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"obsidian-latex-suite",
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"obsidian-pretty-bibtex",
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"obsidian-tikzjax",
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"lilypond"
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"lilypond",
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"novel-word-count"
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]
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\*The common gallinule was formerly known as the common moorhen, only split from
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the Old World species (_Gallinula chloropus_) in July 2011. It may still be more
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widely known as "moorhen" , thus the pun.
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Today was a good day---I've been at this for a while, one second.
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Today was a good day---I've been at this for a while, one second...
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## 2025-10-31 19:48 --- Late Friday Evening, Halloween btw
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> is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare
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> [!quote] Robert Palmer, "Every Kinda People"
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> There is no profit in deceit
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>
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> Honest men know that
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>
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> There is no profit in deceit \
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> Honest men know that \
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> Revenge does not taste sweet
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When you bill your customer to provide scope
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that they thought they already paid for,
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they don't say "Touche" and move on,
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they don't say "Touché" and move on,
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they ask themselves what they've done for you,
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what they're doing, and if you still deserve it.
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**You are cashing out on good will.**
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tags:
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- authorship/original
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- destiny/permanent
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- original-format/typewritten-print
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- original-format/digital-text
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- original-format/typewritten-print
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- type/daily
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title: 2025-11-10
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---
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@@ -55,19 +55,19 @@ when I noticed a strange paragraph:
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>
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> Drop down ceiling is technically "Exposed" (the real term should be accessable),
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> so Romex and SER is not permited. Will need to use MC.
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>
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>
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> > [!image]
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> > ### 334.12 Uses Not Permitted.
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> >
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> >
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> > #### 334.12(A) Types NM and NMC.
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> >
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> >
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> > Types NM and NMC cables shall not be permitted as follows:
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> >
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> >
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> > 1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically
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> > permitted in 334.10(1), (2), (3)
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> > permitted in 334.10(1), (2), (3)
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> >
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> > 2. ==Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings==
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> > in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings
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> > in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings
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This analysis of 334.12(A)(2) is flawed.
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@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ can be paraphrased as follows:
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> in accessible spaces above suspended ceilings,
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> _except in buildings containing one or more dwelling units._
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The prohibition of 334.12(A)(2) *never* applies to apartments or condos,
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The prohibition of 334.12(A)(2) _never_ applies to apartments or condos,
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And only applies to hotels and dormitories on a basis of AHJ interpretation
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(See [[multi-family-dwellings#Are Hotels Multifamily Dwellings?]]).
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@@ -106,3 +106,31 @@ I'm certain I misuse it frequently.
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It _does not_ include power conductors to
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[[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Utilization Equipment.|utilization equipment]],
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those are a [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Branch Circuit.|branch circuit]]
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## 2025-11-10 20:00 --- Monday Evening, Before Bed
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Today while (a peer) and I were walking, he asked
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me what I thought of his qualities as an estimator.
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I told him I think he has the right of it, that having beliefs
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about what's correct that don't change just because
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a senior says they should, is a good sign.
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I can't remember now if I knew it before today,
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but my relationship with Dale, my former manager,
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while never "good", was much improved when I started
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pushing back on his direction and feedback. I became
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an estimator where before I was just someone who
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could estimate for him. He hated it, and let me know,
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but I never felt more sure of my position.
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Estimating is not a field where you get ahead
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by being more technically skilled or efficient.
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You distinguish yourself by convincing your superiors
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that you understand the objective and how to achieve
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it. The best estimators---as measured by compensation
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package---are not doing takeoff, they're
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telling other estimators what to take off and how.
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Conquer your self-doubt. Tell your boss they're
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wrong and stupid and they should feel bad. Profit.
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---
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id:
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- authorship/original
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- destiny/permanent
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- original-format/typewritten-print
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- type/daily
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title: 2025-11-11
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---
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# 2025-11-11
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## 2025-11-11 06:06 --- Tuesday Morning, Before Work
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One of the most appealing aspects of estimating
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to me is the dynamic we have with our employers.
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my experience was at Ace that estimators act like,
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and are treated like good artists, like loveable
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little-scamps who always get into trouble, but
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you keep them around because they do good work.
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There was no other position with a similar reputation.
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I attribute this strange relationship to two
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facts of our role:
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1. Estimating provides executives with a service,
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one that they could almost do without, but that they
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understand the value of paying for.
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2. Estimating is just math-heavy enough that it
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seems like magic to the uninitiated.
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In these ways we're actually more like court
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wizards than artists, which is an understandably
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desirable position.
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`GEN, ELEV, FIRE PUMP & FA ROOM ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE PUMP ROOM ...`
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### FACR to Elevator Shafts
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### Elevator Control Rooms
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> Also "Elevator Machine Room"
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For each Elevator Control Room (ECR):
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`GEN, ELEV, FIRE PUMP & FA ROOM ASSEMBLIES`/`ELEV CONTROL ROOM ...`
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* **Count** = 1
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`GEN, ELEV, FIRE PUMP & FA ROOM ASSEMBLIES`/`FACR TO ELEV CONTROL RM ...`
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* **Length** = Length measured from the most distant points of the FACR and ECR.
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* Input adder length to reach the level of the ECR (Minimum 15ft).
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### Elevator Shafts
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`Area` = Same as FACR
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@@ -73,19 +88,6 @@ For each elevator shaft:
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> | 1 shaft | 2 shafts |
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> ```
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### FACR to Elevator Control Rooms
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For each Elevator Control Room (ECR):
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`GEN, ELEV, FIRE PUMP & FA ROOM ASSEMBLIES`/`ELEV CONTROL ROOM ...`
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* **Count** = 1
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`GEN, ELEV, FIRE PUMP & FA ROOM ASSEMBLIES`/`FACR TO ELEV CONTROL RM ...`
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* **Length** = Length measured from the most distant points of the FACR and ECR.
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* Input adder length to reach the level of the ECR (Minimum 15ft).
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### FACR to Stairwells
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> [!info]
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@@ -98,7 +100,7 @@ For each stairwell:
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* **Length** = Length measured from the most distant points of the FACR and stairwell.
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* Input adder length to reach the level of the stairwell (Minimum 15ft).
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### Terminal Cabinets
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## Terminal Cabinets
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`TERMINAL CABINET`/`ACE D ACCESSORY CABINET ENCLOSURE ...`
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Horizontal:
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`Area` = Same as FACR
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* **Length** = Length measured from FACR to all electrical rooms
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> * `Area` = Same as FACR
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> * **Length** = Length measured from FACR to all electrical rooms
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Vertical:
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`Area` = "Typical - Building All Levels"
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> * `Area` = "Typical - Building All Levels"
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> * **Length** = 10ft
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* **Length** = 10ft
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### Annunciator Panels
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## Annunciator Panels
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> [!info] Also Known As
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> * Fire Alarm Annunciator (FAA)
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> * Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel (FAAP)
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`ANNUNCIATORS`/`REMOTE SERIAL ANNUNCIATOR ...`
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> `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`ANNUNCIATORS`/`REMOTE SERIAL ANNUNCIATOR ...`
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> * **Length** = Length measured from the FACR to FAA or Lobby
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**Length** = Length measured from the FACR to FAA or Lobby
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## Central Monitoring Loop
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> [!important]
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> Garden Style only.
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> Fire Alarm Control Panels from each building will send a signal to a central location.
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>
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> In case of an emergency,
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> the fire department will go to the central fire alarm station
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> and find out what the issue is.
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## Devices
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### Format
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```regex
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<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(\: <subtype>)?( - <fixture-labor>)? \(<wiring-method>\)( <wm-descriptor>)* <branch-length>ft
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<phase-abbr> - <assembly>(\: <assembly-subtype>)?( = <fixture-labor>)? <wiring-method> <branch-length>ft
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```
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> [!example]
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> `A - Surface: Pendant - 2.0hrs (MC) LV 20ft`
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> `A - Surface: Pendant = 2.0hrs - #12 MC+LV 20ft`
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## Order
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| Exterior Amenity | 50ft |
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| Units | 20ft |
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| Undercabinet Fixtures | 10ft |
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| Stairwells | ? |
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| Stairwells | 20ft |
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| Kitchen | ? |
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Reduce as appropriate.
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Use ENT assemblies unless forbidden by spec.
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`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`GARAGE FIXTURE ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING`
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`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`GARAGE FIXTURE W/T ROD ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING`
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Use threaded rod assemblies in I-beam/precast garages.
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| Case | Assembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
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| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Conventional Slab | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
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| Precast/I-Beam | .../`GARAGE FIXTURE W/T ROD ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` |
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| Case | Assembly Path |
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| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| Ceiling | `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
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| Wall | `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` |
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| Case | Assembly Path (`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/...) |
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| ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
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| Ceiling | .../`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
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| Wall | .../`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` |
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### Homeruns
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> * `System` = "EL - Electrical"
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> `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`Device Homeruns in Slab/Deck`
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Use assembly `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`Device Homeruns in Slab/Deck`
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Use 1 homerun for every 3 circuits in Garage
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## Surface Mount
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| MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`FAN RATED OCT BOX W/ BAR HNGR - ...` |
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| PVC | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` |
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## Guardrail Fixtures
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`FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`
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## Stairwells & Elevators
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`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY`
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Length and Labor will be more than a normal fixture in BOH/Amenity
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| Fixture Type | Labor (hrs) |
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| ------------ | ----------------------------------- |
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| Non-Linear | 2 |
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| Linear | [See tape lighting](#Tape Lighting) |
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| Fixture Type | Labor |
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| ------------ | ---------------------- |
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| Non-Linear | 2hrs |
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| Linear | See [[#Tape Lighting]] |
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> 1. `3/4" PVC W/ 3#10 - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP`
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> * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel
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### 2. Takeoff
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> [!important] Disclaimer
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> [[takeoff-strategy-comparison]]
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> These scripts are intended to cover all cases, but may not.
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> Variations should be corrected.
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#### Stage 1
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10. [[standalone-systems-takeoff]]
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11. [[misc-budgets-takeoff]]
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[[general-takeoff]]
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### 3. Review
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1. [[takeoff-review]]
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---
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id:
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- authorship/original
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- destiny/permanent
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- occupational/takeoff
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- status/draft
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- type/guide
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title: General Takeoff
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---
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# General Takeoff
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This note is for all takeoff sub-scripts
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intended to be referenced by multiple top-level systems.
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* [[fire-resistive-wiring-methods-takeoff]]
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* [[heating-designations]]
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* [[sleeving-takeoff]]
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* Generators
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* Transfer switches
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* Generator connection cabinets
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* CT cabinet
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* CT cabinets
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* Power monitor
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2. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
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> * Grounding
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> * Elevator Room
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## SPD's/TVSS's
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## By Equipment Type
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> [!tip] When in Doubt
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> If the equipment is not listed below,
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> use a distribution panel of equal amps.
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### SPD's/TVSS's
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> Name = "SPD"
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Labor only.
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## Submeters/Power Monitors
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### Submeters/Power Monitors
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> Name = "Power Monitor"
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See [[switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's]]
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## Panelboards
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### Switchboards
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> Name = "Switchboard - 2000A, 4-Section"
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### Panelboards
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> Name = "Panelboard - 600A, 2-Section"
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`DISTRIBUTION`/`DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/...
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## Disconnects and Enclosed Circuit Breakers
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### Disconnects and Enclosed Circuit Breakers
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`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`MANUAL DISCONNECTS`/...
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## Generators
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### Generators
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> Name = "Generator - 250kW, Diesel"
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Add `DISTRIBUTION FITTINGS`/`GENERATOR SET UP`.
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## Generator Connection Cabinets
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### Generator Connection Cabinets
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> Name = "GCC - 200A"
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Use a Distribution Panel of equal amps.
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Or a transfer switch.
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## Transfer Switches
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### Transfer Switches
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> "300A ATS"
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> Name = "Transfer Switch - 400A"
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### Transfer Switches 1200A+
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#### Transfer Switches 1200A+
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Use 1200A and add an additional `TRANSFER SWITCH` item
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to make up the remaining amps.
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## Meter Centers
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### Meter Centers
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> Name = "Meter Center - 800A, 16-Can"
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`SWITCHGEAR & METER CENTERS`/`METER CENTERS`/`... METERING SECTION`
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id:
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- authorship/original
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- destiny/fleeting
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- status/incomplete
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- type/idea
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title: TheConstructor.Org
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---
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# TheConstructor.Org
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https://theconstructor.org
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