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pre-takeoff-research.md

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+title: Pre-Takeoff Research
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+  - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
   - occupational
   - status/incomplete
   - type/guide
-  - authorship/original
-title: Pre-Takeoff Research
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 # Pre-Takeoff Research
 
@@ -36,12 +36,12 @@ is subject to some debate.
 > which they must be able to articulate.
 
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-The limitations of Bid's authority are currently being questioned
+The limitations of Bid's authority are currently being questioned,
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-Seek to use the cheapest method,
-as determined by Senior Construction Estimator
-and Database Administrator,
+Seek to use the cheapest method
+(as determined by Senior Construction Estimator
+and Database Administrator),
 as allowed for the situation.
 
 * [[wiring-method-selection]]
@@ -51,54 +51,76 @@ as allowed for the situation.
 
 ## General
 
-1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
-2. Locate Equipment Schedules
+Read about the project specifications and construction type:
+* Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget)
+* Deck thickness
+* Wiring methods
+* Conductor material
+
+Locate:
+* Main Electrical rooms and panel locations
+
+## By System
+
+### Feeders
 
 Read about the project specifications and construction type:
 * Deck thickness
 * Wiring methods
 * Conductor material
-* Wire terminations (set-screw acceptable or compression required?)
+* Wire terminations (mechanical acceptable or compression required?)
 
 Locate:
 * Riser Diagram
 * Feeder Schedule (if present)
-* Main Electrical rooms and panel locations
 
-1. Locate Unit panels and relevant keynotes
-    * bus amps
+### Subfeeds
+
+1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
+    * Corridor Ceiling type
+
+2. In the drawings, locate:
+    * Unit Panel Schedules
+        * bus amps
+    * Unit Load Calculations
+    * Subfeed schedule (if present)
+
+### Units
 
 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)
+    * partition framing
+        * stud material (wood or metal)
+        * 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)
+
+### Electrical
+
+1. Locate Equipment Schedules
+
+### Low Voltage
 
-Low Voltage
 1. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility:
     * Cabling
     * Conduit & Pathways
     * Sleeving
+
 2. In the drawings, locate:
     * Floor plans where LV scope is shown
     * LV Details
 
-Telecom
+### Telecom
 
 1. Locate MDF (aka MTR, MPOE) and IDF Rooms
-2. Service entrance conduit "Site Low Voltage Ductbank (SLVDB)"
-3. Riser throughout building
-4. Sleeving for riser
-
-5. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility:
+2. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility:
     * Cabling
     * Conduit & Pathways
     * Sleeving
-6. Locate which plans the LV is taken off on
-7. Locate LV Details
-8. Read about the project specifications and construction type
+3. Locate which plans the LV is taken off on
+4. Locate LV Details
+5. Read about the project specifications and construction type
 
 ## Voltage Drop
 
@@ -106,21 +128,9 @@ Unless explicitly stated in the plans or specs,
 conductors are to be sized according to the relevant schedule,
 _without respect for voltage drop_.
 
-### Subfeeds
-
-1. Read about the project specifications and construction type
-  * Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget)
-  * Corridor Ceiling type
-
-2. In the drawings, locate:
-  * Unit Panel Schedules
-  * Unit Load Calculations
-  * Riser Diagram
-  * Subfeed schedule (if present)
-
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 TODO: Create flow chart for wiring methods.
 Some cases to mention:
 * Deck thickness (minimum 3x conduit outer diameter)
-* Renovations (may not be able to run in slab)
+* Renovations (can't route in existing slabs)
 %%