COMMISSIONING FIRE-LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

Presenter: Mark Leafstedt, PE, CxA2008 ACG Annual MeetingBest Practices for Total Building Commissioning!

Agenda Viva Las Vegas ! Fire Life Safety Building Codes Means & Methods of Fire Life Safety Commissioning Conclusion

StatisticsAccording to 2005 statistics published by Insider Viewpoint Las Vegas:80+ major casinos133,000 hotel rooms w/ 89.2% occupancy (20,000+ more open by 2010)38.6 million tourists>25 billion $ in current construction 7 out of the top 10 worlds largest hotels reside within a five-mile radius of each other in Las Vegas The largest hotel has approximately 5500 guest rooms

Viva Las Vegas

Relationship to Commissioning 100% growth each year since 1950 = More construction Schedule = Liquidated damages of up to $7 million a day Dependency on tourism = Occupant comfort is paramount Reputation = Need for safety and strictest codes in the country High occupancy = Little to no time for maintenance

Viva Las Vegas

Life Safety Cx vs Building Cx

Building Commissioning is an owner-driven requirements.Smoke Control/ Life Safety Commissioning is a Code driven requirement.

Viva Las Vegas

The MGM Grand Fire 1980 fire swept through the 26-story hotel, killing 84 and injuring 679. There were about 5,000 people in the hotel at the time. This was the second largest hotel fire in history. It started in the first floor restaurant and spread at a rate of 19 feet per second. A massive fireball traveled through the casino and blew through the glass entrance doors, injuring people and destroying cars.

WHAT?Viva Las Vegas

The MGM Grand Fire The Hotel had refused to pay for the $192,000 sprinkler system. WHY? A wire was not properly grounded. A compressor was not properly installed. A supposedly smoke-free stairwell that was a crucial escape route filled with smoke. A piece of copper was not insulated correctly. all of which could have been found had the area been inspected.Source: Sunday, November 19, 2000, Copyright Las Vegas Review-Journal MGM GRAND FIRE: THE DEADLIEST DAY by Glenn Puit The laundry chutes failed to seal, and defects existed in the HVAC system -- all contributing to the spread of smoke. A fire alarm never sounded.Viva Las Vegas

MGM GRAND FIRE OF 1980Just one bad Building?

Just 3 months later, there was a fire in the Las Vegas Hilton that resulted in 8 dead and 198 injured.

Results of the MGM Fire $223 million in legal settlements

Extensive Changes in NFPA

Including fire protection for seismic joints, elevator standards, smoke-proof enclosures, active/passive fire protection systems

Evolution of the following building codes for high-rise buildings

1994 UBC, section 9051997 UBC, section 9052003 IBC, section 909 GloballyViva Las Vegas

History of the Building Codes Smoke Control Requirements Fundamentals of Smoke Control Systems Section 909 of 2003 IBC

Fire Life Safety Building CodesAgenda

Building regulations date back to the beginning of recorded history. The Code of Hammurabi (2200B.C) included simple but effective building code provision. If any architect built a house so negligently that it fell down and killed the owners son, then the architects son was put to death.In 1630, the City of Boston mandated that no man shall build his chimney with wood nor cover his roof with thatch.The enforcement authority is derived from the 10th Amendment of the US Constitution which gives states the right to legislate for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Code Overview

Since smoke control is a Code mandate, discussion about the Code is required.*

HistoryPrior to the issuance of the IBC, there were three organizations of building officials who were responsible for developing and enforcing building codes in the United States:Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) in the Northeast and Midwest International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) in the West Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) in the Southeast

Code Overview

Definition

A combination of architectural, electrical & mechanical system design approach that utilized air flow and/or pressure to contain or remove smoke during a fire event

Code Overview

RequirementsHigh Rise Exit EnclosuresAtriumsCovered MallsUnderground Building

Code Overview

Fundamentals Types of Smoke Control:

Active:An active smoke control system utilizes mechanical air handling equipment, i.e. supply fans, relief fans or smoke exhaust fans to contain or remove smoke in the zone of origin.

Passive:A passive smoke control system utilizes construction barriers to maintain the smoke in the zone of origin. (Typical passive smoke control systems would be found in equipment rooms, motel rooms.)

Code Overview

Section 909 of 2003 IBC

Section 909.18: This section discusses:Acceptance Testing Individual Device TestingDetection DevicesDuct TraversesDampersInlet/Outlet Air QuantitiesFans Smoke BarriersSpecial Inspection Reports

Code Overview

How Hard Can it Be? Roles & Responsibilities Commissioning Phases

Means & Methods of Fire Life Safety Systems CommissioningAgenda

How Hard Can it Be?IntroductionDetailTimingIntensity

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How Hard Can it Be?IntroductionSimilar Process to Mechanical CxFailures CriticalSpecial Inspector

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How Hard Can it Be?DetailSimplistic in ConceptComplexity in Detail & QuantityRequirements Code Prescribed100% Testing

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How Hard Can it Be?TimingDONE Done prior to Certificate of OccupancyTesting Concurrent w/ ConstructionNo Post-Occupancy Deficiencies & Issues

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How Hard Can it Be?IntensityCritical Construction SequencingC3 Syndrome (Construction Completion Conjestion)Panic

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Roles & Responsibilities

Prime ContractorSubcontractorsDesignerOwnerCommissioning Provider

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesPrime ContractorConstruction of the EnvelopeCoordinationCommunicationSchedulingAdvocate!

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesSubcontractor(s)Provide Input into the scheduleAttend meetingsProvide realistic completion informationAvoid defensive posturingAssist in finding resolutionsProactively & quickly respond to deficiencies

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesignerProvide detailed smoke control diagramsRespond timely to to questions, issues, & changes

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesOwnerHire the Commissioning Provider (reqd by code)Remain calm amidst the chaosProvide Contractor direction (if necessary) to respond to Cx issues & deficiencies

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Roles & ResponsibilitiesCommissioning Provider - GeneralPart coach, task-master, expert, judge & mediatorBuild a Team!!Coordinate & Manage Cx ActivitiesObtain, assemble, create & submit Cx documentationMeet & coordinate with the AHJ

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Commissioning PhasesLife Safety System Commissioning PhasesDesign & Construction Document ReviewDocument DevelopmentPre-Functional TestingFunctional TestingCommissioning Completion

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Commissioning PhasesLife Safety System Design ReviewFire Protection Report provided? Equivalent to Design Intent (Referred to as a Rational Analysis

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Fire Protection Report

August 6, 2004

FIRE PROTECTION REPORT

AUGUST 6, 2004

SMOKE CONTROL

1. The overall concept includes a combination of mechanical systems and passive containment for the building. The buildings fire alarm system will be used to control, monitor and activate the mechanical smoke control systems.

2. Guestroom Levels (Levels 3-32).

a. Upon activation of a corridor smoke detector, the corridor air-handling units will shut down and elevator lobby doors will close. The smoke exhaust fans located on the roof will start. Dampers will be installed on a common shaft that will normally be used to supply outside air to the corridors and provide smoke exhaust functions during an event/alarm. All dampers will close throughout the floors served by the common shafts except the exhaust dampers will open on the fire floor. Exhaust will be sized based on Section 905 of the UBC to maintain a minimum negative pressure of 0.05 inches of water column relative to the adjacent units, elevator lobbies and stairwell vestibules on the floor of origin.

b. Each guestroom, elevator lobby, maid closet, and similar type room will be treated as passive areas. Units with interconnecting doors will be treated as one common passive area.

c. The bathroom exhaust vents are not considered a part of the smoke control system, and are not subject to pressure or leakage testing. Exhaust fans serving the toilet rooms will continue to operate and be provided with emergency power. 22-inch sub-ducts will be provided within the toilet exhaust shafts.

d. A minimum of 2 guestrooms per floor (one on each side of the corridor, with selection from both wings) will be tested as passive zones. The suites will be pressurized through the use of an approved door fan test assembly to a minimum 0.05 inches of water column to determine whether leakage is within the allowable range, as defined in Section 905 of the Building Code.

e. Verification of compliance for the corridor exhaust system will be as follows:

f. The pressure difference between the corridor and adjoining guestrooms, stairway vestibules, rooms and elevator lobbies will be confirmed to be a minimum 0.05 inches of water negative pressure.

g. Dampers will be confirmed to be in their correct position.

h. Since corridor supply is not part of the smoke control system, supply ducts will not be tested for pressure or leakage. This testing will only be conducted on ducts that are a portion of the smoke control system (exhaust/return ducts).

3. Service Level (between Levels 26 and 27).

a. The Service Level contains back-of-house areas, including storage rooms, mechanical rooms, and electrical rooms. The Service Level will be a passive zone. It will be provided with exhaust fans for Fire Department mop-up operations.

b. The exhaust fans will be manually operated by the Fire Department.

c. Verification of compliance for the Service Level system will be as follows:

i. Each area of the passive zone will be tested for leakage with a door fan test. The door fan test will be to confirm that the leakage is in compliance with UBC Section 905.2.3.

4. Tram Station Level (Level 2.5).

a. The tram station will use the pressurization mode. Doors are provided at the top of the escalator/stair that accesses the area for separation to the Casino Level (Level 1).

b. Upon activation of a sprinkler serving this area, the smoke exhaust fans will start and supply fans will shutdown. Dampers will also configure to provide a minimum exhaust negative pressure of 0.05-inch W.C. relative to adjacent zones.

c. Verification of compliance for the tram station system will be as follows:

i. The pressure difference between the tram station and the Level 1 promenade will be confirmed to be a minimum 0.05-inch W.C. negative pressure.

ii. Dampers will be confimed to be in their correct position.

5. Spa Level (Level 2).

a. The Spa Level consists of a renovation to the existing spa, an addition to the spa, and the tram station machine room. The renovated spa and the addition will be reworked into one overall zone using the pressurization method.

b. Upon activation of a sprinkler serving this area, the smoke exhaust fans will start and supply fans wilt shutdown. Dampers will also configure to provide a minimum exhaust negative pressure of 0.05-inch W.C. relative to adjacent zones.

c. Verification of compliance for the Spa Level system will be as follows:

i. The pressure difference between the spa areas and the adjoining stairway vestibules and elevator lobbies will be confirmed to be a minimum 0.05-inch W.C. negative pressure.

ii. Dampers will be confirmed to be in their correct position.

d. The tram machine room below the tram station will have no smoke control because it is open to the exterior.

6. Casino Level (Level 1)

a. The Casino Level contains a combination of public and back-of-house areas. A combination of various smoke control systems will be used for these levels. This level contains meeting rooms, restaurants, retail spaces, and a theater/ballroom. Elevator lobbies mechanical and electrical rooms, and similar type areas will be treated as passive areas. Separate pressurization zones will be for the office/restaurant area (located under the tower floorplate, the meeting room area (which includes the rooms adjacent to the existing and new ballrooms), the theater/ballroom area (including the stage), and the promenade area (including the back of house corridor). The escalator/stair that accesses the Tram Station Level (Level 2.5) will be part of the promenade area pressurization zone. Doors will be provided at the top of the escalator/stair for separation to the Tram Station Level. Roof vents will be provided for the stage in compliance with Section 405.3.3.2 of the UBC. The convention kitchen and other kitchen areas will be a passive zone provided with manually operated exhaust fans for Fire Department mop-up operations. The justification of the kitchen as a passive zone is as follows:

i. The convention kitchen is contiguous to the back of house corridor. It is not adjacent to any other building element (three outside walls).

ii. There is no floor level above the convention kitchen

iii. There is no communication between the kitchen and the tower.

iv. The doors between the convention kitchens will all be on magnetic hold open devices programmed to close during alarm conditions (no doors will be self closing).

v. The kitchen is not part of or adjacent to a restaurant with associated public seating.

b. Upon activation of a sprinkler serving a particular area, the smoke exhaust fans will start and supply fans will shutdown for that zone. Dampers will also configure to provide a minimum exhaust negative pressure of 0.05-inch W.C. relative to adjacent zones. All other adjacent zones will remain in normal operation. The smoke control system will automatically configure for the first alarm condition and no subsequent alarms. Sprinklers will be zoned in accordance with the smoke control zones.

i. The stage and the ballroom will be exhausted simultaneously. The stage will be exhausted at a rate slightly negative with respect to the ballroom.

ii. The back of house corridor serving the meeting rooms and ballroom will be treated as a sub-passive zone to the promenade. The back of house corridor will be slightly positive with respect to the promenade.

c. Verification of compliance for the Casino Level system will be as follows:

i. The pressure differential between the active zone and the adjoining zones will be confirmed to be a minimum 0.05 W.C. negative pressure relative to the adjoining zones.

ii. The pressure differential between the stage and the ballroom will be confirmed to be slightly negative with respect to the ballroom.

iii. The pressure differential between the back of house corridor and the promenade will be confirmed to be slightly positive pressure with respect to the promenade.

iv. Dampers will be confirmed to be in their correct position.

7. Basement Level.

a. The Basement Level contains back-of-house areas, including storage rooms, mechanical and electrical rooms, and the open loading dock area. The basement will be a passive zone. It will be provided with exhaust fans for Fire Department mop-up operations.

b. The exhaust fans will be manually operated by the Fire Department.

c. Verification of compliance for the Basement Level system will be as follows:

8. b. Each area of the passive zone will be tested for leakage with a door fan test. The door fan test will be to confirm that the leakage is in compliance with UBC Section 905.2.3.

9. Elevator Lobbies.

a. Elevator lobbies will be treated as passive zones. Testing will verify that any dampers associated with the elevator lobbies close.

10. Zoning.

a. Smoke zone boundaries will correspond with physical barriers to clearly separate smoke zones. At a minimum, each floor of the tower will be treated as a separate smoke control zone. Small-scale drawings indicating the smoke control zones are attached to this report.

b. Smoke zones, sprinkler zones, and fire alarm zones will be coordinated with each other.

11. System Activation

a. Activation of the smoke control system will occur as described in this section and the smoke control matrix in Appendix A.

b. Automatic sprinkler waterflow, area type smoke detectors, or manual operation in the Central Control Room will activate the smoke control system.

c. Waterflow switches for the tower guestroom floors will not activate corridor smoke management systems.

12. Duct Detection.

a. Duct detectors in supply and return ducts will automatically shut-down the related fan.

b. Duct detectors in supply systems used for smoke control will automatically shut down the related fan. A manual override will be provided at the Central Control Station.

c. Duct detectors will not activate mechanical smoke management systems.

13. Separation of Smoke Management Supply and Exhaust.

a. Exterior exhaust and supply grilles used for smoke control will be located as remotely as possible, considering horizontal and vertical distances as well as prevailing wind direction.

14. Stair Pressurization Systems.

a. Stair enclosures serving the building will be provided with pressurization systems as required by bode.

b. Stair pressurization will be designed to provide at least 2,500 cfm through a barometric relief damper set at a minimum 0.05-inch water column relative to stair entrance vestibules. A minimum positive pressure of 0.05-inch water column in the shaft relative to each vestibule, and a minimum positive pressure 0.05-inch water column in the vestibule, relative to the floor of alarm origin will also be provided.

c. Stair pressurization will be from a single fan on the roof using multiple injection points as needed. This supply duct will be included in the 2-hour rated stair shaft construction, and will not require combination smoke/fire dampers at openings into the stairwell, or require duct leakage testing.

d. Vestibules will be pressurized by the stairwell pressurization fans through leakage around the stairwell to vestibule doors. Separate ventilation systems will not be used.

e. Controls and activation will be as described in this section and the smoke control and fire alarm matrices found in Appendix A.

15. Elevator Machine Room Pressurization.

a. Activation of a smoke detector in an elevator lobby or at the top of the hoistway wilt cause pressurization of the associated elevator machine room to provide a minimum 0.05-inch water column pressure positive relative to the hoistway.

b. Hoistways serving hydraulic elevators are separated from the associated machine room(s) by passive construction and are considered passive smoke zones.

16. Monitoring of Smoke Fans, Dampers, and Doors.

17. Fans that are used for smoke management will be monitored with differential pressure sensors or adjustable current transducers to verify air flow.

18. Automatic closing doors in smoke barriers 4 feet wide or less are swinging doors that are not large enough to substantially impact smoke control and will not be monitored to verify closure, but will be controlled by the fire alarm system as part of operation of the smoke control system. Larger doors will be controlled and monitored by the smoke control system.

19. Combination dampers that are a portion of the smoke control system will be monitored to verify proper position (open/close) in the smoke control mode.

20. A graphic control panel for all mechanical smoke management systems will be provided in the Central Control Station, and will contain the following:

a. A single on/off/auto control switch that operates all fans, automatic closing doors, and dampers for each specific zone. For the corridor exhaust system on the typical guestroom floors, a single open/closed/auto switch will be provided for dampers on each floor with a separate on/off/auto switch for the corridor exhaust fan(s). Additional and separate on/off/auto switches will be provided for each stairwell and elevator machine room pressurization fans. The overrides will be designed to activate proper sequencing to reduce the potential for mechanical failure of ducts, fans or dampers.

b. A green light will indicate that fans and dampers are configured for normal status.

c. A red light for each zone will indicate an alarm condition and positively identify when fans are operating and that the appropriate smoke control dampers are properly positioned.

d. A yellow light for each zone will indicate a trouble condition when the system is activated and is not operating properly (i.e. fans are hot moving air, or dampers are not properly positioned).

e. A detailed drawing documenting the proposed layout of the status and control panel annunciator will be submitted to the Fire Department for their review and approval prior to fabrication.

21. Xli. EMERGENCY POWER

a. A new generator will be located at least 20 feet away from the building. This generator will serve the new building only.

b. The generator will supply power to the following systems:

22. Exit illumination (1 foot-candle illumination for exit paths).

23. Egress Identification.

24. Elevator car lighting.

25. Fire alarm and supervisory systems.

26. Fire detection and supervisory systems.

27. Sprinkler alarm and supervisory systems.

28. All required communication and public address systems.

29. Lighting circuits for elevator lobbies, Central Control Station (existing), generator yard, main switchgear room, and fire pump room. Battery pack units will also be provided in the generator yard.

30. Fire pump, jockey pump and fire pump controller/status panels.

31. Smoke management equipment including fans, dampers, doors, panels and controls.

32. Stair and vestibules pressurization systems.

33. Toilet exhaust fans in the tower.

34. Elevators (at least one car at a time in each bank).

35. Air compressors for dry-pipe sprinkler systems.

36. Elevator machine room air conditioning system.

a. Other loads connected to the generator will comply with NEC 700.5 (a) and (b).

b. Transfer Time.

37. 10 seconds for items I through 8 above.

38. 60 seconds to full power for items 9 through 14.

a. Fuel for the generator will be diesel, stored in a skid-mounted tank, to provide at least a 2-hour fuel supply. Diesel storage will be as required by the Fire Code for above ground exterior tank installations. Permits will be obtained from the Clark County Fire Department.

39. XIII. ELEVATORS

a. Standby power will be provided for one elevator car in each bank and will be automatically as well as manually transferable to any other elevator in the bank.

b. Shaft Protection.

40. All elevator hoistways will be of 2-hour construction.

41. All elevator doors will provide 1-1/2 hour opening protection.

a. Hoistway Venting.

42. Elevator shafts will be vented to the exterior.

43. The vent area will be at least 3.5% of the shaft area with at least 3 square feet per elevator.

44. Each hoistway will be vented independently of other hoistways.

45. Hoistways will not be vented through the elevator machine rooms.

a. Elevator Lobbies.

46. All elevators on all floors will open into a 1-hour fire-rated lobby with walls from slab to slab.

47. All lobby doors will be 20-minute fire-rated smoke and draft assemblies and will be held open by magnetic door releases actuated by smoke detection and the smoke control system. Each elevator lobby will be provided with area smoke detector(s) installed within its/their listing(s).

48. Combination fire/smoke dampers will be installed on all ducts which penetrate lobby walls.

a. Activation of a lobby, hoistway or machine room smoke detector only will cause automatic recall of all elevators serving that bank to return nonstop to Level 1. This will occur under either primary or secondary power. Manual control for elevator recall will also be provided. If the Level 1 detector activates, elevators recall will be to Level 2.

b. Manual Overrides.

49. A 3-position (on/off/bypass) key-operated switch will be provided at Level 1 for each bank of elevators for emergency override.

50. A 3-position (on/off/hold) key-operated switch will be provided inside each elevator cab.

51. Elevator keys will be provided for Fire Department use in case of emergency in a key box in the Central Control Station.

a. Fire and Emergency Elevator.

b. One main service elevator will access all levels and be available for fire and emergency use.

52. The controls will be designed so that key switches at the Level I elevator lobby will recall the elevator to Level 1.

53. A permanent sign on the elevator status panel in the Central Control Station will designate the emergency elevator.

54. The elevator will be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical services (Star of Life) as required by Section 3003.5 of the USC.

55. The size of the emergency elevator will be able to accommodate a 24 inch by 81 inch stretcher in its horizontal position. A minimum clear opening width of 42 inches will be provided.

56. H. The elevator machine room will be provided with smoke detector(s) installed within its/their listing(s).

a. Elevator machine room pressurization will be provided as described in the Smoke Control section of this report.

57. CONTROL DIAGRAMS AND SPECIAL INSPECTORS

58. A Special Inspector will be retained to verify compliance with Section 905 prior to issuance of a Mechanical Permit. Three copies of the smoke management control diagrams will be submitted to the Clark County Building Department prior to rough mechanical inspection.

59. ACCEPTANCE TESTING

60. Three copies of a document describing testing procedures of all active fire protection systems will be submitted to the Clark County Building Department for review and comment at least 60 days prior to final testing.

61. PERIODIC OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

62. Qualified individuals acceptable to the Nevada State Fire Marshal and Clark County Fire Department will regularly test all active fire protection systems and devices in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

63. Records of all maintenance and testing will be retained on site and presented to County representatives upon request.

Commissioning PhasesLife Safety System Design ReviewAre the smoke control diagrams complete?Are all fire/smoke dampers shown?Do the sprinkler zones & smoke boundaries match?

Means & Methods

DESIGN DOCUMENTATIONSmoke Control Diagrams - Floor PlansMeans & Methods

Commissioning PhasesDesign & Submittal ReviewAre all smoke control devices included?Is the equipment compliant with the code?Does the smoke control system contractors design-build design meet the Engineers design, codes & AHJ criteria?

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Smoke Control Diagrams - Functional MatrixMeans & Methods

Passive Zone Leakage CalculationsMeans & Methods

Commissioning PhasesDocument DevelopmentDevelop the commissioning planDetailed roadmap of expectationsDevelop functional testing scenariosMust include an individual check-off for EVERY piece of equipmentSubmit Cx plan to the AHJ

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DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENTMeans & Methods

DOCUMENTATION DEVELOPMENTMeans & Methods

Commissioning Phases

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SectionLife Safety System OutlineHVAC System Outline1Acceptance LetterExecutive Summary2Executive SummaryCommissioning Team3Commissioning TeamMechanical System Overview4Overview of Acceptance Testing ProceduresOverview of Commissioning Procedures5Fire Protection Report Record Document - Sequences of Operation6Smoke Management Sequences/MatrixPre-Functional Testing Checklists7Component Testing FormsFunctional Testing Procedures8Functional Testing Scenarios & Results Deficiencies & Issues Log9Test & Balance ReportDaily Logs10Product Data SheetsMiscellaneous Data11Deficiencies & Issues Log12Daily Inspection Reports13Non-Compliance Reports14Miscellaneous Data

Commissioning PhasesPre-FunctionalAssist in component pre-testing before functionalIndividually confirm F/S Damper commands and status feedback.Confirm fan command & statusReview FAS software rules

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COMPONENT INSPECTIONPressurization Fan

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COMPONENT INSPECTION Fire Smoke Damper

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COMPONENT INSPECTION Fire Command

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COMPONENT INSPECTIONFire Fighters Smoke Control Panel

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COMPONENT INSPECTIONFire Protection Flow Station

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Commissioning PhasesPre-FunctionalProvide site observations & barrier inspection

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BOUNDARY INSPECTION

Conduit Penetrations

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BOUNDARY INSPECTIONFloor Slab Penetrations

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BOUNDARY INSPECTIONDuct Penetrations

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BOUNDARY INSPECTIONElevator Shaft Enclosure

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Commissioning PhasesFunctional TestingWhen does FT begin?Does construction have to be complete?How can FT be phased?How can multiple tests be avoided?

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Commissioning PhasesFunctional TestingAssist in or define testing teamsWitness functionality testing of the systemInclude component interactionTrack deficiencies

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PASSIVE ZONE TESTING

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DUCT DETECTOR TESTING

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Commissioning PhasesCommissioning CompletionSubmit final report to AHJCorrect report deficienciesAssist in coordination & scheduling of AHJAssist during the AHJ inspectionALL SYSTEMS TESTING!

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SummaryDiscussed Critical Nature of Life Safety SystemsReviewed Code RequirementsDiscussed Life Safety System Commissioning Means & MethodsEncourage Life Safety System Commissioning in other Cities

Conclusion

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