Chicago Electrical Code.docx

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DCFS PO24-600 Statewide Office Cubicles IFB, TP
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24-418DCFS-PROCU-B-42186
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Cook County, Illinois

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This document contains the Chicago Electrical Code regarding office furnishings, specifically Section 14E-6-605, which covers wiring systems, electrical connections, lighting equipment, utilization equipment, and cord- and plug-connected office furnishings. The related state and local contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to establish a statewide contract to purchase cubicles, desks, and cabinets on an as-needed basis.

The contract opportunity does not provide specific details on quantities, response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder's meetings and conferences, award dates, or the term of the contract, including any renewal options. The document also does not include information on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, current environment, funding requirements and sources, or any other salient details.

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Chicago Electrical Code regarding office furnishings. 14E-6-605, which deals with electrical equipment and wiring systems related to office furnishings.

1. Wiring Systems for Office Furnishings:

0. Wiring systems within office furnishings must be identified as suitable for providing power to lighting accessories and utilization equipment used within those furnishings.

0. A wired partition may extend from floor to ceiling but should not penetrate the ceiling.

0. All internal wiring to the partitions must be installed using a recognized wiring method.

0. For tight turns, 3/8" or 1/2" trade size flexible metal conduit may be used.

0. If flexible metallic conduit is installed, a separate green grounding conductor of the wire type must be installed in the conduit and should bond all metal boxes together.

1. Electrical Connection Between Office Furnishings:

1. The electrical connection between office furnishings can be either:

0. A flexible metal conduit identified for use with office furnishings.

0. For office furnishings meeting specific requirements, installation using flexible cord is permitted under certain conditions.

1. Lighting Equipment and Utilization Equipment:

2. Lighting equipment and utilization equipment used with office furnishings must be listed, labeled, and identified for such use.

2. Compliance with specific provisions (605.6 (A), (B), and ©) is necessary.

1. Office Furnishings:

3. Office furnishings (other than those meeting specific requirements) must be permanently connected to the building electrical system using one of the wiring methods from Chapter 3.

1. Cord- and Plug-Connected Office Furnishings:

4. Individual office furnishings or groups of interconnected office furnishings (not exceeding 9.0 meters or 30 feet when assembled) may be connected to the building electrical system by a single flexible cord and plug.

4. Conditions outlined in 605.9 (A) through (D) must be met.

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