ASHRAE Guideline 0 presents best practices for applying whole-building commissioning to facilities. The principles and processes included apply to all phases of new construction and renovation projects and provide a uniform, integrated, and consistent approach to commissioning. ASHRAE Guideline 0 includes the Total Building Commissioning Process (TBCxP) as defined by National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in its Commissioning Process Guideline 0. This 2019 edition of ASHRAE Guideline 0 updates terminology to reflect an evolving whole-building Commissioning Process (Cx) and harmonizes terminology and its usage with that of ASHRAE\/IES Stand-ard 202.<\/p>\n
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| 1<\/td>\n | ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 3<\/td>\n | CONTENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 4<\/td>\n | FOREWORD 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this guideline is to describe a Commissioning Process (Cx) capable of verifying that the facility and its systems meet the Owner\u2019s Project Requirements (OPR). 2. SCOPE 2.1 The procedures, methods, and documentation requirements in this guideline describe each phase of the project delivery and the associated Commissioning Processes from predesign through occupancy and operation, without regard to specific elements, … 2.2 This guideline provides the following: 3. UTILIZATION 3.1 The application of this guideline depends on the OPR and how the project is designed, built, and operated. The process described in this guideline is written for a generic project and must be adapted to each specific project. 3.2 This guideline describes the Cx and is supplemented by companion technical guidelines. A technical guideline describes the specific details to properly implement the Cx relative to a specific facility system or assembly. Informative Appendix A in… 4. DEFINITIONS 4.1 Terminology <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 5<\/td>\n | 4.2 Acronyms, Initialisms, and Abbreviations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 6<\/td>\n | 5. PREDESIGN PHASE 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Predesign Phase Cx Activities <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | 5.3 Predesign Phase Acceptance Requirements 5.4 Predesign Phase Documentation 5.5 Predesign Phase Training Identification Requirements 6. DESIGN PHASE 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Design Phase Cx Activities <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 13<\/td>\n | 6.3 Design Phase Acceptance Requirements 6.4 Design Phase Documentation Requirements 6.5 Design Phase Training Identification Requirements 7. CONSTRUCTION PHASE 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Construction Phase Cx Activities <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 17<\/td>\n | 7.3 Construction Phase Acceptance Requirements 7.4 Construction Phase Documentation Requirements 7.5 Construction Phase Training Requirements 8. OCCUPANCY AND OPERATIONS PHASE 8.1 Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | 8.2 Occupancy and Operations Phase Cx Activities <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 19<\/td>\n | 8.3 Occupancy and Operations Phase Acceptance Requirements 8.4 Occupancy and Operations Phase Documentation Requirements 8.5 Occupancy and Operations Phase Training Requirements 9. REFERENCES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 20<\/td>\n | NORMATIVE APPENDIX A: GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS A1. FOREWORD A2. SECTION 1, PURPOSE A3. SECTION 2, SCOPE A4. SECTION 3, UTILIZATION A5. SECTION 4, DEFINITIONS A6. SECTION 5, PREDESIGN PHASE A7. SECTION 6, DESIGN PHASE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | A8. SECTION 7, CONSTRUCTION PHASE A9. SECTION 8, OCCUPANCY AND OPERATIONS PHASE A10. SECTION 9, REFERENCES A11. APPENDICES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 23<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX B: COMMISSIONING PROCESS FLOWCHART <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 24<\/td>\n | Figure B-1 Cx flowchart. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX C: COST AND BENEFITS OF THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS C1. OVERVIEW C2. DISCUSSION OF NEW COST ITEMS C2.1 Design Professional. In addition to the design professional\u2019s typical scope of work, including the preparation of design drawings and specifications, the Cx often requires that the design professional work with the CxP to integrate the Cx Acti… C2.2 CxP. The activities accomplished by the CxP as defined in this guideline require that additional funds be allocated during the Predesign Phase, Design Phase, and Construction Phase. These funds are allocated from the savings obtained through few… C2.3 Contractors. The completion of some detailed tests is unique to the Cx. The contractor will have additional work and costs associated with completing these tests. C3. DISCUSSION OF BENEFITS C3.1 Benefits to the Design Professional. Potential benefits include the following: C3.2 Benefits to the Contractor. Potential benefits include the following: C3.3 Benefits to the Owner. Potential benefits include the following: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 26<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX D: COMMISSIONING PROCESS DOCUMENTATION MATRIX Table D-1 Documentation Matrix <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX E: COMMISSIONING PROCESS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS E1. BACKGROUND E2. SCOPE OF WORK E2.1 Cx During the Predesign Phase. The Cx Activities completed by the CxP during the Predesign Phase include the following: E2.2 Cx During the Design Phase. The Cx Activities completed by the CxP during the Design Phase include the following: E2.3 Cx During the Construction Phase. The Cx Activities accomplished by the CxP during the Construction Phase include the following: E2.4 Cx During the Occupancy and Operations Phase. The Cx Activities accomplished by the CxP during the Occupancy and Operations Phase include the following: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 29<\/td>\n | E3. LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITIES E4. FOCUS OF THE CX E5. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS E6. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS E7. SELECTION CRITERIA E8. SUBMISSION AND SELECTION <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 30<\/td>\n | E9. LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS E10. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT EXECUTION E10.1 General Conditions. Miscellaneous as required … E10.2 Insurance. The CxP\u2019s firm shall obtain, at the firm\u2019s expense, and keep in effect during the term of the project, $___________________ [list required insurance amount]. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 31<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX F: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES F1. OWNER F2. CX PROVIDER <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 32<\/td>\n | F3. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL F4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER F5. CONTRACTOR F6. MANUFACTURERS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 33<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX G: CX PLAN G1. SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 34<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H: ACCEPTANCE PLAN H1. PREDESIGN PHASE H2. DESIGN PHASE H3. CONSTRUCTION PHASE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 35<\/td>\n | H4. OCCUPANCY AND OPERATIONS PHASE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 36<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX I: OWNER\u2019S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS WORKSHOP GUIDANCE I1. FORMAT I2. OBTAINING THE INFORMATION <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 37<\/td>\n | I2.1 OPR Workshop. The OPR workshop is typically facilitated by the CxP, who elicits the primary concerns of the Project Team. The workshop is organized to encourage identification of all requirements, to encourage interaction and discussion among al… I2.2 OPR Documentation. The OPR workshop will identify key items and priorities important to the Project Team, the Owner, users, and the CxP Team. However, it does not provide specific values. For example, the number one item in the OPR may be good a… I2.3 Project Team Approval of the OPR. After several iterations and reviews of the OPR by the Project Team and Design Team, the requirements must be approved to provide the Design Team adequate direction for their design. It is important to distingui… I3. SUMMARY <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 38<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX J: OWNER\u2019S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 39<\/td>\n | Table J-1 Example Matrix for Developing OPR (Continued) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 41<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX K: BASIS OF DESIGN <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 42<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX L: SPECIFICATIONS L1. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CX L1.1 This appendix provides guidance on writing specifications for Cx Activities to be performed by construction contractors. A guide specification is included with the assumption that the construction contractor is involved only during the construct… L1.2 Cx is a quality-oriented process for achieving, verifying, and documenting that the performance of facility systems and assemblies meets defined objectives and criteria. The Cx begins at project inception during the Predesign Phase and continues… L1.3 An important document created during the Cx is the BoD. The design professionals create this document or report during the Design Phase. The BoD records the concepts, calculations, decisions, and product selections to meet the OPR and to satisfy… L1.4 ASHRAE or NIBS Guideline 0 provides guidance on content and basic format. While the OPR comprises Owner- developed criteria, few Owners have the resources to develop the OPR. Owners without these resources depend on the CxP Team (see Section 4 d… L1.5 The OPR and BoD must be included or referenced in the construction contract documents for informational purposes only. L1.6 The construction contractor\u2019s obligation is to construct the building and its systems and assemblies according to the requirements prescribed in the contract documents. There normally are no performance requirements relating to the OPR stated … L2. THE CX PROVIDER L2.1 The primary role of the CxP is to verify achievement of the OPR throughout the project, from Predesign Phase through Occupancy and Operations Phase. The Owner should perform this role. L2.2 When the Owner cannot perform the CxP duties with qualified personnel, the CxP should have a separate professional services agreement with the Owner, as this avoids conflicts of interest and provides independence from the other parties (the Owne… L2.3 The CxP is a group of personnel with expertise and experience in the design, construction, and operations of the various systems and assemblies included in the project. These personnel are led by an individual who has expertise and experience in… L2.4 If the CxP is an employee, associate, or partner of the same organization as the designer of record or construction management firm, there is a conflict of interest. While not a recommended approach, in these instances the CxP must have a separa… L2.5 The CxP does not perform testing; it directs the process and directs the recording of the results. The CxP plans, schedules, and supervises Cx Activities to verify achievement of the OPR. The contractor completes construction checklists, perform… L3. ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY FOR INCLUSION OF COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES IN THE SPECIFICATIONS L3.1 Specifications (as a part of the construction contract documents) should include only the Cx Activities the contractors perform during the life of the construction contract, including the work required during the correction period and for warran… L3.2 Supplementary Conditions. Modify the general conditions of the contract for construction in a document titled \u201cSupplementary Conditions.\u201d Among other provisions, define the CxP and include the CxP\u2019s duties, rights, responsibilities, and li… L3.3 General Requirements for the Cx. Specifications in Division 1 include the general requirements for contractors relating to Cx Activities. The \u201cSummary\u201d Section describes, in general, how the contractors, separate contractors (if there is mor… <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 43<\/td>\n | Table L-1 Description of Specification Sections (Continued) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 44<\/td>\n | L3.4 Component Cx Specifications. Sections in Divisions 2 through 16 should specify testing and reporting requirements for products and equipment that are part of a system or assembly and then be referenced to the appropriate Cx sections in Division … <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 45<\/td>\n | L4. INTRODUCTION TO GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS L4.1 The section includes boxed notes that are instructions to guide specifiers during editing of the specifications for a project. L4.2 The section includes optional text in boldface font and square brackets (e.g., [optional text]). These optional text items include text that often occurs and provides an easy way to include these requirements in the master for consideration for … L4.3 The section includes insert instructions in bold type and angle brackets (e.g., ). These instructions are placed where text must be inserted and provide some guidance about the nature of the text that must be inserted. Inser… <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 48<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX M CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTS M1. OVERVIEW <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 53<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX N QUALITY-BASED SAMPLING EXAMPLES N1. DESIGN PHASE SUBMISSIONS N1.1 General Review N1.2 Coordination Review N1.3 Field-Specific Review <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 54<\/td>\n | N1.4 Specification Review N1.5 Design Professional Actions. Comments provided by the CxP should be formally replied to by the design professionals. If systemic issues are identified during the CxP\u2019s review, the design process should be stopped and the issues resolved. It is… N2. CONTRACTOR PHASE SUBMISSIONS N3. CONSTRUCTION PHASE TESTS AND VERIFICATIONS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 56<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX O: SYSTEMS MANUAL <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 58<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX P: TRAINING MANUAL AND TRAINING NEEDS P1. TRAINING SYLLABUS P1.1 Overview. This syllabus describes the objectives of the various sessions, lectures, and demonstrations that form a part of the training program developed for the Do-It-Right Building. P1.2 Sessions. There are two main sessions on the electrical systems and two main sessions on the mechanical systems that will provide training to the OK Service personnel. The first session will be conducted at the time of start-up and check-out and… P1.3 Electrical Systems. The training shall include the following: P1.4 Mechanical Systems. The training shall include the following: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 59<\/td>\n | P1.5 DDC System. There will be two formal training sessions on the DDC system. Each of the sessions will be conducted by factory-trained personnel for a minimum duration of XX 8-hour days. Materials and training will be provided for up to XX operator… <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 64<\/td>\n | INFORMATIVE APPENDIX Q: ADDENDA DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Table Q-1 Addenda to ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019 – The Commissioning Process<\/b><\/p>\n |