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- destiny/permanent
- occupational/takeoff
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- type/guide
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title: Lightning Protection
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# Lightning Protection Takeoff
> [!info]
> See [[lightning-protection]] for more on lightning protection systems.
> [!important] ConEst Scope
> Lightning protection takeoff may or may not be necessary,
> see proposal on [[pdi-bpm|BPM]].
> Only takeoff if LP is included in the base bid.
### Subcontractors
Find lightning protection subcontractor quotes on BPM,
search for direction on downlead counts, total length, and conduit size
> [!example]
> Contractor to furnish 1,980' of 1" PVC conduit and pull string
> [!tip]
> While you have the quotes open,
> put the costs in the Subcontractors tab in Accubid.
If no quote is available:
* **Downlead locations** = building corners + additional locations
such that downlead spacing is not greater than 100ft
* Minimum 10 locations for High Rise
* **Total downlead conduit length** = building height * downlead locations
* **Conduit size** = 1-1/4"
### Takeoff
> * `Area` = "01 - Lightning Protection Building"
> * `Phase` = "Building - BOH, Storage & Common"
> * `System` = "LPT - Lightning Protection"
> * `BidItem` = "3 - Building"
* Takeoff: `COMMON ASSEMBLIES`/`PDI EMPTY CONDUIT`/`PVC ASSEMBLIES`/`* CONDUIT - PVC40`
* **Length** = total downlead conduit length
* **Count** = downlead locations
* Add item: `ITEM DATABASE`/`BOXES & CABINETS`/`JUNCTION BOXES AND INDUSTRIAL CABINETS`/
`BOXES - HNGD CVR - PAINTED STEEL - NEMA 1`/` 6x 4x 4" BOX HNGD CVR - NEMA 1`