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Direction for [[telecom-takeoff]] and [[low-voltage-takeoff]]
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concerning the proper interpretation of "free-air per code"
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as used by [[pdi-estimating#Bid Estimating|Bid]] to qualify our scope.
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Relevant to [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]].
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> [!quote] [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]] Proposal 2025-12-12 Ex. B Notes
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> [!quote] Charlotte South End Proposal 2025-12-12 Ex. B Notes
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> * All Fire Alarm and Low Voltage cabling
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> is to \[be\] installed via free-air
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> in all areas excepted \[sic.\] by code
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Strictly speaking, requirements for communications wiring
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(governed by [[nfpa-70_national-electric-code#^ch8|NEC Chapter 8]])
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(governed by [[nfpa-70_national-electric-code#Chapter 8 Communications Systems|NEC Chapter 8]])
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are minimal.
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> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] 2026-03-24 (pp.)
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> If rough-in for Telecom or a Low Voltage system is included,
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> even if qualified as "free-air per code" or similar,
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> always provide backboxes and conduit stub-ups for outlets
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> in other than units.
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> in other than units[^1].
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Joel confirmed this direction is not region specific.
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[^1]: Where "free-air per code" applies to units,
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conduit and backboxes should never be provided for Telecom or LV.
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See [[2026-04-01_13-24-18#Unit Telecom/LV Outlets Where "Free-Air Per Code"]]
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