Action Steps

The commissioning agent and the contractor conduct functional testing of all mechanical equipment in accordance with EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning and EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning.

Confirm that specifications and the bid package integrate all equipment and activities associated with the project.

The mechanical engineer, lighting consultant, and architect revisit the ASHRAE checklists for an update on the requirements and how they are being integrated into the design. All prescriptive requirements should be specifically incorporated into the design by the end of the design development phase.

The architect and engineer, and other project team members, continue to develop a high-performance building envelope with efficient mechanical and lighting systems.

Review and reconfirm compliance with the mandatory requirements of all the relevant sections of ASHRAE 90.1-2004
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Discuss your project’s energy performance objectives, along with how those are shaping design decisions, with the owner.

The benefit of designing for energy efficiency is realized only during operations and maintenance. Record energy use to confirm that your project is saving energy as anticipated. If you are not pursuing EAc5: Measurement and Verification, you can implement tracking procedures such as reviewing monthly energy bills or on-the-spot metering.

Develop an operations manual with input from the design team in collaboration with facility management and commissioning agent if pursuing EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning.

Install all equipment as required by the design specifications.