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Electrical Wiring Commercial 18th Edition Solutions Manual – Complete Chapter Answers (Ch 1–21) – Phil Simmons

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This is the complete Solutions Manual for Electrical Wiring Commercial, 18th Edition by Phil Simmons, featuring detailed, step-by-step answers to all review questions and problems from Chapters 1 through 21. Perfect for students, instructors, and electricians preparing for exams or real-world applications, this manual includes: Immediate digital download Fully verified answers with NEC references Complete coverage of all chapters Practical wiring diagrams, calculations, and code compliance explanations Ideal for study, teaching, and professional reference Aligned with the latest 2023 NEC standards, this guide is an essential resource for mastering commercial electrical wiring concepts, load calculations, overcurrent protection, motor circuits, feeders, special systems, and more

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Electrical Wiring Commercial
18th Edition by Phil Simmons




Complete Chapter Solutions Manual
are included (Ch 1 to 21)




** Immediate Download
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** All Chapters included

,Solution and Answer Guide
SIMMONS/ODE , E LECTRICAL WIRING C OMMERCIAL , 18E © 2024, 9780357767115; CHAPTER 1:
C OMMERCIAL BUILDING P LANS AND S PECIFICATIONS


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Review ......................................................................................................... 1



Note to instructor: It is recommended that students be required to respond, where
appropriate, with answers 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?

Answer: 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?

Answer: 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.

,3. The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings for what purpose?

Answer: The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings to determine whether
all of the drawings are at hand. The information on “the other sheets” may be very
important, especially in coordinating with other contractors.

4. Complete the following items by indicating the letter(s) designating the correct
source(s) of information:


No. Answer Item Information

4. Sections Ceiling height Sections, Sheet A6


5. Electrical Electrical receptacle Electrical symbol schedule, Chapter 2,
symbol style Figure 2–6
schedule


6. Electrical Electrical outlet Electrical layout drawings, Sheets El,
layout location E2, and E3
drawings


7. Elevations Exterior wall finishes Elev ations, Sheets A4 and A5


8. Site plan Grading elevations Site plan, Sheet A4


9. Electrical Panelboard schedules Electrical layout drawings, Sheet E4
layout
drawings


10. Architectural Room width Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, A2,
floor plan and A3


11. Architectural Swing of door Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, A2,
floor plan and A3


12. Sections View of interior wall Sections, Sheet A6

Match the items on the left with those on the right by writing the letter designation of
the appropriate organization from the list on the right.


13. NEC Electrical Code National Electrical Code (NEC)

14. IAEI Electrical inspectors International Association of Electrical
Inspectors (IAEI)

, 15. NFPA Fire codes National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)

16. IESNA Lighting information Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA)


17. UL Listing service Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)


18. NEMA Manufacturers’ National Electrical Manufacturers
standards Association (NEMA)


19. PE Seal Professional Engineer (PE)

Match the items on the left with those on the right by writing the letter designation of
the proper level of NEC interpretation from the list on the right.

20. with special Allowed by the Code Shall be permitted, or Shall not be
permission required, NEC


21. with special May be done Shall be permitted, or Shall not be
permission required, NEC


22. shall Must be done Shall, National Electrical Code


23. shall Required by the Code Shall, National Electrical Code


24. never Up to the electrician Shall be permitted, or Shall not be
required, NEC

25. Find NEC 250.52(A)(5) and record the first four words.

Answer: The first four words of NEC 250.52(A)(5) are Rod and pipe electrodes.
Show required conversion calculations for problem 26 and problem 27.

26. Luminaire style F is four feet long. The length in SI units, as specified by the NEC, is

Answer: The length in SI units is 1.22 m; 4 ft × 0.3048 m/ft = 1.2192 m. As will be
discussed later, this luminaire is now called a 4 by 2 or the equivalent 1200 by 600 in
metric terms. This question assumes that the luminaire is exactly 4 ft long.
27. The gross area of the drugstore basement is 1395 square feet. The area in square
meters is

Answer: The area in SI units is 129.7 sq. m; 1395 sq. ft × 0.093 sq. m/sq. ft = 129.7 sq.
m.

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