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SECTION 018100
EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
Commissioning. Exterior enclosure commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all
building enclosure systems perform interactively according to the Owner's Project Requirements and
the owner's operational needs.
A. This project will begin the commissioning process in the design phase and continuing through
the acceptance and warranty phases with actual verification of performance. The
commissioning process shall encompass and coordinate the traditionally separate functions
of system documentation and performance testing.
B. The commissioning process does not take away from or reduce the responsibility of the
system designers or installing contractors to provide a finished and fully functioning product.
C. Abbreviations. The following are common abbreviations used in the Specifications and in the
Commissioning Plan. Definitions are found in Section 1.05.
A/E- Architect and Design Engineers
BECxA- Building Enclosure Commissioning Agent
Cx- Commissioning
Cx Plan- Commissioning Plan
MSBA- Massachusetts School Building Authority
FPT- Functional Performance Testing
GC- General Contractor
PFC- Prefunctional Checklist
Subs- Subcontractors to General Contractor
1.02 COORDINATION
A. Commissioning Team. The members of the commissioning team consist of the Worcester
Public Schools, the Owner's Project Manager (OPM), Building Enclosure Commissioning
Agent (BECxA), Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the architect and design
engineers (A/E), the Roofer (GC) any other installing subcontractors.
B. Management. The BECxA is hired by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
directly. The BECxA directs and coordinates the commissioning activities and the reports to
MSBA. All members work together to fulfill their contracted responsibilities and meet the
objectives of the Contract Documents. The BECxA's responsibilities are the same regardless
of who hired the BECxA.
C. Scheduling. The BECxA will work with the GC according to established protocols to schedule
the commissioning activities. The BECxA will provide sufficient notice to the GC for
scheduling commissioning activities. The GC will integrate all commissioning activities into
the master schedule. All parties will address scheduling problems and make necessary
notifications in a timely manner in order to expedite the commissioning process.
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D. The BECxA will provide the initial schedule of primary commissioning events at the
commissioning scoping meeting. The Commissioning Plan provides a format for this
schedule. As construction progresses more detailed schedules are developed by the BECxA.
The Commissioning Plan also provides a format for detailed schedules.
1.03 COMMISSIONING PROCESS
A. Commissioning Plan. The commissioning plan provides guidance in the execution of the
commissioning process. Just after the initial commissioning scoping meeting the BECxA will
finalize the plan, which is then considered the "final" plan.
B. Commissioning Process. The following narrative provides a brief overview of the typical
commissioning tasks during construction and the general order in which they occur.
1. Commissioning during construction begins with a scoping meeting conducted by the
BECxA where the commissioning process is reviewed with the commissioning team
members. All commissioning tests are specified in the respective technical
specification sections.
2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, scheduled by the
BECxA with necessary parties attending, to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future
activities and resolve problems.
3. Product documentation is submitted to the BECxA during the normal submittals
process, including detailed test procedures, shop drawings, and product literature.
4. The BECxA works with the GC and Subs in developing commissioning plans and
documentation formats
5. The GC and Subs, under their own direction, execute and document the approved
testing plans. This may include the BECxA witnessing testing of selected assemblies.
6. The BECxA develops specific assembly performance test requirements. The GC and
Subs develop the specific assembly performance test procedures for the BECxA to
review.
7. The procedures are executed and documented by the GC and Subs, under the
direction of, and observed by the BECxA.
8. Items of non-compliance in material or installation are corrected at the GC's/Sub's
expense and the assembly retested at the GC's and/or Subs expense.
9. The BECxA reviews the O&M documentation for completeness.
10. Commissioning is completed before Substantial Completion.
C. Building Envelope Review Process. The following narrative provides a brief overview of the
typical building envelope review tasks during construction and the general order in which they
occur.
1. Building envelope review during construction begins at the Cx scoping meeting
conducted by the BECxA where the building envelope review process is reviewed
with the team members.
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2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, scheduled by the
BECxA with necessary parties attending, to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future
activities and resolve problems.
3. Building envelope documentation is submitted to the BECxA during the normal
submittals process, including detailed installation procedures, shop drawings and
product literature.
4. The BECxA works with the Subs in developing the mock-up program for building
envelope including which configurations should have mock-ups, when they should be
completed, notification requirements of completion, tests to be performed and who
shall witness and evaluate each mock-up.
5. As construction progresses, the BECxA will periodically perform field visits of the
building envelope components and installation and document any issues or
deficiencies identified.
6. The Subs, under their own direction, will complete mock-ups in accordance with the
building envelope mock-up program and notifies the building envelope team that the
mock-ups are ready for evaluation. The BECxA evaluates the mock-ups and
documents observations and test results as applicable.
7. The mock-up test procedures are created and executed by the Subs and witnessed
by the BECxA. Items of non-compliance in material, configuration or installation are
corrected at the Sub's expense and the system retested.
8. Periodically between installations of each building envelope component, the BECxA
will perform a periodic inspection and final punch list inspection of each building
envelope component and document items of non-compliance in material,
configuration or installation.
1.04 RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The responsibilities of various parties in the commissioning process and building envelope
review process are provided in this section.
B. All Parties
1. Follow the Commissioning Plan.
2. Attend commissioning scoping meeting and additional meetings, as necessary.
C. Architect (A/E) - The responsibilities of the Architect, during construction and acceptance
phases in addition to those listed in (B) are:
Construction and Acceptance Phase
1. Review and approve Final Commissioning Plan.
2. Perform the normal review of Contractor submittals.
3. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders and approved
submittals and shop drawings related to commissioned equipment to the BECxA.
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4. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders and approved
submittals and shop drawings related to building envelope systems to the BE.
5. Attend Envelope Review process meetings, as necessary.
6. Coordinate resolution of assembly deficiencies identified during commissioning and
envelope review processes, according to the contract documents.
7. Prepare and submit final as-built Owner's Project Requirements documentation for
inclusion in the O&M manuals. Review and approve the O&M manuals.
Warranty Period
1. Assist the BECxA as necessary in the deficiency corrections required by the
specifications.
D. Building Envelope Commissioning Authority (BECxA)
The BECxA is not responsible for design concept, design criteria, compliance with codes,
design or general construction scheduling, cost estimating, or construction management.
The BECxA may assist with problem-solving, non-conformance or deficiencies, but ultimately
that responsibility resides with the general contractor and the A/E. The primary role of the
BECxA is to develop and coordinate the execution of a testing plan, observe and document
performance - that systems are functioning in accordance with the documented Owner's
Project Requirements and in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractors will
provide all tools or the use of tools to start, check-out and functionally test building enclosure
assemblies or systems.
Construction and Acceptance Phase
1. Coordinates and directs the commissioning activities in a logical, sequential and
efficient manner using consistent protocols and forms, centralized documentation,
clear and regular communications and consultations with all necessary parties.
2. Coordinate additional meetings as required throughout construction, with necessary
parties attending, to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future activities and resolve
problems.
3. Coordinate the commissioning work and, with MSBA and CM, ensure that
commissioning activities are being scheduled into the master schedule.
4. Revise, as necessary, the Commissioning Plan.
5. Request and review additional information required to perform commissioning tasks,
including O&M materials.
6. Before startup, gather and review the test sequences and test procedures and work
with contractors and design engineers until sufficient clarity has been obtained, in
writing, to accept testing procedures.
7. Review normal Contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissioned for
compliance with commissioning needs, concurrent with the A/E reviews.
8. Assist, as necessary, in developing a mock-up program for building envelope
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systems with Subs.
9. Review CM/GC/Subs test procedures and checklists.
10. Perform site visits, as necessary, to observe component and assembly installations.
Attend selected planning and job-site meetings to obtain information on construction
progress.
11. Coordinate and witness manual functional performance tests performed by installing
contractors. Coordinate retesting as necessary until satisfactory performance is
achieved. Review the documentation of this testing and provide report of results and
any deficiencies identified during the procedures.
12. Maintain a master deficiency and resolution log and a separate testing record.
Provide MSBA with written progress reports and test results with recommended
actions.
13. Compile and maintain commissioning record documents.
14. Review the preparation of the O&M manuals.
15. Provide a final commissioning report (as described in this section).
E. Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
The responsibilities of MSBA, during construction and acceptance phases in addition to those
listed in (B) are:
Construction and Acceptance Phase
1. Manage the contract of the A/E, BECxA, CxA, CM and of the GC.
2. Provide final approval for the completion of the commissioning and building envelope
review work.
3. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work by the CxA, BECxA and
building envelope review by the BE, and, with the CM, BECxA and BE, ensure that
all activities are being scheduled into the master schedule.
4. Review and approve the Final Commissioning Plan.
5. Review commissioning and building envelope review progress and deficiency
reports.
6. Coordinate the resolution of non-compliance and design deficiencies identified in all
phases of commissioning and building envelope review.
F. Roofer (GC)
The responsibilities of the GC, during construction and acceptance phases in addition to
those listed in (B) are:
Construction and Acceptance Phase
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1. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work and building envelope review
work by the BECxA, and with MSBA to ensure that commissioning activities are
being scheduled into the master schedule.
2. Include the cost of commissioning and building envelope review in the total contract
price.
3. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders and approved
submittals and shop drawings related to commissioned assemblies to the BECxA
and A/E.
4. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for submittal
data, O&M data, commissioning tasks, building envelope review tasks.
5. Ensure that all Subs execute their commissioning and building envelope review
responsibilities according to the Contract Documents and schedule.
6. A representative shall attend a commissioning scoping meeting and other necessary
meetings scheduled by the BECxA to facilitate the Cx process or BE to facilitate the
building envelope review process.
7. Prepare O&M manuals, according to the Contract Documents, including clarifying
and updating the original sequences of operation to as-built conditions.
G. Sub-Contractors (Subs)
The responsibilities of the Subs, during construction and acceptance phases in addition to
those listed in (B) are:
Construction and Acceptance Phase
1. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work and building envelope review
work by the BECxA, and with MSBA.
2. Include the cost of commissioning and building envelope review in the sub-bid
contract price.
3. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders and approved
submittals and shop drawings related to commissioned assemblies to the BECxA
and A/E.
4. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for submittal
data, O&M data, commissioning tasks, building envelope review tasks.
5. Execute commissioning and building envelope review responsibilities according to
the Contract Documents and schedule.
6. A representative shall attend a commissioning scoping meeting and other necessary
meetings scheduled by the BECxA to facilitate the Cx process or BE to facilitate the
building envelope review process.
7. Prepare O&M manuals, according to the Contract Documents, including clarifying
and updating the original sequences of operation to as-built conditions.
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1.05 DEFINITIONS
A. Acceptance Phase - phase of construction after startup and initial checkout when functional
performance tests, O&M documentation review and training occurs.
B. Basis of Design - The basis of design is the documentation of the primary thought processes
and assumptions behind design decisions that were made to meet the Owner's Project
Requirements. The basis of design describes the systems, components, conditions and
methods chosen to meet the intent. Some reiterating of the Owner's Project Requirements
may be included.
C. Building Envelope Commissioning Authority (BECxA) - an independent agent, not otherwise
associated with the A/E team members or the Contractor, though he/she may be hired as a
subcontractor to them. The BECxA directs and coordinates the day-to-day commissioning
activities. The BECxA does not take an oversight role like MSBA or the A/E. The BECxA is
part of the MSBA team and shall report directly to MSBA.
D. Commissioning Plan - an overall plan, developed before or after bidding, that provides the
structure, schedule and coordination planning for the commissioning process.
E. Deficiency - a condition in the installation or function of a component, or assembly that is not
in compliance with the Contract Documents (that is, does not perform properly or is not
complying with the Owner's Project Requirements).
F. Design Narrative or Design Documentation - sections of either the Owner's Project
Requirements or Basis of Design.
G. Functional Performance Test (FPT) - test of the dynamic function and operation of equipment
and systems using manual (direct observation) or monitoring methods. The commissioning
authority develops the functional test procedures in a sequential written form, coordinates,
oversees and documents the actual testing, which is usually performed by the installing
contractor or vendor. FPTs are performed after prefunctional checklists and startups are
complete.
H. Non-Compliance - see Deficiency.
I. Non-Conformance - see Deficiency.
J. Owner-Contracted Tests - tests paid for by the Owner outside the CM's contract and for
which the CA does not oversee.
K. Owner's Project Requirements - a dynamic document that provides the explanation of the
ideas, concepts and criteria that are considered to be very important to the owner. It is initially
the outcome of the programming and conceptual design phases.
L. Prefunctional Checklist (PFC) - a list of items to inspect and elementary component tests to
conduct to verify proper installation of components, provided by the CxA to the Sub.
Prefunctional checklists are primarily static inspections and procedures to prepare the
assembly for initial operation. The word prefunctional refers to before functional performance
testing. Prefunctional checklists augment and are combined with the manufacturer's start-up
checklist. Even without a commissioning process, contractors typically perform some, if not
many, of the prefunctional checklist items a commissioning authority will recommend.
However, few contractors document in writing the execution of these checklist items.
Therefore, for most equipment, the contractors execute the checklists on their own. The
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commissioning authority only requires that the procedures be documented in writing, and
does not witness much of the prefunctional checklisting, except for larger or more critical
pieces of equipment.
M. Test Procedures - the step-by-step process which must be executed to fulfill the test
requirements. The test procedures are developed by the BECxA.
N. Test Requirements - requirements specifying what modes and functions, etc. shall be tested.
The test requirements are not the detailed test procedures. The test requirements are
specified in the Contract Documents.
O. Warranty Period - warranty period for entire project, including equipment components.
Warranty begins at Substantial Completion and extends for at least one year, unless
specifically noted otherwise in the Contract Documents and accepted submittals.
1.06 SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
A. The following systems will be commissioned in this project. See Commissioning Plan for
additional information.
Roofs
1.07 BUILDING ENVELOPE COMPONENTS TO BE REVIEWED
A. The following components of the building envelope will be reviewed by the BECxA in this
project as may be applicable.
Roofs
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. All standard testing equipment required to perform testing shall be provided by the Division
contractor for the equipment being tested. For example, the roofing contractor of Division 7
shall ultimately be responsible for all standard roofing test cuts and patching.
B. Special equipment, tools and instruments (only available from vendor, specific to a piece of
equipment) required for testing equipment, according to these Contract Documents shall be
included in the base bid price to the Contractor and left on site.
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. All equipment shall
be calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommended intervals and when dropped or
damaged. Calibration tags shall be affixed or certificates readily available.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 MEETINGS
A. Scoping Meeting. Within 14 days of commencement of construction, the BECxA will
schedule, plan and conduct a commissioning scoping meeting with the entire commissioning
team in attendance. This meeting will also outline the building envelope review program.
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Information gathered from this meeting will allow the BECxA to revise the Commissioning
Plan to its "final" version, which will also be distributed to all parties.
B. Miscellaneous Meetings. Other meetings will be planned and conducted by the BECxA or BE
as construction progresses. These meetings will cover coordination, deficiency resolution
and planning issues with particular Subs. The BECxA or BE will plan these meetings and will
minimize unnecessary time being spent by Subs. The commissioning meetings may be held
monthly, until the testing phase begins, when they may be held as frequently as once per
week.
3.02 REPORTING
A. The BECxA will provide a final report to MSBA, following the final execution of the
Commissioning Plan, including any necessary investigative testing. Standard format of this
report is provided and referenced in the Commissioning Plan.
B. After each site visit, the BE will provide a report to the BECxA who will in turn submit them to
MSBA.
C. The BECxA will regularly communicate with all members of the commissioning team, keeping
them apprised of commissioning progress and scheduling changes through memos, progress
reports, etc.
D. Testing or review approvals and non-conformance and deficiency reports are made regularly
with the review and testing as described in later sections.
3.03 PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS
A. The following procedures apply to all assemblies to be commissioned, according to Section
1.06 - Systems To Be Commissioned.
B. General. Prefunctional checklists are important.
C. Development of Test Procedures. The BECxA shall develop specific test procedures and
forms to verify and document proper operation of each assembly. Each Sub or vendor
responsible to execute a test shall provide limited assistance to the BECxA in developing the
procedures review (answering questions about equipment, operation, sequences, etc.). Prior
to execution, the BECxA shall provide a copy of the test procedures to the Sub(s) who shall
review the tests for feasibility, safety, equipment and warranty protection. The BECxA may
submit the tests to the A/E for review, if requested. Representative test formats and
examples (not designed for this facility) are found at the end of this section.
D. Coordination and Scheduling. The Subs shall provide sufficient notice to the BECxA
regarding their completion schedule for the prefunctional checklists of all assemblies. The
BECxA will schedule functional performance tests through the CM and affected Subs. The
BECxA shall direct, witness and document the functional performance testing of all
equipment and systems. The Subs shall execute the tests.
E. Problem Solving. The BECxA will recommend solutions to problems found, however the
burden of responsibility to solve, correct and retest problems is with the CM, Subs and A/E.
3.04 DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVAL OF TESTS
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A. Documentation. The BECxA shall witness and document the results of all performance tests
using the specific procedural forms developed for that purpose. Prior to testing, these forms
are provided to the CM for review and approval and to the Subs for review. The BECxA will
include the filled out forms with the turnover documents.
B. Non-Conformance.
1. The BECxA will record the results of the performance test on the procedure or test
form. All deficiencies or non-conformance issues shall be noted and reported to the
CM.
2. Corrections of minor deficiencies identified may be made during the tests at the
discretion of the BECxA. In such cases the deficiency and resolution will be
documented on the procedure form.
3. Every effort will be made to expedite the testing process and minimize unnecessary
delays, while not compromising the integrity of the procedures. However, the BECxA
will not be pressured into overlooking deficient work or loosening acceptance criteria
to satisfy scheduling or cost issues, unless there is an overriding reason to do so at
the request of MSBA.
4. As tests progress and a deficiency is identified, the BECxA discusses the issue with
the executing contractor.
a. When there is no dispute on the deficiency and the Sub accepts
responsibility to correct it:
1) The BECxA documents the deficiency and the Sub's response and
intentions and they go on to another test or sequence. The Sub
corrects the deficiency, signs the statement of correction at the
bottom of the non-compliance form certifying that the equipment is
ready to be retested and sends it back to the BECxA.
2) The BECxA reschedules the test and the test is repeated.
b. If there is a dispute about a deficiency, regarding whether it is a deficiency or
who is responsible:
1) The deficiency shall be documented on the non-compliance form
with the Sub's response and a copy given to the CM and to the Sub
representative assumed to be responsible.
2) Resolutions are made at the lowest management level possible.
Other parties are brought into the discussions as needed. Final
interpretive authority is with the A/E. Final acceptance authority is
with MSBA.
3) The BECxA documents the resolution process.
4) Once the interpretation and resolution have been decided, the
appropriate party corrects the deficiency, signs the statement of
correction on the non-compliance form and provides it to the BECxA.
The BECxA reschedules the test and the test is repeated until
satisfactory performance is achieved.
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6. The Contractor shall respond in writing to the BECxA and CM at least as often as
commissioning meetings are being scheduled concerning the status of each
apparent outstanding discrepancy identified during commissioning. Discussion shall
cover explanations of any disagreements and proposals for their resolution.
7. The BECxA retains the original non-conformance forms until the end of the project.
8. Any required retesting by any contractor shall not be considered a justified reason for
a claim of delay or for a time extension by the prime contractor.
C. Approval. The BECxA notes each satisfactorily demonstrated function on the test form.
Formal approval of the functional performance test is made later after review by the BECxA
and by the MSBA, if necessary. The BECxA recommends acceptance of each test to MSBA.
MSBA gives final approval of each test by providing a signature on the test document.
3.05 BUILDING ENVELOPE MOCK-UPS
A. The following procedures apply to all components to be reviewed for the building envelope,
according to Section 1.07 - Building Envelope Components To Be Reviewed.
B. General. Mock-ups are important to ensure that the building envelope construction is per the
contract requirements. Those contract requirements are tested to verify they meet the needs
of the facility. Assembling a mock-up allows for inspection and verification of materials used,
installation techniques and system integrity prior to installing components on the building.
The mock-ups must be successfully evaluated and approved prior to components being
installed on the building.
C. Mock-Up Evaluation Program. The BE shall assist the contractors responsible for assembling
of any mock-up configurations in developing detailed mock-up evaluation program. The
primary role of the BE in this process is to ensure that there is a written plan to facilitate these
procedures being completed. Sub-contractors responsible for mock-up assembly and testing
are identified in the commissioning scoping meeting.
1. The BE meets with the installing subs to review the need for mock-ups of specific
envelope areas and configurations. Also reviewed are the requirements of each
mock-up, as well as who is responsible for each.
2. From the mock-up meetings, the subs create procedures for each mock-up that
include materials to be used, installation techniques, inspections and testing
requirements. These procedures are provided to the BE for review and approval.
3. The BE reviews and approves the procedures and the format for documenting them,
noting any procedures that need to be added.
D. Execution of Mock-Up Program.
1. Once the mock-up procedure is approved, the assembly can begin under the
direction and executed by the Sub or vendor responsible.
2. At a minimum of two weeks prior to completing the mock-up, the Subs and vendors
schedule the mock-up evaluation with the CM and BE.
3. The BE shall inspect each mock-up and observe any required testing. Testing is
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performed by the installing contractor.
4. The BE shall document the results of the mock-up inspection and testing, as well as
any deficiencies identified and submit a report of the findings to the BECxA who will
in turn submit it to MSBA.
E. Deficiencies. Non-Conformance and Approval of Mock-Ups.
1. The Subs shall clearly list any outstanding items of the initial mock-up inspection and
testing 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 are provided to the BE within two days of test completion.
2. The BE reviews the report and submits either a non-compliance report or an
approval form to the Sub or CM. The BE shall work with the Subs and vendors to
correct and retest deficiencies or uncompleted items. The BE will involve the CM and
others as necessary. The installing Subs or vendors shall correct all areas that are
deficient or incomplete in a timely manner, and shall notify the BE as soon as
outstanding items have been corrected. When satisfactorily completed, the BE
recommends approval of the mock-up for each configuration to the CM.
3. Items left incomplete, which later cause deficiencies or delays during functional
testing may result in back charges to the responsible party.
3.06 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. Standard O&M Manuals.
1. The specific content and format requirements for the standard O&M manuals
are detailed in Section 01700 - Contract Closeout.
2. A/E Contribution. The A/E will include in the beginning of the O&M manuals a
separate section describing the systems including:
a. The Owner's Project Requirements narrative prepared by the A/E and
provided as part of the bid documents, updated to as-built status by
the A/E.
3. BECxA Review: Prior to substantial completion, the BECxA shall review the
O&M manuals, documentation for systems that were commissioned to verify
compliance with the Specifications. The BECxA will communicate
deficiencies in the manuals to the CM, MSBA or A/E, as requested.
B. Commissioning Manuals
1. Commissioning Record Data. The BECxA is responsible to compile, organize
and index the commissioning data into labeled, indexed and tabbed, three-
ring binders and deliver it to MSBA, to be included with the O&M manuals.
2. Final Report Details. The final commissioning report shall include an
executive summary, list of participants and roles, brief building description,
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overview of commissioning and testing scope and a general description of
testing and verification methods. For each commissioned assembly, the
report should contain the disposition of the commissioning authority regarding
the adequacy of the assembly, documentation meeting the contract
documents in the following areas: 1) Assemblies meeting the project
specifications, 2) Assembly installation, 3) Functional performance, and 4)
Documentation and Owner’s Project Requirements. All outstanding non
compliance items shall be specifically listed. Recommendations for
improvement to equipment or operations, future actions, commissioning
process change, etc. Each non-compliance issue shall be referenced to the
specific test, inspection, etc. where the deficiency is documented.
3.07 WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS
The commissioning process generates a number of written work products described in
various parts of the Specifications. The Commissioning Plan lists all the formal written work
products, describes briefly their contents, who is responsible to create them, their due dates,
who receives and approved them and the location of the specifications to create them. In
summary the written products are:
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Product Developed Bv Filled Out Bv
1. Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) Owner / A/E Owner/ A/E
2. Basis of Design Owner / A/E Owner / A/E
3. Final Commissioning Plan BECxA BECxA
4. Commissioning Schedules BECxA with GC BECxA
5. Sequence Clarifications GC & A/E as needed GC
6. Building Envelope Mock-Up Plan GC GC
7. Commissioning Progress Record BECxA BECxA
8. Final Commissioning Report BECxA BECxA
9. O&M Manual GC & Subs GC & Subs