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The CxP must review the OPR, BOD, and design reviews and confirm that the construction documents include the required commissioning information.

The design reviews should confirm that the design meets relevant energy efficiency, energy metering and reporting, peak thermal load reduction, renewable energy, and grid-interactive requirements documented for the LEED Energy and Atmosphere (EA) credit category.

During the design phase, the CxP must participate in at least one coordination meeting to discuss design review comments.

Submittal Reviews and Functional Performance Test Development

During construction, the CxP must review submittals for equipment included in the Cx scope of work. This review allows the CxP to identify deviations from the design and OPR and provide comments to the owner, engineer, and contractor on any significant issues. Addressing these issues before procurement saves time and money by avoiding incorrect equipment purchases.

The CxP is the primary one responsible for developing the functional performance tests (FPTs). FPTs written specifically for the equipment and systems designed for the project provide the most value. Therefore, CxPs must use the design team’s approved submittals to develop any testing procedures for the project. The FPTs should cover all modes of operations, including seasonal testing.

Pre-commissioning Site Visits and Contractor Documentation Review

Determining commissioning readiness before execution is essential minimizing potential delays from failed testing efforts. Through visual inspections and a sample review of the contractor’s completed documents, the CxP can confirm the timing for FPT execution efforts.

The CxP must review at least 10% of the contractor’s completed Cx documents. This quality assurance review allows the CxP to understand the quality of documentation efforts and identify any gaps in the process. Performing this review before the Cx readiness site visit helps the CxP to determine timing for the required site visit.

Before Cx execution, the CxP must complete at least one site visit to verify Cx readiness.

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