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Hi! I've gotten comments in my emails that this was an old post so others weren't sure if I was still offering services but I am

Sounds like you live somewhere reasonable haha. In the jurisdictions I've been working in most recently, panel schedules are required for all new construction, home additions that are more than just one room, if you upgrade the service amperage on an existing home, and sub panels.. ugh. This of course is along with load calcs. One line diagrams are sneaking their way into the norm too.. lol

Every building department is definitely different. I added the GFCI/AFCI aspect to my panel schedules at the request of the building department after a plan review on a project from about two years ago. As always, it’s essential to use anything shared on Chief with caution and “localize” to fit your application Do you have a favorite panel schedule template you prefer to use? Would love to see more ideas!

I have similar tables I've made to use with load calculations and reference tables for typical appliance watts, formulas, conversions, etc. too

Here's a couple examples of how I have organized panel schedules which coordinate to Notes (keynotes) with each breaker number to show which circuit each electrical element on the drawing is on. I've had many building departments approve my drawings using what I've shown below without issues thus far. Hope it helps! These two examples are for the following panel types: 1) Feeder "Sub Panel" where the panel had all 6 breakers in a single row. 2) Table template where the numbering for the breakers alternates between two columns (typical electrical panel) Let me know if you have any questions and I'll help if I can! PANEL SCHEDULE - FEEDER SUBPANEL A.calibz PANEL SCHEDULE TABLE - ADVANCED WITH LINE LOADS.calibz

Personally I’ve developed a massive word document that I copy/paste applicable code excerpts onto a layout page I’ve formatted to just be a huge list of codes for the project which sometimes even runs two pages long for bigger scopes of work. All in all sounds like your mind was in the same place!

Hi there! Zoning is a real specialty of mine and I’m happy to help if I can. I definitely have dealt with essentially this exact setback distinction and they are quite different. I can help you straighten this out for your particular project if you want to reach out to me in a direct message or in this post with your plans and/or the municipality zoning code excerpt or any published documents such as a checklist where this is requested.

Hi there! I'm still interested. I'll shoot you a message and we can talk further.

Wow cool find! Yes that is helpful. Thank you for sharing

Thanks for the input but you're speaking martian to me Let me know if you want to collaborate on creating something new for this.. I think other calculations like attic ventilation, crawlspace ventilation, natural ventilation and glazing calcs could be simplified with a step by step table in chief if load calculations could be.

For those of you that perform electrical load calculations or panel schedules for the electrical service on your projects, what resources have been helpful to you? Have you created any templates or worksheets for yourself to make this an easier process? Would you be interested in having a template in chief architect that another user has made? I'm curious who would be interested in sharing tips/tricks or anything that could be shared to used in chief architect. I have some things I've developed for my own use but not sure if others would find this useful or how many users incorporate this into their plans and services. Here's a few links I found really helpful: https://naffainc.com/x/CB2/Elect/EHtmFiles/Optional Method-Sizing Electrical Service.htm https://naffainc.com/x/CB2/Elect/EHtmFiles/Standard Method-Sizing Electrical Service.htm https://www.thespruce.com/calculating-subpanel-loads-1152758

For the slope of that lot from your photo I'd recommend using the elevation lines feature for inputting the terrain data. I'm pretty well-versed in creating terrain models in Chief so feel reach out to me if you have questions and I'll see if I can help. Here's a few videos that you may find helpful: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/412/creating-sloped-terrain-and-adding-retaining-walls.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/411/terrain-contours-absolute-elevations-vs-sea-level-elevations.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/250/adding-terrain-elevation-data.html https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/6082/grandview-how-we-modified-the-terrain.html

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I've gotten plans through Maricopa county and zoning a number of times and very familiar with their permitting process. Just message me if you still need help with this

Hi there, I sent you a message. I'm happy to give you some input on tweaking the floor plan with a a few more details. Best of luck!

I really like it and got to explore it quite a bit with a recent commercial project. Check out the code illustrations, especially for calculations - some were surprisingly useful! Not sure I'll pay $30 a month though.

detail - stucco system assembly 1" foam wbs panel.calibz Here's a detail with a bit more pizazz I made for stucco siding (Western 1-Kote). stucco system per the following: Hot Arid climate (ARIZONA) 2x4 wood framed wall @ 16" o.c. 3/8" solid wood-based sheathing 1" EPS foam (continuous insulation) There's a PDF for whoever asked to view outside the .calibz file stucco detail with foam panel.pdf

No, I'm sorry but that would be a considerable amount of additional work.

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Thank you! Much appreciated and I'll keep that offer in mind

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Hi all! I'd like to share some of my library content that I feel may be useful for others. These pieces are a mixed bag - some original work, but many are chief pieces that I modified or conveniently grouped. I plan to add more from my collection over time. Please feel free to use/edit/adapt as you see fit! Tina SHARE #1: ELECTRICAL GFCI-DRAWER.calibz GARAGE-OPENER+GFCI:WP.calibz FURNACE-ELECTRIC+220V.calibz 6-INCH-EXISTING-CAN-LIGHT.calibz 220V (W:H).calibz AC+DISCONNECT+GFCI:WP_220V.calibz CLEARANCE-ELEC-PANEL-NOTE.calibz DUPLEX-DRAWER.calibz EV-CHARGER+50AMP.calibz GARAGE-OPENER+GFCI:WP.calibz RCPELEC LEGEND2022.calibz UNDER-TOP-CABINET-LIGHTING.calibz W:H-ELECTRIC-AND-220.calibz

Hi there! Yes my email address is tinadelllic@icloud.com. Please send over anything you'd like and I'll be happy to take a look. Thanks for reaching out!