section_16101_Electrical_Systems.doc

SECTION 16101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

This work consists of design, specifications and drawings furnished by an License Electrical Engineer for wire type, size, length and connections for each Helipad Taxiway Lighting System as a separate circuit, 2 existing Flood Lights per helipad as separate circuits, 20 amp Explosion-Proof Box and Receptacle at each Helipad as 1 circuit. All circuits shall be connected to the Radio Operated Lighting Controller except the Explosion-Proof Receptacles, which shall be connected to the existing subpanel. Associated design, specifications and drawings shall be wet stamped and signed by the License Electrical Engineer. All materials shall be furnished and installed by the contractor AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

1.02

CODES AND STANDARDS

All work and materials shall be in full accordance with local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, and shall meet the standards in the National Electrical Code. Nothing in the drawings or specifications is to be construed to permit work not conforming to these codes. Should there be any direct conflict between the drawings, specifications, and the above rules or ordinances, the more restrictive standard shall govern. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to bid the work according to these rules and thereafter to furnish, without additional charge, any material or labor required to comply with the above mentioned in the specifications. All materials shall be labeled and listed.

1.03

LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT

The drawings show the general arrangement of materials, and are diagrammatic and approximately correct as to location. It shall be understood that minor changes may be required because of structural conditions or for convenience of the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all hookups with respect to equipment, and all finished work.

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this Section. See Section 01315.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.01 A list of manufacturing sources for control devices, cables, lighting fixtures and conduits, shall be submitted 15 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer.

2.02 Unless otherwise indicated, the materials to be furnished shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in production of such equipment, and shall be the manufacturer's latest design that conforms to the specification requirements.

2.03 Reference to a specific manufacturer's catalog type and number is indicative of general type and quality of equipment desired and is not intended to restrict selection to equipment of any particular manufacturer. Equipment of similar design, size, rating, finish, photometric data, and equivalent characteristics will be acceptable if approved by the Contracting Officer, except when specifically indicated otherwise.

2.04 LIGHTS:Taxiway Semiflush Lights shall be ZA292 with FAA L868-B Base as manufactored by Flight Light Inc., 3513 La Grande Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823-1010, or equal to, AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

2.05 GROUNDING ELECTRODE: Approved 3/4-inch minumin by 10-foot copper rod shall be installed AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

2.06 RADIO OPERATED LIGHTING CONTROLLER Controller shall be model ROLC as manufacturer's by Heliport System Inc, 20 Springbrook Road, PO Box 2406, Morristown, NJ 07960, or equal to, AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.01 The Contractor shall verify the location of all equipment with the Contracting Officer prior to layout and before the foundation/slab is poured.

3.02 Installation of electrical service shall comply with the respective manufacturer's recommendations.

END OF SECTION

DINKEY MILL & BLUE CANYON HELIPADS

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

DIVISION 16 016101-2

DINKEY MILL & BLUE CANYON HELIPADS

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

DIVISION 16 016101-1