NIBS Criteria

The purpose of this guideline is to describe the specific application of the Building Enclosure Commissioning process described generically in ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005.

The procedures, methods, and documentation requirements in this guideline describe the application of the commissioning process to building enclosure systems for each building delivery phase from pre-design through owner occupancy and operation.

The procedures, methods, and documentation requirements apply to new construction and to on-going commissioning process activities or requirements of buildings and facilities, or portions thereof. The Building Enclosure Commissioning Authority (BECxA) must be experienced and knowledgeable of the relevant commissioning process, possess a basic comprehension of the building enclosure systems utilized on the project, the performance criteria, and the applicable standards and tests to successfully implement this process.