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Camp Richardson Day Use Restroom ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS Printed February 27, 2015 16010-175

SECTION 16010 ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The General Conditions, Special Conditions, and Contract Documents are part of these specifications.

Consult them further for instructions and be governed by the requirements contained there under.

1.02 DESCRIPTION

A. Work Included

1) Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies and materials, unless otherwise specified, necessary for the installation of complete electrical systems as required by the specifications and as shown on the drawings, subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

The work shall also include the completion of those details of electrical work not mentioned or shown which are necessary for the successful operation of all electrical systems.

B. Work Not Included

1) Certain labor, materials, and equipment may be furnished under other sections of these specifications, by Utility Companies or by the Owner; when this is the case, the extent, source, and description of these items will be as indicated on the drawings or as described in the specification.

1.03 PROVISIONS

A. Work performed under this division of the specifications shall conform to the requirements of Division 1, the electrical drawings, and all items hereinafter specified.

1) Prior to any work being performed under this division, examine architectural, structural, civil, mechanical drawings and specifications. If any discrepancies occur between them and the electrical drawings and specifications, report discrepancies to the Contracting Officer in writing and obtain written instructions for the work.

2) Electrical drawings are diagrammatic, but shall be followed as closely as actual construction of the building will permit. All changes from drawings necessary to make the electrical work conform to the building as constructed shall be made without additional cost to the Owner.

3) Coordinate the electrical work with the General Contractor and be responsible to him for satisfactory progress of the same. Coordinate electrical work with all other trades on the project without additional cost to the Owner.

4) All work and materials covered by drawings and specifications shall be subject to review at any time by representatives of the Contracting Officer and Owner. If the Contracting Officer or Owner’s agent finds any materials or installation that does not conform to these drawings and specifications, Contractor shall remove the material from the premises and correct the installation to the satisfaction of the agent.

5) In acceptance or rejection of installed electrical systems, no allowance will be made for lack of skill on the part of the installers.

1.04 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The latest editions of the following standards (including supplements and official interpretations) are minimum requirements:

1) NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

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2) NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code.

3) NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.

4) NFPA 110 – Emergency Power Systems

5) Conform to all applicable State and Local Codes.

6) American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

7) National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

8) Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 117.

9) National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA).

10) Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL).

11) Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA).

12) International Building Code.

13) International Mechanical Code.

14) International Fire Code.

15) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

16) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA).

B. The complete installation shall comply with requirements of the utility and telephone companies furnishing service to this installation. The drawings and specifications take precedence when they are more stringent than codes, statutes, or ordinances in effect. Applicable codes, ordinances, standards and statutes take precedence when they are more stringent or conflict with the drawings and specifications.

1.05 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Definitions: “Provide” shall mean “furnish and install”. “Furnish” means to supply all materials, labor, and equipment, testing apparatus, controls, tests, accessories and all other items customarily required for the proper and complete application. “Install” means to join, unit, fasten, link, attach, set up or otherwise connect together before testing and turning over to Owner, complete and ready for regular operation. The words “accept” or “acceptable” denote only that the equipment items are in general conformance with the design concept of the project.

B. Drawings:

1) The drawings indicate the general arrangement of circuits and outlets, locations of switches, panelboards and other work. Information shown on the drawings is schematic, however, re-circuiting will not be permitted without specific acceptance. Drawings and specifications are complementary to each other. What is called for by one shall be as binding as if called for by both. Data presented on these drawings is accurate as planning can be determined, but accuracy is not guaranteed and field verification of all dimensions, locations, levels, etc., to suit field conditions is directed. Review all Architectural, Structural and Mechanical Drawings and Specifications; adjust all work to conform to all conditions shown therein. The Architectural drawings shall take precedence over all other drawings.

2) Discrepancies between different plans, between plans and specifications, between specifications or regulations and codes governing this installation shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer in writing before the date of bid opening. In the event such discrepancies exist, and the Contracting Officer is not so notified, the adjudication of responsibility shall be solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

1.06 EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Each bidder shall examine the bidding documents carefully, and not later than seven days prior to the date of receipt of bids, shall make written request to the Contracting Officer for interpretation or correction of any discrepancies, ambiguity, inconsistency, or error therein which he may discover. Any interpretation or correction will be issued as an addendum by the Contracting Officer. Only a written interpretation or correction by addendum shall be binding. No bidder shall rely upon interpretations or corrections given by any other method. If discrepancies, ambiguity, inconsistency, or error are not covered by addendum or

Printed February 27, 2015 16010-177 written directive, Contractor shall include in his bid, labor materials and methods of construction resulting in higher cost. After award of contract, no allowance or extra compensation will be made on behalf of the Contractor due to his failure to make the written requests as described above.

B. Failure to request clarification during the bid period of any inadequacy, omission, or conflict will not relieve the Contractor of their responsibilities. The signing of the contract will be considered as implicitly denoting that the Contractor has a thorough comprehension of the full intent and scope of the working drawings and specifications.

1.07 PERMITS, FEES & NOTICES

A. Obtain and pay for all necessary permits, inspections and certificates that may be necessary for the full completion of the work. Furnish the Owner with a certificate of final inspection and approval from the AHJ over the electrical installation.

B. Notify proper authorities when work is ready for inspections required by applicable codes, rules and regulations, allowing sufficient time for inspections to be made without hindering progress of the work.

Furnish to the Owner copies of inspection certificates of acceptance.

1.08 TESTS

A. Upon completion of all work and adjustment of all equipment, provide complete operational tests of all electrical equipment provided under this division.

1.09 WARRANTY

A. Guarantee that all work governed by this division shall be free of defects in workmanship, materials and parts for a period of one (1) year after written acceptance. Promptly repair, revise, and replace defects as directed with no additional cost to the Owner (lamps and fuses are exempt).

1.010 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Maintain a current set of electrical drawings at the site. Neatly mark all changes and deviations from the original drawings. Use a color which contrasts with the prints. This shall be a separate set of drawings, not used for construction purposes, and shall be kept up to date as the job progresses and shall be made available for inspection by the Contracting Officer at all times. These updated progress drawings shall be used to produce the final record drawings that shall be in AutoCAD electronic format media upon project completion.

B. Upon completion of the contract, both sets (electronic and hard copy drawings) of record drawings shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contractor shall mark all record drawings on the front lower right hand corner with a stamp impression that reads ‘RECORD DRAWINGS’ or similar.

1.011 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Install work in locations shown on Drawings, unless prevented by Project conditions.

B. Prior to submitting a bid, visit the site of job and ascertain all conditions affecting the proposed installation and adjust all work accordingly. Make provisions for these costs.

C. Coordinate the work with that of all other trades. Where conflicts of work occur and departure from the indicated arrangements are necessary, consult with other Contractors involved; come to agreement as to

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D. All outages of electrical service shall be scheduled with the Owner and Utility Company five (5) days in advance of proposed outage. Include an overtime allowance in the bid for the performance of all work requiring outages at such time as it is approved by the Owner. Outages shall be at a time and of such duration as accepted by the Owner.

1.012 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Construct Work in sequence under provisions of Division 1.

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.01 STANDARD FOR MATERIALS

A. All materials shall conform to current applicable industry standards. Workmanship and neat appearance shall be as important as the electrical and mechanical operation. Defective or damaged materials shall be replaced or repaired, prior to final acceptance, in a manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer or Owner at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. All electrical materials shall be acceptable for installation only if labeled or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and if accepted by local authorities.

2.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit one (1) copy of layouts, manufacturer's data, wiring diagrams and material schedules that may be requested by the Contracting Officer for review. The review by the Contracting Officer will not constitute concurrence with any deviation from the plans and specifications unless such deviations are specifically identified by the method described below, nor shall it relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors or omissions in the submitted data.

2.03 SUBSTITUTIONS (CONTRACTOR AND/OR OWNER INITIATED)

A. Materials or equipment listed by several manufacturers’ names are intended to be bidder's choice, and any of the listed manufacturers may be used in the base bid. Materials or equipment not listed are considered substitutions.

B. Performance Specification: When any item is specified by requirement to meet a performance, industry or regulating body standard or is specified generically (no manufacturer's name listed), no prior review by the Contracting Officer is needed unless specifically called for in these specifications.

C. Contractor to be responsible for any changes and costs to accommodate any equipment except the first named in the specification.

D. Substitutions for Material

1) Equipment and materials not listed as equivalents may be proposed as deductive alternates to specified items by submitting it as a separate line item to the base bid on the Bidder's letterhead.

2) Such substitutions shall not be substituted for the base bid and must be accompanied by a full description of the difference between the Contract Document requirements and that of the substitution, the comparative features of each, and the effect of the change on the end result performance. Include the impact of all changes on other contractors and acknowledge the

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 WORKMANSHIP AND COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION

A. Contractor's personnel and subcontractors selected to perform the work shall be well versed and skilled in the trades involved.

B. Coordinate electrical equipment and materials installation with other building components.

C. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of electrical materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large equipment requiring positioning prior to closing-in the building.

D. Any changes or deviations from the drawings and specifications must be accepted in writing by the Contracting Officer. All errors in installation shall be corrected at the expense of the Contractor. All specialties shall be installed as detailed on the drawings. Where detail or specific installation requirements are not provided, manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed.

E. Upon completion of work, all equipment and materials shall be installed complete, thoroughly checked, correctly adjusted, and left ready for intended use or operation. All work shall be thoroughly cleaned and all residues shall be removed from surfaces. Exterior surfaces of all material and equipment shall be delivered in a perfect, unblemished condition.

F. Contractor shall provide a complete installation, including all required labor, material, cartage, insurance, permits, and taxes.

3.02 PROGRESS OF WORK

A. Order the progress of electrical work to conform to the progress of the work of the other trades.

Complete the entire installation as soon as the condition of the building will permit. Any cost resulting from defective or ill-timed work performed under this Section shall be borne by this Contractor.

3.03 CHASES, OPENINGS, CUTTING, AND PATCHING

A. Carefully lay out all work in advance so as to eliminate where possible, cutting, channeling, chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings and roofs. Any damage to the building, structure, piping, ducts, equipment or any defaced finish shall be repaired by skilled mechanics of the trades involved at no additional cost to the Owner and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Any necessary cutting, channeling, drilling or anchoring of raceways, outlets, or other electrical equipment shall be performed in a careful manner, and as accepted by the Contracting Officer.

B. All openings made in fire-rated walls, floors, or ceilings shall be patched and made tight in a manner to conform to the fire rating for the surface penetrated.

C. All penetrations required through existing concrete construction shall be core drilled at minimum size required. Precautions shall be taken when drilling to prevent damage to structural concrete. Contractor shall obtain permission from the Contracting Officer before proceeding with drilling.

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D. Provide all cutting, trenching, backfilling, patching and refinishing or resurfacing required for electrical work in a manner meeting the approval of the Contracting Officer and at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.04 DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Arrange and be held responsible for delivery and safe storage of materials and equipment for electrical installation.

B. Store materials and equipment for easy inspection and checking.

C. Carefully mark and store all materials.

D. Deliver materials to the job site in stages of the work that will expedite the work as a whole.

E. Carefully check materials furnished to this Contractor for installation, and provide receipt acknowledging acceptance of delivery and condition of the materials received. Thereafter, assume full responsibility for its safekeeping until the final installation has been reviewed and accepted.

3.05 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. Where there are existing facilities, be responsible for the protection thereof, whether or not such facility is to be removed or relocated. Moving or removing any facility must be done so as not to cause interruption of the work of Owner’s operation.

B. Close all conduit openings with caps or plugs during installation. Cover all fixtures and equipment and protect against injury. At the final completion, clean all work and deliver in an unblemished condition, or refinish and repaint at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

C. Any equipment or conduit systems found to have been damaged or contaminated above “MILL” or “SHOP” conditions shall be replaced or cleaned to the Contracting Officer’s satisfaction.

3.06 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Final acceptance by the Owner will not occur until all operating instructions are received and Owner's personnel have been thoroughly indoctrinated in the maintenance and operation of all equipment.

B. Operating manual, parts lists, and indoctrination of operating and maintenance personnel: Furnish the services of a qualified representative of the supplier for each item or system itemized below who shall instruct specific personnel, as designated by the Owner, in the operation and maintenance of that item or system.

C. Deliver one (1) complete operating manual and parts lists to the Owner (or his designated representative) at the time of the above required indoctrination. Fully explain the contents of the manual as part of required indoctrination and instruct the Owner's personnel in the correct procedure in obtaining service, both during and after the guarantee period. The operating manual and parts lists shall give complete information as to whom the Owner shall contact for service and parts, including the address and phone number. Furnish evidence that an authorized service organization regularly carries a complete stock of repair parts for these items (or systems), and that the organization is available for service. Service shall be furnished within twenty four (24) hours after requested.

D. Clean up: Remove all materials, scrap, etc., relative to the electrical installation and leave the premises and all equipment, lamps, fixtures, etc. in a clean, orderly condition. Any costs to the Owner for clean up of the site will be charged against the Contractor.

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E. Acceptance Demonstration: Upon completion of the work, at a time to be designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall demonstrate for the Owner the operation of the entire installation, including all systems provided under this contract.

F. Operating and Acceptance Tests: Provide all labor, instruments, and equipment for the performance of tests as specified. Submit three (3) copies of a typewritten test report for the Contracting Officer for his approval.

1) Record the full load current in each phase or line at the main service entrance and for each feeder leaving the main distribution panelboard. Readings shall be taken with the maximum installed load connected and in operation.

2) Perform a careful inspection of the main switchboard bus structure and cable connections to verify that all connections are mechanically and electrically tight.

3) Measure the resistance to ground for the service ground, which shall not exceed ten (10) ohms under normal soil moisture conditions. If required, install additional ground provisions in a manner accepted by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.07 ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS FOR ROOFS

A. Raceways penetrating roofs shall be installed in a manner to preserve the integrity of the roof. Provide flashing and counter flashing for all roof penetrations required for the work.

B. Conduits routed above roofs shall be installed a minimum of twelve inches (12") above the finished roof surface, supported on metal stands installed with flashing and counter flashing, with maximum spacing of ten feet (10'-0").

C. Provide weatherproof duplex receptacles on roof so that no equipment installed on the roof is more than twenty-five feet (25'-0") from a receptacle. Connect to nearest receptacle circuit unless indicated on plans.

3.08 CONSTRUCTION LIGHTING AND POWER

A. Provide all temporary facilities required to supply construction power and light. Install and maintain facilities in a manner that will protect the public and workmen. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

B. Provide covered walkway lights and obstruction lights which shall be kept burning continuously between sunset and sunrise where required.

C. Upon completion of the work, remove all temporary facilities from the site.

D. The General Contractor shall pay for all power and light used by him and his subcontractors where construction power is separately metered, or is taken from the permanent project metered service solely for construction use.

E. The cutoff date for power cost allocation where permanent meters are used shall be either the agreed date of occupancy by the Owner or the date of final acceptance of the project, whichever shall be the earlier date.

3.09 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

A. Furnish, set in place, and wire, except as indicated, all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection, motors and controls in accordance with the following schedule. Carefully coordinate with work performed under the Mechanical Division of these specifications.

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ITEM

FURNISHED

UNDER

SET IN PLACE

OR MTD.

UNDER

WIRED

CONNECTED

UNDER

1) Equipment motors and thermal overload, resistance heaters.

(3)

MD MD ED

2) Motor controllers, magnetic starters, reduced voltage starters and overload relays.

MD ED(a) ED

3) Disconnect switches, fused or unfused, h.p. rated switches, thermal overload switches and fuses, manual operating switches.

ED(a) ED(a) ED

4) Pushbutton stations, pilot lights, multi-speed switches, float switches, thermostats, control relays, time clocks, control transformers, control panels, motor valves, damper motors, solenoid valves, EP and PE switches and interlocks.

MD MD(b) MD(b)

5) Contactors, 120V control circuit outlets for control panels and for boiler controls and for fire protection controls and smoke detectors.

ED ED ED

6) Duct Detectors, Fire/Smoke Dampers, and Elevator Vent Dampers.

MD MD ED(c)

MD=Mechanical, Division 15.

ED=Electrical, Division 16.

a. If furnished as part of factory wired equipment, then wiring and connections only by ED.

b. If float switches, line thermostats, p.e. switches, time switches, etc., carry the FULL LOAD

CURRENT to any motor, the Mechanical Division shall furnish them. They shall be set in place and connected under the Electrical Division, except there where such items are an integral part of the mechanical equipment, or directly attached to ducts, piping, etc., they shall be set in place under the Mechanical Division and connected by the Electrical Division. If they do not carry the full load current to any motor, they shall be furnished, set in place and wired under the Mechanical Division. Control devices carrying FULL LOAD CURRENT furnished by Mechanical and wired by Electrical shall be located at the device being controlled, unless shown on drawings or mutual agreement is made between the contractors with no change in the contract price.

1) Wiring from alarm contacts to alarm system by ED; all control function wiring by

MD.

c. The above list does not attempt to include all components. All items necessary for a complete system shall be included in the base contract.

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B. Provide electrical connections to mechanical equipment. Refer to the Mechanical specifications and plans covering sprinkler systems, motor interlocks, switching, etc. Provide wiring, conduit, outlets and final electrical connections to all equipment.

C. Where motor controllers are furnished by others, install controller and provide connections at line and load side of controllers.

D. Where reduced voltage, multiple speed, duplex, triplex, lead-lag, pony motor and other unusual controller types are utilized, coordinate specific requirements of motor(s) and controller and provide required wiring between motor(s) and controller.

E. For electric water coolers verify whether the equipment is hard wired, cord and plug connected and whether a remote chiller is provided. Provide circuiting and connections to match.

3.010 OWNER PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

A. Provide electrical connections to owner furnished equipment.

B. Inspect owner furnished equipment for damage, defects, missing components, etc. Report deficiencies to the Owner immediately. Do not install or connect deficient equipment.

C. Provide supports, fastenings, and auxiliary hardware necessary for a complete installation in accordance with the finished building conditions.

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Camp Richardson Day Use Restroom CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Printed February 27, 2015 16120-184

SECTION 16120 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1) Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less.

2) Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.

3) Sleeves and sleeve seals for cables.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control test reports.

1.03 COORDINATION

A. Set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Aluminum and Copper Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70.

B. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for Types THHN-THWN.

C. Multiconductor Cable: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for metal-clad cable, Type MC, mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable, Type MI and Type SO with ground wire.

2.02 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

A. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated.

2.03 SLEEVES FOR CABLES

A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends.

B. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel with minimum 0.052- or 0.138-inch thickness as indicated and of length to suit application.

D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

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2.04 SLEEVE SEALS

A. Description: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and cable.

1) Sealing Elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of raceway or cable.

2) Pressure Plates: Plastic. Include two for each sealing element.

3) Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS

A. Feeders: Copper for all feeders. Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger.

B. Branch Circuits: Copper. Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger.

3.02 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS AND

WIRING METHODS

A. Service Entrance: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

B. Exposed Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

C. Feeders Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, Partitions, and Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

D. Feeders Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

E. Exposed Branch Circuits, Including in Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

F. Branch Circuits Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, and Partitions: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway or Metal-clad cable, Type MC.

G. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

H. Cord Drops and Portable Appliance Connections: Type SO, hard service cord with stainless-steel, wire-mesh, strain relief device at terminations to suit application.

I. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

J. Class 2 Control Circuits: Power-limited cable, concealed in building finishes.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

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C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible.

E. Support cables according to Division 16 Section "Electrical Supports and Seismic Restraints."

3.04 CONNECTIONS

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values.

If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.

C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 12 inches of slack.

3.05 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls.

C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening.

D. Rectangular Sleeve Minimum Metal Thickness:

1) For sleeve rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches and no side greater than 16 inches, thickness shall be 0.052 inch.

2) For sleeve rectangle perimeter equal to, or greater than, 50 inches and 1 or more sides equal to, or greater than, 16 inches, thickness shall be 0.138 inch.

E. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall.

F. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both wall surfaces.

G. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches above finished floor level.

H. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and cable unless sleeve seal is to be installed.

I. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry and with approved joint compound for gypsum board assemblies.

J. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between sleeve and cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint according to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants."

K. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal with firestop materials according to Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

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L. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual cables with flexible boot-type flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work.

M. Aboveground Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals.

Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

N. Underground Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between cable and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

3.06 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION

A. Install to seal underground exterior-wall penetrations.

B. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for cable material and size.

Position cable in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between cable and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal.

3.07 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly according to Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

Camp Richardson Day Use Restroom RACEWAYS AND BOXES Printed February 27, 2015 16130-188

SECTION 16130 RACEWAYS AND BOXES

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and cabinets for electrical wiring.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

B. ENT: Electrical nonmetallic tubing.

C. FMC: Flexible metal conduit.

D. LFMC: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

E. RNC: Rigid nonmetallic conduit.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: For the following raceway components. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1) Custom enclosures and cabinets.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 METAL CONDUIT AND TUBING

A. Rigid Steel Conduit: ANSI C80.1.

B. PVC-Coated Steel Conduit: PVC-coated rigid steel conduit.

1) Comply with NEMA RN 1.

2) Coating Thickness: 0.040 inch, minimum.

C. EMT: ANSI C80.3.

D. FMC: Zinc-coated steel.

E. LFMC: Flexible steel conduit with PVC jacket.

F. Fittings for Conduit (Including all Types and Flexible and Liquidtight), EMT, and Cable: NEMA FB 1;

listed for type and size raceway with which used, and for application and environment in which installed.

1) Fittings for EMT: Die-cast, set-screw or compression Gland type.

2) Coating for Fittings for PVC-Coated Conduit: Minimum thickness, 0.040 inch, with overlapping sleeves protecting threaded joints.

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G. Joint Compound for Rigid Steel Conduit or IMC: Listed for use in cable connector assemblies, and compounded for use to lubricate and protect threaded raceway joints from corrosion and enhance their conductivity.

2.02 NONMETALLIC CONDUIT AND TUBING

A. ENT: NEMA TC 13.

B. RNC: NEMA TC 2, Type EPC-40-PVC, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Fittings for ENT and RNC: NEMA TC 3; match to conduit or tubing type and material.

D. Flexible nonmetallic tubing may not be used.

2.03 METAL WIREWAYS

A. Description: Sheet metal sized and shaped as indicated, NEMA 250, Type 1, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Fittings and Accessories: Include couplings, offsets, elbows, expansion joints, adapters, hold-down straps, end caps, and other fittings to match and mate with wireways as required for complete system.

C. Wireway Covers: Hinged type.

D. Finish: Manufacturer's standard enamel finish.

2.04 SURFACE RACEWAYS

A. Surface Metal Raceways: Galvanized steel with snap-on covers. Manufacturer's standard enamel finish in color selected by Contracting Officer.

1) Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a) Thomas & Betts Corporation.

b) Walker Systems, Inc.; Wiremold Company (The).

2.05 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS

A. Sheet Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

B. Cast-Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA FB 1, ferrous alloy, Type FD, with gasketed cover.

C. Nonmetallic Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA OS 2.

D. Small Sheet Metal Pull and Junction Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

E. Hinged-Cover Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 1, with continuous-hinge cover with flush latch, unless otherwise indicated.

1) Metal Enclosures: Steel, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

F. Cabinets:

1) NEMA 250, Type 1, galvanized-steel box with removable interior panel and removable front, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

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2) Hinged door in front cover with flush latch and concealed hinge.

3) Key latch to match panelboards.

4) Metal barriers to separate wiring of different systems and voltage.

5) Accessory feet where required for freestanding equipment.

2.06 HANDHOLES AND BOXES FOR EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND WIRING

A. Description: Comply with SCTE 77.

1) Color of Frame and Cover: Gray for concrete.

2) Configuration: Units shall be designed for flush burial and have closed bottom, unless otherwise indicated.

3) Cover: Weatherproof, secured by tamper-resistant locking devices and having structural load rating consistent with enclosure.

4) Cover Finish: Nonskid finish shall have a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.50.

5) Cover Legend: Molded lettering, "ELECTRIC.".

2.07 SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS

A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends.

B. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel with minimum 0.052- or 0.138-inch thickness as indicated and of length to suit application.

D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 RACEWAY APPLICATION

A. Outdoors: Apply raceway products as specified below, unless otherwise indicated:

1) Exposed Conduit: Rigid steel conduit

2) Concealed Conduit, Aboveground: Rigid steel conduit.

3) Underground Conduit: RNC, Type EPC-40 or 80-PVC, direct buried, unless noted to be concrete-encased on drawings.

4) Connection to Vibrating Equipment (Including Transformers and Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric

Solenoid, or Motor-Driven Equipment): LFMC.

5) Boxes and Enclosures, Aboveground: NEMA 250, Type 3R or 4.

6) Application of Handholes and Boxes for Underground Wiring:

a) Handholes and Pull Boxes in Driveway, Parking Lot, and Off-Roadway Locations, Subject to Occasional, Nondeliberate Loading by Heavy Vehicles: Polymer concrete, SCTE 77, Tier 15 structural load rating.

b) Handholes and Pull Boxes in Sidewalk and Similar Applications with a Safety Factor for Nondeliberate Loading by Vehicles: Polymer-concrete units, SCTE 77, Tier 8 structural load rating.

c) Handholes and Pull Boxes Subject to Light-Duty Pedestrian Traffic Only: Fiberglass-reinforced polyester resin, structurally tested according to SCTE 77 with 3000-lbf vertical loading.

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B. Comply with the following indoor applications, unless otherwise indicated:

1) Exposed, Not Subject to Physical Damage: EMT.

2) Exposed, Not Subject to Severe Physical Damage: EMT.

3) Exposed and Subject to Severe Physical Damage: Rigid steel conduit. Includes raceways in the following locations:

a) Loading dock.

b) Corridors used for traffic of mechanized carts, forklifts, and pallet-handling units.

c) Mechanical rooms.

4) Concealed in Ceilings and Interior Walls and Partitions: EMT.

5) Connection to Vibrating Equipment (Including Transformers and Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric

Solenoid, or Motor-Driven Equipment): FMC, except use LFMC in damp or wet locations.

6) Damp or Wet Locations: Rigid steel conduit.

7) Raceways for Optical Fiber or Communications Cable in Spaces Used for Environmental Air:

Plenum-type, optical fiber/communications cable raceway.

C. Minimum Raceway Size: 1/2-inch trade size.

D. Raceway Fittings: Compatible with raceways and suitable for use and location.

1) Rigid Steel Conduit: Use threaded rigid steel conduit fittings, unless otherwise indicated.

2) PVC Externally Coated, Rigid Steel Conduits: Use only fittings listed for use with that material.

Patch and seal all joints, nicks, and scrapes in PVC coating after installing conduits and fittings.

Use sealant recommended by fitting manufacturer.

E. Do not install aluminum conduits in contact with concrete.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 for installation requirements applicable to products specified in Part 2 except where requirements on Drawings or in this Article are stricter.

B. Keep raceways at least 6 inches away from parallel runs of flues and steam or hot-water pipes. Install horizontal raceway runs above water and steam piping.

C. Complete raceway installation before starting conductor installation.

D. Support raceways as specified in Division 16 Section "Electrical Supports and Seismic Restraints."

E. Arrange stub-ups so curved portions of bends are not visible above the finished slab.

F. Install no more than the equivalent of three 90-degree bends in any conduit run except for communications conduits, for which fewer bends are allowed.

G. Conceal conduit and EMT within finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.

H. Raceways Embedded in Slabs:

1) Run conduit larger than 1-inch trade size, parallel or at right angles to main reinforcement. Where at right angles to reinforcement, place conduit close to slab support.

2) Arrange raceways to cross building expansion joints at right angles with expansion fittings.

3) Change from ENT to rigid steel conduit before rising above the floor.

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I. Threaded Conduit Joints, Exposed to Wet, Damp, Corrosive, or Outdoor Conditions: Apply listed compound to threads of raceway and fittings before making up joints. Follow compound manufacturer's written instructions.

J. Raceway Terminations at Locations Subject to Moisture or Vibration: Use insulating bushings to protect conductors, including conductors smaller than No. 4 AWG.

K. Install pull wires in empty raceways. Use polypropylene or monofilament plastic line with not less than 200-lb tensile strength. Leave at least 12 inches of slack at each end of pull wire.

L. Install raceway sealing fittings at suitable, approved, and accessible locations and fill them with listed sealing compound. For concealed raceways, install each fitting in a flush steel box with a blank cover plate having a finish similar to that of adjacent plates or surfaces. Install raceway sealing fittings at the following points:

1) Where conduits pass from warm to cold locations, such as boundaries of refrigerated spaces.

2) Where otherwise required by NFPA 70.

M. Flexible Conduit Connections: Use maximum of 72 inches of flexible conduit for semirecessed lighting fixtures, equipment subject to vibration, noise transmission, or movement; and for transformers and motors.

1) Use LFMC in damp or wet locations subject to severe physical damage.

2) Use LFMC in damp or wet locations not subject to severe physical damage.

N. Recessed Boxes in Masonry Walls: Saw-cut opening for box in center of cell of masonry block, and install box flush with surface of wall.

O. Set metal floor boxes level and flush with finished floor surface.

P. Set nonmetallic floor boxes level. Trim after installation to fit flush with finished floor surface.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND CONDUIT

A. Direct-Buried Conduit:

1) Install conduits a minimum of 24 inches below finished grade.

2) Excavate trench bottom to provide firm and uniform support for conduit. Prepare trench bottom as specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork" for pipe less than 6 inches in nominal diameter.

3) Install backfill as specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork."

4) After installing conduit, backfill and compact. Start at tie-in point, and work toward end of conduit run, leaving conduit at end of run free to move with expansion and contraction as temperature changes during this process. Firmly hand tamp backfill around conduit to provide maximum supporting strength. After placing controlled backfill to within 12 inches of finished grade, make final conduit connection at end of run and complete backfilling with normal compaction as specified in Division 2 Section "Earthwork."

5) Install manufactured rigid steel conduit elbows for stub-ups at poles and equipment and at building entrances through the floor.

a) Couple steel conduits to ducts with adapters designed for this purpose, and encase coupling with 3 inches of concrete.

b) For stub-ups at equipment mounted on outdoor concrete bases, extend steel conduit horizontally a minimum of 60 inches from edge of equipment pad or foundation. Install insulated grounding bushings on terminations at equipment.

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3.04 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND HANDHOLES AND BOXES

A. Install handholes and boxes level and plumb and with orientation and depth coordinated with connecting conduits to minimize bends and deflections required for proper entrances.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, support units on a level bed of crushed stone or gravel, graded from 1/2-inch sieve to No. 4 sieve and compacted to same density as adjacent undisturbed earth.

C. Elevation: In paved areas, set so cover surface will be flush with finished grade. Set covers of other enclosures 1 inch above finished grade.

D. Install removable hardware, including pulling eyes, cable stanchions, cable arms, and insulators, as required for installation and support of cables and conductors and as indicated. Select arm lengths to be long enough to provide spare space for future cables, but short enough to preserve adequate working clearances in the enclosure.

E. Field-cut openings for conduits according to enclosure manufacturer's written instructions. Cut wall of enclosure with a tool designed for material to be cut. Size holes for terminating fittings to be used, and seal around penetrations after fittings are installed.

3.05 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls.

C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening.

D. Rectangular Sleeve Minimum Metal Thickness:

1) For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches and no side greater than 16 inches, thickness shall be 0.052 inch.

2) For sleeve cross-section rectangle perimeter equal to, or greater than, 50 inches and 1 or more sides equal to, or greater than, 16 inches, thickness shall be 0.138 inch.

E. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall.

F. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls.

G. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches above finished floor level.

H. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry and with approved joint compound for gypsum board assemblies.

I. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between sleeve and raceway, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Refer to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for materials and installation.

J. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway penetrations. Install sleeves and seal with firestop materials. Comply with Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

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K. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual raceways with flexible, boot-type flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work.

L. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals.

Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

M. Underground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between raceway and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

3.06 SLEEVE-SEAL INSTALLATION

A. Install to seal underground, exterior wall penetrations.

B. Use type and number of sealing elements recommended by manufacturer for raceway material and size.

Position raceway in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between raceway and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal.

3.07 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."

3.08 PROTECTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure coatings, finishes, and cabinets are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

1) Repair damage to galvanized finishes with zinc-rich paint recommended by manufacturer.

2) Repair damage to PVC or paint finishes with matching touchup coating recommended by manufacturer.

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SECTION 16140 WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This…