Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing or Test and Balance. Process of controlling air and
water flow through HVAC equipment. Recommended that a third party be directly
contracted with owner
Underwriters Laboraories - Demonstrates safety, conformance, sustainablility, etc.
Commissioning of existing systems that were not commissioned when they were new.
AABC Commissioning Group. A non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of
the building commissioning industry
Term 2 of 56
What does NETA stand for?
Current Facility Requirements
Request For Proposal
International Electricl Testing Associaiton
Analog Output
Term 3 of 56
What does AI stand for?
Analog Input
Current Facility Requirements
Analog Read
Energy Conservation Measure
,Term 4 of 56
What does SMACNA stand for?
Service Maintenance and Cleaning Network Association
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractos National Institute
Safety Management and Construction Association
Software Manufacturing and Computer Networking Agency
Term 5 of 56
What is included in the Acceptance phase for Comprehensive HVAC Cx?
1. Correct any deficiencies, and carry out any required re-testing
2. Carry out any required "off-season" tests
3. Update documentation as required
1. CxA reviews contractor submittals
2. CxA updated Cx plan
3. Cx process is coordinated-through project schedule, Cx plan, and commissioning
meetings
4. Carry out document systems verification checks
5. Carry out the document equipment and system start-ups
6. TAB agency completes and documents test and balance work
1. Carry out functional performance tests on all HVAC systems
2. Train the O&M staff for effective, ongoing operations and maintenance of all systems
3. Provide full documentation
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing or Test and Balance. Process of controlling air and
water flow through HVAC equipment. Recommended that a third party be directly
contracted with owner
,Term 6 of 56
Define Commissioning
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing or Test and Balance. Process of controlling air and
water flow through HVAC equipment. Recommended that a third party be directly
contracted with owner
Commissioning of existing systems that were not commissioned when they were new.
Request for Qualifications. Document asking for details concerning previous relevant Cx
experience. Information includes:
A systematic process that facilities and ensure the required communication, coordination
testing, and verification and results in the delivery of a building whose HVAC systems
preform as intended.
Term 7 of 56
What does CA stand for?
Commissioning Authority
Facilities Manager
Air Conditioning Contractors Of America
Project Management
Term 8 of 56
What does EBCx stand for?
Existing Building Commissioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Outside Air
Analog Output
, Term 9 of 56
What does SVC stand for?
System Verificaiton Checklist
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Test And Balance Engineer
Chilled Water Supply
Term 10 of 56
What does NFPA stand for?
Outside Air
Indoor Air Quality
National Fire Protection Associaiton
Test And Balance Engineer
Term 11 of 56
What does CT stand for?
Cooling Tower
Evaporator
Condenser Water Return
Condenser
Term 12 of 56
What does ASTM stand for?
American Society for Testing and Materials International
Indoor Air Quality
Alliance of Safety and Testing Methods
Advanced System for Technical Measurements
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