26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING.doc

USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA / NASA UFGS-26 08 00 (April 2006) Preparing Activity: NAVFAC Replacing without change UFGS-16081N (August 2004)

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated October 2007 Latest change indicated by CHG tags.

SECTION 26 08 00

APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for electrical inspection and testing.

Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or insert appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets are present.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification are welcome and should be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

NOTE: Use this specification on project specifications where NETA testing is required.

The following sections reference NETA for power distribution services and equipment.

--Section 26 32 13.00 20 SINGLE OPERATION GENERATOR SETS --Section 26 12 19.20 THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS --Section 26 12 19.20 SINGLE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS --Section 33 71 01 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION --Section 33 71 02.00 20 UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION --Section L-16303N UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL WORK --Section 26 13 00.00 20 PAD-MOUNTED SF6 INSULATED INTERRUPTER --Section 26 11 13 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS --Section 26 11 16.00 20 PRIMARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS --Section 26 36 23.00 20 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES --Section 26 23 00 SWITCHBOARDS AND SWITCHGEAR This section shall also be used for specification sections containing low-voltage or medium voltage generator control switchboards or switchgear, pad-mounted air switches, and medium voltage circuit breakers. Provide the section numbers and titles in this section, and add NETA testing requirements to the applicable section.

Coordinate the sections in your contract documents with this list and with paragraph entitled "Acceptance Tests and Inspection" in PART 3 of this specification.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless other wise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

a. NETA ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Section 26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods applies to this section with additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate quality control.

A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing “G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context of the project.

For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force, and NASA projects.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for Army projects.

1.3.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the AF Form 66. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the AF Form 66.

1.3.1.1 SD-06 Test Reports

a. Acceptance tests and inspections

1.3.1.2 SD-07 Certificates

a. Qualifications of organization, and lead engineering technician

b. Acceptance test and inspections procedure

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Qualifications

1.4.1.1 Contractor shall engage the services of a qualified testing organization to provide inspection, testing, calibration, and adjustment of the electrical distribution system and generation equipment listed in paragraph entitled "Acceptance Tests and Inspections" herein. Organization shall be independent of the supplier, manufacturer, and installer of the equipment. The organization shall be a first tier subcontractor. No work required by this section of the specification shall be performed by a second tier subcontractor.

a. Submit name and qualifications of organization. Organization shall have been regularly engaged in the testing of electrical materials, devices, installations, and systems for a minimum of 5 years. The organization shall have a calibration program, and test instruments used shall be calibrated in accordance with NETA ATS.

b. Submit name and qualifications of the lead engineering technician performing the required testing services. Include a list of three comparable jobs performed by the technician with specific names and telephone numbers for reference. Testing, inspection, calibration, and adjustments shall be performed by an engineering technician, certified by NETA or the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) with a minimum of 5 years' experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices.

1.4.2 Acceptance Tests and Inspections Reports

1.4.2.1 Submit certified copies of inspection reports and test reports. Reports shall include certification of compliance with specified requirements, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective action when appropriate. Type and neatly bind test reports to form a part of the final record. Submit test reports documenting the results of each test not more than 10 days after test is completed.

1.4.3 Acceptance Test and Inspections Procedure

1.4.3.1 Submit test procedure reports for each item of equipment to be field tested at least 45 days prior to planned testing date. Do not perform testing until after test procedure has been approved.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 ACCEPTANCE TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

3.1.1 Testing organization shall perform acceptance tests and inspections. Test methods, procedures, and test values shall be performed and evaluated in accordance with NETA ATS, the manufacturer's recommendations, and paragraph entitled "Field Quality Control" of each applicable specification section. Tests identified as optional in NETA ATS are not required unless otherwise specified. Equipment shall be placed in service only after completion of required tests and evaluation of the test results have been completed. Contractor shall supply to the testing organization complete sets of shop drawings, settings of adjustable devices, and other information necessary for an accurate test and inspection of the system prior to the performance of any final testing. Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 14 days in advance of when tests will be conducted by the testing organization. Perform acceptance tests and inspections on applicable equipment and systems specified in the following sections:

NOTE: Select applicable sections for each project. Ensure each equipment section includes the following information. These changes should be found in the Atlantic Division Interim Specification Revision.

1. NETA ATS listed in the references.

2. The words "and Section 16081N, "Apparatus Inspection and Testing" apply" added to paragraph entitled "Related Requirements."

3. SD-06 submittals with "Acceptance checks and tests" added in PART 1.

4. Appropriate paragraphs from the NETA manual added under "Field Quality Control" in PART 3.

5. Add any job section numbers and titles containing low-voltage or medium voltage generator control switchgear or switchboards, pad-mounted air switches, or medium voltage circuit breakers. Provide the NETA tests required in the applicable section.

a. Section 26 32 14.00 10 Diesel-Generator Set Stationary 15-300kW.

b. Section 26 32 15.00 10 Diesel-Generator Set 300-2500kW.

c. Section 26 12 19.10 Three-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers

d. Section 26 12 19.20 Single-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformers

e. Section 33 71 01 Overhead Transmission and Distribution

f. Section 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations

g. Section 26 11 13.00 20 Primary Unit Substations

h. Section 26 36 00.00 10 Automatic Transfer Switch and By-Pass/Isolation Switch

i. Section 26 23 00 Switchboards and Switchgear

3.2 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE

3.2.1 Final acceptance of the system is contingent upon satisfactory completion of acceptance tests and inspections.

3.3 PLACING EQUIPMENT IN SERVICE

3.3.1 A representative of the approved testing organization shall be present when equipment tested by the organization is initially energized and placed in service.

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