Specifications - City of Montpelier, Vermont

Title:Montpelier District HeatingCity of Montpelier, VT019110 – General Commissioning RequirementsIssue Date:October 17, 2012Page #:23 of 30documenting, over the range of the test parameters, that the indirect readings through the control system represent actual conditions and responses.7. Setup. Each performance test shall be performed under conditions thatsimulate actual conditions as closely as is practically possible. The contractor/subcontractor(s) assisting the CxA in executing the test shall provide all necessary materials, system modifications, etc., to produce thenecessary flows, pressures, temperatures, etc., necessary to execute the testaccording to the specified conditions. At completion of the test, the contractor/subcontractor(s) shall return all affected equipment and systems totheir approved operating settings.8. Test Equipment. Refer to Part 2 for test equipment requirements.9. Problem Solving. The burden of responsibility to solve, correct, and retestmalfunctions/failures is with the contractor, with engineer approval as required.3.6 DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE TESTSA. Documentation. The CxA shall witness and verify/preapprove the documentation of the results of all performance tests. The CxA shall complete all documentation for performance testing.B. NonConformance.1. Corrections of minor deficiencies identified may be made during the testsat the discretion of the CxA. In such cases the deficiency and resolutionwill be documented on the procedure form or on an attached sheet.2. As tests progress and a deficiency are identified, the CxA shall discuss theissue with the commissioning team, and the contractor.a. When there is no dispute on the deficiency and the contractor accepts responsibility to correct it.b. The CxA will document the deficiency and the contractor’s response and intentions. After the day’s work, the CxA will submitthe noncompliance reports to the CM. The contractor corrects thedeficiency, signs the statement of correction at the bottom of thenoncompliance form certifying that the equipment is ready to beretested and sends it back to the CxA.GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 01910 23