What is the intent of IDP-R3: Basic Commissioning?

The intent of IDP-R3: Basic Commissioning primarily focuses on ensuring that building systems are functioning as intended, which plays a crucial role in protecting occupant health and providing comfort. Commissioning involves a systematic process that verifies and documents that the performance of building systems meets the specified requirements and that these systems work effectively together.

This process is essential for maintaining indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and overall occupant satisfaction. By ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate correctly, the commissioning process helps to minimize risk factors that could adversely affect the health and comfort of the occupants. Thus, the emphasis is not just on energy efficiency or architectural aesthetics but fundamentally on the well-being of those who inhabit the space. The other options, while important aspects of building design, do not capture the primary intent of the commissioning process as effectively as the connection to occupant health and comfort does.