Solution And ANS Guide Electrical Wiring Commercial 18th
Edition By Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark Ode
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, Table Of Content
I. Foundational Concepts:
Commercial Building Plans And Specifications: Understanding The Layout, Symbols, And Specificatio
Related To Commercial Electrical Systems.
Reading Electrical Working Drawings: Interpreting Blueprints And Schematics To Understand Wiring
Layouts And Components.
General Requirements For Conductors: Understanding Conductor Sizing, Types, And Installation
Requirements.
Ii. Core Electrical Systems:
Branch Circuits:
Solutions Related To Circuit Design, Overcurrent Protection, And Wiring Methods For Branch Circuits.
Switches And Receptacles:
Solutions For Wiring And Installation Of Switches And Receptacles In Commercial Settings.
Wiring Methods:
Guidance On Various Wiring Methods Like Conduit, Cable, And Others Used In Commercial Buildings.
Motor And Appliance Circuits:
Solutions For Wiring Motor Circuits, Including Sizing Conductors, Overcurrent Protection, And
Disconnecting Means.
Feeder Installation And Load Calculation:
Solutions For Calculating Feeder Loads, Sizing Feeders, And Installing Them According To Code.
Special Systems:
Solutions For Specialized Systems Like Fire Alarm, Security, And Data Cabling.
Iii. Advanced Topics:
Grounding And Bonding: Solutions For Grounding And Bonding Electrical Systems To Ensure Safety.
Overcurrent Protection: Solutions For Selecting And Installing Overcurrent Protection Devices (Fuses An
Circuit Breakers).
Hazardous Locations: Solutions For Wiring In Hazardous Locations, Where Flammable Gases, Vapors,
Dust May Be Present.
Iv. Safety And Code Compliance:
Safety Standards:
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, Understanding The Safety Regulations And Best Practices Outlined In The National Electrical Code (Ne
Code Compliance:
Ensuring That All Electrical Installations Adhere To The Latest Nec Requirements.
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, Solution And ANS Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Review .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Note To Instructor: It Is Recommended That Students Be Required To Respond, Where
Appropriate, With ANSs That Are Complete Sentences.
REVIEW
Refer To The National Electrical Code Or The Working Drawings When Necessary. Where
Applicable, Responses Should Be Written In Complete Sentences.
1. What Section Of A Commercial Building’s Specification Contains A List Of
Contract Documents?
ANS: A List Of The Contract Documents Is Contained In General Clauses And
Conditions. A Listing Of The Commercial Building Contract Documents Is Presented
In This Chapter Under The Heading ―Commercial Building Plans.‖ The Instructor May
Wish To Have The Students Check Over This Listing And Compare It With The Plans
Provided.
2. The Requirement For Temporary Light And Power At The Job Site Will Be Found In What
Portion Of A Commercial Building’s Specification?
ANS: The Supplementary General Conditions Specifies The Job Site Requirements For
Temporary Light And Power. In Some Contracts, This Electrical System Becomes The
Responsibility Of The General Contractor; In Other Contracts, It Is The Electrical
Contractor’s Responsibility To Install And Maintain The Temporary Electrical System.
The Instructor May Wish To Refer The Student To Nec Article 590 And Discuss The
Requirements In Detail.
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Edition By Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark Ode
1|Page
, Table Of Content
I. Foundational Concepts:
Commercial Building Plans And Specifications: Understanding The Layout, Symbols, And Specificatio
Related To Commercial Electrical Systems.
Reading Electrical Working Drawings: Interpreting Blueprints And Schematics To Understand Wiring
Layouts And Components.
General Requirements For Conductors: Understanding Conductor Sizing, Types, And Installation
Requirements.
Ii. Core Electrical Systems:
Branch Circuits:
Solutions Related To Circuit Design, Overcurrent Protection, And Wiring Methods For Branch Circuits.
Switches And Receptacles:
Solutions For Wiring And Installation Of Switches And Receptacles In Commercial Settings.
Wiring Methods:
Guidance On Various Wiring Methods Like Conduit, Cable, And Others Used In Commercial Buildings.
Motor And Appliance Circuits:
Solutions For Wiring Motor Circuits, Including Sizing Conductors, Overcurrent Protection, And
Disconnecting Means.
Feeder Installation And Load Calculation:
Solutions For Calculating Feeder Loads, Sizing Feeders, And Installing Them According To Code.
Special Systems:
Solutions For Specialized Systems Like Fire Alarm, Security, And Data Cabling.
Iii. Advanced Topics:
Grounding And Bonding: Solutions For Grounding And Bonding Electrical Systems To Ensure Safety.
Overcurrent Protection: Solutions For Selecting And Installing Overcurrent Protection Devices (Fuses An
Circuit Breakers).
Hazardous Locations: Solutions For Wiring In Hazardous Locations, Where Flammable Gases, Vapors,
Dust May Be Present.
Iv. Safety And Code Compliance:
Safety Standards:
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, Understanding The Safety Regulations And Best Practices Outlined In The National Electrical Code (Ne
Code Compliance:
Ensuring That All Electrical Installations Adhere To The Latest Nec Requirements.
3|Page
, Solution And ANS Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Review .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Note To Instructor: It Is Recommended That Students Be Required To Respond, Where
Appropriate, With ANSs That Are Complete Sentences.
REVIEW
Refer To The National Electrical Code Or The Working Drawings When Necessary. Where
Applicable, Responses Should Be Written In Complete Sentences.
1. What Section Of A Commercial Building’s Specification Contains A List Of
Contract Documents?
ANS: A List Of The Contract Documents Is Contained In General Clauses And
Conditions. A Listing Of The Commercial Building Contract Documents Is Presented
In This Chapter Under The Heading ―Commercial Building Plans.‖ The Instructor May
Wish To Have The Students Check Over This Listing And Compare It With The Plans
Provided.
2. The Requirement For Temporary Light And Power At The Job Site Will Be Found In What
Portion Of A Commercial Building’s Specification?
ANS: The Supplementary General Conditions Specifies The Job Site Requirements For
Temporary Light And Power. In Some Contracts, This Electrical System Becomes The
Responsibility Of The General Contractor; In Other Contracts, It Is The Electrical
Contractor’s Responsibility To Install And Maintain The Temporary Electrical System.
The Instructor May Wish To Refer The Student To Nec Article 590 And Discuss The
Requirements In Detail.
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