Testing & Commissions

Enclosures & Structures

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

Design
Design

Design

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

Construct
Construct

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

Manage
Manage

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