Mechanical (M) Plan Set — Comprehensive Essay Test

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Student Name: 1. Reading HVAC plans: identify equipment, ducts, VAVs, diffusers. 2. Equipment schedules: key data for procurement and power/condensate coordination. 3. Duct sizing, fittings, and labor/pressure impacts. 4. Coordination with RCP and Structural for penetrations/supports. 5. Refrigerant piping/condensate routing; roof curb details for RTUs. 6. Controls diagrams/sequences and commissioning impacts. 7. Code items: clearances, OA, fire/smoke dampers. 8. Common mechanical RFIs and early documentation. 9. HVAC takeoff workflow: duct, pipe, insulation, accessories. 10. Coordinating mech rooms/shafts with other trades to avoid clashes. Responses will be sent to education@sfjohnsonconsulting.com for grading.

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1. Plan symbols, system types, diffuser tags/flows.

2. CFM/MBH/SEER, volts/phase, weight, curb, drains.

3. Friction rates; fittings add loss; labor ↑ at transitions.

4. RCP for diffuser layout; S for sleeves/supports.

5. Slopes/traps/UV protection; proper curb height.

6. Sequences for BAS, points lists, T&B timing.

7. OA %, clearances, damper locations per code.

8. Tight shafts, missing elevations, condensate routes.

9. Quantify per system; include hangers/insulation.

10. Maintain clearance/access; clash detection.

M Plan Test

Mechanical (M) Plan Set — Comprehensive Essay Test

Instructor Answer Key — Unlock After Review

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