testing requirements with the following guide
specifications, when used:
Section 15050, "Basic Mechanical Materials and
Methods"
Section 15720, "Air Handling Units"
Section 15800, "Industrial Ventilation and Exhaust
Systems (Ducts and Fans)"
Section 15810, "Ductwork and Ductwork Accessories."
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Note: This guide specification does not address
noise and vibration testing. See Section 15070,
"Mechanical Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Controls,"
NEBB publication, "Procedural Standards for the
Calibration and Measurement of Sound and Vibration,"
and American Society of Heating Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers publication, "Handbook
HVAC Systems and Applications," for noise and
vibration testing details.
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The Contractor shall adjust and balance the industrial ventilation system
according to Section 15950N HVAC TESTING/ADJUSTING/BALANCING. An
independent test agency shall test the industrial ventilation system
according to ACGIH-2092S and this section under full load conditions. For
tempered supply air repeat the industrial ventilation systems test for the
following conditions: [plus or minus 20 percent minimum outdoor
temperature design condition,] [plus or minus 10 percent maximum outdoor
temperature design condition,] [[_____] percent loads on a variable air
volume system,] [and] [_____].
1.4.4
Test Engineer
1.4.4.1
Field Work
The lead test engineer shall be present at the project site while testing
is performed and shall be responsible for conducting, supervising, and
managing of test work. Management includes health and safety of test
agency employees.
1.4.4.2
Reporting Work
The lead test engineer shall prepare, sign, and date the test agenda,
equipment list, and certified report.
1.4.5
Test Report
1.4.5.1
Preliminary Review Report
Submit a preliminary review report, see paragraph entitled "Preliminary
Review" [15] [_____] calendar days prior to beginning the test.
1.4.5.2
Smoke Tests Report
Describe turbulent air flow and dead air spaces in and around the hood
capture zone. Describe air flow exiting from the replacement air
distribution device and the effect of room air currents on smoke capture.
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