CD130

Homework
The following homework is designed to cover the course objectives for this unit.
Assignment 9.1:
Submit hand-written answers to Review Questions 1-18 given at the end of Chapter 7
on page 247 of the Architectural Drawing & Light Construction: Special Edition—
Volume I textbook.


Lab 9.1: Electrical Plan
What is the purpose?
Electrical plans assist the electricians locate lights, switches, and outlets. Reflected
ceiling plans are used in commercial structures to ensure the proper placement of all
fixtures on the ceiling.
In this lab exercise, you will create an electrical plan for your project. If you are creating
a commercial structure, a reflected ceiling plan is recommended. The drawing should be
printed on the D-size title block created in Unit 1.
What are the steps?
• Task 1: Electrical Plan
Procedure
1. Take the floor plan created in Unit 2 and XREF it into a new file.
2. Freeze all layers that are not necessary for this plan, omitting only the
walls, windows, doors, bathroom fixtures, and the kitchen layout.
3. Place switches, outlets, and conduit lines on the floor plan to create an
electrical plan.
4. Print the electrical plan on the D-size title block for a critique and
grade from the instructor.