GUIDELINE
ASHRAEGuideline0-2019(Supersedes ASHRAE Guideline 0-2013)Includes ASHRAE addenda listed in Appendix Q
The Commissioning Process
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ASHRAE Standing Standard Project Committee 300 CognizantTC:7.9 Building Commissioning ASHRAE Staff Liaison: Ryan Shanley SPLS Liaison: Susanna Hanson
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CONTENTS
The Commissioning Process ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019
PAGEForeword. .21 Purpose... .22 Scope.... .23 Utilization.... .5 Predesign Phase. 4 Definitions. .6 Design Phase... .47 Construction Phase.. ..118 Occupancy and Operations Phase .159 References... ...17Normative Appendix A: Guide for Developing Supplementary Technical Guidelines for the Commissioning Process.... .18Informative Appendix B: Commissioning Process Flowchart. .21Informative Appendix C: Cost and Benefits of the Commissioning Process . .23Informative Appendix D: Commissioning Process Documentation Matrix .24Informative Appendix E: Commissioning Process Request for Qualifications.. .26Informative Appendix F: Roles and Responsibilities . .29Informative Appendix G: Cx Plan . Informative Appendix H: Acceptance Plan... .31 .32Informative Appendix I: Owner's Project Requirements Workshop Guidlance . .34Informative Appendix J: Owner's Project Requirements. .36Informative Appendix K: Basis of Design... .39Informative Appendix L: Specifications ... .40Informative Appendix M: Construction Checklists. ..46Informative Appendix N: Quality-Based Sampling Examples... Informative Appendix O: Systems Manual . .51 .54Informative Appendix P: Training Manual and Training Needs .56Informative Appendix Q: Addenda Description Information .. .62
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(This foreword is not part of this guideline. It is merelyinformative and does not contain requirements necessary for conformance to the guideline.)
described in this guideline is written for a generic project andmust be adapted to each specific project.
3.2 This guideline describes the Cx and is supplemented by panion technical guidelines. A technical guidelinedescribes the specific details to properly implement the Cxrelative to a specific facility system or assembly. Informative Appendix A in this guideline provides the required format fordeveloping technical guidelines for the Cx.
FOREWORD
The Commissioning Process (Cx) is α qualiry-focused processfor enhancing the delivery of α project by achieving validat- ing. and documenting the performance of facility elements inthrough al phsesofew or major renovation projects from meeting the objectives and criteria of the Owner. Cx extendspredesign to Owner occupoancy and operation wirth tasksduring each phase to ensure verijfication of design construc- tion and operator training.
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1 Terminology
-dodde uosd quuogeuda ate authority (which may or may not be contractuallydefined) to declare that some aspect of the project meets defined requirements thus permitting subsequent activities toproceed.
Whereas ASHRAE/IES Stcndlard 202 defines the minimuacceptable Cx for α project ASHRAE Guideline O outfines best practices and establishes the order of phases in whichthe ponents of the Cx are best mplemented. It provides α template for Cx Plans for specific facility elements or assem-form method for achieving different levels of missioning blies and establishes mon content that serves as α uni-and meeting varying Owner's requirements. The guidelinesioning guidelines more narrowly targeted and focused on also serves as the foundation for authoring technical mis-specific applications.
Basis of Design (BoD): a document that records the concepts calculations decisions and product selections used to meetthe OPR and to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements standards and guidelines. The document includes both narra- tive descriptions and lists of individual items that support thedesign process.
Appendices are included to assist in fuorther understand-ing the Cx. Based on specifc project experiences they sug-gest ways to improve current practices and illustrate a vuriety of Cx applications with examples for developing the Owner'sProject Requirements Basis of Design design criteria design concepts verijfication and fionctional performcncetesting requirements operator training ancd more.
checkfists: verification checklists that are developed and used during all phases of the Cx to verify that the OPR is beingachieved. These include checklists for general verification plus testing training and other specific requirements.
Commissioing Proces (Cx): a quality-focused process forenhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses onverifying and documenting that all of the missioned sys- tems and assemblies are planned designed installed tested operated and maintained to meet the OPR.
This 2019 edition of ASHRAE Guideline 0 updates termi-nology to refect an evolving whole-building CommissioningProcess (Cx) and harmonizes terminology and its usage with that of ASHRAE/IES Standard 202.
verify that appropriate materials and ponents are on-site construction checklist: a form used by the Project Team topliance with the OPR. See checklists. ready for installation correctly installed functional and in
1.PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this guideline is to describe a Commis-its systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). sioning Process (Cx) capable of verifying that the facility and
construction documents: these include a wide range of docu-s pefod o od r es needs regulations laws and jurisdictional requirements.Construction documents usually include the project manualditions of the contract. (specifications) plans (drawings) and general terms and con-
2. SCOPE
2.1 The procedures methods and documentation require-ments in this guideline describe each phase of the project delivery and the associated Commissioning Processes frompredesign through occupancy and operation without regard tospecific elements assemblies or systems.
Construction Team: this consists of professionals responsiblefor providing materials and labor to construct the systems and assemblies in the project. Where a construction project fol-lows a design/build approach the Construction Team includesTeam. licensed design professionals who are part of the Design
2.2 This guideline provides the following:
a. Overview of Commissioning Process Activitiesb. Description of the Commissioning Processes for each proj- ect phased.Requirements for documentation during each phase c. Requirements for acceptance during each phasee. Requirements for training of operations and maintenance(O&M) personnel
contract documents: include a wide range of documents thatvary from project to project and with the Owner’s needs reg- ulations laws and jurisdictional requirements. Contract doc-uments frequently include price agreements the construction management process subcontractor agreements or require-ments requirements and procedures for submittals changes and other construction requirements timeline for pletion and the construction documents.
3. UTILIZATION
3.1 The application of this guideline depends on the OPR andhow the project is designed built and operated. The process
coordination drawings: drawings showing the work of alltrades to illustrate that equipent canbe installed in the space allocated without promising equipment function oraccess for maintenance and replacement. These drawingsgraphically illustrate and dimension manufacturer re- mended maintenance clearances.
Cx: abbreviation for “Commissioning Processa. See Commtis-sioning Process.
Cx Activities ponents of the Cx.
Cx Plan: a document that outlines the organization schedule allocation of resources and documentation requirements of the Cx.
Cx Progress Report: a written document detailing activitiespleted as part of the Cx and significant findings fromcourse of a project.
Cx Provider (CxP): an entity identified by the Owner who leads plans schedules and coordinates the CxP Team toimplement the Cx.
Cx Provider Team (CxP Team): the team of specialists and related support staff who are responsible for the managementof actions and the generation of deliverables by the CxP asin the Cx Plan. The CxP Team may consist of several pa- outlined in the contract between the Owner and the CxP andtact to the Owner. nies including subcontractors to the CxP who acts at the con-
Cx testing: the evaluation and documentation of the equip-ment and assemblies delivery and condition installation proper function according to the manufacturer specifications and project documentation to mcet the criteria in the OPR.
design review code or regulatory: a review of a document conducted by staff or designated entity of an AHJ to deter-mine whether the content of the document plies with reg-ulations codes or other standards administered by the jurisdiction.
design review constructibility: the review of effective andtual planning design construction and field operation of aat the most cost-effective levels to reduce or prevent errrs project to achieve project objectives efficiently and accuratelydelays and cost overruns.
design review peer: an independent and objective technical review of the design of the project or a part thereof con-ducted at specified stages of design pletion by one ormore qualified professionals for the purpose of enhancing the quality of the design.
Design Team: the licensed professionals responsible for pro-ducing the plete set of permit documents required for construction.
nents equipment assemblies systems and interfaces among evaluation: the procesby which specific documents po-systems and their performance are confirmed with respect tothe criteria required in the OPR.
isswes and resofution log: a formal and ongoing record ofproblems or concernsand their resolutionthat have been
piled by members of the CxP Team during the course ofthe Cx.
process used to obtain the maximum possible ranked input nominal group techmique: a formal structured brainstormingfrom a variety of viewpoints in a short period of time. The usb e uissss dosom e si dde presented the attendees record their responses individuallyon a piece of paper the individual responses are recorded on a flip chart without discussion in a round robin fashion and allof the responses are discussed and then the participants rank their top five responses.
Ongoing Cx (OCx): a continuation of the Cx well into occu-pancy and operations to continually improve the operationand performance of a facility to meet current and evolving the CFR or OPR. Ongoing Cx Activities occur throughout the lifeof the facility; some of these will be close to continuous in implementation and others will be either scheduled orunscheduled as needed.
Owner's Project Requirements (OPR):a document that details the requirements of a project and the expectations ofhow it will be used and operated including project goals measurable performance criteria cost considerations bench-marks success criteria training requirements documentationrequirements and supporting information.
qnaliry-based sampling: a process for evaluating a subset (sample) of the total population. The sample is based on aknown or estimated probability distribution of expected val- ues; an assumed statistical distribution based on data from asimilar product assembly or system; or a random sampling
remissioning: an application of Cx requirements to aproject that has been delivered using Cx.
was not previously missioned. retromissioning: Cx applied to an existing facility that
Systems Manual: a system-focused posite document thatincludes the design and construction documentation Facility Guide and operation manual maintenance information train-ing information Cx records and additional information ofuse to the Owner during occupancy and operations.
sonnel and expectations for tests conducted on ponents test procedure: a written protocol that defines methods per-equipment assemblies systems and interfaces among sys- tems to verify pliance with the OPR.
training plan: a written document that details the expecta-tions schedule duration and deliverables for Cx Activities related to training of project O&M personnel users andoccupants.
ponents equipment assemblies systems and interfaces verification: the process by which specific documents -among systems are confirmed to ply with the criteriadescribed in the OPR.
4.2 Acronyms Initialisms and Abbreviations
AHJ authority having jurisdictionBoD Basis of Design
