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Multi-equipment Systems Flashcards

1
Q

What is the minimum number of suites that makes it a multi family

A

Two or more

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2
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What must be installed between two suites in a legal duplex to building code

A

Fire rated wall

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3
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3 things to give a basement suite legal status

A

A separate electrical meter, gas meter and heating/ventilation system

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4
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Maximum # of storeys a building can be made of wood frame in calgary

A

4 in book 12 now

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5
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Another name for four storey condo complex

A

Four storey walk up

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6
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Most common form of heating in lowrise multi family

A

Perimeter hot water heating

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7
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When cooling is designed in multi family structures, most common piece of equipment

A

Ceiling or wall mounted heat pump

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8
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What are 2 reasons hallway pressurization is so important

A

Stop cooking/living odors and airborne bacteria/contaminants
Fire management/escape plan

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9
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Besides hallways, what other areas in multi family are positively pressured

A

Stairwells

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10
Q

In high rise residential, what 3 methods of radiant heat are used

A

Baseboard connectors
Radiant pipes in concrete
Radiant panels in wall or ceiling

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11
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Multi family structure with highest variance of individual comfort needs

A

Senior citizens complexes

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12
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Ventilation equipment that is commonly used in spas and swimming pools as it removes humidity

A

HRV, heat recovery ventilator

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13
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What must be installed in all ductwork penetrating fire walls

A

Fire damper

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14
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Rooftop unit used to pressurize hallways and stairways

A

Makeup air unit MUA

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15
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What makes an MUA indirect fired instead of direct

A

Heat exchanger

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16
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3 areas that are negatively pressurized

A

Commercial kitchens
Residential suites
Parkades

17
Q

Equipment used to counteract the effects of infiltration in a convenience store

A

Air curtain

18
Q

What organization documents standards for ventilation (air change per hour) in exercise rooms, swimming pools and other public areas

A

American society of heating,refrigeration, and air conditioning (ASHRAE)

19
Q

2 advantages of HRV’s used in exercise rooms, swimming pools or public areas

A

Removes humidity
Better air quality

20
Q

Who tests fire dampers

A

ULC to UL 555 test standards
(Underwriters’ laboratories of Canada)

21
Q

Elevator machine rooms need what to eliminate pressurization issues

A

Transfer air ducts

22
Q

Sensor used in control system of a fully enclosed underground parking garage to initialize ventilation equipment

A

Carbon monoxide sensor

23
Q

What does PTAC stand for? Where is it commonly seen. How does it cool and heat.

A

Packaged terminal air conditioner, hotel and motel suites, electric cooling gas fired heating

24
Q

Why are heat pumps so practical for multi family

A

Both heats and cools. Minimal duct

25
Q

What is an integrated MUA

A

Field built system of components assembled to provide a small amount of air for short periods

26
Q

Component on a heat pump that allows it to heat in winter and cool in summer

A

4 way reversing valve

27
Q

2 methods to identify internal acoustic liner in duct

A

Dotted line
Cross hatching

28
Q

Two methods to signify external insulation on blueprint, what must be done on roof top if it’s exposed to elements

A

Parallel dotted line
Cross hatching
Must be clad in aluminum

29
Q

How thick should external insulation be on outdoor supply air duct

A

2”

30
Q

Hallways are what pressurization

A

Positively

31
Q

Stairways are what pressurization

A

Positively

32
Q

Define smoke damper

A

They are typically Multi-blade in construction, close from an electric signal sent to an actuator mounted to a shaft on the damper

33
Q

Smoker dampers must be____ of the separation they are serving and ___ of any duct branches from the plenum

A

24” and upstream

34
Q

What do balancing dampers do

A
35
Q

Radiant heating methods

A

Wall
Ceiling panel
In floor

36
Q

The most common heating system found in residential

A

Furnace providing hvac

Multi Family (4 decks)

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