Inventory Yes

Verifying all drawing sheets are in the package

Verifying all drawing sheets are for the project
Verify specification books/sections (related to Cx
Systems)
Verify you have current Owner Project
Requirement (OPR) & Basis of Design(BOD)
MEP Equipment inventory Yes
Verify each piece of equipment on the schedules
to each piece of
equipment shown on body of the drawings
Distribution Systems Verification Experienced insight required
• Verify each AHU duct distribution system
(velocity, SP, area served, ‘stat location)
• Verify each EF duct distribution system
(velocity, SP, controls)
• Verify pumped piping systems (SP, GPM/size,
valves, drains)
• Verify all the “In’s and Out’s” (OSA Inlet vs.
VTR’s, EF’s, surrounding area)
• Check Static Pressure (SP on schedule versus
anticipated duct losses due to layout)
• Verify diversification factor in VAV systems Experienced insight required
• Verify AC tons per square feet
• Verify air change rate in exhaust systems
• Verify air velocity in each system versus type of
area served
• Potential noise issue if too high in “quiet areas”
Verify drawings/specifications according to Yes
Owner’s Project requirements:
•Depict systems described in BOD
•Type
•Size
•Operating scheme
•Meet sustainability targets set by Owner
Step 7: Accessibility Experienced insight required
•Verify access to each piece of equipment:
•For normal maintenance
•For replacement (it’s not a matter of “if”, but
when)
•Path for taking out and bringing in replacement
pieces
•Door widths along path
•Stairs or ramps, changes in elevation along path
•Verify TYPE of access to each piece of
equipment:
•Permanent accessibility
•Vertical ladders
•Inclined ladders
•Stairs
•Elevators
•Working platforms
•Lifting eyes
•Consider documenting in Systems Manuals if
replacement requires “special treatment”.
Step 8: Beyond the MEP Drawings Electrical/Civil/Instrumentation insight required
• Architectural:
• Overall look of the building
• Floor Plans
• Elevations
• Sections
• Reflected Ceiling Plans
• Furniture Plans
• Structural:
• Construction type & details
• Civil:
• Orientation on site
• Surrounding buildings
• Electrical:
• Coordination for HVAC Equipment
Step ????DR as a Group Activity Yes?
• Consider inviting:
• M/E/P Teammates
• BMS Contractor/Associate
• TAB Contractor/Associate
• Owner’s Rep
• Facilities O&M Staff
Step 11: Reviewing the Specifications Yes
• Verify equipment listed in specs matches what
is shown on drawings sheets
• Check for [edit] notes been “edited”)
• Check Spec references
Commissioning Design review

Commissioning Design Review, BCA Best Practices Craig A. Hawkins CxA, CCP
(https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BCxAConferenceFinalPresentations/October16-
Day1/Begin-at-the-Beginning/1a.Hawkins.pdf)