NEBB
Retro-Commissioning Program
Requirements
for Certification in Retro-Commissioning
Firms
interested in the Retro-Commissioning program
should take note that certification in both TAB
and Building Systems Commissioning is a mandatory
program requirement.
Please
see the firm certification and supervisor
qualification requirements:
Retro-Commissioning Certification
Requirements for a Firm
In order to become NEBB-certified
in Retro-Commissioning, a firm must:
§
Be a
NEBB-certified firm in both TAB AND in Building
Systems Commissioning.
§
Enjoy a
reputation for integrity and responsible
performance.
§
Be affiliated
and in good standing with a local NEBB Chapter.
§
Possess the
various instruments and equipment which are
required; the local NEBB Chapter must visually
confirm compliance.
§
Confirm in
writing that it will conform to the NEBB
guidelines for the calibration and maintenance of
the instruments and equipment required.
§
Possess the
current NEBB Procedural Standards for
Retro-Commissioning.
§
Designate in
writing one or more supervisors who will represent
the firm and be responsible for the supervision of
retro-commissioning work. The supervisor must
meet the following minimum qualifications:
Retro-Commissioning Qualification
Requirements for a Supervisor
§
Be
employed by a NEBB certified firm on a full time
basis and be a NEBB Qualified TAB Supervisor AND a
NEBB Qualified BSC Supervisor.
§
Demonstrate
knowledge of Retro-Commissioning by passing the
appropriate written and practical NEBB
examinations.
§
Hold a
management position in the firm, be able to
represent the firm on retro-commissioning matters,
and have a reputation of integrity with
consultants and awarding authorities.
§
Meet all of
the conditions in either one of the following
categories (note that all requirements cannot be
conducted concurrently):
1.
Hold a Bachelor of
Science Engineering degree from an accredited
college or university with at least two (2) years
of Supervisory experience in HVAC installation or
HVAC design work, or
2.
Hold an Associates
Degree in Engineering Technology from and
accredited institution with at least four (4)
years of supervisory experience in TAB, BSC or
Design experience in the HVAC industry, or
3.
Have a minimum of
four (4) years of TAB, BSC or Design experience,
and have a minimum of four (4) years of
supervisory experience in TAB or BSC in the HVAC
industry, or
4.
Have a minimum of
four (4) years of HVAC related experience (which
could include accredited apprenticeship), and have
a minimum of two (2) years of TAB experience. In
addition, a minimum of four (4) years of
supervisory experience in TAB or BSC in the HVAC
industry. Ten years total.
§
Attendance at
the NEBB RCx Seminar is NOT a requirement. Any
candidate can apply to take the Retro-Commissioning
written & practical exams. It is strongly
encouraged that the candidate attend the seminar
prior to taking the exams due to the training
nature of this seminar.
