Class 1 of 7 — Lighting Design & Approval Coordination

Purpose:
Ensure electrical layout enhances lifestyle, efficiency, and safety — not just meets code.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and homeowner finalize lighting plan

• Confirm:

  • Fixture style + finish + lumen output

  • Controls / switches / dimming strategy

  • Specialty circuits (EV charging, hot tub, heat tape, smart home)

Action Items

• ✅ Complete Lighting Intent Review:

  • “How do you use each room from morning to night?”

• ✅ Confirm accent lighting: stairs, art walls, cabinetry, mirrors

• ✅ Capture homeowner sign-off on Purchase Order Sheet

• ✅ Upload all fixture spec sheets to Detail Page

Class 2 of 7 — Material Take-Off & Procurement Strategy

Purpose:
Order the right items and avoid electrical delays — #1 cause of schedule stalls.

Key Responsibilities

• Separate material list into:

  • Rough-in components (boxes, wire, cans)

  • Finish fixtures (pendants, sconce kits, trims)

• Confirm lead times for custom fixtures

Action Items

• ✅ Electrician reviews fixture list and corrects SKU mistakes

• ✅ Document all receipts in Expensify → attach supplier invoices

• ✅ Register warranties — link records to Homeowner Manual

• ✅ Back-up supplier list created for last-minute fixtures

PM Tip:

Order trim kits and specialty housings before drywall — not during finish phase.

Class 3 of 7 — One-Week-Out Field Verification

Purpose:
Ensure all substrate and trade sequences support a clean rough-in.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm schedule is locked

• Verify plumbing, HVAC, windows complete → avoid conflicts

• Finalize inspection calendar

Action Items

• ✅ Stage fixture boxes + trims → protected storage

• ✅ Confirm exterior weather-proofing behind fixture penetrations

• ✅ Test GFCI/AFCI plans in panel layout before installation

• ✅ Set garbage handling plan (wire scrap gets out of walk paths)

💡 Safety note:
Falls, shock, and wiring hazards must be pre-mitigated.

Class 4 of 7 — Rough-In Day: Circuit Verification & Safety

Purpose:
Guarantee power distribution and safety routing meet code & homeowner needs.

Field Responsibilities

• ✅ Walk home with electrician and homeowner

  • Confirm switch locations at human reach

  • Confirm outlet counts + heights per room use

• ✅ Validate specialty requirements:

  • Heated floors

  • Under-cabinet lighting

  • Smart home device power

  • Low-voltage wiring paths

• ✅ First-day routing decisions eliminate rework

Documentation

• ✅ Label every circuit before panel cover closes

• ✅ Photograph wire routing before drywall — upload to Homeowner Manual

Class 5 of 7 — Rough-In Close-Out & Inspection Completion

Purpose:
Protect the schedule — electrical inspections can break timelines.

Action Items

• ✅ Blue tape corrections → label locations by circuit + room

• ✅ Confirm:

  • Rough Electrical Inspection ✅

  • Smoke/CO device plan approved ✅

  • Panel labeling complete ✅

• ✅ Confirm attic + crawl electrical protected from damage

• ✅ Office confirmation required before payment release

⚠️ No wires should be floating, crushed, or exposed.

Class 6 of 7 — Final Electrical: Fixture Install & System Commissioning

Purpose:
Achieve clean finish aesthetics and full system functionality.

Field Responsibilities

• ✅ Confirm ALL finish fixtures are onsite + undamaged

• ✅ Align switch trim + screw slot orientation

• ✅ GFCI, ARC fault breakers tested and recorded

• ✅ All lights programmed & labeled

• ✅ Confirm fan direction + airflow settings correct

• ✅ Test exterior lighting after dark

Class 7 of 7 — Electrical Close-Out, Owner Training & Payment

Purpose:
Deliver a fully functional and well-documented electrical system.

Close-Out Checklist

• ✅ Final inspection passed

• ✅ Detailed punch list completed

• ✅ No wall damage or patching required after fixture install

• ✅ Homeowner walkthrough:

  • Smart switches

  • Panel labeling

  • Exterior lighting controls

• ✅ Warranty & manuals uploaded to Homeowner Manual

• ✅ Office approval → Payment released

🎯 The objective:
A safe, well-lit home where every fixture works and every circuit is understood.

Thank you for completing this Session!

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