What does MEP stand for?
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
What is the biggest contributor to heat in most rooms?
Windows!
What trade is in charge of providing power to overhead lights?
Electrical
Water closet, lavatory, mop sink, hose bib, etc.
T/F: HVAC is the field of work relating to water distribution in a building and waste disposal
False
T/F: Hot air tends to stay at the bottom of the ground, and cold air goes up
False
What trade is in charge of coordinating pipe routing for waste and distribution through walls and ceilings?
Plumbing
What is an example of electrical equipment?
Lights, switchboards, panels, outlets etc.
What does the V in HVAC stand for?
Ventilation
T/F: An AC system can supply cooling/heating air using the same unit
True
What trade deals primarily with HVAC system coordination and design?
Mechanical
What is an example of HVAC equipment?
What is the purpose of a damper in a duct system?
To control airflow
T/F: Wherever there is cooling being performed, something else is being heated somewhere
True
If the architect makes a change for the room layout, which trade is affected? (Can have more than one correct answer)
All of them! Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing
It varies a lot! Small ones can be $5,000-$10,000. Large ones can be $30,000-$60,000