Building Management Systems — Optimizing Building Energy Performance and Occupant Comfort, Productivity, Safety, and Security

Abstract

Facts They are not a substitute for a product seller’s or user’s own judgment with respect to the particular product referenced in the Standard or guideline, and NEMA does not undertake to guarantee the performance of any individual manufacturer’s products by virtue of this Standard or guide. Thus, NEMA expressly disclaims any responsibility for damages arising from the use, application, or reliance by others on the information contained in these Standards or guidelines. Systems (BMS) are integrated systems of hardware, software and interfacing communications to automatically monitor and control building sub-systems (such as HVAC, lighting, power, fire, access control, and security) in order to optimize building energy performance, occupant comfort, safety, and security. While existing NEMA sections represent industry expertise for various products and systems within specific categories, there has not previously been a NEMA section representing the higher-level system-of-systems that is deployed in advanced buildings. Maintain and improve the energy efficiency, availability, and performance of a building with both automated and manual controls; this would include predictive maintenance and avoidance of future equipment failures