Leed Guidelines and Specifications

Vertis North Division 23
Quezon City, Philippines Mechanical Specifications
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 5
PART 1 – GENERAL 5
I. RELATED DOCUMENTS 5
II. SUMMARY 5
III. DEFINITIONS 5
IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 6
V. SUBMITTALS 8
VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE 9

VII. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 10
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED) 11
PART 3 – EXECUTION 11
I. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 11
II. SALVAGING DEMOLITION WASTE 12
III. RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE, GENERAL 12
IV. RECYCLING DEMOLITION WASTE 13
V. RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTE 14
VI. DISPOSAL OF WASTE 15

2. SECTION 01 81 09 – TESTING FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY 16
I. RELATED DOCUMENTS 16
II. SUMMARY 16
III. RELATED SECTIONS 16
IV. SUBMITTALS 16
V. SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING 16
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED) 16
PART 3 - EXCECUTION 16
I. BASELINE IAQ TESTING 16
II. INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING: 18

3. SECTION 01 81 13 – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENT 20
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I. SUMMARY 20
II. OBJECTIVES 20
III. RELATED DOCUMENTS 20
IV. DEFINITIONS 21
V. SUBMITTALS 22
VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE 26

PART 2 – PRODUCTS 27
I. PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 27
PART 3 EXECUTION 35
I. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 35
II. CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 35
III. COMMISSIONING: 36
IV. MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION: 36
4. SECTION 01 91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 37
I. RELATED DOCUMNETS 37
II. SUMMARY 37
III. ABBREVIATIONS 37
IV. COORDINATION 38
V. COMMISSIONING PROCESS 38
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES 39
VII. DEFINITIONS 40
VIII. SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED 42

PART 2 PRODUCTS 43
I. TEST EQUIPMENT 43
PART 3 – EXECUTION 43
I. MEETINGS 43
II. START-UP, CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTS AND INTIAL CHECKOUT 44
III. PHASED COMMISSIONING 47
IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING 47

V. DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVAL TESTS 50
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VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS 51
VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 51
VIII. DEFFERED TESTING 52
IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 52

5. SECTION 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC 644
I. DESCRIPTION 644
II. RESPONSIBILITIES 644
III. RELATED WORK 61

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 61
PART 3 - EXECUTION 61
I. SUBMITTALS 61
II. STARTUP 61
III. TAB 61
IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS 62
V. TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS 62
VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS 62
VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 63
VIII. DEFERRED TESTING 67
IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 67

6. SECTION 26 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 68
I. DESCRIPTION 68
II. RESPONSIBILITIES 68
III. RELATED WORK 70

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 70
PART 3 - EXECUTION 70
I. SUBMITTALS 70
II. STARTUP 70
III. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS 71

IV. TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS 71
V. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS 71
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VI. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 71
VII. DEFERRED TESTING 73
VIII. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 73

7. EROSION SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN 904
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SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL
I. RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
II. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:
1. Salvaging non-hazardous demolition and construction waste;
2. Recycling non-hazardous demolition and construction waste; and
3. Disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste.
B. Related sections include the following:
1. Section 01 12 00 “Summary of Multiple Contracts” for coordination of responsibilities for

waste management;
2. Division 1 section 01 81 13“Sustainable Design Requirements”
3. Division 1 series of section 01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for

environmental-protection measures during construction
4. Sections within 02 41 00 “Demolition” for disposition of waste resulting from demolition of

buildings, structures, and site improvements.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; not contaminated with oils, solvents, caulk, paint, or the like
B. Construction waste: Building and site improvement materials and other solid waste resulting
from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes
packaging.
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C. Demolition Waste: Building and site improvement materials resulting from demolitions or
selective demolition operations.
D. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale,
recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction
E. Diversion: Avoidance of demolitions and construction waste SENT to landfill or incineration.

Diversion does not include using materials for landfill, alternate daily cover on landfills, or
materials used as fuel in waste-to-energy processes
F. Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitability,

corrosiveness, toxicity or reactivity
G. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in

preparation for reuse
H. Recycling: the process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting solid waste and
other discarded materials for the purpose of using the altered form. Recycling does not
include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste.
I. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent reuse or sale in

another facility
J. Reuse: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent incorporation into to

the work
K. Source Separation: the act of keeping different types of waste materials separate beginning
from the first time they become waste
L. Toxic: poisonous to humans either immediately or after a long period of exposure
M. Trash: Any product or material unable to be reuse, returned, recycled, or salvaged
N. Waste: Extra material or material that has reached the end of its useful life in its intended
use. Waste includes salvageable, Recyclable, and reusable materials.
O. Contractor as defined within this document is the General Contractor.
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IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The Owner has established that this project shall generate the least amount of waste
possible and that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible due to error, poor
planning, breakage, mishandling, contamination, or other factors shall be employed.
B. Of the waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible
shall be reused, salvaged, or recycled. Waste disposal in landfills or incinerators shall be
minimized, thereby reducing disposal cost.
C. Develop a construction waste management plan that results in end-of-project rates for
salvage/recycling of 75% (by weight) of construction and demolition waste.
D. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Salvage and recycle as much non-hazardous demolition

and construction waste as possible, including the following materials:
1. Demolition Waste
a. Asphaltic concrete paving
b. Concrete
c. Concrete reinforcing steel
d. Brick
e. Concrete masonry units
f. Wood studs
g. Wood joists
h. Plywood and oriented strand board
i. Wood paneling
j. Wood trim
k. Structural and miscellaneous steel
l. Rough hardware
m. Roofing
n. Insulation
o. Door and frames
p. Door hardware
q. Windows
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r. Glazing
s. Metal studs
t. Gypsum board
u. Acoustical tile panels
v. Carpet
w. Carpet pad
x. Demountable partitions
y. Equipment
z. Cabinets
aa. Plumbing fixtures

bb. Piping
cc. Supports and hangers
dd. Valves
ee. Sprinklers
ff. Mechanical equipment
gg. Refrigerants
hh. Electrical conduit
ii. Copper wiring
jj. Lighting fixtures
kk. Lamps
ll. Ballasts
mm. Electrical devices
nn. Switchgear and panel boards
oo. Transformers
2. Construction Waste:
a. Masonry and CMU
b. All untreated wood, including lumber and finish materials
c. Wood sheet materials
d. Wood trim
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e. Metals
f. Roofing
g. Insulation
h. Carpet and pad
i. Gypsum board
j. Unused (leftover) paint
k. Piping
l. Electrical conduit
m. Packaging: regardless of salvage / recycle goal indicated above, salvage or recycle

100 percent of the following uncontaminated packaging materials:
1. Paper
2. Cardboard
3. Boxes
4. Plastic sheet and film
5. Polystyrene packaging
6. Wood crates
7. Plastic pails
n. Beverage and packaged food containers
V. SUBMITTALS
A. Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP): It is the intent of this specification to

maximize the diversion of demolition and construction waste from landfill disposal.
Accordingly, not more than 30 days after receipt of notice to proceed and prior to the
generation of any waste, prepare and submit a draft construction waste management plan in
accordance with section 01 74 19 including but not limited to, the following:
1. Procedures of recycling / reuse program to divert a minimum of 75% (by weight) of

construction and demolition waste from landfill disposal, including waste resulting from
demolition of any existing building and site paving scheduled for demolition; any site
paving is required to be ground on site and reused as granulated fill on site.
2. Approval of the contractor’s CWMP shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for
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adequate and continuing control of pollutants and other environmental protection

measures.
B. Submit a 3-ring binder with calculations on end-of-project recycling rates, salvage rates, and
landfill rates itemized by waste materials, demonstrating that a minimum of 75% of
construction wastes were recycled or salvaged and diverted from landfill. Include
documentation of recovery rate (if commingled); waste hauling certificates or receipts, and a
brief narrative explaining how and to where each waste type has been diverted.
C. Construction Waste Management Plan: submit four copies of plan within 30 days of date
established for the notice to proceed.
D. Waste Reduction Progress Reports: Concurrent with each application for payment, submit
four copies of report. Include separate reports for demolition and construction waste. Include
the following information:
1. Material category
2. Generation point of waste
3. Total quantity of waste in tons
4. Quantity of waste salvaged, both estimated and actual in tons
5. Quantity of waste recycled, both estimated and actual in tons
6. Total quantity of waste recovered (salvaged plus recycled) in tons
7. Total quantity of waste recovered (salvaged plus recycled) as a percentage of total

waste
8. Include up-to-date records of donations, sales, recycling and landfill / incinerator

manifests, weight tickets, hauling receipts, and invoices.
E. Waste Reduction Calculations: Before request for substantial Completion, submit four copies
of calculated end-of-project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of
total waste generated by work.
Recycled/Recycled/Salvaged/ Hauler or Location Quantity of Materials (tons)
Diverted Materials
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Recycled/Recycled/Salvaged/ Hauler or Location Quantity of Materials (tons)
Diverted Materials
Total Construction Waste Diverted
Landfilled Materials
Total Construction Waste Landfilled
Total Construction Waste Diverted+

Total Construction Waste Landfilled
Total Construction Waste
Percentage of Construction Waste (Total Construction Waste Diverted/

Diverted from Landfill Total Construction Waste)*100
F. Records of Donations: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste donated to

individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax-exempt.
G. Records of Sales: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste sold to individuals
and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax-exempt.
H. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable
waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests,
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weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.
I. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by
landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets,
receipts, and invoices.
J. LEED Submittal: LEED letter template for Credit MR 2, signed by contractor, tabulating total
waste material, quantities diverted and means by which it is diverted, and statement that
requirements for the credit have been met.
VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Waste Management Meetings: Conduct an initial conference at project site to comply with
requirements in division 1 section “Project Management and Coordination.” Contractor shall
include discussions on construction waste management requirements in the pre-construction
meeting. Contractor shall include discussions on construction waste management
requirements in the regular job meetings conducted during the course of the project; at these
meetings, review methods and procedures related to waste management including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Review and discuss waste management plan including responsibilities of the Waste
Management Coordinator.
2. Review requirements for documenting quantities of each type of waste and its disposition.
3. Review and finalize procedures for materials separation and verify availability of
containers and bins needed to avoid delays.
4. Review procedures for periodic waste collection and transportation to recycling and
disposal facilities.
5. Review waste management requirements for each trade.
VII. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. General: Develop and implement a CWMP consisting of waste identification, waste reduction
work plan, and cost / revenue analysis. Include separate sections in plan for demolition and
construction waste. Indicate quantities by weight or volume, but use the same units of
measure throughout the CWMP.
B. Draft Construction Waste Management Plan: Within 30 days after receipt of notice to
proceed, or prior to any waste removal, whichever occurs sooner, Civil Structural
Architectural (CSA) contractor shall submit to the owner and architect a Draft Waste
Management Plan.
C. Final Construction Waste Management Plan: Ones the owner determined which of the
recycling options addressed in the draft Waste Management Plan are acceptable, the
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contractor shall submit, a Final Waste Management Plan.
D. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition site- clearing,
and construction waste generated by the work. Include estimated quantities and
assumptions for estimates.
E. Landfill Options: Indicate the name of the landfill(s) and/ or transfer station(s) and/or
incinerator(s) where trash will be disposed of, the applicable landfill tipping fee(s), and the
projected cost of disposing of all project waste in the landfill(s).
F. Waste Reduction Work Plan: List each type of waste and whether it will be salvage, reuse,
recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator. Include points of waste generation, total
quantity of each type of waste, quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and
transportation procedures.
1. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reuse in this
project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the
Work.
2. Salvaged Materials for Sale: For materials that will be sold to individuals and
organizations, include list of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
3. Salvaged Materials for Donation: For materials that will be donated to individuals and
organizations, include list of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
4. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled
materials each will accept, include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
5. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of. Include name,
address, and telephone numbers of each landfill and incinerator facility.
6. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Describe method that will be used for
separating recyclable waste. Including sizes of containers, container labeling, and
designated location on project site where materials separation will be located.
G. Materials: The following list of required materials, at a minimum, must be included for
salvaging / recycling:
1. Cardboard
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2. Clean dimensional wood
3. Beverage and food containers
4. Paper
5. Concrete
6. Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs)
7. Asphalt: Include the approximate weight of the asphalt paving to be crushed and
utilized Granulated fill from the existing paving as a component of waste material
diverted from the landfill
8. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals(banding, stud trim, duct work, piping, rebar, roofing,
other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc,
lead, brass, and bronzed)
9. Stretch and shrink wrap
10. Gypsum wallboard
11. Paint container and other clean, empty plastic containers
H. Meetings: Provide a description of the regular meetings to be held to address waste

management.
I. Materials Handling Procedures: Provide a description of the means by which any waste
materials identified will be protected from contamination, and a description of the means to
be employed in recycling in the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance
by designated facilities.
J. Transportation: Provide a description of the means of transportation of the recyclable

materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self-hauled to designated centers or
whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and
destination of materials.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 – EXECUTION
I. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
A. General: Implement waste management plan as approved by LEED Consultant and Owner.
Provide handling, containers, storage, signage, transportation, and other items as required to
implement waste management plan during the entire duration of the Contract.
1. Comply with Division 1 series of section 01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls”

for operation, termination, and removal requirements.
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B. Waste Management Coordinator: Engage a waste management coordinator to be

responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting status of waste management work
plan. Coordinator shall be present at the project full-time for duration of project.
C. Training: Train workers, subcontractors, and supplier on proper waste management

procedures as appropriate for the work occurring ay project site.
1. Distribute waste management plan to everyone concerned within three days of submittal
return.
2. Distribute waste management plan to entities or all Contractors and sub-contractors

when they first begin work on-site. Review plan procedures and location established for
salvaged, recycling, and disposal.
D. Site access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure
minimum interference with roads, streets, walk, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and
used facilities.
1. Designate and label specific areas on project site necessary for separating materials
that are to be salvaged, recycled, reused, donated, and sold.
2. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat, and clean, and clearly marked in
order to avoid contamination of materials.
3. Comply with Division 1series of section 01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for
controlling dust and dirt, environmental protection, and noise control.
E. Hazardous Wastes: Hazardous waste shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according
to local regulations and should not be included in Construction Waste Management Plan’s
calculation of waste.
II. SALVAGING DEMOLITION WASTE
A. Salvaged Items for Reuse in the Work:
1. Clean salvaged items.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning, identify contents of containers.
3. Store items in a secure area until installation.
4. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
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5. Install salvaged items to comply with installation requirements for new materials and
equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to
make items functional for use indicated.
B. Savaged Items for Owners use:
1. Clean salvage items.
2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.
3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to owner
4. Transport Items to Owner’s storage AREA DESIGNATED BY Owner or designated

Project Engineer on-site.
5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.
C. Doors and Hardware: Brace open end of door frames. Except for removing door closers,
leave door hardware attached to doors.
III. RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE GENERAL
A. General: recycle paper and beverage containers used by on-site workers.
B. Recycling Receivers and Processors: List below is provided for information only; available
recycling receivers and processors include, but are not limited to, the following.
1. List to be develop by Contractor.
C. Recycling Incentives: Revenues, savings, rebates, tax credits, and other incentives receives
for recycling waste materials shall accrue to Contractor.
D. Procedures: Separate recyclable waste from other waste materials, trash, and debris.
Separate recyclable waste by type at Project site to the maximum extent practical.
1. Provide appropriately marked containers or bins for controlling recyclable waste until
they are removed from project site. Include list of acceptable and unacceptable materials
at each container and bin.
a. Inspect containers and bin for contamination and removed contaminated materials
if found.
2. Stockpile processed materials on-site without intermixing with other materials. Place,
grade and shape stockpile to drain surface water. Cover to protect windblown dust.
3. Stockpile materials away from construction area. Do not store within drip line of
remaining trees.
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4. Store components off the ground and protect from the weather.
5. Removed recyclable waste off Owner’s properly and transport to recycling receivers or
processor.
IV. RECYCLING DEMOLITION WASTE
A. Asphaltic Concrete Paving: Break up and transport paving to asphalt-recycling facility or

recycle on-site into new paving.
B. Concrete: removed reinforcement and other metals from concrete and sort with other metals.
1. Pulverized concrete to maximum 4-inch (100-mm) size.
2. Crush concrete and screen to comply with requirement in division 2 Section “Earthwork”
for use as satisfactory soil for fill or sub base.
C. Masonry: Removed metal reinforcement, anchors, and ties from masonry and sort with other
metals
1. Pulverized masonry to maximum 1-1/ 2-inch (38-mm) size.
a. Crush masonry and screen to comply with requirements in division 2 Section

“Earth work” for use as general fill or sub base.
b. Crush masonry and screen to comply with requirements in division 2 Section

“Exterior plants” for use as mineral mulch.
2. Clean and stack undamaged, whole masonry units on wood pallets.
D. Wood Materials: Sort and stack members according to size, type and length. Separate
lumber, engineered wood products, and panel products for reuse and/ or recycling. Separate
wood material treated with heavy metal preservatives for reuse or landfill disposal.
E. Metals: Separate metals by type.
1. Structural Steel: Stack member according to size, type of member, and length
2. Removed and disposed of bolts, nuts, washers, and other rough hardware.
F. Asphalt shingle Roofing: Separate organic and glass-fiber asphalt shingles and felts for
recycling into asphalt paving or by other recycling entities.
G. Gypsum Board: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location for
recycling off-site. Removed edge trim and sort with other metals. Removed and disposed of
fasteners.
H. Acoustical Ceiling Panels and Tile: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a
dry location.
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1. Separate suspension system, trim, and other metals from panels and tile and sort with
other metals.
I. Carpet and Pad: roll large pieces tightly after removing debris, trash, adhesive, and tack
strips.
1. Store clean, dry carpet and pad in a closed container or trailer provided by a carpet
recycler or manufacturer- related carpet reclamation agency.
J. Equipment: Drain tanks, piping, and fixtures. Seal openings with caps or plugs. Protect
equipment from exposure to weather.
K. Plumbing Fixtures: Separate by type and size.
L. Piping: Reduce piping to straight lengths and store by type and size. Separate supports,
hangers, valves, sprinklers, and other components by type and size.
M. Lightning Fixtures: Separate lamps and protect from breakage.
N. Electrical Devices: Separate switches, receptacles, switchgear, transformers, meters, panel

boards, circuit breakers, and other devices by type.
O. Conduit: reduce conduit to straight lengths and store by type and size.
V. RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTE
A. Packaging:
1. Cardboard and Boxes: Break down packaging into plat sheets. Bundle and store in a
dry location.
2. Polystyrene Packaging: Separate and bag materials.
3. Pallets: As much as possible, require deliveries using pallets to removed pallets from
project site. For pallets that remain on-site, break down pallets into component wood
pieces and comply with requirements for recycling wood.
4. Crates: Break down crates into component wood pieces and comply with requirements
for recycling wood.
B. Site-clearing Wastes: Chip brush, branches, and trees on–site.
1. Comply with requirements in division 2 Section “Exterior Plants” for use of chipped
organic waste or organic mulch.
C. Wood Materials:
1. Clean Cut-Offs of Lumber: Grind or chip into material appropriate for mulch or erosion
control.
2. Lumber Treated with Heavy-Metal preservatives: Do not grind, chip, or incinerate; must
be reused or landfilled.
D. Gypsum Board: Stack large, clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location for
recycling and / or reuse on-site or off-site.
1. Moisture-damage gypsum board with evidence of significant mold growth shall be
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disposed of in accordance with Makati Commercial Estate Association Incorporated

(MACEA) or Authority Having Jurisdiction for guidelines on assessment and
remediation of fungi in indoor environments”
2. Clean Gypsum Board: grind scraps of clean gypsum board using small mobile chipper
or hammer mill. Screen out paper after grinding.
a) Comply with requirements in division 2 Section “Exterior Plants” for use of clean
ground gypsum board as inorganic soil amendment.
E. Miscellaneous: Anything called out to be ground and used on site should utilize an on-site
grinder.
1. Grinder should be able to accommodate the variety of materials including masonry.

Asphalt shingles, wood, and drywall.
VI. DISPOSAL OF WASTE
A. General: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled or otherwise reused,

removed waste materials from project site and legally disposed of them in all landfill or
incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Except as otherwise specified: do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of
to accumulate on site.
2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces
and areas.
3. Do not burn or bury waste material on or off site. Appropriate on-site topical application
of ground gypsum or wood, or use of site paving as granulated fill is considered reused,
not waste
END OF SECTION 017419
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SECTION 01 81 09 – TESTING FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY

PART 1 – GENERAL
I. RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including general and supplementary

Conditions. Other division 1 Specifications Sections, and specifications of materials
mentioned in this section, apply to this Section.
II. SUMMARY
A. General: This section provides requirements for Baseline Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing for
maximum indoor pollutant concentrations for acceptance of the facility.
III. RELATED SECTIONS
A. All work shall comply with division 1 Section 01 81 13 “Sustainable Design Requirement”.
B. Coordinate with Commissioning activities specified in Section 01 91 00.
C. All work shall comply with division 23, the section on “Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.”
IV. SUBMITTALS
A. Baseline IAQ Testing: Submit a report for each test site specified for IAQ baseline testing as
prescribed herein below and in division 23, in the section on “Testing, Adjusting, and
Balancing.” Report on air concentrations pollutants identified in Subsection 3.1 of this section.
V. SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Identify, program and schedule all IAQ testing well in advance of construction in a manner to
prevent delays to the performance of the work of this Contract in order to perform and
complete all testing after the completion of the construction activities and prior to occupancy.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXCECUTION
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I. BASELINE IAQ TESTING
A. HVAC System Verification: To assure compliance with recognized standards for indoor air
quality including ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, the Contractor’s independent testing and
balancing agency shall verify the performance of each HVAC system prior to indoor Air quality
testing. Including space temperature and space humidity uniformity, outside air quantity, filter
installation, drain pan operation, and any obvious contamination sources.
B. Indoor Air Quality Testing: Upon verification of HVAC system operation, the Contractor shall
hire an independent contractor, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer’s
Representative, with a minimum of five(5) years’ experience in performing the types of testing
specified herein, to test level of indoor air contaminants for compliance with specified
requirements.
1. Conduct baseline IAQ testing using testing protocols consistent with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air
Pollutants in Indoor Air.
2. A test plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
The plan shall specify procedures, times, instrumentation, and sampling methods that will
be employed.
3. Perform IAQ Testing for at least the minimum number of required sampling locations,
determined as follows: For each portion of the building served by a separate ventilation
system, the number of sampling points shall not be less than one per 25,000 sq. ft., or for
each contiguous floor area., whichever is larger, and include areas with the least
ventilation as calculated by Ventilation Rate Procedure of ASHRAE standard 62.1-2004
and greatest presumed source strength as identified by Owner. Collect air samples on
three consecutive days and average the results of each three day test cycle to determine
compliance or not compliance of indoor air quality for each air handling zone tested.
a. Verify areas to be tested with the Contracting Officer’s Representatives. Areas with
100% outside air ventilation rates such as laboratories are excluded from these
testing requirements. The Contracting officer’s representative is the sole judge of
areas exempt from testing.
4. Perform IAQ testing following the completion of all interior construction activities and prior
to occupancy. The building shall have all interior finishes installed including, but not
limited to, millwork, doors, paint, carpet, and acoustic tiles. Perform testing prior to
installation of furniture. Workstation, components and casework.
5. Perform IAQ testing within the breathing zone, 3’-0” and 6’-0 above the finished floor and
over the minimum 4-hour period
6. Collect air samples during normal occupied hours (prior to occupancy) with the building
ventilation system starting at the daily normal start times and operated at the minimum
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outside air flow rate for the occupied mode throughout the duration of the air testing.
7. Sample and record outside air levels of formaldehyde and TVOC contaminants at three
outside air locations (as determined by the Owner) simultaneously with indoor test to
establish basis of comparison for these contaminant levels by averaging the three outdoor
readings for each contaminant.
8. Perform airborne mold and mildew air sampling and speciation with simultaneous indoor
and outside readings.
a. Samples are to be collected using 12 liter-per-minute pump and a 0.45 micron

polycarbonate filter, with 4-hour duration for each sample.
b. Speciation shall be done by DNA detection using the quantitative polymerase chain
reaction (QPCR) method. To ensure that filters are not pre-contaminated with mold, a
field blank filter cartridge shall be tested after every eighth sample is tested.
9. Acceptance of respective portions of the building by the Owner is subject to compliance

with specified limits of indoor air quality contaminant levels.
C. Indoor air quality shall conform to the following standards and limits:
1. Formaldehyde: <20 microgram / m 3 (16.3 ppb)

2. Sum of VOCs: <200 microgram / m3
3. Carbon Monoxide: not to exceed 9 ppm
4. Other compounds found on the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard
assessment’s list of chronic inhalation Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) are not to
exceed those levels, as published on:
http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/choric_rels/AllChrels.html
5. Air borne Mold and Mildew: The species identified in indoor air cannot vary by more
than 10% for those identified in the exterior samples.
D. Test Reports: Prepare test reports showing the results and location of each test, a summary
of the HVAC operating conditions, and a listing of any discrepancies and recommendations
for corrective actions, if required.
1. Include certification of test equipment calibration with each test report.
E. For each sampling point where the maximum concentration limits are exceeded, the
Contractor is responsible for conducting additional flush-out with outside air and retesting the
specific parameters(s) exceeded to indicate the requirements are achieved. Repeat
procedure until requirements have been met. When retesting non-complying building areas,
take samples from the same locations as in the first test. Retesting shall be performed at no
additional expense to the Owner.
F. For each sampling point where the airborne mold and mildew indoor species distribution
varies by more than 10% for exterior sampling specification, Contractor shall identify the
source of the mold and/or mildew and remediate with corrective action, then retest in
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accordance with section 3.1.B above until compliant results are attained.
G. In the event that any non-compliant test results occur, Contractor must provide a written
report to the Owner describing the source(s) of the non-compliant condition(s) and the
corrective action(s) implemented.
II. INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING:
A. Materials That Must Be Tested: All materials listed below that are proposed for use on this
project shall be tested for permanent, in-place indoor air quality performance in accordance
with requirements of these specifications. Result shall be furnished to the Contracting
Officer’s Representative. Materials meeting the criteria for independent testing are as follows:
1. Field-applied paint systems on appropriate substrate, Paint primers and intermediate

coats (if used) should be applied with a typical drying time allowed between coats (not to
exceed in 7 days).
2. Wall coverings
3. Carpet including manufacturer’s recommended adhesive. The carpet will be applied to

the appropriate flooring per manufacturer’s instruction so that the testing is of the “carpet
assembly.”
4. Ceiling tile
5. Interior furnishing
6. Any fireproofing material that may be exposed to indoor air, directly or in a plenum,
applied to appropriate substrate
B. Materials for Testing: Only test representative samples of actual products selected for use on
this project. Test of product generically and / or technically similar but produced by
manufacturer other than that of the product selected for use on this project are invalid.
C. Materials Testing and Evaluation Protocol: California Department of Health Services’

“Standard Practice for Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using
Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, “July 2004. Available on line: http: / /www.dhs.ca.gov /
ps / deodc / ehlb /iaq /VOCS/
D. Performance Thresholds: All compounds detected that have chronic reference exposure
levels listed in the California DHS Standard Practice document shall be analyzed and
compared to the allowable concentration levels.
E. Materials Test Reports: Submit Test Reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The
report shall include raw emission levels, as well as the calculated resulting concentrations and
the assumptions (loading, volume of space, ventilation rates) use to determine those resulting
concentrations.
F. Product/ Material Evaluation: All products / materials shown by testing to comply with
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emissions limits and other criteria specified in this section will be approved for use on this
project subject to compliance with all other specified requirements of the Project Manual.
Products /materials shown to exceed specified emission limit shall be discussed, test results
interpreted, and determination made as to alternative product uses or selections.
END OF SECTION 01 81 09
SECTION 01 81 13 – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL
I. SUMMARY
A. This Section includes general requirements and procedures for achieving the most
environmentally conscious Work possible within the limits of Construction Schedule’ Contract
Sum, and available materials, equipment and products.
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II. OBJECTIVES
A. To obtain acceptable Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for the completed project and minimize the
environmental impacts of the construction and operation, the Contractor during the
construction phase of this project shall implement the following procedures singly or in
combination:
1. Select products that minimize consumption of non-renewable resources, consume reduce

amounts of energy and minimize amounts of pollution to produce, and employ recycled
and / or recyclable materials. To help purchasers incorporate environmental
considerations into purchasing decisions, it is the intent of this project to conform to EPA’s
Five Guiding Principles on environmentally preferable purchasing. The Five Principles
are:
a. Include environmental considerations as part of the normal purchasing process.
b. Emphasize pollution prevention early in the purchasing process.
c. Examine multiple environmental attributes throughout a product’s or service’s life

cycle.
d. Compare relevant environmental impacts when selecting products and services.
e. Collect and base purchasing decisions on accurate and meaningful information about
environmental performance.
2. Control sources for potential IAQ pollutants by controlled selection of material and
processes used in project construction in order to attain superior IAQ.
3. Products and processes that achieved the above objectives to the extent currently
possible and practical have been selected and included in this Construction Documents.
The Contractor is responsible to maintain and support these objectives in developing
means and methods for performing the work of this Contract and in proposing product
substitution and / or changes to specified processes.
III. RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and other
division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 2 through 48 Sections for Sustainable Design Requirements specific to the Work
of each of those Sections.
2. 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management
3. 01 81 09 Testing for Indoor Air Quality
4. 01 91 00 Commissioning
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IV. DEFINITIONS
A. Agrifiber Products: Composite panel products derived from agricultural fiber
B. Biobased Product: As defined in the 2002 Farm Bill, a product determined by the secretary to
be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed ) that is composed, in whole or
in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials
(including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.
C. Biobased Content: The weight of the biobased material divided by the total weight of the
product and expressed as a percentage by weight.
D. Certificate of Chain-of-Custody: Certificates signed by the manufacturers certifying that wood

used to make products has been tracked through its extraction and fabrication to ensure that
it was obtained from forests certified by a specified certification program.
E. Composite Wood: A product consisting of wood fiber or other plant particles bonded together
by a resin or binder
F. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes solid wastes, such as building materials,
packaging, rubbish, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and
demolition operations. A construction waste management plan is to be provided by the
Contractor as defined in section 01 74 19
G. LEED: The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design green building rating systems
developed and adopted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The systems certify
levels of environmental achievement based on a point and credit scoring system.
H. LEED CS: The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system
developed and adopted by the USGBC for Core and Shell of buildings.
I. Light Pollution: Light that extends beyond its source such that the additional light is wasted in
an unwanted area or in an area where it inhibits view of the night sky
J. Recycled Content Materials: Products that contain pre-consumer or post-consumer materials

as all or part of their feedstock
K. Post-Consumer Recycled Content: The percentage by weight of constituent materials that

have been recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid-waste stream after consumer use
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L. Pre- Consumer Recycled Content: Materials that have been recovered or otherwise diverted
from the solid-waste stream during the manufacturing process. Pre-consumer content must
be material that would not have otherwise entered the waste stream as per section 5 of the
FTC Act, Part 260 “Guidelines for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims”:www.ftc.gov
/bcp /grnrule /guides980427
M. Regional Materials: Materials that are extracted, harvested, recovered, and manufactured
within a radius of 250 miles (400 km) from the Project site
N. Salvaged or Reused Materials: Materials extracted from buildings in order to be reused in

other buildings without being manufactured
O. Sealant: Any materials that fills and seals gaps between other materials
P. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate,
which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. Compounds that have negligible-
photo chemical reactivity, listed in EPA 40 CFR 51. 100(s), are also excluded from this
regulatory definition.
V. SUBMITTALS
A. General: Additional Sustainable Design submittal requirements are included in other sections
of Specifications.
B. Sustainable Design Submittals:
1. Alternative Transportation: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for all bike racks installed
on site, including the total number of bicycle storage slots provided. Also, provide
manufacturer’s cut sheets for any alternative-fuel refueling stations installed on site,
including fueling capacity information for an 8-hour period.
2. Heat Island Effect:
a. Site Paving: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for all impervious paving materials,
highlighting the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of the material. Also, provide cut
sheets for all pervious paving materials.
b. Roofing Materials: Submittals for roofing materials must include the manufacturer’s
cut sheets or product data highlighting the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of the
material.
3. Exterior Lighting Fixtures: Submittals must include cut sheets with manufacturer’s data on
initial fixture lumens above 900 from nadir for all exterior lighting fixtures. And, for parking
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lot lighting, verification that the fixtures are classified by the IESNA as “full cutoff” (FCO);
or provide documentation that exterior luminaires are IDA-Approved as Dark-Sky friendly
buy the international Dark Sky Association (IDA) Fixture Seal of Approval Program.
4. Irrigation Systems: Provide manufacturer’s\ cut sheets for all permanent landscape
irrigation system components and for any rainwater harvesting system components, such
as cisterns.
5. Water Conserving Fixtures: Submittals must include manufacturer’s cut sheets for all
water-consuming plumbing fixtures and fittings (toilets, urinal, faucets, showerheads, etc.)
highlighting maximum flow rates and / or flush rates. Include cut sheets for any automatic
faucet-control devices.
6. Process Water Use: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for all water-consuming
commercial equipment (clothes washers, dishwashers, ice machines, etc.) highlighting
water consumption performance. Include manufacturer’s cut sheets or product data for
any cooling towers, highlighting water consumption estimates, water use reduction
measures, and corrosion inhibitors.
7. Elimination of CFCs AND HCFCs: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for all cooling
equipment with manufacturer’s product data. Highlighting refrigerants; provide
manufacturer’s cut-sheets for all fire-suppression equipment, highlighting fire-suppression
agents; provide manufacturer’s cut-sheets for all polystyrene insulation (XPS) and closed-
cell spray foam polyurethane insulation, highlighting the blowing agent(s).
8. Appliances and Equipment: Provide copies of manufacturer’s product data for all Energy
Star eligible equipment and appliances, including office equipment, computers and
printers, electronics, and commercial food service equipment (excluding HVAC and
lighting components), verifying compliance with EPA’s Energy Star program.
9. Measurement and Verification Systems: Provide cut sheets and manufacturer’s product
data for all controls systems, highlighting electrical metering and trending capability
components.
10. Salvaged or Reused Materials: Provide documentation that lists each salvaged or reused
material, the source or vendor of the materials, the purchase price, and the replacement
cost if greater than the purchase price.
11. Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets highlighting the
installed carbon dioxide monitoring system components and sequence of controls shop
drawing documentation, including CO2differential set-points and alarm capabilities.
12. Interior Adhesives and Sealants: Submittals for all field-applied adhesives and sealants,
which have a potential impact on indoor air, must include manufacturer’s MSDSs or other
product data highlighting VOC content.
a. Provide manufacturer’s documentation verifying all adhesives used to apply

laminates, whether shop-applied or field-applied, contain no urea-formaldehyde.
13. Interior Paints and Coatings: Submittals for all field-applied paints and coatings, which
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have a potential impact on indoor air, must include manufacturer’s MSDSs or other
product data highlighting VOC content
14. Exterior Paints and Coatings: Submittals for all field-applied paints and coatings, which
have a potential impact on ambient air quality, must include manufacturer’s MSDSs or
other manufacturer’s product data highlighting VOC content
15. Floorcoverings:
a. Carpet Systems: Submittals for all carpet must include the following:
1. A copy of an assessment from the Building for Environmental and Economic

Sustainability (BEES) software model, either Version 3.0 or 4.0, with parameters
of the model set as described by this specification section.
2. Manufacturer’s product data verifying that all carpet systems meet or exceed the
testing and product requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label
plus Program.
b. Resilient Flooring: submittals for all resilient floorcovering must include

manufacturer’s product data verifying certification under either the Green guard for
Children & Schools or Floor Score indoor emissions testing program.
c. Engineered Wood Flooring and Bamboo Flooring: Submittals for all engineered wood
flooring and bamboo flooring must include manufacturer’s product data verifying
certification under either the Green guard or Floor score indoor emissions testing
program.
16. Composite Wood and Agrifiber Binders: Submittals for all composite wood and agrifiber
products (including but not limited to particleboard, wheatboard, strawboard, agriboard
products, engineered wood components, solid-core wood-doors, OSB, MDF, and plywood
products) must include manufacturer’s product data verifying that these product contain
no urea-formaldehyde resins
17. Systems furniture and Seating: Provide manufacturer’s product data verifying that all
systems furniture and seating products meet the requirements of one of the following:
a. Greenguard certification
b. SCS Indoor Advantage Certification
c. SCS Indoor Advantage gold certification
d. BIFMA Standard X7.1-2005, as tested to BIFMA method M7.1-2005 and as verified

by an independent laboratory
e. Calculated indoor air concentration limits for furniture systems and seating
determined by the U.S. EPAs Environmental Technology Verification Large chamber
Test Protocol for Measuring Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes(September 1999)
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testing protocol as conducted in an independent air quality testing laboratory
18. Entry way Systems: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets for all walk-off systems installed
to capture particulates, including permanently installed grates, grilles, slotted systems,
direct glue-down walk-off mats, and none-permanent roll-out mats.
19. Air Filtration: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets and product data highlighting the
following:
a. Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) for filtration media in all air handling
units (AHUs)
b. Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) for filtration media installed at return air
grilles during construction if permanently installed AHUs are used during construction
20. Mercury in Lighting: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets or product data for all fluorescent
or HID lamps highlighting mercury content.
21. Lighting Controls: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets and shop drawing documentation
highlighting all lighting controls systems components
22. Thermal Comfort Controls: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets and shop drawing
documentation highlighting all thermal comfort-control systems components.
23. Blended Cement: It is the intent of this specification to reduced CO 2 emissions and other
environmentally detrimental effects resulting from the production of port land cement by
requiring that all concrete mixes to displace 40% of the port land cement typically
included in conventional construction. Provide the following submittals:
a. Copies of concrete design mixes for all installed concrete
b. Copies of typical regional baseline concrete design mixes for all compressive
strengths used on the Project
c. Quantities in cubic yard of each installed concrete mix
24. Gypsum Wall Board: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets or product data verifying that all
gypsum wallboard products are moisture and mold-resistance
25. Fiberglass Insulation: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets or product data verifying that
fiberglass batt insulation contains no urea-formaldehyde
26. Duct Acoustic Insulation: Provide manufacturer’s cut sheets or product data verifying that
mechanical sound insulation materials in air distribution ducts consists of an impervious,
non-porous coatings that prevent dust from accumulating in the insulating materials.
27. Green Housekeeping: Provide documentation that all cleaning products and janitorial
paper products meet the VOC limits and content requirements of this specification
section.
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C. Project Materials Cost Data: Provide as spreadsheet in an electronic file indicating the total
cost for the Project and the total cost of building materials used for the Project, as follows:
1. Not more than 60 days after the Preconstruction Meeting, the General Contractor shall
provide to the Owner and Architect a preliminary schedule of materials costs for all
materials used for the Project organized by specification section. Exclude labor costs and
all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems materials and labor costs. Include
the following:
a. Identify each reused or salvaged material, its cost, and its replacement value.
b. Identify each recycled-content material, its post-consumer and pre-consumer

recycled content as a percentage the product’s weight, its cost, its combined recycled
content value (defined as the sum of the post-consumer recycled content value plus
one-half of the pre-consumer recycled content value), and the total combined
recycled content value for all materials as a percentage of the total materials cost.
c. Identify each regional material; it cost, its manufacturing location, the distance of this
location from the project site, the source location for each raw material component of
the material, the distance of this extraction location from the Project site, and the total
value of the regional materials as a percentage of total materials costs.
d. Identify each biobased material, its source, its costs, and the total value of biobased
materials as a percentage of total materials costs. Also provide the total value of
rapidly renewable materials (materials made from plants that are harvested in less
than a 10-year cycle) as a percentage of total materials cost
e. Identify each wood-based material, its cost, the total wood-based materials cost,
each FSC Certified wood material, its cost, and the total value of FSC Certified wood
as a percentage of total wood-based materials costs.
2. Provide final versions of the above spreadsheets to the Owner and Architect not more
than 14 days after Substantial Completion
D. Construction Waste Management: See Section 01 74 19 “Construction Waste Management”

for submittal requirements.
E. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management: Submittals must include the following:
1. Not more than 30 days after the Preconstruction Meeting, prepare and submit for the
architect and Owner’s approval, an electronic copy of the drop Construction IAQ
Management Plan in an electronic file including, but not limited to, descriptions of the
following:
a. Construction procedures for meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements of the

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ
Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 1995, Chapter 3, including
procedures for HVAC Protein, Source Control, Pathway Interruption, Housekeeping
and Scheduling
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b. Construction procedures for protecting absorptive materials stored on-site or installed

from moisture damage
c. Schedule of submission to Architect of photographs of on-site construction IAQ

management measures such as protection of ducts and on-site stored oil installed
absorptive materials
d. Construction procedures if air handlers must be used during construction, including a

description of filtration media to be used at each return air grille
e. Construction procedure for replacing all air-filtration media immediately prior to

occupancy after completion of construction, including a description of filtration media
to use at each air handling or air supply unit
2. Not more than 30 days following receipt of the approved draft CIAQMP, submit an
electronic copy of the approved CIAQMP in an electronic file, along with the following:
a. Manufacturer’s cut sheets and product data highlighting the Minimum Efficiency
Reporting Value (MERV) for all filtration media to be installed at return air grilles
during construction if permanently installed AHUs are used during construction.
b. Manufacturer’s cut sheets and product data highlighting the Minimum Efficiency
Reporting Value (MERV) for filtration media in all air handlings units (AHUs)
3. Not more than 14 days after Submittal Completion provide the following:
a. Documentation verifying required replacement of air filtration media in all air handling
units (AHUs) and Fan Coil Units (FCU’s) after the completion of the construction and
prior to occupancy and, if applicable, required installation of filtration during
construction.
b. A minimum of 18 construction photographs: Six photographs taken on three different

occasions during construction of the SMACNA approaches employed, along with a
brief description of each approach, documenting implementation of the IAQ
management measures, such as protection of ducts and on-site stored or installed
absorptive materials
4. A copy of the report for testing and inspecting agency documenting the results of IAQ
testing, demonstrating conformance with IAQ testing procedures and requirements
defined in Section 01 81 09 “Testing for Indoor Air Quality”.
F. Commissioning: See Section 01 91 00 “General Commissioning Requirements” for submittal

requirements.
G. Sustainable Design Progress Reports: Concurrent with each Application for Payment, submit
report for the following:
1. Construction Waste Management: Waste reduction progress reports and logs complying
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with the requirements of Section 01 74 19 “Construction Waste Management.”
2. Construction IAQ Management: See details below under Section 3.2 Construction Indoor
Air Quality Management for Construction IAQ management progress report requirements.
VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. General: Perform the work of this Section as a supplement and in accordance with applicable
requirements of Division 1 “Contractor Quality Control Program.”
B. Preconstruction Meeting: After award of contact and prior to the commencement of the work,
schedule and conduct meeting with Owner, Architect, and all Subcontractor to discuss the
Construction Waste Management Plan, the required Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Management Plan, and all other Sustainable Design Requirements. The purpose of the
purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the project’s Sustainable
Design Requirements and Coordination of the Contractors management of these
requirements with the Contracting Officer and the Construction Quality Manager.
C. Construction Job Conferences: The status of compliance with the Sustainable Design
Requirements of this specification will be an agenda item at all regular job meetings
conducted during the course of work at the site.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
I. PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Site Clearing: Topsoil shall be provided by the Contractor form on-site material which has
been stockpiled for reuse. Off-site barrow should only be used when on-site sources are
exhausted. Chip and/ or Compost on site all vegetated material identified for removal.
B. Do not burn rubbish, organic matter, etc. or any material on the site. Dispose of legally in
accordance with Specifications Sections 01 74 19.
C. Site Paving: All site impervious paving must be light colored, with a Solar Reflectance Index
(SRI) of at least 29.
D. Roofing Materials: All roofing systems, other than vegetated roof systems, must comply with
the following requirements:
1. Low-Sloped roofing less than or equal to 2:12 slope must have an SRI of at least 78.
2. Steep-Sloped roofing greater than 2:12 slope must have an SRI of at least 29.
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E. Exterior Lighting Fixtures:
1. All exterior luminaires must emit 0% of the total initial designed

fixtures lumens at an angle above 900 from nadir and /or meet the requirements of the
Dark Sky certification program.
2. Exterior lighting cannot exceed 80% of the lighting power densities defined by ASHRAE /
IESNA Standard 90.1-2004, Exterior Lighting Section, without amendments.
3. No lighting of building facades or landscape features is permitted.
F. Herbicides and Pest Control: Herbicides shall not be permitted, and pest control measures
shall utilize EPA –registered bio pesticides only
G. Irrigation systems: Any permanent landscape irrigation systems must be supplied entirely by
collected rainwater or gray water and must be comprised of below-grade drip emitters
controlled by moisture sensors. Timer control shall not be permitted.
H. Water Conserving Fixtures: Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall use in aggregate at least 40%
less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building after meeting the Energy
policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Flow and flush rates shall not exceed the
following:
1. Toilets: No more than 1.1 gallons per flush, otherwise be dual flush 1.6/ 0.8 gallons per
flush, and have documented bowl evacuation capability per Map testing of at least 400
grams.
2. Urinals: No more than 0.5 gallons per flush or use.
3. Lavatory Faucets: 0.5 gpm with automatic faucet controls
4. Kitchen Sink Lavatories: 1.8gpm
5. Showerheads: NO more than 1.8gpm
I. Process Water Use (If applicable): Employ strategies that in aggregate result in 20% less water
use than the process water use from the baseline for the building after meeting the commercial
equipment and HVAC performance requirements as listed in the Table below. For equipment
not addressed by EPACT 2005 or the list below, additional equipment performance
requirements may be proposed provided documentation supporting the purpose benchmark or
industry standard is submitted.
1. Clothes Washer: 7.5 gallons / cubic foot / cycle
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2. Dish Washer with Racks: 1.0 gallons / rack
3. Ice Machine: 20 gallons / 100 pounds ice for machines making over 175 pounds of ice per
day; 30 gallons / 100 pounds ice for machines making less than 175 ices per day. Avoid
water-cooled machines.
4. Food Steamer: 2 gallons / hour. Use only boiler less steamer.
5. Pre-Rinse Spray Valves: 1.4 gallons / minute
6. Kitchen Pot-Washing Sinks: 2.2 gallons / minute
7. Cooling Towers: 2.3 gallons / ton-hr. water loss
a. Use atrazine-based corrosion inhibitors and reducing bleed-off by increasing cycles of

concentration (at least 5, or with water quality problems limit to 4)
b. Install meters on make-up water and discharge blow-down.
c. Install conductivity controller for blow-down.
d. Provide overflow alarm connected to central building controls.
e. Install drift eliminators.
f. Provide makeup water from sources other than potable water supply.
J. Elimination of CFCs AND HCFCs:
1. Ozone Protection: Base building cooling equipment shall contain no refrigerants other than
the following: HCFC-123, HFC-134a, HFC-245fa, HFC-407c, or HFC 410a.
2. Fire suppression systems may not contain ozone-depleting substances.
3. Extruded Polystyrene insulation (XPS) and closed-cell spray foam polyurethane insulation
shall not be manufactured with hydrochloro flourocarbon (HCFC) blowing agents.
K. Appliance and Equipment: All Energy Star eligible equipment and appliances, including office
equipment, computers and printers, electronics and commercial food service equipment
(excluding HVAC and lighting components), shall be qualified by EPA’s Energy Star program.
L. HVAC Distribution Efficiency:
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1. All duct systems shall be constructed of galvanized sheet metal, aluminum or stainless
steel as deemed appropriate base on the application requirements. No fiberglass duct
board shall be permitted.
2. All medium-and high-pressure ductwork system shall be pressure tested in accordance

with the current SMACNA standards.
3. All ductwork shall be externally insulated. No interior duct liner shall be permitted.
4. Where possible, all air terminal connections shall be hard-connected with sheet metal
ductwork. If flexible ductwork is used, no flexible duct extension shall be more than six
feet in length.
5. All HVAC equipment shall be isolated from the ductwork system with flexible duct
connectors to minimize the transmittance of vibration.
6. All supply and return air branch ducts shall include the appropriate style of volume
damper. Air terminal devices such as grilles, registers, and diffusers shall be balance at
duct branch dampers, not at terminal face.
M. Measurement and verification: Install controls and monitoring devices as required by division
23 and 26 in order to comply with International Performance Measurement & Verification
Protocol (IPMVP), Volume III, Concepts and options for Determining Energy Savings in new
construction, April 2003, Option D.
N. Salvaged or Reused materials: There shall be no substitutions for specified salvaged and
reused materials and products.
O. Brominated Flame Retardants: For new furniture, do not utilize cushioned office seating, and
for lounge seating, do not utilize cushioned seating with brominated flame retardants.
P. Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring:
1. All spaces with an occupant density greater than 1 person per 40 square feet must
include at least one CO2 monitor located between 3 feet and 6 feet above the finished
floor.
2. All spaces with occupant density less than 1 person per 40 square feet must include a
direct outdoor airflow rate within 15% accuracy.
3. Monitoring equipment must be configured to generate a building automation system alarm

and a visual or audible alert when CO2 concentration vary by 10% or more from set point
Q. Adhesives and Sealants:
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1. All adhesives and sealants used inside the building’s thermal envelope must
be third party certified under one of the following programs:
a. Indoor Advantage Plus from Scientific Certification Systems, Inc.

b. Greenguard Children and Schools from Greenguard Environmental Institute
c. Collaborative for High Performance Schools
2. All adhesives and sealants, regardless of where they are used, must comply with the
following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Sub-part D (EPA
method 24):
a. Concrete Curing Compound: 60 g/L

b. Concrete Sealer: 10 g/L
c. Concrete Form Release Agents: 0g/L
d. Garage Deck Sealer: 50g/L
e. Wood Glues: 20 g/L
f. Millwork and Casework Adhesives: 20g/L
g. Metal to Metal Adhesives: 30 g/L
h. Adhesives for Porous Materials (Except Wood): 50 g/L
i. Subfloor Adhesives: 50 g/L
j. Plastic Foam Adhesives: 50 g/L
k. Carpet Adhesives: 50 g/L
l. Carpet Pad Adhesives: 50 g/L
m. Carpet Seam Sealer: 50 g/L
n. VCT and Sheet Vinyl Adhesives: 50 g/L
o. Cove Base Adhesives: 50 g/L
p. Rubber Floor Adhesives: 60 g/L
q. Wood Flooring Adhesives: 100 g/L
r. Ceramic Tile Adhesives: 65 g/L
s. Gypsum Board and Panel Adhesives: 50 g/L
t. Gypsum Drywall Joint Compound: 20 g/L
u. Portland Cement Plaster: 20 g/L
v. Multipurpose Construction Adhesives: 70 g/L
w. Cast Resin Counter top silicone Sealant: 20g/L
x. Plastic Laminate Adhesives: 20g/L
y. General Contact Adhesives: 80g/L
z. Structural Glazing Adhesives and Compounds: 100g/L
aa. Silicone Sealants: 50g/L
bb. Pipe Thread Sealant: 50g/L
cc. Duct Sealant: 10g/L
dd. Plastic Cement Welding Compounds: 250g/L
ee. ABS Welding Compounds: 400g/L
ff. CPVC Welding Compounds: 270g/L
gg. PVC Welding Compounds: 150g/L
hh. Adhesive Primer for Plastic: 250g/L
ii. Architectural Sealants: 250g/L
jj. Single-Ply Roofing Membrane Adhesives: 250g/L
3. Interior sealants shall not contain: mercury, butyl rubber, neoprene, SBR (styrene
butadiene rubber), or nitrile.
4. Sealants and glazing compounds formulated with aromatic solvents (organic solvent with a
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benzene ring in its molecular structure) fibrous talc or asbestos, formaldehyde, halo-
generated solvents, mercury, lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, or their components
shall not be used.
5. Adhesives used to apply laminates, weather shop-applied or field-applied, shall contain no

urea-formaldehyde.
R. Paints and Coatings:
1. Interior Paints and Coatings: For interior field-applied applications, use paints and
coatings that comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according
to the 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA method 24) and the chemical restrictions (Restricted
Components listed below) of Green Seal Standard GS-11, Paints, First edition, may 20,
1993; Green Seal Standard GC-03, Anti-Corrosive Paints, Second Edition, January 7,
1997; and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1113, Architectural
Coatings, riles in effect on January 1, 2004, as follows:
a. Flat Paints and Coatings: Not more than 10 grams of VOC per liter of coating less
water and exempt compounds, including pigments.
b. Non- Flat Paints and Coatings except High Gloss: Not more than 50 grams of VOC
per liter of coating less water and exempt compounds, including pigments.
c. High Gloss Paints and Coatings: Not more than 150 grams of VOC per liter of
coating less water and exempt compounds, including pigments. High Gloss Coatings
are coatings that register specified in paragraph (e) (6).
d. Water-Based Polychromatic Finish Coatings: Not more than 150 g/L (150 g/L for
primer and flat polychromatic paint)
e. Anti-Corrosive Coatings: Not more than100 grams of VOC per liter of coating less
water and exempt compounds.
f. Sanding Sealers: Not more than 50 grams of VOC per liter of coating less water and
exempt compounds.
g. Waterproofing Sealers: Not more than 100 grams of VOC per liter of coating less
h. Concrete Slab Sealers: Not more than 10 grams of VOC per liter of coating less water
and exempt compounds.
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i. Polyurethanes: Not more than 100 grams of VOC per liter coating less water and
exempt compounds.
j. Stains: Not more than 250 grams of VOC per liter of coating less water and exempt
compounds.
2. Interior field applied varnishes and lacquers are not permitted.
3. Interior paints shall not contain antimicrobial additives (such as fungicides and biocides).
4. Exterior Paints and Coatings: For exterior application, use paints and coatings that
comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59,
sub-part D (EPA method 24) and the chemical restrictions (Restricted Components listed
below) of Green Seal’s Standard GS-11:
a. Flat Paints and coatings: Not more than 50 grams of VOC per liter of coating less
water and exempt compounds, including pigments
b. Non-Flat Paints and coatings: Not more than 150 grams of VOC per liter of coating
less water and exempt compounds. Including pigments.
c. High Gloss Paints and Coatings: Not more than 150 grams of VOC per liter of coating
less water exempt compounds, including pigments. High Gloss Coatings are coatings
that register a gloss of 70 or above on a 60-degree meter according to ASTM Test
Method D 523 as specified in paragraph (e) (6)
d. Anti-Corrosive Coatings: Not more than 100 grams of VOC per liter coating less
e. Varnishes and Sanding Sealers: Not more than 275 grams of VOC per liter of coating
less water and exempt compounds
f. Stains: Not more than 250 grams of VOC per liter of coating less water and exempt
compounds
5. Aromatic Compounds: Paints and coating shall not contain more than 1% (by weight) total
aromatic compounds (hydrocarbon compounds containing one or more benzene rings).
6. Restricted components: Paints and coatings shall not contain any of the following:
a. Acrolein
b. Acrylonitrile
c. Analine dyes
d. Antimony
e. benzene
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f. butyl benzyl phthalate

g. Cadmium
h. Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
i. di-n-butyl phthalate
j. Di-n-octyl phthalate
k. 1,2-dichlorobenzene l
l. Diethyl phthalate
m. Dimethyl phthalate
n. Ethylbenzene
o. Formaldehyde
p. Hexavalent chromium
q. Isophorone
r. Lead
s. Mercury
t. Methyl ethyl ketone
u. Methyl isobutyl ketone
v. Methylene chloride
w. Naphthalene
x. Toluene (methylbenzene)
y. 1,1,1-trichloroethane
z. vinyl chloride
aa. Xylene
7. Coordinate with paint manufacturer’s for implementing a “take-back program” for all
unused paint. Set aside Scrap and unused paint to be returned to the manufacturer for
recycling into new product. Close and seal all partially used containers of paint too
maintain quality as necessary for reuse.
S. Floorcoverings:
1. Carpet shall achieved an Environmental Performance Score of 0.0200 as determined

through an assessment in the building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability
(BEES) software model, either version 3.0 or 4.0 The parameters of the model must be set
in the following way of this assessment.
a. “Environmental vs. Economics Performance Weights” shall be set at 100%

Environmental Performance.
b. “Environmental Impact Category Weights” shall be set using the EPA scientific
Advisory board eights.
c. “Transportation from “Manufacture to Use” shall be set at the lowest distance

possible.
d. In the “Nylon Carpet Parameters” dialogue box, set “Carpet type” as Carpet Tile” and “
Installation Glue” as “Low VOC Glue”
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2. All carpet systems: including adhesives must meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute
Green Label plus Indoor Air Quality Test Program.
3. Carpet cushion shall not contain brominated flame retardants.
4. Carpet tile applications shall be self-adhering.
5. Resilient floorcovering must be certified under the Greenguard or Floor Score indoor
emissions testing programs.
6. Engineered wood flooring and bamboo flooring must be certified under the Greenguard or
Floor score indoor emissions testing programs.
T. Composite Wood and Agrifiber Binders: All composite wood, agrifiber products, and wood
doors shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.
U. Systems Furniture and Seating:
1. All systems furniture and seating meets the requirements of one of the following:
a. Greenguard certification
b. SCS Indoor Advantage certification
c. SCSIndoor Advantage gold certification
d. BIFMA Standard X7.1-2005, as tested to BIFMA method M7.1-2005 and as verified

by an independent laboratory
e. Calculated indoor air concentration limits for furniture systems and seating
determined by the U.S.EPA’s Environmental Technology Verification Large Chamber
Test Protocol for Measuring Emissions for VOC’s and Aldehydes (September 1999)
testing protocol as conducted in an independent air quality testing laboratory
2. Systems furniture and seating made with coatings or sealants that contain any of the
following solvents are not permitted: naphtha, benzene, toluene, xylene, hexavalent,
chromium.
V. Entry way Systems: Walk-off systems to capture particulates shall be installed at least 12 feet
long in the direction of entry travel at all entryways directly connected to the outdoors that are
used as regular entry points by building users. Acceptable entryways systems include:
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1. Permanently installed grates, grilles, or slotted systems that allow for cleaning beneath
them
2. Permanently installed direct glue-down walk-off mats
3. Non-permanent roll-out mats, but only if a service organization is contracted for a
maintenance on a weekly basis
W. Air Filtration: Install air filtration media that provides a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
(MERV) of 13 or better in all air handling units for processing both return and outside air that
is delivered to the air supply system. Replace all filtration media after the completion of the
construction and prior to occupancy.
X. Mercury in Lighting
1. Provide only low-mercury fluorescent or HID lamps with mercury content limited to the
following:
a. T-5 and T-8 fluorescent lamps: 80 picograms per lumen hour
2. Measurement Standards: Lumens to be measured according to IES LM9 for linear

fluorescent lamps. IES LM66 for compact fluorescent lamps, and LM51 for HID lamps;
mercury content to be measured according to U.S. EPA: Total Mercury by Cold Vapor
Absorption Method” 7471A.
Y. Lighting Controls: Install and calibrate controls as specified by Division 26- Electrical in order
to comply with the LEED IAQ lighting controlability requirements
Z. Thermal Comport: Install and calibrate controls as specified in Division 23 – Heating,

ventilation, and Air – Conditioning.
AA. Blended Cement Concrete:
1. Cementitious Materials: Provide composite mix of Portland cement and ground

granulated blast-furnace slag or fly ash or blended hydraulic cement and limit
percentage (by weight) of Portland cement (ASTM C150) in aggregate (Total weighted
average of cementatious material weight for all mixes and pours) to 40% less than
standard regional concrete mix designs.
2. limit percentage (by weight) of standard Portland cement (C-150), to the following
maximum percentages of the cementatious portion of the mix while maintaining the
above-40% required reduction in Portland cement across Project’s total quantity of the
concrete:
a. Footings: 50%
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b. Slab on Grade: 60%, except for cold-weather pours

c. Insulated Concrete For5m Concrete: 40%
d. Elevated Slabs: 60%, except for cold-weather pours
e. Exterior Concrete: 75%
BB. Gypsum Wallboard: Standard paper-faced gypsum wallboard can be used only in dry
climates, here wetting during or after construction is not anticipated. In humid climates, here
dampness and condensation are a concern, use only non-proper-faced gypsum wallboard.
In wet locations a cementitious wallboard, made of Portland or magnesium oxide cement,
must be used.
CC. Fiberglass Insulation: Fiberglass batt insulation shall contain no formaldehyde-based

binders or shall be third-party certified for conformance with Greenguard Children & School
or Indoor Advantage Gold.
DD. Duct Acoustical Insulation: Mechanical Sound insulation materials within the duct shall
consist of an impervious, non-porous coating that prevents dust from accumulating in the
insulating materials.
EE. Green Housekeeping:
1. Utilize cleaning products that meet the requirements of the Green Seal GD-37
standard or comply with the requirements and maximum VOC limits of Title 17,
California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 8.5, Article 2, Regulation for
reducing VOC Emission from Consumer Products (September 2001)
2. Utilize janitorial paper products and trash bags that meet the minimum percentages of
post-consumer recycled content and recovered content requirements of EPA’s
Comprehensive Products Guidelines.
PART 3 EXECUTION
I. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
A. Develop and implement Construction Waste management Plan (CWMP) as defined in

section 01 74 19 “Construction Waste Management,” quantifying material diversion by eight
in order to recycle, reuse, and /or salvage at least 75% (by weight) of construction,
demolition, and land-clearing waste.
B. Clean materials which are contaminated prior to placing in collection containers. Deliver
materials free of dirt, adhesives, solvents, petroleum contamination, and other substances
deleterious to the recycling process.
C. Utilize any on-site existing paving materials that are scheduled for demolition as granulated
fill or sub-base material, and include the weight of this material in the calculations for
material diverted from landfill disposal.
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D. Arrange for materials collection by or materials delivery to the appropriate recycling or reuse
facility.
E. Tax credits or other savings obtained or revenue generated for recycled or reused materials
accrue to the Contractor.
F. Discuss CWMP procedures and measures as an agenda item at all regular job meetings
conducted during the course of work at the site, and record progress in meeting minutes.
G. Submit monthly progress reports with Applications for Payment in accordance with section
01 74 19, documenting the status of the CWMP and current diversion percentage rates.
II. CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
A. Develop and implement a Construction IAQ Management Plan (CIAQMP) to prevent indoor
air quality problems resulting from construction activities, including, at minimum the following:
1. Construction activities must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the SMACNA
IAQ Guideline for occupied buildings under construction, 1995.
2. During construction, protect all absorptive materials on-site or installed from moisture
damage as described in the Construction IAQ Management Plan (CIAQMP) defined
above, Specifically:
a. Exercise special care at all times in the storage of materials to prevent exposure to
moisture.
b. Avoid installation of gypsum wallboard and other porous materials until the building is
weather-tight
c. All standing water which accumulates on interior floor shall be removed on the day
that it is observed.
d. Any drywall that has retained more than 20% moisture after 48 hours following
exposure to moisture, or that has evidence of mold, must be disposed of in
accordance with Specification Section 01 74 19“Construction Waste Management.”
e. The contractor shall identify the removed all porous building materials that become
wet or damage by moisture within 7 calendar days of such exposure
3. During construction and HVAC system installation, provide the Architect with photographs
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of IAQ management measures (such as protection of ducts and on-site or installed

absorptive materials). Including six photographs on three different occasions depicting
implemented SMACNA approaches.
B. Air Filtration:
1. Install air filtration media that provides a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of
13 or better in all air handling units for processing both return and outside air that is
delivered to the air supply system; replace all filtration media after the completion of
construction and prior to occupancy.
2. Install air filtration media that provides a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8
or better for filtration media installed at return air grilles during construction if permanently
installed AHUs are used during construction. Inspect weekly and replace as required
C. Discuss CIAQMP procedures and measures as an agenda item at all regular job meetings
conducted during the course of work at the site, and record progress in meeting minutes
D. Engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to conduct a baseline indoor air quality
testing program after the completion of construction and prior to occupancy in accordance
with Section 01 81 09 “Testing for indoor Air Quality”
This section spells out the requirements for managing and protecting indoor air quality during
construction. It is written to conform to the construction IAQ management plan credit in LEED-EB
and the first credit in LEED-NC for management plan during construction. For details on a testing
plan to meet the requirements of the second LEED-NC credit for the construction IAQ management
plan before occupancy, see related Section 01 81 09 “Indoor Air Quality Testing”
III. COMMISSIONING:
A. Commissioning: All building energy-related systems and building envelope components shall
be commissioned in accordance with the requirements of the Specification Section 01 91 00
“Commissioning Requirements” and related commissioning section in other divisions in order
to verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are installed,
Constructed, Calibrated to operate, and perform according to the Owner’s Project
Requirements Basis of Design and Construction Documents.
IV. MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION:
A. For new construction, comply with the requirements of the International Performance
Measurement and verification protocol (IPMVP), Volume III: Concepts and Options for
Determining Energy Saving in New construction, April 2003, Option B or D.
B. For existing buildings, comply with the requirements of the International performance
Measurement and verification protocol (IPMVP), Volume I: Concepts and Options for
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determining Energy and Water Savings, 2001, Option D.
SECTION 01 91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL
I. RELATED DOCUMNETS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Section 22 08 00 – Commissioning of Plumbing
C. Section 23 08 00 -- Commissioning of HVAC
D. Section 26 08 00 – Commissioning of Electrical Systems
II. SUMMARY
A. This section includes:

1. Commissioning: Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all building
system performs perform interactively according to the design intent and the Owner’s
operational needs. This is achieved by beginning in the design phase and
documenting design intent and continuing through construction, acceptance, and the
warranty period with actual verification of performance. The commissioning process
shall encompass and coordinate the traditionally separate function of system
documentation, equipment start-up, control system calibration, testing and balancing,
performance testing and training.
2. Commissioning during the construction phase is intended to achieved the following
specific objectives according to the Contract documents:
a. Verify that applicable equipment and systems are installed according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and to industry accepted minimum standards
and that they received adequate operational checkout by installing contractors.
b. Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.
c. Verify that O&M documentation left on site is complete.
d. Verify that the Owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained
3. The commissioning process does not take away from or reduce the responsibility of
the Contractor to meet the contract documents
B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Contract drawings and specifications, general provisions of the contract, including
general and supplementary conditions, architectural, electrical, and mechanical
provisions, and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to work of this Section.
III. ABBREVIATIONS
A. Abbreviations: the following are common abbreviations used in this specification and in the
commissioning plan.
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A/E Architect and design engineers

CA Commissioning authority
CC Construction checklist
CT Commissioning Team
Cx Commissioning
Cx Plan Commissioning Plan document
EC Electrical Contractor
FT Functional performance test
GC General Contractor
IC Installing Contractor
MC Mechanical Contractor
RTF Resolution Tracking Form
Subs Subs to Prime Contractor
TAB Test and balance Contractor (if independent)
TCC Temperature Controls Contractor
IV. COORDINATION
A. Commissioning Team: the numbers of the commissioning team consist of the CA, the GC,
the Architect and Design Engineers (particularly the Mechanical Engineer), the MC, the
EC, the TAB, representative, the TCC, and any other installing subs or suppliers of
equipment. If known, the Owner’s building or plant operator/engineer is also a member of
the commissioning team.
B. Management: The CA directs and coordinates the commissioning activities and reports to
the Owner. All member work together to fulfill their contracted responsibilities and meet the
objectives of the Contract Documents. The CA’s responsibilities are the same regardless
of who hired the CA.
C. Scheduling: the CA will work with the GC according to established protocols to schedule
the commissioning activities. The CA will provide sufficient notice (generally two weeks’
notice) to the GC for scheduling commissioning activities. The GC will integrate all
commissioning activities into the mastering schedule. All parties will address scheduling
problems and make necessary notifications in a timely manner in order to expedite the
commissioning process.
D. The CA will provide the initial schedule of primary commissioning events, or
commissioning milestones. At the initial commissioning meeting. The commissioning plan
provides a format for this schedule. As construction progresses and more detailed
schedules are available from the GC, the CA will adjust the commissioning schedule
accordingly.
V. COMMISSIONING PROCESS
A. Commissioning Plan: The commissioning Plan, provided as part of the bid documents, is
binding on the contractor. The commissioning plan provides guidance in the execution in
the commissioning process. The Specifications will take precedence over the
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commissioning plan.
B. Commissioning Process: The following narrative provides a brief overview of the typical
commissioning tasks during construction and the general order in which they occur.
1. Commissioning during construction begins with an initial Commissioning meeting

conducted by the CA where the commissioning is reviewed with the commissioning
team members.
2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, scheduled by the CA with
necessary parties attending, to plan, coordinate, schedule future activities and result
problems.
3. Equipment documentation is distributed by the A/E to the CA during the normal
submittal process. Including detailed start-up procedures.
4. The CA works with the contractor in each discipline in developing start-up plans and
start-up documentation formats, including providing the contractor with construction
checklists to be complete during the installation and start-up process.
5. In general, the checkout and performance verification proceeds from simple to
complex; from component level to equipment to systems and inter system levels with
construction level being complete before functional testing occurs.
6. The Contractors, under their own direction, will execute and document the completion
of construction checklists and perform start-up and initial checkout, the CA documents
that the checklists and start-up were complete according to the approved plans; this
may include the CA witnessing the start-up of selected equipment.
7. The CA develops specific equipment and system functional performance test
procedures.
8. The functional test procedures are reviewed with the A/E, CA and Contractors
9. The functional testing and procedures are executed by the Contractors under the
direction of, and documented by the CA
10. During initial functional tests and for critical equipment, the Engineer will witness the
testing.
11. Items of non-compliance in material, installation, or setup are corrected at the
contractor’s expense, and the system is retested.
12. The CA reviews the O&M documentation for completeness.
13. The project will not be considered substantially complete until the conclusion of
commissioning functional testing procedures as defined in the commissioning Plan.
14. The CA reviews and coordinates the training provided by the Contractors and verifies
that it was complete
15. Deferred testing is conducted as specified or required.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The responsibilities of various parties in the commissioning process are provided prom the
section. The responsibility of the MC, TAB, and TCC are divisions 22 and 23, those of the
EC in Division 26, and those of the GC related to the building envelope and LEED-related
credits and prerequisites in Division 1. It is notice that the services for the A/E and CA are
not provided for in this contract. That is the contractor is not responsible for providing their
services. Their responsibilities are listed in the commissioning plan.
B. All Parties:
1. Follow the commissioning plan.
2. Attend an initial commissioning meeting and additional meetings, as necessary.
C. General Contractor (GC)

1. Construction and Acceptance Phase:
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a. Facilitate the coordination of the commissioning work by the CA, and with the GC
and CA, ensure that commissioning activities are being scheduled into the master
scheduled.
b. Include the cost of commissioning in the total contract price.
c. Furnish a copy of all construction documents, addenda, change orders, and
approved submittals and shop drawings related to commissioned equipment to the
CA.
d. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for submittal
data, O&M data, commissioning task, and training.
e. Ensure that all Contractors execute their commissioning responsibilities according
to the Contract Documents and schedule.
f. A representative shall attend the initial commissioning meeting and necessary
meetings scheduled by the CA to facilitate the Cx process.
g. Coordinate and schedule the training of owner personnel
h. Provide all requested submittal data, including detailed start-up procedures and
specific responsibilities of the Owner to keep warranties in force.
i. Assist in equipment testing including functional and pre-functional per agreements
with sub-contractors,
j. Include all special tools and instruments, (only available from vendor, specific to a
piece of equipment) required for testing equipment according to this Contract
Documents in the base bid price to the Contractor, except for the stand-alone
data logging equipment that may be used by the CA
k. Through the Contractors they supply products to, analyzed specified products and
verify that the designer has specified the newest most updated equipment
reasonable for this project scope and project
l. Provide information requested by CA regarding equipment sequence of operation
and testing procedures.
2. Warranty Period:
a. Ensure that subcontractors execute seasonal or deferred functional performance
testing. Witness by the CA, according to the specifications.
D. Ensure that subcontractors correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments to O&M
manual and as built drawings for applicable issues identified in any seasonal testing
VII. DEFINITIONS
A. Acceptance Phase: Phase of construction after startup and initial checkout when functional
performance tests. O&M documentation review and training occur.
B. Approval: Acceptance that a piece of equipment or system has been properly installed and
is functioning in the tested modes according to the Contract Documents.
C. Architect / Engineer (A/E): The prime consultants who comprise the design team, generally
the HVAC mechanical designer/ engineer and the electrical designer/ engineer
D. Owner’s Project Requirements: The Owner’s Project requirement is the documentation of
the primary thought processes and assumptions behind design decisions that were made
to meet the design intent. The Owners Designers Requirements describes the systems,
components, conditions, and methods chosen to meet the intent. Some reiterating of the
design intent may be included.
E. Commissioning Authority (CA): An independent authority, not otherwise associated with
the A/E team members or the Contractor, though he/ she may be hired as a subcontractor
to them. The CA directs and coordinates the day to day commissioning activities. The CA
does not take an oversight role
F. Commissioning Plan: An overall plan, developed before or after bidding that provides
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structure, schedule, and coordination planning for the commissioning process.

G. Construction Checklist (CC): A list of items to inspect and elementary component tests to
conduct to verify proper installation of equipment, provide by the CA to the Sub.
Construction checklist are primarily static inspection and procedures to prepare the
equipment or system for initial operation (e.g., belt tension correct, oil levels OK, labels
affixed, gauges in place, sensors calibrated, etc.) However, some construction checklist
items entail simple testing of the function of a component, a piece of equipment, or system
(such as measuring the voltage imbalance on a three phase pump motor of a chiller
system). The word construction refers to before functional testing. Construction checklists
augment and are combined with the manufacturer’s start-up checklist. Even without a
commissioning process, Contractors typically perform some, if not many, of the
construction checklist items a commissioning authority will recommend. However, few
Contractors document in writing the execution of this checklist items. Therefore, for most
equipment, the Contractors execute the checklist on their own. The Commissioning
Authority only requires that the procedures be documented in writing and does not witness
much of the completion of construction checklists, except for larger or more critical pieces
of equipment.
H. Contract Documents: The documents binding on parties involved in the construction of this
project (drawings, specifications, change orders, amendments, contracts, Cx Plan, etc.)
I. Contractor: The general contractor or authorized representative
1. Control system: The central building energy management control system
J. Data logging: Monitoring flows, currents, status, pressures, etc., of equipment using stand-
alone data loggers separate from the control system
K. Deferred Functional Tests: FTs that are performed later, after substantial completion. Due
to partial occupancy, equipment, seasonal requirements, design or other site conditions
that prevent the test from being performed.
L. Deficiency: A condition in the installation or function of a component, piece of equipment or
system that is not compliance with the Contract Documents
M. Design Intent: A dynamic Document that provide the explanation of the ideas, concepts,
and criteria that are considered to be very important to the Owner, it is initially the outcome
of the programming and conceptual design phases
N. Factory Testing: Testing of equipment on site or at the factory by factory personnel with a
project manager present
O. Functional performance Test (FT): Test of the dynamic Function and operation of
equipment and systems using manuals (direct observation) or monitoring methods.
Functional testing is the dynamic testing of systems (rather than just components) under
full operation (e.g., the chiller pump is tested interactively with the chiller functions to see if
the pump rumps up and down to maintain the differential pressure set point). Systems are
tested under various modes, such as during low cooling or heating loads, high loads,
component failures, unoccupied, varying outside air temperatures, fire alarm, power
failure, etc. the systems are run through all the control system’s sequences of operation,
and components are verified to be responding as the sequences state. Traditional air or
water test and balancing (TAB) is not functional testing, in the commissioning sense of the
word. TAB’s primary work is setting up the system flows and pressures as specified, while
functional testing is verifying that which has already been set-up. The Commissioning
Authority develops the functional test procedures in a sequential written form, coordinates,
oversees, and documents the actual testing, which is usually performed by the installing
Contract or vendor. FTs are performed after the construction checklist and set up are
complete
P. General Contractor (GC): the contractor for this project. Generally refers to all GC’s subs
as well, also referred to us the contractor, in some contexts.
Q. Indirect Indicators: indicators of a response condition, such as reading from a control
system screen reporting a damper to be 100% closed
R. Installing Contractor: Contractor who installs specific equipment and/or systems
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S. Manual Test: Using hand-held instruments, immediate control system readouts, or direct
observation to verify performance (contrasted to analyzing monitored data taken over time
to make the “observation”
T. Monitoring: The recording of the parameters (flow, current, status, pressure, etc.,) of
equipment operation using data loggers or the trending capabilities of control systems.
U. Non-Compliance: See deficiency
V. Non-Conformance: See deficiency
W. Over-written Value: Writing over a sensor value in the control system to see the response
of a system (e.g., changing the outside air temperature value from 500F to 750F to verify
economizer operation). See also “Simulated signal”
X. Owner-Contracted Test: Test paid for the Owner outside the GCs contract and for which
the CA does not oversee. These tests will not be repeated during functional tests if
properly documented
Y. Phased Commissioning: Commissioning that is completed in phases (by floors, for
example) due to the size of the structure or other scheduling issues, in order minimize the
total construction time.
Z. Sampling: Functionally testing only a fraction of a total number of identical or near-identical
pieces of equipment. Refer to part 3.4 F for details.
AA. Seasonal performance Tests: FTs that are deferred until the system (s) will experience
conditions closer to their design conditions
BB. Simulated condition: Condition that is created for the purpose of testing the response of a
system (e.g., applying a hair blower to a space sensor to see the response in a VAV box)
CC. Simulated Signal: Disconnecting a sensor and using a signal generator to send an
amperage, resistance, or pressure to the transducer and DDC system to simulate a sensor
value
DD. Specifications: The construction specifications of the Contract Documents
EE. Startup: The initial starting or activating of dynamic equipment, including executing
construction checklists
FF. Subs: The subcontractors to the Prime Contractor who provide and install building
components and system s
GG. Test Procedure: The step-by-step process that must be executed to fulfill the test
requirements. The CA develops the test procedures.
HH. Test Requirements: Requirements specifying what modes and functions, etc., shall be
tested. The test requirements are not the detailed test procedures. The test requirements
for each system are specified in the respective section of the Contract Documents.
II. Trending: Monitoring using the building control system
JJ. Vendor: Supplier of equipment
KK. Warranty Period: Warranty period for entire project, including equipment components.
Warranty begins at Substantial Completion and extends for at least one year, unless
specifically noted otherwise in the Contract Documents and accepted submittals
VIII. SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED
A. The following checked systems are to be commissioned

HVAC Equipment and System Electrical Equipment and System
(/) Variable Speed Drives (/) Power Distribution System
(/) Hydronic Piping System (_) Lighting Control System
(/) HVAC Pumps (_) Lighting control Programs
(/) Boilers (_) Engine Generator
(/) Chemical Treatment System (_) Transfer Switches
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(/) Air Cooled Condensing Units (_) Switchboard

(/) Makeup Air System (_) Panelboards
(/) Air Handling Units (_) Grounding
(/) Package AHU/Single Package Units (_) Fire Alarm and Interface items w/
(/) Chillers HVAC
(/) Centrifugal Fans (_) Security System
(/) Ductwork
(/) Fire/ Smoke Dampers
(/) Automatic Temperature Controls-including an Plumbing System
Intentional sequence of operation (/) Domestic Water Heater
(/) Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (/) Air Compressor & Dryer
(/) Building / Space Pressurization (_) Storm Water Oil / Grit Separator
(/) Jet Fans (_) Storm Water Filtration System
(/) Cooling Towers
(/) Fan Coil Units
(/) Air Distribution (Supply & Extract Grilles) Building Envelope
(/) Building Insulation Installation
(/) Building Roof installation Methods
(/) Doors & Windows Installation Method
(/) Water Infiltration / Shell Drainage Plain
(/) Frame
(/) Glazing System
PART 2 PRODUCTS
I. TEST EQUIPMENT
A. All standard testing equipment required to perform startup and initial checkout and
required functional performance testing shall be provided by the ICI for the equipment
being tested. For example, the MC of Division 23 shall ultimately be responsible for all
standards testing equipment for the HVAC system and controls system in division 23,
except for equipment specific to and used by TAB in their commissioning responsibilities.
The installing Contractor shall provide two-way radios.
B. Special equipment, tools and instruments (only available from vendor, specific to a piece
of equipment) required for testing equipment, according to this Contract Documents, shall
be included for the base bid price to the contractor and left on site, except for stand-alone
data logging equipment that may be used by the CA.
C. Temporary Data logging equipment and software required to test equipment will be
provided by the CA but shall not become the property of the Owner.
D. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and /or measure
system performance with the tolerances specified in the Specifications. If not otherwise
noted, the following minimum requirements apply: Temperature Sensors and digital
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thermometers shall have certified calibration within the past year to an accuracy of 0.50F
and a resolution of + or – 0.10F. Pressure sensors shall have an accuracy of + or 2.0% of
the value range being measured (not full range of meter) and have been calibrated within
the last year. All requirement shall be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s
recommended intervals and when dropped or damaged. Calibration tags shall be affixed
or certificates readily available.
E. Refer to Part 3 for details regarding equipment that may be required to simulate required
test conditions.
F. All major equipment such as pumps, SPU’s and cooling tower shall perform random pre-
functional testing prior to shipment The pre-functional testing shall be witnessed by the CA
Owner’s Representative.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
I. MEETINGS
A. Commissioning Meeting: Within 60 days of commencement of construction, the CA will

schedule, plan and conduct a commissioning meeting with the entire commissioning
team in attendance. Meeting minutes will be distributed to all parties by the CA.
Information gathered from this meeting will allowed the CA to revise the commissioning
plan, which will be distributed to all parties.
B. Miscellaneous Meetings: Other meetings will be planned and conducted by the CA as
construction progresses. These meetings will cover coordination, deficiency resolution
and planning issues with particular contractors. The CA will plan these meetings and will
minimize unnecessary time being spent by contractors. The CA will plan these meetings
and will minimize unnecessary time
II. START-UP, CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTS AND INTIAL CHECKOUT
A. The following procedures apply to all equipment to be commissioned. Some systems

that are not comprised so much of actual dynamic machinery, e.g., electrical system
power quality, may have very simplified CCs and star-up.
B. General: Construction checklists are important to ensure that the equipment and
systems are hooked up correctly and operational. Checklist also ensures that the
functional performance testing (In-depth system checkout) may proceed without
unnecessary delays. Each piece of equipment receives full construction checkout. No
sampling strategies are used. The construction testing for given system must be
successfully completed prior to formal functional performance testing of equipment or
subsystems of the given system.
C. Start-up and Initial Checkout Plan: The CA will assist the commissioning team members
responsible for start-up of any equipment in developing detailed start-up plans for all
equipment. The primary role of the CA in this process is to ensure that there is written
documentation that each of the manufacturer-recommended procedures has been
completed. Parties responsible for construction checklists and start-up are identified in
the initial commissioning meeting and in the checklists forms.
1. The CA adapts, if necessary. The representative construction checklist and

procedures from the related sections. These checklists indicate required procedures
to be executed as part of start-up and initial checkout of the systems and the parties
responsible for their execution.
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2. The CA provides these checklists and tests to the Contractor. The Contractor
determines which trade is responsible for executing and documenting each of the
line item tasks and notes that trade on the form. Each form will have more than one
trade responsible for each execution.
3. The Contractor responsible for the purchase of the equipment develops the full start-
up. Plan by combining (or adding to) the CA’s checklists with the manufacturer’s
detailed start-up and checkout procedures from the O&M manual and the normally
used field checkout sheets. The plan will include checklists and procedures with
specific boxes or lines for recording and documenting the checking and inspections
of each procedure and summary statement with a signature block at the end of the
plan.
a. The full startup plan could consist of something as simple as:
1. The CA’s construction checklists

2. The manufacturer’s standard written startup procedures copied from the
installation manuals with check boxes by each procedure and signature
block added by hand at the end.
3. The manufacturer’s normally used field checkout sheets.
4. The Contractor submits the full start-up plan to the CA for review and
approval.
5. The CA reviews and approves the procedures and the format for
documenting them, noting any procedures that need to be added.
D. Sensor and Actuator and Calibration
1. All-field installed Temperature, relative humidity; CO, CO2 and pressure sensors
and gauges, and all actuators (dampers and valves) on all equipment shall be
calibrated using the methods described below. Alternate methods may be used if
approved by the CA beforehand. All test instruments shall have had a certified
calibration within the last 12 months. Sensors installed in the unit at the factory with
calibration certification provided need not be field- calibrated.
2. All procedures used shall be fully documented on the construction checklists or
other approved forms, clearly referencing the procedures followed and written
documentation of initial, intermediate, and final results.
3. Sensor Calibration Methods
a. All Sensors: Verify that all sensor locations are appropriate and away from
causes of erratic operation. Verify that sensors with shielded cable are grounded
only at one end. For sensor pairs that are used to determine a temperature or
pressure difference, make sure they are reading within 0.20F of each other for
temperature and within a tolerance equal to 2% of the reading of each other for
pressure. Tolerances for critical applications may be tighter.
b. Sensors without Transmitters- Standard Application: Make a reading with a
calibrated test instrument within 6 inches of the site sensor. Verify that all sensor
reading (via the permanent thermostat, gauge, or building automation system
(BAS)) is within at tolerances in the table below of the instrument-measured
value. If not, install offset in BAS, calibrate or replace sensor.
c. Sensors With Transmitters-standard Application: Disconnect sensors, connect a
signal generator in place of sensor, connect ammeter in series between
transmitter and BAS control panel. Using manufacturer’ resistance temperature
data simulate minimum desired temperature. Adjust transmitter potentiometer
zero until the ammeter reads 4 mA. Repeat for the maximum temperature
matching 20 mA to the potentiometer span or maximum or verify at the BAS.
Record all values and recalibrate controller as necessary to conform to specified
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control ramps, reset schedules, proportional relationship, reset relationship, and

P/I reaction. Reconnect sensor. Make a reading with a calibrated test instrument
within 6 inches of the site sensor. Verify that the sensor reading (via the
permanent thermostat, gauge, or building automation system [BAS]) is within the
tolerances in the table below of the instrument –measured value. If not, replace
sensor and repeat. For pressure sensors, perform a similar process with a
suitable signal generator.
d. Critical Application; for critical applications (process, manufacturing, etc.) more
rigorous calibration techniques may be required for selected sensors. Describe
any such methods used on an attached sheet.
4. Tolerances, Standard Applications
Sensor Required Tolerance (+/-)

Cooling coil, chilled and
0.40F
Condenser water temps
AHU wet bulb or dew point 2.00F
Hot water coil and boiler
1.50F
Water temp
Outside air, space air,

0.40F
Duct air temps
Watthour, voltage and Amperage 1% of design
Pressures, air, water and gas 3% of design
Flow rates, air 10% of design
Flow rates, water 4% of design
Relative humidity 4% of design
Combustion flue temps 5.00F
Oxygen or CO2 monitor 0.1% pts.
CO monitor 0.01% pts.
Natural gas and oil flow rate 1% of design

Steam flow rate 3% of design
Barometric pressure 0.1 in. of Hg
5. Valve and Damper Stoke Setup and Check
a. EMS Readout: For all valve and damper actuator positions checked, verify the
actual position against the BAS readout.
b. Set pumps or fans to normal operating mode. Command valve or damper

closed, visually verify that valve or damper is closed and adjust output zero
signal as required. Command valve or damper open, verify position is full open
and adjust output signal as required. Command valve or damper to a few
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intermediate positions. If actual valve or damper position doesn’t reasonably

respond, replace actuator or add pilot position indicator (for pneumatics).
c. Closure for heating coil valves (NO): Set heating set point 19oC / 67oF below
room temperature. Observe valve open. Remove control air or power from the
valve and verify that the valve stem and actuator position do not change.
Restore to normal. Set heating point to 20 deg Celsius below room temperature.
Observe the valve close. For pneumatics, by override in the EMS, increase
pressure to valve by 3 psi (do not exceed actuator pressure rating) and verify
valve stem and actuator position does not change. Restore to normal.
d. Closure for cooling coil valves (NC): Set cooling setpoint 26oC / 79oF above
room temperature. Observe the valve close. Remove control air or power from
the valve and verify that the valve stem and actuator position do not change.
Restore to normal. Set cooling setpoint 22 below room temperature. Observe
valve open. For pneumatics, by override in the EMS, increase pressure to valve
by 3 psi (do not exceed actuator pressure rating) and verify valve stem and
actuator position does not change. Restore to normal.
E. Execution of Construction Checklist and Startup

1. Four weeks prior to startup, the contractors and vendors schedule startup and
checkout with the GC and CA. The performance of the construction checklists, start-
up and checkout are directed and executed by the contractor or vendor. When
checking off construction checklists, signatures may be required of other contractors
for verification of completion of their work.
2. The CA will, at their own discretion, observe, at minimum, the procedures for each
piece of primary equipment unless there are multiple units. In no case will the
number of units witnessed be less than four or any one building, nor less than 20%
of the total number of identical or very similar units.
3. For lower-level components of equipment, (e.g., VAV boxes, sensors, controllers),
the CA shall observe a sampling of the construction and start-up procedures. The
sampling procedures are identified in the commissioning plan.
4. The contractors shall execute startup and provide the CA with a signed and dated
copy of the complete start-up and construction tests and checklists.
5. Only installing individuals who have direct knowledge that a line item task on the
construction checklist was actually performed shall initial or check off that item.
F. Deficiencies, Non- Conformance and Approval in Checklists and Startup

1. The contractors shall clearly list any outstanding items of the initial startup and
construction procedures that were not completed successfully, at the bottom of the
procedures form or on an attached sheet. The procedures form and any outstanding
deficiencies are provided to the CA within two days of test completion.
2. The CA reviews the report and submits either a non-compliance report or an
approval form to the contractors. The CA shall work with the prime contractors to
correct and retest deficiencies or uncompleted items. The CA will involve the
contractors and others as necessary. The installing contractors shall correct all
areas that are deficient or incomplete in the checklists and tests in a timely manner,
and shall notify the CA as soon as outstanding items have been corrected and
resubmit an updated start-up report and a Statement of Correction on the original
non-compliance report. When satisfactorily completed. The CA recommends
approval of the execution of the checklist and start-up of each system to the A /E
using a standard form.
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3. Items left incomplete, which later cause deficiencies or delays during functional
testing, may result in back charges to the responsible party.
III. PHASED COMMISSIONING
A. The project will require startup and initial checkout to be executed in phases. This phasing
will be planned and scheduled in a coordination meeting of the CA, MC, TAB, TCC, and
the GC. Results will be added to the master and commissioning schedule.
IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
A. This subsection applies to all commissioning functional and pre-functional testing for all
divisions.
B. The general list of equipment to be commissioned is found in this section. The specific
equipment and modes to be tested for each system are found in the respective sections.
C. The parties responsible to execute each test are listed with each test in the respective
sections.
D. Objectives and scope: The objective of functional performance testing is to demonstrate
that each system is operating according to the Contract Documents. Functional testing
facilitates bringing the systems from the state of substantial completion to full dynamic
operation. Additionally, during the testing process, areas of deficient performance are
identified and corrected, improving the operation and functioning of the systems.
1. In general, each system should be operated through all modes of operation (seasonal,
occupied, unoccupied, warm-up, cool-don, part-and full-load) where there is a
specified system response. Verifying each sequence in the sequences of the
operation is required. Proper responses to such modes and conditions as power
failure, freeze condition, low oil pressure, no flow, equipment failure, etc., shall also be
tested. Specific modes required in this project are given in divisions 22, 23, and 26,
and other parts of the specifications.
E. Development of Test procedures: Before test procedures are written, the CA shall obtain
all requested documentation and a current list of change orders affecting equipment or
systems, including an updated points list, program code, control sequences and
parameters. Using the testing parameters are requirements in divisions 22, 23, 26, and
elsewhere, The CA shall develop specific test procedures and forms to verify and
document proper operation of each piece of equipment and system. Each contractor or
vendor responsible to execute a test shall provide limited assistance to the CA in
developing the procedures review (answering questions about equipment, operation,
sequences, etc.,) prior to execution, The CA shall provide a copy of the test procedures to
the contractors, who shall review the test for feasibility, safety, equipment, and warranty
protection.
1. The CA shall review Owner-contracted factory testing or required Owner acceptance
tests which the CA is not responsible to oversee, including documentation format, and
shall determine what further testing or format changes may be required to comply with
the specifications. Redundancy of testing shall be minimized.
2. The purpose of any given specific test is to verify and document compliance with the
started criteria of acceptance given on the test form.
3. Representative test formats and examples (not designed for this facility) are found in
the appendices and divisions 22, 23, and 26. The test procedure forms developed by
the CA shall include (but not be limited to) the following information.
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a. System and equipment or component name (s)

b. Equipment location and ID number
c. Unique test ID number and reference to unique construction checklist and startup
documentation ID numbers for the piece of equipment.
d. Date
e. Project name
f. Participating parties
g. A copy of the specification section describing the test requirements
h. A copy of the specific sequence of operations or other specified parameters being
verified
i. Formulas used in any calculations
j. Required pre-test field measurements
k. Instructions for setting up the test
l. Special cautions, alarm limits, etc.
m. Specific step-by –step procedures to execute the test, in a clear, sequential, and
repeatable format.
n. Acceptance criteria of proper performance with a Yes / No checkbox to allow for
clearly marking whether or not proper performance of each part of the test was
achieved
o. A section for comments
p. Signatures and date block for the CA
F. Test Methods
1. Functional performance testing and verification may be achieved by manual testing
(persons manipulate the equipment and observe performance) or by monitoring the
performance and analyzing the results using the control system’s trend log capabilities
or by stand- alone data loggers. Division 23 Sections and other Sections specify which
methods shall be used for each test. The CA may substitute specified methods or
require an additional method to be executed other than what was specified. The CA
will determine which method is most appropriate for tests that do not have a method
specified.
2. Simulated Conditions: Simulating conditions (not by an overwritten value) shall be
allowed, though timing the testing to experience the actual conditions is encouraged
wherever practical
3. Overwritten values: Overwriting sensor values to simulate a condition, such as
overwriting the outside air temperature reading in a control system to be something
other than it really is, shall be allowed, but shall be used with caution and avoided
when possible. Such testing methods often can only test a part of a system, as the
interactions and responses of other systems will be erroneous or not applicable.
Simulating a condition is preferable, e.g., for the above case, by heating the outside air
sensor with a hair dryer rather than overwriting the value or by altering the appropriate
set point to see the desired response. Before simulating conditions or overwriting
values, sensors, transducers, and devices shall have been calibrated.
4. Simulated Signals: Using a signal generator which creates a simulated signal to test
and calibrate transducers and DDC constants is generally recommended over using
the sensor to act as the signal generator via simulated conditions or overwritten
values.
5. Altering Setpoints: Rather than overwriting sensor values, and when simulating
conditions is difficult, altering set points to test a sequence is acceptable. For example,
to the AC compressor lockout work at an outside air temperature below 55 oF / 12oC,
when the outside air temperature is above 55oF / 12oC, temporarily change the lockout
set point to be 60oF above the current outside air temperature.
6. Indirect Indicators: Relying on indirect indicators for responses or performance shall
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be allowed only after visually and directly verifying and documenting, over the range of
the tested parameters, that the indirect readings through the control system represent
actual conditions and responses. Much of this verification is completed during
construction testing.
7. Setup: Each function and test shall be performed under conditions that simulate actual
conditions as close as is practically possible. The contractor executing the test shall
provide all necessary materials, system modifications, etc. To produce the necessary
flows, pressures, temperatures, etc. necessary to execute the test according to the
specified conditions. At completion of the test, the contractor shall return all affected
building equipment and systems, due to these temporary modifications, to their pre-
test condition.
8. Sampling: Multiple identical pieces of non-life-safety or otherwise non-critical
equipment may be functionally tested using a sampling strategy. Significant
application differences and significant sequence of operation differences in otherwise
identical equipment invalidates their common identity. A small size or capacity
difference, alone, does not constitute a difference. The specific recommended
sampling rates are specified with each type of equipment in divisions 22, 23, and 26. It
is noted that no sampling by contractors is allowed in construction checklist execution.
a. A common sampling strategy reference in the Specifications as the “xx%

Sampling—yy% Failure Rule” is defined by the following example.
1. xx = the percent of the group of identical equipment to be include in each
sample
2. yy = the percent of the sample that if failing, will require another sample to be
tested.
b. The example below describes a 20% Sampling—10% Failure Rule
1. Randomly test at least 20% (xx) of each group of identical equipment. In no
case test less than three units in each group. This 20%, or three, constitute
the first “sample”
2. If 10% (yy) of the units in the first sample fail the functional performances
tests, test another 20% at the group (second sample)
3. If 10% of the units in the second sample fail, test all remaining units in the
whole group.
4. If at any point, frequent failures are occurring and testing is become more
troubleshooting than verification, the CA may stop the testing and require the
contractor to perform and document a checkout of the remaining units, prior to
continuing with functionally testing the remaining units.
G. Coordination and Scheduling: The contractors shall provide sufficient notice to the CA
regarding their completion schedule for the construction checklists and startup of all
equipment and systems. The CA will schedule functional tests through the A/E, GC and
other contractors. The CA shall direct, witness and document the functional testing of all
equipment and systems. The contractors shall execute the tests.
1. In general, functional testing is conducted after construction testing and startup has
been satisfactorily completed. The control system is sufficiently tested and approved
by the CA before it is used for TAB or to verify performance of other components or
systems. The air balancing and water balancing is completed and debugged before
functional testing of air –related equipment or systems. Testing proceeds from
components to subsystems to systems. When the proper performance of all
interacting individual systems has been achieved, the interface or coordinated
responses between systems is checked.
H. Problem Solving: The will recommend solutions to problems found, however, the burden of
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responsibility to solve, correct, and retest problems is with the GC, contractors, and A/E.
V. DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVAL TESTS
A. Documentation: The CA shall witness and document the results of all functional and pre-
functional performance tests using the specific procedural forms developed for that
purpose. Prior to testing, these forms are provided to the contractors for review. The CA
will include the filled-out forms in the O&M manuals.
B. Non-Conformance
1. The CA will record the results of the functional test on the procedure or test form. All
deficiencies or non-conformance issues shall be noted and reported to the A / E on a
standard non-compliance form.
2. Corrections of minor deficiencies identified may be made during the tests at the
discretion of the CA. In such cases the deficiency and resolution will be documented
on the procedure form.
3. Every effort will be made to expedite the testing process and minimize unnecessary
delays, while not compromising the integrity of the procedures. However, the CA will
not be pressured into overlooking deficient work or loosening acceptance criteria to
satisfy scheduling or cost issues, unless there is an overriding reason to do so at the
request of the owner.
4. As tests progress and a deficiency is identified, the CA discusses the issue with the
executing contractor.
a. When there is no dispute on the deficiency and the contractor accepts
responsibility to correct it.
1. The CA documents the deficiency and the prime contractor’s response and
intentions, and they go on to another test or sequence. After the day’s work.
The CA submits the non-compliance reports to the A/E for signature. If
signature. A copy is provided to the contractor and CA. The contractor
corrects the deficiency, signs the statement of correction at the bottom of the
non-compliance form certifying that the requirements is ready to retested, and
sends it back to the CA.
2. The contractors reschedule the test and coordinates with CA to establish a
time and date that the test is to be repeated.
b. If there is a dispute about a deficiency, regarding whether it is a deficiency or who
is responsible
1. The deficiency shall be documented on the non-compliance form with the
contractor’s response and copy given to the A/E and to the contractor
representative assumed to be responsible.
2. Resolutions are made at the lowest management level possible. Other parties
are brought in to the discussions as needed, Final interpretive authority is with
the A/E Final acceptance authority is with the A/E
3. The CA documents the resolution process.
4. Ones the interpretation and resolution have been decided, the appropriate
party corrects the deficiency, signs the statement of correction on the non-
compliance form and provides it to the CA. The contractors reschedule the
test and notify the CA of the date and time the test is to be repeated. This will
occur until satisfactory performance is achieved.
5. Cost of Retesting
a. The cost for the contractor to retest a construction or functional test, if they are
responsible for the deficiency, shall be theirs, if they are not responsible, any cost
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recovery for retesting costs shall be negotiated with the responsible parties.
b. For deficiency identified, not related to any construction checklist or startup fault,
the following shall apply: The CA will direct the retesting of the equipment once at
no “charge” to the contractor for their time. However, the CA’s time for a second
retest will be charge to the contractor, who may choose to recover costs from the
responsible sub.
c. The time for the CA to direct any retesting required because a specific
construction checklist or start-up test item, reported to have been successfully
completed, but determined during functional testing to be faulty, will be back
charge to the contractor, who may choose to recover costs from the party
responsible for executing the faulty construction test.
d. Refer to the sampling section of Section 01810, for requirements for testing and
retesting identical equipment.
6. The contractor shall respond in writing the CA at least as often as commissioning
meetings are being scheduled concerning the status of each apparent outstanding
discrepancy identified during commissioning. Discussion shall over explanations of
any disagreements and proposal for their resolution.
7. The CA retains the original non-conformance forms until the end of the project.
8. Any required retesting by any contractor shall not be considered a justified reason for
a claim of delay or for a time extension by the contractor.
C. Failure due to manufacturer Defect: if 10%, or three, whichever is greater, of identical

pieces (size alone does not constitute a difference) of equipment fail to perform the
Contract Documents (Mechanically or substantively) due to manufacturing defect, not
allowing it to meet its submitted performance spec, all identical units may be considered
unacceptable by the Owner. In such case, the contractor shall provide the owner with the
following:
1. Within one week of notification from the A/E, the contractor shall examine all other
identical units making a record of the findings. The findings shall be provided to the A /
E within two weeks of the original notice.
2. Within two weeks of the original notification, the contractor shall provide a signed and
dated, written explanation of the problem, cause of failures, etc. and all proposed
solutions, which shall include full equipment submittals. The proposed solutions shall
not significantly exceed the specification requirements of the original installation.
3. The A/ E will determine whether a replacement of all identical units or a repair is
acceptable.
4. Two examples of the proposed solution will be installed by contractor and the CA will
be allowed to test the installations for up to one week, upon which the CA will decide
whether to accept the solution.
5. Upon acceptance, the contractor and / or manufacturer shall replace or repair all
identical items, at their expense and extend the warranty accordingly, if the original
equipment warranty had begun. The replacement/ / repair work shall proceed with
reasonable speed beginning within one week from when parts can be obtained.
D. Approval: The CA notes each satisfactorily demonstrated function on the test form, Formal
approval of the functional test is made later after review by the CA. The CA recommends
acceptance of each test of the Owner and A/E using a standard form. The A/E gives final
approval on each test using the same form, providing a signed copy to the CA and the
contractor.
VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. Standard O&M Manuals.

1. Special requirements for the TCC and TAB contractor are found in section 22 08 00
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and 23 08 00.
VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. The relevant contractor shall be responsible for training coordination and scheduling and
ultimately for ensuring that training is completed.
B. The CA shall be responsible for overseeing and approving the content and adequacy of
the training of Owner personnel for commissioned equipment.
1. The CA shall interview the facility manager and lead engineer to determine the special
needs and areas where training will be most valuable. The Owner and CA shall decide
how rigorous the training should be for each piece of commissioned equipment. The
CA shall communicate the results to the contractors and vendors who have training
responsibilities.
2. In addition to these general requirements, the specific training requirement of Owner
personnel by contractor and vendors is specified in Divisions 22, 23, and 26.
3. Each contractor and vendor responsible for training will submit a written training plan
to the CA for review and approval prior to training. The plan will cover the following
elements:
a. Equipment (included in training)
b. Intended audience
c. Location of training
d. Objectives
e. Subjects covered (description, duration, of discussion, special methods, etc.,)
f. Duration of training on each subject
g. Instructor for each subject
h. Methods (classroom lecture, video, site-walk through, actual operational
demonstrations, written handouts, etc.)
i. Instructor and qualifications
4. For the primary HVAC equipment, the TCC shall provide a short discussion of the
control of the equipment during the mechanical or electrical training conducted by
others.
5. The CA develops an overall training plan and coordinates the schedules. With the
Owner and contractor, the Overall training for the commissioned systems. The CA
develops criteria for determining that the training was satisfactorily complete. Including
attending some of the training etc. the CA recommends approval of the training to the
A / E using a standard form. The A /E also sign the approval form.
6. At one of the training sessions, the CA presents a presentation discussing the use of
the blank functional test forms for re-commissioning equipment.
7. The GC will provide videotaping of the training sessions, with tapes catalogued by the
GC, and added to the O&M manuals.
8. The mechanical design engineer shall at the first training session present the overall
system design concept and the design concept of each equipment section. This
presentation shall include a review of all systems using the simplified system
schematics (one-line drawings) including chilled water systems, fuel oil and gas supply
systems, supply air system, exhaust system, and outside air strategies.
VIII. DEFFERED TESTING
A. Unforeseen Deferred Test: If any check or test cannot be complete due to the building
structure, required occupancy condition, or other deficiency, execution of checklists and
functional testing may be delayed upon approval of the A /E.
B. Architect: These tests will be conducted in the same manner as the seasonal tests as soon
as possible. Services of necessary parties will be negotiated.
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C. Seasonal Testing: During the warranty period, seasonal testing (tests delayed until
weather conditions are closer to the system’s design) specified in Division 23 shall be
completed as part of this contract. The CA shall coordinate this activity. Test will be
executed and documented. And any deficiencies corrected by the appropriate contractor,
with facilities staff and the CA witnessing. Any final adjustments to the O&M manuals and
as-builds due to the testing will be made.
IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS
A. The commissioning process generates a number of written work products described in

various parts of the specifications. The commissioning Plan lists all the formal written work
products, describes briefly their contents, who is responsible to create them. In summary,
the written products are:
Product Developed by
Commissioning Plan CA
Commissioning meeting minutes CA
Commissioning schedules GC and CA with other contractors
Equipment documentation submittals Contractors
Sequence Clarifications Contractors and A/E as needed
CA (Preliminary in Spec. Revised based on

Construction checklist Approval Submittals)
Contractors and CA (Compilation of existing
Startup and initial checkout plan documents
Startup and initial checkout forms filled out
Issues log (deficiencies) CA with responses provided by contractors
Commissioning Progress Record CA
Deficiency reports CA
Functional test forms CA
Filled-out functional tests CA
Pre-functional Test Forms CA
O&M manuals Contractors with review by CA
Commissioning record books and CD's CA
Overall training plan CA, GC, and Contractors
Specific training agendas Contractors
Final Commissioning report CA
Miscellaneous approvals CA
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SECTION 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

PART 1 – GENERAL
I. DESCRIPTION
A. The purpose of this section is to specify Division 13 and Division 23 responsibilities in the
commissioning process.
B. The systems to be commissioned are listed in Section 01 91 00 Part 1.8.
C. Commissioning requires the participation of Division 13 and Division 23 to ensure that all
systems are operating in a manner consistent with the Contract Documents. The general
commissioning requirements and coordination are detailed in Section 01 91 00. Division 13
and Division 23 shall be familiar with all parts of Section 01 91 00 and the commissioning plan
issued by the CA and shall execute all commissioning responsibilities assigned to them in the
Contract Documents.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Mechanical, Plumbing, Temperature Controls, TAB, and Fire Protection Contractors. The
commissioning responsibilities applicable to each of the mechanical, Temperature controls
and TAB contractors of Division 23 and the Fire Protection contractor of Division 13 are as
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follows (all references apply to commissioned equipment only):
Construction and Acceptance Phases

1. Include and itemize the cost of commissioning in the contract price.
2. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for
submittal data, commissioning documentation, O&M data and training.
3. Attend a commissioning scoping meeting and other meetings necessary to
facilitate the Cx process.
4. Contractors shall provide the GC/CM with normal cut sheets and shop drawing
submittals of commissioned equipment with electronic files in pdf format. These
will be forwarded to the CA for review.
5. Provide additional requested documentation with electronic files in pdf format,
prior to normal O&M manual submittals, to the GC/CM who will forward them to
the CA for development of start-up and functional testing procedures.
a. Typically this will include detailed manufacturer installation and start-

up, operating, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, full
details of any owner-contracted tests, fan and pump curves, full
factory testing reports, if any, and full warranty information, including
all responsibilities of the Employer to keep the warranty in force
clearly identified. In addition, the installation, start-up and checkout
materials that are actually shipped inside the equipment and the
actual field checkout sheet forms to be used by the factory or field
technicians shall be submitted to the Commissioning Authority.
b. The Commissioning Authority may request further documentation
necessary for the commissioning process.
c. This data request may be made prior to normal submittals.
6. Provide a copy of the O&M manuals and submittals of commissioned

equipment, through normal channels, to the CA for review and approval.
7. Contractors shall assist (along with the design engineers) in clarifying the
operation and control of commissioned equipment in areas where the
specifications, control drawings or equipment documentation is not sufficient for
writing detailed testing procedures.
8. Provide limited assistance to the CA in preparing specific functional and pre-
functional performance test procedures as specified in Section 17108. Subs
shall review test procedures to ensure feasibility, safety and equipment
protection and provide necessary written alarm limits to be used during the
tests.
9. Develop a full start-up and initial checkout plan using manufacturer’s start-up
procedures and the pre-functional checklists from the CA for all commissioned
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equipment. Submit to CA for review and approval prior to start-up. Refer to

Section 01 91 00 for further details on start-up plan preparation.
10. During the start-up and initial checkout process, execute the mechanical-related
portions of the pre-functional checklists for all commissioned equipment.
11. Perform and clearly document all completed startup and system operational
checkout procedures, providing a copy to the CA.
12. Address current punch list items before functional testing. Air and water TAB
shall be completed with discrepancies and problems remedied before functional
testing of the respective air- or water-related systems.
13. Provide skilled technicians to execute starting of equipment and to execute the
functional performance tests. Ensure that they are available and present during
the agreed upon schedules and for sufficient duration to complete the
necessary tests, adjustments and problem-solving.
14. Provide skilled technicians to perform functional performance testing under the
direction of the CA for specified equipment in Section 01 91 00. Assist the CA
in interpreting the monitoring data, as necessary.
15. Correct deficiencies (differences between specified and observed
performance) as interpreted by the CA, Employer’s Representative and
Employers Consultants and retest the equipment.
16. Prepare O&M manuals according to the Contract Documents, including
clarifying and updating the original sequences of operation to as-built
conditions.
17. During construction, maintain as-built red-line drawings for all drawings and
final CAD as-built for contractor-generated coordination drawings. Update after
completion of commissioning (excluding deferred testing).
18. Provide training of the Employer’s operating staff using expert qualified
personnel, as specified.
19. Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to determine specific requirements to
maintain the validity of the warranty.
Warranty Period
1. Execute deferred functional performance testing, witnessed by the CA,
according to the specifications.
2. Correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments to O&M manuals and as-
built drawings for applicable issues identified in any seasonal testing.
3. Execute Pre-functional testing on factory prior to delivery and packaging
witnessed by CA & Owner’s Representative
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B. Mechanical Contractor. The responsibilities of the HVAC mechanical contractor,

during construction and acceptance phases in addition to those listed in (A) are:
1. Provide startup for all HVAC equipment, except for the building automation
control system.
2. Assist and cooperate with the TAB contractor and CA by:
a. Putting all HVAC equipment and systems into operation and

continuing the operation during each working day of TAB and
commissioning, as required.
b. Including cost of sheaves and belts that may be required by TAB.
c. Providing test holes in ducts and plenums where directed by TAB to
allow air measurements and air balancing. Providing an approved
plug.
d. Providing temperature and pressure taps according to the
Construction Documents for TAB and commissioning testing.
3. Install a P/T plug at each water sensor which is an input point to the control
system.
4. List and clearly identify on the as-built drawings the locations of all air-flow
stations.
5. Prepare a preliminary schedule for Division 23 pipe and duct system testing,
flushing and cleaning, equipment start-up and TAB start and completion for use
by the CA. Update the schedule as appropriate.
6. Notify the GC and Employers Representative, when pipe and duct system
testing, flushing, cleaning, start-up of each piece of equipment and TAB will
occur. Be responsible to notify the GC/CM, Employers Representative and CA,
ahead of time, when commissioning activities not yet performed or not yet
scheduled will delay construction. Be proactive in seeing that commissioning
processes are executed and that the CA has the scheduling information needed
to efficiently execute the commissioning process.
C. Temperature Controls Contractor. The commissioning responsibilities of the controls

contractor, during construction and acceptance phases in addition to those listed in
(A) are:
1. Sequences of Operation Submittals. The Temperature Controls Contractor’s

submittals of control drawings shall include complete detailed sequences of
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operation for each piece of equipment, regardless of the completeness and

clarity of the sequences in the specifications. They shall include:
a. An overview narrative of the system (1 or 2 paragraphs) generally

describing its purpose, components and function.
b. All interactions and interlocks with other systems.
c. Detailed delineation of control between any packaged controls and the
building automation system, listing what points the DDC monitors only
and what DDC points are control points and are adjustable.
d. Written sequences of control for packaged controlled equipment.
(Equipment manufacturers’ stock sequences may be included, but will
generally require additional narrative).
e. Start-up sequences.
f. Normal operating mode sequences.
g. Unoccupied mode sequences.
h. Shutdown sequences.
i. Capacity control sequences and equipment staging.
j. Temperature and pressure control: setbacks, setups, resets, etc.
k. Detailed sequences for all control strategies, e.g., economizer control,
optimum start/stop, staging, optimization, demand limiting, etc.
l. Effects of power or equipment failure with all standby component
functions.
m. Sequences for all alarms and emergency shut downs.
n. Seasonal operational differences and recommendations.
o. Initial and recommended values for all adjustable settings, set points
and parameters that are typically set or adjusted by operating staff;
and any other control settings or fixed values, delays, etc. that will be
useful during testing and operating the equipment.
p. Schedules.
q. To facilitate referencing in testing procedures, all sequences shall be
written in small statements, each with a number for reference. For a
given system, numbers will not repeat for different sequence sections,
unless the sections are numbered.
2. Temperature Control Drawings Submittal
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a. The control drawings shall have a key to all abbreviations.

b. The control drawings shall contain graphic schematic depictions of the
systems and each component.
c. The schematics will include the system and component layout of any
equipment that the control system monitors, enables or controls, even
if the equipment is primarily controlled by packaged or integral
controls.
d. Provide a full points list with at least the following included for each
point:
1) Controlled system
2) Point abbreviation
3) Point description
4) Display unit
5) Control point or set point
6) Monitoring point
7) Intermediate point
8) Calculated point
Key:
Point Description: DB temp, airflow, etc.
Control or Set point: Point that controls equipment and can have
its set point changed (OSA, SAT, etc.)
Intermediate Point: Point whose value is used to make a
calculation which then controls equipment (space temperatures
that are averaged to a virtual point to control reset).
Monitoring Point: Point that does not control or contribute to the
control of equipment, but is used for operation, maintenance, or
performance verification.
Calculated Point: “Virtual” point generated from calculations of

other point values.
The Controls Contractor shall keep the CA informed of all changes to

this list during programming and setup.
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3. An updated as-built version of the control drawings and sequences of operation

shall be included in the final controls O&M manual submittal.
4. Assist and cooperate with the TAB contractor in the following manner:
a. Meet with the TAB contractor prior to beginning TAB and review the
TAB plan to determine the capabilities of the control system toward
completing TAB. Provide the TAB any needed unique instruments for
setting terminal unit boxes and instruct TAB in their use (handheld
control system interface or laptop computer for use around the
building during TAB, etc.).
b. For a given area, have all required prefunctional checklists,
calibrations, start-up and selected functional tests of the system
completed and approved by the CA prior to TAB.
c. Provide a qualified technician to operate the controls to assist the TAB
contractor in performing TAB, or provide sufficient training for TAB to
operate the system without assistance.
5. Assist and cooperate with the CA in the following manner:
a. Using a skilled technician who is familiar with this building, execute the
functional testing of the controls system as specified for the
temperature controls contractor in Section 01 91 00. Assist in the
functional testing of all equipment specified in Section 01 91 00.
Handheld radios will be used to coordinate activities of the
Commissioning team during testing.
b. Execute all control system trend logs specified in Section 01 91 00.
6. The controls contractor shall prepare a written plan indicating in a step-by-step

manner, the procedures that will be followed to test, checkout and adjust the
control system prior to functional performance testing, according to the process
in Section 01 91 00. At minimum, the plan shall include for each type of
equipment controlled by the automatic controls:
a. System name.
b. List of devices.
c. Step-by-step procedures for testing each controller after installation,
including:
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1) Process of verifying proper hardware and wiring installation.

2) Process of downloading programs to local controllers and
verifying that they are addressed correctly.
3) Process of performing operational checks of each controlled
component.
4) Plan and process for calibrating valve and damper actuators and
all sensors.
5) A description of the expected field adjustments for transmitters,
controllers and control actuators should control responses fall
outside of expected values.
6) Alarm Levels
d. A copy of the log and field checkout sheets that will document the
process. This log must include a place for initial and final read values
during calibration of each point and clearly indicate when a sensor or
controller has “passed” and is operating within the contract
parameters.
e. A description of the instrumentation required for testing.
f. Indicate what tests on what systems should be completed prior to TAB
using the control system for TAB work. Coordinate with the CA and
TAB contractor for this determination.
7. Provide a signed and dated certification to the CA and Employers

Representative upon completion of the checkout of each controlled device,
equipment and system prior to functional testing for each piece of equipment or
system, that all system programming is complete as to all respects of the
Contract Documents, except functional testing requirements.
8. Beyond the control points necessary to execute all documented control
sequences, provide monitoring, control and virtual points as specified in Section
23 09 00, HVAC Instrumentation and Controls.
9. List and clearly identify on the as-built duct and piping drawings the locations of
all static and differential pressure sensors (air, water and building pressure).
D. TAB Contractor. The duties of the TAB contractor, in addition to those listed in (A) are:
1. Six weeks prior to starting TAB, submit to the CM, CA and Employers
Representative the qualifications of the site technician for the project, including
the name of the contractors and facility managers of recent projects the
technician on which was lead. The CA and Employers Representative will
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approve the site technician’s qualifications for this project.

2. Submit the outline of the TAB plan and approach for each system and
component to the CM, CA, and Employers Representative and the controls
contractor six weeks prior to starting the TAB. This plan will be developed after
the TAB has some familiarity with the control system.
3. The submitted plan will include:
a. Certification that the TAB contractor has reviewed the construction
documents and the systems with the design engineers and contractors
to sufficiently understand the design intent for each system.
b. An explanation of the intended use of the building control system. The
controls contractor will comment on feasibility of the plan.
c. All field checkout sheets and logs to be used that list each piece of
equipment to be tested, adjusted and balanced with the data cells to
be gathered for each.
d. Discussion of what notations and markings will be made on the duct
and piping drawings during the process.
e. Final test report forms to be used.
f. Detailed step-by-step procedures for TAB work for each system and
issue: terminal flow calibration (for each terminal type), diffuser
proportioning, branch / sub main proportioning, total flow calculations,
rechecking, diversity issues, expected problems and solutions, etc.
Criteria for using air flow straighteners or relocating flow stations and
sensors will be discussed. Provide the analogous explanations for the
water side.
g. List of all air flow, water flow, sound level, system capacity and
efficiency measurements to be performed and a description of specific
test procedures, parameters, formulas to be used.
h. Details of how total flow will be determined (Air: sum of terminal flows
via DDC calibrated readings or via hood readings of all terminals,
supply (SA) and return air (RA) pitot traverse, SA or RA flow stations.
Water: pump curves, circuit setter, flow station, ultrasonic, etc.).
i. The identification and types of measurement instruments to be used
and their most recent calibration date.
j. Specific procedures that will ensure that both air and water side are
operating at the lowest possible pressures and provide methods to
verify this.
k. Confirmation that TAB understands the outside air ventilation criteria
under all conditions.
l. Details of whether and how minimum outside air cfm will be verified
and set and for what level (total building, zone, etc.).
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m. Details of how building static and exhaust fan / relief damper capacity
will be checked.
n. Proposed selection points for sound measurements and sound
measurement methods.
o. Details of methods for making any specified coil or other system plant
capacity measurements.
p. Details of any TAB work to be done in phases (by floor, etc.), or of
areas to be built out later.
q. Details regarding specified deferred TAB work.
r. Details of any specified false loading of systems to complete TAB
work.
s. Details of all exhaust fan balancing and capacity verifications,
including any required room pressure differentials.
t. Details of any required interstitial cavity differential pressure
measurements and calculations.
u. Plan for hand-written field technician logs of discrepancies, deficient or
uncompleted work by others, contract interpretation requests and lists
of completed tests (scope and frequency).
v. Plan for formal progress reports (scope and frequency).
w. Plan for formal deficiency reports (scope, frequency and distribution).
4. A running log of events and issues shall be kept by the TAB field technicians.
Submit handwritten reports of discrepancies, deficient or uncompleted work by
others, contract interpretation requests and lists of completed tests to the CM,
CA, and Employers Representative at least twice a week.
5. Communicate in writing to the controls contractor all set point and parameter
changes made or problems and discrepancies identified during TAB which
affect the control system setup and operation.
6. Provide a draft TAB report within two weeks of completion. A copy will be
provided to the CA. The report will contain a full explanation of the
methodology, assumptions and the results in a clear format with designations of
all uncommon abbreviations and column headings. The report should follow the
latest and most rigorous reporting recommendations by AABC, NEBB or
ASHRAE Standard 111.
7. Provide the CA with any requested data, gathered, but not shown on the draft
reports.
8. Provide a final TAB report for the CA with details, as in the draft.
9. Conduct functional performance tests and checks on the original TAB as
specified for TAB in Section 01 91 00.
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E. Mechanical Designer. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for the responsibilities of the

mechanical designer.
III. RELATED WORK
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00, Part 1.5 for a listing of all sections where commissioning
requirements are found.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 1.8 for systems to be commissioned and section 01 91 00 Part
3.4 for functional testing requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
I. TEST EQUIPMENT
A. Division 23 shall provide all test equipment necessary to fulfill the testing requirements of this
Division.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional Division 23 requirements.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
I. SUBMITTALS
A. Division 23 shall provide submittal documentation relative to commissioning as required in this

Section Part 1, Section 01 30 13 and Section 01 91 00.
II. START-UP
A. The HVAC mechanical and controls contractors shall follow the start-up and initial checkout
procedures listed in the Responsibilities list in this section and in 01 91 00. Division 23 has
start-up responsibility and is required to complete systems and sub-systems so they are fully
functional, meeting the design objectives of the Contract Documents. The commissioning
procedures and functional testing do not relieve or lessen this responsibility or shift that
responsibility partially to the commissioning Authority or Owner.
B. Functional testing is intended to begin upon completion of a system. Functional testing may
proceed prior to the completion of systems or sub-systems at the discretion of the CA and
Employers Representative. Beginning system testing before full completion does not relieve
the Contractor from fully completing the system, including all prefunctional checklists as soon
as possible.
C. Pre-functional testing is intended prior to packaging and shipment of major equipment to

ensure technical requirements, measurements, performance of the systems are compatible
with site utilities and service provisions. The Contractor shall allow travelling expenses and
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accommodation for witness (CA & Owner’s Representative)
III. TAB
A. Refer to the TAB responsibilities in Part 1.2 above.
IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 1.8 for a list of systems to be commissioned and to Part 1.5 for
a description of the process and to Section 01 91 00 Part 3.4 for specific details on the
required functional performance tests.
V. TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for specific details on non-conformance issues relating to pre-

functional checklists and tests.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 3.4 for issues relating to functional performance tests.
VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS
A. The following O&M manual requirements do not replace O&M manual documentation
requirements elsewhere in these specifications.
B. Division 23 shall compile and prepare documentation for all equipment and systems covered
in Division 23 and deliver this documentation to the CM for inclusion in the O&M manuals,
according to this section, prior to the training of owner personnel.
C. The CA shall receive a copy of the O&M manuals for review.
D. Special Temperature Control System O&M Manual Requirements. In addition to

documentation that may be specified elsewhere, the controls contractor shall compile and
organize at minimum the following data on the control system in labeled 3-ring binders with
indexed tabs.
1. Six (6) copies of the controls training manuals in a separate manual from the
O&M manuals.
2. Operation and Maintenance Manuals containing:
a. Specific instructions on how to perform and apply all functions,

features, modes, etc. mentioned in the controls training sections of this
specification and other features of this system. These instructions
shall be step-by-step. Indexes and clear tables of contents shall be
included. The detailed technical manual for programming and
customizing control loops and algorithms shall be included.
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b. Full as-built set of control drawings (refer to Submittal section above

for details).
c. Full as-built sequence of operations for each piece of equipment.
d. Full points list. In addition to the updated points list required in the
original submittals (Part 1 of this section), a listing of all rooms shall be
provided with the following information for each room: 1) Floor 2)
Room number 3) Room name 4) Air handler unit ID 5) Reference
drawing number 6) Air terminal unit tag ID 7) Cooling valve tag ID 8)
Minimum cfm (Cooling min.) 9) Maximum cfm
e. Full print out of all schedules and set points after testing and
acceptance of the system.
f. Full as-built print out of software program.
g. Electronic copy on disk of the entire program for this facility.
h. Marking of all system sensors and thermostats on the as-built floor
plan and mechanical drawings with their control system designations.
i. Maintenance instructions, including sensor calibration requirements
and methods by sensor type, etc.
j. Control equipment component submittals, parts lists, etc.
k. Warranty requirements.
l. Copies of all checkout tests and calibrations performed by the
Contractor (not commissioning tests).
3. The manual shall be organized and subdivided with permanently labeled tabs
for each of the following data in the given order:
Sequences of operation
a. Control drawings
b. Points lists
c. Controller / module data
d. Thermostats and timers
e. Sensors and DP switches
f. Valves and valve actuators
g. Dampers and damper actuators
h. Program setups (software program printouts)
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4. Field checkout sheets and trend logs should be provided to the CA for inclusion
in the Commissioning Record Book.
E. Special TAB Documentation Requirements. The TAB will compile and submit the
following with other documentation that may be specified elsewhere in the
Specifications.
1. Final report containing an explanation of the methodology, assumptions, test

conditions and the results in a clear format with designations of all uncommon
abbreviations and column headings.
2. The TAB shall mark on the drawings where all traverse and other critical
measurements were taken and cross reference the location in the TAB report.
F. Review and Approvals. Review of the commissioning related sections of the O&M
manuals shall be made by the Employers Consultants and by the CA. Refer to
Section 01 91 00, Part 3.6 for details.
VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. The CM shall be responsible for training coordination and scheduling and ultimately to ensure
that training is completed. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional details.
B. The CA shall be responsible for approving the content and adequacy of the training of
Employer’s personnel for commissioned equipment. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional
details.
C. Mechanical Contractor. The mechanical contractor shall have the following training
responsibilities:
1. Provide the CA with a training plan six weeks before the planned training
according to the outline described in Section 01 91 00.
2. Provide designated Employer’s personnel with comprehensive orientation and
training in the understanding of the systems and the operation and
maintenance of each piece of HVAC equipment including, but not limited to,
pumps, chillers, heat rejection equipment, air conditioning units, air handling
units, fans, terminal units, controls and water treatment systems, etc.
3. Training shall normally start with classroom sessions followed by hands-on
training on each piece of equipment, which shall illustrate the various modes of
operation, including start-up, shutdown, fire/smoke alarm, power failure, etc.
4. During any demonstration, should the system fail to perform in accordance with
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the requirements of the O&M manual or sequence of operations, the system will
be repaired or adjusted as necessary and the demonstration repeated.
5. The appropriate trade or manufacturer's representative shall provide the
instructions on each major piece of equipment. This person may be the start-up
technician for the piece of equipment, the installing contractor or manufacturer’s
representative. Practical building operating expertise as well as in-depth
knowledge of all modes of operation of the specific piece of equipment is
required. More than one party may be required to execute the training.
6. The Temperature Controls contractor shall attend sessions other than the
controls training to discuss the interaction of the controls system as it relates to
the equipment being discussed.
7. The training sessions shall follow the outline in the Table of Contents of the
operation and maintenance manual and illustrate whenever possible the use of
the O&M manuals for reference.
8. Training shall include:
a. Use of the printed installation, operation and maintenance instruction

material included in the O&M manuals.
b. A review of the written O&M instructions emphasizing safe and proper
operating requirements, preventative maintenance, special tools
needed and spare parts inventory suggestions. The training shall
include start-up, operation in all modes possible, shut-down, seasonal
changeover and any emergency procedures.
c. Discussion of relevant health and safety issues and concerns.
d. Discussion of warranties and guarantees.
e. Common troubleshooting problems and solutions
f. Explanatory information included in the O&M manuals and the location
of all plans and manuals in the facility.
g. Discussion of any peculiarities of equipment installation or operation.
h. The format and training agenda in The HVAC Commissioning
Process, ASHRAE Guideline 1-1989R, 1996 is recommended.
i. Classroom sessions shall include the use of overhead projections,
slides, video/audio-taped material as might be appropriate.
9. Hands-on training shall include start-up, operation in all modes possible,

including manual, shut-down and any emergency procedures and preventative
maintenance for all pieces of equipment.
10. The mechanical contractor shall fully explain and demonstrate the operation,
function and overrides of any local packaged controls, not controlled by the
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central control system.

11. Training shall occur after functional testing is complete, unless approved
otherwise by the CA and Employers Representative.
12. Scope of Training. The mechanical contractor shall provide training on each
piece of equipment according to the following schedule.
Mechanical Systems
VRV
Cooling Towers
Chilled Water and Condenser Water Pumps
Sand Filter at Cooling Tower
Chemical Treatment Systems
Air Handler Units Energy

Recovery Air Handler Units
Variable Speed Drives Testing Adjusting & Balancing Work
Building Automation System (DDC/PLC)
Air Terminal Units
Fan Coil Units
Computer Room AC Units
Fuel Oil Pump
Fans
Supplementary Supply Fans
Return Fan/Relief Fan
Elevator Shaft Fans
Stairwell Fans
Specialty Exhaust Fans
Restroom Exhaust Fans
Garage Exhaust Fans & Circulator Fans
Pressurization System
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Plumbing Systems
Service Hot Water Heaters
Domestic Water Booster Pumps
Water Storage Tanks
Transfer Pumps
Sewage Ejectors
Sump Pumps
Plumbing Fixtures
Fire Protection Systems

Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
Fire Pumps
Jockey Pumps
D. Temperature Controls Contractor. The controls contractor shall have the following
training responsibilities:
1. Provide the CA with a training plan four weeks before the planned training
according to the outline described in Section 01 91 00.
2. The controls contractor shall provide designated Employer’s personnel training

on the control system in this facility. The intent is to clearly and completely
instruct the Employer’s personnel on all the capabilities of the control system.
3. Training manuals. The standard operating manual for the system and any
special training manuals will be provided for each trainee, with three extra
copies left for the O&M manuals. In addition, copies of the system technical
manual will be demonstrated during training and three copies submitted with
the O&M manuals. Manuals shall include detailed description of the subject
matter for each session. The manuals will cover all control sequences and
have a definitions section that fully describes all relevant words used in the
manuals and in all software displays. Manuals will be approved by the CA.
Copies of audiovisuals shall be delivered to the CM for delivery to the
Employers Representative and CA.
4. The trainings will be tailored to the needs and skill-level of the trainees.
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5. The trainers will be knowledgeable on the system and its use in buildings. For
the on-site sessions, the most qualified trainer(s) will be used. The GC,
Employers Representative and CA shall approve the instructor prior to
scheduling the training.
7. The controls contractor shall attend sessions other than the controls training to
discuss the interaction of the controls system as it relates to the equipment
being discussed.
8. There shall be three training sessions:
a. Training I. Control System. This training may be held on-site or in the

supplier’s local facility. If held off-site, the training may occur prior to final
completion of the system installation. Upon completion, each student, using
appropriate documentation, should be able to perform elementary
operations and describe general hardware architecture and functionality of
the system.
b. Training II. Building Systems. The second session shall be held on-site for
actual hands-on training after the completion of system commissioning.
The session shall include instruction on:
1. Specific hardware configuration of installed systems in this building and

specific instruction for operating the installed system, including HVAC
systems and any interface with the fire alarm and communication
systems.
2. Security levels, alarms, system start-up, shut-down, power outage and
restart routines, changing set points and alarms and other typical
changed parameters, overrides, manual operation of equipment,
optional control strategies that can be considered, energy savings
strategies and set points that if changed will adversely affect energy
consumption, energy accounting, procedures for obtaining vendor
assistance, etc.
3. All trending and monitoring features (values, change of state,
totalization, etc.), including setting up, executing, downloading, viewing
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both tabular and graphically and printing trends. Trainees will actually
set-up trends in the presence of the trainer.
4. Every screen shall be completely discussed, allowing time for questions.
5. Use of keypad or plug-in laptop computer at the zone level.
6. Use of remote access to the system via phone lines or networks.
7. Setting up and changing an air terminal unit controller.
8. Graphics generation.
9. Point database entry and modifications.
10. Understanding DDC field panel operating programming (when
applicable).
c. Training III. The third training will be conducted on-site six months after
occupancy and consist of a minimum of eight (8) hours of training. The
session will be structured to address specific topics that trainees need to
discuss and to answer questions concerning operation of the system.
E. TAB. The TAB contractor shall have the following training responsibilities:
1. TAB shall meet with facility staff after completion of TAB and instruct them on the
following:
a. Go over the final TAB report, explaining the layout and meanings of each data
type.
b. Discuss any outstanding deficient items in control, ducting or design that may
affect the proper delivery of air or water.
c. Identify and discuss any terminal units, duct runs, diffusers, coils, fans and
pumps that are close to or are not meeting their design capacity.
d. Discuss any temporary settings and steps to finalize them for any areas that
are not finished.
e. Other salient information that may be useful for facility operations, relative to
TAB.
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VIII. DEFERRED TESTING
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00, Part 3.8 for requirements of deferred testing.
IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS
A. Written work products of Contractors will consist of the start-up and initial checkout plan
described in Section 01 91 00 and the filled out start-up, initial checkout and pre-functional
checklists.
SECTION 26 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL
I. DESCRIPTION
A. The purpose of this section is to specify Division 26 responsibilities in the

commissioning process which are being directed by the CA. Other electrical
systems testing are required under the direction of the CM.
B. The list of commissioned equipment and systems is found in Section 01 91 00 Part

1.8.
C. Commissioning requires the participation of Division 26 to ensure that all systems

are operating in a manner consistent with the Contract Documents. The general
commissioning requirements and coordination are detailed in Section 01 91 00.
Division 26 shall be familiar with all parts of Section 01 91 00 and the commissioning
plan issued by the CA and shall execute all commissioning responsibilities assigned
to them in the Contract Documents.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Electrical Contractors. The commissioning responsibilities applicable to the electrical

contractor are as follows (all references apply to commissioned equipment only):
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Construction and Acceptance Phases

1. Include the cost of commissioning in the contract price, if not yet let.
2. In each purchase order or subcontract written, include requirements for
submittal data, O&M data and training.
3. Attend a commissioning scoping meeting and other necessary meetings
scheduled by the CA to facilitate the Cx process.
4. Contractors shall provide normal cut sheets and shop drawing submittals to the
CA of commissioned equipment.
5. Provide additional requested documentation, prior to normal O&M manual
submittals, to the CA for development of start-up and functional testing
procedures.
a. Typically this will include detailed manufacturer installation and start-up,

operating, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures, full details of any
owner-contracted tests, fan and pump curves, full factory testing reports, if
any, and full warranty information, including all responsibilities of the Owner
to keep the warranty in force clearly identified. In addition, the installation
and checkout materials that are actually shipped inside the equipment and
the actual field checkout sheet forms to be used by the factory or field
technicians shall be submitted to the Commissioning Agent.
b. The Commissioning Agent may request further documentation necessary
for the commissioning process.
c. This data request may be made prior to normal submittals.
6. Provide a copy of the O&M manuals submittals of commissioned equipment,

through normal channels, to the CA for review and approval.
7. Contractors shall assist (along with the design engineers) in clarifying the
operation and control of commissioned equipment in areas where the
specifications, control drawings or equipment documentation is not sufficient for
writing detailed testing procedures.
8. Provide assistance to the CA in preparation of the specific functional
performance test procedures specified in Section 01 91 00. Subs shall review
test procedures to ensure feasibility, safety and equipment protection and
provide necessary written alarm limits to be used during the tests.
9. Develop a full start-up and initial checkout plan using manufacturer’s start-up
procedures and the pre-functional checklists from the CA. Submit
manufacturer’s detailed start-up procedures and the full start-up plan and
procedures and other requested equipment documentation to CA for review.
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10. During the start-up and initial checkout process, execute and document the
electrical-related portions of the pre-fucntional checklists provided by the CA for
all commissioned equipment.
11. Perform and clearly document all completed start-up and system operational
checkout procedures, providing a copy to the CA.
12. Address current Employers Consultant punch list items before functional
testing. Air and water TAB shall be completed with discrepancies and problems
remedied before functional testing of the respective air- or water-related
systems.
13. Provide skilled technicians to execute starting of equipment and to execute the
functional performance tests. Ensure that they are available and present during
the agreed upon schedules and for sufficient duration to complete the
necessary tests, adjustments and problem-solving.
14. Perform functional and pre-functional performance testing under the direction of
the CA for specified equipment in Section 01 91 00. Assist the CA in
interpreting the monitoring data, as necessary.
15. Correct deficiencies (differences between specified and observed performance)
as interpreted by the CA and Employers Representative and Employers
Consultant and retest the equipment.
16. Prepare O&M manuals according to the Contract Documents, including
clarifying and updating the original sequences of operation to as-built
conditions.
17. During construction, maintain as-built red-line drawings for all drawings and
final CAD as-built for contractor-generated coordination drawings. Update after
completion of commissioning (excluding deferred testing). Prepare red-line as-
built drawings for all drawings and final as-built for contractor-generated
coordination drawings.
18. Provide training of the Owner’s operating personnel as specified.
19. Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to determine specific requirements to
maintain the validity of the warranty.
Warranty Period
1. Execute seasonal or deferred functional performance testing, witnessed by the
CA, according to the specifications.
2. Correct deficiencies and make necessary adjustments to O&M manuals and as-
built drawings for applicable issues identified in any seasonal testing.
B. Employers Consultant (Electrical Designer/Engineer)
1. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for the responsibilities of the Employers Consultant.
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III. RELATED WORK
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00, for a listing of all sections where commissioning requirements are
found.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 1.8 for systems to be commissioned and section 01 91 00 Part
3.4 for functional testing requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
I. TEST EQUIPMENT
A. Division 26 shall provide all test equipment necessary to fulfill the testing requirements of this
Division.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional Division 26 requirements.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
I. SUBMITTALS
A. Division 26 shall provide submittal documentation relative to commissioning to the CA as

requested by the CA. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional Division 26 requirements.
II. START-UP
A. The electrical contractors shall follow the start-up and initial checkout procedures listed in the
Responsibilities list in this section and in 01 91 00. Division 26 has start-up responsibility and
is required to complete systems and sub-systems so they are fully functional, meeting the
design objectives of the Contract Documents. The commissioning procedures and functional
testing do not relieve or lessen this responsibility or shift that responsibility partially to the
commissioning agent or Owner.
B. Functional testing is intended to begin upon completion of a system. Functional testing may
proceed prior to the completion of systems, or sub-systems at the discretion of the CA and
GC. Beginning system testing before full completion does not relieve the Contractor from
fully completing the system, including all pre-functional checklists as soon as possible.
C. Pre-functional test is intended prior to packaging and shipment of all major equipment to
ensure technical requirement and performance of the systems are compatible with site
utilities and service provisions. The Contractor shall allow traveling expenses and decent
accommodation for witness (CA & Owner’s Representative)
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III. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 1.8 for a list of systems to be commissioned and to Part 1.5
for a description of the process and to Section 01 91 00 for specific details on the required
functional performance tests.
IV. TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for specific details on non-conformance issues relating to

pre-functional checklists and tests.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 Part 3.4 for issues relating to functional performance

tests.
V. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS
A. Division 26 shall compile and prepare documentation for all equipment and systems
covered in Division 26 and deliver to the GC for inclusion in the O&M manuals.
B. The CA shall receive a copy of the O&M manuals for review.
VI. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. The GC shall be responsible for training coordination and scheduling and ultimately
to ensure that training is completed. Refer to Section 01 91 00 for additional details.
B. The CA shall be responsible for overseeing and approving the content and
adequacy of the training of Owner personnel for commissioned equipment. Refer to
Section 01 91 00 for additional details.
C. Electrical Contractor. The electrical contractor shall have the following training
responsibilities:
1. Provide the CA with a training plan two weeks before the planned training
according to the outline described in Section 01 91 00, Part 1.6.
2. Provide designated Owner personnel with comprehensive training in the

understanding of the systems and the operation and maintenance of each major
piece of commissioned electrical equipment or system.
3. Training shall start with classroom sessions, if necessary, followed by hands on

training on each piece of equipment, which shall illustrate the various modes of
operation, including start-up, shutdown, fire/smoke alarm, power failure, etc.
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5. The appropriate trade or manufacturer's representative shall provide the

instructions on each major piece of equipment. This person may be the start-up
technician for the piece of equipment, the installing contractor or manufacturer’s
representative. Practical building operating expertise as well as in-depth
knowledge of all modes of operation of the specific piece of equipment is
required. More than one party may be required to execute the training.
6. The training sessions shall follow the outline in the Table of Contents of the
operation and maintenance manual and illustrate whenever possible the use of
the O&M manuals for reference.
7. Training shall include:
a. Use the printed installation, operation and maintenance instruction

material included in the O&M manuals.
b. Include a review of the written O&M instructions emphasizing safe and

proper operating requirements, preventative maintenance, special tools
needed and spare parts inventory suggestions. The training shall
include start-up, operation in all modes possible, shut-down, seasonal
changeover and any emergency procedures.
c. Discuss relevant health and safety issues and concerns.
d. Discuss warranties and guarantees.
e. Cover common troubleshooting problems and solutions.
f. Explain information included in the O&M manuals and the location of all
plans and manuals in the facility.
g. Discuss any peculiarities of equipment installation or operation.
h. The format and training agenda in Guidelines for Commissioning HVAC

Systems, ASHRAE, 1989R, 1996 is recommended.
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i. Classroom sessions shall include the use of overhead projections,

slides, video and audio taped material as might be appropriate.
8. Hands-on training shall include start-up, operation in all modes possible,

including manual, shut-down and any emergency procedures and maintenance
of all pieces of equipment.
9. The electrical contractor shall fully explain and demonstrate the operation,
function and overrides of any local packaged controls, not controlled by the
central control system.
10. Training shall occur after functional testing is complete, unless approved
otherwise by the Project Manager.
11. Scope of Training. The electrical contractor shall provide training on each piece
of equipment according to the following schedule.
Fire Alarm System

Lighting Controls
Emergency Generator and ATS
UPS
Paging System
VII. DEFERRED TESTING
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00, Part 3.8 for requirements of deferred testing.
VIII. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS
Written work products of Contractors will consist of the start-up and initial checkout plan
described in Section 01 91 00 and the filled out start-up, initial checkout and pre-functional
checklists.
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EROSION SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
Site Description
Intent
Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway
sedimentation and airborne dust generation.
Requirement
Create and implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan for all construction
activities associated with the project. The ESC Plan shall conform to the erosion and
sedimentation requirements of the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit OR local erosion
and sedimentation control standards and codes, whichever is more stringent. The Plan shall
describe the measures implemented to accomplish the following objectives:
 Prevent loss of soil during construction by storm water runoff and/or wind erosion,
including protecting topsoil by stockpiling for reuse.
 Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams.
 Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter.
Activities:
1. Silt Fencing
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The perimeter of the project will be provided with special sediment control
fence.
2. Washbay
All exits and entry points on site during construction shall be provided with
Gravel Construction Entrance.
3. Storm water sump and outlet/ Sediment Trap
The project will have a sedimentation trap to collect all sediments from the
surface runoff. This is strategically located and must be connected to the main
storm water drainage system.
4. Sand bags Kerb Inlet
Sand bags at Kerb inlets is necessary to prevent unwanted sediments from the
surface runoff and during excavation and concreting. Strawattle can also be
used in lieu of the sandbags particularly during the rainy seasons.
5. Stockpiling
Stockpile of soil will be contained in a specific area and shall be surrounded by

trench, diverting water to the excavated sediment trap. This will be covered with
plastic or non permeable covering.
6. Dust Control
A dust –free project will be maintained through regular watering and regular
sweeping.
7. Inspection and Maintenance
Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) inspections and maintenance shall be

conducted on a regular basis once a week and within 24 hours after every half
inch rain event to ensure that proper implementation and the system is working
properly.
Regular cleaning of the sediment basins are required particularly when half full
of sediments. Entrance and exit gates as well as the adjacent roads shall be
free from mud tracks as well.
8. Other Control Measures
 Hauling of soil shall be done whenever stockpile occurs.
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 Limit construction equipment to designated areas to control soil

compaction. Keep equipment away from existing trees, future sewage
treatment area and filtration basins.
 Dump trucks should be free from mud/ dust before leaving the site.
 Necessary signs shall be posted when actual excavation works
commenced .
 Flagmen ( with min PPE) shall be deployed to control traffic especially
during ingress and egress of Dump trucks.
 Roads shall be kept safe in condition and maintained in such a way that
the vehicular access and unloading can be conducted during the
inclement weather.
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1. SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 5

VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE 9

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED) 11

II. SALVAGING DEMOLITION WASTE 12

III. RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE, GENERAL 12

IV. RECYCLING DEMOLITION WASTE 13

V. RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTE 14

VI. DISPOSAL OF WASTE 15

III. RELATED SECTIONS 16

I. BASELINE IAQ TESTING 16

II. INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING: 18

III. RELATED DOCUMENTS 20

VI. QUALITY ASSURANCE 26

I. PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 27

I. CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 35

II. CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 35

IV. MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION: 36

4. SECTION 01 91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 37

VIII. SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED 42

II. START-UP, CONSTRUCTION CHECKLISTS AND INTIAL CHECKOUT 44

III. PHASED COMMISSIONING 47

IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING 47

VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS 51

VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 51

VIII. DEFFERED TESTING 52

IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 52

II. RESPONSIBILITIES 644

III. RELATED WORK 61

IV. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS 62

V. TESTING DOCUMENTATION, NON-CONFORMANCE AND APPROVALS 62

VI. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS 62

VII. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 63

VIII. DEFERRED TESTING 67

IX. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 67

III. RELATED WORK 70

III. FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS 71

V. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS 71

VI. TRAINING OF OWNER PERSONNEL 71

VII. DEFERRED TESTING 73

VIII. WRITTEN WORK PRODUCTS 73

SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. Salvaging non-hazardous demolition and construction waste;

2. Recycling non-hazardous demolition and construction waste; and

3. Disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste.

B. Related sections include the following:

1. Section 01 12 00 “Summary of Multiple Contracts” for coordination of responsibilities for

2. Division 1 section 01 81 13“Sustainable Design Requirements”

3. Division 1 series of section 01 50 00 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for

4. Sections within 02 41 00 “Demolition” for disposition of waste resulting from demolition of

E. Diversion: Avoidance of demolitions and construction waste SENT to landfill or incineration.

F. Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitability,

G. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in

I. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent reuse or sale in

J. Reuse: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent incorporation into to

L. Toxic: poisonous to humans either immediately or after a long period of exposure

M. Trash: Any product or material unable to be reuse, returned, recycled, or salvaged

O. Contractor as defined within this document is the General Contractor.

IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

D. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Salvage and recycle as much non-hazardous demolition

a. Asphaltic concrete paving

c. Concrete reinforcing steel

e. Concrete masonry units