This presentation will provide the definitions of commissioning, change control and the use of facility system descriptions and their relationship to operation and safety. Commissioning starts prior to operation by providing a documented confirmation that building systems perform as designed. Facility System descriptions provide a description of the how a system works and the critical components.  Change control is the is a systematic approach to managing all changes made to a product or system. The purpose is to ensure that no unnecessary changes are made, that all changes are documented, that services are not unnecessarily disrupted and that resources are used efficiently.  Robust use of these tools ensure a safe working environment.<br/>

How does commissioning, facility system descriptions and change control support safety?

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