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.obsidian/community-plugins.json

@@ -24,5 +24,6 @@
   "pdf-plus",
   "copy-document-as-html",
   "templater-obsidian",
-  "wikipedia-search"
+  "wikipedia-search",
+  "obsidian-toggle-list"
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.obsidian/hotkeys.json

@@ -77,5 +77,21 @@
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       "key": "S"
     }
+  ],
+  "obsidian-toggle-list:Progress Checklist-Next": [
+    {
+      "modifiers": [
+        "Alt"
+      ],
+      "key": "A"
+    }
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+  "obsidian-toggle-list:Progress Checklist-Prev": [
+    {
+      "modifiers": [
+        "Alt"
+      ],
+      "key": "X"
+    }
   ]
 }

.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-toggle-list/data.json

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+    "hot": false,
+    "incr": 0
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+  "plot": false,
+  "cmd_list": [
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+      "name": "Progress Checklist",
+      "tmp_name": "Command 0",
+      "bindings": [
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+      "isPopOver": true
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+  "setup_list": [
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+      "all_states": "* [ ]\n* [/]\n* [x]",
+      "states": [
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+        "* [/]",
+        "* [x]"
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+      "sorteds": [
+        "* [ ]",
+        "* [/]",
+        "* [x]"
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+      "states_dict": {}
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+  "registedCmdName": [
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+    "Progress Checklist-Prev"
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.obsidian/plugins/obsidian-toggle-list/manifest.json

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+{
+	"id": "obsidian-toggle-list",
+	"name": "ToggleList",
+	"version": "1.2.7",
+	"minAppVersion": "0.15.0",
+	"description": "Toggle the list/checklist with custom states/prefixes and suffixes",
+	"author": "Lite C",
+	"authorUrl": "https://github.com/thingnotok/obsidian-toggle-list/",
+	"isDesktopOnly": false
+}

.obsidian/plugins/templater-obsidian/data.json

@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@
   "user_scripts_folder": "scripts",
   "enable_folder_templates": true,
   "folder_templates": [
+    {
+      "folder": "timestamped",
+      "template": "templates/timestamped.md"
+    },
     {
       "folder": "periodic/daily",
       "template": "templates/daily.md"
@@ -54,5 +58,10 @@
   "startup_templates": [
     "templates/startup.md"
   ],
-  "intellisense_render": 1
+  "intellisense_render": 1,
+  "ignore_folders_on_creation": [
+    {
+      "folder": ""
+    }
+  ]
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1000-virginia.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ up: "[[conest-projects]]"
 
 Project Status: Warranty
 Region: DIV-4 Dan Bacon
-Building Type: High Rise
+Building Type: High-Rise
 Contract Type: Design Build
 Units: 454
 Square Feet: 545,051

1990-k-street.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ up: "[[conest-projects]]"
 ---
 # 1990 K Street
 
-High rise apartment
+High-rise apartment
 
 ## My Role
 

charlotte-south-end-hotel.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ up: "[[conest-projects]]"
 ---
 # Charlotte South End Hotel
 
-High rise hotel
+High-rise hotel
 
 [[2026-03-09_15-50-49|Pre-Takeoff Confirmation]]
 

distributed-antenna-systems-takeoff.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ up: "[[takeoff-scripts]]"
     * **Length** = _Match Fire Alarm takeoff Length_
     * **Count** = _Match Fire Alarm takeoff Count_
 
-### Stairwell Riser Every 2 Floors
+### Stairwell Riser (Every 2 Floors)
 
 1. * `Area` = "Typical - Stairwells Building Even Levels"
 
@@ -64,8 +64,10 @@ Weatherhead for antenna. One per building.
 ## Horizontal
 
 > [!important]
-> Usually only for cellular DAS.
+> Usually only for cellular DAS.[^1]
 > Confirm takeoff requirement with [[pdi-bid-estimating|Bid]].
 
+[^1]: [[2026-05-05_11-53-09]]
+
 1. .../`CORRIDORS ...`
     * **Length** = Length measured for every corridor/garage

emergency-communications-systems.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ All systems currently listed in this note
 are described as "two-way communication systems".
 
 Those listed directly below have no overlap:
-* stairway communication systems --- [[ibc_s0403#403.5.3.1 Stairway communication system.|IFC 403.5.3.1]]
+* stairway communication systems (high-rise only) --- [[ibc_s0403#403.5.3.1 Stairway communication system.|IFC 403.5.3.1]]
 * elevator landing communication systems --- [[ibc_s1009#1009.8 Two-way communication.|IFC 1009.8]]
 * area of refuge communication systems --- [[ibc_s1009#1009.6.5 Two-way communication.|IFC 1009.6.5]]
 * emergency responder communication coverage system -- [[ifc_s0510#SECTION 510---EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE|IFC Section 510]]

fire-alarm-takeoff.md

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ For each elevator shaft:
 > Adjacent elevators may be in the same or parallel shafts.
 > Count the shafts accordingly:
 >
-> ```
+> ```none
 > +-----------------------------+--------------------------------+
 > |                             |                                |
 > | || +--------+ +--------+ || | || +--------+ || +--------+ || |
@@ -133,6 +133,9 @@ For each stairwell:
     `... RISER`
     * **Length** = 10ft
 
+> [!important]
+> [[sleeving-takeoff]]
+
 ## Annunciator Panels
 
 > [!info] Also Known As
@@ -199,11 +202,11 @@ _Design Build (alternative method):_
 > [!info]
 > Refers to fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers.
 
-In [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high rise construction]],
+In [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high-rise construction]],
 usually found on every level with units.
 
 > [!tip]
->  If possible, use
+> If possible, use
 > * `Area` = "Typical - Fire Smoke Dampers"
 > with quantity per level as shown.
 

hilltop-gardens.md

@@ -37,11 +37,15 @@ up: "[[conest-projects]]"
     * [x] Backbone
     * [x] Homeruns
 * [-] [[low-voltage-takeoff]]
-* [ ] [[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
+* [x] [[fire-alarm-takeoff]]
-* [ ] [[two-way-takeoff]]
+* [x] [[two-way-takeoff]]
-* [ ] [[distributed-antenna-systems-takeoff]]
+    * [?] Stairwells? Elevator lobbies? Both? See [[2026-05-05_11-53-09]].
-* [?] [[lightning-protection-takeoff]]
+* [x] [[distributed-antenna-systems-takeoff]]
-* [ ] [[misc-budgets-takeoff]]
+    * [-] Corridor assemblies
+* [-] [[lightning-protection-takeoff]]
+    * Not mentioned in drawings or proposal,
+        no cost included in Bid Sheet.
+* [x] [[misc-budgets-takeoff]]
 * [ ] [[temp-power-takeoff]]
 
 ## ConEst Questions

ibc-construction-types.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Building elements are noncombustible[^1]
 
 ### Type I-A: Protected Fire-Resistive Non-Combustible
 
-Common of [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high rise]]
+Common of [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high-rise]]
 and [[ibc-occupancy-classifications#Group I Institutional|Group I]] occupancies.
 
 * 3hr Exterior Walls

ibc_s0403.md

@@ -10,6 +10,16 @@ title: SECTION 403---HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
 ---
 # SECTION 403---HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
 
+%%
+
+> [!quote] [[ibc_ch02]]
+> **HIGH-RISE BUILDING.**
+> A building with an occupied floor
+> located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm)
+> above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
+
+%%
+
 ## 403.1 Applicability.
 
 High-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
@@ -18,7 +28,8 @@ High-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
 
 ## 403.4 Emergency systems.
 
-The detection, alarm and emergency systems of high-rise buildings shall comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.8.
+The detection, alarm and emergency systems of high-rise buildings
+shall comply with Sections 403.4.1 through 403.4.8.
 
 %% TODO %%
 
@@ -53,4 +64,4 @@ connected to an approved constantly attended station
 shall be provided at not less than every fifth floor in each stairway
 where the doors to the stairway are locked.
 Systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 2525
-and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
+and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.

lightning-protection-takeoff.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ If no quote is available:
 
 * **Downlead locations** = building corners + additional locations
   such that downlead spacing is not greater than 100ft
-  * Minimum 10 locations for High Rise
+  * Minimum 10 locations for High-rise
 
 * **Total downlead conduit length** = building height * downlead locations
 

pdi-building-types.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ and even less for dormitories.
 %% TODO %%
 
 > [!info]
-> A high rise building has an occupied floor more than 75 feet
+> A high-rise building has an occupied floor more than 75 feet
 > above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
 
 ### Mid Rise

periodic/daily/2026-05-05.md

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+id: 2026-05-05
+title: 2026-05-05
+tags: []
+weekly: "[[2026w19]]"
+monthly: "[[2026-05]]"
+quarterly: "[[2026q2]]"
+previous: "[[2026-05-04]]"
+---
+# 2026-05-05

statistical-modeling-for-construction-estimating.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ but the reader should be assumed not to be especially skeptical.
 
 #### User Story
 
-Frank is estimating a 20-story high rise
+Frank is estimating a 20-story high-rise
 and notices that their are roughly, but not exactly,
 the same number of receptacles in the corridors of levels 2 to 19.
 Frank starts a new takeoff for duplex receptacles,

temp-power-takeoff.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ up: "[[takeoff-scripts]]"
 
     _Garden Style:_
     * Takeoff: .../`TEMPORARY POWER - T POLE (EACH)`[^1]
-        * **Count** = 1 per 150ft per building
+        * **Count** = 1 per building
 
     _All others:_
     * Takeoff: .../`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
@@ -47,8 +47,13 @@ up: "[[takeoff-scripts]]"
     * `System` = "TPD - Temp Power Distribution (Gag. & Bldg.)"
     * `BidItem` = "2 - Garage"
 
-    Takeoff: .../`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
+    _Garden Style:_
-    * **Count** = Garage GSF
+    * Takeoff: .../`TEMPORARY POWER - T POLE (EACH)`
+        * **Count** = 1 per building
+
+    _All others:_
+    * Takeoff: .../`* - TEMPORARY LIGHTING / PWR PNL (PER BLDG AREA SFT)`
+        * **Count** = Garage GSF
 
 [^1]: Field constructed assembly of receptacles.
     Sometimes called a "spider box".

timestamped/2026-01-09_10-00-03.md

@@ -56,4 +56,4 @@ $$
 \mathbb{E}\left[\frac{\text{Hours Per Unit}}{\text{Openings Per Unit}}\right] \approx .75~\text{Hours Per Opening}
 $$
 
-High Rise .110--.120 hr/sqft
+High-Rise .110--.120 hr/sqft

timestamped/2026-02-26_10-06-19.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ as confirmed by [[joel-jansen]]:
 > Confirmed, follow Pre-Takeoff email.
 >
 > In general,
-> for [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|High Rise]] projects,
+> for [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high-rise]] projects,
 > assume Free-Air devices will not be allowed
 > in other than [[units-takeoff|Units]].
 

timestamped/2026-05-05_11-53-09.md

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+---
+id: 2026-05-05T11:53:09-0400
+title: 2026-05-05 11:53:09
+tags: []
+daily: "[[2026-05-05]]"
+---
+# 2026-05-05 11:53:09
+
+Direction from [[joel-jansen|Joel]]
+on acceptable [[conest|ConEst]] takeoff
+for [[emergency-communications-systems]]
+received while working on [[hilltop-gardens|Hilltop Gardens]].
+
+## Two-Way Horizontal
+
+Relevant to [[two-way-takeoff]]:
+
+
+
+> [!quote] Ben O'Brien's OneNote: Takeoff/(FA RISER + 2-WAY)
+> * Horizontal:
+>     * Length:
+>         * If shown on Plans (FA/Systems/ etc.)
+>         * based on FCR to Elevator Lobbies & FCR to Stairwells* (Whichever is longer)
+
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] via Microsoft Teams @ 2026-05-05 12:12
+> it defaults to elevator lobbies
+> when no dedicated area of refuge is defined.
+> stairwells they are required for buildings 5 floors
+> AND when the inside door of the stair going to the floor locks
+> so then they would be required every 5th floor
+>
+> from our FA team
+
+## DAS Corridor Assemblies
+
+Relevant to [[distributed-antenna-systems-takeoff]]:
+
+> [!quote] [[joel-jansen]] at around 2026-05-05 11:50 (pp.)
+> Corridor assemblies are usually only necessary for _cellular_ DAS,
+> because Life Safety DAS, especially as designed PDI,
+> does not usually require remote antennas.

two-way-takeoff.md

@@ -17,25 +17,20 @@ up: "[[takeoff-scripts]]"
 
 > `System` = "FA - Two Way Communication"
 
-%%
-It's curious we use the longer of FCR to elevator lobbies/FCR to stairwells
-rather than just the total length,
-since in high-rises _all_ stairwells with locking doors
-require communication systems per
-[[ibc_s0403#403.5.3.1 Stairway communication system.]]
-%%
-
 ## Horizontal
 
 1. * `Area` = Same as Fire Command Room
 
     `FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`TWO WAY COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLIES`/`2-WAY COMMUNICATION = 1" CONDUIT ...`
 
-    **Length** = Per drawings if shown, otherwise use longer of
+    **Length** = Per drawings if shown,
-    * FCR to elevator lobbies
+    otherwise measure from FCR to every elevator lobby.
-    * FCR to stairwells
+    For [[pdi-building-types#High Rise|high-rise]] buildings,
+    _also_ measure from the FCR to every stairwell.[^1]
 
-    **Count** = Count of elevator lobbies or stairwells (match length)
+    **Count** = Count of elevator lobbies and stairwells if high-rise (match length)
+
+[^1]: See [[ibc_s0403#403.5.3.1 Stairway communication system.|IBC 403.5.3.1]].
 
 ## Vertical
 
@@ -46,14 +41,18 @@ require communication systems per
     * **Length** = 15ft * Count
     * **Count** = match Horizontal
 
+> [!important]
+> [[sleeving-takeoff]]
+
 ## Firefighter Phone System
 
 > [!important]
 > These are ICC definition two-way communication systems,
 > redundant with the standard takeoff described above.
 > These assemblies can be ignored
-> unless given specific direction otherwise.
+> unless given specific direction otherwise.[^2]
-> Confirmed by [[joel-jansen]] 2025-12-08 in reference to [[2100-crystal-drive|2100 Crystal Drive]].
+
+[^2]: Confirmed by [[joel-jansen]] 2025-12-08 in reference to [[2100-crystal-drive|2100 Crystal Drive]].
 
 `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`COMMUNICATION DEVICES ...`/`...`