Commissioning guides

- - Commissioning Air Systems (BG 49/2024)
  - by Keith Barker (June 2024)
  - This guide supersedes BG 49/2015. It explains how to functionally test and regulate ventilation systems in buildings. It has been updated to reflect new technologies and recently published industry guidance.
- - Life Safety and Firefighting Power Supplies (BG 70/2021)
  - by Tony Mayo (September 2021)
  - This guide provides information on designing power supplies to systems such as sprinkler pumps, smoke control systems and firefighting lifts. It draws together the requirements outlined in many product and application specific standards. This second edition takes into account changes to standards that have been made since the first edition (BG 70/2017 ) was published in 2017.
- - Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems Amended 6th edition (BG29/2021)
  - by Martin Ronceray & Parsloe C (February 2021)
  - This amended sixth edition (BG 29/2021) takes into account feedback received from users of the sixth edition (BG 29/2020) since it was published in April 2020. Pre-commission cleaning is the process of bringing a closed heating or cooling system to a satisfactory state for commissioning and ongoing maintenance of water quality.
- - Commissioning Air Systems (Superseded) (BG 49/2015)
  - by Chris Parsloe (March 2015)
  - This guide has been superseded by BG 49/2024 Commissioning Air Systems. The guide explains how to commission ducted air distribution systems in building, mainly the setting to work of the system fans and regulation of system flow rates.
- - Seasonal Commissioning (BG 44/2013)
  - by Sands J (January 2013)
  - There is a growing recognition that not all aspects of the commissioning of a building and its engineering services systems can be carried out during the normal contract period. The concept of seasonal commissioning recognises that some aspects of the systems need to be...
- - Commissioning Guide Set (Compak3)
  - by BSRIA (January 2013)
  - This set of seven BSRIA guides includes guidance on commissioning air systems, commissioning water systems, domestic ventilation airflow rate testing, seasonal commissioning, pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems and commissioning management.
- - Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems 5th edition (Superseded) (BG 29/2012)
  - by Brown R & Parsloe C (October 2012)
  - This Guide has been superseded by BG 29/2020 and BG29/2021
- - CIBSE Commissioning Code B: Boilers (CCB)
  - by CIBSE (June 2012)
  - Boilers and their associated equipment have evolved dramatically over the last 25 years and Commissioning Code B has been comprehensively revised to take account of these changes.
- - CIBSE Commissioning Code W: Water distribution systems (CCW)
  - by Parsloe C (Parsloe Consulting) (September 2010)
  - Commissioning of buildings and building services is vitally important to the safe and energy efficient operation of buildings but it is not always carried out - or carried out systematically. The effective operation of any water system is dependent on satisfactory circuit...
- - Commissioning Water Systems (BG 2/2010)
  - by Parsloe C. (September 2010)
  - This revised guide supersedes AG 2/89.3 Commissioning Water Systems application procedures for buildings, it provides the latest information on water commissioning for practising engineers, and complements CIBSE's updated Code W. Proper commissioning enables engineering systems...
- - Model Commissioning Plan (BG 8/2009)
  - by Deramchi & Hawkins G. (September 2009)
  - Model commissioning plan (cited in Approved Document Part L2A as 'a way of documenting the process in an appropriate way') provides a commissioning plan template for a construction project. It is intended to help construction project teams and building control officers understand...
- - Variable-flow water systems - Design, installation and commissioning guidance (AG 16/2002)
  - by Teekaram A. (November 2002)
  - The Guidance is of benefit to a wide range of professionals within the building services industry including installing contractors and commissioning specialists, clients, system designers, pump manufacturers and valve manufacturers. It covers Design including Guidelines for...
- - Commissioning of pipework systems - design considerations (AG 20/95)
  - by Parsloe C J. & Spencer A W. (June 1996)
  - Provides advice regarding the design of heating and chilled water systems, where heating or cooling circuits are serving mainly forced convection heating or cooling coils as might be found in air handling units or fan assisted terminal units. Demonstrates what the priorities are...
- - The commissioning of air systems in buildings (Superseded) AG 3/89
  - by BSRIA (June 1989)
  - This is a superseded publication. Please refer to the revision history (below) for current guidance
- - The commissioning of air systems in buildings (Superseded) AG 3/89.1
  - by Parsloe C (May 1989)
  - This is a superseded publication. Please refer to the revision history (below) for current guidance.
- - Commissioning HVAC Systems: Guidance on the division of responsibilities (TM 1/88.1)
  - by Wild J.
  - Presents an update of TM 1/88. Notes that the use of specialist HVAC commissioning firms is now common in the UK. States that consensus opinion is that the commissioning specialists' performance is sometimes below that purchased under their terms of engagement or subcontract....
- - Commissioning water systems: Application principles (Superseded) (AG 2/89.3)
  - by Chris Parsloe
  - This Guide has been superseded by BG 2/2010 Commissioning Water Systems.
- - Commissioning Air Systems (Superseded) (BG 49/2013)
  - by Chris Parsloe
  - This is a superseded publication. Please refer to the revision history (below) for current guidance

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