BREEAM Seasonal commissioning - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:47, 5 January 2024

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	* Commissioning planning.		* Commissioning planning.
	* Commissioning v testing.		* Commissioning v testing.
		+	* Continuous commissioning.
	* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.		* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.
	* Handover to client.		* Handover to client.
	* Initial commissioning case studies.		* Initial commissioning case studies.
−	* Inspection.
−	* Migration strategy.
−	* Practical completion.
	* Seasonal and continuous commissioning.		* Seasonal and continuous commissioning.
		+	* continuous commissioning
	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.
	* Specialist commissioning manager.		* Specialist commissioning manager.

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	* Specialist commissioning manager.		* Specialist commissioning manager.

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Designing Buildings at 09:09, 26 January 2020

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	* Seasonal and continuous commissioning.		* Seasonal and continuous commissioning.
	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.
		+	* Specialist commissioning manager.

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Designing Buildings at 10:57, 21 May 2019

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	--[[User:Multiple_Author_Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Multiple_Author_Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Advantages of shell and core.		* Advantages of shell and core.
		+	* At your services - What to expect during commissioning.
	* Client commissioning.		* Client commissioning.
	* Commissioning.		* Commissioning.

Paul Thistlethwaite at 16:14, 29 January 2019

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	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

−	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[~~BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template~~\|this document]] for further guidelines.	+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines\|this document]] for further guidelines.

	* BREEAM UK New Construction 2014		* BREEAM UK New Construction 2014

Designing Buildings at 09:38, 7 June 2018

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	The requirements of this credit are an extension of the normal responsibilities for a contractor where there is a 12 months defects period in place under the contract and contributes to providing a 'soft landing' for the client/occupier.		The requirements of this credit are an extension of the normal responsibilities for a contractor where there is a 12 months defects period in place under the contract and contributes to providing a 'soft landing' for the client/occupier.

−	~~<br />~~	+	The contractor is required to confirm that a specialist commissioning manager has been appointed to carry out seasonal commissioning during the first 12 months after occupation. Under the BREEAM criteria, there are a number of systems defined as complex and it is unlikely that a single person will have sufficient experience to undertake this role for all systems. Therefore the contractor may need to appoint more than one individual to this role.
−	The ~~Contractor~~ is required to confirm that a ~~Specialist Commissioning Manager~~ has been appointed to carry out seasonal commissioning during the first 12 months after occupation. Under the BREEAM criteria, there are a number of systems defined as complex and it unlikely that a single person will have sufficient experience to undertake this role for all systems. Therefore the ~~Contractor~~ may need to appoint more than one individual to this role.	+

−	Ideally, as part of the design stage, the ~~Contractor~~ should nominate named individuals to undertake this role in particular where the Man 04 credit on ~~Commissioning Building Services~~ has been targeted as the same people can carry out both roles. However, if this is not appropriate, commitment to make the appointment would be sufficient.	+	Ideally, as part of the design stage, the contractor should nominate named individuals to undertake this role in particular where the Man 04 credit on commissioning building services has been targeted as the same people can carry out both roles. However, if this is not appropriate, commitment to make the appointment would be sufficient.

−	For simple systems, this role can either be undertaken by the ~~Contractor~~ or the client/occupier can nominate an individual from within their facilities management team to undertake the required activities. Where the client/occupier has nominated an individual to monitor the commissioning of the systems on their behalf, this person could also perform this role.	+	For simple systems, this role can either be undertaken by the contractor or the client/occupier can nominate an individual from within their facilities management team to undertake the required activities. Where the client/occupier has nominated an individual to monitor the commissioning of the systems on their behalf, this person could also perform this role.

	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	# Are ~~Complex Systems~~ present within the building design?	+	# Are complex systems present within the building design?
−	# Can the role of the ~~Specialist Commissioning Manager~~ appointed for Man 04 be extended to meet the requirements of this credit?	+	# Can the role of the specialist commissioning manager appointed for Man 04 be extended to meet the requirements of this credit?

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

−	BSRIA Commissioning guides and CIBSE Commissioning codes.	+	* BSRIA Commissioning guides and CIBSE Commissioning codes.
−		+	* Knowledge Base Link for Man05: Aftercare: [https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man05/ https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man05/]
−	Knowledge Base Link for Man05: Aftercare: [https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man05/ https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man05/]	+

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	Where a ~~Building Management System~~ is ~~Specified~~ the following procedures should be carried out:	+	Where a building management system (BMS) is specified the following procedures should be carried out:

	* The occupier is fully trained in the operation of the system.		* The occupier is fully trained in the operation of the system.
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	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =

−	=== Design ~~Stage~~ ===	+	=== Design stage ===

−	~~Specification~~, contract clauses or appointment letter confirming commitment to carry out commissioning during the first 12 months of occupation. Where complex systems are installed, a specialist commissioning manager must be appointed.	+	A specification, contract clauses or appointment letter confirming the commitment to carry out commissioning during the first 12 months of occupation. Where complex systems are installed, a specialist commissioning manager must be appointed.

−	=== Post ~~Construction~~ ===	+	=== Post construction ===

−	Copies of appointment letter confirming seasonal commissioning responsibilities and seasonal commissioning schedules confirming what will be commissioned and when. Where seasonal commissioning has already taken place due to the timing of the post construction assessment, records and reports to confirm this has taken place should be provided.	+	Copies of an appointment letter confirming seasonal commissioning responsibilities and seasonal commissioning schedules confirming what will be commissioned and when. Where seasonal commissioning has already taken place due to the timing of the post construction assessment, records and reports to confirm this has taken place should be provided.

	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =
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	* BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014		* BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014

−	This article originally created in a BREEAM Professionals workshop by Jane Morning, Tom Blois-Brooke, Tom Abbott and Azita Dezfouli	+	This article was originally created in a BREEAM Professionals workshop by Jane Morning, Tom Blois-Brooke, Tom Abbott and Azita Dezfouli.

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Designing Buildings at 09:34, 7 June 2018

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	= Aim and benefits =		= Aim and benefits =

−	~~This~~ is proved to be a valuable and crucial service for all building types, a building with fewer defects performs better.	+	The aim of seasonal commissioning is to observe the building services when they are run at their full load and ensure they perform as the were designed to. This has proved to be a valuable and crucial service for all building types, a building with fewer defects performs better.

−	The ~~aim~~ of ~~seasonal~~ commissioning ~~is to observe~~ the ~~building services when they are run at their full load~~ and ~~ensure they perform~~ as the ~~were designed to~~.	+	The continuous support of the commissioning team during the first year reduces the operation and maintenance costs as defects are identified and rectified earlier, increasing the systems’ life.

−	A continuous support of the commissioning team during the first year reduces the operation and maintenance costs as the defect are identified and rectified in time and hence increasing the systems’ lifetime	+	Training undertaken as part of the commissioning helps the building occupants and facilities managers better understand the functionality of the building and ensure it continues to perform at optimum levels.
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−	Training undertaken as part of the commissioning helps the building occupants and facilities managers to better understand the functionality of the building and to ensure it continues to perform at optimum levels	+

	= When to consider =		= When to consider =

−	A commitment to carry out seasonal commissioning will be required at design stage. Seasonal commissioning should commence during the first 12 months after the building is occupied and take place during full load conditions (i.e. heating equipment in mid-winter and cooling/ventilation during summer) and part load conditions (spring/autumn)	+	A commitment to carry out seasonal commissioning will be required at the design stage. Seasonal commissioning should commence during the first 12 months after the building is occupied and take place during full load conditions (i.e. heating equipment in mid-winter and cooling/ventilation during summer) and part load conditions (spring/autumn)

−	= Step by step guidance =	+	= Step-by-step guidance =

−	The requirements of this credit are an extension of the normal responsibilities for a ~~Contractor~~ where there is a 12 months defects period in place under the contract and contributes to providing a soft-landing for the client/occupier.	+	The requirements of this credit are an extension of the normal responsibilities for a contractor where there is a 12 months defects period in place under the contract and contributes to providing a 'soft landing' for the client/occupier.

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

−	--[[User:~~Multiple Author Article~~\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Multiple_Author_Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)
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		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	* Advantages of shell and core.
		+	* Client commissioning.
		+	* Commissioning.
		+	* Commissioning documents.
		+	* Commissioning notice.
		+	* Commissioning plan.
		+	* Commissioning planning.
		+	* Commissioning v testing.
		+	* Corrosion in heating and cooling systems.
		+	* Handover to client.
		+	* Initial commissioning case studies.
		+	* Inspection.
		+	* Migration strategy.
		+	* Practical completion.
		+	* Seasonal and continuous commissioning.
		+	* Soft landings.

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Multiple Author Article at 15:26, 19 April 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

−	--[[User:~~BREEAM Professionals Workshop~~\|~~BREEAM Professionals Workshop~~]] 15:01, ~~21 Feb~~ 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Multiple Author Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Professionals Workshop at 15:01, 21 February 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
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		+	--[[User:BREEAM Professionals Workshop\|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 15:01, 21 Feb 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Professionals Workshop at 15:00, 21 February 2018

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	* BREEAM UK New Construction 2014		* BREEAM UK New Construction 2014
	* BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014		* BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014
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		+	This article originally created in a BREEAM Professionals workshop by Jane Morning, Tom Blois-Brooke, Tom Abbott and Azita Dezfouli

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