ASTM E2813-18
(Practice)Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 This practice is intended to serve as a concise, authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) that is based upon:
6.1.1 The Owner Project Requirements;
6.1.2 Clearly defined and enforceable levels of BECx; and
6.1.3 Minimum core competencies required of the BECxP and associated service-providers28 (see 4.2) to qualify as Fundamental or Enhanced BECx under this practice.
6.2 This practice is suitable for use as an independently applied standard for new buildings and structures, or as part of a more broadly based Total (or “Whole”) Building Commissioning Program.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a concise, authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) that establishes two levels of BECx: Fundamental and Enhanced (refer also to Section 4).
1.2 The BECx process as defined in this practice includes the following phases and sub-phases:
1.2.1 Pre-design,
1.2.2 Design,
1.2.2.1 Schematic Design,
1.2.2.2 Design Development,
1.2.2.3 Construction Documentation,
1.2.3 Bidding and Negotiation Phase,
1.2.4 Construction,
1.2.4.1 Pre-Construction,
1.2.4.2 Construction Administration, and
1.2.5 Occupancy and Operations.
1.3 This practice includes a mandatory OPR Development Guideline (Annex A1) and requires the development of an OPR for both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx that addresses, at a minimum, the performance attributes and metrics included in Annex A1 of this practice.
1.4 This practice includes mandatory BECx Performance Testing Requirements (Annex A2) approved for use with this practice to evaluate the performance and durability of enclosure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.
1.5 This practice mandates independent design review during the Design Phase of both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx.
1.6 This practice recognizes that the OPR for exterior enclosure performance and environmental separation may exceed the baseline requirements of applicable building codes and standards and provides guidance for the development of an OPR based on the following attributes as defined in Annex A1 of this practice:
1.6.1 Energy,
1.6.2 Environment,
1.6.3 Safety,
1.6.4 Security,
1.6.5 Durability,
1.6.6 Sustainability, and
1.6.7 Operation.
1.7 The terms “building enclosure” and “enclosure” as they appear in this practice refer collectively to all materials, components, systems, and assemblies intended to provide shelter and environmental separation between interior and exterior, or between two or more environmentally distinct interior spaces in a building or structure.
1.8 This practice establishes that the Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) refers specifically to the individual retained by the Owner to develop, manage, and be in responsible charge of the BECx process, including individual members and technical specialists that may comprise the BECx group (see 4.2).
1.9 The role and responsibilities of the BECxP as defined by this practice are not intended to supersede or otherwise replace the contractual obligations reserved specifically for the parties responsible for the design and construction of a building or structure, nor the duties that may otherwise be assigned to those parties by applicable regulatory or statutory law.
1.10 This practice is not intended to warrant or otherwise guarantee the as-built or in-service durability, or both, and performance of enclosure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.
1.11 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to e...
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Designation: E2813 − 18
Standard Practice for
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Building Enclosure Commissioning
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2813; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a process that begins with the establishment of the
Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and endeavors to confirm that the exterior enclosure and those
elements intended to provide environmental separation within a building or structure meet or exceed
the expectations of the Owner as described in the OPR, and as defined by the contract documents.A
fundamental understanding of the most current published edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard
202, Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems and ASTM E2947, Standard Guide for
Building Enclosure Commissioning is recommended for optimal use and application of this practice.
1. Scope 1.5 This practice mandates independent design review dur-
ing the Design Phase of both Fundamental and Enhanced
1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a concise,
BECx.
authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building
Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) that establishes two levels
1.6 This practice recognizes that the OPR for exterior
ofBECx: Fundamentaland Enhanced(referalsotoSection4).
enclosure performance and environmental separation may
exceed the baseline requirements of applicable building codes
1.2 The BECx process as defined in this practice includes
andstandardsandprovidesguidanceforthedevelopmentofan
the following phases and sub-phases:
OPR based on the following attributes as defined in AnnexA1
1.2.1 Pre-design,
of this practice:
1.2.2 Design,
1.6.1 Energy,
1.2.2.1 Schematic Design,
1.6.2 Environment,
1.2.2.2 Design Development,
1.2.2.3 Construction Documentation, 1.6.3 Safety,
1.2.3 Bidding and Negotiation Phase,
1.6.4 Security,
1.2.4 Construction,
1.6.5 Durability,
1.2.4.1 Pre-Construction,
1.6.6 Sustainability, and
1.2.4.2 Construction Administration, and
1.6.7 Operation.
1.2.5 Occupancy and Operations.
1.7 The terms “building enclosure” and “enclosure” as they
1.3 This practice includes a mandatory OPR Development
appear in this practice refer collectively to all materials,
Guideline(AnnexA1)andrequiresthedevelopmentofanOPR
components, systems, and assemblies intended to provide
for both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx that addresses, at a
shelter and environmental separation between interior and
minimum, the performance attributes and metrics included in
exterior, or between two or more environmentally distinct
Annex A1 of this practice.
interior spaces in a building or structure.
1.4 This practice includes mandatory BECx Performance
1.8 This practice establishes that the Building Enclosure
Testing Requirements (Annex A2) approved for use with this
Commissioning Provider (BECxP) refers specifically to the
practice to evaluate the performance and durability of enclo-
individualretainedbytheOwnertodevelop,manage,andbein
sure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.
responsible charge of the BECx process, including individual
membersandtechnicalspecialiststhatmaycomprisetheBECx
group (see 4.2).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor-
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on
1.9 TheroleandresponsibilitiesoftheBECxPasdefinedby
Performance of Building Enclosures.
this practice are not intended to supersede or otherwise replace
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guarantee the as-built or in-service durability, or both, and
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Standard Practice for
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Building Enclosure Commissioning
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2813; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in April 2015.
INTRODUCTION
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a process that begins with the establishment of the
Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and endeavors to ensureconfirm that the exterior enclosure and
those elements intended to provide environmental separation within a building or structure meet or
exceed the expectations of the Owner as defined in the OPR. described in the OPR, and as defined by
the contract documents. A fundamental understanding of the most current published edition of
ASHRAEANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202, Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems and
ASTM E2947, Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning is recommended for optimal
use and application of this practice.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a concise, authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building Enclosure
Commissioning (BECx) that establishes two levels of BECx: Fundamental and Enhanced (refer also to Section 4).
1.2 The BECx process as defined in this practice includes the following phases and sub-phases:
1.2.1 Pre-design,
1.2.2 Design,
1.2.2.1 Schematic Design,
1.2.2.2 Design Development,
1.2.2.3 Construction Documentation,
1.2.3 Pre-Construction,Bidding and Negotiation Phase,
1.2.4 Construction, and
1.2.4.1 Pre-Construction,
1.2.4.2 Construction Administration, and
1.2.5 Occupancy and Operations.
1.3 This practice includes a mandatory OPR Development Guideline (Annex A1) and requires the development of an OPR for
both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx that addresses, at a minimum, the performance attributes and metrics included in Annex
A1 of this practice.
1.4 This practice includes mandatory BECx Performance Testing Requirements (Annex A2) approved for use with this practice
to evaluate the performance and durability of enclosure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.
1.5 This practice mandates independent, third-party independent design peer review during the Design Phase of both
Fundamental and Enhanced BECx.
1.6 This practice recognizes that the OPR for exterior enclosure performance and environmental separation may exceed the
baseline requirements of applicable building codes and standards and provides guidance for the development of an OPR based on
the following attributes as defined in Annex A1 of this practice:
1.6.1 Energy,
1.6.2 Environment,
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.55 on Performance
of Building Enclosures.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2012Oct. 1, 2018. Published April 2015December 2018. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
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E2813–12.–12 . DOI: 10.1520/E2813-12E01.10.1520/E2813–18.
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1.6.3 Safety,
1.6.4 Security,
1.6.5 Durability,
1.6.6 Sustainability, and
1.6.7 Operation.
1.7 The terms “building enclosure” and “enclosure” as they appear in this practice refer collectively to all materials,
components, systems, and assemblies intended to provide shelter and environmental separation between interior and exterior, or
between two or more environmentally distinct interior spaces in a building or structure.
1.8 This practice establishes that the Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) refers specifically to the individual
retained by the Owner to develop, manage, and be in responsible charge of the BECx process, including individual members and
technical specialists that may comprise the BECx teamgroup (see 4.2).
1.9 The role and responsibilities of the BECxP as defined by this practice are not intended to supersede or otherwise replace
the contractual obligations reserved specifically for the parties responsible for the design and construction of a building or structure,
nor the duties that may otherwise be assigned to those parties by applicable regulatory or statutory law.
1.10 T
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