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Loss of Power: Are you really prepared?

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Description

Loss of Power, the verification of multiple building systems under loss of normal power, is a fundamental--and critical--functional performance test that should be performed in every facility that includes back-up power or an emergency power system.However, many project teams still do not perform this test, do not realize the criticality of this test or test using simulations instead of actually performing the test under “real-world” conditions that include interrupting primary power under a controlled and planned procedure .It’s not a test that can be skipped, nor is it a test that the team should take lightly, as it requires planning and coordination far beyond any other functional test.In this highly informative webinar, we will discuss common challenges for including and conducting loss of power and ways to overcome these challenges.

We also will review what defines a loss of power simulation and what defines a complete test.Do you know what defines a loss of power test? Do you know what can make or break successful results?We will walk through the essential planning and coordination steps, pre-test, test day and follow-up procedures.Attendees will be able to ask questions, so please come prepared with specific test inquiries.

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If additional participants wish to earn continuing education credits please make sure they sign the AIA form and email back to sadams@bcxa.org. There is a $25 fee for each additional participant. As soon as payment has been made each individual will receive an access code to obtain their certificate for credits.

Contributors

  • Tracey Jumper, CCP, LEED AP Jump-Start Building Commissioning LLC

    Tracey Jumper, CCP has been coordinating and completing blackout test (aka, loss of power, pull-the-plug tests) since she started the commissioning portion of her career. She has worked alongside the people who coined the terms and has seen most of what can go right and wrong with this expensive yet most valuable test procedure. It’s not a test you should skip. And it’s not one where you should spare any planning.

    Tracey is a certified commissioning professional who recently has established her own company, Jump-Start Building Commissioning, LLC, based in northeastern PA. Previously, she was director of an engineering group in a large ESCO and was partner in a commissioning provider firm. She started in design engineering and has a bachelor of architectural engineering from Penn State. She has worked across the country on high-profile entertainment, industrial, healthcare, and higher education projects.

    Tracey was the BCA’s 2016 President's Award recipient, receiving the award for years of dedication, outstanding service, and exceptional leadership in the association. Tracey is on the International Board of Directors for the BCA. She is a BCA University instructor for the EBCx training course and currently serves on the Training and Education committee.

April 12, 2017
Wed 10:00 AM PDT

Duration 1H 0M

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