Which action is performed by the commissioning authority during the design phase?

Which action is performed by the commissioning authority during the design phase?

• A. Writes the commissioning plan
• B. Develop the scope of commissioning
• C. Owner selects the commissioning authority
• D. Establishes the design intent

Answer: (A)

During the design phase, the commissioning authority writes the commissioning plan. This plan sets the overall approach for how commissioning will be carried out, detailing the goals, scope, roles and responsibilities, schedule, and the specific testing and verification procedures that will be used. Having this document early ensures alignment with the owner's requirements and with the design intent, guiding the rest of the project’s commissioning activities as construction progresses. The act of selecting the commissioning authority is a procurement step that occurs earlier, and the design intent is primarily established by the design team, not the commissioning authority.

During the design phase, the commissioning authority writes the commissioning plan. This plan sets the overall approach for how commissioning will be carried out, detailing the goals, scope, roles and responsibilities, schedule, and the specific testing and verification procedures that will be used. Having this document early ensures alignment with the owner's requirements and with the design intent, guiding the rest of the project’s commissioning activities as construction progresses. The act of selecting the commissioning authority is a procurement step that occurs earlier, and the design intent is primarily established by the design team, not the commissioning authority.