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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 51. Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council)
 Chapter 51-11C. State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, Commercial.

  Section 51-11C-40805. Section C408.6—Metering system commissioning.  

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  • C408.6 Metering system commissioning. Energy metering systems required by Section C409 shall comply with Section C408.6 and be included in the commissioning process required by Section C408.1. The commissioning process shall include all energy metering equipment and controls required by Section C409.
    C408.6.1 Functional performance testing. Functional performance testing shall be conducted by following written procedures which clearly describe the individual systematic test procedures, the expected systems' response or acceptance criteria for each procedure, the actual response or findings, and any pertinent discussion. Functional testing shall document that energy source meters, energy end-use meters, the energy metering data acquisition system, and required energy consumption display are calibrated, adjusted and operate in accordance with approved plans and specifications. At a minimum, testing shall confirm that:
    1. The metering system devices and components work properly under low and high load conditions.
    2. The metered data is delivered in a format that is compatible with the data collection system.
    3. The energy display is accessible to building operation and management personnel.
    4. The energy display meets code requirements regarding views required in Section C409.4.3. The display shows energy data in identical units (e.g., kWh).
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.025, 19.27A.160, and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-072, § 51-11C-40805, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.025 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-056, § 51-11C-40805, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
RCW 19.27A.025, 19.27A.160, and 19.27.074. WSR 16-03-072, § 51-11C-40805, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.025 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-056, § 51-11C-40805, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.