7.8003.12 Re- and Retro-Commissioning | Standard Work Specifications for Home Energy Upgrades

7.8003.12 Re- and Retro-Commissioning

Topic:

Plug Load

Subtopic:

Lighting

Desired Outcome:

Energy efficiency of existing lighting controls maximized. (Re- means going through a commissioning process again; retro- means a first-time commissioning on an existing building)

Note:

The authority having jurisdiction may require that a licensed professional perform certain tasks outlined in this detail.

For supporting material, see Referenced Standards.

Multifamily Homes

Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
7.8003.12a Assessment	Lighting control optimization will be included as part of whole building re- or retro-commissioning Assessment will occur if lighting controls exist Lighting strategy will be provided by lighting professional in consultation with a licensed electrical professional Assessment will follow Lighting Controls Association EE110 and IES procedures (or appropriate section of ASHRAE ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org 's whole-building commissioning procedure)	Determine and ensure appropriate control settings
7.8003.12b Adjustment	Adjustments will be made in accordance with lighting strategy	Optimize system performance
7.8003.12c Safety	Controls will not compromise egress lighting, as required by ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 101 and IBC IBC International Building Code Lighting controls will ensure that required egress light levels are maintained at times when the building is occupied and meet minimum light level requirements by codes or local ordinances Fixtures will be on when spaces are occupied	Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.12d Staff education	Lighting professional will provide building operations staff with education on lighting control functions Lighting professional or installer will provide building operations staff with documentation on lighting control systems	Ensure continued savings
7.8003.12e Occupant education	Occupants will be educated of new lighting controls and benefits Education will be provided by building operations staff	Educate occupants about new controls and benefits Ensure continued savings