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# 2026-03-09 15:50:49

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Hello Team,

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

* **Delivery Method:** Plans & Specs
* **Document Stage:** Issue for Permit
* **Drawings Date:** 2026-02-27
* **Project Manual Date:** 2026-02-27
* **Proposal Date:** 2025-12-12
* **Takeoff Request Stage:** Full Takeoff

### Project Specification Callouts

* **Conduit:**
    %% GRC, coupling specs, etc. %%

* **Wire:**
    * Material: Aluminum 100A and larger _---E021 "ALUMINUM FEEDER SCHEDULE" Note 1(b)_
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510-2 (p. 2224)_
        * Encore Wire
        * General Cable
        * Okonite
        * Paranite
        * Pirelli
        * Senator
        * Southwire

* **MC Cable:**
    * Application: Concealed feeders and branch circuits _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        %% Branch homeruns only; Not permitted %%
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510-2 (p. 2224)_
        * Alflex
        * AFC
        * America Metal Moulding
        * Encore Wire
        * Southwire
    * ==Conductors: Copper _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_==
    * ==Armor: Steel _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_==
    * ==Jacket: PVC _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_==

* **Steel Box Depth:**
    * Telecom: 2-1/8" _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Security: 2-1/8" _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Other Applications: Not specified
    %% 1-1/2", 2-1/8" %%

* **Floor Boxes:** Sheet metal with brass or aluminum covers _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_

* **Wiring Devices:**
    * Units:
        * Current rating: Unspecified. Assuming 15A for takeoff.
        * Standard/Decora: Unspecified. Assuming Toggle/Duplex for takeoff.
        %% 15A Decora %%
    * BOH/Common Areas:
        * Current rating: Unspecified. Assuming 20A for takeoff.
        * Standard/Decora: Unspecified. Assuming Toggle/Duplex for takeoff.
      %% 20A Toggle/Duplex %%

* **Switchboards:**
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        * ???
    * Bus Material: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Interrupting Current Rating: ???

* **Distribution Panelboards:**
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        * ???
    * Bus Material: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Breaker Types: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        %% Snap-on, bolt on %%
    * Interrupting Current Rating: ???

* **Load Centers:**
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        * ???
    * Bus Material: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Breaker Types: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
        %% Snap-on, bolt on %%
    * Interrupting Current Rating: ???

* **Transformers:**
    * Winding Material: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * K-Rating: ???
    %% Windings AL or CU, K-rating %%

* **Generator:** (1) 500kW Diesel
    * Enclosure Specs: ??? _---Dwg. E014_
    * Remote Tank: ???
    * Tank Size: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Load Banks: ??? _---Spec XXXXXX (p. XXXX)_
    * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 263213-3 (p. 2323)_
        * Caterpillar Tractor Co.
        * Cummins/Power Generation
        * Kohler Power Systems (MTU Engine Only)
        * MTU On-Site Energy

### 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:**
    %% Installation only, (9) 6" PVC %%

* **Secondaries:**
    * 
    %% PVC UG, GRC Stub-ups, AL %%

* **Feeders:**
    PVC UG, EMT OH;
    Size and material per E05-10 schedule
    ==(Transformer primaries and secondaries all copper)==
    %% PVC UG, EMT OH, AL over 100A, 2% VD %%
    %% Emergency Feeds MI Cable %%

* **Unit Subfeeds:** ???
    %% MC OH AL, VD per Chart on E5.01 %%

* **Units:**
    * ???
    %% 15A Decora, Disposals, T-stat, Floor Boxes, Shade Control, Doorbells, Dimmer Switches, etc. %%

* **Telecom:**
    * ???
    %% 42" MSDE, No Cable Homeruns, (1) 1" Back to IDF, CAT6 with Stub-ups %%

* **EV Chargers:** ???
    %% (42) Conduit only, (56) Conduit & Wire, (20) Conduit, Wire & Equipment %%

* **Fire Alarm:** ???
    %% Free-air where allowed by code. EMT Risers. %%

* **DAS:** ???
    %% Conduit only, Per PDI DAS Design %%

* **Low Voltage:** Free-air where allowed by code.
    %% Free-air where allowed by code. Stub-ups to accessible ceilings. %%

### Lighting Control

* **Basis of Takeoff:** ??? _---???_
    %% Code Minimum per Energy Code Assigned, P&S, PDI Design %%

* **Area:** _---Dwg. E06-01 "LIGHTING CONTROL NARRATIVE"_
    * 
    %% Assign Method to Areas: Line Voltage, Low-Voltage Stand Alone or Centralized System %%

### Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS

%% Delete any completed %%

* Electrical Constructability Review
* Electrical VDC
* Coordination Study
* DAS Public Safety Raceway Design

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Thank you,