COBie Guide - Public Release 3 PDF

TheCOBieGuide:
acommentarytotheNBIMSUSCOBiestandard
byDr.BillEast,PhD,PE,F.ASCE1,MariangelicaCarrasquilloMangual2

EXECUTIVESUMMARY

TheConstructionOperationsBuildinginformationexchange(COBie)formatistheinternational
standardfortheexchangeofinformationaboutmanagedfacilityassets.COBiedoesnotaddnew
requirementstocontracts;itsimplychangestheformatofexistingdeliverablesfrompaper
documentsandproprietaryformats,toanopen,internationalstandardformat.
WhileCOBieprovidestheformatfortheexchangeofrequiredassetinformation,itdoesnot
providedetailsonwhatinformationistobeprovidedwhen,andbywhom.ThisGuideprovides
bestpracticeguidelinesfortheserequirements.ThisGuidecanbeconsideredthecommentary
thataccompaniestheCOBieformatspecification.
Tousethisguide,customizationsreflectingregionalpractices,specializedprojecttypes,and
clientsrequirementsshouldbedocumentedinAppendixA.ThecorrectapplicationoftheCOBie
Guidemaythenbereferencedirectlyinappropriatespecifications.
Asof2012overtwentycommercialsoftwareproductssupportCOBie.Theseproductscoverthe
entirefacilitylifecyclefromplanning,design,construction,commissioningtooperations,
maintenance,andspacemanagement.Softwareimplementerswillfindtheinformationin
AppendixBhelpfulforlowlevelmappingofrequiredproperties.
1
ResearchCivilEngineer,EngineerResearchandDevelopmentCenter,2902NewmarkDr,Champaign,IL
61822,bill.east@us.army.mil,2713736710.
2
ResearchCivilEngineer,EngineerResearchandDevelopmentCenter
20130312COBieGuidePublicv05 1

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TheauthorsofthisGuidewouldliketothankthosewhoparticipatedinthethreemonthopen
reviewofthisguidethatconcludedon1October2012.Therewere1,195worldwideviewsofthe
commentspostedtotheForum.Thefollowingpersonsarespecificallythankedfortheirdetailed
reviewoftheoriginaldraft:NicholasNisbet(AEC3UK),IgorStarkov(EcoDomus),RichardMitrenga
(AutoDesk),andMartyChabot(FMSystems).DanielleLove,formerlyoftheEngineerResearch
andDevelopmentCenter,isalsorecognizedforheroriginalcontributiontothefirstdraftofthis
document.

TableofContents
1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................9
2 PURPOSEOFTHISCOBieGUIDE..................................................................................................9
3 THECOBiePROCESS..................................................................................................................10
4 TheCOBieBUSINESSCASE........................................................................................................11
5 TEAMRESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................12
6 COBieDELIVERABLES.................................................................................................................13
DesignDevelopmentDeliverable(35%Design)............................................................................13
ConstructionDocumentsDesignDeliverable(100%Design).......................................................14
BeneficialOccupancyConstructionDeliverable...........................................................................16
AsBuiltConstructionDeliverable.................................................................................................17
7 DELIVERABLEEVALUATIONCRITERIA.......................................................................................17
OneFacilityPerCOBieFile............................................................................................................17
UniqueAssetNaming....................................................................................................................18
COBie.Space.NameQualityGuidelines.....................................................................................18
COBie.Type.NameQualityGuidelines.......................................................................................19
COBie.Component.NameQualityGuidelines............................................................................19
COBie.TypeProductSpecification.............................................................................................20
ComponentSpatialContainment..................................................................................................20
ComponentSpatialPlacement......................................................................................................20
SiteSpatialContainment...............................................................................................................20
FacilityGeolocation......................................................................................................................21
Categories.....................................................................................................................................21
Zones.............................................................................................................................................21
Systems.........................................................................................................................................22
UnitsofMeasure...........................................................................................................................23
UseofCommercialSoftware.........................................................................................................23
MultipleModelMerging...............................................................................................................24
8 EQUIPMENTANDPRODUCTREQUIREMENTS..........................................................................25
8.1 GeneralRequirements......................................................................................................25

8.1.1 ProjectTeamResponsibility......................................................................................26
8.1.2 UniqueComponentNameandTypeName..............................................................26
8.1.3 SpecificationReference.............................................................................................27
8.1.4 ElectricalProperties.................................................................................................27
8.1.5 Placement..................................................................................................................27
8.1.6 ConstructionDocumentsDeliverableBasisofDesign............................................27
8.1.7 OccupancyandAsBuiltDeliverablesAsInstalledCommonProperties................28
8.1.8 OccupancyandAsBuiltDeliverableAsInstalledElectricalCircuit........................28
8.1.9 OccupancyandAsBuiltDeliverablesAsInstalledSystemsofComponents.........28
8.1.10 OccupancyandAsBuiltDeliverablesAsInstalledAssembliesofComponents....28
8.1.11 OccupancyandAsBuiltDeliverableAsInstalledAssetTypeProperties...............28
8.2 RequiredHVACSystemAssets..........................................................................................29
8.2.1 Chiller........................................................................................................................29
8.2.2 Boiler.........................................................................................................................30
8.2.3 AirHandlingUnits.....................................................................................................31
8.2.4 Fancoilunits.............................................................................................................32
8.2.5 Filters.........................................................................................................................33
8.2.6 Pumps........................................................................................................................34
8.2.7 Fans...........................................................................................................................35
8.2.8 Motors.......................................................................................................................36
8.2.9 Compressors..............................................................................................................37
8.2.10 VariableAirVolumeboxes........................................................................................38
8.2.11 Valves........................................................................................................................38
8.2.12 Traps..........................................................................................................................39
8.2.13 Strainer......................................................................................................................39
8.3 RequiredPlumbingSystemAssets....................................................................................40
8.3.1 WatertreatmentAssemblies....................................................................................40
8.3.2 Valves........................................................................................................................41
8.3.3 PlumbingFixtures......................................................................................................41
8.4 RequiredFireSuppressionSystemAssets.........................................................................42
8.4.1 Pumps........................................................................................................................42
8.4.2 Valves........................................................................................................................43

8.4.3 Sprinklerheads..........................................................................................................43
8.4.4 Fireextinguishers......................................................................................................44
8.5 RequiredElectricalSystemAssets.....................................................................................44
8.5.1 Lightfixtures..............................................................................................................44
8.5.2 Outlets.......................................................................................................................45
8.5.3 Switches....................................................................................................................47
8.5.4 Distributionpanel......................................................................................................48
8.5.5 Switchgear.................................................................................................................49
8.5.6 Generator..................................................................................................................50
8.6 RequiredControlSystemAssets.......................................................................................51
8.6.1 Sensors......................................................................................................................51
8.6.2 Controllers.................................................................................................................52
8.7 RequiredElevatorSystemAssets......................................................................................53
8.7.1 Elevator.....................................................................................................................53
8.8 RequiredFoodServiceSystemAssets...............................................................................54
8.8.1 Sinks...........................................................................................................................54
8.8.2 WasteDisposer.........................................................................................................55
8.8.3 Dishwasher................................................................................................................56
8.8.4 Refrigerator...............................................................................................................57
8.8.5 Icemaker....................................................................................................................58
8.8.6 Range.........................................................................................................................59
8.8.7 Fryer..........................................................................................................................60
8.8.8 Freezer.......................................................................................................................61
8.9 RequiredArchitecturalAssets...........................................................................................62
8.9.1 Doors.........................................................................................................................62
8.9.2 Windows....................................................................................................................63
8.9.3 Finishes......................................................................................................................64
8.10 FurnishingAssets...............................................................................................................65
8.11 SiteAssets.........................................................................................................................66
8.11.1 SiteWaterDistributionSystem.................................................................................66
8.11.2 SiteFireSuppressionSystem....................................................................................68
8.11.3 WaterSupplyWells...................................................................................................70

8.11.4 SiteSanitarySewer....................................................................................................71
8.11.5 FuelDistribution........................................................................................................74
9 PARTS&CONSUMABLES...........................................................................................................77
9.1 CommonFacilityConsumables.........................................................................................77
9.2 EquipmentSpecificConsumables.....................................................................................78
APPENDIXAOWNERSREQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................79
1 AutomatedTools.......................................................................................................................79
Design............................................................................................................................................79
Construction..................................................................................................................................79
Commissioning..............................................................................................................................79
2 MandatoryClassification...........................................................................................................79
COBie.ContactClassification.........................................................................................................80
COBie.FacilityClassification..........................................................................................................80
COBie.SpaceClassification............................................................................................................80
COBie.ZoneClassification..............................................................................................................80
COBie.TypeClassification..............................................................................................................80
COBie.SystemClassification..........................................................................................................80
APPENDIXBMAPPINGFOREQUIPMENT/ASSETSCHEDULEREQUIREMENTS.............................81
1 RequiredHVACSystemAssets..................................................................................................81
1.1 Chiller................................................................................................................................81
1.2 Boiler.................................................................................................................................82
1.3 AirHandlingUnits.............................................................................................................84
1.4 Fancoilunits.....................................................................................................................85
1.5 Filters.................................................................................................................................87
1.6 Pumps................................................................................................................................88
1.7 Fans...................................................................................................................................89
1.8 Motors...............................................................................................................................90
1.9 Compressors......................................................................................................................91
1.10 VariableAirVolumeboxes................................................................................................92
2 RequiredPlumbingSystemAssets............................................................................................93
2.1 WatertreatmentAssemblies............................................................................................93
2.1 PlumbingFixtures..............................................................................................................94

3 RequiredFireSuppressionSystemAssets................................................................................95
3.1 Pumps................................................................................................................................95
3.2 Fireextinguishers..............................................................................................................96
4 RequiredElectricalSystemAssets.............................................................................................97
4.1 Lightfixtures......................................................................................................................97
4.2 Distributionpanel..............................................................................................................98
4.3 Switchgear.......................................................................................................................100
4.4 Generator........................................................................................................................101
5 RequiredControlSystemAssets.............................................................................................102
5.1 Sensors............................................................................................................................102
5.2 Controllers.......................................................................................................................103
6 RequiredElevatorSystemAssets............................................................................................104
6.1 Elevator...........................................................................................................................104
7 RequiredFoodServiceSystemAssets.....................................................................................105
7.1 Sinks................................................................................................................................105
7.2 WasteDisposer...............................................................................................................106
7.3 Dishwasher......................................................................................................................107
7.4 Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................108
7.5 Icemaker..........................................................................................................................109
7.6 Range...............................................................................................................................110
7.7 Fryer................................................................................................................................111
7.8 Freezer.............................................................................................................................112
8 RequiredArchitecturalAssets.................................................................................................113
8.1 Doors...............................................................................................................................113
8.2 Windows..........................................................................................................................114
8.3 Finishes............................................................................................................................115
9 FurnishingAssets.....................................................................................................................116
10 SiteAssets...........................................................................................................................117
10.1 SiteWaterDistributionSystem.......................................................................................117
10.1.1 Pumps......................................................................................................................117
10.1.2 Tanks.......................................................................................................................118
10.2 SiteFireSuppressionSystem..........................................................................................119

10.2.1 Hydrants..................................................................................................................119
10.3 WaterSupplyWells.........................................................................................................120
10.3.1 Pumps......................................................................................................................120
10.4 SiteSanitarySewer..........................................................................................................121
10.4.1 Manholes.................................................................................................................121
10.4.2 Pumps......................................................................................................................122
10.4.3 Tanks.......................................................................................................................123
10.5 FuelDistribution..............................................................................................................124
10.5.1 FuelPumps..............................................................................................................124
10.5.2 FuelTanks................................................................................................................125

1 INTRODUCTION
BuildingInformationModeling(BIM)technologyhasdemonstrateditsabilitytoreduceoverall
projectcostthroughtheidentificationofphysicalconflictsbetweenbuildingcomponentspriorto
construction.Resolvingsuchissuesduringdesigneliminatesexpensivetearoutandrework
duringthatwouldhaveotherwiseoccurredduringconstruction.TheuseofBIMforgeometric
collisiondetectionhasbeenthestartingpointtounderstandthepotentialuseofbuilding
information.
ThebuildingSMARTalliance3hasbeguntounlockthenongeometricinformationcontentinBIM
throughthestandardizationofcontractedinformationexchangesthatwilleventuallyreplacethe
paperbaseddocumentexchangescurrentlyspecifiedbycontracts.Thegoalofthesestandardsis
toprovidetherequiredinformationcontentwhencreated,andsecurelyshareandupdate
specifiedportionsofthatinformationwithauthorizedteammembersastheprojectproceeds.
Ratherthanproducingwastefulpaperdocumentswhosecontentisimpracticaltoextract,multiple
timesduringafacilitylifecycle,standardinformationexchangesstreamlinecurrentprocessto
eliminatewasteandincreaseprofitability.Thefirstofthesestandards,theConstruction
OperationsBuildinginformationexchange(COBie4)deliversfacilityassetinformation.These
assetsaresimplythescheduledequipment,products,andspacesthatappearondesigndrawings.
ReadersunfamiliarwithCOBieshouldbeginbywatchingthefollowingtwoonlinepresentations:
Class1.Overview5
Class2.HowTo6
Itisassumedthatreadersofthisdocumenthaveviewedthesetwoonlinepresentations.
2 PURPOSE OF THIS COBie GUIDE

ThepurposeofthisGuideistoidentifytherequirementsofCOBiedeliverablesfordesignand
constructioncontracts.Thisdocumentisnotasoftwareusermanual.
Therearetwopartstothisdocument.Firstarecommonrequirementstobemetregardlessof
client.Thesecondpartisthesetofclientspecificrequirementsthatmustbemetinadditionto
thegeneralrequirements.ClientspecificrequirementsmaybefoundinAppendixAOwners
Requirements.
3
buildingsmartalliance.orgACounciloftheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences.
4
wbdg.org/resources/cobie.phpTheCOBiehomepage.
5
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9E7A408B074B90C9&feature=plcpCOBieCollege.Class1.Overview.
6
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9703BB3F0E9EACA9&feature=plcpCOBieCollege.Class2.HowTo.

Thereareovertwentycommercialofftheshelfsoftwareproductsthatsupporttheproduction
and/orconsumptionofbuildingassetinformationthroughCOBie.Instructionsonusingthese
systemstoproduceorconsumeCOBiedatamustbeobtaineddirectlyfromthesoftware
company.
TheresultsofindependentsoftwaretestingconductedbytheNationalInstituteofBuilding
SciencesaredocumentedontheCOBieMeansandMethodswebpage7.Giventhedifferencesin
softwareconfigurationandversion,thoseproducingorconsumingCOBiedeliverablesusing
commercialsoftwaresolutionsshouldconducttheirowntestusinganyoneofthreecommontest
models8.
3 THE COBie PROCESS

TheprocessofcreatingCOBiedeliverablesfollowsthesameprocessesusedintodaysdesignand
construction.COBiesimplytransformstheinformationprovidedinpaperdocumentsinto
informationthatcanbereusedthroughtheproject.ThefigurebelowsummarizestheCOBie
process.

Figure1.COBieProcess
Duringearlydesign,Architectsdevelopthespacesandgroupsofspacesneededtosupportthe
activitiesrequiredbytheownerprogrambrief.Thisinformationisdeliveredthroughthe
SchematicDesigndrawings.COBiedeliversthesubsetoftheSchematicDesigninformation
relatedtospaces,zoning,androomdatasheets.SchematicDesignstageCOBieinformationis
usedtoverifythatthefacilitybeingdesignedmeetstheownersprogrambrief.SinceCOBieisan
extractfromtheSchematicDesigndeliverables,theinformationinCOBiedatafilesmustmatch
7
buildingsmartalliance.org/index.php/projects/cobieTheCOBieMeansandMethodspage.
8
buildingsmartalliance.org/index.php/projects/commonbimfiles/TheCommonBIMfilepage.

theinformationaboutspacesandarchitecturalproductsandschedulesfoundonSchematic
Designsubmittal.
Asthedesignnearscompletion,Engineersdesignthesystemsthatdelivertherequiredservices,
suchaselectricity,water,appropriatetemperature,fireprotection,security,etctoallowthe
activitiestotakeplace.ThisinformationisdeliveredattheConstructionDocumentsdesignstage.
Inadditiontotheupdatedarchitecturalinformation,COBiedeliversthesubsetoftheConstruction
Documentsinformationrelatedtotheproductandequipmentassetsthatwillultimatelybe
managedbytheowner.Thisassetinformationisfoundinthedesigndrawingsequipmentand
productschedules.SinceCOBieisanextractfromtheConstructionDocumentsDesign
deliverables,theinformationinCOBieshouldbeaperfectmatchfortheprintedonthedrawings
fromthatdeliverable.
Duringconstruction,thegenericassetinformationfoundintheConstructionDocumentsstageis
filledintoprovidetheCOBieconstructiondeliverables.ACOBiesubmittalpriortoBeneficial
Occupancyallowsthefacilitymanagertobeginefficientlyoperatingtheirfacilityuponoccupancy.
ACOBieAsBuiltsubmittalisalsoprovidedtoreflectallfinalchangesandasbuiltconditions.
Duringconstructionthisinformationislinkedfromothersourcessuchasdocumentscontaining
approvedsubmittals,warrantycertificates,etcAsaresultconstructioninformationmaybe
gleaneddirectlyfromelectronicsubmittalrecords.Otherinformation,documentingthespecific
installationandtestingofequipment,includessomespecificinformationsuchasserialnumber
andinstallationdatesforeverymajorbuildingasset.Theresultingdatasetisnomore,ornoless,
thanasetofOperationsandMaintenanceManualsthatcanactuallybeusedbyoperations,
maintenance,andassetmanagementpersonnel.
Followingthedeliveryoffacilityasset,maintenanceandoperationsinformationtheownerwill
loadthisinformationdirectlyintotheirCOBiecompatiblemaintenancemanagementsystemand
immediatelybegintheefficientoperationofthatfacility.UpdatestoCOBiedataresultingfrom
workordersshouldbedocumenteddirectlyinnextgenerationmaintenancemanagement
systems.ResultsofrenovationssimplyupdatethatsubsetofexistingCOBiedatawiththechanges
comingfromtherenovationproject.
4 The COBie BUSINESS CASE

ThedeliveryofCOBieisnotanewrequirement.COBie,fromthedesignersside,issimplya
reportfromtheexistingdesignoftheassetstobedelivered.COBie,fromthecontractorsside,
transformscurrentpaperdeliverablesintodatatooperatethefacility.Participantsonprojects
requiringCOBiecancreatethedeliverablesinthesamewayastheyproducethecurrentpaper
documents,orusethisnewformatasanopportunitytoeliminatewastedtimeandeffort
associatedwiththeproductionofafterthefact,errorpronepaperdocuments.Inthisview,
COBieisthedirectapplicationofleanmethodologiestoeliminatenonproductivewastein
administrativecontractingprocedures.

Hereisoneexamplewherecurrentprocesscanbetransformed,withtherightsetoftechnologies,
toeliminatewastedeffortassociatedwiththeproductionofpaperOperationsandMaintenance
Manuals.ThiscurrentlaborintensiveprocesstocreateO&MManualsincludesaphysicaljob
crawltocollectequipmentnameplateinformationfollowedbymanmonthsofcollationof
existingdocumentsintoO&Mbinders.Thecontractmayalsoelecttocaptureelectronic
submittalsandinstallationinformationastheyoccurandreducetheircost.
TheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciencesisdevelopingaCOBieCalculatorthatwillprovidealife
cyclereviewofthecostofsuchwasteandthesavingsthatmaybeachieved.Whenpublishedin
January2013,theCOBieCalculatorandassociatedreportsmaybefoundthroughtheWhole
BuildingDesignGuidesCOBiehomepage9.
5 TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Duringthecourseofaproject,differentteammembershaveprimaryresponsibilitiestocreate
COBiedeliverables.GiventhatmanyteamswilluseBuildingInformationModelingtools,
particularlyduringthedesignstage,tocreatetherequiredcontractdrawings,theidentificationof
COBieresponsibilitiesshouldbeexplicitlyincludedintheteamsBIMExecutionPlan.
Onetoolthatcanassistteamsinidentifyingresponsibilitieswithrespecttotheproductionof
COBiedeliverablesistheCOBieResponsibilityMatrix10.Thismatrixallowstheteamtocolorcode
differentpartsofaCOBiedeliverabletodefinepreciserequirementsastowhatindividual,from
whichrelevantfirm,willberesponsiblefortheproductionofspecificdatawithinCOBie.
Whileprojectteamswilldefinespecificindividualsresponsiblewithintheirfirms,thefollowing
generalresponsibilitiesfortheproductionofCOBiedatashouldbeobserved.
1. RegardlessoftheformofcontracttheArchitecturalfirmisresponsibleforDesign
Development(35%Design)Deliverable.

2. Regardlessoftheformofcontract,theArchitecturalFirmisresponsibleforthe
CoordinationofalldesignDisciplinesinputtotheConstructionDocumentDesign(100%)
Deliverable.

3. Regardlessoftheformofcontract,theGeneralContractorshallberesponsibleforthe
BeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuiltConstructionDeliverables.

4. ForprojectsthatemployThirdPartycommissioning,theCommissioningAgentmayassist
theGeneralContractortocoordinateandvalidatethequalityoftheGeneralContractor
deliverablesattheBeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuiltConstructionDeliverables.
9
wbdg.org/resources/cobie.phpTheCOBiehomepage.
10
projects.buildingsmartalliance.org/files/?artifact_id=4093COBieResponsibilityMatrix.

6 COBie DELIVERABLES
TherequirementsforthetimingofCOBiedeliverablesontypicalfacilityacquisitionprojectsare
providedinthissection.Participantsinspecificcontractsshouldreviewindividualcontract
requirementsforanychangestothesegeneralrequirements,including,butnotlimitedto,
AppendixAofthisdocument.
OneCOBiefileshallbeprovidedforeachfacilityontheproject.Iftherearemultiplefacilities,
thenanadditionalCOBiefileidentifyingtheassetsfortheSite,shallalsobeprovided.
InformationfoundinaCOBiefileshallaccuratelyreflecttheassociatedinformationondesignand
asbuiltdrawingsschedulesatthatstageoftheproject.AllCOBiefilesaretobesubmittedfor
clientapproval.Asufficientportionoftheprogresspaymentfortheoveralldeliverablepackage
shallbewithheldfornoncompliantCOBiedeliverablestocoverthepotentialcostofmanually
creatingaccurateCOBiedeliverables.
COBiedeliverablesincreaseincontentovertimetoreflecttheincreasingmaturationofthedesign
orcompletionoftheconstructionproject.RefertoDeliverableEvaluationCriteriaforthe
contentrequiredateachdeliverable.Inaddition,refertoAssetRequirementsforaminimum
listofassetstobeincludedinthemodelandminimumrequiredpropertiesforsuchassets.
AlldeliverablesshallcomplywiththeFacilityManagementHandoverModelViewDefinitionas
describedintheNationalBIMStandardUnitedStates.UnlessotherwisespecifiedCOBie
deliverablesshallbeprovidedinIndustryFoundationClass(IFC)fileformat(STEPPart21)or
COBie2.4spreadsheetformat.FilesreferencedintheCOBie.Documentsworksheetshallbe
providedwiththeCOBiefilesubmissioninPortableDocumentFormat(PDF),TagImageFile
Format(TIFF),orJointPhotographExpertsGroup(JPEG).
Design Development Deliverable (35% Design)

Regardlessoftheformofcontract,theArchitecturalfirmisresponsibleforDesignDevelopment
(35%Design)Deliverable.ThisphasemayalsobereferredtoastheSchematicDesignphase.
TheDesignDevelopmentDeliverableshallbeprovidedinasinglefileforeachfacilityinthe
project(andsite,ifapplicable)containingdesigninformationdevelopedbythoseinthe
Architecturaldiscipline.Thefocusofthedesigndevelopmentdeliverableistoprovideanaccurate
representationofspaceandarchitecturalfacilityassets.Spaceassetattributesshallbecompleted
toallowthepresentationofroomdatasheetreportscorrespondingtothelevelofdetailfoundin
theassociateddrawings.
Architecturalproducttypes,suchasdoorandwindowschedules,shallbeidentifiedifsuchassets
arefoundontheassociateddrawings.Ifplumbingandlightingassetsarefoundintheassociated
drawings,thentheseassetsshallbeidentifiedintheinformationdeliverableaswell.
TheDesignDevelopmentDeliverableshallalsoidentifytheexpectedsystemsrequiredtoprovide
heating,cooling,electricity,water,fireprotection,andotherservices.Atthisstageofthedesign,

thesysteminformationprovidedshallbeinnameandclassificationonlywithoutreferencetothe
specificcomponentsthatcomprisethesesystems.Allsuchinformationisprovided,indetail,
duringthenextstageofdesign.
Thecontentofthedeliverableshallbeevaluatedbasedoncompliancewiththedataformat
(eitherIFCorspreadsheet)andcontent.TheCOBieworksheets(orequivalentIFCfiledata)listed
inthefigurebelowshallbeprovidedasnotedintheAssetRequirementsandDeliverable
EvaluationCriteriasections.Thepurposeoftheserequirementsistostandardizeproductand
equipmentschedulesondesigndrawingsandhavetheinformationinthoseschedulesreflectedin
theassociatedCOBiedeliverable.
ThecontentoftheDesignDevelopmentDeliverableshallreflectthespaceandscheduledproducts
andequipmentassetsaspresentedonthecorrespondingdeliverabledrawings.TheArchitectis
responsibletocorrectalldeviationsincontentbetweentheassociatedDesignDevelopment
drawingsandtheinformationdeliverabledescribedinthissection.
Table1.SchematicDesignCOBieDeliverable
COBieWorksheet RequiredContent
Contact OnerowforthedesignersBIMmanagershallbeprovided.
Facility OnefacilityperCOBiefile.
Floor Onerowforeachverticalleveltoincludefoundations,floors,roofs,andsite.
Space Onerowperfunctionalspace,perroom.Mult.spacesinaroompossible.
Zone OnerowforeachCOBie.SpaceandCOBie.Zonetype.
Type Onerowforeachscheduledproducttypefoundondesigndrawings.
Component Onerowforeachindividualscheduledproductfoundondesigndrawings.
System Onerowforeachsystemtobedefinedinthenextstageofdesign.
Onerowforeachassociateddeliverabledocumentlinkedtorelevantsheet.
Document
OnerowlistingURLoftargetproductCOBie.Typeselected.
Attribute OnerowforeachrequiredCOBie.SpaceAttribute.
OnerowforeachrequiredCOBie.TypeAttribute.
OnerowforeachrequiredCOBie.ComponentAttribute.
Construction Documents Design Deliverable (100% Design)

Regardlessoftheformofcontract,theArchitecturalFirmisresponsibleforthecoordinationofall
theinputfromthedesigndisciplinestotheConstructionDocumentDesign(100%)Deliverable.
IfCOBiedataattheConstructionDocumentsDesignstageisextractedfrommultipleBIMfiles
eachoftherequiredBIMfilesshallbeprovidedasapartofthatCOBiedeliverable.Regardlessof
thenativefileformatforBIMmodels,asinglemergedCOBiefileshallbeprovidedforeachfacility
intheproject(andsite,ifapplicable).ThissetofCOBiefilesshallbethebasisforclientevaluation
ofthesubmittal.ThepartysubmittingtheCOBiefileshallberesponsibletoverifythatthe
submissiondoesnotcontainduplicativeassetsorgeometry.Modelswithduplicateassetsor
geometryshallbedisapprovedbytheclient.

Thecontentofthedeliverableshallbeevaluatedbasedoncompliancewiththedataformat
(eitherIFCorspreadsheet)andcontent.TheCOBieworksheets(orequivalentIFCfiledata)listed
inthefigurebelowshallbeprovidedasnotedintheAssetRequirementsandDeliverable
EvaluationCriteriasections.Thepurposeoftheserequirementsistostandardizeproductand
equipmentschedulesondesigndrawingsandhavethatstandardizationreflectedintheproduct
andequipmentinformationdelivered.
Table2.ConstructionDocumentsCOBieDeliverable
Floor Onerowforeachverticalleveltoincludefoundations,floors,roofs,and
site.
Space Onerowperfunctionalspace,perroom.Mult.spacesinaroompossible.
System OnerowforeachCOBie.ComponentidentifyingtherelatedCOBie.System.
Onerowforeachassociateddeliverabledocument.Linkedtorelevant
Document sheet.
OnerowlistingURLoftargetproductCOBie.Typeselected.
OnerowforeachrequiredCOBie.ComponentAttribute.
TherearetwoprimarydifferencesinthedeliverablesattheDesignDevelopmentand
ConstructionDocumentsstage.
First,thecontentoftheConstructionDocumentsDeliverableshallreflectthecompletesetofall
spaces,scheduledproducts,andequipmentassetsaspresentedonthecorrespondingdeliverable
drawings.AttheConstructionDocumentsstagethislistofproductsandequipmentisexpected
tobecomplete.Theattributesofthescheduledpropertiesoftheseproductswillbeupdatedto
reflecttheattributesreflectingtheBasisofDesign.Again,thisisnodifferentthansimplylifting
theinformationfromConstructionDocumentstagedrawingsandprovidingthatinformationin
theCOBieopenstandardformat.
TheseconddifferenceindeliverablesbetweenDesignDevelopmentandConstructionDocuments
stageisthattheConstructionDocumentstagemodelgroupsproductsandequipmentintothe
systemsthatprovidespecificservicesthroughoutthebuilding.
AswithdesigndrawingsattheConstructionDocumentsstage,theArchitectsresponsibilityto
coordinatedesigndrawingsofmultipledisciplinesextendstotheArchitectsresponsibilityto
ensurethatthedataprovidedfromthesedesigndrawingsisalsocoordinated.

Beneficial Occupancy Construction Deliverable

TheGeneralContractorshallberesponsiblefortheBeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuilt
ConstructionDeliverables.ForprojectsthatemployThirdPartycommissioning,the
CommissioningAgentmayassisttheGeneralContractortocoordinateandvalidatethequalityof
theGeneralContractordeliverablesattheBeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuiltConstruction
Deliverables.
ThefollowingCOBieworksheets(orequivalentIFCfiledata)shallbeprovidedasnotedinthe
DeliverableEvaluationCriteriasection.
TheBeneficialOccupancyConstructionDeliverablewillbeprovidedasasingleCOBiefileforeach
facilityintheproject(andsite,ifapplicable)thatreflectstheasinstalledandcommissioned
facilityatthetimeofbeneficialoccupancy.ThisfileshallupdatetheConstructionDocuments
modeltoreflectanyadditions,updates,ordeletionstotheunderlyingbuildingsandassociated
COBiedata.Thecompletesetofcommissioninginformationcompletedatthetimeofbeneficial
occupancyshallbeprovidedwiththisdeliverable.Theattributesofthescheduledpropertiesof
installedproductswillbeupdatedtoreflectanydifferencesbetweeninstalledequipmentand
attributesreflectingthebasisofdesign.Informationneededtooperateandmaintainthe
occupiedportionsofthefacilityshallalsobeincludedinthisCOBiedeliverable.
Table3.BeneficialOccupancyCOBieDeliverable
Floor Onerowforeachverticalleveltoincludefoundations,floors,roofs,and
site.
Space Onespaceperfunctionaluse.
System OnerowforeachCOBie.ComponentidentifyingtherelatedCOBie.System.
Spare Row(s)foreachspare,part,orlubricantforeachCOBie.Type
Resource Onerowforeachmaterial,labor,training,orotherrequiredresource
Job Row(s)foreachCOBie.TypeidentifyingPMSchedules
Row(s)forCOBie.TypesidentifyingOperationsSchedules
Row(s)forCOBie.ComponentsidentifyingOperationsSchedules
Row(s)foreachCOBie.Typelistingeachapprovedsubmittaldocument.
Row(s)foreachCOBie.Typelistingallcommissioningsubmittals.
Document Row(s)foreachCOBie.Componentlistingallcommissioningsubmittals.
OnerowforaphotographofeachCOBie.Componentequipment
nameplate.
OnerowforeachCOBie.Componentequipmentnameplateinformation

AsBuilt Construction Deliverable

TheGeneralContractorshallberesponsiblefortheBeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuilt
ConstructionDeliverables.ForprojectsthatemployThirdPartycommissioning,the
CommissioningAgentmayassisttheGeneralContractortocoordinateandvalidatethequalityof
theGeneralContractordeliverablesattheBeneficialOccupancyandtheAsBuiltConstruction
Deliverables.
TheCOBieworksheets(orequivalentIFCfiledata)requiredatBeneficialOccupancyshallbe
providedasnotedintheDeliverableEvaluationCriteriasection.
TheAsBuiltConstructionDeliverablewillbeprovidedasasingleCOBiefileforeachfacilityinthe
project(andsite,ifapplicable)thatreflectstheasbuiltdesigndocumentsdeliveredasfiscal
completionoftheproject.ThisfileshallupdatetheBeneficialOccupancyDeliverablemodelto
reflectanyadditions,updates,ordeletionstotheunderlyingbuildingsandassociatedCOBiedata.
Thecompletesetofcommissioninginformationshallbeprovidedwiththisdeliverable.
InformationneededtooperateandmaintainthefacilityshallalsobeincludedinthisCOBie
deliverable.
7 DELIVERABLE EVALUATION CRITERIA

COBiemodelsmustconformtoallformatandbusinessrulesfoundinNBIMSUS.Quality
requirementsmustbemetbyacombinationoftheuseofCOBietestedsoftwareanduseofthat
softwareinaccordancewithmanufacturersrecommendations.Thequalityguidelinesidentified
inthissectionareissuesthathavearisenduringsoftwaretestingduetoincorrectsoftware
configurationorincorrectuseofthatsoftware.Theprojectteamisresponsibleforunderstanding
howtousetheirselectedsoftwaretoensurecompliance.
Inaddition,theremaybeclientspecificrequirementsfoundinmorespecificcontract
requirements.Participantsinspecificcontractsshouldreviewindividualcontractrequirements
andAppendixAofthisdocumentforclarificationsorchangestothesegeneralrequirements.
COBiefilesthatdonotmeettherequirementsofNBIMSUS,includingthoserulesspecifically
highlightedbelow,andownerspecificrequirementsshallberequiredtobemanuallycorrected
andresubmitteduntilapprovedbytheclient.
One Facility Per COBie File

COBierepresentsthesetofassetsmanagedinanindividualfacility.Iftherearemultiplefacilities
andcommonsiteworkassociatedwithagivenproject,theCOBiefilesshallbepreparedforeach
individualfacility.SiteworkshallbeidentifiedinaseparateCOBiesitefileevenforstandalone
facilities.

Itistheresponsibilityofthedesigner,consultant,orcontractorteammemberdesignatedinthe
teamsCOBieimplementationplantoensurethatinformationfrommultiplesourcescanbeeasily
integratedtoproduceasinglesetofCOBieinformationforeachfacility,ateachdeliverablestage,
suchthattheinformationintheCOBiefilematchestheinformationfoundonthedesigndrawings.
Ifspecificsetsoftoolsareprovidedbyyourcurrentagencytosupportintegrationefforts,these
toolswillalsobelistedinAppendixAOwnersRequirements.
Unique Asset Naming

Withoutuniquenames,specificassetscannotbeeffectivelymaintained.Allmanagedspaces,
productsandequipmentfoundondesignschedulesanddrawingsshallbeuniquelynamed.These
namesmustprovideinformationabouttheassetoutsidethecontextofthedesignschedule.The
namesonthedesigndrawingsmustmatchthosefoundintheCOBiedeliverable.
Duringdesign,theArchitectshallberesponsibletoresolveallconflictsinduplicativenamingby
theirownstaffandallconsultingengineers.Softwaresfailureeitherthroughconfiguration,
setup,use,orunderlyinginabilitytoimplementuniquenamingalgorithmsshallrequirethe
Architecttomanuallyupdatealleffecteddrawings,buildingmodels,andCOBiefiles.
Duringconstruction,theGeneralContractorshallberesponsibletoresolveallconflictsin
duplicativenamingofComponentsinadditiontothosedeliveredduringthedesignstages.
Softwaresfailureeitherthroughconfiguration,setup,use,orunderlyinginabilitytoimplement
uniquenamingalgorithmsshallrequiretheGeneralContractortomanuallyupdatealleffected
drawings,buildingmodels,andCOBiefiles.
ThefollowingaretheminimumqualityguidelinesrelatedtoCOBieassetnamingtobeappliedon
thesubjectcontract.
COBie.Space.Name Quality Guidelines

EachvalueinthisColumnshallbeunique.

ThecharactersinthisfieldshallbefoundwithintherangeofASCIIcharactersbetween[0
9],[az],[AZ],andthetwosymbolsdash()andunderline(_).Unlessotherwise
notedtheASCIIspacecharacters,CHR(20),inNamefieldsisprohibitedduetothe
inconsistencyofparsingsoftware.Othercharacters,includingnonprintingASCIIcontrol
charactersareexpresslyprohibited.

OneCOBie.Spacerowshallbeprovidedforeachfunctionalareaineveryphysicalroomin
everyfacility.Forlargeroomswithmultiplefunctionalareas,spacesshallbedefinedfor
eachofthefunctionalareasanddesignatedwithadashfollowedbyaletterdesignation
startingwithAandworkingthrougheachofthesubsequentspaces.


COBie.Space.Namesshallexactlymatchthespacenamesshowntherelateddesignand
constructiondeliverables.

COBie.Space.Tagfieldshallbeusedforbuildingsignage.

COBie.Space.Namerequirementsforuniquenamingoffunctionalareasshallextendto
differentworkareasonlargeroofingspacesordiscretegeographicregionsinsitemodels.

COBie.Space.Descriptionvaluesnotpublishedoncontractdrawingsshallhavegeneric
spacedescriptions.
COBie.Type.Name Quality Guidelines



Scheduledequipmentandproductsfoundonthedrawingsshallbeuniquelynamed.

Unlessotherwisespecifiedbytheclient,thenameofeachCOBie.Typeofproductand
equipmentshallbeginwithasignifieroftheproducttypethatwouldberecognizabletoa
facilitymanageroutsidethecontextofthespecificdesign.Forexample,thedesignation
DOORAuniquelydistinguishesthatCOBie.TypefromthelightfixturetypeLIGHTA.

Thedesignershalleitherutilizeclientsuppliedtemplateobjectsorexplicitlycoordinate
thenamesofallproducttypes,inadvance,withtheowneranddocumentalldecisions.
COBie.Component.Name Quality Guidelines




Individualinstancesofeachtypemustalsobeunique.Forlargepiecesofscheduled
equipmentsuchasAirHandlingUnits,suchuniquenamingiscommonlyfoundondesign
schedules.

Unlessotherwisespecifiedbytheclient,foritemswheredesignschedulesdescribeonly
theassettypes,suchlightingorplumbingfixtureschedules,thefollowingformulafor
creatingauniquecomponentnameshallbeused.
COBie.Type.Name&&COBie.Space.Name&&ItemCountinSpace.
Forexample,ifthereweretwosinksoftypeSinkAinspace100theuniquenamesof
eachofthesecomponentsfollowingthealgorithmshallbeSinkA10001andSinkA
10002.
COBie.Type Product Specification

DuringthecourseoftheCOBiedeliverablesthespecificityofinformationaboutCOBie.Typewill
typicallyincreasefromanotionalperformancespecification,toidentificationoftheBasisof
Designofspecificmanufacturer,totheproductactuallyapprovedandinstalledbytheContractor.
GiventhedifferencesbetweenvarioussoftwareproductsimplementingCOBieandtheir
treatmentofthisproductlifecycle,requirementsforBasisofDesigndocumentationshallbe
identifiedasspecifiedinthisdocument.
Component Spatial Containment

AllCOBie.ComponentrecordsshallbeidentifiedintheCOBie.Spaceinwhichtheassetisfoundor
theCOBie.Spacefromwhichtheassetisoperated.
Component Spatial Placement

ACOBie.AttributenamedSpatialPlacementshallbeprovidedforeachCOBie.Component.This
Attributeidentifiesinformationneededbythefacilitymanager,operatorormaintainertoaccess
thatcomponent.TypicalvaluesoftheSpatialPlacementAttributeshallincludeUnderFloor,
AboveCeiling,InWall,InSpace,OnRoof,OnSite.
Site Spatial Containment

Foreachfacilitycompoundorcampuswithsharedsitework,aseparateCOBieSitefileshallbe
submitted.AsingleCOBie.Floorrowwillbecreatedforthissitefileandidentifiedasa
COBie.Floor.FloorTypeofSite.Definableareaswithinthatsitewillbeidentifiedinrowsinthe
COBie.Spaceworksheet.ExamplesoftypicalCOBie.SpacerowswithinCOBie.Floor=Sitesare
parkinglots,utilitypads,loadingdocks,etcThedefaultlistofSitespacesthatshallbeincluded
foragivenclientareidentifiedinAppendixA.

Facility Geolocation
ToensurecoordinationofCOBiedatawithcampusmanagementandGeographicInformation
Systems,thefollowingCOBie.AttributesshallrowsbeprovidedforeachCOBie.FacilityRecord
basedon(intheNorthernHemisphere)thelowerlefthandspatialcoordinateofeachfacility.
Longitude
Latitude
Elevation
Rotation
Categories
Largepublicclientsmanagedifferenttypesoffacilitiesonmultiplecampuses.Toeffectively
managetheseportfolios,COBiedeliverablesarerequiredtoreceivebuildinginformationina
consistentway.InCOBiethisisaccomplishedthroughtheuseofseveraldifferenttypesof
Classifications.ClassificationsarecategorycodesofdifferenttypesusedinCOBie.TheNBIMS
USrequiresclassificationforthefollowingCOBieworksheets.
Contact
Facility
Space
Type
System
NBIMSUSdesignatesOmniClass11asthedefaultclassificationmethodusedifnoothermethodis
specifiedincontract.ThedefaultlistofmandatoryCOBieClassificationsthatshallbeincludedfor
agivenclientareidentifiedinAppendixA.
NotethataclientsrelianceonOmniClassalonemaynotensurecrossprojectcompatibilityover
time.TheOmniClassclassificationtables,justlikeallclassificationsystems,changeovertimeas
updatesareincorporated.Itistotheclientsbenefittodetermineandpublishtheprecise
classificationschemerequiredacrossallprojects.
Zones
Buildingscontaingroupsofspacesthat,whenconnected,providespecificcapabilitiestothe
owner.TheCOBie.Zoneworksheetisdesignedtoidentifythespacesthatmakeupagivenzone.
Ingeneral,zonesshallbeidentifiedbyzonetypeandcharacteristics.Zonesnaminginlarge
facilitiesshallalsobeidentifiedfloorandwingappended.Thenamesofzonesandsubzonesshall
beapprovedbytheowner.Thedefaultlistofzonesthatshallbeusedforagivenclientare
identifiedinAppendixA.
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ACOBie.Spacemayonlybelistedonceforagiventypeofzone.ACOBie.Spacemay,however,be
partofmultipletypesofzones.
AsanexampleconsiderSpace100inabuildingwhereCirculationZoneandFireProtection
zoninginformationisrequiredbytheowner.InthisexampleSpace100couldbepartofthe
CirculationZonePublicCirculationZoneandtheFireProtectionZoneFirstFloorWestWing
FireProtectionZone.Itisnot,however,possibleforSpace100tobepartofboththeFire
ProtectionZoneFirstFloorWestWingandFireProtectionZoneFirstFloorEastWingzones.
Zonesmaybenested.Nestingmustbeaccomplishedthroughthenameofthezone.For
example,theremaybesharedspacesthatsupportboththeFireProtectionZoneFirstFloor
WestWingandFireProtectionZoneFirstFloorEastWingzone.Suchzonescanbeidentified
intheFireProtectionZoneFirstFloorzone.
Ifagreedtobytheprojectteam,thenestingofzonesmaybeaccomplishedthroughtheuseof
COBie.AttributesthatidentifytheParentZoneofthecurrentzone.
Systems
Buildingscontaingroupsofcomponentsthat,whenconnected,providespecificrequiredservices.
TheCOBie.Systemworksheetisdesignedtoidentifythecomponentsthatmakeupagivensystem.
Ingeneral,systemsshallbeidentifiedbybuildingservice,floorandwing.Thenamesofsystems
withineachsystemtypeshallbeapprovedbytheowner.Subsystems,ifrequired,shallbe
identifiedusinganownerapprovednamingconvention.Thelistofsystemspossibleforatypical
projectforyourcurrentagencymaybefoundinAppendixAOwnersRequirements.
ACOBie.Componentmayonlybelistedonceforagiventypeofsystem.ACOBie.Componentmay,
however,bepartofmultipletypesofsystems.
AsanexampleconsiderComponentSensorTemperature101inabuildingwhereHVAC
systemandSensorSysteminformationisrequiredbytheowner.Inthisexample,thesensor
couldbepartofboththeHVACSystemChilledWaterandtheBASSystemHVACSensors
system.Itisnot,however,possibleforthesensortobepartofboththeHVACSystemChilled
WaterandHVACSystemFirstFloorHeatingDistributionsystem.
Systemsmaybenested.Nestingmustbeaccomplishedthroughthenameofthesystem.For
exampleaFireProtectionSystemmayhaveasetofequipmentsupportingFireProtection
CommonandequipmentsupportingspecificareasofthebuildingsuchaFireProtectionFirst
Floor,WestWingandaFireProtectionFirstFloor,EastWing.
Aquestionthatmaycomeupistherelationshipbetweensystemsandzones.Thisisrelevant
sincesomesystemsandzoneshaveoverlappingboundaries.Thelinkcanbedirectlyfoundinthe
COBiedataspecificationfromeitherthedirectionofcomponentsorspaces.Tofindthe
COBie.ComponentsandCOBie.Systemsthatsupportspecificspaces,aquerycanbemadetolook

forallcomponentsthatarefoundintheCOBie.SpacesidentifiedwithinagivenCOBie.Zone.The
inversequerycanalsobemadetoidentifytheCOBie.SpacessupportedbyagivenCOBie.System.
Ifagreedtobytheprojectteam,thenestingofsystemsmaybeaccomplishedthroughtheuseof
COBie.AttributesthatidentifytheParentSystemofthecurrentsystem.
Units of Measure
COBiemodelsrequireasinglestandardsetofunitsofmeasureforlinear,area,andvolumetric
measures.Thisunitofmeasurestandardisappliedonallunitsthatdonototherwisehaveunits
attached.Designersshalldesignatetherequiredunitsofmeasurefortheirprojectsforowner
approvalpriortostartingdesign.Allotherdisciplinesshallberequiredtousethesameunitsof
measuredefinedbythedesigner.
Thearchitecturalmodelandallothermodelsshallbeorientedtoprojectnorth.Thedifference
betweenprojectnorthandmagneticnorthshallbedefinedbythearchitect.Thedesignershall
designatetheelevationoftheprojectforasingleoriginpoint.LatitudeandLongitudeshallbe
definedbasedonthesingleoriginpoint.Allotherdisciplinesshallberequiredtoreferencethe
projectnorthrotationandelevationoriginpointdesignatedbythedesigner.
Unitsonattributesshallberequiredtobeidentifiedwitheachnumericvalueinthe
COBie.Attributesworksheet.ThisappliesregardlessofthetypeofAttributebeingprovided.
Giventhedifferencesinsoftwareimplementationofunits,itiscriticalthatthedesignteam
evaluatetheirproductusingsmalltestingmodelstoensurethatthisrequirementcanbemet.It
wouldbeexpectedthatcommercialproductCOBiepointsofcontactwillneedtobeidentifiedand
contactedtoreducepostdesignorpostconstructionmanualupdatingofCOBiedeliverables.
DuringdesigntheArchitectshallberesponsibleforthemanualupdateofallCOBie.Attributesnot
automaticallyprovidedbydesignsoftware.DuringconstructiontheContractororCommissioning
AgentshallberesponsibleforthemanualupdateofallCOBie.Attributesnotautomatically
providedbysoftwareusedtocreatetheirrequireddeliverables.
Use of Commercial Software

ManycommercialproductscanproduceCOBiedataautomatically.Itiscritical,whenusingthese
products,thatthesoftwarevendorssetupinstructionsarefollowedpriortotheuseofthat
software.Withoutthecorrectinitialconfiguration,thedesigner,commissioningagent,or
contractormayberequiredtorekeybyhandtheinformationrequiredinCOBiedeliverables.
AllCOBiedeliverablesshallbeaccompaniedbyareportthatdemonstratesthatthefileprovided
meetstheformattingrequirementsoftheCOBiespecification.

Differentcheckingtoolshavedifferentcapabilities.SomecheckbothIFCbasedandspreadsheet
basedfiles.Othersonlycheckspreadsheetbasedfiles.Thelistofavailabletoolsmaybefoundon
theCOBieMeansandMethodsPage12.
Iftherearespecificcheckingtoolrequirementsforagivenowner,thesemaybefoundin
AppendixAOwnersRequirements.
MultipleModel Merging
Giventhevarietyoftechnology,approachestoprovidingCOBiedata,andnewlyemerging
practicalexpertiseinmergingCOBiedata,specialconcernshouldpaidbythosepreparingCOBie
deliverablesfrommultipleunderlyingsourcefiles.Thediscussionbelowmayhelptoclarifythese
issuesforthosewhoattempttoaggregateCOBiedatafrommultiplesources.
Therearetwogeneralclassesofproblemsthatmaybeencountered.Inthefirstcase,problems
arerootedindesignpractice.Inthesecondcasesproblemsstemfromincompleteadoptionopen
standardsbysoftwarefirms.
ConsidertheworkflowintheDesignDevelopmentstagewhenanArchitectwillproducea
reflectedceilingplancontainslightingfixturesandplumbingfixtureschedule.Laterduring
ConstructionDocumentsstagetheelectricalEngineerslightingfixturescheduleandmechanical
Engineersplumbingfixtureschedulewillbecompleted.Itissometimesthecaseindesign
practicethatsuchinformationwillnotexactlymatch.Thegeneralruletointerpretingdrawing
inconsistenciesisthatthemoredetailedinformationgovernsoverlessdetailedinformation.The
practicalimpactofthisruleisthattheconstructionbidswillalmostalwaysbemadeagainstthe
electricallightingfixturescheduleandnottheArchitectsreflectedceilingplan.
ThesecondtypeofissuethatmayimpactonthemergingofCOBiedatafrommultiplesourcesis
thatsoftwarethatimportstheArchitectsoriginalmodelmaynotmaintainuniqueSpace,Typeor
Componentnames.Insomecaseswhenthedatafromthisadditionalsoftwareismergedback
intoasinglefilemultiplespacesandequipmentandassociatedpropertiesandgeometrymaybe
found.
ItisrecommendedthatwhenpreparingaCOBiedeliverablefrommultiplemodelsthatapre
flightcheckofmodelmergingoperationsbeconductedtodetermineifassetsareduplicatedin
differentmodels.Ifautomatedmethodsforsupportingdesignqualitycontrolarenotavailableby
thedesignteamscommercialsoftwareproduct,thedesignersBIMmanagerwillhaveto
completethisreviewand/ormergingmanually.
Ifthereisaquestionregardingtheorderofprecedenceinmerging,thenmergingshouldfollow
standardcontractinterpretationrulesofprecedence.Thestandardapproachisthatmoreprecise
information(providedbyarespectivedesigndiscipline)takesprecedenceoverthemoregeneral
Architecturalinformation.Aspecificsetofrulesshouldbedevelopedbytheteamwhenmerging
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multiplefiles.ThebuildingSMARTalliance13hascurrentlypublishedadocumentcontainingan
examplesetofmergingrulesattheconstructiondocumentstage.
8 EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

COBiedeliversinformationaboutmanagedassets.Spatialassetsshallbeidentifiedinthe
COBie.SpaceworksheetandhavepropertiescorrespondingtoarchitecturalRoomDataSheetsas
specifiedbytheclient.Equipmentandproductassetsdescribedinthissectionappearinthe
COBie.TypeandCOBie.Componentworksheets.Attributesofsuchassetsappearinthe
COBie.Attributeworksheet.
ItisarequirementofCOBieChallengeeventsbeginninginJanuary2013thatallsoftware
producingorusingCOBiedataprovideexplicitenduserinstructionsregardingtheapplicationof
regional,national,orclientspecificpropertysets.Anexampleofaregionalpropertysetproject
underwayintheUnitedStatesistheSpecifiersPropertiesinformationexchange(SPie)project.In
thefuture,itisexpectedthatclientswillspecifytheuseofpreparedtemplateobjectswith
mandatorypropertiesthatreflecttheiruniquerequirements.
Inabsenceofclientspecifiedregional,national,orclientspecificpropertysets,theprojectteam
maydevelopequipmentandproductschedulesaccordingcurrentbusinesspractices,andsubmit
forclientapprovaltheseschedulesthatwillbereviewedagainstthequalitystandardsidentifiedin
thisGuide.Whendevelopingequipmentandproductschedules,designersandconsultantsshall
ensurethatscheduleheadingsarenormalizedtoeliminateduplication,resolvesynonyms
betweendisciplines,andconsistentlynameobjectstoprovideinformationuponwhichthefacility
maybeefficientlymaintained,operated,andmanaged.Unitsforallattributesshallalsobe
identifiedandcoordinatedbetweendesignersandconsultants.
Regardlessofthesourceofthepropertiesspecifiedinclientcontracts,COBie.Attributesforall
COBie.TypeandCOBie.Componentrecordsshallmatchthepropertiesfoundonequivalentdesign
drawingequipmentandproductschedules.
Section8.1identifiescommonCOBiequalityattributesthatapplytoallprojects,regardlessof
regional,national,orclientspecificpropertysets.Subsectionsbeginningwithsection8.2
identifypropertiesidentifiedbyassettype.Thesearelistedinroughorderofthetempoof
requiredmaintenanceandoperationalactivitiesforthoseassets.Thoseassesrequiringthemost
attentionappeartowardthetopofthelist.
8.1 General Requirements

Thefollowingrequirementsshallgovernthedeliveryofalltypesofequipmentandproductsfound
inallCOBiedeliverables.
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8.1.1 Project Team Responsibility

Inabsenceofspecifiedregional,national,orclientspecificpropertysets,theprojectteamshall
precoordinatetheidentificationofrequiredequipmentandproductproperties.Documentation
ofthisprecoordinationshallbesubmittedforclientapprovalpriortothestartofdesign.This
submittalshallincludethelistofscheduledequipmentandproductschedulesandtheheadings
expectedtoappearonalldrawingsschedules.Thissubmittalshallbeprovidedforclientapproval.
Thepurposeofthisprecoordinationsubmittalistoeliminatelaterpossiblereworkbytheproject
teamthatmaybeneededtobringCOBiedeliverablesuptothedataqualitystandardsidentifiedin
thisGuide.
Theclientmayexplicitlyrequirethattheprojectteamconformtothepropertiesprovidedinthis
Guide.Thesepropertieswereselectedfromdesignschedulesfoundinstandarddesignsofseveral
UnitedStatesfederalgovernmentagencies.Thatinformationwascollated,normalizedto
eliminateduplicationandresolvesynonyms,andconsistentlyorganizedinthetablesprovidedin
thissection.UnitsforeachAttributehavealsobeenidentified.Theefforttakentoresolvesuch
issuesinthisGuideisexpectedtosavetheprojectteamasignificantamountofeffortuntilsuch
timeasregional,national,orclientspecificrequirementsarecompleted.
ThefirstcheckofCOBiedataqualityconductedbytheclientshallbeareviewofallscheduled
equipmentandproducts.Iftherearediscrepancies,theclientshallrejecttheCOBiedeliverable
andholdretainageuntilsuchtimeastheCOBiequalitystandardsaremet.Theclientsretainage
oftheCOBiedeliverableshallbebasedonthetimerequiredtomanuallydocumentallscheduled
assets.
8.1.2 Unique Component Name and Type Name

Allequipmentschedulesthatidentifyindividualcomponentsshallbeginwiththeattributeslisted
below.TheassetsnameComponent.nameandassettypenameComponent.Typeprovided
inalldesignschedulesshallbeuniqueacrossallclassesofasset.
Name
Type
Adefaultnamingschemeforschedulesthatidentifyindividualcomponentsandthosewhichonly
identifyequipmentorproducttypeswasprovidedpreviouslyinthisGuide.
8.1.3 NonSubstantive Attributes

AttributesprovidedinCOBiedeliverablesshallberestrictedtothosethatprovideinformation
aboutthespecificationoroperationofthemanagedassetandnotinformationpertainingtothe
internalconfigurationofthesoftwaresystemoroutputformatsprovidedbytheimplementing
softwaresystems.

8.1.4 Type versus Component Attributes

AttributesincommonacrossagivenequipmentorproductTypeshallbeassociatedwiththe
COBie.Typerecord.AttributesuniquetoaspecificComponentmaybeassociatedwiththe
COBie.Componentrecord.
8.1.5 Specification Reference

AttheConstructionDocumentsdeliverableandbeyondallCOBie.Typerecordsshallbeidentified
withthespecificationsectionthatreferencestheirrequirements.Thisshallbeaccomplishedby
theCOBie.TypeAttributecalledSpecificationSection.
8.1.6 Electric al Properties

Allequipmentschedulesthatidentifyindividualcomponentsthatuseelectricalpowershallhave
thenextthreeheadingsoftheirschedulescontainthefollowingassetinformation.This
informationshallbeincludedintheCOBiefileasattributesontheassetType.
Current
Voltage
Frequency
8.1.7 Placement
Allmanagedassetsshallbeidentifiedbyitsplacementwithinthefacility.Attheconstruction
DocumentsDesignstagethisrequirementwillapplytoallCOBie.Componentrecordsusingthe
COBie.AttributeSpatialPlacement.AttheBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltstagesof
construction,thisrequirementwillapplytobothscheduledandtaggedassets.Thevaluesthat
canbeusedfortheSpatialPlacementattributeshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing
list.
AboveCeiling
InSpace
InWall
OnRoof
OnSite
UnderFloor
8.1.8 Construction Documents Deliverable Basis of Design

ThesepropertiesshallbeaddedtotheCOBie.Attributeworksheetandassociatedwithevery
COBie.TyperecordattheConstructionDocuments(100%Design)Deliverable.Thefield
BasisOfDesignNotesreproducesnotesassociatedwitheachtypeofscheduledassetsasfound
ondesigndrawings.
BasisOfDesignManufacturer
BasisOfDesignModelNumber
BasisOfDesignNotes

8.1.9 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Common Properties

TheBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltCOBiedeliverablesshallupdatethefollowingadditional
attributesofalldesignedassetsbasedonthepropertiesofinstalledproducts.
COBieWorksheet COBieField
Type Manufacturer
Type ModelNumber
Type WarrantyGuarantorLabor
Type WarrantyDurationLabor
Type WarrantyDurationUnit
Attribute(ofType) ApprovedDeviations
Component SerialNumber
Component InstallationDate
Component TagNumber
8.1.10 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverable AsInstalled Electrical Circuit

Eachscheduled/namedassetthatuseselectricity,shallinadditiontootherrequiredproperties,
havethefollowingtwopropertiesthatidentifytheelectricalcircuitrequiredtodeenergizethat
equipment.ThesepropertieswillbeaddedtotheCOBie.AttributeworksheetfortheBeneficial
OccupancyandAsBuiltCOBiedeliverables.
ElecticalPanelName
ElectricalPanelCircut
8.1.11 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Systems of Components

Eachscheduled/namedsystemassetshallbeidentifiedintheCOBie.Systemworksheettoidentify
thegroupingofdifferentcomponentsintosystemswithinthefacility.
8.1.12 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Assemblies of Components

Engineeredtoorderproductsareassembledofindividualproductsthathavedifferent
preventativemaintenanceschedulesandreplacementpartsrequirements.Tocorrectlyinclude
theseinCOBietheremustbeaCOBie.TypeandCOBie.Componentforboththeassemblyandfor
theindividualpiecesofequipmentwithintheoverallassembly.BODandAsBuiltDeliverables
RequiredTypeProperties
TheBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltCOBiedeliverablesshallupdatetheattributesofall
scheduledassetTypestomatchthosepropertiesoftheactuallyselectedproductTypes.
8.1.13 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverable AsInstalled Asset Type Properties

TheBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltCOBiedeliverablesshallupdatetheattributesofall
designedassetstomatchthosepropertiesofinstalledproducts.

8.2 Required HVAC System Assets

8.2.1 Chiller
ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocumentsstage
designdeliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverableandsubsequent
Table4DesignMinimumChillerScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name ChillerTypeXXSpace#01
Type ChillerTypeXX
SpecificationSection (asidentifiedinclientscontract)
Location (Space.Name)
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Capacity kW
WaterFlow m3/hr
AmbientTemp C
PressureDrop kPa
EnteringWaterTemp C
LeavingWaterTemp C
MotorController
UnloadingSteps
ChillerMedia
ChillerType
RefrigerantType
EnergyEfficiencyRatio(EER) Btu/hrtokW
IntegratedPartLoadValue(IPLV)
HeatReclaim
SpatialPlacement (fromapprovedlistofplacementtypes)
BasisOfDesignManufacturer (Iffoundondrawingschedules)
BasisOfDesignModelNumber (Iffoundondrawingschedules)
BasisOfDesignNotes (Iffoundondrawingschedules)
Constructiondeliverableswillbeupdatedtoreflectinstalledequipmentandotherinformation
describedintheGeneralRequirementsSection.Inaddition,theBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuilt
InDeliverablesshallprovidethefollowingadditionalattributes:
ElecticalPanelName


8.2.2 Boiler
Table5DesignMinimumBoilerScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name BoilerTypeXXSpace#01
Type BoilerTypeXX
Location (SpaceName)
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
InputPower kW
OutputPower kW
WaterFlow m3/hr
EnteringWaterTemp C
LeavingWaterTemp C
VentDiameter mm
Passes
PressureDrop kPa
EnergySource
FuelType
OutputMedia
Deliverablesshallprovidethefollowingadditionalattributes:
ElecticalPanelName


8.2.3 Air Handling Units

Table6DesignMinimumAirHandlingUnitScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name AHUTypeXXSpace#01
Type AHUTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
FanFlowMaximum L/s
FanFlowNominal L/s
FanOutsideFlow L/s
FanExtPressureDrop kPa
FanMotorPower kW
FanSpeed RPM
FanSoundLevel dB
CoilFlow L/s
CoilVelocity m/min
CoilCapacity W
EnteringAirTempDB C
EnteringAirTempWB C
LeavingAirTempDB C
LeavingAirTempWB C
EnteringWaterTemp C
LeavingWaterTemp C
ChilledWaterRate L/s
RunoutInletSize mm
RunoutOutletSize mm
CoilAirPressureDrop Pa
CoilWaterPressureDrop kPa
ElecticalPanelName

8.2.4 Fan coil units

Table7DesignMinimumFanCoilUnitScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FanCoilTypeXXSpace#01
Type FanCoilTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
AirFlow L/s
FanSpeed
ExitStaticPressure Pa
EnteringAirTempDB C
EnteringAirTempWB C
LeavingAirTempDB C
LeavingAirTempWB C
TotalCapacity kW
SensibleCapacity kW
EnteringWaterTemp C
LeavingWaterTemp C
ChilledWaterFlow L/s
CoolingCoilDeltaP kPa
CoolingRows
FanMotorPower kW
Phase
CabinetType
ElecticalPanelName


8.2.5 Filters
AirFlowmaximumwasincludedinthistablesinceitwasfoundinanoteassociatedwitheach
filter.Theefficiencyratingidentifiedinthetableistoogeneralandshouldbeclarifiedaseither
NominalCountedEfficiencyorNominalWeightedEfficiency.
Notethattheexpectednamingofthiscomponentshouldreflectthetypeandcomponents
specificuseinasystem.
Table8DesignMinimumFilterScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name HVACFilterTypeXXSpace#01
Type HVACFilterTypeXX
Length mm
Width mm
Height mm
AirFlowMaximum L/s
AirFlowNominal L/s
NominalPressureDrop Pa
EfficiencyRating %
ResidenceTime Sec
describedintheGeneralRequirementsSection.

8.2.6 Pumps
Table9DesignMinimumPumpScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name HVACPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type HVACPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
RatedFlow L/s
ChurnPressure kPa
ControllerType
ElecticalPanelName


8.2.7 Fans
Table10DesignMinimumFanScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FanTypeXXSpace#01
Type FanTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Service
FlowRate L/s
Pressure Pa
ControlType
Interlock
ElecticalPanelName


8.2.8 Motors
Table11DesignMinimumMotorScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name MotorTypeXXSpace#01
Type MotorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Phase
Efficiency
Drive
DriveControlType
ElecticalPanelName

8.2.9 Compressors
Table12DesignMinimumCompressorScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name CompressorTypeXXSpace#01
Type CompressorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
RefrigerantType
Capacity %
Speed RPM
ElecticalPanelName

8.2.10 Variable Air Volume boxes

Table13DesignMinimumVAVBoxScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name VAVTypeXXSpace#01
Type VAVTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
InletSize mm
AirFlowMinimum L/s
AirFlowMaximum L/s
PressureDrop Pa
NCLevelDischarge dB
NCLevelRadiated dB
ElecticalPanelName
8.2.11 Valves
SchedulesforthistypeofdevicearenotrequiredforCOBieDesignDeliverables,butwillbe
requiredforCOBieBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltModels.Thesescheduleswillconsistofthe
followingparts.
OneCOBie.Typerecordforeachtypeofcomponent
OneCOBie.Componentforeachindividualcomponent,identifyingthecomponentsspace
NameofCOBie.Componentmustbeuniquelycreatedusingthefollowingrule
o Valve&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace
TwoCOBie.Attributerecordforeachcomponent
o OperatingPositionNormal(open/closed)
o OperatingPositionEmergency(open/closed)
OneCOBie.Connectionrecordforeachcomponentwhoseflowiscontrolledbythisdevice.

8.2.12 Traps
followingparts.
o Trap&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace
PMSchedulesforthisCOBie.Typeshallidentifythefrequencyofinspection/maintenance
requiredforthistypeofcomponent.

8.2.13 Strainer
followingparts.
o Strainer&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace
PMSchedulesforthisCOBie.Typeshallidentifythefrequencyofinspection/maintenance
requiredforthistypeofcomponent.

8.3 Required Plumbing System Assets

8.3.1 Water treatment Assemblies
WatertreatmentsystemsareanAssemblyofthreeprimaryComponenttypesthatshallbe
includedinCOBiedeliverables.ThesethreeTypesare
Pretreatmentequipment
Potablewatertreatmentequipment
Pressurevessels
IfawatertreatmentassemblyisaninternalpartofagivenfacilitythenthereshallbeoneType
objectforWaterTreatment.
Table14DesignMinimumWaterTreatmentAssembliesScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name WaterTreatmentAssemblyTypeXXSpace#01
Type WaterTreatmentAssemblyTypeXX
SystemTypes
WaterSoftener
DesinfectionType
RejectionRatio
Capacity cu.meters/day

8.3.2 Valves
followingparts.
8.3.3 Plumbing Fixtures

Whiletherearemanydifferenttypesofplumbingfixtures,theycommonlyusethesametypeof
schedule,sinceeachtypeoffixtureperformsasimilarfunction.Thefollowingminimumsetof
informationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocumentsstagedesigndeliverablescheduleand
reflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverableandsubsequentconstructiondeliverables.
Table15DesignMinimumPlumbingFixtureScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name PlumbingFixtureTypeXXSpace#01
Type PlumbingFixtureTypeXX
Waste WSFU
Vent WSFU
ColdWater WSFU
HotWater WSFU
SanitaryFixtureWater liter/flush
MaximumFlowRate L/min

8.4 Required Fire Suppression System Assets

8.4.1 Pumps
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FireSurpressionPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type FireSurpressionPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
RatedFlow L/s
ChurnPressure kPa
ControllerType
ElecticalPanelName


8.4.2 Valves
followingparts.

8.4.3 Sprinkler heads

Designschedulesforthistypeofdeviceondesigndrawingsonlyidentifyeachtypeofcomponent.
Thelocationofeachcomponentistypicallyidentifiedbydrawingnote.AsaresultDesign
DeliverablesforthistypeofdeviceshallbecomprisedofthefollowingCOBieinformation:
OneCOBie.AttributerecordforeachType
o HeadType
OneCOBie.Componentforeachindividualcomponent,identifyingthecomponentsspace.
AtBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltdeliverables,designschedulesshallbeupdatedasnoted
below.
TwoCOBie.AttributerecordforeachType
o HeadType
o ThreadSize
o SprinklerHead&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace

8.4.4 Fire extinguishers

designdeliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverable.
Table17ConstructionMinimumFireExtinguisherScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FireExtinguisherTypeXXSpace#01
Type FireExtinguisherTypeXX
Capacity Kg
Rating
8.5 Required Electrical System Assets

8.5.1 Light fixtures
Thelocationofeachcomponentistypicallyidentifiedbydrawingnote.Thefollowingminimum
setofinformationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocumentsstagedesigndeliverableschedule
andreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverableandsubsequentconstructiondeliverables.
Table18DesignMinimumLightFixtureTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name LightFixtureTypeXXSpace#01
Type LightFixtureTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
LensType
LampType
Mounting

LampType
LampCount Each
LampPower W
Function
LightPath
below.
TwoCOBie.Attributerecordforeachindividualcomponent
o ElecticalPanelName
o ElectricalPanelCircut
o Outlet&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace

8.5.2 Outlets
ThreeCOBie.AttributerecordforeachType
o Voltage
o Current
o Frequency

below.
o Voltage

o Current
o Frequency
o Outlet&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace

8.5.3 Switches
o Voltage
o Current
o Frequency

AtBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltdeliverables,designschedulesshallbeupdatedas
notedbelow.
o Voltage
o Current
o Frequency

o Switch&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace
OneCOBie.Connectionrecordforeachfixture,outlet,orequipmentcontrolledbythis
component.

8.5.4 Distribution panel

Table19DesignMinimumDistributionPanelTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name DistributionPanelTypeXXSpace#01
Type DistributionPanelTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Phase
NumberofWires
NumberofPoles
MainBreakerMounting
MainBusCurrent Amps
NeutralBus
EquipGroundBus
IsolatedGroundBus
Mounting
AICRating
ElecticalPanelName
Notethatthefullspecificationoftheelectricalsystemmaybedevelopedthroughuseofthe
COBie.ConnectionandCOBie.Assemblyworksheets.Unlessspecifiedbyclient,useofthese
worksheetsisnotrequiredtomeetthegenericCOBieGuide.

8.5.5 Switchgear
Table20DesignMinimumSwitchgearTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name SwitchgearTypeXXSpace#01
Type SwitchgearTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
OperatingWeight Kg
TypeofSupport
HorizontalBusCurrent Amps
VerticalBusCurrent Amps
ShortCircuitInterruptingRating KAIC
EnclosureRating
MinimumBusBracing KAIC
ElecticalPanelName

8.5.6 Generator
Table21DesignMinimumGeneratorTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name GeneratorTypeXXSpace#01
Type GeneratorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
OperatingWeight Kg
TypeofSupport
MaximumPowerOutput kW
FuelType
ElecticalPanelName

8.6 Required Control System Assets

8.6.1 Sensors
Table22DesignMinimumSensorsTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name SensorTypeXXSpace#01
Type SensorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Mounting
ElecticalPanelName

8.6.2 Controllers
constructiondeliverables..
Table23DesignMinimumControllerTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name ControllerTypeXXSpace#01
Type ControllerTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Mounting
ElecticalPanelName
Controllerswillalsobeidentifiedwithonemoreattributetoallowoperatorstodeterminethe
primarycomponentthatiscontrolledbythisdevice.
ControlledDevice


8.7 Required Elevator System Assets

8.7.1 Elevator
constructiondeliverables..
Table24DesignMinimumElevatorTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name ElevatorTypeXXSpace#01
Type ElevatorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Capacity Kg
Speed m/s
SCRHPRating
MGMotorPower KW
StartingAmps Amps
AcceleratingAmps Amps
Mach.RM KCal/hr
ElecticalPanelName

8.8 Required Food Service System Assets

8.8.1 Sinks
specificuseinthissystem.
Table25DesignMinimumSinksTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceSinkTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceSinkTypeXX
WaterInlet
Drain

8.8.2 Waste Disposer

Table26DesignMinimumWasteDisposerTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceWasteDisposerTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceWasteDisposerTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
WaterInlet
Drain
Deliverablesshallprovidethefollowingadditionalattribute:
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.3 Dishwasher
Table27DesignMinimumDishwasherTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceDishwasherTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceDishwasherTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
WaterInlet
Drain
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.4 Refrigerator
Table28DesignMinimumRefrigeratorTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceRefrigeratorTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceRefrigeratorTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
WaterInlet
Drain
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.5 Icemaker
Table29DesignMinimumIcemakerTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceIcemakerTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceIcemakerTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
WaterInlet
Drain
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.6 Range
Table30DesignMinimumRangeTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceRangeTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceRangeTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
Gas Mbtu
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.7 Fryer
Table31DesignMinimumFryerTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceFryerTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceFryerTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
Gas Mbtu
ElecticalPanelName

8.8.8 Freezer
Table32DesignMinimumFreezerTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FoodServiceFreezerTypeXXSpace#01
Type FoodServiceFreezerTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
Connection
ElecticalPanelName

8.9 Required Architectural Assets

8.9.1 Doors
Notethatacommaseparatedlistoftwospacenamesisrequiredforinteriordoors.Thefirst
spacelisted(orifonlyonespaceisprovided)shallbethespaceintowhichthedooropens.
Table33DesignMinimumDoorTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name DoorTypeXXSpace#01
Type DoorTypeXX
Location (SpaceNames)
DoorWidth mm
DoorHeight mm
DoorThickness mm
DoorType
DoorMaterial
DoorFinish
GlazingType
SecurityCode
FrameType
FrameMaterial
FrameFinish
FrameHead
FrameJam
FrameSill
FireLabelClass
FireLabelRating
HardwareSet
Pressurization
EgressDoor

8.9.2 Windows
Notethatacommaseparatedlistoftwospacenamesisrequiredforinteriorwindows.
Table34DesignMinimumWindowTypeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name WindowTypeXXSpace#01
Type WindowTypeXX
Location (SpaceNames)
WindowNumber
SecurityCode
WindowRating
GlazingType
WindowSize
WindowSize
WindowSize
WindowOperation
FrameMaterial
UFactor

8.9.3 Finishes
Table35DesignMinimumFinishScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name
Type
Floor
Base
Walls
CeilingType
CeilingFinish
CeilingHeight mm

8.10 Furnishing Assets

Whiletherearemanydifferenttypesoffurnishingassets,theycommonlyusethesametypeof
schedule.ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocuments
stagedesigndeliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverableandsubsequent
Table36DesignMinimumFurnishingAssetsScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FurnishingAssetTypeXXSpace#01
Type FurnishingAssetTypeXX
GFCI
GFGI
CFCI

8.11 Site Assets

8.11.1 Site Water Distribution System
8.11.1.1 Site Water Pumps

Heading TypicalUnit
Name SiteWaterPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type SiteWaterPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
FlowRateMin L/s
FlowRateMax L/s
PressureHead kPa
ElecticalPanelName

8.11.1.2 Site Water Valves

followingparts.

8.11.1.3 Site Water Tanks

Table38DesignMinimumTanksScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name SiteWaterTankTypeXXSpace#01
Type SiteWaterTankTypeXX
AccessType
StorageType
Capacity L

8.11.2 Site Fire Suppression System
8.11.2.1 Fire Suppression Hydrants

Table39DesignMinimumHydrantScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name HydrantTypeXXSpace#01
Type HydrantTypeXX
FlowRate
PressureRating
BodyColor
CapColor
8.11.2.2 Fire Suppression Valves

followingparts.


8.11.2.3 Fire Suppression Pumps

Heading TypicalUnit
Name FirePumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type FirePumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
FlowRateMin L/s
FlowRateMax L/s
PressureHead kPa
ElecticalPanelName


8.11.3 Water Supply Wells
8.11.3.1 Water Pumps

Heading TypicalUnit
Name WaterSupplyPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type WaterSupplyPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Power kW
FlowRateMin L/s
FlowRateMax L/s
PressureHead kPa
ElecticalPanelName


8.11.3.2 Water Valves

followingparts.
8.11.4 Site Sanitary Sewer
8.11.4.1 Sewer Manholes

Table42DesignMinimumManholeScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name SewerManholeTypeXXSpace#01
Type SewerManholeTypeXX
NorthCoordinate(Y)
EastCoordinate(X)
Top
Inv.In
Inv.Out

8.11.4.2 Sewer Pumps

Heading TypicalUnit
Name SewerPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type SewerPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
RatedFlow L/s
ChurnPressure kPa
ControllerType
ElecticalPanelName
8.11.4.3 Sewer Valves

followingparts.

8.11.4.4 Sewer Tanks

Table44DesignMinimumTankScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name SewerTankTypeXXSpace#01
Type SewerTankTypeXX
AccessType
StorageType
Capacity L

8.11.5 Fuel Distribution
8.11.5.1 Fuel Distribution Pumps

Table45DesignMinimumFuelPumpScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FuelPumpTypeXXSpace#01
Type FuelPumpTypeXX
Current Amps
Voltage Volts
Frequency Hz
Service
FlowRateMin L/s
FlowRateMax L/s
TotalHead m
RotationSpeed RPM
Power kW
Phase
ElecticalPanelName

8.11.5.2 Fuel Distribution Valves

followingparts.

8.11.5.3 Fuel Distribution Tanks

Table46DesignMinimumFuelTankScheduleHeadings
Heading TypicalUnit
Name FuelTankTypeXXSpace#01
Type FuelTankTypeXX
AccessType
Service
FuelType
Capacity L
DryWeight Kg
WetWeight Kg

8.11.5.4 Fuel Distribution Switches

o Voltage
o Current
o Frequency
TwoCOBie.Attributeforeachindividualcomponent
o PanelBoard
o Circuit
below.
o Voltage
o Current
o Frequency
TwoCOBie.Attributeforeachindividualcomponent
o PanelBoard
o Circuit
o Switch&COBie.SpaceName&&ItemCountinSpecificSpace
OneCOBie.Connectionrecordforeachfixture,outlet,orequipmentcontrolledbythis
component.

9 PARTS & CONSUMABLES

Thefollowingtypesofpartsaretobeidentified:
1.Generalconsumables
2.Generalcustodial
3.Generalshopequipment
4.Equipment
5.Tools
6.Equipmentspecificmaterials
9.1 Common Facility Consumables

ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedintheBeneficialOccupancy
ConstructionCOBieDeliverableandreflectedintheAsBuiltConstructionDeliverable.
Table47MinimumAttributesforCommonFacilityConsumablesandCOBieMapping
COBieMapping
Heading Sheet Column AttributeName DataType AttributeReference
PartNumber Spare PartNumber IfcIdentifier
Description Spare Description IfcText
Vendor Spare Suppliers IfcText
UnitPrice Attribute UnitPrice IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
Unit Attribute UnitOfMeasure IfcUnit Spare
Quantity Attribute Quantity IfcCountMeasure Spare
MaterialCost Attribute MaterialCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
ShippingCost Attribute ShippingCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
SubCost Attribute SubCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
LogisticsCategory1 Attribute LogisticsCategory1 IfcText Spare
Website Attribute Website IfcText Spare
Criticality Attribute Criticality IfcText Spare

9.2 Equipment Specific Consumables

ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedintheBeneficialOccupancy
ConstructionCOBieDeliverableandreflectedintheAsBuiltConstructionDeliverable.
Table48MinimumAttributesforEquipmentSpecificConsumablesandCOBieMapping
COBieMapping
Heading Sheet Column AttributeName Attribute
DataType Reference
PartNumber Spare PartNumber IfcIdentifier
Description Spare Description IfcText
Vendor Spare Suppliers IfcText
SpecificationNumb
SpecNumber Attribute er IfcLabel Spare
SpecificationSectio
SpecSection Attribute n IfcLabel Spare
UnitPrice Attribute UnitPrice IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
Unit Attribute UnitOfMeasure IfcUnit Spare
InitialOrderQuantit
InitialOrderQuantity Attribute y IfcCountMeasure Spare
ReOrderQuantity Attribute ReOrderQuantity IfcCountMeasure Spare
MinimumInventory MinimumInventor
Level Attribute yLevel IfcCountMeasure Spare
Attic Attribute Attic IfcText Spare
MaterialCost Attribute MaterialCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
ShippingCost Attribute ShippingCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
SubCost Attribute SubCost IfcMonetaryUnit Spare
Website Attribute Website IfcText Spare
Criticality Attribute Criticality IfcText Spare


APPENDIX A OWNERS REQUIREMENTS

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NOTE:Priortotheuseofthisdocumentbyaspecificowner.Thissectionshouldbeupdatedtoreflect
theindividualproceduresandtechnologiesinplacebythatownertofacilitatetheproductionand
deliveryofCOBiedeliverables.
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ThisAppendixprovidestherequirementsforyourspecificAgencyasadditionsto,orclarificationof,the
generalrequirementsforCOBiedeliverablesidentifiedintheprevioussections.
1 Automated Tools
ItisrecommendedthattheAgencyutilizingthisguideidentifythenecessaryautomatedtoolstobeused
duringthedifferentprojectphases.
Design
TheAgencywillneedtoolstocapturethedesigninformationrequiredinCOBie.Thereareseveral
designtoolsavailabletoproduceadesignCOBiefile.Moreinformationrelatedtosuchtoolscanbe
foundontheCOBieMeansandMethodpage14.
Construction
TheAgencywillneedtoolstocaptureinformationduringconstructionthatisrequiredinCOBie.Tools
canbeusedtocaptureassetsserialnumbersortoelectronicallyproduceandtransmitsubmittals.
Thereareseveraltoolsavailabletoaccomplishthis.MoreinformationcanbefoundontheCOBieMeans
andMethodpage15.
Commissioning
TheAgencywillneedtoolstocaptureandupdateinformationduringthecommissioningphase.There
areseveralavailabletoolstoaidinthisprocess.Moreinformationrelatedtosuchtoolscanbefoundon
theCOBieMeansandMethodpage16.
2 Mandatory Classification
Inlieuoftheclientprovidingaspecificclassificationscheme,theprojectteamshallsubmit,tothe
ownerforapproval,theclassificationschemetobeused.Theidentificationofthe
COBie.Sheet.ClassificationcolumndatashallbeasingletextstringwiththeClassificationNumber,a
delimiter(typicallyacolon),andtheClassificationname,e.g.1112113400:NewFacility.Thebest
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classificationfoundshallbeused.Ifthereisnotaspecificallyapplicablesubclassification,thehigher
levelclassificationshallbeselected.Spacesmaybeaddedtoclassificationrecordstoprovide
readability.
COBie.Contact Classification
TherequiredclassificationtobeusedforCOBie.Contactrecordsidentifiestheorganizationsroles.The
Agencyspecifictableforcontactclassificationshallbeinsertedinthissection.Ifnospecificagencytable
isavailableforthisclassification,OmniClassTable34OrganizationalRolesshallbeuseasdefault.
COBie.Facility Classification
TherequiredclassificationtobeusedforCOBie.Facilityrecordsidentifiesthefacilitysfunction.The
Agencyspecifictableforfacilityclassificationshallbeinsertedinthissection.Ifnospecificagencytable
isavailableforthisclassification,OmniClassTable11ConstructionEntitiesbyFunctionshallbeuseas
default.
COBie.Space Classification
TherequiredclassificationtobeusedforCOBie.Spacerecordsidentifiesthespacesfunction.The
Agencyspecifictableforspaceclassificationshallbeinsertedinthissection.Ifnospecificagencytableis
availableforthisclassification,OmniClassTable13SpacesbyFunctionshallbeuseasdefault.
COBie.Zone Classification
ThefollowingzonesarerecommendedtobeincludedinCOBiemodels,ifsuchzonesarerelevantinthe
specificfacilitybeingmodeled.Theseareprovidedinalphabeticalorder.
CirculationZone
FireAlarmZone
HistoricalPreservationZone
LightingZone
OccupancyZone
VentilationZone
COBie.Type Classification
TherequiredclassificationtobeusedforCOBie.Typerecordsidentifiestheassettype.TheAgency
specifictablefortypeclassificationshallbeinsertedinthissection.Ifnospecificagencytableisavailable
forthisclassification,OmniClassTable23Productsshallbeuseasdefault.
COBie.System Classification
TherequiredclassificationtobeusedforCOBie.Systemrecordsidentifiesthesystemtype.TheAgency
specifictablefortypeclassificationshallbeinsertedinthissection.Ifnospecificagencytableisavailable
forthisclassification,OmniClassTable21Elementsshallbeuseasdefault.

APPENDIX B MAPPING FOR EQUIPMENT / ASSET SCHEDULE

REQUIREMENTS

1 Required HVAC System Assets

1.1 Chiller
ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocumentsstagedesign
deliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverable.COBiedatamappingisbasedon
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateChiller_AIRCOOLED_USTypeProduct17
Table49MappingforMinimumChillerScheduleHeadings
DesignSchedule COBieMapping
Heading Unit Sheet Column AttributeName DataType AttributeReference
ChillerTypeXX
Name Component Name IfcLabel
Space#01
IfcText
Type ChillerTypeXX Component TypeName

SpecificationSe

ction Attribute TypeName ifcText Type
IfcIdentifier
Location (SpaceName) Component SpaceName

IfcElectricCurren
Current Amps Attribute Current Type/Component
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
Voltage Volts Attribute Voltage Type/Component
eMeasure
Frequency IfcFrequencyMe
Hz Attribute Frequency Type/Component
asure
Power IfcPowerMeasur
kW Attribute NominalPower Type/Component
e
IfcPowerMeasur
Capacity kW Attribute NominalCapacity Type/Component
e
IfcVolumetricFlo
WaterFlow m3/hr Attribute NominalFlowRate Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcThermodynam
AmbientTempurat
AmbientTemp C Attribute icTemperatureM Type/Component
ure
easure
PressureDrop IfcPressureMeas
kPa Attribute PressureDrop Type/Component
ure
IfcThermodynam
EnteringWater WaterTempEnterin
C Attribute icTemperatureM Type/Component
Temp g
easure
LeavingWater C Attribute WaterTempLeavin IfcThermodynam Type/Component

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Temp g icTemperatureM
easure
Motor
Controller Attribute MotorController IfcIdentifier Type/Component
Unloading
Attribute UnloadingSteps IfcText Type/Component
Steps
ChillerMedia
Attribute ChillerMedia IfcText Type/Component
ChillerType
Attribute ChillerType IfcText Type/Component
Refrigerant
Attribute RefrigerantType IfcText Type/Component
Type
Energy
EnergyEfficiency
EfficiencyRatio Btu/hrtokW Attribute IfcRatioMeasure Type/Component
Ratio
(EER)
Integrated
IntegratedPart
PartLoad Attribute IfcText Type/Component
LoadValue
Value(IPLV)
HeatReclaim
Attribute HeatReclaim IfcBoolean Type/Component
SpatialPlaceme
(FromList) Attribute Placement IfcText Component
nt
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign) Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Type
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign) Attribute BODModel IfcLabel Type
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired) Attribute BODNotes IfcText Type
Notes

1.2 Boiler
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateBoiler_Steam_US18
Table50MappingforMinimumBoilerScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Heading Unit Sheet Column AttributeName DataType
Reference
BoilerTypeXXSpace#
01
Type
Component TypeName IfcText
BoilerTypeXX
SpecificationS

ection Attribute TypeName ifcText Type

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Location
(SpaceName) Component SpaceName IfcIdentifier
IfcElectricCurren
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
Frequency Hz Attribute Frequency Type/Component
asure
IfcPowerMeasur
InputPower kW Attribute PowerInput Type/Component
e
IfcPowerMeasur
OutputPower kW Attribute PowerOutput Type/Component
e
IfcVolumetricFlo
WaterFlow m3/hr Attribute NominalFlowRate Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcThermodynam
Entering WaterTempEnterin
WaterTemp g
easure
IfcThermodynam
LeavingWater WaterTempLeavin
Temp g
easure
IfcPositiveLength
VentDiameter mm Attribute VentDiameter Type/Component
Measure
Passes
Attribute Passes IfcText Type/Component
IfcPressureMeas
PressureDrop kPa Attribute PressureDrop Type/Component
ure
EnergySource
Attribute EnergySource IfcLabel Type/Component
FuelType
Attribute FuelType IfcText Type/Component
OutputMedia
Attribute OutputMedia IfcText Type/Component
SpatialPlacem
ent (FromList) Attribute Placement IfcText Component
BasisOfDesign
Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Type
Manufacturer (BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
Attribute BODModel IfcLabel Type
ModelNumber (BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
Attribute BODNotes IfcText Type
Notes (IfRequired)


1.3 Air Handling Units

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateUnitaryEquipment_AIRHANDLER_USTypeProduct19
Table51MappingforMinimumAirHandlingUnitScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Heading Unit Sheet Column AttributeName DataType Reference
AHUTypeXX
Name Space#01 Component Name IfcLabel
Type AHUTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSection Attribute TypeName ifcText Type
(SpaceName)
Location Component SpaceName IfcIdentifier
IfcElectricCurren
Current Amps Attribute Current tMeasure Type/Component
IfcElectricVoltag
Voltage Volts Attribute Voltage eMeasure Type/Component
IfcFrequencyMe
Frequency Hz Attribute Frequency asure Type/Component
FanFlow IfcVolumetricFlo
Maximum L/s Attribute FanFlowRateMax wRateMeasure Type/Component
IfcVolumetricFlo
FanFlowNominal L/s Attribute FanFlowRateMin wRateMeasure Type/Component
FanFlowRateOutsid IfcVolumetricFlo
FanOutsideFlow L/s Attribute e wRateMeasure Type/Component
FanExtPressure IfcPressureMeas
Drop kPa Attribute FanPressureDrop ure Type/Component
IfcPowerMeasur
FanMotorPower kW Attribute FanMotorPower e Type/Component
IfcRotationalFre
FanSpeed RPM Attribute FanSpeed quencyMeasure Type/Component
IfcSoundPressur
FanSoundLevel dB Attribute FanSoundLevel eMeasure Type/Component
IfcVolumetricFlo
CoilFlow L/s Attribute CoilFlow wRateMeasure Type/Component
IfcLinearVelocity
CoilVelocity m/min Attribute CoilVelocity Measure Type/Component
IfcPowerMeasur
CoilCapacity W Attribute CoilCapcity e Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
EnteringAirTempD icTemperatureM
EnteringAirTempDB C Attribute B easure Type/Component

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IfcThermodynam
EnteringAirTempW icTemperatureM
EnteringAirTempWB C Attribute B easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
icTemperatureM
LeavingAirTempDB C Attribute LeavingAirTempDB easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
LeavingAirTempW icTemperatureM
LeavingAirTempWB C Attribute B easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
EnteringWater EnteringWaterTem icTemperatureM
Temp C Attribute p easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
LeavingWater LeavingWaterTem icTemperatureM
IfcVolumetricFlo
ChilledWaterRate L/s Attribute ChilledWaterRate wRateMeasure Type/Component
IfcPositiveLength
RunoutInletSize mm Attribute RunoutInletSize Measure Type/Component
IfcPositiveLength
RunoutOutletSize mm Attribute RunoutOutletSize Measure Type/Component
CoilAirPressure PressureDropCoilAi IfcPressureMeas
Drop Pa Attribute r ure Type/Component
CoilWaterPressure PressureDropCoil IfcPressureMeas
Drop kPa Attribute Water ure Type/Component
SpatialPlacement (FromList) Attribute Placement IfcText Component

BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer (BasisofDesign) Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber (BasisofDesign) Attribute BODModel IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
Notes (IfRequired) Attribute BODNotes IfcText Type

1.4 Fan coil units

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateCoil_NOTDEFINED_US20.
Table52MappingforMinimumFanCoilUnitScheduleHeadings
Sheet Column AttributeName Attribute
Heading Unit DataType Reference
FanCoilTypeXX
Type FanCoilTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

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Location (SpaceName) Component SpaceName IfcIdentifier

IfcElectricCurren
IfcElectricVoltag
IfcFrequencyMe
NominalAirFlowRat IfcVolumetricFlo
AirFlow L/s Attribute e wRateMeasure Type/Component
IfcRotationalFre
FanSpeed Attribute FanSpeed quencyMeasure Type/Component
IfcPressureMeas
ExitStaticPressure Pa Attribute ExitStaticPressure ure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
EnteringAirTempD icTemperatureM
EnteringAirTempDB C Attribute B easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
EnteringAirTempW icTemperatureM
EnteringAirTempWB C Attribute B easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
icTemperatureM
LeavingAirTempDB C Attribute LeavingAirTempDB easure Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
LeavingAirTempW icTemperatureM
LeavingAirTempWB C Attribute B easure Type/Component
IfcPowerMeasur
TotalCapacity KW Attribute TotalCapacity e Type/Component
NominalSensibleCa IfcPowerMeasur
SensibleCapacity KW Attribute pacity e Type/Component
IfcThermodynam
EnteringWater EnteringWaterTem icTemperatureM
IfcThermodynam
LeavingWater LeavingWaterTem icTemperatureM
IfcVolumetricFlo
ChilledWaterFlow L/s Attribute ChilledWaterFlow wRateMeasure Type/Component
IfcPressureMeas
CoolingCoilDeltaP kPa Attribute CoolingCoilDeltaP ure Type/Component
CoolingRows Attribute CoolingRows IfcReal Type/Component

IfcPowerMeasur
FanMotorPower KW Attribute Power e Type/Component
Phase Attribute PhaseReference IfcLabel Type/Component
CabinetType Attribute CabinetType IfcText Type/Component

Attribute Placement IfcText Component
SpatialPlacement (FromList)

BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer (BasisofDesign) Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign

1.5 Filters
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateFilter_AIRPARTICLEFILTER_US21.AirFlowmaximumwas
includedinthistablesinceitwasfoundinanoteassociatedwitheachfilter.Theefficiencyrating
identifiedinthetableistoogeneralandshouldbeclarifiedaseitherNominalCountedEfficiencyor
NominalWeightedEfficiency.
Table53MappingforMinimumFilterScheduleHeadings
FilterTypeXX
Type FilterTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

IfcPositiveLength
Length mm Attribute NominalLength Measure Type/Component
IfcPositiveLength
Width mm Attribute NominalWidth Measure Type/Component
IfcPositiveLength
Height mm Attribute NominalHeight Measure Type/Component
IfcVolumetricFlo
AirFlowMaximum L/s Attribute MaxFlowRate wRateMeasure Type/Component
NominalFlowRat IfcVolumetricFlo
AirFlowNominal L/s Attribute e wRateMeasure Type/Component
NominalPressure NominalPressure IfcPressureMeas
Drop Pa Attribute Drop ure Type/Component
EfficiencyRating % Attribute Efficiency IfcReal Type/Component

IfcTimeMeasur
ResidenceTime Sec Attribute ResidenceTime e Type/Component

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BasisOfDesign BODManufacture
Manufacturer (BasisofDesign) Attribute r IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign

1.6 Pumps
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplatePump_CIRCULATOR_US22.
Table54MappingforMinimumPumpScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
PumpTypeXX
Space#01
Type Component TypeName IfcText
PumpTypeXX
IfcElectricCurren
Current Amps Attribute ` Current Type/Component
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
asure
IfcVolumetricFlo
RatedFlow L/s Attribute FlowRateRange Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcPressureMeas
ChurnPressure kPa Attribute ChurnPressure Type/Component
ure
ControllerType Attribute ControllerType IfcText Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesignNotes (IfRequired) Attribute BODNotes IfcText Type

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1.7 Fans
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateFan_CENTRIFUGALAIRFOIL_US23
Table55MappingforMinimumFanScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
FanTypeXX
Space#01
Type FanTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

IfcElectricCurren
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
asure
Service Attribute TypeOfService IfcText Type/Component
NominalAirFlowRat IfcVolumetricFlo
FlowRate L/s Attribute Type/Component
e wRateMeasure
NominalTotalPress IfcPowerMeasur
Pressure Pa Attribute Type/Component
ure e
CapacityControlTy
ControlType Attribute IfcLabel Type/Component
pe
Interlock Attribute Interlock IfcText Component

BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
Notes

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1.8 Motors
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricMotor_DC_US24.
Table56MappingforMinimumMotorScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
MotorTypeXX
Space#01
Type MotorTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

IfcElectricCurren
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
asure
IfcPowerMeasur
Power KW Attribute Power Type/Component
e
ElectricMotorEffici IfcPowerMeasur
Efficiency Attribute Type/Component
ency e
Drive Attribute Drive IfcLabel Type/Component
DriveControlType Attribute DriveControlType IfcText Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber

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1.9 Compressors
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateCompressor_RECIPROCATING_US25.
Table57MappingforMinimumCompressorScheduleHeadings
Compressor
Name TypeXXSpace#01 Component Name IfcLabel
Compressor
Type TypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
SpecificationSecti

on Attribute TypeName ifcText Type

IfcElectricCurren
IfcElectricVoltag
IfcFrequencyMe
IfcMaterialDefini
RefrigerantType Attribute RefrigerantClass tion Type/Component
IfcPowerMeasur
Capacity % Attribute NominalCapacity e Type/Component
IfcRotationalFre
Speed RPM Attribute CompressorSpeed quencyMeasure Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
Manufacturer Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
ModelNumber Attribute BODModel IfcLabel Type
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)
Notes Attribute BODNotes IfcText Type

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1.10 Variable Air Volume boxes

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateAirTerminalBox_VARIABLEFLOWPRESSUREDEPENDANT_US26
Table58MappingforMinimumVAVBoxScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
VAVTypeXX
Space#01
Type VAVTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
SpecificationSecti

on Attribute TypeName ifcText Type
IfcElectricCurren
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
asure
IfcPositiveLength
InletSize mm Attribute InletSize Type/Component
Measure
AirFlow IfcVolumetricFlo
L/s Attribute FlowRateRange Type/Component
Minimum wRateMeasure
AirFlow IfcVolumetricFlo
L/s Attribute FlowRateRange Type/Component
Maximum wRateMeasure
IfcPressureMeas
PressureDrop Pa Attribute PressureDrop Type/Component
ure
NCLevel IfcSoundPressur
dB Attribute NCLevelDischarge Type/Component
Discharge eMeasure
NCLevel IfcSoundPressur
dB Attribute NCLevelRadiated Type/Component
Radiated eMeasure
SpatialPlacement
BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
Notes

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2 Required Plumbing System Assets

2.1 Water treatment Assemblies

deliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverable.

Table59MappingforMinimumWaterTreatmentAssembliesScheduleHeadings

Attribute
Reference
WaterTreatmentAssem
Name Component Name
blyTypeXXSpace#01 IfcLabel
WaterTreatmentAssem
Type Component TypeName
blyTypeXX IfcText
SpecificationS

SystemTypes Attribute SystemsType IfcText Type/Component

Water
Attribute WaterSoftener IfcBoolean Type/Component
Softener
Disinfection
Attribute DesinfectionType IfcText Type/Component
Type
Rejection
Attribute RejectionRatio IfcRatioMeasure Type/Component
Ratio
IfcVolumetricFlo
Capacity cu.meters/day Attribute Capacity Type/Component
wRateMeasure
SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign) Attribute BODManufacturer Type
Manufacturer IfcLabel
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign) Attribute BODModel Type
ModelNumber IfcLabel
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired) Attribute BODNotes Type
Notes IfcText


2.1 Plumbing Fixtures

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateSanitaryTerminal_WASHHANDBASIN_PlumbingFixtures_US27,
SanitaryTerminal_TOILETPAN_PlumbingFixtures_US28,
SanitaryTerminal_URINAL_PlumbingFixtures_US29
Table60MappingforMinimumPlumbingFixtureScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
PlumbingFixture
TypeXXSpace#01
PlumbingFixture
TypeXX
SpecificationS

IfcVolumetricFlo
Waste WSFU Attribute WasteWater Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcVolumetricFlo
Vent WSFU Attribute Vent Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcVolumetricFlo
ColdWater WSFU Attribute ColdWater Type/Component
wRateMeasure
IfcVolumetricFlo
HotWater WSFU Attribute HotWater Type/Component
wRateMeasure
Sanitary SanitaryFixtureWat
liter/flush Attribute IfcReal Type/Component
FixtureWater er
Maximum IfcVolumetricFlo
L/min Attribute MaximumFlowRate Type/Component
FlowRate wRateMeasure
SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
Notes

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3 Required Fire Suppression System Assets

3.1 Pumps

Attribute
Reference
PumpTypeXX
Space#01
PumpTypeXX
IfcElectricCurren
tMeasure
IfcElectricVoltag
eMeasure
IfcFrequencyMe
asure
IfcVolumetricFlo
wRateMeasure
IfcPressureMeas
ChurnPressure kPa Attribute ChurnPressure Type/Component
ure

BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign

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3.2 Fire extinguishers

Designschedulesforthistypeofdeviceondesigndrawingsonlyidentifyeachtypeofcomponent.The
locationofeachcomponentistypicallyidentifiedbydrawingnote.AsaresultDesignDeliverablesfor
thistypeofdeviceshallbecomprisedofthefollowingCOBieinformation:
o Capacity(Kg)
o Rating
SchedulesforthistypeofdevicearenotrequiredforCOBieDesignDeliverables,butwillberequiredfor
COBieBeneficialOccupancyandAsBuiltModels.Thesescheduleswillconsistofthefollowingparts.
Table62MappingforMinimumFireExtinguisherScheduleHeadings
FireExtinguisher
TypeXXSpace#01
FireExtinguisher
TypeXX
SpecificationS

Capacity Kg Attribute Capacity IfcMassMeasure Component

Rating Attribute Rating IfcText Component
SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign (BasisofDesign) BODManufacture
Attribute IfcLabel Type
Manufacturer r
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
Notes


4 Required Electrical System Assets

4.1 Light fixtures
ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedConstructionDocumentstagedesign
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateLightFixture_DIRECTIONSOURCE_LightFixture_US31
Table63MappingforMinimumLightFixtureTypeScheduleHeadings
Attribute
Reference
LightFixture
TypeXXSpace#01
Type LightFixtureTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
SpecificationS

IfcElectricCurrent
Measure
IfcElectricVoltageM
easure
IfcFrequencyMeas
ure
LensType Attribute LensType IfcLabel Type/Component
LampType Attribute LampType IfcLabel Type/Component

LightFixtureMounti
Mounting Attribute IfcLabel Type/Component
ngType
LampCount Each Attribute LampCount IfcCountMeasure Type/Component
LampPower W Attribute LampPower IfcPowerMeasure Type/Component
Function Attribute Function IfcText Type/Component
LightPath Attribute LightPath IfcTaxt Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
Manufacturer
BasisOfDesign
ModelNumber
BasisOfDesign
Notes

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4.2 Distribution panel

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplate
ElectricDistributionBoard_DISTRIBUTIONBOARD_DistributionPanel_US32.
Table64MappingforMinimumDistributionPanelTypeScheduleHeadings
DistributionPanel
DistributionPanel
SpecificationS

(SpaceName)
IfcElectricCurren
IfcElectricVoltag
IfcFrequencyMe

Numberof IfcCountMeasur
Wires Attribute NumberOfWires e Type/Component
Numberof
Poles Attribute NumberOfPoles IfcInteger Type/Component
MainBreaker MainBreakerMoun
Mounting Attribute ting IfcText Type/Component
MainBus IfcElectricCurren
Current Amps Attribute BusCurrent tMeasure Type/Component
NeutralBus Attribute NeutralBus IfcBoolean Type/Component
EquipGround
Bus Attribute EquipGroundBus IfcBoolean Type/Component
Isolated
GroundBus Attribute IsolatedGroundBus IfcBoolean Type/Component
Mounting Attribute MountingType IfcText Type/Component
AICRating Attribute AICRating IfcText Type/Component
SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)

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BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)


4.3 Switchgear
Table65MappingforMinimumSwitchgearTypeScheduleHeadings
SwitchgearTypeXX
Type SwitchgearTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSectio

n Attribute TypeName ifcText Type

IfcElectricCurre
Current Amps Attribute Current ntMeasure Type/Component
IfcElectricVoltag
IfcFrequencyM
Frequency Hz Attribute Frequency easure Type/Component
IfcMassMeasur
OperatingWeight Kg Attribute OperatingWeight e Type/Component
TypeofSupport Attribute SupportType IfcText Type/Component

HorizontalBus HorizontalBusCurr IfcElectricCurre
Current Amps Attribute ent ntMeasure Type/Component
VerticalBus IfcElectricCurre
Current Amps Attribute VerticalBusCurrent ntMeasure Type/Component
ShortCircuit ShortCircuitInterru IfcElectricCurre
InterruptingRating KAIC Attribute ptingRating ntMeasure Type/Component
EnclosureRating Attribute EnclosureRating IfcText Type/Component
MinimumBus MinimumBusBraci IfcElectricCurre
Bracing KAIC Attribute ng ntMeasure Type/Component
SpatialPlacement
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)


4.4 Generator
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricGenerator_STANDALONE_US33
Table66MappingforMinimumGeneratorTypeScheduleHeadings
GeneratorTypeXX
Type GeneratorTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
SpecificationS

IfcElectricCurrent
Current Amps Attribute Current Measure Type/Component
IfcElectricVoltageM
Voltage Volts Attribute Voltage easure Type/Component
IfcFrequencyMeas
Frequency Hz Attribute Frequency ure Type/Component
Operating
IfcMassMeasure
Weight Kg Attribute OperatingWeight Type/Component
Typeof
Support Attribute SupportType IfcText Type/Component
Maximum MaximumPowerOut
PowerOutput KW Attribute put IfcPowerMeasure Type/Component
FuelType Attribute FuelType IfcText Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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5 Required Control System Assets

5.1 Sensors
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplatesSensor_MOVEMENTSENSOR_US34and
Sensor_LIGHTSENSOR_US35.
Table67MappingforMinimumSensorsTypeScheduleHeadings
DesignSchedule COBie Mapping

Attribute
Reference
SensorTypeXX
Type SensorTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
SpecificationS


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Mounting Attribute Mounting IfcText Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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5.2 Controllers
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateController_PROGRAMMABLE_US36.
Table68MappingforMinimumControllerTypeScheduleHeadings
ControllerTypeXX
Type ControllerTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationS


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Mounting Attribute Mouting IfcText Type/Component
SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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6 Required Elevator System Assets

6.1 Elevator
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateTransportElement_ELEVATOR_US37.
Table69MappingforMinimumElevatorTypeScheduleHeadings
ElevatorTypeXX
Type ElevatorTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationS


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Capacity Kg Attribute Capacity IfcMassMeasure Type/Component

IfcLinearVelocityM
Speed m/s Attribute Speed easure Type/Component
SCRHPRating Attribute SCRHPRating IfcText Type/Component

MGMotor
Power KW Attribute Power IfcPowerMeasure Type/Component
IfcElectricCurrent
StartingAmps Amps Attribute StartingAmps Measure Type/Component
Accelerating IfcElectricCurrent
Amps Amps Attribute AcceleratingAmps Measure Type/Component
Mach.RM KCal/hr Attribute MachRM IfcPowerMeasure Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7 Required Food Service System Assets
7.1 Sinks
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateSanitaryTerminal_SINK_PlumbingFixtures_US38.
Table70MappingforMinimumSinksTypeScheduleHeadings
SinkTypeXX
Type SinkTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
WaterInlet Attribute WaterInlet IfcText Type/Component
Drain Attribute Drain IfcText Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.2 Waste Disposer

COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_USERDEFINED_FoodServiceEquipment_US39.
Table71MappingforMinimumWasteDisposerTypeScheduleHeadings
WasteDisposer
WasteDisposer
SpecificationS


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Power kW Attribute Power IfcPowerMeasure Type/Component
Connection Attribute Connection IfcText Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.3 Dishwasher
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_DISHWASHER_US40.
Table72MappingforMinimumDishwasherTypeScheduleHeadings
DishwasherTypeXX
Type DishwasherTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationS


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.4 Refrigerator
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_REFRIGERATOR_US41.
Table73MappingforMinimumRefrigeratorTypeScheduleHeadings
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
SpecificationSe

ction Attribute TypeName ifcText Type
IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas

SpatialPlaceme
nt
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.5 Icemaker
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_USERDEFINED_FoodServiceEquipment_US42.
Table74MappingforMinimumIcemakerTypeScheduleHeadings
IcemakerTypeXX
Type IcemakerTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec

tion Attribute TypeName ifcText Type

IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas

SpatialPlaceme
nt
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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ctricAppliance_USERDEFINED_FoodserviceEquipment_USTypeProduct.html

7.6 Range
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_ELECTRICCOOKER_US43.
Table75MappingforMinimumRangeTypeScheduleHeadings
RangeTypeXX
Type RangeTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Gas Mbtu Attribute Gas IfcEnergyMeasure Type/Component

SpatialPlaceme
nt
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.7 Fryer
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_ELECTRICCOOKER_US44.
Table76MappingforMinimumFryerTypeScheduleHeadings
FryerTypeXX
Type FryerTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas
Gas Mbtu Attribute Gas IfcEnergyMeasure Type/Component

SpatialPlacemen
t
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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7.8 Freezer
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateElectricAppliance_FREEZER_US45.
Table77MappingforMinimumFreezerTypeScheduleHeadings
FreezerTypeXX
Type FreezerTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec


IfcElectricCurrent
IfcElectricVoltageM
IfcFrequencyMeas

SpatialPlacemen
t
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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peProduct.html

8 Required Architectural Assets

8.1 Doors
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateWindowDoor_DOOR_SecurityDoorsandFrames_US46
Table78MappingforMinimumDoorTypeScheduleHeadings
DoorTypeXX
Type DoorTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec


NominalLen IfcPositiveLengthM
DoorWidth mm Type gth easure
NominalHei IfcPositiveLengthM
DoorHeight mm Type ght easure
NominalThic IfcPositiveLengthM
DoorThickness mm Type kness easure
DoorType Type Name IfcLabel
DoorMaterial Type Material IfcLabel
DoorFinish Type Finish IfcText
GlazingType Attribute Glazing IfcText Type
SecurityCode Attribute SecurityCode IfcText Type
FrameType Attribute FrameType IfcText Type/Component
FrameMaterial Attribute FrameMaterial IfcText Type/Component
FrameFinish Attribute FrameFinish IfcText Type/Component
FrameHead Attribute Head IfcText Type/Component
FrameJam Attribute Jam IfcText Type/Component
FrameSill Attribute Sill IfcText Type/Component
FireLabelClass Attribute Class IfcLabel Type

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DoorsandFrames_USTypeProduct.html

FireLabel
Rating Attribute FireRating IfcLabel Type
HardwareSet Attribute HardwareSet IfcText Type/Component
Pressurization Attribute Pressurization IfcBoolean Type/Component
EgressDoor Attribute Egress IfcBoolean Type/Component

SpatialPlaceme
(FromList)
nt Attribute ` IfcText Component
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)
8.2 Windows
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateWindow_WINDOW_SecurityWindows_US47
Table79MappingforMinimumWindowTypeScheduleHeadings
WindowTypeXX
Type WindowTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationSec


Window
Number Attribute Name IfcIdentifier Type
SecurityCode Attribute SecurityCode IfcText Type
WindowRating Attribute Rating IfcText Type
GlazingType Attribute Glazing IfcText Type
IfcPositiveLength
WindowSize
Type NominalLength NominalLength Measure Type
IfcPositiveLength
WindowSize
Type NominalHeight NominalHeight Measure Type
IfcPositiveLength
WindowSize
Type NominalWidth NominalThickness Measure Type

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ecurityWindows_USTypeProduct.html

Window
Operation Attribute WindowOperation IfcText Type/Component
FrameMaterial Attribute FrameMaterial IfcText Type/Component
UFactor Attribute Ufactor IfcText Type/Component
SpatialPlaceme
(FromList)
nt Attribute Placement IfcText Component
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)
8.3 Finishes
Table80MappingforMinimumFinishScheduleHeadings
Name
Type
SpecificationSec

Location (SpaceName) Space Name IfcIdentifier Space
Floor Attribute CoveringFloor IfcLabel] Space
Base Attribute CoveringBase IfcLabel Space
Walls Attribute CoveringWalls IfcLabel Space

ConveringCeilingT
CeilingType Attribute ype IfcLabel Space
CoveringCeilingFi
CeilingFinish Attribute nish IfcText Space
IfcPositiveLengthM
CeilingHeight mm Attribute CeilingHeight easure Space
SpatialPlaceme
(FromList)
nt Attribute Placement IfcText Component
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
Manufacturer Attribute BODManufacturer IfcLabel Space
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
ModelNumber Attribute BODModel IfcLabel Space
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)


9 Furnishing Assets
Whiletherearemanydifferenttypesoffurnishingassets,theycommonlyusethesametypeof
schedule.ThefollowingminimumsetofinformationshallbeprovidedinConstructionDocumentsstage
designdeliverablescheduleandreflectedintheCDStageCOBieDeliverable.COBiedatamappingis
basedonCOBieformatandcurrentSPietemplatesFurniture_SHELF_US48andFurniture_TABLE_US49.
Table81MappingforMinimumFurnishingAssetsScheduleHeadings
FurnishingAsset
FurnishingAsset

(SpaceName)
GFCI Attribute GFCI IfcBoolean Type/Component
GFGI Attribute GFGI IfcBoolean Type/Component
CFCI Attribute CFCI IfcBoolean Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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10 Site Assets
10.1 Site Water Distribution System
10.1.1 Pumps
Attribute
Reference
PumpTypeXX
Space#01
PumpTypeXX
SpecificationSec

IfcElectricCurrentMea
sure
IfcElectricVoltageMea
sure
Frequency Hz Attribute Frequency IfcFrequencyMeasure Type/Component
IfcVolumetricFlowRate
Measure
ChurnPressure kPa Attribute ChurnPressure IfcPressureMeasure Type/Component
SpatialPlaceme
nt (FromList)
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
Notes (IfRequired)

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ml

10.1.2 Tanks
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateTank_STORAGE_US51.
Table83MappingforMinimumTanksScheduleHeadings
TankTypeXX
Type TankTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

AccessType Attribute AccessType IfcLabel Type/Component
StorageType Attribute StorageType IfcLabel Type/Component
Capacity L Attribute NominalCapacity IfcVolumeMeasure Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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10.2 Site Fire Suppression System

10.2.1 Hydrants
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateFireSuppressionTerminal_FIREHYDRANT_US52.
Table84MappingforMinimumHydrantScheduleHeadings
HydrantTypeXX
Type HydrantTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationS

(SpaceName)
FlowRate Attribute DischargeFlowRate Measure Type/Component
Pressure
Rating Attribute PressureRating IfcPressureMeasure Type/Component
BodyColor Attribute BodyColor IfcText Type/Component
CapColor Attribute CapColor IfcText Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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minal_FIREHYDRANT_USTypeProduct.html

10.3 Water Supply Wells

10.3.1 Pumps
Attribute
Reference
PumpTypeXX
Space#01
PumpTypeXX
SpecificationSec

sure
sure
Measure
SpatialPlaceme
nt (FromList)
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
Notes (IfRequired)

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ml

10.4 Site Sanitary Sewer

10.4.1 Manholes
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplateDistributionChamberElement_MANHOLE_US54.
Table86MappingforMinimumManholeScheduleHeadings
ManholeTypeXX
Type ManholeTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

NorthCoordinate
(Y) Attribute NorthCoordinate IfcIdentifier Type/Component
EastCoordinate(X) Attribute EastCoordinate IfcIdentifier Type/Component
Top Attribute Top IfcReal Type/Component
Inv.In Attribute InvIn IfcReal Type/Component
Inv.Out Attribute InvOut IfcReal Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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10.4.2 Pumps
Attribute
Reference
PumpTypeXX
Space#01
PumpTypeXX
SpecificationSec

sure
sure
Measure
SpatialPlaceme
nt (FromList)
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
BasisOfDesign
Notes (IfRequired)

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10.4.3 Tanks
Table88MappingforMinimumTankScheduleHeadings
TankTypeXX
Type TankTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

StorageType Attribute StorageType IfcLabel Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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10.5 Fuel Distribution

10.5.1 Fuel Pumps
COBieformatandcurrentSPietemplatePump_SUBMERSIBLEPUMP_US57.
Table89MappingforMinimumFuelPumpScheduleHeadings
FuelPumpTypeXX
Type FuelPumpTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText

SpecificationS


Current Amps Attribute Current sure Type/Component
Voltage Volts Attribute Voltage sure Type/Component
Service Attribute Service IfcText Type/Component

IfcVolumetricFloeRate
FlowRateMin L/s Attribute FlowRateRange Measure Type/Component
IfcVolumetricFloeRate
FlowRateMax L/s Attribute FlowRateRange Measure Type/Component
TotalHead m Attribute TotalHead IfcLengthMeasure Type/Component

Rotation NominalRotationS IfcRotationalFrequenc
Speed RPM Attribute peed yMeasure Type/Component

SpatialPlacem
ent
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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ypeProduct.html

10.5.2 Fuel Tanks

Table90MappingforMinimumFuelTankScheduleHeadings
FuelTankTypeXX
Type FuelTankTypeXX Component TypeName IfcText
Service Attribute StorageType IfcLabel Type/Component
FuelType Attribute FuelType IfcText Type/Component
DryWeight Kg Attribute DryWeight IfcMassMeasure Type/Component
WetWeight Kg Attribute WetWeight IfcMassMeasure Type/Component

BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(BasisofDesign)
BasisOfDesign
(IfRequired)

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2 PURPOSE OF THIS COBie GUIDE

3 THE COBie PROCESS

4 The COBie BUSINESS CASE

Design Development Deliverable (35% Design)

Construction Documents Design Deliverable (100% Design)

Beneficial Occupancy Construction Deliverable

AsBuilt Construction Deliverable

7 DELIVERABLE EVALUATION CRITERIA

One Facility Per COBie File

Unique Asset Naming

COBie.Space.Name Quality Guidelines

COBie.Type.Name Quality Guidelines

COBie.Component.Name Quality Guidelines

COBie.Type Product Specification

Component Spatial Containment

Component Spatial Placement

Site Spatial Containment

Use of Commercial Software

8 EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

8.1 General Requirements

8.1.1 Project Team Responsibility

8.1.2 Unique Component Name and Type Name

8.1.3 NonSubstantive Attributes

8.1.4 Type versus Component Attributes

8.1.5 Specification Reference

8.1.6 Electric al Properties

8.1.8 Construction Documents Deliverable Basis of Design

8.1.9 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Common Properties

8.1.10 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverable AsInstalled Electrical Circuit

8.1.11 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Systems of Components

8.1.12 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverables AsInstalled Assemblies of Components

8.1.13 Occupancy and AsBuilt Deliverable AsInstalled Asset Type Properties

8.2 Required HVAC System Assets

8.2.3 Air Handling Units

8.2.4 Fan coil units

8.2.10 Variable Air Volume boxes

8.3 Required Plumbing System Assets

8.3.3 Plumbing Fixtures

8.4 Required Fire Suppression System Assets

8.4.3 Sprinkler heads

8.4.4 Fire extinguishers

8.5 Required Electrical System Assets

8.5.4 Distribution panel

8.6 Required Control System Assets

8.7 Required Elevator System Assets

8.8 Required Food Service System Assets

8.8.2 Waste Disposer

8.9 Required Architectural Assets

8.10 Furnishing Assets

8.11 Site Assets

8.11.1.1 Site Water Pumps

8.11.1.2 Site Water Valves

8.11.1.3 Site Water Tanks

8.11.2 Site Fire Suppression System

8.11.2.1 Fire Suppression Hydrants

8.11.2.2 Fire Suppression Valves

8.11.2.3 Fire Suppression Pumps

8.11.3 Water Supply Wells

8.11.3.1 Water Pumps

8.11.3.2 Water Valves

8.11.4 Site Sanitary Sewer