Project Name
Project Number
TEMF
Statement of Work
UFC 4-214-02, 24 Jul 03
Documentation) in ASHRAE Guideline 1. The Commissioning Authority (CA), referenced in
ASHRAE Guideline 1, shall be hired by the prime Contractor. The CA shall be completely
independent from the Contractor and shall not be a Contractor's employee or be an employee
or principal of a firm in a business relationship with the Contractor negating such independent
status. The roles and responsibilities of the CA are defined in Annex A DIVISION 15 PART 1
Paragraph 1.03 (B.) and shall become part of the contract requirements. Clause 6.2.3 makes
reference to Appendix A6.4 for a sample commissioning specification which shall become part
of the contract requirements and shall be edited to suit the work to be performed. The CA must
meet the following qualifications:
1. Be employed by an AABC or NEBB certified firm.
2. Hold a management position in the firm, be able to represent the firm on all HVAC
commissioning matters, and have a reputation of integrity with building owners,
consultants and awarding authorities. The CA must have experience equal to either
of the following;
a. A Bachelor of Science engineering degree from an accredited college or
university with a least four (4) years of experience in HVAC installation or
HVAC design work, or
b. A minimum of ten (10) years experience in any (or combination) of the
following HVAC testing-adjusting-balancing, HVAC installation, HVAC design
work or HVAC technical education with a minimum of four (4) years Project
Responsibility.
3. Become NEBB or AABC qualified and/or maintain NEBB or AABC qualification as a
TAB supervisor for both AIR and HYDRONIC systems by passing appropriate written
and practical TAB examinations.
4. Demonstrate Knowledge in the category or categories of HVAC commissioning.
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TRAINING. The Contractor shall conduct a training course for the operating for all
HVAC operating systems and individual items of equipment. The training program shall be
conducted in accordance with Clause 11, Operations and Maintenance Training Program, in
ASHRAE Guideline 1 in addition to the following requirements. The field instructions shall cover
all of the items of equipment provided as well as the overall systems. The training period shall
consist of a total of [8] [16] [__] hours of normal working time and shall start after the systems
are functionally completed and testing, adjusting and balancing have been completed. Factory
representatives shall be present to assist in training for every item of operating equipment
provided. Contractor shall provide two copies of operation and maintenance instructions for
each item of equipment provided. Training shall consist of startup, normal operation and
shutdown, as well as demonstrations of routine maintenance operations. The Contracting
Officer shall be notified at least 14 days prior to date of proposed conduction of the training
course.
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