What should the working record show?
Illustrative example. The fields below are a preparation framework; project tests and pass criteria must come from the approved plan.
| Field | Required input | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario | Approved failure or maintenance event | Expected sequence |
| Preconditions | Load, permits and readiness | Go or no-go |
| Observation | Time, alarms and states | Witness record |
| Recovery | Return-to-normal criteria | Deficiency log |
What does the primary source support?
Uptime Institute describes Level 5 integrated testing of power and cooling under specified maintenance and failure scenarios, with load banks used to simulate IT load.
Sources: Uptime Institute: Lessons Learned from Tier Certification of Constructed Facilities
Who approves the test?
The responsible commissioning professional approves test sequences, acceptance criteria and results. Only the registered engineer on the job performs engineering sign-off.
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Does this guide define the project's acceptance criteria?
No. Use the approved design and commissioning plan.
Can a documentation service witness tests?
Not by default. A qualified commissioning professional must be appointed for witnessing and acceptance.
Who signs off engineering?
Only the registered engineer responsible for the job.
Primary sources
- Commissioning resources and Standard 202-2024ASHRAE
- Commissioning Process for Federal FacilitiesUS Department of Energy
- Lessons Learned from Tier Certification of Constructed FacilitiesUptime Institute