Building MEP Commissioning
Blue Quality Service’s proven, standardized Commissioning Process helps project teams meet specifications and achieve LEED Certification. Our approach works to verify that the design meets owner’s requirements, validates that equipment is installed and operating according to the construction documents and manufacturer's specifications, and ensures devices are calibrated so that systems operate together smoothly.
Our services are based on ASHRAE’s Guideline 0 – The Commissioning Process, and are designed to integrate within the construction schedule while providing owners, contractors, and architects with independent, third party expertise to ensure they are receiving the highest quality building performance.
Building Commissioning is a pro-active, systematic process that facilitates communication between owners, designers, and contractors. MEP Commissioning is focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems and verifies that the design meets the owner’s requirements, the equipment is installed and operated according to the construction documents and manufacturer's instructions, and devices are calibrated, and equipment operates together smoothly.
The phases for construction based MEP Commissioning services proven to provide the greatest value to the project are listed below.
Pre-Functional
Installation: Verify correct material and equipment installation; Verify that the installation meets construction details and manufacturer’s installations; Document condition of equipment
Start Up: Document pre-operation requirements; Verify that manufacturer’s startup procedures are performed; Document performance; Verify calibration of devices
Test Adjust and Balance (TAB): Review finalized TAB report; Direct quality assurance demonstration; Identify inconsistencies
Controls: Review installation of sensors; Document calibration of sensors and devices; Document remote control of equipment
Functional
Automatic Equipment Operation: Witness automatic startup and shutdown; Verify that equipment sequence of operations is correct
Automatic System Operation: Witness automatic startup and shutdown of integrated systems; Verify that system sequence operation is correct
Alarms and Safeties: Verify that systems alarms are active; Verify sequence of operation under alarm; Verify equipment safeties are active
Training and Documentation
Training: Verify that adequate training is provided to building maintenance personnel; Witness portions of the training; Identify additional resources for use after training ends
Report of Commissioning: Document commissioning activities; Document issues resolved during the commissioning process; Identify a plan to resolve any issues remaining after construction
Systems Manual: Document operations and maintenance manuals for equipment included in the commissioning process; Create a useable sequence of operations of systems; Document the design intent for use during renovation or Retro-Commissioning
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