Show FTG Contents Pane1 1. Ba sic T ools, Instrumentat ion, and Equipment Many of the functional tests in the CTPL c ontain a list of the tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to perform the test. In addition, the Functional Testing Field Tips table in each chap ter of the Functional Test Guide lists the instruments and tools typically required to perform the tests associated with the topic of discussion in the chapter. The tools in the following list are basic tools that you will probab ly need in the course ofcommissioning a project, regardless of the testing to be performed. They are broken into two categories: essential and desirable. The tools in the essential list are strongly recommended for any basic tool set for commissioning work. The tools listed as desirable would make good additions to the essential tool set as funding becomes available. These lists are just starting points and are by no means comprehensive. The longer you work as a commissioning provider, the more you will find that your tool and equipment set grows and adjusts to accommodate your personal needs and preferences. In any case, having your own tools and equipment offers advantages over borrowing the things that you need from others working on the project site. 1 You can make sure that you have what you need when you need it. 2 You will have direct knowledge of the accuracy, capabilities, and limitations of yourinstruments. This knowledge can be important in evaluating the information you gather. 3 You will have with you what you consider to be the right tools for the job. Essential Tools, Instrumentation, and Equipment •Hand tools: A good set of hand tools includes an assortment of wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, channel locks, punches, hammers and other common hand tools. These tools are especially useful in a retro-commissioning environment where it is unlikely that there will be tradesmen available with the tools that you need. Figure 4: Storage type clipboard
