Commissioning of Mechanical System includes verifying the Design, Installation, Maintainability & Functionality of major heating & cooling equipment, such as HVAC&R Systems and their associated equipment. The list is vast but in general includes:

• Chilled and Hot Water Systems

• Smoke Control

• Exhaust Systems (crucial for Laboratories and Kitchens/Cafeterias)

Commissioning of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) is part of validating the mechanical system. However, 5D’s provides an elevated level of commissioning for the BAS because our testing includes a Point-to-Point Validation, whereas others rely strictly on reviewing the trend data.

Testing of the BAS typically includes verifying the following:

• Installation of the hardware and software

• Programming of the software

• Response of the components and equipment

• Effectiveness of the Sequence of Operation

• User interface for intuitiveness

• Training required and provided

Commissioning of Electrical Systems can include a wide range of equipment. Typically, validation of the Electrical System by 5D’s includes verifying the installation and functionality of the:

• Power Distribution System

• Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (UPS)

• Lighting and Lighting Control Systems

Commissioning of Plumbing Systems can be a bit confusing for those not familiar with building systems. This is because, while some equipment, like boilers, are technically part of the Plumbing System, they can also play a major role in the Mechanical System and therefore are categorized as Mechanical.

When 5D’s commissions a Plumbing System, it typically includes verifying the installation and functionality of the:

• Domestic Water Heaters

• Pumps

• Compressed Air Systems

• End devices for the user

While 5D’s provides all the above commissioning in-house (meaning we do it ourselves), we are not certified to provide Building Envelope or Fire Protection Commissioning. Therefore, we have a very select group of peers we partner with for systems such as this.