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# Switchgear

> [!info]
> See [[distribution-equipment]].

1. Build Items in Distribution:
  * Panelboards
  * Switchboards
  * Meter centers
  * Generators
  * Transfer switches
  * Generator connection cabinets
  * CT cabinets
  * Power monitor

2. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
  * XFMRs
  * Disconnect switches

3. Takeoff Items in Item Database:
  * Wireway (Trough/Gutter)

4. Takeoff Temp Assemblies:
  * Fire Pump
  * Fire Pump Controller

When building panelboards/switchboards,
add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
**Do not include feeder terminations.**

> [!important] Scope to Exclude
> * Tap Boxes
> * Bus Duct
> * Vault Room
> * Anything FPL
> * Grounding
> * Elevator Room

## By Equipment Type

> [!tip] When in Doubt
> If the equipment is not listed below,
> use a distribution panel of equal amps.

### SPD's/TVSS's

> Name = "SPD"

Labor only.

Specific item is not important, but I use
`SPLITTERS / SOCKETS / CABINETS`/`METER SOCKETS & CABINETS`/`METERING CURRENT TRANSFORMER`
(Labor = 1.5hrs)
for consistency.

### Submeters/Power Monitors

> Name = "Power Monitor"

See [[switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's]]

### Switchboards

> Name = "Switchboard - 2000A, 4-Section"

### Panelboards

> Name = "Panelboard - 600A, 2-Section"

`DISTRIBUTION`/`DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/...

### Disconnects and Enclosed Circuit Breakers

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`DISTRIBUTION`/`MANUAL DISCONNECTS`/...

### Generators

> Name = "Generator - 250kW, Diesel"

Add `DISTRIBUTION FITTINGS`/`GENERATOR SET UP`.

### Generator Connection Cabinets

> Name = "GCC - 200A"

Use a Distribution Panel of equal amps.
Or a transfer switch.

### Transfer Switches

> Name = "Transfer Switch - 400A"

#### Transfer Switches 1200A+

Use 1200A and add an additional `TRANSFER SWITCH` item
to make up the remaining amps.

### Meter Centers

> Name = "Meter Center - 800A, 16-Can"

`SWITCHGEAR & METER CENTERS`/`METER CENTERS`/`... METERING SECTION`

Adjust Factor 1 for meter stacks, delete zeroed items.