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title: Unit Takeoff
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# Unit Takeoff

[[pdi-conest-project-setup#Create Unit Matrix|Create Unit Matrix]]
[[accubid-setup#Create Unit Typicals|Create Unit Typicals]]

> [!important]
> Complete [[pre-takeoff-research]],
> including [[wiring-method-selection]] and [[wiring-device-research]],
> before beginning takeoff.

> [!info]
> See [[multi-family-dwellings]].

[[pdi-building-types]]

> [!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.

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

> [!tip]
> It may be more efficient and neat to not copy switches,
> instead keeping the switch assembly list open
> and creating them new for each unit,
> since the types required can vary greatly between units.

## Load Centers

| Rating  | Assembly                                                                           |
| ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <= 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... UNIT LOAD CENTER` |
|  > 100A | `DIST PANELS & UNIT LOAD CENTERS`/`UNIT LOAD CENTERS - ...`/`... BREAKER PNL`      |

Include terminations per [[switchgear]].

## Fixtures

[[fixtures-takeoff]]

## Shade Control

## VTAC Units

Used in lieu of individual split systems.

## Dedicated Circuit Receptacles

> [!quote] Joel Jansen 2025-11-11, pp.
>
> For N5-15R/N5-20R receptacles serving fixed equipment such as:
>
> * refrigerators
> * gas ranges
> * microwaves
> * clothes washers
> * hood fans
>
> match the receptacle configuration shown on the plans
> (i.e. simplex to simplex, duplex to duplex).

## Air Sealing

* LEED Silver
* Mid-Atlantic jobs
* "Draft Proof Box"

`ITEM DATABASE`/`BOXES & CABINETS`/`BOXES - VAPOR`/`...`

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT MISC ITEMS - MC - ADJUST ACCORDINGLY`

## Dishwasher/Disposal Receptacles

> [!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-01-12 in Reference to Woodbrook (pp.)[^1]
> Even when drawings show 2 separate duplex receptacles,
> use `DW & DISPOSAL DUAL CIR - ...`,
> which includes only one receptacle.

[^1]: [[2026-01-12#Unit Diskwasher/Disposal]]

## Islands

Use 1 `SLAB / DECK` receptacle for every 2 circuits in the island.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`... RECEPTACLE TAMPER RESISTANT ...`/`... (METAL STUD) - 20' 3/4" PVC, ENT, 3#12 THHN`

Use standard MC assemblies for remaining devices.

## Bidet Toilets, Whirlpool Baths, etc.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS (UP TO 100A)`/`PVC - LT NM FLEX (CARFLEX)`/`20A 1PH MECH CONN (100') 3/4" PVC 3#12 - CARFLEX`

## "High-Lows"

Empty in-wall pass through
from credenza location to behind television location.

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`TELECOM SYSTEMS`/`UNIT DATA  - TELECOM`/`HIGH-LOW - TV SCOOP 1 1/2" ENT - NO CABLE`

> ![Eaton 35M2W|250x250](https://www.eaton.com/mdmfiles/PDM19433863/35M2W_C/500x500_72dpi)
> Eaton 35M2W

## Telecom Homeruns

### Residential

Included in MSDE.

### Key

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`TELECOM SYSTEMS`/`BOH AMENITY ASSEMBLIES`/...

Adjust cable length as needed.

## Fire Alarm Devices

### Residential

* `System` = "EL - Electrical"

#### Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors

For smoke detectors and CO detectors where 120V (most common):

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT SMOKE DETECTOR W/ CO DETECTOR ...`

For ADA units:

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`UNITS - MC CABLE ASSEMBLIES`/`GENERAL  ASSEMBLIES - METAL STUD`/`UNIT SMOKE DETECTOR / VISUAL SIGNAL ...`

#### Additional Signaling Devices

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`INDICATING DEVICES WITH WIRE - ...`/`UNIT HORN/STROBE - ...`

### Key

* `System` = "FA - Fire Alarm"

`COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`... DEVICES WITH WIRE - FREE AIR`

[[fire-alarm-takeoff]]