2026-03-09 15:50:49

Pre-Takeoff Confirmation --- Charlotte South End Hotel

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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:
- 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

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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,

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