26 05 00 - Electrical General.pdf

26 05 00 – ELECTRICAL GENERAL

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SECTION 26 05 00 – ELECTRICAL-GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Electrical-General is specifically applicable to Division 26 Sections, in addition to Division 1 - General Requirements, but is also applicable to other Divisions where electrical work may be specified or required.

1. This Section includes the general work description and requirements for electrical work required by this Contract.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish all materials and equipment and provide all labor for the following:

1. Electric power service and distribution including coordination with PPL.

2. Communication systems, including coordination with internet service provider

(Service Electric Cablevision) to establish internet at West Pump Station and Cupola Pump Station.

3. Conduit and wiring, including ductbank construction, including all excavation and backfilling work.

4. Lighting systems.

5. Grounding systems.

6. Emergency generator system.

7. Electrical labeling, signs and nameplates.

8. Controls required for, but not integral with, piping or process control systems;

i.e., check valve limit switches.

9. Power and control to all process heating, ventilation, and all other equipment as indicated by the Contract Documents.

10. Contract closeout information to include record drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, final testing, inspection certificates, guarantees, and warranties as per Division 1.

11. All Division 26

1.3 WORK COVERED UNDER OTHER DIVISIONS

A. The following electrical-related work is specified in Specification Sections of other Divisions of the Contract Documents:

1. Furnishing and installation of electrical equipment and miscellaneous controls specifically included under other Sections.

2. Interior and exterior concrete equipment bases and pads, except for coordination.

3. Instrumentation, power, and control cables furnished under other Sections or by equipment manufacturers.

4. Furnishing and installing motor starting equipment and/or control panels specifically included under other sections.

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5. Finish caulking (caulking up to 1/2-inch below wall or floor surface is provided under the electrical work).

1.4 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Division 1 specifications

B. All Division 26 specifications

1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall obtain all drawings and information required to properly install, connect, adjust, and electrically operate equipment.

B. Associated excavating and backfilling work shall be performed in accordance with Division 2 - Rock excavation and dewatering are included in the electrical work.

Associated concrete work (only ductbank encasement) shall be performed in accordance with Division 03 - Cast-In-Place Concrete, and other applicable Sections.

C. Where any device or part of equipment is referred to in these Specifications in the singular number (such as “the switch”), such reference shall apply to as many such devices as are required to complete the installation.

1.6 EXAMINATION OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall examine the existing conditions per the Contract Documents affecting compliance with the plans and specifications before visiting site and/or buildings.

B. During the site visit the Contractor shall verify all existing conditions so as to enable the completion of this project. Any variations shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer prior to bidding.

C. The Contractor shall ascertain access to site, available storage and delivery facilities.

D. Before commencing work, the Contractor shall verify all governing dimensions at site and/or buildings, and observe existing areas and work limits adjacent to where the work is to be performed.

1.7 WORK PERFORMANCE

A. Schedule, coordinate and perform work to assure electrical service for each building at all times per Division 1.

B. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully.

Disturbed or damaged areas, equipment and materials shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions.

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C. All work shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike and professional manner. All enclosures shall be installed level and plumb. All exposed raceway shall be level, plumb, and run parallel or at 90 degrees to all structural work.

D. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit with other trades to minimize interferences.

E. Perform field touch-up work and touch-up painting of electrical material and equipment.

F. Repair or restore new and existing building components damaged or left open or bare as a result of the electrical work.

G. It is the intent of the Contract Documents that only new, unused, current production equipment and supplies be used.

1.8 REFERENCES

A. The following references comprise standards and codes applicable to this Contract.

ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code ANSI American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 CSA Canadian Standards Association

178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale (Toronto) Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 ETL ETL Testing Laboratory, Inc.

Industrial Park, Cortland, NY 13045 FM Factory Mutual System

1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, P.O. Box 688, Norwood, MA 02062 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017 NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

2101 “L” Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037 NFPA National Fire Protection Association

Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 UL Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

B. Contractor shall conform to all applicable codes and requirements as a minimum standard of performance.

In the case of a discrepancy between the requirements of the Contract Documents and other regulating groups or agencies, the stricter requirements shall apply.

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C. U.L. Listed Equipment

1. All material and equipment of a type listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories shall be so labeled (unless exempted in writing by the Engineer). All equipment labeling shall indicate the intended application of the equipment.

2. Equipment and material not covered by UL Standards will be accepted provided equipment and material are listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet safety requirements by a nationally recognized third-party testing laboratory such as ETL, FM, or CSA. Equipment of a class not listed, labeled, certified or approved by any acceptable reviewing body will be considered only if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial standards, such as NEMA or ANSI. Evidence of compliance shall include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.

D. The Contractor shall be held responsible for adherence to all rules, requirements and specifications as set forth above.

1. Any additional work or material necessary for adherence will not be allowed as an extra, but shall be included in the bid price. Ignorance of any rule, requirement or specification shall not be allowed as an excuse for non-conformity. Acceptance by the Owner or Engineer does not relieve the Contractor from the expense involved for the correction of any errors which may exist in the drawings submitted or in the satisfactory operation of any equipment.

1.9 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to applicable Building Codes for the State of Pennsylvania.

B. Conform to NFPA 70 - 2014 National Electric Code.

C. Conform to ANSI C2 - National Electrical Safety Code.

D. Conform to REA - Rural Electrification Association.

E. Obtain permits, and request inspections as required from local authority having jurisdiction. Contractor shall provide a final inspection certificate to the Owner from the inspecting agency.

1.10 DEFINITIONS

A. Listed - Equipment is “listed” if of a kind mentioned in a list which:

1. is published by a nationally recognized laboratory which makes periodic inspection of production of such equipment; and

2. states that such equipment meets nationally recognized standards or has been tested and found safe for use in a specified manner.

B. Labeled - Equipment is “labeled” if:

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1. it carries a valid label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation that makes periodic inspections of the production of labeled equipment or materials; and

2. whose labeling indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

C. Certified - Equipment is “certified” if:

1. equipment has been tested and found by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner; or

2. production is periodically inspected by a nationally recognized testing laboratory; and

3. it bears a label, tag, or other records of certification.

D. Nationally recognized testing laboratory - A testing laboratory which is approved in accordance with OSHA regulations by the Secretary of Labor.

1.11 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be current products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items and for which replacement parts are available.

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

C. Equipment Assemblies and Components

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

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

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

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

D. All factory wiring shall be labeled and identified on or within the equipment being furnished and on all elementary, schematic and wiring diagrams, in accordance with these specifications and Section 26 05 53 – Electrical System Identification.

E. When Factory Testing is Specified

1. The Engineer shall have the option of witnessing factory tests. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer a minimum of 15 working days prior to the manufacturer’s making the factory tests.

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2. Four copies of certified test reports containing all test data shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to final inspection and not more than 90 days after completion of the tests.

3. When equipment fails to meet factory test and reinspection is required, the Contractor shall be liable for all related additional expenses, including expenses of the Engineer.

1.12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF “EQUAL” EQUIPMENT

A. Requests for approval of “equal” equipment shall conform to guidelines set forth in Article 6 of Standard General Conditions.

1.13 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

A. Equipment and material shall be delivered to the site in new, unused condition in original packaging. Contractor shall be responsible to store equipment and protect against damage, theft, dirt, moisture and temperature extremes.

B. All motor control centers, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and instrumentation to be transported under this contract shall be shipped to and from the site in enclosed, weather tight, sealed containers in a manner designed to protect the units against damaging stress caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration. Upon arrival of each shipment at the project site, the meter shall be examined in the presence of representatives of the Engineer, the Contractor, and the equipment manufacturer. If the meter indicates the package exceeded the limits of the meter, the assembly or subassembly shall be dismantled and completely inspected. All damage shall be corrected before the equipment is incorporated into the work. The Contractor shall bear all cost arising out of dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly, including engineering costs.

C. During installation equipment, controls, controllers, circuit protective devices, etc., shall be protected against entry of foreign matter and be vacuum cleaned both inside and outside before testing and operation.

D. Damaged equipment, as determined by the Owner and/or the Engineer, shall either be repaired to new condition or replaced with new equipment as directed by the Engineer.

E. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy craft paper, sheet vinyl or similar protective cover.

1.14 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. The locations of equipment, fixtures, outlets and similar devices shown on the Contract Drawings are approximate only.

1. Equipment shall be installed as close as practical to locations shown on the

Drawings. Where Contractor supplied equipment sizes differ from that

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B. Equipment Provided Under Other Divisions

1. Reasonable effort has been made to show the actual locations of the equipment to be provided under other Sections of the Specifications. These locations shall be considered approximate, but suitable for preparation of the Contractor’s bid.

These locations are not necessarily final locations. Contractor shall verify equipment size and location before rough in and obtain the applicable shop drawing information to enable the electrical and control services to be provided to the equipment.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate the exact locations of all equipment, receptacles, box-outs, sleeves and similar items required for the completion of electrical work with the structural, architectural, mechanical or other work.

3. The wiring configuration of equipment provided by other divisions will vary, depending on the manufacturer used. Specific wire connections to equipment provided by other divisions are not shown in these documents. The Contractor shall coordinate the wire connections with the division supplying the equipment.

4. No additional compensation will be made for relocations, reconnections or additional work required as a result of the failure of the Contractor to fully coordinate the work of this project.

C. Inaccessible Equipment

1. Where the Engineer determines that the Contractor has installed equipment that is not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, said equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as directed by the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

2. “Conveniently accessible” is defined as reachable without the use of ladders, without climbing over or crawling under obstacles such as equipment, structures, piping and ductwork. Equipment shall be installed at the heights as specified in other Sections of these Specifications, except any readout devices shall be installed so that the centerline of the readout is 5 feet 0 inches above finish floor.

D. Equipment and Material - Equipment and material shall be designed to assure satisfactory operation and operating life for the environmental conditions where being installed. These specifications, the NEC and other code requirements shall apply to the installation in areas requiring special protection; i.e., hazardous, wet or corrosive area/location, and weatherproof construction.

E. Classified Areas

1. General - Enclosures for classified areas shall be as specified in Section 26 27 16

Control Panels and Enclosures.

2. Hazardous Areas

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a. In the areas designated as Hazardous and where explosion proof work is shown or specified, all work shall meet the requirements of the NEC for the classification of that location.

b. Equipment enclosures shall be approved for use in the atmosphere of the area in which they are installed for Class I, Division 1, Group D, and Class I, Division 2, Group D atmospheres.

3. Wet Locations - Where installed outdoors or in areas designated as wet locations, all work shall meet the requirements of these Specifications and of the NEC for wet locations.

4. Corrosive Areas - All equipment shall be corrosion resistant in areas so designated unless specified otherwise. All work shall meet the requirements of these specifications.

F. Rigging and Moving Equipment - Contractor and his subcontractors shall exercise extreme care and caution in moving and installing equipment. Skilled riggers shall be employed to move any equipment over 300 pounds or of sufficient bulk. Proper falsework, skids, blocking, runways, supports of new or existing work, or other devices shall be employed when moving or placing equipment.

G. Diagrammatic Drawings

1. Circuit diagrams shown are diagrammatic and functional only and are not intended to show exact circuit or wiring layouts, number of fittings or other installation details. The Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary to install and place in satisfactory operation all power, lighting and other electrical systems shown.

2. Circuits beyond their pushbutton and control device and conduits containing lighting circuits beyond panelboards are not always scheduled.

3. The number of conductors shown is not necessarily the correct number required. Contractor shall install as many conductors as are required for the complete and satisfactory operation of all systems.

H. Conductor Sizing - Conductor sizes are shown for equipment branch circuits extending less than 60 feet from power source. Refer to schedule in Section 26 05 19 – Conductors, for sizing conductors on circuits more than 60 feet long. Conduit sizes shall change accordingly.

1.15 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Submit shop drawings and product data grouped to include complete submittals of related systems, products, and accessories in a single submittal.

C. Mark dimensions and values in units to match those specified.

D. The shop drawing submittals shall include the following:

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1. Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements; i.e., the manufacturer’s name, model or catalog numbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, pictures, nameplate data and test reports as required.

2. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and signal systems, control system and equipment assemblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be identified on wiring diagrams.

3. Parts list which shall include those replacement parts recommended by the equipment manufacturer, quantity of parts, current source and price of each part.

E. After shop drawing approval and prior to installation, furnish the Engineer with one sample of each of the following:

1. An 18-inch length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils of reels from which the samples were taken. Length of sample to include one complete wire or cable marking by manufacturer.

2. Each type of conduit, coupling, bushing and termination fitting.

3. Conduit hangers, clamps and supports.

4. Duct sealing compound.

5. Each type of receptacle, toggle switch, outlet box, manual motor starter*, device plate, engraved nameplate, wire and cable splicing and terminating material and single pole molded case circuit breaker*.

*These will be returned to Contractor.

1.16 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Manuals, both hard copy and electronic, shall be submitted in accordance with, Equipment-General, and as specified in this section.

B. Information shall be sufficient to enable a qualified technician to perform normal first line maintenance and repair.

C. Operation manuals shall describe, in detail, the information required to operate the equipment provided.

1.17 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record drawings shall be provided in accordance with Record Documents. In addition, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Owner:

1. Revised control schematics. Revised elementary wiring diagrams. Provide block diagrams for all equipment items. All schematics and diagrams AutoCAD Drawings shall:

a. Be fully labeled; show all point-to-point connections; indicate conduit size and wire size, quantity and color; show junction boxes, pullboxes, panels, etc.

b. Indicate termination numbers at respective locations.

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c. Contractor shall submit preliminary 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of these diagrams before final drafting.

2. Sample block and interconnecting drawings are included at the end of this Section.

3. Record drawings shall include all changes to the original documents, including addenda issued during bidding and change orders and other field changes issued during construction. Also, any alternates chosen shall be shown. Each drawing shall have the following information:

Prepared By: (name of Contractor)_ Date Issued: ______________________

4. All work, including notes, shall be revised to reflect actual construction.

5. All drafting shall be professionally done following accepted drafting standards.

6. See other Division 26 sections for additional record drawing requirements.

7. Contractor shall submit all materials on a USB drive. All drafting shall be

AutoCAD 2012 as a minimum. The USB drive shall include a complete table of contents where the viewer can simply click on a title to go to that item.

1.18 SUN SHIELDS

A. For all Division 26 and Division 27 control panels, transmitters, and any other equipment with a digital/LCD screen provide sun shields in accordance with Section ad highlight Control Panels and Enclosures.

1.19 UTILITY COORDINATION

A. Electric Utility Company

1. PPL

a. Establish new electric utility service for pump station in accordance with PPL work order coordinated by engineer.

1) WO# 14708582

2) Contact: Michael Marsh

a) Email: mmarsh@pplweb.com

b) Phone: (717) 721-4912

b. Coordinate removal of electric utility service at existing pump station after completion of new pump station and prior to demolition of existing pump station.

B. Internet Company

1. Service Electric Cablevision

a. Establish new internet service at West Pump Station and Cupola Pump Station.

b. Minimum Speed Requirements: 250Mbps Download, 25Mbps Upload.

c. Provide DOCSIS 3.1 modem type modem with minimum 4 Ethernet ports in accordance with Service Electric Cablevision standards for each pump station.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not used.

END OF SECTION 26 05 00