Building Systems Commissioning

The owner selects a Commissioning Authority who oversees the process. Those systems, which shall be included in the commissioning plan, are often jointly selected by the Owner and the Commissioning Authority. Generally, systems may include: 

• HVAC Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Fire Protection systems
• Facility Energy Usage Efficiency
• Building Envelope
• Commissioning Members

In addition to the commissioning administrator, the owner and/ or owner’s representative, the building chief facilities operator, the construction manager, architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing engineer, mechanical contractor and subs, electrical contractor and subs, controls contractor, HVAC test and balance contractor, fire alarm contractor, security system contractor.

The activities assigned to each commissioning team is organized by the commissioning administrator. The general duties are normally part of the regular installation process, but are now formalized, and tasks are tracked by the commissioning administrator.