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o For major renovations and buildings less than 25,000 sq. ft., comply with ASHRAE
90.1, Section 8.4.3 requirements, for measurement devices in new buildings, without exceptions. Include visualization of this data per Path 1 requirements above and provide automated reporting of energy use anomalies.
o For all other buildings, include the following additional functionality for the EIS:
- Automated reporting of energy use anomalies
- Normalization of energy consumption
- Greenhouse gas emissions reporting
REQUIREMENTS: CORE AND SHELL
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Core and Shell | 1–3 |
Option 1. Enhanced Commissioning | 1–2 |
Path 1. Enhanced Commissioning for Building Enclosure | 1 |
OR | |
Path 2. Enhanced Commissioning for Building Enclosure and MEP Systems | 2 |
AND/OR | |
Option 2. Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) | 1 |
Option 1. Enhanced Commissioning (1–2 points)
Owner must designate an independent commissioning provider (CxP) during predesign or very early in the design phase.
PATH 1. ENHANCED COMMISSIONING FOR BUILDING ENCLOSURE (1 POINT)
Comply with all tasks and deliverables referenced with ASTM E2947-21a, “Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning,” except Sections 7.2.4 and 7.4.3.
Comply with the following field-testing requirements:
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Building air leakage testing per ASTM E783, ASTM E779, ASTM E1186, or ASTM E3158
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Water penetration testing per ASTM E71105 or AAMA 501.2
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Infrared imaging per ASTM C1153 or ASTM C1060
During occupancy, review the training materials to confirm that they meet the training requirements provided in the BECx plan or specification, and confirm that the training occurred.
OR
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