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SECTION 23 08 00
HVAC SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
B. Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security Systems
C. Section 019113 – General Commissioning Requirements
1.3 REQUIRMENTS
A. The Commissioning process requires the participation of Division 23, Mechanical, to
ensure that all systems fulfill the functional and pre-functional requirements set forth in
these construction documents. The general commissioning requirements and
coordination are detailed in Section 019113. Division 23, HVAC, shall fulfill
commissioning responsibilities assigned to division 23 in accordance with Section
019113.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS
A. Pre-functional checklists assist in the process to document that the equipment and
systems are installed properly.
B. The contractor will be provided with construction checklists from the CA for completion.
The contractor shall complete the checklists as provide the CA with completed copies in
accordance with 019113.
C. See attached for a sample pre-functional performance test checklist, attached is included
only to provide sample of a typical process and scope.
3.2 FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
A. Intent of functional performance testing is to prove thru functional test procedures proper
system operation.
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B. The contractor will be provided with functional performance test procedures to perform
while CA witnesses. The contractor shall perform functional tests in accordance with
019113.
C. See attached for a sample functional performance test checklist, attached is included
only to provide sample of a typical process and scope.
3.3 PREFUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS AND FUNCTIONAL PREFORMANCE TESTING
A. Pre-Functional Checklists and Functional performance testing procedures will be
performed on the following system types. (Pre Functional and Functional performance
testing requirements are in addition to and do not replace any testing required elsewhere
in Division 23 or by applicable codes.) Equipment specifically marked as such below shall
be provided with start-up of equipment by factory-authorized service representative.
1. Hot Water System including boilers, pumps, piping and related
equipment/accessories.
2. Chilled Water System including chiller, pumps, piping and related
equipment/accessories.
3. Rooftop Units/Air Handling Units
4. Displacement Terminal Units
5. Induction Units
6. Fan Coil Units
7. Ductless Split Systems
8. Unit Heaters, Cabinet Unit Heaters
9. Radiation including panels and fin tube.
10. Exhaust Fans including kitchen hood systems
11. Spot check of testing adjusting and balancing
12. Building Automation System
3.4 SAMPLE CHECKLISTS
A. See Attached.
End of Section
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Contractor Checklist and Functional Test Procedures
HOT WATER SYSTEM including Boilers, Pumps and all related components
Please refer to the Master Deficiency and Resolution Log for numbers referenced in parentheses, which
will indicate deficiencies discovered and resolved.
1. Participants
Discipline Name Company
CxA
Mechanical
Controls
TAB
Plumbing
Electrical
Date Returned to CxA
Check Description ☐ The above equipment and systems integral to them are complete and ready for functional
testing. ☐ All control system functions for this and all interlocking systems are programmed and opera-ble per contract documents, including final setpoints and schedules with debugging, loop tun-
ing and sensor calibrations completed. ☐ Test and balance completed and approved for the hydronic systems and terminal units con-
nected ☐ All A/E punchlist items for this equipment corrected. ☐ Safeties and operating ranges reviewed. ☐ Schedules and reviewed
• This checklist does not take the place of the manufacturer’s recommended
checkout and startup procedures.
• Items that do not apply shall be noted with the reasons on this form (N/A = not
applicable, BO = by others).
• Contractors assigned responsibility for sections of the checklist shall be respon-
sible to see that checklist items by their subcontractors are completed and
checked off.
3. Installation Checks
Boilers and Sys-
tem
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Check Equip Tag B-1 B-2 COMMENTS
General Installation
Permanent labels affixed ☐ ☐
Casing condition good: no evidence of damage ☐ ☐
Concrete pad provided (4-6”) to ensure proper condensate
drainage ☐ ☐
Thermal insulation properly installed ☐ ☐
Instrumentation installed according to specification (ther-
mometers, pressure gages, flow meters, etc.) ☐ ☐
Clean up of equipment completed per contract documents ☐ ☐
Installation of combustion air fan and associated motorized
damper ☐ ☐
Relief valve on boiler properly piped ☐ ☐
Boiler drain valves ☐ ☐
ASME Pressure relief valve ☐ ☐
Sensors calibrated ☐ ☐
HWR Manual Isolation Valve ☐ ☐
HWR Main Temperature Sensor-ATC ☐ ☐
HWS Main Temperature Sensor-ATC ☐ ☐
HWS Main isolation valve upstream of Air Separator ☐ ☐
HWR Isolation Valves to Boilers ☐ ☐
Emergency Boiler Switch at Door ☐ ☐
Exhaust vent pipe completely seased to prevent leakage of
cumbustion products ☐ ☐
Manual Gas shutoff valve in place in case of overheating or
gas supply failure. Location apparent ☐ ☐
Minimum clearance has been met as indicated
Sides: 24 Inches Front: 24 Inches
Rear: 30 Inches
Top: 18 Inches
☐ ☐
Floor drain in place or condensate pump used to remove
condensate ☐ ☐
Condensate drain trap associated fitting and drain line are
removable for maintenance ☐ ☐
If using a sealed combustion air configuration, each unit must
have a min of 8 inch diameter connection at unit. ☐ ☐
Valves and Piping and associated equipment
Expansion tank installed ☐
Expansion Tank Auto Air vent ☐
Expansion Tank drain valve installed ☐
Expansion Tank Isolation Valve ☐
Air Separator in place between boilers and pumps ☐
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Check Equip Tag B-1 B-2 COMMENTS
Air Separator high capacity air vent installed ☐
Air Seperator Drain in place ☐
Air Separator between boiler hot water supply and pump suc-
tion ☐
Piping arrangement installed per the contract documents ☐
Installation of chemical pot feeder and support devices ☐
Pipe fittings complete and pipes properly supported by floor,
ceiling or walls and NOT by unit ☐
Pipes properly labeled ☐
Pipes properly insulated ☐
Valves properly labeled ☐
Valves installed in proper direction ☐
Piping system properly flushed ☐
No leaking apparent around fittings ☐
PRV - Automatic Fill and Check Valve installed on Makeup
Water ☐
Pressure gauge installed after PRV on Cold Water Fill ☐
Glycol makeup Units fill valve in place ☐
Glycol makeup manaully adjustable pressure switch ☐
Glycol makeup Control Panel in place ☐
Glycol makeup low water pilot light in place ☐
Glycol makeup manual shutoff on CW makeup ☐
Glycol makeup High level switch dry contacts in place to
alarm at BMS ☐
Glycol makeup Low level switch dry contacts in place to
alarm at BMS ☐
Glycol Makeup pump and piping (w/ instrumentation) accord-ing to detail. ☐
Chemical pot feeder installed as per detail ☐
Electrical and Controls
Power disconnects in place and labeled ☐ ☐
Electrical conduit and hardware does not interfere with re-
moval of any unit covers or inhibit maintanance/service ☐ ☐
No other devices share the same electrical circuit as the
boilers ☐ ☐
All electric connections tight ☐ ☐
Safeties in place and operable ☐ ☐
Low water cut-off switch ☐ ☐
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Pumps
Check Equip Tag HWP-1 HWP-2 COMMENTS
General Installation
Permanent labels affixed ☐ ☐
Casing condition good: No Damage ☐ ☐
Vibration Isolation in place ☐ ☐
Piping and Valves
Common pressure gauge installed ☐ ☐
Piping insulated ☐ ☐
Piping labeled ☐ ☐
Associated valve appropriately labeled with valve tags ☐ ☐
Triple Duty Valve installed ☐ ☐
Isolation Valves intalled as per documents ☐ ☐
Drain installed with ☐ ☐
Manual air vent installed ☐ ☐
Electrical and Controls
VCF installed as per contract documents ☐ ☐
Disconnect in place and labeled ☐ ☐
All control devices installed properly ☐ ☐
The checklist items all successfully completed for given trade ☐YES ☐NO
4. Performance Tests
Test Compli-
ance/Non-
Compliance
Compli-
ance/Non-
Compliance
Comments
Equip Tag B-1 B-2
Performance Tests
Calibration of BAS HWS and HWR ☐
Calibration of outdoor air sensor ☐
Capability of the temperature control system to stop/start
boiler. Verify the motorized damper on combustion air fans
opens prior to the start of the boiler. ☐ ☐
Hot water reset schedule capability at BAS
OA 20ºF = 150ºF
OA 55ºF = 110ºF ☐
Record sequencing and/or operation of boilers when system
is activated such that both boilers operate to maintain set-
point. ☐ ☐
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ance/Non-
Compliance
Compli-
ance/Non-
Compliance
Comments
Equip Tag B-1 B-2
Boiler safeties, staging and modulation shall be controlled
thru the boler control panel provided by the MFG ☐
Boilers operate in parallel ☐
Boilers are off when outdoor air is above 65 deg. F. adj. ☐
Boiler start time delay to prevent short cycling. ☐
Operation of hi water temp safeties for both boilers. ☐ ☐
Operation of low water cut off boiler Safeties for both boilers ☐ ☐
Boiler alarm bells in place and functional?? ☐ ☐
Installation of a low temperature water alarm signal at the
BAS. Record setpoint. ☐ ☐
Boiler/Burner Emergency Shutdown Switches at each entry
door hardwired to boiler and burner controls ☐
Burner status in place ☐ ☐
Operating status of pumps ☐ ☐
Startup report performed only by manufacturer trained
startup and service personnel has been provided and in-
cludes the performance of the combustion air calibration,
proper set up of controls and limits, proper setup of modes of
operation, and testing of all safety devices
☐ ☐
Graphic (Operator Station) Display Compliance or Non
Compliance Comment
Equipment identification ☐
Boiler Enable/Disable ☐
Boiler(s) alarm status ☐
Supply water temperature sensor ☐
Supply water temperature setpoint ☐
Return water temperature sensor ☐
Pump Start/Stop ☐
Pump(s) Status ☐
Pump(s) VFD status ☐
Pump(s) VFD speed ☐
Pump(s) VFD alarm ☐
Differential pressure setpoint ☐
Differential pressure status ☐
Bypass valve command ☐
Outside air temperature indication ☐
Glycol Unit Identification ☐
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Glycol Pump Status ☐
Glycol high level alarm (thru dry contacts) ☐
Glycol low level alarm (thru dry contacts) ☐
Glycol percentage alarm ☐
The checklist items all successfully completed for given trade ☐YES ☐NO
5. Functional Testing Record
Test
# Test Name
Test Procedure
(including special condi-
tions)
Expected Response
Pass
Y/N
Heating System
B-1 B-2
1 Heating Sys-
tem Enable
Override OA sensor and set
below 60 deg F
Lead Boiler, associated
Lead Primary Pump and
Lead Secondary Hot Water
Pump shall be energized on
along with the oil transfer
pumps
2 Heating Sys-
tem Disable
Override OA sensor and set
above 60 deg F
All boilers shall be disabled
along with their associated
primary pumps and the lead
secondary pump.
3 Operating
control
Change parameters of the
reset schedule to simulate
a change in need for hot
water supply temperature to
the loop. Parameter setting
shall be as follows but fully
adjustable.
OA Supply Temp
20ºF 150ºF
55ºF 110ºF
Ensure the BMS recalcu-
lates the system hot water
setpoint. Boiler shall operate
and burner shall control via
internal controls until build-
ing hot water supply temper-
ature in the common header
reaches the setpoint (based
on a reset schedule inverse-
ly proportional to outside air
temperature
4 Low Water
Level Fault
Simulate a low water condi-
tion by tripping the low wa-
ter cutout switch
Burner shuts down and
alarm sent to BMS
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# Test Name
Test Procedure
(including special condi-
tions)
Expected Response
Pass
Y/N
Heating System
B-1 B-2
5
High Water
Temperature
Fault
Adjust the automatic over-
temperature switch on front
of unit. Lower the temp limit
switch setting to match the
displayed outlet temp
The unit should shut down. The fault indicator should
start flashing and a ahight
water temp switch open fault
message should be dis-
played. Be sure to return the
switch to its original setting
to reset.
6 Flame Fault
Set the On/Off switch to
OFF. Place the unit in the
Manual Mode and set the
firing rate between 14%
and 30%. Close the manu-
al gas shutoff valve
The unit shall shut down
7
Boiler and
Burner
Emergency
Shutdown
Control
Interrupt each burner safety
circuit to turn off the boil-
er/burner by manually op-
erated remote shutdown
switch located at each boil-
er room door
Burner/boiler shall shutdown
as it the switch is hardwired
to the boiler/burner controls
8 Autofill
Make-up Unit
NOTE: Unit is controled
through factory supplied
controls. Ensure that the
following is happening
When the system pressure
drops below setpoint of the
pressure switch, the pump
shall start and add fluid from
the tank into the system.
When the pressure setpoint
is satisfied, the pump shall
stop. A low condition (low
level switch) will stop or not
allow the pump to start.
Pass
Y/N
Test
# Test Name
Test Procedure
(including special condi-
tions)
Expected Response HWP-1 HWP-2
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Y/N
Test
# Test Name
Test Procedure
(including special condi-tions)
Expected Response HWP-1 HWP-2
11
Secondary
Pumps Ena-
ble
Enable the heating system
Lead secondary pump shall
operate continuously when
activated.
12
Secondary
Pump Disa-
ble
Disable the heating system
The secondary pumps shall
not run when the heating
system is not energized.
13 Secondary
Pump Failure
Manually fail the lead sec-
ondary pump at VFD
An alarm shall be sent to the
BMS and the lag pump shall
be enabled and shall run
continuously
14
Secondary
Pump
Lead/Lag
Swap
Set up trends on Secondary
Pump Status.
Pumps shall alternate to
equalize runtime. Selection
of the lead and lag pump
shall be evaluated on a
weekly basis. The pump
with the elast amount of run
time is lead. The remaining
is the lag.
Manually swap the pumps
via BMS controls
Ensure that the lead sec-
ondary pump swaps
15
Secondary
Pump Speed
Change the differential
pressure (dp) setpoint
The pumps are controlled by
(2) system dp sensors thru the associated VFD’s. The
controller will monitor both
sensors and will control to
maintain the setpoint using
the sensor which is farthest
from setpoint. The VFD shall
ramp up and down to main-
tain the differential pressure
setpoint per sensor(s).
Bypass Valve
Operation
Simulate a situation where
the frequency of the operat-
ing pump VFD drops to 15
HZ.
Should the frequency of the
operating pump drop to 15
HZ, the bypas valve shall
open to maintain system
pressure
The functional tests have all passed for given trade ☐YES ☐NO