Building Technology and Construction

6.

Building Services (MEPFP)

6.1.

Mechanical Systems (HVAC)

6.1.1.

Heating Systems

6.1.1.1.

6.1.1.1.1.

Hot Water Boilers

6.1.1.1.2.

6.1.1.1.3.

Boiler Types and Fuels

6.1.1.2.

6.1.1.2.1.

6.1.1.2.2.

Electric Furnaces

6.1.1.2.3.

6.1.1.3.

6.1.1.3.1.

Air-Source Heat Pumps

6.1.1.3.2.

Ground-Source Heat Pumps

6.1.1.3.3.

Water-Source Heat Pumps

6.1.2.

Ventilation Systems

6.1.2.1.

Natural Ventilation

6.1.2.1.1.

6.1.2.1.2.

Wind-Driven Ventilation

6.1.2.2.

Mechanical Ventilation

6.1.2.2.1.

Exhaust-Only Systems

6.1.2.2.2.

Supply-Only Systems

6.1.2.2.3.

Balanced Systems

6.1.2.3.

Air Exchange Rates

6.1.2.4.

Indoor Air Quality

6.1.3.

Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems

6.1.3.1.

6.1.3.1.1.

Air-Cooled Chillers

6.1.3.1.2.

Water-Cooled Chillers

6.1.3.1.3.

Absorption Chillers

6.1.3.2.

6.1.3.2.1.

Residential Split Systems

6.1.3.2.2.

Commercial Split Systems

6.1.3.3.

6.1.3.3.1.

6.1.3.3.2.

Ground-Mounted Units

6.1.4.

6.1.4.1.

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

6.1.4.1.1.

Central Air Handlers

6.1.4.1.2.

Packaged Air Handlers

6.1.4.2.

6.1.4.2.1.

Variable Air Volume (VAV)

6.1.4.2.2.

6.1.4.2.3.

Unit Ventilators

6.1.5.

Distribution Systems

6.1.5.1.

Ductwork Design

6.1.5.1.1.

Supply Ductwork

6.1.5.1.2.

Return Ductwork

6.1.5.1.3.

6.1.5.2.

6.1.5.2.1.

Hydronic Systems

6.1.5.2.2.

6.1.5.2.3.

Refrigerant Piping

6.1.5.3.

Diffusers and Grilles

6.1.5.3.1.

Supply Diffusers

6.1.5.3.2.

6.1.5.3.3.

Exhaust Grilles

6.1.6.

Controls and Automation

6.1.6.1.

6.1.6.1.1.

Manual Thermostats

6.1.6.1.2.

Programmable Thermostats

6.1.6.1.3.

Smart Thermostats

6.1.6.2.

Building Management Systems (BMS)

6.1.6.2.1.

Direct Digital Control

6.1.6.2.2.

Energy Management

6.2.

Electrical Systems

6.2.1.

Power Service and Distribution

6.2.1.1.

Service Entrance

6.2.1.1.1.

Utility Connection

6.2.1.1.2.

Service Equipment

6.2.1.2.

Main Panels and Subpanels

6.2.1.2.1.

6.2.1.2.2.

Distribution Panels

6.2.1.3.

6.2.1.3.1.

Step-Down Transformers

6.2.1.3.2.

Isolation Transformers

6.2.2.

Branch Circuits and Wiring

6.2.2.1.

Conduits and Raceways

6.2.2.1.1.

Metallic Conduits

6.2.2.1.2.

Non-Metallic Conduits

6.2.2.1.3.

6.2.2.2.

Wire Types and Sizing

6.2.2.2.1.

Copper Conductors

6.2.2.2.2.

Aluminum Conductors

6.2.2.2.3.

Wire Insulation Types

6.2.2.3.

Circuit Protection

6.2.2.3.1.

Circuit Breakers

6.2.2.3.2.

6.2.2.3.3.

Ground Fault Protection

6.2.3.

Lighting Systems and Controls

6.2.3.1.

Lighting Fixtures

6.2.3.1.1.

Incandescent Lighting

6.2.3.1.2.

Fluorescent Lighting

6.2.3.1.3.

6.2.3.2.

Lighting Design Principles

6.2.3.2.1.

Illuminance Levels

6.2.3.2.2.

6.2.3.2.3.

6.2.3.3.

Lighting Controls

6.2.3.3.1.

6.2.3.3.2.

6.2.3.3.3.

Occupancy Sensors

6.2.3.3.4.

Daylight Sensors

6.2.4.

Low-Voltage Systems

6.2.4.1.

Telecommunications and Data

6.2.4.1.1.

Structured Cabling

6.2.4.1.2.

6.2.4.1.3.

Network Infrastructure

6.2.4.2.

Security and Access Control

6.2.4.2.1.

Intrusion Detection

6.2.4.2.2.

Access Control Devices

6.2.4.2.3.

Video Surveillance

6.2.4.3.

Audio-Visual Systems

6.2.4.4.

Nurse Call Systems

6.3.

Plumbing Systems

6.3.1.

Potable Water Supply and Distribution

6.3.1.1.

Water Service Entry

6.3.1.1.1.

6.3.1.1.2.

Backflow Prevention

6.3.1.2.

Piping Materials

6.3.1.2.1.

6.3.1.2.2.

6.3.1.2.3.

6.3.1.3.

Pressure Regulation

6.3.1.3.1.

Pressure Reducing Valves

6.3.1.3.2.

6.3.2.

Sanitary Drainage, Waste, and Vent (DWV)

6.3.2.1.

Drainage Piping

6.3.2.1.1.

Horizontal Drainage

6.3.2.1.2.

Vertical Drainage

6.3.2.2.

Venting Systems

6.3.2.2.1.

Individual Vents

6.3.2.2.2.

6.3.2.2.3.

6.3.2.3.

Traps and Cleanouts

6.3.2.3.1.

6.3.2.3.2.

6.3.2.3.3.

Cleanout Access

6.3.3.

Stormwater Drainage

6.3.3.1.

Roof Drains and Leaders

6.3.3.1.1.

Primary Drainage

6.3.3.1.2.

Secondary Drainage

6.3.3.2.

Site Drainage Systems

6.3.3.2.1.

6.3.3.2.2.

Retention Ponds

6.3.4.

Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings

6.3.4.1.

6.3.4.2.

6.3.4.3.

6.3.4.4.

Faucets and Valves

6.3.4.4.1.

Shut-Off Valves

6.3.4.4.2.

6.4.

Fire Protection Systems

6.4.1.

Passive Fire Protection

6.4.1.1.

Fire-Rated Assemblies

6.4.1.1.1.

Fire-Rated Walls

6.4.1.1.2.

Fire-Rated Floors and Ceilings

6.4.1.1.3.

Fire-Rated Doors and Windows

6.4.1.2.

6.4.1.2.1.

Penetration Seals

6.4.1.2.2.

6.4.1.2.3.

Through-Penetration Firestops

6.4.2.

Active Fire Protection

6.4.2.1.

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

6.4.2.1.1.

Smoke Detectors

6.4.2.1.1.1.

Ionization Detectors

6.4.2.1.1.2.

Photoelectric Detectors

6.4.2.1.2.

6.4.2.1.3.

6.4.2.1.4.

Notification Devices

6.4.2.2.

Fire Suppression Systems

6.4.2.2.1.

Sprinkler Systems

6.4.2.2.1.1.

Wet Pipe Systems

6.4.2.2.1.2.

Dry Pipe Systems

6.4.2.2.1.3.

Pre-Action Systems

6.4.2.2.2.

Standpipe Systems

6.4.2.2.2.1.

Class I Standpipes

6.4.2.2.2.2.

Class II Standpipes

6.4.2.2.2.3.

Class III Standpipes

6.4.2.2.3.

Fire Extinguishers

6.4.2.2.3.1.

Portable Extinguishers

6.4.2.2.3.2.

Fixed Extinguishing Systems

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