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SECTION 26 08 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS AND START-UPS

PART 1 - GENERAL
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division
01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.

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SUMMARY
A. This Section expands on and defines responsibilities of the Contractor regarding
Prefunctional Checklists and start-up portions of the Commissioning process and addresses
validation of proper and thorough installation of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection
systems.
B. Contractor shall oversee the Commissioning activities with the Contractors Subcontractors
and the Architect/Engineer (A/E).
C. Contractor shall completely install, thoroughly inspect, start-up, test, adjust and integrate
Electrical Testing Agency (ETA) on systems and equipment. All activities shall be
documented on specific, procedural forms developed for that purpose. Contractor shall
notify A/E and Owner in writing that systems are complete and ready for verification and
Functional Performance Tests.
D. Completed Prefunctional Checklists for all pieces of equipment shall be submitted to the
Owner prior to Functional Performance testing.
E. Responsibilities of the various parties involved in the Commissioning process are defined in
Section 26 08 00.
F. Refer to Attachments A and B at the end of this Section for example forms that indicate level
of documentation required for the Commissioning process.

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REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.

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SUBMITTALS
A. Prefunctional Checklists, Prefunctional Tests, and Start-up documents are the normal
procedure of ensuring that the mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection system components
are properly installed.

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B. The Subcontractor in cooperation with the A/E and Contractor shall develop Prefunctional
Checklists and Prefunctional Tests during the Construction Phase.
C. Completeness of Prefunctional Checklists: This Section summarizes the minimum standard
for systems and equipment checkout. A record of testing and acknowledgement that a
procedure has been completed and that it checks out acceptably must be included in the
Prefunctional Checklists. The Prefunctional Checklist shall identify in columnar format each
device, location, test method, control sequence of operation reference, device code
reported, and other data as appropriate.
D. Equipment Data Documentation:
Provide completed, as-installed, specific product
nameplate data, product numbers, serial numbers, etc. to fully define the asset for Owners
use in maintenance management and asset tracking. This data may be incorporated within
the Equipment Matrix as described in Division 01 as a spreadsheet format or electronic
database. In addition to specific manufacturers name and specific product identifiers such
as model number, serial numbers, date of manufacture, etc, the following information shall
be included with the equipment data documentation:
1.

Capacity data:
guideline for fields to be used.

Where applicable, use equipment schedules on the Drawings as a

2.

Location identifier field for each of the three dimensions (Floor Level, X axis, and Y axis)
using the Drawing column grids as the basis for location.
E. Submit the equipment data documentation with the draft Prefunctional Checklists to the
Owner for approval. A/E and Owner will review the Prefunctional Checklists and request any
additional information required to meet the Commissioning Plan criteria.
F. Written Certification: The Contractor shall certify that the installation, Start-up, Prefunctional
Checklist, and initial operation of the system or component is in accordance with the
Contract Documents, Commissioning Plan, and manufacturers requirements, and that the
system is ready for Functional Performance Tests. Any outstanding items or nonconformance shall be clearly indicated and highlighted on the Prefunctional Checklist and an
action item shall have been initiated. Refer to Division 01 for specific details on nonconformance issues relating to Prefunctional Checklists.
G. Refer to Section 26 08 00 for additional documentation requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and
local requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. The Prefunctional Checklist procedures described in this Section provide minimum
guidelines for development of Prefunctional Checklists; Start-up procedures, and
Prefunctional Tests. Contractor shall prepare the Prefunctional Checklists using these
procedures and that of the manufacturer and/or applicable codes and standards.

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C. The Prefunctional Checklist form shall acknowledge that installation and Start-up procedures
were successfully adhered to and completely performed and shall document relevant
parameters (panel and equipment connections, measured values, ground faults, trip settings,
etc.). When indicated as performing a checkout on multiple items or multiple procedure
items, Prefunctional Checklist forms shall itemize each individual item.
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TEST EQUIPMENT
A. Refer to Section 26 08 00 Electrical Systems Commissioning.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
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PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST PROCEDURES

[EDIT THE FOLLOWING AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROJECT:]

A. Thermographic Scanning:
1.

Contractor shall provide thermographic scanning on all switchgear and distribution

boards. In general, the thermographic scanning shall be made when the equipment is energized and is
operating at its normal capacity. It is intended that the scan be made after the equipment has been in full
operation; however, the Contractor near the completion of the Project will determine the exact time of
conducting the scan. Some scanning for occupant-created load shall be performed during the Warranty
Period as a Deferred Test.

2.

Test equipment, miscellaneous tools, and materials shall be transported properly, moved,
and set up by trained personnel. Equipment used in testing shall be capable of performing all
recommended procedures required by the apparatus and related equipment. All test equipment shall
have certification of calibration and be in working order.

3.

All hot spots shall be marked, identified, and an infrared thermographic scanning report
prepared and furnished to the Owner.

4.
5.

The report shall contain infrared photos of trouble spots with temperature readings.
The Contractor shall promptly report all sources of heating problems to the Owner for
corrective action.
B. Grounding Systems:

1.

Perform three-point fall-of-potential test per Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers (IEEE) Standard 81 on the main grounding electrode or system. Resistance shall be no
greater than 5 ohms.

2.

Perform the two-point method test per IEEE Standard 81 to determine the ground
resistance between the main ground system and all major electrical equipment frames, system neutral,
and/or derived neutral points. Resistance shall be no greater than 5 ohms.
C. AC Motors General Across Systems:

1.

Verify proper alignment, installation, and rotation.

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Measure the insulation resistance, phase balance, and resistance to ground. This
measurement will generally be the responsibility of the electrical Subcontractor who is connecting the
motor. Correction of any deficiencies will be the responsibility of the motor supplier. Where the
electrical Subcontractor wires to a single point of a packaged device that is shipped with multiple motors,
electrical Subcontractor shall check all motors in the package.

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Verify that properly sized overloads are in place.

Measure voltage available to all phases at time of initial connection and again after
motor has been placed in operation under load measure amps and RPM.

5.

Record all motor nameplate data.

D. High Voltage Primary Service Feeders:

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

2.

a.

Inspect underground duct banks.

b.

Inspect cable and perform field testing on reels.

c.

Inspect splicing and terminations.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: Exposed cable,

compression type terminations, splices where approved by the Engineer and the
Owner, and fire proofing in manholes, cable vaults, etc.

b.

Correct color code identification and phasing arrangements.

c.

Perform shield continuity test.

d.

Perform insulation resistance test on new and existing cables.

e.

Perform high potential test on new cables only.

E. High Voltage Primary Disconnect and Grounding Switches:

1.

General: Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to

assist the Contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and to train Owner's
personnel as specified.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Inspect incoming power cable terminations.

b.

Inspect transformer connections.

c.

Inspect grounding.

d.

Inspect electrical interlock wiring.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
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a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding,

oil level, torque of bus and cable connections, and mechanical operation of switch
and operating mechanisms.

b.

Perform contact resistance test.

c.

Conduct and review oil sample tests.

d.

Perform insulation resistance tests on switch and control wiring.

e.

Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operations.

F. High Voltage Transformer:

1.

Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the

Contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and to train Owner's personnel as
specified.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Inspect primary and secondary power connections.

b.

Inspect control interconnections.

c.

Inspect grounding.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: vibration isolation,

anchoring, grounding, installation verification using manufacturers checklist,
flexible bus connections, torque of bus and cable connections, and tap changer
operation.

b.

Verify operation of temperature controls/alarms.

c.

Perform winding insulation tests.

d.

Conduct turns ratio test.

e.

Perform power factor/dissipation test on windings and bushings.

f.

Perform high voltage and low voltage winding and core resistance measurements.

g.

Check and confirm percentage of impedance is identical for all three transformers
comparing nameplates.

G. 600V Network Protectors/480V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the

Contractor in the installation and start-up service of the equipment and to train Owner's personnel as
specified.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

Inspect transformer connections.

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b.

Inspect 600V disconnect connections.

c.

Inspect grounding.

d.

Validate protector element installation (furnished loose).

e.

Verify control interconnections.

f.

Check calibration/setting of protective devices from system coordination study.

g.

Verify calibration/setting of digital metering.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding,

torque of bus/cable connections, operational check of drawout mechanism,
manual/electrical trip/close operations, contact closure using slow closing method,
arc chute inspection, and installation verification using manufacturer's checklist.

b.

Correct current transformer ratios.

c.

Conduct contact resistance test.

d.

Perform operational/functional tests of protective relaying.

e.

Perform operational/functional tests of digital metering.

f.

Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operational tests.

g.

Conduct operational voltage testing with line voltage from transformer only and/or
source feeder breaker open.

H. 600V Disconnect Switches/480V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the

Contractor in the installation and Start-up service of the equipment and to train Owner's personnel as
specified.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Inspect protector and busduct connections.

b.

Inspect grounding.

c.

Verify control interconnections.

d.

Check installation of warning nameplates.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding,

torque of bus/cable connections, and mechanical operation of switch and
operating mechanisms.

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b.

Conduct insulation resistance tests on switch and control wiring.

c.

Conduct contact resistance test.

I. 600V Service Switchgear/480V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the

Contractor in the installation and Start-up service of the equipment for a period of three (3) working days
in three (3) visits and to train Owner's personnel as specified.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Inspect connections to main breakers.

b.

Inspect grounding.

c.

Inspect feeder connections to busways and cables.

d.

Inspect installation of main, tie and feeder breaker elements.

e.

Inspect control and alarm interconnections.

f.

Check calibration/setting of trip devices using system coordination study.

g.

Verify calibration/setting of digital metering.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding,

torque of feeder and incoming bus duct connections, feeder cable and integral
main bus connections, switchgear section alignments, electrical clearances,
mechanical operation of breaker/fuse drawout elements and operating
mechanisms, manual trip function, main bus safety shutters, and installation
verification using manufacturer's checklist.

b.

Check current and potential instrument transformer ratios.

c.

Conduct insulation resistance and over potential tests on each type of each
breaker element contacts, switchgear control wiring, breaker element control
wiring and each bus section.

d.

Conduct resistance test through switchgear bus joints.

e.

Conduct current test using primary or secondary current injection.

f.

Conduct phasing test on triple-ended switchgear.

g.

Conduct contact resistance test on each type breaker element.

h.

Conduct ground resistance test.

i.

Conduct operational/functional tests of protective relaying. Time-current tests

shall be conducted and trip points shall be set per Architect/Engineers direction.

j.

Conduct operational/functional tests of digital metering.

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Perform electrical and mechanical (key) interlock system operational tests on

generator and service switchgear.

600V Feeder and Subfeeders/480V Secondary Distribution:

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:
a.

2.

Inspect cable terminations.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: large junction and pull
boxes, supports of raceways and cable bus, and compression type terminations.

b.

Correct identification and phasing arrangements.

c.

Conduct continuity test of each feeder.

d.

Conduct insulation resistance test of each feeder.

K. 600V Motor Control Centers / 480V Secondary Distribution

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

2.

a.

Inspect cable terminations.

b.

Check installation and setting of overload relays.

c.

Inspect control interconnections.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: anchoring, grounding,

torque of feeder and incoming connections, electrical clearances, starter and
feeder unit drawout mechanisms, and check installation using manufacturer's
checklist.

b.

Perform test of overload relays for each size starter using primary current injection
methods.

c.

Conduct operational tests of starters through local/remote controls.

d.

Conduct insulation resistance test on MCC busing, each type motor starter unit
(except for variable frequency drives), and each control circuit.

e.

Conduct contact resistance and insulation resistance test of molded case main
and feeder circuit breakers.

L. Distribution Transformers/480V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

Inspect wiring connections.

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b.

Insure taps are adjusted.

c.

Inspect grounding.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: mounting, grounding,

electrical clearances, and K factor and/or isolating transformers are installed
where required.

b.

Perform insulation resistance, turns ratios, and polarity tests on each type /size of
transformer.

M. Distribution and Branch Circuit Panelboards/480V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

2.

Inspect wiring connections.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: mounting, separate

ground and neutral connections per circuit, completed circuit directories, electrical
clearances, KAIC ratings of panelboard and breakers.

b.

Correct surge suppression devices installed.

c.

Review current readings for each panelboard to ensure loads are balanced.

d.

Conduct insulation resistance tests.

N. 600V Branch Circuits/480/208/120V Secondary Distribution:

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

2.

Inspect wiring connections.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: large junction and pull
boxes, supports of raceways, and compression type terminations.

b.

Correct identification and phasing arrangements.

c.

Perform random continuity test of any branch circuit.

d.

Receptacle Polarity Test: Test every receptacle installed or reconnected under this
Contract with a receptacle circuit tester. Tester shall test for open ground, reverse
polarity, open hot, open neutral, hot and ground reversed, hot or neutral and hot
open. Rewire receptacles with faults and retest.

e.

Ground-Fault Receptacle Circuit Interrupter Tests:

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Test each receptacle or branch circuit breaker having ground-fault circuit

protection to assure that the ground-fault circuit interrupter will not operate when
subjected to a ground-fault current of less than 4 milliamperes and will operate
when subjected to a ground-fault current exceeding 6 milliamperes.

2)

Perform testing using an instrument specifically designed and manufactured

for testing ground-fault circuit interrupters. "TEST" button operation will not be
acceptable as a substitute for this test.

3)

Replace receptacles that do not shutoff power with 5/1000 of an ampere

within 1/40th of a second and retest. Submit test report signed by Test Engineer
who performed this test.

O. Lighting Fixtures and Lighting Controls / 277 / 120V Lighting:

1.

Provide the services of a factory-trained manufacturers representative to assist the

Contractor in the installation and Start-up service of the lighting control system and train Owner's
personnel as specified below. Representative will confirm the proper installation and operation of all
system components.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Ensure all labeling is affixed and accurate.

b.

Verify quantity, type and location of fixtures.

c.

Verify type and location of switches.

d.

Ensure all terminations are tight.

e.

Check sensor placement is adequate for required duty.

f.

Ensure adequate access is provided to all panels and that documentation of that
panel is provided in it.

g.

Ensure all circuits for the loads are energized and ready for testing.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Test, calibrate, and set all digital and analog sensing, and actuating devices.
1)

Calibrate each instrumentation device by making a comparison between the

graphic display and the reading at the device, using an instrument traceable to
the National Bureau of Standards, which shall be at least twice as accurate as
the device to be calibrated (e.g., if field device is +/-0.5 percent accurate, test
equipment shall be +/-0.25 percent accurate over same range).

2)

Record the measured value and displayed value for each device in the
Prefunctional Checklist.

3)

Check each digital control point by making a comparison between the

control command at the control panel and the status of the controlled device.

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4)

Check each digital input point by making a comparison of the state of the
sensing device and the OI display.

5)

Record the results for each device in the Building Automation System Startup checklist.

b.

Verify operation of lighting controls (dimming, photo-control, regular switching).

c.

Check loads on all breakers to ensure that the breaker is properly sized.

d.

Enter all schedules per occupants direction.

e.

For Operator Interfaces: Verify all elements on the graphics are functional and
properly bound to physical devices and/or virtual points and that hot links or page
jumps are functional and logical.

f.

Output all specified reports for review and approval.

g.

Verify the alarm printing and logging is functional and per requirements.

h.

Validate all interfaces with other systems on a point by point basis.

P. Lightning Protection System:

1.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

2.

Inspect wiring connections.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Visually and mechanically inspect to include the following: air terminal mountings,
bonding connections of roof mounted HVAC equipment, down leads routing/roof
penetrations, and grounding.

b.

Review UL test certification.

c.

Check for receipt of UL master label.

Q. Fire Alarm Equipment / Fire Alarm and Detection System:

1.

Provide the services of a qualified fire alarm specialist to supervise the installation,
make adjustments, and perform tests on the fire alarm system and to train Owner's personnel.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up.

a.

Ensure all labeling is affixed and accurate.

b.

Ensure all terminations are tight.

c.

Ensure adequate access is provided to all panels and that documentation of that
panel is provided in the panel.

d.

Review that all fire alarm devices as shown on the construction Drawings and
Shop Drawings are installed.

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Review height and locations of pull stations and visual alarms to comply with ADA.

f.

Review that smoke and duct detectors are installed according to NFPA 90A.

g.

Check that fire alarm system control panel is clear with no trouble or ground faults.

h.

Sprinkler flow and tamper switches have been adjusted.

i.

Check wire supervision on all devices.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Check location of all sensors and switches to ensure conformance with

requirements.

b.

Cause activation of all device, assure alarms are initiated and resulting response
is per the requirements.

c.

Verify interfaces with all other inter-related systems or equipment including

building automation system (BAS), sound systems, security systems, HVAC
systems, vertical delivery systems, etc. on a point by point basis for all points

d.

Validate all output devices (speakers and strobes) meet the code criteria (96 dBa
at 10 feet and 117 candela at peak).

e.

Activate high temperature detectors in the elevator machine room. Verify all
sequences including elevator shunt off, elevator recall including alternate floors
when main floor is in alarm.

f.

Activate all sprinkler flow switches. Validate that appropriate zone enunciates and
alarms sound.

g.

Verify audio aspects of the system function as required. Verify paging messages
can be heard throughout the building.

h.

For annunciator panels, validate correct graphic and correct identification of all
zones. Test the action and interlocks of all override switches as appropriate

i.

For Operator Interfaces:

1)

j.

Verify all elements on the graphics are functional and properly bound to
physical devices and/or virtual points and that hot links or page jumps are
functional and logical.

2)

Output all specified reports for review and approval.

3)

Verify the alarm printing and logging is functional and per requirements.
Validate all interfaces with other systems on a point by point basis.

R. Grounding/Building Grounding System:

1.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
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a.

Conduct fall of potential ground resistance tests per IEEE Standard 81 at each test
well and at service equipment.

b.

Conduct insulation resistance, short circuit, and ground tests of each motor.

S. Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS):

1.

Provide the services of a manufacturer certified specialist to supervise the installation,

make adjustments, and perform tests on the UPS and to train Owner's personnel.
T. Automatic Transfer Switches:

1.

Provide the services of a manufacturer certified specialist to supervise the installation,

make adjustments, and perform tests on the automatic transfer switches and to train Owner's personnel.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

3.

a.

Visually inspect the systems.

b.

Ensure the terminations are tight and all ancillary equipment completely installed.

c.

Ensure all overloads are in place.

d.

Measure contact resistance.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:
a.

Energize Switch.

b.

Check positive interlock between systems.

c.

Set/Calibrate Voltage sensing relay, transfer time delays (in both directions), and
synchronization relays.

d.

Measure insulation resistance and resistance to ground.

e.

Check manual bypass operation.

U. Emergency Power Engine Generators and Distribution Systems:

1.

Provide the services of a manufacturer certified specialist to supervise the installation,

make adjustments, and perform tests on the engine generators and emergency power switchgear and to
train Owner's personnel.

2.

Start-up checklists: Perform the following final checks before Start-up:

a.

Visually inspect the systems.

b.

Ensure the terminations are tight on power and control wiring.

c.

Verify all ancillary equipment completely installed.

d.

Ensure all overloads are in place.

e.

Verify that generator is set in place.

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f.

Verify fuel connections.

g.

Verify radiator connections.

h.

Verify battery connection.

i.

Verify exhaust connections.

j.

Verify block or oil heater connection.

k.

Check and record engine oil level, radiator water level, and battery electrolyte
level.

l.

Piping System Tests: Complete system test in accordance with the respective
section.

m.

Inspect the installation and access/clearance for service and maintenance to

ensure it meets the Project and manufacturers requirements.

n.

Check lubricating oil for lubricated-type equipment.

o.

Check for proper seismic restraints.

p.

Check that safety valves have correct setting; greater than compressor discharge
pressure, but not greater than pressure rating of system components.

q.

Check that all operating controls are set for initial safe operation.

Starting Procedures: Follow the manufacturer's written procedures and the following as
a minimum:

0.2

a.

Test generator at 50, 75, 100, 125 percent load capacity using load banks at 100
percent power factor.

b.

Run load test at all loads except 125 percent for 30 minutes recording engine and
alternator readings at the start, at 15 minutes and at 30 minutes. 125 percent load
to be run for 15 minutes recording readings at the start and end of test.

c.

Simulate operation of all generator safeties such as high oil pressure, low oil
pressure, high temperature, over speed, etc. Observe function of safeties under
actual malfunction situation.

d.

Check for excessive vibration and noise.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
A. Acceptance criteria for tests are indicated in the Specification Sections applicable to the
systems being tested. Unless indicated otherwise, acceptance criteria will be specified with
the individual system, equipment, component, or device.

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TRAINING
A. Training requirements are specified in Specification Section 01 79 00 - Demonstration and
Training.

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EXAMPLE - PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST

Switchgear, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, Transformers

Project: _____________________________________
#:_____________________

Project

Identification of Equipment or System:

_________________________________________
Location of Equipment or System:
_______________________________________________
Specification Section: ____________________

Detail/Drawing Number: _______________

Manufacturer / Supplier:
________________________________________________________
This Date: __________________ Inspection Requested for (Date): __________________

Prefunctional Checklist Number: __________________

Components Included: ____Disconnects

____Fuses

____Meters

____Other

__________________________________________________
Associated Prefunctional Checklists:__________________
1.

__________________

General:
a. The above systems and components integral to this equipment are complete and ready for
Functional Performance Tests. The Prefunctional Checklist items are complete and have
been checked off only by parties having direct knowledge of the event, as indicted below,
respective to each responsible contractor. This Prefunctional Checklist is submitted for
approval and is subject to the attached list of outstanding items not completed successfully.
Submit a Deficiency Form upon completion of any outstanding or deficient items. None of
the outstanding items preclude safe and reliable functional tests being performed.
b. ___ Deficiency Form attached.
c.

This Prefunctional Checklist does not take the place of the manufacturers recommended
checkout and Start-up procedures or report.

d. Contractors assigned responsibility for sections of the Prefunctional Checklist shall be

responsible to ensure that their subcontractors complete and check off their Checklist items.
e. Prefunctional Checklist items shall be completed as part of Start-up and initial checkout,
preparatory to functional testing.

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Company

Abbreviation

MD Anderson Staff
Architect/Engineer
General Contractor / Construction
Manager
Mechanical Contractor
Electrical Contractor
Building Automation System
Provider
Test, Adjust, and Balance Firm
Commissioning Consultant
2.

MD ANDERSON
A/E
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Requested Documentation Submitted:

Specified Requirement

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
3.

Yes

No

Date to be
Submitted

Manufacturers Product Data including Performance Data and

Shop Drawings, as approved by Architect/Engineer
Required Test Reports and/or Certifications
Installation and Start-up Manual and Plan
Wiring Diagrams, Control Schematics and Sequences
Operating and Maintenance Manual Content for Applicable
System
Equipment Matrix
Equipment Verification:

Item
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Service
Equipment Rating (amps)
Voltage/Phase
4.

Specified

Submitted

Installed

Installation Checks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

a) Unit and General Installation

Permanent labels affixed
Physical condition acceptable, no visible damage, cabinets
in place
Properly mounted on equipment pad and anchored
Maintenance access acceptable
Interior clean and dry
Meter(s) installed per Contract Documents
Disconnects installed and labeled
Disconnects are pad lockable in open position
Circuit breakers installed and labeled
Fuses installed

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No

Comments

b) Switchgear (service entrance 1500kVA and above) and

Switchboards (service entrance less than 1500 kVA)
1.
Free standing metal enclosure
2.
Cobber buses
3.
Penetration to utility service area and equipment per code

Yes

No

Comments

c) Distribution Panelboards and other Panelboards

Tin plated copper buses
Each circuit identified and labeled
Space for additional circuits exist

Yes

No

Comments

11.
12.
13.

14.

1.
2.
3.

a) Unit and General Installation

Conduits installed and connected
Cable/conduit routing does not obstruct access
Equipment room properly ventilated, air-conditioned,
heated, fire/smoke wall separated, fire/smoke dampered,
fire sprinklered, fire alarmed and illuminated (normal,
emergency and battery backed-up fixtures)
As-built drawings updated

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d) Motor Control Centers

Tin plated copper buses
Main breakers installed and labeled
Each circuit identified and labeled

Yes

No

Comments

1.
2.
3.

e) Transformers
Dry type installed
Unit properly labeled and identified

Yes

No

Comments

1.
2.

f) Electrical and Controls

Panel devices labeled and wiring tagged per Contract
Documents
I/O devices labeled and wiring tagged per Contract
Documents
Digital inputs and outputs operational
All electrical connections tight
Proper grounding installed for the electrical system,
equipment, components, and unit
Safeties in place and operable
Sensors, transmitters, gages, etc., installed
Sensors calibrated (see below)
Control system interlocks hooked up and functional
All control devices and wiring complete
Lightning protection installed

Yes

No

Comments

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

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f) Electrical and Controls

Surge protection installed

Yes

No

Comments

g) Final
Start-up report completed and attached with this
Prefunctional Checklist
Safeties and safe operating ranges for this equipment have
been reviewed and accepted
System is ready for Functional Performance Test

Yes

No

Comments

Operational Checks:
a. These checks supplement the manufacturers list. This is not the Functional Performance
Test.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Operational Checks
Associated Prefunctional Checklists are complete and
accepted
Fuses are good
Resistance check(s) complete with results attached
Disconnect switch operates smoothly with full contact
Specified point-to-point checks have been completed and
documentation record submitted for this system

Yes

No

Comments

Sensor and/or Actuator Calibration:

a. All field-installed temperature sensors, pressure sensors, meters, and gages, and all
actuators and valves on this piece of equipment shall be calibrated. Sensors installed in the
unit at the factory with calibration certification provided are not required to be field calibrated.
b. All test instruments have had a certified calibration within the last 12-months: Y / N
c.

Sensor/Actuator Verification Table

Sensor or Actuator

Correct
Location
(Y/N)
(1)

Thermometer or
Gage Value

BAS Value
(2)

Instrument
Measured
Value (3)

Pass (Y/N)

1) Thermometer/Gage reading is the reading of the permanently mounted instrument on the

equipment.
2) BAS is the Building Automation System. Instrument = testing instrument.
3) All sensors are calibrated within required tolerances ___ YES ___ NO

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FINAL SIGN-OFF
Contractors attest that the above items have been verified and meet the requirements of the
Contract Documents except as noted on the attached Deficiency form.
General Contractor:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Electrical Subcontractor

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Other Subcontractor:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Prefunctional Checklist received and reviewed for completeness by MD ANDERSON

representatives. Functional Performance Test can proceed.
MD ANDERSON:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

MD ANDERSON:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

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Emergency Power System
Project: _____________________________________
#:_____________________

Project

Identification of Equipment or System:

_________________________________________
Location of Equipment or System:
_______________________________________________
Specification Section: ____________________

Detail/Drawing Number: _______________

Manufacturer / Supplier:
________________________________________________________
This Date: __________________ Inspection Requested for (Date): __________________

PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLIST NUMBER: ___________

Components Included:
___ Prime Mover, ___ Generator, ___ Fuel System, ___Cooling System, ___Battery System,
___ Exhaust System, ___ ATS, ___ UPS
Associated Prefunctional Checklists:
___Piping, ___ Pump, ___ Exhaust Fan, ___Other________________
1.

General:
a. The above systems and components integral to this equipment are complete and ready for
Functional Performance Tests. The Prefunctional Checklist items are complete and have
been checked off only by parties having direct knowledge of the event, as indicted below,
respective to each responsible contractor. This Prefunctional Checklist is submitted for
approval and is subject to the attached list of outstanding items not completed successfully.
Submit a Deficiency Form upon completion of any outstanding or deficient items. None of
the outstanding items preclude safe and reliable functional tests being performed.
b. ___ Deficiency Form attached.
c.

This Prefunctional Checklist does not take the place of the manufacturers recommended
checkout and Start-up procedures or report.

d. Contractors assigned responsibility for sections of the Prefunctional Checklist shall be

responsible to ensure that their subcontractors complete and check off their Checklist items.
e. Prefunctional Checklist items shall be completed as part of start-up and initial checkout,
preparatory to functional testing.

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Company

Abbreviation

MD Anderson Staff
Architect/Engineer
General Contractor / Construction
Manager
Mechanical Contractor
Electrical Contractor
Building Automation System
Provider
Test, Adjust, and Balance Firm
Commissioning Consultant
2.

MD ANDERSON
A/E
GC
MC
EC
BAS
TAB
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Requested Documentation Submitted:

Specified Requirement

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
3.

Yes

No

Date to be
Submitted

Manufacturers Product Data including Performance Data and

Shop Drawings, as approved by Architect/Engineer
Required Test Reports and/or Certifications
Installation and Start-up Manual and Plan
Wiring Diagrams, Control Schematics and Sequences
Operating and Maintenance Manual Content for Applicable
System
Equipment Matrix
Equipment Verification:

Item
Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Service
Size/Rating
(kW
continuous or standby)
Fuel Type
Voltage/Phase
4.

Specified

Submitted

Installed

Installation Checks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

a) Unit and General Installation

Permanent labels affixed
Physical condition acceptable
Properly mounted with vibration isolators
Factory alignment appears correct
Field alignment complete
Maintenance access acceptable
Fuel piping and/or prime mover exhaust system are properly
supported (independent of prime mover and/or generator)
As-built drawings updated
Equipment clean

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11.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.

MD ANDERSON PROJECT NAME

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a) Unit and General Installation

Equipment room properly ventilated, air-conditioned,
heated, fire/smoke wall separated, fire/smoke dampered,
fire sprinklered, fire alarmed and illuminated (normal,
emergency and battery backed-up fixtures)
All equipment properly identified and labeled

Yes

No

Comments

b) Prime Mover
Unit able to run on diesel fuel or a combination of natural
gas and diesel fuel
Air cleaner and oil filter(s) installed
Vibration isolators active
Proper oil type used, with level correct
Exhaust duct installed with proper insulation and
silencer/muffler
Exhaust system discharges to outside
Condensables able to be removed from exhaust system and
discharged properly
Combustion and/or ventilation air louvers installed correctly
Cooling water radiator ducted to inlet louver

Yes

No

Comments

c) Generator
Bearings lubricated
Rotor and stator in proper condition
Voltage regulator installed
Main breaker installed, rated at full load capacity
Instrument panel is mounted on unit
Remote annunciator panel installed
Generator auxiliary panel (dedicated to generator room
equipment/lighting) is installed

Yes

No

Comments

d) Fuel System
Piping Prefunctional Checklist complete and accepted
Day tank installed, with electric pump, hand pump, and
bypass piping/valves
Above ground fuel tank installed, with pump(s)
Monitoring system installed
MD ANDERSON Environmental reviews complete and
accepted

Yes

No

Comments

e) Battery Charger and Batteries

Batteries installed in a nonmetallic rack (wall mounted)
adjacent to the prime mover
Battery electrolyte level is correct
Automatic trickle battery charger is installed (wall mounted)
adjacent to battery bank
Battery cable connections are tight, terminals are clean

Yes

No

Comments

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2.
3.

1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

5.

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f) Automatic Transfer Switch

ATS rated for operation at the same output as the
emergency generator, capacity is greater than total system
transferred load
Transferred loads identified at panel, agrees with listed loads
ATS installation is complete

Yes

No

Comments

g) Electrical and Controls

Panel devices labeled and wiring tagged per Contract
Documents
Unit mounted instrument panel includes:
AC voltmeter
Ammeter
V-a selector switch
Frequency meter
Running time meter
Voltage adjusting rheostat
Exciter overload protection
Warning lights and alarms
Batteries provided with electronic sensing device for remote
notification of battery conditions
I/O devices labeled and wiring tagged per Contract
Documents
Digital inputs and outputs operational
All electrical connections tight
Proper grounding installed for the electrical system,
equipment, components, and unit
Safeties in place and operable
Sensors, transmitters, gages, etc., installed
Sensors calibrated (see below)
Control system interlocks hooked up and functional
All control devices and wiring complete
Lightning protection installed

Yes

No

Comments

h) Final
Start-up report completed and attached with this
Prefunctional Checklist
List of items/systems served by the emergency power
system is attached
Fuel tank(s) full
Safeties and safe operating ranges for this equipment have
been reviewed and accepted
Sequence of operation adequately indicates all information
System is ready for Functional Performance Test

Yes

No

Comments

Operational Checks:
f.

These checks supplement the manufacturers list. This is not the Functional Performance
Test.

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

6.

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Operational Checks
Associated Prefunctional Checklists are complete and
accepted
ATS operates correctly
Resistance check(s) complete with results attached
Fuel system operates correctly
Ignition and battery systems operate correctly
Cooling system operates correctly
Specified point-to-point checks have been completed and
documentation record submitted for this system

Yes

No

Comments

Sensor and/or Actuator Calibration:

g. All field-installed temperature sensors, pressure sensors, meters, and gages, and all
actuators and valves on this piece of equipment shall be calibrated. Sensors installed in the
unit at the factory with calibration certification provided are not required to be field calibrated.
h. All test instruments have had a certified calibration within the last 12-months: Y / N
Sensor or Actuator

Sensor/Actuator Verification Table

Correct
Thermometer or
BAS Value
Location
Gage Value
(2)
(Y/N)
(1)

Instrument
Measured
Value (3)

Pass (Y/N)

1. Thermometer/Gage reading is the reading of the permanently mounted instrument on the

equipment.
2. BAS is the Building Automation System. Instrument = testing instrument.
3. All sensors are calibrated within required tolerances ___ YES ___ NO

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FINAL SIGN-OFF
Contractors attest that the above items have been verified and meet the requirements of the
Contract Documents except as noted on the attached Deficiency form.
General Contractor:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Electrical Subcontractor

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Other Subcontractor:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

Prefunctional Checklist received and reviewed for completeness by MD ANDERSON

representatives. Functional Performance Test can proceed.
MD ANDERSON:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

MD ANDERSON:

Print Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:

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