Existing buildings · Defined
Building automation system (BAS)
A system that monitors or controls building equipment through sensors, controllers, communications, and operating logic.
Why it matters
Installed controls do not guarantee correct sequences or reliable sensor data. Commissioning and operator training are important to achieving the intended performance.
In practice
A project example
Heating and cooling operate simultaneously because the control sequence does not match the design intent.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.