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(This is a normative appendix and is part of this guide- line.)
NORMATIVE APPENDIX A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS
The purpose of this appendix is to provide the recommended format and content for Total Building Commissioning Process (TBCxP) supporting technical guidelines. The objective is to use the same format for all Cx guidelines. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is facilitating the development of a number of technical topic guidelines to support the effective implementation of the TBCxP. These guidelines will be developed by various professional, technical, and trade organizations. For example, the technical guideline for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration will be developed by ASHRAE. The technical guidelines are developed to assist the CxP Team in successfully using the Cx for various systems and assemblies. The goal is to use the process as defined and provided in Guideline 0, The Commissioning Process . Further, it is desired that each different system or assembly involved in the construction, addition to, or rehab of buildings, structures, campuses, or utilities use the Cx from Guideline 0 and not redefine it within the respective (topic) technical guideline.
The objective of both Guideline 0 and the technical guidelines is to provide information on implementing the Cx. The technical guidelines are not intended to be a detailed user’s guide or provide guide specifications, full Cx Plans, development of OPR, construction checklists, statistical or other quality tools, or other detailed requirements for implementing the Cx.
The format of the technical guidelines should follow the same general organization used in Guideline 0, as follows.
A1. FOREWORD
The foreword should provide key information on what has led to success on previous projects, the role of the specific technology in a successful building or construction project, and closely related supplementary technical guidelines or topics.
A2. SECTION 1, PURPOSE
The following should be used as the general purpose for each technical guideline:
The purpose of this guideline is to describe the technical requirements for the application of the Cx described in ASHRAE Guideline 0 that will verify that the [ insert topic—for example, fire systems or envelope assembly ] achieves the OPR.
A3. SECTION 2, SCOPE
The following text should be used as the general scope for each technical guideline:
The procedures, methods, and documentation requirements in this guideline describe the application of the Cx for each project delivery phase from predesign through Owner occupancy and operation for [ insert topic ] to support the Cx Activities described in ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commissioning Process (also
published by NIBS as Guideline 0, The Total Building Commis- sioning Process ). This includes requirements for
a. [ insert topic ] to fully support the total-building Cx Activities; b. verification during each phase of the Cx; c. acceptance at each phase; d. documentation during each phase; e. Systems Manual; and f. training for O&M personnel and occupants.
A4. SECTION 3, UTILIZATION
The following paragraphs should be included as the “Utilization” section:
3.1 The application of this guideline depends on the OPR and how the project will be designed, built, and operated. This guideline is supplemental to the Cx detailed in ASHRAE Guideline 02013.
3.2 This guideline describes specific details required to properly implement the Cx relative to [ insert topic ]. This includes documentation, test procedures, and checklists.
A5. SECTION 4, DEFINITIONS
Include definitions that are unique to the technical guideline. Do not redefine or repeat those in ASHRAE Guideline 0; instead, include a statement referring to the definitions in Guideline 0, Section 4.
A6. SECTION 5, PREDESIGN PHASE
The following should be included in the “Predesign Phase” section for [ insert topic ]:
a. List of CxP Team members b. List and description of criteria and items to be included in
the OPR document c. List of milestones d. List of specialists required for implementing the Cx e. List of items to focus on during the design reviews f. List of items to be included in the Cx Plan g. List of items to be included as part of the issues and reso lution log h. List of items required for acceptance of Predesign Phase
commissioning i. List of tests that need to be performed j. Training requirements k. Requirements for the Systems Manual, such as parts
lists, troubleshooting needs, O&M requirements, system description, and the level at which each set of materials needs to be written for clear understanding
A7. SECTION 6, DESIGN PHASE
The following should be included in the Design Phase section for [ insert topic ]. This will be the basis for Construction Phase documents for contractors, vendors, and equipment/ assembly manufacturers:
a. List of items required for the BoD b. Revision review procedure for CxP Team members and
OPR c. List of coordination requirements and items provided by
others
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