--- id: aliases: [] tags: [] --- # Sequence ## Electrical ### 1. Estimate preparation 2. Read about the project specifications and construction type 3. Locate Equipment Schedules 4. Device specs (Decora or Standard) ### 2. Takeoff 1. Takeoff all equipment that is not #12 2. Go by Drawing in chronological order 3. Takeoff Enlarged Drawings 4. Do final checklist in electrical takeoff notes ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Count Car chargers and location ## Feeders ### 1. Estimate preparation Read about the project specifications and construction type * Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget) * Deck thickness * Wiring method * Conductor material (Aluminum/Copper) Locate: * Riser Diagram * Feeder Schedule (if present) * Main Electrical rooms and panel locations * Routing (if present) ### 2. Takeoff * Choose a starting point on the riser * Determine wire & Conduit makeup (3Ph/1Ph, AL/CU, Conduit) * Measure off the length of the feed _ADDERS_ * Square corners, use corridors if possible Bus Duct ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) ## Fire Alarm - Riser ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Initial the OneNote 2. Find Fire Alarm plans (If Applicable) 3. Locate Fire Command Center (FCC) ### 2. Takeoff 1. Use the FA Riser Script 2. Takeoff Devices ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Sleeving for riser? 2. Are Two-Way/DAS Included? ## Fire Alarm - Devices ### 1. Estimate preparation 2. Read about the project specifications and construction type 3. Find FA drawings or where they are shown ### 2. Takeoff 1. Takeoff floor plans in order 2. Takeoff enlarged drawings ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 8. Fire Smoke Dampers (FSD's) FA or electrical? 9. Sleeving? ## Lighting ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Read about the project specifications and construction type 2. In drawings, locate: * Fixture Schedule * Reflected Ceiling Plans ### 2. Takeoff 1. Takeoff floor plans in order 2. Takeoff enlarged drawings ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Garage Homeruns 2. Luminaire in Amenity Areas 3. Ensure appropriate breakdowns * Site lighting in System =="Site Misc. Fixtures"== ## Units ### 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 ## Telecom - Devices ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility: * Cabling * Conduit & Pathways * Sleeving 2. Locate which plans the LV is taken off on 3. Locate LV Details 4. Read about the project specifications and construction type 5. Fill out OneNote ### 2. Takeoff 1. Takeoff devices as shown throughout the building 2. Takeoff Conduit Riser as needed ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Sleeving ## Telecom - Riser 1. Service entrance conduit "Site Low Voltage Ductbank (SLVDB)" 2. Riser throughout building 3. Sleeving for riser ## Subfeeds ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Read about the project specifications and construction type * Delivery Method: (Plans & Specs, Design Build, Design Assist, Preliminary Budget) * Deck Thickness * Corridor Ceiling type 2. In the drawings, locate: * Unit Panel Schedules * Unit Load Calculations * Riser Diagram * Subfeed schedule (if present) ### 2. Takeoff 1. Determine wiring method | Construction Type | Wiring Method | Subfeed Options | | ----------------- | ------------- | --------------- | | 1,2 | MC Cable | MC, PVC, EMT | | 3,4,5 | NM Cable | SER, EMT | %% TODO: Create flow chart for wiring methods. Some cases to mention: * Deck thickness (minimum 3x conduit outer diameter) * Renovations (may not be able to run in slab) %% 2. Route subfeeds to the Meter Centers using appropriate adder lengths > [!tip] > Identify if and where typicals can be used 3. Assign material to lengths and apply Voltage drop if applicable 4. Pigtails and Wireway Troughs if applicable ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Use the extension tab to determine the Correct Quantity ## Switchgear ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Initial the OneNote 2. In the drawings, locate: * Riser Diagrams * House Panels ### 2. Takeoff 1. Copy over the Temporary assemblies from "Ben -1" 2. Build Items in Distribution: * Panelboards * Switchboards * Transfer SWs * Meter centers * Generator 3. Takeoff Common Assemblies: * XFMRs * Disconnect Switches * Bus Duct 4. Takeoff Items in Item Database: * Wireway (Trough/Gutter) 5. Takeoff Temp Assemblies: * CT Cabinet * Meter * Fire Pump * Fire Pump Controller * SPD/TVSS When building panelboards/switchboards, add terminations according to an example from the schedules. Do not include feeder terminations. Items to Avoid: * Tap Boxes * Bus Duct * Vault Room * Anything FPL * Grounding * Elevator Room ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Generator * Ensure takeoff is in the generator Area and System breakdowns * Put location, quantity, and type on OneNote ## Low Voltage ### 1. Estimate preparation 1. Locate Proposal/Scope of Work. Determine ownership and takeoff responsibility: * Cabling * Conduit & Pathways * Sleeving 2. In the drawings, locate: * Floor plans where LV scope is shown * LV Details 3. Read about the project specifications and construction type 4. Fill out OneNote ### 2. Takeoff 1. Takeoff devices as shown throughout the building 2. Takeoff riser conduit as needed ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking) 1. Sleeving for riser