The commissioning authority should review the design specifications to ensure inclusion of?

• A. Material describing the contractor's responsibilities related to commissioning
• B. System performance criteria
• C. Equipment efficiency targets
• D. Construction schedule milestones

Answer: (A)

Defining who is responsible for the commissioning work within the project documents ensures there is a clear, accountable path for planning, executing, and validating commissioning activities. When the design specifications include material that outlines the contractor’s responsibilities related to commissioning, everyone knows who performs tests, who verifies results, who reviews submittals, and who handles training, documentation, and turnover. This clarity helps prevent gaps, avoids overlaps, and provides a solid basis for acceptance testing and final handover.

System performance criteria and equipment efficiency targets are important design-level targets, but they describe what the system should achieve rather than who is responsible for carrying out the commissioning tasks to verify those targets. Construction schedule milestones guide timing, but they don’t define the commissioning roles and responsibilities.