UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER
SYSTEM COMMISSIONING
PRE-OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION
Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment: CHW COOLING COILS__________________________________
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 of 1 ___ _______
RESP.CONTRACTOR
ITEM
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
COMPARE WITH SCHEDULE
1
2
3
4
5
Number of sections
Finned area each section
Number of rows
Type of circuiting
Fin spacing
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
PIPING
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Piped counterflow
Piped for upward water flow
Service valves in place
Balancing valves in place
P.T.'s installed
T.C. valve proper
T.C. valve proper (verify)
Drain valve installed
Air vent installed
Strainer in place
Flow meter proper
Condensate drain pipe with trap
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
CONDITION
18
19
20
Fins clean and combed
Proper drip pan installation
No air bypass around coils
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: CHILLER NO.________
___
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
RESP.CONTRACTOR
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Vibration isolation
Refrigerant charge
Valves and piping O.K.
P.T.'s installed
Sensors installed
T.O. heaters O.K.
Start-up by manufacturer's rep.
Provide start-up report
Relief valve piped to outside
1 of 1_ __ __
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
S
S
MC
SAFETIES CHECKED
10
11
12
13
14
High pressure
Low pressure
Oil pressure
Quantity of refrigerant labeled
State registration completed and
submitted to UCB
Use back of sheet for comments.
S
S
S
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: CONDENSING WATER - HYDRONIC PIPING AND SPECIALTIES_
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
Installation complete
Leaks eliminated
Pressure tested
Flushed & cleaned
Refilled & chem. treated
Pressure gauge labeled
1 of 2__
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
___
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
STRAINERS
7
8
9
10
11
Easy sleeve removal
Start-up sleeve removed
Permanent sleeve clean
Sleeve clean (verify)
Air vents installed
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
PIPE AND FITTINGS
12
13
14
15
Schedule 40 black steel
Welded
Grooved
"K" copper
MC
MC
MC
MC
HANGERS
16
17
18
Hot dipped galvanized
Copper clad
Trapeze w/clamps
MC
MC
MC
EXPANSION PROVISIONS
19
20
Dielectric waterways
Dirt pockets installed
MC
MC
VALVES
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Ball valve 3" and smaller
Lug type butterfly 4" and larger
Stems up
All installed and open
Check Vl's properly oriented
Control Vl's properly installed
Control Vl's properly installed
Control Vl's proper (verify)
Drain Vl's accessible
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
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System/Equipment: CONDENSING WATER - HYDRONIC PIPING AND SPECIALTIES_
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
2 of 2__
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
___
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
FLOW METERS
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
Inlet pipe length
Outlet pipe length
Fittings up
Proper size
Proper orientation
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed (verify)
P.T.'s installed
P.T.'s installed (verify)
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
TAB
THERMOMETERS
40
41
Flow switches installed
Proper range
MC
MC
PRESSURE GAUGES
42
43
44
Proper range
Piping identified
Valves tagged
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment:
COOLING TOWER NO.__________________________________
Specification Sections: _________________________________ Page:
RESP.CONTRACTOR
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Nozzles clean
No obstruction to cause air recirc.
Fans properly aligned
Fan blades properly pitched
Upper basin water level proper
Lower sump water level proper
Motors outside air stream
Ladder with safety cage
Extended lube and oil fill lines with
sight glass or dip stick
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
10
Stainless steel hardware within wet
areas
MC
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Basin heater installed and wired
Vibration switch installed & wired
Bearings lubricated
Correct thermal overload protection
Motors not overloaded
Shipping restraints removed
Tower bolted in place
D.C. switch in sight of motor
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
1_of 1___ ___
COMMISSIONER
YES
_
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment: PUMP NO.___________________________________________
Specification Sections: _____________________________ Page:
1 of 1__________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Rotation correct and free
Properly installed and serviceable
Motor properly mounted
Coupling secured and aligned
Coupling guard installed
Bearings lubricated
Base grouted
No entrained air (open system)
Pressure gauge properly piped &
valved
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
10
11
12
Minimum negative system effect
Motor not overloaded
Motor not overloaded (verify)
MC
MC
TAB
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
STARTER
13
14
15
Proper T.O. heaters
Proper T.O. heaters (verify)
D.C. switch in sight of motor
MC
TAB
MC
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER
16
17
Manual bypass
Spare set of fuses
MC
MC
IDENTIFICATION
18
19
20
21
22
Equipment
Valve tags
Caution sign
Flexible connections
Vibration isolation
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: AIR HANDLING UNIT AHU Specification Sections:
Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
1 of 3
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
UNIT CASING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Unit clean
Casing undamaged
No air leakage
Doors latch and seal
Internal insulation
Flexible duct connection
Vibration dampeners (if required)
Plenum lights & switches
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
SM
MC
MC
OUTSIDE AIR LOUVER
9
10
Size
Bird screen on exterior
SM
SM
EXHAUST AIR LOUVER
11
12
Size
Bird screen on interior with access
SM
SM
DAMPERS
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Linkage & operating mounting O.K.
O.A. tight closing
O.A. tight closing (verify)
R.A. tight closing
R.A. tight closing (verify)
E.A. tight closing
E.A. tight closing (verify)
TC
SM
TAB
SM
TAB
SM
TAB
ACCESSIBILITY
20
21
22
23
24
Outside air intake & exhaust outlet
Motor
Bearings & lubrication points
V-Belt drive
Valves
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
FILTERS
25
26
27
Standard size
Easily changed
No air bypass
MC
MC
MC
Note: Write N/A when not applicable.
Use back of sheet for Comments.
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System/Equipment: AIR HANDLING UNIT AHU Specification Sections:
Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
28
29
Start-up cells in place
Clean cells for balancing with
50% blank-off
MC
TAB
30
31
Clean cells (verify)
List of sizes of filter cells
MC
MC
SIGN
DATE
2 of 3
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
FILTER GAUGE (MAGNEHELIC)
32
33
In place & calibrated
Marked for clean/dirty filters
MC
MC
COILS
34
35
36
37
Fins combed/clean
Accessible for cleaning
Space for removal
∆P gauge installed
MC
MC
MC
MC
COIL PIPING
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Counterflow
Counterflow (verify)
Vent
Drain
Flow meter
Service valves
T.C. valves
Condensate drain piping
MC
TAB
MC
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
BELT GUARD
46
47
48
Easily removable
Expanded metal fully covering
shaft
Tach access
MC
MC
MC
START-UP
49
50
51
52
53
Bearings lubricated per
manufacturer recommendation
Rotation correct
Rotation correct (verify)
Motor not overloaded
Motor not overloaded (verify)
MC
MC
TAB
MC
TAB
Note: Write N/A when not applicable.
Use back of sheet for Comments.
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System/Equipment: AIR HANDLING UNIT AHU Specification Sections:
Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
3 of 3
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
V-BELT DRIVE
54
55
56
Alignment
Tension
No adj. pitch sheaves after
balancing
MC
MC
MC
57
58
59
Multiple belts 1 HP and larger
Multiple belts (verify)
Adjustment device for motor
alignment
MC
TAB
MC
FAN SCROLL CONST.
60
61
Continuous weld
Solid fan shaft
MC
MC
STARTER
62
63
64
Proper T.O. heaters
Proper T.O. heater (verify)
Disconnect switch per code
MC
TAB
MC
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER
65
66
67
Manual bypass
Spare set of fuses
Operating instructions
MC
MC
MC
SAFETY CONTROLS
68
69
Freezestat
Smoke detector
MC
MC
IDENTIFICATION
70
71
72
73
74
Equipment
Valve tags
Caution sign
AMCA seal
Max. fan RPM on nameplate
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
Note: Write N/A when not applicable.
Use back of sheet for Comments.
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Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment: BATTERY SYSTEM___________________________________
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare equipment with
specifications.
EC
EC
3
4
5
6
Inspect for proper connections.
Test for proper voltage.
Verify system operation.
Verify operation of emergency lights.
EC
EC
EC
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
1 of 1______ ____
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
___
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment: BOILER NO.________________________________________
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
Access to allow inspection
Relief valve piped correctly
Relief valve piped correctly (verify)
Gas vent piped correctly (aluminum
or black steel)
MC
MC
S
MC
5
6
7
8
Gas vent piped correctly (verify)
Safeties in place & functional
Safeties in place & functional (verify)
Water treatment in place & valved
correctly
S
MC
S
MC
9
10
Combustion air correct
Piping & accessories properly
insulated
MC
MC
11
Control panel not subject to water
damage
MC
12
13
14
Firing control removable for cleaning MC
Gas pressure at burner as specified MC
Gas pressure at burner as specified S
(verify)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Blow down piping for steam boilers
Boiler waterside cleaned
Start-up completed
Start-up completed
Vibration & noise acceptable
Proper thermal overload heaters
Disconnect switch in sight of burner
State inspection accomplished
Use back of sheet for Comments.
1_of 1 ________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
ITEM
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
__
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
S
MC
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: BUS DUCT___________________________________________
_
Specification Sections: __________________________ Page:
_
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Inspect bus for physical damage and proper
connection in accordance with single-line
diagram.
EC
2
Inspect for proper bracing, suspension
alignment and enclosure ground
EC
3
Check tightness of bolted joints by using
calibrated torque wrench.
EC
4
Check for proper physical orientation per
manufacturer’s labels to ensure proper
cooling. Perform continuity tests on each
conductor to verify that proper phase
relationships exist.
EC
5
Check outdoor busway for removal of "weep- EC
hole" plugs, if applicable, and the proper
installation of joint shield.
6
Measure insulation resistance of each bus
run phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground.
EC
7
Perform AC or DC overpotential tests on
each bus run phase-to-phase and phase-toground.
EC
8
Perform contact-resistance test on each
connection point of uninsulated bus. On
insulated bus, measure resistance of bus
section and compare values with adjacent
phases.
EC
9
Perform phasing test on each bus tie section
energized by separate sources.
EC
10
Check fire stops at rated penetrations.
EC
Use back of sheet for Comments.
1_of 1_______
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
Commissioning-BD/1
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System/Equipment: CHILLED WATER - HYDRONIC PIPING AND SPECIALTIES_
Specification Sections: _____________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Installation complete
Leaks eliminated
Pressure tested
Flushed & cleaned
Refilled & chem. treated
Pressure correct
Pressure correct (verify)
Pressure gauge labeled
1 of 3___
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
____
__
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
STRAINERS
9
10
11
12
13
14
Easy sleeve removal
Start-up sleeve removed
Permanent sleeve clean
Sleeve clean (verify)
Air vents installed
System free of air
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
MC
PIPE & FITTINGS
15
16
17
18
Schedule 40 black steel
Welded
Grooved
"L" copper
MC
MC
MC
MC
HANGERS
19
20
21
Hot dipped galvanized
Copper clad
Trapeze w/clamps
MC
MC
MC
EXPANSION PROVISIONS
22
23
24
25
26
Loops
Guides
Anchors
Dielectric waterways
Dirt pockets installed
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
VALVES
27
28
Ball valve 3" and smaller
Lug type butterfly 4" and larger
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: CHILLED WATER - HYDRONIC PIPING AND SPECIALTIES_
Specification Sections: _____________________________ Page:
ITEM
2 of 3_
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
29
30
31
Stems up
All installed and open
No insulation on
handles/actuators
MC
MC
MC
32
33
34
35
36
Check Vl’s properly installed
Control Vl’s properly installed
Control Vl’s properly installed
Control Vl’s proper (verify)
Drain Vl’s accessible
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
SIGN
DATE
____
__
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
FLOW METERS
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
Inlet pipe length
Outlet pipe length
Fittings up
Proper size
Proper orientation
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed (verify)
P/T’s installed
P.T.’s installed (verify)
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
TAB
THERMOMETERS
47
48
Proper range
PRESSURE GAUGES
Proper range
MC
MC
EXPANSION TANK
49
50
51
52
53
Flow switches installed
Bladder type
EPDM for Glycol
Proper air pressure
Proper location
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
AIR ELIMINATOR
54
55
Proper location
Properly piped
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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Specification Sections: _____________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
3 of 3_
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
____
__
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
GLYCOL ADDED
56
57
58
59
60
61
Type I (Dowtherm 4000)
Correct percent
Label type & concentration
Label system volume (gals.)
Piping identified
Valves tagged
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment:
DUCTWORK_____________________
_______________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Installation of system complete
Ductwork clean
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
1 of 1__________
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
SM
SM
DAMPERS
3
Dampers installed, operable and set SM
open
4
5
Balancing dampers O.K. (verify)
Control dampers accessible and
properly installed
6
7
Control dampers O.K. (verify)
TC
Fire, smoke & combination dampers SM
installed and open
TAB
SM
ACCESS DOORS
8
9
10
11
At fire & smoke dampers, etc.
At reheat coils
At ret./exh. elbows w/turning vanes
Tight seal gaskets & proper
hardware
DUCTWORK
SM
SM
SM
SM
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Sealed
Tested where required
SMACNA Construction Standards
Radius elbows, throat dim. = width
Single wall turning vanes in rect. elb.
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
SM
21
45° take-offs for branch ducts
Transitions maximum of 15° angle
Duct liner properly installed
Registers, grilles & diffusers
installed
No flex ducts longer than specified
Use back of sheet for comments.
SM
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System/Equipment:
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES AND OTHER DEVICES_
Specification Sections: _____________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Test ground fault on GFCI
receptacles.
EC
2
Test polarity on standard
receptacles.
EC
3
Check wiring on several selected
receptacles.
EC
4
Remove sample receptacles to
verify manufacturer.
EC
5
Verify that device ratings meet
approved shop drawings and
specifications.
EC
6
Verify color of all devices and plates
meet specifications.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
1 of 1__________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
___________
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment:
EMERGENCY GENERATOR________________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
compare nameplate information and
connection with drawings and specs.
Inspect for proper anchorage and
grounding.
EC
EC
Perform an insulation-resistance test on
generator winding with respect to ground.
Determine polarization index.
Test protective relay devices in
accordance with specifications.
EC
6
Perform phase rotation test to determine
compatibility with load requirements.
EC
7
Functionally test engine shutdown for low
oil pressure, overtemperature, overspeed,
and other features as applicable.
Perform vibration base-line test. Vibration
levels shall not exceed manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Perform load bank test in accordance with
the following schedule:
EC
3
4
5
8
9
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
EC
EC
EC
10
11
12
13
25% rated for 30 minutes
50% rated for 30 minutes
75% rated for 30 minutes
100% rated for 3 hours
Record voltage, frequency, load current, oil
pressure, and coolant temperature at
periodic intervals during test.
Perform an insulation-resistance test.
Provide factory test report.
Test power failure start.
Perform battery charger system test.
EC
EC
EC
EC
14
15
Adjust time delay relay settings.
Verify rotation.
EC
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1_________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
_
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System/Equipment:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING_______________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare installed fixtures with
schedule on the drawings.
EC
EC
3
4
5
Verify installed ballasts.
Verify installed lamps.
Verify that exterior light poles and
fixtures are grounded per drawings
and N.E.C.
EC
EC
EC
6
Compare measured light levels with
calculated values.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
1 of 1__________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment:
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM__________________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Installation complete
1 of 1__________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_________
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
WIRING COMPLETE
2
3
4
5
6
Opens
Shorts
Ground faults
Improper branching
Alarm certification & description form
filled in and signed
Use back of sheet for comments.
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
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System/Equipment:
GROUNDING SYSTEM________________________
____________
Specification Sections: ___________________________________ Page: ______1_of 1______
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Check terminatons at devices.
EC
Apply biddle ground tester. Perform EC
ground-impedance measurements
utilizing the fall-of-potential method.
Verify transformer secondary
EC
bonded to ground.
3
TYPE
4
Test resistance to earth of grounding EC
connections.
5
Check for bonding jumper across
water meter.
EC
6
Check grounding electrode
conductor to water service pipe.
EC
7
Check ground rods and building
steel ground.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
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DATE
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NO
DATE
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System/Equipment:
HW HEATING COILS__________________________________________
Specification Sections: _________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
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COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
COMPARE WITH SCHEDULE
1
2
3
4
5
Number of sections
Finned area each section
Number of rows
Type of circuiting
Fin spacing
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
PIPING
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Piped counterflow
Piped for upward water flow
Service valves in place
Balancing valves in place
P.T.’s installed
T.C. valve proper
T.C. valve proper (verify)
Drain valve installed
Air vent installed
Strainer in place
Flow meter proper
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
CONDITION
17
18
Fins clean and combed
No air bypass around coils
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: HW HEATING - HYDRONIC PIPING AND SPECIALTIES
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Specification Sections: _____________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Installation complete
Leaks eliminated
Pressure tested
Flushed & cleaned
Refilled & chem. treated
Pressure correct
Pressure correct (verify)
Pressure gauge labeled
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
1 of 3_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
STRAINERS
9
10
11
12
13
14
Easy sleeve removal
Start-up sleeve removed
Permanent sleeve clean
Sleeve clean (verify)
Air vents installed
System free of air
MC
MC
MC
TAB
MC
MC
PIPE AND FITTINGS
15
16
17
18
Schedule 40 black steel
Welded
Grooved
"L" copper
MC
MC
MC
MC
HANGERS
19
20
21
Hot dipped galvanized
Copper clad
Trapeze w/clamps
MC
MC
MC
EXPANSION PROVISIONS
22
23
24
25
26
Loops
Guides
Anchors
Dielectric waterways
Dirt pockets installed
27
28
Ball valve 3" and smaller
Lug type butterfly 4" and larger
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
VALVES
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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Specification Sections: _____________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
29
30
31
Stems up
All installed and open
No insulation on
handles/actuators
Check Vl’s properly oriented
Control Vl’s properly installed
Control Vl’s properly installed
Control Vl’s proper (verify)
Drain Vl’s accessible
32
33
34
35
36
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
2 of 3_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
FLOW METERS
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
Inlet pipe length
Outlet pipe length
Fittings up
Proper size
Proper orientation
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed
Sensor wells installed (verify)
P.T.’s installed
P.T.’s installed (verify)
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TC
TAB
MC
TAB
THERMOMETERS
47
Proper range
MC
PRESSURE GAUGES
48
Proper range
MC
EXPANSION TANK
49
50
51
52
Bladder type
EPDM for Glycol
Proper air pressure
Proper location
53
54
Proper location
Properly piped
MC
MC
MC
MC
AIR ELIMINATOR
MC
MC
GLYCOL ADDED
55
56
Type I (Dowtherm 4000)
Correct percent
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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________
Specification Sections: _____________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
57
58
59
60
Label type & concentration
Label system volume (gals.)
Piping identified
Valves tagged
Use back of sheet for comments.
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
3 of 3_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
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System/Equipment:
ISOLATED GROUNDING SYSTEM_________________________
Specification Sections: ___________________________________ Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Verify full size grounding conductor
terminated at nearest grounding
electrode and panel.
EC
EC
3
Verify that grounding conductor is
copper, not spliced, and that all
connectors are U.L. listed and
comply with specifications.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
__
1 of 1____ ______
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment: KWH METERS_________________________________________
Specification Sections: ______________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
Check polarity and ratio of C.T.’s.
Check ratio of P.T.’s.
Check for correct rotation.
Verify test block for proper shorting
and test jack operation. Use the test
block to calibrate the meter and for
phase angle checks.
Determine accuracy of meters at
25/50/75/100% of full scale.
Calibrate watt hour meters to one
half percent (0.5%).
Perform current injection tests on
each C.T.
Perform phase angle checks
5
6
7
8
Use back of sheet for comments.
1 of 1__________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
EC
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System/Equipment:
LIGHTING SYSTEM____________________________________
Specification Sections: _____________________________________ Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare installed fixtures with
schedule on the drawings.
EC
EC
3
Verify installed ballasts (selected
samples).
EC
4
5
Verify installed lamp types.
EC
Verify load shed operation if present. EC
6
Set and verify dimming controls.
Verify control equipment with
drawings and specifications.
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
1_of 1_______
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
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Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment: MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES (15 KV)______________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Inspect exposed sections for
physical damage.
2
Verify cable is supplied and
EC
connected in accordance with singleline diagram.
3
Inspect for shield grounding, cable
support and termination.
EC
4
Check for visible cable bends
against ICEA or manufacturer’s
minimum allowable bending radius.
EC
5
Inspect for proper fireproofing in
common cable areas.
EC
6
If cables are terminated through
EC
window-type CT’s make an
inspection to verify that neutrals and
grounds are properly terminated for
proper operation of protective
devices.
7
Visually inspect jacket and insulation EC
condition.
8
Inspect for proper phase
identification and arrangement.
EC
9
Perform a shield continuity test on
each power cable by ohmmeter
method.
EC
10
Perform an insulation-resistance test EC
utilizing a megohmmeter with a
voltage output of at least 2500 volts.
11
Perform a DC high-potential test on
all cables.
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1_________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
EC
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System/Equipment: MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCH GEAR_________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
EC
Compare equipment nameplate with EC
specifications.
3
Compare installed equipment with
drawings.
EC
4
Test bus connections for high
resistance.
EC
5
Use torque wrench to check bolted
bus joints.
EC
6
7
8
Verify correct CT and PT ratios.
Test interlock system.
Test ground fault system as per
NETA ATS-1995 Grounding
systems.
Perform an overpotential test on
each bus section and each phase to
ground.
EC
EC
EC
9
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
10
Perform contact-resistance duct test. EC
11
Check relay settings.
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1_________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
_
EC
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System/Equipment: MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHES/BREAKERS___________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________________ Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Inspect for physical damage and
compare namplate information with
plans and specs.
EC
2
Inspect anchorage, alignment and
grounding.
EC
3
Perform all mechanical operator and EC
contact alignment tests on both the
breaker and its operating
mechanism.
4
Check tightness of bolted bus joints
by using calibrated torque wrench.
5
Check cell fit and element alignment. EC
6
7
Check racking mechanism.
Verify that primary and secondary
contact wipe and other dimensions
vital to satisfactory operation of the
breaker are correct.
8
Ensure that all maintenance devices EC
are available for servicing and
operating the breaker.
9
Lubricate all moving current carrying EC
parts.
10
Check for proper operation of the
cubicle shutter.
EC
11
12
Measure contact resistance.
measure insulation resistance poleto-pole, pole-to-ground, and across
open poles.
EC
EC
13
Perform insulation-resistance at
1000 volts DC on all control wiring.
EC
14
Perform an overpotential test with
breaker in closed position.
EC
15
Perform minimum pickup voltage
tests on trip and close coils.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
1 of 2_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
_
NO
DATE
EC
EC
EC
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System/Equipment: MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHES/BREAKERS___________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
16
With breaker in test position,
make the following tests:
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
2 of 2_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
(a) Trip and clos breaker with
the control switch.
(b) Trip each breaker by
operating manually each of its
protective relays.
Use back of sheet for comments.
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System/Equipment: MEDIUM VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS________________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________________ Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Compare equipment nameplate
EC
information with single-line diagram.
2
Inspect for physical damage,
EC
cracked insulators, leaks, teghtness
of connections, and general
mechanical and electrical conditions.
3
Inspect impact recorder prior to
unloading transformer if applicable.
EC
4
Verify removal of any shipping
bracing after final placement.
EC
5
Verify proper auxiliary device
operation.
EC
6
Check tightness of accessible bolted EC
electrical connections in accordance
with torque wrench.
7
Verify proper liquid level in all tanks
and bushings.
EC
8
Perform specific inspections and
mechanical tests as recommended
by manufacturer.
EC
9
10
Verify proper equipment grounding. EC
Perform insulation-resistance tests, EC
winding-to-winding, and windings-toground, utilizing a megohmmeter.
11
Perform a turns-ratio test between
windings at all tap positions.
EC
12
Sample insulating liquid. Sample
shall be laboratory tested for:
EC
13
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
1 of 2__ _
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
(a) Dielectric breakdown voltage.
(b) Acid neutralization number.
(c) Specifc gravity.
(d) Interfacial tension.
(e) Color.
(f) Visual condition.
Perform insulation power-factor tests EC
or dissipation-factor tests on all
windings and bushings.
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ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
14
Verify proper core grounding if
accessible.
EC
15
Perform tap verification and
adjustment to within 1% rated
voltage.
EC
16
Verify rotation and phase
verification.
EC
17
Perform audible sound level
test.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
2 of 2__ _
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment:
MOTOR CONTROL CENTER________________________
Specification Sections: ___________________________________ Page:
ITEM
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare nameplate with
specifications.
EC
EC
3
Perform insulation-resistance tests
on each bus section, phase-tophase and phase-to-ground for one
(1) minute.
EC
4
Perform an overpotential test on
each bus section and each phaseto-ground.
EC
5
6
Check the ground connection.
Use torque wrench to check bolted
bus connections.
EC
EC
7
Verify control sequence and time
delays as specified.
EC
8
Verify sizes and quantities of
devices.
EC
9
Verify space capacity.
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
________
1 of 1_________
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
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System/Equipment: PANEL BOARDS_______________________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare equipment nameplate ith
specifications.
3
4
Verify copper bus.
EC
Megger test feeders and conductors EC
and verify size. Perform insulationresistance test on each conductor
with respect ot ground and adjacent
conductors.
5
6
Check ground connection.
Use torque wrench to check
conductor connections per Table A.
EC
EC
7
8
9
Verify size and quantity of devices.
Verify space capacity.
Keys turned over to owner.
EC
EC
EC
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1_________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
EC
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System/Equipment: PRIMARY GROUNDING__________________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Inspect ground system for
compliance with drawings and
specifications
EC
2
Perform ground-impedance test
utilizing the fall-of-potential method.
EC
3
Test resistance to earth of grounding EC
connections.
4
Measure resistance between main
system and neutral.
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1 _________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
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Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment: SECONDARY TRANSFORMERS (DRY TYPE)__________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Compare equipment nameplate
EC
information with single-line diagram.
2
Inspect for physical damage,
EC
cracked insulators, leaks, tightness
of connections, and general
mechanical and electrical conditions.
3
Verify proper operation of auzillary
EC
devices such as fans and indicators.
4
Check tightness of accessible bolted EC
electrical conncections with torque
wrench.
5
Perform specific inspections and
mechanical tests as recommended
by manufacturer.
6
Verify removal of any shipping racing EC
after final placement. Ensure that
resilient mounts are free.
7
8
9
Verify proper core grounding.
EC
Verify proper equipment grounding. EC
Perform insulation-resistance tests, EC
winding-to-winding, and windings-toground, utilizing a megohmmeter.
10
11
Verify setting of taps.
EC
Perform audible sound pressure test EC
for compliance with NEMA
standards.
12
13
Check temperature rating.
Measure temperature rise.
Use back of sheet for comments.
1_of 1________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
EC
EC
Commissioning-STD/1
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Project: _______________________________________________________________________
System/Equipment: STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING________________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
Installation complete
Leaks eliminated
Pressure tested
Flushed & cleaned
Proper grade
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
1 of 2_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
TRAPS
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Strainer w/blow down valve
Valves in place & properly installed
Dirt pocket
Cooling leg
End of main - bucket type
Equipment - F & T
Convector - Thermostatic
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
PIPE AND FITTINGS
13
Steam pipe sch. 40 seamless blk.
steel
MC
14
Cond. pipe sch. 80 seamless blk.
steel
MC
VACUUM BREAKERS
15
At equipment with modulating valves MC
PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS
16
17
18
19
Service valves in place
Strainer with blow down valve
Pressure gauge w/siphon
Relief valve piped to atmosphere
MC
MC
MC
MC
HANGERS
20
21
Hot dipped galvanized
Trapeze w/clamps
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
MC
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System/Equipment: STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING________________________
Specification Sections: _______________________________________ Page:
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
RESP.CONTRACTOR
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
2 of 2_____
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EXPANSION PROVISIONS
22
23
24
Loops
Guides
Anchors
MC
MC
MC
VALVES
25
Rising stem gate valves
Use back of sheet for comments.
MC
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System/Equipment: 480/208 VOLT SWITCHBOARDS__________________________
Specification Sections: ________________________________ Page:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
2
Inspect for physical damage.
Compare equipment nameplatee
with specifications.
EC
EC
3
4
Verify spare capacity.
Check ratio of CT’s with one-line
diagram and specifications.
EC
EC
5
Perform insulation-resistance tests
on each bus section, phase-tophase and phase-to-ground for one
(1) minute.
EC
6
Perform an overpotential test on
each bus section and each phaseto-ground.
EC
7
Use torque wrench to check bolted
bus connections. See Table A for
values.
EC
8
9
10
Test ground fault.
EC
Check the ground connection.
EC
Check quantity and sizes of devices. EC
11
Check breaker settings and fuse
size and type with electrical one-line
and specifications.
Use back of sheet for comments.
1 of 1_________
RESP.CONTRACTOR
NO.
TYPE
SIGN
DATE
_
COMMISSIONER
YES
NO
DATE
EC
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