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SECTION 260100 ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Division.
1.2 SUMMARY:
A. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements
for Division 26, Electrical work.
1.3 DIVISION 26 6 DESCRIPTION:
A. The technical specifications of this Contract are arranged for the
convenience of the Owner and Contractor into Divisions of work. The
work of Division 26, Electrical, is further described in Specification
Sections of the 26000 Series and on contract drawings of the "E" series.
B. The organization of this work into Divisions shall not relieve the Prime
Contractor from providing all of the work shown on the complete set of
drawings or specified in the complete set of Specifications, whether or not
the individual subcontractors correctly identify their respective
responsibilities.
1.4 OTHER DIVISION SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS WORK:
A. To the extent that the work of this Division or Contract includes the work
of other trades, the Contractor for this Division shall adhere to the
requirements of other specification sections. All General Construction
work shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the
appropriate Division. All mechanical work shall be performed in
accordance with appropriate Division 23 Sections.
1.5 WORK INCLUDED:
The work of this Division shall include providing all materials, labor, services,
permits and related work to furnish a complete, operating, tested, functioning,
documented Electrical System including all work shown, specified or required for
proper system operation including but not limited to the following:
A. Provide Demolition and Removal of Existing Circuits, Devices, and
Fixtures, Where Shown, Including Removal of All Debris from Site and
Proper Disposal of Same.
B. Provide Additions and/or Modifications to Existing Electrical Panelboards.
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C. Provide Basic Materials and Methods.
D. Provide Electrical Equipment Identification.
E. Provide Equipment and Conductor Identification.
F. Provide Electrical Coordination Drawings.
G. Provide Motor Starters and Disconnects where required.
H. Provide Grounding System where shown.
I. Provide New Lighting Fixtures Including Appurtenances.
J. Provide Conduits, Boxes, Raceways for New Branch Circuits.
K. Provide Additions and/or Modifications to the Existing Fire Alarm System
L. Provide Testing of Equipment and Conductors.
M. Provide Relocations of Equipment and Lighting Fixtures Where Shown.
N. Provide Certificate of Compliance and Fees for Permits and Inspections.
O. Provide Openings in Existing and New Construction as Required for the
Work of this Division. Provide Fire Seal for All Penetrations.
P. Provide Sleeves and Inserts
Q. Provide Maintenance of System until Final Acceptance.
R. Provide Cooperation and Coordination with Owners Telecom. Vendors.
S. Provide Owner's Operation Instruction
1.6 SUBMITTALS:
A. Provide Shop Drawings for the following:
1. Fire Alarm System Devices
2. Lighting Fixtures
3. Panels and Circuit Breakers
4. Smoke Detectors and Fire/Smoke Dampers
1.7 RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED:
A. The Owner’s telecommunication vendor shall install cabling and
faceplates for telephone, computer and television and audio visual. Final
terminations shall be performed by Owner's vendors.
1.8 ALTERNATES / ALLOWANCES:
A. Refer to Division 01 for a description regarding alternates/allowances, if
applicable.
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1.9 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:
Division 26 shall be responsible to apply for, obtain and meet the requirements of
all permits and inspections required by jurisdictions for the work of Division 26.
Division 26 shall pay all fees associated with these permits and inspections.
1.10 CODE RULES AND ENGINEER INSPECTIONS:
A. The electrical installation shall meet the requirements of the National
Electrical Code and of the National Fire Protection Association. In
addition, all state, municipal or other codes, rules or regulations
applicable to the work shall be followed.
B. Final inspection of the complete electrical system shall be performed prior
to final payments.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 See Applicable Division 26 Section.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 See Applicable Division 26 Sections
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SECTION 260100 ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Division.
1.2 SUMMARY:
A. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements
for Division 26, Electrical work.
1.3 DIVISION 26 6 DESCRIPTION:
A. The technical specifications of this Contract are arranged for the
convenience of the Owner and Contractor into Divisions of work. The
work of Division 26, Electrical, is further described in Specification
Sections of the 26000 Series and on contract drawings of the "E" series.
B. The organization of this work into Divisions shall not relieve the Prime
Contractor from providing all of the work shown on the complete set of
drawings or specified in the complete set of Specifications, whether or not
the individual subcontractors correctly identify their respective
responsibilities.
1.4 OTHER DIVISION SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS WORK:
A. To the extent that the work of this Division or Contract includes the work
of other trades, the Contractor for this Division shall adhere to the
requirements of other specification sections. All General Construction
work shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the
appropriate Division. All mechanical work shall be performed in
accordance with appropriate Division 23 Sections.
1.5 WORK INCLUDED:
The work of this Division shall include providing all materials, labor, services,
permits and related work to furnish a complete, operating, tested, functioning,
documented Electrical System including all work shown, specified or required for
proper system operation including but not limited to the following:
A. Provide Demolition and Removal of Existing Circuits, Devices, and
Fixtures, Where Shown, Including Removal of All Debris from Site and
Proper Disposal of Same.
B. Provide Additions and/or Modifications to Existing Electrical Panelboards.
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C. Provide Basic Materials and Methods.
D. Provide Electrical Equipment Identification.
E. Provide Equipment and Conductor Identification.
F. Provide Electrical Coordination Drawings.
G. Provide Motor Starters and Disconnects where required.
H. Provide Grounding System where shown.
I. Provide New Lighting Fixtures Including Appurtenances.
J. Provide Conduits, Boxes, Raceways for New Branch Circuits.
K. Provide Additions and/or Modifications to the Existing Fire Alarm System
L. Provide Testing of Equipment and Conductors.
M. Provide Relocations of Equipment and Lighting Fixtures Where Shown.
N. Provide Certificate of Compliance and Fees for Permits and Inspections.
O. Provide Openings in Existing and New Construction as Required for the
Work of this Division. Provide Fire Seal for All Penetrations.
P. Provide Sleeves and Inserts
Q. Provide Maintenance of System until Final Acceptance.
R. Provide Cooperation and Coordination with Owners Telecom. Vendors.
S. Provide Owner's Operation Instruction
1.6 SUBMITTALS:
A. Provide Shop Drawings for the following:
1. Fire Alarm System Devices
2. Lighting Fixtures
3. Panels and Circuit Breakers
4. Smoke Detectors and Fire/Smoke Dampers
1.7 RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED:
A. The Owner’s telecommunication vendor shall install cabling and
faceplates for telephone, computer and television and audio visual. Final
terminations shall be performed by Owner's vendors.
1.8 ALTERNATES / ALLOWANCES:
A. Refer to Division 01 for a description regarding alternates/allowances, if
applicable.
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1.9 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:
Division 26 shall be responsible to apply for, obtain and meet the requirements of
all permits and inspections required by jurisdictions for the work of Division 26.
Division 26 shall pay all fees associated with these permits and inspections.
1.10 CODE RULES AND ENGINEER INSPECTIONS:
A. The electrical installation shall meet the requirements of the National
Electrical Code and of the National Fire Protection Association. In
addition, all state, municipal or other codes, rules or regulations
applicable to the work shall be followed.
B. Final inspection of the complete electrical system shall be performed prior
to final payments.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 See Applicable Division 26 Section.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 See Applicable Division 26 Sections
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SECTION 260101 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Documents and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1 Specification
Sections apply to the Work of this Section.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide Basic Materials and Methods as follows:
1. Conduit
2. Conduit Fittings
3. Sleeves, Inserts and Openings
4. Support Systems
5. Wireways/Wire Troughs
6. Outlet, Junction and Pull Boxes
7. Conductors
8. Conductor Splicing Materials
9. Wiring Devices
10. Conductor Pulling Lubricant
11. Miscellaneous Painting
12. Waterproofing, Caulking and Sealing
13. Protection and Storage of Materials and the work
14. Lighting
15. Panelboards
16. Grounding
17. Telecommunication ground bar
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide submittals for the following:
1. Wiring Devices
2. Panelboards
3. Transformers
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS – GENERAL:
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A. Conductors shall be annealed copper; 98% conductivity.
B. Minimum size conductors for general wiring shall be #12.
2.2 CONDUCTORS:
A. Conductors:
1. Conductors shall be annealed copper, 98 percent conductivity.
2. Grounding conductor shall have green color coded insulation.
3. Signal circuits shall be color coded using solid colors with
contrasting tracer color lines.
4. Panel feeders shall be copper conductors unless otherwise shown.
5. Aluminum conductors shall not be acceptable.
B. INSULATION:
1. 600 volts rating for building feeders and branch circuits.
2. 300 volts rating for signal systems operating at 50 volts or less.
3. # 12 through # 8 AWG: dry locations, use type THWN.
4. # 6 and larger in normally dry locations type THWN.
5. # 12 AWG and larger: under buildings, slab on grade, steam
tunnels, crawlspaces, boiler rooms, pump house, kitchen,
mechanical rooms, use type THWN.
Make: Anaconda, General Cable, Rome Cable, Circle, General Electric, Essex,
Okonite, BrandBRex.
2.3 CONDUCTOR SPLICING MATERIALS:
A. Wires #8 and smaller: PreBinsulated solderless connectors.
B. Wires #6 through #4/0: Compression or split bolt type connectors as
manufactured by Dossert, Burndy, or T & B.
C. Wires larger than #4/0: Compression or split bolt type connectors with
minimum two pressure points per conductor.
D. Wire connectors or splicing means installed on conductors for direct burial
shall be UL listed for such.
2.4 CONDUCTOR PULLING LUBRICANT:
A. The cable lubricant shall meet the following performance specifications:
1. When subjected to a 100 lbs./ft. Normal force, between (type)
cable and (type) conduit, the lubricated cable system shall have a
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coefficient of kinetic friction less than .25 (pulling force greater
than lbs./ft.)
2. The lubricant shall be U.L. (or CSA) listed.
3. When used on high voltage cable, the lubricant shall not affect the
volume resistivity of any semiBconducting jacket or insulation
shield present. The volume resistivity of the semiBconducting
material shall at no time increase more than 100% when tested
via the ICEA TB25B425 method, 90 degrees centigrade exposure,
7 day test, readings made at 23 degrees centigrade daily.
4. The lubricant shall not affect the tensile/elongation properties of
the cable jacket more than existing ICEA/NEMA aging
specifications allow.
5. The lubricant shall contain no waxes, greases, silicones, or
polyalkylene glycol oils or waxes.
B. Manufacturer: Polywater J. American Polywater Corporation, P.O. Box
53, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.
2.5 CONDUIT:
A. Flexible Conduit:
1. Steel interlock type, galvanized, with galvanized steel fittings.
2. Complies with NEC Article 350 and U.L. standards for flexible
conduit.
3. Flex conduit to only be used for light fixture and motor connection,
whips no more than 6’ in length.
4. Make: Galflex or acceptable manufacturer.
B. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
1. EMT shall be low carbon steel, with set screw type, concrete tight
fittings.
2. Exterior shall be galvanized by electrolytic process and extra coat
provided by bright dip in zinc chromate solution.
3. Interior shall be coated with baked plating process.
4. Make: Cerro, Republic, Allied Tube, Youngstown, Wheatland or
acceptable manufacturer.
C. Rigid Metallic Conduit (RGS)
1. Rigid galvanized steel, hot dipped threaded type.
2. Galvanized threaded malleable iron fittings.
3. Make: Cerro, Republic, Allied Tube, Youngstown, Wheatland
acceptable manufacturer.
2.6 CONDUIT FITTINGS:
A. EMT:
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1. All fittings shall be U.L. listed steel or malleable iron.
2. Branch circuit conduits larger than 1” diameter and conduits
containing feeders serving panelboards shall have grounding type
bushings.
3. Set screw type fittings, Concrete tight as manufactured by Neer, OZ
Gedney, Bridgeport or acceptable manufacturer.
4. Compression connectors, squeeze type Efcor or acceptable
manufacturer.
B. Flexible:
1. Fittings shall be UL listed steel or mallable iron.
2. Fittings for flexible steel conduits shall be squeeze type as
manufactured by Thomas and Betts, Steel City or Appleton.
C. Liquidtight:
1. Fittings shall be malleable iron, tapered hub threads, with safeB
edge ground cone and double bevel sealing ring.
2. Fittings for liquid tight flexible conduits shall be screwBin type
manufactured by Thomas and Betts Company or Pittsburgh
Standard Conduit Company.
D. Rigid Conduit:
1. Bushings for metal conduit terminations shall be the nylon insulated
type throat, with grounding type locknut ahead of bushing.
2. Die cast zincBalloy and pressure cast and indenter type fittings shall
not be approved. Provide steel or malleable iron only.
3. Conduit hubs shall be as manufactured by Myers Electric Products,
Inc., Raco, T&B, General Electric Company or acceptable
manufacturer.
E. Die cast, pressure cast, potted metal or similar type fittings shall not be
used.
2.7 CONDUIT SUPPORT SYSTEMS:
A. Trapeze type hangers:
1. Steel horizontal members and threaded hanger rods.
2. Rods shall not be less than ½" diameter.
3. Make: Kindorf GB953 Series, or acceptable manufacturer in
Unistrut or BBline complete with all necessary bolts, screws,
angles, anchors, connection plates, straps, etc., as required to
perform the necessary functions.
B. Conduit Clamps and Supports:
1. Steel hangers and threaded hex nuts.
2. Kindorf CB149 series or acceptable manufacturer in Unistrut or BB
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line complete with all necessary bolts, screws, angles, anchors,
connection plates, straps, etc as required to perform the necessary
functions.
2.8 OUTLET, JUNCTION AND PULLBOXES:
A. Types:
1. Galvanized, stamped steel shall be provided when recessed in
construction or exposed on walls and ceilings in dry areas.
2. Deep condulet style with hubs, or Myers hubs for exposed work in
damp area or wet location or for weatherproof type outlets.
3. Large pullboxes shall require 14 gauge galvanized steel, fold and
weld construction; with 14 gauge galvanized and gasketed steel
cover secured in place by galvanized sheet metal screws on
maximum 10 inches centers. All cut edges to be free of burrs.
4. Provide cast iron, gasketed, watertight boxes where installed in
earth, surface mounted outdoors, where threaded connection is
needed.
B. Size: Provide as required for number and size of conduit and conductors.
Coordinate depth to suit wall depth and construction. Use special forms
and designs as required for outlet facilities.
C. Covers: Provide design and style to suit outlet box and electric facility.
Provide for all unused or nonBdesignated boxes. NEMA 1, 12, 3R, rating
for area environment and use watertight cover with gasket for exterior
boxes.
D. Fixture Studs: Use 3/8 inch studs and securely fastened to support
fixtures.
E. Make: Appleton, CrouseBHinds, O.Z. Gedney, National, Steel City, Raco,
PyleBNational.
2.9 SLEEVES, INSERTS AND OPENINGS:
A. "LinkBseal" assembly as manufactured by Thunderline (see Execution for
locations).
B. Schedule 40 steel pipe, packed with fire barrier wool and caulk (see
Execution for locations).
C. Fire barrier wool and caulk. No sleeve necessary (see Execution for
locations).
D. Where 3 hour fire rating is required, use split collar fire seal with sleeve.
2.10 WIRE WAYS AND WIRE TROUGH:
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A. Use hinged cover type wire way with provisions for full layBin along the
entire length of run.
B. Wire way shall be steel, enclosed with gray enamel finish.
C. Use JK sectional NEMA dust resistant, oil tight type where subjected to
moisture, in pump rooms, mechanical, electric and fan rooms, exterior
wall, shops, maintenance shop, and similar locations.
D. Knockouts along runs.
E. Provide all elbows, tees, pullboxes, fittings, hangers, reducers, supports,
etc., to meet installation requirements.
F. Size as shown on drawings or code size where not noted.
G. Make: Square D "Square Duct" or acceptable manufacturer by Hoffman,
General Electric, Meco.
2.11 WIRING DEVICES:
A. Receptacle, Duplex:
1. Grounding type, parallel blade with standard or grounding caps,
high strength nylon construction.
2. For side or back wiring, with break off strip for two circuit wiring.
3. U.L. listed, 20 amp circuit rating, NEMA type 5B20R.
4. Extra hard use specification grade.
5. Make: Pass & Seymour PT5362A or acceptable manufacturer.
B. Switches, Local:
1. Toggle operated A.C. type.
2. Specification grade, slow make, slow break.
3. 20 amperes at 120V rating.
4. Make: Sierra, ArrowBHart, circle F, Slater, P&S, Hubbell HBL
1221L single pole, HBL 1223L three way, Hubbell HBL 1224 four
way or acceptable manufacturer.
2.12 CEILING PLATES
A. Round ceiling plate, white finish, steel, to cover existing castBinBplace
ceiling boxes.
B. Mulberry Model 40430 or acceptable manufacturer.
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2.13 WARRANTY:
A. Provide one year manufacturer's warranty on all equipment, materials and
products. Where shown or specified, provide manufacturer's extended
warranty.
2.14 PANELBOARDS:
A. Panelboards shall be type “Lighting and Power Distribution”, with 22,000
AIC interrupting rating unless noted otherwise. Load centers shall not be
permitted. Panelboards shall be fully rated and shall include main
breakers, and type written circuit directory.
2.15 DRYBTYPE TRANSFORMERS
A. Transformers shall be NEMA Type TPB1, dryBtype, copper windings, with
5 secondary taps, suitable for wall or floor mounting; size and voltage as
shown on Drawings.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 COLOR CODING AND NUMBERING:
A. Color coding for branch circuits and feeders.
1. 120/208 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire Wye system.
a. Phase A – Black
b. Phase B – Red
c. Phase C – Blue
d. Neutral – White
e. Grounding Conductor – Green
2. 277/480 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire, Wye system
a. Phase A – Brown
b. Phase B – Orange
c. Phase C – Yellow
d. Neutral – Gray
e. Grounding Conductor – Green
3. 120/240 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire, Delta system
a. Phase A – Black
b. Phase B – Orange (wild leg)
c. Phase C – Blue
d. Neutral – White
e. Grounding Conductor – Green
4. Identify grounded (neutral) conductors in accordance with NEC
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Article 200 when it is shared or common raceways and enclosures
B. Number code all control and instrumentation wiring at termination points.
3.2 SPARE RECEPTACLES
A. Provide four (4) additional spare TVSS receptacles.
3.3 LAYING OUT WORK
A. Conform to Section 013100 – Project Coordination
3.4 MISCELLANEOUS PAINTING:
A. Conform to Section 099123 – Interior Painting
B. Conform to Section 011000 – Summary of Work
C. Conform to Section 011200 – Multiple Contract Summary
D. Conform to Section 017329 – Cutting and Patching
3.5 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION:
A. Conform to Section 013100 – Project Coordination
B. Conform to Section 014000 – Quality Control Service
3.6 NOISE AND VIBRATION:
A. Install all equipment to be free of transmission of noise and vibration to
occupied spaces. Arrange isolated equipment so that it does not contact
members of the building structure, ceiling grids, piping, conduits or
ductwork.
B. Provide replacement at no cost to the Owner of any pump, motor, motor
starter, or lighting fixture, transformer, UPS system, other equipment which
in the opinion of the Engineers produces excessive vibration or noise.
3.7 ADJUSTING AND INITIAL LUBRICATION:
A. Conform to Section 014000 – Quality Control Services
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3.8 EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT AND TESTING:
A. Conform to Section 014000 – Quality Control Services
3.9 CONDUITS:
A. General:
1. Securely support conduit from building construction, separately
from outlets and boxes which are secured to the building.
Supports shall be spaced at intervals of eight (8) feet maximum or
as required by NEC code.
2. Conduit runs shall be concealed unless otherwise specified. Do
not expose in finished room unless specifically permitted.
3. Conduit runs shall be exposed in electrical, mechanical and fan
rooms.
4. Conduit runs shall be installed neatly and parallel to ceilings,
walls, and floors.
5. All conduits and fittings on exposed work shall be secured by
means of metal clips on back plates.
6. Avoid installation adjacent to hot surfaces. Raceways shall be
spaced from heat sources as follows:
a. Steam: no conduit within 12 inches of outside surface of
insulation.
b. Hot water piping: 6 inches minimum from outside surface
of insulation.
7. Provide one pull box or junction box per three 90 bends in any one
conduit run.
8. Plug openings until wire is installed and ream conduit joints and
ends before installation. Wires shall not be pulled until conduit
system is completed in all details.
9. Conduits feeding panelboards; pull boxes.
a. Terminations at each pullbox, panelboard and switch
board shall have double locknut (one inside and one
outside)
b. Provide a minimum of two 1 inch conduit stubs from each
flush mounted panelboard to an accessible ceiling space
above the panel, in an adjacent area or at the ceiling line.
10. Conduit terminating in gasketed enclosures shall be terminated
with conduit hubs or Myers hubs.
11. Avoid installing conduits in water or where excessive moisture
exists. For conduits terminating to boxes in wet areas, use Myers
hub fittings.
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B. EMT:
1. Use in dry locations for concealed or exposed work.
C. Liquidtight Conduit:
1. Use for terminating connection for motors, compressors, air
conditioners, sound equipment and dry type transformers.
2. Provide proper fittings with insulated throats. Provide green wire
ground.
3. Use Liquidtight conduit and fittings in outdoor locations and in pump
rooms, garages, elevator pits and other locations subjected to
moisture.
4. Use for all motor transformer terminations and other equipment
where vibration is present.
D. Flexible Conduit:
1. Install as terminating connection for motors, compressors, air
conditioners, sound equipment and dry type transformers in dry
areas as shown or scheduled.
2. Install green wire ground in all flexible conduit.
3. Flex conduit to be used only for light fixtures and motor
connections, whips no more than 6’ in length.
E. RGS:
1. Use in dry locations for concealed or exposed work where shown.
2. Use in or under concrete pours.
3. Use where exposed to weather.
4. Where run in earth and below slab on grade, encase conduit in 1B
1/2” concrete envelope unless otherwise noted.
5. Use where noted on drawings.
3.10 CABLE LUBRICATION AND LUBRICANT:
1. The cable jacket and/or conduit walls shall be completely lubricated when
cable is pulled into conduit. The lubricant shall be applied immediately
before or during the pull.
2. Minimum quantities of lubricant are as follows:
a. 1 quart of lubricant per 100 feet of 1 inch conduit.
b. 2 quarts of lubricant per 100 feet of 2 inch conduit.
c. 3 quarts of lubricant per 100 feet of 3 inch conduit.
d. 1 gallon of lubricant per 100 feet of 4 inch conduit.
3. This quantity shall be increased as needed for difficult pulling situations
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(high temperatures, multiple bends, poorly placed conduit, etc.)
4. Cable attachments for pulling shall be patent cable grips, or other devices
subject to the Owner's approval. In using woven basket type grips on
covered cable, care shall be taken to avoid damage to the cable and seal,
which shall be marked up and maintained during cable installation.
Difficult pulling is not anticipated; if unduly difficult pulling occurs, the
Contractor shall check pull required and suspend further pulling until
further procedure has been approved by the Owner. Maximum pull
tension shall not exceed recommended value for the cable when
measured by tension dynamometer.
5. Cable pulling during low temperatures is subject to review by the Owner
and shall be discontinued when, in the Owner's and Engineers opinion,
the cable may be damaged.
6. The Contractor shall keep records of all cables pulled, meggered and
terminated. Exact lengths of cables installed shall be supplied to the
Owner.
3.11 CONDUIT FITTINGS:
A. EMT:
1. Provide EMT connector and nylon bushing at all EMT plain end
terminations for power, CATV, communications and computer.
2. Use set screw type, concrete tight indoors, dry locations.
3. Use compression connectors, squeeze type in wet locations.
B. RGS:
1. Provide galvanized steel locknuts at each termination
unless hubs are used.
2. Use sealing locknuts for all wet/damp areas.
3. Use grounding type locknuts for rigid terminations not equipped
with grounding bushings.
3.12 CONDUIT HANGERS:
A. General:
1. Investigate thoroughly, Architectural and Shop Drawings related to
work, to determine how equipment, fixtures, piping, ductwork, etc,
are to be supported, mounted or suspended. Provide extra steel,
bolts, inserts, pipe stand brackets, or any other items required for
proper support. Provide supporting accessories where required,
whether or not shown on the drawings. Where directed, furnish
drawings showing supports, etc., for approval.
2. Conduit hanger rods in areas where hot dipped galvanized conduit
is installed shall be galvanized steel, sprayed with one coat of
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Rustoleum paint.
3. Size support member within load rating of member section, and
without visible deflection.
4. Mount conduit on top of support member unless space
considerations prevent installation; use conduit clamps.
5. Provide channels for racking up conduit, trapeze, suspensions,
cable racks, panel racks, etc., as shown and as required and
provide pouredBinBplace inserts for supporting channels.
B. Conduit Clamps:
1. Single conduits shall be supported by means of oneBhole pipe
clamps in combination with oneBscrew back plates to raise
conduits from the surface.
C. Trapeze Hangers:
1. Multiple runs of conduits shall be supported by means of trapeze
hangers, keeping conduits as high as possible with minimal beads
and offsets in height.
3.13 SURFACE RACEWAYS:
A. Surface Raceways:
1. Blank cover raceways shall be provided where shown, or as
approved in advance by the Engineer.
2. Secure to structure at 5 foot intervals.
3. All surface boxes to be independently secured to structure.
4. Provide separate green grounding wire within each surface
raceway and extend back to ground of serving panelboard.
5. Paint all raceways to match adjacent walls.
3.14 CONDUCTOR SPLICING MATERIALS:
A. Splices and connections for lighting and receptacles shall be made in
accessible outlets, pullboxes or junction boxes.
B. Insulate all splices, taps and connections for lighting and receptacles with
U.L. labeled gauge plastic tape or molded composition caps.
C. Splices shall not be made except where called for by the drawings, or
where specifically permitted by the Owner. Where splices are permitted,
they shall be made in a neat, workmanlike and approved manner by
those specialized in this class of work, close attention being paid to all
splices with particular attention to splices on higher voltages. Splices
shall be made by the Contractor for each type of wire or cable in
accordance with instruction issued by Cable Manufacturers and the
Owner. Before splicing, insulated cables shall have conductor insulation
stepped and bound or penciled for recommended distances back from
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splices to provide a long leakage path. After splicing, insulation equal to
that on the spliced conductors shall be applied at each splice. In baring
conductors for splices, care shall be taken to avoid nicking strands.
3.15 CONDUCTORS:
A. All wire and cable shall be installed in an approved raceway.
B. Provide wire and cable in conduit for all feeders, motor circuits, lighting
circuits, receptacle circuits, equipment circuits, etc., as shown on
drawings.
C. Coil slack wire at outlets, inside the outlet boxes and seal the outlet
opening with cardboard or fiber plug to prevent entrance of concrete
plaster or paint. Provide separate neutrals for all single phase circuits.
D. Tag all feeders, subfeeders, special system wiring and control wiring in
each pullbox/gutter space, denoting points of origin/termination of wires.
E. Install a maximum of 3 phase and one neutral conductor in any one
feeder or branch circuit conduit unless otherwise directed by Engineer.
F. Provide supports for conductors in vertical raceways in accordance with
NEC, Article 300B19.
G. Flexible conduit used as connection to any equipment shall contain
separate green grounding wire run back to ground bus of serving
panelboard.
H. Provide #12 AWG minimum size for branch circuit and emergency system
wiring, #14 AWG minimum size for signal circuits.
I. All wires #12 and larger and wiring to motor or other fixed equipment shall
be stranded type.
J. Provide #10 minimum size for branch circuit run which exceed 100 feet;
unless otherwise directed.
K. The neutral wire shall be identified throughout the system. Feeders shall
be identified at the source and at all boxes with panel make and phase
(A,B,C).
L. Included in the work covered under this section is the cutting or drilling of
entrance holes into enclosures, equipment terminal boxes and outlet
boxes for entrance of cable not in conduit, as well as the work of cutting
and drilling of holes in miscellaneous plates located in the path of cable
runs. Entrance holes for cable shall be installed around cable, as part of
the work of installing cable, sealing bushings, CrouseBHinds type: "CGB"
or Owner approved equal, or conduit bushings where these alone are
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permissible. The work shall also include the work of packing or sealing at
conduit bushings after cables are pulled, using unoiled Oakum and JM
DuxBseal or Owner approved equal.
M. Cables shall be formed to avoid sharp bends or edges of conduit
bushings upon entering or leaving conduit terminations, and insulated
wiring to approximately six inch intervals between conduit and terminals.
Where outlet box, cabinet, cubicle, switchgear or other terminal points for
cable are equipped with cable or wiring trays, troughs or gutters.
Contractor shall pull sufficient length of each cable to permit neat
arrangement of all entering cables, with leads formed and cabled or
clamped as each conductor is brought to its terminal connection. No
tangle box work will be accepted.
N. Where reasonable practicable , the minimum radius to which an insulated
conductor is bent, whether permanently or temporarily during installation,
shall be ten times the diameter over the outer covering.
O. Making terminal connections shall be included as part of the work, except
as specifically noted. At points where the conductor and cable insulation
will be terminated, terminations shall be made in a neat, workmanlike and
approved manner by men specialized in this class of work, particular
attention being given to higher voltage terminations, shielded conductor
terminations and coaxial cable terminations. Terminations shall be made
by the Contractor for each type of wire or cable in accordance with
instructions issued by the Owner. Spare cables shall be trimmed, taped
and bundled neatly within the cabinet so their presence will not interfere
with connected terminations. They shall be trimmed to a length such that
they can be made up and connected to the farthest terminal block within
the cabinet.
P. Before any cable terminal connections are made, conductors shall be
rung out. Connections shall be made according to wiring diagrams.
Polarity or phasing shall be checked before final connections are made,
and corrections of polarity, phasing or rotation shall be made without
additional cost to the Owner.
Q. Control cable terminations shall be made in accordance with wiring
diagrams, using wire numbers established by the Owner for the various
control circuits. It is the intent that the Contractor shall terminate the
cables which he installs, except as specifically noted.
R. When control cables are to be fanned out and cabled together with cord,
Contractor shall make connections to terminal blocks, and test equipment
for proper operation before cables are corded together. If there is any
question as to proper connection, the Contractor shall make temporary
connection with sufficient length of cable so that cable can be switched to
another terminal, without splicing cable.
S. After pulling and splicing but before making cable terminal connections,
the Contractor shall expose ends, clear each conductor, and make the
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required Megger test on all circuits except lighting circuits. Contractor
shall test cables for motors, power, and control, with a Megger insulation
testing instrument (Associated Research, Inc., Megohmmeter) before
equipment is energized. In the event insulation is deficient, repeat
Megger testing shall be accomplished after corrective measures have
been applied. Extreme care shall be exercised in meggering so as not to
put excessive voltage on instrumentation and electronic equipment and
thereby damage such devices.
The Contractor shall megger all power feed cables for 10 to 15 sec., at
4000 volts on apparatus rated 2500 volts, 1000 volts on apparatus rated
550 volts to 2500 volts and 500 volts on apparatus rated less than 500
volts. The cable shall be meggered first on the reel before pulling and
then again on a cableBbyBcable basis after being cut and pulled.
T. A check shall be made of all external and internal wiring for loose
connections, cable sizing and proper terminations per the elementary and
connection drawings listed and attached with specification.
U. All wiring systems shall be thoroughly checked before placing the system
in service, for grounds, short circuits and conformity to wiring diagrams.
3.16 CONDUCTOR CIRCUITING:
A. Lighting, receptacles and special circuits:
1. Lighting circuits: provide lighting arrangement as shown or 15
amperes maximum per circuit where not otherwise shown.
2. Receptacle circuits: provide 5 convenience outlets maximum per
circuit unless otherwise shown or specified.
3. Special receptacle circuits: provide as indicated on drawings and
as specified under special items of equipment and provide
separate green conductor for grounding receptacles to panel
ground bus. This includes UPS dedicate single receptacle for
Telecommunication Rooms.
B. Power and Control Circuits:
1. General requirements:
a. Provide all power wiring. Install in conduit and make all
connections to disconnect switches, motor controllers,
motor and other items of electrical equipment shown on
drawing details and schedules.
b. Provide control wiring only as shown on electric equipment
schedule and plan details. Install in conduit and make
connections to motors, motor controllers, control devices,
etc., including the mounting of all control devices furnished
by others.
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c. Verify exact location and rating of all motors, controllers,
control devices, etc., with other contractors before
roughing.
d. Power and control wiring may be combined in common
conduit by increasing conductor or conduit sizes as
required by code.
e. Provide minimum working clearances as required by NEC
Article 110B16 and as shown on the drawings.
2. Wiring diagrams:
a. Any wiring diagrams shown on drawings for hookup of
equipment furnished by others, are approximate and are
for bidding purposes only
b. Obtain wiring diagrams, certified correct for the job, from
respective Contractor for all equipment and systems
furnished by them.
c. Install all work in accordance with certified wiring diagrams.
3. Control devices:
a. Do not accept control devices from other Contractors
unless they are properly tagged and furnished with
circuiting information.
3.17 LIGHTING CIRCUIT CONTROL DEVICES AND RECEPTACLES:
A. All devices shall be mounted within a steel box.
B. All receptacles shall be mounted with box aligned in a vertical direction
with ground slot at bottom of receptacle. In those areas where vertical
space is not available such as under fin radiation, cabinets and above
backsplash, mount horizontally with ground slot at right.
C. Provide circuit identification of lighting junction boxes and wall switches in
each Telecommunication room as called for
3.18 WALL PLATES:
A. Submit samples as requested by Architect/Engineer.
B. Provide special plates fabricated for devices shown ganged together at
one location and provide special engraving for switch plates covering
special utility switches as shown on drawings.
C. Special finish plates will be required where so noted on drawings or
included in specifications. Sample of finishes will be furnished to
Architect/Engineer for approval when so requested.
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D. Provide blank matching coverplates for outlets not used.
E. Coverplates for telephone, dimmer controls, etc., shall match device
plates in each area.
3.19 OUTLET, JUNCTION AND PULLBOXES:
A. Flush recessed wherever possible and securely supported from building
construction.
B. Where outlet boxes are installed in exposed block walls, locate at corner
of block. Locate conduit as required to meet block conditions.
Coordinate with other Divisions.
C. Identify junction boxes for particular service such as power, lighting,
grounding, fire alarm, etc. Label with suitable tags or use stencil lettering.
D. Locate where shown or required for outlet facilities and where shown or
required for installing wire or cable. Make accessible after completion of
construction; Electric Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with
other divisions. Junction and pullboxes shall not be located in finished
room unless specifically permitted.
E. Mounting height of boxes shall be as scheduled.
3.20 PREVENTION OF CORROSION:
A. Protect all metallic materials against corrosion.
B. Aluminum shall not be used in contact earth nor embedded in concrete.
Where connected to dissimilar metal, protect by approved fittings and
treatment.
C. Hot dip galvanize all ferrous metal materials such as bolts, braces, boxes,
bodies, clamps, fittings, guards, nuts, pins, rods, shims, washers, and
miscellaneous parts which are not made of corrosionBresistant steel. Use
stainless steel fasteners in wet locations and out of doors.
D. Galvanized in accordance with ASTM AB123 or AB153.
3.21 PAINTING:
A. General Requirements:
1. Painting shall be provided as outlined hereafter.
2. Clean all surfaces of moisture, rust, plaster, dirt, dust, and foreign
matter before painting.
3. Apply full even coats as required to provide acceptable finish.
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4. Apply finish coat just before final acceptance.
5. Protect all other surfaces with drop cloths. masking tape, etc.
6. Protect equipment and internal parts with making tape.
7. Factory enamelBfinished equipment not to be painted, EXCEPT
when rusted or otherwise damaged; then paint as directed or if
specifically called for hereinafter.
8. Appearance to be approved; repaint if required.
B. Paint all work of this division in the following areas:
1. Boiler Room, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Electrical Equipment
Rooms, Penthouses, Fan Rooms, all work of this contract
exposed to the weather, and where specifically called for.
a. Bare pipes, conduit, supports, all supports, mounting
boards/panels, metal jackets, etc., also paint equipment
not supplied with factory finished surface.
1) First Coat: Pratt and Lambert "Effecto" primer
unless equipment supplied with factory prime coat.
2) Second Coat: Pratt and Lambert "Effecto" enamel.
3) Color as selected by engineer/architect.
4) Additional coats as required.
3.22 FIRESTOPPING, WATERPROOFING, CAULKING AND SEALING:
A. Opening Through Fire/Smoke Walls and Floors:
1. Install work per NFPA.
2. Provide sleeves for ducts and pipe anchor duct sleeves with angle
iron.
3. Comply with Division 078413 – Penetrating Firestopping
3.23 TESTS:
A. General:
1. Perform all operations required for the complete testing of all
systems, equipment and related work as shown on drawings or
specified herein and in accordance with all applicable
requirements of the specifications.
2. Before final acceptance, all specified tests shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the Engineer or his representative, who shall be
sole judge of the acceptability of such tests and who may direct
the performance of any such additional tests as he deems
necessary in order to determine the acceptability of the systems,
equipment, material and workmanship. Any additional tests
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required by the Engineer will be made at no additional costs to
Owner.
3. All protective equipment shall be actuated in a manner that clearly
demonstrates their work ability and operation.
4. Demonstrate the ability of each and every piece of equipment to
meet the design and operating requirements indicated on the
drawings.
5. The inspection and test by the Owner or Engineer of any articles
or lots thereof , or failure to inspect and accept or reject any article
or lots thereof, shall not relieve the Contractor from any
responsibility regarding defects or other failure to meet the
Specification requirements which may be discovered prior to final
acceptance. Except as otherwise provided in the Specification,
final acceptance shall be conclusive except as regards any latent
defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as amount to fraud.
6. Acceptance to the material and/or equipment and the waiving of
test thereof, shall in no way relieve the Contractor of the
responsibility for furnishing material and/or equipment meeting the
requirements of these Specifications.
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SECTION 260526 GROUNDING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Section.
B. The Work of Section 26 01 01 4 Electrical Basic Materials and Methods
applies to the Work of this Section.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide a complete, operating, tested, functioning, documented
grounding system including all work shown, specified, or required for
proper system operation.
B. All grounding and grounding circuitry shall equal or exceed the
requirements of NEC, latest issue, Article 250.
C. The raceway system which includes all metal conduit, wireways,
pullboxes, junction boxes, bus ducts, built4up enclosures, enclosures,
motor frames, etc., shall be made to form a continuous, conducting
permanent ground circuit of the lowest practical impedance to enhance
the safe conduction of ground fault currents and to prevent objectionable
differences in voltage between metal non4load current carrying parts of
the electrical system.
D. In addition to the raceway system ground, an additional green wire
ground shall be run in each raceway, sized for the largest circuit in the
raceway.
E. Telecommunications ground system consists of telecommunications
ground bar (TGB) in all ITR’s and MTR’s. Refer to drawing for TGB type
and location. Minimum #6 grounding riser between each ITR and MTR
per riser diagram on drawings. Bonding in each ITR and MTR shall be
from the TGB in each room to the following: network equipment racks
and cabinets, cable runways, cable trays, metallic cable sheaths and
raised floor system (if existing).
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Provide product data for each type of ground bar and associated ground
lugs, at a minimum.
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1.4 DEFINITIONS:
A. Earth: interpreted as absolute ground, a theoretical location of zero
electrical potential.
B. Ground: interpreted as a made conducting connection to earth by
employing such devices as a driven metal rod, a buried metal plate, a
metallic water pipe, etc., or any multiple or combination of these devices,
and the conductors which may interconnect any of the foregoing.
C. System ground: interpreted as a low impedance made conducting
ground plane or system, with a conducting connection to ground,
established for the benefit of a particular electrical system or related
systems.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 CONDUCTORS:
A. All exposed grounding conductors such as bars, straps, cables, flexible
jumpers, braids, shunts, etc., shall be bare copper unless specifically
noted or approved otherwise.
B. Cable size shall be as required by NEC Code, Section 250, stranded, soft
drawn or soft annealed, unless otherwise shown on plans or specified.
C. Cable insulation type and color shall be as shown or as specified.
D. Manufacturer to be same as specified in Section 260101 4 Basic Materials
and Methods.
2.2 CONNECTORS, CLAMPS, TERMINALS:
A. Mechanical connectors and clamps shall be silicon bronze.
B. Solderless compression terminals shall be copper, long4barrel, two4bolt.
C. Make: Anderson, Burndy, Penn4Union, T&B, approved for use intended.
2.3 SOLDER:
A. Solder prohibited for connections, except for high voltage cable metallic
tape shields.
2.4 MOLDED FUSION WELDS:
A. Process shall be "Cadweld," "Metalweld," "Thermoweld."
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2.5 HARDWARE:
A. All hardware shall be silicon bronze alloy.
B. Make: "Durium," "Everdur."
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL:
A. Bare copper bars, cables, fittings, etc., shall not be installed in cinder fill
nor shall be covered with soil containing cinders or other corrosive
material.
B. Cables shall be installed with enough slack to prevent breaking stresses.
C. All grounding conductors subject to mechanical damage shall be
protected by rigid steel conduit or other suitable steel guards and in all
cases where so protected shall be permanently and effectively grounded
to said enclosure at each end of its length.
D. Where grounding conductors pass through floor slabs, walls, etc., and are
not encased in metal conduit, they shall be sleeved in fiber, or approved
non4metallic conduit.
E. All equipment ground bus, ground pads, frames, enclosures, etc., shall
have surfaces at point of connection thoroughly cleaned and brightened
just prior to actually making the connection. Touch4up damaged painted
surfaces.
F. Splices in wire or cable grounding conductors are prohibited.
3.2 INSTALLATION, RACEWAY SYSTEMS:
A. All metal supports, cable trays, messenger cables, frames, brackets,
races, etc., for any part of the raceway system, panels, switches, boxes,
starters, controls, etc., which are not rigidly secured to and in contact with
the raceway system, or which are subject to vibration and loosening, shall
be bonded to the raceway system, the size of the bonding conductor in
accordance with NEC Table 250494.
B. Termination of rigid conduit at all boxes, cabinets, and enclosures shall
be made up tightly with a double locknut arrangement and a bushing,
bushings being of the insulated type where required by NEC.
C. Conduit which runs to or from all boxes, cabinets, or enclosures having
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concentric or eccentric knockouts which partially perforate the metal
around the conduit and hence impair the continuity of system ground
circuits shall be provided with bonding jumpers sized in accordance with
NEC Table 250495 connected between a grounding type bushing/locknut
on the conduit and a ground bus or stud inside the box, cabinet, or
enclosure and attached thereto.
D. Conduit expansion joints and telescoping sections of metal raceways
shall be provided with bonding jumpers sized in accordance with NEC
Table 250495.
E. Where flexible metallic conduit or liquid tight conduit is used, a bonding
jumper shall be provided, sized in accordance with NEC Table 250495.
F. All non4metallic runs of conduit or raceway shall be provided with a
system ground conductor sized according to Table 250495.
G. Where conduit enters or leaves any electrical enclosure with removable
coverplates, provide conduit grounding bushings and bonding jumpers
sized in accordance with NEC Table 250495 between the grounding
bushings and the enclosure rigid frame or ground bus.
H. The ground conductors contained in the interstices of interlocked armor
cable shall be connected to ground at every splice and termination point.
3.3 INSTALLATION, ATTACHMENT TO STRUCTURAL STEEL:
A. Location of attachment bonds of ground conductors shall be at points not
subject to mechanical damage, but if possible where accessible for
inspection.
B. Attach preferably by molded fusion welding process.
C. Where welding is prohibited, attach by bolting, 7/16 inch hole in steel, 3/8
inch silicon bronze bolt, bolt end peened, steel surface bright and flat prior
to bolting, just prior to bolting contact surfaces lightly coated with Vaseline
or "NO4OX4ID4A Special."
3.4 INSTALLATION, SECONDARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
A. The neutral conductor of each and every low voltage, single or polyphase,
system or distribution system, except special isolated double insulated
systems, shall be solidly connected at one point only; at the main
secondary switchgear; to system ground and shall be sized for current
carrying capacity, not to be less than the following, which are listed in
preferential order:
a. As shown or specified.
b. As required by NEC, latest issue, Table 250495.
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c. Not less than 25 percent of the transformer full load current or
main protective device rating, whichever is greater, based on
NEMA standard bus size.
B. Provide equipment grounding conductor, green colored insulation, with
phase conductors, to primary side of all transformers rated 600 volts or
less circuited to case and secondary neutral bushing, to motors, to motor
control equipment, and to all convenience outlets, insulation shall be
same type as phase conductors.
C. Transformer secondary neutral bushings shall also to be circuited to
nearest metallic water pipe, building steel, or ground rod.
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SECTION 260553 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATIO N
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Section.
B. The Work of Section 26 01 01 8 Electrical Basic Materials and Methods
applies to the Work of this Section.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide a complete, operating, tested, functioning, documented Electrical
Equipment Identification System including all work shown, specified, or
required for proper system operation.
B. Under this Section provide equipment and circuit identification as follows:
1. Typewritten panel directories with duplicates on As8Built
Drawings, for all new or existing altered panels.
2. Panelboard nameplates
3. Panelboard breaker identification tags
4. Telecom Ground Bar nameplates and identification tags, for all
new or modified bars.
5. Telecom Grounding Riser Conductor nameplates and
identification tags, for all new or modified risers.
6. Wiring color code
7. Wiring labeling
8. Junction box marking (Incl. Telecom Branch circuits and Lighting)
9. UPS and convenience power receptacles (Incl. Telecom Branch
circuits)
10. Motor starter/disconnect nameplates
11. New Fire Alarm devices
12. New Fire Alarm junction box covers paint to Owner’s color code.
13. Panelboard voltage marking
1.3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE:
A. Factory produced panelboard nameplates included in Section 26 24 16.
B. Color code for conductors provided in Section 26 01 01.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Provide product data for each new Telecom Ground Bar nameplates, per
drawing A4.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS:
A. Legend Plates:
1. Two ply, 1/16” thick flexible plastic legend plates, front etched with
minimum 3/16” Gothic letters. Provide adhesive backing and a
minimum of two 5/32” diameter screw holes. Plate size shall be
minimum 1” x 3”. Multi8layer, non8conductive material, machine8
engraved with proper designation.
2. C & M Name Shop, Syracuse, or acceptable manufacturer.
3. Stick on computer printed labels shall not be accepted.
B. Stencils:
1. Die cut, capital letters.
2. Letters 3/8” minimum height.
C. Wire Markers:
1. Adhesive backed mylar or fabric material with printed markings.
2. Brady or equivalent.
D. Voltage Markers
1. Voltage markers shall be bright orange with black letters. Brady
Style B (181/8” by 481/2”) or acceptable manufacturer. Examples:
Three Phase Single Phase Three Phase
208 volts 240 volts 480 volts
120 volts 120 volts 277 volts
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 IDENTIFICATION, GENERAL:
A. Equipment name and number as shown on Drawings to be used for
equipment identification.
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B. Disconnect switches, starters, control, etc., serving utilized equipment
shall be labeled on front cover.
C. All duplex receptacles, single UPS receptacles, light switches/circuits,
Telecom Ground Bars, Telelcom grounding conductors and lugs, fire
initiation devices, etc, serving any equipment in Telecommunication
rooms, shall be labeled with machine printed wrap around labels, with
panel and C/B information. .
D. All Telecom Ground Bars and Telelcom grounding conductors in
Telecommunication rooms, shall be labeled with legend plated, as
described in this section.
E. Step8down transformers shall be labeled with primary/secondary
voltages.
F. Utilized equipment which does not have service voltage clearly indicated
shall also be labeled by the Contractor, as directed by the Engineer.
G. Starters or control panels with interlock shall be provided with a warning
sign to indicate separate control voltage and may be energized. Warning
sign shall be mounted inside enclosure.
3.2 IDENTIFICATION MARKERS:
A. Securely fastened to equipment to be identified with adhesive material
and plated screws.
B. Locate on front of equipment to be identified in neat manner, plumb and
true.
C. All power supply equipment; i.e., branch circuit breakers, equipment
disconnect switches, motor starters, etc. to be labeled to identify function
and/or load served.
3.3 STENCILED LABELS:
A. To be used only on equipment in unfinished areas.
B. Obtain Engineer's approval.
C. Locate on front of equipment to be identified in neat manner, plumb and
true.
3.4 WIRE MARKERS:
A. Install approximately 2” from wire ends.
B. All wiring to be identified via labeling at all ends, in junction and pull
boxes, in panelboards, at equipment terminations, at terminal boards
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and/or cabinets. Wiring to be identified for continuity.
3.5 DIRECTORIES:
A. Typewritten only; handwritten not acceptable.
B. Install in a manner to be legible but protected from physical damage
under conditions of normal use.
C. Room names to be referenced on directory along with load supplied.
3.6 MATERIALS TO BE LABELED:
A. Directories: Update existing panelboards to include new load served.
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SECTION 262910 MOTOR STARTERS & DISCONNECTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Section.
B. The Work of Section 26 01 01 5 Electrical Basic Materials and Methods
applies to the Work of this Section.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide motor starters and disconnects, including all work shown,
specified, or required for proper system operation.
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS:
A. The combination starters and protection devices in this specification shall
be designed and manufactured according to latest revision of the
following standards (unless otherwise noted).
1. ANSI/NFPA 70 5 National Electrical Code. 5 Latest issue
2. CSA C22.2 No. 14 5 Industrial Control Equipment. 5 Latest issue
3. NEMA ICS 2 5 Industrial Control and Systems: Controllers,
Contactors and Overload Relays, Rated Not More than 2000 Volts
AC or 750 Volts DC. 5 Latest issue
4. UL 508 5 Industrial Control Equipment. 5 Latest issue
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide submittals for the following:
1. Disconnect Switches
2. Starters
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:
A. All products in this section shall be by General Electric Company, Square
D or Cutler5Hammer. These Manufacturers are University Standard, no
other Manufacturers shall be accepted.
2.2 CLASSIFICATION/ASSEMBLY:
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A. All products to be heavy duty grade classification, NEMA type as
scheduled on drawings. General duty products not accepted.
B. All products shall be factory assembled and wired and shall be UL
approved. Assemblies fabricated by Contractor shall not be accepted.
C. Units shall be horsepower rated for load served, current rating and poles
as shown on plans.
2.3 DISCONNECT SWITCHES (NON5FUSIBLE):
A. Visible blade with dual color, red/black position indicator. Unit shall be
padlockable in "off" position.
B. Unit shall be the heavy5duty version.
C. Where shown provide auxiliary interlock kits.
D. Rating: 600 Volts for all loads served.
E. Make: Square D Class 3110 or acceptable manufacturer in G.E. or
Cutler5Hammer.
2.4 DISCONNECT SWITCHES (FUSIBLE):
A. Visible blade with dual color, red/black position indicator. Unit shall be
padlockable in "off" position.
B. Unit shall be the heavy5duty version.
C. Provide motor overload elements and fuse clips for Class R fuses.
D. Where shown provide auxiliary interlock.
E. Rating: 240 Volts for 208 and 240 Volt loads.
600 Volts for loads above 240 volts.
F. Make: Square D Class 3110 or acceptable manufacturer in G.E. or
Cutler5Hammer.
2.5 MANUAL MOTOR STARTERS:
A. Motor control switch and Motor overload element in single enclosure.
B. Make Square D class 2510 or acceptable manufacturer in GE or Cutler5
Hammer.
2.6 COMBINATION MAGNETIC MOTOR STARTER/FUSIBLE DISCONNECT
SWITCH:
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A. Provide motor overload elements and fuse clips for Class R fuses.
B. Visible blade with dual color, red/black position indicator. Unit shall be
padlockable in "off" position.
C. Parts subject to wear or arching shall be removable and replaceable.
D. Where shown provide auxiliary interlock kits.
E. Provide 24 or 120 volt control transformer as shown and 24 or 120 volt
contactor coil, provide fuses for transformer.
F. Provide cover mounted HOA switch.
G. Make: Square D Class 8538 or acceptable manufacturer in GE or Cutler5
Hammer.
2.7 FUSES:
A. Dual Element, time delay.
B. Type and size as required.
C. Make: Buss Fustron, Shawmut Gould, or Brush Reliance.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION:
A. Mount Manual Motor Starters, Magnetic Motor Starters and Disconnects
on substantial mount frames provided by the Electrical Contractor, with
clearances according to the NEC.
B. Circuit according to the NEC.
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SECTION 265100 LIGHTING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Section.
B. The Work of Section 26 01 01 6 Electrical Basic Materials and Methods
applies to the Work of this Section.
1.2 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide a complete, operating, tested, functioning, documented lighting
system including all Work shown, specified, or required for proper system
operation.
B. Provide lighting fixtures, lenses, globes, hangers, supports, lamps and
appurtenances to provide a complete lighting system.
C. Provide emergency light battery units, and accessories where shown.
D. Relocate fixtures where shown.
E. Refer to Electrical New Work Drawings and E4 Drawing Schedules,
typical.
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Provide product data for each luminaire assembly to be provided and all
light switched, as called or.
PART 2 PRODUCTS:
2.1 GENERAL:
A. All fixtures of the same type shall be by the same manufacturer.
B. All lamps of the same type shall be by the same manufacturer. Lamps
shall be appropriate for the actual ballast furnished and shall be tested
and certified for operation by the ballast manufacturer.
2.2 FIXTURES:
A. Schedule (See E4 Drawings).
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2.3 FLUORESCENT LAMPS:
A. All fluorescent lamps shall be energy saving type and color temperature
as scheduled.
B. Lamps shall be low mercury type.
2.4 BALLASTS:
A. All ballasts shall be of the PCB free type.
B. All ballasts shall be of the energy saving type, as scheduled, 56 watts
input typ. 26lamp T8.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FIXTURES:
A. Securely support all fixtures in accordance with manufacturer's installation
instructions and U.L. or ETL listing information.
B. Location:
1. Evenly proportioned in room, except adjusted to conform with
ceiling pattern as described below and except where otherwise
shown or dimensioned.
2. Edges of fixtures parallel with walls.
C. Plaster frames:
1. Provide for all recessed fixtures in wet type ceilings.
2. Install in cooperation with other trades.
D. Mounting:
1. All fixtures must hang true to vertical, free from finger marks,
flaws, scratches, dents or other imperfections.
2. Take care when hanging fixtures not to deface in any way, ceilings
or walls.
3. Install continuous rows of fixtures in straight line; all fixtures at
same level. Fixtures must not be rotated about longitudinal axis
with respect to one another.
4. Mount surface fixtures tight to surface without distorting it.
5. Provide proper mounting equipment and trim for recessed fixtures
to adapt them to the ceiling or wall construction and to prevent
light leaks around trim.
6. Provide special means for supporting fixtures as hereinafter
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specified, as shown on plans, or as required.
7. All stem mounted fixtures shall be hung level from self6aligning
hangers in canopies; all stems shall be constructed of formed and
stamped sheet metal, no cast or "pot metal" parts shall be
accepted.
8. Securely support all ceiling fixtures, hangers, and outlet boxes
from structural members, not from ceiling members. In addition
the fixtures shall be securely fastened to framing members of the
ceiling in order to meet NEC, Article 410616B. Lock clip,
wirelashing or leveling supports shall be acceptable means.
9. Plastic inserts not permitted.
10. Outlet boxes shall not be supported by conduit.
11. Supports for each fixture shall be capable of supporting 4 times
fixture weight. Use 1/4 inch threaded rod, fender washer, and
double nuts.
12. Exterior fixtures shall be installed with non6ferrous metal screws
finished to match the fixture.
13. Fixtures shall be supported from building structure and using
supports as follows (minimum requirements):
a. Ceiling surface mounted:
1) 1’ x 4’ 6 two supports.
2) 1’ x 8’ 6 three supports.
3) 2 ‘x 4’ 6 two supports.
4) 4’ x 4’ 6 four supports.
14. Provide special extra wide toggle bolt support, 10” wide toggle,
Paine Company #400, mounted above existing plaster ceilings
where approved by Engineer and noted on Plans.
E. Mechanical coordination:
1. Coordinate location of all hangers in rooms without ceilings with
ductwork, plumbing piping, sprinkler piping, etc.
2. Make all necessary offsets and extensions so that stems and
fixtures avoid beams, pipes, ducts, etc.
3. Where fixtures are located below heating, ventilation and air
conditioning units, or ductwork and piping, provide trapeze
hangers around obstruction and suspend fixture from trapeze
hanger. Do not suspend from duct.
F. Architectural coordination:
1. Locate all hangers at intersections of joints or at centers of blocks
in rooms with acoustical tile or other patterned type of ceiling
materials.
2. Space continuous row fixtures to conform to corresponding joint
intersections.
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3. Coordinate all ceiling layouts and obtain Engineer's approval
before proceeding.
4. Heights of fixtures not scheduled will be furnished on application
to Engineer.
5. Contractor is specifically required to verify ceiling construction and
report in writing any discrepancies between the ceiling type and
the fixture type before releasing fixtures for manufacture.
G. Care of fixtures:
1. Remove, and replace with new, all broken glassware, plastic or
fixtures damaged before final acceptance at no additional expense
to Owner.
2. No allowance made for breakage or theft before final acceptance.
3. Immediately prior to occupancy, damp6clean all diffusers,
glassware, fixture trims, reflectors, lamps, and replace burned6out
lamps.
H. Wiring:
1. Fixture shall not be used as a raceway except as allowed in NEC,
Article 410631.
2. Wiring to fixture shall be 90° Centigrade minimum.
3.2 LAMPS:
A. All lamps for new fixtures shall be installed new. Provide spare lamps as
required to allow replacement of flickering or bad lamps. Provide labor
and material to replace any failed lamp during the one (1) year warrantee
period. In the event that more than 10% of the lamps in a particular room
or lot fail within twelve (12) months of Project completion or earlier, the
Contractor shall replace all lamps which were provided for that room or
lot. Contractor shall provide all labor and materials for this work at no
cost to the Owner, and shall compensate the Owner for his personnel
who provide access for the Contractor.
B. Clean all fixtures and lamps prior to requesting punch list.
3.3 BALLASTS:
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instruction. Provide labor and
material to replace any failed ballast during one (1) year warranty period.
In the event that more than 10% of the ballasts in any particular room, lot
or type of fixture fail within twelve (12) months of Project completion or
earlier, the Contractor shall replace all ballasts which were provided for
that room or lot or type of fixture. The Contractor shall provide all labor
and materials for this work at no cost to the Owner, and shall compensate
the Owner for his personnel who provide access for the Contractor.
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SECTION 266000 FIRE ALARM IMPROVEMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. The Contract Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,
Supplementary Conditions, Special Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections apply to the work of this Division.
B. The Work of the Sections 26 01 00 6 Electrical Basic Materials and
Methods apply to the Work of this Section.
1.2 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLER REQUIREMENTS:
A. The installation of major fire alarm system renovations and new fire alarm
and detection systems shall be performed by a qualified individual
certified as either a National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Level III (minimum), or as a
Licensed Professional Engineer.
1.3 WORK INCLUDED:
The work of this Section shall include providing all materials, labor, services,
permits and related work to furnish a complete, operating, tested, functioning,
documented Fire Alarm improvements and modifications and additions to
existing fire alarm System for Cornell University including all work shown,
specified or required for proper system operation including but not limited to the
following:
A. Field verifications of existing conditions and associated demolition and
removal of existing circuits, devices, and fixtures, where shown, removal
of all debris from site and proper disposal of same.
B. Confirmation that the existing system can support new device(s) Provide
new hardware and appropriate and compatible system detection devices
throughout the building as shown on the AMEP electrical drawings.
C. Provide and install new conduit pathways and boxes for new fire alarm
circuiting as shown on drawings. Extend existing fire alarm initiating
circuit to new smoke detector.
D. Provide equipment and conductor identification. All new fire alarm
equipment shall match existing fire alarm manufacturer within the
building.
E. Provide testing of equipment and conductors.
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F. Provide openings in existing and new construction as required for the
work of this division.
G. Provide maintenance of system in good condition until final acceptance.
H. Provide Submittals, Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings.
I. Provide As6Built (Record Drawings) for the following:
1. Fire Alarm System Equipment and Devices
J. Provide Reprogramming (with designators approved by Owner), testing,
and modification to existing fire alarm panel(s).
K. Provide startup, testing and troubleshooting services as required.
L. Provide one year warranty from date of final acceptance.
M. Provide owner training.
N. Provide O&M document submission and “As6Built” Drawings.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. To ensure compliance with the intent of this standard, all new fire alarm
and detection system final designs and associated contract submittals
shall be reviewed by CU Facilities Engineering (FE) and Environmental
Health & Safety (EH&S).
B. One (1) copy of each new project fire alarm system submittal shall be
sent to both the CU FE Electrical Section and EH&S for review and
comment prior to releasing final approved submittals to the contractor.
Submittals shall contain the following information:
1. Product information for all installed components;
2. System riser diagram with typical equipment and device
connection and labeling; NOTE that a detailed system/device
connection diagram is NOT required until the completion of the
project (as a complete “As6Built”).
3. Wire color coding table and/or schedule;
4. System battery stand6by calculations;
5. Special system requirements;
6. System labeling materials and methods as described in this
section.
C. At completion of the project, Contractor shall provide a complete set of
fire alarm “As6Built” drawings that includes the following information prior
to the closeout of the project:
1. New Initiating device locations;
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2. Special systems interface locations;
3. Complete fire alarm riser diagram that depicts wiring between
FACP and all new fire alarm system components. Such detail
shall include all major equipment and their locations (approved
room number designation), zone/loop wiring connections to
initiating devices, SNAC wiring to notification appliances, and
interconnections to other special systems as designed per this
standard.
4. Circuit breaker locations for all fire alarm panels and accessory
panels that receive building power. Locations shall include room
number in which the power panel is located, as well as the
breaker number that serves the equipment.
D. The Owner or his designated representative shall approve all equipment
submittals.
E. Administrative Requirements
a) Provide product data for each type of smoke/heat detector
planned for use, at a minimum.
F. General Requirements:
1. Manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information
shall be supplied for all major components of the equipment to be
supplied.
2. Suppliers' qualifications shall be supplied indicating years in
business, service policies, warranty definitions, and a list of similar
installations.
3. Contractor qualifications shall be supplied indicating years in
business and prior experience with installations that include the
type of equipment that is to be supplied.
4. All pertinent information shall be supplied regarding the reliability
and operation of the equipment to be supplied.
5. Delivery dates of the equipment to be supplied shall be furnished.
6. Installation and final test/acceptance dates of the equipment shall
be supplied.
7. Sufficient information shall be supplied so that the exact function
of each installed device is known.
8. Provide battery stand6by calculations showing total stand6by
power needed to meet the system requirements as specified.
G. Other than Specified Equipment:
Equipment other than specified shall be considered for approval provided
the following is submitted in writing by the Electrical Contractor to the
Engineer ten (10) days before the bid date:
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1. Complete lists, descriptions and drawings of materials to be used.
2. A complete list of current drain requirements during normal
supervisory conditions, trouble conditions and alarm conditions.
3. Battery stand6by calculations showing total stand6by power
needed to meet the system requirements as specified.
H. Substituted Equipment:
If equipment other than that specified is supplied, it shall be the
Contractor's obligation to submit the appropriate documentation and all
the Engineer sufficient time to consider the equality of the substituted
items.
I. Satisfying the Entire Intent of these Specifications:
1. It is the Contractor's responsibility to meet the entire intent of
these Specifications. Deviations from the specified items shall be
at the risk of the Contractor
2. All costs for removal, relocation, or replacement of a substituted
item shall be at the risk of the Contractor.
1.5 AGENCY APPROVALS:
A. All equipment shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or
approved by Factory Mutual or as accepted by the authority having
jurisdiction.
B. The modified fire alarm system in its entirety shall be in compliance with
all applicable fire and electrical codes and comply with the requirements
of the local authority having jurisdiction over said systems.
C. Accessory components as required shall be catalogued by the
manufacturer and U.L. listed to operate with the manufacture’s control
pane.
1.6 SPECIFIC U.L. PROVISIONS:
A. The system shall comply with the applicable provisions of the following
U.L. Standards and Classifications:
1. #864, Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
2. UOJZ, Control Units, System.
3. UOXX, Control Unit Accessories, System.
1.7 SPECIFIC NFPA STANDARDS:
A. The system shall comply with the applicable provision of the following
current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards:
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1. NFPA 71
2. NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
3. NFPA 90 A
4. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
1.8 CODES AND STANDARDS:
A. The Fire Alarm and Detection System shall comply with all local and state
codes with no exception.
B. The Fire Alarm Contractor shall be a licensed New York State Fire Alarm
and Detection System Installer.
1.9 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:
A. The Contractor providing modifications to the fire alarm and detection
system shall be licensed per Article 6 D of the New York State General
Business Law.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 EQUIPMENT MATERIAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. All equipment furnished for this project shall be new and unused. All
components and systems shall be designed for uninterrupted duty. All
equipment, materials, accessories, devices and other facilities covered by
this specification or noted on contract drawings and installation
specifications shall be the best suited for the intended use and shall be
provided by a single manufacturer. If any of the equipment provided
under this Specification is provided by different manufactures, then that
equipment shall be recognized as compatible by both manufacturers, and
"Listed" as such by Underwriters’ Laboratories.
B. System installation and operations shall be verified by the manufacturer’s
representative and a verification certificate presented upon completion.
The manufacturer’s representative shall be responsible for an on6site
demonstration of the operation of the system and initial staff training as
required by the Consulting Engineer.
C. The system shall be capable of detecting the electrical location of each
intelligent device.
2.2 SMOKE DETECTOR6PHOTOELECTRIC:
A. Smoke Detectors – Spot Type
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1. Smoke detectors shall be of the low profile, solid state,
photoelectric or ionization type and shall be compatible for use in
addressable, zoned, and combination addressable and zoned
systems.
2. Smoke detectors shall be compatible for use in Style D (Class A)
and Style B (Class B) circuits. (Note: Special power supplies or
compensating devices shall not be required for smoke detectors to
properly operate in circuits containing other Style D and Style B
initiating devices. Also, Style B (Class B) smoke detectors shall
not be used in initiating circuits unless provided with a separate 24
VDC control power supply.)
2.3 MOUNTING BASE6STANDARD DETECTOR:
A. Standard detector mounting base suitable for mounting on 4" octagon
and 4" square box or wiremold surface ceiling box. Base shall contain no
electronics, support all detector types and have following minimum
requirements:
1. Removal of respective detector shall not affect communications
with other detectors.
2. Terminal connections shall be made on room side of the base.
Bases which must be removed to gain access to the terminals
shall not be accepted.
B. Design Make (typical): Simplex Grinnell TrueAlert # 409869xxx Series, 2
or 46wire to match existing system, or as directed (field verify).
C. Design Make (typical): EST Model SIGA6SB, or as directed to match
existing (field verify).
2.4 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION / LABELING
A. Initiating, notification, signaling, and other fire alarm system wiring,
circuits, and conductors shall be color coded and identified by number at
termination points (i.e., control panels, remote annunciators, etc.) and
splice points (i.e., junction boxes, splice boxes, etc.). Wiring shall be
consistent throughout the system with no color changes on individual
loops from the FACP.
B. Junction and splice boxes containing fire alarm system wiring, circuits,
and conductors shall have red covers and marked “FIRE ALARM” in 3/4"
(three6quarter inch) white letters.
C. Fire alarm equipment supplied with 120 VAC power shall be labeled with
the panel source information, including panel name, room number and
source breaker number.
D. End6of6line resistors in two6wire systems shall be located at the fire alarm
control panel, if feasible; otherwise, end6of6line resistors shall be installed
in designated junction boxes with red covers and marked in accordance
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with the specifications of this section.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL:
A. Any drilling/work that may create a nuisance fire alarm shall be scheduled
at least 24 hours in advance with Cornell customer service for a fire
protection system shutdown. Shutdown will be performed by Cornell
EH&S staff. Contractor shall not disable any fire protection equipment
without EH&S approval/assistance.
B. Prior to construction within any room containing an existing smoke
detector, coordinate with system vendor to temporarily replace the smoke
detector with a heat detector, and test/re6program the system as required.
Schedule the vendor in advance to avoid project delays. At completion of
room construction, coordinate with vendor to replace heat detector with
smoke detector, and test/re6program the system as required, in the
presence of Cornell EH&S / IFD.
C. Conform to Division 26 Specifications for installation and execution of
work.
3.2 WIRING:
A. For fire alarm use, wire and cable shall be U.L. listed and a minimum of
18 AWG as required by local codes and authority having jurisdiction.
Provide twisted/shielded wire for communication circuits. All fire alarm
and detection circuits shall be in conduit.
B. Raceways containing conductors identified as "Fire Protective Alarm
System". Conductors shall not contain any other conductors and no AC
current carrying conductors shall be allowed in the same raceway with the
D.C. Fire alarm detection and signaling conductors.
3.3 INSTALLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. The installer shall field verify existing conditions/systems and coordinate
the installation of the fire alarm equipment with the manufacturer or his
authorized distributor.
B. All conductors and wiring shall be installed according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
C. It shall be the installer's responsibility to coordinate with the supplier,
regarding the correct wiring procedures before installing any conduits or
conductors.
3.4 INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
A. System components shall be installed in accordance with the latest
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revisions of the appropriate NFPA pamphlets, the requirements contained
herein, National Electrical Code, local and state regulations, the
requirements of the fire department, and other applicable authorities have
jurisdiction.
B. Low energy U.L. listed fire protective signaling circuit cable with 105° C
insulation may be used when allowed by the local authority having
jurisdiction, however, all conductors shall be in conduit.
C. Installer shall verify that smoke detectors are mounted not less than three
(3) feet from air supply diffusers.
3.5 GUARANTEE AND FINAL TEST:
A. General:
1. The Contractor shall guarantee all equipment and wiring free from
inherent mechanical and electrical defects for one year (365 days)
from the date of final acceptance.
B. Final Test: Before the installation shall be considered completed and
acceptable by the Owner, a test on the system shall be performed as
follows:
1. The Contractor's job foreman, in the presence of a representative
of the manufacturer, a representative from Cornell EH&S, and the
fire department shall operate each new building fire alarm device
to ensure proper operation of the device, and correct annunciation
at the control panel, the remote annunciator and building alarms.
2. One half of all tests shall be performed on battery stand6by power.
3. When the testing has been completed to the satisfaction of both
the Contractor's job foreman and the representatives of the
manufacturer and Owner, a notarized letter co6signed by each
attesting to the satisfactory completion of said testing shall be
forwarded to the Engineer and the fire department.
4. The Contractor shall leave the fire alarm system in proper working
order, and without additional expense to the Owner, shall replace
any defective materials or equipment provided by him under this
Contract, within one year (365 days) from the date of final
acceptance by the Owner.
5. Prior to final test the fire department must be notified in
accordance with local requirements.
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