Commissioning programme

The Main Contractor shall prepare a programme in the form of a GANTT chart that shows each element of the testing and commissioning process (including client validation and witnessing where specified) for all those services required under the contract and/or for compliance with statutory requirements.

The programme shall set out the proposed sequence, taking into account any linked activities. The programme shall address the requirements for testing, commissioning, validation and client witnessing of the controls as set out in the Building Engineering Services Particular Requirements‌ (pdf).

The programme shall be submitted to the Project Manager and Engineering Team Clerk of Works for review.

Fabrication and working drawings (5 and 6)

Responsibility

Main Contractor, Project Manager

Output

Commissioning Programme

Testing and commissioning is to be carried out on installations to ensure that they are safe and meet the design requirements.

The witnessing of tests on and off site shall be defined by:

  • Design specifications - Mechanical and Electrical
  • Requirements of the validation process
  • Safety department policy statements 
  • Tender documentation
  • ICT Network standards
  • Estate Facilities requirements 
  • Building Engineering services particularly requirements

Test results are to be recorded and included in the Operation and Maintenance manuals to ensure that a record exists of all tests undertaken and that the necessary information is provided to enable the installation to be maintained to continue to deliver its designed performance.

Fabrication and working drawings (5 and 6)

Responsibility

Project Manager

Output

Test and Commissioning Certificates