251763_CCADF_C3,_Juv,_&_AS_-_Generator_Replacement_BOOK_of_Specifications.pdf

COLLIN COUNTY

Adult Detention Facility Cluster 3 Generator

Replacement

Animal Shelter Generator Replacement

Juvenile Center Generator Addition

February 24, 2025

MD Engineering, LLP Texas

Registered Engineering Firm F-7489

COLLIN COUNTY GENERATOR

MDE PROJECT NO. 251763

SUBMITTAL PROCESS

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SECTION 26 00 10 – ELECTRICAL SUBMITTAL PROCESS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with all submittal provisions of Division 1.

B. Submit electronic copies of the submittal to the prime consultant (i.e. engineer) in order to process and track the submittals properly in accordance with Division 1 and 26 submittal requirements. ArchitecSubmit all submittals and RFI’s to the electrical engineer electronically. Send to “mdengca@md-eng.com”. Submittals shall be labeled by their project specification section or CSI specification section if not listed in project specifications.

C. Contractor is responsible to separate submittals per specification section. Unseparated submittals are subject to rejection without review.

D. Allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for the review of submittals and each re-submittal.

E. Submittals that have been reviewed and marked as REJECTED (REJ) or REVISE & RESUBMIT (RES) should be resubmitted within 10 days to be reviewed again by engineer.

F. Compliance with the Contract documents shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Items on equipment that were not accepted by the Engineer in writing as an approved equal shall be replaced or revised to comply with the contract documents at the Contractor's expense.

G. Resubmission of rejected submittals shall be limited to one (1) in number. Costs for processing subsequent resubmittals in excess of the first resubmittal, resulting from the Contractor's disregard of Engineer's primary submittal rejection comments, shall be borne by the Contractor. Costs shall be based on Engineer's hourly rates as published in their current professional fee schedules and shall also include reimbursable costs for delivery, mailing, and photocopies at direct cost-plus ten percent (10%).

H. Submittals required of materials and equipment include following:

1. Materials list of items proposed to be provided under Division 26.

2. Manufacturer's specifications and other data needed to prove compliance with specified requirements. Term "Compliance" is understood to mean that Contractor certifies that submitted equipment meets or exceeds Contract Document requirements. Items that do not clearly meet this definition should be identified and explained as required in the following paragraph.

3. Identify difference between specified item and proposed item. Explain with enough detail so that it can easily be determined that item complies with functional intent.

List the disadvantages or advantages of proposed item versus specified item.

Submit technical data sheets and/or pictures and diagrams to support and clarify.

Organize in a clear and concise format. Substitutions shall be approved in writing by Engineer. The engineer’s decision shall be final.

4. Items of equipment that are not accepted in writing as approved equal shall be replaced or revised to comply with Contract Documents at Contractor's expense.

5. The manufacturers recommended installation procedures shall become basis for accepting or rejecting actual installation procedures used on Work.

6. Shop drawings shall consist of detailed drawings with dimensions, schedules, weights, capacities, installation details and pertinent information needed to describe the material or equipment.

I. Provide a dimension layout of electrical rooms(s) and elevator equipment room(s) if applicable.

- ANIMAL SHELTER, JUVENILE DETENTION, ADULT DETENTION

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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1.2 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (PROJECT SPECIFIC)

A. The chart below are the submittals required for the project.

1. Submittals marked with an “X” are required for this project.

2. Submittals without an “X” are not required for this project.

Required X Submittal Name

Spec Reference

X Common Work Results for Electrical -Submittals, Shop Drawings. 26 05 00

X Electrical Demolition -See Specification for information 26 05 01

X Electrical Work in Existing Facilities -Site Inspection Report 26 05 02

X Fire Stopping -Materials 26 05 03

X Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors -Conductors, Cables 26 05 19

X Grounding & Bonding -Materials, Chemical ground rod 26 05 26

X Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems -Boxes, Floor Boxes 26 05 33

X Sleeves & Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways & Cabling 26 05 44

X Identification for Electrical Systems -Submit all marking systems per spec. 26 05 53

X Low Voltage Underground Service Entrance -Metering Equipment, Raceways& Fittings 26 21 16

X Wiring Devices -Receptacles, Switches, Wall plates 26 27 26

X Package Engine Generators – Diesel -Rating, Engine, Alternators, Controls 26 32 13

X Transfer Switches -Transfer Switch 26 36 00

X Telephone Data-Raceway System -Raceways 26 55 64

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 26 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

B. Division 01, Commissioning Requirements, applies to this section and will require the contractor participation in the commissioning process.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. General Requirements for Electrical Work are intended to be complementary to General Requirements of Construction Contract.

B. Work Included: Provide complete electrical systems where shown on Drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for complete and proper installation including, but not necessarily limited to following summary of Work.

1. Telephone raceway system

2. Switchboards and panelboards

3. Surge protective devices

4. Packaged generator set

5. Automatic transfer switch

6. Electrical service entrance

7. Other items and services required to complete electrical systems.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workers thoroughly trained and experienced in necessary crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods needed for proper performance of Work of this Division.

1. Ensure that there is a minimum of one journeyman electrician, on job site whenever Division 26 Work is being performed.

B. Scope of Work

1. Without additional cost, furnish all labor, material, equipment, technical supervision, and incidental services required to complete, test and leave ready for operation the electrical systems as specified in Division 26 Specification section and as indicated on Drawings.

C. Codes and Standards

1. Perform all Work in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local codes rules, ordinances and regulations. The electrical and physical properties of all materials, and the design, performance characteristics, and methods of construction of all items of equipment, shall be in accordance with the latest issue of the various, applicable Standards, Rules and Regulations of NFPA, NECA, UL, and as follows unless otherwise indicated.

a. A.N.S.I. - American National Standards Institute

b. A.S.T.M. - American Society for Testing Materials

c. I.C.E.A. - Insulated Cable Engineers Association

d. I.E.E.E. - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

e. N.E.C. - National Electrical Code

f. N.E.C.A. -National Electrical Contractors Association

g. N.E.M.A. - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

h. U.L. - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

i. N.E.C.A. 1-2000, “Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical

Contracting (ANSI).”

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D. Where available products included in the work shall “Listed” or “Certified” by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The listing or certification shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The listing or certification shall indicate that the product’s safety-related standards have been evaluated with regard to all reasonably foreseeable safety-related hazards, including fire, electrical shock and mechanical hazards.

E. Notify the /Engineer before submitting a proposal should any changes in Drawings or Specifications be required to conform to the above codes, rules or regulations. After entering into Contract, make all changes required to conform to above ordinances, rules and regulations without additional expense to the Owner.

F. All materials shall be new unless indicated otherwise to reuse existing equipment.

G. Source Limitations: All equipment of the same or similar systems shall be by the same manufacturer.

H. Tests and Inspections

1. Perform all tests required by state, city, county and/or other agencies having jurisdiction.

2. Provide all materials, equipment, etc., and labor required for tests.

I. Performance Requirements

1. Perform all work following practices for good workmanship, in accordance with the latest accepted standards and practices for the trades involved.

J. Sequence and Schedule

1. Work so as to avoid interference with the work of other trades. Be responsible for removing and relocating any work which in the opinion of the Owner’s Representatives causes interference.

1.4 CODES, PERMITS AND FEES

A. Unless otherwise indicated, all required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals and fees for electrical work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.

B. Rules of local utility companies shall be complied with. Coordinate with the utility companies supplying service to the installation and determine all required interface devices, including the following, and include the cost of all such items and all utilities costs in proposal. Including.

1. All current and potential transformers,

2. Meter boxes,

3. C.T. cabinets and meters which will be required.

4. Surge protection,

5. Raceway sizes,

6. Connection points.

C. Prepare any detailed Drawings or diagrams which may be required by the governing authorities or authorities having jurisdiction. Where the Drawings and/or Specifications indicate materials or construction in excess of code requirements, the Drawings and/or Specifications shall govern.

1.5 DRAWINGS

A. The Drawings show the location and general arrangement of equipment, electrical systems and related items. They shall be followed as closely as elements of the construction will permit.

B. Examine the Drawings of other trades and verify the conditions governing the work on the job site. Arrange work accordingly, providing such fittings, conduit, junction boxes and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions.

C. Deviations from the Drawings, with the exception of minor changes in routing and other such incidental changes that do not affect the functioning or serviceability of the systems, shall not be made without the written approval of the Architect/Engineer.

D. Drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in or to serve as shop drawings. Take all field measurements required to complete the Work.

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of 26 00 10.

B. Submittals required of materials and equipment include following:

1. Materials list of items proposed to be provided under Division 26.

2. Manufacturer's specifications and other data needed to prove compliance with specified requirements. Term "Compliance" is understood to mean that Contractor certifies that submitted equipment meets or exceeds Contract Document requirements. Items that do not clearly meet this definition should be identified and explained as required in following paragraph.

3. Identify difference between specified item and proposed item. Explain with enough detail so that it can easily be determined that item complies with functional intent.

List the disadvantages or advantages of proposed item versus specified item.

Submit technical data sheets and/or pictures and diagrams to support and clarify.

Organize in clear and concise format. Substitutions shall be approved in writing by Engineer. Engineer’s decision shall be final.

4. Allow minimum of 10 working days for review of each submittal and re-submittal.

5. Items of equipment that are not accepted in writing as approved equal shall be replaced or revised to comply with Contract Documents at Contractor's expense.

6. The manufacturers recommended installation procedures shall become basis for accepting or rejecting actual installation procedures used on Work.

7. Shop drawings shall consist of detailed drawings with dimensions, schedules, weights, capacities, installation details and pertinent information needed to describe the material or equipment.

C. Submittals required of materials and equipment under this Division include following listed items not supplied by Owner. These submittal requirements are intended to be complimentary to requirements that may be listed in individual sections. In event of conflict, more stringent requirement shall apply.

1. Conductors and Cables:

a. Submit product data for each specified product.

b. Submit tabular list of wire and wiring systems that will be increased in capacity or size to comply with Section 26 05 19 and/or similar requirements shown on Drawings. List shall include size shown on Drawings, proposed increase to comply with Section 26 0519, and proposed installed length.

2. Raceways and Boxes:

a. Submit product data for surface raceways, wireways and fittings, floor boxes, hinged-cover enclosures, and cabinets.

b. Submit Shop Drawings including layout drawings showing components and wiring for nonstandard boxes, enclosures, and cabinets.

3. Wiring Devices:

a. Submit product data for each specified product.

b. Submit operation and maintenance data for wiring devices, for inclusion in

"Operating and Maintenance Manual" specified in this Section.

c. Submit dimension plan for locations of all non-standard devices including but not limited to floor boxes, ceiling boxes, cord reels and welding boxes.

4. Grounding:

a. Submit product data for grounding rods, connectors and connection materials, and grounding fittings.

5. Dry-Type Transformers:

a. Submit product data for each product specified, including dimensioned plans, sections, and elevations. Show minimum clearances and installed features and devices.

b. Submit wiring diagrams of products differentiating between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

c. Submit product certificates signed by manufacturers certifying that their products comply with specified requirements.

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d. Submit operation and maintenance data for materials and products to include in "Operating and Maintenance Manual" specified in this Section.

6. Panelboards:

a. Submit product data for each type panelboard, accessory item, and component specified.

b. Submit Shop Drawings prepared by the manufacturers including dimensioned plans, sections, and elevations. Show tabulations of installed devices, major features, and voltage rating. Include enclosure type with details for types other than NEMA Type 1; bus configuration and current ratings; short-circuit current rating of panelboard; and features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual protective devices and auxiliary components.

c. Submit typewritten panelboard schedules to the Engineer for approval prior to installation.

d. Submit maintenance data for panelboard components, for inclusion in Operating and Maintenance Manual specified in this Section. Include instructions for testing circuit breakers.

7. Disconnect Switches:

a. Submit product data for disconnect switches and specified accessories.

8. Automatic Transfer Switches:

a. Submit Shop Drawings or product data for each transfer switch, including dimensioned plans, sections, and elevations showing minimum clearances; conductor entry provisions; gutter space; installed features and devices; and materials lists.

b. Submit wiring diagrams, elementary or schematic, differentiating between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

c. Submit operation and maintenance data for each type of product, for inclusion in Operating and Maintenance Manual specified in this section.

Include features and operating sequences, both automatic and manual.

List factory settings of relays and provide relay setting and calibration instructions.

d. Submit manufacturer's certificate of compliance to referenced standards and tested short-circuit closing and withstand ratings applicable to protective devices and current ratings.

9. Engine-Generator Set:

a. Submit exhaust emissions. Submit prototype test data.

b. Submit wiring diagrams for system, showing power and control connections and distinguishing between factory-installed and field-installed wiring.

c. Submit product data for products specified in this Section. Include data on features, components, ratings, and performance. Include a dimensioned outline plan and elevation drawings of the engine generator set, the weatherproof enclosure, sub-base fuel tank and other system components.

d. Submit maintenance data for system and components for inclusion in Operating and Maintenance Manual specified in this Section.

e. Submit detailed operating instructions, covering operation under both normal and emergency conditions and sound test reports.

f. Submit certification of torsional vibration compatibility: Conform to NFPA 110.

g. Submit factory test reports for units to be shipped for this Project showing evidence of compliance with specified requirements.

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1.7 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

A. All items of equipment shall be furnished complete with all accessories normally supplied with the catalog items listed and all other accessories necessary for a complete and satisfactory operating system.

B. All equipment and materials shall be new and shall be standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of electrical equipment and shall be of the manufacturer's latest design.

C. If an approved manufacturer is other than the manufacturer used as the basis for design, the equipment or product provided;

1. Shall be equal in size, quality, durability, appearance, capacity, and efficiency through all ranges of operation,

2. Shall conform with arrangements and space limitations of the equipment shown on the plans and/or specified,

3. Shall be compatible with the other components of the system,

4. Shall be by the same manufacturer, and

5. Shall comply with the requirements for Items Requiring Prior Approval specified in this section of the Specifications.

D. All costs to make these items of equipment comply with these requirements including, but not limited to, electrical work, mechanical work, controls work, technology work and building alterations shall be included in the original Bid.

1.8 INSPECTION OF SITE

A. Visit the site, examine and verify the conditions under which the Work must be conducted before submitting Proposal. The submitting of a Proposal implies that the Contractor has visited the site and understands the conditions under which the Work must be conducted.

No additional charges will be allowed because of failure to make this examination or to include all materials and labor to complete the Work.

1.9 ITEMS REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL

A. Bids shall be based upon manufactured equipment specified.

B. All items that the Contractor proposes to use in the Work that are not specifically named in the Contract Documents must be submitted for review prior to bids. Such items must be submitted in compliance with Division 1 specifications.

C. Requests for prior approval must be accompanied by complete catalog information, including but not limited to, model, size, accessories, complete electrical information and performance data in the form given in the equipment schedule on the drawings at stated design conditions. Where items are referred to by symbolic designations on the drawings, all requests for prior approval shall bear the same designations.

1. Equipment to be considered for prior approval shall be equal in quality, durability, appearance, capacity and efficiency through all ranges of operation, shall fulfill the requirements of equipment arrangement and space limitations of the equipment shown on the plans and/or specified and shall be compatible with the other components of the system.

2. All costs incurred to make equipment comply with other requirements, including providing maintenance, clearance, electrical, replacement of other components, and building alterations shall be included in the original bid.

D. Voluntary alternates may be submitted for consideration, with listed addition or deduction to the bid.

1.10 SHOP DRAWINGS/SUBMITTALS

A. Submit project-specific submittals for review in compliance with Division 26 00 10 B. Submittals required of materials and equipment include following:

1. Materials list of items proposed to be provided under Division 26.

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2. Manufacturer's specifications and other data needed to prove compliance with specified requirements. Term "Compliance" is understood to mean that Contractor certifies that submitted equipment meets or exceeds Contract Document requirements. Items that do not clearly meet this definition should be identified and explained as required in following paragraph.

3. Identify difference between specified item and proposed item. Explain with enough detail so that it can easily be determined that item complies with functional intent.

List the disadvantages or advantages of proposed item versus specified item.

Submit technical data sheets and/or pictures and diagrams to support and clarify.

Organize in clear and concise format. Substitutions shall be approved in writing by Engineer. Engineer’s decision shall be final.

4. Allow minimum of 10 working days for review of each submittal and re-submittal.

5. Items of equipment that are not accepted in writing as approved equal shall be replaced or revised to comply with Contract Documents at Contractor's expense.

6. The manufacturers recommended installation procedures shall become basis for accepting or rejecting actual installation procedures used on Work.

7. Shop drawings shall consist of detailed drawings with dimensions, schedules, weights, capacities, installation details and pertinent information needed to describe the material or equipment.

C. All shop Drawings shall be submitted in groupings of similar and/or related items (lighting fixtures, switchgear, etc.). Incomplete submittal groupings will be returned unchecked.

D. If deviations (not substitutions) from Contract Documents are deemed necessary by the Contractor, details of such deviations, including changes in related portions of the project and the reasons therefore, shall be submitted with the submittal for approval.

E. Submit for approval shop drawings for all electrical systems and equipment as listed below.

1. Where items are referred to by symbolic designation on the Drawings and in the

Specifications, all submittals shall bear a similar designation (light fixtures, wiring devices, etc.) as identified on the Drawings and in the Specifications and shall be submitted together and under the same cover, unless requested otherwise.

F. Refer to other sections of the electrical Specifications for additional requirements.

1. Wiring Devices

2. Cables and Conductors

3. Raceways and Boxes

4. Transfer Switches

5. Engine-Generator Set

1.11 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contract Documents list manufacturers' names and catalog numbers followed by phrase "or equal" are to establish a standard of quality and utility for the specified items and to provide a dimensional reference to the scaled drawings.

B. Submittals for "equal" items shall include the following data, which is not necessarily required for specified items, which list the manufacturer and catalog number:

1. Performance characteristics.

2. Materials.

3. Finish.

4. Certification of conformance with specified codes and standards.

5. Manufacturer's specifications and other data needed to prove compliance with specified requirements. Term "compliance" is understood to mean that the submitted equipment will meet or exceed the Contract Document requirements.

a. Items that do not clearly meet this definition shall be identified and explained as required in following Paragraph.

1) Identify all differences between the specified item and proposed item.

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2) Explain all differences with sufficient detail to permit the Engineer to easily determine that the substituted item complies with the functional intent.

3) List disadvantages and advantages of proposed item versus specified item.

4) Submit technical data sheets and/or pictures and diagrams to support and clarify.

5) Organize in clear and concise format. Engineer shall approve substitutions in writing.

6) Engineer’s decision shall be final unless owner approves.

C. Submittals of "equal" components or systems may be rejected if:

1. Material or equipment would necessitate alteration of mechanical, electrical, architectural, or structural design.

2. Dimensions vary from specified material or equipment so that accessibility or clearances are impaired or Work of other trades is adversely affected.

D. Proposed substitutions for materials or equipment must be submitted 10 days prior to final bid date for consideration as approved equals. Otherwise, substitutions will not be permitted. Only the prime bidders shall be permitted make proposals for substitutions.

E. No substitution shall be made unless authorized in writing by the Engineer. Should substitution be accepted, and should substitute material prove defective or otherwise unsatisfactory for service intended, and within guarantee period, replace this material or equipment with material or equipment specified, to satisfaction of Engineer and at no cost to Owner.

1.12 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Submit project specific coordination drawings for review in compliance with Division 1 Specification Sections.

1.13 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS

A. Submit 3 digital copies.

B. Submit project specific Operation and Maintenance Instructional Manuals for review in compliance with Division 1 Specification Sections.

1. Maintenance and operating instructional manuals shall be provided when construction is approximately 75% complete.

2. Maintenance and operating instructional manuals shall be job specific to this project. Generic manuals are not acceptable.

3. Provide complete operation and maintenance instructional manuals covering all electrical equipment herein specified, together with parts lists.

4. The operating and maintenance instructions shall include a brief, general description for all mechanical systems including, but not limited to:

a. Routine maintenance procedures.

b. Lubrication chart listing all types of lubricants to be used for each piece of equipment and the recommended frequency of lubrication.

c. Trouble-shooting procedures.

d. Contractor's telephone numbers for warranty repair service.

e. Submittals.

f. Recommended spare parts lists.

g. Names and telephone numbers of major material suppliers and subcontractors.

h. System schematic drawings on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets.

5. Four (4) copies of all literature shall be furnished for Owner and shall be bound in ring binder form.

6. White bond, at least 20 pound weight

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7. 11 inches in height preferable; bind in with text; foldout acceptable; larger drawings acceptable but fold to fit within Manual and provide drawing pocket inside rear cover or bind in with text.

C. Required Layout

1.14 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Submit record drawings in compliance with Division 1.

B. Contractor shall submit to the Architect/Engineer, record drawings on electronic media or mylar which have been neatly marked to represent as-built conditions for all new electrical work.

C. The Contractor shall keep accurate note of all deviations from the construction documents and discrepancies in the underground concealed conditions and other items of construction on field drawings as they occur. The marked up field documents shall be available for review by the Architect, Engineer and Owner at their request.

D. Final Project Record Documents

1. The purpose of the final Project Record Documents is to provide factual information regarding all aspects of the Work, both concealed and visible, to enable future modification of the Work to proceed without lengthy and expensive site measurement, investigation, and examination.

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2. Provide CADD electronic files in dwg Format using AutoCAD Release 2002 or later software. Upon written request, completion of a release form, and payment of the Engineer’s standard fee of $200 plus applicable sales tax for a set-up charge and $50 per drawing plus applicable sales tax for copies of such files, Engineer will provide AutoCAD Release 2002 electronic files of base Contract Drawings in dwg format on compact discs. Engineer will also provide a list of drawing layers and names that shall be maintained.

3. Provide completed record drawings on a CD reproducible of each drawing.

1.15 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER PERSONNEL

A. Before final inspection, instruct Owner's designated personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at agreed upon times.

1. A minimum of 8 hours of formal instruction to Owner's personnel shall be provided for each building. Additional hours are specified in individual specification sections.

Demonstration shall include, but is not limited to:

a. Maintenance of all electrical equipment.

b. Locations of equipment.

c. Locations of in-ground junction boxes.

d. Underground conduit.

e. Lighting controls

f. Occupancy sensors

g. Any specialized/unique equipment.

B. Use operation and maintenance manuals as basis for instruction. Review contents of manual with personnel in detail to explain all aspects of operation and maintenance.

C. In addition to individual equipment training provide overview of each electrical system.

Utilize the as-built documents for this overview.

D. Prepare and insert additional data in operation and maintenance manual when need for such data becomes apparent during instruction, or as requested by Owner.

1.16 WARRANTY

A. Warranty:

1. Comply with the requirements in Division 1 Specification Sections.

2. Contractor shall warranty that the electrical installation is free from defects and agrees to replace or repair, to the Owner’s satisfaction, any part of this electrical installation which becomes defective within a period of one year (unless specified otherwise in other Division 26, 27 or 28 sections) from the date of substantial completion following final acceptance, provided that such failure is due to defects in the equipment, material, workmanship or failure to follow the contract documents.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for any and all temporary services including equipment and installation required to maintain operation as a result of any equipment failure or defect during warranty period.

C. File with the Owner any and all warranties from the equipment manufacturers including the operating conditions and performance capacities they are based on.

1.17 USE OF EQUIPMENT

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

B. Do not use Owner's lamps for temporary lighting except as allowed and directed by the Owner. Equip lighting fixtures with new lamps when the project is turned over to the Owner.

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1.18 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electrical equipment:

1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated.

2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations.

3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope.

4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed.

C. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electrical items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Access doors and panels are specified in Division 8 Section "Access Doors and Frames."

D. Coordinate electrical testing of electrical, mechanical, and architectural items, so equipment and systems that are functionally interdependent are tested to demonstrate successful interoperability.

1.19 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

A. Include in the Base Bid the following items and quantities at unit pricing per line item:

1. All costs associated to provide ten (10) additional communications/data outlets at a distance of 200’, including but not limited to boxes, cover plates, devices, raceway, misc. connectors, and labor, as directed by the Architect.

2. All costs associated to provide ten (10) 1P-20A circuits at a distance of 100’ each, including but not limited to: circuit breakers, boxes, junction boxes, cover plates, devices, raceway, misc. connectors, and labor, as directed by the Architect.

3. All costs associated to provide five (5) Exit signs of each luminaire type listed in the light fixture schedule. Each luminaire shall include fifty (50) foot of branch circuit. Pricing shall include but not be limited to: boxes, cover plates, raceway, misc. connectors, and labor, as directed by the Architect.

4. All costs associated to provide five (5) emergency fixtures of luminaires type “XE”.

Each luminaire shall include twenty-five (25) foot of branch circuit. Pricing shall include but not be limited to: boxes cover plates, raceway, misc. connectors, and labor, as directed by the Architect.

5. All costs associated to provide five (5) each of the following lighting control items:

low voltage occupancy sensors, power packs, emergency bypass controllers, low voltage switches (each type), daylight photocells, relays for relay panels. Each sensor shall include fifty (50) foot of low voltage cabling. Pricing shall include but not be limited to: boxes, cover plates, raceway, misc. connectors, and labor, as directed by the Architect.

B. Items listed that are not used during construction shall be offered back to the owner as a deduct at the line item unit price.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

A. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items. If mounting heights are not indicated, install to provide maximum possible physical space for access after installation without adding a hazardous situation. Contact the Architect for direction.

B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items.

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C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements.

D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity.

E. Right of Way: Give to raceways and piping systems installed at a required slope.

F. All work shall be run parallel or perpendicular to the lines of the building unless noted on the Drawings.

3.2 DEMOLITION WORK

A. All demolition of existing electrical equipment and materials will be done by this Contractor unless otherwise indicated. Include all items such as, but not limited to, electrical equipment, devices, lighting fixtures and associated conduit and wiring called out on the Drawings and as necessary whether such items are actually indicated on the Drawings or not in order to accomplish the installation of the specified new work.

B. In general, demolition work is indicated on the Drawings. However, the Contractor shall visit the job site to determine the full extent and character of this work.

C. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, removed materials shall not be reused in the work.

Salvaged materials that are to be reused shall be stored safe against damage and turned over to the appropriate trade for reuse. Salvaged materials of value that are not to be reused shall remain the property of the Owner unless such ownership is waived. Items on which the Owner waives ownership shall become the property of the Contractor, who shall remove and legally dispose of same, away from the premises.

D. Where equipment or fixtures are removed, outlets shall be properly blanked off, and conduits capped. After alterations are done, the entire installation shall present a "finished" look, as approved by the Architect/Engineer. The original function of the present electrical work to be modified shall not be changed unless required by the specific revisions to the system as specified or as indicated.

E. Appropriately reroute lighting, power and technology wiring as required to maintain service to equipment and devices to remain. Where walls and ceilings are to be removed, the conduit is to be cut off by the Electrical Trades so that the abandoned conduit in these walls and ceilings may be safely removed. Plug the ends of conduits which cannot be removed and cannot be reused.

F. Where new walls and/or floors are installed which interfere with existing outlets, devices, etc., the Electrical Trades shall adjust, extend and reconnect such items as required to maintain continuity of same.

G. All electrical work in altered and unaltered areas shall be run concealed in finished spaces.

Use of surface raceway or exposed conduits will be permitted only where approved by the Architect/Engineer.

H. telecommunication (voice/data) services for use during construction.

3.3 DISPOSAL

A. Fluorescent Lamps

1. Fluorescent lamps are known to contain mercury and are classified as hazardous material. All fluorescent lamps shall be assumed to contain mercury unless tested and confirmed otherwise with a toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP).

2. Hazardous materials, including fluorescent lamps, shall be sent to a lamp recycling facility. The materials shall be properly packaged with labels that meet the Department of Transportation Regulations and stored in a secure location prior to transportation.

3. The Contractor shall identify the costs of the lamp disposal process including, but not limited to, the lamp packaging, storage, transportation, disposal, and any profile fees.

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4. At the completion of the project, provide documentation to verify that the lamps have been properly disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines.

B. Ballasts

1. Lighting ballasts manufactured prior to 1979 have been known to contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Unless specifically noted on the ballast as containing "No PCBs," the ballast shall be assumed to contain components with PCB materials.

2. Hazardous materials (ballasts with PCBs), shall be disposed of at a hazardous waste incineration facility, or at a recycling facility in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations as administered by the EPA in regards to this issue. The ballasts shall be packaged/stored in fifty-five gallon steel drums with labels that meet the Department of Transportation Regulations.

3. The Contractor shall identify the costs of the ballast disposal process including, but not limited to, the packaging, storage, transportation, disposal, and any profile fees.

4. Provide at completion of the project documentation (manifests) to verify that the ballasts have properly been disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines.

3.4 ACCESS DOORS, CHASES AND RECESSES

A. Provided by the architectural trades, but the Contractor shall be responsible for their accurate location and size.

3.5 CUTTING, PATCHING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER WORK

A. Refer to General Conditions for requirements.

B. All cutting, patching and repair work shall be performed by the Contractor through approved, qualified subcontractors. Contractor shall include full cost of same in bid.

C. Request for Engineer’s consent:

1. Prior to cutting which affects structural safety, submit a written request to Engineer for permission to proceed with cutting.

2. When conditions of Work or schedule require a change of materials or methods for cutting and patching, notify Engineer and secure written permission to proceed with the work.

3.6 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

A. Provide all excavation, trenching, tunneling, dewatering and backfilling required for the electrical work. Coordinate the work with other excavating and backfilling in the same area.

B. Where conduit is installed less than 2'6" below the surface of pavement, provide concrete encasement, 4" minimum coverage, all around or as shown on the electrical Drawings.

C. Backfill all excavations, away from wall footings, with well-tamped granular material.

1. Place granular backfill in layers not more than 8 inches in thickness, Compact each layer to 95 percent, Excavated material shall not be used.

2. Outside building, first place granular material, as indicated above, up to 12 inches over top of pipe. Backfill remainder of excavation with unfrozen, excavated material in such a way to prevent settling.

D. Backfill all excavations under wall footings with lean mix concrete up to underside of footings and extend concrete within excavation a minimum of four (4) feet each side of footing.

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3.7 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

A. As included in the work, make connections to equipment, motors, elevator controllers and associated equipment, lighting fixtures, and other items included in the work in accordance with the approved shop Drawings and rough-in measurements furnished by the manufacturers of the particular equipment furnished. All additional connections not shown on the Drawings, but called out by the equipment manufacturer's shop Drawings shall be provided.

3.8 CLEANING

A. All debris shall be removed daily as required to maintain the work area in a neat, orderly condition.

B. Final cleanup shall include, but not be limited to, washing of fixture lenses or louvers, switchboards, substations, motor control centers, panels, etc. Fixture reflectors and lenses or louvers shall be left with no water marks or cleaning streaks.

3.9 PROTECTION AND HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Equipment and materials shall be protected from theft, injury or damage.

B. Protect conduit openings with temporary plugs or caps.

C. Provide adequate storage for all equipment and materials delivered to the job site. Location of the space will be designated by the Owner's representative or Architect/Engineer.

Equipment set in place in unprotected areas must be provided with temporary protection.

3.10 EXTRA WORK

A. For any extra electrical work which may be proposed, this Contractor shall furnish to the

Construction Manager, an itemized breakdown of the estimated cost of the materials and labor required to complete this work.

B. Proceed only after receiving a written order from the Construction Manager establishing the agreed price and describing the work to be done.

C. Prior to any extra work which may be proposed, submit unit prices (same prices for increase/decrease of work) for the following items:

1. 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" conduit;

2. #12, #10, #8, #6, #2 wire;

3. Receptacles,

4. GFCI receptacle,

5. Data or network box,

6. Fire alarm devices,

7. Clock.

8. Light Fixtures by type.

9. Motor control devices

3.11 DRAWINGS AND MEASUREMENTS

A. These Specifications and accompanying Drawings are intended to describe and provide for finished work. They are intended to be cooperative, and what is called for by either shall be as binding as if called for by both. The Contractor understands that the work herein described shall be complete in every detail.

B. The Drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in measurements or to serve as Shop Drawings.

C. Field measurements necessary for ordering materials and fitting the installation to the building construction and arrangement are the Contractor’s responsibility.

D. The Contractor shall check latest Architectural Drawings and locate light switches from same where door swings are different from Electrical Drawings, unless conflicts exist with windows and furniture.

E. Contractor shall coordinate receptacle and data outlet locations with furniture plans and adjust locations as necessary based on furniture layouts. If major discrepancies shall be identified prior to rough-in and engineer/architect shall be notified for direction.

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ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

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SECTION 26 05 01 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to the Work in this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Provided all equipment, materials, labor supervision, and services necessary for or incidental to the demolition of electrical equipment and materials as indicated on the drawings, and as specified.

B. Work included:

1. Removal of panels, switchboards, light fixtures, receptacles, conduit and wire and other electrical equipment and materials where indicated.

2. Arrange for the disposal of lamps and ballasts in accordance with TSCA.

1.3 STANDARDS

A. All work shall comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 1976.

1.4 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit qualifications of the disposal company.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workers who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

B. Without additional cost to the Owner, provide such other labor and materials as are required to complete the work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of governmental agencies having jurisdiction, regardless of whether such materials and associated labor are called for elsewhere in these Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DISCONNECTION OF THE SOURCES OF POWER

A. Prior to the demolition of work by any trade, provide a qualified electrician to disconnect all sources of power serving equipment, light fixtures and outlets within the area of demolition.

Verify by testing that power has been disconnected. The electrician shall remain on the site during demolition, to disconnect and test electrical work that becomes accessible during the course of demolition.

3.2 SALVAGE AND DISPOSAL

A. Tour the project site with the Owner’s representative to identify and mark those items, scheduled for demolition, which the Owner wishes to retain. Deliver those items so marked, to the Owner’s storage, within the project site, as directed.

B. All remaining demolition items shall become the Contractor’s property and shall be removed from the site. Hazardous materials shall be disposed of in accordance with federal regulations.

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C. Refer to Section 26 57 00 for additional instructions concerning the disposal of lamps and ballasts.

3.3 CONDUIT, WIRE AND PANELBOARDS

A. Where equipment, wiring devices and/or light fixtures are scheduled for demolition, remove the associated wire and raceway back to the circuit breaker serving the equipment, unless specifically noted otherwise.

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SECTION 26 05 02 – ELECTRICAL WORK IN EXISTING FACILITIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to the Work in this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Provide labor, materials, equipment, transportation, tools and services, and perform operations required for, and reasonably incidental to the providing or modification of electrical work and systems in existing facilities.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Show the joining of new work with existing, illustrating the actual existing conditions in accordance with Division 01.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section.

B. Without additional cost to the Owner, provide such other labor and materials as are required to complete the work of this Section in accordance with the requirements of governmental agencies having jurisdiction, regardless of whether such materials and associated labor are called for elsewhere in these Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WIRING METHODS AND MATERIALS

A. Where new conduits, wires, cables, outlets, wiring devices, , etc. are installed, they shall be of the type and quality specified, regardless of the types and quality of existing materials that are to remain.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SITE INSPECTION

A. The Contract Documents do not propose to show all existing systems material or equipment. Obtain information related to existing facilities from existing documents, measurements, notations, photographs, surveys and other observations at the site.

B. Visit the project site and verify the existing materials, conditions, wiring methods, penetrations through fire rated walls, supporting devices and panelboards.