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Construction Documents Cover Page Volume C

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA

Rehabilitate North Rim Infrastructure

GRCA 318719

SPECIFICATIONS

Volume C (Divisions 26-46)

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

May 2026

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Construction Documents SEALS AND SIGNATURES - Volume C

SEALS AND SIGNATURES - Volume C

It is a violation of applicable laws and regulations governing professional licensing and registration for any person, unless acting under the direction of the licensed and registered design professional(s) indicated above, to alter in any way the Specifications in this project manual.

I hereby certify that the portion of the Specifications described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Arizona.

Juan Coronado, PE 05/01/2026

Pages or Specifications divisions or sections covered by this seal:

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Adam Putman, PE 05/01/2026

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Nate Soule, PE 05/01/2026

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Construction Documents TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 - DIVISION 26 DIVIDER

26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 13 - MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

26 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES

26 05 36 - CABLE TRAY

26 05 43 - ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND

26 05 46 - OVERHEAD POWER LINES

26 05 48 - ELECTRICAL SEISMIC RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

26 05 73 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 08 13 - ACCEPTANCE TESTING

26 09 13 - ELECTRICAL METERING DEVICES

26 09 16 - CONTROL EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES

26 09 43 - NETWORKED LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

26 12 19 - DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

26 13 16 - MEDIUM VOLTAGE METAL ENCLOSED LOAD INTERRUPTER SWITCHGEAR

26 13 23 - SECTIONALIZING EQUIPMENT

26 22 13 - LOW-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

26 23 00 - GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR

26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS

26 24 19 - MOTOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT

26 25 00 - LOW VOLTAGE BUSWAY

26 26 13 - PACKAGE POWER SUPPLY

26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

26 28 00 - OVERCURRENT AND SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 28 02 - COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 28 16 - SAFETY SWITCHES

26 29 23 - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES - LOW VOLTAGE

26 31 00 - PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEM

26 32 14 - ENGINE GENERATOR - DIESEL

26 33 00 - BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEMS

26 35 26 - HARMONIC CORRECTION EQUIPMENT

26 41 13 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 43 13 - SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CIRCUITS

26 50 00 - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS

27 00 00 - DIVISION 27 DIVIDER

27 10 00 - STRUCTURED CABLING

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK

31 00 00 - DIVISION 31 DIVIDER

31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

31 22 00 - SITE GRADING

31 23 00 - EARTHWORK

31 23 33 - UTILITIES - TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

NOT USED

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31 25 00 - SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

31 32 19 - SLOPE ARMORING SYSTEM

31 68 13 - ROCK FOUNDATION ANCHORS

31 71 00 - DIRECTIONAL DRILLING AND CARRIER PIPE INSTALLATION

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 00 00 - DIVISION 32 DIVIDER

32 12 00 - FLEXIBLE PAVING

32 13 13 - CONCRETE PAVING

32 15 40 - CRUSHED STONE SURFACING

32 16 23 - CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND STEPS

32 32 16 - PRECAST MODULAR BLOCK RETAINING WALL

32 91 13 - FINISH GRADING

32 92 21 - NATIVE GRASS SEEDING

DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES

33 00 00 - DIVISION 33 DIVIDER

33 01 30.11 - TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SEWERS

33 05 05.33 - INFILTRATION AND EXFILTRATION TESTING

33 05 15 - PRECAST CONCRETE UTILITY STRUCTURES

33 05 24 - STEEL UTILITY PIPE

33 05 28 - PIPE - SPOOLABLE COMPOSITE

33 05 31.11 - POLYVINYL CHLORIDE GRAVITY SEWER PIPE

33 05 33.23 - HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PIPE

33 05 61 - CONCRETE MANHOLES

33 11 13 - WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION

33 12 19 - FIRE HYDRANT

33 16 33 - HYDROPNEUMATIC TANKS

33 31 11 - GRAVITY SEWER PIPELINE AND MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION

33 52 10 - SERVICE PIPING - FUEL SYSTEMS

33 56 13 - ABOVEGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS

33 56 16 - FUEL DAY TANK SYSTEMS

33 71 16.23 - TUBULAR STEEL POLES

33 71 23.17 - MICROPILE FOUNDATIONS

33 81 19 - FOLD OVER ANTENNA TOWER ASSEMBLY

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 00 00 - DIVISION DIVIDER

40 05 00 - PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

40 05 07 - PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

40 05 19 - PIPE - DUCTILE IRON PROCESS PIPE

40 05 23 - PIPE - STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS PIPE AND TUBING

40 05 24 - PIPE - STEEL

40 05 25 - PIPE - PREFABRICATED, INSULATED AND JACKETED

40 05 31 - PIPE - PLASTIC

40 05 51 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS AND UTILITY VALVES

40 05 52 - MISCELLANEOUS VALVES

40 05 57 - ACTUATORS FOR PROCESS VALVES AND GATES

40 05 61 - GATE VALVES

40 05 62 - PLUG VALVES

40 05 63 - BALL VALVES

40 05 64 - BUTTERFLY VALVES

40 05 65 - GLOBE VALVES

40 05 66 - CHECK VALVES

40 41 13 - HEAT TRACING CABLE

40 42 00 - PIPE, DUCT AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION

40 61 13 - PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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40 61 21 - PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM TESTING

40 61 43 - SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

EQUIPMENT

40 61 93 - PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM INPUT-OUTPUT LIST

40 61 93.A - RSPH IO List 40 61 93.B - NR WTP IO List

40 61 96 - PROCESS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

40 61 96.A - VOLUME 5 ROARING SPRINGS PUMPHOUSE PROCESS CONTROL

DESCRIPTIONS

40 61 96.B - VOLUME 6 NORTH RIM WTP PROCESS CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

40 62 05 - COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE AND ANCILLARIES

40 63 43 - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

40 66 05 - NETWORK EQUIPMENT

40 66 40 - TELEMETRY SYSTEMS

40 67 00 - CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT PANELS AND RACKS

40 67 63 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

40 71 00 - FLOW INSTRUMENTATION

40 72 00 - LEVEL INSTRUMENTATION

40 73 00 - PRESSURE INSTRUMENTATION

40 74 00 - TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTATION

40 75 00 - PROCESS LIQUID ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT

40 76 00 - PROCESS GAS ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT

40 78 00 - PANEL MOUNTED INSTRUMENTS

DIVISION 41 — MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

41 00 00 - DIVISION DIVIDER

41 22 23 - HOISTS

DIVISION 43 — PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 00 00 - DIVISION DIVIDER

43 21 00 - PUMPING EQUIPMENT - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

43 23 22 - PUMPING EQUIPMENT - HORIZONTAL MULTI-STAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

43 23 31.29 - PUMPING EQUIPMENT - VERTICAL INLINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

43 24 17 - PUMPING EQUIPMENT - SAMPLE PUMPS

43 41 15 - FIELD ERECTED WELDED STEEL TANKS

43 41 16 - CARBON STEEL TANKS

43 41 45 - FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC TANKS

DIVISION 44 — POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

44 00 00 - DIVISION 44 DIVIDER

DIVISION 46 — WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

46 00 00 - DIVISION 46 DIVIDER

46 13 15 - ALUMINUM COVERS - FORMED PANEL TYPE

46 33 11 - CHEMICAL FEED - LIQUID SYSTEMS

46 41 11 - VERTICAL MIXERS

46 41 17 - STATIC MIXER

46 61 33 - UF MEMBRANE EQUIPMENT

46 61 33.A - UF MEMBRANE EQUIPMENT SPARE PARTS LIST

46 61 73 - AUTOMATIC SELF-CLEANING FILTER

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ELECTRICAL

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Construction Documents COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 05 00

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Basic requirements for electrical systems.

B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Division 03 - Concrete.

2. Section 01 61 03 - Equipment - Basic Requirements.

3. Section 03 15 19 - Anchorage to Concrete.

4. Section 10 14 00 - Identification Devices.

5. Section 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables.

6. Section 26 05 33 - Raceways and Boxes.

7. Section 26 05 48 - Seismic Bracing Systems.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Standards:

1. Aluminum Association (AA):

a. ADM, Aluminum Design Manual.

2. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC):

a. Steel Construction Manual.

3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

4. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. A36/A36M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

b. A123/A123M, Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

c. A153/A153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip Galvanized) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

a. C2, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

7. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

a. 250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

b. ICS 6, Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures.

8. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

B. Products to be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in accordance with applicable product standards.

1. Applicable product standards including, but not limited to, ANSI, FM, IEEE, NEMA and

UL.

2. NRTL includes, but is not limited to, CSA Group Testing and Certification (CS), FM

Approvals LLC (FM), Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ETL), and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Contracting Officer: Includes the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. For the purposes of providing materials and installing electrical work the following definitions shall be used.

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1. Outdoor area: Exterior locations where the equipment is normally exposed to the weather and including below grade structures, such as vaults, manholes, handholes and in-ground pump stations.

2. Architecturally finished interior area: Offices, laboratories, conference rooms, restrooms, corridors and other similar occupied spaces.

3. Non-architecturally finished interior area: Pump, chemical, mechanical, electrical rooms and other similar process type rooms.

4. Highly corrosive and corrosive area: Areas identified on the Drawings where there is a varying degree of spillage or splashing of corrosive materials such as water, wastewater or chemical solutions; or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, chemicals, chemical fumes or chemical mixtures.

5. Hazardous areas: Class I, II or III areas as defined in NFPA 70.

6. Shop fabricated: Manufactured or assembled equipment for which a UL test procedure has not been established.

C. The North Rim electrical distribution system is served by Garkane Energy and owned by the National Park Service. The point of demarcation between Garkane Energy and NPS is at the northern park boundary. The electrical distribution system inside the park beyond the demarcation point is owned and operated by the National Park Service.

New electrical distribution equipment and systems are being designed and shall be constructed to match the standards of Garkane Energy.

Coordinate installation of distribution circuits and equipment, and transformers and electrical metering at the North Rim WTP, and Roaring Springs Pumphouse the NPS Park Staff.

1. The serving utility for this Project is Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc.

a. Contact:

1) Kanab Office: Email: neal.brown@garkane.com

Phone: 800-747-5403

2. NPS North Rim Park Staff:

a. Contact

1) Park Electrician Name: Josiah Brown

Email: Josiah_Brown@nps.gov

3. Refer to the Drawings for Contractor work scope listing. Generally:

a. North Rim WTP:

1) New distribution circuit to the WTP site, new padmount distribution transformers with foundation and accessories, new padmounted switchgear with foundation and accessories.

2) Installation of required electrical equipment in new WTP Building

3) Power and control wiring to raw and finished water tanks.

b. North Rim WWTP:

1) New distribution circuit to the WWTP area.

c. Roaring Springs PS:

1) New padmount distribution transformer, new transformer primary circuit from the new overhead distribution line.

2) Installation of required equipment in Roaring Springs Pumphouse

d. Power Distribution Center:

1) Replace selected electrical equipment in the yard as indicated on the Drawings.

2) Install new generator and parallelling switchgear in Power Distribution Center as indicated on the Drawings.

3) Install accessory power and control circuits to bulk fuel system.

e. North Rim:

1) Replace selected electrical equipment on the North Rim 25kV distribution power system.

2) Replace 12.47kV overhead power line from the North Rim to Roaring Springs PS

f. Inner Canyon:

mailto:neal.brown@garkane.com mailto:Josiah_Brown@nps.gov

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1) Replace 12.47kV 3-Phase Power line from Roaring Springs PS to Manzanita Ranger Station.

2) Install new 3-Phase sectionalizing enclosure.

g. Cottonwood Campground

1) Replace non-functional solar system with new solar shade structure and battery storage system.

h. Other site locations: Replace selected electrical equipment as indicated on the Drawings.

D. Refer to Garkane Electrical Service Requirement Manual for general service requirements:

1. Coordinate with Garkane to obtain Garkane Construction Standards for reference.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. See Specification Section 01 33 23 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of the submittal process.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. See Specification Section 01 61 03 and individual specification sections for submittal requirements for products defined as equipment.

2. General requirements:

a. Provide manufacturer's technical information on products to be used, including product descriptive bulletin.

b. Include data sheets that include manufacturer's name and product model number.

1) Clearly identify all optional accessories.

c. Acknowledgement that products are NRTL listed or are constructed utilizing NRTL recognized components.

d. Manufacturer's delivery, storage, handling and installation instructions.

e. Product installation details.

f. Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) nameplate marking per NFPA 70, include any required calculations.

g. See individual specification sections for any additional requirements.

3. Product technical data:

a. Provide submittal data for all products specified in PART 2 of this Specification

Section.

4. Fabrication and/or layout drawings:

a. Concrete and reinforcing steel, per Division 03 requirements.

C. Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

1. See Specification Section 01 78 23 for requirements for:

a. The mechanics and administration of the submittal process.

b. The content process of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

D. When a Specification Section includes products specified in another Specification Section, each Specification Section shall have the required Shop Drawing transmittal form per Specification Section 01 33 23 and all Specification Sections shall be submitted simultaneously.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. See Specification Section 01 67 00 for storage requirements.

B. Protect nameplates on electrical equipment to prevent defacing.

1.6 AREA DESIGNATIONS

A. Designation of an area will determine the NEMA rating of the electrical equipment enclosures, types of conduits and installation methods to be used in that area.

1. Outdoor areas:

a. Wet.

b. Also, corrosive and/or hazardous when specifically designated on the Drawings or in the Specifications.

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2. Indoor areas:

a. Dry.

b. Also, wet, corrosive and/or hazardous when specifically designated on the Drawings or in the Specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, refer to specific Electrical Specification Sections and specific material paragraphs below for acceptable manufacturers.

B. Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design that has been in satisfactory use for at least one year prior to installation.

1. Materials and equipment shall conform to the respective publications and other requirements specified below and to the application requirements of NFPA 70

2. Components shall be UL or third-party certified.

C. Submit request for substitution in accordance with Section 01 67 00.

D. Provide all components of a similar type by one (1) manufacturer.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Electrical Equipment Support Pedestals and/or Racks:

1. Material requirements:

a. Modular strut:

1) Galvanized steel (hot-dipped): ASTM A123/123M or ASTM A153/A153M.

2) Stainless steel: AISI Type 316.

3) PVC coated galvanized steel: ASTM A123/A123M or ASTM A153/A153M and

20 mil PVC coating.

4) Aluminum: AA Type 6063-T6.

5) Fiberglass: Fire-retardant polyester or vinylester resin, ASTM E84, UL 94.

b. Structural members (e.g., I beams, L and C channels):

1) Galvanized steel (hot-dipped): ASTM A36/A36M steel with galvanizing per

ASTM A123/A123M.

2) Aluminum: AA Type 6061-T6 or 6063-T6.

c. Mounting plates:

1) Galvanized steel (hot-dipped): ASTM A36/A36M steel with galvanizing per

ASTM A123/A123M.

2) Aluminum: AA Type 6063-T6.

d. Mounting hardware:

1) Galvanized steel (hot-dipped).

2) Stainless steel.

e. Anchorage per Specification Section 03 15 19.

f. Concrete and reinforcing steel: See Division 03 specifications.

B. Equipment pads (interior and exterior):

1. Concrete and reinforcing steel: See Division 03 specifications.

C. Field touch-up of galvanized surfaces.

1. Zinc-rich primer.

a. One coat, 3.0 mils, ZRC by ZRC Products.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install and wire all equipment, including prepurchased equipment, and perform all tests necessary to assure conformance to the Drawings and Specification Sections and ensure that equipment is ready and safe for energization.

B. Install equipment in accordance with the requirements of:

1. NFPA 70.

2. IEEE C2.

3. The manufacturer's instructions.

C. In general, conduit routing is not shown on the Drawings.

1. The Contractor is responsible for routing all conduits including those shown on one-line and control block diagrams and home runs shown on floor plans.

2. Conduit routings and stub-up locations that are shown are approximate; exact routing to be as required for equipment furnished and field conditions.

D. When complete branch circuiting is not shown on the Drawings:

1. A homerun indicating panelboard name and circuit number will be shown and the circuit number will be shown adjacent to the additional devices (e.g., light fixture and receptacles) on the same circuit.

2. The Contractor is to furnish and install all conduit and conductors required for proper operation of the circuit.

3. The indicated home run conduit and conductor size shall be used for the entire branch circuit.

4. See Section 26 05 19 for combining multiple branch circuits in a common conduit.

E. Do not use equipment that exceed dimensions or reduce clearances indicated on the Drawings or as required by the NFPA 70.

F. Install equipment plumb, square and true with construction features and securely fastened.

G. Install electrical equipment, including pull and junction boxes, minimum 6 inches from process, gas, air and water piping and equipment.

H. Install equipment so it is readily accessible for operation and maintenance, is not blocked or concealed and does not interfere with normal operation and maintenance requirements of other equipment.

I. Device Mounting Schedule:

1. Unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings, mounting heights are as indicated below:

a. Light switch (to center): 46 inches.

b. Receptacle in architecturally finished areas (to center): 18 inches.

c. Receptacle on exterior wall of building (to center): 18 inches.

d. Receptacle in non-architecturally finished areas (to center): 46 inches.

e. Telephone outlet in architecturally finished areas (to center): 18 inches.

f. Telephone outlet for wall-mounted phone (to center): 46 inches.

g. Safety switch (to center of operating handle): 54 inches.

h. Separately mounted motor starter (to center of operating handle): 54 inches.

i. Pushbutton or selector switch control station (to center): 46 inches.

j. Panelboard (to top): 72 inches.

J. Avoid interference of electrical equipment operation and maintenance with structural members, building features and equipment of other trades.

1. When it is necessary to adjust the intended location of electrical equipment, unless specifically dimensioned or detailed, the Contractor may make adjustments of up to 6 inches in equipment location with the Contracting Officer's approval.

K. Provide electrical equipment support system per the following area designations:

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1. Dry areas:

a. Galvanized system consisting of galvanized steel channels and fittings, nuts and hardware.

b. Aluminum system consisting of aluminum channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts and hardware.

c. Field touch-up cut ends and scratches of galvanized components with the specified primer during the installation, before rust appears.

2. Wet areas:

a. Galvanized system consisting of galvanized steel channels and fittings, nuts and hardware.

b. Field touch-up cut ends and scratches of galvanized components with the specified primer during the installation, before rust appears.

3. Corrosive areas:

a. Aluminum system consisting of aluminum channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts and hardware.

b. Stainless steel system consisting of stainless steel channels and fittings, nuts and hardware.

c. PVC coated steel system consisting of PVC coated steel channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts and hardware.

d. Fiberglass system consisting of fiberglass channels and fittings, nuts and hardware and.

4. Highly corrosive areas:

a. PVC coated steel system consisting of PVC coated steel channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts and hardware.

b. Fiberglass system consisting of fiberglass channels and fittings, nuts and hardware.

L. Provide all necessary anchoring devices and supports rated for the equipment load based on dimensions and weights verified from approved submittals, or as recommended by the manufacturer.

1. See Specification Section 03 15 19.

2. Do not cut, or weld to, building structural members.

3. Do not mount safety switches or other equipment to equipment enclosures, unless enclosure mounting surface is properly braced to accept mounting of external equipment.

M. Provide non-metallic corrosion resistant spacers to maintain 1/4 inches separation between metallic equipment and/or metallic equipment supports and mounting surface in wet areas, on below grade walls and on walls of liquid containment or processing areas such as Basins, Clarifiers, Digesters, Reservoirs, etc.

N. Do not place equipment fabricated from aluminum in direct contact with earth or concrete.

O. Screen or seal all openings into equipment mounted outdoors to prevent the entrance of rodents and insects.

P. Do not use materials that may cause the walls or roof of a building to discolor or rust.

Q. Identify electrical equipment and components in accordance with Specification Section 10 14 00.

R. Provide field markings and/or documentation of available short-circuit current (available fault current) and related information for equipment as required by the NFPA 70 and other applicable codes.

S. Provide equipment or control panels with Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) labeling as required by NFPA 70 and other applicable codes.

1. Determine the SCCR rating by one of the following methods:

a. Method 1: SCCR rating meets or exceeds the available fault current of the source equipment when indicated on the Drawings.

b. Method 2: SCCR rating meets or exceeds the source equipment’s Amp Interrupting Current (AIC) rating as indicated on the Drawings.

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c. Method 3: SCCR rating meets or exceeds the calculated available short circuit current at the control panel.

2. The source equipment is the switchboard, panelboard, motor control center or similar equipment where the equipment or control panel circuit originates.

3. For Method 3, provide calculations justifying the SCCR rating. Utilize source equipment available fault current or AIC rating as indicated on the Drawings.

T. NPS will provide labels and tags for medium voltage equipment (transformers, switch, splice vaults, pull vaults).

3.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SEQUENCING

A. Medium Voltage (MV) power plan below only includes MV equipment replacement.

B. Contractor to provide separate construction sequencing plan for all related work required for other areas.

C. Contractor to adjust installation sequencing plan as needed for other areas of work related to the project.

D. Prepare all new equipment, power cable conductor, and appurtenances prior to installation.

E. Set all items to be installed at all locations prior to installation and demolition.

F. Trench and install all new power cable conductor prior to demolition and cutover.

G. Coordinate all required power outages with NPS staff.

H. Utilize temporary generators as needed and as indicated below. Additional temporary generation usage not indicated below shall receive approval from the Contracting Officer Representative prior to installation.

I. Sequence:

1. Park Entrance:

a. Transformer T-38

1) Pull MV elbow termination at ESB-1 to isolate T-38 from utility power.

2) Pull MV elbow termination at T-38.

3) Disconnect secondary service power cables.

4) Provide temporary service generation and connect to service.

5) Replace T-38 and reconnect MV power cable termination at T-38.

6) Disconnect generation and reconnect existing secondary service power cables to transformer.

7) Connection MV elbow terminations at ESB-1 to energize T-38 from utility.

2. Power Distribution Center (PDC):

a. Junction Enclosure ESB-30

1) Move Park and Concessions circuit to generation service at PTS-1 and PTS-2.

2) Ensure Normal Closed Switch positions at PS-1, PTS-1, and PTS-2 are in the Open position isolating ESB-30 and power from Utility.

3) Disconnect all MV power elbow terminations at ESB-30 and replace ESB-30.

4) Reconnect all MV power elbow terminations at ESB-30.

5) Move Park and Concessions circuit back to Utility Power at PTS-1 and PTS-2.

6) Ensure Normal Closed Switch positions at PS-1, PTS-1, and PTS-2 are in the

Closed position reenergizing power from ESB-30 and from Utility

b. Transformer T-36

1) Trench conduit from PDC to T-36.

2) Open MCC switch in Generation Building to T-36 and leave switch position at

PTS-2 in the Normal Open position to isolate T-36.

3) Disconnect existing MV power cable terminations and secondary terminations at

T-36.

4) Remove transformer and core drill existing concrete pad for new conduit stubs from PDC building.

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5) Pull power cable from MCC to T-36.

6) Set new transformer and terminate existing MV power cable terminations and secondary terminations.

7) Close output switch from MCC in generation building to T-36.

8) T-45 to be used for both Park and Concessions emergency generation during T-36 replacement.

c. Switchgear ESB-12A

1) Coordinate the installation of ESB-12A with the replacement of ESB-12.

2) Trench cable route to ESB-12 and Point of Interception with ESB-14.

3) Excavate area for Switch ESB-12A.

4) Start ESB-12 replacement.

5) Coordinate temporary generation installation and transition to localize generation at ESB-13 and at ESB-14 with ESB-12 Replacement.

6) Confirm MV power feeds to ESB-14 and ESB-13 have been disconnected, and line is deenergized.

7) Install ESB-12A Switch.

8) Install MV power cable from Switch ESB-12 and terminate at ESB-12A.

9) Splice MV power cable at Point of interception with ESB-14 and install cable from splice point to ESB-12A. Terminate cable at ESB-12A.

10) Locate, expose, and reroute MV power cable to ESB-13. Terminate cable in ESB-

12A.

11) Leave all switch positions in the normal open position.

12) After ESB-12 has been replaced:

a) Disconnect temporary generation at ESB-14 and reconnect MV Line from

PDC.

b) At ESB-12A, close switch position connecting ESB-12 and switch position connecting ESB-14 to reenergize ESB-14.

13) At ESB-12A, leave switch connecting ESB-13 in the normal open position until MV power work has been completed at Temporary Wastewater Treatment Plant.

d. Switchgear ESB-12

1) Trench cable to ESB-12A, Interception point to ESB-16, T-35, T-49, and WWTP

Area Intercept Point “D”.

2) Open NPS system at PTS-2.

3) Disconnect MV power cable at ESB-16 to open power line from T-35.

4) Close Normal Open at PS-2 to feed NPS circuit from Concessions.

5) Splice MV power cable at interception point to ESB-16 and pull cable to ESB-12 location.

6) Disconnect MV power cable at ESB-14 to open power line from existing ESB-12.

7) Connect temporary generation to junction bar to energize ESB-14.

8) Disconnect MV power cable at ESB-13.

9) Connect temporary generation to ESB-13 to energize WWTP area.

10) Start ESB-12A installation and cut over.

11) Remove existing junction enclosure ESB-12 and install ESB-12 (6-way switchgear).

12) Terminate power cable from PTS-2, T-49, T-35, ESB-16, ESB-12A, and WWTP area.

13) Leave switch connections to WWTP area and T-49 in the Normal Open position until MV power installation at WWTP area and WTP has been completed.

14) Leave switch connection to T-35 in the Normal Open position.

15) Open Normal Open at PS-2 and reconnect MV power line from PDC to ESB-16.

16) Close NPS system at PTS-2 to restore normal operation service to ESB-16, T-35, and ESB-12A.

e. Transformer T-35

1) Coordinate replacement with ESB-12 for temporary power shut off to ESB-16.

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2) After MV power cable to ESB-16 has been deenergized, remove power cable connections and secondary power cable connections.

3) Replace T-35.

4) Install and terminate MV power cable from ESB-12 and service power cables into generation building.

5) Install temporary generation to new T-35 until ESB-12 has been replaced.

6) After ESB-12 switchgear has been installed, remove temporary generation and reconnect MV cable from ESB-12.

7) Close position at ESB-12 to restore utility service to T-35.

3. WWTP Area:

a. Trench and install new MV power cables from PDC to point of intercept “D” near the

WWTP area.

b. Install cold shrink end caps at point of intercept “D” and protect cable in place for future extension into WWTP area.

c. Leave switch position at ESB-12 in the Normal Open position. Tag and lock with warning label to not close position.

4. WTP Area:

a. Set all proposed equipment prior to demolition and removal of existing MV equipment

b. Excavate equipment vaults for T-27, T-49, and ESB-18A.

c. Trench and pull new MV power cables from ESB-18A to T-49.

d. Trench and pull new MV power cable from ESB-18A to new T-27 location.

e. Trench and pull new MV power cable from ESB-18A to existing T-48.

f. Coordinate equipment installation and replacement with ESB-12 and ESB-12A installation.

g. Switchgear ESB-18A (New)

1) Install switchgear ESB-18A.

2) Terminate MV power cable from T-49, existing T-48, and new T-27.

3) Leave connection to ESB-18, T-48, and T-27 in the normal open position.

4) Set switch connection to T-49 in the normal closed position.

h. Transformer T-49

1) Install T-49.

2) Terminate MV power cable from PDC and MV power cable from new ESB-18A.

3) Close switch position at ESB-12 to energize T-49 and new ESB-18A.

i. Transformer T-27 (New)

1) Install T-27 and terminate MV power cable from ESB-18A.

2) Begin demo of existing T-27 after new T-27 has been installed and new ESB-18A has been installed and energized from PDC.

3) Open NPS system at ESB-12.

4) Disconnect power cable elbows at existing ESB-18A to isolate existing T-27.

5) Close NPS system at ESB-12 to reenergize NPS feed to existing ESB-18A.

6) Disconnect existing secondary power cable at existing T-27 and expose secondary power cable back to service entrance.

7) Reroute existing secondary power cables to new T-27 and terminate secondary power cables.

8) Close switch at new ESB-18A to energize T-27 restoring power.

9) Remove existing T-27 and abandon existing MV power cable from existing ESB-

18A.

j. Existing Transformer T-48

1) Begin cable replacement after new MV power cable from new ESB-18A switchgear has been trenched and terminated at new switch ESB-18A.

2) Open NPS system at ESB-12 deenergizing power cable to ESB-18.

3) At ESB-18, disconnect power cable to existing junction enclosure ESB-18A to isolate existing ESB-18A.

4) Close system at ESB-12 to reenergize NPS feed to junction enclosure ESB-18.

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5) Remove existing cable terminations at T-48 and terminate new MV power cable from new switchgear ESB-18A.

6) Close switch position at ESB-18A to energize T-48.

7) Cut and abandon existing MV cable from existing ESB-18A.

k. Existing ESB-18A

1) After MV power cable feed from T-48 has been transferred to new switchgear

ESB-18A, begin demo of existing ESB-18A.

2) Disconnect all power cable elbows as existing ESB-18A.

3) Locate, expose, reroute, and terminate MV cable from ESB-18 to new switch ESB-

18A.

4) Leave switch position at new ESB-18A in the normal open position.

5. Concessionaire Area:

a. Junction Enclosure ESB-18

1) Begin replacement after MV equipment at WTP has been installed and energized.

2) At ESB-12, open NPS system to denergize ESB-18.

3) At ESB-17, disconnect MV Power cable elbows to ESB-18.

4) At ESB-21, disconnect MV Power cable elbows to ESB-18.

5) At ESB-12, close NPS system to reenergize ESB-17.

6) At PS-2, close Normal Open to feed NPS circuit form Concessions to reenergize system up to ESB-21.

7) At ESB-18, disconnect all MV power cable terminations and protect in place.

8) Replace ESB-18.

9) Reconnect MV power cable terminations to T-42, switchgear ESB-18A, ESB-21, and ESB-17.

10) At PS-2, open normal open position to deenergize NPS from Concessions.

11) At ESB-12, open NPS system to deenergize ESB-17.

12) At ESB-17 and ESB-21, reconnect MV power cables from ESB-18.

13) At ESB-12, close NPS system to reenergize ESB-17 and ESB-18.

14) After ESB-18 has been replaced:

a) At switch ESB-18A, open switch connection to T-49 and close switch connection from ESB-18.

b) T-49 to be connected directly to PDC.

c) T-48 and T-27 to be fed from NPS circuit.

15) Note: Transformer T-42 will not have power during replacement.

a) Confirm with NPS Park staff and Contracting Officer Representative if temporary generation is required for Transformer T-42 and provided as needed.

b. Shunt Reactor SR7

1) Open concessions circuit at PS-2.

2) At ESB-28, disconnect MV power cable terminations to isolate SR7 from power system.

3) Close concessions circuit at PS-2 to reenergize system.

4) Replace SR7 and reconnect MV power cables at SR7.

5) Open Concessions circuit at PS-2.

6) At ESB-28, reconnect MV power cable terminations to SR7.

7) Close Concessions circuit at PS-2 to reenergize power SR7.

6. Inner Canyon Power Outage:

a. The following MV equipment replacements are to take place during Inner Canyon power outage for the Overhead Power replacement. Additional coordination to maintain inner canyon power will be needed if the following MV equipment are replaced outside of the inner canyon power outage

b. Junction Enclosure ESB-23

1) At ESB-12, open NPS system energizing ESB-21 to deenergize ESB-23.

2) At ESB-21, disconnect MV power cable terminations to ESB-23.

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3) At ESB-12, close NPS system to reenergize NPS feed to ESB-21. Leaving ESB-23 deenergized.

4) Replace ESB-23 and reconnect MV power cables to T-41, T-14 and ESB-23A.

5) At PS-2, disconnect MV Power cable from T-14 to isolate inner canyon power. Do not reconnect power cables until all inner canyon work is completed and ready to be energized.

6) At ESB-12, open NPS system energizing ESB-21 to deenergize ESB-21.

7) At ESB-21, reconnect MV power cable terminations to ESB-23.

8) At ESB-12, close NPS system reenergizing ESB-23.

c. Switchgear ESB-15

1) Begin replacement after MV power cable at PS-2 has been disconnected from T-14 and no power is flowing into the Inner Canyon.

2) Remove existing junction enclosure and disconnect all terminations. Protect cable terminations.

3) Install new switchgear ESB-15 and reconnect MV power cable terminations from

T-16 and MV power cable terminations to North Rim power poles.

4) Leave all switch positions in the closed position.

d. Transformer T-16

1) Begin replacement after MV power cable at PS-2 has been disconnected from T-14 and no power is flowing into the Inner Canyon.

2) Disconnect MV power cable terminations to ESB-15 and PS-2 and protect cable terminations.

3) Replace transformer T-16.

4) Reconnect MV power cable terminations to ESB-15 and PS-2.

e. Transformer T-67

1) Begin replacement after MV power cable at PS-2 has been disconnected from T-14 and no power is flowing into the Inner Canyon.

2) Disconnect existing MV power cables and protect cable termination.

3) Disconnect existing secondary power cables.

4) Replace transformer T-67

5) Reconnect existing MV power cable terminations.

6) Reconnect existing secondary power cables to service Roaring Springs

Pumphouse.

7) Coordinate secondary power cable replacement with Roaring Springs Pumphouse rehabilitation.

f. Overhead Power Replacement (Volume 10)

1) Begin replacement after MV power cable at PS-2 has been disconnected from T-14 and no power is flowing into the Inner Canyon.

2) Leave switch position at PS-2 in the Open position to isolate MV power to the inner canyon.

3) Begin replacement after power to the inner canyon has been isolated.

4) Take NPS outage and reconnect MV power cables at PS-2 after all Inner Canyon work has been completed.

g. Inner Canyon Power Replacement (Volume 11)

1) Coordinate replacement with power outage for overhead power replacement.

2) At existing junction enclosures at Roaring Springs Pumphouse, disconnect existing

MV power cables to isolate power cable to Manzanita.

3) Replace power cable.

4) Reconnect MV power cable to existing junction enclosures at Roaring Springs

Pumphouse.

7. Concessions:

a. The following MV equipment replacements should be completed during the off season to limit the effect the intermittent required power outages will have on guest and park staff.

b. Transformer T-63

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1) Coordinate replacement with Transformer T-65 and T-62

2) Open Concessions system at PTS-1

3) At ESB-25, disconnect MV power cable to T-63 to isolate T-63

4) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to ESB-25.

5) Replace T-63, re-terminate MV power cable terminations, and reconnect secondary power connections.

6) Open Concessions system at PTS-1

7) At ESB-25, reconnect MV power cable to T-63

8) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to T-63

c. Transformer T-65

1) Coordinate replacement with Transformer T-63 and T-62

2) Open Concessions system at PTS-1

3) At ESB-24, disconnect MV power cable to T-65 to isolate T-65

4) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to ESB-24.

5) Replace T-65, re-terminate MV power cable terminations, and reconnect secondary power connections.

6) Open Concessions system at PTS-1

7) At ESB-24, reconnect MV power cable to T-65

8) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to T-65

d. Transformer T-62

1) Coordinate replacement with Transformer T-63 and T-65

2) Open Concessions system at PTS-1.

3) At ESB-24, disconnect MV power cable to T-62 to isolate T-62.

4) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to ESB-24.

5) Replace T-62, re-terminate MV power cable terminations, and reconnect secondary power connections.

6) Open Concessions system at PTS-1.

7) At ESB-24, reconnect MV power cable to T-62.

8) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to T-62.

e. Junction Enclosure ESB-22

1) Begin replacement before overhead power replacement starts or after it has been completed.

2) Open Concessions system at PTS-1.

3) At ESB-20, disconnect MV power cables to ESB-22.

4) At ESB-26, disconnect MV power cables to ESB-22.

5) Close Concessions system at PTS-1 to reenergize Concessions feed to ESB-20.

6) Close Normal Open at PS-2 to feed Concessions from NPS circuit to reenergize

ESB-26.

7) Replace ESB-22 and reconnect power cable to T-47, ESB-22A, ESB-20, and ESB-

26.

8) Open Normal Open at PS-2 to isolate NPS system from Concessions System.

9) Open Concessions system at PTS-1.

10) At ESB-20, reconnect MV power cable to ESB-22.

11) At ESB-26, reconnect MV power cables to ESB-22.

12) Close Concessions system to PTS-1 to restore normal operations.

f. Junction Enclosure ESB-19

1) Begin replacement before overhead power replacement starts or after it has been completed.

2) Open Concessions system at PTS-1.

3) At ESB-20, disconnect MV power cables to ESB-19.

4) Close Normal Open at PS-2 to feed Concessions from NPS circuit to reenergize

ESB-20.

5) Replace ESB-19 and reconnect power cable to T-26, T-24, T-25, ESB-20, and

PTS-1.

6) Open Normal Open at PS-2 to isolate NPS system from Concessions System.

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7) At ESB-20, reconnect MV power cable to ESB-19.

8) Close Concessions system to PTS-1 to restore normal operations.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Verify exact rough-in location and dimensions for connection to electrified equipment, provided by others.

1. See Specification Section 01 73 20 for openings and penetrations in structures.

B. Replace equipment and systems found inoperative or defective and re-test.

C. Cleaning:

1. See Specification Section 01 73 40.

D. The protective coating integrity of support structures and equipment enclosures shall be maintained.

1. Repair galvanized components utilizing a zinc rich paint.

2. Repair painted components utilizing touch up paint provided by or approved by the manufacturer.

3. Repair PVC coated components utilizing a patching compound, of the same material as the coating, provided by the manufacturer of the component.

4. Repair surfaces which will be inaccessible after installation prior to installation.

5. See Specification Section 26 05 33 for requirements for conduits and associated accessories.

E. Replace nameplates damaged during installation.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION

A. Demonstrate equipment in accordance with Specification Section 01 75 00.

END OF SECTION

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Construction Documents MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

SECTION 26 05 13

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Material and installation requirements for:

a. Medium voltage cable (1000 V and above).

b. Cable terminations and splices.

B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Section 26 05 00 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

2. Section 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables.

3. Section 26 08 13 - Acceptance Testing.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Standards:

1. Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC).

a. CS8, Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through

46 kV.

2. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

a. 48, Standard for Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable

Terminations Used on Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 765 kV or Extruded Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV.

b. 386, Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution

Systems Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV.

c. 400, Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable

Systems Rated 5 kV and Above.

d. 400.3, Guide for Partial Discharge Testing of Shielded Power Cable Systems in a Field

Environment.

e. 404, Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints Rated 2.5 kV to 500 kV.

3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association/Insulated Cable Engineers Association

(NEMA/ICEA):

a. WC 74/S-93-639, 5 - 46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission and

Distribution of Electric Energy.

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

a. 1072, Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

b. 651A, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Condui

B. Qualifications:

1. Cable technician:

a. Three years of experience in handling, terminating and splicing medium voltage cables.

b. Successfully completed minimum 18 medium voltage terminations and underground power cable splices.

c. Specifically trained by a factory representative on the terminations and splices to be used on the project.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings:

1. Product data:

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a. Provide submittal data for all products specified in PART 2 of this Specification

Section.

b. See Section 26 05 00 for additional requirements.

2. Fabrication and/or layout drawings:

a. Cable pulling plan.

B. Informational Submittals:

1. Cable pulling tension measurements or photograph of breakaway swivel attached to cable.

2. Submit the following before terminating cables:

a. Cable Technician qualifications.

3. Submit the following before testing:

a. Independent testing organization qualifications.

b. Engineering Technician qualifications.

c. Sample of testing log sheets to be utilized.

4. Cable test report(s) shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a. Summary of Project.

b. Date tests were performed.

c. Description of equipment/components tested.

d. Visual inspection report.

e. Description of tests.

f. Test results including appropriate test forms.

g. Conclusions and recommendations for corrective action as appropriate.

h. Identification of test equipment used.

i. Identification of company and person that performed the tests.

j. Reports signed by the contracting officer representative interpreting the data.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Contracting Officer: Includes the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR).

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Ship cable with removable watertight end seals, and store in dry place.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor’s proposal of equivalent products when the specified salient characteristics are satisfied. If the specified salient characteristics are not satisfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

1. Manufacturers listed, and other manufacturers not listed, but capable of meeting this

Specification Section, are expected to provide complete information showing full compliance with specifications.

B. Contractor to confirm all equipment is rated for installed elevation and provide final equipment ratings for review. Proposed equipment shall be compatible with existing equipment interface.

C. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the following manufacturers are acceptable:

1. Armored Wire and cable:

a. The Okonite Company.

b. Or approved equal.

2. Non-Armored Wire and Cable.

a. Southwire Company.

b. Or approved equal.

3. Lugs, connectors and terminations:

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a. 3M.

4. Fault indicators:

a. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

b. Or approved equal.

5. Rock Wall Cable Support Clamps

a. hvGrid tech.

b. Or approved equal.

6. Cable Support Grips:

a. Eaton Cooper Power Systems.

2.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

A. Ratings:

1. Voltage class as indicated on the Drawings.

B. Standards:

1. NEMA/ICEA WC 74/S-93-639.

2. AEIC CS8.

3. UL 1072.

C. Conductor Material:

1. Compact or compressed concentric stranded aluminum.

D. Insulation:

1. Temperature rating: Type MV-105 per NFPA 70.

2. Ethylene-propylene-rubber (EPR).

3. 133% insulation level.

E. Shielding:

1. Shielding on cables rated above 2 kV consists of:

a. Semiconductor conductor screen.

b. Semiconductor insulation screen.

c. Copper concentric neutral

F. Neutrals:

1. All cables to have internal concentric neutral.

a. Cables shall have 1/3 concentric neutral size for 3-phase installations.

b. Cables shall have full-size concentric neutral for 1-phase installations.

G. Grounds:

1. Insulated copper per Section 26 05 19.

2. Direct buried cables shall be rated for direct bury.

3. Jacket: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

H. Jackets:

1. Direct buried cables shall be rated for direct bury.

2. Jacket: Polyethylene (PE).

I. Conduit Fill

1. MV cable to be installed to meet NEC conduit fill requirements

a. Single cable – 53 percent filled

b. Three or more conductors – 40 percent filled

2. Conduit size as indicated in the drawings.

J. Armored Conductor - Three Phase:

1. Material: Compressed Aluminum

2. Ground: Internal Copper Grounding

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a. 1/3 neutral size

3. Conductor size: As shown on drawings

4. Sheath: Close fitting, impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum, armored cable, with outer polyethylene (PE) jacket.

5. Multiconductor cable, Type MV-105

6. Cable Exterior Color:.

a. Tan

7. Rated for surface-mounted installation.

2.3 CABLE ACCESSORIES

A. Lugs and Connectors:

1. Lugs:

a. Compression type.

b. Standard: UL 486B for aluminum and copper cables.

c. Voltage rating: Up to 35 kV.

d. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

e. Material: Tin-plated copper or Aluminum with bronze underplating, tin outerplating and aluminum anti-oxide paste.

f. Number of holes: Two, except one on motor leads.