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Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems perform interactively according to the contract documents, design intent and the owner’s operational needs. This is achieved by beginning in the pre-design phase with design
intent development and documentation and continuing through design, construction and warranty period with actual verification through review, testing and documentation of performance. At the end of the commissioning process, building operators receive training and documentation to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the building. |
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| In connection with the above, the American Commissioning Group provides the following independent commissioning services: |
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| An independent review of design documents (drawings and specifications) based on practical field experience can provide valuable information about design features that facilitate commissioning and future operation and maintenance. |
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| Comprehensive system verification checklists (SVC’s) are prepared to ensure that systems and components are installed correctly, conform to the specifications and are ready for proper system start-up. |
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Verification that all control-point wiring has been correctly installed and terminated, sensors have been calibrated and
field devices operate correctly. Sampling is performed to document verification of point-to-point checklists. |
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| Through its affiliated company,
American Air Balance Co., total system balance is performed by professional independent test and balance personnel, certified by the AABC. |
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| Functional tests are used to document and verify the proper operation of equipment and systems according to the specifications, plans and change orders. Corrective measures are documented for resolution and acceptable performance is reached when equipment or systems meet specified parameters under full-load and part-load conditions during all modes of operation. |
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| A systematic, documented process that identifies low-cost O&M improvements in an existing building that will maximize performance under current usage. |
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| When the commissioning process is complete, the commissioning team continues to work together to monitor and analyze building performance data provided by permanently installed metering equipment. |
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