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This document appears to be Attachment 18 containing drawings for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades solicitation for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas. The solicitation number is 36C77624B0026_1 and the contract opportunity ID is 9321494a8d024df6b1351e1cc5ad2967. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for infrastructure upgrades at the Topeka VA facility as part of the Enterprise Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. The drawings included in this attachment provide detailed design specifications for the infrastructure upgrades required under this contract. No additional details about the specific products, services, timeline, or pricing are included in this attachment.
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GENERAL - COVER SHEET - VOLUME 2
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ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS:
3300 DUNDEE RD.
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
www.bancroft-ae.com
BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Project Title
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COLMERY O'NEIL VA HEALTH CARE
21-116
Revisions: Date:
www. bancroft-ae.com
3300 Dundee RD.
Northbrook, IL 60062
T: 847.952.9362
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION 07-12-22
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
03/22/2024
12-19-23
Bancroft Project No: 21-116
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION R1 09-21-22
35% SUBMITTAL II 06-13-23
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL 09-12-23
ISSUED FOR BID 12-28-23
ISSUE FOR BID R1 02-28-24
ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
STRUCTURAL + CIVIL ENGINEER:
909 MONTGOMERY STREET, STE
260, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
www.hohbach-lewin.com
HOBACH-LEWIN
ABATEMENT CONSULTANT:
15620 WEST 113th STREET
LENEXA, KS 66219
www.terracon.com
TERRACON CONSULTANTS
2200 SW GAGE BLVD.
TOPEKA, KS 66622
PROJECT LOCATION:
MARCH 22, 2024
ISSUE FOR BID REV 2
Buildings: 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,40,41,42,43, 44,45,48,49,50,51,53,54,55,56,57,58,273
VOLUME 2 OF 3
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
VA CONTRACT NUMBER: 36C77622C0043
VA PROJECT NUMBER: 589A5-21-700
BANCROFT-AE PROJECT NUMBER: 21-116
COLMERY-O'NEIL VA MEDICAL CENTER
PROJECT TITLE:
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COLMERY O'NEIL VA HEALTH CARE
21-116
Revisions: Date:
www. bancroft-ae.com
3300 Dundee RD.
Northbrook, IL 60062
T: 847.952.9362
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION 07-12-22
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
03/22/2024
12-19-23
Bancroft Project No: 21-116
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION R1 09-21-22
35% SUBMITTAL II 06-13-23
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL 09-12-23
ISSUED FOR BID 12-28-23
ISSUE FOR BID R1 02-28-24
ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
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Revisions: Date:
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3300 Dundee RD.
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T: 847.952.9362
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION 07-12-22
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
03/22/2024
12-19-23
Bancroft Project No: 21-116
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION R1 09-21-22
35% SUBMITTAL II 06-13-23
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL 09-12-23
ISSUED FOR BID 12-28-23
ISSUE FOR BID R1 02-28-24
ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
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UPGRADES
COLMERY O'NEIL VA HEALTH CARE
21-116
Revisions: Date:
www. bancroft-ae.com
3300 Dundee RD.
Northbrook, IL 60062
T: 847.952.9362
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION 07-12-22
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
03/22/2024
12-19-23
Bancroft Project No: 21-116
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION R1 09-21-22
35% SUBMITTAL II 06-13-23
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL 09-12-23
ISSUED FOR BID 12-28-23
ISSUE FOR BID R1 02-28-24
ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE CONSIDERED FROM FINISHED FLOOR AND, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT VARY. RAISED FLOORS SHALL BE
CONSIDERED FINISHED FLOOR.
2. ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND MAY BE ADJUSTED TO CONFORM WITH ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS AS LONG AS NO CODE RESTRICTION IS VIOLATED.
3. OUTLETS INSTALLED LOWER THAN 15" AFF (FORWARD REACH) AND 9" AFF (SIDE REACH) ARE IN
VIOLATION OF ADA.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. EXIT SIGNS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN A MANNER THAT THE SIGN WILL BLOCK FIRE ALARM VISUAL DEVICES.
2. FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES MOUNTING HEIGHTS SEE SCHEDULE AND DRAWINGS.
48" TO HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (SIDE OR FORWARD ACCESS).
80" TO BOTTOM OF DEVICE OR NOT MORE THAN 96" TO TOP.FIRE ALARM VISUAL ONLY DEVICE OR A COMBINATION AUDIBLE AND
VISUAL DEVICE
NOT LESS THAN 90" TO TOP OR 6" BELOW CEILING, WHICH EVER IS
HIGHER.
48" TO CENTERLINE OF BOX - NOT MORE THAN 5'-0" FROM EXIT.
54" TO DIAL CENTER (NON-ACCESSIBLE).
48" TO HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (ACCESSIBLE).
AS NOTED ON DRAWINGS.
EXCEPTION: 44" MAXIMUM TO TOP ABOVE COUNTERS WHICH ARE
20"-25"D.
16" TO BOTTOM OF BOX OR AS NOTED ON DRAWINGS. EXCEPTION: 44"
MAXIMUM TO TOP ABOVE COUNTERS WHICH ARE 20"-25"D.
16" TO BOTTOM OF BOX.
EXCEPTION: 44" MAXIMUM TO TOP ABOVE COUNTERS WHICH ARE
20"-25"D.
90" TO CENTERLINE OF SIGN OR CENTERED IN WALL AREA BETWEEN TOP
OF DOOR AND CEILING.
48" TO CENTERLINE OF BOX.
EXCEPTION: 44" MAXIMUM TO TOP ABOVE COUNTERS WHICH ARE
20"-25"D.
MOUNTING HEIGHTSDEVICE 1. SEE ALL PROJECT GENERAL NOTES AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS THE LIFE SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS LOCATED WITHIN GENERAL DRAWINGS "G"
SECTION. COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENT AS THEY ARE A
DIRECT PART OF THIS SECTION AND AS IF THEY WERE
DIRECTLY INCLUDED AND PROVIDED BELOW.
2. BASIS OF DESIGN PROTOCOLS:
DESIGN IS BASED ON LISTED MANUFACTURER MENTIONED
ON ALL ELECTRICAL AND ALL SPECIAL SYSTEM DRAWINGS
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENTS, DEVICES, LIGHT FIXTURES, LIGHTING
CONTROLS, AND ALL SPECIAL SYSTEM DEVICES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL
EQUAL PRODUCTS SHALL MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE DESIGN
INTENT, PERFORMANCE, OUTLINE DIMENSION, WEIGHT ETC.
EQUAL PRODUCT SHOP SUBMITTALS SHALL BE REJECTED
UNLESS CONTRACTOR PROVIDES WRITTEN STATEMENT
INDICATING IT MATCHES 100% PERFORMANCE SPECS AND
ALL ABOVE CRITERIA. EQUAL PRODUCT SHOP SUBMITTAL
NOT MEETING ABOVE CRITERIA SHALL BE REVIEWED AND/OR
SELECTED EQUAL PRODUCTS REQUIRES RE-DESIGN THAT
WILL BE AT THE COST TO THE CONTRACTOR INCLUDING
DELAY OF PROJECT DUE TO THIS PROCESS. ALTERNATIVELY
EQUAL PRODUCTS ALONG WITH LETTER INDICATING
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING DESIGN
INTENT/CRITERA SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FROM
VA/COR BEFORE BID AND VA/COR APPROVAL PROOF SHALL
BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH SHOP SUBMITTAL FOR REVIEW.
EQUIVALENCY SUBSTITUTIONS: THE “BASIS OF DESIGN (BOD)
PROTOCOLS” ARE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL EQUIPMENT,
MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES SPECIFIED AND DETAILED
THROUGHOUT ALL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION
SECTIONS, WHETHER THE BOD DESIGNATE IS SPECIFICALLY
REFERENCED THEREIN OR NOT. SEE THE "G" GENERAL
DRAWINGS SECTION FOR THE FULL BOD EQUIVALENCY
SUBSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS AND PROTOCOLS TO BE
FOLLOWED.
3. CODES:
THE WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE, MUNICIPAL,
STATE, NATIONAL CODES, AND ALL VA APPLICABLE DESIGN
MANUALS STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS. WHERE THE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS INDICATE MORE RESTRICTIVE
REQUIREMENTS THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL
GOVERN. HOWEVER, THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
SHALL NOT BE INTERPRETED AS AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE ANY
CODE OR REGULATION.
A EQUIPMENT SHALL
COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE LATEST EDITIONS
AND INTERIM AMENDMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE (N.E.C.), NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE, OSHA,
AND ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS
AND ORDINANCES. ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE NEW (EXCEPT WHERE
OTHERWISE NOTED) AND SHALL SHALL BEAR THE MARK OF
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, WHEN
APPLICABLE. ALL EQUIPMENT OF THE SAME TYPE AND
CAPACITY SHALL BE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER.
4. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING
AND COMPLYING WITH BOTH THE DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OR
INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS, NOTES,
SPECIFICATIONS, OR CODES, THE REFERENCE WHICH
PROVIDES THE MORE COMPLETE OR HIGHER STANDARD
SHALL PREVAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE CLARIFIED BY OWNER.
CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ENTIRE SET OF CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS: INCLUDING BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO
ALL ARCHITECTURAL, ALL STRUCTURAL, ALL MECHANICAL,
ALL ELECTRICAL, ALL PLUMBING, AND ENTIRE PROJECT
MANUAL. CONTRACTOR SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE AND INCLUDE
IN THE SCOPE OF WORK (CONTRACT) ALL CONDITIONS
PERTINENT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FULLY COORDINATE ELECTRICAL WORK
WITH THE INSTALLATION OF WORK BY ALL OTHER TRADES
AND MAKE NECESSARY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUIRED
TO ACCOMMODATE THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. ALL OF
THE ABOVE SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AT
NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE VA.
5. INTERPRETATION OF THE DOCUMENTS:
CAREFULLY COMPARE THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
CHECKING MEASUREMENTS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
THIS INSTALLATION IS TO BE MADE. FOR CLARIFICATION
BETWEEN VARIOUS DRAWINGS, BETWEEN DRAWINGS OR
SPECIFICATION, OR BETWEEN SECTIONS OF THE
SPECIFICATION, THE MATTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE
VA/COR FOR CLARIFICATION AND APPROVAL BEFORE ANY
WORK IS EXECUTED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL STATE IN
THEIR PROPOSAL ANY EXCEPTIONS NECESSARY TO MAKE
THIS A COMPLETE, READY TO USE INSTALLATION. IF NOT
STATED IN THEIR BID, IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED EXTRA.
ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, IN A NEAT AND WORKABLE MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH RECOGNIZED GOOD PRACTICE, AND
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE VA/CO.
ANY CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS MUST BE
APPROVED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL KEEP UP-TO-DATE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, ON-SITE,
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ANY TIME OF THE EXACT
NATURE OF WORK, INCLUDING ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS
FROM THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECORD DOCUMENTS.
6. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
THE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND SHALL
NOT BE SCALED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE
EXACT LOCATION OF ALL DOORS, WALLS, FURNITURE,
EQUIPMENT, ETC.. THE LOCATION OF RACEWAY SYSTEM
COMPONENTS IS SCHEMATIC. THE EXACT LOCATION OF
RACEWAY SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY
THE CONTRACTOR IN THE FIELD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
CONFIRM THE DIMENSIONS OF THE ACTUAL EQUIPMENT TO
BE SUPPLIED FOR THIS PROJECT, VERIFY CLEARANCES AND
ROUGH-INS, AND OBTAIN ALL APPROVALS PRIOR TO
STARTING WORK.
7. SITE EXAMINATION
BEFORE SUBMITTING A BID, THE CONTRACTOR WILL VISIT
THE SITE, EXAMINE THE PREMISES, AND MAKE A THOROUGH
SURVEY OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS. THIS VISIT SHALL
ONLY BE ALLOWED AS PER THE VA SCHEDULED WALK
THROUGH. THE SUBMISSION OF A BID WILL BE CONSTRUED
AS EVIDENCE THAT SUCH A VISIT HAS BEEN MADE. NO
CONSIDERATION OR ALLOWANCE WILL BE GRANTED FOR
FAILURE TO VISIT THE SITE OR FOR LATER CLAIMS FOR
LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS REQUIRED, OR FOR
DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN
FORESEEN HAD SUCH VISIT BEEN MADE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE DRAWINGS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, VISIT THE SITE OF THE WORK, AND
FULLY INFORM THEM SELF AS TO ALL CONDITIONS AND
MATTERS THAT CAN, IN ANY WAY, AFFECT THE WORK OR THE
COST THEREOF. SHOULD THIS CONTRACTOR FIND
DISCREPANCIES IN, OR OMISSIONS FROM, THE DRAWINGS,
SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS OR BE IN DOUBT AS
TO THEIR MEANING, NOTIFY THE VA/COR AT ONCE, IN
WRITING, OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN EXISTING
CONDITIONS AND NEW WORK, OR BETWEEN ELECTRICAL
WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES. OBTAIN
CLARIFICATION(S) PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ANY BID. LACK OF
SUCH NOTIFICATION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE NO
DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS EXIST. ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR ANY WORK REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH
THESE REQUIREMENTS.
8. COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES:
THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A COMPLETE
SET OF GENERAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
DOCUMENTS AND COORDINATE WITH MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, ARCHITECTURAL, AND OTHER TRADES FOR
EXACT DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES, ROUGH-IN LOCATIONS,
AND OTHER ADDITIONAL SCOPES OF WORK THAT MAY NOT
BE SHOWN ON THE ELECTRICAL PLANS. THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL 120 VOLT
(AND HIGHER) AC POWER TO OTHER TRADES EQUIPMENT
AND HARDWARE. THIS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED
TO, CONTROLS, FIRE AND SECURITY SYSTEMS, MOTORIZED
DOORS, DAMPERS, LIFTS, AND OTHER SYSTEMS. UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE ELECTRICAL
PLANS, THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL
SAFETY DISCONNECT SWITCHES TO MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED..
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK ALL ARCHITECTURAL,
STRUCTURAL, AND MECHANICAL TRADES WORK FOR
POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY CONDITIONS IN THE
FIELD, BEFORE THE BID IS MADE. NO ALLOWANCE SHALL
SUBSEQUENTLY BE MADE TO THE CONTRACTOR BY REASON
OF HIS FAILURE TO HAVE MADE SUCH EXAMINATIONS OR OF
ANY ERROR OF THEIR PART.
9. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IS: RESPONSIBLE FOR
SCHEDULING DELIVERY, RECEIVING, UNLOADING,
UNCRATING, STORING SETTING IN PLACE, AND PROTECTING
FROM DAMAGE, VANDALISM, THEFT OR WEATHER DURING
CONSTRUCTION FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY
THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY ALL PERMIT FEES, PLAN REVIEW
FEES, LICENSE FEES, INSPECTIONS AND TAXES APPLICABLE
TO THIS DIVISION IF NECESSARY. (FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS
NOT SUBJECT TO LOCAL PERMITS OR FEE FOR THE
PROJECT).
10. FIRE STOPPING:
ALL PENETRATIONS IN WALL, FLOOR OR CEILINGS SHALL BE
SUITABLY CLOSED UP AND SEALED WITH AN INTUMESCENT
FIRE STOPPING COMPOUND LISTED IN THE MOST RECENT
FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION (FMRC)
APPROVAL GUIDE. WHEN NEW CABLES/CONDUITS
PENETRATE EXISTING FIRE RATED WALL, PENETRATIONS
SHALL BE SEALED TO MATCH EXISTING RATING TO ENSURE IT
RETAIN EXISTING CONDITIONS. THE BOD FOR FIRE STOPPING
PRODUCTS SHALL BE AS MANUFACTURED BY THE 3M CO.
11. PAINTING:
ALL NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED PIPING SHALL BE PAINTED
TO MATCH THE ADJACENT WALL OR CEILING SURFACE
UNLESS THE REQUIRED COLOR CODING IS SPECIFIED.
12. VA FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:
EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE VA WILL BE
INDICATED ON A SCHEDULE OR BE INCLUDED IN SPECIFIC
NOTES OR SPECIFICATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
COORDINATE WITH THE VA/COR FOR DELIVERY SCHEDULES.
THE CONTRACTOR IS TO ASSUME THAT ON SITE STORAGE
MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN COORDINATING DELIVERY OF
EQUIPMENT. THE CONTRACTOR, IN COORDINATION WITH THE
VA/COR, WILL INSPECT THE DELIVERY FOR ACCURACY AND
SHIPMENT DAMAGE AND ACCEPTING THE EQUIPMENT. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO STORE, PROTECT,
AND ULTIMATELY INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT.
13. ELECTRICAL SERVICE DISRUPTIONS:
WORK ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE COORDINATED
WITH THE VA COR. ENERGIZED WORK PERMITS ARE
AVAILABLE, BUT ONLY GRANTED AS A LAST RESORT. ALL
EFFORT SHALL BE MADE TO NOT WORK ON ENERGIZED
EQUIPMENT. THIS RESTRICTION INCLUDES REMOVING THE
COVER FROM ANY PANEL BOARD, SWITCHBOARD, M.C.C.
ETC.. ALL WORK WHICH EXPOSES ACTIVE BUS REQUIRES A
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE VA/COR WHICH WILL OUTLINE
THE METHOD OF PROCEDURE FOR THE WORK. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS
NOTICE TO THE VA/COR BEFORE WORKING ON ANY
ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ALL POWER DISRUPTION
SHALL OCCUR AT TIMES AND OF DURATIONS ACCEPTABLE TO
THE VA/COR.
14. EQUIPMENT:
ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS INSTALLATION
SHALL BE NEW, AND HAVE THE APPROPRIATE UL LISTING AND
LABEL.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIAL,
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT SERVICES, AND ACCESSORIES FOR
COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ALL ELECTRICAL WORK AS
NOTED. ITEMS OMITTED FROM EITHER THE SPECIFICATIONS
OR THE DRAWINGS, BUT SHOWN OR DESCRIBED IN ONE OR
THE OTHER, AND ITEMS NECESSARY TO MAKE THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETE AND WORKABLE SHALL
FORM A PART OF THE WORK.
15. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORTING MEMBERS:
ALL ANGLES CHANNELS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STEEL,
BOLTS, RODS, ETC.. REQUIRED TO SUPPORT LIGHT FIXTURE,
CONDUIT, RACEWAY, LADDER TRAY, OR OTHER ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES SHALL BE FURNISHED AND
INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
ANY MENTION OF A SPECIFIC VOLTAGE ON THE ELECTRICAL
DRAWINGS SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE
VOLTAGE PRIOR TO PURCHASING OR ROUGH-IN WORK.
16. DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND PANELS BOARDS:
ALL DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND PANEL BOARDS SHALL BE
PROVIDED WITH TYPEWRITTEN DIRECTORIES. SEE PANEL
SCHEDULES ON THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION FOR
COMPLETE IDENTIFICATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
ALL DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND PANEL BOARDS SHALL BE
LABELED ON THE PANEL CABINET WITH THE PANEL NAME
AND THE POWER SOURCE FEEDING THE PANEL AS PER THE
ELECTRICAL ONE LINE. ALL PANELS AND PANEL BOARDS
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HINGED DOOR WITH LOCK AND
KEY.
17. SAFETY:
TONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE VA'S EMPLOYEES, BUILDING
EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS, AS WELL AS THEIR OWN FORCES,
BY ADEQUATELY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE PPE AND
PROTECTING ANY EXPOSED LIVE CONDUCTORS, OR DEVICES
THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THIS WORK.
18. EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS:
PROVIDE FINAL CONNECTIONS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
FURNISHED UNDER OTHER DIVISIONS AND FOR ALL VA
FURNISHED EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE LIQUID TIGHT
CONNECTION TO ALL VIBRATION PRODUCING EQUIPMENT.
19. TEMPORARY LIGHTING, POWER, FIRE, AND SAFETY:
PROVIDE TEMPORARY LIGHTING AND POWER AS REQUIRED
IN AREAS UNDERGOING WORK DURING CONSTRUCTION.
FURNISH AND INSTALL ONE OSHA APPROVED PIGTAIL
SOCKET WITH 150-WATT LAMP FOR EVERY 500 SQUARE FEET
OF FLOOR SPACE AND A MINIMUM 1 PER ROOM. THE
TEMPORARY LIGHTING SHALL BE LEFT IN PLACE UNTIL
PERMANENT LIGHTING IS COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL.
FURNISH AND INSTALL POWER OUTLETS TO A TOTAL OF ONE
FOR EVERY 2000 SQUARE FEET OR PART THEREOF OF FLOOR
AREA. THESE SHALL BE 20 AMP, SINGLE PHASE
RECEPTACLES FOR EITHER 110 OR 220 VOLTS AS DIRECTED
BY THE GENERAL/PRIME CONTRACTOR. COORDINATE FOR
ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY POWER REQUIREMENTS WITH
OTHER TRADES AND PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE INSTALLATION.
COMPLY WITH NFPA 241 FOR SAFEGUARDING DURING
CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION,
ANY OPENINGS IN FIRE RATED SEPARATIONS BETWEEN
OCCUPIED AND UNOCCUPIED (OR OPERATIONAL AND
NON-OPERATIONAL) AREAS SHALL BE SEALED AT THE END OF
EACH WORK DAY WITH AN APPROPRIATE FIRE RATED
ENCLOSURE OR SEALANT. DO NOT COMPROMISE EXISTING
SECURITY OR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVING THE OCCUPIED
OR OPERATIONAL AREAS.
DURING CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL AT ALL
TIMES MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL UTILITIES OF THE BUILDING
WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY TO
INTERRUPT ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE OR UTILITY, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM
THE VA/COR FOR SUCH INTERRUPTION AT LEAST 6 WEEKS IN
ADVANCE. ANY INTERRUPTION SHALL BE MADE WITH THE
MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INCONVENIENCE TO THE VA AND ANY
SHUT-DOWN TIME SHALL HAVE TO BE ON A PREMIUM
TIME/AFTER HOURS BASIS AND SUCH TIME TO BE INCLUDED
IN THE CONTRACTOR'S BID.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY TEMPORARY
LIGHTING AND POWER FOR ALL TRADES DURING
CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVE IT AT COMPLETION OF WORK.
CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH SAFE WORKING
PROCEDURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE WORKMEN IN
ALL PHASES OF WORK, COMPLYING WITH THE APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF ALL CITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL SAFETY
LAWS (OSHA), AND AS RECOMMENDED IN THE "MANUAL OF
ACCIDENT PREVENTION IN CONSTRUCTION" AS ISSUED BY
THE ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA,
INC., 20TH AND E. STREETS, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C.
20. POWER COORDINATION:
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM ALL COORDINATION AND
SCHEDULING OF LOCAL POWER OUTAGES REQUIRED WITH
THE VA/COR. ALL NEEDED POWER OUTAGES TO BE
SCHEDULED WITH THE VA/COR SIX WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
21. CABLING:
BRANCH CIRCUITS TO RECEPTACLES, LIGHTING AND MISC.
SMALL LOADS (20 AMP CIRCUITS), UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
NOTED OTHERWISE, SHALL BE 2 - #12, 1 - #12 GRD., 3/4" C. A
SEPARATE NEUTRAL SHALL BE RUN FOR EACH CIRCUIT. SEE
WIRE SIZING TABLE ON THIS SHEET.
ALL WIRE SIZE #12 AWG AND LARGER SHALL BE STRANDED
AND SOLID FOR #14 AND SMALLER.
EACH BRANCH CIRCUIT HOMERUN SHALL HAVE NO MORE
THAN THREE CIRCUITS. EACH BRANCH CIRCUIT HOMERUN
SHALL HAVE A SEPARATE GREEN INSULATED EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE
COPPER TYPE THWN / XHHW.
CABLE JACKET COLOR FOR VARIOUS SYSTEM SHALL BE AS
FOLLOW:
VOICE (VOiP) - BLUE
3 DATA - BLUE
CLINICAL WIRELESS (OIT) - BLUE
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE - BLUE
NURSE CALL - GREEN
FIRE ALARM - RED
ANALOGUE LINE - WHITE
UPS - ORANGE
22. CABLING SIZES:
BRANCH CIRCUIT CABLE SIZING SHALL BE ADJUSTED BASED
ON THE VALUES INDICATED IN THE WIRE SIZING TABLE PER
THIS SHEET.
23. SPECIAL LUG REQUIREMENTS:
ANY CABLE WHICH TERMINATES DIRECTLY ON TO A BUS BAR
SHALL BE 2 BOLT LONG BARREL TYPE WITH INSPECTION
HOLES PRODUCED WITH NON FLASHING TYPE DYES WITH
THE BOD AS MANUFACTURED BY THOMAS AND BETTS, OR
EQUIVALENT MINIMUM 10 TONS OF COMPRESSION, HEX
CRIMP. THE USE OF HEAT SHRINK TUBING IS EXPLICITLY
FORBIDDEN.
24. RACEWAYS:
ALL WIRE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THIN WALL (E.M.T.)
CONDUIT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. MINIMUM SIZE SHALL
BE 3/4". ALL THINWALL FITTINGS SHALL BE OF THE STEEL
COMPRESSION GLAND TYPE.
ALL UNDERFLOOR, UNDERGROUND OR
EXPOSED-TO-WEATHER CONDUIT SHALL BE HEAVYWALL
GALVANIZED RIGID STEEL. (G.R.S.), MINIMUM 3/4". ALL BURIED
CONDUITS AND 2" AND ABOVE EXPOSED-TO-WEATHER
CONDUIT SHALL BE PVC COATED HEAVYWALL GALVANIZED
RIGID STEEL (G.R.S).
ALL CONDUIT FASTENERS, STRAPS, SUPPORTS ETC. MUST BE
"BOLT-ON" GALVANIZED STEEL ON EXPOSED CONSTRUCTION
AND IN WET AREAS. SNAP-ON BLACK METAL "CADDY" CLIPS IN
METAL PARTITION WALLS AND ABOVE SUSPENDED CEILINGS
WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL FASTENERS, STRAPS, CLIPS, ETC.
SHALL BE UL LISTED FOR THEIR USE.
SUPPORT CONDUIT WITH P1000 UNISTRUT AND 3/8"
THREADED ROD 8'-0" O.C. MAX.
PROVIDE MYERS HUBS FOR ALL CONDUIT TO ENCLOSURE
CONNECTIONS.
CABLE TRAYS ARE NOT ALLOWED. ALL CONDUIT RACEWAYS
SHALL BE CONCEALED IN OR WITHIN: WALLS, CEILING CAVITY,
ROOF CONSTRUCTION (WHERE APPROVED), SLAB, GRADE,
ETC. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ANY RACEWAY THAT IS TO
BE ROUTED EXPOSED SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE VA/COR
AND SUCCESSFULLY REVIEWED BY THE ARCHITECT/ENGR.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE ROUTED
PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO WALLS AND STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS WITH 90° BENDS WHERE REQUIRED AND SHALL BE
RACKED. PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES SHALL BE HELD TO A
MINIMUM. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL WORK IN NEAT &
INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED MANNER OF BEST PRACTICES.
GROUND ALL CONDUITS, MOTORS, AND EXPOSED
NON-CURRENT CARRYING METAL PARTS OF ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL PROVISIONS WITH
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
VA SPECIFICATION SECTION 26 05 26 "GROUNDING AND
BONDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM".
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PULL BOXES, JUNCTION
BOXES, SPLICE BOXES AND FITTINGS WHERE NECESSARY OR
REQUIRED BY THE NEC.
CONDUIT ROUTING SHOWN DIAGRAMMATIC AND BASED ON
CONDITIONS AT THE TIME THE FIELD SURVEY. CONTRACTOR
SHALL FIELD VERIFY EXACT ROUTING AS FIELD CONDITION
DICTATES AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE PULL
BOXES SIZED AS PER NFPA-70 LATEST EDITION. THERE SHALL
NOT BE MORE THAN EQUIVALENT OF THREE QUARTER BENDS
(270° TOTAL) BETWEEN PULL POINTS.
ALL ELECTRICAL CONDUITS TO A MINIMUM OF 3/4".
MULTI-GANG BACKBOXES FOR DIFFERENT VOLTAGES AND
TYPES OF EMERGENCY AND NORMAL BRANCH WIRING
DEVICES SHALL HAVE DIVIDERS BETWEEN DEVICES.
PROVIDE JUNCTION BOX AND CONDUIT COLOR FOR VARIOUS
SYSTEMS AS PER FOLLOWING COLOR SCHEME.
POWER:
120/208 VOLT (NORMAL POWER): SILVER
120/208 VOLT (LIFE SAFETY/CRITICAL): SILVER
277/480 VOLT (NORMAL & EMERGENCY): SILVER
LIGHTING WHITE
GENERAL DATA/VOICE: SILVER
FIRE ALARM: RED
NURSE CALL/GET WELL NETWORK: SILVER
T-STAT: BLUE
SECURITY (CARD READER/VIDEO: SILVER
FIBER OPTIC SOURCE A: BLACK
WWHERE CORE DRILLING AND CUTTING OF FLOORS OR WALLS IS
REQUIRED, X-RAY THE AREAS PRIOR TO DRILLING. AVOID
INTERFERENCE WITH EXISTING CONCEALED ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS, AND REINFORCING STEEL.
REFINISH DAMAGED AND CUT SURFACES TO MATCH
ADJACENT FINISHES.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIREPROOF ALL CONDUIT OPENINGS
BETWEEN FLOORS AND ANY INTERSPACE FIRE SEPARATION
BLOCK WALLS WITH A VA/COR APPROVED U.L. LISTED FIRE
RETARDANT MATERIAL, AS SUCCESSFULLY REVIEWED BY
THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER..
25. LIGHTING:
ALL FINAL LOCATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS OF LIGHTING
FIXTURES SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN. COORDINATE LIGHT LOCATION
WITH CABLE TRAY AND CEILING MOUNTED MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENTS AND ENSURE THAT SERVICE CLEARANCE AND
ACCESS IS NOT RESTRICTED.
26. RECEPTACLES
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL OUTLET MOUNTING
ARRANGEMENTS, HEIGHTS AND LOCATIONS WITH THE
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS PRIOR TO ROUGH-IN. ANY
MENTION OF A SPECIFIC MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT, HEIGHT
OR LOCATION SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF THE
RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT
WITH THE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED OR THE OTHER TRADES
WORKING IN THE SAME AREA. NO ADDITIONS TO THE
CONTRACT SUM WILL BE PERMITTED FOR OUTLETS IN
WRONG LOCATIONS, IN CONFLICT WITH OTHER WORK ETC.
THE VA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RELOCATE ANY DEVICE
UPTO 10'-0" PRIOR TO ROUGH-IN WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL
CHARGES BY THE CONTRACTOR.
OUTLET BOXES MOUNTED BACK-TO-BACK IN THE SAME WALL
ARE PROHIBITED. A MINIMUM 24" CENTER-TO-CENTER
LATERAL SPACING SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN BOXES.
ALL THE EMERGENCY POWER OUTLETS SHALL BE HOSPITAL
GRADE RED IN COLOR. NORMAL POWER IS IVORY, UPS
POWER IS ORANGE. FACE PLATES ARE STAINLESS STEEL.
OUTLETS POWERED FROM EMERGENCY GENERATOR SHALL
ALSO LIST : LS, CR OR EQ.
27. AS BUILT/RECORD DOCUMENTS:
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH CONTRACT
AS-BUILT RECORD DOCUMENTS TO THE VA/COR AND
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER BEFORE FINAL PAYMENT WILL BE
ISSUED. THE CONTRACT RECORD DOCUMENTS SHALL
DIAGRAMMATICALLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL INSTALLED
CONDITIONS THAT DEVIATE FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN
DRAWINGS.
28. GUARANTEE:
ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND WORK PERFORMED UNDER
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GUARANTEED
AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A
PERIOD AS PER VA SPECIFICATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED. ANY FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT OR WORK DUE TO
DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP SHALL BE
CORRECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT NO COST TO THE VA.
29. FINAL INSPECTION:
ALL THE ITEMS AND WORK SHALL BE TESTED FOR SAFE AND
PROPER OPERATIONS.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK, THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW AND CHECK THE ENTIRE
PORTION OF WORK, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES,
REMOVE SURPLUS MATERIALS AND RUBBISH FROM THE
OWNER'S PROPERTY, LEAVING THE WORK IN NEAT AND
CLEAN ORDER AND IN COMPLETE WORKING CONDITION. THE
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
REMOVAL OF ANY CARTON, DEBRIS, ETC. FOR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED BY THIS CONTRACTOR INCLUDING EQUIPMENT
FURNISHED BY THE OWNER. THE ABOVE SHALL ALSO APPLY
TO ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS AND UNPACKED
OR REMOVED FROM CARTON, BY THE CONTRACTOR.
MOUNTING HEIGHTS FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES
LIGHT SWITCHES, WALL MOUNTED OCCUPANCY SENSORS
WALL MOUNTED EXIT SIGNS
CEILING MOUNTED EXIT SIGNS
RECEPTACLES
SPECIAL OUTLETS OR
RECEPTACLES
PLUGMOLD OR WIREMOLD
DATA/COMMUNICATION OR TELEPHONE OUTLETS
TELEPHONE OUTLETS - WALL TYPE
FIRE ALARM MANUAL PULL STATIONS
FIRE ALARM AUDIBLE ONLY DEVICE
CARD READER
INTERCOM STATION
SOUND SYSTEM VOLUME CONTROL
THERMOSTATS
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSORS 60" TO CENTER LINE OF BOX.
54" TO HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (SIDE ACCESS).
48" HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (FRONT ACCESS).
54" TO HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (SIDE ACCESS).
48" HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (FORWARD ACCESS).
54" TO HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (SIDE ACCESS).
48" HIGHEST OPERABLE PART (FORWARD ACCESS).
16" TO BOTTOM OF BOX.
80" TO BOTTOM FIXTURE.
1. EXAMINATION
CONTRACTOR SHALL SURVEY THE EXISTING SITE AND EXAMINE AREAS UNDER
WHICH THE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO BIDDING AND DETERMINE
THE EXTENT OF NECESSARY RELOCATIONS, REMOVALS AND REPAIRS TO THE
EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRE AVOIDING CONFLICTS WITH NEW
CONSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO MEET MINIMUM CODE REQUIREMENTS. NOTIFY
THE VA/COR IN WRITING OF ANY CONDITIONS DETRIMENTAL TO THE PROPER
AND TIMELY COMPLETION OF THE WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PROCEED
WITH WORK UNTIL SATISFACTORY CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. A
FIELD SURVEY VERIFICATION IS RECOMMENDED IN ORDER TO SUBMIT AN
ELECTRICAL BID, FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL NOT RELIEVE THIS CONTRACTOR
FROM PERFORMING THE WORK OF THIS CONTRACT.
DEMOLITION DRAWINGS ARE BASED ON FIELD OBSERVATION AND EXISTING
RECORD DRAWINGS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INCLUDE IN HIS BID ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF ELECTRICAL WORK AS
DESCRIBED IN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS WITH ALLOWANCES FOR
EXPECTED OR UNFORESEEN ISSUES WHEN CONCEALED WORK HAS BEEN
EXPOSED. NO ADDITIONAL CLAIMS FOR WORK ASSOCIATED WITH DEMOLITION
WILL BE ACCEPTED, UNLESS, IN CERTAIN CASES, CONSIDERED JUSTIFIABLE BY
THE COR.
REVIEW MECHANICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION DRAWINGS FOR ANY
OTHER ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS.
2. PREPARATION
ALL EXISTING EQUIPMENT IS TO REMAIN OPERATIONAL DURING THE
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. ANY TEMPORARY WIRING OR REROUTING OF
CIRCUITRY TO ACHIEVE THIS IS BY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. SHUTDOWN
OF EXISTING SERVICES SHALL ONLY BE PERMITTED UPON WRITTEN APPROVAL
FROM THE OWNER AND THEN ONLY FOR THE DATE AND DURATION AGREED
UPON. INCLUDE ALL PREMIUM TIME CHARGES IN THE BASE BID.
ANY UTILITY SHUT DOWN THAT AFFECT PATIENT CARE SHALL BE COORDINATED
A MINIMUM OF 45 DAYS IN ADVANCE AND SHALL BE PERFORMED OFF HOUR
PERIODS OR WEEKENDS AT THE CONVENIENCE OF VA AS APPROVED THE BY VA
CO.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM AND COMPONENTS TO
REMAIN FUNCTIONAL DURING CONSTRUCTION.
BEFORE WORKING ON ANY EQUIPMENT THAT IS CONNECTED TO SOURCE OF
ENERGY, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE OSHA MANDATED LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT
AT SOURCE LOCATION TO SHUT OFF ENERGY SOURCE.
3. DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING ELECTRICAL WORK.
WHERE SOURCE OF SUPPLY IS A PANEL BOARD, RE-LABEL PROTECTIVE DEVICE
AS “SPARE” AND SET TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER DEMOLITION IS COMPLETE.
PROVIDE REVISED CIRCUIT DIRECTORIES IN ALL PANEL BOARDS AFFECTED BY
NEW OR DEMOLITION WORK THAT INDICATES ALL LOADS, NEW AND MODIFIED.
CIRCUIT NUMBER LABEL SHOWN ON EXISTING OUTLETS AND SWITCHES IS AS
PER FIELD SURVEY. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO TRACE CIRCUITS
AND FIND OUT BREAKER LOCATIONS AND DEMO THE CABLES AND UPDATE THE
PANEL DIRECTORY FOR VA RECORD.
WHERE CORE DRILLING AND CUTTING OF FLOORS/SLABS OR WALLS IS
REQUIRED CONTRACTOR IS TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AND X-RAY THE
AREAS PRIOR TO DRILLING/CUTTING SLAB TO AVOID DAMAGE TO ANY EXISTING
CONCEALED ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS, AND REINFORCING STEEL
ETC. THAT MAY BE CONCEALED IN OR BENEATH THE SLAB/WALL. CONTRACTOR
SHALL FIREPROOF ALL THE OPENING WITH U.L. LISTED FIRE RETARDANT
MATERIAL, TO MATCH EXISTING CONDITIONS.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE ANYTHING ABANDONED. LEAVE IN
PLACE AS AN ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT. REMOVE EXPOSED ABANDONED
CONDUIT ABOVE ACCESSIBLE CEILING AND FINISHED WALL. CUT CONDUIT
FLUSH WITH WALLS AND FLOORS, AND PATCH THE SURFACE TO MATCH
EXISTING. CONDUIT MAY BE ABANDONED IN WALLS AND FLOORS TO REMAIN
BUT EXISTING WIRING WITHIN THESE CONDUITS TO BE REMOVED COMPLETELY.
REPAIR ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHES DAMAGED DURING
DEMOLITION AND EXTENSION OF WORK.
4. DISPOSAL
OWNER SHALL HAVE RIGHT TO RETAIN ANY EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS THAT
HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL OR REMOVAL FROM SITE. ANY
EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS NOT WANTED BY THE OWNER SHALL BECOME THE
PROPERTY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND REMOVED FROM SITE.
CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
FOR DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.
"A" FT.
1. TABLES ARE BASED ON EVENLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD ALLOWING A 3% VOLTAGE DROP AT LAST OUTLET/LIGHT.
2. SIZE OF CONDUCTORS ARE BASED UPON EACH MOTOR BEING FED WITH SEPARATE CONDUIT. IF CONDUCTORS FOR TWO MOTORS (MAX.) ARE TO BE
COMBINED IN ONE CONDUIT, INCREASE THE SIZE OF CONDUCTORS AND CONDUITS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC), TO COMPENSATE FOR
CONDUCTOR DE-RATING.
3. PROVIDE DEDICATED NEUTRAL FOR EACH CIRCUIT.
4. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT GROUND CONDUCTOR FOR EACH CIRCUIT, SIZE TO COMPLY WITH NEC REQUIREMENTS.
5. FOLLOW "TR RACK UPS WIRING SCHEDULE" FOR WIRING UPS POWER TO RACKS.
IF DISTANCE (A+B) IN FEET IS:
(SEE DIAGRAM AT RIGHT)
FOR 120V-20A BRANCH CIRCUITS ONLY (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
USE COPPER WIRE IN METALLIC CONDUIT,
AWG SIZE AS FOLLOWS ON ENTIRE CIRCUIT
AND SIZE CONDUIT ACCORDINGLY.
#12 AWG (MIN.)
#10 AWG
#8 AWG
#6 AWG (MAX.)
*LAST ON
CIRCUIT.
*FIRST ON
CIRCUIT.
PANELBOARD
* RECEPTACLE OR LIGHTING LOAD
FOR 277V-20A BRANCH CIRCUITS ONLY (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
PANELBOARD
#12 AWG (MIN.) #10
AWG
#8 AWG
#6 AWG (MAX.
0' TO 100'
100' TO 175'
175' TO 300'
300' TO 450'
USE COPPER WIRE IN METALLIC CONDUIT,
AWG SIZE AS FOLLOWS ON ENTIRE CIRCUIT
AND SIZE CONDUIT ACCORDINGLY.
"B" FT.
"B" FT.
"A" FT.
IF DISTANCE (A+B) IN FEET IS:
(SEE DIAGRAM AT RIGHT)
0' TO 250'
250' TO 400'
400' TO 700'
700' TO 1000'
WIRE SIZE CONDUIT SIZE
3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 1"
WIRE SIZE CONDUIT SIZE
3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 1"
*LAST ON
CIRCUIT.
*FIRST ON
CIRCUIT.
* LIGHTING LOAD
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1. THIS IS A STANDARD LEGEND SHEET. SOME SYMBOLS OR ABBREVIATIONS MAY APPEAR ON THIS SHEET AND NOT ON THE
PLANS.
2. SEE ICT DRAWINGS FOR DATA AND SECURITY SYMBOLS.
1PH SINGLE-PHASE
1P SINGLE POLE
2/C TWO-CONDUCTOR
3/C THREE-CONDUCTOR
3PH THREE-PHASE
4/C FOUR-CONDUCTOR
4W FOUR-WIRE
A/C UNIT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
A/E ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
AAP ALARM ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
AC ALTERNATING CURRENT OR ARMORED CABLE
ACC ACCESSIBLE
ADDL ADDITIONAL
ADJ ADJACENT, ADJOINING
ADO AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER
AF AMPERE FRAME OR AMP FUSE
AFC ABOVE FINISHED COUNTER, AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY
CONTROL, OR AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT
AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
AFG ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
AH AMPERE HOUR
AHJ AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
AIC AMPERE INTERRUPTING CAPACITY
ALT ALTERNATE
AMB OR A AMBIENT
AMP AMPERE
ARCH ARCHITECT
ASC AMPS SHORT CIRCUIT
AT AMPERE TRIP
ATS AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
AUTO AUTOMATIC
AV AUDIO VISUAL
BAT BATTERY
BC BARE COPPER
BD BOARD
BFF BELOW FINISH FLOOR
BIL BASIC INSULATION LEVEL
BLDG BUILDING
BPIP BOILER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION PANEL
BRKR BREAKER
BYP BY PASS
C CONDUIT
CAB CABINET
CALC CALCULATE
CAP CAPACITY
CAT CATALOG
CATV COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION
CCR CONTROL CONTACTOR
CCTV CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
CB CODE BLUE
cd CANDELA
CD CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
CF CONTRACTOR FURNISHED
CF/CI CONTRACTOR FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
CF/OI CONTRACTOR FURNISHED/OWNER INSTALLED
CFE CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
CHW CHILLED WATER
CHWP CHILLED WATER PUMP
CKT CIRCUIT
CKT BRKR CIRCUIT BREAKER
CLF CURRENT LIMITING FUSE
CLG CEILING
CMU CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
COAX COAX CABLE
COMM COMMUNICATION
COMPT COMPARTMENT
CONC CONCRETE
CONT CONTINUE
CONTR CONTRACTOR
COORD COORDINATE
CPT CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMER
CRI COLOR RENDERING INDEX
CT CURRENT TRANSFORMER
CTV CABLE TELEVISION
CU COPPER
CU FT CUBIC FEET
CUR CURRENT
DB DECIBEL OR DIRECT BURIAL
DC DIRECT CURRENT
DCP DIMMER CONTROL PANEL
DEG C DEGREES CELSIUS
DEG F DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
DEMO DEMOLITION
DIAG DIAGRAM
DISC DISCONNECT
DISTR DISTRIBUTION
DISTR PNL DISTRIBUTION PANEL
DMR SW DIMMER SWITCH
DN DOWN
DPDT DOUBLE POLE, DOUBLE THROW
DPST DOUBLE POLE, SINGLE THROW
DRSW DOOR SWITCH
DS DISCONNECT SWITCH
DWG DRAWING
EC EMPTY CONDUIT
EG EQUIPMENT GROUND
EL ELEVATION
ELEC ELECTRIC OR ELECTRICAL
ELEV ELEVATOR
EMCP EMERGENCY MONITORING CONTROL PANEL
EMER EMERGENCY
EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
EMT ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
ENCL ENCLOSURE
EPO EMERGENCY POWER OFF
EPRF EXPLOSION PROOF
ESMT EASEMENT
EWC ELECTRIC WATER COOLER
EWH ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
EXIST, EX EXISTING
FA FIRE ALARM
FAAP FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
FABL FIRE ALARM BELL
FABX FIRE ALARM BOX
FACP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
FC FOOTCANDLE
FI FILM ILLUMINATOR
FIXT FIXTURE
FLA FULL LOAD AMPS
FLEX FLEXIBLE METALLIC CONDUIT
FLT FLOODLIGHT
FLUOR FLUORESCENT
FLUOR FIX FLUORESCENT FIXTURE
FOUTT TELEPHONE FLOOR OUTLET
FP FIRE PROTECTION
FT FEET OR FOOT
FU SW FUSED SWITCH
FVNR FULL VOLTAGE NON-REVERSING
FVR FULL VOLTAGE REVERSING
G OR GND GROUND OR GENERATOR
GEN GENERATOR
GFCI GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
GTB GROUND TERMINAL BOX
HID HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE
HOA HAND-OFF-AUTOMATIC
HP HORSEPOWER
HT HEIGHT
HZ HERTZ
IESNA ILLUMINATION ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
IMC INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT
INCAND INCANDESCENT
IR INFRARED
IWH INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER
J-BOX, JB JUNCTION BOX
kV KILOVOLT kVA KILOVOLT AMPERE kVAH KILOVOLT AMPERE PER HOUR kVAR KILOVOLT AMPERE REACTIVE kW KILOWATT kWH KILOWATT HOUR kWHM KILOWATT HOUR METER
LED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
LF LINEAR FEET (FOOT)
LM LUMEN
LP LIGHT POLE
LPS LOW PRESSURE SODIUM
LRA LOCKED ROTOR AMPS
LTCP LOCAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL
LT LIGHT
LTG LIGHTING
LTG PNL LIGHTING PANEL
LTNG LIGHTNING
LV LOW VOLTAGE
MATV MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM
MAX MAXIMUM
MC METAL-CLAD
MCA MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPS
MCB MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
MCC MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
MDP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
MECH MECHANICAL
MG MOTOR GENERATOR
MH MANHOLE
MIN MINIMUM
MOCP MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
MLO MAIN LUGS ONLY
MT MOUNT
MTD MOUNTED
MTG MOUNTING
MTS MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
MV MEDIUM VOLTAGE
MVA MEGAVOLT-AMPERE
MW MEGAWATT MICROWAVE
NA NOT APPLICABLE
NAC NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES CIRCUIT PANEL
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEMA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
NEUT OR N NEUTRAL
NFPA NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
NIC NOT IN CONTRACT
NL NIGHT LIGHT
NO NORMALLY OPEN
NS NO SCALE
NTS NOT TO SCALE
OC ON CENTER
OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER
OL OVERLOAD
P POLE
PA PUBLIC ADDRESS
PB PANELBOARD, PULL BOX, OR PUSHBUTTON
PBPU PREFABRICATED BEDSIDE PATIENT UNIT
PCB POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL
PEC PHOTOELECTRIC CELL
PED PEDESTAL
PEND PENDANT
PF POWER FACTOR
PH PHASE
PNL PANEL
POD POWER OPERATED DAMPER
PT POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
PTRV POWER TYPE ROOF VENTILATION
PVC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PLASTIC)
PWR POWER
RCP REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
REC RECESSED
RECPT RECEPTACLE
RGS RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL
RM ROOM
RMS ROOT MEAN SQUARE
REQD REQUIRED
SCC SHORT CIRCUIT CAPACITY
SES SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION
SD SMOKE DETECTOR
SF SQUARE FOOT (FEET)
SHT SHEET
SI INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS
SPEC SPECIFICATION
SPST SINGLE POLE, SINGLE THROW
SURF SURFACE
SW SWITCH
SWBD SWITCHBOARD
SWGR SWITCHGEAR
TC TIME CLOCK
TEL TELEPHONE
TP TWISTED PAIR
TPS TWISTED PAIR SHIELDED
TTB TELEPHONE TERMINAL BOARD
TV TELEVISION
TYP TYPICAL
UFD UNDERFLOOR DUCT
UGND UNDERGROUND
UL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY
UON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
UPS UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
UTIL UTILITY
V VOLT
VA VOLT AMPERE
VAR VOLT AMPERE REACTIVE
VFD VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
VOLT VOLTAGE
W WATT
WH WATER HEATER
WP WEATHERPROOF
XFER TRANSFER
XFMR TRANSFORMER
FUSE WITH RATING
NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY CONTACT
NORMALLY OPEN RELAY CONTACT
MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER
LOW-VOLTAGE DRAWOUT AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
SWITCH AND FUSE UNIT
FUSED DRAWOUT POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
DELTA CONNECTION
TRANSFORMER
WYE CONNECTION
EARTH GROUND
PULL BOX
POWER JUNCTION BOX
TRANSFORMER, PLAN
J
MOTOR, SINGLE-PHASE
MOTOR, THREE-PHASE
WYE CONNECTION
EARTH GROUND
LADDER CABLE TRAY
PULL BOX
WIREWAY
RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX
RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX ON EMERGENCY POWER
RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX WITH GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
RECEPTACLE, QUADRAPLEX
ELECTRICAL STRIP MOLD (OUTLETS ON 2'-0" CENTERS OR AS
DESIGNATED ON DRAWINGS), MTD 3'-6" AFF OR AS INDICATED.
DOUBLE GANG DEEP AUDIO/VISUAL JUNCTION BOXA/V
SWITCH
BLANK = SINGLE POLE 3 = THREE-WAY
4 = FOUR-WAY K = KEY OPERATED
DM= DIMMER P = WITH PILOT LIGHT
LV= LOW VOLTAGE TM = TIMER OPERATED
WP=WEATHER PROOF X = EXPLOSION PROOF
T= THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION OS= OCCUPANCY SENSOR
OS SWITCH, OCCUPANCY SENSOR REFER TO FIXTURE SCHEDULE FOR TYPE
FIRE ALARM LINE = FA
DH ELECTROMAGNETIC TYPE DOOR HOLDER OUTLET
CEILING MOUNTED RECEPTACLE ON EMERGENCY POWER
DOUBLE FACED CEILING OR WALL MOUNTED EXIT SIGN. ARROW INDICATES DIRECTION
SINGLE FACED CEILING OR WALL MOUNTED EXIT SIGN.
ARROW INDICATES DIRECTION
HOMERUN TO PANELBOARDS. 4#10 + 1#12 GROUND IN 3/4" CONDUIT
J JUNCTION BOX WITH DISCONNECT SWITCH AND FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT CONNECTION
AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATOR PUSH PLATE
CEILING MOUNTED RECEPTACLE, L21-20R TWIST LOCK
FLOOR RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX
DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR W/REMOTE TEST STATION
WP INDICATES WEATHERPROOF HOUSING FOR BOTH
TEMPERATURE SWITCH
FLOW SWITCH
PRESSURE SWITCH
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
MONITOR MODULE
CONTROL MODULE
REMOTE TEST SWITCH W/INDICATOR
FIRE FIGHTERS TELEPHONE JACK
RECEPTACLE, QUADRAPLEX ON EMERGENCY POWER
AND EXISTING WORK
POINT OF CONNECTION BETWEEN NEW
LIMIT OF DEMOLITION
RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX WITH GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
MOUNTED AT 44"
XX
XX
GF
TVSS
M
CM
KWH
V
AS
VS
A
ST
T
INCOMING LINE
GROUND
FUSIBLE SWITCH
CURRENT TRANSFORMER
CONTROL OR POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
SURGE AND LIGHTNING ARRESTER
CONTACTOR
SHUNT TRIP
AMMETER
AMMETER SELECTOR SWITCH
VOLTMETER
VOLTMETER SELECTOR SWITCH
UTILITY METER
OWNER METER
KILOWATT HOUR METER
TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSOR
GROUND FAULT
CABLE AND CONDUIT TAG SEE
SCHEDULE
EQUIPMENT TAG SEE EQUIPMENT
SCHEDULE
CONDUIT STUBBED DOWN
CONDUIT STUBBED UP
FLEXIBLE CONDUIT
EQUIPMENT CONNECTION
EMERGENCY POWER OFF PUSHBUTTON
BELL
BUZZER
DISCONNECT SWITCH, FUSED (SWITCH/FUSE RATING)
DISCONNECT SWITCH, UNFUSED (SWITCH RATING)
STARTER, COMBINATION WITH DISCONNECT SWITCH
STARTER OR MOTOR CONTROLLER
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
30A/20A
30A
SINGLE PHASE MOTOR (HP AS INDICATED)
THREE PHASE (HP AS INDICATED)
VAV BOX
UNIT HEATER (ELECTRIC
COIL)
UNIT HEATER (GAS OR HOT WATER
TYPE)
FAN POWERED BOX
CP
CPFP
11/8HP
2KW
UH
10KW
1/8HP
EUH
VAV
CP
CP
L6-30R TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLE ON POWER, 250V, TWO-POLE, 3W
GROUNDED
L6-30R TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLE ON NORMAL POWER, 250V,
TWO-POLE, 3W GROUNDED
FLOOR RECEPTACLE, DUPLEX ON EMERGENCY POWER
F.A. INDIVIDUAL ADDRESSABLE MODULE
F.A. DOOR HOLDER
F.A. DOOR CLOSER
FIRE ALARM SHUT DOWN RELAY
F.A. ZONE ADDRESSABLE MODULE
DOCK DOOR POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT
CCT. XX
30A/1P
CONDENSATE PUMP
CHIME
CEILING MOUNTED HORN/STROBE (A/V)
CEILING MOUNTED STROBE
CEILING MOUNTED FIRE ALARM SPEAKER
WALL MOUNTED HORN/STROBE
WALL MOUNTED STROBE
WALL MOUNTED FIRE ALARM SPEAKER
CEILING MOUNTED FIRE ALARM SPEAKER/STROBE
WALL MOUNTED FIRE ALARM SPEAKER/STROBE
MANUAL PULL STATION WP-WEATHERPROOF HOUSING
STANDARD, CEILING MOUNTED SMOKE DETECTOR
SOUNDER BASE, CEILING MOUNTED SMOKE DETECTOR
FIXED TEMP (135°), CEILING MOUNTED HEAT DETECTOR
RATE-OF-RISE STD, CEILING MOUNTED HEAT DETECTOR
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE DRAWOUT AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER
POTHEAD
STRESS CONE
LIGHTING WALL PACK - EXTERIOR BUILDING
LIGHT FIXTURE, DIRECTIONAL
FLOOR RECEPTACLE, QUADRAPLEX ON EMERGENCY POWER
FLOOR RECEPTACLE, QUADRAPLEX
HUMIDISTAT, WALL MOUNTED
THERMOSTAT, WALL MOUNTED PULL CORD
UNIT HEATER
LIGHTING LANDSCAPE WALL
F SD
F SSD
F HD
F HD135
F SPS
F SP
F ST
F HS
P
J
GFCI
GFCI
F SP
F SPS
PP
STF
HSF
TS
FS
PS
FACP
MM
CM
RTS/I
Z
I
FR
VALVE TAMPER SWITCH
VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHVSS
VTS
LEVEL SWITCHLS
T
H
B
208Y / 120 V NORMAL PANELBOARD
208Y / 120 V LIFE SAFETY PANELBOARD
480Y / 277 V LIFE SAFETY PANELBOARD
480Y / 277 V DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARD
208Y / 120 V CRITICAL PANELBOARD
480Y / 277 V NORMAL PANELBOARD
480Y / 277 V CRITICAL PANELBOARD
208Y / 120 V LIFE EQUIPMENT PANELBOARD
DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD LIFE SAFETY
DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD EQUIPMENT
DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD NORMAL
DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD CRITICAL
ELECTRICAL - SYMBOLS AND
ABBREVIATION
WG BX E-002
STRIP LIGHT FIXTURE
STRIP LIGHT WITH BATTERY
L21-20R TWIST LOCK
CEILING MOUNTED RECEPTACLE ON UPS POWER
L21-20R TWIST LOCK
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Project Title
Location
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ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
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OS
TO NORMAL PNL
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OS4
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TO NORMAL PNL
A/C
TO PNL
TO NORMAL PNL
TO EM PNL
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2 3
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A/C
TO PNL
TO EM PNL
TO NORMAL PNL
3 OS
TO NORMAL PNL
TO EM PNL
A/C
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95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
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Bancroft Project No: 21-116
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION R1 09-21-22
35% SUBMITTAL II 06-13-23
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL 09-12-23
ISSUED FOR BID 12-28-23
ISSUE FOR BID R1 02-28-24
ISSUE FOR BID R2 03-22-24
GENERAL NOTES ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION:
A. NEW TR ROOMS SHALL BE PREPARED SUCH THAT WHEN COMPLETED, ONLY CIRCUITRY SHOWN
ON DRAWING E003 REMAINS. ALL PREVIOUS CIRCUITRY SHALL BE REMOVED BACK TO SOURCES.
B. REMOVE AVERAGE OF TWO LIGHTING FIXTURES, CONDUIT AND SWITCH(ES) BACK TO BRANCH
PANEL, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF FIXTURES, BALLASTS, AND ALL HARDWARE, FROM NEW TR
ROOM AREA.
C. REMOVE AVERAGE OF THREE RECEPTACLES (EMERGENCY AND NORMAL POWER) AND CONDUIT
BACK TO BRANCH PANEL, FROM TR ROOM AREA.
D. CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR TO REMOVE FIRE ALARM / FIRE DETECTION
COMPONENT FROM NEW TR ROOM AREA. THIS IS NOTED ON SPECIFIC DRAWINGS.
E. CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR TO DOCUMENT LOCATIONS OF FIRE ALARM / FIRE
DETECTION COMPONENTS REMOVED OR RELOCATED TO THEN UPDATE THE FIRE ALARM / FIRE
DETECTION ALARM SOFTWARE. SOME FIRE ALARM / FIRE DETECTION COMPONENTS REMAIN
BUT ARE RELOCATED. NO NEW FIRE ALARM / FIRE DETECTION ARE INSTALLED AS PART OF THE
EHRM PROJECT.
GENERAL NOTES ELECTRICAL:
A. CONTACT VA IT PRIOR TO WORKING IN DATA CENTER OR IT CLOSET.
B. USE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID SNAGGING WIRING OR DAMAGING EQUIPMENT.
C. PROTECT IT EQUIPMENT FROM DUST, DURING WORK THAT CREATES DUST.
D. A WIRING MATRIX IS SHOWN FOR EVERY NEW TR ROOM. BREAKER SIZES ARE LISTED FOR UPS
AND OTHER EHRM ROOM EQUIPMENT. UTILIZE 20A CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR ROOM LIGHTS AND
WALL RECEPTACLES (SIZES ARE NOT SHOWN ON DRAWINGS).
TR ROOM SPECIFIC NOTES:
A. RECEPTACLES TO POWER RACKS SHALL ALWAYS BE ABOVE RACKS.
B. POWER TO ONE, TWO, OR THREE RACKS AS SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING.
C. POWER FOR FOUR RACKS IS A COMBINATION OF THREE RACK AND ONE RACK DETAILS.
E. POWER FOR SIX RACKS IS A COMBINATION OF TWO THREE RACK DETAILS.
F. INSTALL LIGHTING CONTROLS PER nlight LIGHTING DETAIL ON DETAIL DRAWING .
G. NOTE THAT ONLY FAN COIL POWER IS REQUIRED IN BUILDINGS WITH CHILLED WATER.
H. BUILDINGS THAT DO NOT HAVE CHILLED WATER NEED POWER TO FAN COIL (EVAPORATOR) AND
ALSO POWER TO THE OUTDOOR CONDENSERS. SEE SUGGESTED WIRING DETAIL ON DRAWING
E-501. IF SELECTED VENDOR WIRING DETAIL IS DIFFERENT FOLLOW THE VENDOR'S WIRING
DETAIL.
I. SOME VENDOR'S EVAPORATOR UNITS DO NOT PROVIDE POWER TO THE SMALL CONDENSATE
PUMP. FOR THESE SITUATIONS INSTALL A 15A 1-POLE DISCONNECT FROM THE ROOM EM
LIGHTING CIRCUIT.
1. ONLY BRANCH CIRCUIT SHOWN FROM POWER PANEL TO COOLING UNIT, ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR TO WORK WITH MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR TO ROUTE POWER AND TUBING
TO OUTDOOR UNIT.
2. NORMAL POWER TO ROOM RECEPTACLES, AND LIGHTS, AND RACKS. CONTACT COR PRIOR
TO INSTALLING LIGHTING TO DETERMINE OPTIMUM LOCATION FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
3. EMERGENCY POWER TO ROOM RECEPTACLES, AND LIGHTS, AND RACKS. CONTACT COR
PRIOR TO INSTALLING LIGHTING TO DETERMINE OPTIMUM LOCATION FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
4. OCCUPANCY SENSOR - HIGH MOUNT.
ELECTRICAL - TR ROOMS LIGHTING
AND POWER EXAMPLE
WG BX E-003
ELECTRICAL - POWER ELEVATION AND
SCHEMATIC FOR RACK TR
WG BX E-004 083
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21-116
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3300 Dundee RD.
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T: 847.952.9362
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMISSION 07-12-22
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION 10-31-23
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