36C24219B0008-0001001.pdf

REPAIR/REPLACE ROOF

Project No. 528A4-14-202 VA WNY Health Care System Batavia VA Medical Center 222 Richmond Ave.

Batavia, New York 14020 03-07-17

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SECTION 26 00 10

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All drawings and general provisions of Contract, including all General and Supplementary Conditions, Division 1 Specification Sections, and Instructions to Bidders apply to this section and all other sections of Division 26, 27, & 28.

1.2 REGULATIONS AND CODE COMPLIANCE

A. All work and materials shall conform to and be installed, inspected and tested in accordance with the 2014 National Electric Code and with the governing rules and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies.

B. The following is a list of codes and standards that will apply to this project:

1. 2015 International Building Code

2. 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

3. 2016 Supplement to the New York State Energy Construction Code

4. New York State Department of Labor Rules and Regulations.

5. New York State Department of Health.

6. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act - OSHA.

7. Life Safety Codes, NFPA 101.

8. Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI) – Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities

9. Standard for Healthcare Facilities, NFPA 99

10. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70

11. Electrical Safety Requirements, NFPA-70E

12. National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72

13. NEMA Standards.

14. Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service, Inc.

15. Factory Mutual or other Insurance Carrier.

1.3 LICENSING & PERMITS

A. Provide certificate of inspection from Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services Inc. for all electrical work prior to acceptance of each phase.

B. Apply for and obtain all required permits and inspections, include costs for all fees and charges within bid. Provide third party inspection of all electrical work by a certified inspection agency or approved professional.

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C. Refer to General Conditions of the Contract for additional requirements.

1.4 GLOSSARY

ACI American Concrete Institute ADA American Disabilities Act AGCA Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

AIA American Institute of Architects AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute ASTM American Society for Testing Materials AWSC American Welding Society Code FM Factory Mutual Insurance Company IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers NYBFU New York Board of Fire Underwriters NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association NESC National Electrical Safety Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association NYS/DEC New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation UFPO Underground Facilities Protective Organization UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration NYS/UFBC New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building

Code ISO International Standards Organization

1.5 DEFINITIONS

Approved / Approval

Written permission to use a material or system.

As Called For Materials, equipment including the execution specified/shown in the contract documents.

Code Requirements Minimum requirements.

Concealed Work installed in pipe and duct shafts, chases or recesses, inside walls, above ceilings, in slabs or below grade.

Design Equipment Refer to the article, BASIS OF DESIGN.

Design Make Refer to the article, BASIS OF DESIGN.

Equal or Equivalent Equally acceptable as determined by Owner’s Representative

Exposed Work not identified as concealed.

Final Acceptance Owner acceptance of the project from Contractor upon certification by Owner's Representative.

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Furnish Supply and deliver to installation location.

Furnished by Others Receive delivery at job site or where called for and install.

Inspection Visual observations by Owner's site

Representative.

Install Mount and connect equipment and associated materials ready for use.

Labeled Refers to classification by a standards agency.

Make Refer to the article, BASIS OF DESIGN.

Or Approved Equal Approved equal or equivalent as determined by Owner’s Representative.

Owner’s representative

The Prime Professional

Prime Professional Architect or Engineer having a contract directly with the Owner for professional services.

Provide Furnish, install and connect ready for use.

Relocate Disassemble, disconnect, and transport equipment to new locations, then clean, test, and install ready for use.

Replace Remove and provide new item.

Review A general contractual conformance check of specified products.

Roughing Pipe, duct, conduit, equipment layout and installation.

Satisfactory As specified in contract documents.

Site Representative Construction Manager or Owner's Inspector at the work site.

Refer to General Conditions of the Contract for additional definitions.

1.6 BASIS OF DESIGN

A. The contract documents are prepared on basis of one manufacturer as "design equipment," even though other manufacturers' names are listed as acceptable makes. If Contractor elects to use one of the listed makes other than "design equipment," submit detailed drawings, indicating proposed installation of equipment. Show maintenance clearances, service removal space required, and other pertinent revisions to the design arrangement. Make required changes in the work of other trades, at no increase in any contract. Provide larger electrical feeders, circuit breakers, equipment, additional control devices and other miscellaneous equipment required for proper operation, and assume responsibility for proper location of roughing and connections by other trades. Remove and replace door frames, VA WNY Health Care System Batavia VA Medical Center

26 00 10 - 4 access doors, walls ceilings or floors required to install other than design make equipment. If revised arrangement submittal is rejected, revise and resubmit specified "design equipment" item which conforms to contract documents.

1.7 ABSENCE OF SPECIFICATION

A. Where the drawings or the specifications do not name a particular brand or manufacturer of any item, these items are still part of the Work. This Contractor shall provide all such items that may be fairly and reasonably judged throughout the construction industry to be the most appropriate and best quality item for the intended application.

Provide submittals for proposed items to the Architect for review and approval.

1.8 DISCREPANCY IN DRAWINGS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS

A. Where the drawings and/or the specifications pose a conflict in design intent requirements, quality of work, or equipment the contractor must submit an RFI for clarification during the bid process in compliance with the front-end specifications to provide resolution or provide the greater of the conflicting equipment or workmanship after the submission of bid, or cutoff date for RFI’s.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufactures of equipment shall be firms regularly engaged in the production of factory fabricated systems and equipment whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than three (3) years.

B. Suppliers of equipment must have factory trained and authorized personnel for the service of all equipment provided.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required quality, functions, dimensions and appearance that must be met by any proposed substitution.

B. Proposed substitutions must be submitted to the Architect/Engineer a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Each request shall include the name of the proposed material equipment being substituted, cut sheets, installation drawings, performance and test data and warranties. At that time the equipment or will be evaluated and if determined to be acceptable an Addendum will be issued to all bidders.

C. Requests for substitution shall be made only by a Bidder. Requests for substitution from sales representatives, vendors or suppliers are not acceptable.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. All materials, unless otherwise specified, shall be new and be the standard products of the manufacturer. Used equipment or damaged material will be rejected.

B. The listing of a manufacturer as “acceptable” does not indicate acceptance of a standard or catalogued item of equipment. All equipment and systems conform to the Specifications.

2.3 U.L. LISTING

A. Equipment shall bear the Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), or another approved agency listing label. This listing requirement applies to the entire assembly. Any modifications to equipment to suit the intent of the specifications shall be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code and listed by U.L.

2.4 SHOP DRAWINGS/PRODUCT DATA/SAMPLES

A. Submit Shop Drawings on all items of equipment and materials to be furnished and installed. Submission of Shop Drawings and samples shall be accompanied by a transmittal letter, stating name of project and contractor, number of drawings, titles, and other pertinent data called for in individual sections. Shop Drawings Shall Be Dated and Contain: Name of project; name of prime professional; name of prime contractor; description or names of equipment, materials and items;

and complete identification of locations at which materials or equipment are to be installed. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted. All products specified in an individual Division 26 specification sections shall be submitted at the same time and each separate section shall have its own submittal. Number each

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26 00 10 - 6 submittal and do not combine multiple specification sections into a single submittal. Indicate deviations from contract requirements on Letter of Transmittal. Corrections or comments made on the Shop Drawings during the review do not relieve Contractor from compliance with requirements of the drawings and specifications. The Contractor is responsible for confirming and correcting all quantities; checking electrical characteristics and dimensions; selecting fabrication processes and techniques of construction; coordinating his work with that of all other trades; and performing his work in a safe and satisfactory manner.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXISTING SYSTEMS AND CONDITIONS

A. Prior to beginning work inspect and test all existing electrical systems that will be affected by the work in this contract. Provide a report to the Owner indicating any problems or defects found. If no problems or system defects are submitted, the contractor shall be responsible for correcting problems found at the completion of the project that are determined to be caused by the work of this contract.

B. Inspect the entire work area for defects in the existing construction such as scratches, holes etc. Submit a complete list and photographs of existing damage, to the owner prior to beginning work. If existing damage is not documented the contractor shall repair all damage to like new condition, that is determined to have been caused by the work in this contract.

3.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

A. All installations shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Coordinate electrical systems, equipment, and materials installation with other building components. Be responsible for any changes in openings and locations necessitated by the equipment installed.

2. Verify all dimensions with field measurements.

3. Arrange for all chases, slots and openings in other building components, that are not indicated on drawings, to allow for electrical installations.

4. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components, as they are constructed.

5. Coordinate ordering and installation of all equipment with long lead times or having a major impact on work by other trades so as not to delay the job or impact the construction schedule. Pay close attention to equipment that must be installed prior to building enclosure.

6. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install

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7. Install systems, materials and equipment to conform with approved submittal data, including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to arrangements indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions of the work are shown only in diagrammatic form. Where coordination requirements conflict with individual system requirements, refer the conflict to the Architect.

8. Store Materials on dry base, at least 6" above-ground or floor.

Store so as not to interfere with other work or obstruct access to buildings or facilities. Provide waterproof/windproof covering. Remove and provide special storage for items subject to moisture damage. Protect against theft or damage from any cause. Replace items stolen or damaged, at no cost to Owner.

9. Set all equipment to accurate line and grade, level all equipment and align all equipment components.

10. All tolerances in alignment and leveling, and the quality of workmanship for each stage of work shall be as required by the manufacturer and subject to approval by the owner’s representative.

11. All finished equipment surfaces damaged during construction shall be brought to “as new” condition by touch up or repainting. Any rust shall be removed and primed prior to repainting.

12. Workmanship shall be as called for in the “Standard of Installation” published by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

13. Provide all scaffolding, rigging, hoisting and services necessary for erection and delivery of equipment and apparatus furnished into the premises. These items shall be removed from premises when no longer required.

14. No electrical equipment shall be hidden or covered up prior to inspection by the owner’s representative. All work that is determined to be unsatisfactory shall be corrected immediately.

15. All electrical work shall be installed level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components.

3.3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Provide complete power connections to all electrical equipment.

Provide control connections to equipment where indicated on the drawings. Provide disconnect ahead of each piece of equipment.

Ground all equipment in accordance with the latest version of the National Electrical Code.

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B. Provide all power wiring, electric equipment, control wiring, switches, lights, receptacles, and connections as required for proper equipment operation of Owner-Furnished Equipment and Equipment furnished by other contracts, C. Refer to Manufacturer's drawings/specifications for requirements of special equipment. Verify connection requirements before bidding and confirm prior to roughing.

3.4 CLEANING

A. After all tests are made and installations completed satisfactorily:

B. Thoroughly clean entire installation, both exposed surfaces and interiors.

C. Remove all debris caused by work.

D. Remove tools, surplus, materials, when work is finally accepted.

3.5 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Refer to Division 0 and 1 specifications for temporary facility requirements of this contract.

3.6 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

A. The building will be in use during construction operations. Maintain existing systems in operation within all rooms of building at all times. Refer to "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction" for temporary facilities for additional contract requirements.

Schedules for various phases of contract work shall be coordinated with all other trades and with Owner's Representative. Provide, as part of contract, temporary mechanical and electrical connections and relocation as required to accomplish the above. Obtain approval in writing as to date, time, and location for shut-down of existing mechanical/electrical facilities or services.

3.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Include one copy each of approved Shop Drawings, wiring diagrams, piping diagrams, spare parts lists, as-built drawings and manufacturer's instructions. Include typewritten instructions, describing equipment, starting/operating procedures, emergency operating instructions, seasonal changeover, freeze protection, precautions and recommended maintenance procedures.

Include name, address, and telephone number of supplier manufacturer Representative and service agency for all major equipment items. Bind above items in a three-ring binder with name of project on the cover.

Provide required number of hard copies and disk(s) containing pdf files of all documents and deliver to Owner's Representative before request for acceptance.

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3.8 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Prepare record or as-built documents in accordance with Division 01 Specifications. In addition to those requirements provide the following:

1. Document the routing major raceway systems, location of control devices, branch circuit numbers for all devices and equipment and fuse and circuit breaker sizes for major equipment and branch circuit home runs.

2. Provide stamp on each drawing including: Company Name, Date and “Record Drawings”

3. Refer to each Division 26 section for additional items to be included in the record drawings.

4. Provide required number of hard copies and disk(s) containing pdf files of all documents.

3.9 REMOVALS

A. Where existing equipment removals are called for, submit complete list to Owner's Representative. All items that Owner wishes to retain that do not contain asbestos or PCB Material shall be delivered to location directed by Owner. Items that Owner does not wish to retain shall be removed from site and legally disposed of. Removal and disposal of material containing asbestos and/or PCB's shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Local law requirements. Where equipment is called for to be relocated. Contractor shall carefully remove, clean and recondition, then reinstall.

3.10 ASBESTOS RECOGNITION AND PRECAUTIONS

A. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all required removal work, coring, cutting and patching with the owner’s asbestos management plan. Prior to performing such work identify areas containing asbestos. Notify the Owner so that they may make arrangements for abatement and/or containment prior to work proceeding. The contractor shall be responsible for cleaning all areas where asbestos is released due to the failure to coordinate with the asbestos management plan. Refer to Division 1 sections for further requirements.

B. The disturbance or dislocation of asbestos-containing materials causes asbestos fibers to be released into the building's atmosphere, thereby creating a health hazard to workmen and building occupants.

Consistent with Industrial Code Rule 56 and the content of recognized asbestos-control work, the Contractor shall apprise all of his workers, supervisory personnel, subcontractors, Owner and Consultants who will be at the job site of the seriousness of the hazard and of proper safeguards and work procedures which must be followed, as described in New York State Department of Labor Industrial Code Rule 56.

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C. Refer to division 2 sections for further requirements.

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