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# 2026-03-09 15:50:49

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Implementation of [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]]
for [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]]
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Hello Team,

Below is a comprehensive list of means & methods
for **Charlotte South End Hotel**.
Please confirm you have received this email
and respond with any questions or comments.

* **Delivery Method:** Plans & Specs
* **Document Stage:** Issue for Permit
* **Drawings Date:** 2026-02-27
* **Project Manual Date:** 2026-02-27
* **Proposal Date:** 2025-12-12
* **Takeoff Request Stage:** Full Takeoff

### Project Specification Callouts

* **Conduit:**
    * EMT Fittings: _---Spec 260510 2.4(N)(2) (p. 2226)_
        * Smaller than trade size 2-1/2": Compression
        * Trade size 2-1/2" and larger: Set-screw

* **Wire:**
    * Material: Aluminum 1 AWG and larger _---Spec 260510 2.2(C)(1) (p. 2224)_
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510 2.2(D) (p. 2224)_
        * Encore Wire
        * General Cable
        * Okonite
        * Paranite
        * Pirelli
        * Senator
        * Southwire

* **MC Cable:**
    * Application: "dry locations only where approved by code authority."
        _---Spec 260510 2.4(N)(8) (p. 2227)_

    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510 2.2(E) (p. 2224)_
        * Alflex
        * AFC
        * America Metal Moulding
        * Encore Wire
        * Southwire

* **Steel Box Depth:** Not specified _---Spec 260510 2.12(A) (p. 2231)_

* **Floor Boxes:** _---Spec 260510 2.12(E) (p. 2231)_
    * Box Material:
        * Slab on grade: Cast iron
        * Slabs above grade: Stamped steel

    * Cover Material: Not specified.

* **Wiring Devices:**
    * All Areas:
        * Current rating: 20A _---Spec 260510 2.16(B)(1) (p. 2231)_
        * Standard/Decora: Decora _---Spec 260510 2.16(D) (p. 2231)_

* **Switchboards:**
    * Bus Material: "aluminum or copper, tin or silver plated" _---Spec 262000 2.6(C)(4) (p. 2297)_
    * OCPD Interrupting Current Ratings: Not specified.
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(C) (p. 2307)_
        * Eaton
        * ABB/GE
        * Schneider Electric
        * Siemens

* **Panelboards:**
    * Bus Material: "silver plated copper or electro-tin plated aluminum"
        _---Spec 262000 2.8(E) (p. 2303)_

    * Breaker Types: Bolt-on _---Spec 262000 2.9(C) (p. 2303)_

    * OCPD Interrupting Current Ratings:
        * Distribution Panelboards: Not specified.
        * Lighting and Appliance Panelboards: Not less than 10kAIC
            _---Spec 262000 2.10(A)(3) (p. 2304)_

    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(C) (p. 2307)_
        * Eaton
        * ABB/GE
        * Schneider Electric
        * Siemens

* **Transformers:**
    * Winding Material:
        "Transformer windings shall be manufacturer's standard design,
        copper or aluminum conductor. Bussing shall be copper."
        _---Spec 262002.5(L) (p. 2296)_
    
    * K-Rating: Only as shown (None shown)
        _---Spec 262002.5(K) (p. 2295)_

    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(D) (p. 2307)_
        * Eaton
        * ABB/GE
        * Heavy Duty
        * MGM
        * Siemens
        * Schneider Electric
        * United Power Corp

* **Generator:** (1) 500kW Diesel _---Dwg. E05-12_
    * Enclosure Specs: Not specified.
    * Remote Tank: None shown or specified.
    * Tank Size: 12hrs at full load _---Spec 263213 2.7(C) (p. 2326)_
    * Load Banks: None shown or specified.
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 263213 2.1(A) (p. 2323)_
        * Caterpillar Tractor Co.
        * Cummins/Power Generation
        * Kohler Power Systems (MTU Engine Only)
        * MTU On-Site Energy

### Project Drawing/Detail Callouts

* Describe conflicts between drawings / proposal:
    %% "Plans show CU feeders, proposal calls for aluminum", Specification grade devices, etc. %%

* Cost drivers in details not shown elsewhere on plans:

### PDI System Execution Plan

* **Primaries:** Conduit only; wiring, duct bank by others.

* **Secondaries:** Aluminum bus duct. _---Spec 262000 2.11(D) (p. 2305)_
    %% PVC UG, GRC Stub-ups, AL %%

* **Feeders:**
    PVC UG, EMT OH.
    Size and material per E05-10 schedule
    (AL 100A and larger,
    ==transformer primaries and secondaries all copper==).
    Voltage drop not considered
    (allowance per E00-00, "GENERAL PRICING NOTES").
    %% PVC UG, EMT OH, AL over 100A, 2% VD %%
    %% Emergency Feeds MI Cable %%

* **Unit Subfeeds:**
    #12 Multi-Circuit MC OH.
    Voltage drop not considered
    (allowance per E00-00, "GENERAL PRICING NOTES").
    %% MC OH AL, VD per Chart on E5.01 %%
    %% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#Voltage Drop]] %%

* **Units:**
    * VFCU HVAC
    * 20A Decora Switches
    * 20A Decora Receptacles
    * Master Switch control
    * Floor boxes (0--1 per K, QQ unit; 2 per 2B, 3B unit)
    %% 15A Decora, Disposals, T-stat, Floor Boxes, Shade Control, Doorbells, Dimmer Switches, etc. %%

* **Telecom:**
    Rough-in only, system alternate.
    Free-air where allowed by code.
    EMT Risers.

* **EV Chargers:** Excluded (alternate).
    %% (42) Conduit only, (56) Conduit & Wire, (20) Conduit, Wire & Equipment %%
    %% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#EV Chargers]] %%

* **Fire Alarm:**
    Free-air where allowed by code.
    EMT Risers.

* **DAS:**
    Rough-in only, per PDI DAS Design.

* **Low Voltage:**
    Free-air where allowed by code.
    Stub-ups to accessible ceilings.

### Lighting Control

%% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#Lighting Control]] %%

* **Applicable Code:**
    2024 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code
    (2021 IECC with NC Amendments)
    _---Dwg. G00-11_

* **Basis of Takeoff:** Central dimming system per P&S, PDR quote.

* **By Area:**
    * Units: Master Switch, Digital Standalone Control, 0-10V dimming.
    * Amenity: Digital Central Control, 0-10V dimming.
    * Corridors: 0-10V dimming per 2021 IECC and LEED checklist.
    * BOH: Line voltage control.
    * Garage: Line voltage control (integral dimming occupancy sensors).
    %% Assign Method to Areas: Line Voltage, Low-Voltage Stand Alone or Centralized System %%

### Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS

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Only tasks that are not already open.
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* DAS Public Safety Raceway Design
    %% Necessary because we own DAS pathways but not the system %%

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* Electrical Constructability Review
* Electrical VDC
* Coordination Study
%%

Thank you,
