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End User Pre-specification Checklist

This document is intended to guide end users in the points to consider in the preparation of their requirements for a Building Energy Management System (BEMS). Design Engineers, Consultants and Contractors should be able to comply with this checklist.

BCIA

End User Pre-specification Checklist

Published: 4 May 2021 · Category: White Papers and technical guides

This document is intended to guide end users in the points to consider in the preparation of their requirements for a Building Energy Management System (BEMS). Design Engineers, Consultants and Contractors should be able to comply with this checklist.

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building controls industry association End User Pre-specification Checklist Introduction Section 1 General Details cont... This document is intended to guide end users in the points to consider in the preparation of their requirements for a Building Energy Management System (BEMS). Design Engineers, Consultants and Contractors should be able to comply with this checklist. 1.4 Has the network infrastructure been designed to incorporate all systems reliant upon it? a) Is the BEMS network stand alone? b) Are any converged networks to be used by BEMS c) Have all security and access issues been agreed with the network owner? Sometimes cost savings during construction distract from the original design intent. Variations should always be properly considered and evaluated against reduced comfort and occupant wellbeing. Short term savings can result in increased energy, maintenance and operating costs during the lifecycle of the building. A thorough specification will ensure desired outcomes are achieved. YES / NO YES / NO 1.5 Has a responsibility matrix been provided to eliminate co-ordination and integration issues? YES / NO 1.6 Will any elements of the system need to be Acceptance Tested at Manufacturers works? YES / NO 1.7 Is there adequate scope for the system to be expanded or upgraded over the next 5 to 10 years? YES / NO Section 1 General Details 1.1 Have the detailed operational needs of the building users been fully considered? YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO 1.2 Has a specialist...

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