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SECTION 26 00 00.00 20 Page 1
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
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BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
07/06
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.4 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS INFORMATION
1.4.1 Shop Drawings (SD-02)
1.4.2 Product Data (SD-03)
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Regulatory Requirements
1.5.2 Standard Products
1.5.2.1 Alternative Qualifications
1.6 WARRANTY
1.7 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.8 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE
1.9 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES
1.10 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
1.11 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING
3.2 WARNING SIGN MOUNTING
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07/06
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 (2018) 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; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )
National Electrical Cod
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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
This section applies to all sections of Division 26, ELECTRICAL, 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.
Section 26 12 19.10 THREE-PHASE PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS Section 26 12 21 SINGLE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS Section 26 11 16 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Section 26 23 00 LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR Section 26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS Section 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING Section 26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Section 27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)
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 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS INFORMATION
Submittals required in other sections that refer to this section must conform to the following additional requirements as applicable.
1.4.1 Shop Drawings (SD-02)
Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment. Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices.
1.4.2 Product Data (SD-03)
Submittal shall include performance and characteristic curves.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Regulatory Requirements
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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.
1.5.2 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.
1.5.2.1 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 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.
1.7 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:
1.7.1 Wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and control sequence for each principal system and item of equipment.
1.7.2 Start up, proper adjustment, operating, lubrication, and shutdown procedures.
1.7.3 Safety precautions.
1.7.4 The procedure in the event of equipment failure.
1.7.5 Other items of instruction as recommended by the manufacturer of each system or item of equipment.
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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.
1.8 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.
1.9 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.
1.10 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical installations shall conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and requirements specified herein.
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.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 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.
3.2 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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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
08/16
1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.4 QUALITY CONTROL
1.4.1 Predictive Testing and Inspection Technology Requirements
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 EQUIPMENT
2.1.1 Conduits and Raceways
2.1.1.1 Rigid Steel Conduit
2.1.1.2 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
2.1.1.3 Flexible Metallic Conduit
2.1.1.4 Intermediate Metal Conduit
2.1.1.5 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
2.1.2 Cable Trays
2.1.3 Wire and Cable
2.1.4 Switches
2.1.4.1 Safety Switches
2.1.5 Outlet Boxes, Pull Boxes and Junction Boxes
2.1.6 Circuit Breakers
2.1.7 Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
2.1.8 Manufacturer's Nameplate
3.1 PREPARATION
3.2 INSTALLATION
3.2.1 Conduits, Raceways and Fittings
3.2.1.1 Rigid Steel Conduit
3.2.1.2 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
3.2.1.3 Flexible Metallic Conduit
3.2.1.4 Intermediate Conduit
3.2.1.5 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
3.2.1.6 Splices and Connectors
3.2.2 Wiring
3.2.3 Safety Switches
3.2.4 Wiring Devices
3.2.4.1 Device Plates
3.2.5 Boxes and Fittings
3.2.6 Identification Plates and Warnings
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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
08/16 extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
ASCE 7 (2017) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for
Laminated Thermosetting Materials
ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA)
EIA 480 (1981) Toggle Switches
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
IEEE Stds Dictionary (2009) IEEE Standards Dictionary: Glossary of Terms & Definitions
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)
ICC/ANSI A117.1 (2009) Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)
RCBEA GUIDE (2004) NASA Reliability Centered Building and Equipment Acceptance Guide
ANSI Z535.1 (2017) Safety Colors
ANSI/NEMA OS 1 (2013) Sheet-Steel Outlet Boxes, Device
Boxes, Covers, and Box Supports
ANSI/NEMA OS 2 (2013) Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Device
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Boxes, Covers, and Box Supports
NEMA 250 (2018) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(1000 Volts Maximum)
NEMA FB 1 (2014) Standard for Fittings, Cast Metal
Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable
NEMA KS 1 (2013) Enclosed and Miscellaneous
Distribution Equipment Switches (600 V Maximum)
NEMA PB 1 (2011) Panelboards
NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC)
Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit
NEMA TC 2 (2013) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) Conduit
NEMA TC 3 (2016) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing
NEMA VE 1 (2017) Metal Cable Tray Systems
NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2015) Standard for General Color
Requirements for Wiring Devices
NEMA WD 6 (2016) Wiring Devices Dimensions
Specifications
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; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )
National Electrical Code
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)
TIA-222 (2005G; Add 1 2007; Add 2 2009; Add 3 2014; Add 4 2014; R 2014; R 2016) Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 1 (2005; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for
Safety Flexible Metal Conduit
UL 1242 (2006; Reprint Mar 2014) Standard for
Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel
UL 489 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Molded-Case
Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and
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Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
UL 506 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Specialty
Transformers UL 6 (2007; Reprint Nov 2014) Electrical Rigid
Metal Conduit-Steel
UL 797 (2007; Reprint Mar 2017) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing -- Steel
UL 870 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters, and Associated Fittings terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, are as defined in IEEE Stds Dictionary.
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. Vertical assembly: A vertical assembly is a pole, tower or other such support, mounting hardware, arms, brackets and the load. Load can be a luminaire, siren, loudspeaker or other device. All components of a vertical assembly will be rated by the manufacturer to withstand
150mph wind loading.
]1.3 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval.Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Material, Equipment, and Fixture Lists; G
SD-03 Product Data
Conduits and Raceways; G
Wire and Cable; G
Splices and Connectors; G
Outlet Boxes, Pull Boxes and Junction Boxes; G
Circuit Breakers; G
Lamps and Lighting Fixtures; G
SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions
Manufacturer's Instructions
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2.1 EQUIPMENT
Provide the standard cataloged materials and equipment of manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products.
For material, equipment, and fixture lists submittals, show manufacturer's style or catalog numbers, specification and drawing reference numbers, warranty information, and fabrication site.
2.1.1 Conduits and Raceways
2.1.1.1 Rigid Steel Conduit
Provide hot dipped galvanized rigid steel conduit complying with UL
6. Except where installed underground, or in corrosive areas, provide polyvinylchloride (PVC), or painted with bitumastic coated rigid steel conduit in accordance with NEMA RN 1.
Use threaded fittings for rigid steel conduit.
Use solid gaskets. Ensure conduit fittings with blank covers have gaskets, except in clean, dry areas or at the lowest point of a conduit run where drainage is required.
Provide covers with captive screws and are accessible after the work has been completed.
2.1.1.2 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
Ensure EMT is in accordance with UL 797 and is zinc coated steel.
Provide zinc-coated couplings and connectors that are raintight, gland compression type with insulation throat. Crimp, spring, or setscrew type fittings are not acceptable.
2.1.1.3 Flexible Metallic Conduit
Ensure flexible metallic conduit is galvanized steel and complies with UL 1.
Ensure fittings for flexible metallic conduit are specifically designed for such conduit.
Provide liquidtight flexible metallic conduit with a protective jacket of PVC extruded over a flexible interlocked galvanized steel core to protect wiring against moisture, oil, chemicals, and corrosive fumes.
Ensure fittings for liquidtight flexible metallic conduit are specifically designed for such conduit.
2.1.1.4 Intermediate Metal Conduit
Ensure intermediate metal conduit is galvanized steel and complies with UL 1242.
2.1.1.5 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
Ensure rigid nonmetallic conduit complies with NEMA TC 2 and NEMA TC 3 with a wall thickness not less than Schedule 40.
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2.1.2 Wire and Cable
Use copper 600-volt type THHN for conductors installed in conduit.
Ensure all conductors 3.15 millimeter diameter AWG No. 8 and larger, are stranded. All conductors smaller than 3.15 millimeter diameter AWG No. 8 are solid.
Ensure flexible cable is Type SO and contains a grounding conductor with green insulation.
Ensure conductors installed in plenums are marked plenum rated.
2.1.3 Switches
2.1.3.1 Safety Switches
Ensure safety switches comply with NEMA KS 1, and are the heavy-duty type with enclosure, voltage, current rating, number of poles, and fusing as indicated on the drawings. Ensure switch construction is such that, when the switch handle in the "ON" position, the cover or door cannot be opened. Cover release device is coinproof and so constructed that an external tool is used to open the cover. Make provisions to lock the handle in the "OFF" position. Ensure the switch is not capable of being locked in the "ON" position.
Provide switches of the quick-make, quick-break type and terminal lugs for use with copper conductors.
Ensure safety color coding for identification of safety switches conforms to ANSI Z535.1.
2.1.5 Outlet Boxes, Pull Boxes and Junction Boxes
Ensure outlet boxes for use with conduit systems are in accordance with NEMA FB 1 and [ANSI/NEMA OS 1] [ANSI/NEMA OS 2] and are not less than 40 millimeter 1-1/2 inches deep. Furnish all pull and junction boxes with screw-fastened covers.
2.1.6 Circuit Breakers
Ensure circuit breaker interrupting rating is not less than those indicated and in no event less than 10,000 amperes root-mean-square (rms) symmetrical at 208 volts, respectively. Provide multipole circuit breakers of the common-trip type with a single handle. Molded case circuit breakers are bolt-on type conforming to UL 489.
2.1.7 Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
Manufacturers and catalog numbers shown on the drawings are indicative of the general type desired and are not intended to restrict the selection to fixtures of any particular manufacturer. Fixtures with the same salient features and equivalent light distribution and brightness characteristics, of equal finish and quality, are
Ensure drivers have a high power factor and are energy efficient.
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2.1.8 Manufacturer's Nameplate
Ensure each item of equipment has 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 is not
3.1 PREPARATION
Submit manufacturer's instructions including special provisions required to install equipment components and system packages. Special provisions include impedances, hazards and safety precautions.
Protect metallic materials against corrosion. Provide equipment enclosures with the standard finish by the manufacturer when used for most indoor installations. Do not use aluminum when in contact with earth or concrete and, where connected to dissimilar metal, protect by using approved fittings and treatment. Except where other equivalent protective treatment is specifically approved in writing, provide hot-dip galvanized ferrous metals for items such as, anchors, bolts, braces, boxes, bodies, clamps, fittings, guards, nuts, pins, rods, shims, thimbles, washers, and miscellaneous items not made of corrosion-resistant steel.
3.2 INSTALLATION
3.2.1 Conduits, Raceways and Fittings
Ensure that conduit runs between outlet and outlet, between fitting and fitting, or between outlet and fitting does not contain more than the equivalent of three 90-degree bends, including those bends located immediately at the outlet or fitting.
Do not install crushed or deformed conduit. Avoid trapped conduit runs where possible.Take care to prevent the lodgment of foreign material in the conduit, boxes, fittings, and equipment during the course of construction. Clear any clogged conduit of obstructions or replace conduit.
Conduit and raceway runs concealed in or behind walls, above ceilings, or exposed on walls and ceilings 1470 millimeter 5 feet or more above finished floors and not subject to mechanical damage may be electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
3.2.1.1 Rigid Steel Conduit
Make field-made bends and offsets with approved Hickey bending tool or conduit bending machine. Use long radius conduit for elbows larger than 65 millimeter 2-1/2 inches.
Provide a flush coupling for all conduit stubbed-up through concrete floors for connections to free-standing equipment with the exception of motor-control centers, cubicles, and other such items of equipment, when the floor slab is of sufficient thickness. Otherwise, provide a floor box set flush with the finished floor. For conduits installed for future use, terminate with a coupling and plug; set flush with the floor.
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3.2.1.2 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
Ground EMT in accordance with NFPA 70, using pressure grounding connectors especially designed for EMT.
3.2.1.3 Flexible Metallic Conduit
Use flexible metallic conduit to connect recessed fixtures from outlet boxes in ceilings, transformers, and other approved assemblies.
Use bonding wires in flexible conduit as specified in NFPA 70, for all circuits. Flexible conduit is not considered a ground conductor.
Make electrical connections to vibration-isolated equipment with flexible metallic conduit.
Use liquidtight flexible metallic conduit in wet and oily locations and to complete the connection to motor-driven equipment.
3.2.1.4 Intermediate Conduit
Make all field-made bends and offsets with approved Hickey bending tool or conduit bending machine. Use intermediate metal conduit only for indoor installations.
3.2.1.5 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
Ensure rigid PVC conduit is direct buried.
Install a green insulated copper grounding conductor in conduit with conductors and solidly connect to ground at each end. Size grounding wires in accordance with NFPA 70.
3.2.1.6 Splices and Connectors
Make all splices in 3.15 millimeter diameter AWG No. 8 and smaller with approved insulated electrical type.
Make all splices in 4.1 millimeter diameter AWG No. 6 and larger with bolted clamp-type connectors. Wrap joints with an insulating tape that has an insulation and temperature rating equivalent to that of the conductor.
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3.2.2 Wiring
Color code feeder and branch circuit conductors as follows:
CONDUCTOR COLOR AC
Phase A Match Existing
Phase B Match Existing
Phase C Match Existing
Neutral Match Existing
Equipment Grounds Match Existing
Use conductors up to and including 6.5 millimeter diameter AWG No. 2 that are manufactured with colored insulating materials. For conductors larger than 6.5 millimeter diameter AWG No. 2, have ends identified with color plastic tape in outlet, pull, or junction boxes.
Splice in accordance with the NFPA 70. Provide conductor identification within each enclosure where a tap, splice, or termination is made and at the equipment terminal of each conductor.
Match terminal and conductor identification as indicated.
Where several feeders pass through a common pullbox, tag the feeders to clearly indicate the electrical characteristics, circuit number, and panel designation.
3.2.3 Safety Switches
Securely fasten switches to the supporting structure or wall, utilizing a minimum of four 6 millimeter 1/4 inch bolts. Do not use sheet metal screws and small machine screws for mounting. Do not mount switches in an inaccessible location or where the passageway to the switch may become obstructed. Mounting height five feet above floor level, when possible.
3.2.4 Wiring Devices
3.2.4.1 Device Plates
Ensure device plates for switches are suitably engraved with a description of the loads when not within sight of the loads controlled.
Mark device plates other than 125-volt, single-phase, duplex, convenience outlets. Show the circuit number and voltage. Use self-adhesive labels having 1/4 inch embossed letters.
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3.2.5 Boxes and Fittings
Provide pullboxes where necessary in the conduit system to facilitate conductor installation. For conduit runs longer than 100 feet or with more than three right-angle bends, install a pullbox at a convenient intermediate location.
Securely mount boxes and enclosures to the building structure using supports that are independent of the conduit entering or leaving the boxes.
3.2.6 Identification Plates and Warnings
Provide identification plates for lighting, disconnect switches, and junction boxes.
Install identification plates for all line voltage enclosed circuit breakers, identifying the equipment served, voltage, phase(s) and power source.
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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/13
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 Regulatory Requirements
1.4.2 Standard Products
1.4.2.1 Alternative Qualifications
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF POLES
1.5.1 Steel Poles
1.6.1 LED Luminaire Warranty
SERVICE PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1 LED LUMINAIRES
2.1.1 General Requirements
2.1.2 Luminaire Light Sources
2.1.2.1 LED Light Sources
2.1.3 Luminaire Drivers
2.1.3.1 LED Power Supply Units (Drivers)
2.1.4 LED Luminaire Surge Protection
2.2 POLES
2.2.1 Steel Poles
2.3 BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS
2.4 POLE FOUNDATIONS
2.5 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
2.5.1 Manufacturer's Nameplate
2.6 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Steel Poles
3.1.2 GROUNDING
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/13 extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.
ALLIANCE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS (ATIS)
ATIS ANSI O5.1 (2008) Wood Poles -- Specifications
& Dimensions
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICIALS (AASHTO)
AASHTO LTS (2013; Errata 2013) Standard
Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE 189.1 (2014) Standard for the Design of
High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE 90.1 - IP (2013) Energy Standard for Buildings
Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE 90.1 - SI (2013) Energy Standard for Buildings
Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
AMERICAN WOOD PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (AWPA)
AWPA U1 (2017) Use Category System: User
Specification for Treated Wood
ASTM A123/A123M (2017) Standard Specification for Zinc
(Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A153/A153M (2016) Standard Specification for Zinc
Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
ASTM B108/B108M (2015) Standard Specification for
Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings
ASTM B117 (2016) Standard Practice for Operating
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Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM C1089 (2013) Standard Specification for Spun
Cast Prestressed Concrete Poles
ASTM G154 (2016) Standard Practice for Operating
Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC)
CEC Title 24 (2016) Building Energy Efficiency
Standards For Residential and Nonresidential Buildings
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES)
IES HB-10 (2011; Errata 2015) IES Lighting Handbook
IES LM-79 (2008) Electrical and Photometric
Measurements of Solid-State Lighting Products
IES LM-80 (2015) Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED
Light Sources
IES RP-16 (2010; Addendum A 2008; Addenda B 2009;
Addendum C 2016) Nomenclature and Definitions for Illuminating Engineering
IES RP-8 (2014) Roadway Lighting
IES TM-15 (2011) Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor Luminaires
IES TM-21 (2011; Addendum B 2015) Projecting Long
Term Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources
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 C62.41 (1991; R 1995) Recommended Practice on
Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits
IEEE C62.41.1 (2002; R 2008) Guide on the Surges
Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits
IEEE C62.41.2 (2002) Recommended Practice on
Characterization of Surges in Low- Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits
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ANSI ANSLG C78.41 (2016) Electric Lamps--Guidelines for Low-Pressure Sodium Lamps
ANSI ANSLG C78.42 (2009; R 2016) For Electric Lamps:
High-Pressure Sodium Lamps
ANSI C136.13 (2004; R 2009) American National
Standard for Roadway Lighting Equipment, Metal Brackets for Wood Poles
ANSI C136.21 (2014) American National Standard for
Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment - Vertical Tenons Used with Post-Top- Mounted Luminaires
ANSI C136.3 (2014) American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment Luminaire Attachments
ANSI C78.1381 (1998) American National Standard for
Electric Lamps - 250-Watt, 70 Watt, M85 Metal-Halide Lamps
ANSI C82.4 (2017) Lamp Ballasts - Ballasts for
High- Intensity-Discharge and Low- Pressure Sodium Lamps
ANSI/ANSLG C78.43 (2013) American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Single-Ended Metal- Halide Lamps
ANSI/NEMA C78.LL 1256 (2003; R 2015) Procedures for Fluorescent
Lamp Sample Preparation and the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)
NEMA 250 (2018) Enclosures for Electrical
Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
NEMA ANSLG C78.377 (2017) Electric Lamps— Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting Products
NEMA ANSLG C78.380 (2007) Electric Lamps - High
Intensity Discharge Lamps, Method of Designation
NEMA ANSLG C78.44 (2008) For Electric Lamps - Double-
Ended Metal Halide Lamps
NEMA ANSLG C82.11 (2017) Lamp Ballasts - High-
Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts
NEMA ANSLG C82.14 (2016) Lamp Ballasts Low-Frequency
Square Wave Electronic Ballasts -- for Metal Halide Lamps
NEMA C136.10 (2017) American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment-Locking-Type Photocontrol
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Devices and Mating Receptacles--Physical and Electrical Interchangeability and Testing
NEMA C136.20 (2012) American National Standard for
Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment - Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) Lighting Poles
NEMA C136.31 (2018) Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment
- Luminaire Vibration
NEMA C78.LL 3 (2003; R 2015) Electric Lamps -
Procedures for High Intensity Discharge Lamp Sample Preparation and the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
NEMA C82.77 (2002) Harmonic Emission Limits -
Related Power Quality Requirements for Lighting Equipment
NEMA ICS 2 (2000; R 2005; Errata 2008) Industrial
Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 V
NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures
NEMA IEC 60529 (2004) Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
NEMA WD 7 (2011; R 2016) Occupancy Motion Sensors
Standard
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; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )
National Electrical Code
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
RUS Bull 1728F-700 (2011) Specification for Wood Poles, Stubs, and Anchor Logs
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
Energy Star (1992; R 2006) Energy Star Energy
Efficiency Labeling System (FEMP)
U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)
47 CFR 15 Radio Frequency Devices
47 CFR 18 (2011) Industrial, Scientific, and Medical
Equipment
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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 1029 (1994; Reprint May 2017) UL Standard for
Safety High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts
UL 1310 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Class 2
Power Units
UL 1598 (2008; Reprint Oct 2012) Luminaires
UL 773 (2016; Reprint Nov 2017) UL Standard for
Safety Plug-In, Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting
UL 773A (2016; Reprint May 2018) UL Standard for
Safety Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for Lighting Control
UL 8750 (2015; Reprint Aug 2018) UL Standard for
Safety Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products
UL 916 (2007; Reprint Aug 2014) Standard for
Energy Management Equipment UL 935 (2001; Reprint Dec 2018) UL Standard for Safety Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings shall be as defined in IEEE 100 and IES RP-16.
b. For LED luminaire light sources, "Useful Life" is the operating hours before reaching 70 percent of the initial rated lumen output (L70) with no catastrophic failures under normal operating conditions. This is also known as 70 percent "Rated Lumen Maintenance Life" as defined in IES LM-80.]
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval.
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Photometric Plan; G
LED Luminaire Warranty; G
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Luminaire Drawings; G
Poles; G
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SD-03 Product Data
LED Luminaires; G
Luminaire Drivers; G
Steel Poles; G
Pole Arms; G
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 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.
1.4.2 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 this section.
1.4.2.1 Alternative Qualifications
Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if the manufacturer has been regularly engaged in the design and production of high intensity discharge roadway and area luminaires for a minimum of 15 years. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 15 years prior to bid opening. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 15-year period.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING OF POLES
1.5.1 Steel Poles
Do not store poles on ground. Support poles so they are at least 305 mm one foot above ground level and growing vegetation. Do not remove factory-applied pole wrappings until just before installing pole.
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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.
1.6.1 LED Luminaire Warranty
Provide Luminaire Useful Life Certificate.
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.
a. Provide a written five year on-site replacement warranty for material, fixture finish, and workmanship. On-site replacement includes transportation, removal, and installation of new products.
1. Finish warranty shall include warranty against failure and against substantial deterioration such as blistering, cracking, peeling, chalking, or fading.
2. Material warranty shall include:
(a) All power supply units (drivers).
(b) Replacement when more than 10 percent of LED sources in any lightbar or subassembly(s) are defective or non-starting.
b. Warranty period must begin on date of beneficial occupancy.
Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer signed warranty certificates prior to final payment.
2.1 LED LUMINAIRES
UL 1598, NEMA C82.77 and UL 8750. Provide luminaires as indicated site plan or details on project plans. Provide luminaires complete with light sources of quantity, type, and specification indicated. All luminaires of the same type shall be provided by the same manufacturer.
2.1.1 General Requirements
a. LED luminaire housings shall be die cast or extruded aluminum.
Fabricated aluminum housings shall have all seams and corners internally welded to resist weathering, moisture and dust.
b. LED luminaires shall be rated for operation within an ambient temperature range of minus 30 degrees C minus 22 degrees F to 40 degrees C 104 degrees F.
c. Luminaires shall be UL listed for wet locations per UL 1598.Optical compartment for LED luminaires shall be sealed and rated a minimum of IP65 per NEMA IEC 60529.
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d. LED luminaires shall produce a minimum efficacy as shown in the following table, tested per IES LM-79. Theoretical models of initial raw LED lumens per watt are not acceptable.
Application Luminaire Efficancy in
Lumens per Watt
Exterior Pole/Arm-Mounted Area and Roadway Luminaires
f. Housing finish shall be baked-on enamel, anodized, or baked-on powder coat paint. Finish shall be capable of surviving ASTM B117 salt fog environment testing for 2500 hours minimum without blistering or peeling.
g. Luminaires shall not exceed the following IES TM-15 Backlight, Uplight and Glare (B.U.G.) ratings:
1. Maximum Backlight (B) rating shall be determined by lighting zone in which luminaire is placed.
2. Maximum Uplight (U) rating shall be U0.
3. Maximum Glare (G) rating shall be determined by lighting zone in which luminaire is placed.
h. Luminaires shall be fully assembled and electrically tested prior to shipment from factory.
i. The finish color shall be as indicated in the luminaire schedule or detail on the project plans.
j. Luminaire arm bolts shall be 304 stainless steel or zinc-plated steel.
n. Luminaires shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, date of manufacture, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place. The nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.
q. All factory electrical connections shall be made using crimp, locking, or latching style connectors. Twist-style wire nuts are not acceptable.
2.1.2 Luminaire Light Sources
2.1.2.1 LED Light Sources
a. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) shall be in accordance with NEMA ANSLG C78.377:
b. Nominal CCT: 4000 degrees K: 3985 plus or minus 275 degrees K
c. Color Rendering Index (CRI) shall be:
Greater than or equal to 70 for 4000 degrees K light sources.
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d. Color Consistency:
Manufacturer shall utilize a maximum 4-step MacAdam ellipse binning tolerance for color consistency of LEDs used in luminaires.
2.1.3 Luminaire Drivers
2.1.3.1 LED Power Supply Units (Drivers)
UL 1310. LED Power Supply Units (Drivers) shall meet the following requirements:
a. Minimum efficiency shall be 85 percent.
b. Drive current to each individual LED shall not exceed 600 mA, plus or minus 10 percent.
c. Shall be rated to operate between ambient temperatures of minus 30 degrees C minus 22 degrees F and 40 degrees C 104 degrees F.
d. Shall be designed to operate on the voltage system to which they are connected, typically ranging from 120 V to 480 V nominal.
e. Operating frequency shall be: 50 or 60 Hz.
f. Power Factor (PF) shall be greater than or equal to 0.90.
g. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) current shall be less than or equal to 20 percent.
h. Shall meet requirements of 47 CFR 15, Class B.
i. Shall be RoHS-compliant.
j. Shall be mounted integral to luminaire. Remote mounting of power supply is not allowed.
k. Power supplies in luminaires mounted under a covered structure, such as a canopy, or where otherwise appropriate shall be UL listed with a sound rating of A.
2.1.4 LED Luminaire Surge Protection
Provide surge protection integral to luminaire to meet C Low waveforms as defined by IEEE C62.41.2, Scenario 1, Location Category C.
2.2 POLES
Provide poles designed for wind loading determined in accordance with AASHTO LTS while supporting luminaires and all other appurtenances indicated. The effective projected areas of luminaires and appurtenances used in calculations shall be specific for the actual products provided on each pole. Poles shall be anchor-base type designed for use with underground supply conductors. Poles shall have oval-shaped handhole having a minimum clear opening of 65 by 130 mm 2.5 by 5 inches. Handhole cover shall be secured by stainless steel captive screws. Metal poles shall have an internal grounding connection accessible from the handhole near the bottom of each pole. Scratched, stained, chipped, or dented poles shall not be installed.
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2.2.1 Steel Poles
AASHTO LTS. Provide steel poles having minimum 11-gage steel with minimum yield/strength of 331 MPa 48,000 psi and factory finish. Provide a pole grounding connection designed to prevent electrolysis when used with copper ground wire. Pole shall be anchor bolt mounted type. Poles shall have tapered tubular members. Pole shafts shall be one piece. Poles shall be welded construction with no bolts, rivets, or other means of fastening except as specifically approved. Pole markings shall be approximately 900 to 1270 mm 3 to 4 feet above grade and shall include manufacturer, year of manufacture, top and bottom diameters, and length. Base covers for steel poles shall be structural quality hot-rolled carbon steel plate having a minimum yield of 248 MPa 36,000 psi.
2.3 BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS
ANSI C136.3, ANSI C136.13, and ANSI C136.21, as applicable. Pole brackets shall be not less than 31.75 mm 1 1/4 inch steel pipe secured to pole. Slip-fitter or pipe-threaded brackets may be used, but brackets shall be coordinated to luminaires provided, and brackets for use with one type of luminaire shall be identical.
Brackets for pole-mounted street lights shall correctly position luminaire no lower than mounting height indicated. Mount brackets not less than 7320 mm 24 feet above street. Special mountings or brackets shall be as indicated and shall be of metal which will not promote galvanic reaction with luminaire head.
2.4 POLE FOUNDATIONS
Anchor bolts shall be steel rod having a minimum yield strength of
344.5 MPA 50,000 psi; the top 305 mm 12 inches of the rod shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M.
2.5 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
2.5.1 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.
2.6 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.
3.1 INSTALLATION
Electrical installations shall conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and to the requirements specified herein.
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3.1.1 Steel Poles
Provide pole foundations with galvanized steel anchor bolts, threaded at the top end and bent 1.57 rad 90 degrees at the bottom end. Provide ornamental covers to match pole and galvanized nuts and washers for anchor bolts. Concrete for anchor bases, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit ells, and ground rods shall be as specified in Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION. Thoroughly compact backfill with compacting arranged to prevent pressure between conductor, jacket, or sheath and the end of conduit ell. Adjust poles as necessary to provide a permanent vertical position with the bracket arm in proper position for luminaire location. Install according to pole manufacturer's instructions.
Alterations to poles after fabrication will void manufacturer's warranty and shall not be allowed.]
3.1.2 GROUNDING
Ground noncurrent-carrying parts of equipment including metal poles, luminaires, mounting arms, brackets, and metallic enclosures. Where copper grounding conductor is connected to a metal other than copper, provide specially treated or lined connectors suitable for this purpose.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Upon completion of installation, verify that equipment is properly installed, connected, and adjusted. Conduct an operating test after 100 hours of burn-in time to show that the equipment operates in accordance with the requirements of this section.
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