Property Inspection Command Center 18 items
Building Automation System (BAS) & Controls Assessment
An assessment of a commercial building automation system evaluating controllers, network architecture, sensors, sequences of operation, and integration with HVAC and life-safety systems to gauge functionality, obsolescence, and energy-performance opportunities.
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System Architecture and Platform
- What BAS platform and protocol are in use (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, proprietary)? *
- Is the front-end workstation or web supervisor operational and accessible? *
- Are controllers and the platform version supported (not end-of-life)? *
- Is the controls network documented with as-built drawings and point lists?
Field Devices and Sensors
- Are field controllers, actuators, and VFDs communicating and responsive? *
- Are temperature, pressure, and flow sensors calibrated and reading plausibly? *
- Are dampers and valves stroking correctly to commanded positions? *
- Are failed points, overrides, or manual positions documented? *
Sequences of Operation and Performance
- Are documented sequences of operation available and being followed?
- Are scheduling, setback, and optimal-start strategies active? *
- Are economizer and demand-control ventilation sequences functioning?
- Are trend logs and alarms configured and reviewed?
Integration and Cybersecurity
- Is the BAS integrated with metering, lighting, or life-safety systems as intended?
- Is remote access secured (VPN, credentials, network segmentation)? *
- Are firmware and software patches reasonably current?
Condition and Recommendations
- What overall BAS condition rating applies (good, fair, poor)? *
- Is partial upgrade, re-commissioning, or full replacement recommended? *
- Are near-term energy or comfort opportunities identified?
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