verify the accuracy of the
completed checklist using sampling techniques.
2. Startup and Initial Checkout Plan: The Contractor shall develop detailed startup plans for all
equipment. The primary role of the Contractor in this process is to ensure that there is
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written documentation that each of the manufacturer recommended procedures

have been completed. Parties responsible for startup shall be identified in the
Startup Plan and in the checklist forms.
a. The Contractor shall develop the full startup plan by combining (or adding to) the checklists
with the manufacturer's detailed startup and checkout procedures from the O&M manual data
and the field checkout sheets normally used by the Contractor. The plan shall include checklists
and procedures with specific boxes or lines for recording and documenting the checking and
inspections of each procedure and a summary statement with a signature block at the end of the
plan.
b. The full startup plan shall at a minimum consist of the following items:

1) The Pre-Functional Checklists.

2) The manufacturer's standard written startup procedures copied from the installation
manuals with check boxes by each procedure and a signature block added by hand at the
end.
3) The manufacturer's normally used field checkout sheets.

c. The CxM will submit the full startup plan to the CxA and Owner for review and approval.

3. Sensor and Actuator Calibration

a. All field installed temperature, relative humidity, CO2 and pressure sensors and gages, and all
actuators (dampers and valves) on all equipment shall be calibrated using the methods described
in other project’s specifications.
b. All procedures used shall be fully documented on the Pre-Functional Checklists or other suitable
forms, clearly referencing the procedures followed and written documentation of initial,
intermediate and final results.
4. Execution of Equipment Startup

a. Three weeks prior to equipment startup, the Contractor shall schedule startup and checkout with
the Owner and CxA. The performance of the startup and checkout shall be directed and
executed by the Contractor.
b. The CxA will observe the startup procedures for selected pieces of primary equipment.

c. The Contractor shall execute startup and provide the Owner and CxA with a signed and dated
copy of the completed startup checklists, and contractor tests.
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d. Only individuals that have direct knowledge and witnessed that a line-item task on the Startup
Checklist was actually performed shall initial or check that item off. It is not acceptable for
witnessing supervisors to fill out these forms.
3.5. TESTING AND BALANCING

A. Testing, Adjusting, and Balance Contractor (TAB) Requirements

1. Air and water balance shall be accomplished by an independent test and balance firm. The
test and balance firm shall come back after the final balancing report is approved to work
with the CxA and spot check this work to verify accuracy of results.
2. Test and balance contractor to provide final balancing report to CxA.
3. The TAB contractor shall be responsible for successful completion and documentation of
all TAB activities.
4. Prior to the start of TAB activities, the TAB contractor shall submit a proposed TAB plan,
procedures and documentation to the CxA and A/E for review. TAB procedures shall be
submitted to allow sufficient time for CxA review and approval prior to the start of TAB
activities.
5. After this review, and prior to start of field work, the TAB contractor will attend one or more
planning meetings as required with the Commissioning Team to review and discuss
outstanding issues relating to TAB procedures and forms, discuss resolution of issues
identified during the TAB contractor’s plan review and field inspections, and to
coordinate field work.
6. Prior to the start of fieldwork, the TAB contractor shall issue a final set of TAB
procedures and TAB forms which incorporate any comments received during the
Commissioning Team review.
7. The TAB contractor shall have at least one certified field technician on site whenever
TAB work is being performed.
8. The TAB contractor is responsible to notify the Contractor who in turn shall notify
the Commissioning Team a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the time for start of
TAB work to allow the CxA and A/E time to assess system readiness.
9. The TAB contractor will work cooperatively with the CxM and CxA.
10. The TAB contractor shall coordinate with the controls contractor to ensure that
changes made to the control system during TAB (flow coefficients, duct areas, etc.) are
archived and become the default or initial values for these parameters.
11. The TAB contractor shall provide daily lists of issues and/or problems identified during
TAB work to the Contractor, CxM, CxA and A/E for follow-up & resolution with the
appropriatecontractors.
12. Participate in verification of the TAB report, which will consist of repeating any
selected measurement contained in the TAB report where required by the CxA for
verification or diagnostic purposes.
13. A TAB Final Acceptance Inspection shall be conducted by the A/E, CxM and CxA and will
include a field verification of up to 5% of the TAB contractor’s field readings.
14. The TAB contractor will provide technicians and instrumentation to support the field
verification.
15. Instruments used for the field verification shall be the same instruments (by model and serial
number) that were used for the original TAB work.
16. Failure of an item during the TAB field verification is defined as:
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a. A deviation of more than 10 percent.

17. A failure of more than 10 percent or 10 (whichever is greater) of the readings tested during
the field verification shall result in the rejection of the final TAB report and require re-
balancing of the system(s) in question.

3.6. DEFICIENCIES, NONCONFORMANCE, AND APPROVAL IN CHECKLISTS AND

STARTUP

A. The Contractor shall clearly list any outstanding items of the initial startup and Pre-Functional Checklist
procedures that were not completed successfully, at the bottom of the procedures form or on an attached
sheet. The procedures form and any outstanding deficiencies shall be provided to the Owner and the
CxA within two days of completion.
B. The CxM will review the report and submit comments to the CxA and Owner. The CxM and CxA will
work with the Contractor to correct and verify deficiencies or uncompleted items. The CxA will involve the
Owner and others as necessary. The Contractor shall correct all areas that are noncompliant or incomplete
in the checklists in a timely manner, and shall notify the Owner and CxA as soon as outstanding items have
been corrected. The Contractor shall submit an updated startup report and a Statement of Correction on the
original noncompliance report. When satisfactorily completed, the CxA will recommend approval of the
checklists and startup of each system to the Owner.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for resolution of deficiencies as directed the Owner.

3.7. PHASED COMMISSIONING

A. The project may require startup and initial checkout to be executed in phases. This phasing shall be planned
and scheduled in a coordination meeting of the Owner, CxA, CxM and the Contractor. Results will be
added to the master construction schedule and the commissioning schedule.
3.8. SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. This paragraph applies to Systems Functional Performance Testing of systems for all referenced
specification Divisions.
B. Objectives and Scope: The objective of Systems Functional Performance Testing is to demonstrate that
each system is operating according to the Contract Documents. Systems Functional Performance Testing
facilitates bringing the systems from a state of substantial completion to full dynamic operation.
Additionally, during the testing process, areas of noncompliant performance are identified and corrected,
thereby improving the operation and functioning of the systems. In general, each system shall be operated
through all modes of operation (seasonal, occupied, unoccupied, warm-up, cool-down, part- and full-load,
fire alarm
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and emergency power) where there is a specified system response. The Contractor shall verify each sequence in the
sequences of operation. Proper responses to such modes and conditions as power failure, low oil pressure, no flow,
equipment failure, etc. shall also be tested.
C. Development of Systems Functional Performance Test Procedures: Before Systems Functional
Performance Test procedures are written, the Contractor shall submit all requested documentation and a
current list of change orders affecting equipment or systems, including an updated points list, program
code, control sequences and parameters. Using the testing parameters and requirements found in the
Contract Documents and approved submittals and shop drawings, the CxM will develop specific Systems
Functional Test Procedures to verify and document proper operation of each piece of equipment and
system to be commissioned. The Contractor shall assist the CxM in developing the Systems Functional
Performance Test procedures as requested by the CxM i.e. by answering questions about equipment,
operation, sequences, etc. Prior to execution, the CxM will provide a copy of the Systems Functional
Performance Test procedures to the CxA, Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and the Contractor, who shall
review the tests for feasibility, safety, equipment and warranty protection.
D. Purpose of Test Procedures: The purpose of each specific Systems Functional Performance Test is to
verify and document compliance with the stated criteria of acceptance given on the test form. The test
procedure forms developed by the CxM will include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. System and equipment or component name(s)

2. Equipment location and ID number

3. Unique test ID number, and reference to unique Pre-Functional Checklists and startup
documentation, and ID numbers for the piece of equipment
4. Date

5. Project name

6. Participating parties

7. A copy of the specification section describing the test requirements

8. A copy of the specific sequence of operations or other specified parameters being verified

9. Formulas used in any calculations

10. Required pretest field measurements

11. Instructions for setting up the test.

12. Special cautions, alarm limits, etc.

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13. Specific step-by-step procedures to execute the test, in a clear, sequential and repeatable format
14. Acceptance criteria of proper performance with a Yes / No check box to allow for clearly marking
whether or not proper performance of each part of the test was achieved.
15. A section for comments.

16. Signatures and date block for the CxA. A place for the Contractor to initial to signify attendance at
the test.
E. Test Methods: Systems Functional Performance Testing shall be achieved by manual testing (i.e. persons
manipulate the equipment and observe performance) and/or by monitoring the performance and analyzing the
results using the control system's trend log capabilities or by standalone data loggers. The Contractor and CxM
shall determine which method is most appropriate for tests that do not have a method specified.
1. Simulated Conditions: Simulating conditions (not by an overwritten value) shall be allowed, although timing
the testing to experience actual conditions is encouraged wherever practical.
2. Overwritten Values: Overwriting sensor values to simulate a condition, such as overwriting the outside air
temperature reading in a control system to be something other than it really is, shall be allowed, but shall be
used with caution and avoided when possible. Such testing methods often can only test a part of a system, as
the interactions and responses of other systems will be erroneous or not applicable. Simulating a condition is
preferable. e.g., for the above case, by heating the outside air sensor with a hair blower rather than
overwriting the value or by altering the appropriate setpoint to see the desired response. Before simulating
conditions or overwriting values, sensors, transducers and devices shall have been calibrated.
3. Simulated Signals: Using a signal generator which creates a simulated signal to test and calibrate transducers
and DDC constants is generally recommended over using the sensor to act as the signal generator via
simulated conditions or overwritten values.
4. Altering Setpoints: Rather than overwriting sensor values, and when simulating conditions is difficult,
altering setpoints to test a sequence is acceptable. For example, to see the Air Conditioning compressor
lockout initiate at an outside air temperature below 12 C (54 F), when the outside air temperature is above
12 C (54 F), temporarily change the lockout setpoint to be 2 C (4 F) above the current outside air
temperature.
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5. Indirect Indicators: Relying on indirect indicators for responses or performance shall be allowed
only after visually and directly verifying and documenting, over the range of the tested parameters,
that the indirect readings through the control system represent actual conditions and responses.
Much of this verification shall be completed during systems startup and initial checkout.
F. Setup: Each function and test shall be performed under conditions that simulate actual conditions as
closely as is practically possible. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, system
modifications, etc. to produce the necessary flows, pressures, temperatures, etc. necessary to execute the
test according to the specified conditions. At completion of the test, the Contractor shall return all affected
building equipment and systems, due to these temporary modifications, to their pretest condition.
G. Sampling: No sampling is allowed in completing Pre-Functional Checklists. Sampling is allowed for
Systems Functional Performance Test Procedures execution. The CxA will determine the sampling rate.
If at any point, frequent failures are occurring and testing is becoming more troubleshooting than
verification, the CxA may stop the testing and require the Contractor to perform and document a checkout
of the remaining units, prior to continuing with Systems Functional Performance Testing of the remaining
units.
H. Cost of Retesting: The cost associated with expanded sample System Functional Performance

Tests shall be solely the responsibility of the Contractor. Any required retesting by the Contractor shall not be
considered a justified reason for a claim of delay or for a time extension by the Contractor.
I. Coordination and Scheduling: The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 7 days’ notice to the CxA and
the Owner regarding the completion schedule for the Pre-Functional Checklists and startup of all equipment
and systems. The CxM will schedule Systems Functional Performance Tests with the Contractor, CxA and
Owner. The CxA will witness and document the Systems Functional Performance Testing of systems. The
Contractor shall execute the tests in accordance with the Systems Functional Performance Test Procedure.
J. Testing Prerequisites: In general, Systems Functional Performance Testing will be conducted only after
Pre-Functional Checklists have been satisfactorily completed. The control system shall be sufficiently
tested and approved by the CxA and the Owner before it is used to verify performance of other components
or systems. The air balancing and water balancing shall be completed before Systems Functional
Performance Testing of air-related or water-related
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equipment or systems are scheduled. Systems Functional Performance Testing will proceed from components to
subsystems to systems. When the proper performance of all interacting individual systems has been achieved, the
interface or coordinated responses between systems will be checked.
K. Problem Solving: The CxM will recommend solutions to problems found, however the burden of

responsibility to solve, correct and retest problems is with the Contractor.

3.9. DOCUMENTATION, NONCONFORMANCE AND APPROVAL OF TESTS

A. Documentation: The CxA will witness, and document the results of all Systems Functional Performance
Tests using the specific procedural forms developed by the CxM for that purpose. Prior to testing, the
CxM will provide these forms to the Owner, CxA and the Contractor for review and approval. The
Contractor shall include the filled-out forms with the O&M manual data.
B. Nonconformance: The CxA will record the results of the Systems Functional Performance Tests on the
procedure or test form. All items of nonconformance issues will be noted and reported to the Owner on
Commissioning Field Reports and/or the Commissioning Master Issues Log.
1. Corrections of minor items of noncompliance identified may be made during the tests. In such cases,
the item of noncompliance and resolution shall be documented on the Systems Functional Test
Procedure.
2. Every effort shall be made to expedite the systems functional Performance Testing process and
minimize unnecessary delays, while not compromising the integrity of the procedures. However, the
CxA shall not be pressured into overlooking noncompliant work or loosening acceptance criteria to
satisfy scheduling or cost issues, unless there is an overriding reason to do so by direction from the
Owner.
3. As the Systems Functional Performance Test progresses and an item of noncompliance is
identified, the CxA shall discuss the issue with the Contractor, CxM and the Owner.
4. When there is no dispute on an item of noncompliance, and the Contractor accepts
responsibility to correct it:
a. The CxA will document the item of noncompliance and the Contractor's response and/or
intentions. The Systems Functional Performance Test then continues or proceeds to another test or
sequence. After the day's work is complete, the CxM will submit a Commissioning Field Report to
the CxA and the Owner. The CxM will also note items of noncompliance and the Contractor’s
response in the Master Commissioning Issues Log.
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The Contractor shall correct the item of noncompliance and report completion to the Owner
and the CxA.
b. The need for retesting will be determined by the CxA. If retesting is required, the CxM, CxA
and the Contractor shall reschedule the test and the test shall be repeated.
5. If there is a dispute about item of noncompliance, regarding whether it is an item of

noncompliance, or who is responsible:

a. The item of noncompliance shall be documented on the test form with the Contractor's response.
The item of noncompliance with the Contractor’s response shall also be reported on a
Commissioning Field Report and on the Master Commissioning Issues Log.
b. Resolutions shall be made at the lowest management level possible. Other parties are brought
into the discussions as needed. Final interpretive and acceptance authority is with the Owner.
c. The CxM will document the resolution process.

d. Once the interpretation and resolution have been decided, the Contractor shall correct the item of
noncompliance, report it to the CxA. The requirement for retesting will be determined by the
CxA. If retesting is required, the CxA, CxM and the Contractor shall reschedule the test.
Retesting shall be repeated until satisfactory performance is achieved.
C. Cost of Retesting: The cost to retest a System Functional Performance Test shall be solely the
responsibility of the Contractor. Any required retesting by the Contractor shall not be considered a
justified reason for a claim of delay or for a time extension by the Contractor.
D. Failure Due to Manufacturer Defect: If 10%, or three, whichever is greater, of identical pieces (size alone
does not constitute a difference) of equipment fail to perform in compliance with the Contract Documents
(mechanically or substantively) due to manufacturing defect, not allowing it to meet its submitted
performance specifications, all identical units may be considered unacceptable by the Owner. In such case,
the Contractor shall provide the Owner with the following:
1. Within one week of notification from the Owner, the Contractor shall examine all other identical
units making a record of the findings. The findings shall be provided to the Owner within two weeks
of the original notice.
2. Within two weeks of the original notification, the Contractor shall provide a signed and

dated, written explanation of the problem, cause of failures, etc. and all proposed
solutions
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which shall include full equipment submittals. The proposed solutions shall not
significantly exceed the specification requirements of the original installation.
3. The Owner shall determine whether a replacement of all identical units or a repair is
acceptable.
4. Two examples of the proposed solution shall be installed by the Contractor and the Owner

shall be allowed to test the installations for up to one week, upon which the Owner will decide whether
to accept the solution.
5. Upon acceptance, the Contractor shall replace or repair all identical items, at their expense and extend
the warranty accordingly, if the original equipment warranty had begun. The replacement/repair work
shall proceed with reasonable speed beginning within one week from when parts can be obtained.
E. Approval: The CxA will note each satisfactorily demonstrated function on the test form. Formal approval
of the Systems Functional Performance Test shall be made later after review by the CxA and by the Owner.
The CxA will evaluate each test and report to the Owner using a standard form. The Owner will give final
approval on each test using the same form, and provide signed copies to the CxA and the Contractor.
3.10. DEFERRED TESTING

A. Unforeseen Deferred Systems Functional Performance Tests: If any Systems Functional Performance Test
cannot be completed due to the building structure, required occupancy condition or other conditions,
execution of the Systems Functional Performance Testing may be delayed upon approval of the Owner.
These Systems Functional Performance Tests shall be conducted in the same manner as the seasonal tests
as soon as possible. Services of the Contractor to conduct these unforeseen Deferred Systems Functional
Performance Tests shall be negotiated between the Owner and the Contractor.
B. Deferred Seasonal Testing: Deferred Seasonal Systems Functional Performance Tests are those

that must be deferred until weather conditions are closer to the systems design parameters. The CxA will review
systems parameters and recommend which Systems Functional Performance Tests should be deferred until weather
conditions more closely match systems parameters. The Contractor shall review and comment on the proposed
schedule for Deferred Seasonal Testing. The Owner will review and approve the schedule for Deferred Seasonal
Testing. Deferred Seasonal Systems Functional Performances Tests shall be witnessed and by
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the CxA and documented by the CxM. Deferred Seasonal Systems Functional Performance Tests
shall be executed by the Contractor in accordance with these specifications.
3.11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A. Training Preparation Conference: Before operation and maintenance training, the CxM will convene a
training preparation conference to include Owner's RE, CxA, Owner’s Operations and Maintenance
personnel, and the Contractor. The purpose of this conference will be to discuss and plan for Training and
Demonstration of Owner Operations and Maintenance personnel.
B. The Contractor shall provide training and demonstration as required by other project’s specification
sections. The Training and Demonstration shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Review the Contract Documents.

2. Review installed systems, subsystems, and equipment.

3. Review instructor qualifications.

4. Review instructional methods and procedures.

5. Review training module outlines and contents.

6. Review course materials (including operation and maintenance manuals).

7. Review and discuss locations and other facilities required for instruction.

8. Review and finalize training schedule and verify availability of educational materials,
instructors, audiovisual equipment, and facilities needed to avoid delays.
9. For instruction that must occur outside, review weather and forecasted weather conditions and
procedures to follow if conditions are unfavorable.
C. Training Module Submittals: The Contractor shall submit the following information to the Owner
and the CxA:
1. Instruction Program: Submit two copies of outline of instructional program for demonstration
and training, including a schedule of proposed dates, times, length of instruction time, and
instructors' names for each training module. Include learning objective and outline for each
training module. At completion of training, submit two complete training manuals for Owner's
use.
2. Qualification Data: Submit qualifications for facilitator and/or instructor to Owner and CxA for
approval.
3. Attendance Record: For each training module, submit list of participants and length of

instruction time.
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4. Evaluations: For each participant and for each training module, submit results and
documentation of performance-based test.
5. Demonstration and Training Recording:

a. General: Engage a qualified commercial photographer to record demonstration and training.

Record each training module separately. Include classroom instructions and demonstrations,
board diagrams, and other visual aids, but not student practice. At beginning of each training
module, record each chart containing learning objective and lesson outline.
b. Video Format: Provide high quality color DVD color on standard size DVD disks.

c. Recording: Mount camera on tripod before starting recording, unless otherwise necessary to
show area of demonstration and training. Display continuous running time.
d. Narration: Describe scenes on video recording by audio narration by microphone while
demonstration and training is recorded. Include description of items being viewed. Describe
vantage point, indicating location, direction (by compass point), and elevation or story of
construction.
e. Submit two copies within seven days of end of each training module.

6. Transcript: Prepared on 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper, punched and bound in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-
covered binders. Mark appropriate identification on front and spine of each binder. Include a cover
sheet with same label information as the corresponding videotape. Include name of Project and date
of videotape on each page.
D. Quality Assurance:

1. Facilitator Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in training or educating

maintenance personnel in a training program similar in content and extent to that indicated for
this Project, and whose work has resulted in training or education with a record of successful
learning performance.
2. Instructor Qualifications: A factory authorized service representative, complying with
requirements in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements," experienced in operation and
maintenance procedures and training.
3. Photographer Qualifications: A professional photographer who is experienced
photographing construction projects.
E. Training Coordination:
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1. Coordinate instruction schedule with Owner's operations. Adjust schedule as required to

minimize disrupting Owner's operations.
2. Coordinate instructors, including providing notification of dates, times, length of instruction time,
and course content.
3. Coordinate content of training modules with content of approved emergency, operation,

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and maintenance manuals. Do not submit instruction program until operation and maintenance data
has been reviewed and approved by the Owner.
F. Instruction Program:

1. Program Structure: Develop an instruction program that includes individual training modules
for each system and equipment not part of a system, as required by individual Specification
Sections, and as follows:
a. Fire protection systems, including clean agent fire suppression systems.

b. Intrusion detection systems.

c. Refrigeration systems, including chillers, cooling towers, condensers, pumps, and

distribution piping.
d. HVAC systems, including air handling equipment, air distribution systems, and terminal

equipment and devices.

e. HVAC instrumentation and controls.

f. Electrical service and distribution, including switchgear, transformers, switchboards,

panelboards, uninterruptible power supplies, and motor controls.
g. Packaged engine generators, including synchronizing switchgear/switchboards, and
transfer switches.
h. Lighting equipment and controls.

i. Communication systems, including intercommunication, surveillance, public address, mass

evacuation, voice and data, and entertainment television equipment.
j. Site utilities including lift stations, irrigation systems, and storm water pumping systems.

G. Training Modules: Develop a learning objective and teaching outline for each module. Include a
description of specific skills and knowledge that participants are expected to master. For each module,
include instruction for the following:
1. Basis of System Design, Operational Requirements, and Criteria: Include the following:

a. System, subsystem, and equipment descriptions.

b. Performance and design criteria if Contractor is delegated design responsibility.

c. Operating standards.

d. Regulatory require`ments.

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e. Equipment function.

f. Operating characteristics.

g. Limiting conditions.

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h. Performance curves.

2. Documentation: Review the following items in detail:

a. Emergency manuals.

b. Operations manuals.

c. Maintenance manuals.

d. Project Record Documents.

e. Identification systems.

f. Warranties and bonds.

g. Maintenance service agreements and similar continuing commitments.

3. Emergencies: Include the following, as applicable:

a. Instructions on meaning of warnings, trouble indications, and error messages.

b. Instructions on stopping.

c. Shutdown instructions for each type of emergency.

d. Operating instructions for conditions outside of normal operating limits.

e. Sequences for electric or electronic systems.

f. Special operating instructions and procedures.

4. Operations: Include the following, as applicable:

a. Startup procedures.

b. Equipment or system break-in procedures.

c. Routine and normal operating instructions.

d. Regulation and control procedures.

e. Control sequences.

f. Safety procedures.

g. Instructions on stopping.

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h. Normal shutdown instructions.

i. Operating procedures for emergencies.

j. Operating procedures for system, subsystem, or equipment failure.

k. Seasonal and weekend operating instructions.

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l. Required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

m. Special operating instructions and procedures.

5. Adjustments: Include the following:

a. Alignments.

b. Checking adjustments.

c. Noise and vibration adjustments.

d. Economy and efficiency adjustments.

6. Troubleshooting: Include the following:

a. Diagnostic instructions.

b. Test and inspection procedures.

7. Maintenance: Include the following:

a. Inspection procedures.

b. Types of cleaning agents to be used and methods of cleaning.

c. List of cleaning agents and methods of cleaning detrimental to product.

d. Procedures for routine cleaning

e. Procedures for preventive maintenance.

f. Procedures for routine maintenance.

g. Instruction on use of special tools.

8. Repairs: Include the following:

a. Diagnosis instructions.

b. Repair instructions.

c. Disassembly; component removal, repair, and replacement; and reassembly

instructions.
d. Instructions for identifying parts and components.

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e. Review of spare parts needed for operation and maintenance.

H. Training Execution:

1. Preparation: Assemble educational materials necessary for instruction, including documentation and
training module. Assemble training modules into a combined training manual. Set up instructional

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equipment at instruction location.
2. Instruction:
a. Facilitator: Engage a qualified facilitator to prepare instruction program and training
modules, to coordinate instructors, and to coordinate between Contractor and Owner for
number of participants, instruction times, and location.
b. Instructor: Engage qualified instructors to instruct Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and
maintain systems, subsystems, and equipment not part of a system.
1) The CxA will furnish an instructor to describe basis of system design, operational
requirements, criteria, and regulatory requirements.
2) The Owner will furnish an instructor to describe Owner's operational philosophy.

3) The Owner will furnish the Contractor with names and positions of participants.

3. Scheduling: Provide instruction at mutually agreed times. For equipment that requires seasonal
operation, provide similar instruction at start of each season. Schedule training with the Owner
and the CxA with at least ten days' advance notice.
4. Evaluation: At conclusion of each training module, assess and document each participant's
mastery of module by use of an oral, or a written, performance-based test.
5. Cleanup: Collect used and leftover educational materials and remove from Project site.

Remove instructional equipment. Restore systems and equipment to condition existing before initial
training use.
I. Demonstration and Training Recording:

1. General: Engage a qualified commercial photographer to record demonstration and training.

Record each training module separately. Include classroom instructions and demonstrations,
board diagrams, and other visual aids, but not student practice. At beginning of each training
module, record each chart containing learning objective and lesson outline.
2. Video Format: Provide high quality color DVD color on standard size DVD disks.

3. Recording: Mount camera on tripod before starting recording, unless otherwise necessary to show
area of demonstration and training. Display continuous running time.
4. Narration: Describe scenes on videotape by audio narration by microphone while demonstration
and training is recorded. Include description of items being viewed. Describe vantage point,
indicating location, direction (by compass point), and elevation or story of construction.

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