Complete Solution Manual – Electrical Wiring
Commercial, 18th Edition (2025, Cengage) by Phil
Simmons, Ray C. Mullin & Mark C. Ode | Chapters 1–21
Verified Q&A & Rationales
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,Solution and Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL B UILDING 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. 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 Elevations, 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)
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Commercial, 18th Edition (2025, Cengage) by Phil
Simmons, Ray C. Mullin & Mark C. Ode | Chapters 1–21
Verified Q&A & Rationales
1|Page
,2|Page
,Solution and Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL B UILDING 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.
3|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. 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 Elevations, 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)
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