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Project 657-CSI-603JC Demolish Sextro Warehouse

John Cochran Division St. Louis VA Health Care Center

St. Louis, Missouri

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CONSTRUCTION

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1139 Olive Street, Suite 300 – Saint Louis, MO 63101 ph 314-436-9492 – fx 314-436-9733

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Project 657-CSI-603JC Demolish Sextro Warehouse

John Cochran Division St. Louis VA Health Care Center

St. Louis, Missouri

CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2

DIVISIONS 21 - 33

657-CSI-603JC Demolish Sextro Warehouse John Cochran Division, St. Louis, MO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 45 35 Special Inspections 04-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.41 Asbestos & Hazardous Material Abatement for Total

Demolition Project 04-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11 11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 02-16

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 08-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)- (NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16 32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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SECTION 26 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section applies to all sections of Division 26.

B. Furnish and install electrical systems, material s, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications a nd drawings.

Capacities and ratings of motors, conductors and ca ble, panelboards, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.

C. Conductor ampacities specified or shown on the d rawings are based on copper conductors, with the conduit and raceways si zed per NEC.

Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS: Requirements for seismic restraint for nonstructural components.

B. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER C ONDUCTORS AND CABLES:

Low-voltage conductors.

C. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELEC TRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRIC AL SYSTEMS: Conduits for conductors and cables.

E. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRU CTION: Installation of conductors and cables in manholes and ducts.

F. Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY:

Short circuit and coordination study, and requireme nts for a coordinated electrical system.

G. Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS: Controls fo r exterior lighting.

H. Section 26 24 13, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Low -voltage distribution switchboards.

I. Section 26 24 16, PANELBOARDS: Low-voltage panel boards.

J. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Wiring devices used for control of the lighting systems.

K. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS: Controllers for control of motors.

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L. Section 26 29 21, ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Stand-alone fused and non-fused disconnect switches and circuit breaker enclosures.

M. Section 26 33 53, STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER S UPPLY: Static

Uninterruptible Power Supplies.

N. Section 26 43 13, SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES: Surg e protective devices integral to panelboards.

O. Section 26 51 00, INTERIOR LIGHTING: Lighting fo r interior spaces.

P. Section 26 56 00, EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Lighting fo r exterior spaces.

1.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. The latest International Building Code (IBC), Un derwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), Institute of Electrical an d Electronics

Engineers (IEEE), and National Fire Protection Asso ciation (NFPA) codes and standards are the minimum requirements for mate rials and installation.

B. The drawings and specifications shall govern in those instances where requirements are greater than those stated in the a bove codes and standards.

1.4 TEST STANDARDS

A. All materials and equipment shall be listed, lab eled, or certified by a

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standards where test stand ards have been established. Materials and equipment which are not covered by UL standards will be accepted, providing that material s and equipment are listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet the safety requirements of a NRTL. Materials and equipment whi ch no NRTL accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, will be considered if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and NETA. Evidence o f compliance shall include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.

B. Definitions:

1. Listed: Materials and equipment included in a li st published by an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Ha ving Jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or servic es, that maintains periodic inspection of production or list ed materials and equipment or periodic evaluation of services, and w hose listing states that the materials and equipment either meet s appropriate

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designated standards or has been tested and found s uitable for a specified purpose.

2. Labeled: Materials and equipment to which has be en attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organizatio n that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspect ion of production of labeled materials and equipment, and by whose la beling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

3. Certified: Materials and equipment which:

a. Have been tested and found by a NRTL to meet nat ionally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a spe cified manner.

b. Are periodically inspected by a NRTL.

c. Bear a label, tag, or other record of certificat ion.

4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory: Testin g laboratory which is recognized and approved by the Secretary of Labo r in accordance with OSHA regulations.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and currently produce, as one of the manufacturer's pri ncipal products, the materials and equipment specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the materials and equipment for at lea st three years.

B. Product Qualification:

1. Manufacturer's materials and equipment shall hav e been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of s imilar size and type as this project, for at least three years.

2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the materials and equipment have been in operation before approval.

C. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permane nt service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which wil l render satisfactory service to this installation within fo ur hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable publications listed in all Sections o f Division 26 shall be the latest issue, unless otherwise noted.

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B. Products specified in all sections of Division 2 6 shall comply with the applicable publications listed in each section.

1.7 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of cu rrent production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, and for which replacement parts shall be available. Ma terials and equipment furnished shall be new, and shall have su perior quality and freshness.

B. When more than one unit of the same class or typ e of materials and equipment is required, such units shall be the prod uct of a single manufacturer.

C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:

1. Components of an assembled unit need not be prod ucts of the same manufacturer.

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

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

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

D. Factory wiring and terminals shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

E. When Factory Tests are specified, Factory Tests shall be performed in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witn essed by the contractor. In addition, the following requirement s shall be complied with:

1. The Government shall have the option of witnessi ng factory tests.

The Contractor shall notify the Government through the COR a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the manufacturer’s per forming of the factory tests.

2. When factory tests are successful, contractor sh all furnish four (4) copies of the equipment manufacturer’s certified te st reports to the

COR fourteen (14) days prior to shipment of the equ ipment, and not more than ninety (90) days after completion of the factory tests.

3. When factory tests are not successful, factory t ests shall be repeated in the factory by the equipment manufactur er, and witnessed

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by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be liable for all additional expenses for the Government to witness f actory re-testing.

1.8 VARIATIONS FROM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Where the Government or the Contractor requests variations from the contract requirements, the connecting work and rela ted components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders , controls, panels and installation methods.

1.9 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

A. Materials and equipment shall be protected durin g shipment and storage against physical damage, vermin, dirt, corrosive su bstances, fumes, moisture, cold and rain.

1. Store materials and equipment indoors in clean d ry space with uniform temperature to prevent condensation.

2. During installation, equipment shall be protecte d against entry of foreign matter, and be vacuum-cleaned both inside a nd outside before testing and operating. Compressed air shall not be used to clean equipment. Remove loose packing and flammable mate rials from inside equipment.

3. Damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by the COR.

4. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.

5. Damaged paint on equipment shall be refinished w ith the same quality of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacture r so repaired areas are not obvious.

1.10 WORK PERFORMANCE

A. All electrical work shall comply with requiremen ts of the latest NFPA

70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, OS HA Part 1910 subpart

J – General Environmental Controls, OSHA Part 1910 subpart K – Medical and First Aid, and OSHA Part 1910 subpart S – Elect rical, in addition to other references required by contract.

B. Job site safety and worker safety is the respons ibility of the

Contractor.

C. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all a ffected circuits or equipment de-energized. However, energized electric al work may be

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performed only for the non-destructive and non-inva sive diagnostic testing(s), or when scheduled outage poses an immin ent hazard to patient care, safety, or physical security. In such case, all aspects of energized electrical work, such as the availabil ity of appropriate/correct personal protective equipment ( PPE) and the use of

PPE, shall comply with the latest NFPA 70E, as well as the following requirements:

1. Only Qualified Person(s) shall perform energized electrical work.

Supervisor of Qualified Person(s) shall witness the work of its entirety to ensure compliance with safety requireme nts and approved work plan.

2. At least two weeks before initiating any energiz ed electrical work, the Contractor and the Qualified Person(s) who is d esignated to perform the work shall visually inspect, verify and confirm that the work area and electrical equipment can safely accom modate the work involved.

3. At least two weeks before initiating any energiz ed electrical work, the Contractor shall develop and submit a job speci fic work plan, and energized electrical work request to the COR, a nd Medical

Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee. At the minimum, the work plan must include relevant information such as proposed work schedule, area of work, description of work, name(s ) of Supervisor and Qualified Person(s) performing the work, equipm ent to be used, procedures to be used on and near the live electric al equipment, barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be us ed, and exit pathways.

4. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has obtained written approval of the work plan, and the energized electrical work request from the COR, and Medical C enter’s Chief

Engineer or his/her designee. The Contractor shall make these approved documents present and available at the tim e and place of energized electrical work.

5. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has invited and received acknowledgment from the COR, a nd Medical

Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee to witn ess the work.

D. For work that affects existing electrical system s, arrange, phase and perform work to assure minimal interference with no rmal functioning of

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the facility. Refer to Article OPERATIONS AND STORA GE AREAS under

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

E. New work shall be installed and connected to exi sting work neatly, safely and professionally. Disturbed or damaged wor k shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions, as required by Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

F. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit wit h other trades to minimize interference.

1.11 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment location shall be as close as practica l to locations shown on the drawings.

B. Working clearances shall not be less than specif ied in the NEC.

C. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contrac tor has installed equipment not readily accessible for operation and maintenance, the equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as direc ted at no additional cost to the Government.

2. "Readily accessible” is defined as being capable of being reached quickly for operation, maintenance, or inspections without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under o r over obstacles such as, but not limited to, motors, pumps, belt gu ards, transformers, piping, ductwork, conduit and raceway s.

D. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrang ements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility c ompany’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's req uirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility compa ny approval for sizes and settings of these devices.

1.12 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. In addition to the requirements of the NEC, inst all an identification sign which clearly indicates information required f or use and maintenance of items such as switchboards and switc hgear, panelboards, cabinets, motor controllers, fused and non-fused sa fety switches, generators, automatic transfer switches, separately enclosed circuit breakers, individual breakers and controllers in sw itchboards, switchgear and motor control assemblies, control de vices and other significant equipment.

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B. Identification signs for Normal Power System equ ipment shall be laminated black phenolic resin with a white core wi th engraved lettering. Identification signs for Essential Elec trical System (EES) equipment, as defined in the NEC, shall be laminate d red phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering. Letterin g shall be a minimum of 12 mm (1/2 inch) high. Identification signs shal l indicate equipment designation, rated bus amperage, voltage, number of phases, number of wires, and type of EES power branch as applicable. Secure nameplates with screws.

C. Install adhesive arc flash warning labels on all equipment as required by the latest NFPA 70E. Label shall show specific and correct information for specific equipment based on its arc flash calculations.

Label shall show the followings:

1. Nominal system voltage.

2. Equipment/bus name, date prepared, and manufactu rer name and address.

3. Arc flash boundary.

4. Available arc flash incident energy and the corr esponding working distance.

5. Minimum arc rating of clothing.

6. Site-specific level of PPE.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to the COR in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. The Government's approval shall be obtained for all materials and equipment before delivery to the job site. Deliver y, storage or installation of materials and equipment which has n ot had prior approval will not be permitted.

C. All submittals shall include six copies of adequ ate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings, test repor ts, certifications, samples, and other data necessary for the Governmen t to ascertain that the proposed materials and equipment comply with dr awing and specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify specific materials and equipment being submitted.

D. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system

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or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will no t be considered for approval.

1. Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION___ _______________".

2. Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including the section and paragraph numbers.

3. Submit each section separately.

E. The submittals shall include the following:

1. Information that confirms compliance with contra ct requirements.

Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog n umbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, manuals, pictures, nameplate data, and test reports as requi red.

2. Submittals are required for all equipment anchor s and supports.

Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, cente r of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendation s and behavior problems (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion, etc.) associated with equipment or piping so that the proposed installati on can be properly reviewed. Include sufficient fabrication i nformation so that appropriate mounting and securing provisions m ay be designed and attached to the equipment.

3. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams f or communication and signal systems, control systems, and equipment asse mblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be identified on w iring diagrams.

4. Parts list which shall include information for r eplacement parts and ordering instructions, as recommended by the equipm ent manufacturer.

F. Maintenance and Operation Manuals:

1. Submit as required for systems and equipment spe cified in the technical sections. Furnish in hardcover binders or an approved equivalent.

2. Inscribe the following identification on the cov er: the words

"MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and lo cation of the system, material, equipment, building, name of Cont ractor, and contract name and number. Include in the manual the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontrac tor installing the system or equipment and the local representativ es for the material or equipment.

3. Provide a table of contents and assemble the man ual to conform to the table of contents, with tab sheets placed befor e instructions

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covering the subject. The instructions shall be leg ible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.

4. The manuals shall include:

a. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and control of t he equipment.

b. A control sequence describing start-up, operatio n, and shutdown.

c. Description of the function of each principal it em of equipment.

d. Installation instructions.

e. Safety precautions for operation and maintenance .

f. Diagrams and illustrations.

g. Periodic maintenance and testing procedures and frequencies, including replacement parts numbers.

h. Performance data.

i. Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part number s. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instrumen ts. The list shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare and replacement parts, and name of servicing organizati on.

j. List of factory approved or qualified permanent servicing organizations for equipment repair and periodic tes ting and maintenance, including addresses and factory certif ication qualifications.

G. Approvals will be based on complete submission o f shop drawings, manuals, test reports, certifications, and samples as applicable.

H. After approval and prior to installation, furnis h the COR with one sample of each of the following:

1. A minimum 300 mm (12 inches) length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils or reel s from which the sample was taken. The length of the sample shall be sufficient to show all markings provided by the manufacturer.

2. Each type of conduit coupling, bushing, and term ination fitting.

3. Conduit hangers, clamps, and supports.

4. Duct sealing compound.

5. Each type of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting control sensor, outlet box, manual motor starter, device wall plate , engraved nameplate, wire and cable splicing and terminating material, and branch circuit single pole molded case circuit brea ker.

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1.14 SINGULAR NUMBER

A. Where any device or part of equipment is referre d to in these specifications in the singular number (e.g., "the s witch"), this reference shall be deemed to apply to as many such devices as are required to complete the installation as shown on t he drawings.

1.15 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB) EQUIPMENT

A. This project requires the removal, transport, an d disposal of electrical equipment containing Polychlorinated Bip henyls (PCB) in accordance with the Federal Toxic Substances Contro l Act (TSCA).

B. The equipment to be removed is shown on the draw ings.

C. The selective demolition shall be in accordance with Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

1.16 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish the instruments, ma terials, and labor for tests.

B. Where systems are comprised of components specif ied in more than one section of Division 26, the Contractor shall coordi nate the installation, testing, and adjustment of all compon ents between various manufacturer’s representatives and technicians so t hat a complete, functional, and operational system is delivered to the Government.

C. When test results indicate any defects, the Cont ractor shall repair or replace the defective materials or equipment, and r epeat the tests for the equipment. Repair, replacement, and re-testing shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Governmen t.

1.17 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and all equipment and materia l furnished under this

Division shall be free from defects and shall remai n so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

Contracting Officer for the Government.

1.18 INSTRUCTION

A. Instruction to designated Government personnel s hall be provided for the particular equipment or system as required in e ach associated technical specification section.

B. Furnish the services of competent and factory-tr ained instructors to give full instruction in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of the specified equipment and system, including perti nent safety requirements. Instructors shall be thoroughly fami liar with all

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aspects of the installation, and shall be factory-t rained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenan ce procedures.

C. A training schedule shall be developed and submi tted by the Contractor and approved by the COR at least 30 days prior to t he planned training.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installat ion, connection, and testing of the electrical conductors and cables for use in electrical systems rated 600 V and below, indicated as cable(s ), conductor(s), wire, or wiring in this section.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL IN STALLATIONS:

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

B. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELEC TRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

C. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRIC AL SYSTEMS: Conduits for conductors and cables.

D. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRU CTION: Installation of conductors and cables in manholes and ducts.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Pa ragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIR EMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate com pliance with drawings and specifications.

b. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Electrical ratings and insulation type for each conductor and cable.

2) Splicing materials and pulling lubricant.

2. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspect ion, submit the following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that the condu ctors and cables conform to the requirements of the drawings and spe cifications.

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b. Certification by the Contractor that the conduct ors and cables have been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specifi cation to the extent referenced. Publications are reference in the text by designation only.

B. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):

D2301-10................Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride

Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical

Insulating Tape

D2304-10................Test Method for Thermal End urance of Rigid

Electrical Insulating Materials

D3005-10................Low-Temperature Resistant V inyl Chloride

Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical

Insulating Tape

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N EMA):

WC 70-09................Power Cables Rated 2000 Vol ts or Less for the

Distribution of Electrical Energy

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-17...................National Electrical Code (N EC)

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

44-14...................Thermoset-Insulated Wires a nd Cables

83-14...................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wir es and Cables

467-13..................Grounding and Bonding Equip ment

486A-486B-13............Wire Connectors

486C-13.................Splicing Wire Connectors

486D-15.................Sealed Wire Connector Syste ms

486E-15.................Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with

Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors

493-07..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Und erground Feeder and

Branch Circuit Cables

514B-12.................Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conductors and cables shall be in accordance wit h ASTM, NEMA, NFPA, UL, as specified herein, and as shown on the drawings.

B. All conductors shall be copper.

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C. Single Conductor and Cable:

1. No. 12 AWG: Minimum size, except where smaller s izes are specified herein or shown on the drawings.

2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Stranded.

3. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid; except shall be s tranded for final connection to motors, transformers, and vibrating e quipment.

4. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated power systems.

D. Color Code:

1. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid color insulation o r solid color coating.

2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Color-coded using one of t he following methods:

a. Solid color insulation or solid color coating.

b. Stripes, bands, or hash marks of color specified .

c. Color using 19 mm (0.75 inches) wide tape.

3. For modifications and additions to existing wiri ng systems, color coding shall conform to the existing wiring system.

4. Conductors shall be color-coded as follows:

208/120 V Phase 480/277 V

Black A Brown

Red B Orange

Blue C Yellow

White Neutral Gray *

* or white with colored (other than green) tracer.

5. Lighting circuit “switch legs”, and 3-way and 4- way switch

“traveling wires,” shall have color coding that is unique and distinct (e.g., pink and purple) from the color cod ing indicated above. The unique color codes shall be solid and in accordance with the NEC. Coordinate color coding in the field with the COR.

6. Color code for isolated power system wiring shal l be in accordance with the NEC.

2.2 SPLICES

A. Splices shall be in accordance with NEC and UL.

B. Above Ground Splices for No. 10 AWG and Smaller:

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1. Solderless, screw-on, reusable pressure cable ty pe, with integral insulation, approved for copper and aluminum conduc tors.

2. The integral insulator shall have a skirt to com pletely cover the stripped conductors.

3. The number, size, and combination of conductors used with the connector, as listed on the manufacturer's packagin g, shall be strictly followed.

C. Above Ground Splices for No. 8 AWG to No. 4/0 AW G:

1. Compression, hex screw, or bolt clamp-type of hi gh conductivity and corrosion-resistant material, listed for use with c opper and aluminum conductors.

2. Insulate with materials approved for the particu lar use, location, voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than the insulation level of the conductors being joined .

3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the sa me manufacturer.

4. All bolts, nuts, and washers used with splices s hall be zinc-plated steel.

D. Above Ground Splices for 250 kcmil and Larger:

1. Long barrel “butt-splice” or “sleeve” type compr ession connectors, with minimum of two compression indents per wire, l isted for use with copper and aluminum conductors.

2. Insulate with materials approved for the particu lar use, location, voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than the insulation level of the conductors being joined .

3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the sa me manufacturer.

E. Underground Splices for No. 10 AWG and Smaller:

1. Solderless, screw-on, reusable pressure cable ty pe, with integral insulation. Listed for wet locations, and approved for copper and aluminum conductors.

2. The integral insulator shall have a skirt to com pletely cover the stripped conductors.

3. The number, size, and combination of conductors used with the connector, as listed on the manufacturer's packagin g, shall be strictly followed.

F. Underground Splices for No. 8 AWG and Larger:

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1. Mechanical type, of high conductivity and corros ion-resistant material. Listed for wet locations, and approved fo r copper and aluminum conductors.

2. Insulate with materials approved for the particu lar use, location, voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than the insulation level of the conductors being joined .

3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the sa me manufacturer.

G. Plastic electrical insulating tape: Per ASTM D23 04, flame-retardant, cold and weather resistant.

2.3 CONNECTORS AND TERMINATIONS

A. Mechanical type of high conductivity and corrosi on-resistant material, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.

B. Long barrel compression type of high conductivit y and corrosion-resistant material, with minimum of two c ompression indents per wire, listed for use with copper and aluminum c onductors.

C. All bolts, nuts, and washers used to connect con nections and terminations to bus bars or other termination point s shall be zinc-plated steel.

2.4 CONTROL WIRING

A. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in these sp ecifications, control wiring shall be as specified herein, except that th e minimum size shall be not less than No. 14 AWG.

B. Control wiring shall be sized such that the volt age drop under in-rush conditions does not adversely affect operation of t he controls.

2.5 WIRE LUBRICATING COMPOUND

A. Lubricating compound shall be suitable for the w ire insulation and conduit, and shall not harden or become adhesive.

B. Shall not be used on conductors for isolated pow er systems.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC , as shown on the drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Install all conductors in raceway systems.

C. Splice conductors only in outlet boxes, junction boxes, pull boxes, manholes, or handholes.

D. Conductors of different systems (e.g., 120 V and 277 V) shall not be installed in the same raceway.

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E. Install cable supports for all vertical feeders in accordance with the

NEC. Provide split wedge type which firmly clamps e ach individual cable and tightens due to cable weight.

F. In panelboards, cabinets, wireways, switches, en closures, and equipment assemblies, neatly form, train, and tie the conduct ors with non-metallic ties.

G. For connections to motors, transformers, and vib rating equipment, stranded conductors shall be used only from the las t fixed point of connection to the motors, transformers, or vibratin g equipment.

H. Use expanding foam or non-hardening duct-seal to seal conduits entering a building, after installation of conductors.

I. Conductor and Cable Pulling:

1. Provide installation equipment that will prevent the cutting or abrasion of insulation during pulling. Use lubrican ts approved for the cable.

2. Use nonmetallic pull ropes.

3. Attach pull ropes by means of either woven baske t grips or pulling eyes attached directly to the conductors.

4. All conductors in a single conduit shall be pull ed simultaneously.

5. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

J. No more than three branch circuits shall be inst alled in any one conduit.

K. When stripping stranded conductors, use a tool t hat does not damage the conductor or remove conductor strands.

3.2 INSTALLATION IN MANHOLES

A. Train the cables around the manhole walls, but d o not bend to a radius less than six times the overall cable diameter.

3.3 SPLICE AND TERMINATION INSTALLATION

A. Splices and terminations shall be mechanically a nd electrically secure, and tightened to manufacturer’s published torque va lues using a torque screwdriver or wrench.

B. Where the Government determines that unsatisfact ory splices or terminations have been installed, replace the splic es or terminations at no additional cost to the Government.

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3.4 CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

A. When using colored tape to identify phase, neutr al, and ground conductors larger than No. 8 AWG, apply tape in hal f-overlapping turns for a minimum of 75 mm (3 inches) from terminal poi nts, and in junction boxes, pull boxes, and manholes. Apply the last two laps of tape with no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Where cab le markings are covered by tape, apply tags to cable, stating size and insulation type.

3.5 FEEDER CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

A. In each interior pull box and each underground m anhole and handhole, install brass tags on all feeder conductors to clea rly designate their circuit identification and voltage. The tags shall be the embossed type, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) in diameter and 40 mils thick. Attach tags with plastic ties.

3.6 EXISTING CONDUCTORS

A. Unless specifically indicated on the plans, exis ting conductors shall not be reused.

3.7 CONTROL WIRING INSTALLATION

A. Unless otherwise specified in other sections, in stall control wiring and connect to equipment to perform the required fu nctions as specified or as shown on the drawings.

B. Install a separate power supply circuit for each system, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.

3.8 CONTROL WIRING IDENTIFICATION

A. Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.

B. Identifying numbers and letters on the wire mark ers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing th e systems.

C. Wire markers shall retain their markings after c leaning.

D. In each manhole and handhole, install embossed b rass tags to identify the system served and function.

3.9 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's re commendations. In addition, include the following:

1. Visual Inspection and Tests: Inspect physical co ndition.

2. Electrical tests:

a. After installation but before connection to util ization devices, such as fixtures, motors, or appliances, test condu ctors phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground resistance with an ins ulation

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resistance tester. Existing conductors to be reuse d shall also be tested.

b. Applied voltage shall be 500 V DC for 300 V rate d cable, and 1000

V DC for 600 V rated cable. Apply test for one minu te or until reading is constant for 15 seconds, whichever is lo nger. Minimum insulation resistance values shall not be less than 25 megohms for 300 V rated cable and 100 megohms for 600 V rat ed cable.

c. Perform phase rotation test on all three-phase c ircuits.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installat ion, connection, and testing of grounding and bonding equipment, indicat ed as grounding equipment in this section.

B. “Grounding electrode system” refers to grounding electrode conductors and all electrodes required or allowed by NEC, as w ell as made, supplementary, and lightning protection system grou nding electrodes.

C. The terms “connect” and “bond” are used intercha ngeably in this section and have the same meaning.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL IN STALLATIONS:

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

B. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER C ONDUCTORS AND CABLES:

Low-voltage conductors.

C. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRIC AL SYSTEMS: Conduit and boxes.

D. Section 26 24 13, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Low -voltage distribution switchboards.

E. Section 26 24 16, PANELBOARDS: Low-voltage panel boards.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Pa ragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIR EMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate com pliance with drawings and specifications.

b. Submit plans showing the location of system grou nding electrodes and connections, and the routing of aboveground and underground grounding electrode conductors.

2. Test Reports:

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a. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit ground resistance field test reports to the COR.

3. Certifications:

a. Certification by the Contractor that the groundi ng equipment has been properly installed and tested.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specif ication to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in t he text by designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ):

B1-13...................Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper

Wire

B3-13...................Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed

Copper Wire

B8-11...................Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-

Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer s, Inc. (IEEE):

81-12...................IEEE Guide for Measuring Ea rth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System Part 1: Normal Measurements

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-17...................National Electrical Code (N EC)

70E-15..................National Electrical Safety Code

99-15...................Health Care Facilities

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

44-14 ..................Thermoset-Insulated Wires a nd Cables

83-14 ..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wir es and Cables

467-13 .................Grounding and Bonding Equip ment

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS

A. Equipment grounding conductors shall be insulate d stranded copper, except that sizes No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be s olid copper.

Insulation color shall be continuous green for all equipment grounding conductors, except that wire sizes No. 4 AWG and la rger shall be identified per NEC.

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B. Bonding conductors shall be bare stranded copper , except that sizes No.

10 AWG and smaller shall be bare solid copper. Bon ding conductors shall be stranded for final connection to motors, t ransformers, and vibrating equipment.

C. Conductor sizes shall not be less than shown on the drawings, or not less than required by the NEC, whichever is greater .

D. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated power systems.

2.2 GROUND RODS

A. Steel or copper clad steel, 19 mm (0.75 inch) di ameter by 3 M (10 feet) long.

B. Quantity of rods shall be as shown on the drawin gs, and as required to obtain the specified ground resistance.

2.3 GROUND CONNECTIONS

A. Below Grade and Inaccessible Locations: Exotherm ic-welded type connectors.

B. Above Grade:

1. Bonding Jumpers: Listed for use with aluminum an d copper conductors.

For wire sizes No. 8 AWG and larger, use compressio n-type connectors. For wire sizes smaller than No. 8 AWG, use mechanical type lugs. Connectors or lugs shall use zinc-plate d steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Bolts shall be torqued to the v alues recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Connection to Building Steel: Exothermic-welded type connectors.

3. Connection to Grounding Bus Bars: Listed for use with aluminum and copper conductors. Use mechanical type lugs, with zinc-plated steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Bolts shall be torqued to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Connection to Equipment Rack and Cabinet Ground Bars: Listed for use with aluminum and copper conductors. Use mechanica l type lugs, with zinc-plated steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Bolts s hall be torqued to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

2.5 EQUIPMENT RACK AND CABINET GROUND BARS

A. Provide solid copper ground bars designed for mo unting on the framework of open or cabinet-enclosed equipment racks. Groun d bars shall have minimum dimensions of 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thick x 19 mm (0.75 inch)

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wide, with length as required or as shown on the dr awings. Provide insulators and mounting brackets.

2.6 GROUND TERMINAL BLOCKS

A. At any equipment mounting location (e.g., backbo ards and hinged cover enclosures) where rack-type ground bars cannot be m ounted, provide mechanical type lugs, with zinc-plated steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

Bolts shall be torqued to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

2.7 GROUNDING BUS BAR

A. Pre-drilled rectangular copper bar with stand-of f insulators, minimum

6.3 mm (0.25 inch) thick x 100 mm (4 inches) high i n cross-section, length as shown on the drawings, with hole size, qu antity, and spacing per detail shown on the drawings. Provide insulato rs and mounting brackets.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC , as shown on the drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.

B. System Grounding:

1. Secondary service neutrals: Ground at the supply side of the secondary disconnecting means and at the related tr ansformer.

2. Separately derived systems (transformers downstr eam from the service entrance): Ground the secondary neutral.

C. Equipment Grounding: Metallic piping, building s tructural steel, electrical enclosures, raceways, junction boxes, ou tlet boxes, cabinets, machine frames, and other conductive item s in close proximity with electrical circuits, shall be bonded and groun ded.

3.2 INACCESSIBLE GROUNDING CONNECTIONS

A. Make grounding connections, which are normally b uried or otherwise inaccessible, by exothermic weld.

3.3 RACEWAY

A. Conduit Systems:

1. Ground all metallic conduit systems. All metalli c conduit systems shall contain an equipment grounding conductor.

2. Non-metallic conduit systems, except non-metalli c feeder conduits that carry a grounded conductor from exterior trans formers to interior or building-mounted service entrance equip ment, shall contain an equipment grounding conductor.

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3. Metallic conduit that only contains a grounding conductor, and is provided for its mechanical protection, shall be bo nded to that conductor at the entrance and exit from the conduit .

4. Metallic conduits which terminate without mechan ical connection to an electrical equipment housing by means of locknut and bushings or adapters, shall be provided with grounding bushings .