In recent years, hvac contractors’ lack of organization when it comes to starting up a system they must turn over to a client has become apparent to me. I don’t know why boiler equipment manufacturers and chiller equipment manufacturers (to mention two) all have their own startup sheets, but trade contractors seldom do.
On a few occasions, our office has provided the necessary startup sheets, and contractors have still refused to use them. Some either don’t see the value in documenting what needs to be done ahead of time, or they are just not ready to change old habits.