During turnover, a panel directory still lists several breakers as spare even though they feed occupied tenant circuits. What is the best closeout correction?
Correct Answer
C) Update the circuit directory so each circuit is legibly identified
Panel directories should accurately and legibly identify circuit purposes so circuits can be operated and serviced. Other choices defer tracing or leave occupants and maintenance staff without usable circuit identification.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Panel directories should accurately and legibly identify circuit purposes so circuits can be operated and serviced. Other choices defer tracing or leave occupants and maintenance staff without usable circuit identification.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The coordinator should leave the directory blank to avoid later changes
A blank directory leaves maintenance staff unable to identify which breaker controls each occupied tenant circuit.
Option B: Tell maintenance to trace circuits after occupancy
Tracing after occupancy shifts a closeout defect to the owner and can make routine service or emergency shutdown slower.
Option D: Number only the three largest breakers and use that item to close panel directory
Only labeling the largest breakers leaves smaller tenant circuits unidentified, which defeats the purpose of the directory.
Memory Technique
Remember panel directory by its jobsite consequence: the correct move points to Update the circuit directory so each circuit is legibly identified.
Reference Hint
Open Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Ed., 2024; use by topic index - electrical working space / panelboards to confirm that Panel directories should accurately and legibly identify circuit purposes so circuits can be operated and serviced.
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