NEBB SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

The following specification for building systems commissioning can be incorporated in the contract documents by the specifying authority. Commissioning should be located in Division 15 (Mechanical) and referenced in Division 16 (Electrical) and Division 1 (General Requirements). NEBB System Commissioning Administrators (SCA) are fully cognizant of the obligations contained in the NEBB specification, have received training and have passed examinations to comply with the certification requirements.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This section covers the commissioning of all of the building systems listed in paragraph 1.2.

1.2 Systems to be commissioned include (omit those not included):

a) HVAC systems

b) Plumbing systems

c) Fire protection systems

d) Building management systems

e) Electrical systems

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The work described in this section shall be performed by a firm certified by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).

2.2 The name of the selected NEBB Certified Firm shall be submitted to the systems designer or awarding authority for approval within __________ days after contract award.

3. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES

3.1 The building systems, including all equipment, apparatus and distribution systems shall be commissioned in accordance with NEBB Procedural Standards for Building Systems Commissioning.

3.2 All work performed under this Section shall be under the direction of the SCA who is designated and qualified under the certification requirements of NEBB.

3.3 Any instruments used for measurements shall be reliable, accurate, and in good working order; and calibration histories for each instrument shall be available for examination.

4. REPORTS

4.1 __________ certified copies of the final Commissioning Report bearing the seal of the NEBB SCA of the NEBB Certified Firm shall be submitted for review on applicable NEBB Commissioning Forms or in a format acceptable by the Owner or owner's representative.