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A real 47-page commercial electrical plan set, read end to end by the AI. Every table below is the actual output — panels, circuits, fixtures, conduit footage, labor hours, and the 12 items it flagged rather than guessed at. No signup, nothing hidden. Your own takeoff looks like this.

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289 devices counted. 12 flagged for you to verify.

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47pages read
8 min 6 secprocessing time
289devices counted
12items flagged for review
ProjectAMC Mesa Grand 14 - Auditorium #2 IMAX Remodel & Reseat
Location1645 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204
ScopeTheater conversion
TradeElectrical
Drawing dateFebruary 5, 2025
Drawing setA0-A20 (Architectural), S0.1-S4.4 (Structural), ME1 (MEP Legend), M1-M2 (Mechanical), E0.1-E9 (Electrical)

The 47 sheets it read

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Material summary

2panels
82fixtures
13switches
34receptacles
22fire alarm devices
84low voltage outlets

Panel schedule

Read off E9 and the riser diagram.

PanelStatusAmpsVoltagePhaseWiresMainFed fromLocationSpaces usedTotal poles
IMAX-P (New IMAX Panel)New200120/208V34WMCBExisting house panel MDP via new feederProjection booth / equipment room3042
UPS-P (UPS Output Panel)New100120/208V34WMLOUPS output (per E7 diagram)Projection booth - adjacent to UPS unit1624

Panel loading

Connected and demand load calculated per panel, with spare capacity.

PanelSheetConnected VADemand VA% loadedSpare circuitsSpace positions
IMAX-P (VERIFY exact designation from E9)E958860470886535, 37, 32,34, 36, 3839, 40, 41, 42

Circuit breakdown

Every breaker counted by size and pole configuration.

BreakerCountDetail
15A 1pole0
20A 1pole22
20A 2pole4
30A 1pole0
30A 2pole3
40A 2pole1
50A 2pole1
60A and larger260A / 2-pole — IMAX Projector Main Power - 208V; 200A / 3-pole — Main Feeder Breaker to IMAX-P panel

Lighting fixtures

Type, wattage, mounting, dimming, and where each one lands.

QtyTypeDescriptionLampWattsVoltageMountingDimmingEmergencyLocations
28AL-1LED Aisle Step Riser Strip Light - Main Seating RowsLED Strip (RGB or Tunable White)524V DC (via LED driver)Recessed in step riser nosingYesNoAll 14 seating row risers, left and right aisle sides
14AL-2LED Aisle Step Riser Strip Light - Center AisleLED Strip524V DCRecessed in step riser nosingYesNoCenter aisle step risers, 14 rows
4AL-3LED Aisle Floor Strip Light - Side WallsLED Strip424V DCRecessed floor channelYesNoLeft and right side wall floor level, 2 per side
8AL-4LED Entry Portal Aisle Strip LightLED Strip (IMAX branded color)624V DCRecessed in wall channel and floor nosingYesNoEntry portal corridor walls and floor, mezzanine entry stairs
12DL-1Recessed LED Downlight - House LightingLED18120VRecessedYesNoAuditorium ceiling - general house lighting per E3 ceiling plan
4CL-1LED Cove Light Strip - Screen Wall AmbientLED Strip (RGB)824V DCConcealed coveYesNoScreen wall perimeter cove, IMAX signature ambient lighting
4WS-1LED Wall Sconce - Auditorium Side WallsLED12120VSurface wall mountYesNoAuditorium side walls per E2
4BL-1Recessed LED Downlight - Projection BoothLED15120VRecessedNoNoProjection booth ceiling per E1
4ML-1Recessed LED Downlight - Mezzanine EntryLED15120VRecessedYesNoMezzanine entry corridor ceiling per E4

Exterior lighting

QtyItemWatts
0Wall Packs0
0Pole/Parking Lot Lights0
0Bollard Lights
0Landscape Lights
0Canopy Lights

Receptacles

QtyItemSymbolLocations
8Duplex Receptacles 20A/125VStandard circle with parallel linesProjection booth, equipment room, auditorium perimeter walls
0Duplex Receptacles 15A/125VStandard circle with lineN/A - commercial project uses 20A throughout
2GFCI ReceptaclesGFI triangle symbol per ME1 legendProjection booth utility sink area - NEC 210.8(A) GFCI required per project settings
0Weatherproof ReceptaclesWPN/A - interior renovation only
4Isolated Ground ReceptaclesIG (orange)IMAX server rack, projector location, audio equipment rack - critical AV equipment
0Floor ReceptaclesDot in centerN/A
12Dedicated ReceptaclesDED per ME1 legendIMAX projector (2), IMAX server/media block (2), audio amplifier racks (4), UPS input (1), lighting controllers (2), control room equipment (1)
2Fourplex Receptacles4 or quadProjection booth workstation area
2Emergency ReceptaclesEM (red)Projection booth - UPS-backed circuits for critical IMAX equipment
4Special Purpose ReceptaclesTriangle or noteProjection booth, amplifier locations

Switches and controls

QtyItemSymbolLocations
3Single Pole SwitchesSProjection booth, equipment room, entry corridor
23-Way SwitchesS3Entry portal corridor (both ends)
04-Way SwitchesS4N/A
0Dimmer SwitchesSDHouse lighting controlled by DMX/DALI lighting controller system per E8 - not manual dimmers
2Occupancy SensorsOS per ME1 legendProjection booth, equipment room
0Timer SwitchesSTN/A
2Key SwitchesSKAuditorium house light master control, projection booth master
0Weatherproof SwitchesSWPN/A - interior project
0Fan SwitchesSFN/A
4Low Voltage SwitchesLVIMAX lighting control stations - entry, projection booth, manager station, auditorium rear wall

Low voltage and technology

QtyItem
8Data Outlets (Cat6)
1Voice/Phone Outlets
0Combo Voice/Data
0TV/CATV Outlets
1Wireless Access Points
2Security Cameras
1Card Readers
2Door Contacts
0Motion Sensors (security)
1Intercom Stations
24IMAX Speaker Connections (Surround Array)
6IMAX Subwoofer Connections
12IMAX Overhead/Ceiling Speaker Connections
5IMAX Screen Channel Speaker Connections
4IMAX Projector Signal Cable (Fiber/HDMI)
6IMAX Control System Network Connections
8DMX/DALI Lighting Control Cable Connections
3IMAX Automation/TMS Connections

Fire alarm devices

QtyItemType
6Smoke DetectorsPhotoelectric
2Heat Detectors
2Pull Stations
6Horn/Strobes
4Strobes Only (ADA)
0Fire Alarm Control Panel
0Remote Annunciator
2Duct Detectors

Exit and emergency

QtyItem
2Exit Signs - LED
4Exit Signs - Combo (with emergency lights)
2Emergency Light Units
4Emergency Battery Packs (remote heads)

Junction boxes

QtyItem
24Junction Boxes (4x4)
8Junction Boxes (larger - 6x6 or 8x8)
6Pull Boxes

Motor connections

Pulled from the mechanical schedules and cross-checked against the panel.

QtyEquipmentHPVoltagePhaseMCAMOCP
1IMAX Screen Masking Motor1120V11420
1IMAX Curtain/Screen Lift Motor0.5120V1915
1Exhaust Fan (Equipment Room)0.25120V1615

Disconnects

QtyItemAmpsVoltageServing
1Fused Disconnect60208VIMAX Projector
1Fused Disconnect30208VUPS System Input
2Non-Fused Disconnect30Audio amplifier racks, HVAC equipment connections

Transformers

QtykVAPrimarySecondaryLocation
175480V 3-phase120/208V 3-phaseEquipment room - VERIFY if existing transformer is reused or new required per E9 riser

Feeder schedule

Runs measured off the plan, not estimated from floor area.

FromToAmpsWireConduitLength (ft)
Existing MDP (House Panel)Panel IMAX-P2003#2/0, 1#1/0 GND in 2" EMT2 EMT150
Panel IMAX-PUPS System Input303#10, 1#10 GND in 3/4" EMT3/4 EMT15
UPS OutputPanel UPS-P1003#3, 1#6 GND in 1-1/4" EMT1-1/4 EMT8
Panel IMAX-PLighting Controller #1 (Auditorium)603#6, 1#10 GND in 1" EMT1 EMT25
Panel IMAX-PLighting Controller #2 (Entry)403#8, 1#10 GND in 1" EMT1 EMT50

Conduit and wire

Linear footage by type — the line item that takes longest to count by hand.

TypeLinear feet
EMT 1/2"350
EMT 3/4"600
EMT 1"450
EMT 1-1/4"200
EMT 1-1/2"150
EMT 2"120
Rigid/IMC (larger sizes)80
MC Cable600
NM-B Romex (if residential)0
#12 THHN3500
#10 THHN1800
#8 THHN600
#6 THHN400
Larger feeders - 3#2/0, 1#1/0 GND (200A feeder to IMAX-P)150
Larger feeders - 3#4, 1#8 GND (100A feeder to UPS-P)80
18/2 Low Voltage (fire alarm)800
Cat6 Plenum Cable1200
Speaker Cable (14/2 and 12/2 shielded)3500
DMX/DALI Control Cable1500
Fiber Optic (IMAX projector signal)200
LED Driver 24V DC Cable (18/2 low voltage)2000

Conduit fill checks

Fill percentage calculated against NEC allowance for every run.

RunSizeWiresWire sizesFill %Max allowedStatus
Panel IMAX-P to Auditorium J-Box A (main aisle lighting feed)1 EMT12#12 THHN x 10, #12 GND x 22840OK
Panel IMAX-P to Projection Booth Equipment1-1/4 EMT15#10 THHN x 6, #12 THHN x 6, #10 GND x 33240OK
Booth to Auditorium - Low Voltage Raceway (per E6 riser)2 EMT24Multiple speaker cables, Cat6, DMX, fiber3540OK - VERIFY actual cable count from E6 riser detail
Main Feeder - Existing MDP to IMAX-P2 EMT43#2/0 THHN, 1#1/0 GND3140OK

Voltage drop concerns

Flagged where run length pushes drop past target — with the fix.

CircuitLoad (A)WireDistance (ft)VD %Recommendation
Aisle Lighting - Farthest Row from Panel5#121402.8Acceptable at 2.8% (under 3% limit). Monitor total circuit loading.
Audio Amplifier Rack #2 - 208V (booth to auditorium run)25#10602.1Acceptable. Isolated ground required for audio quality.
Exit/Emergency Lighting (longest branch run)2#121501.2No concern.

Labor estimate

Hours by phase, with the reasoning shown.

PhaseHours
Rough In200
Trim Out80
Demolition40
Fire Alarm32
Low Voltage160
Panel Installation48
Imax Equipment Power40
Lighting Control Programming24

Total: 624 hours

Based on 34 receptacles/special outlets, 80+ lighting fixtures/segments, 2 new panels, 47 surround speaker connections, extensive DMX/DALI aisle lighting control system, IMAX projection equipment power, UPS system, and full demolition of existing electrical. This is a highly specialized IMAX theater conversion requiring IMAX-certified installation crews for A/V systems. Labor includes: Demo (40h), Rough-in conduit/boxes/wire (200h), Trim fixtures/devices (80h), Fire alarm (32h), Low voltage/AV/speakers (160h), Panel/feeder installation (48h), Lighting control programming (24h), IMAX equipment power connections (40h). Recommend 3-person crew for approximately 5 weeks.

12 items the AI flagged for you to verify

This is the part that matters. Where the drawing was ambiguous or the resolution too low to read with confidence, it says so and points at the sheet — instead of inventing a number you would only find wrong at bid time.

  • VERIFY exact panel names and amperage ratings from E9 - resolution makes text difficult to read
  • VERIFY exact fixture types and quantities from E8 Aisle Light Fixture Schedule - need higher resolution to confirm catalog numbers
  • VERIFY transformer size and whether new or existing from E9 riser diagram
  • VERIFY UPS kVA rating from E7 - appears to be 10-15 kVA but text is unclear
  • VERIFY exact IMAX speaker count and locations from E6 riser - count estimated from visible conduit runs
  • CONFIRM whether existing fire alarm panel is being replaced or existing FACP zones are being added to
  • VERIFY feeder sizes from E9 riser diagram - estimated based on panel amperage
  • CONFIRM IMAX projector electrical requirements (amps, voltage, phase) from IMAX equipment specifications
  • VERIFY LED aisle lighting driver locations and quantities - multiple drivers required for the LED strip system
  • CONFIRM whether any ceiling speakers shown on E3 are IMAX audio (electrical scope) or separate A/V contractor scope
  • VERIFY mechanical equipment electrical connections from M1-M2 sheets - HVAC unit disconnect and power may be separate scope
  • CONFIRM if existing conduit/wiring in walls can be reused for any new circuits or if all new runs required

Job notes

Context the AI recorded while reading the set.

  • This is an IMAX theater conversion of existing AMC auditorium #2 - includes full demolition of existing electrical systems
  • IMAX-specific systems require IMAX-certified installation per manufacturer requirements
  • UPS system shown on E7 for critical IMAX projection/server equipment - size VERIFY from drawings
  • Aisle lighting is LED strip-based with DMX/DALI dimming control per E8 controller schematics
  • Two lighting controllers shown on E8: Entry Lighting Controller and Auditorium Lighting Controller
  • Low voltage IMAX equipment riser on E6 shows extensive cabling between projection booth and auditorium
  • Interior Lighting Compliance Certificate included on E0.1 - energy code compliance documentation
  • Speaker system includes surround array (24), subwoofers (6), overhead/ceiling (12), and screen channels (5) = 47 total speaker connections
  • All receptacle circuits in projection booth should be 20A per NEC commercial requirements
  • GFCI protection required per NEC 210.8 for any receptacles near sinks in booth area
  • Arc-flash labels required per NEC 110.16 on all new panels per project settings (NEC 2026)
  • Project is dry location per NEC Article 100 - standard materials acceptable for all interior installations
  • No EV charging infrastructure appears applicable to this interior theater renovation scope
  • Coordinate IMAX equipment delivery and power-up schedule with IMAX Corporation field engineer
  • Demolition scope includes removal of all existing house lighting, aisle lighting, and associated wiring in auditorium
  • Existing fire alarm system to be extended/modified - coordinate with FA contractor for zone assignments
  • Structural sheets (S1.1-S4.4) show IMAX screen structure steel - coordinate electrical conduit penetrations with structural
  • M1-M2 mechanical sheets show new HVAC equipment - coordinate electrical feeds for new mechanical equipment

Panel schedule notes

I read panel data from sheets E7 and E9. Panel names and exact amp ratings were difficult to read at provided resolution. The riser diagram on E9 shows the power distribution hierarchy. Exact circuit descriptions from the panel schedule on E9 are estimated based on visible loads. VERIFY all panel designations and ratings from original drawings.

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