Solutions Manual for Electrical Wiring Commercial 18th Edition by Phil Simmons A+

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SIMMONS/ODE, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, 18E © 2024, 9780357767115;
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Note to instructor: It is recommended that students
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Refer to the National Electrical Code or the workingdrawings when necessary. Where
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1. What section of a commercial building’s specification contains a list of contract
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Answer: A list of the contract documents is contained in General Clauses and Conditions.
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A listing of the Commercial Building contract documents is presented in this chapter
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nn under the heading “Commercial Building Plans.” The instructor maywish to have the students
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check over this listing and compare it with the plans provided.
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2. The requirement for temporarylight and power at the job site will be found in what
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nn portion of a commercial building’s specification?
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Answer: The Supplementary General Conditions specifies the job site requirements for
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nn temporary light and power. In some contracts, this electrical system becomes the responsibility
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of the general contractor; in other contracts, it is the electrical contractor’s responsibility to
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nn install and maintain the temporary electrical system. The instructor maywish to refer the
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student to NEC Article 590 and discuss the requirements in detail.
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3. The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings for what purpose?
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Answer: The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings to determine whether all of
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the drawings are at hand. The information on “the other sheets” may be very important,
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nn especially in coordinating with other contractors.
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4. Complete the following items by indicating the letter(s) designating the correct
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No. Answer Item Information


4. Sections Ceiling height nn Sections, Sheet A6 nn nn




5. Electrical Electrical receptacle nn Electricalsymbolschedule,Chapter
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6. Electrical Electricaloutlet Electrical layout drawings, Sheets nn nn nn




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7. Elevations Exterior wall finishes nn nn Elevations, Sheets A4 and A5 nn nn nn nn




8. Site plan nn Grading elevations nn Site plan, Sheet A4
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Panelboard schedules
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10. Architectural Room width
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11. Architectural Swing of door
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12. Sections Viewfof finterior f wall
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