1-Bid C26-08 – SCCPSS Alternative Schools Renovation GMC PROJECT MANUAL - V3 .pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

SCCPSS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS RENOVATION

Garden City, Georgia

October 3, 2025

Issue for Construction

Prepared By

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GMC PROJECT NUMBER: ASAV240002

Volume 3

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The Project Manual, Technical Specifications, Drawings, and all other documents relating to this project have been prepared for this individual and particular project, and for the exclusive use of the original Owner, developer or other party so indicated.

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC

Post Office Box 242128

Montgomery, AL 36124-2128 and

Birmingham, Alabama

Andalusia, Alabama

Auburn, Alabama

Daphne, Alabama

Eufaula, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

Brentwood, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

New Orleans, Louisiana

Opelika, Alabama

Vernon, Alabama

Atlanta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Columbia, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Nashville, Tennessee

Pensacola, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Charlotte, North Carolina

ARCHITECTURE■ENGINEERING■ENVIRONMENTAL■GEOTECHNICAL■INTERIOR DESIGN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE■PLANNING■SURVEYING■TRANSPORTATION

SCCPSS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS RENOVATION GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA

GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC. PROJECT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

GMC PROJECT NO. ASAV240002 1 of 6

PROJECT MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS:

00 00 10

00 00 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

01 11 00

01 14 00

01 21 00

01 22 13

01 23 00

01 25 00

01 26 00

01 29 00

01 31 00

01 32 00

01 32 33

01 33 00

01 40 00

01 42 00

01 45 00

01 50 00

01 58 00

01 60 00

01 71 23

01 73 29

01 74 00

01 74 19

01 77 20

01 78 23

01 78 39

01 78 43

01 79 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

WORK RESTRICTIONS

ALLOWANCES

UNIT PRICES

ALTERNATES

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

REFERENCES STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

QUALITY CONTROL

TEMPORARY FACILITIES

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

FIELD ENGINEERING

CUTTING AND PATCHING

CLEANING

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

SPARE PARTS

DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS:

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE:

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

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03 36 60

03 51 13

03 62 00

SEALED CONCRETE FLOOR

CEMENTITIOUS ROOF DECK

NON-SHRINK GROUTING

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY:

04 01 05

04 22 00

MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING

CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 5 - METALS:

05 12 00

05 31 00

05 40 00

05 50 00

05 51 33

05 52 00

STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

STEEL DECKING

COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

METAL FABRICATIONS

EXTERIOR ALUMINUM LADDER

METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES:

06 10 00

06 10 53

06 41 16

ROUGH CARPENTRY

MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION:

07 10 00

07 19 00

07 21 16

07 26 50

07 27 26

07 41 13

07 50 01

07 54 23

07 60 00

07 71 14

07 71 29

07 72 13

07 84 00

07 84 13

07 84 43

07 92 00

07 92 19

07 95 00

DAMPROOFING

WATER REPELLENTS

BLANKET INSULATION

UNDER SLAB VAPOR BARRIER

FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

METAL ROOF PANELS (STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFS)

LOW ROOF

THERMOSPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) MEMBRANE ROOFING

FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

MANUFACTURED COPINGS AND ROOF EDGE FASCIAS

MANUFACTURED ROOF EXPANSION JOINTS

MANUFACTURED CURBS

FIRESTOPPING

PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

FIRE RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

JOINT SEALANTS

ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

EXPANSION CONTROL

DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS:

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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08 14 16

08 31 13

08 41 13

08 71 00

08 74 00

08 80 00

08 87 23

FLUSH WOOD DOORS

ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

DOOR HARDWARE

ACCESS DOOR CONTROL HARDWARE

GLAZING

SAFETY AND SECURITY FILMS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES:

09 05 61

09 21 16

09 22 16

09 24 00

09 29 00

09 29 20

09 30 00

09 51 13

09 54 46

09 65 00

09 65 13

09 65 66

09 68 13

09 84 33

09 91 00

09 96 00.1

09 96 00.5

09 96 46

MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSION CONTROL

GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

CEMENT PLASTERING

GYPSUM BOARD

FINISHING GYPSUM BOARD

TILING

ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

FELT CEILING ACOUSTICAL PANELS

RESILIENT FLOORING

RESILIENT BASE

RUBBER ATHLETIC FLOORING REPAIR AND REFINISH

TILE CARPETING

ACOUSTICAL WALL ABSORBERS, DIFFUSERS, & TILES

PAINTING

HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS (Exterior)

HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS (Interior)

INTUMESCENT PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES:

10 11 00

10 11 16

10 14 00

10 21 13

10 26 13

10 28 13

10 44 00

10 51 13

10 73 16

10 75 00

10 82 16

10 85 00

MARKERBOARDS, TACKBOARDS AND ACCESSORIES

INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANELS (WHITE-BOARDS)

SIGNAGE

PHENOLIC-CORE TOILET COMPARTMENTS

PADDED WALL SYSTEMS

TOILET ACCESSORIES

FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

METAL LOCKERS

PREFABRICATED CANOPY

FLAGPOLE

MESH SCREENS

KNOX BOX

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT:

11 31 00

11 52 13

11 66 23

APPLIANCES

PROJECTION SCREENS

GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT

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11 66 47

ELECTRONIC SCOREBOARDS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS:

12 24 13

12 35 53

12 36 61

12 66 00

ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

WOOD LABORATORY CASEWORK

SOLID SURFACING COUNTERTOPS

TELESCOPING STANDS REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION:

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT:

14 42 16 VERTICAL PLATFORM WHEELCHAIR LIFT

DIVISION 21 -FIRE SUPPRESSION:

21 05 00

21 05 23

21 05 53

21 13 00

21 30 00

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

VALVES FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

FIRE PUMPS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING:

22 05 00

22 05 17

22 05 19

22 05 23

22 05 29

22 05 53

22 07 19

22 10 05

22 10 06

22 30 00

22 40 00

GENERAL PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PIPING

METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SUPPORTS FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

IDENTIFICATION FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

PLUMBING PIPING

PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALTIES

PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 -HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING:

23 05 00

23 05 16

23 05 17

23 05 19

23 05 23

23 05 29

23 05 33

23 05 48

GENERAL HVAC REQUIREMENTS

EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING

VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC

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23 05 53

23 05 93

23 07 13

23 07 19

23 09 00

23 09 34

23 09 93

23 21 13

23 21 14

23 21 23

23 23 00

23 25 00

23 31 00

23 33 00

23 33 00

23 34 00

23 37 00

23 38 13

23 40 00

23 52 16

23 57 00

23 65 14

23 74 16

23 74 33

23 81 26

23 81 46

23 82 39

IDENTIFICATION FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

DUCT INSULATION

HVAC PIPING INSULATION

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC

VARIABLE-FREQUENCY CONTROLLERS FOR HVAC

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC CONTROLS

HYDRONIC PIPING

HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

HYDRONIC PUMPS

REFRIGERANT PIPING

HVAC WATER TREATMENT

HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

DUCTWORK AND DUCT ACCESSORIES

HVAC FANS

AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

COMMERCIAL-KITCHEN HOODS

HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

CONDENSING BOILERS

HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HVAC

INDUCED-DRAFT COOLING TOWERS

PACKAGED ROOFTOP HEAT PUMPS

DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR UNITS

SPLIT-SYSTEM AC AND HEAT PUMPS

WATER-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS

ELECTRIC HEATERS

DIVISION 26 -ELECTRICAL:

26 05 05

26 05 19

26 05 26

26 05 29

26 05 33.13

26 05 33.16

26 05 36

26 05 53

26 09 23

26 21 00

26 24 16

26 27 26

26 28 13

26 28 16.16

26 32 13

26 36 00

26 51 00

26 56 00

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

GROUNDING AND BONDING

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE

PANELBOARDS

WIRING DEVICES

FUSES

ENCLOSED SWITCHES

ENGINE GENERATORS

TRANSFER SWITCHES

INTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS:

27 51 16

27 51 29.17

CLASSROOM INTERCOM SYSTEMS

RADIO COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY:

283111

284600

BUILDING INTRUSION DETECTION

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK:

31 10 00

31 20 00

31 25 00

SITE CLEARING

EARTH MOVING

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS:

32 12 16

32 13 13

32 16 13

32 17 23

32 18 16

32 31 13

ASPHALT PAVING

CONCRETE PAVING

CURBS AND GUTTERS

PAVEMENT MARKINGS

PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACING

PLAYGROUND FENCE AND GATES

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES:

33 10 00

33 30 00

33 40 00

WATER UTILITIES

SANITARY SEWERAGE

STORMWATER UTILITIES

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

GMC PROJECT NO. ASAV240002 260505 - 1 of 3

SECTION 260505

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Electrical demolition.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials and equipment for patching and extending work: As specified in individual sections.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify field measurements and circuiting arrangements are as indicated.

B. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities.

C. Demolition drawings are based on casual field observation and existing record documents.

D. Report discrepancies to Architect before disturbing existing installation.

E. Beginning of demolition means installer accepts existing conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Disconnect electrical systems in walls, floors, and ceilings to be removed.

B. Coordinate utility service outages with utility company.

C. Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service during construction. When work must be performed on energized equipment or circuits, use personnel experienced in such operations.

D. Existing Fire Alarm System: Maintain existing system in service until new system is accepted.

Disable system only to make switchovers and connections. Minimize outage duration.

1. Notify Owner before partially or completely disabling system.

2. Notify local fire service.

3. Make notifications at least 24 hours in advance.

4. Make temporary connections to maintain service in areas adjacent to work area.

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3.3 DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK

A. Perform work for removal and disposal of equipment and materials containing toxic substances regulated under the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Applicable equipment and materials include, but are not limited to:

1. PCB-containing electrical equipment, including transformers, capacitors, and switches.

2. PCB- and DEHP-containing lighting ballasts.

3. Mercury-containing lamps and tubes, including fluorescent lamps, high intensity discharge (HID), arc lamps, ultra-violet, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, ignitron tubes, neon, and incandescent.

B. Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations to accommodate new construction.

C. Remove abandoned wiring to source of supply.

D. Remove exposed abandoned conduit, including abandoned conduit above accessible ceiling finishes. Cut conduit flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces.

E. Disconnect abandoned outlets and remove devices. Remove abandoned outlets if conduit servicing them is abandoned and removed. Provide blank cover for abandoned outlets that are not removed.

F. Disconnect and remove abandoned panelboards and distribution equipment.

G. Disconnect and remove electrical devices and equipment serving utilization equipment that has been removed.

H. Disconnect and remove abandoned luminaires. Remove brackets, stems, hangers, and other accessories.

I. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work.

J. Maintain access to existing electrical installations that remain active. Modify installation or provide access panel as appropriate.

K. Extend existing installations using materials and methods compatible with existing electrical installations, or as specified.

3.4 CLEANING AND REPAIR

A. Clean and repair existing materials and equipment that remain or that are to be reused.

B. Panelboards: Clean exposed surfaces and check tightness of electrical connections. Replace damaged circuit breakers and provide closure plates for vacant positions. Provide typed circuit directory showing revised circuiting arrangement.

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C. Luminaires: Remove existing luminaires for cleaning. Use mild detergent to clean all exterior and interior surfaces; rinse with clean water and wipe dry. Replace lamps, ballasts and broken electrical parts.

END OF SECTION 260505

GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

GMC PROJECT NO. ASAV240002 260519 - 1 of 11

SECTION 260519

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Single conductor building wire.

B. Metal-clad cable.

C. Wiring connectors.

D. Electrical tape.

E. Heat shrink tubing.

F. Wire pulling lubricant.

G. Cable ties.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 260526 - Grounding and Bonding: Additional requirements for grounding conductors and grounding connectors.

B. Section 260553 - Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and requirements.

C. Section 312316.13 - Trenching: Excavating, bedding, and backfilling.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire; 2013 (Reapproved 2024).

B. ASTM B8 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft; 2023.

C. ASTM B33 - Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes; 2010, with Editorial Revision (2020).

D. ASTM B787/B787M - Standard Specification for 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors for Subsequent Insulation; 2004 (Reapproved 2020).

E. ASTM D3005 - Standard Specification for Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape; 2024.

F. NECA 1 - Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; 2023.

G. NECA 120 - Standard for Installing Armored Cable (AC) and Type Metal-Clad (MC) Cable;

2018.

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H. NEMA WC 70 - Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy; 2021.

I. NETA ATS - Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment And Systems; 2025.

J. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

K. UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

L. UL 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

M. UL 267 - Outline of Investigation for Wire-Pulling Compounds; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

N. UL 486A-486B - Wire Connectors; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

O. UL 486C - Splicing Wire Connectors; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

P. UL 486D - Sealed Wire Connector Systems; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

Q. UL 510 - Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

R. UL 1569 - Metal-Clad Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate sizes of raceways, boxes, and equipment enclosures installed under other sections with the actual conductors to be installed, including adjustments for conductor sizes increased for voltage drop.

2. Coordinate the installation of direct burial cable with other trades to avoid conflicts with piping or other potential conflicts.

3. Coordinate with electrical equipment installed under other sections to provide terminations suitable for use with the conductors to be installed.

4. Notify Architect of any conflicts with or deviations from Contract Documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard catalog pages and data sheets for conductors and cables, including detailed information on materials, construction, ratings, listings, and available sizes, configurations, and stranding.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual installed circuiting arrangements. Record actual routing for underground circuits.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

C. Product Listing Organization Qualifications: An organization recognized by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store conductors and cables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE APPLICATIONS

A. Do not use conductors and cables for applications other than as permitted by NFPA 70 and product listing.

B. Provide single conductor building wire installed in suitable raceway unless otherwise indicated, permitted, or required.

C. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is not permitted.

D. Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable is not permitted.

E. Service entrance cable is not permitted.

F. Metal-clad cable is permitted only as follows:

1. Where not otherwise restricted, may be used:

a. Where concealed above accessible ceilings for final connections from junction boxes to luminaires.

1) Maximum Length: 6 feet (1.8 m).

b. Where concealed in hollow stud walls, above accessible ceilings, and under raised floors for branch circuits up to 20 A.

1) Exception: Provide single conductor building wire in raceway for circuit homerun from first outlet to panelboard.

2. In addition to other applicable restrictions, may not be used:

a. Where exposed to view.

b. Where exposed to damage.

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c. For damp, wet, or corrosive locations, unless provided with a PVC jacket listed as suitable for those locations.

d. For isolated ground circuits, unless provided with an additional isolated/insulated grounding conductor.

2.2 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide products that comply with requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

C. Provide new conductors and cables manufactured not more than one year prior to installation.

D. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide all required conduit, boxes, wiring, connectors, etc. as required for a complete operating system.

E. Comply with NEMA WC 70.

F. Thermoplastic-Insulated Conductors and Cables: Listed and labeled as complying with UL 83.

G. Thermoset-Insulated Conductors and Cables: Listed and labeled as complying with UL 44.

H. Conductors for Grounding and Bonding: Also comply with Section 260526.

I. Conductor Material:

1. Provide copper conductors only. Aluminum conductors are not acceptable for this project.

Conductor sizes indicated are based on copper.

2. Copper Conductors: Soft drawn annealed, 98 percent conductivity, uncoated copper conductors complying with ASTM B3, ASTM B8, or ASTM B787/B787M unless otherwise indicated.

3. Tinned Copper Conductors: Comply with ASTM B33.

J. Minimum Conductor Size:

1. Branch Circuits: 12 AWG.

a. Exceptions:

1) 20 A, 120 V circuits longer than 75 feet (23 m): 10 AWG, for voltage drop.

2) 20 A, 120 V circuits longer than 150 feet (46 m): 8 AWG, for voltage drop.

K. Where conductor size is not indicated, size to comply with NFPA 70 but not less than applicable minimum size requirements specified.

L. Conductor Color Coding:

1. Color code conductors as indicated unless otherwise required by the authority having jurisdiction. Maintain consistent color coding throughout project.

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2. Color Coding Method: Integrally colored insulation.

3. Color Code:

a. 208Y/120 V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire System:

1) Phase A: Black.

2) Phase B: Red.

3) Phase C: Blue.

4) Neutral/Grounded: White.

b. 240/120 V, 1 Phase, 3 Wire System:

1) Phase A: Black.

2) Phase B: Red.

3) Neutral/Grounded: White.

c. Equipment Ground, All Systems: Green.

d. Travelers for 3-Way and 4-Way Switching: Pink.

e. For modifications or additions to existing wiring systems, comply with existing color code when existing code complies with NFPA 70 and is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

f. For control circuits, comply with manufacturer's recommended color code.

2.3 SINGLE CONDUCTOR BUILDING WIRE

A. Manufacturers:

1. Copper Building Wire:

a. Cerro Wire LLC: www.cerrowire.com/#sle.

b. Encore Wire Corporation: www.encorewire.com/#sle.

c. General Cable Technologies Corporation: www.generalcable.com/#sle.

d. Service Wire Co: www.servicewire.com/#sle.

e. Southwire Company: www.southwire.com/#sle.

B. Description: Single conductor insulated wire.

C. Conductor Stranding:

1. Feeders and Branch Circuits:

a. Size 10 AWG and Smaller: Solid.

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b. Size 8 AWG and Larger: Stranded.

2. Control Circuits: Stranded.

D. Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 V.

E. Insulation:

1. Copper Building Wire: Type THHN/THWN or THHN/THWN-2.

2.4 METAL-CLAD CABLE

A. Manufacturers:

1. AFC Cable Systems Inc: www.afcweb.com/#sle.

2. Encore Wire Corporation: www.encorewire.com/#sle.

3. Service Wire Co: www.servicewire.com/#sle.

4. Southwire Company: www.southwire.com/#sle.

B. Description: NFPA 70, Type MC cable listed and labeled as complying with UL 1569, and listed for use in classified firestop systems to be used.

C. Conductor Stranding:

1. Size 10 AWG and Smaller: Solid.

2. Size 8 AWG and Larger: Stranded.

D. Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 V.

E. Insulation: Type THHN, THHN/THWN, or THHN/THWN-2.

F. Grounding: Full-size integral equipment grounding conductor.

G. Armor: Steel, interlocked tape.

H. Provide PVC jacket applied over cable armor where indicated or required for environment of installed location.

2.5 WIRING CONNECTORS

A. Description: Wiring connectors appropriate for the application, suitable for use with the conductors to be connected, and listed as complying with UL 486A-486B or UL 486C as applicable.

B. Connectors for Grounding and Bonding: Comply with Section 260526.

C. Wiring Connectors for Splices and Taps:

1. Copper Conductors Size 8 AWG and Smaller: Use twist-on insulated spring connectors.

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2. Copper Conductors Size 6 AWG and Larger: Use mechanical connectors or compression connectors.

D. Wiring Connectors for Terminations:

1. Provide terminal lugs for connecting conductors to equipment furnished with terminations designed for terminal lugs.

2. Provide compression adapters for connecting conductors to equipment furnished with mechanical lugs when only compression connectors are specified.

3. Where over-sized conductors are larger than the equipment terminations can accommodate, provide connectors suitable for reducing to appropriate size, but not less than required for the rating of the overcurrent protective device.

4. Copper Conductors Size 8 AWG and Larger: Use mechanical connectors or compression connectors where connectors are required.

5. Stranded Conductors Size 10 AWG and Smaller: Use crimped terminals for connections to terminal screws.

E. Twist-on Insulated Spring Connectors: Rated 600 V, 221 degrees F (105 degrees C) for standard applications and 302 degrees F (150 degrees C) for high temperature applications; pre-filled with sealant and listed as complying with UL 486D for damp and wet locations.

1. Manufacturers:

a. 3M: www.3m.com/#sle.

b. Ideal Industries, Inc: www.idealindustries.com/#sle.

c. NSI Industries LLC: www.nsiindustries.com/#sle.

F. Mechanical Connectors: Provide bolted type or set-screw type.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC: www.burndy.com/#sle.

b. Ilsco: www.ilsco.com/#sle.

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation: www.tnb.com/#sle.

G. Compression Connectors: Provide circumferential type or hex type crimp configuration.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC: www.burndy.com/#sle.

b. Ilsco: www.ilsco.com/#sle.

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation: www.tnb.com/#sle.

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H. Crimped Terminals: Nylon-insulated, with insulation grip and terminal configuration suitable for connection to be made.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC: www.burndy.com/#sle.

b. Ilsco: www.ilsco.com/#sle.

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation: www.tnb.com/#sle.

2.6 ACCESSORIES

A. Electrical Tape:

1. Vinyl Color Coding Electrical Tape: Integrally colored to match color code indicated;

listed as complying with UL 510; minimum thickness of 7 mil (0.18 mm); resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and sunlight; suitable for continuous temperature environment up to 221 degrees F (105 degrees C).

2. Vinyl Insulating Electrical Tape: Complying with ASTM D3005 and listed as complying with UL 510; minimum thickness of 7 mil (0.18 mm); resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and sunlight; conformable for application down to 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C) and suitable for continuous temperature environment up to 221 degrees F (105 degrees C).

3. Moisture Sealing Electrical Tape: Insulating mastic compound laminated to flexible, all-weather vinyl backing; minimum thickness of 90 mil (2.3 mm).

B. Heat Shrink Tubing: Heavy-wall, split-resistant, with factory-applied adhesive; rated 600 V;

suitable for direct burial applications; listed as complying with UL 486D.

C. Wire Pulling Lubricant:

1. Listed and labeled as complying with UL 267.

2. Suitable for use with conductors/cables and associated insulation/jackets to be installed.

3. Suitable for use at installation temperature.

D. Cable Ties: Material and tensile strength rating suitable for application.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that interior of building has been protected from weather.

B. Verify that work likely to damage wire and cable has been completed.

C. Verify that raceways, boxes, and equipment enclosures are installed and are properly sized to accommodate conductors and cables in accordance with NFPA 70.

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D. Verify that field measurements are as indicated.

E. Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean raceways thoroughly to remove foreign materials before installing conductors and cables.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Circuiting Requirements:

1. Unless dimensioned, circuit routing indicated is diagrammatic.

2. When circuit destination is indicated without specific routing, determine exact routing required.

3. Arrange circuiting to minimize splices.

4. Include circuit lengths required to install connected devices within 10 ft (3.0 m) of location indicated.

5. Maintain separation of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in accordance with NFPA 70.

6. Maintain separation of wiring for emergency systems in accordance with NFPA 70.

7. Common Neutrals: Unless otherwise indicated, sharing of neutral/grounded conductors among up to three single phase branch circuits of different phases installed in the same raceway is not permitted. Provide dedicated neutral/grounded conductor for each individual branch circuit.

B. Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Perform work in accordance with NECA 1 (general workmanship).

D. Install metal-clad cable (Type MC) in accordance with NECA 120.

E. Installation in Raceway:

1. Tape ends of conductors and cables to prevent infiltration of moisture and other contaminants.

2. Pull all conductors and cables together into raceway at same time.

3. Do not damage conductors and cables or exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tension and sidewall pressure.

4. Use suitable wire pulling lubricant where necessary, except when lubricant is not recommended by the manufacturer.

F. Direct Burial Cable Installation:

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1. Provide trenching and backfilling.

2. Install cable with minimum cover of 24 inches (610 mm) unless otherwise indicated or required.

3. Protect cables from damage in accordance with NFPA 70.

4. Provide underground warning tape along entire cable length.

G. Paralleled Conductors: Install conductors of the same length and terminate in the same manner.

H. Secure and support conductors and cables in accordance with NFPA 70 using suitable supports and methods approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Provide independent support from building structure. Do not provide support from raceways, piping, ductwork, or other systems.

I. Terminate cables using suitable fittings.

1. Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC):

a. Use listed fittings.

b. Cut cable armor only using specialized tools to prevent damaging conductors or insulation. Do not use hacksaw or wire cutters to cut armor.

J. Install conductors with a minimum of 12 inches (300 mm) of slack at each outlet.

K. Where conductors are installed in enclosures for future termination by others, provide a minimum of 5 feet (1.5 m) of slack.

L. Neatly train and bundle conductors inside boxes, wireways, panelboards and other equipment enclosures.

M. Group or otherwise identify neutral/grounded conductors with associated ungrounded conductors inside enclosures in accordance with NFPA 70.

N. Make wiring connections using specified wiring connectors.

1. Make splices and taps only in accessible boxes. Do not pull splices into raceways or make splices in conduit bodies or wiring gutters.

2. Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, nicking or damaging conductors.

3. Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into connector.

4. Clean contact surfaces on conductors and connectors to suitable remove corrosion, oxides, and other contaminates. Do not use wire brush on plated connector surfaces.

5. Mechanical Connectors: Secure connections according to manufacturer's recommended torque settings.

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6. Compression Connectors: Secure connections using manufacturer's recommended tools and dies.

O. Insulate splices and taps that are made with uninsulated connectors using methods suitable for the application, with insulation and mechanical strength at least equivalent to unspliced conductors.

1. Damp Locations: Use insulating covers specifically designed for the connectors, electrical tape, or heat shrink tubing.

a. For connections with insulating covers, apply outer covering of moisture sealing electrical tape.

b. For taped connections, follow same procedure as for dry locations but apply outer covering of moisture sealing electrical tape.

2. Wet Locations: Use heat shrink tubing.

P. Insulate ends of spare conductors using vinyl insulating electrical tape.

Q. Identify conductors and cables in accordance with Section 260553.

R. Install firestopping to preserve fire resistance rating of partitions and other elements, using materials and methods specified in Section 078400.

S. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide final connections to all equipment and devices, including those furnished by others, as required for a complete operating system.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, except Section 4.

B. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.3.2. The insulation resistance test is required for all conductors. The resistance test for parallel conductors listed as optional is not required.

C. Correct deficiencies and replace damaged or defective conductors and cables.

END OF SECTION 260519

GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC GROUNDING AND BONDING

GMC PROJECT NO. ASAV240002 260526 - 1 of 8

SECTION 260526

GROUNDING AND BONDING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Grounding and bonding requirements.

B. Conductors for grounding and bonding.

C. Connectors for grounding and bonding.

D. Ground bars.

E. Ground rod electrodes.

F. Ground access wells.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 260519 - Conductors and Cables: Additional requirements for conductors for grounding and bonding, including conductor color coding.

B. Section 260536 - Cable Trays for Electrical Systems: Additional grounding and bonding requirements for cable tray systems.

C. Section 260553 - Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and requirements.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. IEEE 81 - IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System; 2012.

B. NECA 1 - Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; 2023.

C. NEMA GR 1 - Grounding Rod Electrodes and Grounding Rod Electrode Couplings; 2022.

D. NETA ATS - Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment And Systems; 2025.

E. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

F. UL 467 - Grounding and Bonding Equipment; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Verify exact locations of underground metal water service pipe entrances to building.

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2. Coordinate the work with other trades to provide steel reinforcement complying with specified requirements for concrete-encased electrode.

3. Notify Architect of any conflicts with or deviations from Contract Documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work.

B. Sequencing:

1. Do not install ground rod electrodes until final backfill and compaction is complete.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard catalog pages and data sheets for grounding and bonding system components.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of grounding electrode system components and connections.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Maintain at the project site a copy of each referenced document that prescribes execution requirements.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

D. Installer Qualifications for Signal Reference Grids: Company with minimum five years documented experience with high frequency grounding systems.

E. Product Listing Organization Qualifications: An organization recognized by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS

A. Existing Work: Where existing grounding and bonding system components are indicated to be reused, they may be reused only where they are free from corrosion, integrity and continuity are verified, and where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

B. Do not use products for applications other than as permitted by NFPA 70 and product listing.

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C. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide all required components, conductors, connectors, conduit, boxes, fittings, supports, accessories, etc. as necessary for a complete grounding and bonding system.

D. Where conductor size is not indicated, size to comply with NFPA 70 but not less than applicable minimum size requirements specified.

E. Grounding System Resistance:

1. Achieve specified grounding system resistance under normally dry conditions unless otherwise approved by Architect. Precipitation within the previous 48 hours does not constitute normally dry conditions.

2. Grounding Electrode System: Not greater than 5 ohms to ground, when tested according to IEEE 81 using "fall-of-potential" method.

F. Grounding Electrode System:

1. Provide connection to required and supplemental grounding electrodes indicated to form grounding electrode system.

a. Provide continuous grounding electrode conductors without splice or joint.

b. Install grounding electrode conductors in raceway where exposed to physical damage.

Bond grounding electrode conductor to metallic raceways at each end with bonding jumper.

2. Metal Underground Water Pipe(s):

a. Provide connection to underground metal domestic and fire protection (where present) water service pipe(s) that are in direct contact with earth for at least 10 feet (3.0 m) at an accessible location not more than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the point of entrance to the building.

b. Provide bonding jumper(s) around insulating joints/pipes as required to make pipe electrically continuous.

c. Provide bonding jumper around water meter of sufficient length to permit removal of meter without disconnecting jumper.

3. Metal In-Ground Support Structure:

a. Provide connection to metal in-ground support structure that is in direct contact with earth in accordance with NFPA 70.

4. Concrete-Encased Electrode:

a. Provide connection to concrete-encased electrode consisting of not less than 20 feet (6.0 m) of either steel reinforcing bars or bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG embedded within concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with earth in accordance with NFPA 70.

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5. Ground Rod Electrode(s):

a. Provide three electrodes in an equilateral triangle configuration unless otherwise indicated or required.

b. Space electrodes not less than 10 feet (3.0 m) from each other and any other ground electrode.

c. Where location is not indicated, locate electrode(s) at least 5 feet (1.5 m) outside building perimeter foundation as near as possible to electrical service entrance; where possible, locate in softscape (uncovered) area.

6. Provide additional ground electrode(s) as required to achieve specified grounding electrode system resistance.

G. Service-Supplied System Grounding:

1. For each service disconnect, provide grounding electrode conductor to connect neutral (grounded) service conductor to grounding electrode system. Unless otherwise indicated, make connection at neutral (grounded) bus in service disconnect enclosure.

2. For each service disconnect, provide main bonding jumper to connect neutral (grounded) bus to equipment ground bus where not factory-installed. Do not make any other connections between neutral (grounded) conductors and ground on load side of service disconnect.

H. Bonding and Equipment Grounding:

1. Provide bonding for equipment grounding conductors, equipment ground busses, metallic equipment enclosures, metallic raceways and boxes, device grounding terminals, and other normally non-current-carrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors/equipment or likely to become energized as indicated and in accordance with

NFPA 70.

2. Provide insulated equipment grounding conductor in each feeder and branch circuit raceway. Do not use raceways as sole equipment grounding conductor.

3. Where circuit conductor sizes are increased for voltage drop, increase size of equipment grounding conductor proportionally in accordance with NFPA 70.

4. Unless otherwise indicated, connect wiring device grounding terminal to branch circuit equipment grounding conductor and to outlet box with bonding jumper.

5. Terminate branch circuit equipment grounding conductors on solidly bonded equipment ground bus only. Do not terminate on neutral (grounded) or isolated/insulated ground bus.

6. Provide bonding jumper across expansion or expansion/deflection fittings provided to accommodate conduit movement.

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7. Provide bonding for interior metal piping systems in accordance with NFPA 70. This includes, but is not limited to:

a. Metal water piping where not already effectively bonded to metal underground water pipe used as grounding electrode.

b. Metal gas piping.

c. Metal process piping.

8. Provide bonding for metal building frame.

9. Provide bonding for metal siding not effectively bonded through attachment to metal building frame.

I. Communications Systems Grounding and Bonding:

1. Provide intersystem bonding termination at service equipment or metering equipment enclosure and at disconnecting means for any additional buildings or structures in accordance with NFPA 70.

2. Provide bonding jumper in raceway from intersystem bonding termination to each communications room or backboard and provide ground bar for termination.

a. Bonding Jumper Size: 6 AWG, unless otherwise indicated or required.

b. Raceway Size: 3/4 inch (21 mm) trade size unless otherwise indicated or required.

c. Ground Bar Size: 1/4 by 2 by 12 inches (6 by 50 by 300 mm) unless otherwise indicated or required.

d. Ground Bar Mounting Height: 18 inches (450 mm) above finished floor unless otherwise indicated.

J. Cable Tray Systems: Also comply with Section 260536.

2.2 GROUNDING AND BONDING COMPONENTS

A. General Requirements:

1. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

2. Provide products listed and labeled as complying with UL 467 where applicable.

B. Conductors for Grounding and Bonding, in Addition to Requirements of Section 260526:

1. Use insulated copper conductors unless otherwise indicated.

a. Exceptions:

1) Use bare copper conductors where installed underground in direct contact with earth.

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2) Use bare copper conductors where directly encased in concrete (not in raceway).

C. Connectors for Grounding and Bonding:

1. Description: Connectors appropriate for the application and suitable for the conductors and items to be connected; listed and labeled as complying with UL 467.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, use exothermic welded connections for underground, concealed and other inaccessible connections.

3. Unless otherwise indicated, use mechanical connectors, compression connectors, or exothermic welded connections for accessible connections.

4. Manufacturers - Mechanical and Compression Connectors:

a. Advanced Lightning Technology (ALT): www.altfab.com/#sle.

b. Burndy LLC: www.burndy.com/#sle.

c. Harger Lightning & Grounding: www.harger.com/#sle.

d. nVent ERICO: www.nvent.com/#sle.

e. Thomas & Betts Corporation: www.tnb.com/#sle.

5. Manufacturers - Exothermic Welded Connections:

a. Burndy LLC: www.burndy.com/#sle.

b. nVent ERICO; Cadweld: www.nvent.com/#sle.

c. thermOweld, subsidiary of Continental Industries; division of Burndy LLC:

www.thermoweld.com/#sle.

D. Ground Bars:

1. Description: Copper rectangular ground bars with mounting brackets and insulators.

2. Size: As indicated.

3. Holes for Connections: As indicated or as required for connections to be made.

4. Manufacturers:

a. Advanced Lightning Technology (ALT): www.altfab.com/#sle.

b. Harger Lightning & Grounding: www.harger.com/#sle.

c. nVent ERICO: www.nvent.com/#sle.

d. thermOweld, subsidiary of Continental Industries; division of Burndy LLC:

www.thermoweld.com/#sle.

E. Ground Rod Electrodes:

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1. Comply with NEMA GR 1.

2. Material: Copper-bonded (copper-clad) steel.

3. Size: 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter by 10 feet (3.0 m) length, unless otherwise indicated.

4. Where rod lengths of greater than 10 feet (3.0 m) are indicated or otherwise required, sectionalized ground rods may be used.

5. Manufacturers:

a. Advanced Lightning Technology (ALT): www.altfab.com/#sle.

b. Galvan Industries, Inc: www.galvanelectrical.com/#sle.

c. Harger Lightning & Grounding: www.harger.com/#sle.

d. nVent ERICO: www.nvent.com/#sle.

F. Ground Access Wells:

1. Description: Open bottom round or rectangular well with access cover for testing and inspection; suitable for the expected load at the installed location.

2. Size: As required to provide adequate access for testing and inspection, but not less than minimum size requirements specified.

a. Round Wells: Not less than 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter.

b. Rectangular Wells: Not less than 12 by 12 inches (300 by 300 mm).

3. Depth: As required to extend below frost line to prevent frost upheaval, but not less than 10 inches (250 mm).

4. Cover: Factory-identified by permanent means with word "GROUND".

5. Manufacturers:

a. Advanced Lightning Technology (ALT): www.altfab.com/#sle.

b. Harger Lightning & Grounding: www.harger.com/#sle.

c. nVent ERICO: www.nvent.com/#sle.

d. thermOweld, subsidiary of Continental Industries; division of Burndy LLC:

www.thermoweld.com/#sle.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that work likely to damage grounding and bonding system components has been completed.

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B. Verify that field measurements are as indicated.

C. Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Perform work in accordance with NECA 1 (general workmanship).

C. Ground Rod Electrodes: Unless otherwise indicated, install ground rod electrodes vertically.

Where encountered rock prohibits vertical installation, install at 45 degree angle or bury horizontally in trench at least 30 inches (750 mm) deep in accordance with NFPA 70 or provide ground plates.

1. Outdoor Installations: Unless otherwise indicated, install with top of rod 6 inches (150

mm) below finished grade.

D. Make grounding and bonding connections using specified connectors.

1. Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, nicking or damaging conductors. Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into connector.

2. Remove nonconductive paint, enamel, or similar coating at threads, contact points, and contact surfaces.

3. Exothermic Welds: Make connections using molds and weld material suitable for the items to be connected in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

4. Mechanical Connectors: Secure connections according to manufacturer's recommended torque settings.

5. Compression Connectors: Secure connections using manufacturer's recommended tools and dies.

E. Identify grounding and bonding system components in accordance with Section 260553.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS except Section 4.

B. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.13.

C. Perform ground electrode resistance tests under normally dry conditions. Precipitation within the previous 48 hours does not constitute normally dry conditions.

D. Investigate and correct deficiencies where measured ground resistances do not comply with specified requirements.

END OF SECTION 260526

GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

GMC PROJECT NO. ASAV240002 260529 - 1 of 5

SECTION 260529

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Support and attachment requirements and components for equipment, conduit, cable, boxes, and other electrical work.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 260533.13 - Conduit for Electrical Systems: Additional support and attachment requirements for conduits.

B. Section 260533.16 - Boxes for Electrical Systems: Additional support and attachment requirements for boxes.

C. Section 260548 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems.

D. Section 265100 - Interior Lighting: Additional support and attachment requirements for interior luminaires.

E. Section 265600 - Exterior Lighting: Additional support and attachment requirements for exterior luminaires.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products; 2024.

B. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware; 2023.

C. ASTM B633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel;

2023.

D. MFMA-4 - Metal Framing Standards Publication; 2004.

E. NECA 1 - Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; 2023.

F. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

G. UL 5B - Strut-Type Channel Raceways and Fittings; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate sizes and arrangement of supports and bases with actual equipment and components to be installed.

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2. Coordinate work to provide additional framing and materials required for installation.

3. Coordinate compatibility of support and attachment components with mounting surfaces at installed locations.

4. Coordinate arrangement of supports with ductwork, piping, equipment and other potential conflicts.

5. Notify Architect of conflicts with or deviations from Contract Documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's standard catalog pages and data sheets for channel/strut framing systems, nonpenetrating rooftop supports, and post-installed concrete/masonry anchors.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPORT AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS

A. General Requirements:

1. Comply with the following. Where requirements differ, comply with most stringent.

a. NFPA 70.

b. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide required hangers, supports, anchors, fasteners, fittings, accessories, and hardware as…