Solution Manual
And Answer Guide;
Electrical Wiring Commercial
By Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark Ode.
18th Edition
1|Page
,Solution And Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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,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. Electrica Electrical Electrical Symbol Schedule, Chapter
l Receptacle Style 2, Figure 2–6
Symbol
Schedul
e
6. Electrica Electrical Electrical Layout Drawings,
l Layout Outlet Sheets El, E2, And E3
Drawin Location
gs
7. Elevations Exterior Wall Finishes Elevations, Sheets A4 And A5
8. Site Plan Grading Elevations Site Plan, Sheet A4
9. Electrica Panelboard Schedules Electrical Layout Drawings, Sheet E4
l Layout
Drawin
gs
10. Architectura Room Width Architectural Floor Plan, Sheets Al,
l Floor Plan A2, And A3
11. Architectura Swing Of Door Architectural Floor Plan, Sheets Al, A2,
l Floor Plan And A3
12. Sections View Of Interior Wall Sections, Sheet A6
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, 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)
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And Answer Guide;
Electrical Wiring Commercial
By Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark Ode.
18th Edition
1|Page
,Solution And Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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.
2|Page
,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. Electrica Electrical Electrical Symbol Schedule, Chapter
l Receptacle Style 2, Figure 2–6
Symbol
Schedul
e
6. Electrica Electrical Electrical Layout Drawings,
l Layout Outlet Sheets El, E2, And E3
Drawin Location
gs
7. Elevations Exterior Wall Finishes Elevations, Sheets A4 And A5
8. Site Plan Grading Elevations Site Plan, Sheet A4
9. Electrica Panelboard Schedules Electrical Layout Drawings, Sheet E4
l Layout
Drawin
gs
10. Architectura Room Width Architectural Floor Plan, Sheets Al,
l Floor Plan A2, And A3
11. Architectura Swing Of Door Architectural Floor Plan, Sheets Al, A2,
l Floor Plan And A3
12. Sections View Of Interior Wall Sections, Sheet A6
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, 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)
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