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1P 1 POLE (2P, 3P, 4P, ETC.)
A AMPERE
AC ABOVE COUNTER OR AIR
CONDITIONER
ACLG ABOVE CEILING
ADO AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER
AF AMP FRAME
AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
AFG ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
AFI ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
AHU AIR HANDLING UNIT
AL ALUMINUM
ALT ALTERNATE
AMP AMPERE
AMPL AMPLIFIER
ANNUN ANNUNCIATOR
APPROX APPROXIMATELY
AQ-STAT AQUASTAT
ARCH ARCHITECT, ARCHITECTURAL
AS AMP SWITCH
AT AMP TRIP
ATS AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
AUTO AUTOMATIC
AUX AUXILIARY
AV AUDIO VISUAL
AWG AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE
BATT BATTERY
BD BOARD
BLDG BUILDING
BMS BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
C CONDUIT
CAB CABINET
CAT CATALOG
CATV CABLE TELEVISION
CB CIRCUIT BREAKER
CCTV CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
CKT CIRCUIT
CLG CEILING
COMB COMBINATION
CMPR COMPRESSOR
CONN CONNECTION
CONST CONSTRUCTION
CONT CONTINUATION OR CONTINUOUS
CONTR CONTRACTOR
CONV CONVECTOR
CP CIRCULATING PUMP
CRT CATHODE-RAY TUBE
CT CURRENT TRANSFORMER
CTR CENTER
CU COPPER
DCP DOMESTIC WATER CIRCULATING PUMP
DEPT DEPARTMENT
DET DETAIL
DIA DIAMETER
DISC DISCONNECT
DIST DISTRIBUTION
DN DOWN
DPR DAMPER
DS SAFETY DISCONNECT SWITCH
DT DOUBLE THROW
DWG DRAWING
EC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
ELEC ELECTRIC, ELECTRICAL
ELEV ELEVATOR
EM EMERGENCY
EMS ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
EMT ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
EP ELECTRIC PNEUMATIC
EQUIP EQUIPMENT
EWC ELECTRIC WATER COOLER
EX EXISTING
EXH EXHAUST
EXP EXPLOSION PROOF
FA FIRE ALARM
FABP FIRE ALARM BOOSTER POWER
SUPPLY PANEL
FACP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
FCU FAN COIL UNIT
FIXT FIXTURE
FLR FLOOR
FLUOR FLUORESCENT
FU FUSE
FUDS FUSED SAFETY DISCONNECT SWITCH
GA GAUGE
GAL GALLON
GALV GALVANIZED
GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR
GEN GENERATOR
GFI GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER
GFP GROUND FAULT PROTECTOR
GND GROUND
GRS GALVANIZED RIGID STEEL (CONDUIT)
GYP BD GYPSUM BOARD
HOA HANDS-OFF-AUTOMATIC SWITCH
HORIZ HORIZONTAL
HP HORSEPOWER
HPF HIGH POWER FACTOR
HT HEIGHT
HTG HEATING
HTR HEATER
HV HIGH VOLTAGE
HVAC HEATING, VENTILATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
HWP HYDRONIC WATER PUMP
IC INTERRUPTING CAPACITY
IG ISOLATED GROUND
IMC INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT
INCAND INCANDESCENT
IR INFRARED
I/W INTERLOCK WITH
J-BOX JUNCTION BOX
KV KILOVOLT
KVA KILOVOLT-AMPERE
KVAR KILOVOLT-AMPERE REACTIVE
KW KILOWATT
KWH KILOWATT HOUR
LOC LOCATE OR LOCATION
LT LIGHT
LTG LIGHTING
LTNG LIGHTNING
LV LOW VOLTAGE
MAX MAXIMUM
MAG.S MAGNETIC STARTER
M/C MOMENTARY CONTACT
MC MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
MCB MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
MCC MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
MDC MAIN DISTRIBUTION CENTER
MDP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
MFR MANUFACTURER
MFS MAIN FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH
MH MANHOLE
MIC MICROPHONE
MIN MINIMUM
MISC MISCELLANEOUS
MLO MAIN LUGS ONLY
MMS MANUAL MOTOR STARTER
MOA MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLY
MSP MOTOR STARTER PANELBOARD
MSBD MAIN SWITCHBOARD
MT MOUNT
MT.C EMPTY CONDUIT
MTS MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
MTR MOTOR, MOTORIZED
N.C. NORMALLY CLOSED
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEMA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION
NFDS NON-FUSED SAFETY
DISCONNECT SWITCH
NIC NOT IN CONTRACT
NL NIGHT LIGHT
N.O. NORMALLY OPEN
NPF NORMAL POWER FACTOR
NTS NOT TO SCALE
OH OVERHEAD
OL OVERLOADS
PA PUBLIC ADDRESS
PB PULL BOX OR PUSHBUTTON
PE PNEUMATIC ELECTRIC
PED PEDESTAL
PF POWER FACTOR
PH PHASE
PIV POST INDICATING VALVE
PNL PANEL
PP POWER POLE
PR PAIR
PRI PRIMARY
PROJ PROJECTION
PRV POWER ROOF VENTILATOR
PT POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
PVC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CONDUIT)
PWR POWER
QUAN QUANTITY
RCPT RECEPTACLE
REQD REQUIRED
RM ROOM
RSC RIGID STEEL CONDUIT
RTU ROOF TOP UNIT
SC SURFACE CONDUIT
SEC SECONDARY
SHT SHEET
SIM SIMILAR
S/N SOLID NEUTRAL
SPEC SPECIFICATION
SPKR SPEAKER
SP SPARE
SR SURFACE RACEWAY
SS STAINLESS STEEL
SSW SELECTOR SWITCH
S/S STOP/START PUSHBUTTONS
STA STATION
STD STANDARD
SURF SURFACE MOUNTED
SW SWITCH
ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS LIST
SWBD SWITCHBOARD
SYM SYMMETRICAL
SYS SYSTEM
TEL TELEPHONE
TERM TERMINAL
TL TWIST LOCK
TR TAMPER RESISTANT
T-STAT THERMOSTAT
TTC TELEPHONE TERMINAL CABINET
TV TELEVISION
TVTC TELEVISION TERMINAL CABINET
TYP TYPICAL
UC UNDER COUNTER
UE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UG UNDERGROUND
UH UNIT HEATER
UT UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE
UTIL UTILITY
UV UNIT VENTILATOR OR ULTRAVIOLET
V VOLT
VA VOLT-AMPERES
VDT VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL
VERT VERTICAL
VFD VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
VOL VOLUME
W WATT
W/ WITH
WG WIRE GUARD
WH WATER HEATER
W/O WITHOUT
WP WEATHERPROOF
XFMR TRANSFORMER
XFR TRANSFER
@ AT
' FEET
" INCHES
# NUMBER
Ø PHASE
C CENTER LINE
P PLATE
SYMBOL
RELAY
SYMBOL SYMBOL SYMBOL
ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND
J
2 POLE SINGLE THROW SW.
SINGLE POLE SW.
LIGHT ON CORD REEL (TYPE DENOTED)
LIGHTING CHANNEL WIRE (TYPE DENOTED)
DIMMER SWITCH
MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH
OCCUPANCY SENSOR SWITCH
PUSH BUTTON
SINGLE RECEPT.
TIME DELAY SWITCH
SPLIT DUPLEX RECEPT.
FOURPLEX RECEPT.
DUPLEX RECEPT.
RECEPT ON EMERGENCY CKT (DUPLEX SHOWN)
ISOLATED GROUND RECEPT (DUPLEX SHOWN)
240 VOLT RECEPT.
RECEPT ON DROP CORD (DUPLEX SHOWN)
RECEPT ON CORD REEL (DUPLEX SHOWN)
FLOOR RECEPT. (DUPLEX SHOWN)
TIMER SWITCH
KEYED SW.
SW. W/PILOT
3-WAY SW.
4-WAY SW.
DESCRIPTION
WALL MOUNTED FLOODLIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
POLE MOUNTED LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
RECESSED LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
SURFACE LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
EXIT SIGN (TYPE DENOTED)
SUSPENDED OR PENDANT LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
TRACK AND TRACK LIGHT (TYPES DENOTED)
SURFACE LINEAR LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
STRIP LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
EMERGENCY BATTERY LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
RECESSED LINEAR LIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
POLE MOUNTED FLOODLIGHT (TYPE DENOTED)
FOURPLEX RECEPTACLE ON EMERGENCY CIRCUIT
LIGHT FIXTURE ON (EM) LIFE SAFETY BRANCH
LIGHT FIXTURE ON (EM) CRITICAL BRANCH
CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
DASHED SYMBOL INDICATES REMOVED
HALFTONE SYMBOL INDICATES EXISTING
SOLENOID VALVE
BUS DUCT WITH PLUG IN DISCONNECT (FUSED)
LIGHT LEVEL SENSOR - TYPE DENOTED
TIME CONTROL SWITCH (TIME SWITCH)
HUMIDISTAT
THERMOSTAT
PHOTOCELL
ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKER
PRESSURE SWITCH
SAFETY DISC. SW. (FUSED)
SAFETY DISC. SW. (NON-FUSED)
COMB. MOTOR STARTER (FUSED)
POWER OR DISTRIBUTION PANEL
MOTOR (SEE SCHEDULE)
TRANSFORMER (TYPE DENOTED)
STATIC GROUND RECEPTACLE (TYPE DENOTED)
SPECIAL RECEPT. OR CONN. (SEE SCHEDULE)
JUNCTION BOX
PULL BOX
GROUND ROD (PLAN VIEW)
LIGHTNING PROTECTION AIR TERMINAL
SURGERY SERVICE COLUMN
CLOCK (TYPE DENOTED)
POWER POLE (OPEN OFFICE STYLE)
MULTIOUTLET ASSEMBLY (TYPE DENOTED)
DESCRIPTION
LIGHTNING PROTECTION CONDUCTOR SPLICE
UTILITY SERVICE POWER POLE (SITE)
OCCUPANCY SENSOR - TYPE DENOTED
FLOAT SWITCH
ANTENNA
DOOR SIGNAL - APT. UNIT
SPEAKER (WALL OR CEILING MT.)
MICROPHONE OUTLET
HORN TYPE SPEAKER
VOLUME CONTROL
BUZZER
BELL
INFORMATION OUTLET (TYPE DENOTED)
WALL TELEPHONE OUTLET (TYPE DENOTED)
TELEPHONE OUTLET (TYPE DENOTED)
TELEVISION OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
CHIME
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
DESCRIPTION
GAS DETECTOR (TYPE DENOTED)
F.A. PULLSTATION (TYPE DENOTED)
F.A. DOOR CLOSER
F.A. DOOR HOLDER
F.A. INDIVIDUAL ADDRESSABLE MODULE
FIRE ALARM SHUT DOWN RELAY
SPRINKLER VALVE TAMPER SWITCH
SPRINKLER FLOW SWITCH
F.A. ZONE ADDRESSABLE MODULE
SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
SPRINKLER LEVEL SWITCH
SPRINKLER PRESSURE SWITCH
HEAT DETECTOR (TYPE & TEMP DENOTED)
FIRE ALARM BELL
FIRE ALARM BELL W/STROBE (CANDELAS)
SMOKE DETECTOR (TYPE DENOTED)
FIRE ALARM STROBE (CANDELAS)
FIRE ALARM SPEAKER W/STROBE (CANDELAS)
FLAME DETECTOR (TYPE DENOTED)
DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR (TYPE DENOTED)
REMOTE TEST/STATUS STATION
LINEAR HEAT DETECTOR
FIRE ALARM CHIME W/STROBE (CANDELAS)
FIRE ALARM HORN W/STROBE (CANDELAS)
FIRE ALARM REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR
END OF LINE RESISTOR
CCTV CAMERA WITH PAN/TILT DRIVE
CCTV CAMERA
NURSE CALL DOME LIGHT (2 LAMP)
DOOR CONTACTS
CARD READER
ELECTRIC STRIKE
MOTION DETECTOR (TYPE DENOTED)
NURSE CALL EMERG. STATION
NURSE CALL DUTY STATION
NURSE CALL STAFF STATION
NURSE CALL CODE BLUE EMERG. STATION
NURSE CALL SINGLE PATIENT STATION
NURSE CALL DUAL PATIENT STATION
KEYPAD
MAGNETIC LOCK
COMBINATION LOCK
1 KEYED NOTE (SEE SCHEDULE)
RECEPTACLES, FURNITURE FEEDS
IN FLOOR JUNCTION BOXES FLUSH TO
FINISHED FLOOR (FF)
1. IN MASONRY CONSTRUCTION THE MOUNTING HEIGHTS SHALL BE USED FOR
REFERENCE TO THE NEAREST BLOCK OR BRICK COURSING.
2. THE ABOVE MOUNTING ELEVATIONS ARE TO CENTER OF DEVICE AND SHALL BE
ADHERED TO UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED OR DETAILED OTHERWISE ON THE
DRAWINGS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS.
3. COORDINATE THE INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING ELEVATIONS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,
DEVICES, CONTROLS AND APPURTENANCES WITH ARCHITECT AND ALL AFFECTED
TRADES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. DOCUMENT ALL MOUNTING ELEVATIONS FOR ALL
EQUIPMENT, DEVICES,CONTROLS AND APPURTENANCES AT THE TIME OF SHOP
DRAWING SUBMITTAL.
0'-0"
1'-5" A.F.F.
STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS
RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURES, CEILING
MOUNTED RECEPTACLES, INDICATING LIGHTS,
ETC.
CEILING
ABOVE COUNTER DEVICES, GFI RECEPTACLES IN
RESTROOMS.
3'-6" A.F.F.
WALL SWITCHES, THERMOSTATS, CONTROL
DEVICES, TO CENTER OF BOX
4'-0" A.F.F.
TOP OF PANELBOARDS (<6'-0" TALL)
6'-0" A.F.F.
TOP MOST PORTION OF OPERATING HANDLE OF
DISCONNECT SWITCHES / CIRCUIT BREAKERS
6'-6" A.F.F.
WALL MOUNTED LIGHTS IN STAIRS, MECH ROOMS,
ETC.
7'-0" A.F.F.
ADA INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
34"
46"
MAX.
(NOTE #2)
44"
MAX.
(FOR 20-25")
(NOTE #2)
10-24" 25" MAX.
48"
MAX.
(FOR 20")
(NOTE #2)
OBSTRUCTED HIGH
SIDE REACH
OBSTRUCTED HIGH
FORWARD REACH
48"
MAX.
(NOTE #2)
10"
MAX.
15"
MIN.
48"
MAX.
(NOTE #2)
15"
MIN.
OBSTRUCTED
SIDE REACH
OBSTRUCTED
FORWARD REACH
NOTES:
1. THESE GUIDELINES SHALL BE USED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE FOLLOWING
DEVICES: WALL SWITCHES; CONTROL SWITCHES; RECEPTACLES; VISUAL
DISPLAY TOUCH PANELS.
2. NOTE THAT THIS HEIGHT IS TO THE TOP-MOST PART OF THE DEVICE THAT AN OCCUPANT
REQUIRES ACCESS TO.
CONSULTANTS:
Drawing Title
Approved: Project Director
Project Title:
Location:
Date: Checked: Drawn:
Drawing Number
Dwg. of
Building Number
Project Number
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
VA FORM 08-6231
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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B
C
D
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FULLY SPRINKLERED
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B
C
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209 SANDUSKY STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
PH: 412.287.7333
www.ae-works.com
AE WORKS PROJECT NUMBER:
ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS:SEAL
6 " o n e e ig h th i n c h o n e f o o t o n e q u a rt e r in c h o n e f o o t th re e e ig h th s i n c h o n e f o o t o n e h a lf i n c h o n e f o o t th re e q u a rt e rs i n c h o n e f o o t o n e i n c h o n e f o o t o n e a n d o n e h a lf i n c h o n e f o o t th re e i n c h e s o n e f o o t
209 SANDUSKY STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
PH: 412.287.7333
www.ae-works.com
AE WORKS PROJECT NUMBER:
BID DOCUMENTS
18030
HVAC UPGRADE FOR
MRI SUITE
LOUIS A. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
540-18-011
BK BK
E001 08/05/2019 1611
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND
ABBREVIATIONS
ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES
22 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL CONDUITS CONCEALED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. EXPOSED CONDUIT SHALL ONLY BE INSTALLED IN CHASES, EXPOSED CEILING AREAS, JANITOR CLOSETS, AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOMS.
23 ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED AND/OR BONDED PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. PROVIDE ALL GROUNDING AND/OR BONDING COMPONENTS NOT EXPLICITLY SHOWN ON THE
DOCUMENTS.
24 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TYPEWRITTEN PANELBOARD DIRECTORIES, INDICATING THE LOADS SERVED BY THE RESPECTIVE PANELS. AMEND AS REQUIRED FOR AS-BUILT CONDITIONS. PROVIDE ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF THE
PANELBOARD SCHEDULES FOR FUTURE USE BY THE OWNER.
25 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW THE WORK REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICABLE UTILITY COMPANIES SERVING THE PROJECT. ALL WORK PERFORMED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL UTILITY
COMPANIES.
26 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH THE OWNER PRIOR TO STARTING ALL PHASES OF THE PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE OWNER WHAT WORK, IF ANY, HAS TO BE COMPLETED
DURING SECOND OR THIRD SHIFT.
27 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TEMPORARY POWER CONNECTIONS TO KEEP AREAS UP AND OPERATIONAL DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THESE REQUIREMENTS WITH THE OWNER.
28 THE VERBIAGE ON THE DRAWINGS INDICATING TYPES OF MATERIALS TO BE ENCOUNTERED IS INTENDED TO AID THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IN UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS CONDITIONS LIKELY TO BE ENCOUNTERED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE
PROJECT.
29 THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES, STRUCTURE AND OTHER CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THE PLANS ARE APPROXIMATE. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES
TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY WORK.
30 FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED LINTELS AND SLEEVES. ALL CONDUITS SHALL HAVE SLEEVES INSTALLED. ALL
SLEEVES INSTALLED THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL HAVE LINK SEALS INSTALLED.
31 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE BUILDING IN WEATHERTIGHT AND WATERPROOF CONDITION THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THEIR WORK. DO NOT LEAVE HOLES THROUGH WALLS AND/OR ROOFS OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS
WHEN NO WORK IS OCCURRING IN THOSE AREAS.
32 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GENERATE A DETAILED METHOD OF PROCEDURE (MOP) DOCUMENT INDICATING HOW HE/SHE INTENDS TO PERFORM EACH STEP IN THE PROJECT. THIS MOP SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER AND
ENGINEER PRIOR TO STARTING THE PROJECT, FOR SIGN OFF. THE MOP MAY BE REVISED BASED ON CHANGES IN THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION, ETC. AT ALL POINTS IN THE PROJECT THE OWNER SHALL BE MADE AWARE OF CHANGES TO THE MOP, AND A REVISED MOP SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER AND ENGINEER FOR SIGN OFF.
33 PROVIDE ALL JUNCTION BOXES, PULL BOXES AND OTHER PULL POINTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BENDS PER NEC REQUIREMENTS. NOT ALL CONDUITS, PULL BOXES AND OTHER RACEWAY ITEMS ARE INDICATED ON THE DOCUMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A COMPLETE RACEWAY SYSTEM MEETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
34 DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AIC RATED, AND ANY CIRCUIT BREAKERS SELECTED AND SET TO MATCH THE
EXISTING PANEL RATING.
35 THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT INDICATED ALL CONDUITS INTERCONNECTING EQUIPMENT, AND WHERE CONDUITS ARE INDICATED, THE ROUTING IS APPROXIMATE. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION
OF ALL CONDUIT IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES AND EXISTING CONDITIONS.
36 PROVIDE ALL JUNCTION BOXES AND OTHER PULL POINTSAS REQUIRED FOR EASE OF PULLING AND A CODE COMPLIANT INSTALLATION. ALL JUNCTION BOXES AND OTHER PULL POINTS SHALL BE ACCESSABLE
37 MULTIWIRE BRANCH CIRCUITS ARE NOT PERMITTED, ALL SINGLE POLE BRANCH CIRCUITS SHALL HAVE A DEDICATED NEUTRAL. SHARING OF NEUTRALS IS PROHIBITED. ALL CIRCUITS SHALL CONTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL GROUND WIRE. USE
OF THE CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR THE GROUND PATH IS PROHIBITED.
38 MULTIPLE SMALL 20A/1P BRANCH CIRCUITS MAY SHARE A SINGLE CONDUIT PROVIDED THE CONTRATOR UPSIZES THE
WIRES, INCLUDING THE GROUND, AND CONDUIT AS REQUIRED PER NEC.
39 THE COMPLETE BRANCH WIRING SYSTEM IS NOT SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. AN ABBREVIATED FORMAT IS USED TO INDICATE WHICH FIXTURES/DEVICES ARE CONNECTED TO A COMMON CIRCUIT OR SWITCH. THIS IS PROVIDED AS A
GUIDE TO THE CONTRACTOR TO ILLUSTRATE CIRCUITS AND CONTROL INTENT. ACTUAL WIRING MAY BE DIFFER DUE
TO FIELD CONDITIONS.
40 COLOR CODING OF WIRES SHALL BE AS PER NEC.
41 DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS, THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ALL OTHER TRADES (ARCHITECTURAL, SITE/LANDSCAPING, HVAC, PLUMBING, AND SPECIALTY TRADES). ALL ITEMS REQUIRING POWER INDICATED ON THESE DRAWINGS BUT NOT INDICATED ON THE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS SHALL BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’S WORK. THIS WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED AS PER NEC
REQUIREMENTS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
42 PROVIDE 120V CONNECTION TO ALL MOTORORIZED DAMPERS INDICATED ON MECHANICAL PLANS, WHETHER SHOWN ON DIVISION 26 DRAWINGS OR NOT. FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER CIRCUITS ARE TO BE PROVIDED FROM EMERGENCY (LIFE SAFETY) BRANCH PANEL. MOTORIZED DAMPERS WITHIN THE SAME AREA CAN BE CIRCUITED TO THE SAME CIRCUIT
(I.E., DEDICATED CIRCUIT IS NOT REQUIRED).
ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES
1 THE FOLLOWING GENERAL NOTES AS LISTED BELOW SHALL APPLY TO ALL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AS INDICATED
ON ALL E SERIES CONTRACT DRAWINGS.
2 THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT SET I.E. IF WORK IS SHOWN ON OTHER DRAWINGS AS
"BY CONTRACTOR" THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT WORK.
3 DRAWINGS FOR THIS WORK ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND INTENDED TO CONVEY THE EXTENT, GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AND LOCATIONS OF THE WORK. BECAUSE OF THE SCALE OF THE DRAWINGS, CERTAIN BASIC ITEMS SUCH AS ACCESS PANELS, CONDUITS, CABINET SIZES, PENETRATION SLEEVES, PULL BOXES, BACKBOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES MAY NOT BE SHOWN. INCLUDE ALL ITEMS WHERE REQUIRED BY CODE, MANUFACTURER AND RELATED SPECIFICATION
SECTIONS FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF ALL WORK.
4 DUE TO SCALE OF THE DRAWINGS, ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICE SYMBOLS ARE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THEIR INTENDED LOCATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE IN THE FIELD THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, CONTROLS AND CONDUITS. REFER TO RELATED SPECIFICATION SECTIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
5 COORDINATE WITH ALL TRADES AND SYSTEM INTEGRATORS ANY CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF ALL SYSTEMS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE TRADE ALL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPACTING THE PLACEMENT OF ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF ALL CONCERNED TRADES.
6 COORDINATE EXACT LOCATION(S) OF ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES/EQQUIPMENT WITH ALL AFFECTED TRADES PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
7 ALL CONDUITS SHALL BE SIZED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. ALL
CONDUITS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 3/4" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
8 PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT CLEARANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC REQUIREMENTS. ARRANGE EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE UNRESTRICTED ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS
AND/OR CABLE TERMINATIONS.
9 WHERE EQUIPMENT AND/OR JUNCTION BOXES ARE INSTALLED ABOVE FINISHED CEILINGS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS HATCHES LISTED FOR THE INTENDED APPLICATION. ACCESS HATCHES SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT
SERVICE ACCESS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR JUNCTION BOXES IS UNIMPEDED.
10 ALL PENETRATIONS OF WALLS AND/OR FLOORS SHALL BE FIRE STOPPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASTM AND NFPA REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO RELATED SPECIFICATION SECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. INSTALLATION OF FIRE-STOPS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY APPLICATOR/INSTALLER QUALIFIED AND TRAINED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
INSTALLATION SHALL BE PERFORMED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S DETAILED INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES.
11 ALL EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES LOCATED OUTSIDE OR IN ALL AREAS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR A RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF
75% OR GREATER SHALL BE NEMA 4X STAINLESS STEEL AND RATED FOR THAT APPLICATION.
12 ALL INTERIOR AND/OR EXTERIOR COMPONENTS, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO THE GENERAL POPULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED IN SECURED EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES WITH TAMPER SWITCHES AND INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT RESISTS TAMPERING AND/OR REMOVAL WITHOUT THE USE OF SPECIALIZED TOOLS.
13 FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS REQUIRING COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TEMPLATES, BACKBOXES AND EQUIPMENT ANCHOR BOLTS FOR MOUNTING OR FLUSH MOUNTING PREPARATION, (E.G. PEDESTALS OR OTHER DEVICES REQUIRING MOUNTING ON WALLS, CONCRETE PADS OR OTHER MATERIALS).
COORDINATE DELIVERY OF TEMPLATES AND EQUIPMENT WITH ALL AFFECTED CONTRACTORS.
14 ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (LATEST VERSION BEING ENFORCED), AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS BEING ENFORCED BY THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION.
15 THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY COMPONENTS OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. THE ENGINEER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY WORKMAN'S OR TRANSIENT'S SAFETY, OR FOR THE ADEQUACY OF EQUIPMENT, BUILDING COMPONENTS, WORK AIDS, OR ANY NECESSITY TO WORK ON ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS. FURTHER, NO SUPERINTENDENCE IS INCLUDED OR IMPLIED.
16 ALL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED AND WIRED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
17 ALL ELECTRICAL MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE TESTED AND LISTED BY A NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY.
18 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE CONDUIT ROUTING (PLAN AND ELEVATION) WITH THE LIGHTING (NEW AND EXISTING), CEILING ELEVATION, STRUCTURE, DUCTWORK, PIPING, ETC. REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
PROJECT, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
19 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE AND PROTECT THE BUILDING AND/OR WORK AREA WITH FIRE RETARDANT TEMPORARY PLYWOOD PARTITIONS (WITH LOCKING DOORS), ETC. CLOSE ALL EXISTING OPENINGS AS REQUIRED.
COORDINATE THIS WORK WITH THE OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO STARTING. IF TEMPORARY PARTITIONS IMPEDE THE FLOW OF EGRESS TO REQUIRED EGRESS DOORS AND STAIRS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE EXIT
SIGNS, AND SIGNAGE INDICATING SUCH.
20 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CAULK ALL JOINTS BETWEEN METAL FRAMES AND EXISTING CONDITIONS. THIS APPLIES TO
BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTALLATIONS.
21 THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR ONLY. VERIFY ALL
DIMENSIONS IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK.
ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES
1 UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES FROM WITHIN THE AREA OF DEMOLITION
WORK IDENTIFIED. REMOVE ALL ASSOCIATED CONDUIT AND WIRE BACK TO THE UPSTREAM DISTRIBUTION
DEVICE. THE INTENT IS FOR ALL DEVICES TO BE REMOVED TO ALLOW THE RENOVATION AND INSTALLATION
OF ALL NEW DEVICES AS SHOWN ON THE NEW WORK DOCUMENTS. EXISTING DEVICES SHOWN ARE
DIAGRAMMATIC AND BASED ON FIELD SURVEYS AND/OR RECORD DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER
AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THE FULL SCOPE OF DEMOLITION WORK. THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS MAY VARY.
ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS MUST BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO BID. THE PLANS ARE INTENDED TO SHOW THE
LOCATIONS OF EXISTING DEVICES AND IN NO WAY RELIEVES THE CONTRACTOR FROM PROVIDING ANY AND
ALL COORDINATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE NEW WORK. FIELD CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN. FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK AND OBTAIN
CLARIFICATIONS FROM ARCHITECT/ENGINEER IF NECESSARY.
2 CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM TWO WEEKS WRITTEN NOTICE PRIOR TO ANY SHUT DOWN.
NOTICE IS TO INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE LOCATION, PANELS AND DURATION OF SHUT DOWN.
3 OWNER SHALL HAVE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO ANY EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, LUMINAIRES, ETC.
DEMOLISHED FROM RENOVATION AREA PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.
4 MAINTAIN CONTINUITY OF SERVICE TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE PROJECT BOUNDARY. PATCH AND REPAIR ALL
CIRCUITS CUT OFF DURING DEMOLITION BY WIRING METHODS COMPATIBLE WITH THE EXISTING
INSTALLATION.
5 THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW THE DRAWING OF ALL OTHER TRADES IN THIS CONTRACT.
THE REMOVAL OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO ALL EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIED ON OTHER TRADE DRAWINGS IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.
6 EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REMOVING/ RELOCATING WIRING AND EQUIPMENT. IT IS THE
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT OTHER WIRING DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT
FIXTURES THAT MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME CIRCUIT REMAIN OPERATIONAL AND ACTIVE.
7 CONTRACTOR SHALL EXAMINE CONDITIONS AND TEST FUNCTIONALITIES OF ALL EXISTING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT IDETIFIED TO BE RE-USED AND / OR RELOCATED. PROVIDE REPORT TO ENGINEER AND OWNER
PRIOR TO DEMOLTION.
NO REVISION DATE
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