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This document provides details for a federal contract solicitation for repair work on a chrome plating facility. The scope of work involves in-kind repair and replacement of major components in the large caliber chrome plating area, specifically the "120 mm pit" which includes chrome plating tanks, electropolish tanks, and other process tanks and equipment. Both the 200 and 300 plating lines will be rebuilt. Additionally, the common air scrubber will be replaced. The solicitation number is W912DS21R0002 and was issued by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District New York. The period of performance is 720 calendar days from notice to proceed. The estimated value ranges from $10 million to $25 million. The NAICS code is 236210 for industrial building construction.

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New York District

CHROME PLATING FACILITY REPAIR (B 35)

WATERVLIET ARSENAL, NEW YORK

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912DS21R0002

SPECIFICATIONS - VOLUME II

SUBMISSION: RTA

DATE: 27 January 2021

Chrome Plating Facility 100% Design Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS

00 00 01 COVER SHEET

00 00 02 CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

00 10 00 SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

00 21 16 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

00 22 10 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESIGN -BID-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES

00 24 00 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 90 00 WAGE RATES

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 10 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 82 00 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION

DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE

03 01 00 REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 51 33 METAL LADDERS

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

DI VI SI ON 06 - WOOD, PLASTI CS, AND COMPOSI TES

06 73 01 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) GRATING

DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 14 29.00 40 SUMP PUMPS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 08 01.00 20 TESTING INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS

23 35 19.00 20 INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION AND EXHAUST

23 57 10.00 10 FORCED HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS USING STEAM HEAT

EXCHANGERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 35 43 SILICON-CONTROLLED RECTIFIER

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 05 13 PIPELINES, LIQUID PROCESS PIPING

40 05 13.96 WELDING PROCESS PIPING

40 95 00 PROCESS CONTROL

DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

42 13 16 HEAT EXCHANGERS, PROCESS

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 21 13 PUMPS: CENTRIFUGAL

43 21 14 LINED MAGNETIC DRIVE PUMPS

43 27 00 FILTERS: PROCESS

43 32 56 REVERSE-OSMOSIS WATER EQUIPMENT

43 41 19 TANK LINERS

DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

44 10 00 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2

APPENDIX A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

APPENDIX B ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT

SECTION 26 20 00

INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

08/19

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI C12.1 (2014) Electric Meters Code for Electricity Metering

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B1 (2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

ASTM B8 (2011; R 2017) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

IEEE C37.90.1 (2012) Standard for Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus

IEEE C57.13 (2016) Requirements for Instrument Transformers

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2017; Errata 2017) Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C80.1 (2005) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)

NEMA 250 (2018) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 1

(1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA FU 1 (2012) Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses

NEMA ICS 1 (2000; R 2015) Standard for Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements

NEMA ICS 2 (2000; R 2005; Errata 2008) Standard for Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 V

NEMA ICS 3 (2005; R 2010) Medium-Voltage Controllers Rated 2001 to 7200 V AC

NEMA ICS 4 (2015) Application Guide for Terminal Blocks

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

NEMA KS 1 (2013) Enclosed and Miscellaneous Distribution Equipment Switches (600 V Maximum)

NEMA MG 1 (2018) Motors and Generators

NEMA MG 10 (2017) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Fixed Frequency Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase Induction Motors

NEMA MG 11 (1977; R 2012) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Single Phase Motors

NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

NEMA TC 2 (2013) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

NEMA TC 3 (2016) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2015) Standard for General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices

NEMA WD 6 (2016) Wiring Devices Dimensions Specifications

NEMA Z535.4 (2011; R 2017) Product Safety Signs and Labels

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2020) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2018; TIA 18-1; TIA 81-2) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 2

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-607 (2019) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

29 CFR 1910.303 Electrical, General

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 6 (2007; Reprint Sep 2019) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel

UL 20 (2010; Reprint Feb 2012) General-Use Snap Switches

UL 44 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 83 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 94 (2013; Reprint Sep 2017) UL Standard for Safety Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances

UL 198M (2018) UL Standard for Mine-Duty Fuses

UL 360 (2013; Reprint Nov 2018) UL Standard for Safety Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 486A-486B (2018) UL Standard for Safety Wire Connectors

UL 486C (2018) UL Standard for Safety Splicing Wire Connectors

UL 489 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

UL 498 (2017; Reprint Dec 2018) UL Standard for Safety Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

UL 506 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Specialty

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 3

Transformers

UL 508 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Industrial Control Equipment

UL 510 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape

UL 514A (2013; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for Safety Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2012; Reprint Nov 2014) Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Nov 2018) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 651 (2011; Reprint Nov 2018) UL Standard for Safety Schedule 40, 80, Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings

UL 845 (2005; Reprint Oct 2018) UL Standard for Safety Motor Control Centers

UL 870 (2016; Reprint Mar 2019) UL Standard for Safety Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters, and Associated Fittings

UL 943 (2016; Reprint Feb 2018) UL Standard for Safety Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

UL 984 (1996; Reprint Sep 2005) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors

UL 1063 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Machine-Tool Wires and Cables

UL 4248-1 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Fuseholders

- Part 1: General Requirements

UL 4248-12 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Fuseholders

- Part 12: Class R

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, are as defined in

IEEE 100 .

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 4

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Motor Control Centers; G RO

Wireways; G RO

Marking Strips Drawings; G RO

SD-03 Product Data

Receptacles; G RO

Circuit Breakers; G RO

Switches; G RO

Motor Controllers; G RO

Combination Motor Controllers; G RO

Manual Motor Starters; G RO

Metering; G RO

Telecommunications Grounding Busbar; G RO

Digital Meters; G RO

SD-06 Test Reports

600-volt Wiring Test; G RO

Ground-fault Receptacle Test; G RO

SD-07 Certificates

Fuses; G RO

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Electrical Systems, Data Package 5; G RO

Metering, Data Package 5; G RO

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Fuses

Submit coordination data as specified in paragraph, FUSES of this section.

1.4.2 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" or "must" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Provide equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship in accordance with NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 5

1.4.3 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship and:

a. Have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening including applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.

b. Have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period.

c. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, provide products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

1.4.3.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.4.3.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site are not acceptable.

1.5 MAINTENANCE

1.5.1 Electrical Systems

Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein. Submit operation and maintenance manuals for electrical systems that provide basic data relating to the design, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system for the building.

1.6 WARRANTY

Provide equipment items supported by service organizations that are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

As a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of NFPA 70 for all materials, equipment, and devices.

2.2 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS

Conform to the following (as indicated on the Design Drawings):

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 6

2.2.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit

2.2.1.1 Rigid, Threaded Zinc-Coated Steel Conduit

ANSI C80.1 , UL 6 .

2.2.2 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

PVC Type EPC-40, and EPC-80 in accordance with NEMA TC 2, UL 651 .

2.2.3 Plastic-Coated Rigid Steel and IMC Conduit

NEMA RN 1, Type 40 (40 mils thick).

2.2.4 Flexible Metal Conduit

2.2.4.1 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Steel

UL 360 .

2.2.5 Fittings for Metal Conduit and Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 514B . Ferrous fittings: Cadmium- or zinc-coated in accordance with

UL 514B .

2.2.5.1 Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit

Threaded-type. Split couplings unacceptable.

2.2.6 Fittings for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

NEMA TC 3 for PVC, and UL 514B .

2.3 OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS

UL 514A , cadmium- or zinc-coated, if ferrous metal. UL 514C , if nonmetallic.

2.4 CABINETS, JUNCTION BOXES, AND PULL BOXES

UL 50 ; volume greater than 100 cubic inches, NEMA Type 1 enclosure; sheet steel, hot-dip, zinc-coated. Where exposed to wet, damp, or corrosive environments, NEMA Type 4X.

2.5 WIRES AND CABLES

Provide wires and cables in accordance applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and UL for type of insulation, jacket, and conductor specified or indicated. Do not use wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site.

2.5.1 Conductors

Provide the following:

a. Conductor sizes and capacities shown are based on copper, unless indicated otherwise.

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 7

b. Conductors No. 8 AWG and larger diameter: Stranded.

c. Conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter: Solid.

d. Conductors for remote control, alarm, and signal circuits, classes 1, 2, and 3: Stranded unless specifically indicated otherwise.

e. All conductors: Copper.

2.5.1.1 Minimum Conductor Sizes

Provide minimum conductor size in accordance with the following:

a. Branch circuits: No. 12 AWG.

b. Class 1 remote-control and signal circuits: No. 14 AWG.

c. Class 2 low-energy, remote-control and signal circuits: No. 16 AWG.

d. Class 3 low-energy, remote-control, alarm and signal circuits: No. 22

AWG.

2.5.2 Color Coding

Provide color coding for service, feeder, branch, control, and signaling circuit conductors.

2.5.2.1 Ground and Neutral Conductors

Provide color coding of ground and neutral conductors as follows:

a. Grounding conductors: Green.

b. Neutral conductors: White.

c. Exception, where neutrals of more than one system are installed in same raceway or box, other neutrals color coding: White with a different colored (not green) stripe for each.

2.5.2.2 Ungrounded Conductors

Provide color coding of ungrounded conductors in different voltage systems as follows:

a. 208/120 volt, three-phase:

(1) Phase A - black.

(2) Phase B - red.

(3) Phase C - blue.

b. 480/277 volt, three-phase:

(1) Phase A - brown.

(2) Phase B - orange.

(3) Phase C - yellow.

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c. 120/240 volt, single phase: Black and red.

2.5.3 Insulation

Unless specified or indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70 , provide power and lighting wires rated for 600-volts, Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL 83 conforming to UL 44 , except that grounding wire may be type TW conforming to UL 83 ; remote-control and signal circuits: Type TW or TF, conforming to UL 83 . Where lighting fixtures require 90-degree Centigrade

(C) conductors, provide only conductors with 90-degree C insulation or better.

2.5.4 Bonding Conductors

ASTM B1, solid bare copper wire for sizes No. 8 AWG and smaller diameter;

ASTM B8, Class B, stranded bare copper wire for sizes No. 6 AWG and larger diameter.

2.6 DC BUSBARS AND CABLES (BETWEEN RECTIFIERS AND TANKS)

2.6.1 DC Busbars and Supports

Copper busbars shall be ASTM/UNS C11000, 100 percent International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS), Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch (ETP) high conductivity electrical copper. Busbar thicknesses and widths shall be according to the Rectifier Schedule on the Design Drawings. Busbar lengths shall be determined in the field (based on typical routing, configuration and jointing details on the Design Drawings). Overall length of busbar from rectifier to tank and number of joints shall be minimized to avoid excessive voltage drop. Shop drawings showing busbar routing and dimensions for each rectifier shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government before the busbar procurement process begins.

Size joint holes, bolts and washers and torque bolts according to Design Drawings. Provide electrical contact lubricant to prevent corrosion.

Provide bus bar insulated support kits with the following features:

a. Extremely robust construction, universal fixing support.

b. Adjustable distance between bars.

c. Insulators shall be high strength polyamide, high dielectric strength, glass fiber reinforced, halogen-free, self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 listed.

d. Support channels shall be galvanized steel.

e. System shall be supported using hanger rods and beam clamps according to manufacturer recommendations.

2.7 SPLICES AND TERMINATION COMPONENTS

UL 486A-486B for wire connectors and UL 510 for insulating tapes.

Connectors for No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter wires: Insulated, pressure-type in accordance with UL 486A-486B or UL 486C (twist-on splicing connector). Provide solderless terminal lugs on stranded

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 9 conductors.

2.8 DEVICE PLATES

Provide the following:

a. UL listed, one-piece device plates for outlets to suit the devices installed.

b. For metal outlet boxes, plates on unfinished walls: Zinc-coated sheet steel or cast metal having round or beveled edges.

c. For nonmetallic boxes and fittings, other suitable plates may be provided.

d. Screws: Machine-type with countersunk heads in color to match finish of plate.

e. Sectional type device plates are not be permitted.

f. Plates installed in wet locations: Gasketed and UL listed for "wet locations."

2.9 SWITCHES

2.9.1 Toggle Switches

NEMA WD 1, UL 20 , single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way, totally enclosed with bodies of thermoplastic or thermoset plastic and mounting strap with grounding screw. Include the following:

a. Handles: White thermoplastic.

b. Wiring terminals: Screw-type, side-wired.

c. Contacts: Silver-cadmium and contact arm - one-piece copper alloy.

d. Switches: Rated quiet-type ac only, 120/277 volts, with current rating and number of poles indicated.

2.9.2 Breakers Used as Switches

For 120- and 277-Volt fluorescent fixtures, mark breakers "SWD" in accordance with UL 489 .

2.9.3 Disconnect Switches

NEMA KS 1. Provide heavy duty-type switches where indicated, where switches are rated higher than 240 volts, and for double-throw switches.

Utilize Class R fuseholders and fuses for fused switches, unless indicated otherwise. Provide horsepower rated for switches serving as the motor-disconnect means. Provide switches in NEMA4X Type 304 stainless steel, enclosure per NEMA ICS 6 .

2.10 FUSES

NEMA FU 1. Provide complete set of fuses for each fusible switch panel and control center. Coordinate time-current characteristics curves of fuses serving motors or connected in series with circuit breakers for

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 10 proper operation. Submit coordination data for approval. Provide fuses with a voltage rating not less than circuit voltage.

2.10.1 Fuseholders

Provide in accordance with UL 4248-1 .

2.10.2 Cartridge Fuses, Current Limiting Type (Class R)

UL 198M , Class RK-1 time-delay type. Provide only Class R associated fuseholders in accordance with UL 4248-12 .

2.10.3 Cartridge Fuses, High-Interrupting Capacity, Current Limiting Type (Classes J, L, and CC)

UL 198M , Class J for zero to 600 amperes, Class L for 601 to 6,000 amperes, and Class CC for zero to 30 amperes.

2.10.4 Cartridge Fuses, Current Limiting Type (Class T)

UL 198M , Class T for zero to 1,200 amperes, 300 volts; and zero to 800 amperes, 600 volts.

2.11 RECEPTACLES

Provide the following:

a. UL 498 , general purpose specification grade.

b. Ratings and configurations: As indicated.

c. Bodies: White as per NEMA WD 1.

d. Face and body: Thermoplastic supported on a metal mounting strap.

e. Dimensional requirements: Per NEMA WD 6.

f. Screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals or of the solderless pressure type having suitable conductor-release arrangement.

g. Grounding pole connected to mounting strap.

h. The receptacle: Containing triple-wipe power contacts and double or triple-wipe ground contacts.

2.11.1 Weatherproof Receptacles

Provide receptacles, UL listed for use in "wet locations". Include cast metal box with gasketed, hinged, lockable and weatherproof while-in-use, die-cast metal/aluminum cover plate.

2.11.2 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles

UL 943 , duplex type for mounting in standard outlet box. Provide device capable of detecting current leak when the current to ground is 6 milliamperes or higher, and tripping per requirements of UL 943 for Class A ground-fault circuit interrupter devices. Provide screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals or pre-wired (pigtail) leads.

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2.12 MOTORS

Provide motors in accordance with the following:

a. NEMA MG 1.

b. Hermetic-type sealed motor compressors: Also comply with UL 984 .

c. Provide the size in terms of HP, or kVA, or full-load current, or a combination of these characteristics, and other characteristics, of each motor as indicated or specified.

d. Determine specific motor characteristics to ensure provision of correctly sized starters and overload heaters.

e. Rate motors for operation on 208-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 200 volts, and those for operation on 480-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 460 volts.

f. Use motors designed to operate at full capacity with voltage variation of plus or minus 10 percent of motor voltage rating.

g. Unless otherwise indicated, use continuous duty type motors if rated 1 HP and above.

h. Where fuse protection is specifically recommended by the equipment manufacturer, provide fused switches in lieu of non-fused switches indicated.

i. Use Inverter-Rated motors designed to operate with adjustable speed drive (ASD).

2.12.1 High Efficiency Single-Phase Motors

Single-phase fractional-horsepower alternating-current motors: High efficiency types are not acceptable. In exception, for special purpose motors and motor-driven equipment with a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency rating, such as a SEER rating, provide equipment with motor to meet the overall system rating indicated.

2.12.2 Premium Efficiency Polyphase and Single-Phase Motors

Select polyphase and continuous-duty single phase motors based on high efficiency characteristics relative to typical characteristics and applications as listed in NEMA MG 10 and NEMA MG 11. In addition, continuous rated, polyphase squirrel-cage medium induction motors must meet the requirements for premium efficiency electric motors in accordance with NEMA MG 1, including the NEMA full load efficiency ratings. In exception, for motor-driven equipment with a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency rating, such as a SEER rating, provide equipment with motor to meet the overall system rating indicated.

2.12.3 Motor Sizes

Provide size for duty to be performed, not exceeding the full-load nameplate current rating when driven equipment is operated at specified capacity under most severe conditions likely to be encountered. When motor size provided differs from size indicated or specified, make adjustments to wiring, disconnect devices, and branch circuit protection

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 12 to accommodate equipment actually provided. Provide controllers for motors rated 1-hp and above with electronic phase-voltage monitors designed to protect motors from phase-loss, undervoltage, and overvoltage. Provide protection for motors from immediate restart by a time adjustable restart relay.

2.12.4 Wiring and Conduit

Provide internal wiring for components of packaged equipment as an integral part of the equipment. Provide power wiring and conduit for field-installed equipment, and motor control equipment forming part of motor control centers or switchgear assemblies, the conduit and wiring connecting such centers, assemblies, or other power sources to equipment as specified herein. Power wiring and conduit: Conform to the requirements specified herein. Control wiring: Provided under, and conform to, the requirements of the section specifying the associated equipment.

2.13 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

Provide motor controllers in accordance with the following:

a. UL 508 , NEMA ICS 1 , and NEMA ICS 2 .

b. Provide controllers with thermal overload protection in each phase, and one spare normally open auxiliary contact, and one spare normally closed auxiliary contact.

c. Provide controllers for motors rated 1-hp and above with electronic phase-voltage monitors designed to protect motors from phase-loss, undervoltage, and overvoltage.

d. Provide protection for motors from immediate restart by a time adjustable restart relay.

e. When used with pressure, float, or similar automatic-type or maintained-contact switch, provide a hand/off/automatic selector switch with the controller.

f. Connections to selector switch: Wired such that only normal automatic regulatory control devices are bypassed when switch is in "hand" position.

g. Safety control devices, such as low and high pressure cutouts, high temperature cutouts, and motor overload protective devices: Connected in motor control circuit in "hand" and "automatic" positions.

h. Control circuit connections to hand/off/automatic selector switch or to more than one automatic regulatory control device: Made in accordance with indicated or manufacturer's approved wiring diagram.

i. Provide a disconnecting means, capable of being locked in the open position, for the motor that is located in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location. As an alternative, provide a motor controller disconnect, capable of being locked in the open position, to serve as the disconnecting means for the motor if it is in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.

j. Overload protective devices: Provide adequate protection to motor

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 13 windings; be thermal inverse-time-limit type; and include manual reset-type pushbutton on outside of motor controller case.

k. Cover of combination motor controller and manual switch or circuit breaker: Interlocked with operating handle of switch or circuit breaker so that cover cannot be opened unless handle of switch or circuit breaker is in "off" position.

l. Minimum short circuit withstand rating of combination motor controller: 10,000 rms symmetrical amperes unless otherwise indicated.

2.13.1 Control Wiring

Provide control wiring in accordance with the following:

a. All control wire: Stranded tinned copper switchboard wire with 600-volt flame-retardant insulation Type SIS meeting UL 44 , or Type MTW meeting UL 1063 , and passing the VW-1 flame tests included in those standards.

b. Hinge wire: Class K stranding.

c. Current transformer secondary leads: Not smaller than No. 10 AWG.

d. Control wire minimum size: No. 14 AWG.

e. Power wiring for 480-volt circuits and below: The same type as control wiring with No. 12 AWG minimum size.

f. Provide wiring and terminal arrangement on the terminal blocks to permit the individual conductors of each external cable to be terminated on adjacent terminal points.

2.13.2 Control Circuit Terminal Blocks

Provide control circuit terminal blocks in accordance with the following:

a. NEMA ICS 4 .

b. Control circuit terminal blocks for control wiring: Molded or fabricated type with barriers, rated not less than 600 volts.

c. Provide terminals with removable binding, fillister or washer head screw type, or of the stud type with contact and locking nuts.

d. Terminals: Not less than No. 10 in size with sufficient length and space for connecting at least two indented terminals for 10 AWG conductors to each terminal.

e. Terminal arrangement: Subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer with not less than four spare terminals or 10 percent, whichever is greater, provided on each block or group of blocks.

f. Modular, pull apart, terminal blocks are acceptable provided they are of the channel or rail-mounted type.

g. Submit data showing that any proposed alternate will accommodate the specified number of wires, are of adequate current-carrying capacity, and are constructed to assure positive contact between

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2.13.2.1 Types of Terminal Blocks

a. Short-Circuiting Type: Short-circuiting type terminal blocks:

Furnished for all current transformer secondary leads with provision for shorting together all leads from each current transformer without first opening any circuit. Terminal blocks: Comply with the requirements of paragraph CONTROL CIRCUIT TERMINAL BLOCKS above.

b. Load Type: Load terminal blocks rated not less than 600 volts and of adequate capacity: Provided for the conductors for NEMA Size 3 and smaller motor controllers and for other power circuits, except those for feeder tap units. Provide terminals of either the stud type with contact nuts and locking nuts or of the removable screw type, having length and space for at least two indented terminals of the size required on the conductors to be terminated. For conductors rated more than 50 amperes, provide screws with hexagonal heads. Conducting parts between connected terminals must have adequate contact surface and cross-section to operate without overheating. Provide each connected terminal with the circuit designation or wire number placed on or near the terminal in permanent contrasting color.

2.13.3 Control Circuits

Control circuits: Maximum voltage of 120 volts derived from control transformer in same enclosure. Transformers: Conform to UL 506 , as applicable. Transformers, other than transformers in bridge circuits:

Provide primaries wound for voltage available and secondaries wound for correct control circuit voltage. Size transformers so that 80 percent of rated capacity equals connected load. Provide disconnect switch on primary side. Provide fuses in each ungrounded primary feeder. Provide one fused secondary lead with the other lead grounded.

2.13.4 Enclosures for Motor Controllers

NEMA ICS 6 . All enclosures shall be NEMA Type 4X 304 stainless steel.

2.13.5 Pushbutton Stations

Provide with "start/stop" momentary contacts having one normally open and one normally closed set of contacts, and red lights to indicate when motor is running. Stations: Heavy duty, oil-tight design.

2.13.6 Pilot and Indicating Lights

Provide LED cluster lamps.

2.14 MANUAL MOTOR STARTERS (MOTOR RATED SWITCHES)

Single, double or three pole (as indicated) designed for surface mounting with overload protection and pilot lights.

2.14.1 Pilot Lights

Provide yoke-mounted, seven element LED cluster light module. Color: Red.

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2.15 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

Submit wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement. Identify circuit terminals on wiring diagrams and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment.

Indicate on the drawings adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices.

Provide motor control center components in accordance with the following:

a. UL 845 , NEMA ICS 2 , NEMA ICS 3 .

b. Wiring: Per manufacturer recommendations.

c. Interconnecting wires: Copper.

d. Terminal blocks: Plug-in-type so that controllers may be removed without disconnecting individual control wiring.

2.15.1 Combination Motor Controllers

UL 508 and other requirements in paragraph, MOTOR CONTROLLERS. Provide in controller a fusible switch with clips for RK-1-type fuses for branch circuit protection. Minimum short circuit withstand rating of combination motor controller: As indicated on design drawings.

2.16 DC BUSBARS AND CABLES (BETWEEN RECTIFIERS AND TANKS)

2.16.1 DC Busbars and Supports

Copper busbars shall be ASTM/UNS C11000, 100 percent International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS), Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch (ETP) high conductivity electrical copper. Busbar thicknesses and widths shall be according to the Rectifier Schedule on the reference drawings. Busbar lengths shall be determined in the field (based on typical routing, configuration and jointing details on the design drawings). Overall length of busbar from rectifier to tank and number of joints shall be minimized to avoid excessive voltage drop. Shop drawings showing busbar routing and dimensions for each rectifier shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government before the busbar procurement process begins.

Size joint holes, bolts and washers and torque bolts according to reference drawings. Provide electrical contact lubricant to prevent corrosion.

Provide bus bar insulated support kits with the following features:

a. Extremely robust construction, universal fixing support.

b. Adjustable distance between bars.

c. Insulators shall be high strength polyamide, high dielectric strength, glass fiber reinforced, halogen-free, self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 listed.

d. Support channels shall be galvanized steel.

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e. System shall be supported using hanger rods and beam clamps according to manufacturer recommendations.

2.17 LOCKOUT REQUIREMENTS

Provide circuit breakers, disconnecting means, and other devices that are electrical energy-isolating capable of being locked out for machines and other equipment to prevent unexpected startup or release of stored energy in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147 , NFPA 70E and 29 CFR 1910.303 . Comply with requirements of Division 23, "Mechanical" for mechanical isolation of machines and other equipment.

2.18 GROUNDING AND BONDING EQUIPMENT

2.18.1 Ground Rods

UL 467 . Ground rods: Cone pointed copper-clad steel, with minimum diameter of 3/4 inch and minimum length 10 feet. Sectional ground rods are permitted.

2.18.2 Telecommunications Grounding Busbar

Provide corrosion-resistant grounding busbar suitable for indoor outdoor installation in accordance with TIA-607 . Busbars: Plated for reduced contact resistance. If not plated, clean the busbar prior to fastening the conductors to the busbar and apply an anti-oxidant to the contact area to control corrosion and reduce contact resistance. Provide telecommunications grounding busbars with the following:

a. Predrilled copper busbar provided with holes for use with standard sized lugs,

b. Minimum dimensions of 0.25 in thick by 4 in wide;

c. Listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

2.19 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

Provide on each item of equipment a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

2.20 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

Provide field fabricated nameplates in accordance with the following:

a. ASTM D709.

b. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device; as specified or as indicated on the drawings.

c. Each nameplate inscription: Identify the function and, when applicable, the position.

d. Nameplates: Melamine plastic, 0.125 inch thick, white with black center core.

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e. Surface: Matte finish. Corners: Square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core.

f. Minimum size of nameplates: 1 by 2.5 inches.

g. Lettering size and style: A minimum of 0.25 inch high normal block style.

2.21 WARNING SIGNS

Provide warning signs for flash protection in accordance with NFPA 70E and NEMA Z535.4 for switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized. Provide field installed signs to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards when warning signs are not provided by the manufacturer. Provide marking that is clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.

2.22 FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS

Provide firestopping around electrical penetrations in accordance with

NFPA 70 (2020).

2.23 WIREWAYS

UL 870 . Material: Steel galvanized 16 gauge for heights and depths up to 6 by 6 inches, and 14 gauge for heights and depths up to 12 by 12 inches.

Provide in length required for the application with hinged cover NEMA 12 enclosure per NEMA ICS 6 .

2.24 DIGITAL METERS

a. IEEE C37.90.1 for surge withstand.

b. Provide true rms, plus/minus one percent accuracy, programmable, microprocessor-based meter enclosed in sealed case with a simultaneous three line, twelve value LED display. Meters shall have 0.56 inch, minimum, LEDs.

c. The meters shall accept input from standard 5A secondary instrument transformers and direct voltage monitoring range to 600 volts, phase to phase.

d. Programming shall be via a front panel display and a communication interface with a computer. Password secured programming shall be stored in non-volatile EEPROM memory. Digital communications shall be BACnet compatible with the Direct Digital Control (DDC) System.

e. The meter shall calculate and store average max/min demand values for all readings based on a user selectable sliding window averaging period. The meter shall have programmable hi/low set limits with two Form C dry contact relays when exceeding alarm conditions.

f. Meter shall simultaneously display a selected phase to neutral voltage, phase to phase voltage, percent phase to neutral voltage THD, percent phase to phase voltage THD; a selected phase current, neutral current, percent phase current THD, percent neutral current; selected

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g. Current Transformers: IEEE C57.13 . Transformers shall be single ratio, 60 hertz, 2000 to 5-ampere ratio, 1.5 rating factor, with a metering accuracy class of 0.3 through B-1.8.

h. Meter Fusing: Provide a fuse block mounted in the metering compartment containing one fuse per phase to protect the voltage input to voltage sensing meters. Size fuses as recommended by the meter manufacturer.

i. Terminal Boards: Provide with engraved plastic terminal strips and screw type terminals for external wiring between components and for internal wiring between removable assemblies. Terminal boards associated with current transformers shall be short-circuiting type.

Terminate conductors for current transformers with ring-tongue lugs.

Terminal board identification shall be identical in similar units.

External wiring shall be color coded consistently for similar terminal boards.

j. Wire Marking: Mark control and metering conductors at each end.

Provide factory-installed, white, plastic tubing, heat stamped with black block type letters on factory-installed wiring. On field-installed wiring, provide white, preprinted, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sleeves, heat stamped with black block type letters. Each sleeve shall contain a single letter or number, shall be elliptically shaped to securely grip the wire, and shall be keyed in such a manner to ensure alignment with adjacent sleeves. Provide specific wire markings using the appropriate combination of individual sleeves.

Each wire marker shall indicate the device or equipment, including specific terminal number to which the remote end of the wire is attached.

2.25 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH

Provide factory-applied finish on electrical equipment in accordance with the following:

a. NEMA 250 corrosion-resistance test and the additional requirements as specified herein.

b. Interior and exterior steel surfaces of equipment enclosures:

Thoroughly cleaned followed by a rust-inhibitive phosphatizing or equivalent treatment prior to painting.

c. Exterior surfaces: Free from holes, seams, dents, weld marks, loose scale or other imperfections.

d. Interior surfaces: Receive not less than one coat of corrosion-resisting paint in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice.

e. Exterior surfaces: Primed, filled where necessary, and given not less than two coats baked enamel with semigloss finish.

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f. Equipment located indoors: ANSI Light Gray, and equipment located outdoors: ANSI Light Gray.

g. Provide manufacturer's coatings for touch-up work and as specified in paragraph FIELD APPLIED PAINTING.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Electrical installations, including weatherproof and hazardous locations and ducts, plenums and other air-handling spaces: Conform to requirements of NFPA 70 and IEEE C2 and to requirements specified herein.

3.1.1 Wiring Methods

Provide insulated conductors installed in rigid steel conduit, except where specifically indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70 to be installed otherwise. Grounding conductor: Separate from electrical system neutral conductor. Provide insulated green equipment grounding conductor for circuit(s) installed in conduit and raceways. Minimum conduit size: 1/2-inch in diameter for low voltage lighting and power circuits.

3.1.1.1 Pull Wire

Install pull wires in empty conduits. Pull wire: Plastic having minimum 200-pound force tensile strength. Leave minimum 36 inches of slack at each end of pull wire.

3.1.2 Conduit Installation

Keep conduit minimum 6 inches away from parallel runs of flues and steam or hot water pipes. Install conduit parallel with or at right angles to ceilings, walls, and structural members where conduit will be visible after completion of project.

3.1.2.1 Restrictions Applicable to Nonmetallic Conduit

a. PVC Schedule 40.

(1) Do not use where subject to physical damage.

(2) Do not use above grade, except where allowed in this section for rising through floor slab or indicated otherwise.

b. PVC Schedule 40 and Schedule 80.

(1) Do not use where subject to physical damage.

(2) Do not use in penetrating fire-rated walls or partitions, or fire-rated floors.

3.1.2.2 Restrictions Applicable to Flexible Conduit

Use only as specified in paragraph FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS.

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3.1.2.3 Underground Conduit

Plastic-coated rigid steel; PVC, Type EPC-40. Convert nonmetallic conduit, other than PVC Schedule 40 or 80, to plastic-coated rigid, steel conduit before rising through floor slab. Plastic coating: Extend minimum 6 inches above floor.

3.1.2.4 Conduit Installed Under Floor Slabs

Conduit run under floor slab: Located a minimum of 12 inches below the vapor barrier. Seal around conduits at penetrations thru vapor barrier.

3.1.2.5 Conduit Through Floor Slabs

Where conduits rise through floor slabs, do not allow curved portion of bends to be visible above finished slab. Where conduit rises through slab-on grade, seal all electrical penetrations to address radon mitigation and prevent infiltration of air, insects, and vermin.

3.1.2.6 Stub-Ups

Provide conduits stubbed up through concrete floor for connection to free-standing equipment with adjustable top or coupling threaded inside for plugs, set flush with finished floor. Extend conductors to equipment in rigid steel conduit, except that flexible metal conduit may be used 6 inches above floor. Where no equipment connections are made, install screwdriver-operated threaded flush plugs in conduit end.

3.1.2.7 Conduit Support

Support conduit by pipe straps, wall brackets, threaded rod conduit hangers, or ceiling trapeze. Fasten by wood screws to wood; by toggle bolts on hollow masonry units; by concrete inserts or expansion bolts on concrete or brick; and by machine screws, welded threaded studs, or spring-tension clamps on steel work. Threaded C-clamps may be used on rigid steel conduit only. Do not weld conduits or pipe straps to steel structures. Do not exceed one-fourth proof test load for load applied to fasteners. Provide vibration resistant and shock-resistant fasteners attached to concrete ceiling. Do not cut main reinforcing bars for any holes cut to depth of more than 1-1/2 inches in reinforced concrete beams or to depth of more than 3/4 inch in concrete joints. Fill unused holes.

In partitions of light steel construction, use sheet metal screws. In suspended-ceiling construction, run conduit above ceiling. Do not support conduit by ceiling support system. Conduit and box systems: Supported independently of both (a) tie wires supporting ceiling grid system, and

(b) ceiling grid system into which ceiling panels are placed. Do not share supporting means between electrical raceways and mechanical piping or ducts. Coordinate installation with above-ceiling mechanical systems to assure maximum accessibility to all systems. Spring-steel fasteners may be used for lighting branch circuit conduit supports in suspended ceilings in dry locations. Where conduit crosses building expansion joints, provide suitable expansion fitting that maintains conduit electrical continuity by bonding jumpers or other means. For conduits greater than 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, provide supports to resist forces of 0.5 times the equipment weight in any direction and 1.5 times the equipment weight in the downward direction.

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3.1.2.8 Directional Changes in Conduit Runs

Make changes in direction of runs with symmetrical bends or cast-metal fittings. Make field-made bends and offsets with hickey or conduit-bending machine. Do not install crushed or deformed conduits.

Avoid trapped conduits. Prevent plaster, dirt, or trash from lodging in conduits, boxes, fittings, and equipment during construction. Free clogged conduits of obstructions.

3.1.2.9 Locknuts and Bushings

Fasten conduits to sheet metal boxes and cabinets with two locknuts where required by NFPA 70 , where insulated bushings are used, and where bushings cannot be brought into firm contact with the box; otherwise, use at least minimum single locknut and bushing. Provide locknuts with sharp edges for digging into wall of metal enclosures. Install bushings on ends of conduits, and provide insulating type where required by NFPA 70 .

3.1.2.10 Flexible Connections

Provide liquid-tight flexible steel conduit between 3 and 6 feet in length for recessed and semirecessed lighting fixtures; for equipment subject to vibration, noise transmission, or movement; and for motors. Install flexible conduit to allow 20 percent slack. Minimum flexible steel conduit size: 1/2 inch diameter. Provide separate ground conductor across flexible connections.

3.1.3 Boxes, Outlets, and Supports

Provide boxes in wiring and raceway systems wherever required for pulling of wires, making connections, and mounting of devices or fixtures. Boxes for metallic raceways: Cast-metal, hub-type. Provide each box with volume required by NFPA 70 for number of conductors enclosed in box.

Boxes for mounting lighting fixtures: Minimum 4 inches square, or octagonal, except that smaller boxes may be installed as required by fixture configurations, as approved. Boxes for use in masonry-block or tile walls: Square-cornered, tile-type, or standard boxes having square-cornered, tile-type covers. Provide gaskets for cast-metal boxes installed in wet locations and boxes installed flush with outside of exterior surfaces. Provide separate boxes for flush or recessed fixtures when required by fixture terminal operating temperature; provide readily removable fixtures for access to boxes unless ceiling access panels are provided. Support boxes and pendants for surface-mounted fixtures on suspended ceilings independently of ceiling supports. Fasten boxes and supports with wood screws on wood, with bolts and expansion shields on concrete or brick, with toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, and with machine screws or welded studs on steel. In open overhead spaces, cast boxes threaded to raceways need not be separately supported except where used for fixture support; support sheet metal boxes directly from building structure or by bar hangers. Where bar hangers are used, attach bar to raceways on opposite sides of box, and support raceway with approved-type fastener maximum 24 inches from box. When penetrating reinforced concrete members, avoid cutting reinforcing steel.

3.1.3.1 Boxes

Boxes for use with raceway systems: Minimum 1-1/2 inches deep, except where shallower boxes required by structural conditions are approved.

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3.1.3.2 Pull Boxes

Construct of at least minimum size required by NFPA 70 . Provide boxes with screw-fastened covers. Where several feeders pass through common pull box, tag feeders to indicate clearly electrical characteristics, circuit number, and panel designation.

3.1.4 Mounting Heights

Mount panelboards, circuit breakers, motor controller and disconnecting switches so height of operating handle at its highest position is maximum 78 inches above floor. Mount lighting switches 48 inches above finished floor. Mount receptacles 18 inches above finished floor, unless otherwise indicated. Measure mounting heights of wiring devices and outlets to center of device or outlet.

3.1.5 Conductor Identification

Provide conductor identification within each enclosure where tap, splice, or termination is made. For conductors No.

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