BASRAH SPORTS CITY

SECTION 210800 - COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General

1. Work under this contract shall conform under requirements of Division 1, General
Requirements, Conditions of the Contract, and Supplementary Conditions. This
specification covers commissioning of the Fire Protection systems for the entire facility.
2. Furnish labor and material to accomplish complete Fire Protection commissioning as
specified herein.

B. Commissioning work shall be a team effort to ensure that all Fire Protection equipment and
systems have been completely and properly installed, function together correctly to meet the
design intent, and document system performance parameters for fine tuning of control
sequences and operational procedures. Commissioning shall coordinate system
documentation, equipment start-up, control system calibration, testing, and verification and
performance testing.

C. The commissioning team shall be made up of representatives from the user, design
professionals, major equipment suppliers, and construction trades. The trades represented on
the commissioning team shall include, but not be limited to, piping and fitting, BMCS (Division
23), test and fire pump manufacturer, fire protection trade and electrical trade. The lead person
for each trade who will actually perform or supervise the work is to be designated and the
representative to the commissioning team. Responsibility for various steps of the
commissioning process shall be divided among the members of the commissioning team, as
described in this section.

D. The Commissioning Authority, retained by shall have responsibility for coordinating and
directing each step of the commissioning process.

E. Fire Protection system installation, start-up, testing, preparation of O&M manuals, and operator
training are the responsibility of the Division 21 Fire Protection Contractors, with coordination,
observation, verification and commissioning the responsibility of the Commissioning Authority.
The commissioning process does not relieve Division 21 from the obligations to complete all
portion of work in a satisfactory and fully operational manner.

F. Definitions

1. Commissioning: the process of ensuring that systems are designed, installed functionally
tested and capable of being operated and maintained to perform in conformity with the
design intent. For this project, the commissioning includes construction, start-up,
acceptance, and training.
2. Commissioning authority: the designated person, company, or agent, retained by the
Owner who implements the overall commissioning process.
3. Commissioning Plan: A document defining the commissioning process, which is
developed by the commissioning authority.

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4. Commissioning report: the document that records the results of the commissioning
process, including the as-built performance of the Fire Protection system and documents
all sign-offs.
5. Commissioning specification: the contract document that details the objective, scope,
and implementation of the construction and acceptance phases of the commissioning
process as developed in the Commissioning Plan.
6. Commissioning team: those people responsible for working together in carrying out the
commissioning process.
7. Functional performance testing (FPT): the process of determining the ability of the Fire
Protection system to deliver services in accordance with the final design intent.
8. User: the authorized Representative of the Owner.
9. Construction Documents: design plans and specifications. Also referred to as Contract
Documents.
10. Design Professional: the Architectural, Engineering and Other Consultants who prepared
the Construction Documents.
11. TA – Testing and Adjusting work.
12. Verification: that full range of checks and tests carried out to determine if all components
, subsystems, systems, and interfaces between systems operate in accordance with the
contract documents. In this context, “operate” includes all modes and sequences of
control operation, interlocks and conditional control responses, and specified responses
to abnormal or emergency conditions.

G. Purpose

H. The commissioning is a process and its purpose is:

1. to clearly document the design intent

2. to verify that the systems installation and performance is in accordance with the plans,
specifications and design intent.
3. to train the user’s operators so that they fully understand the design intent and the
operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the following:

1. Supply of (2) PRE/FREE cooling plate and frame heat exchangers.

2. Supply of (2) PRE/FREE cooling plate and frame heat exchangers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. No definitions are included in this section.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Heat exchangers shall meet or exceed the performance requirements specified in this
specification section.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Commissioning work of Division 21 (Fire Protection) shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Testing and start-up of the equipment.

2. Testing and adjusting piping and central systems.
3. Cooperation with the Commissioning Authority.
4. Providing qualified personnel for participation in commissioning tests, including seasonal
testing required after the initial testing.
5. Providing equipment, materials, and labor as necessary to correct construction and/or
equipment deficiencies found during the commissioning process.
6. Providing operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings to the
Commissioning Authority for verification.
7. Providing training and demonstrations for the systems specified in this Division.

B. The work included in the commissioning process involves a complete and thorough evaluation
of the operation and performance of all components, systems, and sub-systems. The following
equipment and systems shall be evaluated:

1. Fire standpipe and sprinkler systems.

2. Fire pumps
3. Pump controllers
4. Starters furnished by Division 21 (Fire Protection)
5. Coordination with the BMCS (Division 23)
6. Halon 1301 Systems

C. Timely and accurate documentation is essential for the commissioning process to be effective.
Documentation required as part of the commissioning process shall include but not be limited
to:

1. Progress and status reports, including deficiencies noted.

2. Minutes from all meetings.
3. Pre-start, and start-up procedures.
4. Training agenda and materials.
5. As-built records.
6. Commissioning report.
7. Operational and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

D. Detailed testing shall be performed on all installed equipment and systems to ensure that
operation and performance conform to contract documents. All tests shall be witnessed by the
Commissioning Authority. The following testing is required as part of the commissioning
process:

1. Verification tests are comprised of a full range of checks and tests to determine that all
components, equipment, systems, and interfaces between systems operate in
accordance with contract documents. This includes all operating modes, interlocks,
control responses, and specific responses to abnormal or emergency conditions.
2. Functional performance tests (FPT) shall determine if the Fire Protection system is
providing the required services in accordance with the finalized design intent.

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E. Comprehensive training of O&M personnel shall be performed by the Fire Protection Contractor,
and where appropriate by other sub-contractors, and vendors prior to turnover of building to the
User. The training shall include classroom instruction, along with hands-on instruction on the
installed equipment and systems. All training sessions shall be videotaped or recorded on
alternative audiovisual media.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Commissioning Authority shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Have a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated commissioning authority experience in

the commissioning of HVAC Systems similar in size and complexity to this Project.
2. Commissioning Authority shall hold a Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
designation from the Building Commissioning Association.

B. The following reference is a guideline to the commissioning process and shall be applied as
appropriate.

C. Reference:

1. ASHRAE Guideline 1-1996: The Fire Protection Commissioning Process

2. ASHRAE Application Handbook – 1995: Chapter 39 – Building Commissioning.
3. ASHRAE Guideline 4-1993: Preparation of Operating and Maintenance Documentation
for Building Systems.

1.8 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. User:

1. User will advise Commissioning Authority regarding changes in building occupancy

and/or usage.
2. Assign maintenance personnel and schedule them to participate in meetings, training
session as follows:

a. Construction Phase coordination meeting.

b. Initial User training session at initial placement of major equipment.
c. Maintenance orientation and inspection
d. Pipe test and flushing verification meetings.
e. Procedures meeting for Testing and Adjusting.
f. Users training session.
g. Verification demonstrations.
h. Final review at acceptance meeting.

3. Provide qualified personnel for video taping and editing of training sessions.
4. Provide any utilities required for the commissioning process.
5. Provide detailed program clearly stating the User’s objectives, parameters, budgets, etc.
for this facility.

B. Commissioning Authority

1. Develop the commissioning requirements and all related testing, verification and quality
control sections.

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2. Prepare the commissioning program required as part of the Commissioning Specification.

Include lists of all contractors for commissioning events by name, firm, and trade
specialty.
3. Develop detailed pretest and final test reports forms, to be used by the Commissioning
Authority for data recording purposes throughout the testing process. The
Commissioning Authority shall specifically develop these forms for each system and
piece of equipment installed on the project. All forms to be submitted for approval a
minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to initial testing.
4. Execute the commissioning program, through organization of all tests, meetings,
demonstrations, training events and performance verifications described in the Contract
Documents and the approved commissioning program. Organizational Responsibilities
include preparation of agendas, attendance lists, arrangements for facilities and timely
notification to participants for each commissioning event. The Commissioning Authority
shall act as chairman at all commissioning events and assure the execution of all agenda
items. The Commissioning Authority shall prepare minutes of every commissioning event
and send copies to all those in attendance and the User within 5 workdays of the event.
5. Review the Lease Construction Documents which define the scope of the commissioning
process and the final performance of the system. This include verification that
appropriate commissioning guidelines have been followed, and to document the
performance of each piece of equipment and each system.
6. Review all approved submittals for coordination with the commissioning process and the
performance testing of the Courts Systems.
7. Schedule regular Construction Phase coordination meetings to include User, Landlord
and Contractor. This meeting shall be for the purpose of reviewing the complete
commissioning program and establishing tentative schedules for Fire Protection system
orientation and inspections, O&M submittals, training sessions, system flushing and
testing, job completion, test and adjust (TA) work and verification and functional
performance testing.
8. Schedule User training sessions so that they will be held at an appropriate timeframe
relative to the turnover of the Systems to the User. These sessions shall be attended by
the User’s O&M personnel, the Contractor, and the Commissioning Authority.
9. The Commissioning Authority shall be solely responsible for conducting and recording
the results of periodic inspections, undertaken by the Commissioning Authority, of work in
progress to ensure that all systems are installed according to specifications. The
Commissioning Authority shall note any deficiencies discovered in writing. Once the
deficiencies have been corrected, as reported by the Contractor, the Commissioning
Authority shall re-inspect the work and report that the correction have been made
10. The Commissioning Authority shall assist the contractor in recommending solutions to
minor deficiencies.
11. Receive and review the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals as submitted by the
contractor, and reviewed and approved by the Design Professional.
12. Witness equipment and system start-up and testing. Ensure the results are documented
(including a summary of deficiencies), and incorporated in the O&M manuals. The
Commissioning Authority shall record all test results on pre-test forms for each piece of
equipment.
13. Prior to initiating the TAB work, the Commissioning Authority shall meet with the User,
Contractor, and TAB Contractor. The TAB Contractor shall outline TAB procedures and
get concurrence from the Design Professional and Commissioning Authority. Ensure that
the TAB Contractor has all forms required for the job database and understands their
importance and use.
14. Schedule the O&M training sessions. All training sessions shall be on-site, except where
otherwise specified. These training sessions are to be attended by the User,
Commissioning Authority, Contractors and equipment suppliers as required by
Construction Documents. The format shall follow the outline in manuals. This

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mechanical system orientation and inspection should include hands on training. The
Commissioning Authority shall be solely responsible for recording all demonstration and
training sessions on videotape, or alternative approved media, and furnish two (2) copies
of the recording media to the User. Each session shall clearly reflect the content of each
training session. Video Tapes or other approved media and enclosures shall be neatly
labeled.
15. Provide detailed FPT procedures for review and acceptance by the Design Professional.
16. Upon receipt of notification from the Contractor that the systems have been completed
and are operational, the Commissioning Authority shall proceed to verify the TAB report
and operation of the control systems in accordance with the Commissioning
Specification.
17. Conduct Verification tests.
18. Record verification test data.
19. Provide detailed checklists data sheets to document verification tests.
20. Provide and install calibrated test instrumentation to monitor and record data as
necessary.
21. The Commissioning Authority shall document the results of all Functional Performance
Testing.
22. Observe and record Functional Performance Tests.
23. Submit functional performance test report.
24. Participate in re-testing, if necessary, if performance deficiencies are found, corrected
and additional testing is requested.
25. Review as-built drawings for accuracy with respect to installed systems. Review
revisions to achieve accuracy.
26. Ensure that the O&M manuals and all other as-built records have been updated to
include all modifications made during the construction phase.
27. Observe and record repeated Functional Performance Tests to accommodate seasonal
tests and correct any performance deficiencies. Revise and re-submit the commissioning
report.
28. Prepare the final commissioning report
29. Assemble the final project documentation, which shall include the commissioning report
and all as-built records. Submit this documentation to the User for review and
acceptance.
30. The CA shall verify that all O and M manuals; “as-built” documentation and training
manuals and training sessions are complete in every aspect and in accordance with the
project specifications. The CA shall supplement the above documentation, as required, to
make them complete.

C. Architect

1. Provide support to the Design Professional who must provide a service as a part of the
commissioning process. This shall include providing adequate space for equipment
installation and maintenance.
2. Conduct periodic inspections of work in progress to ensure that all systems and
equipment are installed according to specifications.
3. Provide data on structure, building materials, interior finishes, and furnishings for their
effect on Fire Protection systems.

D. Fire Protection Design Professional

1. Provide Construction Documents.

2. The Design Professional retains responsibility for the system evaluation, adequacy of the
system to meet design intent, capacity of the system, quality control check or any of the
other elements of the system design.
3. Participate in inspection at the final construction stage.
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4. Review verification and functional performance testing procedures submitted by the

Commissioning Authority, for conformance with Construction Documents.
5. Review TA report and verification data sheets for system conformance to contract
documents. Issue a report noting deficiencies requiring correction to the Commissioning
Authority.
6. Review functional performance testing report for deficiencies in meeting the finalized
design intent.
7. Review as-built records as required by contract documents and turn them over to the
Commissioning Authority for inclusion in final project documentation.
8. Review and comment on the final commissioning report.

E. Electrical Design Professional

1. Provide documentation or design narratives for electrical services to be provided for

specific Fire Protection equipment requirements.
2. Provide electrical system information confirming compatibility with electrical service
requirements specified by the mechanical design professional for all Fire Protection
equipment and systems. Provide information necessary for the basis of design.
3. Prepare contract documents that coordinate interfaces between life safety systems,
BMCS, and Fire Protection systems including commissioning specifications.
4. Attend construction-phase coordination meeting scheduled by the commissioning
authority.
5. Participate in the start-up of Fire Protection equipment and systems.
6. Participate in the Fire Protection training sessions as required.
7. Participate in review of shop drawings for Fire Protection equipment.
8. Prepare electrical ladder wiring diagrams indicating power source connections to Fire
Protection equipment and systems and interrelationships between life safety systems and
Fire Protection systems and equipment, including a review of the automatic control
and/or building automation system.
9. Prepare as-built electrical service record drawings as required by contract documents.
10. Verify that any space requirements for electrical equipment are in accordance with
relevant code requirements.
11. Participate in O&M personnel orientation and inspection sessions.

F. General Contractor

1. Include cost for commissioning requirements in the contract price

2. General contractor shall coordinate construction progress with the commissioning
schedule to assure that the building envelope and systems that affect proper operation
and control of Fire Protection equipment and systems being tested are completed prior to
testing.
3. Include commissioning requirements in the Fire Protection, electrical, and Division 23
(BMCS) contracts, as well as all other sub-contractors, to ensure cooperation of all
parties in the Fire Protection commissioning program.
4. Ensure acceptable representation, with the means and authority to prepare and
coordinate execution of the Fire Protection commissioning program as described in the
contract documents.
5. Issue a statement that TA work has been completed, and submit the final TA reports for
review.
6. Issue a statement that fire suppression system controls have been tested and adjusted.
7. Remedy deficiencies identified in verification tests.
8. Evaluate any performance deficiencies identified in the FPT report for non-performance
with contract documents.
9. The equipment supplier shall document the performance of his equipment. Performance
testing shall be witnessed by the commissioning authority.
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G. Fire Protection Contractor

1. Include cost of commissioning requirements in the contract price.

2. Include requirements for submittal data, O&M data, and training in each purchase order
or sub-contract written.
3. Ensure cooperation and participation of specialty sub-contractors such as testing and
adjusting (TA).
4. Ensure participation of major equipment manufacturers in appropriate training and testing
activities.
5. Attend Construction Phase coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning
Authority.
6. Assist the Commissioning Authority in all verification and functional performance tests.
7. Prepare preliminary schedule for Fire Protection system orientations and inspections,
O&M manual submissions, training sessions, pipe system testing, flushing and cleaning,
equipment start-up, TA and task completion for use by the Commissioning Authority.
Update schedule as appropriate throughout the construction period.
8. Attend initial training session.
9. Conduct Fire Protection system orientation and inspection at the equipment placement
completion stage.
10. Update drawings to the record condition to date, and review with the Commissioning
Authority.
11. Gather O&M data on all equipment, and assemble in binders as required by the
Commissioning Specification. Submit to Commissioning Authority prior to the completion
of construction.
12. Coordinate with the Commissioning Authority to provide sufficient advance notice so that
the witnessing equipment and system start-up and testing can begin.
13. Notify the Commissioning Authority a minimum of two weeks in advance of the time for
start of the TA work. Attend the initial meeting for review of the official TA procedures.
14. Participate in, and schedule vendors and Contractors to participate in the training
sessions as set up by the Commissioning Authority.
15. Provide written notification to the General Contractor and Commissioning Authority that
the following work has been completed in accordance with the contract documents, and
that the equipment, systems, and sub-system are operating as required.

a. Fire Protection equipment including all pumps, alarm devices, and all other
equipment furnished under this Division.
b. Fire standpipe system and equipment, sprinkler systems and equipment.
c. Fire stopping in the fire rated construction, including caulking, gasketing and
sealing of smoke barriers.
d. Fire detection and smoke detection devices furnished under the fire suppression
system as they affect the operation of the smoke control systems.

16. The equipment supplier shall document the performance of his equipment. Performance
testing shall be witnessed by the commissioning authority.
17. Provide a complete set of as-built records to the Commissioning Authority.

H. Test and Adjust Contractor

1. Include cost for commissioning requirements in the contract price.

2. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning
Authority.
3. Submit the TA procedures to the Commissioning Authority and Design Professional for
review and acceptance.

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4. Attend the TA review meeting scheduled by the Commissioning Authority. Be prepared

to discuss the procedures that shall be followed in testing and adjusting the Fire
Protection system.
5. At the completion of the TA work, and the submittal of the final report, notify the Fire
Protection Contractor and the General Contractor.
6. Participate in training sessions as scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.
7. At the completion of TA work, and the submittal of the final TA report, notify the Fire
Protection Contractor and the General Contractor.
8. Participate in verification of the TA report, which will consist of repeating any selected
measurement contained in the where required by the Commissioning Authority for
verification or diagnostic purposes.
9. The equipment supplier shall document the performance of his equipment. Performance
testing shall be witnessed by the commissioning authority.

I. Equipment Suppliers and Miscellaneous Contractors.

1. Include cost for commissioning requirements in the contract price.

2. Provide submittals, and appropriate O&M manual section(s).
3. Attend initial commissioning coordination meeting scheduled by the Commissioning
Authority.
4. Participate in training sessions as scheduled by the Commissioning Authority.
5. Demonstrate performance of equipment as applicable.

J. Electrical Contractor

1. Include costs for commissioning requirements in the contract price.

2. Ensure participation in testing of fire pumps, jockey pumps and equipment.
3. Ensure coordination, installation, and operation interfaces between life safety and Fire
Protection systems.

1.9 DOCUMENTATION

A. The Commissioning Authority shall oversee and maintain the development of commissioning
documentation. The commissioning documentation shall be kept in three ring binders, and
organized by system and sub-system when practical. All pages shall be numbered, and a table
of contents page(s) shall be provided. The commissioning documentation shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:

1. Approved test report for the systems being commissioned.

2. All accepted shop drawings, seismic calculations and hydraulic calculations of Fire
Protection equipment. Shop drawings shall be full size sheets folded as required to fit in
binders.
3. All pre-functional performance test checklists, signed by indicating personnel, organized
by system and sub-system.
4. All verification and functional performance test checklists/results, signed by indicated
personnel, organized by system and sub-system.
5. Three copies of the operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals specified in other
sections of these specifications shall be included with the commissioning documentation.
The manuals shall be incorporated in the commissioning documentation prior to
commencement of O&M training required in this and other sections of the specification.
Preparation of O&M manuals shall be as specified in Section 3.7 of these specifications.

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PART 2 - - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT

A. The appropriate Contractor(s) shall furnish all special tools and equipment required during the
commissioning process. A list of all tools and equipment to be used during commissioning shall
be submitted to the Commissioning Authority for approval. The user shall furnish necessary
utilities for the commissioning process.

2.2 TEST EQUIPMENT – PROPRIETARY

A. Proprietary test equipment required by any equipment manufacturer for programming and/or
start-up, whether specified or not, shall be provided by the manufacturer of the equipment.
Manufacturer shall provide the test equipment, demonstrate its use, and assist in the
commissioning process as needed. Proprietary test equipment (and software) shall become the
property of the user upon completion of the commissioning process.

PART 3 - – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. A pre-construction meeting of all commissioning team members shall be held at a time and
place designated by the user. The purpose shall be to familiarize all parties with the
commissioning process, and to ensure that the responsibilities of each party are clearly
understood.

B. The Contractor shall complete all phases of work so the systems can be started, tested,
balanced, and acceptance procedures undertaken. This includes the complete installation of all
equipment, materials, pipe, wire, insulation, controls, etc. per the contract documents and
related directives, clarifications, and change orders.

C. A Commissioning Plan shall be developed by the Commissioning Authority. The Contractor

shall assist the Commissioning Authority in preparing the Commissioning Plan by providing all
necessary information pertaining to the actual equipment and installation. If contractor initiated
system changes have been made that alter the commissioning process, the commissioning
authority shall notify the user.

D. Acceptance procedures are normally intended to begin prior to completion of a system and/or
sub-systems, and shall be coordinated with the Division 21 Fire Protection contractor. Start of
acceptance procedures before system completion does not relieve the contractor from
completing those systems as per the schedule.

E. The commissioning authority shall develop a detailed schedule for acceptance procedures and
training. The commissioning authority shall work in a cooperative manner with the Contractor to
assure that the commissioning process does not interfere with the completion of work in
accordance with the overall schedule.

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3.2 PARTICIPATION IN ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor shall provide skilled technicians to start-up and debug all systems within Fire
Protection Division 21. These same technicians shall be made available to assist the
Commissioning Authority in completing the commissioning program. Work schedules, time
required for testing, etc. shall be requested by the Commissioning Authority and coordinated by
the contractor. Contractor shall ensure that the qualified technician(s) are available and present
during the agreed upon schedules and of sufficient duration to complete the necessary tests,
adjustments, and/or problem resolutions.

B. System performance problems and discrepancies may require additional technician time,
Commissioning Authority time, reconstruction of systems, and/or replacement of system
components. The additional technician time shall be made available for subsequent
commissioning periods until the required system performance is obtained.

C. Qualifications of technicians shall include expert knowledge relative to the specific equipment
involved and a willingness to work with the Commissioning Authority. Contractor shall provide
adequate documentation and tools to start-up and test the equipment, system, and/or sub-
system.

3.3 DEFICIENCY RESOLUTION

A. In some systems, improper adjustments, misapplied equipment, and/or deficient performance

under varying loads will result in additional work being required to commission the systems.
This work shall be completed under the direction of the User, with input from the contractor,
equipment supplier, and Commissioning Authority. Whereas all members shall have input and
the opportunity to discuss, debate, and work out problems, the Design Professional shall have
final jurisdiction over any additional work done to achieve performance.

B. Corrective work shall be completed in a timely fashion to permit the completion of the
commissioning process. Experimentation to demonstrate system performance may be
permitted. If the Commissioning Authority deems the experimentation work to be ineffective or
untimely as it relates to the commissioning process, the Commissioning Authority shall notify
the User, indicating the nature of the problem, expected steps to be taken, and suggested
deadline(s) for completion of activities. If the deadline(s) pass without resolution of the problem,
the User reserves the right to obtain supplementary services and/or equipment to resolve the
problem. Costs incurred to solve the problems in an expeditious manner shall be the
contractor’s responsibility.

3.4 ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONING

A. Additional commissioning activities may be required after system adjustments, replacements,

etc., are completed. The contractor(s) suppliers, and Commissioning Authority shall include a
reasonable reserve to complete this work as part of their contractual obligations.

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3.5 ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

A. Verification Tests

1. Scope of Verification Tests

a. Operating tests and checks to verify that all components, equipment, systems,
sub-systems, and interfaces between systems, operate in accordance with
contract documents. These tests are to include all operating modes, interlocks,
specified control responses, specific responses to abnormal or emergency
conditions and verifications of the proper response of the building automation
system controllers and sensors.
b. Verify the validity of the TA report.

2. Participants in verification tests

a. The Commissioning Authority shall be responsible for preparing the scope of these
tests. The Commissioning Authority shall schedule the tests and assemble the
commissioning team members who shall be responsible for the tests. Participating
contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. shall include all costs to do the work
involved in these tests in their proposals. Following is a list of tasks and
supporting information that shall be required.
b. Fire Protection contractor – provide the services of a technician(s) who is (are)
familiar with the construction and operation of this system. Provide access to the
contract plans, shop drawings, and equipment cut sheets of all installed
equipment.
c. Electrical contractor – provide a foreman electrician familiar with the electrical
interlocks, interfaces with emergency power supply, and interfaces with alarm and
life-safety systems. Provide access to the contract plans, and all as-built
schematics of sub-systems, interfaces, and interlocks.

3. Documentation and Reporting Requirements.

a. Provide checklists for each component, piece of equipment, system, and sub-
system, including all interfaces, interlocks, etc. Each item to be tested shall have a
different entry line with space provided for comments. Separate checklists shall be
prepared for each mode of operation. Provide space to indicate whether the mode
under test responded as required or not. Also, provide space for all necessary
parties to sign off on each checklist.
b. Data sheets used in verification of the proper operation of the control system shall
include each controller to be verified, and its location. For each controller, provide
space for recording the readout of the controller, the reading at the controller’s
sensor(s), and any comments. Also, provide space for all necessary parties to
sign off on each checklist.
c. All test procedures and data sheets shall be submitted to the design professional
for review and acceptance.

4. Instrumentation

a. The Commissioning Authority shall furnish all measurement instrumentation for the
verification tests. All instruments will have calibrated within the six-month period
prior to these tests.

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5. Verification Procedures

a. The Commissioning Authority shall direct and witness the verification operating
tests and checks for all equipment and systems.

1) Set the system equipment (i.e. pumps, controllers) into the operating mode
to be tested, i.e. normal shut down, normal auto position, normal manual
position, unoccupied cycle, emergency power, and alarm conditions.
2) The Commissioning Authority shall inspect and verify the position of each
device and interlock identified on the checklist. Each item shall be signed
off as acceptable (yes), or failed (no).
3) This test shall be repeated for each operating cycle that applies to the Fire
Protection system being tested.
4) Operating checks shall include all safety cutouts, alarms and interlocks with
life safety systems during all modes of operation of the Fire Protection
system.
5) If during a test an operating deficiency is observed, appropriate comments
shall be added to the checklist data sheet.
6) Verification of the interface of the monitoring and control system, and the
criteria shall be included.
7) Verification of the proper responses of monitoring and control system
controllers and sensors shall be included.

b. The Commissioning Authority shall direct and witness the field verification of the
final report.
c. The Commissioning Authority shall select, at random, 10 percent of the report data
for verifications.
d. The contractor shall be given sufficient advance notice of the date of field
verification. However, they shall not be informed in advance of the data points to
be verified. The contractor must use the same instruments (by model and serial
number) that were used when the original data were collected.
e. Failure of an item is defined as:

1) For all readings, a deviation of more than 10 percent.

6. If the deficiencies are identified during verification, the General Contractor must be
notified, and action taken to remedy the deficiency. The final tabulated checklist data
sheets shall be reviewed by the Design Professional and the Commissioning Authority, to
determine if verification is complete, and the operating system is functioning in
accordance with the contract documents.

B. Functional Performance Testing

1. Scope of Functional Performance Testing

a. Functional performance tests shall determine if the Fire Protection system is

providing the required flows and pressure in accordance with the final design
intent. Following is a list of test examples:

1) Determine capacity of electric heating system to deliver heating at the

design temperature.
2) Determine the ability of the Fire pumps to deliver the required volume and
pressure to the hose valves.

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2. Submittals

a. Detailed procedures for each series of tests shall be submitted to the

Commissioning Authority for review and acceptance. The procedures shall include
samples of the data sheets that will be part of the reports.

3. Participants in Functional Performance Tests

a. Participants in the functional performance tests shall be the same as those listed in
the verification tests.

4. Instrumentation

a. In addition to the instrumentation requirements detailed under verification, the

Commissioning Authority may need to provide data acquisition equipment to
record data for the complete range of testing.

5. Functional Performance Test Procedures

a. The Commissioning Authority shall supervise and direct all functional performance
tests.
b. Measurement will be required to allow for calculation of total capacity of the system
for each mode of operation under test.

6. Documentation and Reporting Requirements

a. All measured data, data sheets, and a comprehensive summary, describing the
operation of the Fire Protection system at the time of testing shall be submitted to
the Commissioning Authority.
b. A preliminary functional performance test report shall be prepared by the
Commissioning Authority and submitted to the Design Professional or review. Any
identified deficiencies need to be evaluated by the Design Professional and
Construction Manager to determine if they are part of the contractor’s contractual
obligations. Construction deficiencies shall be corrected by the responsible
contractor(s) and the specific functional performance test repeated.
c. If it is determined that the Fire Protection system is constructed in accordance with
the contract documents, and the performance deficiencies are not part of the
contract documents, the User must decide whether any required modifications
needed to bring the performance of the Fire Protection system up to the finalized
design intent shall be implemented, or if the test shall be accepted as submitted. If
corrective work is performed, the User shall determine if a portion or all required
functional performance tests should be repeated, and a revised report submitted.

3.6 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL:

A. The operating and maintenance manual shall consist of a sturdy binder with A4 [8-½” x 11”]
sheets in accordance with the Contract Documents.

3.7 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING

A. The Fire Protection Contractor, and appropriate sub-contractors, shall provide comprehensive
operating and maintenance instruction on building systems in accordance with the Contract

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Documents prior to delivery. The instruction shall include classroom instruction deliver by
competent instructors based upon the contents of the operating manual.

B. Each classroom training period shall be followed by an inspection, explanation and

demonstration of the system concerned by the instructors. All specified equipment shall be
started up and shut down, with the exception of sprinkler and Halon 1301 systems.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for organizing, arranging, and delivering manner on a
schedule agreeable to the User.

D. The contractor shall provide, at or before substantial completion, a proposed agenda and
schedule of the above training for approval by the Commissioning Authority and the User.

E. Each classroom training session and demonstration shall be recorded on videotape or

alternative acceptable media and submitted to the User.

END OF SECTION 210800

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