Building commissioning checklist
A building commissioning checklist aims to assess the hvac, electrical, plumbing, and building envelope systems and perform retro-commissioning as needed. use this checklist to determine if the efficiency of existing equipment and systems of a building should be improved and create corrective actions that send and receive real-time notifications when complete, in progress, or still to do.
What does this form include?
This form contains 8 sections:
HVAC
- Thermometers and gauges
- Vibration isolation
- Steam condensate system
- Hot water heating systems
- Computer room HVAC systems
- Chemical water treatment systems
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- Condenser water system
- Air terminal unit systems, VAV, PIU, etc.
- Humidifiers
- Duct silencers
- Dampers
- Variable frequency drives and motors
- Air distribution systems
- Exhaust air systems
- Trend logs
- Network communication
- Test and Balance verification
- Refrigeration equipment and controls
- Chilled Water System
Building Envelope
- Roofing system – water-proofing, insulation, roof membrane, rain and ice shield, pitch, coping, flashing, curbs for mechanical equipment, downspouts, drains, scuppers
- Exterior skin – curtainwall, storefront, masonry, brick/stone veneers, precast panels, metal panels, stucco / EIFS, siding
- Walls – vapor barriers, insulation, mortar nets, weeps, joints, sealants, masonry ties
- Slab on grade – vapor barriers, water-proofing, drainage, foundation drains
- Doors and windows – sealants, mechanical operation, sills, flashing, end dams, hardware
- Water tests, mockups, wind loads, thermal infiltration
- Special design features – dome, cornice, canopy, skylight, etc.
Electrical
- Service switchgear
- Emergency power system
- Generators
- Lighting controls (scheduled activators and occupancy sensors)
- Daylight dimming controls
- Lighting - exterior
- Lighting - interior
- Switchboards
- Distribution panel boards
- Motor Control Centers
- Power monitoring and metering
- Transient voltage surge suppressors
- Variable frequency and speed drives
- Grounding and ground fault systems
- Over-current protective devices
- Low voltage bus ways
- Themiographic survey
- Paging system and security
- ATS auto transfer switches
- Buss duct and tap devices
- Fire alarm and smoke detectors
- Standby and emergency power systems
- Emergency lighting
- Security systems
- Electrical primary voltage system
- Transformers
Plumbing
- Cleaning / flushing water systems
- Trap primers
- Vibration isolation
- High purity water system
- De-ionized water system
- Thermometers and gauges
- Irrigation systems
- Water filtration (general use)
- Domestic hot water systems
- Tempered water systems
- Fuel oil / gas systems
- Potable water and booster pump systems and electors
- Backflow preventers and relief valves
Additional Comments
Inspector Name & Signature
Supplier Name & Signature
Contractor Name & Signature
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