JULY 2005
Building commissioning refers to the building as
a total system. The major building systems that
may be involved in commissioning are:
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Life Safety
Lighting
Building Envelope
Structural Systems.
To develop an optimum Commissioning Plan,
the unique needs of the proposed OPC must be
identified. The level of commissioning required
will depend on the size and complexity of the
building and the desired level of quality
assurance. Commissioning can be provided for
all the systems in the building (full com-
missioning) or to selected systems. The CO
should consult with the Office of Facilities
Management, Real Property Service (202) 565-
5398, to establish the scope of commissioning to
be required by the SFO.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the building, building systems,
and grounds is the responsibility of the Lessor.
The CO should confirm whether interior cleaning
will be the responsibility of the Government and
verify normal working hours with the clinic
administration.
The VA should also review types and quantities
of wastes to be generated at the clinic, develop
information necessary for the VA to procure
disposal services for pathological or radiological
wastes, and determine if the Lessor is to provide
for disposal of general waste and trash.
VA DESIGN GUIDE
LEASE BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS
SECTION 5-9
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