25-026-ITB_West_Vault_Electric_Service_Upgrade_-_Technical_Specifications.pdf

CVG WEST VAULT ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS 10/31/2024

ELECTRICAL INDEX

INDEX

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260010 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260500 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260505 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

260519 – LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 – GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 – RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260543 – UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 – IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260913 – ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING

262726 – WIRING DEVICES

262816 – ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

263600 – TRANSFER SWITCHES

264300 – SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270010 – SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

270528 – PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

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SECTION 260010

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. The Instructions to Bidders, General and Special Conditions, and all other contract documents shall apply to the Contractor's work as well as to each Sub Contractor's work.

Each Contractor is directed to familiarize themself in detail with all documents pertinent to this Contract. In case of conflict between these General Provisions and the General and/or Special Conditions, the affected Contractor shall contact the Engineer for clarification and final determination.

C. Each Contractor shall be governed by any alternates, unit prices and Addenda or other contract documents insofar as they may affect their part of the work.

D. See Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport “Design Criteria Manual” for additional requirements.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes general requirements applicable to work specified in Divisions 26 and 27.

B. The work included in this division consists of the furnishing of all labor, equipment, transportation, supplies, material and appurtenances and performing all operations necessary for the satisfactory installation of complete and operating Electrical Systems indicated on the drawings and/or specified herein.

C. Any materials, labor, equipment or services not mentioned specifically herein which may be necessary to complete or perfect any part of the Electrical Systems in a substantial manner, in compliance with the requirements stated, implied, or intended in the drawings and specifications, shall be included as part of this Contract. The Contractor shall give written notice of any materials or apparatus believed inadequate or unsuitable; in violation of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of authorities having jurisdiction; and any necessary items of work omitted a minimum of ten days prior to bid. In the absence of such written notice and by the act of submitting a bid, it shall be understood that the Contractor has included the cost of all required items in their bid, and that they will be responsible for the approved satisfactory functioning of the entire system without extra compensations.

D. It is not the intent of this section of the specifications (or the remainder of the contract documents) to make any specific Contractor, other than the Contractor holding the prime

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contract, responsible to the Owner, Architect and Engineer. All transactions such as submittal of shop drawings, claims for extra costs, requests for equipment or materials substitution, shall be done through the Contractor to the Architect (if applicable), then to the Engineer.

E. This section of the Specifications or the arrangement of the contract documents shall not be construed as an attempt to arbitrarily assign responsibility for work, material, equipment or services to a particular trade Contractor or Sub-Contractor. Unless stated otherwise, the subdivision and assignment of work under the various sections shall be the responsibility of the Contractor holding the prime contract.

F. Any reference within these specifications to a specific entity, i.e., "Electrical Contractor" is not to be construed as an provide to limit or define the scope of work for that entity or assign work to a specific trade or contracting entity. Such assignments of responsibility are the responsibility of the Contractor holding the prime contract, unless otherwise provided herein.

G. In each of the specifications and drawings referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears.

H. Intent and Interpretation

1. It is the intent of these specifications and all associated drawings that the Contractor provide finished work, tested, and ready for operation. Wherever the word "provide" is used, it shall mean "furnish and install complete, tested and ready for operation."

2. Minor details not usually shown or specified, but necessary for the proper installation and operation, shall be included in the work, the same as if herein specified or shown.

3. It is the intention of the Contract Documents to call for a complete and operational system, including all components, accessories, finish work, etc. as necessary for trouble free operation; tested and ready for operation. Anything that may be required, implied, or inferred by the Contract Documents shall be provided and included as part of the Bid.

4. All Contractors and Vendors providing a bid for this project shall review the Plans and Specifications and determine any modifications and/or adjustments necessary relative to the proposed equipment and materials with specific manufacturer’s installation requirements. Include in the bid any necessary installation methods, features, options, accessories, etc. necessary to install the proposed equipment and materials, regardless of whether used as basis of design or being offered as a substitution in accordance with the specific manufacturer’s installation requirements whether specifically detailed or not within the Plans and Specifications.

5. The Bidder/Proposer shall completely review the Contract Documents. Any interpretation as to design intent or scope shall be provided by the Engineer/ Architect. Should an interpretation be required, the Bidder/Proposer shall request a clarification not less than ten days prior to the submission of the proposal so that the condition may be clarified by Addendum. In the event of any conflict, discrepancy, or inconsistency develops; the interpretation of the Engineer shall be final.

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6. The Contractor shall give written notice of any materials or apparatus believed inadequate or unsuitable; in violation of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations of authorities having jurisdiction; and any necessary items of work omitted a minimum of ten days prior to bid. In the absence of such written notice and by the act of submitting a bid, it shall be understood that the Contractor has included the cost of all required items in the bid, and that will be responsible for the approved satisfactory functioning of the entire system without extra compensations.

I. Drawings and Specifications

1. The drawings are diagrammatic only and indicate the general arrangement of the systems and are to be followed insofar as possible. If deviations from the layouts are necessitated by field conditions, detailed layouts of the proposed departures shall be submitted in writing to the Engineer for approval before proceeding with the work. The Contract Drawings are not intended to show every vertical or horizontal offset which may be necessary to complete the systems. Contractors shall, however, anticipate that additional offsets may be required and submit their bid accordingly.

2. The drawings and specifications are intended to supplement each other. No Contractor, bidder, proposer or supplier shall take advantage of conflict between them, or between parts of either, but should this condition exist, the Contractor or supplier shall request a clarification of the condition at least ten days prior to the submission of bids so that the condition may be clarified by Addendum. In the event that such a condition arises after work is started, the interpretation of the Engineer shall be the determining factor. In all instances, unless modified in writing and agreed upon by all parties thereto, the Contract to accomplish the work shall be binding on the affected Contractor.

3. The drawings and specifications shall be considered to be cooperative and complimentary and anything appearing in the specifications which may not be indicated on the drawings or conversely, shall be considered as part of the Contract and must be executed the same as though indicated by both.

4. This Contractor shall make all their own measurements in the field and shall be responsible for correct fitting. They shall coordinate this work with all other branches of work in such a manner as to cause a minimum of conflict or delay.

5. The Engineer shall reserve the right to make minor adjustments in location of conduit, fixtures, outlets, switches, etc., where they consider such adjustments desirable in the interest of concealing work or presenting a better appearance.

6. Each Contractor shall evaluate ceiling heights called for on Architectural Plans and ensure that these heights may be maintained after all mechanical and electrical equipment is installed. Where the location of Electrical equipment may interfere with ceiling heights, the Contractor shall call this to the attention of the Engineer in writing prior to making the installation. Any such changes shall be anticipated and requested sufficiently in advance so as to not cause extra work on the part of the Contractor or unduly delay the work.

7. Should overlap of work between the various trades become evident, this shall be called to the attention of the Engineer. In such an event, neither trade shall assume that he is to be relieved of the work which is specified under his branch until instructions in writing are received from the Engineer.

8. The Electrical drawings are intended to show the approximate location of equipment, materials, etc. Dimensions given in figures on the drawings shall take precedence over scaled dimensions and all dimensions whether given in figures

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or scaled shall be verified in the field. In case of conflict between small- and large-scale drawings, the larger scale drawings shall take precedence.

9. The Electrical Contractor and their Sub-Contractors shall review all drawings in detail as they may relate to his work (structural, architectural, site survey, mechanical, etc.). Review all drawings for general coordination of work, responsibilities, ceiling clearances, wall penetration points, chase access, fixture elevations, etc. Make any pertinent coordination or apparent conflict comments to the Engineers at least ten days prior to bids, for issuance of clarification by written addendum.

10. Where on any of the drawings a portion of the work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, or not indicated at all, the parts drawn out shall apply to all other like portions of the work. Where ornament or other detail is indicated by starting only, such detail shall be continued throughout the courses or parts in which it occurs and shall also apply to all other similar parts of the work, unless otherwise indicated.

1.3 COST BREAKDOWN AND PAY APPLICATIONS

A. Within thirty days after acceptance of the Contract, each Contractor is required to furnish to the Engineer one copy of a detailed cost breakdown on each respective area of work.

These cost breakdowns shall be made on forms provided or approved by the Engineer or Architect. Payments will not be made until satisfactory cost breakdowns are submitted.

Refer to Division 00 and 01 specification sections for additional requirements.

B. In addition to cost breakdowns by specification section, the following shall also be provided: Material and labor shall be listed separately. These items are in addition to items listed in Division 01 specifications. Pay special attention to required withholding percentages for startup, testing, documentation, acceptance, owner training, etc. The breakdown shall be minimally as follows:

1. Permitting

2. Mobilization

3. Electrical Submittals

4. Electrical Coordination Drawings

5. Temporary Power

6. Branch Circuiting Materials & Labor

7. Electrical Devices Materials & Labor

8. Underground Duct Banks Materials & Labor

9. Low-Voltage Data/Voice Cabling Materials & Labor

10. Low-voltage Data/Voice Equipment Materials & Labor

11. CATV Equipment and Cabling Materials & Labor

12. Owner Training

13. Punchlist

14. As-Built/Record Drawings

15. O&M Manuals

16. Warranty

17. Demobilization

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1.4 REFERENCES

A. Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. A, AMP: Ampere

2. ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act.

3. AFF: Above Finished Floor

4. AFG: Above Finished Grade

5. AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction

6. AHU: Air Handling Unit

7. AIC: Amps Interrupting Capacity

8. ANSI: American National Standards Institute.

9. ASA: American Standards Association.

10. ASTM: American Society for Testing Materials.

11. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Engineers.

12. ATS: Automatic Transfer Switch

13. A/V: Audio/Visual

14. AWG: American Wire Gauge

15. BAS: Building Automation System

16. BFG: Below Finished Grade

17. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Services International

18. C: Conduit

19. CB: Circuit Breaker

20. CFCI: Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed

21. CFOI: Contractor Furnished, Owner Installed

22. CKT: Circuit

23. CLG: Ceiling

24. CT: Current Transformer

25. CM: Construction Manager

26. DDC: Direct Digital Building Controls

27. DOAS: Dedicated Outdoor Air System

28. DWG: Drawing

29. EC: Electrical Contractor

30. ELEV: Elevator

31. EM: Emergency

32. EPO: Emergency Power Off

33. FA: Fire Alarm

34. FAA: Fire Alarm Annunciator

35. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel

36. FCC: United States Federal Communications Commission

37. FFE: Finished Floor Elevation

38. FLA: Full Load Amps

39. G, GND: Ground

40. GFCI: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

41. GC: General Contractor

42. HOA: Hands Off Auto

43. HP: Horsepower

44. IDF: Intermediate Distribution Frame

45. IECC: International Energy Conservation Code

46. ISO: International Standards Organization.

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47. IT: Information Technology

48. KVA: Kilovolt-Amperes

49. KW: Kilowatt

50. KWH: Kilowatts Hours

51. LRA: Locked Rotor Amps

52. LTG: Lighting

53. MC: Mechanical Contractor

54. MCA: Minimum Circuit Ampacity

55. MCB: Main Circuit Breaker

56. MDF: Main Distribution Frame

57. MDP: Main Distribution Panel

58. MLO: Main Lugs Only

59. MOCP: Maximum Overcurrent Protection

60. MSB: Main Switchboard

61. N/A: Not Applicable

62. NEC: National Electrical Code

63. NECA: Standards for Installation.

64. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

65. NESC: National Electrical Safety Code.

66. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

67. NIC: Not in Contract

68. NRTL: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

69. NTS: Not to Scale

70. N/A: Not Applicable

71. OFCI: Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed

72. OFOI: Owner Furnished, Owner Installed

73. OSHA: Office of Safety and Health Administration.

74. P: Pole, Poles

75. PC: Plumbing Contractor

76. PIR: Passive Infrared

77. RFI: Request for Information

78. RIO: Rough-in Only

79. RM: Room

80. SPD: Surge Protection Device

81. SS: Stainless Steel

82. SWBD: Switchboard

83. TIA: Telecommunications Industry Association

84. TYP: Typical

85. UL: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

86. UON or UNO: Unless otherwise noted.

87. UG: Underground

88. V: Volt, Volts

89. VFD: Variable Frequency Drive

90. W: Watts

91. WG: Wire Guard

92. WP: Weather Proof

93. XFMR: Transformer

B. Definitions

1. Architect: The Architect of Record for the project, if applicable.

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2. Basis of Design (BOD): Documentation of primary thought processes and assumptions behind design decisions made to meet design intent. Describes systems, components, conditions and methods chosen to meet intent.

3. Bidder/Proposer: Any person, agency or entity submitting a proposal to any person, agency or entity for any part of the work required under this contract.

4. Contract Documents: All documents pertinent to the quality and quantity of work to be performed on this project. Includes, but not limited to: Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General and Special Conditions, Addenda, Alternates, Lists of Materials, Lists of Sub-Contractors, Unit Prices, Shop Drawings, Field Orders, Change Orders, Cost Breakdowns, Schedules of Value, Periodical Payment Requests, Construction Manager's Assignments, Architect's Supplemental Instructions, Construction Contract with Owner, etc.

5. Contractor: Any Contractor whether bidding, proposing or working independently or under the supervision of a General Contractor, Prime Contractor, or Construction Manager and who installs any type of Electrical Work as specified in the Contract Documents.

6. Electrical Contractor: Any Contractor whether bidding or working independently or under the supervision of the entity holding the Prime Contract and who installs any type of Electrical work, such as: power, lighting, television, telecommunications, data, fiber optic, intercom, fire detection and alarm, security, video, underground or overhead electrical, etc.

7. Electrical Sub-Contractor: Each or any Contractor contracted to, or employed by, the Electrical Contractor for any work required by the Electrical Contractor.

8. Engineer: The Consulting Mechanical-Electrical Engineer consulting to the Owner, Architect, or Other, etc.

9. Indicated: Listed in the Specifications, shown on the Plans or Addenda thereto.

10. Install: Install equipment furnished by others in complete working order.

11. Installer: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, assembly, and similar operations.

12. Furnish: Deliver to the site in good condition and turn over to the Contractor who is to install.

13. Prime Contractor: The Contractor who has been engaged by the Owner in a contractual relationship to accomplish the work.

14. Project: All of the work required under this Contract.

15. Provide: Furnish and install complete, tested and ready for operation.

16. Start-Up: The activities where systems or equipment are initially tested and operated. Start-up is completed prior to functional testing.

17. Typical: Where indicated repeat this work, method or means each time the same or similar condition occurs whether indicated or not.

18. Vendor: Supplier of equipment.

C. Reference Standards: Contractor is responsible for knowledge and application of current versions of all applicable standards and codes. Contractor shall adhere to the most recent revisions or version adopted by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, including all relevant changes or addenda at the time of installation.

1. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

a. IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code

2. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association.

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a. NECA 1, Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

3. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

a. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC)

4. OSHA - The Occupational Safety and Health Act

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordination with Existing Utilities and Structures

1. The locations of all piping, conduits, cables, utilities and manholes existing, or otherwise, that are present within the contract construction site, shall be subject to continuous uninterrupted maintenance with no exception unless the Owner of the utility grants permission for temporary interruption.

2. Known utilities and structures as available to the Engineer are shown on the drawings. However, it is additionally required that, prior to any excavation being performed, each Contractor ascertain and mark all utilities or lines that would be endangered by the excavation. Contractor shall bear costs of repairing damaged utilities.

3. If utilities or structures are installed within the construction project boundary, the Contractor shall first probe and make every effort to locate the lines prior to excavating in the respective area.

4. Cutting into existing utilities and services shall be done in coordination with and as designated by the Owner of the utility. The Contractor shall work continuously to restore service(s) upon deliberate or accidental interruption, providing premium time and materials as needed without extra claim to the Owner.

5. The Contractor shall repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer any surface or subsurface improvements damaged during the course of the work, unless such improvement is shown to be abandoned or removed.

6. Machine excavation shall not be permitted within ten feet of existing gas or fuel lines. Hand excavate only in these areas, in accord with utility company, agency or other applicable laws, standards or regulations.

7. Protect all new or existing lines from damage by traffic, etc. during construction.

8. Protect existing trees, indicated to remain with fencing or other approved method.

Hold all new subsurface lines outside the drip line of trees, offsetting as necessary to protect root structures. Refer to planting or landscaping plans, or in their absence, consult with the Architect.

B. Interruption of Existing Services: In general, and to the extent possible, perform all work without interruption of the existing facilities' operations. Do not interrupt services to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions:

1. Notify the Owner, Architect, and Engineer no fewer than seven days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Provide the exact time the interruption will occur and the length of the interruption.

3. Do not proceed with interruption of service without written permission from Owner, Architect, and Engineer.

4. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in complete work stoppage by the Contractors involved until a complete schedule of interruptions can be developed.

5. Contractor will not be entitled to additional compensation due to work stoppage mandated by unscheduled interruption.

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6. Coordinate interruptions with systems impacted by outages including but not limited to the following:

a. Generators

b. Emergency Lighting

c. Elevators

d. Fire Alarm Systems

7. Whenever utilities are interrupted, either deliberately or accidentally, the Contractor shall work continuously to restore the service. The Contractor shall provide tools, materials, skilled journeymen of their own and other trades as necessary, premium time as needed and coordination with all applicable utilities, including payment of utility company charges (if any), all without requests for extra compensation to the Owner, except where otherwise provided for in the contract for the work.

C. Coordination Between Trades

1. The Contractor is expressly directed to read the General Conditions and all detailed sections of these specifications for all other trades and to study all drawings applicable to their work, including Architectural, Mechanical, Structural and other pertinent Drawings, to the end that complete coordination between trades will be affected.

2. The Contractor is responsible for the correct location of all rough-in and connections at every piece of equipment. Work not correctly located shall be relocated at the Contractor's expense.

3. It shall be the responsibility of each Contractor to leave the necessary room for other trades. No extra compensation or time will be allowed to cover the cost of removing fixtures, devices, conduit, ducts, etc. or equipment found encroaching on space required by others.

4. Where any work is to be installed in close proximity to, or will interfere with work of other trades, each shall cooperate in working out space conditions to make a satisfactory adjustment. If directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall prepare composite working drawings and sections at a suitable scale not less than ¼ inch = 1 Foot, clearly indicating how his work is to be installed in relation to the work of other trades, or so as not to cause any interference with work of other trades. The Contractor shall make the necessary changes in his work to correct the condition without extra charge.

5. The Contractor shall furnish to other trades, as required, all necessary templates, patterns, setting plans, and shop details for the proper installation of work and for the purpose of coordinating adjacent work.

D. Temporary Services

1. The Contractor shall arrange for temporary electrical and other services required to accomplish the work. In the absence of other provisions in the contract, the Contractor shall provide for temporary services of all types, including the cost of connections, utility company fees, construction, removal, etc., in their bid.

2. All temporary services shall be removed by Contractor prior to acceptance of work.

E. Temporary Use of Equipment

1. The permanent electrical equipment, when installed, may be used for temporary services, subject to an agreement among the Contractors involved, the Owner, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260010 - 10 and with the consent of the Engineer. Should the permanent systems be used for this purpose, each Contractor shall pay for all temporary connections required and any replacements required due to damage without additional cost to the Owner, leaving the equipment and installation in "as new" condition. The Contractor may be required to bear utility costs, user fees, etc.

2. Permission to use the permanent equipment does not relieve the Contractors who utilize this equipment from the responsibility for any damages to the building construction and/or equipment which might result from its use.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Review of submittals by the Engineer applies only to conformance with the design intent of the project and general compliance with the information given in the contract documents. In all cases, the installing Contractor alone shall be responsible for furnishing the proper quantity of equipment and/or materials required, for seeing that all equipment fits the available space in a satisfactory manner and that piping, electrical and all other connections are suitably located.

B. The Engineer's review of submittals, schedules or other required submittal data shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the adaptability of the equipment or materials to the project, compliance with applicable codes, rules, regulations, information that pertains to fabrication and installation, dimensions and quantities, electrical characteristics, and coordination of the work with all other trades involved in this project.

C. If a submittal deviates from the drawings or specifications because of Contractor’s standard practice, approved substitution request, or any other reason, the submittal shall notify the designer of the deviation.

D. Prior to the start of work the contractor shall submit the following. Work shall not proceed without the Engineer’s and Owner’s completed review of the submitted items.

E. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are unsuitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Clearly and precisely mark red notations and yellow highlights on the submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Rated capacities, operating characteristics, and electrical characteristics,

i. Wiring diagrams that show factory-installed wiring and interface points.

j. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying

Shop Drawings.

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4. Format and Organization: submit bookmarked electronic PDF files complying with the following:

a. Cover: Clearly display the following information: Owner name, Project name, Submittal name, project submittal number, Contractor name and contact information, and applicable specification section numbers.

b. Table of Contents: Include a TOC that lists materials by section number, with a brief product description, manufacturer and part number, and list the submittal page number per product

c. Product Information

F. Product Schedules: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.

Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Type of product. Include unique identifier for each product indicated in the Contract Documents or assigned by Contractor if none is indicated.

2. Manufacturer and product name, and model number if applicable.

3. Number and name of room or space.

4. Location within room or space.

G. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

1. Shop Drawings that are reproductions of the Contract Documents are not permitted and will be rejected.

2. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

b. Mounting Details

c. Wiring diagrams and installation details

d. Identification of products.

e. Schedules.

f. Compliance with specified standards.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

i. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

H. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, contact information of architects and owners, and other information specified.

I. Closeout Submittals

1. Upon substantial completion of the project, provide a minimum of three bound copies with complex index and tabs to locate each item described below along with digital copy in PDF format on USB storage media.

2. As-Built Record Documentation

a. The Contractor shall insure that any deviations from the design are being recorded daily, as necessary, on record drawings being maintained by the Contractor. Dimensions from fixed, visible permanent lines or landmarks shown in vertical and horizontal ways shall be utilized. Compliance shall be

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a requirement for final payment. Pay particular attention to the location of underfloor or underground exterior in-contract or utility-owned or leased service lines, main switches and other appurtenances important to the maintenance and safety of the Electrical System. Deliver these record drawings to the Engineer as a system is completed, within ten days of the mark-up and/or while the accuracy of the mark-ups can be verified visually.

Monthly payment may be withheld if the requirement is not complied with.

b. All underground utilities/piping installed as part of this project shall be surveyed by a land surveyor licensed in the State where the Work is being performed. This shall include underground electrical primary, communications, and structures. The survey shall include actual duct bank depths to top of conduit every 100 feet in length. The survey shall also include benchmarks dimensions relative to above grade, fixed structures.

The survey shall be furnished on electronic storage media in AutoCad “.dwg” format and “.pdf” format. The survey information shall be included in the closeout documentation.

c. Refer to additional record drawing requirements within the general conditions and other sections of these specifications.

3. Start-Up and System Testing Certificates

a. Provide reports from all required testing to indicate procedures followed and complete results of all tests. Provide reports on manufacturer’s standard forms for all equipment and system tests. Testing reports shall indicate applicable NEC, NFPA, UL, NETA, and/or ANSI standards.

4. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

a. Provide operation and maintenance instructions and parts lists for all equipment provided in this contract. Formatting and content shall follow the guidelines outlined in the latest version of ASHRAE Application Handbook, Guideline.

b. All instructions shall be submitted in draft, for approval, prior to final issue.

Manufacturer's advertising literature or catalogs will not be acceptable for operating and maintenance instructions.

c. The operation and maintenance document directory should provide easy access and be well organized and clearly identified.

d. The operation and maintenance manuals shall contain the following information:

1) Emergency information should be immediately available during emergencies and should include emergency and staff and/or agency notification procedures.

2) Provide contacts (company name, address, phone number, email) where parts may be purchased for each principal item of equipment.

3) Provide detailed maintenance instructions, including recommended preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment requiring maintenance. For lighting and lighting controls, provide recommended driver replacement schedule, provide a schedule for inspecting and recalibrating lighting controls, and provide a recommended settings list for all components with adjustable settings.

4) General Information. Provide the following:

a) Building function

b) Building description

c) Operating standards and logs

5) Technical Information. Provide the following:

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a) System description

b) Operating routines and procedures

c) Seasonal start-up and shutdown

d) Special procedures

e) Basic troubleshooting

6) Equipment data sheets. Provide the following:

a) Vendor and local representative’s contact information

b) Operating and nameplate data

c) Warranty

d) Detailed operating instructions.

e) Tools required

f) Types of cleaners to use

7) Maintenance program information. Provide the following:

a) Manufacturer’s installation, operation, and maintenance instructions

b) Spare parts information

c) Preventive maintenance actions

d) Schedule of actions

e) Action description

f) History

8) Test reports document observed performance during start-up and commissioning.

9) Reference Division 01 specifications for additional requirements.

e. Shop drawings will not be accepted as satisfying the requirement for

Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

f. Submittals: Provide complete copies of all reviewed submittals. Where submittals were returned “Furnish as Corrected”, the contractor shall make the corrections noted by the engineer and submit final corrected shop drawings with close-out documentation.

g. Parts List: Provide an inventory of all spare parts, special tools, attic stock, etc. that have been provided to the owner.

5. Warranty Documentation: Provide all documentation and certificates related to Contractor’s warranty and all other specific manufacturer’s warranties indicated in the construction documents.

6. Training Verification: Provide certification that all specified training has been completed. List training session dates, times, and types. Include any session materials and recordings.

7. Inspection Certificates: Provide certificates of inspection from electrical inspector, fire marshal, and any other required special inspections.

8. Reports and System Certifications: Provide final reports and any system certifications required in other specification sections.

9. Power Riser Diagram: Provide a framed and mounted full-size copy of the overall power riser diagram (under glass) to the Owner. Also, provide three vinyl-coated copies of same. Where an existing power riser diagram is present, the Contractor shall obtain the document from the Owner, and update in digital format with the scope of this project. Edits shall be in digital format and this work shall be closely coordinated with the Owner.

10. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation: Provide documentation, including the following:

a. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

b. Names, versions, and website addresses for locations of installed software.

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c. Device address list.

d. Printouts of software application and graphic screens.

11. Software Back-ups: Provide software back-ups on USB media that is clearly and permanently labeled and provided with lanyard to prevent misplacement.

1.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL

A. Spare Parts and Extra Stock Material

1. Parts and Materials shall be properly marked and packaged for long term storage.

B. Special Tools and Keys:

1. Provide, along with the equipment provided, any special wrenches or tools necessary to dismantle or service equipment or appliances.

2. Wrenches shall include necessary keys, handles and operators for valves, switches, breakers, etc. and keys to electrical panels, emergency generators, alarm pull boxes and panels, etc.

3. Provide at least two of any such special wrench, keys, etc. to the Owner prior to completion of the project. Obtain a receipt that this has been accomplished and forward a copy to the Architect and Engineer.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall be a firm engaged in the manufacture of specified products of types and sizes required, and whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for a minimum of five years unless otherwise approved.

1. The manufacturer shall have a valid ISO 9001 certification and an applicable quality assurance system that is regularly reviewed and audited by a third-party registrar. Manufacturing, inspection, and testing procedures shall be developed and controlled under the guidelines of the quality assurance system.

2. Equipment shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

B. Installer Qualifications

1. All Electrical Contractors bidding this project must have been a licensed company for a minimum of three years to qualify to bid this project. Individual employee experience does not supersede this requirement.

2. All subcontractors bidding the electrical work must have completed one project of 70 percent this subcontract cost size and two projects of 50 percent this subcontract cost size.

3. All electrical work shall be accomplished by qualified workers competent in the area of work for which they are responsible. Untrained and incompetent workers as evidenced by their workmanship shall be relieved of their responsibilities in those areas. The Engineer shall reserve the right to determine the quality of workmanship of any worker and unqualified or incompetent workers shall refrain from work in areas not satisfactory to them. Requests for relief of a worker shall be

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made through the normal channels of responsibility established by the Architect or the contract document provisions.

4. All electrical work shall be accomplished by Journeymen electricians under the direct supervision of a licensed Electrician.

5. Special electrical systems, such as Fire Alarm Systems, Telecommunications or Data Systems, Video Systems, Special Electronic Systems, Control Systems, etc., shall be installed by workers normally engaged or employed in these respective trades. Refer to Divisions 27 for additional requirements.

C. Licensed Professional Engineer Qualifications: Professional Engineer possessing active qualifications in accordance with Division 01 and licensed by the State in which the Work is being performed.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Do not deliver or install indoor equipment until spaces are enclosed and weathertight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work above equipment is complete, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Ambient Conditions:

1. Rate equipment for continuous operation under the following conditions unless otherwise indicated:

a. Ambient Temperature: Not exceeding 104 deg F.

b. Altitude: Not exceeding 6600 feet.

1.11 WARRANTIES

A. Contractor Warranty: Contractor shall unconditionally guarantee all equipment, apparatus, materials, and workmanship entering into this Contract to be the best of its respective kind and shall replace all parts at their own expense, which fail or are proven defective within one year from Substantial Completion of the work by the Engineer. The effective date of completion of the work shall be the date each or any portion of the work is accepted by the Architect, Engineer, and Owner’s Statement of Substantial Completion.

B. Manufacturer Warranty: Items of equipment which have longer guarantees, as called for in these specifications or as otherwise offered by the manufacturer shall have warranties and guarantees completed in order, and shall be in effect at the time of final acceptance of the work by the Engineer. The Contractor shall present the Engineer with such warranties and guarantees at the time of final acceptance of the work. The Owner reserves the right to use equipment installed by the Contractor prior to date of final acceptance. Such use of equipment shall in no way invalidate the guarantee except that the Owner shall be liable for any damage to equipment during this period due to negligence of his operator or other employee.

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C. The Warranties specified herein and other Sections shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrently with other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.12 INDEMNIFICATION

A. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Engineer, employees, officers, agents and consultants from all claims, loss, damage, actions, causes of actions, expense and/or liability resulting from, brought for, or on account of any personal injury or property damage received or sustained by any person, persons, (including third parties), or any property growing out of, occurring, or attributable to any work performed under or related to this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of the Contractor, any subcontractor, any employee, agent or representative.

1.13 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The Contractor is hereby advised that it is possible that asbestos and/or other hazardous materials are or were present in this building(s). Any worker, occupant, visitor, inspector, etc., who encounters any material of whose content they are not certain shall promptly report the existence and location of that material to the Contractor and/or Owner. The Contractor shall, as a part of their work, ensure their workers are aware of this potential and what they are to do in the event of suspicion. The Contractor shall also keep uninformed persons from the premises during construction. Furthermore, the Contractor shall insure that no one comes near to or in contact with any such material or fumes therefrom until its content can be ascertained to be non-hazardous.

B. CMTA, Inc., Consulting Engineers, have no expertise in the determination of the presence of hazardous materials. Therefore, no attempt has been made by them to identify the existence or location of any such material. Furthermore, CMTA nor any affiliate thereof will neither offer nor make any recommendations relative to the removal, handling or disposal of such material.

C. If the work interfaces, connects or relates in any way with or to existing components which contain or bear any hazardous material, asbestos being one, then, it shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to contact the Owner immediately.

D. The Contractor by execution of the contract for any work and/or by the accomplishment of any work thereby agrees to bring no claim relative to hazardous materials for negligence, breach of contract, indemnity, or any other such item against CMTA, its principals, employees, agents or consultants. Also, the Contractor further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CMTA, its principals, employees, agents and consultants, harmless from any such related claims which may be brought by any subcontractors, suppliers or any other third parties.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency suitable to the AHJ, and marked for intended location and application.

B. Materials used shall present no environmental or toxicological hazards as defined by current industry standards and shall comply with OSHA and EPA standards, other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

C. Standard Products

1. Except where specifically noted otherwise, all equipment supplied by the Contractor shall be the standard products of a single manufacturer of known reputation and experience in the industry.

2. Only equipment, components and accessories in current production for at least five years beyond the completion date of this system shall be used and installed.

Any equipment found to be obsolete or not in future production will be removed and replaced at Contractor’s expense. This includes all equipment, materials and labor.

3. Products manufactured more than 2 years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

D. Product numbers are subject to change by the manufacturer without notification. In the event a product number is invalid or conflicts with the written description, notify the Engineer in writing prior to ordering the material and performing installation work.

2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Conform to the substitutions requirements and procedures outlined in Division 01.

B. One substitution for each product specified will be considered and substitutions must be submitted to Engineer a minimum of 10 days prior to bid using the standard CSI substitution request form.

C. If prevailing laws of cities, towns, states or countries are more stringent than these specifications regarding such substitutions, then those laws shall prevail over these requirements.

D. Where products are noted as "or equal", a product of equivalent design, manufacture, and performance will be considered. Submit product data (product information, catalog cut sheets, test data, etc.) to substantiate that the product is in fact equivalent to that specified. The burden of proof that the substituted product is equivalent to the specified product rests with the Contractor. Whenever material, process or equipment is specified in accordance with an industry specification (ANSI, TIA, etc), UL rating, or other association standard, present an affidavit from the manufacturer certifying that the product complies with the particular standard specification. When requested by the Engineer, submit supporting test data to substantiate compliance.

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E. Manufacturers' names and model numbers used in conjunction with materials, processes or equipment included in the contract documents are used to establish standards of quality, utility and appearance and shall not be construed as limiting competition. Materials, processes or equipment that, in the opinion of the Engineer, are equivalent in quality, utility and appearance will be approved as substitutions to that specified when “or equal” follows the manufacturers' names or model number(s).

F. When the Engineer accepts a substitution in writing, it is with the understanding that the Contractor guarantees the substituted product, component, article, or material to be equivalent to the one specified and dimensioned to fit within the construction according to contract documents. Do not provide substituted material, processes, or equipment without written authorization from the Engineer. Assumptions on the acceptability of a proposed substitution, prior to acceptance by the Engineer, are at the sole risk of the Contractor.

G. Approved substitutions shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibilities for the proper execution of the work, or from provisions of the specifications.

H. Contractor shall pay expenses, without additional charge to the Owner, in connection with substitution materials, processes and equipment, including the effect of substitution on their work or other Contractor's work.

I. In all cases where substitutions affect other trades, the Contractor offering such substitutions shall advise all such Contractors of the change and shall reimburse them for all necessary changes in their work. Any Drawings, Specifications, Diagrams, etc., required to describe and coordinate such substitutions or deviations shall be professionally prepared at the responsible Contractor's expense. Review of Shop Drawings by the Engineer does not absolve the Contractor of this responsibility.

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