ASTM E2813-12

ASTM E2813-12 - 1.2.2012

Significance and Use

This practice is intended to serve as a concise, authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) that is based upon:

The Owner Project Requirements;

Clearly defined and enforceable levels of BECx; and

Minimum core competencies required of the BECxA and associated service-providers (see 4.2) to qualify as Fundamental or Enhanced BECx under this practice.

This practice is suitable for use as an independently applied standard for new buildings and structures, or as part of a more broadly based Total (or “Whole”) Building Commissioning Program.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a concise, authoritative, and technically sound practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) that establishes two levels of BECx: Fundamental and Enhanced (refer also to Section 4).

1.2 The BECx process as defined in this practice includes the following phases and sub-phases:

1.2.1 Pre-design,

1.2.2 Design,

1.2.2.1 Schematic Design,

1.2.2.2 Design Development,

1.2.2.3 Construction Documentation,

1.2.3 Pre-Construction,

1.2.4 Construction, and

1.2.5 Occupancy and Operations.

1.3 This practice includes a mandatory OPR Development Guideline (Annex A1) and requires the development of an OPR for both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx that addresses, at a minimum, the performance attributes and metrics included in Annex A1 of this practice.

1.4 This practice includes mandatory BECx Performance Testing Requirements (Annex A2) approved for use with this practice to evaluate the performance and durability of enclosure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.

1.5 This practice mandates independent, third-party design peer review during the Design Phase of both Fundamental and Enhanced BECx.

1.6 This practice recognizes that the OPR for exterior enclosure performance and environmental separation may exceed the baseline requirements of applicable building codes and standards and provides guidance for the development of an OPR based on the following attributes as defined in Annex A1 of this practice:

1.6.1 Energy,

1.6.2 Environment,

1.6.3 Safety,

1.6.4 Security,

1.6.5 Durability,

1.6.6 Sustainability, and

1.6.7 Operation.

1.7 The terms “building enclosure” and “enclosure” as they appear in this practice refer collectively to all materials, components, systems, and assemblies intended to provide shelter and environmental separation between interior and exterior, or between two or more environmentally distinct interior spaces in a building or structure.

1.8 This practice establishes that the Building Enclosure Commissioning “Agent” or “Authority” (BECxA) refers specifically to the individual or firm retained by the Owner to develop, manage, and be in responsible charge of the BECx process, including individual members and technical specialists that may comprise the BECx team (see 4.2).

1.9 The role and responsibilities of the BECxA as defined by this practice are not intended to supersede or otherwise replace the contractual obligations reserved specifically for the parties responsible for the design and construction of a building or structure, nor the duties that may otherwise be assigned to those parties by applicable regulatory or statutory law.

1.10 This practice is not intended to warrant or otherwise guarantee the as-built or in-service durability, or both, and performance of enclosure materials, components, systems, and assemblies.

1.11 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

E514-08	Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
E576-14(2020)	Standard Test Method for Frost/Dew Point of Sealed Insulating Glass Units in the Vertical Position
E779-19	Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization
E783-02(2018)	Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors
E795-23	Standard Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
E596-22	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
E492-22	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine
C1651-11(2018)	Standard Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass
C1652	Test Method for Measuring Optical Distortion in Flat Glass Products Using Digital Photography of Grids
D2203-01(2023)	Standard Test Method for Staining from Sealants
D4541-22	Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
D5957-98(2021)	Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
E90-23	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
E283-04	Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
E331-00(2023)	Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E336-23	Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms in Buildings
E488-96	Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements
E330-02	Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
E2178-21a	Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate and Calculation of Air Permeance of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 5/4/2021).
E2179-21	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the Effectiveness of Floor Coverings in Reducing Impact Sound Transmission Through Concrete Floors
C423-23	Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C510-16(2022)	Standard Test Method for Staining and Color Change of Single- or Multicomponent Joint Sealants
C1601-22a	Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces (Includes all amendments and changes 6/20/2022).
E997-15(2021)	Standard Test Method for Evaluating Glass Breakage Probability Under the Influence of Uniform Static Loads by Proof Load Testing
E1007-21	Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Support Structures
E1014-12(2021)	Standard Guide for Measurement of Outdoor A-Weighted Sound Levels
E1105-15(2023)	Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
E1050-19	Standard Test Method for Impedance and Absorption of Acoustical Materials Using a Tube, Two Microphones and a Digital Frequency Analysis System
E1186-22	Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
E1425-14(2023)	Standard Practice for Determining the Acoustical Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylight, and Glazed Wall Systems
E1503-22	Standard Test Method for Conducting Outdoor Sound Measurements Using a Statistical Sound Analysis System
E1827-22	Standard Test Methods for Determining Airtightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door
E1886-19	Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
E1980-11(2019)	Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces
C794-18(2022)	Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
C1060-23	Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Insulation Installations in Envelope Cavities of Frame Buildings
C1087-23	Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Liquid-Applied Sealants with Accessories Used in Structural Glazing Systems
C1153-23	Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Imaging
C1193-16(2023)	Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants
C1246-17(2022)	Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants After Cure
C1258-21a	Standard Test Method for Elevated Temperature and Humidity Resistance of Vapor Retarders for Insulation (Includes all amendments and changes 9/27/2021).
C1279-23	Standard Test Method for Non-Destructive Photoelastic Measurement of Edge and Surface Stresses in Annealed, Heat-Strengthened, and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
C1294-20	Standard Test Method for Compatibility of Insulating Glass Edge Sealants with Liquid-Applied Glazing Materials
C1371-15(2022)	Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
C1522-05(2021)	Standard Test Method for Extensibility After Heat Aging of Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membranes
C1549-16(2022)	Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance Near Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer
E2249-19	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements Using Sound Intensity
C522-03(2022)	Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
C724-91(2020)	Standard Test Method for Acid Resistance of Ceramic Decorations on Architectural-Type Glass
C732-17(2022)	Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealants
E1996-23	Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
E2099-23	Standard Practice for Specification and Evaluation of Pre-Construction Laboratory Mockups of Exterior Wall Systems
E966-18a	Standard Guide for Field Measurements of Airborne Sound Attenuation of Building Facades and Facade Elements (Includes all amendments and changes 11/28/2018).
E2268-04(2023)	Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, and Doors by Rapid Pulsed Air Pressure Difference
E2319-22	Standard Test Method for Determining Air Flow Through the Face and Sides of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
E2353-21	Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards, and Balustrades
E2357-24	Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate of Air Barrier Assemblies
E2359-06	Standard Test Method for Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
E2570-07	Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Coatings Used under Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) or EIFS with Drainage
E903-20	Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
F2420-05	Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity on the Surface of Concrete Floor Slabs Using Relative Humidity Probe Measurement and Insulated Hood
ASHRAE 90.1	Map of Climate Zones
ASHRAE Standard 202	Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems
E2947-21a	Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning (Includes all amendments and changes 12/6/2021).
E2264-23	Standard Practice for Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on Fenestration Products
E2649-20	Standard Test Method for Determining Argon Concentration in Sealed Insulating Glass Units Using Spark Emission Spectroscopy
F1233-21	Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
F1642-12	Standard Test Method for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
F1869-23	Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
F2170-19a	Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes (Includes all amendments and changes 1/9/2020).
E631-15	Standard Terminology of Building Constructions