Introduction to
LEED
Building Commissioning
Presented by Bob Alpers, PE
TESTMARCx Commissioning Solutions
Agenda
 Benefits
 Introduction to LEED Commissioning
 Requirements and Deliverables
 Process
 Questions
Commissioning Purpose
 How does the building
function relative to the
Owners Project
Requirements?
When should we start Commissioning?
Benefits & Cost
Savings
Cost to Change
$
Concept
Design
Construction
Time
Acceptance
Occupancy
What is systems are impacted most?
 Control System Problems
 Comfort Problems
 Air Quality Problems
 Building Maintenance Costs
 Operations Staff
understanding
LEED Objective – Get Certified
LEED Rating
Points Required
Certified
26-32 points
Silver
33-38 points
Gold
39-51 points
Platinum
52-69 points
Buildings Certified Under USGBC Guidelines
LEED- EA Prerequisite 1
Indoor
Environmental
Quality
Sustainable
23%
Sites
22%
Materials &
Resources
Water
20%
Efficiency
Energy &
Atmosphere
Commissioning under
Energy and Atmosphere
27%
8%
WHAT ARE THE LEED
Commissioning ACTIVITIES?
 Energy and Atmosphere Credit Category
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EA Prerequisite 1 ( required, must be
completed)
 Fundamental Commissioning
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EA Credit 3 ( additional available point)
 Enhanced Commissioning
Fundamental Commissioning
 Pre-Requisite 1 Overview:
1. Designate a third party Cx
2. Review OPR and BOD
Document
3. Specify Commissioning in CD
Fundamental Commissioning
Prerequisite Overview (Cont’d)
4. Develop a Cx Plan.
5. Verify installation meets BOD
6. Verify performance of systems
7. Summary report
8. Certify Commissioned
Fundamental
Commissioning
EA Prereq. 1
The Process Under LEED
Project Milestones in
Construction Schedule
Commissioning
Plan
Verify Installation
Pre-Functional
Checklist
& Basis of
Scoping
Design
Incorporate
Meetings
Collect
Commissioning
Start-up
Specification
Check
sheets
Review Owners
Functional
Requirements
PLAN
DESIGN
Project Timeline
CONSTRUCT
Functional
Testing
ACCEPT
Final Cx
Report
OCCUPANCY
Owners Project
Requirements Workshops
Small groups to work out
concepts
Commissioning Plan
 The commissioning plan must contain:
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Overview & goals
Project information
Systems to be commissioned
Team’s roles & protocol
Describe Deliverables
List Key Milestones and schedule.
What Systems does LEED
require Commission?
 Systems and Assemblies having to do with
operational efficiencies:
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HVAC Systems
Building Automation
Lighting Controls
Domestic Heating
Renewable Energy
Commissioning Specifications
 Contract Divisions 1, 15 and 16
Installation Verification
Focus is O&M
Master Deficiency List
Master Deficiency List
(latest deficiencies in bold text)
Date
February 3, 2005
Item
#
EQUIP #
/Spec
Section
1
Panel HCR2
2
Panel LCR2
DATE
FIV/ FPT/O&M
REVIEWED
8/9/2004
8/9/2004
DEFICIENCY
RESP.
FIV
The electrical working clearance for Panel HCR2 is not
per NEC 110. Panel LCR2 blocks the right portion of
the panel width within the 42" reqmt.
CEC
FIV
The electrical working clearance for Panel LCR2 is not
per NEC 110. The conduits at the floor in front of the
panel, penetrate the floor in front of the plane of the
panel can.
CEC
CEC
ACTION TAKEN
DATE Cx
VERIFIED
3
Panel HN3
8/9/2004
FIV
The electrical working clearance for Panel HN3 may
not be per NEC 110. The transformer and flexible
conduits @ the floor must be 42" from the panel
(exposed live parts).
4
Panel LCR5
8/9/2004
FIV
The electrical working clearance for Panel LCR5 is not
per NEC 110. The adjacent panel can blocks the right
portion of the panel width within the 36" reqmt.
CEC
5
AHU 1
8/9/2004
FIV
The chilled water coil pull is blocked by the header at
the coil.
B&K
Flanged connections have been provided in
the piping above the coil for piping removal for
coil pull.
JAH
9/20/04
6
RF 5A
8/9/2004
FIV
The relief duct is tapped into the back of the 90 degree
silencer.
B&K
PCA
Relief duct tap into 90o silencer approved and
designed by M&I Systems.
JAH
9/20/04
FIV
The FSDs at the floor entering the return (see sheet
M406) are not accessible without dismantling a section
of the fabricated return plenum. An access door is not
shown to be installed.
B&K
PCA
Removable access panels have been provided
in the return plenum for access to FSDs.
JAH
9/20/04
7
RF 5A and B
8/9/2004
Verify System Performance
 Functional Testing of Systems:
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Observe Startup Activities
Functionally Test Equipment and Systems
Final Commissioning Report
 Must be presented to the owner within
reasonable time and must include:
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Executive summary
Testing results
Deficiency List and History
Outstanding Issues
BOD review.
Enhanced
Commissioning
EA Credit 3
The Process Under LEED
Enhanced Cx
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EA Credit 3 ( additional credit 1 point)
 Design Review
 Contractor Submittals Review
 Verify Training
 10th Month Warranty & Operations Review
 Systems manual
Fundamental & Enhanced
Commissioning
Plan
Owners
Functional
Requirements
& Basis of
Design
Submittal & O&M
Review
Design
Document
Revised
Reviews &
Plan
Commissioning
In Specification Scoping
Meetings
Cx
Report and
Systems Manual
Functional
Performance
Verify
Testing
Installation
Verify
& Checklist
Training
Warranty
Review
10th
month
Operation
Start-up
PLAN
DESIGN
Project Timeline
CONSTRUCT
ACCEPT
OCCUPANCY
Enhanced – The Design Review
Review Mechanical
Systems Sequence of
Control for Clarity
Enhanced -Submittal Review
Review Mechanical
Equipment Submittal
Documents for
Completeness
Enhanced – Verify Training
Enhanced –Systems Manual
Organizes the O&M
Manual by
Commissioned System
All of Chilled Water Storage
in one Section of Manual
Enhanced -Verify Training
 Training meets requirements:
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Review Spec &
Verify meet Spec.
Include General
Purpose of systems
Must include use of O&M
Manuals
Must include operation
all modes
Must be Qualified
Trainers
Enhanced-Warranty Review
Seasonal Testing
Functional Tests for Summer vs. Winter
Check Warranty Status and advise
Issues & Lessons Learned
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General
 Commissioning is Part of the Design Team
 Contractors understand the commissioning TEAM’s
Role
Energy Efficient Systems
 Controls Become Complex and increase Risks
 Technology is beyond Contractor Experience
 Coordination of interposing systems is critical
Control Systems
 Integration is coordinated
 Schematic diagrams, Sequence of control and point
lists are necessary
 Details of BMS get input from owner
Owner Training
 Video tape or not?
 Meeting with Staff to discuss needs
 Detailed Description in Spec of O&M needs.
 Systems Manual training
Case Study
 Community College Bldg.
Classroom Laboratories
 MEP Commissioning
 Started Late in Construction
Phase
 Issues
 Integrate Phoenix Fume
with ALC controls
 System Balance
 Unoccupied Mode
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Operation
 Success
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teamwork
LEED
Commissioning
Questions?