Testing & Commissions

Building Enclosure & Facade

Testing & Commissions

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What is Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)?

A process designed to deliver owner expectations through proper design, oversight during construction, testing to demonstrate performance is achieved and owner training to maintain the building systems.

Minimizes Construction Defects and Claims
Aides in Potential Subrogation Matters
Meets Mandatory or Achieve Optional Code or Rating System Points

Facade Inspections

Lerch Bates testing, inspection, and third-party maintenance management services improve reliability and longevity of the equipment and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as leading industry standards.

Design

OPR & BOD Review
Early Design Charrette Meetings and Design Assistance
Design Phase Technical Peer Reviews
BECx Plan & Specifications

Construction

Subcontractor Submittal Reviews
BECx Forms / Documentation
- Quality Control Checklists
- Meeting Agenda
- Test Matrix
- Systems Manual
Construction Phase Quality Assurance Observations
Field Performance Testing
Enclosure Integrity Testing per NFPA 2001 Annex C.
- ASTM C1060: Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
- ASTM E1186: Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
- ISO 6781: Thermal Insulation – Qualitative detection of thermal irregularities in building envelopes – Infrared method
Factory Acceptance Testing
Site Acceptance Testing

Manage

Annual Inspections (OSHA Mandated)
Load Testing (OSHA Mandated not to exceed 10-year intervals)
Equipment Assessment/Maintenance Audit
Fall Protection and Compliance Assessment
AS101 Certification (New York State Mandate)

Turnover/Occupancy

Close Out Package (incl. Enclosure O&M’s, Warranties)
Owner Training
10-Month/Post-Occupancy Quality Assurance Observations

What are the types of Field Performance Testing?

ASTM E779 Air Barrier Testing

Standard test method for determining the air leakage rate by fan pressurization

ASTM E1105 Water Penetration Testing

Standard test method for field determination of water penetration of installed exterior windows, curtain walls and doors by uniform or cyclic static air pressure difference
Can also be utilized in field performance testing of opaque wall systems

ASTM E783 Air Infiltration Testing

Standard test method for field measurement of air leakage through installed exterior windows and doors

AAMA 501.2 Water Spray Testing

Quality Assurance and diagnostic water field check of installed storefronts, curtain walls, and slope glazing systems

ASTM D7877-14 Electronic Leak Detection Testing

Standard guide for electronic methods for detecting and locating leaks in waterproofing membrane

Building Enclosure & Facade

What is Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)?

Facade Inspections

Design

Construction

Manage

Turnover/Occupancy

What are the types of Field Performance Testing?

ASTM E779 Air Barrier Testing

ASTM E1105 Water Penetration Testing

ASTM E783 Air Infiltration Testing

AAMA 501.2 Water Spray Testing

ASTM D7877-14 Electronic Leak Detection Testing

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Building Enclosure & Facade

What is Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)?

Facade Inspections

Design

Construction

Manage

Turnover/Occupancy

What are the types of Field Performance Testing?

ASTM E779 Air Barrier Testing

ASTM E1105 Water Penetration Testing

ASTM E783 Air Infiltration Testing

AAMA 501.2 Water Spray Testing

ASTM D7877-14 Electronic Leak Detection Testing

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