I am working with a convention center currently certified Silver in the v2009 EBOM rating system. The owners are monitoring data with the goal to re-certify when the time comes. They are currently undergoing a kitchen remodeling and are going to install all new equipment and change the layout. My question is the following: will they need to perform commissioning on the kitchen once complete? I am not sure whether the kitchen equipment should be considered a "system" or just individual pieces of equipment with manufacturers specifications.
Would the fact that they have a new hood or makeup air units be relevant to understand?
Thanks!
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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January 15, 2019 - 8:31 am
In my opinion, kitchen equipment (e.g. stoves, fryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) would not be included within the MEP commissioning scope of work. I believe that the kitchen grease hoods, dishwasher hoods, make-up air systems, etc. would be included within the commissioning scope of work. (fire suppression systems are most likely checked by the fire inspector) (Health inspector will probably review the kitchen equipment, and other health related items)
now, back to LEED world.
The answer to your question depends on the path you are using to recertify, the credits that are pursued, and the credit options pursued. Is this a v3 recert? or a v4 recert? or performance path?
Patrick Cellie
Sustainability ConsultantAECOM
January 15, 2019 - 5:04 pm
First of all thank you for the prompt reply.
It would be a v3 recert. Credits EAc2.1, EAc2.2, and EAc2.3 could all be involved.
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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January 16, 2019 - 11:09 am
so it probably looks like you'll need to commission newly installed (or existing equipment that is modified) HVAC equipment, lighting controls, and domestic hot water systems impacted by this work. Be sure to update the building operating plan, systems narrative, O+M Plan to reflect this update/change.
Kitchen equipment, could be considered a major energy end use, but I would argue that it is atypical to include in the commissioning scope of work.
Good Luck!