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- Special requirements for commissioning of heal...
- CSA Z8001-25
- Legal Notice for Draft Standards
- Preface
- 0 Introduction
- + 1 Scope
- + 1.1 General
- 1.1.1 Health care facility commissioning requir...
- 1.1.2 Application of building services supporti...
- 1.1.3 Clinical commissioning
- 1.2 Specific systems
- 1.3 Terminology
- 2 Reference publications
- + 3 Definitions and abbreviations
- 3.1 Definitions
- 3.2 Abbreviations
- + 4 Commissioning process
- + 4.1 General
- 4.1.1 Commissioning process for HCF equipment a...
- 4.1.2 Considerations for commissioning of HCF e...
- 4.1.3 Additional precautions in specific types ...
- 4.1.4 Consideration of integrated and interoper...
- 4.1.5 Understanding functional relationships in...
- + 4.1.6 Responsibilities of the Commissioning Tea...
- 4.1.6.1
- 4.1.6.2
- + 4.2 Pre-design phase
- 4.2.1 General
- + 4.2.2 Owner's Project Requirements
- 4.2.2.1 Responsibilities
- 4.2.2.2 Content
- + 4.2.3 Basis of Design
- 4.2.3.1 Responsibilities
- 4.2.3.2 Content
- 4.2.4 Identification of Owner’s Commissioning C...
- 4.2.5 Owner’s Commissioning Consultant (CxC)
- 4.2.6 Commissioning Plan
- 4.2.7 Pre-Design Commissioning Plan
- + 4.3 Design phase
- + 4.3.1 General
- 4.3.1.1 Document preparation
- 4.3.1.2 Reference to relevant standards
- 4.3.1.3 Design document requirements
- 4.3.1.4 Review and confirmation of metering sys...
- + 4.3.2 Commissioning team
- 4.3.2.1 Roles and responsibilities
- 4.3.2.2 Composition
- 4.3.3 Standards
- 4.3.4 Design Commissioning Plan Development
- + 4.4 Construction phase
- 4.4.1 General
- 4.4.2 Pre-construction
- + 4.4.3 Commissioning team
- 4.4.3.1 Construction phase commissioning activi...
- 4.4.3.2 Chairperson continuity
- 4.4.3.3 Understanding of special considerations...
- 4.4.3.4 Data gathering and monitoring
- 4.4.4 Static verification
- 4.4.5 Start-up
- 4.4.6 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB)
- 4.4.7 Construction Commissioning Plan Developme...
- + 4.5 Functional Performance Testing (FPT)
- 4.5.1 Overview
- 4.5.2 Scope and Application
- 4.5.3 Implementation and Documentation
- + 4.6 Integration Testing
- 4.6.1 Overview
- 4.6.3 Testing under all modes of operation
- 4.6.4 Integration testing for HCF equipment and...
- 4.6.5 Verification of system operation and inte...
- 4.6.6 Documentation and testing of health care ...
- + 4.7 Interim acceptance
- 4.7.1 Interim acceptance of building sections
- 4.7.2 Interim acceptance requirements and respo...
- 4.7.3 Potable water system requirements complia...
- 4.7.4 Non-potable water system requirements com...
- 4.8 Facility handover activities
- + 4.9 Occupancy and operations phase
- 4.9.1 Objective
- + 4.9.2 General
- 4.9.2.1 Verification of interface between build...
- 4.9.2.2 Role of commissioning team in occupancy...
- 4.9.3 Op Readiness Commissioning Plan Developme...
- 4.9.4 Post-Handover Plan
- 4.9.5 Modifications
- 4.9.6 Documentation and modification to buildin...
- + 4.9.7 Monitoring programs
- 4.9.7.1 Monitoring-based commissioning
- 4.9.7.1.1 Implementation
- 4.9.7.1.2 Monitoring-based commissioning plan r...
- 4.9.7.1.3 Post-occupancy phase monitoring-based...
- 4.9.7.1.4 User surveys in monitoring-based comm...
- + 4.9.8 Seasonal and deferred commissioning
- 4.9.8.1 General
- 4.9.8.2 Deferred testing
- 4.9.8.3 Seasonal testing
- + 4.10 Final documentation
- 4.10.1 General
- Note: Based on the OPR, final documentation ca...
- 4.10.3 Additional commissioning documentation
- 4.10.4 Recommissioning manual
- + 4.11 Training and education
- 4.11.1 Training and education for successful co...
- 4.11.2 Training schedule and levels in commissi...
- 4.11.3 Seasonal Training
- 4.12 Shop drawings
- 4.13 Record drawings (as built)
- + 4.14 Manuals
- 4.14.1 Maintenance and data manuals
- + 4.14.2 Systems operation manuals
- 4.14.2.1 Provision of systems operation manuals...
- 4.14.2.2 Systems operation manual and maintenan...
- 4.14.2.4 Updating systems operation manuals for...
- + 5 Specific systems
- + 5.1 Architectural systems
- + 5.1.1 General
- 5.1.1.1 Scope
- 5.1.1.2 Intent
- 5.1.1.3 Application
- 5.1.1.4 Field review and compliance testing (st...
- 5.1.1.5 Start-up
- 5.1.1.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.1.1.6.1 Rescheduling incomplete checks or tes...
- 5.1.1.6.2 Correction of building deficiencies p...
- 5.1.1.6.3 Retesting process for acceptable perf...
- 5.1.1.6.4 Corrective measures and implementatio...
- 5.1.1.6.5 Verification of system interface afte...
- + 5.1.2 Building envelope
- 5.1.2.1 Scope
- 5.1.2.2 Intent
- 5.1.2.3 Application
- 5.1.2.4 Field review and compliance testing (st...
- 5.1.2.5 Start-up
- 5.1.2.6 Functional performance testing
- + 5.1.3 Interior space
- 5.1.3.1 Scope
- 5.1.3.2 Intent
- 5.1.3.3 Application
- 5.1.3.4 Field review and compliance testing (st...
- 5.1.3.5 Start-up
- 5.1.3.6 Functional performance testing
- + 5.2 Vertical/horizontal transportation systems
- + 5.2.1 General
- 5.2.1.1 Scope
- 5.2.1.2 Intent
- 5.2.1.3 Application
- 5.2.1.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (st...
- 5.2.1.5 Start-up
- + 5.2.1.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.2.1.6.1 Pre-performance testing procedures an...
- 5.2.1.6.2 Commissioning procedures for electric...
- 5.2.1.6.3 Performance testing and corrective me...
- 5.2.1.6.4 Rescheduling of incomplete checks or ...
- 5.2.1.6.5 Correction of building deficiencies p...
- 5.2.1.6.6 Verification of system interface afte...
- + 5.3 Mechanical systems
- + 5.3.1 General
- 5.3.1.1 Scope
- 5.3.1.1.1 Commissioning of plumbing, HVAC, refr...
- 5.3.1.1.2 Medical gas pipeline systems and alar...
- 5.3.1.1.3 Commissioning and testing of mechanic...
- 5.3.1.1.4 Scope of commissioning for mechanical...
- 5.3.1.2 Intent
- 5.3.1.3 Application
- 5.3.1.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.3.1.5 Start-up
- 5.3.1.5.1 Pre-start-up equipment and system ver...
- 5.3.1.5.2 Start-up procedures and recommendatio...
- 5.3.1.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.3.1.6.1 Functional performance testing prepar...
- 5.3.1.6.2 Operational verification of equipment...
- 5.3.1.6.3 Recording and rescheduling of incompl...
- 5.3.1.6.4 Correction of building structure defi...
- 5.3.1.6.5 Retesting process and corrective acti...
- 5.3.1.6.6 Verification of system interface
- 5.3.1.6.7 Identification and implementation of ...
- + 5.3.2 Plumbing systems
- 5.3.2.1 Scope
- 5.3.2.2 Intent
- 5.3.2.3 Application
- 5.3.2.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.3.2.5 Start-up
- 5.3.2.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.3.2.7 Documentation
- + 5.3.3 Heating, ventilation, and air-conditionin...
- 5.3.3.1 Scope
- 5.3.3.1.1 Heating systems components
- 5.3.3.1.2 Ventilation system components
- 5.3.3.1.3 Air conditioning system components
- 5.3.3.2 Intent
- 5.3.3.3 Application
- 5.3.3.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.3.3.5 Start-up
- 5.3.3.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.3.3.6.1 Functional performance testing of HVA...
- 5.3.3.6.2 Performance testing of HVAC systems i...
- 5.3.3.7 Documentation
- + 5.3.4 Refrigeration
- 5.3.4.1 Scope
- 5.3.4.2 Intent
- 5.3.4.3 Application
- 5.3.4.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.3.4.5 Start-up
- 5.3.4.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.3.4.7 Documentation
- + 5.3.5 Fire protection systems
- 5.3.5.1 Scope
- 5.3.5.2 Intent
- 5.3.5.3 Application
- 5.3.5.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.3.5.5 Start-up
- 5.3.5.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.3.5.6.1 Fire protection system integration te...
- 5.3.5.6.1.1 Integration of fire protection and ...
- 5.3.5.6.1.2 Integration testing of fire protect...
- 5.3.5.6.1.3 Integration testing of fire protect...
- 5.3.5.6.1.4 Testing of control circuits for ope...
- 5.3.5.6.1.5 Responsibilities of CxC in fire pro...
- 5.3.6 Other HCF mechanical systems
- + 5.4 Control systems and integration automation ...
- 5.4.1 General
- + 5.4.2 Building automation and control systems
- 5.4.2.1 General
- 5.4.2.2 Intent
- 5.4.2.3 Systems scope
- 5.4.2.4 Static verification
- 5.4.2.5 Start-up
- 5.4.2.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.4.2.6.1 Functional performance testing of con...
- 5.4.2.6.2 Correction of building deficiencies p...
- 5.4.2.6.3 Retesting process for unachieved syst...
- 5.4.2.6.4 Corrective measures and implementatio...
- 5.4.2.6.5 Scheduling and notation of incomplete...
- 5.4.2.6.6 Verification of system interface afte...
- + 5.5 Electrical systems
- + 5.5.1 General
- 5.5.1.1 Scope
- 5.5.1.2 Intent
- 5.5.1.3 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.5.1.4 Start-up
- 5.5.1.5 Functional performance testing
- 5.5.1.5.1 Pre-performance testing requirements ...
- 5.5.1.5.2 Electrical equipment and systems comm...
- 5.5.1.5.3 Rescheduling of incomplete checks or ...
- 5.5.1.5.4 Correction of building deficiencies b...
- 5.5.1.5.5 Retesting process and corrective acti...
- 5.5.1.5.6 Verification of system interface afte...
- 5.5.1.5.7 Identification and implementation of ...
- 5.5.1.6 Documentation
- + 5.5.2 Incoming electrical service
- 5.5.2.1 Scope
- 5.5.2.2 Intent
- 5.5.2.3 Application
- 5.5.2.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.5.2.5 Start-up
- 5.5.2.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.5.2.7 Documentation
- 5.5.3 Electrical main distribution systems
- 5.5.3.1 Scope
- 5.5.3.2 Intent
- 5.5.3.3 Application
- 5.5.3.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing ( S...
- 5.5.3.5 Start-up
- 5.5.3.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.5.3.7 Documentation
- + 5.5.4 Electrical branch distribution systems
- 5.5.4.1 Scope
- 5.5.4.2 Intent
- 5.5.4.3 Application
- 5.5.4.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.5.4.5 Start-up
- 5.5.4.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.5.4.7 Documentation
- + 5.5.5 Fire alarm and detection systems
- 5.5.5.1 Scope
- 5.5.5.2 Intent
- 5.5.5.3 Application
- 5.5.5.4 Field Review and Compliance Testing (St...
- 5.5.5.5 Start-up
- 5.5.5.6 Functional performance testing
- 5.5.5.7 Documentation
- + 5.6 Information Communications Technology (ICT)...
- 5.6.1 System scope
- 5.6.2 Pre-installation and Static verification
- 5.6.3 Functional performance testing
- + 5.7 Electronic Safety & Security (ESS) systems...
- 5.7.1 System scope
- 5.7.2 Pre-installation and Static verification
- 5.7.3 Functional performance testing
- + 5.8 System integration
- 5.8.1 General
- 5.8.2 Intent
- + Figure 1
- + 5.8.3 System scope
- 5.4.4.4 Static verification and start-up
- 5.4.4.5 Integrated functional performance testi...
- 5.4.4.6 Retesting
- 5.4.4.7 Unsatisfactory results
- Table 1
- + Annex A (informative)
- A.1 Intent
- A.2 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- A.3 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- A.4 Functional performance testing process guid...
- A.5 Training
- + Annex B (informative)
- B.1 Division 1 – 14 - Architectural
- B.2 Division 21 – Fire Suppression
- + B.3 Division 22, 23 and 25– Mechanical, Plumbin...
- B.3.1 Facility Design Documentation
- B.3.2 Maintenance and Data Manuals
- B.3.3 Systems Operation Manuals
- B.4 Division 26 – Electrical
- B.5 Division 27 & 28 – Communications, Electron...
- B.6 Division 41 & 42-00 – Material processing a...
- B.7 Division 32 - Exterior improvements
- B.8 Division 33 - Utilities
- + Annex C (informative)
- C.1 Architectural systems commissioning
- + C.2 Developing the architectural commissioning ...
- C.2.1 Architectural systems CxC responsibilitie...
- C.2.2 Architectural commissioning plan procedur...
- C.3 Field review, compliance, and functional pe...
- C.4 Commissioning raised floors for under-floor...
- Table C.1
- + Annex D (informative)
- D.1 Vertical and horizontal transportation syst...
- D.2 Functional performance testing of vertical ...
- D.3 Procedures for functional performance testi...
- + Annex E (informative)
- E.1 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- E.2 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- E.3 Functional performance testing process guid...
- E.4 Commissioning raised floors for under-floor...
- + Annex F (informative)
- + F.1 General
- F.1.1 Review and documentation of building syst...
- F.1.2 Development and testing of system relatio...
- F.2 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- F.3 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- F.4 Functional performance testing process guid...
- F.5 Verification of systems sequences of operat...
- + Annex G (informative)
- G.1 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- G.2 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- G.3 Functional performance testing process guid...
- G.4 Training
- + Annex H (informative)
- + H.1 General
- H.1.1 Review and documentation of building syst...
- H.1.2 Development and testing of system relatio...
- H.2 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- H.3 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- H.4 Functional performance testing process guid...
- H.5 Verification of systems sequences of operat...
- + Annex I (informative)
- + I.1 General
- I.1.1 Review and documentation of building syst...
- I.1.2 Development and testing of system relatio...
- I.2 Static verification process guidelines for ...
- I.3 Contractor's start-up process guidelines fo...
- I.4 Functional performance testing process guid...
- I.5 Verification of systems sequences of operat...
- + Annex J (informative)
- J.1 General
- J.2 Recommissioning
- J.3 Retro-commissioning
- J.4 Continuous commissioning
- Table J.1
- + Annex K (informative)
- H.1 Use of electronic check sheets in building ...
- + Annex L (informative)
- + L.1 Requirements
- L.1.1 Commissioning and testing of raised floor...
- L.1.2 Requirements for raised floors
- L.1.3 Specifications for inspection and testing...
- L.1.4 Inspection process during construction an...
- + L.2 Testing during construction
- L.2.1 General
- L.2.2 Sample testing protocol — Overview of tes...
- L.2.3 Test participants
- + L.2.4 Test procedure
- L.2.4.1 Procedure for testing perimeter diffuse...
- L.2.4.2 Compartment unit speed and perimeter di...
- L.2.4.3 Balancing contractor's responsibilities...
- L.2.5 Optional Qualitative Testing
- + Annex M (Normative)
- + M.1 General
- M.1.1 Integrated architectural and mechanical t...
- M.1.2 Functional performance specifications for...
- M.1.3 Construction verification
- M.1.4 Room testing preconditions
- M.2 Test procedure
- + M.3 Test results and documentation
- M.3.1 Verification of air exchange rates
- M.3.2 Recording and retention of test results
- M.3.3 Test results format
- + M.4 Special requirements for commissioning of s...
- M.4.1 Pressure testing of special precaution ro...
- M.4.2 Verification of Redundant Ventilation Sys...
- M.4.3 Testing in All Modes of Operation
- M.5 Special requirements for commissioning of o...
- M.6 Safety and Infection Control Considerations...
- M.7 Post-Commissioning Monitoring and Re-Commis...
- + Annex N (Normative)
- + N.1 General
- N.1.1 Testing and control of air flow in specia...
- N.1.2 Ventilation parameters for special servic...
- N.1.3 Room testing prerequisites
- N.1.4 Commissioning of medical device reprocess...
- N.2 Test procedure
- + N.3 Test results
- N.3.1 Verification of air exchange rates
- N.3.2 Recording and retention of test results
- + N.4 Special requirements for commissioning of m...
- N.4.1 Commissioning of laboratory equipment in ...
- N.4.2 Commissioning of pathology laboratories
- N.4.3 Commissioning of pharmacies handling and ...
- + Annex O (informative)
- O.1 Title and administrative information
- O.2 Overview and scope
- + Annex P (informative)
- P.1 Basis of design
- + P.2 General documentation arrangement
- P.2.1 General
- P.2.2 Description of owners project requirement...
- P.2.3 Design conditions
- P.2.4 Code requirements
- P.2.5 Design assumptions
- P.2.6 Selection rationale
- P.2.7 Summary of engineering calculations
- P.2.8 System, component and operational descrip...
- P.2.9 Other relevant information
- + P.3 Systems included in basis of design documen...
- P.3.1 General
- P.3.2 Subsystems
- P.3.3 Architectural systems
- P.3.4 Transportation systems
- P.3.5 Electrical power systems
- P.3.6 Lighting systems
- P.3.7 Fire alarm systems
- P.3.8 HVAC air systems
- P.3.9 Hydronic heating and cooling systems
- P.3.10 Plumbing and drainage systems
- P.3.11 Fuel systems
- P.3.12 Refrigeration systems
- P.3.13 Building automation and control systems
- P.3.14 Fire protection systems
- P.3.15 ICT systems
- P.3.16 Security systems
- P.3.17 Medical systems
- P.3.18 Other specialized systems
- Annex Q (informative)
1.1 General
1.1.1 Health care facility commissioning requirements
This Standard provides requirements for the commissioning of health care facilities and all related building systems. It applies to new facilities, and renovations and additions to existing facilities.
Preparation and implementation of commissioning plan. This Standard is intended to assist the commissioning team in the preparation and implementation of a commissioning plan. This plan specifies commissioning requirements for newly installed or renovated building systems and includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of the following:
a) the commissioning processes and procedures;
b) the resources required to complete commissioning;
c) the responsibilities of the commissioning team;
d) the checklist and test plans verifying performance of systems;
e) the sequence and integration of commissioning activities; and
f) handover (e.g., maintenance team, training, documentation); and
g) post-handover to contract closure.
Note: This Standard was developed based on CSA Z320, Building commissioning, with additions as appropriate to address the special requirements for health care facility commissioning.
1.1.2 Application of building services supporting medical equipment and systems
This Standard applies to building services that support medical equipment and systems, but does not apply to the operational commissioning of the equipment or systems, whether installed by the owner or by others.
Note: Although the commissioning activities under this Standard do not include the commissioning of medical equipment and systems (e.g., sterilizers and MRI machines) the facility commissioning process is likely to include steps to ensure that contracts with external companies for equipment commissioning are being followed.
1.1.3 Clinical commissioning
The Standard does not include clinical commissioning/operational readiness. However, the clinical commissioning/operational readiness team should have a representative on the commissioning team.
Note: Clinical commissioning refers to the activities undertaken to determine the readiness of staff, procedures, and other non-infrastructure elements of the clinical program prior to commencement of patient care. This is generally done in-house as part of the program team requirements.
1.2 Specific systems
The systems covered in this Standard include, but are not limited to those within the following divisions of construction information as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)'s Master Format:
Building Enclosure (Divisions 3-8; as applicable to building enclosure);
Door Hardware (Division 8);
Specialties (Division 10);
Equipment (Division 11);
Furnishings (Division 12);
Special Construction (Division 13);
Conveying Equipment (Division 14);
Fire Suppression (Division 21);
Plumbing (Division 22);
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (Division 23);
Integrated Automation (Division 25);
Electrical (Division 26);
Communications (Division 27);
Electronic Safety and Security (Division 28);
Material processing and handling equipment (Division 41, 42-00); and
Exterior improvements (Division 32)
Utilities (Division 33).
Notes:
The systems used in the HCF, and the resulting commissioning requirements, will depend on the scope and complexity of the HCF. It is the intent of the Standard that all systems and equipment present in the design of the HCF within the divisions listed above are to be included within the scope of the commissioning process.
Architectural Systems (Interior Space Assemblies, Acoustic Barriers, and Acoustical Testing) are to be included in the scope of commissioning process.
Additional systems and divisions to be included within the OPR documents.
1.3 Terminology
In CSA standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.
Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.
Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.
Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.
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