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2. Temperature and humidity shall be measured and recorded in each room during each season's testing. Test and calibrate all temperature and humidity sensors. Provide all readings in the final report. 3. Notification to perform the opposite season test and balance will be made by the Owner. The work shall then be scheduled by mutual agreement. The report shall be submitted within fifteen (15) days after completion of the work and shall include: a. Characterization of the system quality of operation. b. Data and results of test and balance work. C. Description of system deficiencies found and recommendations. D. Cooperate with the test and balance agency in establishing a schedule to perform this work. If changes in the construction schedule affecting test and balance work are necessary, all such changes shall be coordinated with the test and balance firm. E. Additional balancing dampers required to effect proper air balance shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the contract. The test and balance firm shall furnish the Contractor and Project Architect/Engineer at the end of each day a list of items that must be added, repaired, replaced or adjusted. F. Air filters shall be replaced before proceeding with test and balance and thereafter as required by the test and balance firm. G. Systems shall be placed into service using approved startup procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper initial setting and adjustment of HVAC equipment furnished and installed by him and shall verify same for the test and balance firm. H. Contractor shall provide test openings as required, shall operate HVAC equipment and provide trade persons to assist and make adjustments for test and balance and commissioning during the process. I. The test and balance firm shall periodically visit the site during construction of the HVAC system. No less than two visits shall be made. After each visit, the test and balance firm shall report in writing to the Architect, with copy to the Engineer, its observations from the visit and potential problem areas. Should methods, materials or workmanship being used adversely affect balancing and adjusting work, the test and balance agency shall report its findings in the report to the Architect with recommendations for correction. J. The test and balance firm executing this test and balance work shall hold valid Certificate of Authorization from the State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers to provide services under the firm name. K. The test and balance firm shall carry out the test and balance work in accordance with the AABC National Standards for Total Systems Balance or the NEBB Procedural Standard for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental systems, and in conformance with ASHRAE Handbook, Testing,Adjusting and Balancing. L. The Contractor shall furnish to the testing and balancing agency a complete set of current plans and specifications, addenda, shop drawings, schedules and change orders as may be required. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer: A firm with not less than 5 years of similar experience and certified by Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) or NEBB in testing and balancing disciplines similar to those required for this project shall be employed. B. Industry Standards: Comply with ASHRAE recommendations pertaining to measurements, CEA#18010 TESTING,ADJUSTING AND BALANCING 23 05 93-2 COPYRIGHT©2018 CONSULTING ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.