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electrical.md

@@ -16,24 +16,14 @@ title: Electrical
 
 By PDI convention, [[lighting-controls]] are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".
 
-### Wiring Device Specifications
-
-Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
-
-* Device grades (commercial < specification)
-* General use receptacle amp rating (N5-15R < N5-20R)
-* Device plate material (plastic < nylon < stainless steel)
-* Device plate size (standard size < mid-size < oversize "jumbo")
-* Screwless plates
-* Floor box covers (plastic < brass < aluminum)
-
 ## Sequence
 
 ### 1. Preparation
 
+[[pre-takeoff-research#Wiring Device Selection]]
+
 1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
 2. Locate Equipment Schedules
-3. Device specs (Decora or Standard)
 
 ### 2. Takeoff
 
@@ -47,6 +37,10 @@ Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
 > For designations with existing takeoffs, Right-Click > `Empty Designation`.
 > The build process can then be completed anew.
 
+#### Receptacles
+
+#### Floor Boxes
+
 #### Mechanical Connections
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS ...`/
@@ -90,6 +84,17 @@ Equipment Racks: Max 20 disconnects per rack
 * Takeoff in Typical
   * Length = average floor to floor height
 
+#### Homeruns
+
+##### Lighting
+
+Takeoff homeruns in Building breakdowns,
+even serving Amenity spaces.
+
+> [!info] Breakdowns
+> * `Area` = "... Building"
+> * `System` = "Building - BOH ..."
+
 ### 3. Review
 
 1. Count Car chargers and location