4.6.2 Questions

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'

· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line?
- 6"

· Where is the gas meter to be located? - south middle of the building

· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building?
- 300.00'


2. Why do you think red is the color used to depict electricity?
Red = danger, heat, and blood which are all things that are bad for a persons health which makes you intern stay away from the electrical lines.