--- id: aliases: [] tags: - occupational/systems/fixtures - type/guide title: Fixture Designations --- # Fixture Designations ## Naming ### Format ```regex - (\: )?( - )? \(\)( )* ft ``` > [!example] > `A - Surface: Pendant - 2.0hrs (MC) LV 20ft` ## Order Use empty designations to separate phases. > [!example] > > ``` > *** Hotel Units *** > HU - Surface (MC) LV 20ft > HU - Surface - 1.5hrs (MC) LV 20ft > HU - Surface: Pendant - 2.0hrs (MC) LV 20ft > HU - Surface: J-Box For Future Fixture (MC) LV 20ft > HU - Recessed (MC) LV 20ft > *** Condo Units *** > CU - Surface: Tape - 1.0hrs (MC) LV 25ft > CU - Surface: Wall (MC) LV 25ft > ``` ## Fixture Labor | Fixture Type | Labor | | ------------ | ------------ | | Paddle Fan | 1.5 hrs/ea | | Pendant | 1-4 hrs/ea | | Strip/Cove | 0.083 hrs/ft | | Site Poles | 1.5 hrs/ea | | Festoon | 2 hrs/ea | | All Others | 1 hrs/ea | ## Fixture Branch Length | Case | Standard Length | | --------------------- | --------------- | | Site/Courtyard | 50ft | | Garage | 50ft | | BOH | 40ft | | Corridors | 40ft | | Interior Amenity | 40ft | | Office/Retail | 50ft | | Exterior Amenity | 50ft | | Units | 20ft | | Undercabinet Fixtures | 10ft | ## Fixture Branch Wire size | Case | Wire Size | | -------------- | --------- | | Site/Courtyard | #10[^1] | | Garage | #10 | | NM Cable | #14[^2] | | All Others | #12 | ## Garage ### Fixtures Use ENT assemblies unless forbidden by spec. `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`GARAGE FIXTURE ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`GARAGE FIXTURE W/T ROD ENT W/#10 - STEEL OCT RING` If PVC is required, use following assemblies: | Case | Assembly Path | | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Ceiling | `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` | | Wall | `FIXTURE ACCESSORIES`/`PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` | ### Homeruns > `System` = "EL - Electrical" Use 1 Homerun for every 3 circuits in Garage Use assembly `Common Assemblies`/`Device Homeruns in Slab/Deck` ## Surface Mount > [!info] Surface Mount Fixtures > * Wall Mount (Sconce) > * Pendant > * Linear > * Tape > * Track | Wiring Method | Assembly Path | | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`RND BOX BAR HNGR...` | | MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`SQ BOX, ROUND P RING & MNTG BRKT...` | | PVC in Ceiling | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` | | PVC in Wall | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`3/4" PVC W/ 3#12 - STL BOX/TILE RING` | | EMT | `EMT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SQ BOX & ROUND P RING` | > [!note] > Use lighting control cable assemblies in Amenity areas ### Tape Lighting Also called "cove" or "strip" lighting, however those terms are less specific and potentially confusing. Use item `FIXTURE LABOR 1/2HR` and change `Fct 1` to match the calculated labor (1 hour per 12 feet). > [!note] > Tape lighting length is limited by the "max power length" of the model > (usually measured in millimeters). > Max power length is usually 5000-15000mm (~16-49ft) > depending on luminous output and voltage. Separate these fixtures by labor, not length ``` A - Surface: Tape - 0.5hr (01-06ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 1.0hr (07-12ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 1.5hr (13-18ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 2.0hr (19-24ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 2.5hr (25-30ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 3.0hr (31-36ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 3.5hr (37-42ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 4.0hr (43-48ft) - MC #12 40ft A - Surface: Tape - 4.5hr (49-54ft) - MC #12 40ft ``` ## Recessed > [!info] Recessed Fixtures > * recessed downlight > * recessed linear > * wall grazer > * troffer | Wiring Method | Assembly Path | | ------------- | ------------------------------ | | NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`HI HAT - ...` | | MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`HI HAT - ...` | For crowded puck light areas: measure length between fixtures, round up to the nearest 5ft > [!note] > "HI HAT" refers to a recessed can fixture. ## Undercabinet Fixtures | Wiring Method | Assembly Path | | ------------- | ------------------------------------- | | NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`UNDER CABINET - ...` | | MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`UNDER CABINET - ...` | > [!note] > Takeoff 2 fixtures if jumping over oven ## Paddle Fans | Wiring Method | Assembly Path | | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | NM Cable | `NM ASSEMBLIES`/`RND BOX BAR HNGR...` | | MC Cable | `MC ASSEMBLIES`/`FAN RATED OCT BOX W/ BAR HNGR - ...` | | PVC | `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` | ## Stairwells & Elevators `PVC/ENT ASSEMBLIES`/`... - SLAB BOX / 45 DEG STUBBY` ## Facade > `Phase` = "Facade" Length and Labor will be more than a normal fixture in BOH/Amenity | Fixture Type | Labor (hrs) | | ------------ | ----------------------------------- | | Non-Linear | 2 | | Linear | [See tape lighting](#Tape Lighting) | > 1. `3/4" PVC W/ 3#10 - STL BOX & TILE RING / 45 DEG STUBBY/ ENT DROP` > * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel ## Porte Cochere (Drive up Area) Create its own breakout in WBS, and phase in Accubid > [!quote] > This is not technically exposed or drop ceiling, but still use PVC ## Site & Courtyard ### Breakdowns > System: "FML - Site Fixtures Material & Labor" ### Fixture Assemblies | Fixture Type | Assembly Path | | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Step Light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`STEP FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` | | Bollard | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`BOLLARD, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...`[^1] | | Up-light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`PERMA POST, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` | | In-grade up-light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC Elbow, ...` | | Fixtures built into cabanas/pergolas | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` | | Handrail light | `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40, IMC ELBOW - ...` | [^1]: If we don't own concrete, delete Pre-cast bollard base from assembly ### Festoon Lighting > AKA "string" or "market" lights > 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 2HR` > 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`FESTOON CABLE HANGER & EYE BOLTS - LENGTH` > * `Length per Unit` = Light string length > 3. `COURTYARDS & LANDSCAPE`/`ALUM BOX W/ FLEX FIX, 3/4" CONDUIT - PVC40 - ...` > * `Length per Unit` = Distance to panel + 15ft ## FAA Lighting > 1. `FIXTURE LABOR`/`FIXTURE LABOR 1HR` > 2. `FESTOON & ROOF ASSEMBLIES`/`Aircraft Warning, 3/4" Conduit GRC/PVC 2#10, 1#10G`