Include specifications for O&M and the plan for corrective action.
Include specifications for O&M and the plan for corrective action.
Include specifications for the building monitoring system.
Include specifications for the building monitoring system.
Consider including questions that address issues outside of ASHRAE 55-2004, such as acoustics, lighting and other comfort or productivity issues. The survey process is a great opportunity to measure building performance beyond ASHRAE 55-2004 and thermal c
Consider including questions that address issues outside of ASHRAE 55-2004, such as acoustics, lighting and other comfort or productivity issues. The survey process is a great opportunity to measure building performance beyond ASHRAE 55-2004 and thermal comfort.
Some teams may elect to have the commissioning agent manage this credit and administer the survey as a final step in their commissioning scope. The commissioning agent will likely have a strong grasp of appropriate survey questions and will be involved in
Some teams may elect to have the commissioning agent manage this credit and administer the survey as a final step in their commissioning scope. The commissioning agent will likely have a strong grasp of appropriate survey questions and will be involved in making adjustments to the operating ranges and schedule to optimize performance.
Engage the commissioning agent in this credit as soon as they are brought onto the project, as they may be able to offer valuable insight into appropriate survey questions and offer help with developing a plan for corrective action.
Engage the commissioning agent in this credit as soon as they are brought onto the project, as they may be able to offer valuable insight into appropriate survey questions and offer help with developing a plan for corrective action.
A plan for corrective action should include system inspection to confirm proper operation, adjustment of set points, change in operating schedule, increasing air volumes, and other basic HVAC management measures.
A plan for corrective action should include system inspection to confirm proper operation, adjustment of set points, change in operating schedule, increasing air volumes, and other basic HVAC management measures.
If the commissioning agent or MEP is developing the plan for corrective action, make sure that the owner and O&M staff review and understand it so they can implement it if needed.
If the commissioning agent or MEP is developing the plan for corrective action, make sure that the owner and O&M staff review and understand it so they can implement it if needed.
Verify that all systems slated for installation in the building are able to properly interface with the thermal comfort monitoring system.
Verify that all systems slated for installation in the building are able to properly interface with the thermal comfort monitoring system.
Basic information about level of satisfaction with thermal conditions on a 7-point scale.
Base information about level of satisfaction with thermal conditions on a 7-point scale.
At a minimum, thermal comfort surveys should address the following:SeasonWeather conditions at the time of the survey Activity level prior to taking the surveyType of dressEquipment in use in the space (computers, appliances, etc.)
At a minimum, thermal comfort surveys should address the following:
Season
Weather conditions at the time of the survey
Activity level prior to taking the survey
Type of dress
Equipment in use in the space (computers, appliances, etc.)