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1 National Environmental Balancing Bureau8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4121ph: 301-977-3698 fax: PROCEDURAL STANDARDS FOR WHOLE BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING OF NEW construction 2009 THIRD EDITION National Environmental Balancing Bureau 8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-4121 301-977-3698 301-977-9589 FAX PROCEDURAL STANDARDS FOR WHOLE BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING OF NEW construction Copyright NEBB, 2009 FIRST EDITION - JANUARY 1993 SECOND EDITION - JANUARY 2000 THIRD EDITION FEBRUARY 2009 This book may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owner.

2 These Procedural Standards were developed using reliable engineering principles and research plus consultation with, and information obtained from, manufacturers, users, testing laboratories and others having specialized experience. They are subject to revision as further experience and investigation may show is necessary or desirable. Building Systems Commissioning completed to these standards may not be applicable if the system being commissioned contains features or components that impair the results of these standards. The National Environmental Balancing Bureau assumes no responsibility and has no liability for the application of the principles or techniques contained in these Procedural Standards.

3 Authorities considering adoption of these Procedural Standards should review all Federal, State, local and contract regulations applicable to the specific installation. II FOREWORDThe purpose of the NEBB Procedural Standards for Whole Building Systems Commissioning for New construction is to establish a uniform and systematic set of criteria for the performance of the commissioning of building and Environmental systems. Today s buildings provide highly controlled indoor environments. These conditions could not exist without sophisticated systems, components and assemblies which are incorporated into today s facilities by a team of skilled professionals.

4 A key member of this team is the NEBB Certified Building Systems Commissioning (BSC) Firm. This Third Edition represents a departure from past editions and is divided into three distinct Parts: Standards, Process and Procedures. These BSC procedural standards have been developed using language defined by Shall, Should, and May as it relates to the standards and procedures described in this manual. It is important to note these particular words throughout this manual and how they pertain to the NEBB standards and procedures. Previous editions included the requirements for commissioning of HVAC and Plumbing systems. This 3rd edition details the requirements for Whole Building Systems Commissioning and includes HVAC Systems, Building Envelope, Electrical Systems, Special Electrical Systems, Plumbing Systems and Fire Protection Systems.

5 This Procedural Standard establishes a minimum level of technical effort to provide value. The NEBB Commissioning program complements the current editions of ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commissioning Process and ASHRAE Guideline 1, The HVAC Commissioning Process, from pre-design phase through occupancy and operations phase. These BSC Procedural Standards have been carefully compiled and reviewed by the NEBB Technical Committees. Part 1 STANDARDS Part 1, STANDARDS, covers the requirements for Quality Control and Compliance, Instrumentation Requirements, and Reports. Defined requirements for instruments /equipment and reports are identified.

6 The new report requirements allow the NEBB Certified Firm more flexibility in designing their reports by prescribing sets of information that "Shall, Should and/or May" be required to complete a BSC Report. Part 2 PROCESS Part 2 is devoted to providing a detailed explanation of the commissioning process. Part 3 PROCEDURES Part 3, PROCEDURES, covers the technical procedures for commissioning today s building systems. APPENDICES The Appendices include the NEBB commissioning process matrix. This Third Edition of the BSC Procedural Standards, when used by NEBB Certified BSC Firms, will assure the building owner or operator that building systems are properly commissioned within design and installation limitations.

7 Andrew P. Nolfo, NEBB Technical Director III BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS FOR CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EDITIONS Current BSC Committee: Past Contributors: Past Contributors: James W. Bochat, Chairman Phoenix, Arizona William T. Bride, Jr. Lawrence, Massachusetts Michael Margolis Brentwood, Maryland Steve Wiggins, Past Chairman Atlanta, Georgia Barry Clark Milton, Ontario, Canada Lonnie S. Mosley Spring Valley, California Gerald T. Bauers, Kansas City, Missouri James D. Coleman Roanoke, Virginia Jack T. Prince, * Dallas, Texas Barry G. Fitzgerald Boise, Idaho Vincent Del Vacchio Broomall, Pennsylvania Richard J. Simcock Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia Robert Linder, St.

8 Paul, Minnesota John Gentry Kansas City, Missouri P. M. (Jack) Twa Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Michael D. Locke Dallas, Texas Bruce W. Giles Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Joseph C. Zern Austin, Texas Terry Townsend, Chattanooga, Tennessee James A Whorton, Kansas City, Missouri W. David Bevirt, Tucson, Arizona Andrew P. Nolfo, Phoenix, Arizona Additional Contributors to the Third Edition: Mike Dolim Gaithersburg, Maryland David G. McFarlane, Past ChairmanGrand Forks, North Dakota * Deceased IV V TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Foreword III NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Committee IV Table of Contents V PART 1 STANDARDS SECTION 1 Definitions 1 SECTION 2 NEBB Program.

9 Quality Control and Compliance NEBB Programs 9 NEBB Disciplines 9 Certification of Firms 9 Certification of Professionals 9 Recertification Requirements 10 Quality Assurance Program Conformance Certification 10 Program Advantages 10 NEBB Quality Assurance Program Certificate 10 Quality Control and Compliance 10 BSC Work Compliance 10 Certified BSC Professional Responsibilities 11 Execution of BSC Procedures 11 Instrument Use and Maintenance 11 Coordination / Supervision 12 Project Communication

10 12 Work Completion 12 Compilation and Submission of Final BSC Reports 13 SECTION 3 Responsibilities Introduction 15 Owners Responsibilities 15 Design Professionals Responsibilities 15 Contractors Responsibilities 16 NEBB Certified BSC Firm Responsibilities 16 SECTION 4 Standards for Equipment, Instrumentation, & Calibration Minimum Instrumentation 19 Range and Accuracy 19 Special Instruments 20 Table 4-1 NEBB Required Instruments (IP Units) 21 Table 4-1 NEBB Required Instruments (SI Units)