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• Distribution grounding;
• Transformer grounding — if needed, show how neutral is established from transformer;
• All wire sizes.
2. Show all overcurrent protection — indicate whether breakers are inverse, instantaneous, or non-adjustable.
3. Indicate the specific wiring method to be used in all the various areas.
4. Show circuitry of all emergency systems and emergency lighting, including fire pumps, elevators, and exit discharge.
5. Show details of all wiring and bonding for pools, spas, hot tubs, etc.
6. Indicate the type of conductors to be used, copper or aluminum, and their type of insulation and temperature rating.
7. Indicate all wire and conduit sizes.
8. If neutral is reduced, provide calculations.
9. Show all panel locations; indicate working clearances about all electrical equipment, switch boards and panel boards.
10. Provide panel schedules and identify all circuits.
11. Provide riser diagrams.
12. Show circuitry, wire size, type of insulation and conduit size of fire signal systems.
13. Show height of all controls, for compliance with the barrier–free subcode.
Fire protection
1. For sprinkler and standpipe systems, specify system type, water supply information, and pipe sizes. Also indicate type of piping
and fittings used throughout.
2. Provide hydraulic calculations for sprinklers; indicate hydraulic reference points.
3. Show measurements between branch lines and heads on lines, and indicate type of sprinkler heads used throughout the system.
4. Indicate height and location of all standpipe hose connections.
5. Provide a complete sprinkler system riser diagram with all parts identified.
6. For storage areas, provide hazardous material data sheets on commodities stored as appropriate, including quantity(s) stored.
7. Show installation details and location of fire department siamese connection to sprinkler/standpipe systems.
8. For all suppression and alarm systems, show location of control panel, control valves, detectors, pull stations, strobe lights, abort
switches, fusible links, alarm bells, warning lights, signs, etc.
9. If fire pump is to be used, specify capacity and type. Indicate whether electric or diesel powered, and provide all details on diesel
fuel supply. Provide details of all piping, fittings, control and relief valves, as well as test header details. Indicate method of
temperature maintenance for pump and associated equipment.
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systems, show location and type of detectors and nozzles. Show location and size of agent container and piping,
as well as types of piping and fittings. Provide system calculations.
11. Show details and schematics on all electrical connections for all fire protection systems, including information on emergency
power supplies.
12. For barrier–free accessibility, show height of pull stations.
13. Indicate all fire alarm area zones.
14. For dry chemical systems, indicate type of chemical being used. Show size and location of agent containers. Provide a copy of
the installation manual for the system. Provide details on discharge alarms, pipe sizes, and types of materials.
15. For range hood systems, refer to Mechanical check list, Item no. 7.
16. Provide details on smoke control system as required in Mechanical check list, Item no. 8.
Elevator
1. The building subcode utilizes Standard A17.1 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) as its elevator
referenced standard. All elevator related drawings must comply with this.
2. Specify elevator type (passenger, freight —specify class of loading, wheel chair manlift, private residence, other).
3. Show elevator capacity and loading.
4. Show size of buffer.
5. Indicate speed, travel length, number of landings.
6. Show cab details, dimensions, door operation, hand rail and control locations to comply with the above noted referenced standard
and the barrier–free subcode.
7. Show type of drive, giving details of suspension.
8. Provide details of emergency operation — firefighter’s service.
9. Show all clearances and guide rail details.
10. Provide details of hoistway venting.
11. Provide pit details — light, accessibility, etc.
12. Show equipment layout in the elevator machine room — also show light and ventilation.