Ensure Your System Is Built Right From the Start
A gas detection system is only effective if it is installed, configured, and tested properly. Hawk Equipment provides expert gas detector commissioning services to make sure your system performs as designed from day one. We work closely with mechanical contractors, building owners, and inspectors to verify that all components of your gas detection system are fully functional, compliant, and ready to protect your facility.
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What Is Gas Detector Commissioning?
Gas detector commissioning is the process of verifying that a new gas detection system is installed correctly and functioning as intended. It is a required step for most fixed gas detection systems and is often overlooked or rushed. Hawk takes a methodical, code-aligned approach to commissioning so you can be confident your system meets operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
Ensure Your System Works with Hawk Equipment’s Gas Detector Commissioning Services
Our fixed gas system commissioning process is built to deliver performance, compliance, and confidence. Every job is documented, aligned with current codes, and executed by experienced technicians.
Gas detector commissioning services include:
- Review sensor layout and placement
- Confirm system wiring and connections
- Initialize the system
- Verify and/or configure setpoints and alarm thresholds
- Perform live gas sensor commissioning and response testing
- Verify alarms, relays, and communications with building systems
- Provide full gas detector system commissioning report and checklist
We follow manufacturer guidance and industry best practices to confirm that each component operates correctly and communicates with the broader system. Whether you are installing a new system or upgrading an existing one, we make sure it works as intended before you go live.
Gas Detector Commissioning That Delivers
Even small errors during installation can lead to sensor drift, failed alarms, or total system failure. Gas detector commissioning ensures your system is performing as designed, protecting your investment and the people in your facility. It also confirms that you are inspection-ready, meeting requirements for permits, AHJ review, and manufacturer warranty.
Hawk brings the industry knowledge, technical expertise, and real world experience needed to deliver fast, accurate commissioning for fixed gas systems in any environment.
What you gain with Hawk:
- Early detection of installation or wiring errors
- Prevention of costly rework or downtime
- Accurate gas detection and alarm response verification
- Compliance with ASHRAE 15, IMC, EN 50545 1, and other safety standards
- Jobsite testing and documentation turned around quickly
- Flexible scheduling during construction or active operations
- Commissioning performed by technicians trained on all major OEM systems, including Honeywell, CETCI, RKI, and INTEC
We do not just check a box. We tune, test, and document your gas detection system so it is ready to protect people, meet compliance standards, and perform reliably from day one.
Documentation and Compliance Support
After every gas detection commissioning service, Hawk provides a complete commissioning report. This includes details on each sensor, system test results, communication checks, and site notes. The report supports code compliance, internal safety reviews, and future maintenance or calibration.
You get a clear record of what was tested, when it was completed, and how the system performed.
Who We Serve
Hawk supports gas detector commissioning across a range of industries, including automotive, hospitality, retail, construction, and light industrial facilities. We work with general contractors, HVAC teams, electrical integrators, and facility owners to commission new systems or retrofits with minimal disruption to your schedule.
We regularly commission systems in:
- Underground parking garages
- Food and beverage production areas
- Healthcare settings
- Manufacturing
- Vehicle maintenance facilities
- Chiller rooms and mechanical spaces
- Hotels, casinos, and event venues
- Data centers and commercial real estate
- Semiconductor facilities
Wherever toxic or combustible gases are present, we help make sure your gas detection system is installed and working correctly.
Schedule Your Gas Detector Commissioning Service Today
Commissioning is your first step toward reliable gas detection. Hawk Equipment delivers expert gas detector commissioning to ensure your system is configured, tested, and ready to perform in the real world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in gas detector commissioning?
Our gas detector commissioning service includes reviewing sensor placement, confirming wiring and power, configuring setpoints and alarms, testing sensor responses with certified gas, verifying communication with building systems, and providing a complete commissioning report.
Is commissioning required for all fixed gas systems?
Most fixed gas system commissioning is required before the system can be approved for use. It may be mandated by local code, insurance providers, or manufacturer warranty terms.
How long does gas detection commissioning take?
Most commissioning can be completed in a single day. Larger facilities or complex fixed gas detection systems may require additional time depending on the number of sensors and integrations.
Can Hawk commission a system installed by another contractor?
Yes. We offer third-party fixed gas commissioning for systems installed by any contractor. We can also identify and document installation issues before your system goes live.
What happens if a sensor fails during commissioning?
If a sensor doesn’t meet performance requirements, we can replace or recalibrate it during the same visit. We document the issue and confirm your system is functioning correctly before completion.
Can gas sensor commissioning be done during construction?
Yes. We regularly perform gas sensor commissioning in both new construction and active facilities. Our team coordinates with other trades to keep your project on schedule.
How is gas detector commissioning different from calibration?
Gas detector commissioning is performed when a new system is started up to verify installation, configuration, and functionality. Gas detector calibration is an ongoing service to maintain sensor accuracy over time. Both are essential for system reliability and compliance.
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