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the deferred tests. A copy of verification and FPT documentation shall be submitted to the building official if requested.

4.2.5.2 Building Commissioning Requirements. Commissioning shall be performed in accordance with this section and Sections 5.9.2, 6.9.2, 7.9.2, 8.9.2, 9.9.2, 10.9.2, 12.2(e), and G1.2.1(f). Commissioning shall use ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 or other generally accepted engineering standards acceptable to the building official . FPT and verification requirements for commissioning are as stated in Section 4.2.5.1. Com-

ing envelope with required provisions of this standard. Commissioning requirements shall be incorporated into the construction documents .

The commissioning provider shall have the necessary training, experience, and FPT equipment . The

Exceptions to 4.2.5.2:

EXCEPTIONS ARE FOR MECH, BUT 4.2.5.2 LINE 2 STATES 5.9.2 FOR AIR BARRIERS.

1. Buildings, additions, or alterations with less than 10,000 ft [2] of conditioned space and combined heating, cooling, and service water heating equipment totaling less than 960,000 Btu/h in capacity.
2. Buildings or portions of buildings that use the simplified approach building compliance path for HVAC systems in Section 6.3.
3. Dwelling units . DOES THIS EXCEPTION MEAN COMMISSIONING IS NOT REQUIRED IN PORTIONS OF BUILDINGS WITH DWELLING UNITS?
4. Nonrefrigerated warehouses.

4.2.5.2.1 Commissioning Activities Prior to Building Permit Issuance. The following activities shall be completed prior to issuance of a building permit:

a. A copy of the commissioning plan shall be submitted to the owner. A copy of the commissioning plan

shall be submitted with the building permit application if requested by the building official . b. A commissioning provider shall be designated by the owner to manage commissioning activities prior to

completion of construction documents . The construction documents shall identify the commissioning provider . c. The commissioning provider shall submit the design review report to the owner. d. Construction phase commissioning requirements shall be incorporated into construction documents .

4.2.5.2.2 Project Commissioning Documents. Project commissioning documents shall comply with ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 or other generally accepted engineering standards acceptable to the building official. The commissioning provider shall certify completion of the required commissioning process and provide the following documents to the owner and design teams:

a. Commissioning Plan. Identify FPT or verification procedures for all systems to be verified, commis sioned, or tested. b. Design Review Report. Detail compliance of the design with the Owner’s Project Requirements and

provisions of this standard. This commissioning design review shall not be considered a design peer review or a code or regulatory review. c. Preliminary Commissioning Report. The preliminary commissioning report shall include the following:

1. Required performance of commissioned equipment, systems, and assemblies, and results of FPT and verification

2. Summary of compliance of the building and its components, assemblies, controls, and systems with required provisions of this standard

3. Issues and resolution logs, including itemization of deficiencies found during verification, testing, and commissioning that have not been corrected at the time of report preparation

4. Deferred tests that cannot be performed at the time of report preparation

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