Commissioning

Historically, the term "commissioning" has referred to the process by which the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building was tested and balanced according to the established standards prior to acceptance by the building owner. Unforftunately, HVAC commissioning did not include other building systems that did not directly affect the performance of the HVAC systems.

Total Building Commissioning is a process for achieving, validating and documenting that the performance of the total building and its systems meet the design needs and requirements of the owner.

Because all building systems are integrated, a deficiency in one component can result in sub-optimal operation and performance among other components. Remedying these deficiencies can result in a variety of benefits including:

• Improved occupant comfort
• Energy savings
• Improved environmental conditions
• Improved system and equipment function
• Improved building operation and maintenance
• Improved building productivity

• Recent studies indicate that on average the operating costs of a commissioned building range from 8-20 percent below that of a non-commissioned building. The one-time investment in commissioning for a building (ranging from 0.5-1.5 percent of mechanical system cost) can result in reduced operating costs over the life of the building.

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