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With the introduction of the total quality management (TQM) concept and the extension of that process into the
construction industry, the term commissioning has evolved to represent the TQM process in the construction trades.
Commissioning includes the final act of verifying compliance with project specifications. It also includes
demonstrating and verifying system and subsystem operational performance and is a detailed documentation of building
systems and components to be used by building management throughout the life of the building. While the concept
of commissioning applies to all components of a structure, this manual focuses on the HVAC systems and the parties
responsible for the proper design and installation of these systems.
In terms of operating costs, HVAC systems—in virtually any building—are one of the most energy intensive.
Additionally, HVAC systems can be the source of indoor air quality (IAQ) problems but can also be the vehicle to the
solution of those problems. Poorly designed, improperly installed, or inadequately maintained systems can cause high
operating costs and occupant discomfort, affecting the long term financial viability of a building. The purpose of this
manual is to introduce the contractor to the commissioning process and to give the contractor an understanding of the
skills and expertise required to apply the concepts to the construction process. Contractors who understand the process
will be in position to offer this service to building owners and designers.
The SMACNA Building Services Committee has decided to introduce the commissioning process as a multi-level
concept applicable to projects large and small, simple and complex. The manual treats the subject in sufficient detail
to provide a professionally run organization, with a commitment to the TQM process, with the expertise to direct the
activities of a commissioning team. We have also introduced the concept of re-commissioning to emphasize that the
commissioning process applies to both the new construction and the renovation and retrofit markets.
The manual includes a sample specification and a sample commissioning report. Also included are samples of
commissioning checklists for a wide variety of HVAC systems and components. Although these checklists are
comprehensive, they are intended as guidelines. Forms actually used in the commissioning process are generally
customized for the equipment and systems involved and usually reflect the requirements of the commissioning authority.
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