NC-v5 EAp3: Fundamental Commissioning Required
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To improve energy performance and limit greenhouse gas emissions by verifying that systems are operating per the owner’s project requirements.
Requirements
Comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 commissioning requirements for building systems, controls, and the building envelope, with the following additional provisions:
- All projects shall provide fundamental commissioning. Section 4.2.5.2 exceptions shall not apply.
- The referenced version of Standard 90.1 with errata shall be:
- 2019 or later for projects registered before January 1, 2028.
- 2022 or later for projects registered on or after January 1, 2028.
- By the end of the design development phase, the owner shall designate a commissioning provider (CxP) with experience completing commissioning on at least two projects of equal or larger scope and complexity.
- In addition to the requirements of the applicable version of ASHRAE 90.1, the CxP shall:
- In predesign or as early as possible, assist in the development of the OPR, reviewing and updating the OPR through design and construction. OPR must include HVAC, service water heating, power, lighting, other equipment (include on-site renewable energy), and envelope.
- During design, review the BOD for compliance with the OPR, and attend at least one meeting focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and one focused on envelope, which may be separate or combined, to discuss review comments and commissioning.
- During construction, review submittals and substitutions for design deviations that impact the OPR, attend milestone meetings at 50% and 100% completion, and perform a sample review (minimum 10%) of completed contractor documentation for quality assurance/quality control.
- Occupancy/operations phase: Develop an ongoing commissioning plan.
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Credit language
© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To improve energy performance and limit greenhouse gas emissions by verifying that systems are operating per the owner’s project requirements.
Requirements
Comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 commissioning requirements for building systems, controls, and the building envelope, with the following additional provisions:
- All projects shall provide fundamental commissioning. Section 4.2.5.2 exceptions shall not apply.
- The referenced version of Standard 90.1 with errata shall be:
- 2019 or later for projects registered before January 1, 2028.
- 2022 or later for projects registered on or after January 1, 2028.
- By the end of the design development phase, the owner shall designate a commissioning provider (CxP) with experience completing commissioning on at least two projects of equal or larger scope and complexity.
- In addition to the requirements of the applicable version of ASHRAE 90.1, the CxP shall:
- In predesign or as early as possible, assist in the development of the OPR, reviewing and updating the OPR through design and construction. OPR must include HVAC, service water heating, power, lighting, other equipment (include on-site renewable energy), and envelope.
- During design, review the BOD for compliance with the OPR, and attend at least one meeting focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and one focused on envelope, which may be separate or combined, to discuss review comments and commissioning.
- During construction, review submittals and substitutions for design deviations that impact the OPR, attend milestone meetings at 50% and 100% completion, and perform a sample review (minimum 10%) of completed contractor documentation for quality assurance/quality control.
- Occupancy/operations phase: Develop an ongoing commissioning plan.