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Commissioning of Systems

Owners and Property Managers recognize the importance of HVAC commissioning to ensure proper system function. They know that if the systems function properly, their occupants' complaints about air quality will decrease and energy cost savings will be realized. If commissioning works for HVAC systems, why not life safety systems? As building and fire codes move closer to performance based design, life safety systems become more complex and are being integrated into building management systems. To ensure that these systems function properly and protect the Owner's business interests, it is imperative that systems be commissioned by qualified, experienced personnel.

As an Owner or Property Manager, you have a vested interest in the proper design, installation and performance of the life safety systems in your buildings. With most building systems, the larger the project, the more prone the system installation is to component failure, improper adjustment and design or installation errors. With life safety systems, these discrepancies can happen on both large and small projects. A typical component failure might be a device or module that does not function properly, even right out of the box. Improper adjustment issues may be anything from setting the tamper switch rod on the valve threads instead of notching a groove in the stem, to self-closing devices that will not close or latch doors under stair pressurization conditions. Design and installation errors do occur, including improper device location, incorrect device type, undersizing or oversizing pressurization fans, and lack of coordination between the trades involved. The commissioning process verifies that the entire life safety systems sequence performs as designed and as required.


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