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This document is a pre-solicitation notice for a competitive invitation for bid (IFB) for electrical rehabilitation services on the control tower at Stillwater Dam in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, plans to issue the IFB with an estimated construction value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The project consists of addressing electrical code violations, replacing damaged conduit, making changes to accommodate demolition of the current office building, and replacing the existing emergency generator with an outside generator in a new location to support the storage building. The IFB is expected to be available on or about July 8, 2024, through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). A pre-bid tour is scheduled for July 18, 2024, and bids will be due on or about August 8, 2024. This procurement is a 100% Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program set-aside.

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STILLWATER DAM ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION 100% FINAL

SECTION 02 41 00 Page 1

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DEMOLITION

Part 1 General

1.1 References

1.2 Project Description

1.2.1 Demolition/Deconstruction Plan

1.2.2 General Requirements

1.3 Items to Remain in Place

1.3.1 Existing Construction Limits and Protection

1.3.2 Utility Service

1.4 Submittals

1.5 Quality Assurance

1.5.1 Dust and Debris Control

1.6 Protection of Personnel

Part 2 Products

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Existing Project Features to be Removed

3.1.1 Removal of Ladder

3.1.2 Lead Paint

3.2 Patching

3.3 Cleanup

3.4 Disposal of Removed Materials

3.4.1 Regulation of Removed Materials

3.4.2 Burning on Government Property

3.4.3 Removal from Government Property

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Part 1 General

1.1 References

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety -- Safety and Health

Requirements Manual

U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

FAA AC 70/7460-1 (2016; Rev L; Change 2) Obstruction Marking and Lighting

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926.62 Lead

40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

29 CFR 1910.1025 Lead

40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

1.2 Project Description

1.2.1 Demolition/Deconstruction Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed demolition, salvage, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, coordination with other work in progress, a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and of the sequence of operations. Identify components and materials to be salvaged for reuse or recycling.

Append tracking forms for all removed materials indicating type, quantities, condition, destination, and end use. Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Plan shall be approved by Contracting Officer prior to work beginning. All equipment and removal methods shall comply with applicable sections of EM 385-1-1.

1.2.2 General Requirements

Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. The work of this section is to be performed in a manner that maximizes salvage and recycling of materials.

Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations. The work includes demolition, salvage of identified items, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Remove rubbish and debris from Government property daily, unless otherwise directed. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Contracting Officer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.

1.3 Items to Remain in Place

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Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the Contracting Officer prior to performing such work.

1.3.1 Existing Construction Limits and Protection

Do not disturb existing structure conditions beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove snow, dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

1.3.2 Utility Service

Maintain existing utilities in service and protect against damage during demolition and construction operations. Prior to start of work, utilities serving each area of alteration or removal will be shut off, disconnected, and sealed by the Contractor, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 Submittals

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Existing

Conditions; G|CM

SD-07 Certificates Demolition Plan;

G|CM Notification; G|CE

SD-11 Closeout Submittals Receipts

1.5 Quality Assurance

Submit timely notification of demolition projects to Federal, State, regional, and local authorities in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M. Notify the Regional Office of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), State's environmental protection agency, and the Contracting Officer in writing 10 working days prior to the commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M. Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations.

Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.5.1 Dust and Debris Control

Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, concrete staining, or pollution. Sweep work areas as often as necessary

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1.6 Protection of Personnel

Before, during and after the demolition work continuously evaluate the condition of the existing structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of walls, columns, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

PART 2 Products

PART 3 Execution

3.1 Removals

3.1.1 Removal of Ladder

The ladder to be removed is specified in the drawings as the existing ladder to be removed. Dispose of the existing ladder in a manner consistent with the requirements of these specifications.

3.1.2 Removal of Lead Paint

If any lead-based paint (LBP) is discovered on any surface having work performed on, the Contractor shall address LBP in the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). If work activities show potential to generate unacceptable occupational exposure to LBP, a written lead compliance plan shall be written and included in the APP. The lead compliance plan shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 29 CFR 1926.62. Reference lead hazard control in EM 385-1-1, Section 6.C.

Contractor shall comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of Federal, State, and local authorities regarding removing, handling, storing, transporting, metal recycling, and disposing of lead waste materials. Comply with the applicable requirements of the current issue of 29 CFR 1926.62. Submit matters regarding interpretation of standards to the Contracting Officer for resolution before starting work. Where specification requirements and the referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

Contractor shall provide the names and qualifications of each Contractor employee that will be transporting, storing, treating, and disposing of lead wastes. Include the facility location and operator, license identification, and contact information. Furnish two (2) copies of proof of disposal including a signed manifest or bill of lading.

3.2 Patching

Where removals leave holes and/or damaged surfaces exposed in the finished work, patch and repair these holes and damaged surfaces to match adjacent finished surfaces. Where new work is to be applied to existing surfaces, perform removals and patching in a manner to produce surfaces suitable for receiving new work. Finished surfaces of patched area shall be flush with the adjacent existing surface and shall match the existing adjacent surface as closely as possible as to texture and finish.

Patching shall be as specified and indicated, and shall include:

Concrete and Masonry: Completely fill holes and depressions, caused by previous physical damage, or left as a result of removals in existing concrete and masonry structures which are to

SECTION 02 41 00 Page 5 remain, shall be repaired with an approved patching material, applied in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions and the Contracting Officers approval.

3.3 Cleanup

Remove debris and rubbish from construction site. Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal. Restrict the spread of dust and debris and keep waste from being distributed over the general area. Do not blow down the space with compressed air.

3.4 Disposal of Removed Materials

3.4.1 Regulation of Removed Materials

Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other unsalvageable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as contractually specified in Section

01 57 19 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

3.4.2 Burning on Government Property

Burning of materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures will not be permitted on Government property.

3.4.3 Removal from Government Property

Transport waste materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures from Government property for legal disposal at a certified disposal site.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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METAL LADDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 CERTIFICATES

1.4 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Structural Carbon Steel

2.1.2 Structural Tubing

2.1.3 Steel Pipe

2.1.4 Fittings for Steel Pipe

2.1.5 Aluminum Alloy Products

2.1.6 Other

2.2 FABRICATION FINISHES

2.2.1 Galvanizing

2.2.2 Hardware

2.2.3 Repair of Zinc-Coated Surfaces

2.2.4 Shop Cleaning and Painting

2.2.4.1 Surface Preparation

2.2.4.2 Pretreatment, Priming and Painting

2.2.5 Nonferrous Metal Surfaces

2.2.6 Aluminum Surfaces

2.2.6.1 Surface Condition

2.2.6.2 Aluminum Finishes

2.3 LADDERS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

3.3 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

3.4 WELDING

3.5 FINISHES

3.5.1 Dissimilar Materials

3.5.2 Field Preparation

3.5.3 Environmental Conditions

3.6 LADDERS

3.6.1 General Requirements

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

AMERICAN LADDER INSTITUTE (ALI)

ALI A14.3 (2008; R 2018) Ladders - Fixed - Safety Requirements

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1 (2020; Errata 1 2021) Structural Welding

Code - Steel

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A36 (2019) Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A47 (1999; R 2022; E 2022) Standard

Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings

ASTM A53 (2022) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM A123 (2017) Standard Specification for Zinc

(Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM A153 (2016a) Standard Specification for Zinc

Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A500 (2021a) Standard Specification for

Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes

ASTM A653 (2022) Standard Specification for Steel

Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A780 (2020) Standard Practice for Repair of

Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings

ASTM A924 (2022a) Standard Specification for General

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Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM B26 (2018; E 2018) Standard Specification for

Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings

ASTM B108 (2019) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings

ASTM B209 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B221 (2021) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

ASTM D1187 (1997; E 2011; R 2011) Asphalt-Base

Emulsions for Use as Protective Coatings for Metal

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI 79 (2016) Primer, Alkyd, Anti-Corrosive for

Metal

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC SP 3 (2018) Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3 (2007) Commercial Blast Cleaning

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.23 (Nov 2016) Ladders

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURE:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Ladders, Installation Drawings [G; DO]

SD-03 Product Data

Ladders [G; DO]

Anchorages [G; DO]

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Material (if applicable) [G; DO]

SD-07 Certificates

Fabricator Certification for Ladder Assembly [G; DO]

1.3 CERTIFICATES

Provide fabricator certification for ladder assembly stating that the ladder and associated components have been fabricated according to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.23.

1.4 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS

For Structural Steel qualify welders in accordance with AWS D1.1.

Use procedures, materials, and equipment of the type required for the work.

For Aluminum qualify welders in accordance with AWS D1.2. Use procedures, materials, and equipment of the type required for the work.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

Protect from corrosion, deformation, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area free from contact with soil and weather. Remove and replace damaged items with new items.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Structural Carbon Steel

ASTM A36

2.1.2 Structural Tubing

ASTM A500

2.1.3 Steel Pipe

ASTM A53, Type E or S, Grade B.

2.1.4 Fittings for Steel Pipe

Standard malleable iron fittings ASTM A47

2.1.5 Aluminum Alloy Products

Conform to ASTM B209 for sheet plate, ASTM B221 for extrusions and ASTM B26 or ASTM B108 for castings, as applicable. Provide aluminum extrusions at least 1/8 inch thick and aluminum plate or sheet at least 0.050 inch thick.

2.1.6 Other

If the Contractor wishes to use a material other than what is specified herein, the material certification documents shall be submitted to the

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Government for approval prior to ordering any such material.

2.2 FABRICATION FINISHES

2.2.1 Galvanizing

If mild steel is chosen for the fabrication, the exposed surfaces of the steel must be galvanized to prevent corrosion.

Hot-dip galvanize items specified to be zinc-coated, after fabrication where practicable. Galvanizing: ASTM A123, ASTM A153, ASTM A653 or ASTM A924, G90, as applicable.

2.2.1.1 Hardware

Galvanize anchor bolts, washers, and parts or devices necessary for proper installation, unless indicated otherwise.

2.2.1.2 Repair of Zinc-Coated Surfaces

Repair damaged surfaces with galvanizing repair method and paint conforming to ASTM A780 or by application of stick or thick paste material specifically designed for repair of galvanizing, as approved by Contracting Officer. Clean areas to be repaired and remove slag from welds. Heat surfaces to which stick or paste material is applied, with a torch to a temperature sufficient to melt the metallics in stick or paste;

spread molten material uniformly over surfaces to be coated and wipe off excess material.

2.2.2 Shop Cleaning and Painting

2.2.2.1 Surface Preparation

Blast clean surfaces in accordance with SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3. Surfaces that will be exposed in spaces above ceiling or in attic spaces, crawl spaces, furred spaces, and chases may be cleaned in accordance with SSPC SP 3 in lieu of being blast cleaned. Wash cleaned surfaces which become contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease, or other contaminants with solvents until thoroughly clean.

2.2.2.2 Pretreatment, Priming and Painting

Apply pretreatment, primer, and paint in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

2.2.3 Nonferrous Metal Surfaces

Protect by plating, anodic, or organic coatings.

2.2.4 Aluminum Surfaces

2.2.4.1 Surface Condition

Before finishes are applied, remove roll marks, scratches, rolled-in scratches, kinks, stains, pits, orange peel, die marks, structural streaks, and other defects which will affect uniform appearance of finished surfaces.

2.2.4.2 Aluminum Finishes

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Unexposed plate and extrusions may have mill finish as fabricated.

Sandblast castings' finish, medium, AA DAF45. Unless otherwise specified, provide all other aluminum items with standard mill finish.

Provide a coating thickness not less than that specified for protective and decorative type finishes for items used in interior locations or architectural Class I type finish for items used in exterior locations in

AA DAF45.

2.3 LADDERS

Fabricate vertical ladders conforming to 29 CFR 1910.23 and Section 5 of ALI A14.3. Ladders shall be capable of supporting their maximum intended load. Use 2 1/2 by 1/2-inch steel flats for stringers and 1 inch diameter steel rods for rungs. Ladder rungs, step, and cleats must be spaced not less than 10 inches and not more than 16 inches wide, spaced no more than 14 inches apart, plug welded or shouldered and headed into stringers.

Install ladders so that the perpendicular distance from the centerline of the steps or rungs, or grab bars, or both, to the nearest permanent object in the back of the ladder or to the finished wall surface will be 12 inches. Provide heavy clip angles welded or bolted to the stringer and drilled as indicated. Provide intermediate clip angles not over 48 inches on centers. The top rung of the ladder must be level with the top of the access level, parapet or landing served by the ladder except for hatches or wells. Extend the side rails of through or sidestep ladders 42 inches above the access level. Provide ladder access protective swing gates at the top of access/egress level. The drawings must indicate ladder locations and details of critical dimensions and materials.

The expected required height of the ladder is 16-feet 8-inches from 1-foot from the floor to the level of the upper level serviced by the ladder. The ladder shall be a vertically stowable design which provides at least 6-feet 6-inches vertical perpendicular clearance between the floor and the bottommost point of the ladder. Any section of ladder made to be deployed shall be equipped with a momentum control system to prevent a free-fall of the mechanism which may result in injury to personnel or damage to the structure. The deployment system shall be equipped with a release mechanism that allows operation from the same level serviced by the ladder.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Install items at locations indicated, according to manufacturer's instructions. Verify all measurements and take all field measurements necessary before fabrication. Provide Exposed fastenings of compatible materials, generally matching in color and finish, and harmonize with the material to which fastenings are applied. Include materials and parts necessary to complete each item, even though such work is not definitely shown or specified. Poor matching of holes for fasteners will be cause for rejection. Conceal fastenings where practicable. Thickness of metal and details of assembly and supports must provide strength and stiffness.

Formed joints exposed to the weather to exclude water. Items listed below require additional procedures.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

Metalwork must be well formed to shape and size, with sharp lines and angles and true curves. Drilling and punching must produce clean true lines and

SECTION 05 51 33 Page 7 surfaces. Continuously weld along the entire area of contact. Do not tack weld exposed connections of work in place. Grid smooth exposed welds.

Provide smooth finish on exposed surfaces of work in place, unless otherwise approved. Where tight fits are required, mill joints. Cope or miter corner joints, well formed, and in true alignment. Install in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and approved drawings, cuts, and details.

3.3 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

Provide anchorage where necessary for fastening metal items securely in place. Include for anchorage not otherwise specified or indicated slotted inserts, expansion anchors, and powder-actuated fasteners, when approved for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry; machine bolts, carriage bolts and powder-actuated threaded studs for steel; through bolts, lag bolts, and screws for wood. Do not use wood plugs in any material. Provide non-ferrous attachments for non-ferrous metal. Make exposed fastenings of compatible materials, generally matching in color and finish, to which fastenings are applied. Conceal fastenings where practicable. Do not reuse any existing anchor holes or the surrounding concrete within 6-inches to avoid the utilization of compromised concrete.

Ensure anchorages are suitable for the depth of concrete which is applicable. Anchorages should not have an embedment depth of greater than 6 inches.

3.4 WELDING

Perform welding, welding inspection, and corrective welding, in accordance with AWS D1.1. Use continuous welds on all exposed connections.

Grind visible welds smooth in the finished installation.

3.5 FINISHES

3.5.1 Dissimilar Materials

Where dissimilar metals are in contact, protect surfaces with a coat conforming to MPI 79 to prevent galvanic or corrosive action. Where aluminum is in contact with concrete, plaster, mortar, masonry, wood, or absorptive materials subject to wetting, protect with ASTM D1187, asphalt-base emulsion.

3.5.2 Field Preparation

Remove rust preventive coating just prior to field erection, using a remover approved by the rust preventive manufacturer. Surfaces, when assembled, must be free of rust, grease, dirt, and other foreign matter.

3.5.3 Environmental Conditions

Do not clean or paint surface when damp or exposed to foggy or rainy weather, when metallic surface temperature is less than 5 degrees F above the dew point of the surrounding air, or when surface temperature is below 45 degrees F or over 95 degrees F, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.6 LADDERS

Secure to the adjacent construction with the clip angles attached to the stringer. Secure to masonry or concrete with not less than 3/4-inch

SECTION 05 51 33 Page 8 diameter expansion bolts of not less than 4-inch length. Install intermediate clip angles not over 48 inches on center. Install brackets as required for securing of ladders welded or bolted to structural steel or built into the masonry or concrete. Ends of ladders must not rest upon the floor or roof hatch.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1. 1 REFERENCES

1. 2 DEFI NI TI ONS

1. 3 SUBMI TTALS

1. 4 QUALI TY CONTROL

1. 4. 1 Regul at or y Requi r ement s

1. 4. 2 St andar d Pr oduct s

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2. 1 EQUI PMENT

2. 1. 1 Condui t s and Raceways

2. 1. 1. 1 Ri gi d St eel Condui t

2. 1. 1. 2 Fl exi bl e Met al l i c Condui t

2. 1. 1. 3 Ri gi d Nonmet al l i c Condui t

2. 1. 2 Wi r eways

2. 1. 3 Out l et Boxes, Pul l Boxes and Junct i on Boxes

2. 1. 4 Panel boar ds

2. 1. 4. 1 Ci r cui t Br eaker s

2. 1. 5 Mobi l e Gener at or Connect i on

2. 1. 6 Tr ansf er Swi t ches

2. 2 MATERI ALS

2. 2. 1 Wi r e And Cabl e

2. 2. 1. 1 I nsul at i on

2. 2. 2 Swi t ches

2. 2. 2. 1 Saf et y Swi t ches

2. 2. 3 Fuses

2. 2. 3. 1 Fusehol der s

2. 2. 3. 2 Car t r i dge, Cur r ent Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl ass R)

2. 2. 3. 3 Car t r i dge Fuses, Hi gh- I nt er r upt i ng Capaci t y, Cur r ent

Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl asses J, L, and CC)

2. 2. 3. 4 Car t r i dge Fuses, Cur r ent Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl ass T)

2. 2. 4 Manuf act ur er ' s Namepl at e

2. 2. 5 Sur ge Pr ot ect i ve Devi ces

PART 3 EXECUTI ON

3. 1 PREPARATI ON

3. 2 I NSTALLATI ON

3. 2. 1 Under gr ound Ser vi ce

3. 2. 2 Ser vi ce Ent r ance I dent i f i cat i on

3. 2. 3 Label s

3. 2. 4 Wi r i ng Met hods

3. 2. 4. 1 Pul l Wi r e

3. 2. 5 Condui t s, Raceways and Fi t t i ngs

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3. 2. 5. 1 Ri gi d St eel Condui t

3. 2. 5. 2 Fl exi bl e Met al l i c Condui t

3. 2. 5. 3 Ri gi d Nonmet al l i c Condui t

3. 2. 5. 4 Under gr ound Condui t

3. 2. 5. 5 Condui t I nst al l ed Thr ough Fl oor Sl abs

3. 2. 5. 6 St ub Ups

3. 2. 5. 7 Condui t Suppor t

3. 2. 5. 8 Di r ect i onal Changes i n Condui t Runs

3. 2. 5. 9 Wi r eway and Auxi l i ar y Gut t er

3. 2. 5. 10 Sur f ace Raceways and Assembl i es

3. 2. 6 Wi r i ng

3. 2. 7 Spl i ces and Connect or s

3. 2. 8 Conduct or I dent i f i cat i on

3. 2. 9 Saf et y Swi t ches

3. 2. 10 Boxes and Fi t t i ngs

3. 2. 11 Panel boar ds

3. 2. 12 Dr y- Type Di st r i but i on Tr ansf or mer s

3. 2. 13 Sur ge Pr ot ect i ve Devi ces

3. 2. 14 Fi el d Fabr i cat ed Namepl at es

3. 2. 15 I dent i f i cat i on Pl at es and War ni ngs

3. 3 FI ELD FABRI CATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTI NG

3. 4 WARNI NG SI GN MOUNTI NG

3. 5 FI ELD APPLI ED MOUNTI NG

3. 6 FI ELD QUALI TY CONTROL

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1. 1 REFERENCES

The publ i cat i ons l i s t ed bel ow f or m a par t of t hi s speci f i cat i on t o t he ext ent r ef er enced. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o wi t hi n t he t ext by t he basi c desi gnat i on onl y.

ASTM I NTERNATI ONAL ( ASTM)

ASTM D709 ( 2017) St andar d Speci f i cat i on f or Lami nat ed Ther moset t i ng Mat er i al s

I NSTI TUTE OF ELECTRI CAL AND ELECTRONI CS ENGI NEERS ( I EEE)

I EEE St ds Di ct i onar y ( 2009) I EEE St andar ds Di ct i onar y: Gl ossar y of Ter ms & Def i ni t i ons

NATI ONAL ELECTRI CAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCI ATI ON ( NEMA)

ANSI C80. 1 ( 2020) Amer i can Nat i onal St andar d f or El ect r i cal Ri gi d St eel Condui t ( ERSC)

ANSI Z535. 1 ( 2017) Saf et y Col or s

ANSI / NEMA OS 1 ( 2013; R 2020) Sheet - St eel Out l et Boxes, Devi ce Boxes, Cover s, and Box Suppor t s

NEMA 250 ( 2020) Encl osur es f or El ect r i cal Equi pment ( 1000 Vol t s Maxi mum)

NEMA AB 3 ( 2013) Mol ded Case Ci r cui t Br eaker s and Thei r Appl i cat i on

NEMA FB 1 ( 2014) St andar d f or Fi t t i ngs, Cast Met al Boxes, and Condui t Bodi es f or Condui t , El ect r i cal Met al l i c Tubi ng, and Cabl e

NEMA FU 1 ( 2012) Low Vol t age Car t r i dge Fuses

NEMA I CS 6 ( 1993; R 2016) I ndust r i al Cont r ol and Syst ems: Encl osur es

NEMA KS 1 ( 2013) Encl osed and Mi scel l aneous Di st r i but i on Equi pment Swi t ches ( 600 V Maxi mum)

NEMA PB 1 ( 2011) Panel boar ds

NEMA RN 1 ( 2005; R 2013) Pol yvi nyl - Chl or i de ( PVC) Ext er nal l y Coat ed Gal vani zed Ri gi d St eel Condui t and I nt er medi at e Met al Condui t

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NEMA TC 2 ( 2020) St andar d f or El ect r i cal Pol yvi nyl Chl or i de ( PVC) Condui t

NEMA TC 3 ( 2021) Pol yvi nyl Chl or i de ( PVC) Fi t t i ngs f or Use Wi t h Ri gi d PVC Condui t and Tubi ng

NATI ONAL FI RE PROTECTI ON ASSOCI ATI ON ( NFPA)

NFPA 70 ( 2023) Nat i onal El ect r i cal Code

NFPA 70E ( 2021) St andar d f or El ect r i cal Saf et y i n t he Wor kpl ace

UNDERWRI TERS LABORATORI ES ( UL)

UL 1 ( 2005; Repr i nt Jan 2020) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Fl exi bl e Met al Condui t

UL 5 ( 2016; Repr i nt Jul 2022) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Sur f ace Met al Raceways and Fi t t i ngs

UL 6 ( 2022) UL St andar d f or Saf et y El ect r i cal Ri gi d Met al Condui t - St eel

UL 44 ( 2018; Repr i nt May 2021) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Ther moset - I nsul at ed Wi r es and Cabl es

UL 50 ( 2015) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Encl osur es f or El ect r i cal Equi pment , Non- Envi r onment al Consi der at i ons

UL 67 ( 2018; Repr i nt Jul 2020) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Panel boar ds

UL 83 ( 2017; Repr i nt Mar 2020) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Ther mopl ast i c- I nsul at ed Wi r es and Cabl es

UL 198M ( 2018) UL St andar d f or Mi ne- Dut y Fuses

UL 360 ( 2013; Repr i nt Aug 2021) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Li qui d- Ti ght Fl exi bl e Met al Condui t

UL 486A- 486B ( 2018; Repr i nt May 2021) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Wi r e Connect or s

UL 486C ( 2018; Repr i nt May 2021) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Spl i c i ng Wi r e Connect or s

UL 489 ( 2016; Rev 2019) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Mol ded- Case Ci r cui t Br eaker s, Mol ded- Case Swi t ches and Ci r cui t - Br eaker Encl osur es

UL 514A ( 2013; Repr i nt Jun 2022) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Met al l i c Out l et Boxes

UL 514B ( 2012; Repr i nt May 2020) Condui t , Tubi ng and Cabl e Fi t t i ngs

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UL 514C ( 2014; Repr i nt Feb 2020) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Nonmet al l i c Out l et Boxes, Fl ush- Devi ce Boxes, and Cover s

UL 651 ( 2011; Repr i nt May 2022) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Schedul e 40, 80, Type EB and A Ri gi d PVC Condui t and Fi t t i ngs

UL 869A ( 2006; Repr i nt Jun 2020) Ref er ence St andar d f or Ser vi ce Equi pment

UL 870 ( 2016; Repr i nt Mar 2019) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Wi r eways, Auxi l i ar y Gut t er s, and Associ at ed Fi t t i ngs

UL 1449 ( 2021) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Sur ge Pr ot ect i ve Devi ces

UL 4248- 1 ( 2022) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Fusehol der s

- Par t 1: Gener al Requi r ement s

UL 4248- 12 ( 2018) UL St andar d f or Saf et y Fusehol der s

- Par t 12: Cl ass R

1. 2 DEFI NI TI ONS

a. Unl ess ot her wi se speci f i ed or i ndi cat ed, el ect r i cal and el ect r oni cs t er ms used i n t hese speci f i cat i ons, and on t he dr awi ngs, ar e as def i ned i n I EEE St ds Di ct i onar y.

b. The t echni cal sect i ons r ef er r ed t o her ei n ar e t hose speci f i cat i on sect i ons t hat descr i be pr oduct s, i nst al l at i on pr ocedur es, and equi pment oper at i ons and t hat r ef er t o t hi s sect i on f or det ai l ed descr i pt i on of submi t t al t ypes.

1. 3 SUBMI TTALS

Gover nment appr oval i s r equi r ed f or submi t t al s wi t h a " G" or " S" c l assi f i cat i on. Submi t t al s not havi ng a " G" or " S" c l assi f i cat i on ar e f or i nf or mat i on onl y. When used, a code f ol l owi ng t he " G" c l assi f i cat i on i dent i f i es t he of f i ce t hat wi l l r evi ew t he submi t t al f or t he Gover nment .

Submi t t he f ol l owi ng i n accor dance wi t h Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD- 03 Pr oduct Dat a

Condui t s and Raceways;

Wi r e and Cabl e;

Spl i ces and Connect or s; G, DO

Ci r cui t Br eaker s; G, DO

Panel boar ds; G, DO Swi t ches; G, DO

SD- 06 Test Repor t s

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Cont i nui t y Test ;

Phase- Rot at i on Test s;

I nsul at i on Resi st ance Test ; G, DO

600- Vol t Wi r i ng Test ;

SD- 08 Manuf act ur er ' s I nst r uct i ons

Manuf act ur er ' s I nst r uct i ons

1. 4 QUALI TY CONTROL

1. 4. 1 Regul at or y Requi r ement s

I n each of t he publ i cat i ons r ef er r ed t o her ei n, consi der t he advi sor y pr ovi s i ons t o be mandat or y, as t hough t he wor d, " shal l " had been subst i t ut ed f or " shoul d" wher ever i t appear s. I nt er pr et r ef er ences i n t hese publ i cat i ons t o t he " aut hor i t y havi ng j ur i sdi ct i on, " or wor ds of s i mi l ar meani ng, t o mean t he Cont r act i ng Of f i cer . Ensur e equi pment , mat er i al s, i nst al l at i on, and wor kmanshi p ar e i n accor dance wi t h t he mandat or y and advi sor y pr ovi s i ons of NFPA 70, unl ess mor e st r i ngent r equi r ement s ar e speci f i ed or i ndi cat ed.

1. 4. 2 St andar d Pr oduct s

Pr ovi de mat er i al s and equi pment t hat ar e pr oduct s of manuf act ur er s r egul ar l y engaged i n t he pr oduct i on of such pr oduct s whi ch ar e of equal mat er i al , desi gn and wor kmanshi p. Pr ovi de pr oduct s whi ch have been i n sat i sf act or y commer ci al or i ndust r i al use f or 2 year s pr i or t o bi d openi ng. Ensur e t he 2- year per i od i ncl udes appl i cat i ons of equi pment and mat er i al s under s i mi l ar c i r cumst ances and of s i mi l ar s i ze. Ensur e t he pr oduct has been on sal e on t he commer ci al mar ket t hr ough adver t i sement s, manuf act ur er s ' cat al ogs, or br ochur es dur i ng t he 2- year per i od. Wher e t wo or mor e i t ems of t he same cl ass of equi pment ar e r equi r ed, t hese i t ems must be pr oduct s of a s i ngl e manuf act ur er . Al l pr oduct s must be new, under manuf act ur er ' s war r ant y, and l i s t ed f or i t s appl i cat i on.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2. 1 EQUI PMENT

Pr ovi de t he st andar d cat al oged mat er i al s and equi pment of manuf act ur er s r egul ar l y engaged i n t he manuf act ur e of t he pr oduct s. For mat er i al , equi pment , and f i xt ur e l i s t s submi t t al s, show manuf act ur er ' s st y l e or cat al og number s, speci f i cat i on and dr awi ng r ef er ence number s, war r ant y i nf or mat i on, and f abr i cat i on s i t e.

Pr ovi de f act or y- appl i ed f i ni sh on el ect r i cal equi pment i n accor dance wi t h t he f ol l owi ng:

a. NEMA 250 cor r osi on- r esi st ance t est and t he addi t i onal r equi r ement s as speci f i ed her ei n.

b. I nt er i or and ext er i or st eel sur f aces of equi pment encl osur es:

t hor oughl y c l eaned f ol l owed by a r ust - i nhi bi t i ve phosphat i z i ng or equi val ent t r eat ment pr i or t o pai nt i ng.

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c. Ext er i or sur f aces: f r ee f r om hol es, seams, dent s, wel d mar ks, l oose scal e or ot her i mper f ect i ons.

d. I nt er i or sur f aces: r ecei ve not l ess t han one coat of cor r osi on- r esi st i ng pai nt i n accor dance wi t h t he manuf act ur er ' s st andar d pr act i ce.

e. Ext er i or sur f aces: pr i med, f i l l ed wher e necessar y, and gi ven not l ess t han t wo coat s baked enamel wi t h semi gl oss f i ni sh.

f . Equi pment : ANSI Li ght Gr ay.

g. Pr ovi de manuf act ur er ' s coat i ngs f or t ouch- up wor k and as speci f i ed i n par agr aph FI ELD APPLI ED PAI NTI NG.

2. 1. 1 Condui t s and Raceways

2. 1. 1. 1 Ri gi d St eel Condui t

Pr ovi de hot di pped gal vani zed r i gi d st eel condui t compl yi ng wi t h NEMA RN 1, ANSI C80. 1, UL 6 and UL 5 as appl i cabl e.

Use t hr eaded f i t t i ngs f or r i gi d st eel condui t .

Use sol i d gasket s. Ensur e condui t f i t t i ngs wi t h bl ank cover s have gasket s, except i n c l ean, dr y ar eas or at t he l owest poi nt of a condui t r un wher e dr ai nage i s r equi r ed.

Pr ovi de cover s wi t h capt i ve scr ews. Cover s and scr ews must be accessi bl e af t er t he wor k has been compl et ed.

2. 1. 1. 2 Fl exi bl e Met al l i c Condui t

Ensur e f l exi bl e met al l i c condui t i s gal vani zed st eel and compl i es wi t h UL 1 and UL 360.

Ensur e f i t t i ngs f or f l exi bl e met al l i c condui t ar e speci f i cal l y desi gned f or such condui t .

Pr ovi de l i qui dt i ght f l exi bl e met al l i c condui t wi t h a pr ot ect i ve j acket of PVC ext r uded over a f l exi bl e i nt er l ocked gal vani zed st eel cor e t o pr ot ect wi r i ng agai nst moi st ur e, oi l , chemi cal s, and cor r osi ve f umes.

Ensur e f i t t i ngs f or l i qui dt i ght f l exi bl e met al l i c condui t ar e speci f i cal l y desi gned f or such condui t .

2. 1. 1. 3 Ri gi d Nonmet al l i c Condui t

Ensur e r i gi d nonmet al l i c condui t compl i es wi t h NEMA TC 2, NEMA TC 3, and UL 651 as appl i cabl e wi t h a wal l t hi ckness not l ess t han Schedul e 40.

2. 1. 2 Wi r eways

Ensur e wi r eways and auxi l i ar y gut t er s ar e a mi ni mum 4 by 4- i nch t r ade si ze conf or mi ng t o UL 870.

UL 870. Mat er i al : st eel epoxy pai nt ed 16 gauge f or hei ght s and dept hs up t o 6 by 6 i nches, and 14 gauge f or hei ght s and dept hs up t o 12 by 12 i nches.

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Pr ovi de i n l engt h r equi r ed f or t he appl i cat i on wi t h hi nged cover NEMA encl osur e per NEMA I CS 6 and r at ed f or t he appl i cat i on.

2. 1. 3 Out l et Boxes, Pul l Boxes and Junct i on Boxes

Ensur e out l et boxes f or use wi t h condui t syst ems ar e i n accor dance wi t h NEMA FB 1 UL 514A, UL 514B, UL 514C and ANSI / NEMA OS 1 and ar e not l ess t han 1- 1/ 2 i nches deep. Fur ni sh al l pul l and j unct i on boxes wi t h scr ew- f ast ened cover s.

2. 1. 4 Panel boar ds

Pr ovi de panel boar ds i n accor dance wi t h NEMA PB 1, UL 67, and UL 50.

Ensur e panel boar ds f or use as ser vi ce equi pment ar e al so i n accor dance wi t h UL 869A. Ensur e panel boar ds have cur r ent r at i ng, number of phases, and number of wi r es as i ndi cat ed or speci f i ed her ei n. Ensur e panel boar ds ar e r at ed f or 120/ 208- vol t , t hr ee- phase, 60- her t z. Ensur e each panel boar d, as a compl et e uni t , has a shor t - c i r cui t cur r ent r at i ng equal t o or gr eat er t han t he i nt egr at ed equi pment r at i ng i ndi cat ed, but i n no case l ess t han 10, 000 amper es symmet r i cal .

Pr ovi de panel boar ds wi t h bol t - on c i r cui t br eaker s onl y. Use of pl ug- i n st y l e br eaker i s not per mi t t ed. Ensur e panel boar ds ar e desi gned such t hat i ndi v i dual br eaker s can be r emoved wi t hout di st ur bi ng adj acent uni t s or wi t hout l ooseni ng or r emovi ng suppl ement al i nsul at i on suppl i ed as means of obt ai ni ng r equi r ed cl ear ance. Pr ovi de mai n l ugs or mai n c i r cui t br eaker s mount ed " above" or " bel ow" br anch br eaker s wi t h cur r ent r at i ngs as i ndi cat ed. Use of sub- f eed br eaker s i s not accept abl e unl ess speci f i cal l y i ndi cat ed ot her wi se. Wher e " space onl y" i s i ndi cat ed, make pr ovi s i ons f or f ut ur e i nst al l at i on of br eaker s.

Submi t det ai l dr awi ngs and manuf act ur er ' s st andar d pr oduct dat a f or panel boar ds. Det ai l dr awi ngs consi st of f abr i cat i on and assembl y dr awi ngs f or al l par t s of t he wor k i n suf f i c i ent det ai l t o ver i f y conf or mi t y wi t h al l r equi r ement s. Ensur e dr awi ngs f or panel boar ds i ndi cat e det ai l s of bus l ayout , over al l physi cal f eat ur es, di mensi ons, r at i ngs, ser vi ce r equi r ement s, and wei ght s of equi pment .

Pr ovi de copper buses of t he r at i ng i ndi cat ed, wi t h mai n l ugs or mai n c i r cui t br eaker . Pr ovi de al l panel boar ds f or use on gr ounded ac syst ems wi t h a separ at e gr oundi ng bus i n accor dance wi t h UL 67 bonded t o t he panel boar d encl osur e. Ensur e gr oundi ng bus i s a sol i d bus bar of r ect angul ar cr oss sect i on equi pped wi t h bi ndi ng scr ews f or t he connect i on of equi pment gr oundi ng conduct or s. Pr ovi de t hr ee- phase, f our - wi r e and si ngl e- phase, t hr ee- wi r e panel boar ds wi t h an i sol at ed f ul l - capaci t y bus pr ovi di ng spaces f or s i ngl e- pol e c i r cui t br eaker swi t ches and spaces i ndi cat ed as spar e.

Pr ovi de bus bar connect i ons t o t he br anch ci r cui t br eaker s t hat ar e t he " di st r i but ed phase" or " phase sequence" t ype. Ensur e s i ngl e- phase, t hr ee- wi r e panel boar d busi ng i s such t hat when any t wo adj acent s i ngl e- pol e br eaker s ar e connect ed t o opposi t e phases, t wo- pol e br eaker s can be i nst al l ed i n any l ocat i on. Ensur e t hat t hr ee- phase, f our - wi r e panel boar d busi ng i s such t hat when any t hr ee adj acent s i ngl e- pol e br eaker s ar e i ndi v i dual l y connect ed t o each of t he t hr ee di f f er ent phases, t wo- or t hr ee- pol e br eaker s can be i nst al l ed at any l ocat i on. Ensur e cur r ent - car r y i ng par t s of t he bus assembl y ar e pl at ed.

Suppor t bus bar s on bases i ndependent of c i r cui t br eaker s. Desi gn mai n

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2. 1. 4. 1 Ci r cui t Br eaker s

Pr ovi de ci r cui t br eaker s t hat conf or m t o UL 489 and NEMA AB 3 wi t h f r ame and t r i p r at i ngs as i ndi cat ed.

Pr ovi de bol t - on t ype, mol ded- case, manual l y oper at ed, t r i p- f r ee c i r cui t br eaker s, wi t h i nver se- t i me t her mal - over l oad pr ot ect i on and i nst ant aneous magnet i c shor t - c i r cui t pr ot ect i on. Compl et el y encl ose ci r cui t br eaker s i n a mol ded case, wi t h a f act or y- seal ed, cal i br at ed sensi ng el ement t o pr event t amper i ng. Pl ug- i n t ype, t andem, and hal f - s i ze c i r cui t br eaker s ar e not per mi t t ed.

Pr ovi de i nver se- t i me- del ay t her mal - over l oad pr ot ect i on and i nst ant aneous magnet i c shor t - c i r cui t pr ot ect i on. Pr ovi de an i nst ant aneous t her mal - magnet i c t r i ppi ng el ement t hat i s adj ust abl e and accessi bl e f r om t he f r ont of t he br eaker on f r ame si zes l ar ger t han 100 amper e.

Pr ovi de suf f i c i ent i nt er r upt i ng capaci t y of t he panel and l i ght i ng br anch ci r cui t br eaker s t o successf ul l y i nt er r upt t he maxi mum shor t - c i r cui t cur r ent i mposed on t he ci r cui t at t he br eaker t er mi nal s. Pr ovi de ci r cui t br eaker i nt er r upt i ng capaci t i es wi t h a mi ni mum of 10, 000 A and t hat conf or m t o NEMA AB 3. Ser i es r at i ng of c i r cui t br eaker s or over cur r ent pr ot ect i ve devi ces t o achi eve i ndi cat ed i nt er r upt r at i ng i s not per mi t t ed.

Pr ovi de t he common- t r i p- t ype mul t i pol e c i r cui t br eaker s havi ng a s i ngl e oper at i ng handl e and a t wo- posi t i on on/ of f i ndi cat i on. Pr ovi de ci r cui t br eaker s wi t h t emper at ur e compensat i on f or oper at i on i n an ambi ent t emper at ur e of 104 degr ees F. Pr ovi de ci r cui t br eaker s t hat have r oot mean squar e ( r ms) symmet r i cal i nt er r upt i ng r at i ngs suf f i c i ent t o pr ot ect t he c i r cui t bei ng suppl i ed. I nt er r upt i ng r at i ngs may have sel ect i ve- t ype t r i ppi ng ( t i me del ay, magnet i c, t her mal , or gr ound f aul t ) .

Pr ovi de a phenol i c- composi t i on br eaker body capabl e of havi ng such accessor i es as handl e- ext ensi on, handl e- l ocki ng, and padl ocki ng devi ces at t ached wher e r equi r ed t o meet l ock- out / t ag- out r equi r ement s of NFPA 70E.

2. 1. 5 Mobi l e Gener at or Connect i on

Pr ovi de qui ck connect power panel s meet i ng UL 1008, UL 891. The connect i on panel s must pr ovi de t he f ol l owi ng:

a. Use st andar d col or - coded, caml ock r ecept acl es f or qui ck mobi l e gener at or connect i ons.

b. Door over dead f r ont panel s.

c. Lockabl e door s.

d. Rat ed f or 208Y/ 120V mobi l e gener at or .

e. NEMA 3R r at ed wi t h cabl es connect ed.

f . St ai nl ess st eel encl osur e.

g. 100% r at ed gr ound.

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h. 100% r at ed neut r al .

i . Must i ncl ude a t r ap door t o c l ose of f cabl e openi ngs on t he bot t om of t he encl osur e when not i n use.

j . Must i ncl ude a l ock pl at e t o pr event r emoval of cabl es dur i ng use.

2. 1. 6 Tr ansf er Swi t ches

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2. 2 MATERI ALS

2. 2. 1 Wi r e And Cabl e

Pr ovi de wi r es and cabl es i n accor dance appl i cabl e r equi r ement s of NFPA 70 and UL f or t ype of i nsul at i on, j acket , and conduct or speci f i ed or i ndi cat ed. Do not use wi r es and cabl es manuf act ur ed mor e t han 12 mont hs pr i or t o dat e of del i ver y t o s i t e.

Pr ovi de mi ni mum conduct or s i ze i n accor dance wi t h t he f ol l owi ng:

a. Br anch ci r cui t s: No. 12 AWG.

b. Cl ass 1 r emot e- cont r ol and si gnal c i r cui t s: No. 14 AWG.

c. Cl ass 2 l ow- ener gy, r emot e- cont r ol and si gnal c i r cui t s: No. 16 AWG.

d. Cl ass 3 l ow- ener gy, r emot e- cont r ol , al ar m and si gnal c i r cui t s: No. 22

AWG.

Ensur e connect or s used i n wi r e syst ems compl y wi t h UL 486A- 486B and UL 486C as appl i cabl e.

Ensur e conduct or s i nst al l ed i n pl enums ar e mar ked pl enum r at ed.

2. 2. 1. 1 I nsul at i on

Unl ess speci f i ed or i ndi cat ed ot her wi se or r equi r ed by NFPA 70, pr ovi de power and l i ght i ng wi r es r at ed f or 600- vol t s, Type XHHW conf or mi ng t o UL 44, except t hat gr oundi ng wi r e may be t ype TW conf or mi ng t o UL 83;

r emot e- cont r ol and si gnal c i r cui t s: Type TW or TF, conf or mi ng t o UL 83.

Wher e l i ght i ng f i x t ur es r equi r e 90- degr ee Cent i gr ade ( C) conduct or s, pr ovi de onl y conduct or s wi t h 90- degr ee C i nsul at i on or bet t er .

2. 2. 2 Swi t ches

2. 2. 2. 1 Saf et y Swi t ches

Ensur e saf et y swi t ches compl y wi t h NEMA KS 1, and ar e t he heavy- dut y t ype wi t h encl osur e, vol t age, cur r ent r at i ng, number of pol es, and f usi ng as i ndi cat ed on t he dr awi ngs. Ensur e f used swi t ch f use hol der s compl y wi t h UL 4248- 1. Ensur e swi t ch const r uct i on i s such t hat , when t he swi t ch handl e i n t he " ON" posi t i on, t he cover or door cannot be opened. Cover r el ease devi ce i s coi npr oof and so const r uct ed t hat an ext er nal t ool i s used t o open t he cover . Make pr ovi s i ons t o l ock t he handl e i n t he " OFF" posi t i on. Ensur e t he swi t ch i s not capabl e of bei ng l ocked i n t he " ON" posi t i on.

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Pr ovi de swi t ches of t he qui ck- make, qui ck- br eak t ype and t er mi nal l ugs f or use wi t h copper conduct or s.

Ensur e saf et y col or codi ng f or i dent i f i cat i on of saf et y swi t ches conf or ms t o ANSI Z535. 1.

Wher e used as t r ansf er swi t ches, pr ovi de heavy- dut y, non- f usi bl e, doubl e- t hr ow swi t ches. Compl y wi t h UL 98. Sol i d neut r al t ype. Rat ed f or use as a t r ansf er swi t ch. Wi t h " OFF" posi t i on and pr ovi s i ons t o l ock t he handl e i n t he " OFF" posi t i on.

2. 2. 3 Fuses

NEMA FU 1. Pr ovi de compl et e set of f uses f or each f usi bl e swi t ch.

Coor di nat e t i me- cur r ent char act er i st i cs cur ves of f uses ser vi ng mot or s or connect ed i n ser i es wi t h c i r cui t br eaker s f or pr oper oper at i on. Submi t coor di nat i on dat a f or appr oval . Pr ovi de f uses wi t h a vol t age r at i ng not l ess t han ci r cui t vol t age.

2. 2. 3. 1 Fusehol der s

Pr ovi de i n accor dance wi t h UL 4248- 1.

2. 2. 3. 2 Car t r i dge, Cur r ent Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl ass R)

UL 198M, Cl ass RK- 1 t i me- del ay t ype. Pr ovi de onl y Cl ass R associ at ed f usehol der s i n accor dance wi t h UL 4248- 12.

2. 2. 3. 3 Car t r i dge Fuses, Hi gh- I nt er r upt i ng Capaci t y, Cur r ent Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl asses J, L, and CC)

UL 198M, Cl ass J f or zer o t o 600 amper es, Cl ass L f or 601 t o 6, 000 amper es, and Cl ass CC f or zer o t o 30 amper es.

2. 2. 3. 4 Car t r i dge Fuses, Cur r ent Li mi t i ng Type ( Cl ass T)

UL 198M, Cl ass T f or zer o t o 1, 200 amper es, 300 vol t s; and zer o t o 800 amper es, 600 vol t s.

2. 2. 4 Manuf act ur er ' s Namepl at e

Ensur e each i t em of equi pment has a namepl at e bear i ng t he manuf act ur er ' s name, addr ess, model number , and ser i al number secur el y af f i xed i n a conspi cuous pl ace; t he namepl at e of t he di st r i but i ng agent i s not accept abl e.

2. 2. 5 Sur ge Pr ot ect i ve Devi ces

Pr ovi de par al l el t ype sur ge pr ot ect i ve devi ces ( SPD) whi ch compl y wi t h UL 1449 at t he ser vi ce ent r ance and panel boar ds. Pr ovi de sur ge pr ot ect or s i n a NEMA 3R encl osur e per NEMA I CS 6. Use Type 1 or Type 2 SPD and connect on t he l oad si de of a dedi cat ed ci r cui t br eaker .

Pr ovi de t he f ol l owi ng modes of pr ot ect i on:

FOR SI NGLE PHASE AND THREE PHASE WYE CONNECTED SYSTEMS-

Phase t o phase ( L- L ) Each phase t o neut r al ( L- N ) Neut r al t o gr ound ( N- G )

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Phase t o gr ound ( L- G )

SPDs at t he ser vi ce ent r ance: pr ovi de wi t h a mi ni mum sur ge cur r ent r at i ng of 80, 000 amper es f or L- L mode mi ni mum and 40, 000 amper es f or ot her modes ( L- N, L- G, and N- G) and downst r eam SPDs r at ed 40, 000 amper es f or L- L mode mi ni mum and 20, 000 amper es f or ot her modes ( L- N, L- G, and N- G) .

Pr ovi de SPDs. Maxi mum L- N, L- G, and N- G Vol t age Pr ot ect i on Rat i ng:

700V f or 208Y/ 120V, t hr ee phase syst em

Maxi mum L- L Vol t age Pr ot ect i on Rat i ng:

1, 200V f or 208Y/ 120V, t hr ee phase syst em

The mi ni mum MCOV ( Maxi mum Cont i nuous Oper at i ng Vol t age) r at i ng f or L- N and L- G modes of oper at i on: 120% of nomi nal vol t age f or 240 vol t s and bel ow;

115% of nomi nal vol t age above 240 vol t s t o 480 vol t s.

PART 3 EXECUTI ON

3. 1 PREPARATI ON

Submi t manuf act ur er ' s i nst r uct i ons i ncl udi ng speci al pr ovi s i ons r equi r ed t o i nst al l equi pment component s and syst em packages. Speci al pr ovi s i ons i ncl ude i mpedances, hazar ds and saf et y pr ecaut i ons.

Pr ot ect met al l i c mat er i al s agai nst cor r osi on. Pr ovi de equi pment encl osur es wi t h t he st andar d f i ni sh by t he manuf act ur er when used f or most i ndoor i nst al l at i ons. Do not use al umi num when i n cont act wi t h ear t h or concr et e and, wher e connect ed t o di ssi mi l ar met al , pr ot ect by usi ng appr oved f i t t i ngs and t r eat ment .

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