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This document provides specifications for insulated wire and cable to be used on federal hydraulic structures. It outlines requirements for materials, construction, testing and identification of various wire and cable types. Conductors must be copper or approved aluminum alloys meeting specifications for size, stranding and ratings. Insulation materials include cross-linked polyethylene, ethylene propylene rubber and thermoplastic varieties, with thicknesses based on voltage ratings. Cables require protective jackets and identification per standard color-coding. Thorough testing by manufacturers is specified along with submission of test reports and manufacturing data to the contracting officer for approval prior to fabrication and delivery.
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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 26 05 19. 10 10 ( May 2016) Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Super sedi ng UFGS- 26 05 19. 00 10 ( November 2008)
UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS
Ref er ences ar e i n agr eement wi t h UMRL dat ed Januar y 2021
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
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INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE
05/16
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 SUBMITTALS
1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.4 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 Wire Table
2.1.2 Rated Circuit Voltages
2.1.3 Conductors
2.1.3.1 Material for Conductors
2.1.3.2 Size
2.1.3.3 Stranding
2.1.3.4 Conductor Shielding
2.1.3.5 Separator Tape
2.1.4 Insulation
2.1.4.1 Insulation Material
2.1.4.2 Insulation Thickness
2.1.4.2.1 Power Cables, 2,000 Volts and Below
2.1.4.2.2 Power Cables, Rated 2,001 Volts and Above
2.1.4.2.3 Single-Conductor and Multiple-Conductor Control Cables
2.1.4.3 Insulation Shielding
2.1.5 Jackets
2.1.5.1 Jacket Material
2.1.5.1.1 General Use
2.1.5.1.2 Accessible Use Only, 2,000 Volts or Less
2.1.5.2 Jacket Thickness
2.1.5.2.1 Multiple-Conductor Cables
2.1.5.2.2 Single-Conductor Cables
2.1.6 Metal-Clad Cable
2.1.6.1 General
2.1.6.2 Jackets
2.1.7 Multiple-Conductor Cables
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2.2 CABLE IDENTIFICATION
2.2.1 Color-Coding
2.2.2 Shielded Cables Rated 2,001 Volts and Above
2.2.3 Cabling
2.2.4 Dimensional Tolerance
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 TEST REPORT(S), INSPECTION REPORT(S), AND VERIFICATION REPORT(S)
3.2.1 Cable Data
3.2.2 Inspection and Tests
3.2.2.1 High-Voltage Test Source
3.2.2.2 Shielded Cables Rated 2,001 Volts or Greater
3.2.2.3 Flame Tests
3.2.2.4 Independent Tests
3.2.2.5 Reports
ATTACHMENTS:
wire table
-- End of Section Table of Contents --
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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC / NASA UFGS- 26 05 19. 10 10 ( May 2016) Pr epar i ng Act i v i t y: USACE Super sedi ng UFGS- 26 05 19. 00 10 ( November 2008)
UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS
Ref er ences ar e i n agr eement wi t h UMRL dat ed Januar y 2021
SECTION 26 05 19.10 10
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05/16
NOTE: Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on cover s t he r equi r ement s f or i nsul at ed wi r e and cabl e f or use on hydr aul i c st r uct ur es, except f or wi r e and cabl e f or speci al appl i cat i ons, such as l ow- l evel c i r cui t s f or anal og si gnal s, dat a and super vi sor y cont r ol , communi cat i on and t el emet er i ng syst ems.
Speci f i cat i on of wi r e and cabl e f or speci al appl i cat i ons may be f ound i n ot her t echni cal gui de speci f i cat i ons f or t he syst em t o whi ch t he wi r e and cabl e wi l l be appl i ed. Ot her wi se, t he desi gner must devel op and wr i t e speci f i cat i ons l i s t i ng t he sal i ent char act er i st i cs f or t he basi s of desi gn of t he speci al wi r e and cabl e needed.
Adher e t o UFC 1-300-02 Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Gui de Speci f i cat i ons ( UFGS) For mat St andar d when edi t i ng t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on or pr epar i ng new pr oj ect speci f i cat i on sect i ons. Edi t t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on f or pr oj ect speci f i c r equi r ement s by addi ng, del et i ng, or r evi s i ng t ext . For br acket ed i t ems, choose appl i cabl e i t em( s) or i nser t appr opr i at e i nf or mat i on.
Remove i nf or mat i on and r equi r ement s not r equi r ed i n r espect i ve pr oj ect , whet her or not br acket s ar e present.
Comment s, suggest i ons and r ecommended changes f or t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on ar e wel come and shoul d be submi t t ed as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .
PART 1 GENERAL
NOTE: Pr ocur ement document s, i ncl udi ng speci f i cat i ons, pl ans, and wi r e t abl es, shoul d be pr epar ed t o i ncl ude r el evant por t i ons of t he i nf or mat i on checkl i st s st at ed bel ow. The f i r st l i s t , " Char act er i st i cs of Syst ems on Whi ch Cabl e I s
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To Be Used, " woul d be appl i cabl e wher e i nsul at ed wi r e and cabl e ar e t o be pr ocur ed vi a a const r uct i on cont r act , par t i cul ar l y wher e t he Cont r act or i s expect ed t o deci de det ai l s such as wi r e s i ze, et c.
I t may be used i n a suppl y cont r act f or t hose pur chases wher e al l t he char act er i st i cs ar e known i n advance such t hat t hey can be speci f i ed i n det ai l .
The i t ems of t he second l i s t , " Quant i t i es and Descr i pt i on of Cabl e, " ar e cover ed i n gener al i n t hese gui de speci f i cat i ons, and shoul d be appl i cabl e when pr ocur i ng i nsul at ed wi r e and cabl e v i a suppl y or const r uct i on cont r act s. These i t ems shoul d be ver i f i ed or speci f i ed i n t he l evel of det ai l needed f or each par t i cul ar case.
1) . Char act er i st i cs of Syst ems on Whi ch Cabl e I s To Be Used.
a. Nor mal oper at i ng vol t age bet ween conduct or s.
b. Fr equency.
c. Number of phases & conduct or s.
d. Cabl e i nsul at i on l evel [ 100 per cent ] [ 133 per cent ] or [ 173 per cent ] .
( NOTE f or char act er i st i c d. onl y: 600 Vol t AC l ow vol t age cabl es t ypi cal l y do not r equi r e i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess consi der at i on and r equi r e onl y 100 Per cent I nsul at i on Level . However , t her e may be some speci al appl i cat i ons f or cabl es r at ed 2, 000 Vol t s and l ess wher e t he desi gner must consi der t he i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess, det er mi ne and i nser t t he pr oper i nsul at i on l evel i nt o t hi s speci f i cat i on sect i on. Ref er t o ANSI / NEMA WC 70 f or addi t i onal descr i pt i ons r egar di ng " I nsul at i on Level s" f or wi r e and cabl es r at ed 2, 000 Vol t s and bel ow.
The i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess must be consi der ed and speci f i ed f or wi r e and cabl es r at ed 2, 001 Vol t s t o 5, 000 Vol t s. The desi gner must consi der t he i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess, det er mi ne and i nser t t he pr oper i nsul at i on l evel i nt o t hi s speci f i cat i ons sect i on. Ref er t o ANSI / ANSI / NEMA WC 71/ I CEA S- 96- 659 f or addi t i onal descr i pt i ons r egar di ng " I nsul at i on Level s. " f or wi r e and cabl es r at ed 2, 001 Vol t s t o 5, 000 Vol t s.
The i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess must be consi der ed and speci f i ed f or wi r e and cabl es r at ed 5, 001 Vol t s and above. The desi gner must consi der t he i n- ser vi ce vol t age st r ess, det er mi ne and i nser t t he pr oper i nsul at i on l evel i nt o t hi s speci f i cat i ons sect i on.
Ref er t o NEMA WC 74/ I CEA S- 93- 639 f or addi t i onal descr i pt i ons r egar di ng " I nsul at i on Level s. " f or wi r e and cabl es r at ed 5, 000 Vol t s t o 46, 000 Vol t s. " )
e. Mi ni mum and maxi mum t emper at ur es at whi ch cabl e i s expect ed t o be oper at ed.
f . Descr i pt i on of i nst al l at i on.
1. I n cabl e t r ays.
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2. I n duct s.
3. Ot her .
g. Condi t i ons of i nst al l at i on.
1. Ambi ent t emper at ur e.
2. Wet or dr y l ocat i on.
3. Number of l oaded cabl es i n cabl e t r ays, duct bank, or condui t . I f i n condui t , pr ovi de t ype of condui t ( met al l i c or non- met al l i c) , number of l oaded ci r cui t s, whet her condui t i s encl osed or r un exposed, and spaci ng bet ween condui t s.
4. Load f act or .
5. Met hod of bondi ng and gr oundi ng of met al l i c cover i ngs ( i ncl udi ng shi el ds) .
6. Chemi cal exposur e.
2) . Quant i t i es and Descr i pt i on of Cabl e.
a. Tot al number of met er s f eet , i ncl udi ng l engt hs f or cust omer t est i ng, and l engt hs i f speci f i c l engt hs ar e r equi r ed.
b. Type of cabl e. Descr i be as s i ngl e- conduct or , t wo- conduct or , et c.
c. Rat ed ci r cui t vol t age, phase t o phase.
d. Type of conduct or s - copper or al umi num.
e. Si ze of conduct or s - AWG or c i r cul ar mi cr omet er s ( mi l s) . I f condi t i ons r equi r e ot her t han st andar d st r andi ng, a compl et e descr i pt i on shoul d be gi ven.
f . Gr ade of i nsul at i on.
g. Thi ckness of i nsul at i on, i n mi cr omet er s mi l s.
h. Type of out er cover i ng.
i . Maxi mum al l owabl e over al l di amet er , i n mm i nches.
When duct space i s not l i mi t ed, i t i s not wi se t o r est r i ct t he over al l di amet er .
j . Met hod of conduct or i dent i f i cat i on.
I n maki ng wi r i ng l ayout s f or t hose i nst al l at i ons usi ng mul t i pl e- conduct or cabl es, car e shoul d be t aken t o avoi d t he use of assembl i es not nor mal l y st ocked by manuf act ur er s, or of smal l quant i t i es whi ch wi l l not come wi t hi n t he manuf act ur er s ' mi ni mum pr i c i ng schedul es. I n gener al , unl ess ver y l ar ge quant i t i es ar e i nvol ved, l ower over al l cabl e cost s can be ef f ect ed by usi ng manuf act ur er s ' st andar d assembl i es, even t hough mor e conduct or s t han r equi r ed ar e pr ovi ded, i nst ead of a cabl e r equi r i ng a speci al set up. Shor t l engt hs may be el i mi nat ed by subst i t ut i ng cabl es whi ch wi l l have suf f i c i ent quant i t y t o obt ai n t he manuf act ur er s ' mi ni mum pr i ce. Subst i t ut i on may consi st of a l ar ger number of conduct or s t han r equi r ed, or a combi nat i on of assembl i es of a smal l er number of conduct or s.
The most economi cal cabl e schedul e f or any par t i cul ar i nst al l at i on can be obt ai ned onl y by car ef ul st udy of al l f act or s i nvol ved, par t i cul ar l y i ncr eased condui t cost s.
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1.1 REFERENCES
NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s used t o l i s t t he publ i cat i ons c i t ed i n t he t ext of t he gui de speci f i cat i on. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o i n t he t ext by basi c desi gnat i on onl y and l i s t ed i n t hi s par agr aph by or gani zat i on, desi gnat i on, dat e, and t i t l e.
Use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e when you add a Ref er ence I dent i f i er ( RI D) out si de of t he Sect i on' s Ref er ence Ar t i c l e t o aut omat i cal l y pl ace t he r ef er ence i n t he Ref er ence Ar t i c l e. Al so use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e t o updat e t he i ssue dat es.
Ref er ences not used i n t he t ext wi l l aut omat i cal l y be del et ed f r om t hi s sect i on of t he pr oj ect speci f i cat i on when you choose t o r econci l e r ef er ences i n t he publ i sh pr i nt pr ocess.
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.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE 1202 (2006; R 2012; CORR 1 2012)
Flame-Propagation Testing of Wire and Cable
INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)
ICEA S-58-679 (2014) Control, Instrumentation and Thermocouple Extension Conductor Identification
ICEA T-30-520 (1986) Conducting Vertical Cable Tray Flame Tests with Theoretical Heat Input Rate of 70,000 B.T.U./Hour
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 (2014) Standard for Nonshielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 Volts for use in the Distribution of Electric Energy
NEMA WC 26 (2008) Binational Wire and Cable Packaging Standard
NEMA WC 57 (2014) Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables
NEMA WC 70 (2009) Power Cable Rated 2000 V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy--S95-658
NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 (2012) 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for
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Use in the Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA
20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)
National Electrical Code
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 44 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 83 (2017; Reprint Mar 2020) UL Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 1685 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables
UL 2556 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Wire and Cable Test Methods
1.2 SUBMITTALS
NOTE: Revi ew submi t t al descr i pt i on ( SD) def i ni t i ons i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and edi t t he f ol l owi ng l i s t , and cor r espondi ng submi t t al i t ems i n t he t ext , t o r ef l ect onl y t he submi t t al s r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect . The Gui de Speci f i cat i on t echni cal edi t or s have cl assi f i ed t hose i t ems t hat r equi r e Gover nment appr oval , due t o t hei r compl exi t y or cr i t i cal i t y, wi t h a " G. " Gener al l y, ot her submi t t al i t ems can be r evi ewed by t he Cont r act or ' s Qual i t y Cont r ol Syst em. Onl y add a “ G” t o an i t em, i f t he submi t t al i s suf f i c i ent l y i mpor t ant or compl ex i n cont ext of t he pr oj ect .
For Ar my pr oj ect s, f i l l i n t he empt y br acket s f ol l owi ng t he " G" c l assi f i cat i on, wi t h a code of up t o t hr ee char act er s t o i ndi cat e t he appr ovi ng aut hor i t y. Codes f or Ar my pr oj ect s usi ng t he Resi dent Management Syst em ( RMS) ar e: " AE" f or Ar chi t ect - Engi neer ; " DO" f or Di st r i ct Of f i ce ( Engi neer i ng Di v i s i on or ot her or gani zat i on i n t he Di st r i ct Of f i ce) ; " AO" f or Ar ea Of f i ce; " RO" f or Resi dent Of f i ce; and " PO" f or Pr oj ect Of f i ce. Codes f ol l owi ng t he " G" t ypi cal l y ar e not used f or Navy, Ai r For ce, and NASA pr oj ect s.
The " S" c l assi f i cat i on i ndi cat es submi t t al s r equi r ed as pr oof of compl i ance f or sust ai nabi l i t y Gui di ng Pr i nci pl es Val i dat i on or Thi r d Par t y Cer t i f i cat i on and as descr i bed i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL
PROCEDURES.
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Choose t he f i r st br acket ed i t em f or Navy, Ai r For ce and NASA pr oj ect s, or choose t he second br acket ed i t em f or Ar my pr oj ect s.
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-03 Product Data
Wire and Cable ; G[, [____]]
Conductors ; G[, [____]]
Cable Manufacturing Data
SD-06 Test Reports
Test Report(s), Inspection Report(s), and Verification Report(s) ; G
1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Furnish cables on reels or coils. Each cable and the outside of each reel or coil, must be plainly marked or tagged to indicate the cable length, voltage rating, conductor size, and manufacturer's lot number and reel number. Each coil or reel of cable must contain only one continuous cable without splices. Cables for exclusively dc applications, as specified in paragraph "High-Voltage Test Source," must be identified as such.
Shielded cables rated 2,001 volts and above must be reeled and marked in accordance with NEMA WC 26, as applicable. Reels must remain the property of the [Contractor] [Government].
1.4 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph t o descr i be unusual envi r onment s, such as t emper at ur e ext r emes, chemi cal exposur e, et c.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
NOTE: Var i at i ons f r om t hese speci f i cat i ons may be appr opr i at e i n some cases. I n addi t i on t o i ncr easi ng r at ed ci r cui t vol t age wher e l ar ge over vol t ages coul d occur , mat er i al s i zes and st r engt hs shoul d be coor di nat ed t o wi t hst and any pul l i ng f or ces whi ch wi l l be appl i ed. The l ower
SECTION 26 05 19.10 10 Page 8 st r engt h of EPR, even j acket ed, may at t i mes pr ecl ude t he use of t hi s mat er i al f or l ong pul l s.
I f var i at i ons ar e r equest ed by a Cont r act or , t hey shoul d onl y be appr oved i f t he saf et y and i nt egr i t y of conser vat i vel y desi gned ci r cui t s ar e not compr omi sed. The use of pol yvi nyl chl or i de ( PVC) i nsul at i on or j acket mat er i al i s not per mi t t ed.
2.1.1 Wire Table
NOTE: An exampl e t ypi cal wi r e t abl e and a For mat Templ at e f or a Wi r e Tabl e ar e l ocat ed at t he end of t hi s Sect i on. Use t hi s par agr aph and For mat Templ at e, i f i t emi zed char act er i st i cs f or each appl i cat i on ar e t o be t abul at ed.
Furnish wire and cable in accordance with the requirements of the [wire table below] [wire table appended to these specifications], conforming to the detailed requirements specified herein.
2.1.2 Rated Circuit Voltages
All power wire and cable must have minimum rated circuit voltages in accordance with NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable. Power wire and cable for circuit voltages rated 0-600 volts must be rated not less than 600 volts. Control wire and cable must have minimum rated circuit voltages in accordance with NEMA WC 57, but must be rated 600 volts if routed in raceway with other conductors that are rated 600 volts.
2.1.3 Conductors
NOTE: " El ect r i cal conduct or s and cabl es must not pr opagat e f l ame and must be r at ed as such by passi ng or bei ng capabl e of passi ng one or mor e of t he f ol l owi ng appl i cabl e t est s.
Al l el ect r i cal cabl e assembl i es ( mul t i pl e- conduct or and si ngl e- conduct or ) must pass, or be capabl e of passi ng ei t her t he ver t i cal cabl e t r ay f l ame t est s r equi r ed by I CEA T- 30- 520 ( as st at ed i n, but not r ef er r ed t o by NEMA WC 70) , t he ver t i cal t r ay f l ame pr opagat i on t est r equi r ement s of UL 1685 and I EEE St d. 1202, t he wi r e and cabl e bur ni ng char act er i st i cs t est of t he UL 2556 VW- 1 Test , or ( f or cont r ol cabl es onl y) t he f l ame t est as r equi r ed by NEMA WC 57. ( The f l ame t est i ng r equi r ement was pr evi ousl y r est r i ct ed t o cabl e t r ay appl i cat i ons.
I t i s ext ended t o al l uses f or gr eat er saf et y, s i nce f l ame- r esi st ant cabl es ar e now avai l abl e f r om many manufacturers.)
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2.1.3.1 Material for Conductors
NOTE: I f al umi num i s t o be speci f i ed f or any of t he wi r e pur chased, r evi se t he par agr aphs accor di ngl y.
Conduct or s f or wi r e and cabl e may be al umi num or copper . Al umi num conduct or s may be consi der ed f or use i n accor dance wi t h NFPA 70, Ar t i c l e 310. 106.
When used, al umi num conduct or mat er i al must be AA- 8000 ser i es el ect r i cal gr ade al umi num al l oy. The desi gner must consi der sever al f act or s when deci di ng t o use al umi num i nst ead of copper i ncl udi ng compar i sons of el ect r i cal pr oper t i es, mechani cal pr oper t i es, envi r onment al pr oper t i es speci f i c t o t he i nt ended i nst al l at i on, r el i abi l i t y , and cost .
Speci f i cat i ons f or wi r e and cabl e may be wr i t t en t o per mi t ei t her al umi num or copper conduct or s wher e al umi num i s sui t abl e f or t he appl i cat i on, sui t abl y r el i abl e, and i s det er mi ned t o be mor e economi cal t han copper .
Al umi num conduct or s shoul d be per mi t t ed onl y wher e cost compar i sons show an over al l savi ngs and af t er a car ef ul eval uat i on of t he cor r osi on pr obl ems associ at ed wi t h t hei r use. They shoul d onl y be al l owed wher e i nst al l er s ar e qual i f i ed t o make r el i abl e connect i ons wi t h t hem. Pr oper wi r e and cabl e connect or s must be sui t abl y r at ed f or i nst al l at i on wi t h t he conduct or mat er i al t o whi ch t hey ar e appl i ed. Wi r e and cabl e connect or s used wi t h al umi num conduct or s must be sui t abl y r at ed, t er mi nat i on must be pr epar ed cor r ect l y, and an ant i oxi dant must be appl i ed when t he connect or i s i nst al l ed. Cost s shoul d be compar ed t o bet ween al l per t i nent i t ems such as i nst al l at i on, condui t , t r ay, t unnel and duct banks, l i f et i me cost s of ener gy l osses i f s i gni f i cant , and di f f er ences i n vent i l at i on needs i f l osses ar e eval uat ed.
Conduct or s shoul d have t he r equi r ed cur r ent car r y i ng capaci t i es, t he r equi r ed shor t c i r cui t capaci t i es, and shoul d be sat i sf act or y wi t h r espect t o vol t age dr op. Al umi num conduct or s shoul d be si zed t o have equal or l ess r esi st ance t han t he al t er nat e copper conduct or s unl ess t he t ot al cost compar i son, i ncl udi ng l osses, shows a net advant age ot her wi se.
I n such cases wher e t he engi neer i ng cost s t o pr oper l y compar e t he use of t he t wo mat er i al s wi l l exceed any possi bl e savi ngs t o be achi eved by al umi num, t he ar bi t r ar y choi ce of copper may be t he best pol i cy.
Conductors must conform to all the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable. Copper conductors must be annealed copper material and they may be bare, or tin- or lead-alloy-coated, if required by the type of insulation used. [Aluminum conductors must be Type AA-8000 aluminum conductors. Type 1350 is not acceptable. Intermixing of copper and
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2.1.3.2 Size
Minimum wire size must be No. 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits; No.
10 AWG for current transformer secondary circuits; No. 14 AWG for potential transformer, relaying, and control circuits; No. 16 AWG for annunciator circuits; and No. 19 AWG for alarm circuits. Minimum wire sizes for rated circuit voltages of 2,001 volts and above must not be less than those listed for the applicable voltage in ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable.
2.1.3.3 Stranding
Conductor stranding classes cited herein must be as defined for control conductors in NEMA WC 57 or as defined for 0-2,000 volts power conductors in NEMA WC 70, as applicable. Lighting conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller must be solid or have Class B stranding. Any conductors used between stationary and moving devices, such as hinged doors or panels, must have Class H or K stranding. All other conductors must have Class B or C stranding, except that conductors as shown, or in the schedule, as No. 12 AWG may be 19 strands of No. 25 AWG, and conductors shown as No. 10 AWG may be 19 strands of No. 22 AWG. Conductor stranding classes for circuit voltages 2,001 volts and above must be as defined in ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 and NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable.
2.1.3.4 Conductor Shielding
Use conductor shielding conforming to NEMA WC 57 for control wire and cable as applicable. Use conductor shielding conforming to ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable, on power cables having a rated circuit voltage above 2,000 volts.
2.1.3.5 Separator Tape
Where conductor shielding, strand filling, or other special conductor treatment is not required, a separator tape between conductor and insulation is permitted.
2.1.4 Insulation
2.1.4.1 Insulation Material
For pr oj ect appl i cat i ons whi ch r equi r e a di f f er ent i nsul at i on t han t hose l i s t ed bel ow, r ef er ence a Gover nment cr i t er i a or an i ndust r y st andar d t hat t he cabl e or conduct or must meet . For pr oj ect s whi ch r equi r e mul t i pl e t ypes of i nsul at i ons, i ndi cat e t he t ype f or each cabl e on t he pr oj ect dr awi ngs.
The i nsul at i on compounds speci f i ed her ei n ar e of t he t her mopl ast i c and t her moset t i ng t ype. Ther mopl ast i c i nsul at i on t ypes such as THHN, THWN, and THWN- 2 must meet t he r equi r ement s of UL 83 and i s t ypi cal f or c i r cui t vol t age r at i ngs of 600 vol t s. Ther moset t i ng i nsul at i on t ype opt i ons i ncl ude cr oss- l i nked t her moset t i ng pol yet hyl ene ( XLPE) and et hyl ene- pr opyl ene r ubber ( EPR) whi ch must meet t he
SECTION 26 05 19.10 10 Page 11 r equi r ement s of UL 44. These t wo mat er i al s al one ar e wi del y avai l abl e and can be sat i sf act or i l y compounded t o meet t he r equi r ement s of a conser vat i ve cabl e desi gn f or l ong and r el i abl e ser vi ce. Cr oss- l i nked t her moset t i ng pol yet hyl ene i nsul at i on t ypes i ncl ude XHHW and RHW. XHHW t ype i nsul at i on pr ovi des good t her mal expansi on and cont r act i on char act er i st i cs appl i cabl e f or power and cont r ol conduct or s wi t h c i r cui t vol t age r at i ngs of 2, 000 vol t s or l ess i n i nst al l at i ons exposed t o l ar ge t emper at ur e changes or i nst al l ed out door s subj ect t o weat her cycl es f r om hot summer t o col d wi nt er t emper at ur es. XLPE i s appl i cabl e f or al l c i r cui t vol t age r at i ngs. EPR i s appl i cabl e t o wi r e and cabl e f or c i r cui t vol t ages r at ed gr eat er t han 2, 000 vol t s. The i nsul at i on gr ades per mi t t ed must be sui t abl e f or ser vi ce i n wet or dr y l ocat i ons at 90 C. Thi s speci f i cat i on does not al l ow t he use of " t r ay cabl e" meet i ng onl y t he mi ni mum r equi r ement s of t he Nat i onal El ect r i cal Code or Under wr i t er s Labor at or i es, whi ch per mi t a 75 C wet r at i ng.
Jacket s ar e al so t her moset t i ng, except cer t ai n t her mopl ast i c compounds ar e per mi t t ed f or use bel ow 601 vol t s, as def i ned i n par agr aph JACKET MATERI AL, subpar agr aph ACCESSI BLE USE ONLY, 2, 000 VOLTS OR LESS, i n cases wher e access f or cabl e i nst al l at i on and r emoval woul d not be a pr obl em.
Unless specified otherwise or required by NFPA 70 , wires in conduit, other than service entrance, must be 600-volt, [Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL 83 ] [or] [Type [XHHW] [or] [RHW] conforming to UL 44 ]. Insulation for control wire and cable must meet the requirements of NEMA WC 57.
Insulation requirements for wire and cable rated less than 2,000 volts must meet the requirements of NEMA WC 70. Insulation requirements for wire and cable rated 2,001-5,000 volts must meet the requirements of ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 . Insulation requirements for wire and cable rated 5,001 volts and greater must meet the requirements of
NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 .
For shielded cables of rated circuit voltages above 2,000 volts, the following provisions must also apply:
a. XLPE, if used, must be tree-retardant.
b. Insulation must be chemically bonded to conductor shielding.
c. The insulation material and its manufacturing, handling, extrusion and vulcanizing processes must all be subject to strict procedures to prevent the inclusion of voids, contamination, or other irregularities on or in the insulation. Insulation material must be inspected for voids and contaminants.
d. Cables with repaired insulation defects discovered during factory testing, or with splices or insulation joints, are prohibited [unless specifically approved].
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2.1.4.2 Insulation Thickness
NOTE: The r at ed ci r cui t vol t age of t he i nsul at i on shoul d be speci f i ed t o be 600 vol t s f or al l c i r cui t s oper at i ng bel ow 601 vol t s. Hi gher r at ed ci r cui t vol t ages may be r equi r ed by some appl i cat i ons wi t hi n t hi s r ange, such as cont r ol c i r cui t s cont ai ni ng l ar ge dc sol enoi ds used i n ol der c i r cui t br eaker s.
Speci f i cat i ons shoul d t hen be r evi sed t o r equi r e 1, 000- or 2, 000- vol t i nsul at i on i n such cases f or mul t i pl e- or s i ngl e- conduct or cabl es, r espect i vel y.
Bel ow 48 vol t s, 600- vol t i nsul at i on can be used, but t hese ar e speci al appl i cat i ons t hat ar e best consi der ed i n l i ght of t he par t i cul ar c i r cumst ances. For exampl e, many pr opr i et ar y det ect i on syst ems and pr ogr ammabl e cont r ol l er appl i cat i ons t ypi cal l y use 24- vol t , l ow- power c i r cui t s, f or whi ch l ower r at ed ci r cui t vol t ages may be appr opr i at e. These speci f i cat i ons al so cover r at ed ci r cui t vol t ages f or syst ems oper at i ng above 600 vol t s.
The insulation thickness for each conductor must be based on its rated circuit voltage.
2.1.4.2.1 Power Cables, 2,000 Volts and Below
The insulation thickness for single-conductor and multiple-conductor power cables rated 2,000 volts and below must be as required by NEMA WC 70, as applicable. Some thicknesses of NEMA WC 70 will be permitted only for single-conductor cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene insulated cables without a jacket. NEMA WC 70 ethylene-propylene rubber-insulated conductors must have a jacket.
2.1.4.2.2 Power Cables, Rated 2,001 Volts and Above
Thickness of insulation for power cables rated 2,001 volts and above must be in accordance with the following
a. Non-shielded cables, 2,001 to 5,000 volts, must comply with ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , as applicable.
b. Shielded cables rated 5,000 volts to 46,000 volts must comply with NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable.
2.1.4.2.3 Single-Conductor and Multiple-Conductor Control Cables
The insulation thickness of control conductor sizes 22 AWG to 10 AWG used for control and related purposes must be as required by NEMA WC 57, as applicable. Control conductors larger than 10 AWG must be as required by
NEMA WC 70.
2.1.4.3 Insulation Shielding
Unless otherwise specified, provide insulation shielding for conductors having rated circuit voltages of 2,001 volts and above. The voltage limits above which insulation shielding is required, and the material
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The method of shielding must be in accordance with the current practice of the industry; however, the application process must include strict precautions to prevent voids or contamination between the insulation and the nonmetallic component. Voids, protrusions, and indentations of the shield must not exceed the maximum allowances specified in ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable.
The cable must be capable of operating without damage or excessive temperature when the shield is grounded at both ends of each conductor.
All components of the shielding system must remain tightly applied to the components they enclose after handling and installation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Shielding systems which require heat to remove are prohibited unless specifically approved.
2.1.5 Jackets
All cables must have jackets meeting the requirements of NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , and NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable, and as specified herein. Individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables must be required to have jackets only if they are necessary for the conductor to meet other specifications herein.
Jackets of single-conductor cables and of individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables, except for shielded cables, must be in direct contact and adhere or be vulcanized to the conductor insulation.
Multiple-conductor cables and shielded single-conductor cables must be provided with a common overall jacket, which must be tightly and concentrically formed around the core. Repaired jacket defects found and corrected during manufacturing are permitted if the cable, including jacket, afterward fully meets these specifications and the requirements of the applicable standards.
2.1.5.1 Jacket Material
NOTE: Modi f y t he r est r i ct i on agai nst PVC Jacket s i f t hey wi l l be per mi t t ed on met al - c l ad cabl es, i n accor dance wi t h par agr aph METAL- CLAD CABLE, subpar agr aph JACKETS.
The jacket must be one of the materials listed below. [Polyvinyl chloride compounds will not be permitted.] [Variations from the materials required below will be permitted only if approved for each specific use, upon submittal of sufficient data to prove that they exceed all specified requirements for the particular application.]
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2.1.5.1.1 General Use
Heavy-duty black neoprene NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
Heavy-duty chlorosulfonated polyethylene NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or
NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
Heavy-duty cross-linked (thermoset) chlorinated polyethylene
NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 ,
or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
2.1.5.1.2 Accessible Use Only, 2,000 Volts or Less
Cables installed where they are entirely accessible, such as cable trays and raceways with removable covers, or where they pass through less than 3 meters 10 feet of exposed conduit only, must have jackets of one of the materials in item "a. General Use" or one of the following:
General-purpose neoprene NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
Black polyethylene (MDPE) NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or
NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
Thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639
2.1.5.2 Jacket Thickness
The minimum thickness of the jackets must be not less than 80 percent of the respective nominal thicknesses specified below.
2.1.5.2.1 Multiple-Conductor Cables
Thickness of the jackets of the individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables must be as required by NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable and must be in addition to the conductor insulation thickness required by the applicable respective NEMA publication for the insulation used.
Thickness of the outer jackets and associated coverings of the assembled multiple-conductor cables must be as required by NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable.
2.1.5.2.2 Single-Conductor Cables
Single-conductor cables must have a jacket thickness as specified in
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NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable.
2.1.6 Metal-Clad Cable
2.1.6.1 General
The metallic covering or sheath must be [interlocked metal tape] [continuous corrugated metal], conforming to the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 . The type of metal for the metallic covering must be [galvanized steel] [aluminum] [copper] [copper alloy]. If the covering is of ferrous metal, it must be galvanized. Grounding conductor(s) conforming to NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable must be furnished for each multiple-conductor metal-clad cable. Assembly and cabling must be as specified in paragraph "Cabling." The metallic covering must be applied over an inner jacket or filler tape. The cable must be assembled so that the metallic covering will be tightly bound over a firm core.
2.1.6.2 Jackets
Metal-clad cables may have a jacket under the armor, and must have a jacket over the armor. Jackets must comply with the requirements of NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable. The outer jacket for the metal-clad cable may be of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) only if specifically approved.
2.1.7 Multiple-Conductor Cables
Grounding conductor(s) conforming to NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable must be furnished for each multiple-conductor cable. Assembly and cabling must be as specified in paragraph CABLING.
2.2 CABLE IDENTIFICATION
2.2.1 Color-Coding
NOTE: The Cont r ol wi r e and cabl e col or code pr evi ousl y r ef er r ed t o NEMA WC 70, however NEMA WC 70 now r ef er s t o I CEA S- 58- 679. Not e t hat NEMA WC 57 appl i es speci f i cal l y t o cont r ol wi r e and cabl e i ndust r y st andar ds and al so i ncl udes r ecommendat i ons f or conduct or col or codi ng t hat ar e col or code met hods l i s t ed i n I CEA S- 58- 679. The cont r ol cabl e col or code speci f i ed, al t hough wi del y used by t he Cor ps of Engi neer s, does not agr ee wi t h Nat i onal El ect r i cal Code r equi r ement s of dedi cat ed whi t e col or f or neut r al conduct or i dent i f i cat i on and dedi cat ed gr een col or or gr een/ yel l ow f or gr oundi ng conduct or i dent i f i cat i on. I f t hi s i s r equi r ed, use t he codi ng i n ei t her Tabl e 2 or Tabl e 4 i n I CEA S-58-679.
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Insulation of individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables must be color-coded in accordance with ICEA S-58-679 , except that colored braids will not be permitted. Only one color-code method must be used for each cable construction type. Control cable color-coding must be [in accordance with ICEA S-58-679 , Method [____]] [as indicated] [as follows:
- [_____]]. Power cable color-coding must be black for Phase A, red for Phase B, blue for Phase C, white for grounded neutral, and green for an insulated grounding conductor, if included. [Other individual conductors must be color-coded as indicated, but such color-coding may be accomplished by applying colored plastic tapes or colored sleeves at terminations.]
2.2.2 Shielded Cables Rated 2,001 Volts and Above
Marking must be in accordance with ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , as applicable.
2.2.3 Cabling
Individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables must be assembled with flame-and moisture-resistant fillers, binders, and a lay conforming to NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 . Flat twin cables are prohibited. Fillers must be used in the interstices of multiple-conductor round cables with a common covering where necessary to give the completed cable a substantially circular cross section. Fillers must be non-hygroscopic material, compatible with the cable insulation, jacket, and other components of the cable. The rubber-filled or other approved type of binding tape must consist of a material that is compatible with the other components of the cable and must be lapped at least 10 percent of its width.
2.2.4 Dimensional Tolerance
The outside diameters of single-conductor cables and of multiple-conductor cables must not vary more than 5 percent and 10 percent, respectively, from the manufacturer's published catalog data.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit cable manufacturing data [as requested]. The following information must be provided by the cable manufacturer for each size, conductor quantity, and type of cable furnished:
a. Minimum bending radius, in inches - For multiple-conductor cables, this information must be provided for both the individual conductors and the multiple-conductor cable.
b. Pulling tension and sidewall pressure limits, in newtons pounds .
c. Instructions for stripping semiconducting insulation shields, if furnished, with minimum effort without damaging the insulation.
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3.2 TEST REPORT(S), INSPECTION REPORT(S), AND VERIFICATION REPORT(S)
NOTE: Cont r act schedul es shoul d al l ow suf f i c i ent t i me f or an or der l y and t i mel y sequence of dat a submi ssi on, manuf act ur i ng of equi pment and mat er i al s, and del i ver y i n accor dance wi t h t he speci f i cat i ons. However , t her e may be occasi ons when wi r e and cabl e must be obt ai ned i n such a shor t t i me t hat compl i ance wi t h t he r equi r ement s of t hi s par agr aph and subpar agr aphs CABLE DATA and I NSPECTI ONS AND TESTS, i s not pr act i cal . I n t hose cases, wi r e and cabl e f r om suppl i er s ' st ock may be consi der ed f or appr oval , pr ovi ded a manuf act ur er ' s cer t i f i cat e i s submi t t ed, whi ch est abl i shes t o t he sat i sf act i on of t he Cont r act i ng Of f i cer t hat t he pr oposed wi r e and cabl e, i dent i f i ed by l ot number and r eel or coi l number , meet t he appl i cabl e st andar ds and speci f i cat i ons. Such devi at i ons shoul d be l i mi t ed t o t hose cases i n whi ch a cont r act change or i ncor r ect est i mat e r equi r es t he pr ocur ement of cabl e whi ch, i f done f ol l owi ng t he speci f i ed appr oval pr ocedur e, woul d r esul t i n unaccept abl e cont r act compl et i on dat es.
3.2.1 Cable Data
Do not begin any wire and cable fabrication until materials are submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. Submit cable data for approval including, but not limited to, dimensioned sketches showing cable construction and sufficient additional data to show that wire and cable meet the requirements of this Section.
3.2.2 Inspection and Tests
Inspection and tests of wire and cable furnished under these specifications must be made by and at the plant of the manufacturer, [and must be witnessed by the Contracting Officer, unless waived in writing.] [and the manufacturer must provide certification and certification reports of completed inspections and completed tests.] The Government may require or perform further tests before or after installation. Testing in general must comply with NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 , or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable. Specific tests required for particular materials, components, and completed cables must be as specified in the sections of the above standards applicable to those materials, components, and cable types. Tests must also be performed in accordance with the additional requirements specified below. Submit [_____] certified copies of test reports.
3.2.2.1 High-Voltage Test Source
Where the applicable standards allow a choice, high-voltage tests for cables to be used exclusively on dc circuits must be made with dc test voltages. Cables to be used exclusively on ac circuits must be tested with ac test voltages. If both ac and dc will be present, on either the same or separate conductors of the cable, ac test voltages must be used.
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3.2.2.2 Shielded Cables Rated 2,001 Volts or Greater
The following test(s) must be performed in addition to those specified above:
a. If high-voltage testing is done with an AC test voltage as specified in paragraph "High-Voltage Test Source," an additional test must be made using a DC test voltage rated at 75 percent of the specified full DC test voltage, for 5 consecutive minutes.
b. If voltage tests after installation are required for 5-65kV shielded power cables then testing must be done in accordance with NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 , Appendix F.
3.2.2.3 Flame Tests
All [multiple-conductor and single-conductor] cable assemblies must pass either the vertical cable tray flame tests required by ICEA T-30-520 (stated in, but not required by NEMA WC 70), the vertical tray flame propagation test requirements of UL 1685 and IEEE 1202 , the wire and cable burning characteristics test of the UL 2556 VW-1 Test, or (for control cables only) the flame test as required by NEMA WC 57. If such tests, however, have previously been made on identical cables, these tests need not be repeated. Instead, certified reports of the original qualifying tests must be submitted. In this case the reports furnished under paragraph "Reports," must include information, identify critical information, and verify that all of each cable's materials, construction, and dimensions are the same as those in the qualifying tests.
3.2.2.4 Independent Tests
The Government may make visual inspections, continuity or resistance checks, insulation resistance readings, power factor tests, or dc high potential tests at field test values. A cable's failure to pass these tests and inspections, or failure to produce readings consistent with acceptable values for the application, will be grounds for rejection of the cable.
3.2.2.5 Reports
Furnish results of tests. No wire or cable must be shipped until authorized. Lot number and reel or coil number of wire and cable tested must be indicated on the test reports.
Exampl e Typi cal Wi r e Tabl e:
WI RE TABLE
Item No.
Size, kcmi l
AWG
No. of Conds.
Rated Circuit Voltage
Stranding Comments Quantity, m l i n f t
1 12 1 600 B or C gener al use 3260
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WI RE TABLE
Item No.
Size, kcmi l
AWG
No. of Conds.
Rated Circuit Voltage
Stranding Comments Quantity, m l i n f t
2 12 1 600 * Sol i d lighting 960
3 10 4 1000 B or C transformers 120
4 2/0 shield, ar mor , 3
15 kV B or C jacket 275
17 12 9 1000 B or C control annunciation
Cl ass [ _____] st r andi ng may be subst i t ut ed f or [ ______] wher e i ndi cat ed by " * " .
* * * NOTE: Cabl e quant i t i es f or const r uct i on cont r act s shoul d onl y be l i s t ed when cer t ai n, unl ess payment i s t o be per m f oot , or i f t hey ar e st at ed t o be appr oxi mat e, subj ect t o Cont r act or ver i f i cat i on.
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WIRE TABLE
Item No.
Size, AWG or kcmil
No. of Conds.
Rated Circuit Voltage
Stranding Comments Quantity, m lin ft
Class [_____] stranding may be substituted for [______] where indicated by "*".
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