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id: 2026-04-20T08:58:40
title: "2026-04-20 08:58:40"
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# 2026-04-20 08:58:40

## Hilltop Gardens Pre-Takeoff Email

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Hello Team,

Below is a comprehensive list of means & methods for Hilltop Gardens.
Please confirm you have received this email and respond with any questions or comments.

* **Delivery Method:** Plans & Specs %% Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, P&S with Approved VE %%
* **Document Stage:** Permit %% DD, CD, Permit, GMP, Bid, Awarded %%
* **Drawings Date:** 2025-12-12 %% Date %%
* **Project Manual Date:** N/A %% Date %%
* **Proposal Date:** 2026-04-16 %% Date %%
* **Takeoff Request Stage:** Full Takeoff %% Stage 1, Full takeoff, etc. %%

### Project Specification Callouts

%% Put page of Drawing or PM after answer %%

* Conduit Execution Plans:
    * EMT Fittings: Not specified.
    * Rigid elbows where stubbing up from grade. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Notes 53, 54_
    * PVC slab-on-grade, below grade only. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Note 32_
    %% GRC, coupling specs, etc. %%

* Wire: AL 1 AWG and above. _---E.4.X.X "WIRE SCHEDULE KEY NOTE"_
    %% Copper or Aluminum, Acceptable Manufacturers %%

* Cable Uses: Devices only, homeruns in conduit. _---E.0.X.1 - "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Note 27_
    %% Branch Homeruns %%

* Steel Box Depth: Not specified.
    %% 1-1/2", 2-1/8" %%

* Floor Boxes: _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Notes 53, 54_
    * Box Material: Hubbell B-2529 (stamped steel).
        %% Box: PVC, Sheet metal, Cast iron %%
    * Cover Material: Hubbell S-3725 (brass).
        %% Covers: Brass, Aluminum %%

* Wiring Devices: All 20A Toggle/Duplex. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Note 45_

* Switchboards/Panelboards: %% Acceptable Manufacturers, AL or CU Bussing, Breaker Types (Snap-on, bolt on), ACI Ratings %%
    * Bus Material: Copper. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Notes 66(G), 67(G)_
    * Breaker Type:
        * General Panelboards: Bolt-On. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Note 66(E)_
        * Unit Load Centers: Plug-In. _---E.0.X.1 "ELECTRICAL NOTES" Note 67(E)_
    * Interrupting Current Ratings: "ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE SERIES RATED AT 22K TO THE MAIN BREAKER.
        MAIN BREAKER AIC RATING IS 65K.
        UNIT APARTMENT PANELBOARD MAIN BREAKER AIC RATING 10K."
        _---E.4.X.1 "RISER NOTES" Note (B)_

* Transformers:
    * Winding Material: Not specified.
    * K-Rating: Not specified.
    %% Windings AL or CU, K-rating %%

* Generator: N/A.
    %% Acceptable manufacturers, Enclosure Specs, Sound Rating, Remote Tank, Tank Size, Load Banks %%

### Project Drawing/Detail Callouts

* Describe conflicts between drawings / proposal:
    %% "Plans show CU feeders, proposal calls for aluminum", Specification grade devices, etc. %%

* Cost drivers in details not shown elsewhere on plans:

### PDI System Execution Plan

* Primaries: (2) 4"C install only. Wiring excluded. _---Proposal 2026-04-16_
    %% Installation only, (9) 6" PVC %%

* Secondaries: PVC with RMC stub-ups. AL wiring.
    %% PVC UG, GRC Stub-ups, AL %%

* Feeders: PVC in-slab, below grade; EMT OH. AL over 100A. 2% VD.
    %% PVC UG, EMT OH, AL over 100A, 2% VD %%

* Unit Subfeeds: PVC in-slab. AL wiring. 2% VD.
    %% MC OH AL, VD per Chart on E5.01 %%

* Units: 20A toggle/duplex, USB rec's, disposals, thermostat wiring.
    %% 15A Decora, Insinkerators, T-stat, Floor Boxes, Shade Control, Doorbells, Dimmer Switches, etc. %%

* Telecom: (4) 4"C each building. (2) 4"C riser each building. 1"C to each unit. Assuming 28" MSDE's.
    %% 42" MSDE, No Cable Homeruns, (1) 1" Back to IDF, CAT6 with Stub-ups %%

* EV Chargers: (12) conduit, wire, equipment.
    %% (42) Conduit only, (56) Conduit & Wire, (20) Conduit, Wire & Equipment %%

* Fire Alarm: PVC in-slab, below grade. 120V smokes in units.
    %% Free-air where allowed by code. EMT Risers. %%

* DAS: Sleeving and pathways only.
    %% Conduit only, Per PDI DAS Design %%

* Low Voltage: All pathways, conduit, wiring, equipment excluded.
    %% Free-air where allowed by code. Stub-ups to accessible ceilings. %%

### Lighting Control

* Scope: Per plans.
    %% Code Minimum per Energy Code Assigned, P&S, PDI Design %%

* Area: %% Assign Method to Areas: Line Voltage, Low-Voltage Stand Alone or Centralized System %%
    * BOH: Line voltage.
    * Corridor: Digital standalone.
    * Amenity: Line voltage.
    * Site/Landscape: Line voltage.
    * Garage: Line voltage.

### Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS

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* ==Switchgear Quote==
* Electrical Constructability Review
* Electrical VDC
* Coordination Study %% Design Build: Not needed. %%
* DAS Public Safety Raceway Design

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Thank you,