CCP Project Documentation & Reporting 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a commissioning provider do when a contractor refuses to correct a documented deficiency?
- Close the deficiency and note it as 'accepted'
- Escalate the issue in writing to the owner and design team (Correct answer)
- Remove the item from the issues log
- Perform the correction themselves
Correct answer: Escalate the issue in writing to the owner and design team
When a contractor disputes or refuses a correction, the Cx provider must escalate the unresolved deficiency in writing to the owner and design team for resolution.
Question 2: Which document is specifically intended to guide building operators in day-to-day system operation and is a key commissioning deliverable?
- Commissioning Plan
- Systems Manual (Correct answer)
- Basis of Design
- Issues Log
Correct answer: Systems Manual
The Systems Manual compiles operational sequences, set points, O&M data, and as-commissioned information to support ongoing facility operation.
Question 3: A commissioning report must include documentation of owner and operator training. Which element is most critical to capture?
- Trainer's billing rate
- Training topics covered, attendees, and date (Correct answer)
- Number of slides in the presentation
- Training room location
Correct answer: Training topics covered, attendees, and date
Training documentation should record what was covered, who attended, and when it occurred to verify that operators received required instruction.
Question 4: In a commissioning report, what does 'substantial completion' of the commissioning process typically mean?
- All change orders have been processed
- All outstanding deficiencies have been corrected and systems meet the OPR (Correct answer)
- The contractor has submitted final pay application
- The building has been occupied for 30 days
Correct answer: All outstanding deficiencies have been corrected and systems meet the OPR
Commissioning substantial completion indicates that deficiencies are resolved and systems have been verified to meet the Owner's Project Requirements.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes a 'deferred test' in commissioning documentation?
- A test that was completed ahead of schedule
- A test that cannot be performed during construction and is scheduled for a later season or occupancy condition (Correct answer)
- A test that was cancelled due to budget constraints
- A test that the contractor failed twice
Correct answer: A test that cannot be performed during construction and is scheduled for a later season or occupancy condition
Deferred tests are documented as tests that must occur under specific conditions (e.g., winter heating season) that are not present during the main commissioning period.
Question 6: A commissioning provider is preparing the final commissioning report. Which of the following must be included according to standard practice?
- A summary of all deficiencies found and their resolution status (Correct answer)
- Contractor profit margins
- Site visit parking logs
- Owner's insurance policy details
Correct answer: A summary of all deficiencies found and their resolution status
The final commissioning report must summarize all identified deficiencies, their resolution status, and the overall system verification results.
Question 7: What is the purpose of including 'as-commissioned' set points in commissioning documentation?
- To compare against original design intent and provide a baseline for future operations (Correct answer)
- To justify contractor change orders
- To satisfy insurance underwriting requirements
- To replace the O&M manuals
Correct answer: To compare against original design intent and provide a baseline for future operations
As-commissioned set points document the actual verified control parameters, providing a baseline for comparison if future performance issues arise.
CCP Project Documentation & Reporting 3
What should a commissioning provider do when a contractor refuses to correct a documented deficiency?