Attachment 5 - Supplemental Specs FXSB211098.pdf

FXSB 21-1098 Install Door IG Offices, Bldg. 10480

JBER

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

ALASKA

FXSB 21-1098 INSTALL DOOR IG

OFFICES, BLDG. 10480

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

D E P A R T M E N T O F T H E A I R F O R C E

673 R D C I V I L E N G I N E E R S Q U A D R O N ( P A C A F )

J B E R A L A S K A 9 9 5 0 6

FXSB 21-1098 INSTALL

DOOR IG OFFICES,

BLDG. 10480

SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

SECTION TITLE

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JBER CAD / GIS RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILT STANDARD

GENERAL MECHANICAL

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON CAD / GIS RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILT

STANDARD

1.0 Record Drawing as-built Deliverables

A. General Requirements: The purpose of this standard is to identify the use of CAD/GIS standards by contractors for Record Drawing As-built deliverables. The intent is to not to provide specific guidance to a contractor on execution but to identify the format of the Record Drawing As-built. The AutoCAD deliverables shall be developed according to the latest release of The CAD BIM Technology Center A/E/C CAD Standard ERDC/ITL TR-12-X published by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center at 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199. This publication is available at https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil. The following are specific Air Force requirements and if there is a conflict between the A/E/C CAD standard and the Air Force requirements then the Air Force requirements shall take precedence. Clarification on the A/E/C CAD standard shall be addressed thru the Air Force Project Manager. GIS/GPS requirements are shown in paragraph 3.

2.0 As-Built:

A. Electronic submittals: All DWG's shall be developed and saved by software that is licensed by Autodesk. As-built shall be delivered in an editable Autodesk AutoCAD 2015 or earlier version to include all support files and an Adobe PDF. Assemble project electronic files into a Microsoft Windows folder structure as illustrated in Figure 1. Submit all electronic files on a CD-R. Label the CD-R with a CD/DVD label; include a minimum of project number, project title, As-built date.

1. AutoCAD deliverables:

a. File templates: The Government shall provide AutoCAD border sheet templates for development of project drawings. The border sheet template shall be inserted into the sheet layout as a block.

b. Drawing sheet assembly: Drawing Sheet assembly shall be arranged as prescribed in ERDC/ITL TR- 12-X, FIGURE 2-1, however, the border sheet shall be inserted as a block into the sheet file. Create only one layout per AutoCAD file, that is, each project sheet corresponds to a single unique dwg.

c. File naming conventions: The AEC Sheet File name is the unique name of each individual AutoCAD project Model and Sheet File as prescribed in ERDC/ITL TR-12-X figures 2-2 and 2-3 respectively.

Ensure the Sheet File name is shown in the title block as the “AEC Sheet File Name”. See Government supplied templates.

d. External References: External References shall be bounded.

e. Civil plans: All Civil Plan Views shall be geospatially referenced, with an accuracy of 0.5 meters or better, using the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) meters coordinate system, World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) datum. Model space geometry shall not be scaled from original 1:1 or subsequently moved after being geo-spatially located.

f. Miscellaneous:

1. Model space geometry shall be drawn 1:1.

2. Text shall be true type font Arial and Arial Bold.

3. 1/8” (3 mm) text height shall be used for dimensions, notes, callouts, table/schedule text and general text on full size drawings.

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4. Use a “key plan inset” where appropriate to discriminate work locations relative to the entire construction.

5. All files, where appropriate and practical, shall have a graphical scale, a numerical scale, a plan and magnetic north arrow and a dimensional reference grid system.

6. Reference ERDC/ITL TR-12-X, para 3.1.5: for interior and exterior utility plans, “screen” floor plan and geography to contrast utility layout so as to readily distinguished differences.

7. Each sheet shall have a revision block annotation “RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILT”.

2. PDF deliverables:

a. A “published” PDF from the native DWG that is combined, mono-chromed and booked mark per the

Schedule of Drawings shall be delivered.

3. GIS/GPS deliverables:

Vector data, raster data, or any other geospatial technology deliverables will adhere to the following Air Force GeoBase standards:

Coordinate System: Grid Horizontal Datum: WGS84 (G1762) UTM 06 North Vertical Datum: NAVD88 Geoid Model: GEOID06 Alaska (G2006A02) Units: Meter

a. GIS: The contractor shall contact the 673d CES GeoBase Program Manager (PM) for a list of approved GIS file types and the most current version of the Air Force Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (AF SDSFIE) compliant database shell prior to data collection. All database layers shall be populated and attributed without making any modifications to the provided schema. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that delivered layers are fully compliant with current AF SDSFIE data standards. Contact the 673d CES GeoBase PM for the latest AF SDSFIE compliant Data Dictionary, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 2 (AFIMSC Det 2) Data Model, and any additional data requirements prior to beginning work. Any additional data that does not fit into the AF SDSFIE database shall be submitted in a separate geodatabase, shapefile, or table approved by the GeoBase PM.

b. GPS/Survey Data: The contractor shall provide coordinate data for all pertinent features within the project, meeting appropriate survey/mapping accuracy standards. Contact the GeoBase PM to obtain current GPS/Survey standard requirements and available survey control points prior to beginning work.

GPS data dictionary/feature code library files meeting 673d CES GeoBase standards shall be used by the contractor for data collection and are available from the 673d CES GeoBase PM. All surveyed data shall consist, at a minimum, of X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, and Description. All utilities, above and below ground, shall consist of an X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate, and Description. Z-coordinates values shall be identified as top of utility, invent, rim, ground, etc. Surveyed data shall be submitted in text or ASCII, comma delimited file format (P,N,E,Z, Desc). All surveyed data shall include, but not be limited to:

1. All new infrastructure (buildings, roads, parking lots, sidewalks, airfields, bridges, railroads, etc.)

2. Electrical features (UG cables, OH cables, transformers, generators, manholes, meters, switches, substations, exterior lighting, airfield lighting, etc.)

3. Fuels features (air eliminators, control valves, filter strainers, hydrants, pipelines, meters, pumps, pump stations, tank farms, etc.)

4. Natural gas features (control valves, pipelines, fittings, meters, pressure monitors, pump stations, regulators, etc.)

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5. Storm sewer features (control valves, culverts, discharge points, inlets, pipelines, manholes, open drainage lines, pumps, pump stations, storage reservoirs, etc.

6. Wastewater features (cleanouts, control valves, fittings, pipelines, manholes, meters, oil water separators, pumps, pump stations, septic tanks, treatment plants, etc.

7. Water features (control valves, fire hydrants, fittings, pipelines, meters, pumps, pump stations, sources, water tanks, water treatment points, etc.

B. Print submittals:

a. Provide plotted DWG sheet files on ANSI D @ 1:1 on a minimum of .004ml double matte reproducible polyester film.

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PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER

PDF

DWG

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SECTION 15010

GENERAL MECHANICAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision of labor, and performance of all operations required to completely install satisfactorily operating mechanical and plumbing systems as defined herein and on Drawings.

B. Major items of work include, but are not limited to, the installation of the following systems:

1. Plumbing.

2. Heat generation.

3. Liquid heat transfer.

4. Controls and instrumentation systems.

C. For additional details, refer to drawings

D. The drawings and specifications are complementary to each other.

What is shown on one is as binding as if called for in both.

The plans do not necessarily show complete details of all the features that may affect the mechanical installations;

however, it is the intent of the contract documents to provide a complete and satisfactorily working installation.

E. Submit in writing to the Contracting Officer for review details of any necessary or proposed departures from these Contract Documents and reasons therefore, as soon as practicable within 30 days after the award of the contract. Make no such departure without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

F. Coordination of the Work: Coordinate work under this Division with work of other trades to avoid conflicts, errors and delays.

G. Verify the approximate location of equipment and other mechanical system components shown on the Drawings and report any conflicts with openings, structural members and components of other systems and equipment having fixed locations.Report any conflicts that would prevent easy accessibility to perform normal and routing maintenance of equipment and components.

H. If, during the course of accomplishing the work defined herein and on the Contract Drawings, the Contractor discovers major damage, defect or deterioration to existing equipment or systems indicated as existing to remain, and where such damage, defect or deterioration will or might effect the safe and proper operation of such equipment and systems, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing.

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1.2 REFERENCES

A. Codes and Standards: All work and materials shall comply with the latest issues of the following:

1. International Building Code (IBC).

2. Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA).

3. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

4. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

6. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

7. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

8. American Water Works Association (AWWA).

9. American Welding Society (AWS).

10. Hydraulic Institute (HI).

11. National Bureau of Standards (NBS).

12. National Electrical Code (NEC).

13. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

14. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

15. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

16. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National

Association (SMACNA).

17. International Mechanical Code (IMC).

18. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).

19. International Fire Code (IFC).

20. All base materials shall comply with standards of ASTM and

ANSI.

21. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

22. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

23. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work and materials shall be in accordance with applicable codes, standards and ordinances, rules and regulations of the

Fire Marshal and of the utility companies. Nothing in the

Drawings and Specifications shall be construed as requiring or permitting work in violation of such codes.

B. Rulings and interpretations of the agencies having jurisdiction shall be considered as part of the codes and regulations if commonly known to the trade prior to bidding.

C. Whenever the Drawings and Specifications require higher standards than the codes and regulations, the Drawings and Specifications shall govern.

D. Only craftsmen skilled in their trade shall be employed.

E. Fire rated systems: maintain the integrity of fireproofing materials, systems, rated partitions, and floors at all mechanical penetrations.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings material data sheets, manufacturer’s literature and all other items as specified in Division 1 and the individual sections of Division 15000.

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B. Mechanical Shop Drawings and Product Data:

1. Submit large scale dimensioned shop drawings certified by manufacturer of major equipment and other equipment as may be directed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Submit shop drawings for work in congested areas, boiler rooms, indicating solutions to space problems and coordination with work in other Divisions. These drawings, as a requirement of the Division, must indicate work of all Divisions involved in congested areas, including, equipment, ductwork, piping, control panels, electrical work, ceiling work, etc. boiler room.

3. Submit shop drawings for work deviating from that indicated on Drawings.

4. Furnish physical and performance data, including materials, manufacturers' names, model numbers, sizes, capacities, finishes, colors, accessories and other data required to completely describe equipment and to indicate compliance with Drawings and Specifications.

5. Submit shop drawings of all equipment bases and supports, and all pipe and duct hangers and supports.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Submit all required certifications and testing reports as specified in Division 1 and the individual sections of Division

15000.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Site Visit: It is advised that the Contractor visit the site and verify the exact conditions relating to his work and obtain such information as may be necessary to provide an intelligent and conclusive bid. No allowance will be made on behalf of the

Contractor for any extra expense due to failure on his part to make such a visit.

B. Protection: Protect surrounding areas and surfaces to preclude damage due to the installation of any material or equipment.

Unfinished work shall be temporarily protected from unsafe conditions and damage.

C. Sequencing and Scheduling: Coordinate the scheduling of equipment and material installations with all other affected trades to avoid conflicts. If, during the course of construction, conditions are discovered which adversely affect the mechanical work, immediately notify the Contracting Officer before proceeding. Advise other trades of openings required in their work for the subsequent installation of mechanical work or equipment.

1.7 INSPECTION

A. All work and materials shall be subject at all times to inspection by the Contracting Officer and by the agencies having jurisdiction.

B. Any work or materials found to be damaged or defective or not conforming to the requirements of the Drawings or Specifications, or to the approved finish aesthetic appearance of the job, shall be removed and replaced as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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1.8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All electrical work, equipment, wiring, devices and components shall comply with the requirements of local and national electrical codes and with Division 16.

B. All electrical equipment, devices and components, which are tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., shall be UL listed and shall bear a UL label.

C. Unless otherwise indicated on the electrical drawings, all mechanical equipment motors and controls shall be furnished, set in place, and wired in accordance with the following schedule:

(Carefully coordinate all work with Division 16.) Refer to

Division 16 for motor characteristics and motor controls.

FURNISHED

UNDER

DIVISION

SET IN

PLACE BY

DIVISION

LINE

VOLTAGE

POWER

UNDER

DIVISION

MECH

CONTROL

Equipment Motors 15 15 16 15

Magnetic Motor

Starters:

a. Automatically controlled 16 16 16 15

b. Manually controlled 16 16 16 15

c. In packaged equipment 15 15 16 15

d. Disconnect switches, manual motor starters, thermal overload switches, VFDs

e. Control relays, transformers, time clocks, thermostats, motor valves, float controls, damper motors, EP and PE switches and other miscellaneous

Division 15

Controls

16 16 16 --

15 15 16 15

D. Where Drawings clearly and explicitly differ from preceding paragraphs, Drawings have precedence.

E. Factory wired assemblies and panels shall be pre-wired to numbered terminal strips for connection to field wiring.

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1.9 USE OF HEATING SYSTEMS DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor is free to use or operate the heating system, provided the Contracting Officer approves the operation in writing. Operation of the air delivery system during construction shall only be done with specified filters properly installed.

B. When construction is complete, the Contractor shall install new filters at no additional expense to the Government. The

Contractor shall pay for all energy used until acceptance of the building.

1.10 GUARANTEE

A. Neither the final certificate of payment, nor any provision in the Contract Documents, nor partial or entire occupancy of the premises by the Government shall constitute an acceptance of work not done in accordance with the Contract Documents or relieve the

Contractor of liability in respect to any express warranties or responsibilities for faulty materials or workmanship.

B. The Contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting there from which shall appear within a period one year form the date of final acceptance of work, unless a longer period is specified. The Contracting

Officer will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.

1.11 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. The Contractor shall prepare operating and maintenance instructions containing information to operate, prolong service life or replace parts of the work. Operating and maintenance data shall specifically include:

1. List of all contractors and subcontractors names, addresses and telephone numbers.

2. List of all equipment and material manufacturers' local representatives and suppliers and their addresses and telephone numbers.

3. Pipe and duct identification schedules.

4. Nameplate directory with a list of all equipment indicating designation, location of equipment, manufacturers' name, model number, serial number, electrical characteristics, primary control switch location and normal position of switch.

5. Valve directory indicating valve number, size, location, function, service, type and normal position.

6. Boiler start-up testing report.

7. Air and hydronic test and balance report.

B. Equipment Literature: For all equipment, fixtures, devices, valves and specialties, provide the following:

1. Manufacturer's data sheets and cut sheets.

2. Model and serial numbers.

3. Capacity curves, charts and calculations.

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4. Electrical characteristics.

5. Replacement parts list.

6. As-built equipment piping diagrams.

7. As-built equipment wiring diagrams.

8. Manufacturer's instructions for operation and maintenance.

9. Completely mark out on all literature sheets all non-applicable items.

10. Where piping and wiring diagrams are not available from the manufacturer, the Contractor shall produce them.

11. Literature shall be grouped together by system, i.e., plumbing, heat generation, etc. For each system section, the Contractor shall produce and include a basic system written narrative description. Each narrative shall be comprised of the following:

a. Brief system description, including sequence of operation.

b. Basic system function discussion, including any interaction with other systems or components.

c. Primary system preventive maintenance procedures.

d. How to isolate all major components.

e. How to drain, fill and vent liquid system.

f. How to drain, clean and refill all tanks, pumps and tube bundles.

g. How to clean coils and change air filters for air systems.

h. Emergency shutdown procedures.

C. System Schematic Drawings:

1. System Schematic Drawings: The Contractor shall produce and include in the maintenance manuals, simplified schematic drawings of the mechanical systems, specifically including, but not necessarily restricted to, the following systems:

a. Hydronic heating and cooling systems.

b. Ventilation and exhaust systems.

c. Domestic water systems.

d. HVAC DCC systems.

2. Schematic drawings shall: Show in simplified form, major equipment and equipment components, control dampers, control valves and valves or devices used during normal system operation, maintenance work or emergency functions.

a. Show the primary flow paths for air and hydronic systems.

b. Reference all shown equipment, devices, ducts, zones, controls devises, piping and valves by the designations and identification tags listed in the valve directory nameplate directory, duct schedule and pipe coding schedules.

D. Master Maintenance Schedule: List each item of equipment requiring inspection and maintenance, showing component maintenance required and the intervals when such inspection and maintenance shall be performed (daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, etc.). For each item, reference the page within the maintenance manual where detailed manufacturer's maintenance instructions can be found.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials and equipment shall be those of major and reputable manufacturers with ability to render competent and thorough service through local organizations and expeditiously to provide spare parts.

B. In addition to material and equipment specified, also provide incidental materials required to effect complete installation.

Such incidental materials include solders, tapes, caulking, mastics, gaskets, etc.

C. Mixes, Compounds, Dopes, Tapes and Fluxes: All mixes, compounds, dopes, tapes and fluxes shall be fresh, highest quality, free of contaminants, of the type and grade suitable for the intended use in each case. Where more than one type of mix, etc. is specified for the same service, select one type; however, state which type is proposed for use in the submittal material and in no case more than one type is to be used in a specific mechanical system.

Where two or more units of the same mix, etc., are required, provide products of a single manufacturer. Provide mixes, etc., bearing approval stamps wherever standards have been established.

Comply with governing regulations and industry standards for selections, and with manufacturers' recommendations where applicable.

D. Valves, piping specialties, and escutcheons and access panels to be of same manufacturer throughout installation even though they may be specified in different Divisions of these specifications.

E. All materials and equipment shall be free of asbestos. Mixes, fluxes, and solders shall be free of lead. Submit certification no asbestos or lead based materials have been used or installed.

2.2 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. All materials shall be new, unused and delivered to the job site packed in their original containers.

B. All materials shall be delivered free of damage or defects.

C. Provide adequate storage facilities at the job site to protect materials from damage or corrosion.

D. Protect material, equipment and apparatus provided under this

Division from damage, water, dust, etc., both in storage and installed until final completion has been filed. Materials, equipment or apparatus damaged because of improper storage or protection will be rejected and must be removed from site.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. The Contractor shall lay out all work in advance of construction and shall determine the correct location and placement of all material and equipment.

B. Schedule all work in coordination with that of other trades in order to avoid delays in construction and unnecessary cutting and patching.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. All work shall be installed neatly and in accordance with the best practices in the trade.

B. Workmanship must be of highest quality, done by persons especially skilled at assigned tasks, resulting in neat, clean and well-done installations consistent with best practices of trades.

C. Repair or replace materials and parts of premises which become damaged as a result of installation of work of this Division.

Remove replaced parts from the premises.

3.3 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

A. Mechanical Instruction: The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 40 hours of instruction on the operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems to maintenance personnel.

B. A qualified technician shall perform instruction.

C. A factory certified representative shall give instruction of major pieces of equipment.

D. The instruction shall consist of both a "classroom" period and a

"field" period.

E. The classroom portion shall consist of a brief discussion of each piece of equipment, using the maintenance manual as a guide, and a general preventive maintenance discussion of system as a whole;

e.g., discuss procedure for maintaining proper glycol heat transfer solution mixture, etc.

F. The field portion shall consist of a building walk-through to physically locate and examine each piece of equipment previously discussed. At that time, the main points discussed during the classroom portion shall be recovered while pointing out the specific grease fitting or valve, etc.

G. Certification: The Contractor shall submit, prior to or at the time of Substantial Completion and before the Government will accept responsibility for maintenance and operation of the

15010-9 facility, certification that instructions of maintenance and operation procedures have been given to representatives of the

Government responsible for the maintenance and operation of the facility.

1. The certification shall indicate the name and be affixed with the signature(s) of the person(s) receiving the instructions, the dates of instruction, the names of the

Contractor or subcontractor giving the instructions, and shall list the appropriate areas of instruction. Until these requirements are met, the Contractor shall provide at least one maintenance mechanic, acceptable to the

Government, to operate and maintain the facility's system(s).

3.4 START-UP / DEMONSTRATION: As specified in Division 1

A. Provide the services of a factory trained technician for the start-up and testing of the following equipment:

1. HVAC DDC building controls.

2. Air Handling Units.

B. Prepare and submit complete start-up testing and demonstration plans 30 days prior to schedule test, start-up or demonstration date. All mechanical systems shall be demonstrated for proper operation. The demonstration plan shall clearly identify each system and piece of equipment and the proposed demonstration.

C. Following successful testing and start-up, submit certifications that the equipment and/or systems are operating properly.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for

Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017)

National Electrical Safety Code

IEEE C57.12.28 (2014) Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment

- Enclosure Integrity

IEEE C57.12.29 (2014) Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment

- Enclosure Integrity for Coastal Environments

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA 250 (2014) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14) National Electrical Code

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

This section applies to certain sections of Division 02, EXISTING CONDITIONS. This section applies to all sections of Division 26 and 33, ELECTRICAL and UTILITIES, of this project specification unless specified otherwise in the individual sections. This section has been incorporated into, and thus, does not apply to, and is not referenced in the following sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, shall be as defined in IEEE 100.

b. The technical sections referred to herein are those specification sections that describe products, installation procedures, and equipment operations and that refer to this section for detailed description of submittal types.

c. The technical paragraphs referred to herein are those paragraphs in

PART 2 - PRODUCTS and PART 3 - EXECUTION of the technical sections that describe products, systems, installation procedures, equipment, and test methods.

1.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical characteristics for this project shall be 12470/7200v, three phase, four wire, 60 Hz primary, and 208Y/120 volts secondary, three phase, four wire. Final connections to the power distribution system at the existing site specific location shall be made by the Contractor as shown on drawings.

1.5 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS INFORMATION

Submittals required in other sections that refer to this section must conform to the following additional requirements as applicable.

1.5.1 Product Data (SD-03)

Submittal shall include performance and characteristic curves.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.2 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in the technical section.

1.6.2.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.6.2.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.7 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.8 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Provide for each system and principal item of equipment as specified in the technical sections for use by operation and maintenance personnel.

The operating instructions shall include the following:

a. Wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and control sequence for each principal system and item of equipment.

b. Start up, proper adjustment, operating, lubrication, and shutdown procedures.

c. Safety precautions.

d. The procedure in the event of equipment failure.

e. Other items of instruction as recommended by the manufacturer of each system or item of equipment.

Print or engrave operating instructions and frame under glass or in approved laminated plastic. Post instructions where directed. For operating instructions exposed to the weather, provide weather-resistant materials or weatherproof enclosures. Operating instructions shall not fade when exposed to sunlight and shall be secured to prevent easy removal or peeling.

1.9 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

1.10 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

ASTM D709. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device; as specified in the technical sections or as indicated on the drawings. Each nameplate inscription shall identify the function and, when applicable, the position.

Nameplates shall be melamine plastic, (3 mm) 0.125 inch thick, white with black center core. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners shall be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core. Minimum size of nameplates shall be (25 by 65 mm) one by 2.5 inches. Lettering shall be a minimum of (6.35 mm) 0.25 inch high normal block style.

1.11 WARNING SIGNS

Provide warning signs for the enclosures of electrical equipment including pad-mounted transformers having a nominal rating exceeding 600 volts.

a. When the enclosure integrity of such equipment is specified to be in accordance with IEEE C57.12.28 or IEEE C57.12.29, such as for pad-mounted transformers, provide self-adhesive warning signs on the outside of the high voltage compartment door(s). Sign shall be a decal and shall have nominal dimensions of (178 by 255 mm) 7 by 10 inches with the legend "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE" printed in two lines of nominal (50 mm) 2 inch high letters. The word "DANGER" shall be in white letters on a red background and the words "HIGH VOLTAGE" shall be in black letters on a white background. Decal shall be Panduit No.

PPSO710D72 or approved equal.

1.12 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical installations shall conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and requirements specified herein.

1.13 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

Where specified in the technical sections, furnish the services of competent instructors to give full instruction to designated Government personnel in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of the specified systems and equipment, including pertinent safety requirements as required. Instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all parts of the installation and shall be trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance work. Instruction shall be given during the first regular work week after the equipment or system has been accepted and turned over to the Government for regular operation. The number of man-days (8 hours per day) of instruction furnished shall be as specified in the individual section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH

Electrical equipment shall have factory-applied painting systems which shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of NEMA 250 corrosion-resistance test and the additional requirements specified in the technical sections.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

Paint electrical equipment as required to match finish of adjacent surfaces or to meet the indicated or specified safety criteria. Painting shall be as specified in the section specifying the associated electrical equipment.

3.2 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

Provide number, location, and letter designation of nameplates as indicated. Fasten nameplates to the device with a minimum of two sheet-metal screws or two rivets.

3.3 WARNING SIGN MOUNTING

Provide the number of signs required to be readable from each accessible side, but space the signs a maximum of (9 meters) 30 feet apart.

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