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7.2.8.2 The project schedule needs to include the start date, duration, description, and entity responsible for completion.
7.2.8.3 As a minimum, the following should be included in the project schedule:
a. CxP Team meetings b. Start and completion of each Construction Phase c. Key system and assembly completion and tests d. Training sessions e. Substantial completion f. Warranty start date g. Occupant move-in h. Warranty review two months prior to end of warranty
period i. Lessons-learned meeting
7.2.9 Develop Test Procedures
7.2.9.1 Test procedures define the means and methods to carry out the tests that are accomplished during the Construction Phase. Test procedures provide the following:
a. Participants required for the test, which may include the
primary contractor, secondary contractors, design professionals, the CxP, operators, the local AHJ, and manufacturers associated with the equipment, system, or assembly. b. Prerequisites for the test performance in terms of comple tion of systems and assemblies and acceptable completion of other activities. c. Step-by-step instructions to exercise the specific systems
and assemblies under test. Instructions include how to configure the system or assembly to start the test and how to restore the system to normal operation at the conclusion of the test. d. List of instrumentation, tools, and supplies required for
the test. The list should indicate which of the participants is responsible for each of the items listed. The list should be specific as to make, model, range, capacity, accuracy, calibration, and other pertinent performance requirements. e. An indication, for each step of the procedure, of what
observations or measurements must be recorded and the range of acceptable results.
7.2.9.2 The CxP Team will develop a range of test verification procedures. These procedures include the following:
a. Component test procedures that verify the performance of
components under a full range of actions, responses to inputs, and loads b. System/assembly test procedures that verify the perfor mance of subsystems, systems, and assemblies under a full range of operating conditions (both normal and emergency), responses to inputs, and loads c. Intersystem test procedures that verify the interactions
between systems and assemblies d. OPR test procedures that verify that the various systems
and assemblies that make up the facility deliver the intended OPR at the point of use
e. Use quality-based sampling for verification of each test
determined to be related to the OPR (See Informative Appendix N for additional guidance.)
7.2.9.3 In developing the test procedures, special attention must be paid to issues of personnel safety, equipment/ assembly protection, and manufacturer recommendations to protect the validity of the warranty.
7.2.10 Develop Test Data Records 7.2.10.1 Test data records capture test data, observations, and measurements. Data may be recorded on photographs, forms, or other means appropriate for the application. The following minimum information should be recorded:
a. Test number. b. Date and time of the test. c. Indication of whether the record is for a first test or retest
following correction of a problem or issue. d. Identification of the system, equipment, or assembly
under test. List the location and the construction document designation. Include the sampling strategy to be used for the test. e. Conditions under which the test was conducted. For
example, when testing, fully describe the ambient conditions, set points, overrides, and the status and operating condition of devices, systems, and equipment that impact the results of the test. f. Expected performance of the systems and assemblies at each step of the test. g. Observed performance of the system, equipment, or
assembly at each step of the test. When data forms are used, check boxes generally do not adequately describe the system performance and therefore should be avoided in most cases. A blank space in which the observed or measured performance may be described provides more information for diagnostics and a future baseline for performance. h. Notation to indicate whether the observed performance at
each step meets the expected results. i. Other observations about system performance or test procedure. j. Issue number, if any, generated as a result of the test. k. Dated signatures of the person performing the test and of
the witness, if applicable.
7.2.11 CxP Team Meetings 7.2.11.1 Consistent, periodic CxP Team meetings are essential to maintaining the progress of the project.
7.2.11.2 The schedule of meetings should be documented as early as possible during the Construction Phase and updated as required due to schedule changes. The meeting dates and times should be known a minimum of two weeks in advance and should be coordinated with other meetings to minimize travel time and costs for various attendees.
7.2.11.3 Team members represented at the meeting must be authorized to make commitments and decisions for their respective organizations to facilitate an effective CxP Team meeting.
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