The following are lists of systems,

2 Commissioning Functional
equipment, assemblies and Systems Checklists
components that should be tested or
verified when installed or where
applicable. These lists can be used to
designate commissioning process
2.1 items and tracking
Site Development the Use
and Land completion of
the process.
RELATED SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT,
ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS
Landscape Irrigation:
Landscape Irrigation design
Static pressure verification
Point of connection.
Backflow prevention.
Flow meter.
O&M manual.

Irrigation Design
Irrigation and Systems:
controllers with weather or
moisture-based
capabilities.
Irrigation design.
Sprinkler head layout at perimeter of building

Outdoor Ornamental Fountains and Water Features:

• System Calibration
• System Performance
• Testing of system of related components in-
pool items
• Testing of mechanical room Erosion Control
Systems

Site Drainage:

Topography and Grading (cut/fill)

Grading plan.
• Soil analysis/compaction plan.
• Site safety plan.
Tree removal/mitigation plan
Soil stabilization and erosion control plan.
• Revegetation plan, slope-
control planting.
• Equipment utilization plan.
• Ground water and infiltration.

Land-clearing Debris and Soil Reuse:

• Waste management
communication plan.
• Waste inventory.
• Salvage.
• Disposal.
• Source-separated construction, demolition
and land-clearing
recycling.
• Waste management report.

Heat Island Mitigation:

• Energy consumption.
• Air pollutant emissions.
• Greenhouse gases.
• Trees and vegetation.

Lighting:
Site lighting
• Security lighting.
• Area lighting.
• Landscape lighting.
• Sports lighting.

Brownfield Mitigation:

• Baseline risk assessment.

• Corrective action plan.
• Remedial action plan.
• Remedial
investigation/feasibility study
 ystems Checklists

TASKS/COMMENTS

Verify:
• Required static pressure is available.
• Backflow prevention.
• O&M manual.

Check irrigation controllers for compliance with the plans and specifications.

Check for proper irrigation, proper water spray coverage and appropriate overlap and spacing in accordance with the plan
Check for correct sprinkler head emitters with appropriate head rotation to prevent over spraying onto building walls.
Verify sprinkler head per approved plans.
Water Features:
Verify:
• Outdoor ornamental fountains and water features.
• Design of water feature or fountain.
• Available water source.
• Available electrical voltage.
• Electrical components.
• Mechanical components.
• Plumbing components.
• Calibration of all components, including but not limited to: pumps, filters, chemical controllers, motors, electrical panels, pip
surface materials.
• Performance of leakage tests.
• Performance of the system as a unit.
• Performance of all modes of operation.
• Tests of in-pool items including, but not limited to: nozzles, suction and inlet fittings, overflows and weirs, control valves, ligh
level sensors.
• Tests of mechanical room, including but not limited to: control panel terminations, lighting panel, disconnects and ground-fa
valve tags and flow directional arrows, piping and pressure gauges.

• Verify storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) , where required, is on site .
• Verify drainage system is installed in accordance with site drainage plan.
• Check where required by the plans:
• Silt fencing.
• Construction drive.
• Erosion control blankets.
• Erosion control straw logs.
• Observe and document that all BMP pertaining to erosion control are successfully utilized.
• Observe and document during construction that all elements of the erosion control plan are in place such that the soil on th
run-off.
• Verify that collected water after a rain event will move through the site in accordance with the site drainage plan.
• Verify and documentation that the drainage system components meet or exceed those specified in the site drainage plan.
• Verify and observe that the O&M and systems manuals as submitted meet the criteria and needs of the end user.
Verify that soils reports are complete and in accordance with local rules and regulations.
• Verify site waste reduction plan is consistent with IgCC and/or local ordinance including tree removal.
• Verify vegetation meets the revegetation plan.
• Verify air quality plan is part of SWPPP or soil erosion control plan.
• Verify site safety plan is in place
• Verify that earth-moving equipment has been maintained and repaired in accordance with the O&M manual pertaining to e
• Verify that all elements of site erosion control are monitored daily for deficiencies or necessary repairs.
• Verify that areas of fill are compacted to a level that meets or exceeds the soil compaction plan.
• Verify that sufficient soil samples representing a true cross section of the cut and fill areas, and of the material to be used as
under the supervision of a certified soils engineer.
• Verify of all field and laboratory tests of the land to be covered with fill to confirm that the characteristics of the soil, includin
value of the land, consolidation potential, can support the proposed fill and structures.
• Verify laboratory analysis and related data support the proposals to replace, rework or blend, or to stabilize or modify with a
• Verify via periodic site inspections that the previously disturbed areas are maintaining their slopes and compaction rates

• Verify that the materials on the site are handled as outlined in the waste management plan.
• Verify that the recyclables and salvage items are packaged for removal and transported as outlined in the waste managemen
• Verify that hazardous construction materials are handled as outlined in the construction waste management plan.
• Verify that the waste management goals and the waste prevention goals meet the requirements of the waste management
plan.
• Verify that the waste inventory reconciles with all disposal manifests or weight tickets.
• Verify and document that the waste management report correctly reflects the outcome of the waste management plan.

• Verify cool roof complies with thermal emittance, solar reflectance, or SRI values per the code
• Verify structural and vegetative elements of the green roof
• Verify the water quality as it pertains to the mitigation techniques utilized in the original construction of the site.
• Verify that the O&M manual meets the needs of the property owner.
• Check and document the energy consumption savings as they pertain to the mitigation techniques used in the construction
• Check and document the decreased air pollutant emissions and greenhouse gases produced and released as they pertain to
the original construction of the site.
• Verify and document the water quality as it pertains to the mitigation techniques utilized in the original construction of the s
Verify exterior lighting meets light pollution plan
• Check and document that all fixtures are in compliance with IES definitions.
• Check peripheral vision enhancement.
• Check and document that the smallest wattage lamp source available is used to meet the desired lighting levels.
• Check and document that the ratios of illuminance and luminance values are in compliance with the IES Lighting Handbook,
• Verify that all fixtures installed have been either selected from the specified product group or submitted as approved alterna
body of the local area.
• Check and document that primary entry lighting, exterior emergency egress lighting, service area lighting, surface parking, p
compliance with the final lighting commissioning plan.
• Verify and document that the O&M manual meets the goals of the owner.

• Verify and document that the baseline risk assessment clearly and correctly identifies and evaluates the threat to human he
• Verify and document that the recommended cleanup criteria and alternatives for remediation are aligned with the extent of
• Observe, verify and document that the cleanup of the site is at a level determined to be health protective for its intended us
Materials (Architectural Building Assembly)

Foundations subsoil drainage system. Foundation dampproofing

Flashing at exterior doors, skylights, wall flashing and drainage systems. Exterior wall coverings.

Optional systems:

• Moisture envelopes.

• Exterior below-grade walls.

• External floor and soffits, slab-on-grade.

• Exterior walls.

• Exterior glazed window fenestration: windows, glazed doors and

Site-built fenestration: curtain walls and storefront systems, and

• Field-fabricated fenestrations: fenestration made at the site, not preformed or cut.

• Check drawings for wall assembly requirements and any sound

Exterior doors

• Sealants, control joints and flashing (stationary and

moveable).

• Shading devices (stationary and moveable).

• Structural systems.

• Materials and finishes

Other Project Requirements:

• Structural systems.

• Structural requirements for mechanical systems and renewable

B2.3 Energy—Management and Monitoring Systems

• Workstation graphic displays.

• Public display systems.

• Central processing/monitoring hardware and software.

• Network communications/alarm functions.

• User interface with emergency medical services.

Monitoring functions required for facility operations

Local control panels and individual monitoring points.

Integrated Automation Instrumentation for HVAC Systems:

• Actuators and operators.

Sensors and transmitters.

• Control valves.

• Control dampers.

• Flow meters
 • Verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and construction documents.

drainage systems. Exterior wall coverings.

• Meet OPR, BOD, Cx specifications.

• Check for proper drainage system at exterior wall perimeter to keep water from entering the building.
Drawing
• Check for reviews
thermalandresistance
contractororsubmittal
insulationreviews:
where required.
•Check Check that
the fenestration
IECC, where products
applicable.
drawings for wall assembly requirements are labeled with
andaanyU-factor
sound
(see NFRC
•transmission
Slabs: 100),
Check class (STC) requirements in accordance withNFRC
a solar
drainage heat
for gain coefficient
moisture (SHGC)
penetration. (see
200)
• ASTM andE90certification
and ASTM forE413.
the air infiltration requirement of 0.3
Check
cfm/ft2
• Check for:
or
forother approved
compliance with standards.
applicable sections of the
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proper issued
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walls and roofRating
Council
assemblies.(NFRC) or the glazing fabricator verifying compliance with
the
Glazeddefault
doors:U-Factor of the SHGC; or a label certificate verifying
compliance
Check for proper with an NFRC component
flashing, and seals and modeling
gaskets and proper pull
approach (CMA) or
force if provided with other approved standard.
a closer
the site, not• preformed
Proper
Check fordooror swing.
proper cut.door swing
•Check
Applicable
for STCSTC requirements.
requirements, if applicable
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complianceflashingwith the default
installation at U-factor
header, and
wallsthe default
and floor.
SHGC in accordance with the applicable approved
• Check for U-factor requirements for swinging and non- standard.
swinging doors.
• Check for appropriate manufacturer’s referenced standard
(American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association (AAMA);
Canadian Standards Association (CSA); and Window and Door
Manufacturer’s Association (WDMA) or other approved
standard)
• Check forproduct
proper data sheets.in accordance with the
installation
manufacturer’s written instructions.
• Check for proper flashing installation.

• Check for proper anchoring to building with proper flashing at

wall connections.
• At mechanical devices: check for proper installation and
controls.
• Check for proper anchoring in accordance with construction
documents, including metal connectors and beam supports.
• Check for compliance with allowed volatile organic compound
limits and proper manufacturer’s installation application
Review product data sheets
For SI: 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot = 0.00508 m 3/(s · m2).

• Check for proper anchoring in accordance with the

construction documents, including metal connectors and beam
supports.
• Prefunctional checklists, site observations and construction testing.

Verify the following are consistent with the commissioning plan:

• Systems design.

• System specifications.

• System submittals.

• System installations.

• System pre-startup inspection checklist.

System functional performance testing.

Sysyem training

Conduct or verify the following:

• Device Point to Point checkout (Static Testing).
• Device Point to Point checkout (Dynamic Testing).
• Sensor calibration
• Valve and damper stroke setup and check.

• Coil valve leak check.

• Isolation valve or system valve leak check.