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Role overview

Building Operator

Brings operational knowledge to reviews, training, acceptance, and long-term building performance.

4Phases you touch
1Deliverables you're involved with
8Documents you're involved with
ASHRAE Process
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Responsibilities

What you’re accountable for

Deliverables

What you must produce

Select and appoint the Commissioning Provider
Short Listing Criteria Record
Form your commissioning team and issue the Cx Organization Chart
Establish meetings and progress reporting guidelines
Build and maintain CxP Team cohesion and cooperation
Conduct and document a lessons learned review
Establish the Issues Log format and procedure
Develop the Owner's Project Requirements [OPR]
Obtain formal Owner acceptance of the OPR
Define the commissioning scope and budget
Write the Initial Commissioning Plan
Obtain formal Owner acceptance of the Initial Cx Plan
Define the scope and format of the Systems Manual
Establish minimum Cx programme requirements
Support RFP preparation for design services
Instruct the design consultant
Integrate Cx milestones into the project programme
Track and manage issues and deviations
Issue the Pre-Design Closeout Report and obtain Owner acceptance
Common mistakes

3 Pitfalls to avoid

  1. 1. Accepting O&M documentation without checking it against installed equipment

  2. 2. Settling for classroom-only training

  3. 3. Losing track of deferred and seasonal test commitments