1、Designation: E2947 15E2947 16Standard Guide forBuilding Enclosure Commissioning1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2947; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in paren
2、theses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 PurposeThis guide provides procedures, methods and documentation techniques that may be used in the application ofthe building enclosure commissioning
3、 (BECx) process. This guide is complementary to Practice E2813 and is aligned withANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 and ASHRAE Guideline 0.1.2 ExtentThe process outlined in this standard guide applies to each building delivery phase from pre-design through Owneroccupancy and operation. The specific appli
4、cation of this guide may vary to suit the Owner, the project delivery method and thebuilding project as outlined in the Owners Project Requirements (OPR).1.3 Primary FocusThe primary focus of this process includes, but may not be limited to, new construction of buildingenclosures, existing building
5、enclosures undergoing substantial renovation or alteration, and continuous commissioning ofenclosure systems.1.4 Contractual and Regulatory ObligationsThe methods described in this guide are not intended to supersede or otherwisereplace the contractual obligations reserved specifically for the parti
6、es responsible for the design and construction of a building orstructure, nor to alter the roles, responsibilities and duties that may otherwise be assigned to those parties by applicable regulatoryor statutory law.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, ass
7、ociated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsE2813 Practice fo
8、r Building Enclosure Commissioning2.2 ASHRAE Guidelines and Standards:3ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 Commissioning Process for Buildings and SystemsASHRAE Guideline 0 The Commissioning Process3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsRefer to the most current edition of the following:3.1.1 ASTM E631 Terminology o
9、f Building Constructions.3.1.2 ASHRAE Guideline 0, Section 4, Definitions.3.1.3 ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202, Section 3, Definitions.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 The following definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms are specific to the implementation of the commissioning
10、 processfor building enclosure systems. These definitions are applicable throughout this guideline. Terms that are not defined have theirordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used.1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and
11、 is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on Performance ofBuilding Enclosures.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015Feb. 1, 2016. Published September 2015April 2016. Originally approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 asE2947-14.-15. DOI: 10.1520/E2947-1510.1520/E2947-
12、162 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
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14、e technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Driv
15、e, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.2.2 basis of design, BOD, na document developed by the design team that records the technical concepts, assumptions,calculations, decisions, and product selections used to meet the Owners Project Requirements and to satisfy applicable
16、 regulatoryrequirements, standards and guidelines.3.2.2.1 DiscussionThe BOD document includes both narrative descriptions and lists of individual items that supports the design process.3.2.3 bidding and negotiation phase, npreparatory phase of the construction process delivery that assists in the so
17、licitation andselection of prospective bidders, including evaluation of requests for information, substitutions, development of Addenda, reviewof bids and qualifications and the award of trade contracts.3.2.3.1 DiscussionThis phase is followed by the pre-construction sub-phase.3.2.4 building enclosu
18、re, nthe terms “building enclosure” and “enclosure” refer collectively to materials, components,systems, and assemblies intended to provide shelter and environmental separation between interior and exterior, or between twoor more environmentally distinct interior spaces in a building or structure.3.
19、2.4.1 DiscussionThe building enclosure may include but is not limited to walls, fenestration, roofs, ceilings and floors (and the intentional openingsand penetrations through them).3.2.5 building enclosure commissioning, BECx, narchitecture or engineering-related technical services or both, performe
20、d onbehalf of the Owner that implements a quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project by focusing on validatingduring the design phase and verifying during the construction phase that the performance of building enclosure materials,components, assemblies and systems are designed
21、and installed to meet the Owners Project Requirements.3.2.6 building enclosure commissioning plan, BECx plan, na document that outlines the scope, organization, schedule,allocation of resources, responsibilities, testing and documentation requirements of the building enclosure commissioning processt
22、o meet the OPR.3.2.6.1 DiscussionThe BECx plan may be a portion of the whole building Cx plan.3.2.7 building enclosure commissioning provider, BECxP, na duly authorized person or firm in the jurisdiction of the projectretained by the Owner to develop, manage, and be in responsible charge of the BECx
23、 process.3.2.7.1 DiscussionThe BECxP should be trained, experienced, certified and knowledgeable in the building enclosure commissioning process, andpossess and be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies listed in 4.2.1 of Practice E2813. The person or firmperforming the role of BEC
24、xP should be identified by the Owner. The role of the BECxP may be performed by the BuildingEnclosure Commissioning Specialist (BECxS), the overall building commissioning authority (CxA), or another qualified memberto the Cx team.3.2.8 building enclosure commissioning specialist, BECxS, na registere
25、d design professional (Professional Engineer orRegisteredArchitect) and/or duly authorized firm in the jurisdiction of the project, who is retained by the Owner with the applicableexperience, certification and technical knowledge of the performance of building enclosure systems and who is able to de
26、monstrateand maintain throughout the project third party independence in order to avoid conflicts of interest.4 Refer to 1.4 for additionalinformation.3.2.8.1 DiscussionThe BECxS possesses the experience and technical skills needed to assess, critique, validate, verify, and support the BECx teamduri
27、ng the design and construction phases.4 The authority having jurisdiction may have more stringent requirements and qualifications for persons performing this role.E2947 1623.2.9 building enclosure commissioning team, BECx team, nthe individuals and agencies who, through coordinated actions,are respo
28、nsible for implementing the Building Enclosure Commissioning Process.3.2.9.1 DiscussionThis group may be comprised of the Owner, Architect, Engineer, BECxP, BECxS, BECxT, design sub-consultants, constructionmanager, general contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, and the whole-building CxA.3.2.10
29、 building enclosure commissioning technologist, BECxT, nindividuals and/or accredited testing agencies who possessthe skills, knowledge, experience and certification, as required,4 to perform the testing outlined in the building enclosurecommissioning specification.3.2.11 commissioning authority, Cx
30、A, nentity identified by the Owner who leads, plans, schedules, and coordinates thecommissioning team to implement the commissioning process for the whole building as outlined inANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard202.3.2.12 commissioning plan, Cx plan, ndocument that outlines the organization, schedule, and al
31、location of resources,responsibilities, and documentation requirements of the whole building commissioning process.3.2.13 completion (substantial), nis as defined by the contract documents but generally understood to be the stage in theprogress of the construction work where the project, or a portio
32、n of the project, is sufficiently complete that the Owner can occupythe building or utilize the building for its intended use.3.2.14 construction phase, nthe period of the project delivery process after the construction contract is awarded.3.2.14.1 DiscussionWhile there may be a variety of sub-phase
33、 names used in the industry, for this guide the following terms will be used for thesub-phases: pre-construction and construction administration.3.2.14.2 pre-construction sub-phase, nthe period of the project delivery process after construction contract is awarded whenenclosure systems and assemblie
34、s are detailed in shop drawings and laboratory or other quality assurance testing is performed priorto construction to comply with the construction documents and OPR.3.2.14.3 DiscussionThis sub-phase is followed by the construction administration sub-phase.3.2.14.4 construction administration sub-ph
35、ase, nthe period of the project delivery process when project enclosure materialsare fabricated, installed, inspected, field tested, and placed into service to meet the Owners Project Requirements.3.2.15 design phase, nthe period of the project delivery process when a design that satisfies the Owner
36、s Project Requirementsis developed and translated into construction documents.3.2.16 design sub-phases, ndesign phase is typically5 broken into three sub-phases with each taking approximately one thirdof the total design phase time to complete.3.2.16.1 DiscussionThese design sub-phases have a variet
37、y of names, but for this guide, the following terms will be used:3.2.16.2 schematic design (also referred to as “35 % design”), SD, nsub-phase of building design that produces documentsthat illustrate and describe the concept design of a project illustrating the scale and relationship of the project
38、 components includingpreliminary selections of major building systems and construction materials.3.2.16.3 DiscussionSchematic design is followed by the design development sub-phase.3.2.16.4 design development (also referred to as “65 % design”), DD, nsub-phase of building design that produces docume
39、ntsthat illustrate and describe the refinement of the schematic design of a project establishing the scope, relationships, forms, size,and appearance of the project. Major materials and systems are identified including interface details and their quality levels areestablished.5 The sub-phases descri
40、bed are for a traditional project delivery process. While recognizing that a building can be designed and constructed following alternative projectdelivery processes (such as “design build” or “design assist”), this guide does not specifically address them.E2947 1633.2.16.5 DiscussionDesign developm
41、ent is followed by the construction documents subphase.3.2.16.6 construction documents (also referred to as “100 % design”), CD, nsub-phase of building design that producesdocuments that (1) set forth in detail the requirements for the construction of a project and (2) establish in detail the enclos
42、ureperformance requirements and the quality of materials and systems required for the project.3.2.16.7 DiscussionFinal construction documents are prepared as required to solicit, procure, and construct the project and include drawings,specifications, contract forms and conditions, bidding requiremen
43、ts, and resource documents (see definitions of ConstructionDocuments in ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202).3.2.17 independent 3rd party design peer review, IDR, nobjective technical review of the design and/or constructiondocuments that, as part of the BECx process during the design phase, evaluates the
44、proposed building enclosure systems, details,objectives and performance criteria for compliance with the OPR.3.2.17.1 DiscussionThe IDR is performed by the BECxS.3.2.18 nonconformance process, nprocess for identifying, documenting, evaluating, and avoiding the inadvertent use orinstallation of nonco
45、nforming items of work.3.2.18.1 DiscussionConstruction materials and systems that are found not to be in compliance with the approved project requirements, specifications,drawings and referenced standards and that render the quality of the materials or systems unacceptable or indeterminate requirest
46、he generation of a nonconformance report (NCR).3.2.18.2 DiscussionNonconformances typically incude:(1) Physical defects in materials, assemblies and workmanship;(2) Failures of required tests;(3) Incorrect or inadequate documentation; and(4) Departures from specified or previously approved work proc
47、esses, inspection, or testing procedures.3.2.19 owners project requirements, OPR, na written document that details the Owners vision and requirements of a projectand the expectations of how it will be used and operated and includes the programmatic, aesthetic, and general performancerequirements of
48、a building, structure or portion thereof and the expectations of the Owner relative to its intended use, occupancy,operation, and service life.3.2.19.1 DiscussionThe portion of the OPR that relates to the building enclosure is considered to be a “living document” for the BECx process andoutlines the
49、 objectives upon which the pre-design, design, and construction phase BECx activities are evaluated (see definitionsin ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202).3.2.20 pre-design phase, npreparatory phase of the project delivery process in which the OPR is developed and the BECxscope is outlined.3.2.20.1 DiscussionThis phase is followed by the schematic design sub-phase.3.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms:3.3.1 A/EArchitect/Engineer3.3.2 AORArchitect of Record3.3.3 BECxBuilding enclosure commissioningE2947 1643.3.4 BECxPBuilding enclosu
