---
title: Unit Takeoff
tags:
  - occupational/takeoff
  - status/draft
  - type/guide
---
# Unit Takeoff

> [!info]
> See [[multi-family-dwellings]].

[[pdi-building-types]]

## Prerequisites

> [!important]
> Complete [[pre-takeoff-research]],
> including [[wiring-method-selection]] and [[wiring-device-research]],
> before beginning takeoff.

1. [[pdi-conest-project-setup#Create Unit Matrix|Create Unit Matrix]]
2. [[accubid-setup#Create Unit Typicals|Create Unit Typicals]]

## Takeoff

> [!tip] Preparing for Unit Takeoff
> Units generally have very little variation.
> It is usually best to copy-paste takeoffs
> rather than re-build them for each unit.

3. Kitchen and Bath
4. General assemblies
5. Low Voltage
6. Lighting Fixtures
7. Lighting Control

> [!tip]
> It may be more efficient and neat to not copy switches,
> instead keeping the switch assembly list open
> and creating them new for each unit,
> since the types required can vary greatly between units.

> [!tip]
> Consider using a "Typical - All Units"
> for scope identical between all unit types.
> * WAP Outlets
> * MSDE's

### Load Centers

* `System` = "EL - Electrical"

| Rating  | Assembly                                                                           |
| ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <= 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... UNIT LOAD CENTER` |
|  > 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... BREAKER PNL`      |

Include terminations per [[switchgear-takeoff]].

### Fixtures

[[fixtures-takeoff]]

### Shade Control

### VTAC Units

Used in lieu of individual split systems.

### Dedicated Circuit Receptacles

> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] 2025-11-11, pp.
>
> For N5-15R/N5-20R receptacles serving fixed equipment such as:
>
> * refrigerators
> * gas ranges
> * microwaves
> * clothes washers
> * hood fans
>
> match the receptacle configuration shown on the plans
> (i.e. simplex to simplex, duplex to duplex).

### Air Sealing

* LEED Silver
* Mid-Atlantic jobs
* "Draft Proof Box"

`ITEM DATABASE`/`BOXES & CABINETS`/`BOXES - VAPOR`/`...`

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT MISC ITEMS - MC - ADJUST ACCORDINGLY`

### Dishwasher/Disposal Receptacles

> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] 2026-01-12 in reference to [[woodbrook]] (pp.)[^1]
> Even when drawings show 2 separate duplex receptacles,
> use `DW & DISPOSAL DUAL CIR - ...`,
> which includes only one receptacle.

[^1]: [[2026-01-12_10-42-30#Unit Dishwasher/Disposal]]

### Islands

Use (1) `SLAB / DECK` receptacle for every 2 circuits in the island.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`... RECEPTACLE TAMPER RESISTANT ...`/`... (METAL STUD) - 20' 3/4" PVC, ENT, 3#12 THHN`

Use standard MC assemblies for remaining devices.

### Bidet Toilets, Whirlpool Baths, etc.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS (UP TO 100A)`/`PVC - LT NM FLEX (CARFLEX)`/`20A 1PH MECH CONN (100') 3/4" PVC 3#12 - CARFLEX`

### "High-Lows"

Empty in-wall pass through
from credenza location to behind television location.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`TELECOM SYSTEMS`/`UNIT DATA  - TELECOM`/`HIGH-LOW - TV SCOOP 1 1/2" ENT - NO CABLE`

> ![Eaton 35M2W|250x250](https://www.eaton.com/mdmfiles/PDM19433863/35M2W_C/500x500_72dpi)
>
> _Eaton 35M2W_

### Doorbells

???

`HANDICAP DB W/SINGLE HORN/STROBE - 12/2c MC CABLE`

### Telecom Homeruns

#### Residential

Included in MSDE.

#### Key

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`TELECOM SYSTEMS`/`BOH AMENITY ASSEMBLIES`/...

Adjust cable length as needed.

### Fire Alarm Devices

#### Residential

* `System` = "EL - Electrical"

##### Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors

For smoke detectors and CO detectors where 120V (most common):

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT SMOKE DETECTOR W/ CO DETECTOR ...`

For ADA units:

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT SMOKE DETECTOR / VISUAL SIGNAL ...`

##### Additional Signaling Devices

* `System` = "FA - Fire Alarm"

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`INDICATING DEVICES WITH WIRE - FREE AIR`/`INDOOR HORN STROBE - FREE AIR`

#### Key

* `System` = "FA - Fire Alarm"

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`... DEVICES WITH WIRE - FREE AIR`

[[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
