EME Site Visit Report - BCEG Response Final PDF

BCEG’s response to
EME’s first site visit
Deficiencies
&
Commissioning issues.

Royal Commission Headquarters,
Yanbu Al Sinayah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Submitted by:

Muhammad Sajjad.
Mechanical Engineer.
MEP department, BCEG.
sajjad.bceg@gmail.com
053‐2022676.

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Headquarters, Yanbu, KSA
11. Deficiencies – Not Directly Related to Commissioning Effort

EME’s role on this project is the commissioning authority for basic commissioning as delineated for LEED compliance.
During EME’s site inspection, several issues were observed that are unrelated to the commissioning process. These are
noted below as a courtesy to the project team for resolution. These do not directly affect the LEED based
commissioning on this project. Resolution of these issues is beyond EME’s scope of work. Parsons shared that the
project is intended to conform to the International Family of Codes (IBC, IMC, IPC – see www.iccsafe.org). As
the project was designed in approximately 2013, it is assumed the 2012 edition governs.
Issue # Description of Issue

1 The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires fire dampers (FD), smoke dampers (SD)
and fire smoke dampers (FSD) to conform to UL 555 and UL 555S. UL requires
manufacturers to issue installation instructions based on how the dampers were tested. The
installation instructions from the manufacturer (IGC) was transmitted to Parsons under
separate cover.
The FSD sleeves at the wall penetrations are required to have a gap around them. The gap
is generally 1/8 inch per foot of duct, with a minimum of 1/4" per the instructions. The gap
is required to permit expansion of the damper during a fire and alleviate the damper from
racking due to expansion. The masonry walls appear to be mortared solid to all damper
sleeves.
The retaining angles are fastened to the sleeve by pop rivets. It is unclear if the pop rivets
are aluminum or steel. The only loose pop rivets on the project that EME observed were
aluminum. EME did not remove and test any pop rivets. The installation instructions
permits fastening with 3/8" steel pop rivets.
BCEG’s Response.
All duct work and dampers installation is as per approved RFC drawing. Nothing mentioned in
spec section 15050 section 2.3.T sleeves.
Dampers are UL approved. Retaining angles are used with Aluminum rivets. BCEG will work on
changing the Aluminum rivets with St. Steel rivets.

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2 It is assumed that the kitchen hood is a type I hood (serves grease laden vapors, not just
moisture). The kitchen design is not yet available. A FD was observed in the Kitchen
hood at the top of the shaft. The damper is installed per construction drawing. The shaft
that encloses the kitchen hood exhaust duct serves other ducts. 506.3.11 of the IMC
prohibits installing fire or smoke dampers in this duct and requires the duct to be in its own
shaft.
BCEG’s Response.
All duct work and damper installation is as per approved RFC drawing. Nothing
mentioned in spec section 15840 section 2.3.1, C. Low Pressure Duct (Above Ground).
The black steel duct riser installation in the same shaft that serves other ducts is as per
site condition.

3 It is assumed that the kitchen hood is a type I hood (serves grease laden vapors, not just
moisture). The duct serving the kitchen hood has no access doors in it, or in the shaft that
encloses it. 506.3.8 of the IMC essentially requires access doors every 20 feet (6.1m) and
every 10 feet (3.05m) at changes of direction greater than 45 degrees. Specification
158403.2 requires access panels at 2-meter intervals and at changes of direction.
BCEG’s Response.
Access doors are shown on duct penetration. BCEG will coordinate with site for AD installation.
Further AD can be installed on horizontal duct in kitchen area at every 20 ft.


4 There is no FSD at the exhaust duct penetration of the shaft to the heat recovery units. It
appears that the IMC would require the FSD.
BCEG’s Response.
No FSD is shown on any EAD throughout the building. For HRU a FD is shown on the
EAD penetration from riser to HRU.

PMT’s reply against RFI‐842 says that no FSD is required for general Exhaust duct for the
building.

5 Dirt and dust have penetrated the ductwork, AHUs, heat recovery units, etc. throughout the
building. The project team may want to pursue cleaning the ductwork and AHUs in
accordance with the Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration of HVAC Systems (ACR)
standard developed as an international standard by the National Air Duct Cleaners
Association. ACR was previously transmitted to Parsons for review.
BCEG’s Response.
BCEG has performed a thorough cleaning of all the duct work and removed the dust
and dirt from HVAC duct, machines and all associated equipment.

BCEG also using the MERV 8 temporary filters recommended by PMT for temporary use
for startup and pre‐commissioning activities.


A picture through access door. This shows the quality of duct cleanliness from inside.

MERV 8 filter installed inside AHU to trap the dust and dirt from system.
BCEG cleans the temporary filter every 2 weeks and changes the filter every 2 months.
6 Specification 16050 2.2 C, D requires rigid (RGS) conduit in wet or damp locations and at
locations exterior to the building. Cable tray and EMT is used in the open area where the
cooling towers are located.
BCEG’s Response.

BCEG will paint the EMT conduits with weather proof paints (Primer, intermediate coat
and top coat) to close this issue. The proposal to paint the steel surfaces in high
corrosive and humid environment is approved under submittal 1801‐05500‐005‐R02.


7 The plumbing above grade plastic drainage piping is about 10 foot on-center between
supports (3.05 m). 15050 3.2 F 3 requires a maximum spacing of 2.5m. It is noted that the
International Plumbing Code section 305 requires supports at 4 feet on center (1.2m) for
horizontal run of PVC piping).
BCEG’s Response.
BCEG has installed the hanging supports for all PVC horizontal pipes per approved
drawing 1801‐PG‐A1‐00008. The schedule in drawing shows the support at 3 meters
distance for pipes above 4”.

8 Detail 9 on sheet 0751A-PG-A1-067 does not include a P trap for the roof drains. Traps
are installed. It appears that these traps will collect sand over time and clog.
All the P‐traps for roof drain & planter drain has been removed per IFC drawing 0751A‐
PG‐A1‐067.


9 Some of the traps on the floor drains observed has a dimension from the drain outlet to the
trap weir greater than 24" (0.61 m). This violates section 1002 of the IPC.
Traps in Cooling Tower area were observed to have pipe vertical length from drain
outlet to P‐trap more than 24”. This is per site condition. BCEG has removed the P‐Trap
per IFC drawing 0751A‐PG‐A1‐067.
10 Pump P-07, serving the condenser water side stream filter, was noted to not have electrical
bonding. EME noted that all other major HVAC equipment (pumps, AHUs, HRUs, etc.)
are connected via electrical bonding for lightning protection.
The bonding for side stream filter pump P‐07 is done.

12. Commissioning Issues Log

The following pages summarizes the commissioning deficiencies identified during EME’s first site visit.
Commissioning Issues Page 1 of 1

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PlanGrid report – RCHQ

Prepared by: EME Group
Report date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Items in this report: 32 tasks

Contents

#1 ‐ Chilled & Condenser Water Piping Supports.................................................................................. 3

#2 ‐ Chilled Water Valve Insulation ...................................................................................................... 4

#3 ‐ Valve Installation .......................................................................................................................... 5

#4 ‐ Chilled & Condenser Water Pressure Gauge Assembly .................................................................. 6

#5 ‐ Pump Lubrication.......................................................................................................................... 7

#6 ‐ Pump Drain Piping ........................................................................................................................ 8

#7 ‐ Piping Vibration Control ................................................................................................................ 9

#9 ‐ VAV Box Support......................................................................................................................... 10

#10 ‐ HRU Filter Section ..................................................................................................................... 11

#11 ‐ AHU G6 Access Doors Blocked .................................................................................................. 12

#12 ‐ Return Air Sensors Installed on Fresh Air Duct........................................................................... 14

#13 ‐ AHU CHW Coil Sections Installed Backwards ............................................................................. 15

#14 ‐ Chilled Water Coil Clearance ..................................................................................................... 17

#15 ‐ Fan Guards Not Installed........................................................................................................... 18

#16 ‐ Fan Coil Spring Isolated Hangers Not Installed........................................................................... 19

#17 ‐ Unions Installed on System Side of Isolation Valve .................................................................... 20

#18 ‐ AHU Air Flow Sensor Installation ............................................................................................... 22

#19 ‐ CH‐1 Damaged Insulation.......................................................................................................... 24

#20 ‐ Heat Recovery Units ‐ Damaged Heat Pipe Fins ......................................................................... 25

#21 ‐ AHU‐B3 Condensate Piping ....................................................................................................... 27

#22 ‐ AHU‐15 Fan Vibration Isolation ................................................................................................. 28

#23 ‐ AHU‐31 VAV Access .................................................................................................................. 29

#24 ‐ AH‐32 Shipping Blocks............................................................................................................... 30

#25 ‐ HRU‐04 Interior Cable Severed.................................................................................................. 31

#26 ‐ Core 5 Fresh Air Duct Motorized Damper Installation................................................................ 32
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#27 ‐ AHU CHW Coil Connection Assembly ........................................................................................ 33

#28 ‐ HRU‐01 Flex Connection at Fan Outlet ...................................................................................... 34

#29 ‐ AHU Flex Connectors Torn ........................................................................................................ 35

#30 ‐ Chilled Water Field Device Insulation ........................................................................................ 36

#31 ‐ Chiller Pressure Relief Valve with Manual Ball Valve ................................................................. 37

#32 ‐ Internal AHU Wiring Not Protected ........................................................................................... 38

#33 ‐ Refrigerant Storage Tank .......................................................................................................... 39
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#1 ‐ Chilled & Condenser Water Piping Supports
Status
List Open

Cx Deficiency

Type
Created Issue
1/9/2019 at 3:02 AM
tjuliana@emegroup.com

Location Assignees
Plant Room Beijing Construction
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description

Per Specification 15050 section 3.2.F.3, hanger spacing shall in no case be less than one hanger per
2.5m. Pipe hangers observed in multiple locations at spacing in excess of 3m.

Photos

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com
The hanger spacing for CHW piping is as per approved shop drawing "CHW piping HVAC standard details" 1801‐HV‐
A1‐00003.

The hanger spacing for drainage piping is as per approved shop drawing “Plumbing standard details” 1801‐PG‐A1‐
00008.
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Photos:

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#2 ‐ Chilled Water Valve Insulation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 4:10 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Per Specification 15250 section 3.2.B, fittings and valves shall be insulated. Triple duty valves
throughout the plant room were observed to be uninsulated.

Photos

All the TDV’s have been insulated.

Photos:

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#3 ‐ Valve Installation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 4:39 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Basement Plant Room, AHU Beijing Construction
Rooms Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Per Specification 15080 section 3.2.1.G, all valves located 1.8 meters above finished grade shall be
furnished with permanent ladders or operating chains. Valves installed throughout the basement
(including plant room and TES connections) were observed to be above the specified height criteria
and do not have operating chains or permanent ladders installed. The logical compliance method
appears to be chain‐driven operation based on valve locations, however the existing valve handles do
not appear to be suitable for chain installation.

Photos

There are over 20 valves in plant room with a height above 1.8 meters.
Further to the site condition and a thorough site visit, BCEG together with
PMT reached to a suggestion to use 3 portable Aluminum ladders (hook type)
on either side of chillers and heat exchanger side.

Photo:
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#4 ‐ Chilled & Condenser Water Pressure Gauge Assembly
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 5:04 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 5:42 PM

Description
Per Material Submittal 15050‐028, manufacturer installation instructions indicate snubbing element is
to be placed in the line immediately before the pressure gauge. Siphons (pigtail) are recommended
when a gauge is to be used in a steam application as they will become clogged with debris in a
hydronic system. Gauge assembly installations were observed to include both snubbing element and
siphon, with snubbing element installed immediately after the line tap. Placing the snubber after the
isolation valve allows for maintenance staff to clean the element in the case of clogging.

Photos

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed,
Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com Photo:
This issue has been resolved by placing the snubber immediately after the pressure gauge. The said construction
is followed for the whole building.
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#5 ‐ Pump Lubrication
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 5:49 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Per Specification 15540 section 3.2.I, pumps shall be lubricated before start‐up. Per BCEG,
manufacturer start‐up has begun but the pumps were observed to not be lubricated.

The delivered pumps are factory lubricated. BCEG will further keep lubricating the pumps and motor
bearings according to lubrication schedule, sent from supplier.
There are two types of CHW pumps (Horizontal Split‐case – HS) & (End Suction – NK)
End Suction – NK
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Horizontal Split‐case – HS
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#6 ‐ Pump Drain Piping
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 5:52 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Per Specification 15540 section 3.2.F, drains shall be provided for pump bases and seals, piped to and
discharging into floor drains. Drains were observed to be installed, however no piping to floor drains
were installed. In some instances, hoses were connected and routed to the floor drains.

Photos

Pumps drain piping is connected to nearest floor drain. The drain connection is done for all the following
equipment.
1. Pumps
2. Strainers
3. Chiller
4. Heat exchangers
5. Blow down.
6. AHU’s, FCU’s & HRU’s.
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Photos

Heat Exchanger drain

CHW pumps drain

Chiller drain drain
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#7 ‐ Piping Vibration Control
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/9/2019 at 6:20 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM
Description
Per Specification 15050 sections 3.2.1.B.1.a and 3.2.1.B.2.a, the first three hangers away from any
spring isolated piece of equipment shall have hangers with same static deflection as equipment
isolators. No spring isolated hangers were observed within the plant room associated with spring
isolated equipment.

Photos

BCEG’s response: Status: OPEN, Date: July, 25 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com
The Hangers are installed against the details shown in approved shop drawing. HVAC standard details‐2 (Chilled
water piping) 1801‐HV‐A1‐00003.

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BCEG is working to install the first three hangers with spring isolators of same deflection as used for equipment
base.
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#9 ‐ VAV Box Support

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/31/2019 at 3:05 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Various Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

O751A‐HV‐A1‐149 Standard Details

‐ Sheet 6
Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Per design documents, VAV boxes are to be supported with two hangers. Field installation provides a
single hanger.

Photos

The current installation method is approved by PMT under RFI ‐1541.

As the VAV has rigid connection on one side so one hanger was assumed to be enough as per site condition.

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#10 ‐ HRU Filter Section

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/31/2019 at 3:20 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Core 1 & Core 2 ‐ 21st Floor Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering


‐ Sheet 6
Last updated
2/15/2019 at 4:35 PM

Description
Heat Recovery Units were observed to contain a single filter rack installed on the fresh air intake.
Design documents indicate 3 filter sections are to be installed ‐ pre‐filter, bag filter, and carbon filter.

The HRU is approved under submittal 1801‐15656‐008 with the following construction.

A pre filter and bag filters are used for the approved model TW series.

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Spec 15653

Cleanable (Washable) Permanent
Panel Filters.

The filter media shall be made of
metal strips or metal strips coated
with viscous substance.

Filter: 30 – 35% efficiency

Spec 15653

High Efficiency Filters/Bag Filters:

High efficiency, extended surface
pocket type, consisting of galvanized
steel holding frame and replaceable

Filter: 90 – 95% efficiency MERV15
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#11 ‐ AHU G6 Access Doors Blocked
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/31/2019 at 3:26 PM Issue

Location Assignees

Basement AHU Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

Bsmt Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐BS101 2 of 2

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
CHW piping/hangers block unit access doors from opening. Raising the piping run approximately
15cm would provide sufficient clearance for unit access.

Photos

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This issue has been resolved. CHW pipe has been lifted upward to provide enough passage for AHU‐G6
access door.

Photo:
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#12 ‐ Return Air Sensors Installed on Fresh Air Duct
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
1/31/2019 at 3:37 PM Issue

Location Assignees


Sheet Engineering

Bsmt Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐BS101 2 of 2 Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
Return Air Sensors (temp, flow, & CO2) for AHUs 15, 25, & 35 are installed on the fresh air purge duct
rather than the return air duct.

Photos

This issue is resolved the replacing the BMS field devices from Fresh air duct to return air duct.
Photo:

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#13 ‐ AHU CHW Coil Sections Installed Backwards
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 10:48 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Basement Plant Room, Core 3 Beijing Construction
First Floor AHU MER Engineering

Last updated

2/18/2019 at 11:42 AM

Description
Chilled water coil sections in AHUs B3 & 31 were observed to be installed backwards with the drain
pan extended in the upstream side of the coil. The coil is located off‐center in the section to allow for
proper absorption distance and prevent carry over from entering the fan section. The current
orientation will not allow condensate to be properly collected and drain from the unit.

Photos

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This issue is resolved. Cooling coil section for AHU B3 and 31 has been rotated per right flow
direction.

Photos:

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#14 ‐ Chilled Water Coil Clearance
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 11:10 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Floor 21, Core 4 AHU Rooms Beijing Construction
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
AHUs 41 & 42, HRUs 01, 02, 03, & 04 chilled water coils installed with insufficient clearance to pull coil
for maintenance/repair as required per design documents

Photos

Confirmed on site, Coil can be removed from connection side by twisting it along vertical axis.
Furthermore as per Zamil confirmation during pre‐commissioning, coil can be removed from either side of AHU.
Further, BCEG can demonstrate on site by removing the coil from other side of equipment.

Photo:

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#15 ‐ Fan Guards Not Installed

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 11:21 AM Issue

Location Assignees
Core 1 & Core 2 ‐ 22nd Floor Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

22nd Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐22001

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
Stair and elevator shaft pressurization fans on Core 1 & 2 roof MER do not have screens/guards
installed at fan inlet. Fans were observed to be spinning freely.

Photos

Mesh screen installed for fans protection from birds and insects..
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#16 ‐ Fan Coil Spring Isolated Hangers Not Installed
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 12:16 PM Issue

Location Assignees


Sheet Engineering

‐ Sheet 5
Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
Spring isolated hangers required for FCU installations per design documents. FCUs were observed to
be rigidly mounted.

Photos

The FCUs are installed based on approved method statement described in RFI 1606.

BCEG prepared a mockup before proceeding towards FCUs installation. All the installation is based on that
approved method statement described in RFI‐1606.
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#17 ‐ Unions Installed on System Side of Isolation Valve
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 12:26 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/18/2019 at 12:08 PM

Description
Dielectric unions at several locations were observed to be installed on the system side of isolation
valves. Sample locations include the potable water tanks and fan coil units. The current installation
does not allow for isolating the unit and disconnecting it from the system piping. The isolation valve
should be located on the system side of the union.

Photos

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BCEG has solved this issue by installing di‐electric unions on both side of isolation valve for Potable water
transfer pumps and Cooling Tower water transfer pumps.

For FCUs, the system side unions are kept as it is because the machines can be isolated from flange type, double
bowl, rubber flexible connections.

Photos:

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#18 ‐ AHU Air Flow Sensor Installation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/1/2019 at 12:50 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
AHU flow sensor (supply & return) installation locations do not have laminar flow and violate
manufacturer installation requirements for upstream/downstream straight duct runs.

Photos

These devices are installed under the supervision of Honeywell engineer as per site condition. Further to the
discussion with Honeywell, the location of devices will be changed where required during the testing &
commissioning phase.
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#19 ‐ CH‐1 Damaged Insulation

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 2:54 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Basement Plant Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

1801‐HV‐A0‐BS111 Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
CH‐01 insulation was observed to have minor damage

Photos

The damaged insulation is rectified.
Photos:

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#20 ‐ Heat Recovery Units ‐ Damaged Heat Pipe Fins
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 2:59 PM Issue

Location Assignees

21st Floor HRU Rooms Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

21st Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐21002

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM
Description
HRUs 01 through 04 were observed to have minor damage to the aluminum fins in the heat pipe
section

Photos

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All known damaged fins have been rectified as of today.

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#21 ‐ AHU‐B3 Condensate Piping

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 3:05 PM Issue

Location Assignees

Sheet Engineering

1801‐HV‐A0‐BS111 Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM
Description
Condensate drain pipe was observed to be back pitched from unit to p‐trap

Photos

Condensate drain piping is done for AHU B3.

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#22 ‐ AHU‐15 Fan Vibration Isolation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 3:35 PM Issue

Location Assignees


Sheet Engineering

Bsmt Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐BS101 2 of 2
Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
One of the mounting bolts on the fan vibration isolator was observed to be cockeyed, impeding free
movement of the isolator.

Photos

All the crooked, uneven spring vibration isolators have been adjusted for all the AHUs.

Photos:

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#23 ‐ AHU‐31 VAV Access

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 3:46 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Floor 3, Core 1 AHU Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

3rd Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐03100
Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM
Description
Placement of fire protection piping & sprinkler head is in conflict with VAV access/maintenance

Photos

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed , Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com
This issue has been solved. NAFFCO pipe blocking the VAV has been adjusted.
Photo:

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#24 ‐ AH‐32 Shipping Blocks

List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 3:55 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Floor 3, Core 2 AHU Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

3rd Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐03100

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
Shipping blocks observed to remain installed on fan vibration insulator


Shipping blocks are removed.
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#25 ‐ HRU‐04 Interior Cable Severed
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/13/2019 at 4:11 PM Issue

Location Assignees

21st Floor, Core 2 HRU Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

21st Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐21002

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:26 PM

Description
Liquid tight flexible cable serving interior lights was observed to be severed and repaired with
electrical tape. No grommets observed on cable pass‐through between unit sections.

Photos

BCEG electrical team has repaired all the severed cables wherever found. The cable is running through
flexible hose in above picture. Flexible hose is repaired with electrical tape.

Photo:
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#26 ‐ Core 5 Fresh Air Duct Motorized Damper Installation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/14/2019 at 4:03 PM Issue

Location Assignees

Core 5 AHU Rooms Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

7th Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐07102

Last updated
2/18/2019 at 12:10 PM

Description
Fresh air duct motorized damper is located above the supply duct and is not readily accessible.
Witnessed installation on floors 7 and 5, appears to be consistent on all Core 5 AHUs per the
drawings. The contractor should verify the installation location (upstream of the CO2 VAV takeoff
branch) is appropriate for unit operation.

Photos

BCEG observed FAD take‐off branch and MVD wrong installation at 5th, 6th and 7th floor of core 05. The
installation was based on wrong drawing sent by PUSA. However, BCEG has rectified these issues.

Photo:
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#27 ‐ AHU CHW Coil Connection Assembly
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/15/2019 at 12:21 PM Issue

Location Assignees


Sheet Engineering

2nd Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐02103

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:27 PM

Description
AHU/FCU chilled water coil connection assembly detail indicates a drain cock is to be installed at the
unit outlet. Assembly installation was noted to be in progress during the time of EME's inspections,
however drain cocks were not observed. BCEG to confirm intent to install based on approved
connection drawing detail.

Photos

The installation is done per IFC‐Rev00 which doesn’t show drain cock in valve package. The said valve was included
later in IFC‐Rev01. However, BCEG has started installation of drain cock at the supply line lower level.

Photos

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#28 ‐ HRU‐01 Flex Connection at Fan Outlet
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/15/2019 at 2:05 PM Issue

Location Assignees

Core 1, 21st Floor HRU Room Beijing Construction

Sheet Engineering

21st Fl 1801‐HV‐A1‐21001

Last updated
2/15/2019 at 2:27 PM
Description
Flexible connection at fan outlet is installed improperly. Flex connection is squished, and will not
provide the intended sound attenuation and vibration isolation.

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BCEG has taken all measures to possibly identify and fix such issues by either repairing or replacing the defected
parts.
RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#29 ‐ AHU Flex Connectors Torn
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/15/2019 at 2:09 PM Issue
Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:27 PM

Description
Flex connectors on return and supply duct connections to AHUs were observed to be torn/damaged in
multiple locations. Flex connectors should be reviewed and repaired as necessary during unit start ups.

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BCEG Has rectified all the similar flex connector issues known as of today, perhaps, this may occur somewhere
again with passage of time. BCEG will continue repairing all such issues, whenever occur.

Photo:

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#30 ‐ Chilled Water Field Device Insulation
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/15/2019 at 2:20 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/15/2019 at 2:25 PM

Description
Insulation around CHW field devices (gauges, sensors, etc.) was observed to not be filled in and sealed
after device installation. Insulation should be sealed to prevent excess heat loss and condensation.

Photos

BCEG has rectified this issue. Most of the field devices have insulation around them. The remaining ones are
being insulated.

Photo:

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#31 ‐ Chiller Pressure Relief Valve with Manual Ball Valve
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/19/2019 at 12:14 PM Issue

Location Assignees


Sheet Engineering

1801‐HV‐A0‐BS111

Last updated
2/19/2019 at 12:16 PM

Description
The chiller's (CH‐1 through 3) pressure relief valve assembly includes an additional manual isolation
ball valve between the unit and the PRV, which is noted as a safety concern. Should the PRV open to
relieve pressure during an event and the manual valve is mistakenly left closed, the chiller may suffer
significant damage.

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The ball valve is there for Chiller’s evaporator and condenser vessel’s pressure and vacuum testing with ranges
above the PRV rating. Now the testing is done and piping is installed, we will keep the valve open and remove
the handle.

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RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#32 ‐ Internal AHU Wiring Not Protected
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/19/2019 at 4:15 PM Issue

Location Assignees
AHU/HRU Rooms Beijing Construction
Engineering

Last updated

2/19/2019 at 4:17 PM

Description
Internal wiring in AHUs/HRUs were observed to be unprotected. Wires are run through openings
between unit sections without proper grommets, sleeves, or other protection. Over time, wires will
rub against the metal, potentially leading to shorting out. Observed in every AHU/HRU.

Photos

BCEG’s electrical team has installed grommet kind of protection for all the internal electrical wiring passing
through sharp edges.

RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
RCHQ
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

#33 ‐ Refrigerant Storage Tank
List Status
Cx Deficiency Open

Created Type
2/19/2019 at 4:31 PM Issue

Location Assignees
Engineering

Last updated

2/19/2019 at 4:32 PM

Description
Per Specification 15680 Section 2.3.K.4 a free‐standing refrigerant storage tank and pump out unit
shall be provided. No storage tank is currently installed.

A free standing refrigerant storage tank is placed at its designated location in plant room.

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11. Deficiencies – Not Directly Related to Commissioning Effort

Issue # Description of Issue

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12. Commissioning Issues Log

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BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com Photo:

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 24 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: OPEN, Date: July, 25 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 25 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 25 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 27 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 29 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 28 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

BCEG’s response: Status: Closed, Date: July, 29 2019, By: sajjad.bceg@gmail.com

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