CCP Owner Training, O&M Manuals & Warranty Period Cx 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of seasonal or deferred testing during the commissioning warranty period is to:

Accepted Answer

Verify system performance under operating conditions not present during initial acceptance testing

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Satisfy lender requirements for building financing certificates

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Allow contractors to complete remaining punch list construction items

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Fulfill permit requirements before final certificate of occupancy is issued

Question 2

Per ASHRAE Guideline 0, who is typically responsible for scheduling and coordinating seasonal testing during the warranty period?

Accepted Answer

Commissioning Authority (CxA)

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General contractor's project manager

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Building owner's in-house facilities staff

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Equipment manufacturer representatives

Question 3

A '10-month warranty review' in commissioning practice refers to:

Accepted Answer

A site visit and systems review conducted before the typical one-year contractor warranty expires

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A financial audit of commissioning costs conducted before warranty payment closeout

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A ten-month post-occupancy energy performance audit

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A review of deferred maintenance items after ten months of owner operation

Question 4

Issues and deficiencies discovered during warranty period commissioning activities should be formally tracked in the:

Accepted Answer

Issues Log (or Deficiency Log) maintained by the CxA

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Original construction contract documents

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Local building department's permit closeout file

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General contractor's internal safety incident log

Question 5

Which of the following is the most common example of a system requiring seasonal deferred testing in a heating-dominated climate?

Accepted Answer

Chiller and cooling coil performance at peak summer design conditions

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Domestic hot water system thermostatic mixing valve

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Emergency lighting battery backup duration test

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Sanitary plumbing drain flow test

Question 6

During the warranty period, the Commissioning Authority's primary ongoing role is to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor system performance and coordinate resolution of identified deficiencies with responsible parties

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Perform all preventive maintenance on commissioned systems

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Negotiate warranty claim settlements between the owner and manufacturers

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Redesign systems that failed to achieve the Owner's Project Requirements

Question 7

Which document should be updated at the conclusion of warranty period commissioning to reflect changes made during that phase?

Accepted Answer

The Systems Manual, to incorporate warranty period changes and test results

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The original construction drawings on file at the building department

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The permit application submitted at project start

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The contractor's final bid schedule and cost breakdown