2025-08-01 Specification.pdf

Cundiff Engineering, Inc.

10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Suite 654

Beaverton, Oregon 97005-3019

Telephone: 503.521 7260

Fax: 503.521 7257

Project: Oregon Military Department - Prineville Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Date: August 1, 2025

By: Pedro Alzaga, P.E

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 01 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 15 13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

pedroa Date 8/5/2025

OREGON MILITARY DEPARTMENT,

PRINEVILLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE

SECTION 26 01 00

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general requirements for electrical installations.

SUBMITTALS

A. Submit for approval, submittal documents as required in each Specification Section.

Submit all shop drawings and product data grouped to include submittals of relate systems, products, and accessories in a single electronic submittal in PDF format.

Each submittal shall be indexed according to Specification Section.

Each Specification Section shall be a separate file.

Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files and secured files will be rejected.

Mark dimensions and values in units to match those specified.

B. No apparatus or equipment shall be shipped or fabricated until submittal documents for same have been reviewed and returned, “no exceptions taken” or “make corrections noted”.

C. Products List: Include the following:

Manufacturer’s name and address.

Catalog designation or model number.

Equipment schedule number (cross referenced from drawings).

Rough-in data and dimensions.

Detailed drawings, including manufacturers catalog numbers showing all components.

DEFINITIONS

A. Provide: Except to the extent further defined, the term “provide” means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

B. Specification Language: Imperative language is used, generally, throughout the Specifications.

Requirements expressed imperatively are to be performed by the Contractor. For clarity at certain locations, contrasting subjective language is used to describe responsibilities which must be performed by the Contractor or, when so noted, will be performed by others.

C. Equipment Specified and Specified Equipment: Equipment that is identified in schedules, specifications, and drawing notes.

D. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawl spaces, and tunnels.

E. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and electrical equipment rooms.

F. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts.

RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Prepare record documents to indicate the following installed conditions:

Equipment locations (exposed and concealed), dimensioned from prominent structural building lines.

Approved substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment and materials installed.

SPECIFICATIONS COMPLIANCE

A. The requirements of these specifications shall be complied with in every respect. Therefore, it shall be absolutely mandatory the job supervisor, as well as the subcontractors and their installer have completely studied the Drawings and these specifications (The Contract

SECTION 26 01 00

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Documents), be completely knowledgeable as to their entire contents, and maintain a copy at the jobsite.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Contract Documents for Work are in part diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of Work and indicate general arrangement of equipment, wiring, and approximate locations of equipment connections, lighting, and outlets. Do not scale the Contract Documents for measurements.

B. Outlets or equipment shown on the Drawings with no indication shall be completed in the same method and manner as similar outlets or equipment shown on the Drawings.

C. The Contractor shall follow the Contract Documents in laying out the work, to become familiar with all conditions affecting the work and shall verify all spaces in which the work will be installed.

D. Where job conditions require reasonable changes in indicated locations or arrangements, make changes without additional cost to the Owner.

E. The Contract Documents and Specifications are to be cooperative and whatever is called for by either shall be binding as if called for by both.

USE OF EQUIPMENT

A. The use of any equipment or any part thereof, for purposes other than testing, even with the Owner’s consent, shall not be construed to be an acceptance of the work on the part of the Owner, nor shall it be construed to obligate the Owner in any way to accept improper work or defective materials.

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION

DAMAGE TO OTHER WORK

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage done to existing equipment, structures, systems, etc., which damage is a direct or indirect result of this work. Such damage will be repaired at the expense of the Contractor to the full satisfaction of the Owner.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Instruct the Owner's personnel in the care, operation and maintenance of all apparatus and equipment.

B. Make splices, terminations, and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 26 05 00

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

General electrical installation requirements.

Cutting and Patching.

Cleaning requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with ASME A13.1 for lettering size, length of color field, colors, and viewing angles of identification devices.

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel, and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install electrical equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components.

COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. The Contractor shall cooperate with other trades to avoid interferences in the work and to avoid delays in the construction.

B. Interference, which occurs as a result of poor coordination or lack of cooperation, shall be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

ROUGH-IN

A. Verify final locations for rough-in with field measurements and with the requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Perform cutting and patching as follow:

During cutting and patching operations, protect adjacent installations.

Patch all holes, gaps, penetrations, and the like left by removal of Electrical systems, equipment, and components indicated.

B. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes, and adjacent materials not indicated or scheduled to be removed.

C. Patch finished surfaces and building components using new materials to match existing.

D. Install firestops and seals at penetrations through building floors, walls, or where required by fire codes.

PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT

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

B. The Contractor shall receive, properly house, handle, hoist, and deliver to proper location, equipment and other materials required.

C. The Contractor shall protect all materials and equipment in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

Protect UV sensitive products from direct sunlight.

Support products to prevent sagging and bending.

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

Provide climate-controlled storage as required for equipment and materials where ambient conditions exceed allowable storage conditions.

CLEANING AND FINISHING

A. During the construction period, the Contractor shall remove all debris, rubbish, tools, equipment, unused materials, and the like, as required and/or requested by the Owner.

B. Keep the premises in a clean and orderly condition during construction, removing all dirt, debris, and the like.

C. Upon completion, the entire installation shall be thoroughly cleaned, all rubbish removed, and the installation left to the satisfaction of the Owner. Thoroughly clean all Electrical fixtures and equipment, including interior and exterior surfaces, to completely remove construction dust and dirt. Conduct a final inspection of the work and ensure that the piping has been cleaned and placed in complete and satisfactory working order.

SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS & CABLES

DESCRIPTION

A. This Section describes wires, cables, and connectors.

REFERENCES

A. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials:

ASTM B8: Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft ASTM B33: Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for

Electrical Purposes ASTM B172: Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having

Bunch-Stranded Members, for Electrical Conductors ASTM B189: Standard Specification for Lead-Coated and Lead-Alloy-Coated Soft Copper

Wire for Electrical Purposes

B. ICEA: Insulated Cable Engineers Association ICEA 566-524: Cross-Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene Insulated Wire and Cable for

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy ICEA S-95-658: Non-shielded 0-2 kV Cable ICEA S-75-381: Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines and Similar

Applications

C. NEC: National Electric Code NEC Article 336: Power and Control Tray Cable, Type TC

D. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA WC 58: Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines and Similar

Applications NEMA WC 70: Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical

Energy

E. UL: Underwriters Laboratories:

UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cable UL 83: Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables UL 1277: Standard for Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-

Fiber Members UL 1581: Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following materials:

Single conductor 600-volt power and control conductors.

Multi-conductor 600-volt power cable.

Multi-conductor 600-volt control cable.

B. Submittals of the following materials shall consist only of a listing of the manufacturer’s name and the applicable catalog numbers of the items to be utilized. Upon review of the list, further information may be requested.

Connectors.

Branch circuit conductor splices.

Splices with compression fitting and heat-shrinkable insulator.

C. Submit cable test data per testing requirements of Part 3.

PRODUCTS

GENERAL

A. With the exception of lighting and receptacle circuits, the type, size, and number of conductors shall be as specified on the drawings or schedules. Lighting and receptacle circuit conductors are unscheduled and shall be sized in accordance with the NEC to limit voltage drop to 3 percent.

COLOR CODING

A. Power Conductors: Single-conductor power conductors shall have the following color codes for the indicated voltage:

480/277V 208/120V 240/120V

Phase A Brown Black Black

Phase B Orange Red Red

Phase C Yellow Blue --

Ground Green Green Green

Neutral Gray White White or Gray*

* If installed with 480/277V or 208/120V in the same raceway, box, gutter, or other enclosure, 240/120V neutral conductor color shall differ from the other system neutral conductor per NEC 200.6(D).

B. Multi-conductor power cable color coding shall be the manufacturer’s standard.

POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLE, 600 VOLT

A. Single Conductor:

Single conductor cable shall be stranded and used in conduits for power and control circuits. Unless otherwise specified, minimum size for power applications shall be No. 12 AWG and minimum size for control applications shall be No. 14 AWG.

Conductors installed in cable tray shall be UL labeled, Type TC, designated for cable tray, installation in accordance with NEC Article 336.

Conductors shall have the following characteristics:

Voltage: 600 volts.

Conductor: Coated, Class B, stranded annealed copper in accordance with ASTM

B8.

Insulation:

Dry Areas & Above Grade: THWN/THHN, 90ºC dry, 75ºC wet, polyvinylchloride (PVC) in accordance with UL 83.

Dry/Wet Areas & Below Grade: XHHW, 90ºC dry, 75ºC wet, cross linked polyethylene in accordance with UL 44.

Flame Resistance: IEEE 383 flame test. UL 44, UL 83.

Manufacturer: Anixter, Cablec, Essex, Okonite, Southwire, or equal.

B. Multi-Conductor Cable: Multi-conductor cable may be used for power and control circuits.

Cables shall be UL labeled, Type TC, designed for cable tray installation in accordance with NEC Article 336. The type of insulation, number of conductors, and size of conductor shall be as specified.

Power Cable:

Multi-conductor power cable shall contain two, three, or four conductors, as specified, plus an equipment grounding conductor. Unless otherwise specified, minimum conductor size shall be No. 12 AWG.

Cable shall be provided with the following characteristics.

Voltage: 600 volts.

Conductors: Annealed copper, stranded in accordance with ASTM B8, coated in accordance with ASTM B33.

Insulation: Ethylene propylene in accordance with UL 1581.

Overall Jacket: Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) in accordance with

UL 1277. Minimum thickness 45 mils.

Flame Resistance: 210,000 Btu/hr flame test, UL 1277.

Manufacturer: Anixter, Okonite, or equal.

SPLICING AND TERMINATING MATERIALS

A. 600-Volt Conductor and Cable Connectors:

Connectors shall be one-piece tool applied compression type of correct size and UL listed for the specific application. Connectors shall be tin-plated electrolytic copper. Connectors for wires No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be self-insulating ring tongue or locking spade terminals. Connectors for No. 8 AWG and larger shall be one-hole lugs up to size No. 3/0 AWG and two-hole or four-hole lugs for size No. 4/0 and larger. Mechanical clamp or screw type connectors are not acceptable.

120-Volt Branch Circuit Conductor Splices: Live spring type, Scotch-Lok, Ideal Wing Nut;

self-stripping type, 3M Series 560; or equal.

600-Volt Branch Circuit Conductor Splices: #10 and #12 conductors may be live spring type, Scotch-Loc, Ideal Wing Nut; self-stripping type, 3M series 560; or equal.

Only use in-line splices and taps where specifically called for on the drawings or by written consent of the Owner. Splices shall be compression type, made with a compression tool die approved for the purpose, as made by Thomas and Betts Corp., or equal. Splice shall be covered with a heat-shrinkable sleeve or boot.

B. Portable Cable Fittings: Portable cable fittings for terminating the cable shall provide a watertight seal between the cord and the terminator and between the terminator and mounting hub. The cable terminator shall have a neoprene liner which grips the cord jacket when the back-nut on the fitting is tightened. In addition, on all pendant cord applications and other applications where called for, there shall be a stainless steel wire mesh cord grip as an integral part of the cord terminator.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

A. Wire shall be continuous between each end of a conduit. Splices and terminals are not permitted within a conduit run.

B. Each main and branch circuit shall have its own dedicated neutral conductor. Do not install shared or common neutrals.

C. Pull wire and cable into conduit or trays without damaging or putting undue stress on the cable insulation. UL listed pulling compounds are acceptable lubricants for pulling wire and cable.

Grease is not acceptable. Raceway construction shall be complete, cleaned, and protected from the weather before cable is placed.

600-VOLT CONDUCTORS AND CABLE

A. Incoming wire in panels, No. 6 AWG and smaller, shall be bundled and laced at intervals not greater than 6 inches, and neatly spread into trees and connected to their respective terminals.

Allow sufficient slack in cables for alterations in terminal connections. Lace with plastic cable ties or linen lacing twine.

B. Where plastic panel wiring duct is provided for wire runs, lacing is not necessary when the wire is properly installed in the ducts. Provide slack in junction and pull boxes and in handholes and manholes. Amount of slack shall be equal to the largest perimeter dimension of the box.

C. Wire crossing hinges shall be stranded and made up into groups not exceeding 12 and shall be arranged so that they will be protected from chafing when the hinged member is moved.

D. Terminate stranded wire as described in Part 2 except where terminals will not specifically accept such terminations. In these cases, terminate the wires directly on the terminal block.

Install compression lugs and connectors using manufacturer’s recommended tools.

E. Solid wire shall not be lugged. Do not use electrical spring connectors, set screws, wire nuts, and wing nut connectors on anything other than solid wires in lighting and receptacle circuits.

Install lugs and connectors with a compression tool.

F. All splices and terminations are subject to inspection prior to and after insulating. Terminations at 460-volt motors shall be made by bolt-connecting the lugged connectors. Insulate and seal connections with factory-engineered kits. Motor connection kits shall consist of heat shrinkable, polymeric insulating material over the connection area and a high dielectric-strength mastic to seal the ends against moisture and contamination. Keep bolt connection area free of mastic and fillers to facilitate rapid stripping and re-entry. Motor connection kits shall accommodate a range of cable sizes for both in-line and stub-type configurations. Connection kits shall be independent of cable manufacturer’s tolerances.

G. In-line splices and tees (where approved) shall be made with tubular compression connectors and insulated with factory-engineered kits. Kits shall consist of heat shrinkable, polymeric insulating material over the connection area and a high dielectric strength mastic to seal the ends against moisture and contamination. Keep connection area free of mastic and fillers to facilitate rapid stripping and re-entry. Wires No. 10 AWG and smaller may be spliced using self-insulating connectors as specified in Part 2.

H. In-line splices and tees (where approved) shall be made with tubular compression connectors and insulated as specified above for motor terminations, except that wires No. 10 AWG and smaller may be spliced using self-insulating connectors as specified in Part 2.

I. Insulate splices and tees in underground handholes or pull boxes using Scotch-cast epoxy resin splicing kits. Provide conductor and cable markers at splice and termination points and use self-insulating tubular compression connectors.

J. Make terminations at solenoid valves, 120 volt, and other devices furnished with pigtail leads using self-insulating tubular compression connectors.

EXISTING CIRCUITS

A. Confirm the destination and purpose of each existing circuit before connecting to new equipment and new wiring. Connections shown on the one-line diagram drawing are the preferred connections.

B. Remove existing terminations leaving as much existing cable as possible. Conserve existing cable when making splices to new cables.

SECTION 26 05 26

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION

A. This Section describes a grounding system including a conduit system, equipment grounding conductor.

REFERENCES

A. NEC: National Electrical Code.

NEC Article 250: Grounding and Bonding.

PRODUCTS

GROUND CONDUCTORS

A. Bare or green insulated copper for interior systems.

CONNECTORS

A. Cast, set screw, or bolted allowed in dry locations only.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

A. Size grounding conductors in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 250, Tables 250-66 and 250-122.

B. Grounding conductor connectors shall be made up tight and located for future servicing and to ensure low impedance.

C. All plug-in receptacles shall be bonded to the boxes, raceways and grounding conductor.

D. Provide equipment grounding conductor in all conduit runs.

EQUIPMENT

A. Provide separate green insulated equipment ground conductor for all circuits. Effectively ground all fixtures, panels, controls, motors, disconnect switches, exterior lighting standards, and non-current-carrying metallic enclosures. Use bonding jumpers, grounding bushings, lugs, buses, etc., for this purpose.

B. Provide grounding bushings on all feeder conduit entrances to panels and equipment enclosures and bond bushings to enclosures with minimum No. 10 AWG conductor. Connect the equipment ground to the building system ground. Use the same size equipment ground conductors as phase conductors, up through No. 10 AWG.

SECTION 26 05 29

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION

A. This Section describes supporting devices for electrical equipment, associated conduit, and cable.

REFERENCES

A. IBC: International Building Code IBC Chapter 16: Structural Design

B. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual - Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, for Seismic

Hazard Level (SHL)

SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings for all material intended to be used in this project.

PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS

A. Hangers: Kindorf B-905-2A channel, H-119-D washer, C105 strap, minimum 1/2-inch rod with ceiling flange, or equal.

B. Pipe Straps: Two-hole galvanized or malleable iron.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

A. Provide all electrical equipment supports.

B. Install vertical support members for equipment, straight and parallel to building walls.

C. Provide independent supports to structural member for electrical fixtures, materials, or equipment installed in or on ceiling, walls, or in void spaces and/or over furred or suspended ceilings.

D. Do not use other trades’ fastening devices to support electrical equipment materials or fixtures.

E. Do not use supports and/or fastening devices to support other than one particular item.

F. Support conduits within 18 inches of outlets, boxes, panels, cabinets, and deflections.

G. Provide complete seismic anchorage and bracing for the vertical and lateral restraint of conduit, and electrical equipment as required by IBC Chapter 16 and the SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual - Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, for SHL A.

H. Building Attachments:

Where possible, support all conduit, and equipment from structural members, beams, and joists.

Provide structural steel angles, channels, or other members to support conduit, cable tray, and equipment where structural members do not occur as required for proper support.

PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES

A. Pull and junction boxes installed within the cavity of a suspended ceiling that is not a fire rated assembly may be attached to the suspended ceiling framing members, provided the following criteria are met:

Installation complies with the ceiling system manufacturer’s instructions.

Pull or junction box is not larger than 100 cubic inches.

The pull or junction box is supported to the main runner with two fastening devices that are designed for framing member application and positively attach or lock to the member.

The pull or junction box serves branch circuits and associated equipment in the area.

SECTION 26 05 29

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The pull or junction box is within 6 feet of the luminaires supplied.

The framing members are not rotated more than 2 degrees after installation.

B. Pull and junction boxes installed within the cavity of a suspended ceiling may be attached to independent support wires, provided the following criteria are met:

Independent support wires are taut and connected at both ends, one end to the ceiling framing member and the other to the structure above.

Pull or junction box is not larger than 100 cubic inches.

The pull or junction box is secured to the independent support wires by two fastening devices that are designed for the application.

Independent support wires in a fire-rated ceiling are distinguishable by color, tagging or other effective means.

CABLES AND RACEWAY

A. Cables and raceway installed within the cavity of a suspended ceiling may be attached to independent support wires provided the following criteria are met:

Independent support wires are taut and connected at both ends, one end to the ceiling framing member and the other to the structure above.

Raceways are not larger than one inch trade size and cables and bundled cables are not larger than one inch diameter including insulation.

Not more than three raceways or cables are supported by any independent support wire and are supported within the top or bottom 12 inches.

Raceways are secured at intervals required for the type of raceway installed.

Cables and raceway are secured to independent support wires by fastening devices and clips designed for the purpose.

Independent support wires are distinguishable by color, tagging, or other effective means.

SECTION 26 05 33

RACEWAYS & BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION

A. This Section describes raceways, conduits, and boxes for electrical systems wiring, including all fittings, hangers, and appurtenances.

RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Section 26 05 26 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

B. Section 26 05 53 - Identification for Electrical Systems

C. Section 26 27 26 - Wiring Devices

REFERENCES

A. ANSI: American National Standards Institute:

ANSI C80.3: Steel Electrical Metallic Tubing

B. ASTM: American Society for Testing Materials:

ASTM E814: Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems

C. JIC: Joint Industrial Council JIC EMP-1: Electrical

D. NEC: National Electrical Code:

E. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

NEMA Product and Installation Standards.

F. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

G. TIA: Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Association TIA 569-A: Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

DEFINITIONS

A. “Where subject to physical damage,” is defined as a surface installation within an 8-foot zone above a finished floor, in areas subject to vehicular traffic, including manually operated forklifts.

SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals for the following materials shall consist only of a listing of the manufacturer’s name and the applicable catalog numbers of the items to be utilized. Upon review of this list, further information may be requested.

Conduit.

Conduit fittings.

Supports.

B. Submittals for the following materials shall be complete with detailed information and cut sheets.

Wireway and wire gutters.

C. Provide as-constructed drawing information identifying final conduit routing and box locations upon completion of the work.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products shall be new and certified by an approved testing laboratory.

PRODUCTS

GENERAL

A. Materials shall be of current standard design and shall conform to the established standards of an approved testing laboratory. Like items shall be of the same manufacturer and type.

METALLIC CONDUITS

A. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT):

Thin wall electrogalvanized steel, manufactured in conformance with ANSI C80.3 and listed as UL 797 approved.

METALLIC BOXES

A. Flush and Concealed Outlet Boxes:

Galvanized stamped steel with screw ears for device ring mounting, knock-out plugs, mounting holes, and fixture studs if required. Acceptable manufacturers are RACO, or equal.

B. Surface Outlet Boxes (Interior Locations):

Boxes for use on ceilings shall be galvanized stamped steel with screw ears for device ring mounting, knock-out plugs, mounting holes, and fixture studs if required. Acceptable manufacturers are RACO, or equal.

BOXES AND FITTINGS

A. Sheet Metal Boxes and Fittings:

Boxes and fittings installed in areas where electrical metallic tubing is specified shall be standard UL-approved sheet steel type.

B. Steel Sheet Boxes (Outside Locations):

Provide 316 stainless steel hardware.

Boxes shall, meet NEMA 3R.

Galvanized sheet steel boxes may be used in protected areas where electrical metallic tubing is specified. Boxes shall be a minimum of 4-inches square.

CONDUIT FITTINGS

A. EMT:

EMT couplings and connectors shall be watertight compression type or set screw type with steel bodies, zinc or cadmium coated. Die cast fittings will not be permitted.

Connectors shall be steel compression ring or set screw type for conduit termination, with insulated throat, suitable for the application.

Couplings shall be steel compression ring or set screw type.

B. Weatherproof Connectors:

Provide threaded connectors.

RACEWAY SUPPORTS

A. Conduit Supports:

Use two-hole galvanized steel pipe straps on studs for interior applications.

B. Ceiling Hangers:

Steel support wire hangers with fastening devices and clips designed as applicable to the work.

C. Structural Attachments (Racks):

Hot-dipped galvanized steel framing channel.

Treat field cuts with zinc-enriched paint.

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Provide watertight seals at penetrations though exterior walls or walls exposed to moisture.

Acceptable manufacturers are type CSMC by O.Z. Gedney Co., Link Seal by Thunderline Corp., or equal.

B. Provide waterproof firestops and seals in specified locations. Acceptable manufacturers are Flamemastic 71A, Vimasco No. 1-A, or equal.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

A. General:

Existing boxes and raceways, re-used under this contract, shall be properly supported per

NEC before cover approval.

All conduit and wireway installations shall comply with NEMA, “Standards of Installation.”

Cutting or notching shall be kept to a minimum, using only approved methods. Structural members shall not be disturbed or cut in any way without specific written approval from the Owner, on a case-by-case basis. Patch and correct finished surfaces damaged by electrical work. Fire barriers shall be returned to their original condition using materials of equal or higher fire rating and specifically designed for that use.

Unless otherwise noted on the drawings, all conduit work in finished spaces shall be concealed. Exposed conduit is acceptable only when and where prior specific authorization for use is obtained from the Owner.

Conceal all conduits in finished spaces and elsewhere so far as practicable. Concealed conduits shall run in a direct line with long sweep bends and offsets. Where conduit runs between junction boxes and/or devices, route conduit vertically below ceiling level. Where horizontal runs are required, route above ceiling level for future flexibility.

Route exposed conduit parallel or at right angles to structural building lines and neatly offset into boxes. Conduits attached directly to building surfaces shall closely follow the surfaces. Conduit fittings may be used to “saddle” under beams.

Route conduit in existing racks whenever possible.

Cut conduits square, ream smooth, and draw fittings up tight with at least five threads fully engaged.

Conduits, whether exposed or concealed, shall be securely supported and fastened at minimum intervals of 10-feet and within 18-inches of each outlet, elbow, fitting, panel, and the like Support suspended conduits with metal ring or trapeze hangers on threaded, steel rods having a safety factor of four.

During construction, keep conduit and raceways closed with suitable plugs or caps to prevent entrance of dirt, moisture, concrete, or foreign objects. Raceways shall be clean and dry before installation of wire and at the time of acceptance.

Pack spaces around conduits with oakum and seal to prevent entrance of moisture where conduits are installed in sleeves or block-outs which penetrate moisture barriers.

Install intumescent material around ducts, conduits, and the like to prevent spread of smoke or fire where installed in sleeves or block-outs which penetrate rated fire barriers.

The penetration sealing system shall be capable of passing a 3-hour test per ASTM E814 (UL 1479) and shall consist of a material capable of expanding when exposed to temperatures of 250-350ºF. An alternate method utilizing intumescent materials in caulk and/or putty form may be used.

Existing raceways re-used under this contract shall be properly supported per NEC before cover approval.

B. Conduit Terminations:

Conduit entering sheet steel boxes or cabinets shall be secured by locknuts on both the interior and exterior of the device.

Conduit entering top or sides of NEMA 3R, 4, and 12 boxes shall be terminated with a rain-tight hub having an insulated liner.

Surface-mounted cast boxes and plastic enclosures shall have threaded hubs.

C. Conduit Support:

Exposed metallic conduit shall be run on supports spaced not more than 10-feet apart unless noted otherwise on the drawings and shall be constructed with runs parallel or perpendicular to walls, structural members or intersections of vertical planes and ceiling.

No conduit shall approach closer than 6-inches to any object which operates above the rated temperature of the cable insulation it contains.

Conduit, supported directly from the concrete structure shall be spaced at least 1/4-inch using two-hole, hot-dipped galvanized, malleable iron straps with nesting backs or, if three or more conduits are located in parallel run, they may be spaced from the wall approximately 5/8-inch to 1-inch by means of framing channel.

D. Conduit Penetrations:

Conduit routed through floors, walls, or other concrete structures shall pass through cast-in-place openings wherever possible. In cases where cast-in-place openings are not possible, use appropriately sized holes which will not impair the structure’s integrity. After completion, grout and caulk surface to be watertight and refinish to match existing surroundings.

Install watertight seals wherever conduits penetrate concrete wall panels or walls to the outdoors.

Install firestops and seals at penetrations through building floors, walls, or where required by fire codes.

Provide waterproof firestops and seals in specified locations.

E. Raceway Separation:

Whenever possible, separate signal raceways from AC power or control raceways a minimum of 12-inches.

INSTALLATION OF RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR FIRE ALARM.

A. Exposed fire alarm conduits in finished spaces shall be painted to match adjacent wall and ceiling finishes.

BOXES

A. Installation:

Mount boxes and outlets at center line, at heights shown on the drawings.

Install outlet boxes, sized by code, large enough to accommodate all wires, fittings, and devices.

Install boxes flush with finished surfaces or not more than 1/8-inch back and install boxes level and plumb. Long screws with spacers or shims for mounting devices are not acceptable. Do not expose combustible materials to wiring at outlets.

Extend covers for flush mounted boxes in finished spaces a minimum of 1/4-inch beyond the box edge to provide a finished appearance. Finish edge of cover to match cover face.

CONDUIT TYPE REQUIREMENTS

A. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). Uses permitted:

In dry, protected locations.

RACEWAY AND CONDUIT SIZES

A. Size raceways and conduits as indicated on the drawings. Where no size is indicated, size as follows:

Larger conduits shall be sized to code. Size for the quantity of conductors installed, based upon NEC tables.

Conduit installed underground or in concrete shall be 1-inch or larger.

Conduits shall be 3/4-inch minimum size with larger sizes as indicated on the drawings.

FITTINGS

A. Assemble metallic raceways and conduits in one continuous piece and secure to boxes, panels, and the like with appropriate fittings to maintain electrical continuity. All conduit joints shall be cut square and reamed smooth with all fittings drawn up tight.

SECTION 26 05 53

IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION

A. Clearly and properly identify the complete electrical system to indicate the loads served or the function of each item of equipment connected under this work.

B. Provide conduit and cable identification as shown on the Drawings.

REFERENCES

A. ANSI: American National Standards Institute ANSI Z535.4: Product Safety Signs and Labels

B. NEC: National Electric Code NEC Article 110: Requirements for Electrical Installation

C. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PRODUCTS

LABELS

A. Pre-Printed: Permanent material pre-printed with black on white, with adhesive backing.

Brady, 3M, or equal.

B. Laminated Plastic: 3-ply laminated plastic, color as indicated, with beveled edges, engraved letters and stainless steel screw attachment. Nameplate length to suit engraving. Adhesive attachment is prohibited.

C. Plastic Tape: Black (normal) or red (emergency or standby) with 12 point Helvetica medium text, clear adhesive backing, field-printed with proper tool. Brother P-touch, Dymo-tape, Kroy, or equal.

D. Wire Markers: White with black numbers, adhesive-backed tape on dispenser roll. Brady, 3M, or equal.

E. Marker Pen: Black permanent marker suitable for writing on metallic surfaces.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

A. Nameplate and text coloring:

Normal – Black nameplate with white lettering.

Emergency – Orange nameplate with black lettering.

EQUIPMENT

A. Label all, individual circuit breakers, security and communications panels, relays, and indicating equipment with laminated plastic labels indicating equipment number, source, and circuit number.

DEVICES

A. All receptacle plates shall be marked in black permanent marker tape on the face of the plate, with the receptacles panel and branch circuit designation. The identification shall be made with clear self-adhesive tape with black 10-point letters. Apply the tape at the top of the device plate.

OUTLET, PULL, AND JUNCTION BOXES

A. Label all pull boxes and junction boxes for security, surveillance, and communications systems with plastic tape, red with white letters. Where boxes are recessed in finished areas, mount label on inside of cover.

B. Label power junction boxes neatly by hand, indicating source and circuit number.

SECTION 26 05 53

IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS

A. Label the fire alarm and communication equipment zones, controls, indicators, etc., with pre-printed labels or indicators appropriate for the equipment installed, as supplied or recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

SECTION 28 31 11

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Scope: This specification establishes the requirements for the installation of a new, and complete, multiplex/addressable fire alarm system as described herein for the OMD-Central Oregon Readiness Center Prineville Facility and have the capability to network other OREGON MILITARY DEPARTMENT, Buildings as outline in Section 26 01 00.

B. The scope of Work involves building a complete fire detection and alarm system to include but not limited to the following:

Complete automatic fire detection and alarm.

Boxes, conduit, and wiring systems.

Smoke detectors, duct detectors, fire-smoke dampers, fan pressurizing systems, manual pull stations, fire sprinkler water-flow alarms and tamper switches, interfacing modules and connections.

Horns, strobes that are ADA compliant and speaker/strobe units.

Provide auxiliary controls and switches including interposing control, monitor relays, and interconnection coordination for the operation of the following systems:

Sprinkler system.

Fireman's phone communication system.

Testing.

Training for the building maintenance personnel.

Specialized tools, software etc. at the end of project needed for ongoing maintenance by

OREGON MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

C. Work: The construction will be performed during normal Working hours, the changeover between the existing system and the new system shall occur over a weekend.

D. Existing Fire Detection and Alarm Equipment: Existing system will be maintained fully operational until the installation of the new system has been completed and tested by the contractor and accepted by the Owner. As new system is installed, provide labels to read "NOT IN SERVICE" until the new equipment is operational and has been accepted by the Owner.

Once the new system is completed, tested, and accepted it will be placed in service and connected to an approved Central Reporting Station. All new system “NOT IN SERVICE” labels will then be removed and new "NOT IN SERVICE" labels added to the existing system.

The decommissioning and removal of the existing fire detection and alarm system will begin.

E. Equipment Removal: After acceptance of the new system by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and the Owners Agent, all existing equipment not connected to the new system shall be removed from the site and all damaged surfaces shall be restored to the original conditions. In the process of removal of existing devices: a) remove all conduits that are easily accessible, and leave all other conduits hidden in place, b) remove all wiring associated with the existing fire alarm system devices. All other materials (after demolition) shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of by the Contractor.

F. Related Sections and Drawings:

Division 26 Electrical:

Section 26 0100 Basic Electrical Requirements.

Section 26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical Section 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors & Cables.

Section 26 05 26 Grounding & Bonding for Electrical Systems Section 26 0529 Hanger and Support for Electrical Systems.

Section 26 05 33 Raceways & Boxes for Electrical Systems.

Section 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems Section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm.

Electrical Drawings:

E0.0 Cover Sheet E1.00 Existing Fire Alarm Floor Plan - A E1.01 Existing Fire Alarm Floor Plan - B E1.02 Existing Fire Alarm Floor Plan - C E1.03 Existing Fire Alarm Floor Plan - D E2.00 New Fire Alarm Floor Plan - A E2.01 New Fire Alarm Floor Plan- B E2.02 New Fire Alarm Floor Plan - C E2.03 New Fire Alarm Floor Plan - D E3.00 Risers Diagram E4.00 Calculation

SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

This specification describes an addressable Fire Detection and alarm signaling system.

The control panel shall be intelligent device addressable, analog detecting, low voltage and modular, with digital communication techniques, in full compliance with all applicable codes and standards. The features and capacities described in this specification are required as a minimum for this project and shall be furnished by the successful contractor.

The system shall be in full compliance with National and Local Codes.

The system shall include all required hardware, raceways, interconnecting wiring and software to accomplish the requirements of this specification and the contract drawings, whether or not specifically itemized herein.

All equipment furnished shall be new and the latest state-of-the-art products of a single manufacturer, engaged in the manufacturing and sale of analog fire detection devices for over ten years.

The system as specified shall be supplied, installed, tested and approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, and turned over to the Owner in an operational condition.

In the interest of job coordination and responsibilities the installing contractor shall contract with a single supplier for fire alarm equipment, Engineering, programming, inspection and tests, and shall be capable of providing a “UL Listing Certificate” for the complete system.

DEFINITIONS

A. General: Wherever mentioned in this specification or on the drawings the equipment, devices, and functions shall be defined as follows:

Alarm Signal: A signal which signifies a state of emergency requiring immediate notification of the fire department and of the building occupants. These are signals such as the operation of a manual fire alarm box, the activation of a waterflow switch in a sprinkler system, the receipt of an alarm signal from a smoke detector that has gone through alarm verification or the receipt of an alarm signal from an elevator smoke detection control panel.

Supervisory Signal: A signal, which indicates the impairment of a fire protection system, which may prevent its normal use. These are signals such as the operation of a valve monitor switch.

Trouble Signal: A signal, which indicates that a fault, such as an open circuit or ground has occurred in the fire alarm system.

Multiplex System: A system in which multiple signals are transmitted via the same conduction path to a central control panel, decoded and separated so that each signal will initiate the specified response.

Hard Wired System: A system in which alarm and supervisory initiating devices are directly connected, through individual dedicated conductors, to a central control panel without the use of multiplexing circuits or devices.

Notification Appliance Circuit. A circuit to which notification appliances are connected to visually and audibly indicate an alarm signal.

Interface Device: An addressable device, which interconnects hard wired systems or devices to a multiplex system.

Fire Alarm Control Unit : A control panel that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices ; may supply power to detection devices and transponders ; may provide transfer of power to the notification appliances ; may provide transfer of condition to relays or devices connected to the control unit ; and is connected to the fire alarm control panel.

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm control unit and to which all fire alarm control units are interconnected. The panel has central processing, memory, input and output terminals and printers.

Class A Wiring: A circuit that is monitored for integrity such that a single break, a single wire-to-wire short, a single loss of carrier, or a single ground fault condition will be indicated by a trouble signal on the FACP no matter where the break, short, loss of carrier, or ground fault condition occurs and will allow all functions of the affected circuit and all other circuits to remain operational. Conductors for Class A wiring shall leave the FACP and go to the floors through one riser and return to the FACP through another riser that provides a minimum of one fire rated construction separation between the risers. At no time shall two conductors for any device share the same conduit.

Class B Wiring: A circuit that is monitored for integrity such that a single break, a single wire-to-wire short, a single loss of carrier, or a single ground fault condition will be indicated by a trouble signal on the FACP no matter where the break, short, loss of carrier, or a single ground fault condition occurs, but which would prohibit devices beyond the fault, short or carrier loss from remaining operational.

Signaling Line Circuit: A circuit to which any combination of circuit interfaces, control units, or transmitters are connected and over which multiple system input signals or output signals, or both, are carried.

Manual Pull Station: A fire alarm box as indicated in NFPA 72.

Water Flow Alarm: Generated by an alarm initiating device when flow occurs that is equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system, as indicated in NFPA 72.

Tamper Switch: A valve monitor switch as indicated in NFPA 72.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Fire Alarm Modular System - The system shall be a complete, electrically supervised fire detection and notification system, with a microprocessor-based operating system having the following capabilities, features, and capacities:

Support of mobile test system capable of providing point test reports in NFPA standard format without manual report entries.

The control panel shall allow control and monitoring from a display device during maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting tasks

The control panel shall allow complete control and monitoring from a wireless handheld display device during one-man testing of the system

Testing supported should be real smoke testing of devices, automatically logged and made available in NFPA format reports. Manual test entries will not be accepted.

System shall provide an output port for monitoring purposes by external systems.

Communications to an external system shall be RS-232 or RS-485 communications.

A single node or system shall support at least 50 remote transponders

The local system shall provide status indicators and control switches for all of the following functions:

Audible and visual notification alarm circuit zone control.

Status indicators for sprinkler system water-flow and valve supervisory devices.

Any additional status or control functions as indicated on the drawings, including but not limited to: emergency generator functions, fire pump functions, door unlocking and security with bypass capabilities.

Each intelligent addressable device or conventional zone on the system shall be displayed at the Central Alarm Receiving Terminal and the local fire alarm control panel by a unique alphanumeric label identifying its location.

The network, audio, and telephone risers between nodes shall be copper and support Class X loop configuration to allow communication to continue in the event of a fault.

Intuitive graphical user interface.

Global and local command abilities.

Time-based control for entire system.

SVGA graphics support.

Built-in graphics editor.

Event display by color and icon.

Multi-level passwords.

The system shall have the ability for multiple command centers with full control of the fire detection.

B. Fire Safety Modular components shall have the ability to be mounted in enclosures.

Replacement of existing back boxes shall be unnecessary.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Performance: System devices shown shall comply with NFPA 72 and all contract documents and specification requirements.

B. The system shall have Class X (formerly Class A Style 7) circuits for each floor. The system shall operate in the alarm mode upon actuation of any alarm initiating device.