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Rough Takeoff Sheet: Est. No: Fire Alarm Sheetno: OF: 1
Rough Takeoff Sheet: Est. No: Fire Alarm Sheetno: OF: 1
EST. NO: 10/01/03- FIRE ALARM ROUGH TAKEOFF SHEET SHEETNO: 1 OF: 1
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Plan E-3 1,500' 500' 42 allowance allowance allowance allowance 90' 2,500'
TOTALS
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Figure 2-19
EST. NO: 10/01/03-1 MF(3-I' FQUIP' LAYOUT MECH EQ PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN SHEETNO: 1 OF 1
JOB: Office blda #lo0 Utown. USA DATE: 10/01/03
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All motor controls shall be furnished by the HVAC contractor and turned over to the electrical contractor for installation and power wiring.
(All ATC wiring to be furnished and installed by the HVAC contractor.)
All exhaust fans are to be furnished with electric power safety disconnect devices.
All motor controllers shall be furnished with the proper-sized overload heaters.
The HVAC contractor shall furnish and install all equipment supplied, except as noted otherwise.
Figure 2-20
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EST. NO: 10/01/03-1 MECHANICAL EQUIP' ROUGH TAKEOFF SHEET SHEETNO: 1 OF: 1
Figure 2-21
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EA= Each
FIBO= Furnished & Installed by Others TOTAL TOTAL 38.15
Figure 2-22
EST. NO: 10/01/03-1 (FEEDERS) TYPICAL POWER RISER DIAGRAM SHEET NO: 1OF: 1
JOB: Office blda #lo0 Utown, USA DATE: 10/01/03
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"F-l"= 2- 4" Schld 80 pvc conduits in trench for power co. feeder. Use galv' UR sweep ells. Install drag lines. Min' bury @ 4 8 b.f.g.
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'F-2"= 3- 4" Rigid galv' conduits in trench for secondary service to bldg' each with 4 #500 mcm thhn copper cables and 1 #3/0bare copper
"F-3"= 1 1/4" c with 4 #2 awg thhn copper cables
"F-4"= 1 1/4" c with 4 #2 awg thhn copper cables * = 60 amp- 600 volt- no fuse- w/p disc. (w/gnd lug)
"F-5"= 1 1/4" c with 3 #1 awg thhn copper cables + = Jbox w/ term' block for feeders, taps 8 gnds.
"F-6"= 2" c with 4 #3/0awg thhn copper cables =k= Ground to building steel
"F-7"= 1" c with 3 #4 8 1 #8 awg thhn copper cables
"F-8"= 1" c with 3 #4 8 1 #8 awg thhn copper cables
"F-9= 3/4" c with 3 #8 8 1 #10 awg thhn copper cables
& = Roof pitch pocket furnish and install
= Foundationwall seal sleeves for feeders
Note: See plans for all panel schedules, transformer, etc.
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Notes: Trenching, backfill, tamping, sand layers, burial warning tape, excess earth removal and layout by the EC.
Foundation wall sleeves/windows for all electrical penetrations to be furnished and installed by the GC. The EC to coordinate all locations.
EC to coordinate location and requirements with the utility company on their transformer, pad, and grounding.
EC to check with the local inspection authority on the grounding requirementsfor the electrical equipment.
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EST. NO: 10/01/03-1 SFRVICFS 1 AYOUT SITE SERVICES PARTIAL PLAN SHEETNO: 1 OF 1
JOB: Office bidq #lo0 Utown. USA DATE: 10/01/03
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feeder sheet rough takeoff the materials listed are trans-
ferred to the estimate sheets (2) for pricing and the required
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NOTE:
The following two estimate sheets will show how all of the feeders and associated materials are to be listed for pricing
and required labor hours. Many of these are not on the plans but are necessary for a complete power system. Turn to the
Estimate Sheet of Feeders Labor Hours for pricing and hours input.
Figure 2-26
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Figure 2-27B
EST. NO: 10101/03-1 TYPICAL DETAILS ROUGH TAKEOFF SHEET SHEETNO: 1 OF 2
#loo 1o/01/03-
DATE:
TYPICAL WALL MOUNTED FIXTURE DETAIL (EXTERIOR) TYPICAL WALL MOUNTED FIXTURE DETAIL (INDOOR)
( Metal Stud wlsheetrock 2 sides )
Concrete block wall Suspended acoustic ceiling tile
wall -
& One gang Masonry wall box +MC cable or emt
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MC cable or EMT
g dry wall box & bar support
4" sq' JB in bldg' ceiling space
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EMT short nipple wlconn's.
Provide sealant I caulking as req'd.
Mor MC cable
FSl Typical anchor
EMT (or MC cable in interior walls) Outlet box, device, plate (typ')
Outlet box, device, plate (typ) Switch, recept', other devices
Switch, recept', other devices Height as spec'd.
Height as spec'd.
DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2
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Recessed light fixture
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Typical suspended light fixture support Typical detail of recept' & "M" fixture on roof and
typical roof pitch pocket for conduit penetrations
Conduit & j-box for branch circuit
+Type "M' fixture
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A 0 B 0 C0 J-box
Neutral
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Figure 2-28B
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Rough Takeoff Sheets to Estimate Sheets Figure 2-29H, p. 6 9 , lists the materials and work re-
Now that we have listed all electrical devices, light fix- quired for the branch circuits. This information was
tures, service equipment, raceways, and wire on the gathered from rough takeoff sheets of the project. On the
rough takeoff sheets, we move all of the items from the branch wiring rough takeoff sheet (see Fig. 2-11, p. 33)
rough takeoff sheets to the estimate sheets for material we listed all of the material onto another estimate sheet.
pricing and labor rates (Figs. 2-29A-P, pp. 61-77). As you can see on the estimate sheets of this estimate
Figure 2-29D, p. 6 5 , lists the materials and work re- there are items of material not shown on the plans but
quired for the empty conduits for the utility company necessary for a complete installation. The estimator
feeders and the communications for the project, trans- must be aware of these types of materials and make all
former pad requirements, secondary feeders to the MDP allowances of labor and material costs in the estimate.
in the building, excavation, grounding, etc. This infor- Figures 2-291-7, pp. 70-71, list the site lighting poles,
mation was gathered from the feeder schedule for the fixtures, wiring, etc. This information was gathered from
project (see Fig. 2-26, p. 54). rough takeoff sheets of the estimate. On the site lighting
Here we see the PVC raceways, the excavation re- rough takeoff sheet (see Fig. 2-9, p. 29) we listed all of
quirements, rigid conduits up the terminal pole, drag the materials onto another estimate sheet. This rough
lines, grounding, direct burial warning tape, utility com- takeoff sheet lists all of the site lighting as shown on the
pany transformer pad requirements, and all conduit fit- partial site plan and all of the unseen but necessary
tings. On the feeder schedule (see Fig. 2-26, p. 54) we material and labor for a complete installation.
listed the material required. The estimate sheet allows the Figures 2-29K-L, pp. 72-73, list the light fixtures,
estimator to list all the items and apply pricing and labor lamps, whips, boxes, etc. This information was gathered
hours necessary for their purchase and their installation. from rough takeoff sheets of the estimate. On the fixtures
In order to apply the labor hours for all the materials the rough takeoff sheets (see Figs. 2-3A, B, pp. 18, 19) we
estimator will need a reliable labor unit reference manual listed all of the materials onto another estimate sheet (or
such as the labor rates included in this book. sheets). There are a few allowances that must be included
Figures 2-29E-F, pp. 66-67, list the service equip- here again. The estimator should be aware of the unseen
ment, panels, transformers, grounding, etc. This infor- material and any associated labor hours necessary for a
mation was gathered from the riser and plan of the proj- complete installation and include them in the estimate.
ect. On the feederlriser and panel schedule (see Fig. Figure 2-29M, p. 74, lists the devices, boxes, and
2-23, p. 49) we listed all of the materials onto another plates. This information was gathered from rough take-
estimate sheet (or sheets). The format for the estimate off sheets of the estimate. On the devices rough takeoff
sheets listing this equipment allows the estimator to sheet (see Fig. 2-6, p. 24) we listed all of the materials
apply labor to each item as needed. Project specifica- onto another estimate sheet (or sheets).
tions will describe all of the equipment details. Figure 2-29N, p. 7 5 , lists all of the materials for a
Figure 2-29G, p. 68, lists feeders that service distribu- voice and data communications system. This informa-
tion equipment, transformers panels, and the mechanical tion was gathered from rough takeoff sheets of the esti-
equipment. This information was gathered from the riser mate, On the communications rough takeoff sheet (see
and panel schedule of the estimate (see Fig. 2-23, p. 49). Fig. 2-14, p. 37) we listed all of the voice and data out-
On the feeders one-line diagram (see Fig. 2-23, p. 49) we lets, backboard, patch panel and stand, cables, patch
listed all the conduit, cable, junction boxes, flex, etc. cords, punch-down block, connectors, etc. onto another
onto another estimate sheet. There will be items required estimate sheet (or sheets).
such as hardware, clamps, hangers, splicing materials, Figure 2 - 2 9 0 , p. 76, lists all of the materials for a fire
and lugs not seen on the plans but that must be ac- alarm system. This information was gathered from rough
counted for in the estimate. takeoff sheets of the estimate. On the fire alarm rough
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takeoff sheet (see Fig. 2-18, p. 43) we listed the fire alarm shop drawings submittal dates, etc. The supplier with
panel, annunciator, stations, signals, detectors, resistors, the lowest quotation in accordance with all of the plans
flow and tamper switches, cable, boxes, raceways, wire, and specifications should be entered into the estimate
etc. onto another estimate sheet (or sheets). where required.
Figure 2-29P, p. 7 7 , lists all of the materials required During this time frame the estimator should prepare
for the mechanical equipment. This information was gath- the recapitulation of the estimate sheets. The recapitu-
ered from rough takeoff sheets of the estimate. On the lation sheet (or sheets) will list all of the estimate sheets
mechanical equipment takeoff sheet (see Fig. 2-21, p. 47) and their totals of labor hours and material (Fig. 2-29C,
we listed the various items furnished by the electrical con- p. 64). Upon completion of the recapitulation sheet (or
tractor and the mechanical equipment that requires elec- sheets) the total of the material cost (less quotations)
trical connections onto another estimate sheet (or sheets). and the total of hours will be transferred forward to the
NOTE: As the estimate sheets are developed a page final recapitulation cover sheet (Fig. 2-29A, p. 61). Now
number should be placed on them. This will help the that the material prices and the labor hours for the en-
estimator to keep track of how many pages there are tire estimate have been entered onto the final recapitula-
and will reduce the loss of a sheet. If they are numbered tion sheet, the estimator prepares the equipment prices
sequentially, a missing estimate sheet will be avoided. needed recapitulation sheet (Fig. 2-29B, p. 63). On this
The sequence of the pages can be adjusted and when recapitulation sheet (or sheets) the estimator enters all the
doing so the number should also be changed to match quotations of the major items for the project. Such mate-
the sequence (some use the A, B , C, etc. method then rial may be the light fixtures in the building as well the
change to numerals). site lighting, power distribution equipment, life-safety
The next step is to assemble all of the estimate sheets equipment, communications equipment, civil work sub-
in numerical order and begin to apply the prices and labor contractor, precast concrete items, etc.
hours to all of the materials and necessary allowances Once all of the quotations have been entered onto
where they are needed. In order to apply the labor rates, the equipment prices needed recapitulation sheet (or
the estimator will need a labor rate reference guide to sheets) and totaled, the estimator will transfer this total
refer to. This book contains a section devoted to material onto the final recapitulation sheet. On the final recapit-
labor rates used herein (see Chapter 3). Refer to the sam- ulation sheet we now have all of the material prices
ple estimate to see how the labor rate units are applied to entered and the total of the labor hours required to
the materials listed on the estimate sheets. Upon comple- complete the project installation (see Fig. 2-29A, p, 61).
tion of the individual labor units and their mathematical The final estimate in a completed form follows (see
extensions, the sheets should be totaled. Fig. 2-29A-P, pp. 61-77). The cover recapitulation sheet
Pricing the material and allowances on each estimate includes all anticipated costs of material, labor, job ex-
sheet is delegated to different persons in contracting penses, nonproductive labor, overhead, and profit.
companies. Some will have the estimator do it, some NOTE: You will see spaces on the estimate sheets
will have a purchasing agent do it, and some contractors with a “Q” and a space in the material column high-
will perform the task themselves. No matter who does lighted (any color highlight will work here). The high-
the pricing of the material, the estimator should be the light is a reminder to the estimator that a price quote is
one responsible for assembling the estimate sheets after needed. If one lump sum is received for multiple items,
all of the labor hours and prices are completed and to- the estimator will enter the lump sum on that estimate
taled. All major material suppliers’ quotations should be sheet and write “inc.” (included) in each space that is
reviewed for any exclusions, quantities, delivery dates, included in the lump sum.
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Figure 2-29A
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Figure 2-290
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Q = Quotation EA = Each
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Figure 2-29E
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Figure 2-290
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