SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - Part 1 - General

Oct 28, 2026

Commissioning of Electrical Systems (Section 260800) defines the scope, responsibilities, and deliverables for commissioning selected electrical building systems. The contractor executes the commissioning process managed by the Owner-appointed Commissioning Agent (CxA), with commissioning representatives (CxR) performing system verification checklists, functional performance testing, demonstrations, and related tasks. The document also specifies related documents, required submittals, training plan and verification materials, as-built drawing review workflow, O&M manual preparation, system verification checklists, startup plan execution, and functional performance test procedures and forms for the CxA.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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1.1 Summary

Systems to be commissioned

1.2 Related documents

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Submittals

Commissioning process submittal review

CxR assignment and qualifications

Training plan and verification

As-built drawing review

O&M manuals

System verification checklists

Startup plan

Functional performance test

SECTION 260800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1-GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned are specified in Section 019100 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 019100 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. A Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the Owner Affairs will manage the commissioning process. B. Systems to be commissioned: 1. Electrical equipment connected to Normal and/or Essential power systems, including the following: a. Transformers. b. Primary service electrical systems. c. Feeders & Distribution Conductors d. Main Switchboards e. Branch-circuit switchboards & panelboards. f. Lighting systems. 2. Generators 3. Standard & Emergency Outlets 4. Automatic Transfer Switch 5. Circuit Breakers 6. Controls and instrumentation, including the following: a. Lighting control systems. 7. Photovoltaic System a. Limited to solar-ready infrastructure verification 1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Section 019100 Commissioning General Requirements 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. For complete list of definitions, Refer to Section 019100 “General Commissioning Requirements.” B. CxA: Commissioning Authority, as defined in Section 019100 “General Commissioning Requirements.” C. CxC: Commissioning Coordinator, as defined in Section 019100 “General Commissioning Requirements.” A qualified individual appointed by the Contractor to manage the commissioning process on behalf of the Contractor. D. CxR: Commissioning Representative, as defined in Section 019100 “General Commissioning Requirements.” An individual appointed by a sub-contractor to manage the commissioning process on behalf of the sub-contractor. INC 2_SNF-Rev A HCAI Revision INC 2_SNF-Rev B Design Change Nov. 17, 2023 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 260800-1 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. The commissioning process requires Submittal review simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 019100 GENERAL. B. Commissioning Representative (CxR) Assignment and Qualifications. The contractor shall submit the qualifications and resume for proposed persons to be assigned as the project CxRs, with responsibilities and minimum experience outlined below: 1. The Electrical CxR Responsibilities are to perform Electrical systems System Verification Checklists, Functional Performance Testing, and Functional Performance Test Demonstration, and other work required for commissioning 2. The Electrical CxR shall have the following minimum qualifications: a. Journey level or equivalent skill level; vocational school four-year-program graduate or an Associate's degree in mechanical systems, air conditioning, or similar field. b. Degree may be offset by three years' experience in installing, servicing and operating electrical systems in the electrical industry. Generally, required knowledge includes electrical systems, electrical concepts, building operations, and application and use of tools and instrumentation to measure performance of electrical equipment, assemblies, and systems. C. Training Plan: 1. The contractor shall submit a comprehensive Training Plan. Specific Training requirements per item are specified in Section 3 of this specification and 019100. D. Training Verification: After training has been completed the Contractor shall submit the following information to the Owner and the Commissioning Agent: 1. Training Agenda: For each training module submit the agenda that was used during the training session. 2. Attendance Record: For each training module, submit list of participants and length of instruction time. 3. Training Recording: For Training Modules which require videography (see Technical Specifications) provide the final edited video

FAQs

Who manages the commissioning process and what is the contractor's role?

The Owner appoints a Commissioning Agent (CxA) to manage the commissioning process, while the contractor is responsible to execute the commissioning process and provide required completed forms and submittals to the CxA.

Which electrical systems and equipment are included in the commissioning scope?

The scope includes transformers, primary service electrical systems, feeders and distribution conductors, main switchboards, branch-circuit switchboards and panelboards, lighting systems, generators, standard and emergency outlets, automatic transfer switch, circuit breakers, controls and instrumentation, and photovoltaic systems limited to solar-ready infrastructure verification.

What submittals are required during training and after training completion?

The contractor must submit a comprehensive Training Plan, training agenda for each module, attendance records listing participants and instruction time, and final edited training videos for modules requiring videography for CxA review.

Oct 28, 2026

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