SLCC Redwood Campus Parking Lot Lights – Phase 2 10/01/2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS 260000 – 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SECTION

ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS 260001

ELECTRICAL SUBMITTALS, O&M'S, SPARE PARTS, AND TRAININGS 260010

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT 260070

ELECTRICAL SUPPORTS AND SEISMIC RESTRAINTS 260072

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION 260080

CONDUIT RACEWAYS 260110

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 260120

EXTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING 265100

EXTERIOR AREA LIGHTING 265200

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SECTION 260001 – ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

B. Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and other applicable documents also apply to work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. The contract documents indicate the extent of electrical work. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and service necessary for a complete electrical system as described in divisions 26, 27, and 28.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS:

A. Other Divisions relating to electrical work apply to the work of this section. See other applicable Divisions including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Division 1 – General and Supplementary Conditions

2. Division 2 – Existing Conditions

3. Division 3 – Concrete

4. Division 5 – Metals

5. Division 6 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites

6. Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

7. Division 8 – Openings

8. Division 9 – Finishes

9. Division 21 – Fire Suppression

10. Division 22 – Plumbing

11. Division 23 – Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning

12. Division 27 – Communications

13. Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

1.4 INTERPRETATIONS OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Prior to bidding the job, submit requests for clarification in writing to the Architect/Engineer prior to issuance of the final addendum.

B. After signing the contract, provide all materials, labor, and equipment to meet the intent, purpose, and function of the contract documents.

C. The following terms used in Division 26, 27, and 28 documents are defined as follows:

1. "Provide" - Means furnish, install, and connect, unless otherwise indicated.

2. "Furnish" - Means purchase new and deliver in operating order to project site.

3. "Install" - Means to physically install the items in-place.

4. "Connect" - Means make final electrical connections for a complete operating piece of equipment.

This includes providing conduit, wire, terminations, etc. as applicable.

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5. "Or Equivalent" - Means to provide equivalent equipment. Such equipment must be approved by the Engineer prior to bidding.

1.5 EXAMINATION OF SITE:

A. Visit the site and verify existing field conditions prior to submitting bid.

B. All costs arising from site conditions and/or preparation shall be included in the base bid. No additional charges will be allowed due to inadequate site inspection.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Perform work in accordance with all governing codes, rules, and regulations including the following minimum codes (latest editions or as otherwise accepted by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction):

1. National Electric Code (NEC)

2. International Building Code (IBC)

3. International Fire Code (IFC)

4. International Mechanical Code (IMC)

5. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

6. American Disability Act (ADA)

7. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

8. Local Codes and Ordinances

9. The State Building Board Requirements

10. State Fire Marshall Requirements

11. Salt Lake Community College Requirements

B. Comply with all standards where applicable for equipment and materials including the following minimum standards:

1. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)

2. American Society for testing Materials (ASTM)

3. Certified Ballast Manufacturers (CBM)

4. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

5. National Electrical Manufacturer's Institute (NEMA)

6. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

7. Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL)

8. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

9. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

10. American Institute of Electrical Engineer's Electrical Power

11. Systems and Grounding in Commercial Construction

12. Illuminating Engineers Society (IES)

C. Provide new electrical equipment conforming to all requirements as set forth in the above standards. Provide UL labeled equipment where such label is applicable.

D. Comply with all state and local codes and ordinances. When conflicts occur among codes, standards, drawings, and/or specifications, the most stringent requirements shall govern.

E. Obtain all permits, inspections, etc. required by authority having jurisdiction. Include all fees in bid. Provide a certificate of approval to the owner's representative from the inspection authority at completion of the work.

F. Obtain all inspections, etc. required by authority having jurisdiction. Include all fees in bid.

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Provide a certificate of approval to the owner's representative from the inspection authority at completion of the work.

G. Provide only first-class workmanship from competent workers, conforming to the best electrical construction practices.

H. The contractor shall have a current state contracting license applicable to type of work to be performed under this contract.

1.7 SUBMITTALS:

A. After the Contract is awarded but prior to ordering, manufacturing, or installation of any equipment, prepare complete Submittals including shop drawings, product data, cut sheets, etc.

for materials and equipment as required by each section of the specifications.

B. Submit all electrical equipment to Campus Design and Construction and the College Electrical Shop for approval

C. Review of Submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for dimensions and/or errors that may be contained therein, or deviations from the Contract Document's requirements.

The noting of some errors but overlooking others, during the submittal review process, does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error. Regardless of any information contained in the shop drawings and cut sheets, the requirements of the Contract Document's shall govern and are not waived or superseded in any way by the review of the shop drawings and cut sheets.

D. Submit only materials and equipment specified in Construction Documents or Addendums.

E. Submittals are reviewed, not approved. Comments made within submittals do not alter the contract documents in any way. The contractor is still responsible, regardless of comments (if any) made within Submittals, for complying with drawings and specifications.

F. Notify Engineer in writing if any of the submittal review comments alter the Construction Documents or affect the Contract cost. A submittal review comment which alters the Construction Documents and/or increases/decreases cost of a product is not an authorization to the Contractor under any circumstances to proceed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure compliance.

G. Electronic Submittal Requirements:

1. Provide submittals in Portable Document Format (PDF).

2. Documents must be electronically bookmarked by Division (i.e. 26, 27 and 28), Specification section (i.e. 260120), and individually for each item submitted for light fixtures, switchgear, transformer, panelboard etc. and keyword searchable using Adobe Acrobat (http://www.adobe.com/acrobat) or Bluebeam Revu (http://www.bluebeam.com) for each relevant section.

3. Electronically highlight all options for light fixtures, electrical equipment, etc. Manual highlighting and scanning of the documents are not acceptable and will not be reviewed.

4. Do not submit catalog sheets which describe several different items in addition to those items to be used unless all relevant information is clearly identified.

5. Provide a complete and comprehensive submittal package including all specification sections at the same time. Exceptions may be given, with prior approval, for time-sensitive equipment.

6. A maximum of one submittal per specification section is allowed. It is not acceptable to provide a product-by-product submittal. Single product by product submittals will not be reviewed.

7. If a submittal or a portion of a submittal is rejected or marked as incomplete, provide only outstanding or missing submittal items. Resubmittal of the previously reviewed and approved items is not

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required and will not be reviewed if submitted for the second time.

8. Provide only specified products or products approved by addendum. Substitutions shall not be included in the submittal.

9. Questions or clarifications shall not be included in the submittal. Submit Request for Information for any outstanding questions or clarification about the submitted products.

H. Scheduling:

1. A minimum period of two weeks (business days only), exclusive of transmittal time, will be required each time Submittals are submitted or resubmitted for review. This time shall be considered by the Contractor when scheduling submittal data.

I. Response to Specifications:

1. A point-by-point statement of compliance with the specifications must be submitted with each individual submittal.

2. The statement of compliance shall consist of numbered specification paragraphs and shall be located at the front of the submittal. Each specification paragraph shall be cross referenced to the page/drawing in the submittal on which the compliance is confirmed. The confirming data on the page/drawing shall be highlighted for ready identification.

3. Where the proposed system complies fully, indicate by placing the word "comply" next to the subparagraph.

4. Where the proposed system does not comply or accomplishes the stated function in a manner different from that described, provide a full description of the deviation.

5. Each sheet of the submittal shall be sequentially numbered in the form of “Sheet x of y” where “x” is the sequential number of the sheet and “y” is the total number of the sheets in the submittal.

6. A submittal which does not include a point-by-point statement of compliance as specified shall be rejected.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

A. Provide operating instruction and maintenance data manuals for materials and equipment as required by each section of the specifications.

B. Submit an electronic copy of Operations and Maintenance Manuals in Portable Document Format (PDF) at least four weeks before substantial completion of the project.

C. Operation and Maintenance Manuals must be electronically-copied data in a self-executable, searchable *.pdf format.

1. Confirm that all data and instruction sheets are marked to indicate the plan symbol, model, number, and options installed for each item of equipment furnished and installed. These data sheets are to be presented as reviewed and approved submittals, or shall be accompanied by such.

2. Confirm that the serial numbers of each item of equipment installed are listed along with the model numbers and plan symbols.

3. Additionally, confirm that the following information is included:

a. A Table of Contents.

b. A complete parts list(s) and source of supply for each piece of equipment, marked with model, size, and plan symbol(s).

c. Copies of the approved submittals for each piece of equipment.

d. The balance report, when applicable.

e. Performance curves and capacity data, marked with model and size, in addition to plan, symbols.

f. Wiring diagrams, marked with model and size, in addition to plan, symbols.

4. The following information is to appear on the front cover of the CD submittal:

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a. “Operation and Maintenance Manual”

b. Project Name (and volume number, if manual consists of more than one volume)

c. Project number (the seven-digit University number)

d. Building name, number, and street address

e. “University of Utah”

f. Consultant’s name

g. Applicable Sub-Consultant’s name

h. General Contractor’s name

i. Mechanical Contractor’s name

5. Require contact lists for each item with complete contact information, including addresses and phone numbers.

D. Include complete cleaning and servicing data compiled in clearly and easily understandable form. Show serial numbers of each piece of equipment, complete lists of replacement parts, motor ratings, etc. Each unit shall have its own individual sheet.

1.9 RECORD DRAWINGS:

A. Maintain on a daily basis a complete set of "Red-Lined Drawings", reflecting an accurate record of all work including addendums, revisions, and changes. Indicate precise dimensioned locations of all concealed work and equipment, including concealed or embedded conduit, junction boxes, etc. Record all "Red-Lined Drawing" information on a set of full sized prints of the contract drawings.

B. Certify the "Red Lined Drawings" for correctness. Indicate on each drawing the name of the general and electrical contractors with signatures of each representative responsible for the work.

C. The electrical engineering design firm will create record (as-built) drawings from the certified red-lined drawings; however, the general and electrical contractors retain the responsibility for the accuracy of the record drawings.

1.10 WARRANTY:

A. Ensure that the electrical system installed under this contract is in proper working order and in compliance with drawings, specifications, and/or authorized changes and is free from electrical defects. Without additional charge, replace or repair, to satisfaction of the owner's representative, except from ordinary wear and tear, any part of the installation which may fail or be determined unacceptable within a period of one (1) year after final acceptance or as otherwise indicated in individual sections, but in no case less than one year. Warranty incandescent and fluorescent lamps only for a period of two months from the date of substantial completion.

B. Provide complete warranty information for each item including beginning of warranty period, duration of warranty, names, addresses, and telephone numbers and procedures for filling a claim and obtaining warranty services. Written warranties and guarantees are to be submitted separately as:

1. Originals bound in a binder clearly identified with the title, “WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES,” the project name, the project number, and the Contractor’s business name.

2. Electronic documents in *.pdf format.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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2.1 GENERAL:

A. All materials shall be new and shall bear the manufacturer's name, trade name, and the approved testing laboratory such as the UL label in every case where a standard has been established for that particular material. Used materials are acceptable only if specifically indicated on drawings.

2.2 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS:

A. Provide only specified products or products approved by addendum. Substitutions will be considered if two copies of the proposal is received at the architect's/engineer's office eight (8) working days prior to the bid day. Include in the proposal the specified and proposed catalog numbers of the equipment under consideration and a catalog cut sheet(s) with pictorial and descriptive information. Certify that the equipment proposed is equal to that specified, that it has the same electrical and physical characteristics, compatible dimensions, and meets the functional intent of the contract documents.

B. It is the responsibility of the contractor to make all substituted equipment comply with the intent of the contract documents and bear all cost associated with conflicts arising form the use of substituted equipment.

C. Provide samples if so required by the architect or engineer before or after bid day.

2.3 SPARE PARTS:

A. Provide spare parts (fuses, diffusers, etc.) as specified in each section of the specifications.

B. Stock of all spare items shall be delivered as directed to Owner prior to substantial completion.

C. All components shall be labeled to match construction document nomenclature.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL:

A. Workmanship: Provide only first class workmanship from competent workers. Defective materials or workmanship will not be allowed on the project. Provide competent supervision for the work to be accomplished. Keep same foreman on the job, unless a change is authorized by the engineer.

B. Coordination: Prior to construction, layout electrical work and coordinate work with other trades. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installation of materials and equipment for efficient flow of the work. 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.

Install electrical equipment to facilitate maintenance and repair or replacement of equipment components. Coordinate the installation of electrical materials and equipment above ceilings with suspension system, mechanical equipment and systems, and structural components.

Coordinate with all utilities including power, communication, and data installations.

C. Provide cutting, drilling, channeling, etc. only as necessary for proper completion of the work.

Do not cut structural members unless authorization is issued in writing by the architect/engineer.

D. Repairs: Repair damage to building, grounds, or utilities as a result of work under this contract

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at no additional cost to the owner.

E. Dimensioning: Electrical drawings indicate locations for electrical equipment only in their approximate location, unless specifically dimensioned. Do not scale electrical drawings for dimensional information. Refer to architectural drawings and shop drawings where applicable for locations of all electrical equipment. Field verify all dimension on the job site.

F. Provide block-outs, sleeves, demolition work, etc., required for installation of work specified in this division.

G. Standards: Provide electrical installation in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions, applicable requirements of NEC, NEMA standards, and NECA's "Standards of Installation", and in compliance with recognized industry practices to ensure that products fulfill requirements.

H. All workmen doing work of any nature on State of Utah projects must at all times carry their electrician's license with them and show it upon request. The acceptable ratio of apprentice to journeyman electricians on the job is 1:1.

3.2 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

A. When it is clearly apparent that information is not adequately described in the construction documents or when a coordination problem exists, submit a request for information (RFI) through proper contractual channels. The electrical engineering design firm will provide a response through its contractual channel. Although verbal direction may be given to expedite changes, responses are not considered part of the contract documents until a change order has been issued and signed by the Owner or his designated representative. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with proceeding on any change order that has not been approved by the Owner or his designated representative.

B. Any damages caused by construction delays due to frivolous RFI’s, will be born solely by the Contractor.

3.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

A. Provide all necessary guards or construction barriers and take all necessary precautions to insure the safety of life and property.

3.4 CLEAN:

A. Clean up all equipment, conduit, fittings, wire, packing cartons, plastic, and other debris that is a direct result of the installation of the work of this division, both during the execution, and at the conclusion, of the project. Keep the site clean and safe during the progress of the work. Clean fixtures, interior and exterior of all equipment, and raceways prior to final acceptance. Vacuum interior of all electrical panels and equipment. Correct any damaged equipment. Touch-up or repaint if necessary.

3.5 TEMPORARY POWER:

A. Make arrangements with the proper institution authority for all temporary electricity.

B. Provide temporary power, complete with metering and wiring for lighting and power outlets for construction tools and equipment. Report the initial meter reading to the owner/institution, or otherwise as may be directed.

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C. Service shall be provided with a main disconnect and all 20 ampere receptacles protected by 20 amp GFI, single-pole breakers. No attempt is made herein to specify construction power requirements for equipment in detail. Provide all electrical equipment and wiring as required.

D. As soon as permanent power and metering is available, the temporary power supply shall be disconnected and removed from the project site.

E. All temporary wiring shall meet the requirements of NEC Article 590 and the State Industrial Commission.

3.6 POWER OUTAGES:

A. All power outages required for execution of this work shall occur during non-standard working hours and at the convenience of the owner. Any electrical service interruption will be coordinated at least 7 days in advance of the power shut-off. Include all costs for overtime work in bid. Coordinate all outages and proceed only after receiving authorization from the owner's representative. Keep all outages to an absolute minimum.

3.7 STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF MATERIALS:

A. Provide storage space for storage of materials and apparatus and assume complete responsibility for all losses due to any cause whatsoever. Lost or damaged materials will be replaced at no additional cost to owner. Do not store materials and apparatus in any public thoroughfare or in any area on the site where such storage would constitute a hazard to persons in the vicinity. Protect completed work, work underway, and apparatus against loss or damage.

3.8 EXCAVATING FOR ELECTRICAL WORK:

A. Verification: Prior to excavating, locate and protect existing utilities and other underground work in a manner which will ensure that no damage or service interruption will result from excavating and backfilling. Observe all State and Local codes prior to excavating. Do not disturb walls, footings, and other structural members in any way.

B. Protection: Provide barricades, warning signs, and illumination to protect persons from injury at excavations. Provide temporary coverings and heat as necessary to protect bottoms of excavations from freezing and frost action. Do not install electrical work on frozen excavation bases or subbases.

C. Coordination: Do not excavate for electrical work until the work is ready to proceed without delay.

D. Excavated Materials: Temporarily store excavated materials near excavation in manner which will not interfere with or damage excavation or other work. Dispose of and remove excavated materials which are either in excess of quantity needed for backfilling or do not comply with the requirements for backfill material.

E. Burial Depths: Burial depths must comply with NEC Section 300-5 (or State of Utah requirements, whichever is more stringent), unless noted otherwise on drawings.

F. Excavation Permits: Obtain all shut-down and excavation permits as may be required for proper completion of the work.

3.9 BACKFILL MATERIALS:

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A. For buried conduits or cables (other than below slab-on-grade, or concrete-encased), provide 2" thickness of well-graded sand on all sides of conduits or cables.

B. For trench backfill to within 6" of final grade, provide soil material suitable for compacting to required densities.

C. For top 6" of excavation, provide top soil.

D. Backfill excavations in 8" high courses of backfill material, uniformly compacted to the following densities (percent of maximum density, ASTM D 1557), using power-driven hand-operated compaction equipment:

1. Lawn/Landscaped Areas: 85 percent for cohesive soils, 95 percent for cohesionless soils.

2. Paved Areas, other than roadways: 90 percent for cohesive soils, 95 percent for cohesionless soils.

E. Where subsidence is observable at electrical work excavations during project warranty period, remove surface, add backfill material, compact, and replace surface treatment. Restore surface to original condition.

3.10 CONCRETE BASES:

A. Concrete bases: Refer to Section 265200 – Exterior Area Lighting.

3.11 TESTS:

A. Notify engineer prior to all testing specified herein at least three business days prior to testing.

Engineer shall observe all tests to insure the proper operation of the electrical system.

3.12 PROJECT FINALIZATION AND START-UP:

A. Upon completion of the work, have each factory representative and/or subcontractor assist in start-up and testing of their respective systems.

B. Have each representative give personal instructions on operating and maintenance of their equipment to the owner's maintenance and/or operation personnel.

C. Have representatives certify each system with a written statement indicating that they have performed start-up and final check out of their respective systems.

3.13 FINAL REVIEW:

A. Have the project foreman accompany their reviewing parties and remove coverplates, panel covers, access panels, etc. as requested, to allow review of the entire electrical system.

3.14 TRAININGS:

A. Provide and implement a complete and comprehensive training program for Owner selected personnel as required by each section of the specifications.

A. All trainings to be coordinated through the Owner’s designated representative. As training sessions are completed, the trainer shall provide the Owner a document listing all the personnel who attended, received, and completed the training program.

B. All trainings shall be video recorded and a copy of each training (in MP4, MOV, or other format

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as preferred by the Owner) shall be submitted to the Owner at the end of the training session.

END OF SECTION 260001

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SECTION 260010 – ELECTRICAL SUBMITTALS, O&M’S, SPARE PARTS, AND TRAINGINS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.

B. This section is a Division 26 General Provisions section, and is part of each Division 26, 27, and 28 sections referring to electrical submittals, operations and maintenance manuals, spare parts, and trainings.

1.2 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. After the Contract is awarded but prior to ordering, manufacturing, or installation of any equipment, prepare complete Submittals including shop drawings, product data, cut sheets, etc.

for materials and equipment as required by each section of the specifications.

B. Submit all electrical equipment to Campus Design and Construction and the College Electrical Shop for approval

C. Review of Submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for dimensions and/or errors that may be contained therein, or deviations from the Contract Document's requirements.

The noting of some errors but overlooking others, during the submittal review process, does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error. Regardless of any information contained in the shop drawings and cut sheets, the requirements of the Contract Document's shall govern and are not waived or superseded in any way by the review of the shop drawings and cut sheets.

D. Submit only materials and equipment specified in Construction Documents or Addendums.

E. Submittals are reviewed, not approved. Comments made within submittals do not alter the contract documents in any way. The contractor is still responsible, regardless of comments (if any) made within Submittals, for complying with drawings and specifications.

F. Notify Engineer in writing if any of the submittal review comments alter the Construction Documents or affect the Contract cost. A submittal review comment which alters the Construction Documents and/or increases/decreases cost of a product is not an authorization to the Contractor under any circumstances to proceed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure compliance.

G. Electronic Submittal Requirements:

1. Provide submittals in Portable Document Format (PDF).

2. Documents must be electronically bookmarked by Division (i.e. 26, 27 and 28), Specification section (i.e. 260120), and individually for each item submitted for light fixtures, switchgear, transformer, panelboard etc. and keyword searchable using Adobe Acrobat (http://www.adobe.com/acrobat) or Bluebeam Revu (http://www.bluebeam.com) for each relevant section.

3. Electronically highlight all options for light fixtures, electrical equipment, etc. Manual highlighting and scanning of the documents are not acceptable and will not be reviewed.

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4. Do not submit catalog sheets which describe several different items in addition to those items to be used unless all relevant information is clearly identified.

5. Provide a complete and comprehensive submittal package including all specification sections at the same time. Exceptions may be given, with prior approval, for time-sensitive equipment.

6. A maximum of one submittal per specification section is allowed. It is not acceptable to provide a product-by-product submittal. Single product by product submittals will not be reviewed.

7. If a submittal or a portion of a submittal is rejected or marked as incomplete, provide only outstanding or missing submittal items. Resubmittal of the previously reviewed and approved items is not required and will not be reviewed if submitted for the second time.

8. Provide only specified products or products approved by addendum. Substitutions shall not be included in the submittal.

9. Questions or clarifications shall not be included in the submittal. Submit Request for Information for any outstanding questions or clarification about the submitted products.

H. Scheduling:

1. A minimum period of two weeks (business days only), exclusive of transmittal time, will be required each time Submittals are submitted or resubmitted for review. This time shall be considered by the Contractor when scheduling submittal data.

I. Response to Specifications:

1. A point-by-point statement of compliance with the specifications must be submitted with each individual submittal.

2. The statement of compliance shall consist of numbered specification paragraphs and shall be located at the front of the submittal. Each specification paragraph shall be cross referenced to the page/drawing in the submittal on which the compliance is confirmed.

The confirming data on the page/drawing shall be highlighted for ready identification.

3. Where the proposed system complies fully, indicate by placing the word "comply" next to the subparagraph.

4. Where the proposed system does not comply or accomplishes the stated function in a manner different from that described, provide a full description of the deviation.

5. Each sheet of the submittal shall be sequentially numbered in the form of “Sheet x of y” where “x” is the sequential number of the sheet and “y” is the total number of the sheets in the submittal.

6. A submittal which does not include a point-by-point statement of compliance as specified shall be rejected.

1.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

A. Provide operating instruction and maintenance data manuals for materials and equipment as required by each section of the specifications.

B. Submit an electronic copy of Operations and Maintenance Manuals in Portable Document Format (PDF) at least four weeks before substantial completion of the project.

C. Include complete cleaning and servicing data compiled in clearly and easily understandable form. Show serial numbers of each piece of equipment, complete lists of replacement parts, motor ratings, etc. Each unit shall have its own individual sheet.

1.4 SPARE PARTS:

A. Provide spare parts (fuses, diffusers, etc.) as specified in each section of the specifications.

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B. Stock of all spare items shall be delivered as directed to Owner prior to substantial completion.

C. All components shall be labeled to match construction document nomenclature.

1.5 TRAININGS:

A. Provide and implement a complete and comprehensive training program for Owner selected personnel as required by each section of the specifications.

A. All trainings to be coordinated through the Owner’s designated representative. As training sessions are completed, the trainer shall provide the Owner a document listing all the personnel who attended, received, and completed the training program.

B. All trainings shall be video recorded and a copy of each training (in MP4, MOV, or other format as preferred by the Owner) shall be submitted to the Owner at the end of the training session.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not Required.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Not Required.

END OF SECTION 260120

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SECTION 260072 – ELECTRICAL SUPPORTS AND SEISMIC RESTRAINTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY:

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems.

2. Seismic restraints for electrical equipment and systems.

3. Construction requirements for concrete bases.

1.3 DEFINITIONS:

A. IBC: International Building Code.

B. Seismic Restraint: A structural support element such as a metal framing member, a cable, an anchor bolt or stud, a fastening device, or an assembly of these items used to transmit seismic forces from an item of equipment or system to building structure and to limit movement of item during a seismic event.

1.4 SUBMITTALS:

A. Product Data: Illustrate and indicate style, material, strength, fastening provision, and finish for each type and size of electrical support and seismic-restraint component used.

1. Tabulate types and sizes of seismic restraints, complete with report numbers and rated strength in tension and shear as evaluated by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Annotate to indicate application of each product submitted and compliance with requirements.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate materials and dimensions and identify hardware, including attachment and anchorage devices, signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer. Include the following:

1. Fabricated Supports: Representations of field-fabricated supports not detailed on Drawings.

2. Seismic Restraints: Detail anchorage and bracing not defined by details or charts on Drawings. Include the following:

a. Design Analysis: To support selection and arrangement of seismic restraints.

Include calculations of combined tensile and shear loads.

b. Details: Detail fabrication and arrangement. Detail attachments of restraints to the restrained items and to the structure. Show attachment locations, methods, and spacings. Identify components, list their strengths, and indicate directions and values of forces transmitted to the structure during seismic events.

c. Preapproval and Evaluation Documentation: By an agency acceptable to

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authorities having jurisdiction, showing maximum ratings of restraint items and the basis for approval (tests or calculations).

C. Coordination Drawings: Show coordination of seismic bracing for electrical components with other systems and equipment in the vicinity, including other supports and seismic restraints.

D. Welding certificates.

E. Qualification Data: For professional engineer and testing agency.

F. Field quality-control test reports.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Comply with seismic-restraint requirements in the IBC unless requirements in this Section are more stringent.

B. Testing of Seismic Anchorage Devices: Comply with testing requirements in Part 3.

C. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS:

A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection:

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, manufacturers specified.

2.2 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS:

A. Rated Strength: Adequate in tension, shear, and pullout force to resist maximum loads calculated or imposed under this Project, with a minimum structural safety factor of five times the applied force.

B. Steel Slotted Support Systems: Comply with MFMA-3, factory-fabricated components for field assembly.

1. Available Manufacturers:

a. Cooper B-Line; a division of Cooper Industries.

b. ERICO International Corporation.

c. Allied Support Systems; Power-Strut Unit.

d. GS Metals Corp.

e. Michigan Hanger Co., Inc.; O-Strut Div.

f. National Pipe Hanger Corp.

g. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

h. Unistrut; Tyco International, Ltd.

i. Wesanco, Inc.

2. Finishes:

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a. Metallic Coatings: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and applied according to

MFMA-3.

3. Channel Dimensions: Selected for structural loading and applicable seismic forces.

C. Raceway and Cable Supports: As described in NECA 1.

D. Conduit and Cable Support Devices: Steel hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway or cable to be supported.

E. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body and insulating wedging plug or plugs for non-armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron.

F. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.

G. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following:

1. Verify suitability of fasteners in subparagraph below for use in lightweight concrete or concrete slabs less than 4 inches (100 mm) thick.

2. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement concrete, steel, or wood, with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.

a. Available Manufacturers:

1) Hilti, Inc.

2) ITW Construction Products.

3) MKT Fastening, LLC.

4) Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc.

3. In the following subparagraph, use stainless steel anchors in corrosive environments.

4. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, zinc-coated steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials in which used.

a. Available Manufacturers:

1) Cooper B-Line; a division of Cooper Industries.

2) Empire Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc

3) Hilti, Inc.

4) ITW Construction Products.

5) MKT Fastening, LLC.

6) Powers Fasteners.

5. Clamps for Attachment to Steel Structural Elements: MSS SP-58, type suitable for attached structural element.

6. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, high strength. Comply with ASTM A 325.

7. Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type.

8. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel.

2.3 SEISMIC-RESTRAINT COMPONENTS:

A. Rated Strength, Features, and Application Requirements for Restraint Components: As defined in reports by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Structural Safety Factor: Strength in tension, shear, and pullout force of components used shall be at least five times the maximum seismic forces to which they will be subjected.

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B. Angle and Channel-Type Brace Assemblies: Steel angles or steel slotted-support-system components; with accessories for attachment to braced component at one end and to building structure at the other end.

C. Cable Restraints: ASTM A 603, zinc-coated, steel wire rope attached to steel or stainless-steel thimbles, brackets, swivels, and bolts designed for restraining cable service.

1. Available Manufacturers:

a. Amber/Booth Company, Inc.

b. Loos & Co., Inc.

c. Mason Industries, Inc.

2. Seismic Mountings, Anchors, and Attachments: Devices as specified in Part 2 "Support, Anchorage, and Attachment Components" Article, selected to resist seismic forces.

3. Hanger Rod Stiffener: Steel tube or steel slotted-support-system sleeve with internally bolted connections to hanger rod, of design recognized by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Bushings for Floor-Mounted Equipment Anchors: Neoprene units designed for seismically rated rigid equipment mountings, and matched to type and size of anchor bolts and studs used.

5. Bushing Assemblies for Wall-Mounted Equipment Anchorage: Assemblies of neoprene elements and steel sleeves designed for seismically rated rigid equipment mountings, and matched to type and size of attachment devices used.

2.4 FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES:

A. Description: Welded or bolted, structural-steel shapes, shop or field fabricated to fit dimensions of supported equipment.

B. Materials: Comply with requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for steel shapes and plates.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 for application of hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems, except if requirements in this Section are stricter.

B. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway: Space supports for raceways as within 12 inches of coupling, fitting, and box, at each 90 degrees bend, minimum of two supports per ten foot run. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter.

C. Multiple Raceways: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with steel slotted or other support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least 25 percent in future without exceeding specified design load limits.

1. Secure raceways and cables to these supports with single-bolt conduit clamps, or as otherwise required by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

3.2 SUPPORT AND SEISMIC-RESTRAINT INSTALLATION:

A. Comply with NECA 1 for installation requirements, except as specified in this Article.

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B. Raceway Support Methods: In addition to methods described in NECA 1, raceways may be supported by openings through structure members, as permitted in NFPA 70.

C. Install seismic-restraint components using methods approved by the evaluation service providing required submittals for component.

D. Strength of Support and Seismic-Restraint Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static and seismic loads within specified loading limits. Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of supported components plus 200 lb (90 kg).

E. Mounting and Anchorage of Surface-Mounted Equipment and Components: Anchor and fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural elements by the following methods unless otherwise indicated by code:

1. To Wood: Fasten with lag screws or through bolts.

2. To New Concrete: Bolt to concrete inserts.

3. To Masonry: Approved toggle-type bolts on hollow masonry units and expansion anchor fasteners on solid masonry units.

4. To Existing Concrete: Expansion anchor fasteners.

5. Instead of expansion anchors, powder-actuated driven threaded studs provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in existing standard-weight concrete 4 inches (100 mm) thick or greater. Do not use for anchorage to lightweight-aggregate concrete or for slabs less than 4 inches (100 mm) thick.

6. To Steel: Beam clamps (MSS Type 19, 21, 23, 25, or 27) complying with MSS SP-69 Spring-tension clamps.

7. To Light Steel: Sheet metal screws.

8. Items Mounted on Hollow Walls and Nonstructural Building Surfaces: Mount cabinets, panelboards, disconnect switches, control enclosures, pull and junction boxes, transformers, and other devices on slotted-channel racks attached to substrate by means that meet seismic-restraint strength and anchorage requirements.

F. Drill holes for expansion anchors in concrete at locations and to depths that avoid reinforcing bars.

G. Do not drill or core cut holes for anchors or use powder-activated fasteners in post-tension slabs, joists, and beams.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF FABRICATED METAL SUPPORTS:

A. Comply with installation requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for site-fabricated metal supports.

B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and equipment.

C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

3.4 CONCRETE BASES:

A. Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's written instructions and seismic criteria at Project.

B. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated but not less than 4 inches (100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit, and so expansion anchors will be a minimum of 10 bolt

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diameters from edge of the base.

1. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around full perimeter of the base.

2. Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete base, and anchor into structural concrete floor.

3. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.

4. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment.

5. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions.

6. Use 5000-psi (34.5-MPa), 28-day compressive-strength concrete. Concrete materials, reinforcement, and placement requirements are specified in Division 3 Section "Cast-in- Place Concrete."

3.5 INSTALLATION OF SEISMIC-RESTRAINT COMPONENTS:

A. Install bushing assemblies for anchor bolts for floor-mounted equipment, arranged to provide resilient media between anchor bolt and mounting hole in concrete base.

B. Install bushing assemblies for mounting bolts for wall-mounted equipment, arranged to provide resilient media where equipment or equipment-mounting channels are attached to wall.

C. Restraint Cables: Provide slack within maximums recommended by manufacturer.

D. Attachment to Structure: If specific attachment is not indicated, anchor bracing to structure at flanges of beams, upper truss chords of bar joists, or at concrete members.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

B. Testing: Test pullout resistance of seismic anchorage devices.

1. Provide evidence of recent calibration of test equipment by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Schedule test with Owner, through Architect, before connecting anchorage device to restrained component (unless postconnection testing has been approved), and with at least seven days' advance notice.

3. Obtain Architect's approval before transmitting test loads to structure. Provide temporary load-spreading members.

4. Test at least four of each type and size of installed anchors and fasteners selected by Architect.

5. Test to 90 percent of rated proof load of device.

6. If a device fails test, modify all installations of same type and retest until satisfactory results are achieved.

C. Record test results.

END OF SECTION 260072

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION 260080 – 1

SECTION 260080 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to work of this section.

B. This section is a Division 26 General Provisions section, and is part of each Division 26, 27, and 28 sections making reference to electrical demolition.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. Extent of electrical demolition work is indicated by drawings.

B. Electrical demolition items are shown to give a basic description of the extent of demolition work but may not be inclusive.

C. Do not assume that the electrical drawings reflect as-built conditions. Visit and observe the project prior to submitting bid and determine extent of electrical demolition work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Standards: Refer to Section 260001 - Electrical General Provisions as applicable.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS - Not Used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL:

A. Demolition work shall be laid out in advance to eliminate unnecessary cutting, drilling, channeling, etc. Where such cutting, drilling, or channeling becomes necessary, perform with care, use skilled mechanics of the trades involved. Cutting work of other contractors shall be done only with the consent of that contractor. Cutting of structural members is not permitted.

Repair damage to building and equipment as a result of electrical demolition work under this contract at no additional cost to Owner.

B. Obtain permission from the Architect before penetrating any roof, ceiling, floor, and wall surfaces.

C. Verify with the Owner all items to be salvaged. All items that are not directed on the drawings, in the field, or by other means to be salvaged or turned over to the Owner shall be considered scrap and shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with local environmental laws and policies..

3.2 METHODS:

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A. Disconnect and remove any/all fixtures, devices, equipment, equipment foundation and supports, etc. as required for proper completion of the work whether shown or not.

B. Relocate, rewire, and/or…