Commissioning at NYP Joseph Lorino, PE, LEED Vice President Facilities Management East May 2,2016 Thank you to moderator.

The Commissioning Process…. Definitions The Commissioning Process…. “A quality focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses upon verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). -ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005- What do you think the commissioning is?

Why Commission? Evolving complexity of building control systems Modern ventilation, lighting and comfort systems are energy intensive Construction deficiencies at outset in most buildings Need for independent & objective peer review Operations & Maintenance (O&M) staff unprepared to operate complicated buildings efficiently Frequent user complaints Long term operating costs – utility costs & maintenance higher than expected Evan: SBS Commissioning experience confirms similar

Benefits of Commissioning Improved system & equipment function Increased occupant & owner satisfaction Lower utility bills through energy savings Significant extension of equipment/systems life-cycle Improved building occupant productivity

The NYP Program Why? Design review sessions Utility capacities Unplanned shutdowns Construction deficiencies High cost of repair Inaccessibility Adjacencies to patients DOH Pre-Occupancy Inspections Mandates after construction Impact to patient care

Facilities Operations Bridging the Gap… Cx Design & Construction Facilities Operations Project Patient Care

Selected Commissioning Agents… Columbia Presbyterian Site Colliers International (formally SBS) – East of Fort Washington Ave. Horizon Engineering Associates – West of Fort Washington Ave. Weill Cornell, Westchester & Lower Manhattan Sites NORESCO (formally Dometech) – Assigned by Location Eneractive Solutions – Assigned by Location Allen Hospital Horizon Engineering Associates

Project Table of Organization NYP Design Group A/E PM Cx Agent Facilities Operations

Typical Commissioned Systems HVAC Fire smoke dampers Electrical Lighting Plumbing Pneumatic tube Medical gas Nurse call Fire alarm Security Fire protection Vertical transportation Fire Stopping

Non-traditional Commissioning Beyond ASHRAE Guideline 0… Assist in DOH Pre-occupancy inspections Barcode assets Develop equipment PM program Assist A/E pre-existing conditions survey Inspect rated wall penetrations & firestopping Phasing coordination Decanting of space

The NYP Program The Projects Ongoing Project Reviews Renovations Infrastructure Major Projects New Building Describe different programs and how they are handled by different teams

Design Issue #1: Accessibility

DHK Center: Accessibility JOE Slide 1: structure only Slide 2: add electrical Slide 3: + plumbing Slide 4: + mechanical piping Slide 5: + mechanical duct work

DHK Center: Accessibility JOE Slide 1: structure only Slide 2: add electrical Slide 3: + plumbing Slide 4: + mechanical piping Slide 5: + mechanical duct work

DHK Center: Accessibility JOE Slide 1: structure only Slide 2: add electrical Slide 3: + plumbing Slide 4: + mechanical piping Slide 5: + mechanical duct work

Additional Design Issues Design does not meet NYP Standards Incomplete existing conditions survey Interview Facilities Ops Staff about existing systems BMS SOO not included in design stage Improper gauge (temperature & pressure) locations Facilities Ops requests not incorporated in design stage Designs should minimize shutdowns during construction

Additional Design Issues Design team new members not familiar with NYP Standards New equipment not compatible with existing Volume dampers no shown on drawings Rebalancing new with existing system Lack of isolation valves for proper maintenance

Design Team – Roles & Responsibilities Participate & assist in the OPR documentation process Document that the Basis of Design meets the OPR Include the Cx process in CDs Respond to the Cx Team’s review comments in a timely fashion: Design Submittal & Shop Drawings Issues & Deficiencies TAB review Specify & verify that systems are adequately detailed in CDs and meet NYP standards for O&M

Design Team – Roles & Responsibilities Participate in initial training by presenting BoD Participate in other training Review test procedures submitted by CxA & contractors Review & comment on the CxA issues and deficiencies log Review & accept final systems testing Review & comment on the Final Cx Report Based on successful testing, recommend final acceptance of systems to the Owner.

Joseph Lorino, PE, LEED AP jol9107@nyp.org Thank You Joseph Lorino, PE, LEED AP jol9107@nyp.org