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[ ] move main vault "ZMVault" to Github +2. [ ] branch and merge these notes with repo \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/new-additions/_converted/Takeoff.md b/new-additions/_converted/Takeoff.md deleted file mode 100644 index b571a47..0000000 --- a/new-additions/_converted/Takeoff.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5597 +0,0 @@ -## (UNITS) - -### Important Reminders - -- AFCI/GFCI on schedule is [not]{.underline} a GFI Receptacle - -- #12 MC & Romex #12/14 - -### Ex// Schedule - -![](media/image1.png){width="1.2916666666666667in" -height="1.3333333333333333in"}![](media/image2.png){width="4.158333333333333in" -height="1.375in"} - -Friday, February 10, 2023 - -12:12 PM - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - **Circuit **Wire **Amps** **Product** **Produc**t **Amps** **Wire **Circuit - \#** Size** Size** \#** - ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------- ----------- - 1 14 15     ? 8 3 - - 2 12 20     ? 8 4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -### Washer - -- *[20 Amp]{.underline}* Duplex Receptacle (Dup Rec) - -- Rename: Washer - .......... - -### Studs (Wood or Metal?) - -- [Blue Beam]{.underline}-\>[Architectural]{.underline}-\>Search - \"Studs\" - -- Studs are the Vertical beams in walls. - -### Unit Load Center - -- [Distribution]{.underline} - -### Schedule - -- \"Combination Arc-Fault Circuit Breaker\" = GFI Decora - -- Follow \"Wire Size\" - -### Smoke Detector - -- [Wire Size:]{.underline} Follow Fixtures - -- [Outside Unit:]{.underline} Fire Alarm - -- [In Unit:]{.underline} Electrical - -> *In Bedroom:* Smoke detector -> -> *Not Bedroom:* SD w/ Carbon Monoxide -> -> *\*\*Special Case\*\*:* SD w/ Light (For the elderly) - -### Default Unit - -- MSDE: 28\" Cat 6 - -- AHU = 30A - -### MC (Metal Clad) - -### AHU - -- When over #6/2 \| #4 Motor Term ID.17.1.6 - -### Receptacles - -- Switch receptacle = light switch\_\_\_\_Outlet - -- Bathroom = *[GFI]{.underline}* - -- Dedicated = 20 Amp Device - -- If there is /USB in the location w/ GFI Make the USB GFI and the rest - (Decora) - -- Island - - - 1 Slab Deck. Other fill-in (Decora etc.) - -### Doorbells - -- Only Take off Once if inside and outside unit - -### #14 Wires - -- Only possible in *Romex* Buildings - - - **Only** use if specifically stated [on Panel/ In notes]{.underline} - -### Kitchen & Bath - -- NEVER #14 Wire - -- Putty Pad - -- [Unit bathrooms do not always have decora switches]{.underline} - -### Fixtures - -- JBOX: Take out Labor - -- Under Cabinet Fixtures: - - - Take off twice if they cross the range - -- [Blue Beam]{.underline}-\>[Architectural]{.underline}-\>[RCP(Reflected - Ceiling Plan)]{.underline} - - - Dropped Ceiling: Ex// *Kitchen, Bathroom* - - - Exposed Ceiling: Always *CONDUIT* - -- Labor Time: - - - Most Fixtures: 1 Hour - - - Fans: 1.5 Hours - -- Cable Size: - - - #14 Only in *ROME*X Buildings - - - Only used in units if specified in notes - - - #12 More common for most fixtures - -- Naming Fixtures: - - - Category - (Fix. Type)Mounting Type - (Con. Type) - - - Ex// [U - RD-10 - Surface (MC)]{.underline} - - - \^Units - -### Telecom (TV) - -[CAT Type:]{.underline} Project Manuel - -White Triangle = Data / Voice = - -Black Triangle = Data / Voice = - -Half Filled = Data & Voice = - -*[MSDE]{.underline}* assume *[28]{.underline}* - -COAXCILE = TV - -### AHU SW - --Common Assemblies\>Units(\_\_)\>General Ass. - -EWH ... - -[20A 120- ...]{.mark} - -AHU UNIT ... - -### Switches - -- Three ways can come in *[PAIRS]{.underline}* - -- Switches that are next to each other are *[GANGED]{.underline}* - -- GFI Kitchen = Decora Switches - -- Wire #Size based on Fixture #Size - -- Pay Attention to Capital Subscripts\*\* - -- Types: - - - 1x15A S/P = Single Pull - - - 1x15A 3W= 3 Way - -### Draft Proof Box (Mid-Atlantic) - -- Air Sealing - -- Item Database \> 6.19.1/6 - -### Distance to ULC (Update over 60') - -- Dryer - -- Range - -- AHU - -- WH - -### Fire Alarm - -- Standard Units (Not Type A/ADA): \"UNIT HORN/STROBE\" - -- 1 Per Living/Bed Room - -- ***\"Free Air\"*** - -### Lighting - -*Labeling fixtures* - -- Area - Fixture Type (Assembly Type) Mounting - - - Ex// B-D3(NM)-Surface - -- BOF - (Schedule)(Non Metallic) Schedule - -### J-Box for future \_\_\_\_ - -- ZERO OUT LABOR - -- If J-Box is outside Ask to build - -Slab box = Ceiling \| ENT Drop = Wall - -### Combination CO/ Smoke Detector - -- Taken off as FA only HOTELS - - - USE FA SMOKE DETECTORS - -### Floor Box Receptacles - -- Find which kind in the project manual ([\$Brass]{.underline}, - \$\$Black, or \$\$\$Aluminum) - - - If no info Brass - -- Take off telecom Separately - -- Switched/USB? - - - Takeoff Normal Floor box - - - Add a SW/USB instead of a standard Rec. - - - Material is the same - ->   - -#4 Motor Term ID.17.1.6 - -  - -### HOTEL KEYNOTES - -- All Rec. 20A - -- Keypad LV SW Ref. Other Hotels - - - Accubid \"Ben Test\" - - - Heating - ->   - -## (UNITS 2.0) - -### Unit Load Centers - -- \"Distribution\" - -- 3.2 - -- Round up Amps. - -- Ex// 300A-\>400A - -- If 150A+ Use \'Distr. Panel\' - -**Surge Suppression Receptacles** - -- ID.14.11.16.2 - -- Protects TVs from lighting - -Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - -9:58 AM - -  - -### J-Box Shade Control 20A Mech. Con. - -- \"Common Assembly\" 17-\>19-\>1 - - - [Al = Indoor Use]{.mark} - - - LT Flex = Water Resistant - - - LT NAM = Water Proof - -**Un-Unrecognizable Item?** - -- Create Temporary Assembly to sub - -### Buday Toilets, Whirlpool Baths, & Mechanical Connections - -- \"Common Assembly\" 17-\>19-\>1 - -### Home Runs - -- 1 Per Bed/Living Room - -- \"Common Assemblies\" - - - 36.Device Home Runs in Slab Deck - - - UP-UP - - - 2.20A Home Run - -### Kitchen - -- Range = Countertop Hot Plates - -- Oven = Cabinet w/ Racks - ->   - -**PDI Best Practices** - -- #12 when using MC - -- Decora in Kitchen backsplash when GFI is used - -**Shade Control** - -- Empty 3/4\" Conduit - -### High Lows - -- Make sure to also take off both Recs. - -- \"Common Assemblies\" - - - 27.Telecom Systems - - - 2.Unit Telecom Assemblies - - - SCROLL DOWN - - - 45.High-Low - LV Scoop 1 1/2\"... - -### Substituting Wire Size on Range - -1. Ex// Range #8 -\> Range #6 - -2. Open Range #8 - -3. Copy #8 Wire - -4. Paste in \"DB Find\" - -5. Add #6 wire - -6. Check \"Base\" & \"Quantity\" - -7. Delete #8 Wire - -### \^\^\^ If this doesn\'t work - -1. Ex// EWH #8 -\> #6 - -2. Use AHU #6 - -3. Replace Name to EWH - -![](media/image3.png){width="0.4583333333333333in" -height="1.2083333333333333in"} - -### USBs - -- If Specifically mentioned but NSOP **[Include]{.underline}** - -- Make sure it is Single or Duplex - -- \$\$\$ Deep Box - -### ROMEX UNITS - -- [Outside Lights]{.underline} still NM - -- #14 only allowed in Units (Power and Lighting) - -**[NM Luminaire cable]{.underline}**: - -A-Bid - *Item Database* - 3.7.2 - -  - -Can\'t run #14 on 20A Circuit - -\*\*\*KTICHEN AND BATH\*\*\* - -It may be #14 if PDI Owns the job and the panel calls for 15A on these -circuits - -  - -**[Romex Kitchen Island]{.underline}** - No Slab Deck Rec. Lvls2+ - -### MIXED UNITS (NM & MC) - -- Create Phases - - - \"UNITS NM\" - - - \"UNITS MC\" - -![](media/image4.png){width="5.383333333333334in" -height="2.8666666666666667in"} - -### Unit Load Centers 150+ - -- \"Distribution\" - - - Build as Dist. Panel - - - 4.2. - -**Microduct \>\>\>\>\>** - -### Mid Atlantic Jobs - -- Draft Proof Box=Air Sealing - -- \^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^ - --MC Units= CA.11.4.38 - -> Delete Items 1-3 -> -> Decide Gang for vapor and box -> -> (1 or 2) - -  - -  - -  - -## AHU - -## (UNITS 3.0) - -![](media/image5.png){width="4.95in" height="4.35in"} - -Friday, April 19, 2024 - -8:08 AM - -2 is the same as 3,4,5,6 - -- Just specifically includes the SW - -### Screwless Decora Plates - -- More \$\$\$ - -- Put in project OneNote - -- Notify Senior - -- Mass Sub at the end of Takeoff - -  - -### Air Sealing + Leed Silver - -- In Units (Normally cold locations) - -- Purpose: Protect conductivity for devices that get cold and could trip - -- Shown on Detail of Outlets - -- CA.Units.General Assemblies. 30 Misc. Assemblies - -- ID.6.19.(1-4)Metal Stud (6-9) Wood Stud - - - Delete Everything but Vapor Romain Box - - - Only Do it for walls w/ Windows - - - Get Count for Devices on Walls w/ Windows - - - Add takeoff w/ \# Devices on Walls w/ Windows - -  - -### 1\" Conduit MSDE to IDF - -- Is this included in the Unit Takeoff? YES - -- CA.26.2.50-52 - ->   - -### OVEN XFMR - -- Window: Ritz Woodlands - - - Heating Assembly - - - Notify Senior for extra labor hours - -### Dimmable Receptacle - -- Taken off as Sw Rec - -  - -### Bathroom Fix. Connected to GFI Rec. - -- Does this effect our normal takeoff? NO - -- Takeoff everything the same - -### Fridge ATS - -- If storm comes and you lose power your food doesn\'t go bad - -### Baseboard Heater - -- Heating \" Overlake Square \" - -  - -### HEATING - -Accubid Section: **Heating** - -- First Item Place Holder - -General Switches: - -- S/P -\> (S/P)Dimmer/Var Fan - -- 3-Way -\> 3-Way - -Locations: - -- **VAR FAN SW** - - - ID.14.6.20.1 - -- **6G SW** - - - DB find on \"Concentric Box\" - -- **3W/4W** - - - ID.14.3.1/2 - -## (CUSTOM SWs) - -### AHU SW - --CA\>Units(\_\_)\>General Ass. - -EWH ... - -[20A 120- ...]{.mark} - -AHU UNIT ... - -**Key SWs** - -- Accubid - - - ID.14.27.2.18 - -**Surge Suppression Receptacles** - -- ID.14.11.16.2 - -- Protects TVs from lighting - -Monday, April 17, 2023 - -8:26 AM - -  - -### Var. Fan SW - -### Mech. SW\'s - ->   -> -> Accubid Section: **Temp. Item** - -- First Item Place Holder - ->   -> -> Description: - -- [Labor Hours]{.underline} = .35 - - - -- [PDI Sort Codes]{.underline} = 300 (Trim/Devices) - - - -- [Material Price]{.underline} = Google Part \# (Find Price In middle) - ->   -> -> Deleted Items: -> -> \$p = Delete [1.Cat Cable]{.underline}, [2.Mod Outlet]{.underline} - -**Pilot Light SWs** - -- ID.14.3.3 - -![](media/image6.png){width="5.816666666666666in" height="2.075in"} - -5G/6G Plates - -ID.14.1.1.5/6 - -**Wifi SWs** - -- Taken off as Dimmer - ->   - -![](media/image7.png){width="5.241666666666666in" -height="3.9583333333333335in"} - -**Stud Protection Plt \-\-\-\--\>** - -- This is the difference between MC Metal Stood and MC Wood Stud - -- Use when Occ Sensor SW MC Metal stud to MC wood stud - -- ID.12.7.9.1 - -### Door Contact SW - --CA\>Units\>SW Toggle\>7. Door Contact SW - -### Dimmer SW Location - --ID.14.5.10.1-5 - -**VAR FAN SW** - -- Google the part number on the fixture schedule to see if the fan comes - with a remote - -### Timer Switch - -- Common Assemblies - - - -- Misc Assemblies - - - -- EPO Button - - - Pick between EMT or PVC - -- Click into assembly and add - - - [ID: 14\>3\>7\>6]{.underline} - -  - -**SINGLE REC MUST MATCH BREAKER SIZE** - -- If you have a recessed clock rec, must match the breaker size even if - you are running 15A rec on a 20A circuit - -**Keypad SWs** - -- Accubid \"The Dunes\" - - - Heating - -  - -![](media/image8.png){width="8.916666666666666in" -height="4.291666666666667in"}![](media/image9.png){width="7.1in" -height="5.891666666666667in"} - -  - -## (CUSTOM SWs 2.0) - -### Backlit SW - -- ITEM CODE MAKE TEMP ASSEMBLY - -- Or - -Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - -9:41 AM - -  - -![](media/image9.png){width="7.1in" height="5.891666666666667in"} - -Description: Name of Item - -Material Price: Google Catalog \# -\> Insert Price - -Labor Hours: \^ - -Manufacture name: - -Catalog #: - -  - -## (Custom Rec.) - -Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - -3:18 PM - -  - -**BALCONY PEDESTAL RECECPICLES** - -- If adding pedestal for receptacles, use WP rec and remove box and - plate then add the guard and post WP pedestal - - - ID. 38.2.5 - -**Blank face Future rec. (No Wire)** - -- Take normal Rec. Delete everything besides box and stud and add blank - plate - - - ID. 38.2.5 - -![](media/image10.png){width="4.3in" height="1.7166666666666666in"} - -**CONTROLLED RECS.** - -![image](media/image11.jpg){width="5.0in" height="0.3333333333333333in"} - -T-24 Receptacles - -- Occ Sensor Based - -- Each room needs an occ sensor and power pack - -- Put a power pack per every 3 devices - -- Take off the rec as a switched rec - -- For Occ Sensors use - -![image](media/image12.jpg){width="5.0in" height="0.35in"} - -- CA.13.24.48 - -- For any additional power packs needed use - -![image](media/image13.jpg){width="5.0in" height="0.6166666666666667in"} - -- CA.13.24.43 - -  - -![image](media/image14.jpg){width="5.0in" height="4.541666666666667in"} - -### BaseBoard Heaters - -CA.15.12.#Wire Size - -Delete everything but these - -![](media/image15.png){width="8.216666666666667in" -height="3.0083333333333333in"} - -\+ - -  - -Regular MC/NM Recepticle - -![](media/image16.png){width="8.4in" height="2.2416666666666667in"} - -  - -IF ADDING PEDESTAL - -- The PEDOC assembly covers the box - -- Just need the name, pedestal, and then the homerun - - - If QUAD make fct 1 of name 2 - - - Add pedestal - - - Add rec you need - - - Delete out any box materials   - - - Aka keep the wiring and conduit - - - See USB Quad Rec example in Four Seasons LV - -  - -  - -## (LIGHTING) - -![](media/image17.png){width="6.908333333333333in" height="0.8in"} - -BOH=/=Decora - -Monday, August 28, 2023 - -7:31 AM - -### Fixtures - -- [Blue Beam]{.underline}-\>[Architectural]{.underline}-\>[RCP(Reflected - Ceiling Plan)]{.underline} - - - Dropped Ceiling: MC/NM Pending building type - - - Exposed Ceiling: *Conduit (PVC, EMT)* - -- Cable Size: - - - #12 More common for most fixtures - - - #10 for Exterior and Garage fixtures - - - LV Cable in Amenity and Dimming lights - -- Wall Mounted Fixtures: - - - Concrete: Wall (PVC) W/ ENT DROP - - - Non-Concrete: (MC/NM) \*\*Pending Building Type - -- J-Box: (J-Box for future fixture) - - - TAKE OUT LABOR HOURS - -### Elevators & Stairs - -[Elevators:]{.underline} (BOH/Unless-Garage) - -[Stairs:]{.underline} (Stairwell) - -[Both:]{.underline} PVC or EMT - -### Fixture Schedules - -- (One can always check to see what bid did) - -- BY MOUNTING TYPE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED - - - By mounting type - - - EX// B - Surface(MC) - -**PC (Photocell)** - -Item Database -\> 15.Control Devices & Acc -\>9. Time Clocks & -Photocells - -  - -## Façade Lights \$\$\$ - -- Lights located outside of the building - - - On the side going up - -- Create New Phase \"Façade\" - -- #10 wire - -**Festoon LIGHTS** - -- FIXTURE LABOR = 2hours - -8. Festoon & Roof Assemblies - - 1. Fest. Cable - - - Length = Length of Light - - - (Backout Right Click Modify) - - - (1. PVC/ENT Ass. OR 2. EMT) - - 12. 3/4\" PVC W/ 3#10 Box/Tile Ring - - 1. Length 50\' - -### LV SW/Push Button - -- Do more Research - -![](media/image18.png){width="3.2916666666666665in" height="0.3in"} - -  - -## How to Delete Fixtures - -- Click Show Deleted Takeoffs - -- Select the fixture you want removed - -- Right click -\> substitute designations - -[FAA LIGHTS]{.underline} - -- Create a Fixture: 1Hr - Festoon & Roof Assemblies \> Aircraft Warning, - 3/4\" Conduit GRC/PVC 2#10, 1#10G - -**Overlay for Lighting Typicals** - -1. Click the \'Drawing\' Tab - -2. \'Compare to New Drawing\' - -3. Select correct Drawing - -4. BLUE IS NEW (Line up the stairs) - -5. Click different drawing to leave comparison - -  - -**Copy/Move TakeOffs in Live count** - -1. Select multiple button - -2. Drag over or select specific items taken off - -3. Right click -\> \'Drawing Comparison\' -\> \'Move/Copy\' - -  - -**ANY LIGHTING OUTSIDE** - -- PVC where allowed, #10 - -- MAY NEED COURTYARD LIGHTING - -**Integral Vs. Remote** - -- FIXTURE LABOR = 2hours - -- Festoon Roof - - 1. Integral - \"Power Directly to fixture\" - - 2. Remote - \"Power to Controller\" - -[Toe Kick lights]{.underline} - -- Surface (PVC) - -  - -## Creating fixtures - -- Always look up lights that say \"Recessed\" to ensure the mounting - type - -- Organize fixtures by Phase RIGHT AWAY - -**Lamp Lighting** - -- Floor and RCP plans for a job - -- How does one takeoff table mounted lamps? - -- DON'T TAKEOFF unless it is shown physically in the ground. - - - Would be shown as floor box on electrical - -  - -## ROMEX - -- Check the life safety drawings for large rooms. If you have a room - with an occupancy over 100 people, then that building becomes MC not - Romex. - -- If walls don't separate rooms their Max occ is added - -- Ex// 25+75=100 MC - - - -- Also, Fire Rated walls = MC - -- Stairwells and outside Fixtures still NM - ->   - -### Amenity - -> LUMINER **CABLE** FIXTURES (DIMMING - Low Voltage) - -- NM - Add in after fact - - - A-Bid - **Item Database** - 3.7.2 - -- PVC & EMT - Do not have to add in (CONDUIT) - -- MC - Exists in Accubid - ->   -> -> FLOOD LIGHT = STEP LIGHT -> ->   - -## (LIGHTING 2.0) - -  - -## Lighting ROMEX/MC?-\> - -- Structural/ Architectural - - - Elevations - -> Check floor type - -## Building Construction Type - -- Architectural - - - Life safety - - - Code summary - - - OneNote Con. Type - -![](media/image19.png){width="2.183333333333333in" height="2.075in"} - -Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - -8:23 AM - -  - -## OC/VC SENSORS - -- If there is a key note/power needs to be provided. It is a **Low - Voltage System FBO** - -- Ceiling VC = Ceiling OC - -## Low Voltage System (FBO) - -- 0-10V = FBO = Dimmable = Always Decora - -- [[Lumineers Cable]{.underline} with any **Lighting** near by]{.mark} - -- CA.13.25 - -- Corridors & Amenity = 50\' - -- Everything else = 100\' - -![](media/image20.png){width="4.191666666666666in" -height="1.3333333333333333in"} - -## J-Boxes - -- Remove the Labor hours - ->   - -- To Add Cover plate (J-Boxes) - - - Item Database - - - Boxes and Cabinets - - - Boxes and Covers - Steel - 4\" Square - - - Covers - 4\" Square - - - 4\" SQ Blank Cover - ->   - -## Retail (Dark Cold Shell) - -- Always Surface (MC) - - - Too expensive to replace PVC - -![](media/image21.png){width="2.933333333333333in" height="1.35in"} - -## Site Lighting - -- CHANGE [SYSTEM]{.underline} TO **\"FML - Site Fixtures Material & - Labor**\" - -- Continuous handrails -\> 75\'=1 count - -## Site Poles - -- Measure Distance from panel Find avg. - -- Labor hours = \# heads (Min 1.5) - -- Site Pole Assemblies - - - Conduit & Wire: #10 - - - Pole Assm: Aluminum - - - Delete Street Fix. - - - Pole Bases: We don't own - - - Grounding: We don\'t own - -## PHOTOCELLS Photo Cell - -- Photocells are located in Item Database under Control Devices & - Accessories - -- ID.15.9 - -- \$\$\$ Cheaper to have them in the fixture then to buy separately - -  - -**[Fixture Labor]{.underline}** - -- Basic Fixtures (Surface, Recessed, etc.) 1 Hour - -- Fans & Site Poles 1.5 Hours - -- Amenity - - - - Fixtures w/ ceiling hieght over 15\' - 2 Hours - - - Pendants and chandeliers - look up fixture and size to determine - fixture labor (1 - 14 hr.) - - - Strip lights - - - Labor hours = (Length in \') \* (.083) \[Rounded to the nearest - whole number\] - -- Site and Courtyard - - - Path Light, Step Light, Bollard, up light, & misc. fixtures - 1 hr. - - - - - Festoon Lights - 2hr. - ->   - -## Façade Lighting - -- When tape lights are wrapped around the building add a Homerun every - 75\'  - -  - -![](media/image22.png){width="1.2416666666666667in" -height="1.4333333333333333in"} - -**[Labor]{.underline}** - -- Path Light, Step Light, Bollard, up light, & misc. fixtures - 1 hr. - - - -- Fans - 1.5 hr. - - - -- Site Poles - 1.5 hr. - - - -- Festoon Lights - 2hr. - -  - -## (GARAGE LIGHTING) - -Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - -7:18 AM - -[Anything in Garage Always #10 Wire (ENT)]{.underline} - -- Because of voltage Drop - - - **Garage Lighting** - - - Never Recessed - - - Because you can\'t do it in concrete - - - Garage ceiling typically concrete - -Garden Style Garage - -> -Built different - -### Garage Home Runs\*\* - -- Runs PVC from electrical room to nearest fixture - -- COMMON ASSEMBLIES 40\>Up-Up\>50\'-4 - -- Min. 30A - -HD/HR Garage - -> -Always #10 Wire - -  - -  - -## ENT/PVC - -- think of ENT as anything where you can drive your car through and then - PVC as the BOH kind of lights in a garage - -HomeRun Garage - -> -Conduit from Panel to Fixtures, Receptacles, and Switches -> -> -Taken Off as Electrical -> -> -Not Selected in LiveCount -> -> -1 HR for every 3 Circuits - -## I-Beam Garage - -- W/ Trod only w/ I-Beam (Check elevation) - -  - -  - -  - -  - -![](media/image23.png){width="5.708333333333333in" -height="2.0083333333333333in"} - -## Precast Garages - -- Concrete is pre-cast and laid on top - -- Confirm with Team members if they want to run - - - EMT(Outside of the Concrete) - - - ENT (In slab, Cannot be exposed) - -  - -  - -### Key Documents - -- Electrical - -- Project Manuel - -- Fire Alarm Drawings (If app.) - -- Proposal - -### Key Terms & Definitions - -- OH=Overhead=Vertical Feeders - -- UG=Underground=Horizontal Feeders - -- FAT = Fire Alarm Terminal - -- FACP = Fire Alarm Control Panel - -## (FIRE ALARM) - -### General Understanding - -- Fire Alarm \> Terminal \> Cabinet - -- Electrical Room = Where Things go vertical/ \"Overhead\" - -Thursday, May 4, 2023 - -2:46 PM - -  - -**Fire Alarm & DAS 3-31** - -- Devices - -- General - -- Head End (Building Type) - -- Riser (Conduit) - -- 2Way - -- DAS - -![](media/image24.png){width="4.7in" height="2.2in"} - -### Key Steps - -1. Check to see if we own - - - FA - - - DAS - - - 2-Way - -2. Conduit Requirements? - - - Conduit Spec: (PVC UG) (EMT OH) - -3. Find Fire Alarm Control Room - - - Can\'t find one \"Main Elec. Room\" - -4. Routing - - - \"Furthest Corner to Furthest Corner\" - - i. Room to Stairwells - - 1. Always 1\' - - - \# Shafts = \# of Adders - - - G Restarts Measurement - -5. Head in - -6. Stairwells = Always 1\' - -7. Elevator Control Panel - - - On Roof - - - Adder \# = \# of floors - -8. Terminal Cabinet (OneNote) - - - (2)2\" = HR - -9. Ex// Typical: \"East Tower FA Riser\" - ->   - -![](media/image25.png){width="3.25in" height="1.9666666666666666in"} - -**Riser** - -- Enunciator (Remote Cereal) - - - Placement - - - \- At welcome Center - -![](media/image26.png){width="2.6333333333333333in" -height="0.775in"}![](media/image27.png){width="1.6666666666666667in" -height="0.5333333333333333in"} - -- **Relay Control** - - - FSD symbol - - - Take off both FA and Electrical - - - Misc Assemblies - - - 5 is corridor - - - 7 is garage - -**[WOOD Frame Buildings]{.mark}** - -- [FREE AIR Devices]{.mark} - -  - -## (FA DEVICES) - -Thursday, May 4, 2023 - -9:31 AM - -  - -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| **Device** | **Common** | **Assembly** | **Location** | -| | | | | -| | **Images** | | | -+=================+:=====================================================:+==============+:===================:+ -| Pull Station | >   | PULL STATION | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | > | | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image28.png){width="0.5333333333333333in" | | | -| | > height="0.35in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Smoke Detector |   | SMOKE | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | | DETECTOR W/ | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image29.png){width="0.4083333333333333in" | BASE | | -| | > height="0.38333333333333336in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Heat Detector |   | INDOOR HEAT | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | | DETECTOR | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image30.png){width="0.4083333333333333in" | | | -| | > height="0.4in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Duct Detector | >   | DUCT | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | > | DETECTOR | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image31.png){width="0.3333333333333333in" | | | -| | > height="0.45in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Mini Monitoring |   | ADDRESSABLE | CA.28. INITIATING | -| Module | | MINI-MONITOR | DEVICES | -| |   | MODULE | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Monitoring | >   | ADDRESSABLE | CA.28. INITIATING | -| Module | > | MONITOR | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image32.png){width="0.525in" | MODULE | | -| | > height="0.375in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Dual Monitor |   | ADDRESSABLE | CA.28. INITIATING | -| Module | | DUAL MONITOR | DEVICES | -| |   | MODULE | | -| | | | | -| | >   | | | -| | > | | | -| | >   | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Fire/Smoke | >   | FSD | CA.32.4-7 | -| Damper (FSD) | > | | Electrical | -| | > ![](media/image33.png){width="0.5416666666666666in" |   | | -|   | > height="0.3in"} | |   | -| | > | ADDRESSABLE | | -| Control Module | >   | OUTPUT RELAY | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | > | CONTROL | DEVICES - Fire | -| | > ![](media/image34.png){width="0.5833333333333334in" | MODULE | Alarm | -| | > height="0.2833333333333333in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Control Relay | >   | ADDRESSABLE | CA.28. INITIATING | -| | > | OUTPUT RELAY | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image35.png){width="0.375in" | CONTROL | | -| | > height="0.325in"} | MODULE | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Stairwell | ![](media/image36.png){width="0.36666666666666664in" | Addressable | CA.28.6.19 | -| Assembly | height="0.30833333333333335in"} | Dual Monitor | | -| | | Module - | | -|   |   | Flow | | -| | | Tamper - PVC | | -| Flow/Tamper | | | | -| Switch | | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -|   |   |   |   | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Strobe light - | >   | INDOOR | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Wall Mounted | > | STROBE (ENT | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image37.png){width="0.4666666666666667in" | DROP?) | | -| | > height="0.4666666666666667in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Strobe light - | >   | INDOOR | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Ceiling Mounted | > | STROBE | DEVICES | -| | > ![](media/image38.png){width="0.55in" | (Ceiling) | | -| | > height="0.4583333333333333in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Speaker | >   | INDOOR | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Strobe/Audio | > | SPEAKER | DEVICES | -| Device - | > ![](media/image39.png){width="0.4083333333333333in" | STROBE | | -| Ceiling Mounted | > height="0.7in"} | (Ceiling) | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Speaker | >   | INDOOR | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Strobe/Audio | > | SPEAKER | DEVICES | -| Device - Wall | > ![](media/image40.png){width="0.5666666666666667in" | STROBE (ENT | | -| Mounted | > height="0.7916666666666666in"} | DROP?) | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Weather Proof | >   | WEATHERPROOF | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Speaker | > | SPEAKER | DEVICES | -| Strobe/Audio | > ![](media/image41.png){width="0.3416666666666667in" | STROBE | | -| Device - | > height="0.5916666666666667in"} | | | -| Ceiling Mounted | > | | | -| | >   | | | -| | > | | | -| | > ![](media/image42.png){width="1.2583333333333333in" | | | -| | > height="0.125in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Weatherproof | >   | WEATHERPROOF | CA.28. INDICATING | -| Speaker | > | SPEAKER | DEVICES | -| Strobe/Audio | > ![](media/image43.png){width="0.4666666666666667in" | STROBE (ENT | | -| Device - Wall | > height="0.6583333333333333in"} | DROP?) | | -| Mounted | > | | | -| | >   | | | -| | > | | | -| | > ![](media/image42.png){width="1.2583333333333333in" | | | -| | > height="0.125in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Electromagnetic | >   |   |   | -| Door Holder | > | | | -| | > ![](media/image44.png){width="0.45in" | MAGNETIC | CA.28. INDICATING | -| | > height="0.16666666666666666in"} | DOOR HOLDER | DEVICES | -| | > | | | -| | >   | |   | -| | > | | | -| | > ![](media/image45.png){width="0.525in" | | CA.32.19.material. | -| | > height="0.3333333333333333in"} | | Length based | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ -| Fire Tele | >   | FIRE FIGHTER | CA.28.Communicating | -| Outlet | > | JACKS | Devices | -| | > ![](media/image46.png){width="0.5in" | | | -|   | > height="0.375in"} | | | -| | > | | | -| Fire Jack | >   | | | -| | > | | | -| | > ![](media/image47.png){width="0.525in" | | | -| | > height="0.35in"} | | | -| | | | | -| |   | | | -+-----------------+-------------------------------------------------------+--------------+---------------------+ - -![](media/image48.png){width="4.391666666666667in" -height="3.2083333333333335in"}![](media/image49.png){width="0.3416666666666667in" -height="0.3333333333333333in"} - -  - -![](media/image50.png){width="0.35in" height="0.2916666666666667in"} - -  - -\*Can be shown on [Fire Alarm]{.underline} and/or -[Electrical]{.underline} and/or [Mechanical]{.underline} plans - -  - -Coordinate that they are properly taken off once - -  - -\*Can be shown with a Circuit #. Coordinate with Estimator taking off -the electrical - -  - -## (FA RISER 1.0) - -**RISER** - -**GARDEN STYLE NO ROUTING** - -Monday, December 30, 2024 - -11:56 AM - -![](media/image51.png){width="3.8833333333333333in" height="2.1in"} - -### Locate these areas on the plans if Applicable (Place Count) - -1. FCC = Fire Command Center - - a. Put in **Head End** (CA.29.25. \_\_) Assembly - -2. Generator Room (CA.29.22.**2**) - -3. Fire Pump Room (CA.29.22.**4**) - -4. Elevator Control Room (CA.29.22.**6**) - -5. Elevator Shafts (CA.29.22.**8**) - -### Conduit Runs - -> FACR TO ELEV SHAFT 1 ½" (CA.28.22.10/11) - -- Measure from the furthest end of FACR to the furthest end of the Shaft - to find length - -- This is for the elevator pit, input adders to run to the pit usually 1 - adder length 15. - -- \"Enough conduit to reach the bottom of elevator shaft\" - ->   -> -> FACR/FCC TO ELEV CONTROL ROOM (CA.28.22.13/14) - -- Use the count taken off before to locate the ECR. - -- Measure the Horizontal and Vertical Distance from the FACR to the ECR. - -- Use Typicals for the vertical riser. (Ex// 10' per floor) - ->   -> -> FACR TO STAIRWELLS 1" PVC (CA.28.22.17) - -- Measure from the furthest end of FACR to the furthest end of the - stairwell to find length - - - This is for the Flow/Tamper modules in the stairwells - -> TERMINAL CABINETS (2) 2\" EMT/PVC (CA.28.26. \_\_) - -- Measure from the Fire Command room to all electrical rooms - -- Horizontal and vertical components - -- Use Typicals for the vertical riser. (Use 10' Riser assembly) - ->   -> -> ANNUNCIATORS (CA.28.27.2/3) - -- Usually at the entrance, if needed to locate, search for RAN, FAA, or - FAAP (Fire Alarm Annunciator, Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel) - -- Use Remote Serial Annunciator, LCD Display - PVC - -- Measure from the Fire Command Room to FAA or Lobby - -###   - -### [!!!SLEEVES!!!]{.mark} - -FIRE ALARM SLEEVING (ALWAYS CONCRETE & VERFIY ROMEX) - -- ID.31. 2(PVC) or 7(NM) - -- Typical for every floor count = \# of electrical rooms - -![](media/image52.png){width="4.25in" height="1.55in"} - -\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^ - -  - -**Two-Way Stuff (CA.28.29. 3/7) (PROPOSAL \"STAND ALONE SYSTEMS\")** - -- Length based from FCR - -- To Elevator Lobbies & Stairwells\* (Whichever is longer) - -[Horizontal]{.underline} = Take off once \| [Vertical]{.underline} = -Typical on all floors (Count 1 Length 15) - -  - -Find the Fire Control Room or FCC = Fire Command Center - -- Put in High Rise Head End Assembly - -- Measure from furthest end of FACR to furthest end of stairwell to find - length for \"FACR TO STAIRWELLS - 1\" CONDUIT - PVC\" - - - This is for the Flow/Tamper modules - -- Measure the same as stairwells for the elevator shaft for \"FACR TO - ELEV SHAFT - 1 1/2\" CONDUIT - PVC40\" - - - This is for the elevator pit, input adders to run to pit usually 1 - adder length 15. - -  - -Find the Elevator Control Room (Typically on roof) - Place count in FACR - -- Average of 15\' per level, if 10 levels, utilize 115\' and add the - horizontal run of the Elev. Shaft measurement. If 105\'...use 215 to - include an adder of 10 - -- Add comment in take-off \"Control room on roof\" - -- Use EMT if on Roof (for exposed vertical) - -  - -Generator Room - -- Place count for \"GENERATOR ROOM - 1 CR, 2 MOD, SMOKE DET, - SPEAKER/STROBE = 60\' EMT\" - -  - -Fire Pump Room - -- Place count for \"FIRE PUMP ROOM - 3 MOD, SMOKE DET, = 80\' EMT - -  - -There should be Terminal Cabinets on each level (to signal back to the -control room) - -- Measure from Fire Command room to all electrical rooms. Use PVC for - first floor Horizontal. - -- ACE D ACCESORY CABINET ENCLOSURE - (2) 2\" EMT 10\' RISER (Utilize if - EMT OH is required, otherwise PVC), Use EMT for Mid-Atlantic. Use EMT - for 2nd floor and above, do a typical for all floors. - -  - -Elevator Shafts - -- Utilize \"ELEV SHAFT - 1 HEAT & 1 SMOKE = 50\' EMT\" for each shaft - -  - -Annunciators - -- Usually at the entrance, if need to locate, search for ANN, RAN, FAA, - or FAAP (Fire Alarm Annunciator, Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel) - -- Use Remote Serial Annunciator, LCD Display - PVC - -- Measure from Fire Command Room to FAA - -  - -DAS (Below was for Raceway only) - -Utilize the same length of the FACR to Elev Control Room for DAS \"FACR -TO ROOF = 2\" PVC40 W/ PVC WEATHERHEAD\" - -- Place count in FACR - -Utilize the same length of the FACR TO ELEV SHAFT for DAS \"FACR TO ELEV -PIT = 2\" PVC40 - -Utilize the same length of the FACR TO STAIRWELLS for DAS \"FACR TO -STAIRWELL = 2\" PVC40 - -  - -You can create a typical for every floor to input this riser -assembly...This is for EVERY ELECTRICAL ROOM - -\"2HR-RATED RM RISER TO EVERY FLR = 2\" PVC40 (15\') W/ 16X16X6 BOX\", -Use EMT for Mid-Atlantic - -  - -You can create a typical for every *OTHER* floor to input this riser -assembly...(input in the Stairwell Area). This is for EVERY STAIRWELL - -\"STAIRWELL RISER EVERY 2 FLRS = 1 1/2\" PVC40 (20\') W/ 16X16X6 BOX\" - -  - -Measure from FACR to where the Electrical rooms will be on every floor. -(If garage levels in HR don\'t show TC, run to residential, same for RM -RISER TO EVERY FLR) - -\"FACR TO 2HR-RATED RM = 2\" PVC40\" - -  - -CELLULAR DAS - -Utilize CORRIDORS assembly and choose correct means and method. HR -utilize DECK if possible. - -  - -SLEEVING for DAS and FA - -\- Anything that goes up the building needs sleeves. This will usually -be found where typicals were made. - -Ex: DAS stairwell risers, elevator control room, cabinet enclosures -(electrical rooms) - -  - -## (DAS) - -Monday, December 30, 2024 - -11:51 AM - -### Raceways & Conduit - -### OneNote - -- PDI Proposal - - - \"Stand Alone System\" - -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| **DAS CHECKLIST** | **INSTRUCTIONS** | **ASSEMBLY** | **LOCATION** | -+:=================:+:================:+:==================:+:============:+ -| Confirm with | Follow Conduit |   | CA.26.31. | -| system Conduit | for Feeders | | | -| Requirement: | | | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| FACR to Roof = | Find Building | FACR TO ROOF = 2\" | CA.26.31.3 | -| 2\" Weather head | elevation on | EMT W/ RMC | | -| | Architectural | WEATHERHEAD & IMC | | -| | drawings | STUB | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| FACR to Every | Use length from | FACR TO ELEV PIT = | CA.26.31.5 | -| Elev. Shaft = 2\" | Fire Alarm | 2\" PVC40 | | -| | takeoff | | | -| | | [\* SAME COUNT as | | -| | | FA\*]{.mark} | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| FACR to Every | Use length from | FACR TO STAIRWELL | CA.26.31.8 | -| Staircase = | Fire Alarm | = 2\" PVC40 | | -| 2\"         | takeoff | | | -| | | [\* SAME COUNT as | | -| | | FA\*]{.mark} | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| Stairwell Riser | Create a | STAIRWELL RISER | CA.26.31.12 | -| Every 2 Floors = | Stairwell | EVERY 2 FLRS = 1 | | -| 1 1/2\" w/ J-Box | typical | 1/2\" EMT (20\') | | -| | | W/ 16X16X6 BOX | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| FACR to Elec Rm = | Use length from | FACR TO 2HR-RATED | CA.26.31.14 | -| 2\" | Fire Alarm | RM = 2\" PVC40 | | -| | takeoff | | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| Elec Rm Riser to | Put assembly in | 2HR-RATED RM RISER | CA.26.31.18 | -| Every Floor = 2\" | every Electric | TO EVERY FLR = 2\" | | -| w/ J-Box | Room | EMT (15\') W/ | | -| | | 16X16X6 BOX | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| Horizontal - | Length for every | CORRIDORS EMT OH = | CA.26.31.23 | -| 1-1/2 through | corridor/garage | 1 1/2\" EMT W/ | | -| corridors | | 16X16X6 BOX EVERY | CA.26.31.21 | -| w/16x16x6 J-Box | | 80\' | | -| | | | | -| | | CORRIDORS DECK = 1 | | -| | | 1/2\" PVC40, | | -| | | STUBBY, FLEX W/ | | -| | | 16X16X6 BOX EVERY | | -| | | 80\' | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ -| Sleeving Riser | Use for DAS | CAST-IN DEVICE CP | ID.31.2 | -| for DAS | Riser Conduit | 680-P 2\" | | -+-------------------+------------------+--------------------+--------------+ - -![](media/image53.png){width="8.325in" height="2.775in"} - -  - -THESE ARE CELLULAR - -  - -## (DAS/TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS) - -**[Two-Way AKA \"Area of Refuge\"]{.mark}** - -Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - -1:50 PM - -  - -### General Concept - -- Length Based - -- From FCR - -- Elevator Lobbies\*\*\* - -- Stairwells - -**Two-Way Stuff (CA.28.29.) (PROPOSAL \"STAND ALONE SYSTEMS\")** - -- Length based from FCR - -- To Elevator Lobbies & Stairwells\* (Whichever is longer) - -[Horizontal]{.underline} = Take off once \| [Vertical]{.underline} = -Typical on all floors (Count 1 Length 15) - -  - -  - -  - -DAS CA.27.31 (Below was for Raceway only) (PROPOSAL \"STAND ALONE -SYSTEMS\") - -Utilize the same length of the FACR to Elev Control Room for DAS \"FACR -TO ROOF = 2\" PVC40 W/ PVC WEATHERHEAD\" - -- Place count in FACR - -Utilize the same length of the FACR TO ELEV SHAFT for DAS \"FACR TO ELEV -PIT = 2\" PVC40 [\* SAME COUNT as FA\*]{.mark} - -Utilize the same length of the FACR TO STAIRWELLS for DAS \"FACR TO -STAIRWELL = 2\" PVC40 [\* SAME COUNT as FA\*]{.mark} - -  - -You can create a typical for every floor to input this riser -assembly...This is for EVERY ELECTRICAL ROOM - -\"2HR-RATED RM RISER TO EVERY FLR = 2\" PVC40 (15\') W/ 16X16X6 BOX\", -Use EMT for Mid-Atlantic - -  - -You can create a typical for every *OTHER* floor to input this riser -assembly...(input in the Stairwell Area). This is for EVERY STAIRWELL - -\"STAIRWELL RISER EVERY 2 FLRS = 1 1/2\" PVC40 (20\') W/ 16X16X6 BOX\" - -  - -Measure from FACR to where the Electrical rooms will be on every floor. -(If garage levels in HR don\'t show TC, run to residential, same for RM -RISER TO EVERY FLR) - -\"FACR TO 2HR-RATED RM = 2\" PVC40\" - -  - -CELLULAR DAS - -Utilize CORRIDORS assembly and choose correct means and method. HR -utilize DECK if possible. - -> -Every 80\' - -### Accubid Material - -- CA\>26\>29 (Taken Off Once) - - - \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--\> Horizontal Material (\_\_\_) - -- CA\>26\>29 (Typical All Floors) - - - \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--\> Vertical Material (\_\_\_) - -  - -- From FCR to Elevator Lobby and/or Stairwells - -- Horizontal - - - 1\" - - - PVC vs EMT - - - Go between two elevators - - - Look for the device/symbol - - - Might look like triangle don't confuse for telecom - - - Use 1 adder of 15\' - -- Riser - - - Create typ for all levels - - - Can use FA ones - - - Don't link - - - Add 15\' as length  - -  - -## (FA DESIGN BUILD SYSTEM) - -Friday, December 1, 2023 - -8:41 AM - -  - -  - -**Initiating** - -- Pull Stations - - - Every exit on 1st floor - - - Stairwell every level - -- Smoke Detector - - - Every level stairwell - -- Flow-Tamper - - - Every level stairwell - - - If wood frame, take off as EMT - - - No free air FT - -- Relay Control - - - FSD symbol - - - Take off both FA and Electrical - - - Misc Assemblies - - - 5 is corridor - - - 7 is garage - -  - -**Indicating** - -- Indoor speak strobe - PVC with ENT - - - Every 75 ft - - - Can measure with circles on bluebeam - - - In elevator lobby - - - When on first floor and garage levels - - - Throw in all BOH rooms - -- Magnetic Door Holders - - - Look for double doors - - - Typ in elevator lobby and/or corridor - - - Add mechanical connection - - - Common Assemblies - - - Mechanical connections up to 100A - - - PVC AL Flex - - - 20 A - -  - -**Riser** - -- Visit \"(FA RISER)\" Page in my notes - -  - -  - -## (ELECTRICAL) - -Friday, May 26, 2023 - -9:35 AM - -  - -**Mechanical Connections** - -- Search for Panel - -- 1,2 Circuits = 1 Phase - -- 3,3,3 Circuits = 3 Phase - -- Go by Wire Size then Amps - -## [Measured Mechanical Connections *[ADDERS]{.underline}*]{.mark} - -**[Wood Frame buildings]{.mark}** - -- SS=Set Screw - Cheaper. - -- COMP=Compression - \$\$ - Labor Intensive & Water Tight. - -- Conduit section of the Specs under - [Execution/Installation]{.underline} - -**EPO** - -Electric Power Off Button - -CA\>33\>15/16 - -SHUNT TRIP - -**Measured Mechanical Connections *[ADDERS]{.underline}*** - -  - -**Roof Rec.** - -- CA.14.27.17/20 - -**EMT HOMERUNS** - -CA 44.4.16/27 - -**A-Bid Mech. Con.** - -- Max 100A. - -- Measure all over (100A.) - -**Elevator Assembly** - -- CA.22 - - - Bottom = 7-9 - - - Top = 2-5 - -**Measurements** - -- Measure device furthest from electrical room - -- Multiply length by \# of Devices - -- Ex// (100\' 1 count)x6 = 600\' 6 count - -**NM Floor Boxes** - -- CA.15.28.9 - -**Fire Pumps** - -- ALWAYS COPPER \$\$\$ - -**VAV Boxes** - -- \*Mechanical Drawings\* - -- Taken off as electrical - -  - -### Building - -- Al Flex / 20A #12 - - - MC Flush Metal Studs - -**Surge Suppression Receptacles** - -- ID.14.11.16.2 - -- Protects TVs from lighting - -**Stairwell Circuits** - -- Stairwells far from elec. Rooms - -- Up-Up SlabDeck Homeruns - -**Pool Panel** - -- Nothing in Pool Taken off - -**Cable Trays 4 wires** - -- CA.46.2 - -**Exhaust Fan** - -- 20A Mech. Con. - -- Garage or roof 30A CarFlex - -**Tri Power Pop-Up Rec.** - -- Google Item \# - -- Add as much info as possible - -**Deck Thickness** - -- Typical Floor Structural Drawings - -- Ex// 8\" Deck - -**Final Sequence of Events** - -1. Trash Shoot - -2. CU - -3. Slab Deck - -4. Temporary Power - -**4.1 Temp Power** - -![](media/image54.png){width="3.4583333333333335in" -height="1.3833333333333333in"} - -3. **Slab Deck** - -- ID.37.16.1 - -- 2 Typicals - - - \'All Building\' - - - 1 every level (Not Roof) - - - HD 1 Per Section - - - \'All Garage\' - - - 1 every level - -4. **Temporary Power & Lighting** - -- ID.28. - - - 3/4/5 (A-bid\>\>) - - - 8/9 - - - Total GSF - Garage GSF = Building Size - - - Garage SF = Temp lighting Garage - - - Enter in count - -1. **Trash shoot** - -- Check elevations for floor height - -- Un check Link \'Enable Livecount\' - -- CA.32(Misc. Ass.). 2 - -- 100\' Horizontal - -- Ex// 51 floors of shoot\>10\' elevation\>510 length - -2. **CU/IP** - -- OneNote - ->   -> -> -Units CU -> ->   -> -> -Mechanical Connection - -![](media/image55.png){width="0.48333333333333334in" -height="0.3416666666666667in"}![](media/image56.png){width="0.425in" -height="0.375in"}![](media/image57.png){width="2.875in" -height="0.8666666666666667in"} - -**4.2 Temp Lighting (Bldg.) (Garage)** - -ID.28.1 - Gardens Take off 1 Tpole per 150\' per building - -![](media/image58.png){width="3.091666666666667in" -height="1.1166666666666667in"}![](media/image59.png){width="3.091666666666667in" -height="1.1166666666666667in"} - -5. **Irrigation pumps** - -- SYSTEM: MISC - Site Miscellaneous - -- \(3\) 3Phase 30A 200\' Mech. Con. - -![](media/image60.png){width="2.691666666666667in" -height="0.9916666666666667in"}![](media/image61.png){width="23.841666666666665in" -height="0.6in"} - -  - -  - -  - -  - -## (ELECTRICAL 2.0) - -Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - -9:40 AM - -  - -- LT - - - Liquid tight metallic conduit - - - Article 350 in the NEC - - - A metal conduit surrounded by a layer of flexible tubing - -- Carflex - - - Liquid tight non-metallic conduit - - - Just the tubing, NO metal conduit inside - - - Carflex is a brand - - - Article 356 in the NEC - - - Per 356.12 can only run a max of 6ft UNLESS - - - Secured by straps or is supported - - - Think durablocks - -- In our CU assemblies - - - Car flex is supported so we are good - - - The carflex is only 8ft anyways the main run is PVC - -- In our Mechanical Connections assemblies - - - Runs are mostly PVC w/ minimal carflex - - - So we are GOOD TO USE CARFLEX ON ROOF - -**Power to Irrigation pump** - -- We usually own - -- 30A 3Phase (CarFlex) - -**MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS** - -- \_\_\_ - AL FLEX (Dry Areas) \"Can\'t get wet\" [\$]{.mark} - -- \_\_\_ - LT FLEX (Indoors) \"Can get wet\" [\$\$]{.mark} - -- \_\_\_ - CARFLEX (Outside) \"Waterproof\" [\$\$\$]{.mark} - -**When roof is bland** - -- Check mechanical drawings - -**SITE** - -- If adding pedestal for receptacles, use WP rec and remove box and - plate then add the guard and post WP pedastal - - - ID. 38.2.5 - -- KEEP SITE AS SITE MISC NOT ELECTRICAL - -- When in doubt make lengths 200\' - -**Corridor Rec.** - -- Can be daisy-chained vertically through floors - -- Use the PVC Device to run through floors - -- Shown Below: - -![](media/image62.png){width="3.4833333333333334in" height="2.325in"} - -  - -**Grill connection** - -- = taken off as EPO - -- CA.32.15/16 - -**EMT HOMERUNS (CA.7.2-5.\_)** - -#12 -\> 20A - -#10- \> 30A - -#8 -\> 40A - -#6 -\> 50A - -  - -**POKE THRU FLOORBOXES** - -- Takeoff a regular floorbox like normal - -- Open up assembly - -- Delete the first 3 lines - -- Then add ID.14.19.1.33 - -- Rename to poke thru floorbox - -  - -  - -![image](media/image63.png){width="5.0in" height="0.45in"} - -  - -  - -![image](media/image64.png){width="5.0in" height="1.875in"} - -**ROOF Rec. Window Cleaning** - -ROOFTOP WP TWISTLOCK REC. (CA.16.11.5/6 - -  - -![](media/image65.png){width="5.008333333333334in" height="3.875in"} - -## (ELECTRICAL 3.0) - -Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - -10:52 AM - -  - -**\"Power Receptacle\" Three Pronged L6-30, L5-30** - -- Use CA.16.11.2/3 - -- \"Specialty receptacles\" - Sometimes have locks - -  - -![](media/image66.png){width="5.0in" height="0.375in"} - -  - -![](media/image67.png){width="3.8666666666666667in" -height="1.6583333333333334in"} - -  - -## (GARAGE) - -Thursday, December 28, 2023 - -12:51 PM - -**Garage OneNote** - -- Flat or I-Beam(T-Rod)? - - - Elevations (Arch.) - -- Precast or Poured? - - - Arch. First pages - -**Garage Door Opener** - -- CA: 32.19 - -### Garage/Roof - -- Tends to be: CAR FLEX / 30A & #10 - -**Car Lift** - -- 60A mechanical Connections - -**EV Chargers** - -- System: Renewable Energy - -- CA.18.5 Wall/Floor/Dual - - - Dual = two circuits - - - Ex// (1,3) - -**CO System** - -- A-Bid - System - LV - CO System - -- Devices CA: 28.20.3 - -- Connections CA: 28.20.6 - -- 1 connection per 3 fans - -**Receptacles 20A** - -- Garage = (PVC) - - - Surface - - - \'DON'T USE FLUSH\' - -  - -**Set Screw(1.1.8) -\> Compression (1.1.9...)** - -- Car Chargers - -![](media/image68.png){width="4.416666666666667in" height="2.05in"} - -  - -## (CONDENSING UNITS) - -## MINIMUM #10 - -## CORRIDOR - -**[Romex CU:]{.underline}** ROMEX CANNOT BE OUTSIED \*\*\*EMT/PVC\*\*\* - -**[Con.U PHASE:]{.underline}** CORRIDOR - -Monday, June 19, 2023 - -11:10 AM - -  - -- CREATE A CU MATRIX USING THE UNIT MATRIX FLOOR BREAKDOWN - -  - -Examples: 1 has different breakout same level, the other one just by -levels no breakouts for each level. - -  - -![](media/image69.png){width="8.416666666666666in" height="2.375in"} - -  - -![](media/image70.png){width="6.658333333333333in" height="1.75in"} - -  - -- TO CALCULATE HORIZONTAL LENGTHS, GO TO ACCUBID AND COPY ALL UNIT - SUBFEEDS INTO AN EXCEL BLANK PG. - -  - -EX// - -![](media/image71.png){width="4.616666666666666in" -height="2.341666666666667in"} - -  - -- GET THE TOTAL LENGTH OF ALL SUBFEED AND IN EXCEL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT - GET THE AVERAGE, THEN ROUND UP. TYPE IT INTO HORIZ LENGTH. - -- FOR THE VERTICAL LENGHTS, START AT THE LAST LEVEL WITH AN AVERAGE OF - 20, THEN ADD 10 MORE TO EACH FLOOR GOING DOWN, EX. BLDG HAS 7 FLOORS, - START WITH 20 AT LEVEL 7 THEN ADD 10 AT LEVEL 6 TO GIVE IT A TOTAL OF - 30, THEN 5TH FLOOR AT 10 TO GIVE IT 40 AND SO FORTH. - -  - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Level 04 Area 1 Building 150 50 - ---------------------------------------- ---------------- -------------- - Level 04 Area 2 Building 150 50 - - Level 04 Area 3 Building 150 50 - - Level 04 Area 4 Building 150 50 - - Level 04 Area 5 Building 150 50 - - Level 05 Area 1 Building 150 40 - - Level 05 Area 2 Building 150 40 - - Level 05 Area 3 Building 150 40 - - Level 05 Area 4 Building 150 40 - - Level 05 Area 5 Building 150 40 - - Level 06 Area 1 Building 150 30 - - Level 06 Area 2 Building 150 30 - - Level 06 Area 3 Building 150 30 - - Level 06 Area 4 Building 150 30 - - Level 06 Area 5 Building 150 30 - - Level 07 Area 1 Building 150 20 - - Level 07 Area 2 Building 150 20 - - Level 07 Area 3 Building 150 20 - - Level 07 Area 4 Building 150 20 - - Level 07 Area 5 Building 150 20 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ->   - -- TOTAL LENGTH HAS A FORMULA TO ADD HORIZ AND VERT TOTAL - -  - -- FOR THE QTY OF THE CABLE SIZE OF EACH CU, GO TO EACH UNIT PANEL - SCHEDULE IN ELECTRICALS LOOK FOR CU AND THE AMP. - -  - -- ![](media/image72.png){width="4.833333333333333in" height="0.425in"} - --   - -- THEN ON UNIT MATRIX ADD A SECTION FOR CONDENSING UNITS - -  - -![](media/image73.png){width="12.216666666666667in" -height="0.5416666666666666in"} - -  - -EX ABOVE, A1 HAS A CU OF SIZE #10 AND B1 HAS A SIZE OF #8, THEN ADD HOW -MANY OF EACH YOU HAVE IN EACH FLOOR AND AREA. - -![](media/image74.png){width="11.633333333333333in" -height="0.4666666666666667in"} - -  - -EX. ABOVE THERE\'S JUST 1 #10 AND 3 #8, TYPE THAT INTO THE CU MATRIX - -  - -![](media/image75.png){width="1.3416666666666666in" -height="0.5666666666666667in"} - -  - -  - -CARLENE NOTES - -  - -ROOF - -  - -  - -- CA.18.3. (2-6) ASSEMBLY FOR ROOF: - -  - -![](media/image76.png){width="4.083333333333333in" -height="1.2166666666666666in"} - -  - -- COUNT CU PER SECTION OF THE BLDG AND THE ASSOCIATED AMP (CHECK UNIT - PANELS AND UNIT MATRIX) - -- ENTER THE COUNTS - -![](media/image77.png){width="9.133333333333333in" -height="2.6666666666666665in"} - -- ADD FREE STANDING STRUT SUPPORTS FOR EVERY \~25 CU. USE CA 22.3.6 TAKE - TOTAL CU COUNT, DIVIDE BY 25, THEN ROUND UP. EX. 310 TOTAL CU/25=12.4 - ROUND UP TO 13 - -  - -PER FLOOR - -  - -- CALCULATE THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LENGTHS OF CONDUIT PER FLOOR - -- ASSIGN THE QTY IN THE COUNT AND THE QTY LENGTH IN THE LENGTH - -  - -USE CA.17.2. ASSEMBLIES - -  - -EX. - -  - -> 3 CU WITH #8, WITH A LENGTH (HORIZ + VERT) OF 180\' EACH -> -> ![](media/image78.png){width="9.975in" height="2.6333333333333333in"} - -**[#4 CU Homerun:]{.underline}** Change wire from #6 to #4 - -**[Wacky Garden CU:]{.underline}** Marlowe Crown Point - -**CU #WIRE SIZES#** - -If there is a mix of #10 & #8 \-\--\> Run both #10 & #8 - -  - -## MINIMUM #10 - -## CORRIDOR - -##   - -## Sleeves = BOH - -#12 -\> 20A - -#10- \> 30A - -#8 -\> 40A - -#6 -\> 50A - -  - -![](media/image79.png){width="4.85in" height="3.658333333333333in"} - -  - -## (CO DETECTION) - -Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - -9:25 AM - -![](media/image80.png){width="2.2583333333333333in" -height="1.5083333333333333in"} - -COMMON ASSEMBLIES -\> LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS -\> CO DETECTION -\> - -Typically use #3 3/4\" Conduit with EMT Drop 100\' for the CO devices - -Typically use #6 for the VFD/Fan - -These will be allocated in the LV-CO System System in accubid - -  - -  - -  - -![Machine generated alternative text: \'SHI\' -246 STD GEF - B3-1 15 -](media/image81.png){width="2.558333333333333in" -height="1.95in"}![](media/image82.png){width="1.6916666666666667in" -height="1.25in"}![](media/image83.png){width="5.8in" -height="0.4666666666666667in"} - -  - -You will need to run conduit/power from VFD to panel. You can take this -off in Elec. (Mech Conn) - -  - -Another example... \"1\" is the CO Device, the other is the fan - -![](media/image84.png){width="3.425in" height="3.825in"} - -  - -Detail of CO Control Panel - -![Machine generated alternative text: COCP \"HPB2\"-1 -](media/image85.png){width="3.3833333333333333in" height="2.25in"} - -  - -  - -## (GARDEN STYLE CU) - -Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - -3:17 PM - -  - -![](media/image86.png){width="4.508333333333334in" -height="2.183333333333333in"} - -- The Assembly for the CU itself covers the PVC Flex to the disconnect. - -- Then run Romex from the disconnect to the unit. - -  - -- For mechanical check house schedules for the #Wire Size - -  - -JOB EX//: MARLOWE CROWN POINT/THE SWITCH - -  - -![](media/image87.png){width="3.5in" height="1.125in"} - -  - -## (SITE) - -Monday, February 26, 2024 - -10:32 AM - -  - -**EV Chargers** - -- A-BID: EV Chargers that are [NOT garage are SITE]{.underline} - -- System: Renewable Energy - -- CA.17.5 Wall/Floor/Dual - - - Dual = two circuits - - - Ex// 2,6 - -**Exterior Mech. Con.** - -- ALL 30A - -- ALL CARFLEX - -  - -## (HOME RUNS) - -Monday, August 12, 2024 - -7:35 AM - -**[General Rule of thumb]{.underline}** - -**Multiple Home runs** - -- It can be in the same conduit if going to the same panel - - - (Emergency/Normal) - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - \<100\' #12 - ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------- - 100\'-200\' #10 - - 200\'-300\' #8 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - -  - -  - -![](media/image88.png){width="6.5in" -height="3.816666666666667in"}![](media/image89.png){width="1.9in" -height="0.6333333333333333in"} - -## (SUBFEEDS) - -### Wire Thickness - -- 1/3 \" Outside Diameter - -- Ex// 8\" = 8/3 = 2.6667 = up to 2\" - -### Linking Sub-Feeds - -- Plans & Specs - - - Go off of WIRE SIZE - -- \*Unless CU - -Monday, June 19, 2023 - -11:08 AM - -![](media/image90.png){width="1.9833333333333334in" -height="0.7583333333333333in"} - -### SubFeed General Steps - -1. Determine Method - -2. Determine Sizing - -3. What needs to be added (Pigtails, Stubby) - -4. Voltage Drop Calculator **(DO WE OWN VD?)** - -![](media/image91.png){width="3.0in" -height="1.675in"}![](media/image92.png){width="0.4083333333333333in" -height="0.38333333333333336in"}![](media/image93.png){width="0.45in" -height="0.3333333333333333in"}![](media/image94.png){width="3.6in" -height="2.5166666666666666in"} - -### FINAL CHECKLIST - -- Wire (Aluminum/Copper) - -- Material (PVC/MC/EMT/SER) - -- Pigtails - -- Wire Troughs - -- Sleeving - -### Construction Type: (Location) - -1. Electrical \^\^Arch.First-5-Pages.Construction-Type - -2. Structural - -3. Project Manuel - -![](media/image95.png){width="4.658333333333333in" -height="0.7916666666666666in"}![](media/image96.png){width="0.45in" -height="0.3in"}![](media/image97.png){width="0.35in" -height="0.30833333333333335in"} - -### High Rise Sub-Feeds - -- When between \$\$\$MC/\$PVC -\> \$PVC - -- (As of Right now) - -- EMT = \$\$\$\$\$\$/ \'Last Resort\' - -![](media/image98.png){width="4.741666666666666in" -height="0.8416666666666667in"} - -### Voltage Drop - -- VD = (Amps\*Length\'\*Ohms)/Phase - -- Determined by Demand Load - -![](media/image99.png){width="2.933333333333333in" -height="1.0in"}![](media/image100.png){width="5.333333333333333in" -height="1.5333333333333334in"} - -Amps : Use minimum from \"Unit Load Calculations\" - -  - -- \"Prefab Unti Takeoff\" - - - 17min = Voltage Drop Calc - -### [Base on LOAD CALCULATIONS]{.mark} - -  - -[COPPER]{.mark} - -[VRS.]{.mark} - -[ALUMINUM!!!!!!!!!!!]{.mark} - -### OneNote - -- UNIT KEY NOTES - -- Project Manuel: -\> Raceways & Boxes - - - Conduit = PVC - - - Cable = MC/SER - -## (UNIT SF ROUTING) - -**\*\*\*SINGLE PHASE\*\*\*** - -### Tips & Tricks - -- Hot Keys: - - - O: Turn Drawing 90\* - - - P: Polar (Only 90\* cuts) - - - H: Enable Crosshair + - - - N: Start new Measurement - - - S: Stop - - - Crtl: 90\* - - - Don\'t Believe PDI Proposal - -Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - -8:00 AM - -  - -Don\'t Forget Adders - -### SubFeed Categories - -1. MC (Cables) - Feeding Wires through the ceiling - -2. SER (Romex Cables) - - \^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^\^ - -3. PVC (Conduit) - Feeding wires through the concrete floors - -[Manually Input Adders]{.mark} - -### When Completely Lost - -- Look Through Enlarged Drawings - -- Check Unit Panels - -- Check Panel Schedules - -- Look Through Riser Drawings - -### General - -- Corner Every Turn - -- AVOID: Stairwells, Columns, Elevators, & Trash shoots - -- \$\$\$ Copper - -- MC/SER/PVC/EMT = Follow Corridors - -- Even if a unit has homeruns still need subfeeds - -ADDER LENGTHS\*\*\* (Assuming 10\' Elevations) - -MC/SER (Cable) - -PVC/(Conduit) - -EMT/(Conduit) - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - [ULC]{.underline} [MeCe]{.underline} - -------------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 50   - - 40   - - 30   - - 20\-\-\-\-\-\-- Meter Center - - 20   - - 30   - - 40   - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - [ULC]{.underline} [MeCe]{.underline} - -------------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 40/30   - - 30/20   - - 20/10   - - 10\-\-\-\-\-\-- Meter Center - - 10   - - 20   - - 30   - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - -### Step by Step - -1. Locate: - - a. Unit Load Centers on floor plans (If not Provided) - -2. Locate: - - a. Electrical room -\> Meter Center - -3. Recognize: - - a. potential for typicals throughout steps 1&2 - -4. Use: - - a. Riser Diagram to determine the Length of adders for the floor(s) - before measurements. - -5. Create new measurement and go from ULCs -\> MC - - a. ADD ADDERS AFTER CREATION - -6. Move/Copy if applicable - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - [ULC]{.underline} [MeCe]{.underline} - -------------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 40   - - 30   - - 20   - - 10\-\-\-\-\-\-- Meter Center - - 10   - - 20   - - 30   - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - -### Smerf Tubes - -- Emerson lakes (2024 Florida) - -TELECOM NOT SUBFEEDS - -- Blue ENT - -  - -### MC - -### PVC - -Additional Wire length to put into the pieces connecting ULC, and Meter -center - -PVC can be 20\' OH in scenarios like below - -![](media/image101.png){width="4.791666666666667in" -height="3.3333333333333335in"}![](media/image102.jpeg){width="2.558333333333333in" -height="3.425in"} - -In this case they wouldn\'t want to run two floors worth of Subfeeds in -one floor - -  - -n - -  - -  - -  - -### Fill out OneNote for Subfeeds - -- [Item Database]{.underline} \> 6.19.1/6 \>??? - -- [Structural]{.underline} \> Deck Thickness - - - Ex// 6\" Deck 1,1/2\" PVC Won\'t Fit - -- [Project Manuel]{.underline} - - - Raceways / Conduit (Section 26) - - - PVC Allowed? - - - Req. Eng. Approval? (Prob. No) - - - Cable - - - \"Sometimes can\'t use MC Blah\" - - - Riser Diagram - -### [UNIT Amps]{.mark} - -- [BASED OFF OF LOAD CALC.]{.mark} - -## (SF LINKING) - -### Meter Center Trough - -- Only PVC - -- Helps connect wire to the Meter Center - -### Voltage Drop Calculator (IF WE OWN VD) - -[Excel Link on OneNote]{.underline} - -> Voltage (Panel) -> -> Voltage Drop (%) -> -> Phase (Single) -> -> Material (ex// Al Standed) -> -> Wire Size (#) -> -> AMPS (80% of Feeder Breakers or Demand Load) -> -> Number of Parallels (Prob. 0) - -Thursday, April 6, 2023 - -7:10 AM - -### Key Documents - -- Electrical - -- Project Manuel - -### Voltage Drop - -- \"Longer wire runs the less conductivity it has\" - -- When in doubt 3% - -- Riser Diagram, Electrical Notes, and Wire Specs. Project Manuel - -- Max \# size is Capped - -### Aluminum to Copper - -Amp to Amps - -### Pig-Tails Pigtails - -- \"Helps Wire into Unit Load Center\" - -- Bigger Panels don\'t NEED Pigtails - -- (Could be 1 per conductor) - -- \*Only if 3/0+ - -- ID: 4.8.12(7-15) - -- Ex// - - - PVC = 3/0+ , 3 Pig-Tails - - - MC = 3/0+ , 3 Pig-Tails - -### General Notes - -- MC = Not Allowed Exposed Areas - -- PVC = Preferred Method - -[WIRE SIZE]{.mark} - -[PLANS & SPECS]{.mark} - -![](media/image103.png){width="6.566666666666666in" height="1.8in"} - -### Wood Frame Subfeeds - -Meter center on the outside of the building on the side then SER can be -used. - -  - -  - -### Meter Center Troughs (PVC) - -- Accubid System Electrical - -- A-Bid Subfeeds \^ - -- Only if we own VOLTAGE DROP - -- Typical in A-Bid every level w/ meter center - -- ID: 16.27.2 - -> **Accubid Linking** -> -> -SF are Single phase and Stranded -> ->   - -- Do not go up a size if not shown on a plans and specs feeder schedule - and we do not own VD - -  - -### Sub Feed Calculator - -- Only if we [own VOLTAGE DROP]{.underline} - -  - -![image](media/image104.png){width="5.0in" -height="3.2083333333333335in"}![](media/image105.png){width="7.608333333333333in" -height="4.616666666666666in"} - -## (SF DIAGRAMS) - -Friday, May 12, 2023 - -10:46 AM - -  - -![](media/image106.png){width="5.275in" -height="2.783333333333333in"}![](media/image107.png){width="5.366666666666666in" -height="1.4166666666666667in"} - -  - -## (DESIGN BUILD SUBFEEDS) - -Friday, July 19, 2024 - -8:02 AM - -  - -**ALUMINUM** - -![](media/image108.png){width="5.75in" height="7.25in"} - -  - -## (HOTEL SUBFEEDS) - -1685 COLLINS HOTEL - -- **Network\>Egnyte\>Shared\>Trimble\>Accubid\>Bid** - -Thursday, September 7, 2023 - -10:53 AM - -  - -**Hotel subfeeds from scratch** - -[Sub feeds]{.underline} - -- No Unit Panels? - - - PDI Unit Subfeeds - - - #12 up to 100\' #10 up to 200\' - - - 1 (3) Circuit takeoff for guestroom - - - 1 (1) Circuit takeoff for AHU - ->   - -- For Takeoff - - - Make a temp assembly - - - Common Assemblies - - - Mech Connections up to 100A - - - AL flex - - - Go to any length based one (30 down) - - - Delete anything past 7 in assembly - - - 6 and 7 is where you modify your wires - - - ADD ANOTHER MECH CONNECTION AND REPEAT SO YOU GET BOTH PANELS - - - Top assembly is gen circuits - - - Bottom assembly is FCU/AHU - - - Go back to CA 26.31.11 - Add stairwell riser - - - Delete everything in DAS assembly except the BOX & \"16x 16x...\" - - - Make \"16x 16x...\" Fct.1 = 1 & Fct.2 = 10 - -**Hotel Notes** - -[MULTI CONDUCTOR HOMERUNS]{.underline} Build in \"[TEMP -ASSEMBLIES]{.underline}\"ex// - -- No Unit Panels? - - - \"Circuit Homeruns\" =\" Multi Conductor Homeruns\" - - - \$\$\$ Special Order \$\$\$ - - - How many Homeruns? - - - How many circuits are being run in each HR? - - - Are we running \'In Deck\' or \'Over Head\'? - Electrical - Notes\>Legends\>EMT or PVC? - -  - -- Multiple Circuits in HR Share a Neutral = [#Black wires]{.mark} + \# - Green Wires - -- Formula: **\[Home Run\]** = [{#Black Wires}]{.mark} + {#Green Wires} - ->   - -- Formula: [{#Black Wires}]{.mark} = [(# Circuits)\*2 + 1]{.mark} - -- Formula: {#Green Wires} = (1Green \* (# circuits)) - ->   - -- Formula: **\[Home Run\]** = [{(# Circuits)\*2 + 1}]{.mark} + {(1Green - \* (# circuits))} - ->   - -- Ex\^\^// 4 circuits 20A - - - [{(4)\*2+1}]{.mark} + {1\*(4)} = 13 total - -- SF - - - Under 100\' = #10 Assembly - - - Over 100\' = #12 Assembly - -![](media/image109.png){width="1.475in" height="0.9083333333333333in"} - -  - -![](media/image110.png){width="1.7666666666666666in" height="1.0in"} - -**Hotel Notes** - -[Sub feeds]{.underline} - -- No Unit Panels? - - - \"Circuit Homeruns\" =\" Multi Conductor Homeruns\" - - - \$\$\$ Special Order \$\$\$ - - - How many Homeruns? - - - How many circuits are being run in each HR? - - - Are we running \'In Deck\' or \'Over Head\'? - Electrical - Notes\>Legends\>EMT or PVC? - -  - -- Multiple Circuits in HR Share a Neutral - -- Formula: \[ { (# Circuits)\*2 + 1} = {Black Wires} + Green \] - -- Ex\^\^// - - - (4 Circuits)2 + 1 = 9black + 1green = 10total - -- SF - - - Under 100\' = #10 Assembly - - - Over 100\' = #12 Assembly - -![](media/image111.png){width="7.05in" height="2.3833333333333333in"} - -  - -## LAST CHECK - -Friday, December 15, 2023 - -10:09 AM - -If you got to the Extension tab in Accubid, right click on screen and -select Group.  Then select Phase - -  - -![image](media/image112.jpg){width="5.875in" -height="3.8333333333333335in"} - -  - -This shows up then\... - -  - -![image](media/image113.jpg){width="6.308333333333334in" -height="1.2166666666666666in"} - -  - -double click in Sub Feeders - -  - -![image](media/image114.jpg){width="5.866666666666666in" -height="4.291666666666667in"} - -  - -  - -you will then see all items in subfeeds - -  - -for MC subfeeds, you will see CONN FLEX DC SQUEEZE STRAIGHT - -  - -there are 2 in each assembly - -  - -![image](media/image115.jpg){width="5.0in" -height="1.9083333333333334in"} - -  - -  - -just add the different sizes together and divide by 2 and you will have -the total number of subfeeds - -  - -  - -**MTS/ATS** - -- Mechanical/Automatic Transfer SW - -- Build in *DISTRIBUTION* - -- Label: \"#Amps ATS\" (ex// 300A ATS) - -> *15.Transfer SW* - -i. *1 or 3 Phase* - -ii. *Amps* - -iii. *Finish* - -- Three Connections: - - - Generator - - - Panel - - - Panel - -## (SWITCH GEAR) - -**Transformers XFMRs** - -- *CA\>31 Distribution\>3. Transformers* - -- Big XFMR\>Item Database - -- Pad mount = Floor - -- Round to nearest Amperage - -**Panels** - -1. Check Panel Schedules and Find a Busy example for each Amps. - -2. Create a Table in notes following the structure below - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -3. Build in *Distribution* - - 1. *Distribution Panels* 300A-\>400A - - - - 3. *Based on Amps. (Click okay)* 100A-\>4W - - 4. *Connections (1p/3phase) Count = QTY.* 150A-\>225A - - i. (CA.29.14) - -  - -*\*\*\*KEYNOTE\*\*\** - -- Double Tub = Two Cages - -Monday, March 27, 2023 - -11:06 AM - -**Accubid** - -- Area: By Level - -- Phase & System: SWG - -![](media/image116.png){width="3.7916666666666665in" -height="0.95in"}![](media/image117.png){width="2.25in" height="1.275in"} - -**Set-Up** - -- Livecount -\> Riser Diagram - -- Blue Beam -\> Schedules/Panels - -- Accubid -\> \"Ben - Test\" - - - Copy Paste all Temp. Assemblies - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -**Wireway/Troughs/Gutter** - -- System -\> Electrical - -- Phase -\> BOH - -- ID.16.27.3 - -- Wireway-Chase Nipple-Panel - -**Meter Centers** - -- Built-in *Distribution* - -- 3.12.(Amps) - -- **Count Meter Stacks** - - - Add in Factor 1 - - - Delete Zero Values - -![](media/image118.png){width="0.575in" -height="0.6833333333333333in"}![](media/image119.png){width="1.4166666666666667in" -height="1.0083333333333333in"} - -**Switch Board(s)** - -- Split = 2+ Sections-\> - - - Ranges: 1-8 - -- Build in *Distribution* - -- Label: (#Amps \"SWG\" - #Sections) - - - Switchgear & Meter Centers - - i. Amps - - ii. Section(s) - - iii. Connections - - 1. On Riser or SWBD Panel - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -![](media/image120.png){width="0.7833333333333333in" -height="0.5083333333333333in"}![](media/image121.png){width="0.4083333333333333in" -height="0.25in"} - -**Utility Meter** - -- Temp. Assembly - - 2. Meter - -**SPDs** - -- Surge Protective device - -- Shown on SWBDs - -- TEMPORARY ITEMS - -- CA.29.14. - - - Add #250 and #1 - - - Delete additional Wires - - - Change Fct. 1 - - - #250 (8) - - - #1 (2) - -**\*\*\*Generator (System& Area GEN)\*\*\*** - -- ID.16.13. Type - - - Add hours in Factor - - - Installation (Change Count to the KWA) - -**Fire Pump Controller & FP** - -- Temp. Assembly - - 3. Fire Pump Controller - - 4. Fire Pump - -![](media/image122.png){width="0.6833333333333333in" -height="0.7833333333333333in"} - -**Disconnects** - -- Disconnects: CA.31.5 - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -Generator Set Up - -![](media/image123.png){width="3.05in" height="1.5083333333333333in"} - -  - -## (SWITCH GEAR 2.0) - -**MTS/ATS 1200A+** - -- Take off 1200A MTS/ATS - -- Add - - - CA.30.14.AMPS - - - Multiply the Factor 1 by 3 - - - Delete 1200A - -**Missing Panel or SWB?** - -- Follow the feeder to the other SWG Panel - -- That doesn\'t work? - - - Use the feeder size to decide the amps - -**Transformers 300KVA+** - -- *ID\>Distribution\>Transformers* - -- Pad mount = Floor - -- Round to nearest Amperage - -Monday, March 27, 2023 - -11:06 AM - -**Items to AVOID** - -- TAP BOX - -- BUS DUCT - -- VAULT ROOM - -- ANYTHING FPL - -- GROUNDING - -- ELEVATOR ROOM - -**Docking Station = Panel** - -**Disconnects 1200A+** - -- Take off a piece of SWG that matches the Amps - -- Don\'t add terminations - -**Disconnects** - -- Taken off in SWG - -- CA.29.5 - -- (3 200/200) = 3Phase 200A - -- Outside/Garage = NEMA 3R - -- Materials deleted out in the back end - -**CT Cabinet & C.T. Cabinet** - -Temp. Assembly -\> CT Cabinet - -![](media/image124.png){width="0.21666666666666667in" -height="0.9666666666666667in"}![](media/image125.png){width="1.0416666666666667in" -height="0.175in"}![](media/image126.png){width="0.21666666666666667in" -height="0.9083333333333333in"} - -**SWG 1200A+** - -- Take off a piece of SWG that matches the Amps - -- Don\'t add terminations - -![](media/image127.png){width="0.16666666666666666in" -height="0.9in"}![](media/image128.png){width="0.16666666666666666in" -height="0.48333333333333334in"}![](media/image129.png){width="0.5083333333333333in" -height="0.16666666666666666in"} - -**Calc. KVA for XFMR** - --   - --   - -![](media/image130.png){width="1.05in" -height="0.16666666666666666in"}![](media/image131.png){width="6.525in" -height="2.125in"} - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -\>EX//\ -(120/208V) - -I = 120, V = 208, KVA = 45 - -> **SWG 6,000A+** - -a. 6,000A SWG (T.O. 4K + 2K SWG)  You can add the 4000A section + a - 2000A section or you can look at the difference in labor between a - 2000 and 4000A and then add an item that is just distribution labor - and put that item into the assembly. Either method works. - -  - -1. Meter Center: Distribution: use the average count of individual - meters for all meter centers and create it based on Distribution - Panel. EX. 85 METERS, CHOOSE 8 METER STACK CHANGE FACTOR TO 10, - CHOOSE METER STACK 5 ONE FACTOR AND ERASE ALL OTHER STACKS. FOR THE - TERMS PICK AVERAGE OF UNIT PANELS, EX. 125A THEN FACTOR AS MANY - UNITS ON THAT METER CENTER, EX ABOVE 85. - - a. Located in Switchgear & Meter Centers\>Meter Centers\>(Pick the - Appropriate Metering Section) - - b. In Measure Takeoff with the Average meters, using the meter - stacks, get to the average count of the meter stack - - c. Erase the stacks that it\'s not used. - - d. 11-30-21. Be sure to add the terminations from the Load Center - to the Meters. Sub feeds only cover the side of the panel. When - doing this, just use an average number of amp size. - - e. Make sure you go to Distribution Accessories: Terminations - - Power\> Wire Size (Based on Avg Subfeed Wire Size.) - - - -1. **Generator** - - a. \- Class 12 = 12 Electric? - -  - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -  - -## (SWITCH GEAR 3.0) - -Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - -7:20 AM - -  - -  - -**Metering Cabinet** - -- Determine how many meters inside - -- Find what powers it - - - If no feeder shown, look at the nearby gear and see if it is three - phase or single phase - - - If single phase keep single phase - - - If three phase keep three phase - -- Take off as a 200A panel (labor purposes) - - - Add terminations based on the number of meters - - - Run about 20ft or so per termination - - - Run #12 for each - - - Again single vs three phase as shown above - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -  - -## SWG Script - -![image](media/image132.png){width="6.8in" height="6.416666666666667in"} - -Thursday, October 12, 2023 - -10:26 AM - -  - -  - -Switchgear (Hanover Autry as Example) - -- Found in Riser - -- Accubid setup: For Generator (Area: Generator, Bldg, Gen., Bldg) - -- Create Distribution - \"Building\" -\> Then Look up the kind of - generator being used (ex. \"Gen 500kW Diesel\") - - - 17.(1-4).\_\_\_  \--\> OK  \--\> Add Generator Set Up + a - Termination - - - Convert kW to amps for the termination - -- Other equipment \"Area\" will be wherever it is located and the System - will be Switchgear - -- Disconnect -\> CA.27.5.\_\_   \--\> NEMA1 is interior, NEMA 3R is - exterior - -- Can copy FP Controller and SPD from the ASSEMBLIES job in accubid - -- TVSS aka Source Protection Device (SPD) - -- ATS -\> Transfer switch -\> 3PH (based on schedule). If it is not - found on the schedule, use the one closest to - it (Create-\>18.(1-2).\_\_) - -- Switchgear -\> Create -\> 3.2.\_\_ - - - Make sure to pay attention to the wires for the panel (3 or 4), as - well as the \# of circuits in the panel (Ex. 42 or 84). - - - Then add the terminations needed. (EX. In a 200A 42ckt PNL with - multiple circuits of 20/30/60A, I would add 20/35/60A Terminations. - Again, based on the schedule and will need to look at the phase that - is needed. - - - When adding the terminations, take a roundabout average so this - could be used in the future on this project - -- Transformer \--\> 27.3.\_\_ - - - Will need to pick the last one dependent on what the riser calls for - on the particular transformer. Seems like we will typically pick the - Pad Mount, but make sure moving forward on other projects - -- Double check on how to find the \"Meter Base\" - -- Meter Center -\> Dist. -\> 2.12.\_\_ - - - Figure out the meter stack being used and then delete the others. - - - Then add the terminations (Single Phase) needed via the USF - - - Does not need to be exactly based on the amount of USF but an - average. - -- Wireway -\> ID.16.27.3 - -  - -### [POWER TERMINATIONS ONLY FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS]{.mark} - -  - -  - -![](media/image133.png){width="1.8333333333333333in" height="1.1in"} - -## (FEEDERS) - -**\*1685 Collins Hotel\*** - -### Grounding - -- Accubid: In Feeders Area - -- Drawing: Measure on site - - - -- \"Around the main electrical rooms to stacked\" - - - -- Adder: \# of Levels x \# of Stacked Electrical Rooms - -- Takeoff: - - - CA.10. Grounding - - - 11 (Conduit) - - - 3/0 - - - 30/31 (Details 4 Grounding Bar) - - - Qty = 1 - - - 33 - -### TRANSFORMER \"XFMR\" - -- Flex going into and out of - -- Usually can be schedule-based - -- Add EMT If in same room - -Friday, May 26, 2023 - -8:53 AM - -### BUILDINGS OVER 20 Floors - -- Cable Support: Based on Code - -- Link in the project OneNote - -- \# Sets = \# of Supports - -- ID.1.35.2 - -### [Cable Support(2.0)]{.mark} - -![](media/image134.png){width="3.35in" -height="0.9916666666666667in"}![](media/image135.png){width="1.6583333333333334in" -height="2.7416666666666667in"} - -### Takeoff - -- Measurement & Count on Riser - -- Label: Transformer-\> XFMR - -- \"XFMR to MSBH1\" - -![](media/image136.png){width="1.0583333333333333in" height="1.15in"} - -### Sleeving (Excel) - -- Second Floor and Above - -- Same Floor no Sleeve - -- Takeoff: - - - ID.31 Hilti - - - P = Plastic =\> Concrete - - - M = Metal =\> Wood Frame - -- Milan Calculator - -- Round 1\" to 2\" - -- Sleeve for empty conduit? YES - -- Sleeving for Bus Duct? NO - -- Sleeving for MC Feeders? NO - -### Manuel Disconnect - -- CA.29.5 - -- 3(200/200) = 3Phase 200A - -### Underground Assemblies - -- w/ - -- s/ w/ Strut - -### Fire Pump - -- Always Has Ground - -- FP Controller to Pump in electrical - -- CA.23.PVC/EMT - -### Generator - -- Accubid: Area & System = Generator - -- Phase: BOH/Site/Garage - -- Build. Add termination. On Riser. Adder of 10 - ->   - -- Generator to ATS - - - CA.22.12 - -### Feeders - -- Accubid: All Feeders & Building - -- Stacked Electrical room = 10\' Adder - -- Feeding Panel in Same Electrical Room\> USE 30\' EMT - -### Disconnects - -- Count: 2 (1 Before, 1 After) - -### FPL Vault - -- Feeds from here are secondaries - -- 1900 Biscayne - -### Chase Nipple - -- Build in \"Feeder Conduit and Wire\" - - - Feeders, use Amps to find Conduit Size - -### Solar Panels - -- Photovoltaic (PV) - -- Conduit from MER to roof - -### Example - -- 5 Sets of [4]{.underline} #600 \> 3Phase (3Hot + Neutral) - -- 5 Sets of [3]{.underline} #600 \> 1Phase - -![](media/image137.png){width="4.1in" -height="1.65in"}![](media/image138.png){width="1.1916666666666667in" -height="1.1in"} - -### Emergency - -- MI Cable vs 2HR rated - -- (mineral insulated cable) - -### WHEN IN DOUBT 2% Voltage Drop - -### Voltage Drop - -- VD = (Amps\*Length\'\*Ohms)/Phase - -  - -## (FEEDERS 2.1) - -  - -**How to Make A Feeder** - -  - -- (Accubid) Takeoff: Feeder conduit and wire - -  - -- Find the size & Type of the conduit ( ex: 2\" PVC UG) - -- Parallel runs are \# OF SETS - -- Link length - -- Closeout assembly - -  - -- Click on it again - -- Add Wire (For AL use \"XHHW Wire AL\" (7)) - -- Conductors (Black & White) \*ONLY LENGTH\* - - - Refer to table - -- Ground (Green) \*ONLY LENGTH\* - - - = FACTOR 1: 1 Conductor - -  - -- Add Power Termination for Wire size **(ID17.6.)** - - - Count: (# of sets) x (# of Wires) x (2) - - - For Ground, White, and black - -- Finish and Name - -Friday, September 1, 2023 - -7:09 AM - -  - -### BREAKDOWN of Feeder Wire Makeup - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -     3 - Phase 1 - Phase - ------------- ----------------------------- -------------- ------------- - Makeup Conductors 4 3 - -   Ground 1 1 - - Wire White (Neutral) 1 1 - -   Black (Power/Phases) 3 2 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - -  - -### Extra items - -- \*SPACERS (4 x 3\") -SEPARATE PAGE- - -  - -1. SPACERS IN PVC FEEDERS ID(1.20.8) - - a. Spacers were added in all PVC UG feeders -- the spacers you use - 1 for every 2 conduits but make it a length-based item and make - the factor 2 column 8. This will divide the length of the feeder - by 8 bc you need spacers every 8'. - - i. Ex// - - ii. ![](media/image139.png){width="6.975in" height="3.45in"} - -### POWER TERMINATION CALCULATIONS - -![](media/image140.png){width="8.633333333333333in" -height="6.091666666666667in"} - -### Feeder Info - -- [The count:]{.underline} in Feeders is the extra feet of wire used - inside the panel to get to the termination - -- [EMT Vertical Feeders:]{.underline} don\'t need Strut because the - sleeves hold the conduit - -  - -![](media/image141.png){width="0.2in" height="3.066666666666667in"} - -## (FEEDERS 2.0) - -**Conduit Specs** - -- \*\*\*FLORIDA\*\*\* - - - Typically PVC - -- Possible Options - - - PVC - - - PVC UG EMT OH - - - MC - - - ... - -**Set-Up:** - -Friday, September 1, 2023 - -7:09 AM - -**Wiring Specs** - -- Aluminum vs. Copper - - - \"Feeder Schedule\" - - - Proposal -\> Distribution & Feeders - - - Can be sized in Copper and sold in Aluminum (Base off Amps) - -![](media/image135.png){width="1.6583333333333334in" -height="2.7416666666666667in"}![](media/image138.png){width="1.1916666666666667in" -height="1.1in"} - -House Panels (Corridor, BOH, Amenity) - -  - -Meter Center (Power for SFs) - -  - -Emergency Equipment (Stuff powered by Generator) - -  - -**MEDIUM VOLTAGE** - -- Not gone over - -- Primaries from the utility company - -- Normally excluded - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - NG G - -------------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 3PH + 1 Neutral 1PH + 0 Neutral - - BOH (Distribution) Residential - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - -  - -![Machine generated alternative text: Table 300.19(A) Spacings for -Conductor Supports Conductors Conductor Size 18 AWG through 8 AWG 6 AWG -through 1/0 .AWG 2/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG Over 4/0 AWG through 350 kcmil -Over 350 kcmil through 500 kcmil Over 500 kcmil through 750 kcmil Over -750 kcmil Support of Conductors in Vertical Raceways Not greater than -Not greater than Not greater than Not greater than Not greater than Not -greater than Not greater than Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum 30 60 55 -41 36 28 26 100 200 180 135 120 95 85 30 30 25 18 15 12 11 Copper 100 -100 80 60 50 40 35 ](media/image142.png){width="11.383333333333333in" -height="3.7583333333333333in"} - -  - -**[Cable Support (Conduit)]{.mark}** - -- Based on the **height of the building** not the length of your feeder - - - Use whenever over 85\' - -- Use the conduit chart - - - Linked in the one note feeder section (Below) - - - In general info - -- Go off of wire size - - - Count = number of sets x the number of times it surpasses the height - listed in the chart - - - Ex: 3 sets x every time height passes 100\' - -- Verify total number of wires in feeder (hots + neutral + ground) - - - ID.1.37 - - - 2 or 4 - -  - -## (FEED BACK) - -Thursday, March 14, 2024 - -3:16 PM - -Extra Information FEEDS - -- Feeders are Length and Count based. The count is 10\' of wire make up. - This is included to make sure the wire can reach the termination - inside the panel. - -- Hilti can support EMT Vertical sleeves - ->   - -ROUTING FOR GARAGE FEEDS - -- All buildings have a Garage as the first floor. I just wanted to - double-check the routing of the feeders that go up multiple - floors -- routing looks good to me. Squared off and don't have any - ramps. I am going to add some trapeze systems for these to help - support them going through the garage. I use Common Assemblies #59, - then I typically always use ½" bc its normally for larger conduits, - then I do the 8' o/c spacing the support every 8'. Then use from - concrete or steel depending on the structure. Then it gives you sizing - which I can show you at a later date in more detail how to calculate. - -**Feedback for Feeders** - -Missed terminations on secondaries - -Wrong calc of terminations when building feeders (sets x #conductors x -2), missed on all feeders. - -Wrong manhole, always note said \"coordinate w/ civil\" need to check. -Used 5x9x6\', drwgs calls for 8x16x10\', also missed 2 on takeoff - -Going forward check for overall drawings to do the measurements ilo -connecting sections - -  - -## (PRIMARIES) - -Primaries - -- Utility to Utility - -- Need to determine the amount of conduit, sizing, and spacing - -- Default would be 3\" spacers (already in assembly) but look for a - detail - -- Common assemblies. Empty Conduit. PVC. 15-28 - -- Count the number of conduits - - - Aka the number of sets - -- Count the number of rows - -- **ROWS X NUMBER OF SETS = COUNT/TAKEOFF IN ACCUBID** - -- If not in default, you will have to build from scratch in Feeder - Conduit and Wire - -  - -EX: - -  - -![image](media/image143.jpg){width="4.833333333333333in" -height="2.95in"} - -  - -\(3\) 6\" conduit - -\(2\) rows - -  - -6 Sets of 6\" PVC - -Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - -11:55 AM - -### SINGLE PHASE - -  - -### Utility to XFMR = Primary - -### Utility to Utility = Secondary - -  - -Primaries (Utility Base) (At least one Spare) - -1. NEC only starts at Secondaries - -2. Utility Drawings (Civil) - -3. Redundant systems \"Double Feed\" - -  - -## (SECONDARIES) - -Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - -9:36 AM - -**Secondaries \*3 PHASE\*** - -### Drawing = Riser - -### Accubid: \^Site+ & System-Secondaries/Primaries - -### Located: In the Proposal (Berried 3\'-6\' underground) - -### Adders: 15\' - -### Trace: Secondaries - -### NO GROUND (Utility Company has their own Ground system) - -### -From Utility Transformer - -### No xfmr assembly needed for Utility Company xfmr - -### Utility=Site=Secondary=Something from outside= 3Phase - -![image](media/image144.png){width="6.758333333333334in" -height="5.55in"} - -**TEXAS** - -### Adders: 40\' - -**\$\$\$ Concrete encased \$\$\$** - -### Cost Driver - -### Protect Secondaries to power building - -###   - -**Cable Trey for Sec.** - -### Use an OH assembly - -###   - -  - -## (PULL BOXES) - -Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - -7:19 AM - -![](media/image145.png){width="3.283333333333333in" -height="2.7083333333333335in"} - -**How to calculate pull boxes.** - -  - -Try always use standard box sizes (4\", 6\", 8\", 10\", 12\", 16\", -20\", 24\" all by the same size HxW), then the large has to be 8 times -the size of the conduit if goes straight or 6 times if goes angle. - -  - -  - -![image](media/image146.jpg){width="6.416666666666667in" height="2.6in"} - -  - -Example: - -for a run of (4)4\" - -  - -With a separation of 3\" in between both sides, it will be 3+4+3+4+3 = -17 but since the next standard is 20\" you will use 20\"x20\" - -and large will be: - -if straight 4\" times 8, so: 20x20x32  - -if angle 4\" times 6, so 20x20x24 - -**PULL BOX** - -SITE: ID.21.3 - -- These are larger boxes - -- Typically measured using feet - -INDOOR: ID.6.24 - -  - -  - -> ![](media/image147.jpeg){width="6.108333333333333in" -> height="8.133333333333333in"} - -## Note Pull Box - -Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - -10:38 AM - -  - -## (BUS DUCT) - -COPPER:\ -  - -![](media/image148.png){width="4.941666666666666in" -height="0.5666666666666667in"} - -Thursday, March 16, 2023 - -3:52 PM - -  - -> BUS DUCT - (Includes Tap Box) -> -> CA.31.10.Size  -> -> Fill in Fct1 fields accordingly:  -> ->   -> -> ![](media/image149.png){width="7.016666666666667in" height="3.225in"} -> ->   -> ->   -> ->   -> -> BUS STUBS/STABS:  - -- If Vault is directly below - Use 1\' and delete Curb - -- Secondaries (if coming out of FPL Vault)  - -- Use Bus Duct assembly  - -- Remove #2-7 from assembly, leaving only Bus duct, spring hanger, and - monolithic curb  - ->   -> -> ![](media/image150.png){width="7.058333333333334in" -> height="2.658333333333333in"} - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -These come in Pairs - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -Spring hangers: Hold the weight of the busduct. 1+ Floors - -  - -Monolithic Curb: Used for exposed Busduct (Not fed directly into gear) - -  - -  - -## (LOW VOLTAGE) - -### GENERAL - -- Based off of Labor - -- Include: Camera, Speakers, Wi-Fi - ->   - -- Accubid: Systems are Important - -  - -- Speakers \> Drop Ceiling \> J-Hooks - -  - -- No Low Voltage Riser Takeoff - -### Pathways & Raceways - -- Almost always taken off on every job - -- Check [Proposal]{.underline} to see if [Free wire]{.underline} was - [qualified]{.underline} - -- Include - - - Jhooks w/ Stub ups - - - Conduit to device plate - -### Access Control - -- Card Readers - - - Takeoff Individually - - - Find Average - - - -- Door Contact - - - Avoid - -- Electrical Hinge - - - Do not takeoff - -Thursday, May 25, 2023 - -11:10 AM - -  - -### Audio Visual - -- Anything Entertainment related. - -- Speakers (For Music) - -- TV (In Amenity/Lobby Areas) - ->   - -  - -**Pre-Wire WAP (Wifi) (CA.27.6.40)** - -- Common Assemblies -\> Telecom -\> Screwless -\> - -- 1D CAT6 + Spare (Best Practices), Free Wire Assy 200\' - - - Choose your cat cable - ->   - -- Put under LV-WAP system - -### Stub Up Assemblies - -- Run when Free Air is Qualified on Proposal - - - -- CA.27.8.6/7 - -  - -  - -  - -- Parts: 1 Box, EMT Stubby, 2 J-Hooks - -  - -- CA.22.7 - -  - -  - -  - -- Parts: 2 Boxes, EMT Stub, 1 J-hook/per 6\' - -### Pull Boxes - -- ID. 6. Boxes and Cabinets, 24. Junction Boxes & Industrial Cabinets - - - Determine Nema rating needed - - - Use Screw Cover - -![](media/image151.png){width="2.975in" height="0.5in"} - -### Unit Security - -- Typically Pad Lock - - - Aka Battery Mounted - - - Aka no Rough-in - - - Aka don\'t take off - -**Conduit WAP** - -- Length can counted together to MDF - - - As opposed to individual homeruns back to MDF\> - -![](media/image152.png){width="3.9166666666666665in" height="0.25in"} - -  - -![](media/image153.png){width="2.425in" height="3.875in"} - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -  - -## (LV CARD READER) - -### Single Door - -Thursday, January 2, 2025 - -10:13 AM - -![](media/image154.png){width="7.791666666666667in" -height="5.708333333333333in"} - -> ![](media/image155.png){width="7.175in" height="5.533333333333333in"} - -1. CONDUIT BACK TO MDF/IDF - -2. GANG Box for Power Supply - -3. EMT from box to Door and LV Box - -4. LV Box - -### Double Door - -- Almost the same thing as Single door - -- +10\' of 3. \"EMT from box to Door and LV Box\" - -- +1 4. \"LV Box\" - -  - -## (LV ONENOTE/PROPOSAL) - -Thursday, January 2, 2025 - -9:48 AM - -### Raceway Qualifications - -![](media/image156.png){width="7.75in" height="3.0083333333333333in"} - -- Check to see if this note is qualified on the proposal - -- This is the green light to run EMT stub-up Assemblies with J-hooks - -  - -### WAP Prewire - -![](media/image157.png){width="8.066666666666666in" -height="0.4083333333333333in"} - -- This is to make sure to add Cat6 Cable to the WAP assemblies. - - - Make sure to takeoff the CAT6 Separately in telecom (Ex// FSD) - ->   - -  - -![](media/image158.png){width="5.3in" height="5.125in"} - -## (LV UNITS DETAILS) - -Thursday, January 2, 2025 - -9:59 AM - -  - -![](media/image159.png){width="3.4916666666666667in" height="4.2in"} - -  - -### WAP Detail - -- Deep Gang Box - -- Leviton QuickPort In-Wall Bracket - -- Leviton QuickPort Connector - ->   - -- Ben - Test 1 (HEATING ASSEMBLY) - -### MSDE Rec. Detail - ->   - -- Ben - Test 1 (HEATING ASSEMBLY) - -  - -## (LIGHTING PROTECTION) - -Thursday, January 2, 2025 - -10:30 AM - -  - -### Driving Enclosure - -- Lighting Controller for LEDs - -- Controls power to the lights - -  - -  - -**Lightning Protection** - -- PVC EC - -- 1 1/4\" - -- LPT - Lightning Protection - -- Put a count on every corner of the building - -- Length is height of building - -- EX: 4 corners with a height of 100\' would be a 4 count of 400 - -  - -  - -## (TELECOM) - -**TELECOM BACKBOARD** - -- ID.12.17.6 - -- A-Bid: Telecom Backbone - -### Site Low Voltage Duct Bank - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - JOB: PRESENT PROJECT - ----------------------- ----------------------------------------------- - DWG: DWG, YOUR WORKING ON - - AREA: SITE - - PHASE: SITE - - SYSTEM: LVD-LOW VOLTAGE DUCTBANK - - BID ITEM: 1-SITE - - LAB FACTOR: STANDARD - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - -  - -- (4)4\" Conduits (Assumed if not shown) - -- Stubbed 5\' outside of building footprint - -- *Garden -* Outside of every building - -Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - -8:48 AM - -**SLEEVING** - -- PVC - -- EMT - -- ETC... - -**Corridor Conduit** - -- EMPTY CONDUIT : MSDE TO IDF - - - \"Average of subfeeds\" - - - Add Conduit to Riser - ->   - -- Choose Material - - - Choose size - - - Strut mount - -**How to do Empty Conduit** - -- FEEDER CONDUIT AND WIRE - - - Choose Material - - - Choose size - - - Strut mount - -**[\"Site\" LV Duct Bank]{.mark}** - -- [Conduit from outside of building to MDF]{.mark} - -- [SITE\^]{.mark} - -- [System: Site Low Voltage Duct Bank]{.mark} - -![image](media/image160.png){width="2.8916666666666666in" -height="1.0916666666666666in"} - -**Cable Spec** - -- Cat \# - -**SITE** - -- All Conduit Exterior of the building is SITE - -- Ex// EV Chargers, Irrigation pumps - -**Pull boxes on Telecom Site** - -- \"Tel Pullbox\" in Item Database - -**Text Box:** - -- Find IT room - -- Telecom Riser Accubid - - - Area: Lvl - - - Phase: BOH - - - System Telecom Backbone - -**STUB UPS** - -- CA. Telecom. 8. 6 or 7 - -- Take off by counts on Drawings - -- 3/4\" or 1\" EMT Stub Up (Use 1\" if not specified) - - - Unless plans state conduit home runs - - - Already at 10\' - - - Use 9 and 10 if over 10\' - -- Count all telecom located in a wall - - - Don't need for floorboxes - - - Don't need to link - - - Doesn't matter what wall type - -- If more than 3 wires use 1\" conduit - -**Micro Duct \| Inner Duct\*\* USE GP (CA.27.10.11-14)** - -- For Future use (ex// Fiber) - - - \"Average of subfeeds\" - - - Run in Corridors - - - One Line Item per Area per level - ->   - -- Ex// Level 2 Area A got 20 Units - - - Subfeed Average is 100\' - - - Level 2 Area A Micro Duct = 2000\' Length and 20 Count - -Telecom Backbone **[Riser]{.underline}**: - -- Going forward for the riser backbone. It\'s better to utilize **[a - Typical and put 15']{.underline}** of the conduit riser on each floor - bc currently it has the entire riser on the mezzanine level. So when - Ops goes to release the conduit from the CBOM they are going to have - it all on the mezzanine level and not on every level where it\'s - needed - -  - -**Telecom Vault** - -- Temp. Item - -- \$1000, 12 Hours, Sort Code 200 - ->   - -  - -## (TELECOM 2.0) - -Thursday, September 19, 2024 - -11:27 AM - -  - -  - -edit: for faceplate should say MOD instead of G - -Mackenzie Wookey9/19/2024 10:11 AM - -TELECOM RECEPTACLES - -- Blue = Data - -- White = Voice - -- Quad Shield Cable = TV - -- Mod Outlet = clippy things on back - -- Module, F Connector SCTE Compliant =  twist connector for coax (tv) - -- F Connector RG-6  = Tube that connects to f connector - -- Faceplate - look for G to determine number of ports - -- Rest is rough in material - -  - -IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PORTS - -- Delete the data, voice, or tv you don't need - - - TV connectors too - -- Bump up the mod outlet to the number of ports - -- Make sure the face plate has the correct mod - -- Modify the fct 1 of your cbl to have the correct cnt - - - Ex: if you had 200\' each of data, voice, and tv - - - You want 3 data ports instead - - - Make the fct 1 of the blu cbl 600 to account for the loss in length - from the voice and tv - - - Want to keep the same total length as og assembly (600) - -  - -  - -MOD OUTLET - -![](media/image161.jpg){width="1.9833333333333334in" -height="1.9833333333333334in"} - -  - -  - -MODULE F CONNECTOR - -![](media/image162.jpg){width="1.9833333333333334in" -height="1.9833333333333334in"} - -  - -  - -  - -F CONNECTOR RG-6 - -![](media/image163.jpg){width="1.9833333333333334in" -height="2.1333333333333333in"} - -![](media/image164.png){width="0.925in" height="0.9166666666666666in"} - -- 2 port can be the 1D/1V. Does not have to be counted multiple times. - If it's calling it for the TV location, the 1D/1CATV works. - -- 4 port can be the above assembly with a two (2) count - -  - -  - -(HOTEL NOTES) - -Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - -3:38 PM - -### Example Projects - -1. The Dunes at Fort Lauderdale - - - -2. Seminole Casino Hotel - -### UNITS - -a. All Unit Rec. = 20A - -### SubFeeds - -1. Multi conductors - -  - -### Combination CO/ Smoke Detector - -- Taken off as FA only HOTELS - - - USE FA SMOKE DETECTORS - -  - -### PVC FIRE ALARM AS WELL - -  - -  - -## (Stadiums/Entertainment/Data Centers) - -Thursday, December 5, 2024 - -1:29 PM - -## Stadiums/Entertainment/Data Centers - -  - -**LIGHTING CIRCUITS** - -- Check the Voltage on the lighting panels - -- 277 Volts up to 30 lights on 1 circuit - -- 120 volts up to 15-18 lights on 1 circuit - -  - -\*double check home runs by going by drawing and - -**\"DEEP BOXES\"** - -- These are for all electrical Devices and Fixtures - - - I.E. Switches, Receptacles., ... - ->   - -- Replace \"4x 1 1/2\" SQ BOX 1/2\"-3/4\" COMB KO\" (ID: 6.3.1.2) - ->   - -- W/ - ->   - -- \"4x 2 1/8\" SQ BOX 1/2\" - 3/4\" COMBO KO\" (ID: 6.3.1.9) - -  - ->   - -  - -**\"PLASTIC BUSHING TO METAL BUSHING\"** - -- These are for all electrical Devices - - - I.E. Switches, Receptacles., ... - ->   - -- Replace \"4x 1 1/2\" SQ BOX 1/2\"-3/4\" COMB KO\" (ID: 6.3.1.2) - ->   - -- W/ - ->   - -- \"4x 2 1/8\" SQ BOX 1/2\" - 3/4\" COMBO KO\" (ID: 6.3.1.9) - -  - -  - -## (CALCULATIONS) - -Monday, November 4, 2024 - -6:26 AM - -### Fuel Test (GEN) - -- Half load = 12 Hours - -- Half load = 24 Hours - -  - -(Tank/2)(36 Total Hours)(\$ per gallon) - -### Box Size Calculations - -- Largest Raceway x 8 = 8 Minimum Box Length - -- (Longest Raceway x 6) + \# of sets = Box Width - ->   - -EX// 4x4 SLVD - -  - -> (4)(8) = 32 Length -> -> (4)(6)+4+4+4 = 36 Width -> ->   -> -> 36 x 32 Box - -  - -### Lighting Protection (High Rise) - -- Empty Conduit - - - Size - - - Lengths - -  - -Sum(\"Height of every Corner\") - -  - -  - -## PDI BEST PRACTICES PAGE - -Monday, June 17, 2024 - -3:56 PM - -  - -**[Feeders]{.underline}** - -- AL. - -- PVC if allowed - -**[Units]{.underline}** - -- Decora Backsplash in kitchen - -- 1 GFI per circuit, Ideally No GFIs - ->   - -  - -  - -  - -  - -## (PRE-FAB) - -**Romex** - -- Prefab NOT Romex - -Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - -2:08 PM - -  - -### Take off Unit as Conventional - -### Save a Copy \"Save Job as\" - -a. Save as *Job Name - Prefab* - -### Fixtures - -a. Only change \"MC\" - -b. Recreate w/ PF - - i. Delete everything but \"Fixture Labor\" - -### Go into Unit - -### Substitute to common assembly #47 - -### Kitchen Island Ass./Balcony Rec. Left out - -### Custom SW - -### To correct Gang/Decora or Toggle - -### Prefab Version Gang\^ - -### \*\*\*Decora/Standard\*\*\* - -### \*\*\*Gangs: 1G,2G,3G... \*\*\* diff --git a/new-additions/the-failure-of-risk-management.md b/new-additions/the-failure-of-risk-management.md index ae9bed3..ee459a1 100644 --- a/new-additions/the-failure-of-risk-management.md +++ b/new-additions/the-failure-of-risk-management.md @@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ People and organizations are risk-averse ## Mentioned Topics and Abbreviations -Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) -Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) -Actuarial Science -Options Theory (OT) -Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) -Probabalistic Risk Analysis (PRA) -Value at Risk (VaR) -Loss-Exceedance Curve (LEC) -Risk Tolerance +* Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) +* Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) +* Actuarial Science +* Options Theory (OT) +* Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) +* Probabalistic Risk Analysis (PRA) +* Value at Risk (VaR) +* Loss-Exceedance Curve (LEC) +* Risk Tolerance