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switchgear-takeoff.md

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+title: Switchgear
 tags:
   - authorship/original
   - destiny/permanent
   - occupational/takeoff
   - status/draft
   - type/guide
-title: Switchgear
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 # Switchgear
 
 > [!info]
 > See [[distribution-equipment]].
 
-1. Build Items in Distribution:
-  * Panelboards
-  * Switchboards
-  * Meter centers
-  * Generators
-  * Transfer switches
-  * Generator connection cabinets
-  * CT cabinets
-  * Power monitor
+1. Build [[distribution-designations|designations]]
 
-2. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
-  * XFMRs
-  * Disconnect switches
-
-3. Takeoff Items in Item Database:
-  * Wireway (Trough/Gutter)
-
-4. Takeoff Temp Assemblies:
-  * Fire Pump
-  * Fire Pump Controller
-
-When building panelboards/switchboards,
-add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
-**Do not include feeder terminations.**
+2. Takeoff riser scope, including designations and assemblies.
 
 > [!important] Scope to Exclude
 > * Tap Boxes
@@ -47,69 +26,21 @@ add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
 > * Grounding
 > * Elevator Room
 
-## By Equipment Type
+## Takeoff
 
-> [!tip] When in Doubt
-> If the equipment is not listed below,
-> use a distribution panel of equal amps.
+* `Area` = _As shown_
+* `Phase` = "Switch Gear"
+* `System` = "SWG - Switchgear"
+* `Bid Item` = "3 - Building"
 
-### SPD's/TVSS's
+### Transformers
 
-> Name = "SPD"
+1. `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`TRANSFORMERS`/...
 
-Labor only.
+### Disconnects
 
-Specific item is not important, but I use
-`SPLITTERS / SOCKETS / CABINETS`/`METER SOCKETS & CABINETS`/`METERING CURRENT TRANSFORMER`
-(Labor = 1.5hrs)
-for consistency.
+1. `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`MANUAL DISCONNECTS`/...
 
-### Submeters/Power Monitors
+### Wireway
 
-> Name = "Power Monitor"
-
-See [[switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's]]
-
-### Switchboards
-
-> Name = "Switchboard - 2000A, 4-Section"
-
-### Panelboards
-
-> Name = "Panelboard - 600A, 2-Section"
-
-`DISTRIBUTION`/`DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/...
-
-### Disconnects and Enclosed Circuit Breakers
-
-`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`MANUAL DISCONNECTS`/...
-
-### Generators
-
-> Name = "Generator - 250kW, Diesel"
-
-Add `DISTRIBUTION FITTINGS`/`GENERATOR SET UP`.
-
-### Generator Connection Cabinets
-
-> Name = "GCC - 200A"
-
-Use a Distribution Panel of equal amps.
-Or a transfer switch.
-
-### Transfer Switches
-
-> Name = "Transfer Switch - 400A"
-
-#### Transfer Switches 1200A+
-
-Use 1200A and add an additional `TRANSFER SWITCH` item
-to make up the remaining amps.
-
-### Meter Centers
-
-> Name = "Meter Center - 800A, 16-Can"
-
-`SWITCHGEAR & METER CENTERS`/`METER CENTERS`/`... METERING SECTION`
-
-Adjust Factor 1 for meter stacks, delete zeroed items.
+1. `ITEM DATABASE`/???