Acronyms
What does MEP stand for?
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
What is a unit of power?
Watt
This device is used to measure the temperature of a room or environment
Thermostat
What is the most typical unit used to describe flow?
GPM (gallons per minute)
True or false...The empire state building is struck by lighting more than 100 times a year on average?
FALSE! Approximately 25
What does NEC stand for?
National Electric Code
What is the name of this formula " V = IR "?
Ohm's Law
What is the unit of heat, in form of energy?
BTU (British Thermal Unit)
Name three different types of plumbing systems (example: storm drainage)
cold water, hot water, hot water circ, sanitary, vent, gas, vac. compressed air, med gas, med vac, grease waste, acid waste.
True or False - Tall buildings are designed to sway in heavy winds?
True
What does RFI stand for?
Request for Information
Name an alternate power source
Generator, Battery, Solar storage, wind, etc.
This term describes the substance used in a refrigeration cycle to absorb and release heat.
Refrigerant
Where do most fire reserve / domestic reserve tanks live for a building?
The roof, top of building.
How tall is One World Trade?
1776 FT
What does BIM stand for?
Building Information Modeling
Name two different types of conduit
EMT, MC, RGS, PVC, FMC, RMC, etc
This type of heating system uses hot water or steam to heat a building
Boiler System
What is static pressure?
Pressure under a non-flowing condition
How much does the empire state building weigh (in tons)?
365,000 tons
What does ASHRAE stand for?
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
What Electrical Code do we follow in NYC?
2020 NEC with 2025 NYC Amendments
What are the four processes of refrigeration?
Compression, Condensation, Expansion, Evaporation
What code do we follow for Sprinkler systems?
NFPA 13
How many marketing floors are there at One Vanderbilt?
73 Marketing Floors