--- id: 2026-03-09T15:50:49-0400 title: 2026-03-09 15:50:49 tags: - status/draft daily: "[[2026-03-09]]" up: "[[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]]" date-created: 2026-03-09T15:50:49-04:00 --- # 2026-03-09 15:50:49 ## Pre-Takeoff Confirmation --- Charlotte South End Hotel %% Implementation of [[conest-pre-takeoff-email-template]] for [[charlotte-south-end-hotel]] %% 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:** * EMT Fittings: _---Spec 260510 2.4(N)(2) (p. 2226)_ * Smaller than trade size 2-1/2": Compression * Trade size 2-1/2" and larger: Set-screw * **Wire:** * Material: Aluminum 1 AWG and larger _---Spec 260510 2.2(C)(1) (p. 2224)_ * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510 2.2(D) (p. 2224)_ * Encore Wire * General Cable * Okonite * Paranite * Pirelli * Senator * Southwire * **MC Cable:** * Application: "dry locations only where approved by code authority." _---Spec 260510 2.4(N)(8) (p. 2227)_ * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 260510 2.2(E) (p. 2224)_ * Alflex * AFC * America Metal Moulding * Encore Wire * Southwire * **Steel Box Depth:** Not specified _---Spec 260510 2.12(A) (p. 2231)_ * **Floor Boxes:** _---Spec 260510 2.12(E) (p. 2231)_ * Box Material: * Slab on grade: Cast iron * Slabs above grade: Stamped steel * Cover Material: Not specified. * **Wiring Devices:** * All Areas: * Current rating: 20A _---Spec 260510 2.16(B)(1) (p. 2231)_ * Standard/Decora: Decora _---Spec 260510 2.16(D) (p. 2231)_ * **Switchboards:** * Bus Material: "aluminum or copper, tin or silver plated" _---Spec 262000 2.6(C)(4) (p. 2297)_ * OCPD Interrupting Current Ratings: Not specified. * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(C) (p. 2307)_ * Eaton * ABB/GE * Schneider Electric * Siemens * **Panelboards:** * Bus Material: "silver plated copper or electro-tin plated aluminum" _---Spec 262000 2.8(E) (p. 2303)_ * Breaker Types: Bolt-on _---Spec 262000 2.9(C) (p. 2303)_ * OCPD Interrupting Current Ratings: * Distribution Panelboards: Not specified. * Lighting and Appliance Panelboards: Not less than 10kAIC _---Spec 262000 2.10(A)(3) (p. 2304)_ * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(C) (p. 2307)_ * Eaton * ABB/GE * Schneider Electric * Siemens * **Transformers:** * Winding Material: "Transformer windings shall be manufacturer's standard design, copper or aluminum conductor. Bussing shall be copper." _---Spec 262002.5(L) (p. 2296)_ * K-Rating: Only as shown (None shown) _---Spec 262002.5(K) (p. 2295)_ * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 262000 2.17(D) (p. 2307)_ * Eaton * ABB/GE * Heavy Duty * MGM * Siemens * Schneider Electric * United Power Corp * **Generator:** (1) 500kW Diesel _---Dwg. E05-12_ * Enclosure Specs: Not specified. * Remote Tank: None shown or specified. * Tank Size: 12hrs at full load _---Spec 263213 2.7(C) (p. 2326)_ * Load Banks: None shown or specified. * Acceptable Manufacturers: _---Spec 263213 2.1(A) (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:** Conduit only; wiring, duct bank by others. * **Secondaries:** Aluminum bus duct. _---Spec 262000 2.11(D) (p. 2305)_ %% PVC UG, GRC Stub-ups, AL %% * **Feeders:** PVC UG, EMT OH. Size and material per E05-10 schedule (AL 100A and larger, ==transformer primaries and secondaries all copper==). Voltage drop not considered (allowance per E00-00, "GENERAL PRICING NOTES"). %% PVC UG, EMT OH, AL over 100A, 2% VD %% %% Emergency Feeds MI Cable %% * **Unit Subfeeds:** #12 Multi-Circuit MC OH. Voltage drop not considered (allowance per E00-00, "GENERAL PRICING NOTES"). %% MC OH AL, VD per Chart on E5.01 %% %% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#Voltage Drop]] %% * **Units:** * VFCU HVAC * 20A Decora Switches * 20A Decora Receptacles * Master Switch control * Floor boxes (0--1 per K, QQ unit; 2 per 2B, 3B unit) %% 15A Decora, Disposals, T-stat, Floor Boxes, Shade Control, Doorbells, Dimmer Switches, etc. %% * **Telecom:** Rough-in only, system alternate. Free-air where allowed by code. EMT Risers. * **EV Chargers:** Excluded (alternate). %% (42) Conduit only, (56) Conduit & Wire, (20) Conduit, Wire & Equipment %% %% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#EV Chargers]] %% * **Fire Alarm:** Free-air where allowed by code. EMT Risers. * **DAS:** Rough-in only, per PDI DAS Design. * **Low Voltage:** Free-air where allowed by code. Stub-ups to accessible ceilings. _---Proposal 2025-12-12 Ex. B Notes_ ### Lighting Control %% [[2026-03-10_13-51-32#Lighting Control]] %% * **Applicable Code:** 2024 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC with NC Amendments) _---Dwg. G00-11_ * **Basis of Takeoff:** Central dimming system per P&S, PDR quote. * **By Area:** * Units: Master Switch, Digital Standalone Control, 0-10V dimming. * Amenity: Digital Central Control, 0-10V dimming. * Corridors: 0-10V dimming per 2021 IECC and LEED checklist. * BOH: Line voltage control. * Garage: Line voltage control (integral dimming occupancy sensors). %% Assign Method to Areas: Line Voltage, Low-Voltage Stand Alone or Centralized System %% ### Tasks/Quotes Needed for WBS %% Only tasks that are not already open. %% * DAS Public Safety Raceway Design %% Necessary because we own DAS pathways but not the system %% %% * Electrical Constructability Review * Electrical VDC * Coordination Study %% Thank you,