Understanding Building Systems

Physical Layout Building Plans Architectural Plans Structural Plans Mechanical Plans Plumbing Plans Electrical Plans HVAC Plans Understanding Building Systems

Understanding Building Systems: Physical Layout Age and use of the building. Materials of construction. Full or partial basements and location of piping, pipe chases and steam tunnels. Location of electrical/mechanical rooms in multistory buildings. Location of central power plants and utility tunnels in multiple building complexes.

Understanding Building Systems: Building Plans Floor plans are basis for mechanical, plumbing & electrical drawings Include elevations (vertical) Details (Isolated areas of construction) Sections (Cut vertically) Notes (General or specific) Schedules (Info regarding building)

Understanding Building Systems: Architectural Plans ID’s materials used in floors walls, doors, windows etc. ID’s inaccessible bldg. products & any ACM/PACM ID’s tunnels, pipe chases, attics & accessibility prior & during remediation Review previous abatement records & room #’s accuracy

Understanding Building Systems: Structural Plans Details of floors, framework and foundations Structural beams, columns and slabs Wood framing Drywall/gypsum or Plaster Concrete versus steel beams

Understanding Building Systems: Mechanical Plans Based on building floor plans HVAC schematic or system design/diagram to indicate the HVAC system operation. Ductwork routing and piping systems. Details, notes, schedules, sections and elevations. Boilers, radiators and air handling units.

Understanding Building Systems: Plumbing Plans Location of tanks, pipes & drains for supply & return fluids, waste & pressure equalizer pipes Locates remediation/clean-up water supply sources Quantities of materials in inaccessible areas Used to estimate quantities of potential mold contamination on building materials or surfaces

Understanding Building Systems: Electrical Plans Based on floor, power & lighting plans Includes Notes, schedules & details Calculations for load requirements Location of panels, switches, receptacles, etc. ID’s paper insulation, cable wrap & cementitious panels ID’s temporary electric service needs

Understanding Building Systems: Contract Documents Specifications Work Drawings As built drawings Addenda Shop drawings Change Orders Submittals

Building Systems

Conditioned Basement Conditioned Main Floor Building Section Building Envelope

Ceiling Area 2415 s.f. Ceiling Area

Raised Heel or Energy Truss

Above Grade Bsmt Walls (exterior wood) = 837 s.f. (93’ x 9’) (entered as wood frame wall not a basement wall) Below Grade Bsmt Walls = 1044 s.f. Side basement walls = 360 s.f. (16 x9’ + 24 x9’) Back basement wall = 684 s.f. (76’x9’) (solid concrete or masonry) Above Grade Bmst Walls (exterior wood) – 837 s.f. Below grade basement walls – 360 s.f. side walls, 684 s.f. back wall Solid concrete or masonry Basement Wall Areas

>50% below grade = below grade concrete basement wall Basement Walls Below Grade

–MECcheck inputs “back” below grade basement wall “side” below grade basement walls Basement Walls Below Grade

9’ Ceilings 12’ Ceilings 9’ Exterior Walls s.f. 12’ Exterior Walls s.f. 3’ knee walls (between 9’&12’ sections) – 153 s.f. Exterior Wall Areas

Insulated Knee Walls

Including Rim Joists in the Exterior Wall Area Exterior Wall Areas

Crawlspace Area s.f. Floor Area

Slab Perimeter - 93 linear feet Line represents the slab edge to be calculated in linear feet. Slab Perimeter

Perimeter Slab Insulation

Roof/Ceiling - R-38 batts Wall - R-19 batts Floor - R-19 batts Slab - R-5 rigid (24” vertical) Insulations Levels

Window Area s.f.; U-value = 0.40 Glass Doors - 40 s.f.; U-value = 0.50 Opaque Doors - 40 s.f.; U-value = 0.50 Window/Door Area

Window Area – 533 s.f. Glass Doors - 40 s.f. Opaque Doors - 40 s.f. Area Calc Window/Door Area