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+id: 2026-04-01T16:36:31-04:00
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+title: 2026-04-01 16:36:31
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+  - destiny/permanent
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+  - type/periodic/timestamped
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+date-created: 2026-04-01T16:36:31-04:00
+daily: "[[2026-04-01]]"
+weekly: "[[2026-W14]]"
+monthly: "[[2026-04]]"
+quarterly: "[[2026-Q2]]"
+yearly: "[[2026]]"
+---
+# 2026-04-01 16:36:31
+
+My peer working on [[virginia-live-casino-and-hotel]]
+pointed out the raised floor system used in the gaming area.
+They asked if MC cable would be acceptable
+for a mechanical connection in the area.
+I replied that it would be acceptable
+according to the [[nfpa-70_national-electric-code|NEC]],
+but that I wouldn't be surprised
+if it was specifically forbidden by the specifications.
+In response they asked what _would_ be acceptable
+assuming that MC cable was not.
+I said immediately "EMT",
+but corrected myself that PVC is also code permissible,
+and they would need to rule it out before jumping to EMT.
+
+I pointed out that this consideration was also relevant
+to the floor boxes shown in the same area.
+The heating designations built for the purpose by the previous estimator used PVC.
+These were likely built from the existing floor box assemblies without modification.
+
+At this, the estimator and I discussed wiring method selection in general.
+For the jobs the two of us are assigned,
+PVC is usually never acceptable except underground or in-slab,
+however I explained that this is due to near universal specification,
+not code compliance.
+It is apparently typical of Florida jobs to run PVC
+in most areas we would expect to use EMT,
+even where in plain view.
+
+The estimator said their strategy is to assume EMT assemblies
+with the expectation that they may need to substitute them
+following [[conest-senior-review]].
+This is a [[heuristics|heuristic]]
+in that it achieves an outcome acceptable to the estimator
+despite being objectionable according to established[^1] [[conest]] practice.
+
+[^1]: As far as it can be said to be established...
+
+Many seniors would expect that every estimator
+know how to determine acceptable wiring method selection
+for arbitrary construction considerations
+given the project documents.
+This is a deceptively naive expectation:---
+
+What is acceptable according to the drawings and specifications
+is frequently in contradiction with what was sold,
+which is frequently in contradiction with what was _believed_ to be sold.
+Determining "acceptability" then, is nontrivial for estimators
+who, by all rights, ought not have to concern themselves
+with resolving ambiguity so egregious it ought to be reprimanded.