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+id:
+aliases: []
+tags:
+  - systems/units
+---
+# Unit Takeoff
+
+## Info
+
+"Units" includes [hotel](#hotel) and [residential](#residential) spaces.
+
+> [!tip] Preparing for Unit Takeoff
+> Units generally have very little variation.
+> It is usually best to copy-paste takeoffs
+> rather than re-build them for each unit.
+
+> [!info] Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Terms
+> * hearing impaired (HI or H.I.)
+> * mobility features (MF or M.F.)
+> * accessible (Acc.)
+>   * usually refers to mobility features.
+
+### Hotel
+
+> [!info] Also Known As
+> * Guestrooms
+> * Keys
+
+> [!trivia]
+> The origin of the term "key" as a synonym of "hotel room"
+> ...
+> %% TODO: %%
+
+### Residential
+
+> [!info] Also Known As
+> * Condos
+
+## Sequence
+
+### 1. Estimate preparation
+
+1. Locate Unit panels and relevant keynotes
+    * Bus amps
+
+2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
+  * Wood or Metal studs
+  * Wiring Method
+      * NM or MC
+  * Wiring device plates
+      * Decora or Standard
+  * Wiring device specs
+      * are 15A devices allowed?
+  * Equipment (20A Kitchen and bath)
+
+3. Fill out OneNote
+
+### 2. Takeoff
+
+1. Kitchen and Bath
+2. General assemblies
+3. Low Voltage
+4. Lighting Control
+5. Lighting Fixtures
+
+Copy paste original takeoff and adjust to changes
+
+### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
+
+1. Scroll through with Area selected and make sure there is takeoff for each unit type