DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 01 79 00
SECTION 01 79 00 - DEMONSTRATIONS AND TRAINING
SUMMARY
Instruct and train operating personnel in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in the
building and any other systems deemed necessary
TIME OF SUBMITTAL
The Contractor is to submit training materials and instruction schedule to the Project Manager and Commissioning
Provider if there is one, at least 30 days prior to start of formal maintenance training classes.
The Facilities Project Manager will provide the contractor with a list of items that will be included in the training
sessions.
The Contractor is to arrange mutually agreeable dates for receiving training with the Owner, through the Project
Manager; within the thirty-day period preceding Substantial Completion, as listed in Section 01 77 00 - "Closeout
Procedures".
Reminders of each training period shall be sent to The University's Project manager and Commissioning Provider if
one is engaged by the owner ten days before each session. Refer also to Section 01 91 13 – “General
Commissioning Requirements”
TYPE OF TRAINING
Instruction shall be on-the-job.
Provide the services of competent Contractor or manufacturers' engineers and qualified maintenance personnel to
adequately train designated persons in the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical
systems.
The Operating and Maintenance Manuals prepared by the Contractor, manufacturer's literature of the actual
equipment installed and copies of approved posted operating instructions shall be used as a basis for the training.
Time Period of Training: As specified in the various specification Sections, or longer as required to fully instruct
Owner's designated operation and maintenance personnel in the operation, adjustment and maintenance of all
products, equipment and systems.
Record of training: A video record on CD or DVD shall be made of all training classes included instruction provided
using the equipment where practical. Three shall be provided to the University Project Manager. One copy will be
given to the University maintenance department; one copy will be kept with the construction project record files in the
University Engineering Design and Construction Department and one copy will be given to the University Central
Utilities department.
CERTIFICATION
The Contractor shall have the training attendee's sign for the training upon completion of the session being
performed. This sheet acknowledging receipt of training shall describe the training performed, the date, and the
names, titles, and signatures of the people attending
UPDATED - OCTOBER 14, 2013
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