Building Sciences

"Outlines the commissioning process and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems, to ensure systems perform in conformity with the design intent." Free registration permits read-only access to all NFPA standards.

This document from the National Institute of Building Sciences describes a process that provides the flexibility for an owner to incorporate building enclosure commissioning into their project. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process.

This section of the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) presents overall commissioning process information, guidance, challenges, and resources.