heading “Commercial Building Plans.” The instructor may wish to have the students check over
Solutions Manual for 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
Electrical Wiring Commercial portion of a commercial building’s specification?
Answer: The Supplementary General Conditions specifies the job site requirements for
18th Edition by Phil Simmons 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
A+ and maintain the temporary electrical system. The instructor may wish to refer the student to
NEC Article 590 and discuss the requirements in detail.
Solution and Answer Guide
SIMMONS/ODE, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, 18E © 2024, 9780357767115; 3. The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings for what purpose?
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS coordinating with other contractors.
4. Complete the following items by indicating the letter(s) designating the correct source(s)
Review ..........................................................................................................................................................
1 of information:
No. Answer Item Information
Note to instructor: It is recommended that students be required to respond, where appropriate, with 4. Sections Ceiling height Sections, Sheet A6
answers that are complete sentences.
5. Electrical Electrical receptacle Electrical symbol schedule, Chapter symbol style
REVIEW 2, Figure 2–6 schedule
6. Electrical Electrical outlet Electrical layout drawings, Sheets
layout location El, E2, and E3 drawings
Refer to the National Electrical Code or the working drawings when necessary. Where
applicable, responses should be written in complete sentences. 7. Elevations Exterior wall finishes Elevations, Sheets A4 and A5
1. What section of a commercial building’s specification contains a list of contract
8. Site plan Grading elevations Site plan, Sheet A4
documents?
Answer: A list of the contract documents is contained in General Clauses and Conditions. A 9. Electrical Panelboard schedules Electrical layout drawings, Sheet E4 layout
listing of the Commercial Building contract documents is presented in this chapter under the drawings
,10. Architectural Room width Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, floor plan A2,
and A3 20. with Allowed by the Code Shall be permitted, or Shall not special be required,
NEC permission
11. Architectural Swing of door Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, floor plan A2,
and A3 21. with May be done Shall be permitted, or Shall not
12. Sections View of interior wall Sections, Sheet A6 special be required, NEC permission
22. shall Must be done Shall, National Electrical Code
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. 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
13. NEC Electrical Code National Electrical Code (NEC)
25. Find NEC 250.52(A)(5) and record the first four words.
14. IAEI Electrical inspectors International Association of Answer: The first four words of NEC 250.52(A)(5) are Rod and pipe electrodes.
Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Show required conversion calculations for problem 26 and problem 27.
15. NFPA Fire codes National Fire Protection Association 26. Luminaire style F is four feet long. The length in SI units, as specified by the NEC, is
(NFPA) 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
16. IESNA Lighting information Illuminating Engineering question assumes that the luminaire is exactly 4 ft long.
Society of North America 27. The gross area of the drugstore basement is 1395 square feet. The area in square
(IESNA)
meters is Answer: The area in SI units is 129.7 sq. m; 1395 sq. ft × 0.093 sq. m/sq. ft
17. UL Listing service Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
= 129.7 sq. m.
(UL)
18. NEMA Manufacturers’ National Electrical standards Manufacturers
Association
To answer Questions 28–31, refer to the Plans included with this book. Determine the Following
(NEMA)
dimensions. Write the dimensions using unit names, not symbols (for example, 1 foot, not 1’),
and indicate the source of the information.
19. PE Seal Professional Engineer (PE)
28. What is the inside clear distance of the interior stairway to the drugstore basement?
Match the items on the left with those on the right by writing the letter Answer: The inside clear distance of the interior stairway to the Drugstore basement is 4 ft 0 in.
(1.22 m), as scaled from Sheet A2.
designation of the proper level of NEC interpretation from the list on the right.
29. What is the gross square footage of each floor of the building?
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Answer: The gross area of each floor of the building is 60 ft × 43 ft = 2580 sq. ft (18.82 m × 13.1 (Note: If Pdf file then just click on link, if MS word file then press Ctrl + left click on it to
m = 246.5 sq. m), as taken from Sheets Al, A2, and A3. open file)
30. What is the distance in the drugstore from the exterior block wall to the block wall
separating the drugstore from the bakery? To Download Complete File, please click on below link
Answer: The distance from the exterior block wall in the Drugstore to the block wall separating
Or
the Drugstore from the Bakery is 21 ft 7 in. (6.58 m), as shown on Sheet A2.
Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser
31. What is the finished floor to finished ceiling height on the second floor? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar
ing
Answer: The finished floor to finished ceiling height on the second floor is 8 ft 6 in. (2.59 m), as
available from East and West Elevations A41–2, and Sheet A6, Cross Sections A–A and B–B.
For problems 32–34, cite the NEC source. We will show the method of using the NEC Index for
the first two questions in Chapter 1 and will provide this same method of locating requirements
in other chapters of this book.
32. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and fixed trip circuit breakers.
Answer: The standard ampere rating for fuses and fixed trip circuit breakers is given in NEC
Table 240.6(A).
To find this information in the Index of the NEC, locate “Circuit breakers, Article 240, and locate
Rating and under that locate Fixed-Trip circuit breakers, 240.6(A)…” This will provide the
Section number for the ratings.
33. The minimum bending radius for metal-clad cable with a smooth sheath with an
external diameter of 1 in.
Answer: The minimum bending radius for metal clad cable with a smooth sheath with an
external diameter of 1 in. (size 1) is given in NEC 330.24(A)(2) as 12 times the diameter.
To find this information in the Index of the NEC, locate “Metal-clad Cable, Article 330, and
under that locate “Bends, 330.24.” 330.24(A)(2).
34. The permission to use splices in busbars as grounding electrode conductors.
Answer: The permission to use splices in busbars as a grounding electrode conductor is given in
NEC 250.64(C)(2).
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open file) open file)
To Download Complete File, please click on below link To Download Complete File, please click on below link
Or Or
Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar
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Solutions Manual for 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
Electrical Wiring Commercial portion of a commercial building’s specification?
Answer: The Supplementary General Conditions specifies the job site requirements for
18th Edition by Phil Simmons 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
A+ and maintain the temporary electrical system. The instructor may wish to refer the student to
NEC Article 590 and discuss the requirements in detail.
Solution and Answer Guide
SIMMONS/ODE, ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, 18E © 2024, 9780357767115; 3. The electrician uses the Schedule of Working Drawings for what purpose?
CHAPTER 1: COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS coordinating with other contractors.
4. Complete the following items by indicating the letter(s) designating the correct source(s)
Review ..........................................................................................................................................................
1 of information:
No. Answer Item Information
Note to instructor: It is recommended that students be required to respond, where appropriate, with 4. Sections Ceiling height Sections, Sheet A6
answers that are complete sentences.
5. Electrical Electrical receptacle Electrical symbol schedule, Chapter symbol style
REVIEW 2, Figure 2–6 schedule
6. Electrical Electrical outlet Electrical layout drawings, Sheets
layout location El, E2, and E3 drawings
Refer to the National Electrical Code or the working drawings when necessary. Where
applicable, responses should be written in complete sentences. 7. Elevations Exterior wall finishes Elevations, Sheets A4 and A5
1. What section of a commercial building’s specification contains a list of contract
8. Site plan Grading elevations Site plan, Sheet A4
documents?
Answer: A list of the contract documents is contained in General Clauses and Conditions. A 9. Electrical Panelboard schedules Electrical layout drawings, Sheet E4 layout
listing of the Commercial Building contract documents is presented in this chapter under the drawings
,10. Architectural Room width Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, floor plan A2,
and A3 20. with Allowed by the Code Shall be permitted, or Shall not special be required,
NEC permission
11. Architectural Swing of door Architectural floor plan, Sheets Al, floor plan A2,
and A3 21. with May be done Shall be permitted, or Shall not
12. Sections View of interior wall Sections, Sheet A6 special be required, NEC permission
22. shall Must be done Shall, National Electrical Code
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. 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
13. NEC Electrical Code National Electrical Code (NEC)
25. Find NEC 250.52(A)(5) and record the first four words.
14. IAEI Electrical inspectors International Association of Answer: The first four words of NEC 250.52(A)(5) are Rod and pipe electrodes.
Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Show required conversion calculations for problem 26 and problem 27.
15. NFPA Fire codes National Fire Protection Association 26. Luminaire style F is four feet long. The length in SI units, as specified by the NEC, is
(NFPA) 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
16. IESNA Lighting information Illuminating Engineering question assumes that the luminaire is exactly 4 ft long.
Society of North America 27. The gross area of the drugstore basement is 1395 square feet. The area in square
(IESNA)
meters is Answer: The area in SI units is 129.7 sq. m; 1395 sq. ft × 0.093 sq. m/sq. ft
17. UL Listing service Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
= 129.7 sq. m.
(UL)
18. NEMA Manufacturers’ National Electrical standards Manufacturers
Association
To answer Questions 28–31, refer to the Plans included with this book. Determine the Following
(NEMA)
dimensions. Write the dimensions using unit names, not symbols (for example, 1 foot, not 1’),
and indicate the source of the information.
19. PE Seal Professional Engineer (PE)
28. What is the inside clear distance of the interior stairway to the drugstore basement?
Match the items on the left with those on the right by writing the letter Answer: The inside clear distance of the interior stairway to the Drugstore basement is 4 ft 0 in.
(1.22 m), as scaled from Sheet A2.
designation of the proper level of NEC interpretation from the list on the right.
29. What is the gross square footage of each floor of the building?
, Created By: A Solution
Answer: The gross area of each floor of the building is 60 ft × 43 ft = 2580 sq. ft (18.82 m × 13.1 (Note: If Pdf file then just click on link, if MS word file then press Ctrl + left click on it to
m = 246.5 sq. m), as taken from Sheets Al, A2, and A3. open file)
30. What is the distance in the drugstore from the exterior block wall to the block wall
separating the drugstore from the bakery? To Download Complete File, please click on below link
Answer: The distance from the exterior block wall in the Drugstore to the block wall separating
Or
the Drugstore from the Bakery is 21 ft 7 in. (6.58 m), as shown on Sheet A2.
Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser
31. What is the finished floor to finished ceiling height on the second floor? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar
ing
Answer: The finished floor to finished ceiling height on the second floor is 8 ft 6 in. (2.59 m), as
available from East and West Elevations A41–2, and Sheet A6, Cross Sections A–A and B–B.
For problems 32–34, cite the NEC source. We will show the method of using the NEC Index for
the first two questions in Chapter 1 and will provide this same method of locating requirements
in other chapters of this book.
32. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and fixed trip circuit breakers.
Answer: The standard ampere rating for fuses and fixed trip circuit breakers is given in NEC
Table 240.6(A).
To find this information in the Index of the NEC, locate “Circuit breakers, Article 240, and locate
Rating and under that locate Fixed-Trip circuit breakers, 240.6(A)…” This will provide the
Section number for the ratings.
33. The minimum bending radius for metal-clad cable with a smooth sheath with an
external diameter of 1 in.
Answer: The minimum bending radius for metal clad cable with a smooth sheath with an
external diameter of 1 in. (size 1) is given in NEC 330.24(A)(2) as 12 times the diameter.
To find this information in the Index of the NEC, locate “Metal-clad Cable, Article 330, and
under that locate “Bends, 330.24.” 330.24(A)(2).
34. The permission to use splices in busbars as grounding electrode conductors.
Answer: The permission to use splices in busbars as a grounding electrode conductor is given in
NEC 250.64(C)(2).
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(Note: If Pdf file then just click on link, if MS word file then press Ctrl + left click on it to (Note: If Pdf file then just click on link, if MS word file then press Ctrl + left click on it to
open file) open file)
To Download Complete File, please click on below link To Download Complete File, please click on below link
Or Or
Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser Copy the link and paste it into your internet browser
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvXPputI9CnwFycjhMItLuz7o0UBKPZA/view?usp=shar
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