Commissioning of Lighting Systems

1. Commissioning of Lighting Systems Michael Chow, P.E., CxA, LEED AP BD+C Owner/Founder of Metro CD Engineering, LLC

2. Course Objectives • The participant will be able to evaluate how to effectively use both the IES DG-29-11, The Commissioning Process Applied to Lighting and Control Systems, and the ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 The Commissioning Process as tools to develop an effective lighting commissioning plan • The participant will be able to determine the technical requirements for commissioning lighting and control systems to achieve owner performance criteria. • The participant will explore the requirements for verification and acceptance activities during each phase of the Commissioning Process.

3. Commissioning Resources • ACG COMMISSIONING GUIDELINE

4. Commissioning Resources • ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 • The Commissioning Process

5. Commissioning Resources USGBC: LEED Reference Guides

6. Commissioning Resources • IES DG-29-11, The Commissioning • Process Applied to • Lighting and Control Systems

7. Commissioning Defined • “A quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses upon verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owner’s project requirements (OPR).” • - ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 The Commissioning Process

8. Commissioning of Lighting Systems Defined • “A systematic process that ensures that all elements of • the lighting control system perform interactively and • continuously according to documented design intent • and the needs of the building owner.” • - IES Lighting Handbook, 9th Edition

9. IES DG-29-11 • Pre-Design Phase • Design Phase • Construction Phase • Occupancy and Operations Phase

10. Pre-Design Phase • Form Commissioning Team • The Commissioning Plan • Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) • Other Pre-Design Activities

11. Design Phase • Basis Of Design (BOD) • Project Phasing • Schematic design • Design Development • Construction Documentation • Construction Administration • Final punch list

12. Design Phase University of Toledo Larimer Athletic Complex Remodel Courtesy: Metro CD Engineering

13. Construction Phase • Construction Administration and Occupancy • Performance Testing • Issues Log • Systems Manual

14. Occupancy and Operations Phase • Ongoing commissioning • Ongoing training • Periodic system testing • Maintaining the Systems Manual

15. Commissioning of Lighting Systems • Daylight Harvesting • Occupancy Sensors • Low-voltage Relay Control System

16. Daylight Harvesting • BOD (Specify Open, Closed, Dual-Loop System) • Photosensor Location, Orientation and Sensitivity • Testing

17. Occupancy Sensors • BOD • Which types in which areas (e.g., dual technology, Passive IR only, etc.) • Time-delay (LED light sources can have shorter delay) • Mounting • > 6-8 ft. from HVAC diffusers, etc. • Placed close to task area.

18. Occupancy Sensors • Courtesy: Wattstopper

19. Low-voltage Relay Control System • BOD • Control zones (conference rooms, etc.) • Shop Drawing Review • Testing Coordinationwith Operations Team, Contractors, CxA, Design Team

20. Questions?