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6.4.2 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of indoor environmental quality
(IEQ) management in shopping malls and shop spaces during renovation or interior decoration. The following is a list of
references for obtaining professional help:
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
•
– Appendix A (7)
• Registered minor works contractors – Appendix B (3)
• Registered general building contractors – Appendix B (8)
6.5
Post-occupancy commissioning
Shopping centres in Hong Kong are characterised by short rental periods. Given the continuous change in the nature
of tenants’ business, the demand on utilities, such as electricity, air conditioning and water, will also vary. To optimise
the energy performance of the various systems, regular post-occupancy commissioning is considered necessary,
particularly after renewal of a major leasing contract.
For effective implementation of post-occupancy commissioning, it is recommended that a retail operator engage
an
to plan and supervise the maintenance contractors to ensure that the
commissioning works are conducted efficiently and effectively.
Post-occupancy commissioning
• Regular post-occupancy commissioning to optimise the energy performance of various systems
• Engage an
(CA) to plan and supervise the commissioning works
6.5.1 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of post-occupancy commissioning
at shopping malls and for shop spaces. The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
•
Appendix A (7)
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During renovation or interior decoration
6.4
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management
6.5
Post-occupancy commissioning
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