SECTION 01812

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONING

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1

RELATED WORK
A. 01810

1.2

Fundamental Commissioning Requirements

SUBMITTALS
A.

Provide submittal documentation relative to commissioning as described in Section

01330 Shop Drawings/Submittals.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1

TEST EQUIPMENT
A.

Refer to Section 01810 Fundamental Commissioning Requirements, Part 2.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1

COMMISSIONING PROCESS REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01810 Fundamental Commissioning Requirements and related sections for
information on meetings, start-up plans, functional testing, operations & maintenance
data, training requirements, and other Commissioning activities.

3.2

TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A.

The Commissioning Authority will prepare testing procedures using the Design Intent
Document, the testing requirements listed in these specifications, and commissioning
data submitted by the contractors in accordance with these specifications. The testing
procedures will require the following minimum information:
1.

Test number.

2.

Date and time of the test.

3.

Indication of whether the record is for a first test or retest following correction of
a problem or issue.

4.

Identification of the system, subsystem, assembly, or equipment.

5.

Conditions under which the test was conducted, including (as applicable)
ambient conditions, set points, override conditions, and status and operating
conditions that impact the results of the test.

6.

Expected performance of the systems and assemblies at each step of the test.

7.

Narrative description of observed performance of the system, equipment, or

assembly.

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8.

Notation to indicate whether the observed performance at each step meets the
expected results.

9.

Issue number, if any, generated as the result of the test.

10.

Dated signatures of the person performing the test and of the witness.

LIGHTING SYSTEM AND CONTROLS TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

This is a performance test to verify lighting system operation, light levels, and energy usage.
1.

Electrical subcontractor to start-up and to document lighting system and controls

under the observation of the CA using a start-up plan prepared by the contractor.
Start-up Plans are described in Section 01810 Fundamental Commissioning
Requirements.

2.

Electrical subcontractor to perform functional testing under the observation of

the Commissioning Authority who will record the results of the functional test
procedures.

3.

Equipment & Components to be Tested:

a.

4.

Lighting System and Controls

Functions, modes, and Testing Conditions

a.

Occupancy sensors and timer controls for lighting

(1)
(2)

Verify that occupant over-rides features function

(3)

Verify that sensor durations are set properly

(4)

b.

Verify that all specified functions and features are set up,
debugged and fully operable.

Test the sequence of operation for all features and modes

and confirm that adjustable timing matches the design
specifications

Electric lighting dimming photocells and controls

(1)

Test the dimming controls during the daytime when

conditions are such that controls should be dimming electric
lighting. Verify that amperage changes in light fixtures are
proportional to external light changes. Verify that light levels at
the specified work plane remain within specified limits. Verify
that all, and only, specified light fixtures are dimming.

(2)

Verify that delays and ramp times are set and functioning so
that the speed of change of light fixture output is slow enough to
not bother occupants and in compliance with the specifications.

(3)

Verify that dimming does not cause lower than specified

light levels in adjacent non-dimmed spaces.

(4)

Verify that the controls and sensors are not easily overridden
or disabled by occupants.

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c.

Verify that the photo sensor is in an appropriate location for

the lights being controlled and is not being affected by direct
sunlight or obstructions.

Illumination Levels, Night Conditions:

(1)
Verify that lighting throughout the building is operating
automatically
(2)

d.

Test with doors closed (to simulate actual occupancy), after

finishes are complete, and room is furnished.

Illumination Levels, Day Conditions:

(1)
Verify that lighting throughout the building is operating
automatically
(2)

e.

Test with doors closed (to simulate actual occupancy), after

finishes are complete, and room is furnished.

Lighting Power Density. Perform the test with all interior lighting turned
on and any manual or automatic controls temporarily overridden. The
lighting power shall be measured at the buildings electrical panels.
Measurements shall be taken at least 1 minute after all lighting in the
building is on.

5.

Required Monitoring: None

6.

Acceptance Criteria

7.

a.

Lighting Controls: For the conditions, sequences and modes tested, the
dimming/occupancy/photocell/timing controls, integral components and
related equipment respond to changing conditions and parameters
appropriately as expected, as specified and according to acceptable
operating practice.

b.

Illumination Levels: Average light levels in the tested space at the work
plane elevation shall not be less than 10% below nor greater than 30%
above the specified light level range for the space.

c.

Lighting Power Density: Average instantaneous lighting power density is

+/- 15% of the design lighting power density. Power factors on lighting
circuits are at least 0.95, or as required by lighting fixture specifications.

Sampling Strategy for Identical Units.

a.

Lighting Controls: Test all automatic interior lighting controls

b.

Illumination Levels: At least 50% of all space zones and rooms shall be
verified to be realizing proper light levels, chosen by the Owner. If 25%
of the spaces in the first sample fail the functional performance tests,
test another 10% of the group (the 2nd sample). If 10% of the spaces in
the 2nd sample fail, test all remaining spaces, fully at the contractors
expense.

c.

Power Density: No sampling. Test all lighting circuits.

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Building Service and Distribution

1.

D.

Automatic Transfer Switch

1.

E.

Electrical Contractor to start-up Automatic Transfer Switch and interlock circuit

with emergency generators.

Emergency Generator
1.

F.

Electrical Contractor to start up Building Service and Distribution after all

circuiting are tested.

Electrical Contractor to start-up Emergency Generator and interlock circuit with

automatic transfer switch.

Fire Alarm and Detection System

1.

Electrical Contractor to start-up Fire Alarm and Detection System.

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