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Charlotte South End Hotel Spec Interpretation

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EMT Fittings

[!quote] Spec 260510 2.4(E) EMT - Electrical metallic tubing, "thin wall" zinc coated steel, enameled interior, ANSI C80.3, UL-797, assembled using concrete tight and rain tight gland-ring compression threaded type fittings except where alternate type fittings are allowable by the NEC and authorities have jusrisdiction [sic].

[!quote] Spec 260510 2.4(N)(2) EMT connectors - Provide gland ring compression threaded fittings, except-

  • a. Concrete tight double set screw type connectors are acceptable in 2 1/2-inch and larger sizes in dry locations only.

[!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-03-10 (pp.) Takeoff as specified

Liquid-Tight Conduit

[!quote] Spec 260510 2.4(G) Liquid-tight flexible metallic raceway shall be similar to standard flexible steel conduit except encased in liquid tight neoprene outer jacket.

No definition is provided for a liquid-tight flexible non-metallic raceway

[!quote] Spec 260510 2.4(G)(7) (text decoration added) Provide liquid-tight flexible conduit for each motor and rotating device for power and control, computer room1 and for other equipment requiring adjustments or removal for service in mechanical rooms or where subject to moisture or weather.

[!quote] Joel Jansen 2026-03-10 (pp.)

Voltage Drop

[!quote] Spec 260510 2.2(C)(4) (text decoration added) Sizing of conductors and conduits shall be solely the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be based on the NEC, nfpa-70_310_conductors_for_general_wiring. Ampacity shall be equal to, or greater than, the required load specified. ==Voltage drop shall be no greater than that allowed by the NEC.==

[!quote] Dwg. E00-00 "GENERAL PRICING NOTES" Note 9 PROVIDE ALLOWANCE TO UPSIZE FEEDERS/BRANCH CIRCUITS (OVER 100 FEET FOR 120/208V, OVER 200 FEET FOR 277/480V) FOR A MAXIMUM OF 3% VOLTAGE DROP.

Lighting Control

[!quote] LD 03-XX Typical Master Switch Callout MASTER - TO CONTROL ENTRY AND ROOM ONLY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TO SPECIFY ENERGY CODE COMPLIANT “MASTER OFF” FOR THE REQUIRED GUESTROOM LOADS. GMLD RECOMMENDS LUTRONS "CODE-SMART" SYSTEM THAT POWERS THE LIGHTING SHOWN HERE AS WELL AS TAKES INPUT FROM THIRD-PARTYDOOR CONTACTS, THERMOSTATS AND OCCUPANCY SENSORS. THIS SYSTEM MEETS THE ENERGY CODE REQUIREMENT TO TURN OFF LOADS AFTER A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME AND ALSO PREVENTS LOADS FROM TURNING ON OR OFF UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.

Lighting control quote does not include master switches

[!quote] PDR Lutron Lighting Control Quote 2025-12-10 (13) Pre-Assembled Processor Panel, (14) Athena Centralized Din Lighting Control Panel, (14) DALI ESN Panel, (14) QS Sensor Module, (4) Touchscreen, (112) QS Wired Keypads, (2) Partition Sensor, (31) Wired Occupancy Sensor, (2) 5 Contact Closure Inputs and 5 Relay Outputs

[!quote] Proposal 2025-12-12, Pricing Summary Lighting Controls Lutron (turnkey) $ 850,000

Assuming that this line includes master switches based on sum of quote and switch allowance

[!quote] PDR Lutron Lighting Control Quote 2025-12-10, Pricing Summary Turnkey Lighting Control: Lutron $ 738,400.00

[!quote] 2025.12.09 - Charlotte South End Hotel - Bid Sheet v16-4-2, "Add-On Items" master switch in guestrooms - TBD | $ 72,023

EV Chargers

[!quote] Proposal 2025-12-12, Alternates Add: (21) EV-Capable and (3) EV-Installed per Building Connected $ 38,000

Panel LG's schedule (E06-13) shows (10) 40A/2P circuits with description "EV CHARGER".

These circuits are not shown on the electrical set, nor are any chargers besides.

this is a quote


  1. I feel fairly confident this is erroneous. ↩︎