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SECTION 26 05 00

COMMON WORK FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The extent and location of Electrical Work is shown in the Contract Documents. This Section includes general requirements for accomplishing electrical Work as specified herein and indicated on the Drawings.

B. Related Documents: The provisions and intent of the Contract, the General and Supplementary Conditions, and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to the Work as if specified in this Section.

C. Conform to General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Division 01 and Division 26.

D. Review the Specifications and Drawings for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work under this Specification.

1.02 GOVERNING CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

A. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC)

B. NFPA 70 E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

C. State of Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries.

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

E. WAC 296-45

F. State of Washington safety rules and health standards

G. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

H. Local codes and ordinances

1.03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Review the Specifications and Drawings for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work under this Section.

B. Provisions within the Specifications and Drawings describe minimum guidelines for electrical installations.

C. Where industry standard design practices are published for use by design professionals, such guidelines shall be used as a minimum basis of design; e.g., IESNA Recommended Practices, BICSI Communication Distribution Standards, ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards and IEEE Publications.

D. Electrical efficiency, life-cycle cost and maintainability of proposed systems shall be considered prior to product selection.

E. Availability (lead times) and potential obsolescence shall be considered during product selection.

Potential long-lead items shall be reviewed with the Owner’s Representative.

F. Specified items that are essential to a facility’s functional use shall have locally available spare parts and service and not be at risk to be discontinued by the manufacturer for a minimum of 5 years.

G. All low-voltage cables shall be labeled with computer printed, sleeve type, wire markers. The designation on the wire markers shall match those on the shop drawings.

H. The Owner shall be instructed on the operation of all systems at substantial completion and again three months after the initial instruction period.

1.04 SUMMARY

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A. Provide supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment/machinery, temporary power and lighting, and other services necessary to complete the work for complete operations described herein and as shown on the Drawings.

B. The provisions and intent of the General Conditions, Special Conditions, and General Requirements apply to the work as if specified in this Section and other Sections of the Specifications. Provide the electrical work as indicated or specified in other Sections of the Specifications and Drawings of the Contract Documents.

C. Execute electrical work in strict accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code and governing local ordinances, codes, and regulations. Assure the strict conformity of electrical equipment, materials, construction methods, tests, and definitions with the established standards of the following in their latest adopted revision: Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

D. Furnish and install all equipment in the Contract in harmony with existing systems and devices to provide completed systems with neat, finished appearance, using approved methods of the trade.

Only good workmanship will be accepted. If, in the judgment of the Owner’s Representative, any portion of work not installed in a workmanlike manner or left in a rough, unfinished condition, remove the equipment, reinstall same, patch and paint surrounding surfaces satisfactory to the Owner’s Representative, with no increase in cost.

E. Mounting details of equipment, devices, raceways, junction boxes and the like are not usually shown or specified. Provide per industry standard practice and code requirements as necessary for proper installation and operation the same as if herein specified or shown.

F. Provide installation means and methods of all equipment, devices, raceways, junction boxes and the like per industry standard practice and code requirements as necessary for proper configuration and operation as if herein specified or shown.

G. All installations shall comply with ADA requirements.

H. Purchase permits, licenses, and approvals required for execution of the Work.

I. Test the entire electrical installation to assure compliance with Codes and proper system operation.

J. Electrical systems commissioning consists of static checks of component and system installations and actual testing of equipment conditions and functions.

K. The Commissioning Authority shall review and approve, prior to use, all test procedures and forms used and shall witness a varying fraction of the checks and testing performed by the Contractor. The Commissioning Authority shall review the completed check and test documentation of the Contactor for all checks and tests.

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. The terms “or other reviewed and approved Manufacturers”, “or approved equal” and “or equal” means final approval by the Engineer of a material or piece of equipment substituted for that which is shown in the Contract Documents.

B. The word “provide” as used in these Specifications or on the Drawings shall mean “furnish, install, and complete connection per factory instructions”.

C. The term “Engineer” shall refer to the licensed professional electrical engineer who is responsible for the preparation of the electrical documents.

1.06 EQUIPMENT

A. All materials shall be UL listed and labeled.

B. The interior of all electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to final acceptance.

C. All equipment and receptacles shall have permanent panel name and circuit number on equipment, disconnects, coverplates, etc.

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1.07 SUBMITTALS

A. Approval Submittals:

1. Statement of Manufacturer’s Qualifications.

2. Statement of Installer’s Qualifications.

3. Product Data: Submit and clearly identify product data, selection, and options.

4. Shop Drawings: Submit all required shop drawings. Where product data and shop drawings are required for the work, submit both at the same time.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop drawings produced in AutoCAD shall be provided for each specialty systems (lighting controls, etc.). Shop drawings shall show all device-to-device wiring. All as-builts shall be delivered in electronic format.

2. Shop drawings shall be based on the final room numbers established by the Owner; not the room numbers shown on the Electrical Floor Plans.

3. Provide as-built shop drawings for all systems. As-builts shall show the locations of all components, conduit runs and cables utilized.

4. Catalog cuts of equipment, devices, and materials requested by the specification sections.

a. Catalog information includes technical specifications and application information, including ratings, range, weight, accuracy, etc.

b. Catalog cuts shall be edited to show only the items, model numbers, and information which apply to the submittal requirements. Edit catalog cuts to indicate only those items, models, or series of equipment to be furnished. Cross out or remove all extraneous materials information. Clearly identify all configuration options for the equipment to be furnished.

c. Catalog cuts shall be assembled in a folder. Each folder shall contain a cover sheet, indexed by item, and cross-referenced to the appropriate specification paragraph.

5. Review of Shop Drawings and Brochures shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for dimensions and/or errors that may be contained therein, or deviations from Contract Document requirements. It shall be clearly understood that the noting of some errors, but the overlooking of others does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error.

Regardless of any information contained in the Shop Drawings and Brochures, the requirements of the Contract Documents shall govern and are not waived or superseded in any way by the review of the Shop Drawings and Brochures.

6. Manufacturer Approval Drawings: Equipment that is laid out, configured, or designed by manufacturer based on performance specifications only shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to release of drawings for manufacturing.

C. Quality Assurance Submittals:

1. Test and Inspection Results.

D. Closeout Submittals:

1. Operations and Maintenance Manual Content.

2. Spare Parts and Materials.

E. Substitutions:

1. Conform to Division 01.

2. The naming of a certain brand or make or manufacturer in the Specifications is to establish a quality standard for the article desired. The Contractor is not restricted to the use of the specific name brand or manufacturer unless so specified as “no substitution”. However, substitution request is required and permitted only as specified in Division 01.

3. The Contractor shall assume full financial responsibility for any and all additional expenses arising from the use of a substitute product.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. General: These Specifications and Drawings are intended to cover a completed installation of systems. The omission of expressed reference to any items of labor or material for the proper execution of the work in accordance with present practice of the trade shall not relieve the Contractor from providing such labor and materials. Refer to the Drawings and Shop Drawings or other trades for additional details, which affect the proper installation of this work.

1. The electrical drawings are diagrammatic and are not intended to show all raceway, wiring, exact locations of equipment, terminations, or number or types of fittings required by the electrical system. Provide all related electrical Work which is specified herein, diagrammed or scheduled on the electrical drawings, required by code enforcing agencies and as indicated on other details or elevations for complete and operating electrical systems. Since the drawings of floor, wall, and ceiling installation are made at a small scale, outlets, devices, equipment, etc. are indicated only in their approximate location unless dimensioned or otherwise indicated. Locate outlets and apparatus symmetrically on floors, walls and ceilings where not dimensioned and coordinate such locations with the Work of other trades to prevent interferences. Verify all dimensions on the job. Do not scale the electrical drawings.

Refer to Architectural and Mechanical shop drawings and project drawings for dimensions as applicable.

B. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.

C. Conform to the latest edition of the NECA Standards for good workmanship in the electrical construction manual.

D. Provide all equipment included and as necessary and in harmony with existing conditions to provide completed systems with neat, finished appearance, using approved methods of the trade.

Only good workmanship will be accepted. If, in the judgment of the Owner’s Representative, any portion of the work has not been installed in a workmanlike manner or left in a rough, unfinished condition, remove the equipment, reinstall same, patch and paint surrounding surfaces satisfactory to the Owner’s Representative, with no increase in cost to the Owner.

E. All materials shall be new, unless noted otherwise. Properly store all materials and equipment for protection from physical damage or damage due to corrosion.

F. Review accessibility of equipment for operation, maintenance and repair prior to installation.

Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected

G. Equipment Manufacturer Qualifications: Equipment manufacturers shall have at least 10 years experience in manufacturing products and accessories similar to those for this Project, with a record of successful in-service performance.

H. Before submitting bid, Contractor is strongly encouraged to visit the site and examine existing conditions by which to provide a complete and accurate bid.

I. All inspections and special inspections required by all relevant codes and required by AHJ are to be performed.

J. Coordinate with local AHJ prior to commencing work to ensure that all inspections and special inspections will be performed at the correct time during construction.

1.09 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate and schedule electrical Work with the Work of other trades. Every reasonable effort shall be made to prevent conflicts as to space requirements, dimensions, locations, code required working spaces, access openings, drawout and removal spaces or other matters tending to obstruct or delay the Work of other trades. All changes caused by failure to coordinate shall be made at the Contractor's expense.

B. All work areas are to be kept clean and clear to permit access and egress of personnel and equipment at all times.

1.10 WARRANTY

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A. Warranty workmanship and components of the work for a minimum period of one-year from the date of final acceptance. Remedy any defects in workmanship and repair or replace any faulty equipment that fails within the warranty period without additional cost to the Owner. Assure cleanliness of all equipment and replacement of defective units at the time of final acceptance.

B. Warranty shall be manufacturer’s standard or a minimum of one year unless noted otherwise in Division 26 Electrical Sections.

1.11 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS

A. Conform to Division 01.

B. These drawings shall be reviewed monthly prior to final approval of pay request. Upon completion of the Project, the Contractor shall submit these drawings for final approvals.

C. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Conform to Division 01.

D. Warranties:

1. Conform to Division 01.

2. Submit all subcontractor warranties.

3. Submit all manufacturer warranties.

1.12 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals in accordance with Division 01.

1. Provide one preliminary bound set of Operation and Maintenance Manuals including maintenance information and parts list furnished by the manufacturer with the equipment, together with supplementary drawings where necessary to itemize serving and maintenance points. Include periodic maintenance, methods of operation, seasonal requirements, manufacturer’s data and warranty forms. Provide address and 24-hour phone number of firm responsible under warranty. Items requiring service or correction during the warranty period shall be serviced within 24-hours of notification by the Owner. Data in manuals shall be neat, clean copies, and posted on 8-1/2” x 11” sheets, typed, operation and maintenance instructions for each item of equipment installed. Drawings shall be accordion folded. An index shall be provided with all contents listed in an orderly presentation according to Specification Section.

2. Number of Copies: The preliminary set of the O&M Manual shall be presented to the Owner’s Representative for review of content. After this set has been reviewed and accepted, two or as indicated in Division 01, additional copies shall be provided.

3. Binding: Binders shall be as specified in accordance with Division 01, or if not specified in Division 01, binders shall be single touch, locking, D-Ring Type. Covers shall be black printed with the name of the job, the Owner, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, and the year of completion. The back edge shall be imprinted with the name of the job, the Owner, and the year of completion. Each copy shall have typewritten index and tabbed dividers between equipment categories. Binder shall have sufficient capacity to contain all data sheets and not exceed 3/4 of fill capacity.

1.13 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Schedule materials and equipment deliveries and make all arrangements as necessary to complete all work in accordance with the project construction schedules. Provide schedules of work to the Owner as directed during construction.

B. Schedule deliveries and unloading to prevent traffic congestion, blocking of access, and interference with work. Arrange deliveries to avoid larger accumulations than can be suitably stored at site. Provide for continuity of supply to avoid change of supplier or change in brand of materials during any phase of work.

C. Deliver packaged materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened, labeled containers. Do not open containers until approximate time for use. Store materials at locations that will not interfere with progress of work. Arrange locations of storage areas in approximately order of intended use.

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D. Store materials in a manner that will prevent damage to materials or structure, and that will prevent injury to persons. Store materials in dry, weathertight, ventilated spaces.

E. Provide documentation to the Owner’s Representative for any claim of material, equipment and light fixture deliveries not able to meet construction schedules.

1.14 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Field verify and examine existing conditions.

B. Verify requirements for temporary electrical power and construction power. Temporary electrical power must be provided to keep existing facilities fully operational during construction. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure compliance with this requirement.

C. Power outages shall be kept to an absolute minimum. Any essential outages required in the course of construction, whether for temporary services, cutovers, or testing, shall be closely coordinated with the Owner and shall occur at times approved by the Owner.

D. Identify existing conditions and requirements for cutting, patching, excavation, core drilling.

E. Include all costs to provide the electrical installation associated with the existing conditions for the best workmanship and operation according to the intent of the Specifications and Drawings.

F. Report to the Owner’s Representative any condition that might prevent the installation of the equipment in the manner intended.

1.15 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Any "as-built" or record drawings of existing work presented in these Contract Documents are for information only and may not accurately represent existing conditions. Field-investigate all existing facilities modifications to ascertain the exact physical and electrical conditions in each case. After field investigation, revise as required installation and interface wiring drawings to conform to actual conditions and comply with codes and Contract requirements. Submit revisions to the Owner’s Representative. Provide a detailed design and implement the proper method for physical installation and interface wiring for the required modifications.

1.16 DEMOLITION

A. General: De-energize circuits in demolition areas to ensure a safe condition.

B. Existing material that is not to be reused or is not requested by the Owner to be retained shall be removed from the site and shall become the property of the Contractor for salvage. All materials removed from the site shall be disposed of at facilities licensed for the material.

C. In areas of where alterations are to be done, existing conduits may be reused, with the approval of the Engineer, in their origin, unless noted otherwise.

1. Wiring that is discovered with damaged or deteriorating insulation shall be replaced with new.

2. No existing conduit or wiring once removed may be reused, unless noted otherwise.

D. Remove all unused exposed conduit except where located in or above existing construction, which is not being altered and would require removal and replacement of the existing construction.

1.17 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. National Electrical Code Compliance: Comply with applicable portions of National Electrical Code as to the type of products used and provisions for electrical power connections.

B. Underwriters Laboratories acceptance: All material and equipment within the scope of the UL Re-examination service shall be approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for the purpose for which they are used and shall bear their label.

C. Cutting and Patching: Provide and coordinate the locations of all openings required in the building construction for installation of the Work.

1. Drill penetrations required through existing concrete slabs or walls with a diamond core drill.

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In no case shall any structural member be cut.

2. Provide approved sleeves as required for electrical penetrations through floors and walls.

Seal all openings around conduits in sleeves with a material of equal fire rating as the surface penetrated.

3. Obtain written approval from a Structural Engineer licensed in the State of Washington prior to cutting any reinforcing bars.

4. Provide weekly updated Submittal Log of all penetrations and cuts performed.

D. Equipment Accessibility: Comply with applicable codes and install equipment to be accessible for operation, maintenance or repair. Equipment deemed inaccessible shall be reported to the Engineer, and relocated as directed.

E. Electrical Work Exposed to Weather: Provide weatherproof enclosures and corrosion protection for all ferrous metal portions of electrical Work exposed to weather, including conduit, clamps, supports, and hardware.

1. All galvanized electrical equipment exposed to the weather shall be painted to prevent leaching of zinc into the stormwater system. Paint coating shall be a minimum of 3 mils thick, and application as part of the manufacturing process is preferred over painting in the field.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Naming of manufacturers indicates the manufacturer’s brand name is acceptable only if their product is in compliance with each and every provision of this Specification. Failure to comply will result in disapproval.

B. Supplier and/or Electrical Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that material or equipment is of the same size, quality, capacity, weight, and electrical characteristics as that specified. The Contractor/Supplier shall pay any changes and costs required during construction due to Contractors/Suppliers neglect to properly select equipment.

C. Notify Owner’s Representative for an on-site visit to inspect material and equipment prior to installation.

D. Materials and equipment shall be new, undamaged, and shall be UL listed for its use.

E. Defects and damages of material shall be replaced, furnish any new material as necessary and install the system at the Contractor’s expense.

F. Furnish material and equipment samples when requested by the Owner’s Representative, within 21-days of request.

G. Non-approved material and equipment must be removed from the jobsite.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables. Check raceways, cable trays, and other elements for compliance with space allocations, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting the performance of the Work.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 GENERAL

A. Conform to Division 01.

B. Provide conduit, wiring, and all components indicated on schedules and diagrams.

C. Before any installation, devices or equipment can be directed or located by the Owner’s Representative within 20-feet of the designed contract location without extra cost.

D. Device or equipment mounting height given herein the Specifications, Contract Drawings, and/or documents are intended to provide general guidelines pursuant to industry standards. Such

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E. Provide field coordination and verification with existing conditions and ensure that such mounting heights if indeed are practical and feasible as not to conflict with other installation and construction. If conflicts are discovered at any time during the construction, report to the Owner’s Representative immediately for resolution.

F. If the Contractor fails to provide such coordination and field verification and results of erroneous installation, the Contractor shall remedy such installation per Owner’s Representative direction, at Contractor’s cost.

3.03 MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS

A. Apply, install, connect, and erect manufactured items or materials according to the recommendations, wiring diagrams, instructions of the manufacturer when such recommendations are not illustrated or in conflict with the Contract Documents.

B. Furnish to the Owner’s Representative on request, copies of manufacturer’s recommendations.

Secure approval of recommendations before proceeding with work.

C. Keep at the site not less than one copy, in good condition, of manufacturer’s recommendations, wiring diagrams, instructions, or directions, pertaining to work at the site. Inform involved personnel of requirements and availability of manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.04 COORDINATION

A. The drawings are diagrammatic and indicate generally the locations of materials and equipment.

These drawings shall be followed as closely as possible. Coordinate the work under this section with existing conditions for exact dimensions, clearances, and roughing-in locations.

3.05 RACEWAYS

A. One-line diagrams, risers, and conduit routing are schematic and are not showing exact physical arrangement of equipment or exact routing of conduit. Coordinate conduit routing with existing conditions.

B. Where indicated on Drawings, junction boxes and pull boxes are minimum requirements. Provide other fittings and pull boxes of adequate size in the raceway system wherever necessary or required by the National Electrical Code. Allow a maximum of four-quarter bends between pull boxes in each run of conduits.

C. Provide expansion joint fittings for conduits passing through new or existing expansion joints installed between buildings. Verify exact locations and details of expansion joints prior to work.

D. Coordinate conduit routing, pull box and equipment locations with other trades to avoid conflicts of equipment installations.

E. All empty conduits shall have pull wires.

F. Provide unistrut mounting channels, hanger rods, anchor bolts and fittings to support conduits and pull boxes.

G. Work shall comply with National Electrical Code requirements.

3.06 MISCELLANEOUS

A. Support all conduits and equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code and the International Building Code.

B. Cutting and Patching: Perform cutting and patching as may be necessary for the proper installation of the electrical work. Grout around raceway penetrations and fill anchor bolt holes or spalled areas. Core drill new penetrations through existing structural walls, ceilings, and floor slabs.

C. Cleanup: The premises must be kept free of accumulated materials, rubbish, and debris at all times. Surplus materials, tools, and equipment must not be stored at the building. At the

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D. Demolition: Electrical demolition shall be performed by the Electrical Contractor as indicated on Plans and other sections of the Contract Documents.

E. Installation Details: Prepare and submit to the Owner’s Representative detail sketches indicating equipment installation information with locations and dimensions.

F. Tests: Test wiring and electrical equipment to verify absence of grounds and short circuits and verify proper operation, rotation, and phase relationship. Demonstrate operation of all equipment in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Perform tests in the presence of the Owner’s Representative. Provide instruments and personnel required to conduct these tests.

3.07 DRAFT STOPS AND FIRE STOPS

A. Maintain fire-resistance ratings of walls, partitions, floors, ceiling, or other fire separation barriers whenever work requires penetrations or openings for equipment. Provide and use approved methods and fire seal material and fitting to maintain the fire resistance rating. Provide approved fire rated enclosures of double gypsum wall board for electrical panels installed in fire rated walls to maintain the wall fire resistance rating. Where panels are semi-flush mounted, provide painted oak wood trim.

3.08 INSTRUCTION PERIODS FOR OWNER’S PERSONNEL

A. Scope: Following installation of work, have representatives of installation tradesmen conduct demonstrations and instruction periods to point out locations of servicing points and required points of maintenance to Owner’s Representatives.

B. General Description of Instruction Periods: Each period shall include preliminary discussion, and presentation of information from maintenance manuals with appropriate references to Drawings;

followed by tours of building areas explaining maintenance requirements, access methods, servicing and maintenance procedures, and equipment cleaning procedures, control settings and available adjustments.

C. Scheduling of Instruction Periods: Notice of Contractor’s readiness to conduct such instruction and demonstration shall be given to Owner’s Representative at least two (2) weeks prior to the instruction periods, and agreement reached as to the date at which the instruction periods are to be performed. Obtain approvals of proposed date prior to making final arrangements.

3.09 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHECKS AND TESTING

A. Test wiring and electrical equipment to verify absence of grounds and short circuits and verify proper operation, rotation, and phase relationship. Upon request, demonstrate operation of all equipment in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Provide instruments and personnel required to conduct these tests.

B. Checks are intended to begin upon completion of a component or equipment installation. Testing generally occurs later when systems are energized or nearing that point. Beginning system testing before full completion, does not relieve the Contractor from fully completing the system as soon as possible, including all construction checklists and may require retesting portions of the system once all components are fully functioning.

C. The check and test procedures and record forms shall contain the following:

1. The Subcontractor(s) executing checks or tests.

2. A list of the integral components being inspected and tested, equipment tag numbers, manufacturer, model number, pertinent performance information / rating data.

3. Test equipment used.

4. Construction checklists associated with the components, if any.

5. Any special required conditions of the check or test for each procedure.

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6. Items, conditions or functions to be inspected, verified or tested, the checks and testing method given and a place provided with results recorded.

7. Acceptance criteria (or reference by specific table where the acceptance criteria is found).

8. For each procedure, list the technician performing check or test and company, witnesses of the tests and dates of tests.

9. Sampling strategies used.

D. At the Commissioning Authority’s discretion, if large numbers or repeated deficiencies are encountered, the Contractor shall test and troubleshoot all remaining systems at issue on their own before commissioning with the Commissioning Authority will resume.

E. Common Testing Requirements:

1. The following requirements apply to all electrical systems and features that are to be commissioned when referenced below. Tests shall:

a. Verify functionality and compliance with the design intent for each individual sequence module in the sequences of operation. Verify proper operation of all control strategies, energy efficiency and self-diagnostics features by stepping through each sequence and documenting equipment and system performance. Test every step in every written sequence and other significant modes, sequences and operational features not mentioned in written sequences; including startup, normal operation, shutdown, scheduled on and off, unoccupied and manual modes, safeties, alarms, overrides, lockouts, and power failures.

b. Verify all alarm and high and low limit functions and messages generated on all points with alarm settings.

c. Verify integrated performance of all components and control system components, including all interlocks and interactions with other equipment and systems.

d. Verify shutdown and restart capabilities both for scheduled and unscheduled events (e.g.

power failure recovery and normal scheduled start/stop).

e. When applicable, demonstrate a full cycle from off to on and no load to full load and then to no load and off.

f. Verify time of day schedules and setpoints.

g. Verify all energy saving control strategies.

h. Verify that monitoring system graphics are representative of the systems and that all points and control elements are in the same location on the graphic as they are in the field.

i. Verify operator control of all commandable control system points including proper security level access.

j. When testing procedures for commissioned equipment are listed in NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems the NETA test procedures shall be part of the testing requirements of this specification. Additional testing procedures may be listed in this Specification.

F. Common Acceptance Criteria:

1. The following common acceptance criteria apply to all equipment, assemblies, and features:

a. For the conditions, sequences and modes tested, the equipment, integral components and related equipment shall respond to varying loads and changing conditions and parameters appropriately as expected, according to the sequences of operation, as specified, according to acceptable operating practice and the manufacturer’s performance specifications. Verify that equipment operates within tolerances specified in:

governing codes, acceptance criteria contained in the construction documents, manufacturer’s literature and according to good operating practice.

b. Systems shall accomplish their intended function and performance.

c. All safety trips shall require a manual reset to allow a system restart.

d. Resetting a manual safety shall result in a stable, safe, and predictable return to normal operation by the system.

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e. Safety circuits and permissive control circuits shall function in all possible combinations of selector switch positions (hand, auto, inverter, bypass, etc.).

f. Other acceptance criteria is given in the equipment testing requirements articles or referenced standards.

g. Additional acceptance criteria will be developed by the Commissioning Authority when detailed test procedures are developed.

h. When testing procedures for commissioned equipment are listed in NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems the NETA performance criteria shall apply.

3.10 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

A. The equipment and systems referenced in this Section are to be commissioned per Division 01 and requirements in specific sections. The Contractor has specific responsibilities for scheduling, coordination, startup, test development, testing and documentation. Coordinate all commissioning activities with the Commissioning Authority.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 26 05 01

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1.01 GENERAL

A. Conform to General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Division 01, Division 26, Division 27, and Division 28.

B. Review the Specifications and Drawings for coordination with additional requirements and information that applies to work under this Specification.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Devices, material, equipment, enclosures, and assemblies shall be new, UL listed, approved, and suitable for its environment where used.

B. Unless noted otherwise, wiring systems shall be installed in a complete raceway system.

C. Determine the exact electrical requirements of equipment from the equipment suppliers prior to rough-in.

D. All installations shall comply with ADA requirements.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – www.nfpa.org:

1. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.

2. NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

B. International Code Council – www.iccsafe.org:

1. IBC – International Building Code.

2. IFC – International Fire Code.

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

D. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

1.04 EQUIPMENT FINISH

A. Electrical equipment, control panels, and cabinets, shall be furnished factory painted in the manufacturer’s standard colors unless otherwise specified.

B. Unfinished materials and equipment except conduit, shall be cleaned, primed and painted by the Electrical Contractor as directed by the Owner.

C. The colors of exposed electrical materials and apparatus shall be as selected by the Owner.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data, installation instructions, use limitations and recommendations for each material used. Provide certifications stating that materials comply with requirements.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source: For each type of material required for the Work of this Section, provide primary materials which are the products of one manufacturer. Provide secondary materials which are acceptable to the manufacturers of the primary materials.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials and products in unopened factory labeled packages. Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Protect from damage.

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B. Make all necessary provisions for storing materials and equipment at the site to ensure the quality and condition of the material to be installed. Utilize only new materials which are free of defects and which arrive at the jobsite unopened in the original container.

1.08 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate location of raceways, supports, cable trays and electrical equipment with existing conditions.

B. Determine the exact electrical requirements of all equipment from the equipment suppliers prior to rough in wiring. Refer any discrepancy between the Drawings and equipment requirements to the Engineer for resolution prior to installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Furnish all items of the materials, design, sizes, and ratings specified herein.

B. All devices, equipment, enclosures, and material shall be UL listed, Engineer approved, and suitable for its environment where used.

2.02 RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS

A. All raceways shall be 3/4" minimum.

B. 3/4" raceways shall have no more than six (6) #12 AWG conductors.

C. Minimize the use of flexible metallic conduit. Flexible conduit shall only be used for light fixture connections, expansion and seismic joints. Flexible metallic conduit shall not be used in concealed locations.

D. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Hot dipped galvanized or sherardized steel. Utilize compression type with insulated throat in interior locations. Cast metal shall not be used.

E. Rigid Galvanized Steel (RGS): Rigid metal conduit shall be galvanized steel type in outdoor locations. Conduit fittings and accessories shall be listed for use with RGS.

F. Flexible Steel Conduit: Interlocking single strip, hot-dipped galvanized or sherardized, liquid-tight when used in wet or damp locations. Fittings shall be screw wedge type or liquid-tight type depending on conduit type used. Provide grounding fittings for ground wire installation outside conduit.

G. Concealed raceways shall be secured with heavy-duty, single-hole, steel straps. Nail-in style straps shall not be used.

H. Exposed raceways shall be secured with heavy-duty, two-hole, steel straps.

I. Exposed raceway running on roofs, surface mounted on building exterior within 10-feet of ground, walkways or stairs, exposed to weather or under covered walkways shall be galvanized rigid steel on rubber support pads with strut straps (not wood).

J. Raceways shall be supported independently from the ceiling suspension system, cable trays, ducts, and piping.

K. Pendant mounted groups of raceways shall be supported by 1-5/8” square preformed channel (Unistrut).

L. Wherever buried, non-metallic, conduit passes through an expansion or contraction joint, or where required to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction, provide a conduit expansion joint. Install the conduit to cross the joint at right angles.

M. Pull Wires: Provide a pull wire in all empty raceways:

1. Use nylon pull-wires of tensile strength not less than 240-pounds in each conduit and duct, leave pull-wires in ducts and conduit after cleaning.

2. No splices in pull-wire will be allowed.

3. Leave ample slack length at each end of pull-wire.

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2.03 PATHWAYS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS

A. All cables shall be run in conduit.

2.04 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Branch circuit wiring shall be #12 AWG copper minimum unless indicated otherwise. Conductors #10 AWG and smaller shall be solid copper with Code grade insulation and a minimum temperature rating of 75 deg C.

B. Branch circuit ground wire, isolated ground wire, equipment grounding conductor and grounding electrode conductors shall be insulated the same as the circuit or feeder conductors.

C. Conductors #8 AWG and larger shall be stranded copper, with Code grade insulation and a minimum insulation temperature rating of 75 deg C, and connected to equipment by means of compression type terminal lugs. Compression lugs shall be hydraulic compression only.

Mechanical compression methods are not acceptable. Provide two-hole lugs of AL/Cu type only.

Single hole lugs are not acceptable.

D. Marking: Wire must be marked at 2’ intervals with gauge, insulation type, and manufacturer.

Label feeders at each end of phase designation.

E. Low voltage wiring and cables specified herein by Divisions 26 shall be installed in complete raceway systems.

2.05 JUNCTION AND PULLBOXES

A. Manufacturers: Bower, Raco or Steel City. Boxes exposed to weather shall be Crouse Hinds or approved equal cast aluminum type.

B. Electrical boxes shall conform to UL-50, “Standard for Electrical Enclosures” and UL-514, “Standard for Electrical Outlet Boxes and Fittings”.

C. Provide electrical boxes of the material, finish, type, and size indicated and required for the location, kind of service, number of wires, and function.

D. Electrical boxes that are shown on the Drawings with no indication of size shall be provided in accordance with the NEC.

E. Junction boxes, pull boxes, and outlet boxes shall be pressed steel with knockouts and matching cover as required with size, depth, and shape best suited to the location and intended service.

Cover on finish area shall be provided with specification grade quantity type to match finish surface. Include plaster or tile rings as required.

F. Provide neoprene gaskets 1/8” thick with all boxes subjected to weather.

G. Grounding: Provide each box with a grounding terminal.

1. Grounding Terminal: Either a green-colored washer-in-head machine screw not smaller than 10-32 in a drilled and tapped hole in the back of the box or a grounding bushing with green-colored machine screw terminal attached to one of the conduits.

2.06 SUPPORTING DEVICES

A. Provide dedicated blocking and support method to ensure secure installation of all device boxes such that the installation is capable of withstanding a minimum 50-pound pulling force without moving.

B. Support raceway by straps, suitable clamps or hangers to provide a rigid installation. Perforated strap hangers and twisted wire attachments will not be acceptable. Do not support or fasten raceways to other pipe or in a manner to prevent the ready removal of other pipe.

2.07 GROUNDING

A. Conform to NEC Article 250.

B. Ground Wire: Color coded green, copper conductor, with insulation same as circuit or feeder conductors.

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C. Grounding Conductor: Provide green insulated equipment grounding conductor or circuit grounding conductor per NEC 250 in raceway system. Insulation and conductor type shall be the same as circuit conductors.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RACEWAY

A. IMC and EMT: Interior areas.

B. RGS: Exterior area with approved weatherproof fittings.

C. Minimum Sizes: Conduit sizes are not necessarily specified on Drawings. Provide a minimum 3/4" conduit homeruns and multi-pole circuits. Refer to other specification sections for other minimum sizes. Contractor shall provide sizing of conduits as required to meet code where the above specified minimum sizes are too small to afford 40% fill. Conduit sizes shall be sized for conductor types and sizes per NEC.

D. Conduit termination shall have code-sized junction box for flush or surface installation. Conduit stubs shall have nylon insulated type bushing.

E. Pull Wires: Provide pull wires in all empty raceways. Pull wires shall be continuous in each raceway run and extend a minimum distance of 12” from the junction box or terminal at the end of the raceway.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. One-line diagrams, risers, and conduit routing are schematic and do not show exact arrangement of equipment.

B. Where indicated on Drawings, junction boxes and pull boxes are minimum requirements. Provide other fittings and pull boxes of adequate size in the raceway system wherever necessary or required by the NEC. Allow a maximum of four 90-degree bends between pull boxes in each run of conduit.

C. For roof-top conduit installation, provide expansion joint fittings and Firestone rubber blocking (to match existing where applicable) and assemblies.

D. Provide expansion joint fittings for conduits passing through new or existing expansion joints.

Verify exact locations and details of expansion joints prior to work.

E. Coordinate conduit routing, pull box and equipment locations with existing conditions to avoid conflicts of equipment installations. Empty conduits shall have pull wires.

F. Where permitted, exposed raceway shall be run parallel or perpendicular to the building. Run raceways as high as possible, unless noted otherwise.

G. Carefully form bends to avoid injuring or flattening raceway. Raceways 1-inch trade size and larger shall utilize factory formed fittings where bends are 45-degrees or larger. Minor offsets are permitted to be filed bent. All bends in conduits serving low-voltage systems shall not have bend radii less than 10-times the nominal conduit size.

H. Support raceways with heavy-duty, one-hole, pressed steel straps on interior surfaces. Support pendant mounted raceways on 1/4" rod with pear-shaped hanger (up to 2” pipe size) or trapeze type hanger with 3/8” rod, 1-5/8” square preformed channel. Conduit support system shall be dedicated and isolated from other systems and ceiling supports or tees. Conduit installations shall not use ceiling type wire and clips as support system.

I. Anchor all electrical work securely to structure using fasteners approved by a Washington State Licensed Structural Engineer for the types of structure encountered.

J. Anchor to frame structure by means of sheet metal screws. Fasten to structural walls with lead anchors or steel expansion shells and threaded bolts or screws with slotted heads. Fasten to architectural or masonry walls with toggle bolts or molley screws. Deviation from these methods must be approved prior to installation.

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K. Furnish anchor bolts and anchorage items as required, and field check to insure proper alignment and location. Provide templates, layout drawings, and supervision at the job site to ensure correct placing of anchorage items in concrete. Check embedded items for correctness of location and detail before concrete is placed.

L. Control erection tolerance requirements to not impair the strength, safety, serviceability, or appearance of installations, as approved by the Engineer. Determine exact location of conduit.

Route all conduit parallel to building lines.

M. Hot-dip galvanize all exterior support hardware after fabrication.

N. Install individual conductors in conduits, raceways, and ducts to complete the wiring systems.

O. Install switches and cover plates complete in a neat manner in accordance with the NEC and local codes.

3.03 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Branch circuits shall be #12 AWG minimum.

B. Branch circuit wiring size #10 AWG and smaller shall have continuous color code identification per standard listed below. Tin all stripped ends of wiring #10 AWG and smaller prior to termination under set screws.

C. Use no mechanical means for pulling wires, and no lubricant except powdered soapstone or approved substitute.

D. Branch circuit splices may be made with 3M Scotch-Lok Electrical Spring type connectors up to #8 AWG size, except motor connections.

E. Utilize crimp-type pressure connectors insulated with tape or pre-fabricated covers on motor connections and splices of wiring #6 AWG and larger.

F. Make no splices in home runs.

G. Do not inter-mix wiring from separate raceway systems unless specifically permitted by the Engineer.

H. Color Coding Standards:

3Ø, 4 Wire System: 208Y/120V 480Y/277V

Phase A Black Brown

Phase B Red Orange

Phase C Blue Yellow

Neutral White Gray

Ground Green Green

Control Wiring: Grey or black with identifying wire numbers at each termination

Color-coded Tape: May be used in lieu of color-coded insulation for conductors #8 AWG and larger. However, the insulation shall be black only and shall be tape-identified with color scheme shown above at splices, terminations and junction boxes.

I. Each single pole branch circuit shall contain a dedicated neutral conductor and equipment grounding conductor of the same size as the hot conductors. Shared neutral conductors and/or multi-pole breakers used on single pole loads are not permitted.

J. All wiring shall be identified with permanent wire labels, using alphanumeric designations. All terminations and splices shall be identically labeled for the same wire (i.e. common conductors

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