SOLUTION MANUAL FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL,
18TH EDITION BY PHIL SIMMONS ALL CHAPTERS COVERED 1-
21| VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE SOLUTIONS FOR EXAM
PREPARATIONS| A+ GRADED
1|Page
,Solution And Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS A ND 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.
R EVIEW
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?
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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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, 3. The Electrician Uses The Schedule Of Working Drawings For What Purpose?
CORRECT ANS: 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
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, 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
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18TH EDITION BY PHIL SIMMONS ALL CHAPTERS COVERED 1-
21| VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ACCURATE SOLUTIONS FOR EXAM
PREPARATIONS| A+ GRADED
1|Page
,Solution And Answer Guide
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS A ND 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.
R EVIEW
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?
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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.
2|Page
, 3. The Electrician Uses The Schedule Of Working Drawings For What Purpose?
CORRECT ANS: 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
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, 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
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