December 2024 Section Meeting: Lighting Commissioning

Overview

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, DG-29, the standard for commissioning of lighting, was created. Time has passed, the industry has matured, and technology has advanced to the point that this standard required a major update both in content and name. When released, it will become ANSI/IES LP-8, the Standard for Commissioning for Lighting and Lighting Control Systems. This document is a resource not only for commissioning providers, but also for the commissioning team (e.g., owners, architects, designers, engineers, contractors, distributors).

Master Yoda didn’t become a Jedi overnight – it was a process of mind and body training. Similarly, commissioning is a systematic process (a series of discreet activities) that seeks to enhance delivery of a project. It focuses on verifying and documenting that all the commissioned systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). Commissioning starts in the predesign phase, continues into occupancy, and throughout the building’s lifetime. COMMISSIONING IS NOT STARTUP. Come to this presentation to glean insights into best practices for commissioning, but also your design.

Learning Objectives

After this presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Define commissioning and the difference between commissioning and startup.
• Compare LP-8 with standard commissioning practices defined by ASHRAE, BCxA, and others.
• Use LP-8 to better define the commissioning scope of services and value offered to building owners and operators.
• Use LP-8 to improve lighting and control system performance in new and existing buildings by better preventing, identifying, and resolving operational issues.

Presenter

Lyn Gomes, MEP coordinator for DPR Construction, has 25 years of experience and expertise in HVAC, controls, integration, commissioning, and is a nationally recognized expert in lighting control systems. She is the chair for ANSI/IES LP-8, the Standard for Commissioning for Lighting and Lighting Control Systems. She also co-created the framework and was vice-chair for LP-16 (Sequences of Operation for Lighting Control Systems) with Rick Miller. She is the president of the Building Commissioning Association for 2025. She graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Credit

This presentation qualifies for one credit hour for AIA / CEU / PDH / IES LU.

Event Schedule

12:00pm – 1:00pm Virtual Lunch Presentation
A Zoom or Teams Meeting link will be sent to attendees on December 11th.

Cost:

Free Presentation

RSVP by 3pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

RSVP is closed.

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