Pacific Test & Balance

An "independent third-party commissioning agent" is crucial in providing benefit to most every project. In providing that benefit the facility, systems, and equipment must be thoroughly designed, submitted to, and approved by a responsible, thorough, professional architectural and engineering design team to function correctly. Simply stated, Air Balance or Test and Balance ensures that the recently installed or improved HVAC system is performing according to its design. There are many variables that are considered when the mechanical engineer designs a system including equipment specifications, environmental and structural variables, and particular demand requirements for each specific space.

All air and water flow volumes associated with the HVAC Systems are measured and adjusted with calibrated instruments to meet the design determined by the mechanical engineer's design requirements. Cleanrooms provide controlled environments that require strict certified performance testing and adjusting, including space leakage levels, progressive room pressurizations, HEPA filter leakage, air flow and pressure testing, and required Cleanroom air flow volumes. Correct operation of the Building Automation Control System and associated communication devices are verified, tested, calibrated and functionally tested during the testing and balancing process.