Common use of Building Systems Commissioning Clause in Contracts

Building Systems Commissioning. Each tenant must hire a commissioning authority with documented commissioning experience on at least two other building projects. The commissioning authority will verify and ensure that mechanical, electrical and all other energy using systems are installed and calibrated to operate according to the Owner Project Requirements (“OPR”) and Basis of Design (“BOD”). To fulfill the intent of this requirement: a. The owner must develop the OPR document b. The design team shall develop the BOD c. The project team shall include commissioning requirements in the construction documents d. The project team and commissioning authority shall develop and utilize a commissioning plan e. The commissioning authority shall verify installation, functional performance, and training of maintenance staff f. The mechanical designer shall include control sequencing and set points for all design conditions in the construction documents g. The project team shall provide O & M documentation h. The commissioning authority shall complete a commissioning report