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Module 2 · Lesson 1Pro14 min read

The Five Levels of Commissioning

Why commissioning exists, the L1–L5 framework, and who does what on a Cx team.

In this lesson

  • Why data centers commission harder than any other building type
  • Levels 1 and 2 — before and at delivery
  • Level 3 — energization and startup
  • Levels 4 and 5 — proving performance
  • The cast of characters

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