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units-takeoff.md

@@ -11,54 +11,15 @@ title: Unit Takeoff
 ---
 # Unit Takeoff
 
-## Info
+> [!important]
+> Complete [[pre-takeoff-research]],
+> including [[wiring-method-selection]] and [[wiring-device-research]],
+> before beginning takeoff.
 
-"Units" includes [[#hotel]] and [[#residential]] spaces.
+> [!info]
+> See [[multi-family-dwellings]].
 
-> [!info] Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Terms
-> * hearing impaired (HI or H.I.)
-> * hearing impaired communication (HC or H.C.)
-> * mobility features (MF or M.F.)
-> * accessible (Acc.)
->   * usually refers to mobility features.
-
-### Hotel
-
-> [!info] Also Known As
-> * Guestrooms
-> * Keys
-
-> [!trivia]
-> The term "key" as a synonym of "hotel room" is a synecdoche,
-> referring to the unit's door key.
-> In the pre-digital days of hotel management,
-> one could count the rooms of a hotel
-> by the keys behind the front desk.
-
-### Residential
-
-> [!info] Also Known As
-> * Condos - resident-owned
-> * Apartments - resident-rented
-
-## Sequence
-
-### 1. Preparation
-
-1. Locate Unit panels and relevant keynotes
-    * bus amps
-
-2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
-  * partition framing (wood or metal studs)
-  * stud depth
-  * wiring methods (NM or MC)
-  * wiring device plates (decora or standard)
-  * wiring device specs (are 15A devices allowed or minimum N5-20R)
-  * equipment (20A Kitchen and bath)
-
-1. Fill out OneNote
-
-### 2. Takeoff
+## Takeoff
 
 > [!tip] Preparing for Unit Takeoff
 > Units generally have very little variation.
@@ -77,7 +38,7 @@ title: Unit Takeoff
 > and creating them new for each unit,
 > since the types required can vary greatly between units.
 
-#### Load Centers
+### Load Centers
 
 | Rating  | Assembly                                                                           |
 | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
@@ -86,9 +47,9 @@ title: Unit Takeoff
 
 Include terminations per [[switchgear]].
 
-#### Shade Control
+### Shade Control
 
-#### Dedicated Circuit Receptacles
+### Dedicated Circuit Receptacles
 
 For N5-15R/N5-20R receptacles serving fixed equipment such as:
 
@@ -102,7 +63,7 @@ use single receptacle assemblies, even where shown as duplex.
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`KITCHEN & BATH  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`SGL REC ...`
 
-#### Air Sealing
+### Air Sealing
 
 * LEED Silver
 * Mid-Atlantic jobs
@@ -112,7 +73,7 @@ use single receptacle assemblies, even where shown as duplex.
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT MISC ITEMS - MC - ADJUST ACCORDINGLY`
 
-#### Islands
+### Islands
 
 Use 1 "SLAB / DECK" receptacle for every 2 circuits in the island.
 
@@ -120,25 +81,25 @@ Use 1 "SLAB / DECK" receptacle for every 2 circuits in the island.
 
 Use standard MC assemblies for remaining devices.
 
-#### Bidet Toilets, Whirlpool Baths, etc.
+### Bidet Toilets, Whirlpool Baths, etc.
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS (UP TO 100A)`/`PVC - LT NM FLEX (CARFLEX)`/`20A 1PH MECH CONN (100') 3/4" PVC 3#12 - CARFLEX`
 
-#### "High-Lows"
+### "High-Lows"
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`TELECOM SYSTEMS`/`UNIT DATA  - TELECOM`/`HIGH-LOW - TV SCOOP 1 1/2" ENT - NO CABLE`
 
 Eaton 35M2W
 
-#### Telecom Homeruns
+### Telecom Homeruns
 
 Included in MSDE.
 
-#### Fire Alarm Devices
+### Fire Alarm Devices
 
-##### Residential
+#### Residential
 
-###### Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors
+##### Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors
 
 For smoke detectors and CO detectors where 120V (most common):
 
@@ -148,10 +109,6 @@ For ADA units:
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT SMOKE DETECTOR / VISUAL SIGNAL ...`
 
-###### Additional Signaling Devices
+##### Additional Signaling Devices
 
 ==use free air devices==
-
-### 3. Review
-
-1. Scroll through with Area selected and make sure there is takeoff for each unit type