200810 Ashrae Cfms the Commissioning Process to Meet the Leed Requirements

8/3/2019 200810 Ashrae Cfms the Commissioning Process to Meet the Leed Requirements

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The CommissioningProcess to Meet theLEED Requirements

Presented by Mel JamesCFMS Consulting Inc.


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Purpose of LEED


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LEED Requirements Identify:


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Elective vs Mandatory Credits


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Indoor Environmental Quality


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Credit1 Carbon Monoxide Monitoring

2 Ventilation Effectiveness

3 Construction IAO Management Plan

4 Low-Emitting Materials

5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Control

6 Thermal Comfort7 Controllability of Systems

8 Daylight and Views

Indoor Environmental Quality


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Energy and Atmosphere (EA)


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Credit Points1 Optimum Energy Performance 1-10

2 Renewable Energy 1

2.1 Renewable Energy 1

2.2 Renewable Energy 1

3 Best Practice Commissioning 1

4 Ozone Protection 15 Measurement and Verification 1

6 Green Power 1

Energy and Atmosphere Credits


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Benefits of Commissioning


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Well-trained building operators to maintain thedesign intent performance of the building systems

A smoother turnover from construction to occupancy

Better control of the construction schedule

Better control of construction costs



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Better maintenance and operating procedures

Better protection of the equipment life expectancy

Confirmation of the energy efficiency of thebuilding systems



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The Commissioning Authority

Engaged early in thedesign process

Must have

commissioningexperience


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Commissioning Authority Experience

HVAC design

HVAC inspection

Building Control systems design and commissioning

Mechanical & Electrical systems commissioningBuilding systems operation and maintenance


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Fundamental Commission

The owner

The design team that is not directlyinvolved with the project

Independent commissioningauthority


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Independent commissioningauthority


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The Commissioning Process

Design Stage

Construction Stage

Performance Testing Stage

Training and Documentation Stage

Acceptance Stage

Post-Construction Stage


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The Design Stage

Building Owner Design Intent

Consultants Design DevelopmentDesign Brief

CommissioningAuthority

Documentation

ReviewCommissioning PlanCommissioning Spec


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The Construction Stage:

Planning


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Planning

Testing form for each test specifiedAssemble testing forms manual

Who conducts? Required equipment Co-ordinate with trades Witnesses

Identify requirements

Scheduling of tests

Review shop drawings


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Testing


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Testing

Plan

Co-ordinate

Schedule


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Mechanical

Drainage systemPiping Pressure tests

Ductwork Pressure tests

Testing


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ElectricalFactory testsCable testsSwitchboard testsPanel Board tests

Testing


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Equipment Testing


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Equipment Testing

Mechanical Equipment Start-ups

FansPumps

Terminal EquipmentLarge Equipment


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Equipment Testing

Electrical

Diesel GeneratorsATSUPS


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Systems Testing


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Systems

Building AutomationFire AlarmLightingSecurityEmergency Power

Systems Testing


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Testing Procedure

Hardware

Software

Systems Testing


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Manufacturers Certificate

Acceptance Procedures

Systems Testing


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Air & WaterBalancing


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Balancing Contractor will:

Air & Water Testing

Provide a

balancingplan

Review theInstallation

Witness the

ContractorTests

ConductBalancing

Assist the

CommissioningConsultant duringPerformance testing

GenerateReports


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Performance Testing


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Performance Testing

Conducted by the Commissioning Team

Led by Commissioning Authority

Design Team Contractors Manufacturers

Supported by:


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Performance Testing

Prepares performance testprocedures

Documents results and compareswith design intent


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Design TeamReview


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Design Team Review

Conduct final review after contractors final

check out and performance tests have beencompleted

Prepare final deficiency list

Achieve substantial completion


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Documentation


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Documentation

O & M Manuals

As-Built Documentation

Systems Operating Manual


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Training


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Training

Classroom and system sessions

O & M manuals available at each session


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Each session covers:

System DesignOperationMaintenanceTrouble-shooting

Training


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Record each session

Review the design intent

Review the building operation

Training


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Acceptance


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Acceptance

As-builtdrawings andshop drawings

O & Mmanuals

Completetestingmanual

All certificates WarrantycertificatesTraining

completed


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Post-Construction Commissioning

Performance Testing duringthe opposite season

SeasonalCommissioning


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Occupant complaint process Warranty repair process Additional training

Building Operational Plan


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Design intent performance Operating performance

Warranty Period Review


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LEED

Assemble owners design intent

Review the basis of design

Prepare a commissioning plan

Incorporate plan into constructiondocumentation


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LEED

Verify testing process conducted by thecontractor

Conduct functional performance tests

Review O & M manuals

Complete commissioning reports


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LEED

Peer review of the schematic design

Peer review of the construction documents

Review of the contractor submittals

Systems operating manualPost-occupancy plan


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