ATDA Step 9 Information Sheet

REFERENCES

Spence, 6th. Ed., pp. 285-300, 301-312, 314-339.
Ramsey/Slepper, 10th Ed., pp. 981-985.
Jefferis & Madsen, 3rd. Ed., pp. 278-288, 289-306, 308-328.
Spence, pp. 403-458.
"Commercial Mechanical Plans", webpage.

ASSIGNMENTS
Access the "Tech Draw Server" to down load copies of the Study Questions for Step 9 - Part 1 & Study Questions for Step 9 - Part 2. You may printout the Study Questions for Step 9 and write in the answers or you may save the file to your disk and type in the answers using ClarisWorks.

Prepare a Division Sheet for Step 9 including a title, a step number, your name and an illustration depicting a "Electrical Riser or Block Diagram" for your building. See Sample.

Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Electrical Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Lighting fixtures and Switches; Emergency lights (Exits); Convience and Special outlets; Main Switch, Distribution Panels, and Circuit Breakers; and Telephone, Intercom, Audio-video and Computer Jacks. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading.

Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare a Transformer Detail Plan for your building. See Sample for details.

Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Plumbing Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Plumbing Fixtures; Supply Lines; Waste and Vent Lines; and Natural gas or compressed air lines. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading.

Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "HVAC Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: HVAC Equipment, Supply Ducts, and Return Ducts. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. (AC)

Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Security Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Control Panels, Sensors, and Alarms. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. (EX)


	STEP 9 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS & PLANS OBJECTIVES - Upon the completion of this step the student should be able to: Explain the function of "Mechanical Systems & Plans" as part of a set of working drawings for a small commercial building; List the three primary mechanical systems of a small commercial building; List the two secondary mechanical systems of a small commercial building; Identify the basic components of an electrical power system for a small commercial building; Identify the symbols used on an "Electrical Plan" to locate electrical components; Use the "Modular Floor Plan" as a guide and prepare an "Electrical Plan" showing locations of outlets, switches, and fixtures for a small commercial building; Add the necessary labels and a "Symbol Key" to the "Electrical Plan" using appropriate lettering techniques; Describe a "Power Riser Diagram" and place this information on the "Electrical Plan"; Add an appropriate titleblock and complete the missing information; IDentify the basic components of a HVAC system for a small commercial building; Identify the symbols used on an "Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning Plan" to locate HVAC components; Use the "Modular Floor Plan" as a guide and prepare an "HVAC Plan" showing locations of components, controls, and duct work for a small commercial building; Add the necessary labels to the "HVAC Plan" using appropriate lettering techniques; Add an appropriate titleblock and complete the missing information; Identify the basic components of a plumbing system for a small commercial building; Identify the symbols used on a "Plumbing Plan" to locate fixtures and supply, waste, and vent lines; Use the "Modular Floor Plan" as a guide and prepare a "Plumbing Plan" showing routing and sizing of plumbing components for a small commercial building; Add the necessary labels to the "Plumbing Plan" using appropriate lettering techniques; Add an appropriate titleblock and complete the missing information;











	REFERENCES Spence, 6th. Ed., pp. 285-300, 301-312, 314-339. Ramsey/Slepper, 10th Ed., pp. 981-985. Jefferis & Madsen, 3rd. Ed., pp. 278-288, 289-306, 308-328. Spence, pp. 403-458. "Commercial Mechanical Plans", webpage. ASSIGNMENTS Access the "Tech Draw Server" to down load copies of the Study Questions for Step 9 - Part 1 & Study Questions for Step 9 - Part 2. You may printout the Study Questions for Step 9 and write in the answers or you may save the file to your disk and type in the answers using ClarisWorks. Prepare a Division Sheet for Step 9 including a title, a step number, your name and an illustration depicting a "Electrical Riser or Block Diagram" for your building. See Sample. Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Electrical Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Lighting fixtures and Switches; Emergency lights (Exits); Convience and Special outlets; Main Switch, Distribution Panels, and Circuit Breakers; and Telephone, Intercom, Audio-video and Computer Jacks. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare a Transformer Detail Plan for your building. See Sample for details. Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Plumbing Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Plumbing Fixtures; Supply Lines; Waste and Vent Lines; and Natural gas or compressed air lines. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "HVAC Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: HVAC Equipment, Supply Ducts, and Return Ducts. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. (AC) Using a copy of your "Floor Plan", prepare "Security Plans" of your building with separate layers for each of the following: Control Panels, Sensors, and Alarms. Each drawing should include a Symbol Key. Prepare a print of each layer for grading. (EX) Entire contents Copyright ©1998. All rights reserved. [Updated: 3/31/08]