Action Steps

Start by creating an inventory of the cleaning products and materials—including hand soaps and hand sanitizers and janitorial paper products—currently in use at the facility. Some project teams will already have access to a comprehensive list of products currently in use. Other teams will need to take some time to put together this inventory. 

Complete the following steps, whether using an outside commissioning agent or in-house staff.

Complete the following steps, whether using an outside commissioning agent or in-house staff.

Review the requirements for the ASHRAE Level II Audit in the ASHRAE document “Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits.” (See Resources.) 

Solicit proposals and select a third-party firm to perform the Level II Energy Audit, if desired.

Determine whether your team has the resources and expertise to perform the audit in-house.

Sign a contract with the commissioning provider. This generally covers the following:

Solicit proposals and select a commissioning provider.

If you want to work with an external provider, look for commissioning providers using the following Resources: local utilities, state and local government agencies, or the membership of the Building Commissioning Association. 

Determine whether your team has the resources and expertise to perform the commissioning in-house.