Section 1001.3. Functional and Performance Testing and Commissioning

1001.3.1 Building Systems Functional and Performance Testing (FPT).

1001.3.1.1 FPT Requirements.

An FPT process shall be performed for the following:

a. through e. {As in IgCC}

f. Building envelop systems.

1001.3.1.2 Activities Prior to Building Permit for Facilities Using FPT Process.

The following activities must be completed before a permit is issued for any system requiring FPT:

a. Designate FPT providers.

1. For systems that are required to comply with § 1001.3.1.1.2, FPT providers must be the owner's qualified employees, independent commissioning (Cx) providers, or qualified designers experienced with FPT on the designated systems.

2. FPT providers must be independent of the building system design and construction function and must possess the necessary experience and testing equipment.

3. For projects less than 20,000 square feet, project team may serve as commissioning providers so long as the owner signifies approval by letter to the Code Official.

b. Review of construction documents.

FPT providers must review the construction documents to verify that:

1. the relevant sensor locations, devices, and control sequences are properly specified;

2. performance and testing criteria are included; and

3. equipment to be tested is accessible for testing and maintenance.

1001.3.1.3 Activities Prior to Building Occupancy for Facilities Using the FPT Process. {As in IgCC}

1001.3.1.4 Documentation. {As in IgCC}

1001.3.2 Building Project Commissioning (Cx) Process. {As in IgCC}

1001.3.2.1 Systems to be Commissioned.

For buildings that exceed 10,000 ft² (1000 m²) of gross floor area, the Cx process must be included in the design and construction of the building project. The following systems and associated controls, where included in the building project, must be commissioned:

a. through h. {As in IgCC}

i. Building envelop systems.

1001.3.2.2 through 1001.3.2.5 {As in IgCC}