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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 Basic Electrical Requirements 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 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems 26 05 33.16 Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 05 83 Wiring Connections 26 05 85 Motor Wiring 26 28 13 Fuses 26 28 16.16 Enclosed Switches 26 29 23 Pool Pump Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

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SECTION 26 00 00

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. General Electrical Requirements.

2. Definitions.

3. Dimensions and Equipment Location.

4. Demonstration and Training Meetings.

5. Shop Drawings.

6. Test Reports.

7. Quality Assurance and Control of Installation.

8. Delivery, Storage, and Handling Requirements.

9. Product Options.

10. Final Cleaning and Painting.

11. Starting of Systems.

12. Demonstration and Instructions.

13. Project Record Documents.

14. Extra Material and Spare Parts.

15. Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1.02 GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Mention of any article, operation or method requires that Contractor shall provide same and perform each operation in complete accordance with conditions stated.

B. Contractor shall provide all material, labor, equipment and transportation as necessary to complete project in compliance with Contract Documents.

C. In general, this work includes everything essential for a complete electrical system in operating order as shown on drawings and indicated in specifications.

D. Work shall be installed in accordance with National, State, and Local codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. Comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.

E. Materials shall have a UL or ETL label where a UL or ETL standard or testing requirement exists.

F. All work shall be installed in accordance with recommendations of manufacturer whose equipment is to be supplied and installed under this Contract.

G. Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall examine all specifications and drawings relating to their work and shall become fully informed as to the extent and character of work required and its relation to other work within project area.

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H. Contractor, in conjunction with Engineer's representative, shall establish exact locations of all materials and equipment to be installed. Consideration shall be given to construction features, equipment of other trades and requirements of equipment proper.

I. All materials shall be suitably stored and protected prior to installation and all work shall be protected after installation, during construction and prior to acceptance.

J. Contractor shall furnish all scaffolding, rigging, hoisting and services necessary for delivery, erection and installation of all equipment and apparatus required to be installed by Contractor. All such equipment shall be removed by Contractor upon completion of project.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Code: National, State and Local Electrical codes including OSHA requirements.

B. NEC: National Fire Protection Association Chapter 70, National Electrical Code.

C. Provide: Furnish, install, and wire ready for service.

D. Low Voltage: 50 to 600 volts.

E. Signal Voltage: Less than 50 volts

1.04 DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATION

A. Drawings depicting electric work are diagrammatic and show, in their approximate location, symbols representing electrical equipment and devices.

B. Exact locations of such equipment and devices shall be established in the field in accordance with instructions from Engineer as established by manufacturer's installation drawings and details.

1. Contractor shall refer to shop drawings and submittal drawings for all equipment requiring electrical connections to verify rough-in and connection locations.

2. Unless specifically stated, no measurement of an electric drawing derived by scaling shall be used as a dimension to work by.

3. Dimensions noted on electric drawings are subject to measurements of adjacent and previously completed work.

4. All measurements shall be performed prior to actual installation of equipment.

1.05 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING MEETING

A. Contractor shall schedule and administer demonstration and training sessions for Owner for each portion of equipment and products that are required to have training in proper operation and maintenance.

1.06 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit to Engineer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. The following shop drawing submittals are required:

1. 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (VFD Cables Only)

2. 26 05 33.13 - Conduit for Electrical Systems

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3. 26 05 83 - Wiring Connections (Motor Connectors Only)

4. 26 29 23 - Pool Pump Variable Frequency Drives

C. Produce copies and distribute in accordance with Submittal Procedures article in Division 01

– General Requirements and for record documents purposes described in Division 01 – General Requirements.

D. Shop drawings shall be submitted in advance of construction and installation so as to not cause delay in other Contractor's work.

E. Data submitted for Engineer's review shall be numbered consecutively, shall be noted to correlate with electrical drawings and shall bear:

1. Name and location of project.

2. Name of Contractor.

3. Date of submittal.

4. Date of drawings and date of each correction and revision.

F. Shop drawings for different systems and equipment shall be bound separately by specification section and not bound by manufacturer. Each separate submittal shall be sent under a separate transmittal.

G. Submittals which contain different specification section systems bound together shall be returned not reviewed and returned to Contractor for re-submittal.

H. Contractor shall examine shop drawings and equipment brochures prior to submission.

I. Contractor shall verify that materials and equipment depicted will properly fit into construction.

J. Contractor shall also review all previously completed work related to installation of equipment depicted to ensure that it has been properly installed.

K. No materials or equipment subject to prior review by Engineer shall be fabricated or installed by Contractor, without approval.

L. Engineer's review of shop drawings shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for deviations from requirements of drawings and specifications unless prior approval for such deviations has been granted.

M. Submit in the form of one PDF file for each specification section.

1.07 TEST REPORTS

A. Operation of equipment and electrical systems does not constitute an acceptance of work by Owner.

B. Final acceptance is to be made after Contractor has adjusted their equipment and demonstrated that it meets or exceeds requirements of drawings and specifications.

C. After work is completed and prior to acceptance, Contractor shall conduct following tests, tabulate data, date, sign and submit to Engineer:

1. Standard megger insulation test on each feeder.

2. Ground resistance test.

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3. Clamp ammeter test on each feeder conductor with all utilization equipment energized.

D. Upon completion of installation, Contractor shall furnish certificates of approval from authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Contractor shall demonstrate that all work is complete and is in specified operating condition, with raceway and conduit system properly grounded, wiring free from grounds, shorts, and entire installation is free from any physical defects.

F. In presence of Owner, Contractor shall demonstrate proper operation of all systems.

G. Perform other testing as specifically directed in other sections of specifications for specific equipment.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply fully with manufacturer’s instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. Should manufacturer’s instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for the Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

F. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed by manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion or disfigurement.

1.09 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

A. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

C. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

D. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

F. Store sensitive products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment favorable to product.

G. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground.

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H. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products.

I. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

J. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.

1.10 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Any product meeting those standards or description.

B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Products of one of manufacturers named and meeting specifications; no options or substitutions allowed.

C. Materials and equipment required shall be of new manufacture.

D. Items specified shall be of latest type or model produced by manufacturer specified. If model number is obsolete, substitute current manufacturer’s product.

1.11 FINAL CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Rubbish resulting from work shall be removed and disposed of on daily basis in such manner as to be acceptable to Architect.

B. Contractor shall clean all exposed iron work, interior and exterior of cabinets and pull boxes, etc., and remove rubbish and debris resulting from work.

C. Where painted surfaces of equipment have been damaged or rusted during construction, Contractor shall paint same to match final.

D. Clean other equipment as indicated in other sections of specification for specific equipment.

1.12 STARTING OF SYSTEMS

A. Coordinate schedule for start-up of various equipment and systems.

B. Notify Engineer and Owner seven days prior to start-up of each item.

C. Verify each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, and for conditions that may cause damage.

D. Verify tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by equipment or system manufacturer.

E. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.

F. Execute start-up under supervision of applicable Contractor’s personnel in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.13 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

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A. Maintain on site one set of following electrical record documents; record actual revisions to Work:

1. Locations of all buried conduit or similar items. Include buried depth.

2. Field changes of dimension or detail.

3. Changes made by field order or change order.

4. Details not on original contract drawings.

5. Junction box locations and conduit runs, with trade sizes indicated, for all power, and electrical systems installed.

6. Locations of all feeders and pull boxes.

7. Record documents include:

a. Drawings.

b. Specifications.

c. Addenda.

d. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

e. Reviewed Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

f. Manufacturer’s instruction for assembly, installation, and adjusting.

B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Owner.

C. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction.

D. Record information concurrent with construction progress, not less than weekly.

E. Specifications: Legibly mark and record at each product section description of actual products installed, including following:

1. Manufacturer’s name and product model and serial number.

2. Product substitutions or alternates utilized.

3. Changes made by Addenda and modifications.

F. Record Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including:

1. Measured depths of foundations in relation to finish first floor datum.

2. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

3. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of Work.

4. Field changes of dimension and detail.

5. Details not on original Contract drawings.

G. Submit documents to Engineer for review. Documents shall be submitted in electronic format.

1.14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Electrical Contractor shall assemble and submit to Architect for subsequent submission to Owner, three complete sets of Manual of Operation and Maintenance for each of electrical and communications systems.

B. Each manual shall consist of 3-ring binder volume instructing Owner's personnel in operation and maintenance of system in question.

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C. All information shall be bound and secured in manual.

D. Manual shall cover all phases of operation of equipment and shall be illustrated with photographs, drawings, and wiring diagrams.

E. Manuals shall accurately describe operation, construction and adjustable features of complete system and its component parts.

F. Manual shall be complete with equipment parts listing to facilitate ordering of spare and replacement parts.

G. Each manual shall contain two sets of final shop drawings depicting equipment as installed.

2. PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3. EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

1. GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Single conductor building wire.

B. Wiring connectors.

C. Electrical tape.

D. Heat shrink tubing.

E. Oxide inhibiting compound.

F. Wire pulling lubricant.

G. Cable ties.

H. Firestop sleeves.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 07 84 00 - Firestopping.

B. Section 26 05 26 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems: Additional requirements for grounding conductors and grounding connectors.

C. Section 26 05 53 - Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and requirements.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire; 2013 (Reapproved 2018).

B. ASTM B33 - Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes; 2010, with Editorial Revision (2020).

C. ASTM D3005 - Standard Specification for Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape; 2017.

D. ASTM D4388 - Standard Specification for Nonmetallic Semi-Conducting and Electrically Insulating Rubber Tapes; 2020.

E. NECA 1 - Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; 2023.

F. NETA ATS - Standard For Acceptance Testing Specifications For Electrical Power Equipment And Systems; 2021.

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G. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

H. UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

I. UL 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

J. UL 486A-486B - Wire Connectors; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

K. UL 486C - Splicing Wire Connectors; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

L. UL 510 - Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate sizes of raceways, boxes, and equipment enclosures installed under other sections with the actual conductors to be installed, including adjustments for conductor sizes increased for voltage drop.

2. Coordinate with electrical equipment installed under other sections to provide terminations suitable for use with the conductors to be installed.

3. Notify Engineer of any conflicts with or deviations from Contract Documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Maintain at the project site a copy of each referenced document that prescribes execution requirements.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

D. Product Listing Organization Qualifications: An organization recognized by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store conductors and cables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.07 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Do not install or otherwise handle thermoplastic-insulated conductors at temperatures lower than 14 degrees F, unless otherwise permitted by manufacturer's instructions. When installation below this temperature is unavoidable, notify Engineer and obtain direction before proceeding with work.

B. Verify field measurements are as indicated on the drawings.

C. When wire and cable destination is indicated and routing is not shown, determine routing and lengths required.

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D. Wire and cable routing indicated is approximate unless dimensioned.

1.08 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Project record documents. Record actual locations of components and circuits.

2. PRODUCTS

2.01 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE APPLICATIONS

A. Do not use conductors and cables for applications other than as permitted by NFPA 70 and product listing.

B. Provide single conductor building wire installed in suitable raceway unless otherwise indicated, permitted, or required.

2.02 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide products that comply with requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

C. Provide new conductors and cables manufactured not more than one year prior to installation.

D. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide all required conduit, boxes, wiring, connectors, etc. as required for a complete operating system.

E. Comply with NEMA WC 70.

F. Thermoplastic-Insulated Conductors and Cables: Listed and labeled as complying with UL 83.

G. Thermoset-Insulated Conductors and Cables: Listed and labeled as complying with UL 44.

H. Conductors for Grounding and Bonding: Also comply with Section 26 05 26.

I. Conductor Material:

1. Provide copper conductors only. Aluminum conductors are not acceptable for this project. Conductor sizes indicated are based on copper.

2. Copper Conductors: Soft drawn annealed, 98 percent conductivity, uncoated copper conductors complying with ASTM B3, ASTM B8, or ASTM B787/B787M unless otherwise indicated.

3. Tinned Copper Conductors: Comply with ASTM B33.

J. Voltage drop for branch circuits and feeder circuit combined shall not exceed requirements of NEC Article 215. Minimum Conductor Size:

1. Branch Circuits: 12 AWG.

a. Exceptions:

1) 20 A, 120 V circuits longer than 75 feet (23 meters): #10 AWG, for voltage drop.

2) 20 A, 120 V circuits longer than 150 feet (46 meters): #8 AWG, for voltage drop.

3) 20 A, 277 V circuits longer than 150 feet (46 meters): #10 AWG, for voltage drop.

2. Control Circuits: 14 AWG.

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K. Where conductor size is not indicated, size to comply with NFPA 70 but not less than applicable minimum size requirements specified.

L. Conductor Color Coding:

1. Color code conductors as indicated unless otherwise required by the authority having jurisdiction. Maintain consistent color coding throughout project.

2. Color Coding Method: Integrally colored insulation.

a. Conductors size 4 AWG and larger may have black insulation color coded using vinyl color coding electrical tape.

3. Color Code:

a. 480Y/277 V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire System:

1) Phase A: Brown.

2) Phase B: Orange.

3) Phase C: Yellow.

4) Neutral/Grounded: Gray.

b. 208Y/120 V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire System:

1) Phase A: Black.

2) Phase B: Red.

3) Phase C: Blue.

4) Neutral/Grounded: White.

c. Equipment Ground, All Systems: Green.

d. For control circuits, comply with manufacturer's recommended color code.

2.03 SINGLE CONDUCTOR BUILDING WIRE

A. Manufacturers:

1. Copper Building Wire:

a. Cerro Wire LLC.

b. Encore Wire Corporation.

c. General Cable Technologies Corporation.

d. Service Wire Co.

e. Southwire Company.

B. Description: Single conductor insulated wire.

C. Conductor Stranding:

1. Feeders and Branch Circuits:

a. Size 10 AWG and Smaller: Solid.

b. Size 8 AWG and Larger: Stranded.

2. Control Circuits: Stranded.

D. Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 V.

E. Insulation: Copper Building Wire: Type THHN/THWN or THHN/THWN-2, except as indicated below.

1. Size 4 AWG and Larger: Type XHHW-2.

2. Installed Underground: Type XHHW-2.

2.04 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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A. Provide products that comply with requirements of the NEC.

B. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

C. Provide new conductors and cables manufactured not more than one year prior to installation.

D. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide all required conduit, boxes, wiring, connectors, etc. as required for a complete operating system.

E. Conductors for Grounding and Bonding: Also comply with Section 26 05 26.

F. Conductor Material:

1. Provide copper conductors only. Aluminum conductors are not acceptable for this project.

Conductor sizes indicated are based on copper.

2. Copper Conductors: Soft drawn annealed, 98 percent conductivity, uncoated copper conductors unless otherwise indicated.

G. Voltage drop for branch circuits and feeder circuit combined shall not exceed 2%.

H. Where conductor size is not indicated, size to comply with NEC but not less than applicable minimum size requirements specified.

2.05 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE CABLE

A. General Description

1. Single cable containing 3 phase conductors, 3 ground conductors, and an overall spiral copper tape shield. Basis of Design is Belden 2952XX series.

2. 600 volt, UL 1277, Type TC-ER listed per NEC article 336.

3. Meets the standards of IEEE1202/383.

4. 90 degrees C wet/dry rated.

5. RoHS compliant.

B. Cable Construction.

1. Phase conductors shall be class B stranded copper conductors. Each conductor shall be separately insulated with XLPE insulation.

2. Three symmetrical bare copper ground conductors.

3. Two spiral copper tape shields for 100% coverage.

4. Overall sunlight-resistant and oil-resistant black PVC jacket.

C. Accessories.

1. Tape shield ground kit with braided strap specifically designed to terminate/ground VFD cable tape shield as directed by the cable manufacturer. Kit shall be as manufactured by Southwire or equivalent.

2. VFD cable gland to terminate VFD cable and tape shield at a junction box or VFD housing. Gland shall be as manufactured by Southwire or equivalent.

2.06 WIRING CONNECTORS

A. Description: Wiring connectors appropriate for the application, suitable for use with the conductors to be connected, and listed as complying with UL 486A-486B or UL 486C as applicable.

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B. Connectors for Grounding and Bonding: Comply with Section 26 05 26.

C. Wiring Connectors for Splices and Taps:

1. Copper Conductors Size 8 AWG and Smaller: Use mechanical connectors.

2. Copper Conductors Size 6 AWG and Larger: Use mechanical connectors or compression connectors.

D. Wiring Connectors for Terminations other than terminations at motor housings:

1. Provide terminal lugs for connecting conductors to equipment furnished with terminations designed for terminal lugs.

2. Provide compression adapters for connecting conductors to equipment furnished with mechanical lugs when only compression connectors are specified.

3. Where over-sized conductors are larger than the equipment terminations can accommodate, provide connectors suitable for reducing to appropriate size, but not less than required for the rating of the overcurrent protective device.

4. Provide motor pigtail connectors for connecting motor leads in order to facilitate disconnection.

5. Copper Conductors Size 8 AWG and Larger: Use mechanical connectors or compression connectors where connectors are required.

6. Stranded Conductors Size 10 AWG and Smaller: Use crimped terminals for connections to terminal screws.

7. Conductors for Control Circuits: Use crimped terminals for all connections.

8. See Motor Wiring Specification section for conductor termination requirements at motor terminal housings.

E. Do not use insulation-piercing or insulation-displacement connectors designed for use with conductors without stripping insulation.

F. Do not use push-in wire connectors as a substitute for twist-on insulated spring connectors.

G. Mechanical Connectors:

1. Provide bolted type or set-screw type.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC.

b. Ilsco:

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

H. Compression Connectors:

1. Provide circumferential type or hex type crimp configuration.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC.

b. Ilsco.

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

I. Crimped Terminals:

1. Nylon-insulated, with insulation grip and terminal configuration suitable for connection to be made.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC

b. Ilsco.

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c. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

J. Split bolt connectors are not approved for use.

2.07 ACCESSORIES

A. Electrical Tape:

1. Manufacturers:

a. 3M.

b. Plymouth Rubber Europa.

2. Vinyl Color Coding Electrical Tape: Integrally colored to match color code indicated; listed as complying with UL 510; minimum thickness of 7 mil; resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and sunlight; suitable for continuous temperature environment up to 221 degrees F (105 degrees C).

3. Vinyl Insulating Electrical Tape: Complying with ASTM D3005 and listed as complying with UL 510; minimum thickness of 7 mil; resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and sunlight;

conformable for application down to 0 degrees F and suitable for continuous temperature environment up to 221 degrees F (105 degrees C).

4. Moisture Sealing Electrical Tape: Insulating mastic compound laminated to flexible, all-weather vinyl backing; minimum thickness of 90 mil.

B. Heat Shrink Tubing:

1. Heavy-wall, split-resistant, with factory-applied adhesive; rated 600 V; suitable for direct burial applications; listed as complying with UL 486D.

2. Manufacturers:

a. 3M.

b. Burndy LLC.

c. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

C. Oxide Inhibiting Compound:

1. Listed; suitable for use with the conductors or cables to be installed.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC.

b. Ideal Industries, Inc.

c. Ilsco.

D. Wire Pulling Lubricant:

1. Listed; suitable for use with the conductors or cables to be installed and suitable for use at the installation temperature.

2. Manufacturers:

a. 3M.

b. American Polywater Corporation.

c. Ideal Industries, Inc.

E. Cable Ties:

1. Material and tensile strength rating suitable for application.

2. Manufacturers:

a. Burndy LLC.

F. Sealing Systems for Roof Penetrations:

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1. Premanufactured components and accessories as required to preserve integrity of roofing system and maintain roof warranty; suitable for cables and roofing system to be installed; designed to accommodate existing penetrations where applicable.

2. Products:

a. Menzies Metal Products; Electrical Roof Stack and Cap.

b. Menzies Metal Products; Electrical Retro Box.

G. Firestop Sleeves:

1. Listed; provide as required to preserve fire resistance rating of building elements.

2. Products:

a. HoldRite, a brand of Reliance Worldwide Corporation; HydroFlame Pro Series/HydroFlame Custom Built.

3. EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that interior of building has been protected from weather. Do not draw conductors into conduits until building is enclosed and watertight and until work that may cause conductor damage has been completed.

B. Verify that work likely to damage wire and cable has been completed.

C. Verify that raceways, boxes, and equipment enclosures are installed and are properly sized to accommodate conductors and cables in accordance with NFPA 70.

D. Verify that field measurements are as indicated.

E. Verify that conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

F. Notify Engineer in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of work.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Clean raceways thoroughly to remove foreign materials before installing conductors and cables.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Circuiting Requirements:

1. Unless dimensioned, circuit routing indicated is diagrammatic.

2. When circuit destination is indicated without specific routing, determine exact routing required.

3. Include circuit lengths required to install connected devices within 10 ft of location indicated.

4. Maintain separation of Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in accordance with NFPA 70.

5. Maintain separation of wiring for emergency systems in accordance with NFPA 70.

6. Circuiting Adjustments: Unless otherwise indicated, when branch circuits are indicated as separate, combining them together in a single raceway is permitted, under the following conditions:

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a. Provide no more than six current-carrying conductors in a single raceway. Dedicated neutral conductors are considered current-carrying conductors.

b. Increase size of conductors as required to account for ampacity derating.

c. Size raceways, boxes, etc. to accommodate conductors.

7. Common Neutrals: Unless otherwise indicated, sharing of neutral/grounded conductors among up to three single phase branch circuits of different phases installed in the same raceway is not permitted. Provide dedicated neutral/grounded conductor for each individual branch circuit.

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

C. Perform work in accordance with NECA 1 (general workmanship).

D. Installation in Raceway:

1. Tape ends of conductors and cables to prevent infiltration of moisture and other contaminants.

2. Pull all conductors and cables together into raceway at same time.

3. Do not damage conductors and cables or exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tension and sidewall pressure.

4. Use suitable wire pulling lubricant where necessary, except when lubricant is not recommended by the manufacturer.

E. Paralleled Conductors: Install conductors of the same length and terminate in the same manner.

F. Secure and support conductors and cables in accordance with NFPA 70 using suitable supports and methods approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Provide independent support from building structure. Do not provide support from raceways, piping, ductwork, or other systems.

1. Installation in Vertical Raceways: Provide supports where vertical rise exceeds permissible limits.

G. Terminate cables using suitable fittings.

H. Install conductors with a minimum of 12 inches of slack at each outlet.

I. Where conductors are installed in enclosures for future termination by others, provide a minimum of 5 feet (1.5 meters) of slack.

J. Neatly train and bundle conductors inside boxes, wireways, panelboards and other equipment enclosures.

K. Group or otherwise identify neutral/grounded conductors with associated ungrounded conductors inside enclosures in accordance with NFPA 70.

L. Make wiring connections using specified wiring connectors.

1. Make splices and taps only in accessible boxes. Do not pull splices into raceways or make splices in conduit bodies or wiring gutters.

2. Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, nicking or damaging conductors.

3. Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into connector.

4. Clean contact surfaces on conductors and connectors to suitable remove corrosion, oxides, and other contaminates. Do not use wire brush on plated connector surfaces.

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5. Mechanical Connectors: Secure connections according to manufacturer's recommended torque settings.

6. Compression Connectors: Secure connections using manufacturer's recommended tools and dies.

M. Insulate splices and taps that are made with uninsulated connectors using methods suitable for the application, with insulation and mechanical strength at least equivalent to unspliced conductors.

1. Dry Locations: Use insulating covers specifically designed for the connectors or heat shrink tubing.

2. Damp Locations:

a. Use insulating covers specifically designed for the connectors or heat shrink tubing.

b. For connections with insulating covers, apply outer covering of moisture sealing electrical tape.

3. Wet Locations: Use heat shrink tubing.

N. Insulate ends of spare conductors using vinyl insulating electrical tape.

O. Field-Applied Color Coding: Where vinyl color coding electrical tape is used in lieu of integrally colored insulation as permitted in Part 2 under "Color Coding", apply half overlapping turns of tape at each termination and at each location conductors are accessible.

P. Identify conductors and cables in accordance with Section 26 05 53.

Q. Install firestopping to preserve fire resistance rating of partitions and other elements, using materials and methods specified in Section 07 84 00.

R. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide final connections to all equipment and devices, including those furnished by others, as required for a complete operating system.

S. Variable Frequency Drive Cable.

1. Provide VFD cable between each motor control VFD and associated motor terminal housing.

2. Cable shall be run in free air, but in accordance with NEC article 336.

3. Intermediate cable support not required for cable lengths 6 feet or shorter. For cables greater than six feet in length, support as required by NEC article 336.

4. Terminate cable conductors, grounds, and tape shields as directed by the cable manufacturer.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. See Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements, for additional requirements.

B. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, except Section 4.

C. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.3.2.

1. The insulation resistance test is required for all conductors. The resistance test for parallel conductors listed as optional is not required.

2. Disconnect surge protective devices (SPDs) prior to performing any high potential testing.

Replace SPDs damaged by performing high potential testing with SPDs connected.

D. Correct deficiencies and replace damaged or defective conductors and cables.

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3.05 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELING

A. See specification section 26 05 53 for conductor identification and labeling requirements.

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SECTION 26 05 26

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1. GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Grounding and bonding requirements.

B. Conductors for grounding and bonding.

C. Connectors for grounding and bonding.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Applicable provisions of Section 26 00 00 - Basic Electrical Requirements shall govern all work under this section.

B. Section 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables: Additional requirements for conductors for grounding and bonding, including conductor color coding. Section includes oxide inhibiting compound.

C. Section 26 05 53 - Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and requirements.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. IEEE 81 - IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System; 2012.

B. NECA 1 - Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; 2023.

C. NETA ATS - Standard For Acceptance Testing Specifications For Electrical Power Equipment And Systems; 2021.

D. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

E. UL 467 - Grounding and Bonding Equipment; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of NFPA 70 including State and Local amendments.

B. Provide all material, labor, and incidentals necessary for the completion of this section of work.

C. Provide grounding materials conforming t requirements of NFPA 72 and IEEE 142. All materials shall be UL listed and labeled.

D. Maintain at the project site a copy of each referenced document that prescribes execution requirements.

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E. Product Listing Organization Qualifications: An organization recognized by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Receive, inspect, handle, and store products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with Section 26 00 00 - Basic Electrical Requirements.

B. Accept materials on site in original factory packaging, labeled with manufacturer's identification.

C. Protect from weather in construction traffic, dirt, water, chemical, and mechanical damage by storing in original packaging.

D. Do not deliver items to project before time of installation. Limit shipment of bulk and multiple-use materials to quantities needed for immediate installation.

2. PRODUCTS

2.01 GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not use products for applications other than as permitted by NFPA 70 and product listing.

B. Unless specifically indicated to be excluded, provide all required components, conductors, connectors, conduit, boxes, fittings, supports, accessories, etc. as necessary for a complete grounding and bonding system.

C. Where conductor size is not indicated, size to comply with NFPA 70 but not less than applicable minimum size requirements specified.

D. Bonding and Equipment Grounding of Electrical Power Distribution Systems (NEC Article 250):

1. Provide bonding for equipment grounding conductors, equipment ground busses, metallic equipment enclosures, metallic raceways and boxes, device grounding terminals, and other normally non-current-carrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors/equipment or likely to become energized as indicated and in accordance with

NFPA 70.

2. Provide insulated equipment grounding conductor in each feeder and branch circuit raceway. Do not use raceways as sole equipment grounding conductor.

3. Where circuit conductor sizes are increased for voltage drop, increase size of equipment grounding conductor proportionally in accordance with NFPA 70.

4. Unless otherwise indicated, connect wiring device grounding terminal to branch circuit equipment grounding conductor and to outlet box with bonding jumper.

5. Terminate branch circuit equipment grounding conductors on solidly bonded equipment ground bus only. Do not terminate on neutral (grounded) or isolated/insulated ground bus.

6. Provide bonding jumper across expansion or expansion/deflection fittings provided to accommodate conduit movement.

E. Grounding and Equipotential Bonding of Pools and Fountains (NEC Article 680):

1. For each pool, the Pool Electrical Contractor shall provide bonding between all pool metallic components and other items as required by NEC article 680.26. Pool Electrical

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Contractor shall provide bonding and equipment grounding for pools, fountains, water park wet decks, and associated equipment in accordance with NEC article 680.

2. Items to be bonded are identified on the PLE plans and those items shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Conductive pool shells.

b. Pool perimeter surfaces.

c. Metallic parts of the pool structure including reinforcing steel.

d. Metal forming shells and mounting brackets of underwater lighting.

e. Metal fittings within or attached to the pool structure.

f. Metal parts of electrical equipment associated with the pool water circulating system.

g. Fixed metal parts in the vicinity of the pool as outlined in NEC article 680.

h. Pool water, other bonded parts are not available.

i. Refer to PL series drawings and work with actual field conditions for locations of all metallic items in and around pools, that shall be bonded together.

3. Items to be considered pools shall include:

a. Inground swimming pools.

b. Lazy rivers.

4. PLE drawings attempt to show all required bonding connections but not all required bonding is shown on these plan documents. Field conditions and drawings of other designers will result in additional bonding requirements. All code required bonding shall be provided, whether or not shown on the plans. The cost for all code required and AHJ required bonding shall be included in the PLE contractor's base bid.

2.02 GROUNDING AND BONDING COMPONENTS

A. General Requirements:

1. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

2. Provide products listed and labeled as complying with UL 467 where applicable.

B. Conductors for Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Power Distribution Systems, in Addition to Requirements of Section 26 05 26:

1. Use insulated copper conductors unless otherwise indicated.

a. Exceptions:

1) Use bare copper conductors where installed underground in direct contact with earth.

2) Use bare copper conductors where directly encased in concrete (not in raceway).

C. Conductors for Grounding and Equipotential Bonding of Pools and Fountains. Solid copper conductor, not smaller than #8 AWG.

D. Connectors for Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Power Distribution Systems:

1. Description: Connectors appropriate for the application and suitable for the conductors and items to be connected; listed and labeled as complying with UL 467.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, use exothermic welded connections or compression connectors or crimp type irreversible connection fittings for underground, concealed and other inaccessible connections. Compression connectors for bonding round conductors to ground rods or to unencapsulated reinforcing bars shall be "acorn style high copper alloy, single piece compression connectors, Burndy GRC series or equivalent.

3. Unless otherwise indicated, use mechanical connectors, compression connectors, or exothermic welded connections for accessible connections.

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4. Manufacturers - Mechanical and Compression Connectors:

a. Erico Inc.

b. Burndy LLC.

c. ILSCO Corporation.

d. nVent ERICO: www.nvent.com/#sle.

e. O-Z Gedney Co.

f. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

5. Manufacturers - Exothermic Welded Connections:

a. Burndy LLC.

b. nVent ERICO; Cadweld: www.nvent.com/#sle.

c. Thermoweld, subsidiary of Continental Industries; division of Burndy LLC.

E. Connectors for Grounding and Equipotential Bonding of Pools and Fountains.

1. Description: Connectors appropriate for the application and suitable for the conductors and items to be connected; listed and labeled as complying with UL467.

2. Unless otherwise indicated use exothermic welded connections are crimp type irreversible connection fittings for pool and fountain equipotential bonding connections. See NFPA 70, Article 680 for additional information.

3. See previous section for acceptable connector manufacturers.

F. Oxide Inhibiting Compound: Comply with Section 26 05 19.

3. EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that work likely to damage grounding and bonding system components has been completed.

B. Verify that field measurements are as indicated.

C. Verify that on-site conditions are satisfactory for installation prior to starting work.

D. Review areas where equipotential bonding is to be provided and confirm construction progress is at a point where bonding can be installed in accordance with industry standards and with these specifications.

3.02 INSTALLATION

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

B. Perform work in accordance with NECA 1 (general workmanship).

C. Make grounding and bonding connections using specified connectors.

1. Remove appropriate amount of conductor insulation for making connections without cutting, nicking or damaging conductors. Do not remove conductor strands to facilitate insertion into connector.

2. Remove paint, enamel, rust, mill oils, or similar coatings or surface contaminants at threads, contact points, and contact surfaces.

3. Exothermic Welds: Make connections using molds and weld material suitable for the items to be connected in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

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4. Mechanical Connectors: Secure connections according to manufacturer's recommended torque settings.

5. Compression Connectors: Secure connections using manufacturer's recommended tools and dies.

D. Bond metallic conduit, supports, cabinets, and other equipment so ground will be electrically continuous from service to outlet boxes.

E. Permanently ground entire light and power system in accordance with NEC, including service equipment, distribution panels, lighting panel boards, switch and starter enclosures, motor frames, grounding type receptacles, and other exposed non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment.

F. Accomplish grounding of electrical power distribution system by using insulated grounding conductor installed with feeders and branch circuit conductors in conduits.

G. Size grounding conductors in accordance with NEC.

H. Install grounding conductors from grounding bus of serving panel to ground bus of served panel, grounding screw of receptacles, lighting fixture housings, light switch outlet boxes, or metal enclosures of service equipment.

I. Install grounding conductor in nonmetallic and flexible conduit to complete equipment ground continuity.

J. Ground wire shall be bonded at equipment and at first junction box of all conduit system on the line side of flexible conduit to system.

K. Install grounding conductors to permit shortest and most direct path from equipment to ground.

L. When grounding conductors run through metallic conduit, bond to conduit at entrance and exit with bolted clamp.

M. Install separate equipment grounding conductor in each conduit containing feeder conductors.

N. Install green equipment grounding conductor in all conduits serving branch circuits.

O. Grounding connections shall be accessible for inspection and checking.

P. No insulation shall be installed over ground connections.

Q. Ground connection surfaces shall be cleaned and all connections shall be made so that it is impossible to remove them.

R. Identify grounding and bonding system components in accordance with Section 26 05 53.

3.03 EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING GRID

A. Refer to Pool Electrical drawings (PLE) and details for equipotential bonding grid requirements.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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A. See Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements, for additional requirements.

B. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS except Section 4.

C. Perform inspections and tests listed in NETA ATS, Section 7.13.

D. Pool Equipotential Bonding Testing.

1. Items needed include;

a. Analog ohmmeter.

b. Roll of copper wire, #14 AWG minimum. Wire shall be long enough to extend from contractor selected pool bonding base point, and the farthest bonded component from that base point. Wire shall be terminated to spring loaded alligator clips at both ends.

2. Testing procedure.

a. "Zero out" the resistance of the roll of wire by attaching the alligator clips to the ohmmeter probes, one clip for each probe. Use meter calibration feature to return the indicating needle to zero.

b. After meter is calibrated, attach one clip to the pool's base point bonded component. Attach the second alligator clip to one of the ohmmeter's probes and use the ohmmeter's second probe to touch the bonded component being tested. The ohmmeter needle should remain close to zero. Continue until all pool bonded components have been tested.

3. Results.

a. All bonded component readings should register zero ohms on the meter. Readings above zero indicates those components are not properly bonded.

b. If any component's testing results in a resistance above zero ohms, bonding shall be examined and corrections made until readings of all bonded components result in zero ohms.

4. General Testing Notes.

a. Each pool shall be tested individually.

b. All pool components required to be bonded shall be tested.

c. All individual metal components shall be tested. Testing only a sample percentage of bonded components shall not be acceptable.

d. Components such as pool shell steel reinforcing steel and pool perimeter copper ring shall be tested before and after they become…