2019-023121 Exhibit 2 Revised.pdf

West Boynton Park Site Lighting Replacement

PBC Project #19378

West Boynton Park 6000 Northtree Boulevard Boynton Beach, Florida

Permit Set

October 16, 2023

PROJECT MANUAL

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EXHIBIT "2" REVISED

DLynch Typewriter 2019-023121

PBC WEST BOYNTON PARK

SITE LIGHTING REPLACEMENT

PBC#19378

INDEX

JLRD PROJECT NO. 119107 INDEX - 1

INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16020 SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 16025 CODES, FEES, STANDARDS

SECTION 16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 16110 RACEWAYS

SECTION 16120 WIRES AND CABLES

SECTION 16130 BOXES

SECTION 16141 WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 16195 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 16450 GROUNDING

SECTION 16475 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 16477 FUSES

SECTION 16490 CONTACTORS

SECTION 16530 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 16670 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

SECTION 16709 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 16950 TESTING

This item has been digitally signed and sealed by Charles C. Gableman on the date adjacent to the seal.

Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.

10/23/2023

SCOPE OF WORK 16020 - 1

SECTION 16020

SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS

A. The work included consists of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, facilities and installation required for the complete and approved Electrical System Modifications as indicated on the Contract Documents and called for in this Specification, or as may be reasonably implied by and for the installation of a complete Electrical System.

B. All notes on the Drawings pertaining to the work of this Trade shall be considered as part of this Specification and Contract.

C. In general, the Electrical Contractor shall make final connections to equipment furnished by other trades or by Owner.

D. Refer to entire Contract Documents for coordination and demolition.

E. Contractor shall confirm existing utilities are capped or shutdown prior to excavation or demolition.

F. It is the Contractor's responsibility to visit the job site to inspect and confirm field conditions and systems. Advise Consultant of inconsistencies prior to bidding (14 days minimum).

G. The Contractor shall install complete and operating electrical systems consisting of the following:

1. Replace site lighting in the proposed parking lots including LED type fixtures, fuses, handholes and wiring; existing controls to be reused. Where indicated, provide light poles and bollards, provide branch circuit wiring as required.

2. Temporary electrical power and lighting shall be furnished, installed, and maintained for all trades as may be required for work, or in various locations throughout the building.

3. Miscellaneous items obviously required for a complete and operating systems, but not specifically called for on the drawings or in the specifications, shall be provided by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Owner, including but not limited to access panels, nuts and bolts, masonry anchors, conduit and equipment supports, drilling, welding, scaffolding, crane service, etc.

4. Conduit routing is not shown on the documents. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to field route all raceways and coordinate such routing with all disciplines to resolve any conflicts, as necessary to provide the intended connections. It shall be assumed that the design was based on the shortest possible route. Where conduit or duct routing follows other than direct paths, the conductors and raceways shall be adjusted accordingly to account for voltage drop.

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1.2 CODES AND FEES

A. The Contractor shall comply with applicable building and construction codes, Florida

Building Code 2017, NFPA, the 2014 edition of the National Electric Code, PBC Professional Services Guidelines, and requirements of the local Utility Company.

1.3 STANDARDS

A. All materials shall be new, free of defects, and shall be U.L. listed, bear the U.L. label or be labeled or listed with an approved, nationally recognized Electrical Testing Agency.

Where no labeling or listing service is available for certain types of equipment, test data shall be submitted to prove to the Engineer that equipment meets or exceeds available standards.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Not Applicable

END OF SECTION

CODES, FEES, AND STANDARDS 16025 - 1

SECTION 16025

CODES, FEES, AND STANDARDS

1.1 CODES AND FEES

A. The Contractor shall comply with applicable building and construction codes, Florida

Building Code, NFPA, the 2014 edition of the National Electric Code, and requirements of the local Utility Company.

1.2 STANDARDS

A. All materials shall be new, free of defects, and shall be U.L. listed, bear the U.L. label or be labeled or listed with an approved, nationally recognized Electrical Testing Agency.

Where no labeling or listing service is available for certain types of equipment, test data shall be submitted to prove to the Engineer that equipment meets or exceeds available standards.

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050 - 1

SECTION 16050

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

1.1 WORK INCLUDES

A. Electrical work shown on the Electrical Drawings and specified herein.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Specified Elsewhere

1. Division 1 - Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including, but not limited to, general, special, and supplementary conditions and other Division 1 - Specification Sections, apply to the work of this section.

2. Division 16 - Applicable sections.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work and materials shall be in accordance with the requirements and codes of the State of Florida, and all other applicable bodies having jurisdiction.

B. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any part of the specification or plans do not comply with the laws, codes and regulations, that matter shall be referred in writing to the attention of the Engineer for a decision before proceeding with that part of the work. There shall be no changes in the drawings or specifications made without the approval of the Engineer.

Where a discrepancy exists between the drawings and this specification, the more stringent shall apply.

C. This Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits required by local authorities and shall provide the Owner with satisfactory interim and final inspection certificates.

1.4 REFERENCES TO STANDARDS

A. All materials and equipment furnished and installed under this contract shall be in accordance with the current, accepted version of the following applicable technical society, organization, or body.

1. UL - Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

2. NEC - National Electrical Code

3. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

4. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

5. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

6. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

7. ANSI - American National Standards Institute, Inc.

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B. Reference to standards shall mean and intend the latest edition of such standards adopted and published at the date of bidding documents.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Division 1.

B. In accord with Division 9, at the completion of the project, Contractor submits operating instructions and maintenance manuals. Submit model number, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, test reports, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and maintenance instructions where applicable.

C. Throughout the progress of construction, keep a complete and detailed record of all deviations in the electrical installation from that indicated on the Drawings, specifications and/or shop drawings. At the completion of the project and prior to final payment this marked set of drawings shall be submitted to Architect/Engineer.

1.6 TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SERVICES

A. In accord with Division 1.

B. Provide temporary power and lighting for safety and security throughout the Project, as may be required. Coordinate with Owner's representative for requirements in specific areas of the building, or on the roof.

1.7 GUARANTEE

A. Guarantee all materials and workmanship for a period of one year in accordance with the General Conditions.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Materials shall be suitably packaged by the manufacturer to prevent damage during shipment. Damaged materials will not be acceptable for use.

B. Store materials on site in clean, dry storage area; when outside, elevated above grade and enclosed with durable watertight wrapping.

C. Handle all materials carefully to prevent damage. Minor scratches, marks or blemishes to finish shall be repaired.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General

1. All equipment and material for permanent installation shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise. In addition, material shall:

a. Be without blemish or defect.

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b. Not be used for temporary power or lighting without prior written authorization from the Owner.

c. Be in accordance with NEMA Standards.

d. Bear Underwriter's Label where subject to U.L. label service.

B. Water Seal

1. Seal penetrations of perimeter walls or floors below grade to prevent entry of water.

Use materials compatible with wall or floor construction.

2. Seal penetrations of roof, with boots compatible with roof design.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. All equipment and materials shall be installed and completed in a first-class workmanlike manner. The right is reserved to direct the removal and replacement of any item, which in the opinion of the Owner's Representative and/or Engineer does not present an orderly and reasonably neat or workmanlike appearance, provided such items can be properly installed in an orderly way by usual methods in such work.

3.2 LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT

A. The approximate location of all equipment and devices is shown on the Drawings. The Owner's Representative and/or Engineer reserves the right to change the location of all equipment or devices 6 feet in any direction at no additional cost provided such changes are requested before final installation.

B. Install all equipment with ample space allowed for removal and repair. Provide ready accessibility to removable parts of equipment and to all wiring without moving equipment which is installed, or which is already in place. Provide access panels for all devices installed above non-accessible ceilings and/or within walls or partitions.

C. In mechanical and electrical equipment spaces, locate ceiling outlets and conduit with due consideration to ventilating ducts and mechanical piping. Where numerous ducts occur, install conduits and outlets after the ventilating ducts. Puncturing of duct work or hanging equipment such as light fixtures, ceiling hangers and conduits from duct work is prohibited unless specifically noted otherwise.

D. Electrical equipment shall be installed to maintain minimum clearances per Article 110 of

NEC and ANSI C2 (National Electrical Safety Code.)

3.3 COORDINATION

A. Provide day-to-day coordination with the work of other contractors engaged in this project.

Execute the work in a manner not to interfere with other contractors.

B. Coordinate with other contractors regarding the location and size of pipes, raceways, ducts, openings, devices, so that there may be no interferences between installation or of the progress of any contractor.

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C. If conflict arises in the installation of work, the following preference schedules shall be followed:

1. Recessed lighting fixtures.

2. Roof drainage.

3. Low pressure ductwork.

4. Domestic water and vent lines.

5. Electric conduits.

3.4 WALL AND ROOF PENETRATIONS AND SLEEVE INSTALLATION

A. Provide sleeves for all electrical raceways, and wiring passing through walls and floors.

Sleeves shall be of sufficient length to extend through the wall and roof. Wall sleeves shall have ends flush with finished thickness of walls. Interior diameter of sleeves shall provide 1/2-inch clearance all around conduit.

B. Structural concrete beams shall be sleeved only in the middle 1/3 of span. Notify Engineer of any required deviation from this prior to placement of sleeve.

C. Wall and roof penetration shall be made watertight. Roof penetration shall be sealed and flashed per roof manufacturers published recommendations.

D. Where cutting is required to facilitate construction, this contractor shall patch, and repair cut items to the original state. However, structural work shall not be cut without the written approval of the Engineer or his representative.

E. Holes through concrete and masonry in new and existing structures shall be cut with a diamond core drill or concrete saw. Pneumatic hammer impact, electric hand or manual hammer type drills, shall not be allowed, except where permitted by resident engineer as required by limited working space.

3.5 FIRESTOPPING

A. Where conduits, wireway, bus ducts and other electrical raceways pass through fire partitions, fire walls or walls and floors, install a firestop that provides an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases. Fire-stop material shall be packed tight, and completely fill clearances between raceways and openings. Fire-stop material shall conform to the following:

1. Fire-stopping material shall maintain its dimension and integrity while preventing the passage of flame, smoke, and gases under conditions of installation and use when exposed to the ASTM #119 time-temperature curve for a time period equivalent to the rating of the assembly penetrated. Cotton waste shall not ignite when placed in contact with the non-fire side during the test. Fire-stopping material shall be non-combustible as defined by ASTM E136, and, in addition, for insulation materials, melt point shall be a minimum of 1700o F for 2-hour protection.

2. Unused, spare sleeves in electrical closets shall be sealed with threaded steel caps on each end.

B. Fire-stopping materials shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers written instructions.

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3.6 PROTECTION OF WORK

A. Protect work from injury by keeping all conduit and boxes capped and plugged or otherwise protected. This includes damage by freezing and/or stoppage from building materials, sand, dirt, or concrete.

B. Protect all equipment and fixtures from damage during the project, provide all tarpaulins, drop cloths, barricades, temporary heaters, or auxiliary equipment.

C. All materials or equipment damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced with new items to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

3.7 PAINTING

A. Finish painting shall be as specified in Division 9.

B. Provide touch-up painting of all electrical equipment marred in any way during shipment or installation.

3.8 CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment: The Contractor shall make final electrical connections to all items of equipment. All power wiring from power source through starters, disconnects and control panels to equipment shall be provided.

3.9 PERFORMANCE

A. The Contractor shall employ a competent foreman on the job throughout the entire period of construction to see that his work will not conflict with other trades and that it is properly performed.

B. The foreman shall have a thorough knowledge of the work to be installed under this contract, be a skilled mechanic experienced with projects of equal size and type. Foreman shall have valid Palm Beach County Journeyman License.

RACEWAYS 16110 - 1

SECTION 16110

RACEWAYS

A. Feeders and branch circuit conduits for power and systems, and for conductors of all other electrical systems. Install conduit complete with outlet boxes, junction or pull boxes, and fittings, shown on the drawings or herein specified.

A. SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

1. Division 1 - Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including, but not limited to, general, special, and supplementary conditions and other Division 1 - Specification Sections, apply to the work of this section.

A. Provide all new materials, without blemish or defect, in accord with standards specified and UL listed or labeled.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Division 1.

B. Product Data:

1. Conduit and fittings.

A. Rigid steel conduit shall be sherardized or hot dipped galvanized steel pipe, bearing U.L.

label and conforming to ANSI Publication C80-1.

1. Acceptable Manufacturers:

a. Youngstown

b. Triangle - PWC

c. Republic

d. Allied Tube

e. Or approved equal.

B. Couplings, connectors, and fittings for rigid steel conduit shall be threaded galvanized steel or galvanized malleable iron specifically designed and manufactured for the purpose.

Fittings shall conform to ANSI C80.4.

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C. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) shall be U.L. listed and shall conform to ANSI Publication C80-3. Conduit shall be thoroughly protected from corrosion by electro-galvanizing.

a. Allied

b. Republic

c. Triangle - PWC

d. Youngstown

D. EMT fittings shall be of the steel compression type, rain and concrete tight, with steel compression nuts. Connectors shall be insulated throat with case hardened locknuts.

Fittings shall conform to ANSI C80.4.

a. Appleton

b. Raco

c. Thomas and Betts

d. Efcor

E. Flexible conduit and liquid-tight type. Comply with UL-1, and UL-360.

a. Anaconda

b. Electri-Flex

c. Triangle - PWC

d. International Metal Hose

F. Connectors shall be compatible with flexible conduit and liquid-tight flexible conduit used and shall be UL listed for grounding means. Connectors shall have insulated throat with hardened locknuts.

a. Midwest

b. Raco

c. Thomas and Betts

d. Appleton

e. O - Z Gedney

f. Efcor

g. Or approved equal.

G. Plastic conduit shall be PVC Schedule 80 rated for 90 deg. C cable meeting NEMA

Standard TC-2, and UL listed for concrete encasement. Nonmetallic conduit fittings and conduit bodies comply with NEMA TC-3.

a. Carlon Products Company

b. Robintech

c. Can-Tex

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d. Or approved e qual.

H. Conduit Bodies

1. Conduit bodies for RGS Applications (LB, T, LR, LL, C) shall be "Crouse Hinds", Form 7 "Feralloy" outlet bodies with galvanized sheet steel covers.

2. Conduit bodies used with EMT, when using compression fittings, shall be "Red Dot" aluminum bodies Type "AT", with "Red Dot" type "CV" covers.

I. Grounding Bushings: With screw termination for green bond wire.

1. Provide per NEC, all areas.

A. Conduit Schedule

1. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4 inch unless otherwise specified.

B. Conduit shall be installed in accordance with the following:

1. All conduits in masonry and concrete walls shall be PVC Schedule 40. All conduits in floor slabs shall be Schedule 40. All conduits routed underground and below floor slabs shall be Schedule 80 PVC.

2. All branch circuit conduits in stud partitions and drop ceiling areas and exposed 4 feet above finish floor may be EMT (thinwall) conduit.

3. All motor branch circuit conduits and conduits routed exposed below 4 feet above finished floor shall be rigid steel.

4. Conduit systems for telephone, fire alarm, and miscellaneous systems shall consist of EMT (thinwall) conduit in drop ceilings, and stud wall partitions and exposed above 4 feet of finish floor. All other conduits shall be rigid steel.

5. PVC conduit may be utilized for underground applications. Do not use PVC or non-metallic raceways within any building.

6. Flexible conduits shall be used to connect to lighting fixtures and as herein specified.

C. Conduit Runs

1. All conduits shall be sized as indicated on the Drawings, or, conduit sizes not shown, shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code. All conduit systems shall be mechanically and electrically continuous from source of current to all outlets and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

2. Conceal conduit wherever possible or expose as shown or noted on the drawings and as specified hereinafter. Run all exposed conduit parallel to building walls using right angle bends. Exposed diagonal runs of conduit will not be permitted. Do not install conduit on roof surfaces unless specifically indicated on the Drawings.

3. All penetrations through roof shall be made using an approved conduit boot to seal the penetration water-tight. Refer to roofing specifications and drawings.

4. Install conduit 3 inches from cold water piping.

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5. Ream conduit after threads is cut. Cut ends square, and butt solidly into couplings.

6. Prevent the accumulation of water, foreign matter or concrete in the conduits during the execution of the work. Temporarily plug conduit, blowout and swab before wires are pulled.

7. Where insulated bushings are used, fasten conduits to all sheet metal boxes and cabinets with two locknuts in accord with NEC.

8. Provide conduit expansion joints at building expansion joints for conduit runs 1-1/2 inches and larger. Provide conduit expansion joints or flexible conduit connection at building expansion joints for conduits less than 1-1/2 inches.

9. Where building construction or other conditions make it impossible to use standard threaded couplings, install watertight threaded unions.

10. Make changes in direction of runs with symmetrical bends or cast-metal fittings.

Make field-made bends and offsets with conduit bending machine to avoid changing the internal diameter of the conduit and not damage its protective coating either inside or outside. Individual bends shall not exceed 90 degrees and not more than 270 degrees total bends will be allowed in any one conduit run. Where more bends are necessary, and conduit runs exceed 150 lineal feet, install a suitable pull box or junction box.

11. Provide empty conduits installed with a pull wire. Pull wire shall be No. 14 AWG zinc-coated steel, or of plastic having not less than 200-pound tensile strength. Leave not less than 12 inches of slack at each end of the pull wire.

12. Use liquid tight flexible conduit for final connection to motors, portable equipment, duct smoke detectors and for equipment subject to vibration and noise transmission.

For each conduit size up to 1 inch trade size, flexible conduit shall be minimum length of 12 inches and a maximum length of 36 inches. For conduit sizes above 1 inch trade size, flexible conduit shall be minimum length of 20 inches and maximum length of 48 inches.

13. All exposed conduit in finished areas shall be painted to match the surrounding colors.

D. Raceway Support and Hangers

1. Securely fasten raceways in place and support from ceiling or walls at spacings not exceeding requirements indicated in the NEC.

2. Support rigid or EMT conduits within 3 feet of every outlet box, junction box, pull box, cabinet, or termination. Support flexible conduit within 12 inches on each side of every outlet box or fitting.

3. Support vertical runs of conduits at each floor level and at intervals not to exceed 10 feet.

4. Support conduits by pipe straps, wall brackets, hangers, or ceiling trapeze. The use of perforated iron or wire for supporting conduits is prohibited. Fasten with wood screws or screw nails to wood; by toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, by concrete inserts, or expansion bolts on concrete or spring-tension or threaded C-clamps for rigid steel conduits on steel. Do not weld conduits or pipe straps to steel structures unless specifically indicated.

5. The load applied to fasteners shall not exceed one-third the proof test load of the fasteners.

6. Fasteners attached to concrete shall be vibration and shock resistant.

7. In partitions of light steel construction, use sheet metal screws.

8. Where two or more conduits one inch trade size or larger run parallel, trapeze hangers may be used consisting of threaded solid rods, washers, nuts, and slotted channel (unistrut). Individually fasten conduits to the cross member of every other trapeze hanger with unistrut straps with proper size bolts, washers, and nuts. When adjustable

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trapeze hangers are used, use U-bolt type clamps at end of conduit runs at each elbow and at each third intermediate hanger to fasten each conduit.

9. All screws, bolts, washers and miscellaneous hardware used for conduit supports shall be fabricated from rust-resisting metal. Trapeze hangers shall have hanger assemblies protected with galvanized finish.

WIRES AND CABLES 16120 - 1

SECTION 16120

WIRES AND CABLES

A. Wires and cables including splices, connections and supports for a complete installation as shown on the drawings and specified.

A. Specified Elsewhere:

Sections, apply to the work of this section.

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Wire, cable, and installation thereof shall be in accord with the National Electrical Code.

2. All materials shall be new, without blemish or defects, in accordance with standards specified and UL listed or labeled.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. ICEA S-61-402/NEMA WC-5 Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable

B. Provide product data for all components.

1. Building wire.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Materials shall be suitably packaged by the manufacturer to prevent damage during shipment. Damaged materials will not be acceptable for use.

B. Store materials on site in a clean, dry storage area.

C. Handle all materials carefully to preclude damage. Material with damaged insulation shall not be acceptable for use.

WIRES AND CABLES 16120 - 2

2.1 BUILDING WIRE

A. All wire and cable shall be annealed, coated copper per ASTM B 33 or B 189 with conductivity of not less than 98 percent. All wire shall be stranded, Class B per ASTM B 8, except for fire alarm conductors, which shall be solid for sizes #14 AWG and smaller.

B. All wire shall have 600-volt insulation, UL listed and complying with UL 83, ICEA S-61-

402 or ICEA S-66-524 for respective insulation type.

C. Feeders and branch circuits larger than No. 6 AWG: 600-volt insulation Type THW or

THWN.

D. Feeders and branch circuits No. 6 AWG and smaller: 600-volt insulation Type THW or

THWN.

E. Control circuits: 600-volt insulation, THWN.

F. Color code conductor insulation for No. 8 AWG or smaller. Provide color marking tape for No. 6 AWG and larger. Standard colors for power wiring and branch circuit:

3-Phase / 4-Wire 208Y / 120V 480Y / 277V Phase A Black Brown Phase B Red Orange Phase C Blue Yellow Neutral White Grey Ground Green Green

G. Acceptable Manufacturers:

1. Anaconda Wire & Cable Co.

2. Collyer Insulated Wire Co.

3. General Cable Corp.

4. Phelps Dodge Cable & Wire Co.

5. Triangle - PWC

6. Crescent

7. Okonite

8. Pirelli

9. Or approved equal.

2.2 JOINTS & SPLICES

A. Make terminations, taps and splices with an indent type pressure connector with insulating cover for No. 8 AWG and smaller.

a. Buchanan

b. Burndy Corp.

c. Thomas & Betts

d. Ideal Industries

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B. In lieu of indent type connectors insulated spring compression connectors may be used for No. 10 AWG and smaller.

1. Acceptable Products:

a. Buchanan, B-Cap

b. Ideal, Wing Nut

c. ITT Holub, Free Spring

d. 3M, Scotchlok

e. Thomas & Betts

f. Or approved equal.

C. Use mechanical compression connector for No. 6 AWG or larger. Cover connector with insulating tape or heat shrinkable insulation equivalent to 150% conductor insulation.

a. AMP, Inc.

b. Burndy Corp.

c. General Electric Co.

d. Ideal Industries

e. ITT Weaver

f. 3M Co.

g. O.Z. Gedney Co.

h. Thomas & Betts

i. Anderson

j. Blackburn

k. Or approved equal.

3.1 BASIC WIRING

A. Minimum wire sizes shall in no case be less than shown on the drawings and/or specified herein:

1. Power branch circuits:

a. Where the farthest outlet of a single branch circuit is less than 75 feet from the panelboard, use No. 12 AWG wire between all outlets and for the home run of that circuit.

b. Where the farthest outlet of a circuit is more than 75 feet from the panelboard, use No. 10 AWG wire for the home run of that circuit, and No. 12 AWG wire between all other outlets on that circuit except where larger sizes are indicated.

2. 120 Volt Control and Signal Wiring: No. 14 AWG.

3. Low Voltage Control Wiring: No. 16 AWG.

B. Where conductors are adjusted in size to compensate for voltage drop, equipment grounding conductors shall be adjusted proportionately.

C. Splice only in accessible junction or outlet boxes.

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D. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment and panelboards.

E. Make conductor lengths for parallel circuits equal.

F. Maintain color coding of conductors for all systems.

G. For lighting circuits utilizing electronic ballasts, and all 120v branch circuits to receptacle outlet devices, the phase conductor shall have a dedicated neutral - neutrals shall not be shared between phase conductors.

3.2 CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS

A. Identify each conductor in panelboards, junction or pull boxes, or troughs with a permanent pressure sensitive label with suitable numbers or letters for easy recognition. Identify control wiring at each end and in junction boxes with numeric wire number corresponding to control wiring diagram.

B. Thoroughly clean wire before installing lugs and connectors.

C. Make splices, taps and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors without perceptible temperature rise.

D. Terminate spare conductors with electrical tape and roll up in box. Verify such conductors are not connected to any source of power.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect wiring for physical damage and proper connection.

B. Torque conductor terminations to manufacturer's recommended values.

C. Perform continuity tests on all power and branch circuit conductors. Verify proper phasing. Refer to Section 16950 for specific testing requirements.

BOXES 16130 - 1

SECTION 16130

BOXES

A. Outlet boxes, pull and junction boxes, and covers and fittings as specified below to complete the raceway systems.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Sections, apply to the work of this section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data: All boxes.

A. Outlet Boxes

1. Outlet boxes shall be galvanized or sherardized pressed steel conforming to UL Standard No. 514 and shall meet or exceed the National Electrical Code for size and material.

2. Round boxes and handy boxes shall not be used.

3. All boxes furnished shall be of the type designed for the purpose served.

4. All switch and receptacle boxes shall be a minimum of 4-inch square for up to two devices, or solid ganged boxes for over two devices. Boxes shall be complete with minimum 3/4-inch-deep tile ring for glazed tile, concrete block or concrete walls and minimum 3/4-inch-deep square ring and covers, for plaster, gypsum dry wall or wood paneled finished walls; covered with 1/2 inch raised galvanized device covers for exposed conduit work.

5. Outlet boxes on exposed conduit systems shall be threaded-hub, cast-metal, conduit type fitting FS or FD suitable for wiring devices installed, complete with gasketed weatherproof cover.

6. Acceptable Manufacturers:

a. Crouse Hinds

b. Appleton

c. Killark

d. Raco

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e. Steel City

f. Or approved equal.

B. Pull and Junction Boxes

1. Pull and junction boxes with volume greater than 100 cubic inches shall conform to

UL Standard No. 50 and be sized in accordance with the National Electrical Code or as indicated on the drawings.

2. Boxes shall be made of code gauge galvanized steel or hot dip galvanized sheet steel.

Covers shall be of same gauge of box and be secured to holes with rough head silicon bronze screws spaced at 12-inch centers maximum.

3. Pull or junction boxes with maximum side of 60 inches and a maximum area greater than 1400 square inches shall be made of 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch by 1/4-inch galvanized angle frame covered with 10-gauge galvanized sheet steel riveted or welded to frame. Cover plate shall be 11-gauge galvanized steel secured with round head silicon bronze machine screws spaced at 12-inch centers maximum.

4. Boxes mounted flush in walls shall have cover oversized two inches on all sides and shall be minimum 14-gauge steel.

A. Independently support all boxes. No parts of the weight of the box shall be borne by conduits terminating therein.

B. Suitable pull boxes shall be installed in convenient intermediate locations in all conduits runs in excess of 150 linear feet and runs requiring more than three 90 degree bends.

C. Plug all unused openings. Use threaded plugs for cast boxes and snap in metal plugs for sheet metal boxes.

D. Common boxes used for gang installation with switches and receptacles and low voltage devices shall include barriers between the devices and the switches or receptacles to prevent voltage greater than 208 volts between devices.

WIRING DEVICES 16141 - 1

SECTION 16141

WIRING DEVICES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Toggle switches.

B. Receptacles.

C. Device plates box covers.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. NEMA WD 1 - General Purpose Wiring Devices.

B. NEMA WD 6 - Wiring Device Configurations.

A. Submit under provisions of Division 1.

B. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's catalog information showing dimensions, colors, and configurations.

C. Manufacturer's Instructions:

1. Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency specified under regulatory requirements.

2. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, operation, and installation of product.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this Section with a minimum three years’ experience.

2.1 TOGGLE SWITCHES

A. Single Pole Switch:

1. Hubbell Model 1221-IG.

2. Leviton. Model 1221-2I.

3. Bryant. Model 4901-GI.

4. Or approved equal.

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2.2 RECEPTACLES

A. Duplex Convenience Receptacle:

1. Hubbell. Model 5352-W.

2. Leviton. Model 5896-W.

3. Bryant. Model 5362-W.

4. Or approved equal.

B. GFCI Receptacle:

1. Hubbell. Model GF5362-W.

2. Leviton. Model 6899-W.

3. Bryant. Model GFR53FT-W.

2.3 COVER PLATES

A. Weatherproof Cover Plate: Gasketed stainless steel with lockable hinged gasketed device cover, equal to Sierra Model WP-26L.

B. Cover Plates: Nylon, white or color to match existing.

2.4 TIME SWITCH

A. Digital clock with battery backup, photocell input, and a minimum of four program set times. This device shall be capable of being operated either in manual mode or automatic mode. Time switch shall be equal to Tork ‘DGM’ series with ‘EPC’ series photocell sensors. Additional contacts shall be added as indicated on the drawings using the ‘TRP’ series contact relay kits. The time clock and associated devices shall be located in the electrical room where the circuits being controlled originate unless otherwise noted.

2.5 PHOTOCELL SWITCH

A. Hermetically sealed cadmium-sulphide cell. Mount switch in a cast weatherproof aluminum housing with swivel arm designed to mount on wall. The switch shall turn on below 3-foot candles and off at 3 to 10 footcandles. A time delay shall prevent accidental switching from transient light sources. Mount a directional lens in front of the cell to prevent fixed light sources from creating a turnoff condition. Aim switch according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify existing conditions.

B. Verify outlet boxes are installed at proper height.

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C. Verify branch circuit wiring installation is completed, tested, and ready for connection to wiring devices.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean debris from outlet boxes.

3.3 INSTALLATION

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

B. Install devices plumb and level.

C. Install switches with OFF position down.

D. Install receptacles with grounding pole on bottom.

E. Connect wiring device grounding terminal to branch circuit equipment grounding conductor.

F. Connect wiring devices by wrapping conductor around screw terminal.

G. When GFCI is specified, use only GFCI receptacles. Do not protect "down stream" receptacles with GFCI receptacles.

H. Do not use push-in connections on any device.

I. All devices, receptacles, and switches shall have a separate grounding terminal.

J. Terminal boxes are provided with integral control power transformer, C.P.T. (120v- 24vac). Provide 120 v circuit to each box and provide and install toggle switch in circuit as disconnect switch online side of C.P.T. Complete wiring from switch to line terminals of C.P.T.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect each wiring device for defects.

B. Operate each toggle switch with circuit energized and verify proper operation.

C. Verify that each receptacle device is energized.

D. Test each receptacle device for proper polarity.

E. Test each GFCI receptacle device for proper operation.

3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust devices and wall plates to be flush and level.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION 16195 - 1

SECTION 16195

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. Nameplates.

B. Wire markers.

C. Box color coding.

D. Lighting and power junction boxes.

E. Panel directories.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Division 1.

B. Include schedule for nameplates.

A. Nameplates: Engraved three-layer laminated plastic, white letters on a black background.

B. Wire and Cable Markers: Cloth markers, split sleeve, or tubing type.

A. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive nameplates.

B. Install nameplates parallel to equipment lines.

C. Secure nameplates to equipment fronts using sheet metal screws. Secure nameplate to outside face of recessed panelboard doors in finished locations.

D. Embossed tape will not be permitted for any application.

E. Provide underground-type plastic line marker above exterior underground conduits. Bury 6 to 8 inches below finish grade. Provide line markers on each side of trench if wider than 16 inches.

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3.2 WIRE IDENTIFICATION

A Phase Color Coding:

1. 277/480-volt system, “A” phase – brown, “B” phase – orange, “C” phase – yellow, neutral – white, and ground – green.

2. 120/208-volt system, "A" phase - black, "B" phase - red, "C" phase - blue, neutral -white, and ground – green.

B. Maintain A, B, C, phase relation left to right or top to bottom when viewed from front.

Maintain color coding throughout entire project.

C. Phase conductors, size #10 and smaller, and neutral and ground conductors, size #6 and smaller, shall have continuous outer finish color as indicated above. Larger conductors shall have black insulation and be color coded with a six-inch band of colored tape at all junctions and terminators.

3.3 NAMEPLATE ENGRAVING SCHEDULE

A. Provide nameplates of minimum letter height as scheduled below.

B. Individual Circuit Breakers, Switches, and Motor Starters, Switchboards, and Motor

Control Centers: 3/8 inch; identify circuit and load served, including location.

C. Electrical Cabinets and Enclosures: 3/8 inch; identify equipment designation.

D. Switches Not Within Sight of the Equipment or Light(s) Controlled: 1/8 inch; identify load served.

3.4 BOX COLOR CODING SCHEDULE

A. Paint junction box and to match the building’s existing color scheme.

3.5 LIGHTING AND POWER JUNCTION BOX IDENTIFICATION

A. Permanently identify lighting and power junction box covers with circuit and panelboard number on the outside.

B. In exposed finished painted areas, place circuit and panelboard number on inside of cover.

3.6 PANEL DIRECTORY

A. Shall be typewritten, indicate specific and clear area of control, using official room numbers, and be protected by a plastic covering.

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SECTION 16450

GROUNDING

A. Base Bid:

1. Electrical Contractor provides:

a. Grounding for Separately Derived Systems

b. Grounding for equipment.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Ground each separately derived system neutral to structural member of building.

B. Ground raceways and electrical equipment; use double locknuts at all panels; use bonding jumpers where conduits are installed in concentric knockouts. Ground panels, switches, motor frames, motor starters fixtures, and outlets with separate ground conductor in conduit system.

C. Bond together system neutrals, service entrance enclosures, exposed non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment, metal raceway systems, grounding conductor in raceways and cables, receptacle ground terminals.

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2017.

2. UL 467: Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. In accord with Division 1.

B. Test data in accordance with 16950.

A. Materials used for grounding conductors shall be in accordance with N.E.C. Article 250- 91.

B Ground Rods: Steel, copper-encased, 5/8-inch O.D. x 10'-0".

C. Connections: Exothermic weld type for inaccessible locations, mechanical clamp type for accessible locations.

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A. Use driven ground rod where shown on drawings.

B. Bond all grounding systems together.

C. Separately Derived Systems: Provide connection to building steel bonded to neutral of transformer.

D. Provide green equipment grounding conductor sized in accordance with Table 250-95 of the N.E.C., in all raceways including conduits, wireways, ducts, and equipment components. Bond equipment grounding conductor to each section of the system being grounded using a continuous conductor and lay-in type grounding lugs bolted to the housing.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Measure ground resistance in accordance with 16950 “Testing”.

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES 16475 - 1

SECTION 16475

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

A. Fuses for all fusible equipment installed on the project regardless of which contractor has provided the equipment.

B. Enclosed circuit breakers as indicated on the drawings and herein specified.

C. Circuit breakers for existing panelboards for new branch circuit overcurrent protection.

1. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including, but not limited to, General, Special, and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to the work of this Section.

A. In accordance with Division 1

1. Shop Drawings: Enclosed circuit breakers

2. Product Data

a. Fuses

b. Enclosed circuit breakers

c. Provide OCPD characteristic curves, full size transparencies.

A. Fuses rated 15 to 600 amperes (except for motor branch circuit protection), 600 volt and below, U.L. listed Class RK-1 current limiting type, 200,000 amperes RMS interrupting.

1. Acceptable Products

a. Bussman Limitron - Type KTS-R

b. Little Fuse - Type KLSR

c. Gould Shawmut - Type A2K (250 vac)/A6K (600 vac)

d. Or approved equal.

B. Furnish and install individually enclosed circuit breakers as indicated on the plans. All circuit breakers shall meet Federal Specification W-C-375B, and both the circuit breaker and the enclosure shall be UL listed.

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D. Circuit breakers shall have over center toggle type mechanisms, providing quick-make, quick-break action. Breakers shall have current and interrupting ratings as indicated on the plans. Each circuit breaker shall have trip indication by handle position and shall be trip-free. Two and three pole breakers shall be common trip. Each breaker shall have a permanent trip unit containing individual thermal and magnetic trip elements in each pole.

E. Enclosures shall be of the NEMA type indicated on the plans.

F. NEMA 1 enclosures shall be furnished with knockouts where practical and shall be fabricated from sheet steel which conforms to UL 50. The enclosure shall be given an electrodeposited, gray baked enamel finish. Padlocking provisions shall be provided to allow locking the circuit breaker in the "OFF" position. Enclosures shall be UL listed.

G. NEMA 4X-SS enclosures for circuit breakers rated thru the 225-ampere frame size shall be furnished with provisions for interchangeable, bolt-on hubs. Enclosure covers shall be securable in the open position. Padlocking provisions shall be provided to allow locking the enclosure cover closed. Enclosures shall be UL listed.

H. Existing circuit breakers in existing panelboards may be reused. The Contractor shall verify that the breaker is in good operating condition and will provide the proper protection for the respective circuit conductors. Should a new breaker be required, it shall be provided and installed by this Contractor. All new circuit breakers shall be compatible with the panelboard for which it is intended, be of the proper A.I.C. rating, and be of the proper trip rating for the application.

A. Fused distribution system is designed to provide selectivity, coordination, and component protection. To guarantee this system, all fuses shall be from the same manufacturer.

Substitution provisions are specified in Division 1.

B. Place a fuse identification label showing size and type of fuses installed inside the cover of each switch.

C. Furnish Owner at completion of project, one spare set (3) of each size of fuse rated over 100 amperes. Obtain a written receipt for same from the Owner.

D. Provide a nameplate for each enclosed circuit breaker in accordance with Section 16195.

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SECTION 16477

FUSES

PART - GENERAL

1.1 Furnish and install fuses of the types and sizes as indicated on the drawings and/or as specified herein. All fuses furnished and installed under this specification shall be as specified; shall be new, unused fuses; shall be delivered to the job site in manufacturer's original boxes or cartons whether furnished by the Contractor or by the manufacturer of equipment. All fuses shall have a minimum interrupting rating of 200,000 amperes. Should utilization, conversion, or distribution equipment provided under any division of these specifications require fuse classes offering a higher degree of protection or different ampere ratings than fuses specified, such fuse classes and ampere ratings may be used.

1.2 Mounting bolts or nuts shall be evenly torqued to ASTM recommendations for type and diameter of mounting bolts or studs provided. The inside of each fuse enclosure shall contain a durable, readily visible label which shall clearly indicate the correct type and size of replacement fuse.

Label shall not cover or interfere with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1.3 FUSES SHALL BE MADE BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURERS

A. Reliance Fuses

B. Gould Shawmut

C. Littlefuse

D. Bussmann

E. Substitutions: Should the Contractor propose to provide fuses other than those specified, at least six weeks prior to the installation of the fuses, he shall furnish the Engineer complete technical data sufficient for the Engineer to determine whether system function will be adversely affected, whether proposed fuses meet this specification and whether they are equal in quality. Proposal for substitution shall state the dollar cost savings to the Owner and reason for proposed substitution.

1.4 To assure selective coordination of protective devices, all fuses shall be of the same manufacturer.

2.1 FUSES FOR SERVICE, SWITCHBOARD MAINS, FEEDERS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS

A. 0 to 600 amperes. Except as specified fuses 0 to 600 amperes shall be UL listed RK1 dual-element, time-delay fuses with ampere ratings indicated on the drawings except as may be modified by these specifications.

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2.2 FUSING OF CONTROL CIRCUITS

A. General: Fuses shall be RK1, or time-delay Class CC fuses installed in Class CC fuse blocks.

B. Control Power Transformers: Primary circuit of all control power transformers shall be fused. Fuse ratings shall be in accordance with NEC requirements. Fuses shall be RK1 or time-delay UL Class CC fuses installed in Class CC fuse blocks.

2.3 INITIAL START-UP

A. Contractor shall replace all fuses opened during start-up and testing. At contract completion, all fuseholders shall contain serviceable fuses as specified.

A. All circuits shall be completely de-energized prior to installing any fuses.

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SECTION 16490

CONTACTORS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES:

A. General purpose contactors.

B. Lighting contactors.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/NEMA ICS 6 - Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems.

B. NEMA ICS 2 - Industrial Control Devices, Controllers, and Assemblies.

C. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

B. Product Data: Include dimensions, size, voltage ratings and current ratings.

1.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

B. Accurately record actual locations of each contactor and indicate circuits controlled.

1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

B. Maintenance Data: Include instructions for replacing and maintaining coil and contacts.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this Section with minimum three years experience.

2.1 MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL PURPOSE CONTACTORS

A. Square D.

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B. Or approved equal.

2.2 GENERAL PURPOSE CONTACTORS

A. Description: NEMA ICS 2, AC general purpose magnetic contactor.

B. Coil Voltage: 120 volts, 60 Hertz.

C. Poles: As indicated.

D. Size: As indicated.

E. Enclosure: ANSI/NEMA ICS 6, Type as required to meet conditions of installation, unless indicated on the Drawings.

F. Accessories:

1. Pushbutton: ON/OFF

2. Selector Switch: ON/OFF

3. Indicating Light: RED.

4. Auxiliary Contacts: 2, (1) normally open and (1) normally closed, field convertible.

2.3 MANUFACTURERS - LIGHTING CONTACTORS

A. Square D.

B. Or approved equal.

2.4 LIGHTING CONTACTORS

A. Description: NEMA ICS 2, magnetic lighting contactor.

B. Configuration: Electrically held.

C. Coil Voltage: 120 volts, 60 Hertz.

D. Poles: As indicated.

E. Contact Rating: Match branch circuit overcurrent protection, considering derating for continuous loads.

F. Enclosure: ANSI/NEMA ICS 6, Type as required to meet conditions of installation unless indicated on the Drawings.

G. Accessories:

1. Selector Switch: ON/OFF/AUTOMATIC.

2. Indicating Light: RED.

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3. Auxiliary Contacts: 2, (1) normally open and (1) normally closed, field convertible.

2.5 ACCESSORIES

A. Pushbuttons and Selector Switches: NEMA ICS 2, heavy duty type.

B. Indicating Lights: NEMA ICS 2, type.

C. Auxiliary Contacts: NEMA ICS 2, Class A300.

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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SECTION 16530

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The provisions of the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and the Sections included under Division 1, General Requirements, are included as a part of this Section as though bound herein.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Light fixtures furnished under this Division shall be furnished complete with lamps and all necessary trim and mounting hardware, and installed as shown on the drawings.

B. Light fixtures shall be neatly and firmly mounted.

C. Lamps shall be included in the system guarantee for a period of thirty (30) days after final acceptance of the project.

D. Provide…