Specifications include, but are not limited to: Commissioning of building systems is essential to ensure that all systems are complete and functioning properly prior to substantial completion and that facility staff have adequate system documentation and training. Commissioning consists of systematically documenting that specified components and systems have been installed and started up properly, operationally tested, and functionally tested to verify and document proper. operation through all models and conditions. addition, owner-personnel training will be verified and final project operations and maintenance (O&M) documents will be reviewed for completeness. In general, there are three levels of testing: 1. Installation - Verify that the equipment and components are installed properly. 2. Operational- Verify that the equipment and systems have been installed properly, set-up properly, and all are operating in accordance with the design documents, design intent, and owner's needs. 3. Functional- Verify that the equipment and systems are functioning properly in accordance with the design intent, and the owner's needs. Functional testing includes both normal and abnormal operating parameters.
