What should be included in system documentation during commissioning?

Including a record of all testing, adjustments, and final verification results in system documentation during commissioning is essential for several reasons. This documentation provides a comprehensive account of the commissioning process, ensuring transparency and accountability. It serves as a formal record of the performance metrics achieved by the systems and confirms that they meet the design specifications and operational requirements.

This documentation is crucial for future reference, as it helps identify any persistent issues, facilitate troubleshooting, and guide maintenance practices. In addition, having detailed records of adjustments made during testing allows the commissioning team to validate that each system operates optimally under varying conditions, and it supports ongoing operations and performance monitoring.

While design specifications, images of the building, and financial reports may have their own importance, they do not convey the detailed operational data and insights that thorough testing and verification results provide. Thus, the most critical aspect of documentation during commissioning is the systematic recording of hands-on activity that demonstrates the performance and reliability of each system.