I have written in this column about HVAC security in the past, and based on current events, it is more important than ever to begin adding HVAC security design intent to the commissioning Basis-of-Design document in the design phase for a new project or a building renovation.
More often than not, the topic of HVAC security is not even discussed and/or part of any building program. Today, we can’t afford to not discuss it, even if we only talk about it with the building owner and then sign off that security is not a concern for the specific project.