Section_16010_Elect_General_Prov.doc

SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATION

SECTION 16010

GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

The work under this section includes all labor and material necessary for the installation of complete electrical system AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, and described in this section of the specifications. In general the work includes, but is not limited to the following:

Meggering all existing underground feeders

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

In addition to the Codes and Standards listed under Section 01060, Regulatory Requirements, work performed under this section shall meet the requirements of the following:

A. National Electric Code, 2005 Edition.

B. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

C. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

1.03 LICENSED CONTRACTOR

All work performed under this Section shall be performed by a licensed electrical contractor. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall present a photostatic copy of his current license to the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

Electrical materials shall be new and have the approval of the Underwriters Laboratories (U. L.), or other nationally recognized and approved testing facility, whenever applicable standards have been established by the Agency. Where two or more identical items, assemblies or pieces of equipment are required, they shall be by the same manufacturer.

2.02 STANDARD PRODUCTS

All materials to be furnished under this Division shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture and production of such equipment equal to or superior to the material specified and shall be the manufacturer's latest design that complies with the Specification requirements.

2.03 APPROVAL AND SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

All materials required for this Division shall be specifically approved in accordance with General Conditions. Equipment and materials listed or designated herein or SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS show the intent of arrangement, quality, accuracy, range, and action required. Where manufacturers' names and models are shown, it is for purposes of showing intent only. Equipment and materials which are equal in all respects will be accepted when approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for design modifications or other changes due to substitutions.

2.04 SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval five copies of submittals and/or shop drawings for all specified materials within thirty (30) days after the award of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish catalog data, descriptive literature, manufacturer's drawings, owners manuals and operation manuals for all materials and equipment installed. Products not specifically identified by brand name in these Specifications require approval according to FAR 52-236-5.

Note: Additional submittal requirements may be addressed in individual Sections of these Specifications.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS

Where applicable, all materials, equipment, devices and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the particular item. The Contractor shall have on hand all installation manuals, brochures, and procedures for the equipment and materials concerned. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all installations contrary to the manufacturer's recommendations. Any proposed deviation shall be first certified in writing by the particular manufacturer as being in accordance with their recommendations. If any item of equipment or material is found to be installed not in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation, all necessary changes and revision to achieve such compliance shall be made by the Contractor.

3.02 INTENT AND LAYOUT

A. The DRAWINGS and Specification indicate or show the intent of the work required. It is intended that the work shall be complete in all respects. Division 16 shall be responsible for complete properly operating electrical, electrically operated, and electrically controlled equipment and systems.

B. The layout, which shall include all approved materials to be used on the job, shall be checked for interferences with work of other trades before installation. If discrepancies are found, report them immediately to the Contracting Officer for adjustment, or the Contractor will be held responsible for removal and correction of work done in error.

3.03 CLOSING OF UNINSPECTED WORK

The contractor shall not allow or cause any of his work to be covered up or enclosed until it has been inspected and approved by the Contracting Officer. Should any of the work be enclosed or covered up prior to inspection and/or testing, the contractor shall, at his expense, uncover the work. After the work has been tested, inspected and approved, the Contractor shall, at his expense, make all repairs necessary to restore all work disturbed by him to its original and proper condition.

3.04 PROTECTION OF WORK

Until final acceptance of the work, the contractor shall protect all materials from damage, and shall provide adequate and proper storage facilities.

A. Storage: All panels, circuit breakers, light fixtures, lamps, switches, receptacles, boxes and similar equipment shall be stored inside in a covered and enclosed area, not subject to weather. Only conduit may be stored outside, but shall be kept covered at all times. If any of the items indicated above to be stored inside are found stored outside, the material in question shall be rejected and removed from the job site at the end of the work day, and shall not be returned to the job.

B. Material or work in place: The Contractor shall protect all electrical equipment or material installed in place from damage and dirt or debris. Raceways shall be kept clean with ends sealed until terminated in boxes or panel enclosures. Below grade raceways shall be sealed as soon as the raceway is in place, and again after pull lines, ropes or conductors are installed. See Section 16050 for additional requirements. Panels shall have deadfronts installed after the installation of circuit breakers.

C. The Contractor shall replace all damaged or defective work, material and equipment before final acceptance.

3.05 MEGGERING OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Upon completion of all demolishion of the existing campground toilet buildings and after existing underground feeders have been disconnected at pull boxes. The existing feeders to be re-used shall be meggerd with a minimum of 500 volt DC megger. The results shall be documented and turned over to the Contracting Officers Representitive.

3.06 DEMONSTRATION OF A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After electrical systems are completed, the Contractor shall conduct an operating test for approval in the presence of the Contracting Officer to demonstrate that all equipment, fixtures and appurtenances are properly installed and operating.

END OF SECTION

TRINITY RIVER HELITACK OFFICE DIVISION 3 03200-2

DINKEY MILL & BLUE CANYON HELIPADS

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

DIVISION 16 16110-1