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# Unit Takeoff

## Info

"Units" includes [hotel](#hotel) and [residential](#residential) spaces.

> [!tip] Preparing for Unit Takeoff
> Units generally have very little variation.
> It is usually best to copy-paste takeoffs
> rather than re-build them for each unit.

> [!info] Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Terms
> * hearing impaired (HI or H.I.)
> * mobility features (MF or M.F.)
> * accessible (Acc.)
>   * usually refers to mobility features.

### Hotel

> [!info] Also Known As
> * Guestrooms
> * Keys

> [!trivia]
> The origin of the term "key" as a synonym of "hotel room"
> ...
> %% TODO: %%

### Residential

> [!info] Also Known As
> * Condos

## Sequence

### 1. Estimate preparation

1. Locate Unit panels and relevant keynotes
    * Bus amps

2. Read about the project specifications and construction type
  * Wood or Metal studs
  * Wiring Method
      * NM or MC
  * Wiring device plates
      * Decora or Standard
  * Wiring device specs
      * are 15A devices allowed?
  * Equipment (20A Kitchen and bath)

3. Fill out OneNote

### 2. Takeoff

1. Kitchen and Bath
2. General assemblies
3. Low Voltage
4. Lighting Control
5. Lighting Fixtures

Copy paste original takeoff and adjust to changes

### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)

1. Scroll through with Area selected and make sure there is takeoff for each unit type