1. Determine the following information about the PLTW firehouse plan:
· What is the diameter of the existing water main? 6"
· What is the diameter of the proposed water service? 8"
· What is the elevation of the top of the hydrant? 301.79 ft
· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line? 6"
· Where is the gas meter to be located? south end, middle of outside wall South
· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building? 300.0 ft
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You will be divided into small groups. You will be studying the gas utility to research and will create a handout sheet for the various requirements for the utility. The handout sheet should include
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· Transmission and distribution methods
· Sizing requirements
· Common schematic symbols
You will use your information sheets to sketch in the utility information on the site plan for the Athletic Equipment retail store. Utilities should be sized according to the needs of the 25,000 sq ft building.
Answer the following questions in your handout.
1. How do you determine how large a utility supply must be in order to support the demands of service?
2. Explain why you chose above or below ground installations for your utilities.
3. Why do so many different utilities use many of the same terms?