2024-01-23_Scranton_EV_Charging_Technical_Specs.pdf

Technical Specifications

CITY OF SCRANTON

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS 417 LINDEN ST

Bid Package

CITY OF SCRANTON

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

January, 2024

Prepared for:

City of Scranton 340 N. Washington Ave.

Scranton, PA 18503

Prepared By:

REILLY ASSOCIATES

49 South Main Street

Suite 200 Pittston, PA 18640

(570) 654-2473

RA # 22010.18

Table of Contents

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SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 Summary of Work 01000-1 to 01000-1 013323 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01010-1 to 01010-8

DIVISION 26– ELECTRICAL

260000 General Electrical Requirements 260000-1 to 260000-12 260511 Requirements for Electrical Installation 260511-1 to 260511-10 260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260519-1 to 260519-7

260526 Grounding and Bonding For Electrical Systems

260526-1 to 260526-6

260533 Raceway and Boxes For Electrical Systems 260533-1 to 260533-10 260541 Underground Electrical Construction 260541-1 to 260541-7 262416 Panelboards 262416-1 to 262416-6 262921 Enclosed Switches 262516-1 to 262516-4 264313 Surge Protective Devises 264313-1 to 264313-3

SUMMARY OF WORK 01000-1

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01000 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and means to construct the Work as described in the Contract Documents and shown on the Drawings. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

The base scope of work for this project includes the installation of 3 electric vehicle (EV) dual port charging stations in the parking garage at 417 Linden St. Scranton, PA. The new EV chargers shall be provided with individual circuits from each charging port to a new panelboard located within the existing electrical room. A new dedicated electrical utility service shall be provided for the associated panelboard.

All work shall be coordinated with the authority having jurisdiction and owner. All utility associated installations shall be per PPL utility requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for all permitting other than the PPL utility service request unless otherwise noted.

Alternate 1: Installation and connection of 4 EV charging stations.

Alternate 2: Installation and connection of 5 EV charging stations.

The above general outline of principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all Work and furnish the required materials, equipment, labor and means as shown or required by the Contract Documents.

Material, equipment and labor, obviously a part of the Work and/or necessary for the proper operation, a complete and/or functioning system and installation of same, although not specifically indicated in the Contract Documents, shall be provided as if called for in detail without additional cost to Owner.

1.02 LOCATIONS

Owner shall furnish the Site as shown or described in the Contract Documents.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

Specifications for the materials and equipment to be provided by the Contractor are detailed in the respective Specification Sections and/or Drawings.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for owner/ A/E review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Owner may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. Approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan; Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register; List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be integrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, which describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or

01 33 23 - 2 product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose is to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for a portion of the work.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Pre-printed material describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

I. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: Manufacturer data that is required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, including manufacturer's help, parts list, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentation necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. The submittal register will list items of equipment and materials for which the contract documents, but which have been omitted from the submittal register.

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B. The submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period.

C. The Contractor shall provide and update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of all work by Owner.

D. The Contractor shall submit formal monthly updates to the submittal register in electronic format. Each monthly update shall document actual submission and approval dates for each submittal.

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING

A. Submittals are to be scheduled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment.

B. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow time for potential resubmittal.

C. No delay costs or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals or resubmittals.

D. All submittals are required to be approved prior to the start of the specified work activity.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

A. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

B. Collect required data for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal. Prominently mark choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of construction effort. Submittal will be returned without review if incomplete.

C. If available product data is incomplete, provide Contractor-prepared documentation to supplement product data and satisfy submittal requirements.

D. All irrelevant or unnecessary data shall be removed from the submittal to facilitate accuracy and timely processing. Submittals that contain an excessive amount of irrelevant or unnecessary data will be returned without review.

E. Provide a transmittal form for each submittal with the following information:

1. Project title, location and number.

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2. Construction contract number.

3. Date of the drawings and revisions.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, and any other subcontractor associated with the submittal.

5. List paragraph number of the specification section and sheet number of the contract drawings by which the submittal is required.

6. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description.

For example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

7. Product identification and location in project.

F. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing and certifying that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements before submitting for review. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. All deviations submitted must include a side by side comparison of item being proposed against item specified. Failure to point out deviations will result in the Owner requiring removal and replacement of such work at the Contractor's expense.

G. Stamp, sign, and date each submittal transmittal form indicating action taken.

H. Stamp used by the Contractor on the submittal transmittal form to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

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| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) |

| Approved |

| Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or |

| attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: |

| TITLE: |

| DATE: |

1.6 SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND TRANSMISSION

A. Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Owner.

B. Compile the electronic submittal file as a single, complete document.

Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents.

C. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Generate PDF files from original documents so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required.

D. E-mail electronic submittal documents smaller than 5MB in size to e-mail addresses as directed by the Owner.

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E. Provide electronic documents over 5MB through an electronic FTP file sharing system. The Contractor is responsible for setting up, providing, and maintaining the electronic FTP file sharing system for the construction contract period of performance.

F. Provide hard copies of submittals when requested by the Owner. Up to 3 additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested at the discretion of the Owner, at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.7 SAMPLES

A. Submit two sets of physical samples showing range of variation, for each required item.

B. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified.

C. When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

D. Before submitting samples, the Contractor is to ensure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

E. The Owner reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proven unsatisfactory in service.

F. Physical samples supplied maybe requested back for use in the project after reviewed and approved.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

B. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within the time limits specified, the Owner may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data are applicable.

1.9 TEST REPORTS

COR may require specific test after work has been installed or completed which could require contractor to repair test area at no additional cost to contract.

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1.10 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS AND RFIS

A. The Owner will review all submittals for compliance with the technical requirements of the contract documents. The Architect-Engineer for this project will assist the Owner in reviewing all submittals and determining contractual compliance. Review will be only for conformance with the applicable codes, standards and contract requirements.

B. Period of review for submittals begins when the Owner receives submittal from the Contractor.

C. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

D. Owner review period is 15 business days for submittals.

E. Owner review period is 10 business days for RFIs.

F. The Owner will return submittals to the Contractor with the following notations:

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. "Approved as noted": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided the Contractor incorporates the noted comments and makes the noted corrections.

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance with the contract requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes and corrections. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

4. "Not reviewed": indicates submittal does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals after taking appropriate action.

1.11 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. The Owner approval of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information are satisfactory.

B. Owner approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

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Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

C. After submittals have been approved, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

D. Retain a copy of all approved submittals at project site, including approved samples.

1.12 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

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SECTION 26 00 00

GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 STIPULATIONS

A. The specifications sections, "General Conditions of Contract" and

"Electrical Requirements" form a part of this section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 GENERAL

A. All provisions of the "Instructions to Bidders", "General Conditions of

Contract", Division 01 of "General Requirements" and applicable work in the "Electrical Requirements Section" govern work under the contract.

B. Provide all items, articles, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned, or scheduled in the contract documents and/or specified herein, including all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary and required for their completion. The complete installation as a whole shall be left ready for satisfactory operation.

1.3 SCOPE

A. Requirements specified herein shall govern applicable portions of the

Electrical Work Sections; hereinafter referred to as Electrical

Sections; whether so stated therein or not.

B. The Contractor shall lay out his own work and assume responsibility for all lines, elevations, inverts and measurements of work executed by him under the contract. He shall exercise every precaution to verify figures shown in the contract documents before laying out work and shall be responsible for any error resulting from his failure to exercise such precautions.

C. Where items specified in the Electrical Sections of the Specifications conflict with requirements in this section, the former shall govern.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. References to standards, codes, specifications or recommendations shall mean the latest edition of such publications adopted and published at date of invitation to submit proposals.

B. Reference to technical societies, trade organizations or governmental agencies is made in the electrical work sections with the following abbreviations:

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AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers

ASA American Standards Association

UCC Uniform Construction Code

CBM Certified Ballast Manufacturer's Association

ETL Electrical Testing Laboratory

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NEC National Electrical Code (NBFU Pamphlet No.70)

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act

UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. Following definitions of terms and expressions used in the electrical sections are in addition to listing given in Supplementary General

Conditions:

1. “Provide” shall mean “furnish and install”.

2. “Herein” shall mean the contents of a particular section where this term appears.

3. “Indicated” shall mean “indicated on contract drawings”.

4. “Section” shall mean one of the following portions of the

Electrical Specifications.

5. “Subsection” shall mean portions of Sections as listed under

“Index” at the beginning of each Section.

6. “Concealed” shall mean hidden from sight, as in trenches, chases, furred spaces, pipe shafts or hung ceilings.

7. “Exposed” shall mean that they are not “Concealed” as defined herein above.

8. “Piping” includes in addition to conduit, also fittings, hangers, other accessories which comprise a system.

9. “Electrician” shall mean the Contractor (or subcontractor) for

Electrical Work.

10. “Contractor” shall mean the Electrical Contractor (or subcontractor) for Electrical Work.

11. “Singular Number”. In all cases where a device or part of the equipment or system is herein referred to in the singular number it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many such items as are required to complete the installation.

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12. “Remove” shall mean “disconnect and remove”.

1.6 DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contract drawings for electrical work are in part diagrammatic and are intended to convey the scope of work and indicate general arrangement of equipment, conduits, approximate sizes and locations of equipment and outlets. The Contractor shall follow these drawings in laying out his work and familiarize themselves with all conditions affecting their work and shall verify spaces in which their work will be installed.

B. Where job conditions require reasonable changes such as indicated locations and/or equipment arrangement, such changes shall be made without extra cost to the Owner. This is not to be construed as to permit redesigning of the various systems.

C. Additional and supplementary drawings may, from time to time, be furnished and the same when made, are to constitute a part of the original contract. These drawings will be made to clarify the contract drawings and will not depart materially therefrom.

1.7 CODES AND ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS

A. Nothing contained in the specifications or shown in the contract documents are intended to conflict with the codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the premises, including the National Board of Fire Underwriters

Inspection Agency and the Owners Insuring Agency. All such codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations are hereby incorporated and made a part of these specifications. Fixtures, appliances, and equipment which are subject to UL tests shall bear such approval. All work performed on this project and all equipment furnished for this project shall be in conformance with the regulations and requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

B. Should any change in the contract documents and/or specifications be required to conform to the codes, ordinances, regulations, or laws mentioned above, the Architect/Engineer shall be notified prior to the time of submitting bids. After signing of the Contract, the Contractor will be responsible for the completion of all work necessary to meet the above mentioned requirements without additional expense to the

Owner.

C. Obtain and pay for all permits, inspections, test and certificates relating to his work as required by any of the foregoing Authorities.

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All certificates shall be delivered to the COR and become the property of the Owner.

D. Upon completion of the work, furnish to the Engineers an Underwriter's

Certificate of inspection indicating full approval of the work furnished and installed in the project.

E. Observe such rules and regulations as may be instituted by the Owner, COR or their representatives affecting the conduct of employees, and the use and safeguarding of property.

1.8 VISIT TO SITE

A. Before submitting a bid, bidders shall carefully examine specifications and drawings, visit site of proposed work and fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions and limitations to be met, and shall include in their proposal a sum to cover cost to meet all existing conditions and limitations as well as cost of items included in these specifications.

B. Should any discrepancies occur between existing conditions and drawings and specifications, they shall be immediately reported to the

Architect/Engineer for clarification before bids are submitted.

Submission of a bid shall be considered conclusive evidence that bidder has visited the site of proposed work and is familiar with conditions to be met in execution of work by these specifications.

C. Failure of a bidder to visit the site shall not in any way relieve him from meeting any condition that may have to be met for a complete and satisfactory installation of electrical requirements, and performance of all work, even though such conditions are not particularly mentioned herein.

1.9 OBJECTIONABLE NOISE AND VIBRATION

A. Electrical equipment shall operate without objectionable noise or vibration as determined by Architect and Engineers.

B. If objectionable noise or vibration is produced and transmitted to occupied portions of the building by the apparatus, due to poor workmanship, and/or omission of vibration isolators, shock absorbers, etc., the Contractor involved shall make necessary changes and additions, as approved and/or required, without additional cost to the

Owner.

1.10 EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

A. Uniformity: Unless otherwise specified, equipment or material of the same type or classification, and used for the same purpose shall be of

26 00 00 - 5 the same manufacturer. All material shall be new and of the latest design of the manufacturer providing the equipment or material.

B. Design: Equipment and accessories not specifically described or identified by the manufacturer's catalog numbers shall be designed in conformity with AIEE or other applicable technical standards and shall be suitable for maximum working pressure and shall have a neat and finished appearance.

C. Installation: Erect equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner; align, level, and adjust as required for satisfactory operation; install so that disconnecting can be made readily, and so that parts are easily accessible for inspection, operation, maintenance and repair. Minor deviations from indicated arrangements may be made only after obtaining approval from the Architect and Engineers.

1.11 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. The following is in addition to Protection of Work and Property, in

Conditions of Contract:

1. Responsibility for care and protection of electrical work rests with the contractor until it has been tested and accepted.

2. After delivery, before and after installation, protect all equipment and materials against theft, injury and damage from all causes.

3. Protect equipment outlets and conduit openings with caps.

4. Protect existing equipment which is to remain.

1.12 HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall receive, properly house, handle, hoist, and deliver to proper location, all equipment and other material required for his contract.

1.13 WEATHERPROOF EQUIPMENT

A. All electrical equipment exposed to the weather and/or high humidity areas shall be of the rain tight or weatherproof construction, whether specified or not, and of NEMA type as outlined by the National

Electrical Code and/or as called for in the contract documents.

1.14 ACCESSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to see that all electrical equipment such as junction boxes, pull boxes, panelboards, switches, controls, and other apparatus as may require maintenance and operation from time to time are easily accessible.

1.15 EXISTING CONDITIONS TO BE VERIFIED

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A. The data so indicated or inferred to as existing conditions are not intended as representations or warranties of accuracy of construction and existing conditions.

B. The data is made available for the convenience of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall make all necessary additional field surveys and check all existing conditions prior to submitting his proposal at no cost to the Owner and with the Owner's approval.

C. The exact location of utilities and services is not guaranteed nor is there any guarantee that all existing utilities, services, shafts, structures, functional or abandoned are shown.

D. The Contractor shall verify in the field all dimensions, structures, services, whether or not shown in the contract documents. The

Contractor shall field measure all conditions at the site and be responsible for their correctness. No extra charge or compensation will be allowed on account of any difference between actual dimensions and any measurements indicated on drawings. Any difference found shall be reported to the Architects/Engineers and Owner in sufficient time for their consideration and direction before proceeding with the work involved.

1.16 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall confirm existing conditions as to locations of materials and equipment, before erecting work, so as to avoid interference as much as possible and in such a manner that will in no way retard the progress of construction. In instances where interferences develop, the Contractor shall relocate his work as required by Architect and Engineers regardless of which work was installed first.

B. Before installing any work verify existing conditions and make accurate layout of all equipment. Submit copies of final layout for checking and coordinating new work so that grouped pipes, conduit, etc. will not interfere with each other or with full swing of doors and will leave headroom as required.

C. In crowded locations where composite cross sections of piping and conduit are not indicated, contractor shall submit shop drawings which will include composite cross sections of piping and conduit of various trades in order to avoid interference during construction.

1.17 SUPERINTENDENCE

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A. The Contractor shall give his personal superintendence to the work or have a competent superintendent, satisfactory to the COR, on the work at all times, during construction, with authority to act for him. He shall provide an adequate organization for proper coordination and expediting of his work.

1.18 SCAFFOLDING

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install scaffolding ladders and runways as required in connection with his work.

1.19 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall furnish and place necessary guards for the prevention of accidents. They shall provide and maintain any necessary construction required to secure safety to life or property.

1.20 ELECTRICAL WIRING

A. In general, all electric power circuit wiring will be furnished and installed by the Contractor. Power circuit wiring shall encompass all work up to and including electrical connections through the disconnect switch as indicated on the electrical drawings.

B. The Contractor will be held responsible for the safe and proper operation of all motorized equipment to the extent that it is affected by his work and shall make all tests required to assure that such operation is achieved.

1.21 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILL

A. Excavation, trenching, backfilling and shoring inside and outside of building for electrical work shall be done by the Contractor.

B. All required excavation is unclassified. Excavate all materials at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Keep excavated areas free of water. Pumping shall include adequate pumps, hose, strainers and other appurtenances; also power, labor and maintenance as required.

D. Provide required timber sheathing, bracing and shoring to protect sides of trenches during excavation. Remove all timber before backfilling.

E. Provide adequate temporary crossovers for pedestrians and vehicular traffic including guard rails, lamps and flags as directed. Remove same when necessity for such protection ceases.

F. Trenches shall be sufficient width to provide free working space on each side of pipe. In earth excavation trenches shall be carried to invert of pipe. If rock is encountered carry trench to a point six inches below pipe invert. No pipe shall be bedded directly upon rock

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G. Have piping or conduit inspected before backfilling. Exercise particular care to backfill simultaneously on both sides of piping or conduit, and make sure that such backfill is free of rocks, debris, cinders or other corrosive material.

H. Backfilling shall be by hand for a minimum depth of one foot (1') above the pipe or conduit, taking care not to disturb the pipe or conduit or to injure pipe coating.

I. Filling and backfilling inside of the building and to a point five feet

(5') outside of exterior building line, shall be placed in horizontal layers not more than six inches (6") deep, measured loose. Each layer to be wet down and tamped solid with pneumatic tampers before placing the next layer.

J. Each layer shall be free of ruts and shall meet compaction requirements before a succeeding layer is placed. Layers shall be maintained with crown or slope to provide drainage and prevent erosion.

K. Puddling or soaking with water is prohibited. Work shall be discontinued at once if damage to piping, or other construction occurs, and such damage shall be satisfactorily repaired before work is resumed.

L. Filling more than five feet (5') outside of building lines shall be installed in layers eight inches (8") thick uniformly spread and tamped and then leveled or sloped as required.

M. Any additional material which may be required for backfill, fills, and rough grading for completing the work to the elevations required is to be obtained and furnished by the Contractor at his own expense; such material to be clean earth.

N. Any surplus excavated material, including rock, which is not used or may not be used for backfilling shall be removed from the site by the

Contractor.

1.22 PATCHING

A. The Contractor will do all patching of bituminous surfaces, concrete walks, driveways, streets, etc., necessary to complete his work. All patching shall match the existing surfaces. Patching shall be done by personnel skilled in the trade.

1.23 CUTTING, PATCHING, RESTORING

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A. All cutting and patching required in existing construction shall be done by the Contractor. Patching shall also include repairing of walls, floors, ceilings, etc. where existing equipment has been removed. The Contractor shall not do any cutting that may impair the strength of the building construction. No holes, except for small screws, may be drilled in beams or other structure members, without obtaining prior approval. The Contractor shall restore work damaged by him.

1.24 TEMPORARY SERVICES

A. Temporary services for construction purposes are specified under

Conditions of the Contract. Temporary services for building operation are specified under the respective specification sections as required or hereinafter under "Interruption of Electrical and other Services".

1.25GUARANTEE

A. In addition to the requirements listed hereinbefore and stated in the individual work sections, the Contractor must guarantee all materials and apparatus installed by him to be free from defects in construction and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after acceptance of the work.

1.26 FIRE STOPPING SYSTEM

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install all labor and materials necessary for the completion of fire stopping work as required for all conduit, cable, wiring, or similar through-penetrations of fire resistive walls, floors, floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assemblies.

Match existing fire ratings.

B. All materials and application procedures shall have been tested and classified by U.L. and approved by Factory Mutual for the assembly.

C. The Fire Stopping System shall have been tested in accordance with the procedures of ASTM E814-81 (U.L. 1479-1983) and shall be U.L.

classified and Factory Mutual approved as a Through-Penetration Fire

Stop System.

D. Contractor shall submit manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for type of fire stopping required including data showing compliance with requirements.

1.27 PAINTING AND FINISHING

A. Except as specified herein the finish painting of all Electrical Work within the building and shall be by this Contractor.

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B. Piping and Equipment Color Coding shall be by the respective Contractor as set forth under their respective sections of the specifications or as noted in the contract documents.

C. The respective Contractor shall clean all piping, insulation, conduit ducts and equipment of all plaster, cement, dirt, and debris. Sizing of the insulation shall be performed by the insulation applicator. The

Contractor shall provide protective finish on all ferrous materials installed by him. Hangers, rods, stands and similar devices that are not factory finished shall be covered with one coat of Rust-Oleum paint or approved equal of color selected to prevent oxidation.

D. All equipment provided with a factory finish shall not be painted.

Primer coat on equipment in not considered a factory finish.

E. All painting shall consist of two coats of different tint.

F. All items of equipment rusted or marred even though factory finished shall be repainted.

G. Touch-up painting of work marred by respective trades shall be done by the respective Contractor to the satisfaction of the

Architect/Engineer. Respective trades shall bear all costs involved.

1.28 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. All items of electrical equipment such as distribution equipment, switches, etc., shall be identified by approved nameplates provided by contractor furnishing equipment.

B. Nameplates shall be securely affixed to each individual piece of equipment.

C. All distribution equipment labeling shall include the associated source panel/source in which it is fed by.

D. All end point devices shall be labeled with the associated panel and circuit number in which it is fed by.

1.29 WIRE GAUGE

A. The sizes of conductors and thickness of metals shown in the contract documents or specified herein, shall be understood to be American Wire

Gauge for copper wire and United States Gauge for metals.

1.30 TESTS - ELECTRICAL

A. At the time of the final inspection, all connections at panels and switches and all splices must be made; all fuses shall be in place and all circuits continuous from point of service connections to switches, receptacles, outlets, etc.

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B. Upon completion of the work, all parts of the electrical installation shall be tested and proved free of unwanted grounds and other defects.

Preliminary testing with magneto will be permitted but will not be accepted in obtaining final results. Final tests shall be accomplished by use of a megger.

C. All overload devices, including equipment furnished under other contracts, shall be set, and adjusted to suit the load conditions.

D. Insulation resistance on switchgear and panelboards shall be at least one (1) megohm. The insulation resistance between conductors and ground, based on maximum load, shall be not less than the requirements of the National Electrical Code.

1.31 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE

A. The Contractor at his own expense shall make good to the

Architect/Engineer's satisfaction any damage to his or any work incurred by the action of the elements or any other cause due to neglect on the part of the Contractor or his workmen.

1.32 MISCELLANEOUS IRON WORK

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install necessary structural supporting steel for supports of all suspended equipment, lighting fixtures and all other equipment furnished by him requiring support steel and for equipment as noted in the contract documents.

1.33 WALL OPENINGS

A. Wall openings and flashing for electrical conduits and other items which penetrate the walls and roof shall be by the Contractor.

Counter-flashing required for all items shall be by the Contractor.

1.34 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. The Contractor shall do, or cause to be done under his supervision, all cutting, patching, repairing, altering and refinishing of construction and finishes as required by the operations so as to leave all constructions and finishes complete and in a condition that is satisfactory to the Architect/Engineer and Owner.

B. Cutting and patching shall be avoided by every means possible and to this end, the Contractor shall closely coordinate and supervise all work

C. Cutting and patching shall be neatly and carefully done in a thorough and workmanlike manner. Patches and repairs shall be as inconspicuous as possible and shall be subject to approval by the Architect/Engineer and Owner. Any contractor cutting and/or altering existing

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D. Any extra cost caused by defective, ill-timed or premature work, to provide or complete any portion of his respective work at the proper time and in the proper manner, shall be borne by Contractor for causing the extra cost and not by the Owner.

E. The Contractor shall inspect interior concrete floor slabs in the project area, and patch or repair any irregularities as required to create smooth, level floor.

1.35 OTHER SAFETY MEASURES

A. The Contractor shall comply with all other applicable OSHA requirements for the safety in building construction which are not specifically mentioned in this Section of the Specifications.

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SECTION 26 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section applies to all sections of Division 26.

B. Furnish and install electrical systems, materials, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

Capacities and ratings of conductors and cable, switchboards, panelboards, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.

C. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.

D. Conductor ampacities specified or shown on the drawings are based on copper conductors, with the conduit and raceways sized per NEC.

Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

1.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. The latest International Building Code (IBC), Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers (IEEE), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards are the minimum requirements for materials and installation.

B. The drawings and specifications shall govern in those instances where requirements are greater than those stated in the above codes and standards.

1.3 TEST STANDARDS

A. All materials and equipment shall be listed, labeled, or certified by a

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standards where test standards have been established. Materials and equipment which are not covered by UL standards will be accepted, providing that materials and equipment are listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet the safety requirements of a NRTL. Materials and equipment which no NRTL accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, will be considered if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial

26 05 11 - 2 standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and NETA. Evidence of compliance shall include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.

B. Definitions:

1. Listed: Materials and equipment included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production or listed materials and equipment or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that the materials and equipment either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

2. Labeled: Materials and equipment to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled materials and equipment, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

3. Certified: Materials and equipment which:

a. Have been tested and found by a NRTL to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner.

b. Are periodically inspected by a NRTL.

c. Bear a label, tag, or other record of certification.

4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory: Testing laboratory which is recognized and approved by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with OSHA regulations.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and currently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the materials and equipment specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the materials and equipment for at least three years.

B. Product Qualification:

1. Manufacturer's materials and equipment shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for at least three years.

2. The Owner reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the materials and equipment have been in operation before approval.

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1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable publications listed in all Sections of Division 26 shall be the latest issue, unless otherwise noted.

B. Products specified in all sections of Division 26 shall comply with the applicable publications listed in each section.

1.6 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, and for which replacement parts shall be available. Materials and equipment furnished shall be new, and shall have superior quality and freshness.

B. When more than one unit of the same class or type of materials and equipment is required, such units shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:

1. Components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer.

2. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended service.

4. Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

D. Factory wiring and terminals shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

E. When Factory Tests are specified, Factory Tests shall be performed in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the contractor.

1.7 VARIATIONS FROM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Where the Owner or the Contractor requests variations from the contract requirements, the connecting work and related components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels and installation methods.

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1.8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

A. Materials and equipment shall be protected during shipment and storage against physical damage, vermin, dirt, corrosive substances, fumes, moisture, cold and rain.

1. Store materials and equipment indoors in clean dry space with uniform temperature to prevent condensation.

2. During installation, equipment shall be protected against entry of foreign matter, and be vacuum-cleaned both inside and outside before testing and operating. Compressed air shall not be used to clean equipment. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside equipment.

3. Damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by the Owner.

4. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.

5. Damaged paint on equipment shall be refinished with the same quality of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired areas are not obvious.

1.9 WORK PERFORMANCE

A. All electrical work shall comply with requirements of the latest NFPA

70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, OSHA Part 1910 subpart

J – General Environmental Controls, OSHA Part 1910 subpart K – Medical and First Aid, and OSHA Part 1910 subpart S – Electrical, in addition to other references required by contract.

B. Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the

Contractor.

C. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. However, energized electrical work may be performed only for the non-destructive and non-invasive diagnostic testing(s), or when scheduled outage poses an imminent hazard to patient care, safety, or physical security. In such case, all aspects of energized electrical work, such as the availability of appropriate/correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use of

PPE, shall comply with the latest NFPA 70E, as well as the following requirements:

1. Only Qualified Person(s) shall perform energized electrical work.

Supervisor of Qualified Person(s) shall witness the work of its

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2. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work, the Contractor and the Qualified Person(s) who is designated to perform the work shall visually inspect, verify and confirm that the work area and electrical equipment can safely accommodate the work involved.

3. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work, the Contractor shall develop and submit a job specific work plan, and energized electrical work request to the Owner or his/her designee. At the minimum, the work plan must include relevant information such as proposed work schedule, area of work, description of work, name(s) of Supervisor and Qualified Person(s) performing the work, equipment to be used, procedures to be used on and near the live electrical equipment, barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be used, and exit pathways.

4. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has obtained written approval of the work plan, and the energized electrical work request from the Owner. The Contractor shall make these approved documents present and available at the time and place of energized electrical work.

5. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has invited and received acknowledgment from the Owner or his/her designee to witness the work.

D. For work that affects existing electrical systems, arrange, phase and perform work to assure minimal interference with normal functioning of the facility. Refer to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

E. New work shall be installed and…