3. Project Supplemental Specifications.pdf

VINYL WINDOWS

Tahoe Forest Wide Barracks Upgrades

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SECTION 085313 - VINYL WINDOWS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes vinyl-framed windows.

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Multiple locations distributed amongst Sierra, Nevada, and Placer Counties.

1. Review and finalize construction schedule and verify availability of materials, Installer's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

2. Review, discuss, and coordinate the interrelationship of vinyl windows with other exterior and interior wall components. Include provisions for anchoring, flashing, weeping, sealing perimeters, and protecting finishes.

3. Review and discuss the sequence of work required to construct a watertight and weathertight exterior building envelope.

4. Inspect and discuss the condition of substrate and other preparatory work performed by other trades.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include construction details, material descriptions, glazing and fabrication methods, dimensions of individual components and profiles, hardware, and finishes for vinyl windows.

B. Shop Drawings: For replacement conversion kit replacement windows.

1. Include plans, elevations, sections, hardware, accessories, insect screens, operational clearances, and details of installation, including anchor, flashing, and sealant installation.

C. Samples: For each exposed product and for each color specified, 2 by 4 inches (50 by 100 mm) in size.

D. Samples for Initial Selection: For units with factory-applied finishes.

1. Include Samples of hardware and accessories involving color selection.

E. Samples for Verification: For vinyl windows and components required, prepared on Samples of size indicated below:

1. Exposed Finishes: 2 by 4 inches (50 by 100 mm)

2. Exposed Hardware: Full-size units.

F. Product Schedule: For vinyl windows. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For manufacturer and Installer.

B. Product Test Reports: For each type of vinyl window, for tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

C. Field quality-control reports.

D. Sample Warranties: For manufacturer's warranties.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A manufacturer capable of fabricating vinyl windows that meet or exceed performance requirements indicated and of documenting this performance by test reports and calculations.

B. Installer Qualifications: An installer acceptable to vinyl window manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project.

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1.7 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace vinyl windows that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Failure to meet performance requirements.

b. Structural failures including excessive deflection, water leakage, and air infiltration.

c. Faulty operation of movable sash and hardware.

d. Deterioration of materials and finishes beyond normal weathering.

e. Failure of insulating glass.

2. Warranty Period:

a. Window Lifetime Warranty from date of Substantial Completion.

b. Glazing Units: 15 years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Source Limitations: Obtain vinyl windows from single source from single manufacturer.

2.2 WINDOW PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Standard: Comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for definitions and minimum standards of performance, materials, components, accessories, and fabrication unless more stringent requirements are indicated.

1. Window Certification: WDMA certified with label attached to each window.

B. Performance Class and Grade: AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 as follows:

1. Minimum Performance Class: R

2. Minimum Performance Grade: 20

C. Thermal Transmittance: NFRC 100 maximum whole-window U-factor of 0.30 Btu/sq. ft. x h x deg F (1.71 W/sq. m x K)

D. Solar Heat-Gain Coefficient (SHGC): NFRC 200 maximum whole-window SHGC of 0.40

E. Outside-Inside Transmission Class (OITC): Rated for not less than 21 OITC when tested for laboratory sound transmission loss according to ASTM E90 and determined by ASTM E1332.

2.3 VINYL CONVERSION KIT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

A. Manufacturers

1. Encompass by Pella Replacement Windows

2. PlyGem West Vinyl 200 Sliding Replacement

3. Renewal by Andersen Acclaim Sliding Window

B. Operating Types: Provide the following operating types:

1. Horizontal sliding.

C. Frames and Sashes: Impact-resistant, UV-stabilized PVC complying with

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440.

1. Finish: Integral color, white.

D. Insulating-Glass Units: ASTM E2190.

1. Glass: ASTM C1036, Type 1, Class 1, q3.

a. Tint: Clear

2. Lites: Two

3. Filling: Fill space between glass lites with air.

4. Low-E Coating: Pyrolytic on second surface.

E. Glazing System: Manufacturer's standard factory-glazing system that produces weathertight seal.

1. Dual Glazing System:

a. Interior Lite: Insulating-glass unit

b. Exterior Lite: Insulating-glass unit

F. Hardware, General: Provide manufacturer's standard hardware fabricated from aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel complying with AAMA 907, or other corrosion-resistant material

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1. Exposed Hardware Color and Finish: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

G. Horizontal-Sliding Window Hardware:

1. One sliding sash.

2. Sill Cap/Track: Rigid PVC or other weather-resistant plastic track with manufacturer's standard integral color of dimensions and profile indicated; designed to comply with performance requirements indicated and to drain to the exterior.

3. Locks and Latches: Allow unobstructed movement of the sash across adjacent sash in direction indicated and operated from the inside only.

4. Roller Assemblies: Low-friction design.

H. Weather Stripping: Provide full-perimeter weather stripping for each operable sash unless otherwise indicated.

I. Fasteners: Noncorrosive and compatible with window members, trim, hardware, anchors, and other components.

1. Exposed Fasteners: Do not use exposed fasteners to greatest extent possible. For application of hardware, use fasteners that match finish hardware being fastened.

2.4 INSECT SCREENS

A. General: Fabricate insect screens to integrate with window frame. Provide screen for each operable exterior sash. Screen wickets are not permitted.

1. Type and Location: Full, outside for sliding sashes.

B. Aluminum Frames: Manufacturer's standard aluminum alloy complying with SMA 1004 or

SMA 1201. Fabricate frames with mitered or coped joints or corner extrusions, concealed fasteners, and removable PVC spline/anchor concealing edge of frame.

1. Tubular Framing Sections and Cross Braces: Roll formed from aluminum sheet.

2. Finish for Exterior Screens: Baked-on organic coating in color selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

C. Aluminum Wire Fabric: 18-by-16 (1.1-by-1.3-mm) mesh of 0.011-inch- (0.28-mm-) diameter, coated aluminum wire.

1. Wire-Fabric Finish: Natural bright.

2.5 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate vinyl windows in sizes indicated. Include a complete system for installing and anchoring windows.

B. Bedroom windows: replace egress windows with egress windows and in compliance with the

IBC.

C. Glaze vinyl windows in the factory.

D. Weather strip each operable sash to provide weathertight installation.

E. Hardware: Mount hardware through double walls of vinyl extrusions or provide corrosion-resistant reinforcement.

F. Trim – as needed to complete window opening

1. Clear or primed pine head and seat boards to match existing openings.

2. Top and bottom plywood platforms.

3. Exterior head and sill casings and trim.

G. Complete fabrication, assembly, finishing, hardware application, and other work in the factory to greatest extent possible. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment and installation.

Allow for scribing, trimming, and fitting at Project site.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine openings, substrates, structural support, anchorage, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Verify rough opening dimensions, levelness of sill plate, and operational clearances.

C. Examine wall flashings, vapor retarders, water and weather barriers, and other built-in components to ensure weather tight window installation.

D. Repair and replace window opening framing to ensure a weather tight window installation.

E. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing replacement windows, hardware, accessories, and other components. For installation procedures and requirements not addressed in manufacturer's written instructions, comply with installation requirements in ASTM E2112.

B. Install windows level, plumb, square, true to line, without distortion, anchored securely in place to structural support, and in proper relation to wall flashing and other adjacent construction to produce weathertight construction.

C. Repair window opening framing to complete a finished appearance both on interior and exterior.

3.3 ADJUSTING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTION

A. Adjust operating sashes and hardware for a tight fit at contact points and weather stripping for smooth operation and weathertight closure.

B. Clean exposed surfaces immediately after installing windows. Remove excess sealants, glazing materials, dirt, and other substances.

1. Keep protective films and coverings in place until final cleaning.

C. Remove and replace sashes if glass has been broken, chipped, cracked, abraded, or damaged during construction period.

D. Protect window surfaces from contact with contaminating substances resulting from construction operations. If contaminating substances do contact window surfaces, remove contaminants immediately according to manufacturer's written instructions.

END OF SECTION 085313

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 260010 - SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies supplemental requirements generally applicable to the Work specified in

Division 26. This Section is also referenced by related Work specified in other Divisions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 260011 "Facility Performance Requirements for Electrical" specifies seismic-load, wind-load, acoustical, and other field conditions applicable to Work specified in this Section.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Terms and Units of Measure:

1. 8P8C: An 8-position 8-contact modular jack.

2. A: Ampere, unit of electrical current.

3. AC or ac: Alternating current.

4. AFCI: Arc-fault circuit interrupter.

5. AIC: Ampere interrupting capacity.

6. AL, Al, or ALUM: Aluminum.

7. ASD: Adjustable-speed drive; also called variable-frequency drive (VFD).

8. ATS: Automatic transfer switch.

9. AWG: American wire gauge; see ASTM B258.

10. BAS: Building automation system.

11. BIL: Basic impulse insulation level.

12. BIM: Building information modeling.

13. CAD: Computer-aided design or drafting.

14. CATV: Community antenna television.

15. CB: Circuit breaker.

16. cd: Candela, the SI fundamental unit of luminous intensity.

17. CO/ALR: Copper-aluminum, revised.

18. COPS: Critical operations power system.

19. CU or Cu: Copper.

20. CU-AL or AL-CU: Copper-aluminum.

21. dB: Decibel, a unitless logarithmic ratio of two electrical, acoustical, or optical power values.

22. dB(A-weighted) or dB(A): Decibel acoustical sound pressure level with A-weighting applied in accordance with IEC 61672-1.

23. dB(adjusted) or dBa: Decibel weighted absolute noise power with respect to 3.16 pW

(minus 85 dBm).

24. dBm: Decibel absolute power with respect to 1 mW.

25. DC or dc: Direct current.

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26. DCOA: Designated critical operations area.

27. DDC: Direct digital control (HVAC).

28. EGC: Equipment grounding conductor.

29. ELV: Extra-low voltage.

30. EMF: Electromotive force.

31. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

32. EPM: Electrical preventive maintenance.

33. EPS: Emergency power supply.

34. EPSS: Emergency power supply system.

35. ESS: Energy storage system.

36. EV: Electric vehicle.

37. EVPE: Electric vehicle power export equipment.

38. EVSE: Electric vehicle supply equipment.

39. fc: Footcandle, an internationally recognized unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square foot or 10.76 lx. The simplified conversion 1 fc = 10 lx in the Specifications is common practice and considered adequate precision for building construction activities.

When there are conflicts, lux is the primary unit; footcandle is specified for convenience.

40. FLC: Full-load current.

41. ft: Foot.

42. ft-cd: Foot-candle, the antiquated U.S. Standard unit of illuminance, equal to one international candle measured at a distance of one foot, that was superseded in 1948 by the unit "footcandle" after the SI unit candela (cd) replaced the international candle; see

"fc,"

43. GEC: Grounding electrode conductor.

44. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter.

45. GFPE: Ground-fault protection of equipment.

46. GND: Ground.

47. HACR: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

48. HDPE: High-density polyethylene.

49. HID: High-intensity discharge.

50. HP or hp: Horsepower.

51. HVAC: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

52. Hz: Hertz.

53. IBT: Intersystem bonding termination.

54. inch: Inch. To avoid confusion, the abbreviation "in." is not used.

55. IP: Ingress protection rating (enclosures); Internet protocol (communications).

56. IR: Infrared.

57. IS: Intrinsically safe.

58. IT&R: Inspecting, testing, and repair.

59. ITE: Information technology equipment.

60. kAIC: Kiloampere interrupting capacity.

61. kcmil or MCM: One thousand circular mils.

62. kV: Kilovolt.

63. kVA: Kilovolt-ampere.

64. kVAr or kVAR: Kilovolt-ampere reactive.

65. kW: Kilowatt.

66. kWh: Kilowatt-hour.

67. LAN: Local area network.

68. lb: Pound (weight).

69. lbf: Pound (force).

70. LCD: Liquid-crystal display.

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71. LCDI: Leakage-current detector-interrupter.

72. LED: Light-emitting diode.

73. Li-ion: Lithium-ion.

74. lm: Lumen, the SI derived unit of luminous flux.

75. LNG: Liquefied natural gas.

76. LP-Gas: Liquefied petroleum gas.

77. LRC: Locked-rotor current.

78. LV: Low voltage.

79. lx: Lux, the SI derived unit of illuminance equal to one lumen per square meter.

80. m: Meter.

81. MCC: Motor-control center.

82. MDC: Modular data center.

83. MG set: Motor-generator set.

84. MIDI: Musical instrument digital interface.

85. MLO: Main lugs only.

86. MV: Medium voltage.

87. MVA: Megavolt-ampere.

88. mW: Milliwatt.

89. MW: Megawatt.

90. MWh: Megawatt-hour.

91. NC: Normally closed.

92. Ni-Cd: Nickel-cadmium.

93. Ni-MH: Nickel-metal hydride.

94. NIU: Network interface unit.

95. NO: Normally open.

96. NPT: National (American) standard pipe taper.

97. OCPD: Overcurrent protective device.

98. ONT: Optical network terminal.

99. PC: Personal computer.

100. PCS: Power conversion system.

101. PCU: Power-conditioning unit.

102. PF or pf: Power factor.

103. PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

104. PLC: Programmable logic controller.

105. PLFA: Power-limited fire alarm.

106. PoE: Power over Ethernet.

107. PV: Photovoltaic.

108. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

109. pW: Picowatt.

110. RFI: (electrical) Radio-frequency interference; (contract) Request for interpretation.

111. RMS or rms: Root-mean-square.

112. RPM or rpm: Revolutions per minute.

113. SCADA: Supervisory control and data acquisition.

114. SCR: Silicon-controlled rectifier.

115. SPD: Surge protective device.

116. sq.: Square.

117. SWD: Switching duty.

118. TCP/IP: Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol.

119. TEFC: Totally enclosed fan-cooled.

120. TR: Tamper resistant.

121. TVSS: Transient voltage surge suppressor.

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122. UL: (standards) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; (product categories) UL, LLC.

123. UL CCN: UL Category Control Number.

124. UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

125. USB: Universal serial bus.

126. UV: Ultraviolet.

127. V: Volt, unit of electromotive force.

128. V(ac): Volt, alternating current.

129. V(dc): Volt, direct current.

130. VA: Volt-ampere, unit of complex electrical power.

131. VAR: Volt-ampere reactive, unit of reactive electrical power.

132. VFC: Variable-frequency controller.

133. VOM: Volt-ohm-multimeter.

134. VPN: Virtual private network.

135. VRLA: Valve regulated lead acid; also called "sealed lead acid (SLA)" or "valve regulated sealed lead acid."

136. W: Watt, unit of real electrical power.

137. Wh: Watt-hour, unit of electrical energy usage.

138. WPT: Wireless power transfer.

139. WPTE: Wireless power transfer equipment.

140. WR: Weather resistant.

B. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Raceway Types:

1. CR: Communications raceway.

2. CR-GP: General-purpose communications raceway.

3. CR-P: Plenum communications raceway.

4. CR-R: Riser communications raceway.

5. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

6. EMT-A: Aluminum electrical metallic tubing.

7. EMT-S: Steel electrical metallic tubing.

8. EMT-SS: Stainless steel electrical metallic tubing.

9. ENT: Electrical nonmetallic tubing.

10. EPEC: Electrical HDPE underground conduit (thin wall).

11. EPEC-A: Type A electrical HDPE underground conduit.

12. EPEC-B: Type B electrical HDPE underground conduit.

13. ERMC: Electrical rigid metal conduit.

14. ERMC-A: Aluminum electrical rigid metal conduit.

15. ERMC-S: Steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

16. ERMC-S-G: Galvanized-steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

17. ERMC-S-PVC: PVC-coated-steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

18. ERMC-SS: Stainless steel electrical rigid metal conduit.

19. FMC: Flexible metal conduit.

20. FMC-A: Aluminum flexible metal conduit.

21. FMC-S: Steel flexible metal conduit.

22. FMT: Steel flexible metallic tubing.

23. FNMC: Flexible nonmetallic conduit. See "LFNC."

24. HDPE: HDPE underground conduit (thick wall).

25. HDPE-40: Schedule 40 HDPE underground conduit.

26. HDPE-80: Schedule 80 HDPE underground conduit.

27. IMC: Steel electrical intermediate metal conduit.

28. LFMC: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

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29. LFMC-A: Aluminum liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

30. LFMC-S: Steel liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

31. LFMC-SS: Stainless steel liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

32. LFNC: Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

33. LFNC-A: Layered (Type A) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

34. LFNC-B: Integral (Type B) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

35. LFNC-C: Corrugated (Type C) liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit.

36. PVC: Rigid PVC conduit.

37. PVC-40: Schedule 40 rigid PVC conduit.

38. PVC-80: Schedule 80 rigid PVC Conduit.

39. PVC-A: Type A rigid PVC concrete-encased conduit.

40. PVC-EB: Type EB rigid PVC concrete-encased underground conduit.

41. RGS: See ERMC-S-G.

42. RMC: See ERMC.

43. RTRC: Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

44. RTRC-AG: Low-halogen, aboveground reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

45. RTRC-AG-HW: Heavy wall, low-halogen, aboveground reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

46. RTRC-AG-SW: Standard wall, low-halogen, aboveground reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

47. RTRC-AG-XW: Extra heavy wall, low-halogen, aboveground reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

48. RTRC-BG: Low-halogen, belowground reinforced thermosetting resin conduit.

C. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Single-Conductor and Multiple-Conductor Cable

Types:

1. AC: Armored cable.

2. CATV: Coaxial general-purpose cable.

3. CATVP: Coaxial plenum cable.

4. CATVR: Coaxial riser cable.

5. CI: Circuit integrity cable.

6. CL2: Class 2 cable.

7. CL2P: Class 2 plenum cable.

8. CL2R: Class 2 riser cable.

9. CL2X: Class 2 cable, limited use.

10. CL3: Class 3 cable.

11. CL3P: Class 3 plenum cable.

12. CL3R: Class 3 riser cable.

13. CL3X: Class 3 cable, limited use.

14. CM: Communications general-purpose cable.

15. CMG: Communications general-purpose cable.

16. CMP: Communications plenum cable.

17. CMR: Communications riser cable.

18. CMUC: Under-carpet communications wire and cable.

19. CMX: Communications cable, limited use.

20. DG: Distributed generation cable.

21. FC: Flat cable.

22. FCC: Flat conductor cable.

23. FPL: Power-limited fire-alarm cable.

24. FPLP: Power-limited fire-alarm plenum cable.

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25. FPLR: Power-limited fire-alarm riser cable.

26. IGS: Integrated gas spacer cable.

27. ITC: Instrumentation tray cable.

28. ITC-ER: Instrumentation tray cable, exposed run.

29. MC: Metal-clad cable.

30. MC-HL: Metal-clad cable, hazardous location.

31. MI: Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable.

32. MTW: (machine tool wiring) Moisture-, heat-, and oil-resistant thermoplastic cable.

33. MV: Medium-voltage cable.

34. NM: Nonmetallic sheathed cable.

35. NMC: Nonmetallic sheathed cable with corrosion-resistant nonmetallic jacket.

36. NMS: Nonmetallic sheathed cable with signaling, data, and communications conductors, plus power or control conductors.

37. NPLF: Non-power-limited fire-alarm circuit cable.

38. NPLFP: Non-power-limited fire-alarm circuit cable for environmental air spaces.

39. NPLFR: Non-power-limited fire-alarm circuit riser cable.

40. NUCC: Nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors.

41. OFC: Conductive optical fiber general-purpose cable.

42. OFCG: Conductive optical fiber general-purpose cable.

43. OFCP: Conductive optical fiber plenum cable.

44. OFCR: Conductive optical fiber riser cable.

45. OFN: Nonconductive optical fiber general-purpose cable.

46. OFNG: Nonconductive optical fiber general-purpose cable.

47. OFNP: Nonconductive optical fiber plenum cable.

48. OFNR: Nonconductive optical fiber riser cable.

49. P: Marine shipboard cable.

50. PLTC: Power-limited tray cable.

51. PLTC-ER: Power-limited tray cable, exposed run.

52. PV: Photovoltaic cable.

53. RHH: (high heat) Thermoset rubber, heat-resistant cable.

54. RHW: Thermoset rubber, moisture-resistant cable.

55. SA: Silicone rubber cable.

56. SE: Service-entrance cable.

57. SER: Service-entrance cable, round.

58. SEU: Service-entrance cable, flat.

59. SIS: Thermoset cable for switchboard and switchgear wiring.

60. TBS: Thermoplastic cable with outer braid.

61. TC: Tray cable.

62. TC-ER: Tray cable, exposed run.

63. TC-ER-HL: Tray cable, exposed run, hazardous location.

64. THW: Thermoplastic, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

65. THHN: Thermoplastic, heat-resistant cable with nylon jacket outer sheath.

66. THHW: Thermoplastic, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

67. THWN: Thermoplastic, moisture- and heat-resistant cable with nylon jacket outer sheath.

68. TW: Thermoplastic, moisture-resistant cable.

69. UF: Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable.

70. USE: Underground service-entrance cable.

71. XHH: Cross-linked polyethylene, heat-resistant cable.

72. XHHW: Cross-linked polyethylene, heat- and moisture-resistant cable.

D. Abbreviations and Acronyms for Electrical Flexible Cord Types:

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1. SEO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer covering for damp locations.

2. SEOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer covering for damp or wet locations.

3. SEOO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer covering for damp locations.

4. SEOOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer covering for damp or wet locations.

5. SJEO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer cover for damp locations.

6. SJEOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer cover for damp or wet locations.

7. SJEOO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer cover for damp locations.

8. SJEOOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer cover for damp or wet locations.

9. SJO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer cover for damp locations.

10. SJOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer cover for damp or wet locations.

11. SJOO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer cover for damp locations.

12. SJOOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer cover for damp or wet locations.

13. SJTO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer cover for damp locations.

14. SJTOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer cover for damp or wet locations.

15. SJTOO: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer cover for damp locations.

16. SJTOOW: 300 V hard-usage, junior hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer cover for damp or wet locations.

17. SO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer covering for damp locations.

18. SOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer covering for damp or wet locations.

19. SOO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer covering for damp locations.

20. SOOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoset insulation and oil-resistant thermoset outer covering for damp or wet locations.

21. STO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer covering for damp locations.

22. STOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer covering for damp or wet locations.

23. STOO: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer covering for damp locations.

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24. STOOW: 600 V extra-hard-usage, hard-service cord with oil-resistant thermoplastic insulation and oil-resistant thermoplastic outer covering for damp or wet locations.

E. Definitions:

1. 8-Position 8-Contact (8P8C) Modular Jack: An unkeyed jack with up to eight contacts commonly used to terminate twisted-pair and multiconductor Ethernet cable. Also called a "TIA-1096 miniature 8-position series jack" (8PSJ), or an "IEC 8877 8-pole jack."

a. Be careful when suppliers use "RJ45" generically. Obsolete RJ45 jacks used for analog telephone cables have rejection keys. 8P8C jacks used for digital telephone cables and Ethernet cables do not have rejection keys.

2. Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL): Reference insulation level expressed in impulse crest voltage with a standard wave not longer than 1.5 times 50 microseconds and 1.5 times 40 microseconds.

3. Cable: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United

States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "cable" is (1) a conductor with insulation, or a stranded conductor with or without insulation (single-conductor cable); or (2) a combination of conductors insulated from one another (multiple-conductor cable).

4. Communications Jack: A fixed connecting device designed for insertion of a communications cable plug.

5. Communications Outlet: One or more communications jacks, or cables and plugs, mounted in a box or ring, with a suitable protective cover.

6. Conductor: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United

States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "conductor" is (1) a wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another, suitable for carrying an electric current; (2) (National Electrical Safety Code) a material, usually in the form of wire, cable, or bar, suitable for carrying an electric current; or (3) (general) a substance or body that allows a current of electricity to pass continuously along it.

7. Designated Seismic System: A system component that requires design in accordance with

Ch. 13 of ASCE/SEI 7 and for which the Component Importance Factor is greater than

1.0.

8. Direct Buried: Installed underground without encasement in concrete or other protective material.

9. Enclosure: The case or housing of an apparatus, or the fence or wall(s) surrounding an installation, to prevent personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the equipment from physical damage. Types of enclosures and enclosure covers include the following:

a. Cabinet: An enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting and is provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung.

b. Concrete Box: A box intended for use in poured concrete.

c. Conduit Body: A means for providing access to the interior of a conduit or tubing system through one or more removable covers at a junction or terminal point. In the United States, conduit bodies are listed in accordance with outlet box requirements.

d. Conduit Box: A box having threaded openings or knockouts for conduit, EMT, or fittings.

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e. Cutout Box: An enclosure designed for surface mounting that has swinging doors or covers secured directly to and telescoping with the walls of the enclosure.

f. Device Box: A box with provisions for mounting a wiring device directly to the box.

g. Extension Ring: A ring intended to extend the sides of an outlet box or device box to increase the box depth, volume, or both.

h. Floor Box: A box mounted in the floor intended for use with a floor box cover and other components to complete the floor box enclosure.

i. Floor-Mounted Enclosure: A floor box and floor box cover assembly with means to mount in the floor that is sealed against the entrance of scrub water at the floor level.

j. Floor Nozzle: An enclosure used on a wiring system, intended primarily as a housing for a receptacle, provided with a means, such as a collar, for surface-mounting on a floor, which may or may not include a stem to support it above the floor level, and is sealed against the entrance of scrub water at the floor level.

k. Junction Box: A box with a blank cover that joins different runs of raceway or cable and provides space for connection and branching of the enclosed conductors.

l. Outlet Box: A box that provides access to a wiring system having pryout openings, knockouts, threaded entries, or hubs in either the sides or the back, or both, for the entrance of conduit, conduit or cable fittings, or cables, with provisions for mounting an outlet box cover, but without provisions for mounting a wiring device directly to the box.

m. Pedestal Floor Box Cover: A floor box cover that, when installed as intended, provides a means for typically vertical or near-vertical mounting of receptacle outlets above the floor's finished surface.

n. Pull Box: A box with a blank cover that joins different runs of raceway and provides access for pulling or replacing the enclosed cables or conductors.

o. Raised-Floor Box: A floor box intended for use in raised floors.

p. Recessed Access Floor Box: A floor box with provisions for mounting wiring devices below the floor surface.

q. Recessed Access Floor Box Cover: A floor box cover with provisions for passage of cords to recessed wiring devices mounted within a recessed floor box.

r. Ring: A sleeve, which is not necessarily round, used for positioning a recessed wiring device flush with the plaster, concrete, drywall, or other wall surface.

s. Ring Cover: A box cover, with raised center portion to accommodate a specific wall or ceiling thickness, for mounting wiring devices or luminaires flush with the surface.

t. Termination Box: An enclosure designed for installation of termination base assemblies consisting of bus bars, terminal strips, or terminal blocks with provision for wire connectors to accommodate incoming or outgoing conductors, or both.

10. Emergency Systems: Those systems legally required and classed as emergency by municipal, state, federal, or other codes, or by any governmental agency having jurisdiction that are designed to ensure continuity of lighting, electrical power, or both, to designated areas and equipment in the event of failure of the normal supply for safety to human life.

11. Essential Electrical Systems: (healthcare facilities) Those systems designed to ensure continuity of electrical power to designated areas and functions of a healthcare facility during disruption of normal power sources, and also to minimize disruption within the internal wiring system.

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12. Fault Limited: Providing or being served by a source of electrical power that is limited to not more than 100 W when tested in accordance with UL 62368-1.

a. The term "fault limited" is intended to encompass most Class 1, 2, and 3 power-limited sources complying with Article 725 of NFPA 70; Class ES1 and ES2 electrical energy sources that are Class PS1 electrical power sources (e.g., USB);

and Class ES3 electrical energy sources that are Class PS1 and PS2 electrical power sources (e.g., PoE). See UL 62368-1 for discussion of classes of electrical energy sources and classes of electrical power sources.

13. High-Performance Building: A building that integrates and optimizes on a life-cycle basis all major high-performance attributes, including energy conservation, environment, safety, security, durability, accessibility, cost-benefit, productivity, sustainability, functionality, and operational considerations.

14. Jacket: A continuous nonmetallic outer covering for conductors or cables.

15. Luminaire: A complete lighting unit consisting of a light source such as a lamp, together with the parts designed to position the light source and connect it to the power supply. It may also include parts to protect the light source or the ballast or to distribute the light.

16. Mode: The terms "Active Mode," "Off Mode," and "Standby Mode" are used as defined in the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.

17. Multi-Outlet Assembly: A type of surface, flush, or freestanding raceway designed to hold conductors, receptacles, and switches, assembled in the field or at the factory.

18. Plenum: A compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and that forms part of the air distribution system.

19. Receptacle: A fixed connecting device arranged for insertion of a power cord plug. Also called a power jack.

20. Receptacle Outlet: One or more receptacles mounted in a box with a suitable protective cover.

21. Sheath: A continuous metallic covering for conductors or cables.

22. UL Category Control Number (CCN): An alphabetic or alphanumeric code used to identify product categories covered by UL's Listing, Classification, and Recognition

Services.

23. Voltage Class: For specified circuits and equipment, voltage classes are defined as follows:

a. Control Voltage: Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is supplied from a battery or other

Class 2 or Class 3 power-limited source.

b. Line Voltage: (1) (controls) Designed to operate using the supplied low-voltage power without transformation. (2) (transmission lines, transformers, SPDs) The line-to-line voltage of the supplying power system.

c. Extra-Low Voltage (ELV): Not having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, exceeding 30 V(ac rms), 42 V(ac peak), or 60 V(dc).

d. Low Voltage (LV): Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated above 30 V but not exceeding

1000 V.

e. Medium Voltage (MV): Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated about 1 kV but not exceeding 69 kV.

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f. High Voltage: (1) (circuits) Having electromotive force between any two conductors, or between a single conductor and ground, that is rated above 69 kV but not exceeding 230 kV. (2) (safety) Having sufficient electromotive force to inflict bodily harm or injury.

24. Wire: In accordance with NIST NBS Circular 37 and IEEE standards, in the United

States for the purpose of interstate commerce, the definition of "wire" is a slender rod or filament of drawn metal. A group of small wires used as a single wire is properly called a

"stranded wire." A wire or stranded wire covered with insulation is properly called an

"insulated wire" or a "single-conductor cable." Nevertheless, when the context indicates that the wire is insulated, the term "wire" will be understood to include the insulation.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Interruption of Existing Electrical Service: Do not interrupt electrical service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions:

1. Notify Owner no fewer than seven days in advance of proposed interruption of electrical service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of electrical service without Owner's written permission.

3. Coordinate interruption with systems impacted by outage including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Exercising generators.

b. Emergency lighting.

c. Elevators.

d. Fire-alarm systems.

1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Electrical Preconstruction Conference: Schedule conference with Architect and Owner, not later than 10 days after notice to proceed. Agenda topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Electrical installation schedule.

A. Simplify the electric wiring work with electrical chases within the panels as provided by the SIP manufacturer.

B. Follow your SIP manufacturer’s technical drawings, specifications and installation to ensure quality and avoid voiding any manufacturer warranties or guarantee.

C. No field cutting of SIPS is allowed without the written approval of the manufacturer to maintain the integrity of panels.

D. SIPS Penetrations shall be limited as much as possible. Any penetrations shall use

Neoprene Isolation Gasket: Gasket seal to reduce airborne and impact noise by

SoundAway or equal.

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▪ Meets UL 94HF-1

▪ Closed cell, neoprene foam, EPDM, SBR Blend

▪ Smooth one side, adhesive on opposite side

▪ Fire rating: FMVSS-302 Pass, UL 94HF-1 Pass, UL Listed (UL508, UL50)

▪ Hardness Shore 00: 50 +/- 5, ASTM D-2240

▪ Compression Deflection (25%) 7 +/- 2 psi, ASTM D 1056

▪ Tensile Strength 100 psi, ASTM D 412

▪ Service Temperature: -40 F to 200 F, up to 250 F

▪ Intermittent Water Absorption: <5%, ASTM D 1056

▪ Thickness as required to fill gaps between materials and provide sound isolation at material transitions.

2. Status of power system studies.

3. Value analysis proposals and requests for substitution of electrical equipment.

4. Utility work coordination and class of service requests.

5. Commissioning activities.

6. Sustainability activities

1.5 SEQUENCING

A. Conduct and submit results of power system studies before submitting Product Data and Shop

Drawings for electrical equipment.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination drawings.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Electrical installation schedule.

B. Qualification statements.

C. Seismic-load performance certificates

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Facility EPM program binders.

B. Operation and maintenance data.

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1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Prepare and submit qualification statements for the following entities performing

Work on Project:

1. Qualified Regional Manufacturer: Manufacturer, possessing qualifications specified in

Section 014000 "Quality Requirements," that maintains a service center capable of providing training, parts, and emergency on-site repairs to Project site with response time less than eight hours

2. Electrical Professional Engineer: Professional engineer possessing active qualifications specified in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements," with expertise in electrical engineering, including electrical power system modeling and analysis of electrical safety in accordance with NFPA 70E.

3. Lighting Professional Engineer: Professional engineer possessing active qualifications in accordance with Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" and the following:

a. Expertise in electrical engineering, lighting design, and structural requirements for exterior poles and standards.

b. Lighting Certified (LC) Professional by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP).

4. EPM Specialist: Recognized experts possessing the following qualifications in accordance with Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" and NFPA 70B:

a. Technical Competence: Person should, by education, training, and experience, be well-rounded in all aspects of electrical maintenance.

b. Administrative and Supervisory Skills: Person should be skilled in planning and development of long-range objectives to achieve specific results and should be able to command respect and solicit cooperation of persons involved in EPM

Program development.

5. ERMC-S-PVC Installers: Installer possessing active qualifications specified in

Section 014000 "Quality Requirements," and able to present unexpired certified Installer credentials issued by ERMC-S-PVC manufacturer prior to starting installation.

B. Administrant for Field Tests and Inspections of Lighting Installations:

1. Owner will engage qualified lighting testing and inspecting agency to administer and perform tests and inspections.

2. Engage qualified lighting testing and inspecting agency to administer and perform tests and inspections.

3. Engage factory-authorized service representative to administer and perform tests and inspections on components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

4. Administer and perform tests and inspections.

1.10 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

A. Development of Facility EPM Program

1. Facility EPM Program must be developed by qualified EPM specialist.

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2. Conduct Facility EPM Program analysis in accordance with NFPA 70B recommendations.

3. Compile operation and maintenance data from Facility EPM Program analysis and submit updated Facility EPM Program Binders.

4. Facility EPM Program Binders:

a. Description: Set of binders containing operation and maintenance data for facility's electrical equipment that was compiled during analysis of installed electrical Work for Facility EPM Program development.

b. Referenced Standards: Content must comply with recommendations in NFPA 70B.

c. General Characteristics:

1) Volume 1 - Introduction:

a) Summarize how Facility EPM Program Analysis was performed, how data were collected, and how volumes are organized.

b) Describe Facility EPM Program and provide recommended policies and procedures for implementing the program and keeping it current.

c) Provide place for Owner to identify contact information for employees responsible for implementing and maintaining Facility

EPM Program.

2) Volume 2 - Facility Safety, Hazards Awareness, and Emergency

Procedures:

a) Include training requirements for employees and contractors.

b) Include list of known facility hazards impacting IT&R activities.

c) Include approval and permitting procedures for IT&R activities.

d) Include incident emergency response procedures.

e) Include emergency shutdown procedures.

f) Include electrical disaster recovery procedures.

3) Volume 3 - Operating Procedures for Electrical Equipment and Controls:

a) Include copies of demonstration and training videos.

4) Volume 4 - Facility Diagrams and Schedules:

a) Include single-line diagrams.

b) Include grounding and bonding diagrams.

c) Include essential wiring diagrams.

d) Include system communications diagrams (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, ERCES, MNS, etc.)

e) Include system automation diagrams (SCADA, BMS, lighting, HVAC, etc.).

f) Include records of switchgear, switchboard, and panelboard schedules.

g) Include time-current curves for overcurrent protective devices.

h) Include list of load-current and overload-relay heaters with related motor nameplate data.

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5) Volume 5 - Inventory of Facility Equipment Using Electrical Power:

a) Include simplified floor plans showing equipment locations.

b) Identify critical equipment (electrical or otherwise).

c) Include identifying designations and nameplate data.

d) Include warranty and maintenance contract information.

6) Volume 6 - Inventory of Facility Tools, Supplies, and Personnel Protective

Equipment:

a) Include schedules of maintenance material items recommended to be stored at facility.

b) Include list of lamp types and photoelectric relays used in facility with ANSI and manufacturers' codes.

c) Include calibration and servicing data for each item.

7) Volume 7 - Inspection, Testing, and Repair (IT&R) Plan:

a) Include tables showing frequency of activities for each item.

b) Include annual schedule with activities mapped to specific days of the year.

c) Include exterior pole inspection and repair procedures.

8) Volume 8 - Inspection, Testing, and Repair (IT&R) Forms:

9) Volume 9 - Inspection, Testing, and Repair (IT&R) Procedures:

10) Volume 10 - Spare Parts List:

a) Include list of all parts required to perform IT&R procedures.

b) Identify quantities of which parts are recommended to be stored on-site.

c) Include source contact information and budget cost for each item.

11) Volume 11 - Construction Project Closeout Record Documentation:

a) Include records of power system studies and photometric studies.

b) Include records of risk assessment studies.

c) Include records of electrical system startup and commissioning activities.

d) Include records of baseline inspections and tests.

e) Include records of baseline infrared photographs with normal light photographs showing the location, direction, angle, and conditions necessary for reproducing each infrared photograph.

f) Include records of baseline settings for adjustable equipment and devices.

5. Facility EPM Program Binders:

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a. Complete Set: On approved online or cloud solution and USB media that is clearly and permanently labeled with attached placard on lanyard to prevent misplacement.

b. Volumes 2 and 8: Reproducible hardcopy on archival quality, 28 lb (105 GSM), acid-free, bond paper.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Prepare and submit the following:

1. Provide emergency operation, normal operation, and preventive maintenance manuals for each system, equipment, and device listed below:

2. Include the following information:

a. Manufacturer's operating specifications.

b. User's guides for software and hardware.

c. Schedule of maintenance material items recommended to be stored at Project site.

d. Detailed instructions covering operation under both normal and abnormal conditions.

e. Time-current curves for overcurrent protective devices and manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting their settings.

f. List of load-current and overload-relay heaters with related motor nameplate data.

g. List of lamp types and photoelectric relays used on Project, with ANSI and manufacturers' codes.

h. Manufacturer's instructions for setting field-adjustable components.

i. Manufacturer's instructions for testing, adjusting, and reprogramming microprocessor controls.

j. EPSS: Manufacturer's system checklists, maintenance schedule, and maintenance log sheets in accordance with NFPA 110.

k. Exterior pole inspection and repair procedures.

l. Include copies of demonstration and training videos.

END OF SECTION 260010

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Grounding and bonding conductors.

2. Grounding and bonding clamps.

3. Grounding and bonding bushings.

4. Grounding and bonding hubs.

5. Grounding and bonding connectors.

6. Intersystem bonding bridge grounding connector.

7. Grounding and bonding busbars.

8. Signal reference grids.

9. Grounding (earthing) electrodes.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 260010 "Supplemental Requirements for Electrical" for additional abbreviations, definitions, submittals, qualifications, testing agencies, and other Project requirements applicable to Work specified in this Section.

2. Section 260011 "Facility Performance Requirements for Electrical" for seismic-load, wind-load, acoustical, and other field conditions applicable to Work specified in this

Section.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data:

1. Grounding and bonding conductors.

2. Grounding and bonding clamps.

3. Grounding and bonding bushings.

4. Grounding and bonding hubs.

5. Grounding and bonding connectors.

6. Intersystem bonding bridge grounding connector.

7. Grounding and bonding busbars.

8. Signal reference grids.

9. Grounding (earthing) electrodes.

B. Shop Drawings: Plans showing dimensioned locations of grounding features described in "Field

Quality Control for Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Power" Article, including the following:

1. Test wells.

2. Rod electrodes.

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3. Ring electrodes.

4. Grounding arrangements and connections for separately derived systems.

C. Field quality-control reports.

1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. In addition to items specified in Section 260010 "Supplemental Requirements for

Electrical," include the following:

a. Plans showing locations of grounding features described in "Field Quality Control for Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Power" Article, including the following:

1) Test wells.

2) Rod electrodes.

3) Ring electrodes.

4) Grounding arrangements and connections for separately derived systems.

b. Instructions for periodic…