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Upgrade Portales Substation

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Project Manual

October 9, 2015

Project No. CZQZ 14-0035

HDR Project No. 134-236097

2015/10/09

Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 73 20 OPENING AND PENETRATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION

01 74 13 CLEANING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 IDENTIFICATION DEVICES

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 ELECTRICAL: BASIC REQUIREMENTS

26 05 13 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

26 05 19 WIRE AND CABLE: 600 VOLT AND BELOW

26 05 26 GROUNDING

26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES

26 05 43 ELECTRICAL: EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND

26 08 13 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

26 13 23 SECTIONALIZING EQUIPMENT

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 28 16 SAFETY SWITCHES

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 21 33 TRENCHING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTING FOR UTILITIES

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D I V I S I O N 0 1

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PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION

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2 SECTION 01 73 20

3 OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION

4 PART 1 - GENERAL

5 1.1 SUMMARY

6 A. Section Includes:

7 1. Methods of installing and sealing openings and penetrations in construction.

8 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

9 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

10 2. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants.

11 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

12 A. Referenced Standards:

13 1. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

14 a. 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

15 2. ASTM International (ASTM):

16 a. A36, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

17 b. A53, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, 18 Welded and Seamless.

19 3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

20 a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC):

21 b. 90A, Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

22 4. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

23 B. Obtain prior approval from Contracting Officer when any opening larger than 100 SQ IN must

24 be made in existing or newly completed construction.

25 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

26 2.1 MATERIALS

27 A. Pipe Sleeves: Steel, ASTM A53, Schedule 40, black.

28 B. Pipe Sleeves Penetrating into Corrosive Areas: Stainless steel, 1/4 IN minimum thickness.

29 C. Backing Rod and Sealant: See Specification Section 07 92 00.

30 D. Modular Mechanical Seals:

31 1. Acceptable manufacturers:

32 a. Link-Seal.

33 2. 304 stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.

34 E. Sheet Metal Sleeves: Steel, ASTM A36, 12 GA.

35 F. Commercial Wall Castings:

36 1. For unclassified areas both sides of penetration:

37 a. Ductile iron, class equal to connecting piping system.

38 2. For wet/corrosive areas either side of penetration:

39 a. Stainless steel, 304L.

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1 PART 3 - EXECUTION

2 3.1 INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION

3 A. Size sleeves, blockouts and cutouts which will receive sealant seal such that free area to receive

4 sealant is minimized and seal integrity may be obtained.

5 B. Do not cut into or core drill any beams, joists, or columns.

6 C. Do not install sleeves in beams, joists, or columns.

7 D. Do not install recesses in beams, joists, columns, or slabs.

8 E. Field Cutting and Coring:

9 1. Saw or core drill with non-impact type equipment.

10 2. Mark opening and drill small 3/4 IN or less holes through structure following opening

11 outline.

12 3. Sawcut opening outline on both surfaces.

13 a. Knock out within sawcuts using impact type equipment.

14 b. Do not chip or spall face of surface to remain intact.

15 c. Do not allow any overcut with saw kerf.

16 F. Backer Rod and Sealant:

17 1. Install in accordance with Specification Section 07 92 00.

18 2. Provide backer rod and sealant for modular mechanical seal applications.

19 a. Apply on top side of slab penetrations and on interior, dry side wall penetrations.

20 3.2 SCHEDULES

21 A. General Schedule of Penetrations through Floors, Roofs, Foundation Base Slabs, Foundation 22 Walls, Foundation Footings, Partitions and Walls for Ductwork, Piping, and Conduit:

23 1. Provide the following opening and penetration types:

24 a. Type A - Block out 2 IN larger than outside dimensions of duct, pipe, or conduits.

25 b. Type B - Saw cut or line-drill opening. Place new concrete with integrally cast sheet 26 metal or pipe sleeve.

27 c. Type C - Fabricated sheet metal sleeve or pipe sleeve cast-in-place. Provide pipe 28 sleeve with water ring for wet and/or washdown areas.

29 d. Type D - Commercial type casting or fabrication.

30 e. Type E - Saw cut or line-drill opening. Place new concrete with integrally cast pipe, 31 duct or conduit spools.

32 f. Type F - Integrally cast pipe, duct or conduit.

33 g. Type G - Saw cut or line-drill and remove area 1 IN larger than outside dimensions of 34 duct, pipe or conduit.

35 h. Type H - Core drill.

36 i. Type I - Block out area. At later date, place new concrete with integrally cast sheet 37 metal or pipe sleeve.

38 2. Provide seals of material and method described as follows.

39 a. Category 1 - Modular Mechanical Seal.

40 b. Category 2 - Roof curb and flashing according to SMACNA specifications unless 41 otherwise noted on Drawings. Refer roofing Specification Sections for additional 42 requirements.

43 c. Category 3 - 12 GA sheet metal drip sleeve set in bed of silicon sealant with backing 44 rod and sealant used in sleeve annullus.

45 d. Category 4 - Backer rod and sealant.

46 e. Category 5 - Full depth compressible sealant with escutcheons on both sides of 47 opening.

48 f. Category 6 - Full depth compressible sealant and flanges on both sides of opening.

49 Flanges constructed of same material as duct, fastened to duct and minimum 1/2 IN 50 larger than opening.

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1 g. Category 7 - Full depth compressible sealant and finish sealant or full depth expanding

2 foam sealant depending on application.

3 3. Furnish openings and sealing materials through existing floors, roofs, partitions and walls in

4 accordance with Schedule B, Openings and Penetrations for Existing Construction.

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1 SCHEDULE B. OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS SCHEDULE

2 FOR EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

APPLICATIONS

DUCTS PIPING CONDUIT

OPENING

TYPE

SEAL

CATEGORY

OPENING

TYPE

SEAL

CATEGORY

OPENING

TYPE

SEAL

CATEGORY

Through exterior wall above grade

G 6 G (1) (3)

H (2)

5 G (1) (3)

H (2)

Roof penetrations G 2 G (1) (3)

H (2) 2 G 2

Through interior walls and slabs not covered by the above applications

G 4 G (1) (3)

H (2)

G (1) (3)

H (2)

4 (1) Multiple piping 3 IN and smaller or multiple conduits.

5 (2) Single pipe 3 IN and smaller or single conduit.

6 (3) Single pipe or conduit larger than 3 IN.

7 END OF SECTION

CLEANING

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2 SECTION 01 74 13

3 CLEANING

7 1. Intermediate and final cleaning of Work not including special cleaning of closed systems

8 specified elsewhere.

9 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

10 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

11 1.2 STORAGE AND HANDLING

12 A. Store cleaning products and cleaning wastes in containers specifically designed for those

13 materials.

14 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

15 2.1 MATERIALS

16 A. Cleaning Agents:

17 1. Compatible with surface being cleaned.

18 2. New and uncontaminated.

19 3. For Manufactured Surfaces: Material recommended by manufacturer.

20 PART 3 - EXECUTION

21 3.1 CLEANING - GENERAL

22 A. Prevent accumulation of wastes that create hazardous conditions.

23 B. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with laws and safety orders of governing

24 authorities.

25 C. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, or paint thinner in storm or sanitary

26 drains or sewers.

27 D. Dispose of degradable debris at an approved solid waste disposal site.

28 E. Dispose of nondegradable debris at an approved solid waste disposal site or in an alternate

29 manner approved by Contracting Officer and regulatory agencies.

30 F. Handle materials in a controlled manner with as few handlings as possible.

31 G. On completion of work, leave area in a clean, natural looking condition.

32 1. Remove all signs of temporary construction and activities incidental to construction of

33 required permanent Work.

34 H. Do not burn on-site.

35 3.2 INTERIOR CLEANING

36 A. Cleaning During Construction:

CLEANING

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1 1. Keep work areas clean so as not to hinder health, safety or convenience of personnel in

2 existing facility operations.

3 2. At maximum weekly intervals, dispose of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.

4 3. Control dust in work areas of existing facilities.

5 a. Provide protection to existing electrical and mechanical equipment as required to

6 eliminate detrimental effects due to construction.

7 b. At maximum monthly intervals, check interior of existing electric panels and vacuum if

8 dust accumulation has occurred.

9 c. At maximum weekly intervals, sweep all floors, including basins, tunnels, platforms, 10 walkways, and pick up and dispose of all debris.

11 1) Use dust suppressant sweeping compound in areas open to areas of existing facility

12 operations.

13 B. Final Cleaning:

14 1. Complete immediately prior to substantial completion.

15 2. Remove grease, mastic, adhesives, dust, dirt, stains, fingerprints, labels, and other foreign 16 materials from sight-exposed surfaces.

17 3. Wipe all lighting fixture reflectors, lenses, lamps and trims clean.

18 4. Ventilating systems:

19 a. Clean permanent filters and replace disposable filters if units were operated during

20 construction.

21 b. Clean ducts, blowers and coils if units were operated without filters during 22 construction.

23 5. Replace all burned out lamps.

24 6. Broom clean industrial area floors.

25 3.3 EXTERIOR (SITE) CLEANING

26 A. Cleaning During Construction:

27 1. Construction debris:

28 a. Confine in strategically located container(s):

29 1) Cover to prevent blowing by wind.

30 2) Haul from site minimum once a week.

31 b. Remove from work area to container daily.

32 2. Vegetation: Keep weeds and other vegetation trimmed to 3 IN maximum height.

33 3. Soils, sand, and gravel deposited on paved areas and walks:

34 a. Remove as required to prevent muddy or dusty conditions.

35 b. Do not flush into storm sewer system.

36 B. Final Cleaning:

37 1. Remove trash and debris containers from site.

38 a. Re-seed areas disturbed by location of trash and debris containers.

39 2. Clean paved roadways.

40 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

41 A. Immediately prior to substantial completion, conduct an inspection with Contracting Officer to

42 verify condition of all work areas.

43 END OF SECTION

D I V I S I O N 1 0

SPECIALTIES

IDENTIFICATIONDEVICES

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2 SECTION 10 14 00

3 IDENTIFICATION DEVICES

7 1. Tag, tape and stenciling systems for equipment, piping, valves, pumps, ductwork and

8 similar items, and hazard and safety signs.

9 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

10 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

11 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

12 A. Referenced Standards:

13 1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

14 a. A13.1, Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.

15 2. Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA).

16 3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association/American National Standards Institute

17 (NEMA/ANSI):

18 a. Z535.1, Safety Color Code.

19 b. Z535.2, Environmental and Facility Safety Signs.

20 c. Z535.3, Criteria for Safety Symbols.

21 d. Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels.

22 4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

23 a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

24 5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

25 a. 29 CFR 1910.145, Specification for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags.

26 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

27 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

28 A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the following manufacturers are

29 acceptable:

30 1. W.H. Brady Co.

31 2. Panduit.

32 3. Seton.

33 4. National Band and Tag Co.

34 5. Carlton Industries, Inc.

35 2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS

36 A. Type A1 - Round Metal Tags:

37 1. Materials:

38 a. Aluminum or stainless steel.

39 b. Stainless steel shall be used in corrosive environments.

40 2. Size:

41 a. Diameter: 1-1/2 IN minimum.

42 b. Thickness: 0.035 IN (20 GA) minimum.

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1 3. Fabrication:

2 a. 3/16 IN minimum mounting hole.

3 b. Legend: Stamped and filled with black coloring.

4 4. Color: Natural.

5 B. Type A2 - Rectangle Metal Tags:

6 1. Materials: Stainless steel.

7 2. Size:

8 a. 3-1/2 IN x 1-1/2 IN minimum.

9 b. Thickness: 0.036 IN (20 GA) minimum.

10 3. Fabrication:

11 a. 3/16 IN minimum mounting hole.

12 b. Legend: Stamped and filled with black coloring.

13 4. Color: Natural.

14 C. Type A3 - Metal Tape Tags:

15 1. Materials: Aluminum or stainless steel.

16 2. Size:

17 a. Width 1/2 IN minimum.

18 b. Length as required by text.

19 3. Fabrication:

20 a. 3/16 IN minimum mounting hole.

21 b. Legend: Embossed.

22 4. Color: Natural.

23 D. Type B1- Square Nonmetallic Tags:

24 1. Materials: Fiberglass reinforced plastic.

25 2. Size:

26 a. Surface: 2 x 2 IN minimum.

27 b. Thickness: 100 mils.

28 3. Fabrication:

29 a. 3/16 IN mounting hole with metal eyelet.

30 b. Legend: Preprinted and permanently embedded and fade resistant.

31 4. Color:

32 a. Background: Manufacturer standard or as specified.

33 b. Lettering: Black.

34 E. Type B2 - Nonmetallic Signs:

35 1. Materials: Fiberglass reinforced or durable plastic.

36 2. Size:

37 a. Surface: As required by text.

38 b. Thickness: 60 mils minimum.

39 3. Fabrication:

40 a. Rounded corners.

41 b. Drilled holes in corners with grommets.

42 c. Legend: Preprinted, permanently embedded and fade resistant for a 10 year minimum 43 outdoor durability.

44 4. Color:

45 a. Background: Manufacturer standard or as specified.

46 b. Lettering: Black.

47 5. Standards for OSHA signs: NEMA/ANSI Z535.1, NEMA/ANSI Z535.2, NEMA/ANSI

48 Z535.3, NEMA/ANSI Z535.4, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145.

49 F. Type C - Laminated Name Plates:

50 1. Materials: Phenolic or DR (high impact) acrylic.

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1 2. Size:

2 a. Surface: As required by text.

3 b. Thickness: 1/16 IN.

4 3. Fabrication:

5 a. Outdoor rated and UV resistant when installed outdoors.

6 b. Two (2) layers laminated.

7 c. Legend: Engraved through top lamination into bottom lamination.

8 d. Two (2) drilled side holes, for screw mounting.

9 4. Color: Black top surface, white core, unless otherwise indicated.

10 G. Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Tags and Signs:

11 1. Materials: Vinyl tape or vinyl cloth.

12 2. Size:

13 a. Surface: As required by text.

14 b. Thickness: 5 mils minimum.

15 3. Fabrication:

16 a. Indoor/Outdoor grade.

17 b. Weather and UV resistant inks.

18 c. Permanent adhesive.

19 d. Legend: Preprinted.

20 e. Wire markers to be self-laminating.

21 4. Color: White with black lettering or as specified.

22 5. Standards for OSHA signs: NEMA/ANSI Z535.1, NEMA/ANSI Z535.2, NEMA/ANSI

23 Z535.3, NEMA/ANSI Z535.4, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145.

24 H. Type E - Heat Shrinkable Tape Tags:

25 1. Materials: Polyolefin.

26 2. Size: As required by text.

27 3. Fabrication:

28 a. Legend: Preprinted.

29 4. Color: White background, black printing.

30 I. Type F - Underground Warning Tape:

31 1. Materials: Polyethylene.

32 2. Size:

33 a. 6 IN wide (minimum).

34 b. Thickness: 3.5 mils.

35 3. Fabrication:

36 a. Legend: Preprinted and permanently imbedded.

37 b. Message continuous printed.

38 c. Metallic backed (detectable).

39 d. Tensile strength: 1750 psi.

40 4. Color: As specified.

41 J. Type G - Stenciling System:

42 1. Materials:

43 a. Exterior type stenciling enamel.

44 b. Either brushing grade or pressurized spray can form and grade.

45 2. Size: As required.

46 3. Fabrication:

47 a. Legend: As required.

48 4. Color: Black or white for best contrast.

49 2.3 ACCESSORIES

50 A. Fasteners:

51 1. Bead chain: #6 brass, aluminum or stainless steel.

52 2. Plastic strap: Nylon, urethane or polypropylene.

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1 3. Screws: Self-tapping, stainless steel.

2 4. Adhesive, solvent activated.

3 2.4 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

4 A. Where stenciled markers are provided, clean and retain stencils after completion and include in

5 extra stock, along with required stock of paints and applicators.

6 PART 3 - EXECUTION

7 3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION

8 A. Install identification devices at specified locations.

9 B. All identification devices to be printed by mechanical process, hand printing is not acceptable.

10 C. Attach tags to equipment with sufficient surface or body area with solvent activated adhesive

11 applied to back of each tag.

12 D. Attach tags with 1/8 IN round or flat head screws to equipment without sufficient surface or

13 body area, or porous surfaces.

14 1. Where attachment with screws should not or cannot penetrate substrate, attach with plastic

15 strap.

16 E. Single items of equipment enclosed in a housing or compartment to be tagged on outside of

17 housing.

18 1. Several items of equipment mounted in housing to be individually tagged inside the

19 compartment.

20 3.2 SCHEDULES

21 A. HVAC Systems:

22 1. HVAC Equipment (e.g., unit heaters, exhaust fans, air handlers, etc.):

23 a. Tag type:

24 1) Type B2 - Nonmetallic Signs.

25 2) Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

26 b. Fastener: Screws.

27 c. Legend:

28 1) Letter height: 1 IN minimum.

29 2) Equipment designation as indicated on the Drawings (e.g., "EF-xxx").

30 2. Enclosure for instrumentation and control equipment, (e.g., fan control panels, etc.):

31 a. Tag type: Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

32 b. Fastener: Screws.

33 c. Legend:

34 1) Letter height: 1/2 IN minimum.

35 2) Equipment designation as indicated on the Drawings (e.g., "FAN CONTROL 36 PANEL FCP-xxx").

37 3. Wall mounted thermostats:

38 a. Tag type: Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Tags and Signs.

39 b. Fastener: Self.

40 c. Legend:

41 1) Letter height: 3/16 IN minimum.

42 2) Description of equipment controlled (e.g., "UH-xxx" or AHU-xxx").

43 B. Electrical Systems:

44 1. Trenches with ductbanks, direct-buried conduit, or direct-buried wire and cable.

45 a. Tag type: Type F - Underground Warning Tape.

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1 b. Letter height: 1-1/4 IN minimum.

2 c. Location:

3 1) Where trench is 12 IN or more below finished grade: In trench 6 IN below 4 finished grade.

5 2) Where trench is less than 12 IN below finished grade: In trench 3 IN below 6 finished grade.

7 d. Electrical power (e.g., low and medium voltage):

8 1) Color: Red with black letters.

9 2) Legend:

10 a) First line: “CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION”.

11 b) Second line: “BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW”.

12 e. Communications (e.g., telephone, instrumentation, LAN, SCADA):

13 1) Color: Orange with black letters.

14 2) Legend:

15 a) First line: “CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION”.

16 b) Second line: “BURIED COMMUNICATION LINE BELOW”.

17 2. Exterior pad mounted equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear):

18 a. Tag type: Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Tags.

19 b. Fastener: Self.

20 c. General legend:

21 1) Letter height:

22 a) First line: 1-1/2 IN minimum.

23 b) Subsequent lines: 1/2 IN minimum.

24 2) First line: Equipment name (e.g., "TRANSFORMER Txxx").

25 3) Second line: System voltage (e.g., "13,800 V: 480/277 V").

26 d. Each section/cubical legend:

27 1) Letter height: 1-1/2 IN minimum.

28 2) Description of source or load (e.g., "MAIN DISCONNECT" or "TO 29 SWITCHGEAR SGxxx" or "TO TRANSFORMER Txxx").

30 3. Switchgear, switchboards and motor control centers:

31 a. Tag type: Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

32 b. Fastener: Screws.

33 c. Main equipment legend:

34 1) Letter height:

35 a) First line: 1 IN minimum.

36 b) Subsequent lines: 3/8 IN minimum.

37 2) First line: Equipment name (e.g., "MAIN SWITCHBOARD MSBxxx").

38 3) Second line:

39 a) Source of power (e.g., "FED FROM MCCxxx LOCATED IN ROOM xxx").

40 b) Include the building name or number if the source is in another building.

41 4) Third line: System voltage and phase (e.g., “480/277 V, 3PH”).

42 d. Main and feeder device legend:

43 1) Letter height: 3/8 IN minimum.

44 2) Description of load (e.g., “MAIN DISCONNECT”, "PUMP Pxxx" or 45 "PANELBOARD HPxxx").

46 4. Panelboards and transformers:

47 a. Tag type: Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

48 b. Fastener: Screws.

49 c. Legend:

50 1) Letter height:

51 a) First line: 3/8 IN minimum.

52 b) Subsequent lines: 3/16 IN minimum.

53 2) First line: Equipment name (e.g., "PANELBOARD LPxxx" or "TRANSFORMER 54 Txxx").

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1 3) Second line (panelboards only): System voltage and phase (e.g., “208/120V, 2 3PH”).

3 4) Third line:

4 a) Source of power (e.g., "FED FROM MCCxxx LOCATED IN ROOM xxx").

5 b) Include the building name or number if the source is in another building.

6 5. Safety switches, separately mounted circuit breakers and motor starters, VFD’s, etc.:

7 a. Tag type: Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

8 b. Fastener: Screws.

9 c. Legend:

10 1) Letter height: 1/4 IN minimum.

11 2) First line: Description of load equipment is connected to (e.g., "PUMP Pxxx").

12 6. Through enclosure door mounted equipment (e.g., selector switches, controller digital 13 displays, etc.):

14 a. Tag type: Type C - Phenolic Name Plates.

15 b. Fastener: Screws.

16 c. Legend:

17 1) Letter height: 1/4 IN minimum.

18 2) Component tag number as indicated on the Drawings or as defined by contractor 19 (e.g., “HS-xxx”).

20 7. Conductors in control panels and in pull or junction boxes where multiple circuits exist.

21 a. Tag type: Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Tags.

22 b. Fastener: Self.

23 c. Tag conductor at both ends.

24 d. Legend:

25 1) Letter height: 1/8 IN minimum.

26 2) Circuit number or wire number as scheduled on the Drawings or as furnished with

27 the equipment.

28 8. Conductors in handholes and manholes.

29 a. Tag type: Type A3 - Metal Tape Tags.

30 b. Fastener: Nylon strap.

31 c. Tag conductor at both ends.

32 d. Legend:

33 1) Letter height: 1/8 IN minimum.

34 2) Circuit number or wire number as scheduled on the Drawings.

35 9. Grounding conductors associated with grounding electrode system in accordance with the

36 following:

37 a. Tag type: Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Tags.

38 b. Fastener: Self.

39 c. Legend:

40 1) Letter height: 1/8 IN minimum.

41 2) Function of conductor (e.g., "MAIN BONDING JUMPER", "TO GROUND

42 RING", "TO MAIN WATER PIPE").

43 10. Flash protection for switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels and motor control

44 centers:

45 a. Tag type: Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Signs.

46 b. Fastener: Self.

47 c. Legend: Per NFPA 70.

48 11. Entrances to electrical rooms:

49 a. Tag type: Type B2 - Nonmetallic Signs.

50 b. Fastener: Screw or adhesive.

51 c. Size: 5 IN x 7 IN.

52 d. Location: Each door to room.

53 e. Legend:

54 1) OSHA Danger Sign.

55 2) Description of Danger: “HIGH VOLTAGE, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

56 ONLY”.

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1 12. Equipment where more than one (1) voltage source is present:

2 a. Tag type:

3 1) Type B2 - Nonmetallic Signs.

4 2) Type D - Self-Adhesive Tape Signs.

5 b. Fastener:

6 1) Screw or adhesive.

7 2) Self.

8 c. Size: 1-3/4 IN x 2-1/2 IN.

9 d. Location: Exterior face of enclosure or cubical.

10 e. Legend:

11 1) OSHA Danger Sign.

12 2) Description of Danger: “MULTIPLE VOLTAGE SOURCES”.

13 END OF SECTION

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D I V I S I O N 2 6

ELECTRICAL

Portales Substation - ELECTRICAL:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 1

2 SECTION 26 05 00

3 ELECTRICAL: BASIC REQUIREMENTS

7 1. Basic requirements for electrical systems.

8 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

9 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

10 2. Section 10 14 00 - Identification Devices.

11 3. Division 26 - Electrical.

12 4. Section 26 05 19 - Wire and Cable - 600 Volt and Below.

13 5. Section 26 05 33 - Raceways and Boxes.

14 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

15 A. Referenced Standards:

16 1. American Concrete Institute (ACI):

17 a. 301, Specification For Structural Concrete.

18 b. 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

19 2. ASTM International (ASTM):

20 a. A123/A123M, Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron

21 and Steel Products.

22 b. A153/A153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

23 Hardware.

24 c. A615, Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete

25 Reinforcement.

26 3. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solution (ATIS):

27 a. O5.1, Wood Poles - Specifications and Dimensions.

28 4. ETL Testing Laboratories (ETL).

29 5. International Code Council (ICC):

30 a. International Building Code and associated standards.

31 6. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

32 a. C2, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

33 7. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

34 a. 250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

35 8. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

36 a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

37 9. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

38 B. Where UL test procedures have been established for the product type, use UL or ETL approved

39 electrical equipment and provide with the UL or ETL label.

40 1.3 DEFINITIONS

41 A. For the purposes of providing materials and installing electrical work the following definitions

42 shall be used.

43 1. Outdoor area: Exterior locations where the equipment is normally exposed to the weather

44 and including below grade structures, such as vaults, manholes, handholes and in-ground

45 pump stations.

46 2. Architecturally finished interior area: Offices, laboratories, conference rooms, restrooms, BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 2

47 corridors and other similar occupied spaces.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 3

1 3. Non-architecturally finished interior area: Pump, chemical, mechanical, electrical rooms

2 and other similar process type rooms.

3 4. Highly corrosive and corrosive area: Areas identified on the Drawings where there is a 4 varying degree of spillage or splashing of corrosive materials such as water, wastewater or

5 chemical solutions; or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, chemicals, 6 chemical fumes or chemical mixtures.

7 5. Hazardous areas: Class I, II or III areas as defined in NFPA 70.

8 6. Shop fabricated: Manufactured or assembled equipment for which a UL test procedure has

9 not been established.

10 1.4 SUBMITTALS

11 A. Shop Drawings:

12 1. See Specification Section 01 33 00 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of

13 submittal process.

14 2. General requirements:

15 a. Provide manufacturer's technical information on products to be used, including product

16 descriptive bulletin.

17 b. Include data sheets that include manufacturer's name and product model number.

18 1) Clearly identify all optional accessories.

19 c. Acknowledgement that products are UL or ETL listed or are constructed utilizing UL

20 or ETL recognized components.

21 d. Manufacturer's delivery, storage, handling and installation instructions.

22 e. Product installation details.

23 f. See individual specification sections for any additional requirements.

24 B. Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

25 1. See Specification Section 01 33 04 for requirements for:

26 a. The mechanics and administration of the submittal process.

27 b. The content process of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

28 C. When a Specification Section includes products specified in another Specification Section, each

29 Specification Section shall have the required Shop Drawing transmittal form per Specification

30 Section 01 33 00 and all Specification Sections shall be submitted simultaneously.

31 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

32 A. See Specification Section 01 65 50.

33 B. Protect nameplates on electrical equipment to prevent defacing.

34 1.6 AREA DESIGNATIONS

35 A. Designation of an area will determine the NEMA rating of the electrical equipment enclosures, 36 types of conduits and installation methods to be used in that area.

37 1. Outdoor areas:

38 a. Wet.

39 b. Also, corrosive and/or hazardous when specifically designated on the Drawings or in

40 the Specifications.

41 2. Indoor areas:

42 a. Dry.

43 b. Also, wet, corrosive and/or hazardous when specifically designated on the Drawings or

44 in the Specifications.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 4

1 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

3 A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, refer to specific Division 26 Specification

4 Sections and specific material paragraphs below for acceptable manufacturers.

5 B. Provide all components of a similar type by one (1) manufacturer.

6 2.2 MATERIALS

7 A. Electrical Equipment Support Pedestals and/or Racks:

8 1. Approved manufacturers:

9 a. Modular strut:

10 1) Unistrut Building Systems.

11 2) Eaton B-Line.

12 3) Globe Strut.

13 4) Thomas & Betts Superstrut.

14 2. Material requirements:

15 a. Modular strut:

16 1) Galvanized steel: ASTM A123/123M or ASTM A153/A153M.

17 b. Mounting hardware:

18 1) Galvanized steel.

19 2) Stainless steel.

20 B. Field touch-up of galvanized surfaces.

21 1. Zinc-rich primer.

22 a. One (1) coat, 3.0 mils, ZRC by ZRC Products.

23 C. Wood Poles:

24 1. Class 5 conforming to ATIS O5.1.

25 2. Pressure treated.

26 3. Overall pole length: 35 FT.

27 PART 3 - EXECUTION

28 3.1 INSTALLATION

29 A. Install and wire all equipment, including prepurchased equipment, and perform all tests

30 necessary to assure conformance to the Drawings and Specification Sections and ensure that

31 equipment is ready and safe for energization.

32 B. Install equipment in accordance with the requirements of:

33 1. NFPA 70.

34 2. IEEE C2.

35 3. The manufacturer's instructions.

36 C. In general, conduit routing is not shown on the Drawings.

37 1. The Contractor is responsible for routing all conduits including those shown on one-line and

38 control block diagrams and home runs shown on floor plans.

39 2. Conduit routings and stub-up locations that are shown are approximate; exact routing to be

40 as required for equipment furnished and field conditions.

41 D. When complete branch circuiting is not shown on the Drawings:

42 1. A homerun indicating panelboard name and circuit number will be shown and the circuit

43 number will be shown adjacent to the additional devices (e.g., light fixture and receptacles) 44 on the same circuit.

45 2. The Contractor is to furnish and install all conduit and conductors required for proper

46 operation of the circuit.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 5

1 3. The indicated home run conduit and conductor size shall be used for the entire branch

2 circuit.

3 4. See Specification Section 26 05 19 for combining multiple branch circuits in a common 4 conduit.

5 E. Do not use equipment that exceed dimensions or reduce clearances indicated on the Drawings or

6 as required by the NFPA 70.

7 F. Install equipment plumb, square and true with construction features and securely fastened.

8 G. Install equipment so it is readily accessible for operation and maintenance, is not blocked or

9 concealed and does not interfere with normal operation and maintenance requirements of other

10 equipment.

11 H. Device Mounting Schedule:

12 1. Unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings, mounting heights are as indicated below:

13 a. Light switch (to center): 48 IN.

14 b. Receptacle on exterior wall of building (to center): 18 IN.

15 c. Receptacle in non-architecturally finished areas (to center): 48 IN.

16 I. Avoid interference of electrical equipment operation and maintenance with structural members, 17 building features and equipment of other trades.

18 1. When it is necessary to adjust the intended location of electrical equipment, unless

19 specifically dimensioned or detailed, the Contractor may make adjustments of up to 12 IN in

20 equipment location without the Contracting Officer's approval.

21 J. Provide electrical equipment support system per the following area designations:

22 1. Dry areas:

23 a. Galvanized system consisting of galvanized steel channels and fittings, nuts and

24 hardware.

25 b. Aluminum system consisting of aluminum channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts

26 and hardware.

27 c. Field touch-up cut ends and scratches of galvanized components with the specified

28 primer during the installation, before rust appears.

29 2. Wet areas:

30 a. Galvanized system consisting of galvanized steel channels and fittings, nuts and

31 hardware.

32 b. Aluminum system consisting of aluminum channels and fittings with stainless steel nuts

33 and hardware.

34 c. Field touch-up cut ends and scratches of galvanized components with the specified

35 primer during the installation, before rust appears.

36 K. Provide all necessary anchoring devices and supports rated for the equipment load based on

37 dimensions and weights verified from approved submittals, or as recommended by the

38 manufacturer.

39 1. Do not cut, or weld to, building structural members.

40 2. Do not mount safety switches or other equipment to equipment enclosures, unless enclosure

41 mounting surface is properly braced to accept mounting of external equipment.

42 L. Do not place equipment fabricated from aluminum in direct contact with earth or concrete.

43 M. Seal all openings into equipment mounted outdoors to prevent the entrance of rodents and

44 insects and dust.

45 N. Do not use materials that may cause the walls or roof of a building to discolor or rust.

46 O. Identify electrical equipment and components in accordance with Specification Section 10 14

47 00.

48 P. Set wood poles straight and firm.

49 1. Dig holes large enough to permit proper use of tampers to the full depth of the hole.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 6

1 2. Place earth into the hole in 6 IN maximum layers, then thoroughly tamped before the next 2 layer is placed.

3 3. Place surplus earth around each pole in a conical shape and packed tightly to drain water 4 away from poles.

5 4. Pole setting depth: 3.5 FT.

6 Q. All concrete work shall be in conformance with the latest edition of ACI 301 “Specification For 7 Structural Concrete".

8 1. Aggregate shall be free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali cement.

9 2. All concrete reinforcing bars shall be ASTM A615 Grade 60.

10 3. Design strengths:

11 a. F’c = 4000 psi.

12 b. Fy = 60,000 psi.

13 4. Concrete cover unless otherwise noted, provided concrete cover for reinforcing as follows:

14 a. Concrete deposited against earth: 3 IN.

15 b. All other: 2 IN.

16 5. Absolutely no welding of reinforcing bars or torching to bend reinforcing bars shall be 17 allowed without specific approval from the Structural Engineer.

18 6. All cast in place and post-installed anchors indicated shall comply with Appendix D of 19 ACI 318 and Chapter 19 of the IBC. All expansion and adhesive anchors shall have the 20 ICC report showing equivalent load capacity. Submit and install per the ICC evaluation 21 report.

22 3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

23 A. Verify exact rough-in location and dimensions for connection to electrified equipment, provided

24 by others.

25 1. See Specification Section 01 73 20 for openings and penetrations in structures.

26 B. Replace equipment and systems found inoperative or defective and re-test.

27 C. Cleaning:

28 1. See Specification Section 01 74 13.

29 D. The protective coating integrity of support structures and equipment enclosures shall be

30 maintained.

31 1. Repair galvanized components utilizing a zinc rich paint.

32 2. Repair painted components utilizing touch up paint provided by or approved by the

33 manufacturer.

34 3. Repair surfaces which will be inaccessible after installation prior to installation.

35 4. See Specification Section 26 05 33 for requirements for conduits and associated accessories.

36 E. Replace nameplates damaged during installation.

37 END OF SECTION

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 26 05 00 - 7

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

26 05 13 - 1

2 SECTION 26 05 13

3 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

7 1. Material and installation requirements for:

8 a. Medium voltage cable (601 V and above).

9 b. Cable terminations and splices.

10 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

11 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

12 2. Section 26 05 00 - Electrical: Basic Requirements.

13 3. Section 26 08 13 - Acceptance Testing.

14 4. Section 26 05 19 - Wire and Cable: 600 Volt and Below.

15 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

16 A. Referenced Standards:

17 1. Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC).

18 a. CS8, Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through

19 46kV.

20 2. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

21 a. 48, Standard for Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable 22 Terminations Used on Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5kV

23 Through 756kV or Extruded Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV.

24 b. 386, Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution

25 Systems Above 600V.

26 c. 404, Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints Rated 2500

27 V to 500,000 V.

28 3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association/Insulated Cable Engineers Association

29 (NEMA/ICEA):

30 a. WC 74/S-93-639, 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission and

31 Distribution of Electric Energy.

32 4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

33 a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

34 5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

35 a. 486A-486B, Wire Connectors.

36 b. 1072, Standard for Safety Medium Voltage Power Cables.

37 B. Qualifications:

38 1. Cable technician:

39 a. Three (3) years experience in handling, terminating and splicing medium voltage

40 cables.

41 b. Specifically trained by a factory representative on the terminations and splices to be

42 used on the project.

43 1) If not trained on the products to be used, on-site training by the factory

44 representative shall be performed before any terminations or splices are made.

26 05 13 - 2

1 1.3 SUBMITTALS

2 A. Shop Drawings:

3 1. See Specification Section 01 33 00 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of 4 the submittal process.

5 2. Product data:

6 a. Provide submittal data for all products specified in PART 2 of this Specification 7 Section.

8 b. See Specification Section 26 05 00 for additional requirements.

9 3. Fabrication and/or layout drawings:

10 a. Cable pulling plan.

11 B. Informational Submittals:

12 1. See Specification Section 01 33 00 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of 13 the submittal process.

14 2. Cable pulling tension measurements.

15 3. Submit the following before terminating cables:

16 a. Cable Technician qualifications.

17 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

18 A. Ship cable with removable watertight end seals, and store in dry place.

19 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

20 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

21 A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the following manufacturers are 22 acceptable:

23 1. Wire and cable:

24 a. Aetna Insulated Wire.

25 b. General Cable.

26 c. The Kerite Company.

27 d. The Okonite Company.

28 e. Prysmian Cable Corporation.

29 f. Southwire Company.

30 2. Lugs, connectors and terminations:

31 a. 3M Company.

32 b. Elastimold, a Thomas and Betts Company.

33 c. Joslyn.

34 d. Raychem.

35 e. Eaton Cooper Power Systems.

36 2.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

37 A. Ratings:

38 1. 15kV class unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

39 B. Standards:

40 1. NEMA/ICEA WC 74/S-93-639.

41 2. AEIC CS8.

42 3. UL 1072.

43 C. Conductor Material:

44 1. Compact stranded copper.

45 D. Insulation:

46 1. Temperature rating: Type MV-105 per NFPA 70.

47 2. Tree Retarding Cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene (TR-XLP).

26 05 13 - 3

1 3. 133 percent insulation level.

2 E. Shielding:

3 1. Shielding on cables rated above 2 kV consists of:

4 a. Semiconductor conductor screen.

5 b. Semiconductor insulation screen.

6 c. Copper concentric neutral.

7 F. Neutrals:

8 1. Cables with a concentric neutral shall have 1/3 concentric neutral.

9 G. Grounds:

10 1. Insulated copper per Specification Section 26 05 19.

11 H. Jackets:

12 1. Direct buried cables shall be rated for direct bury.

13 2. Jacket: PVC.

14 2.3 CABLE ACCESSORIES

15 A. Lugs and Connectors:

16 1. Lugs:

17 a. Compression type.

18 b. Standard: UL 486A for copper cables.

19 c. Voltage rating: Up to 35 kV.

20 d. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

21 e. Material: Tin-plated copper.

22 f. Number of holes: Two (2), except one (1) on motor leads.

23 2. Splice connectors:

24 a. Standard: UL 486A for copper cables.

25 b. Voltage rating: Up to 35kV.

26 c. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

27 d. Material: Tin-plated copper.

28 B. Terminations:

29 1. End caps:

30 a. Cold or hot shrink.

31 b. Used to environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed cable ends.

32 2. Molded rubber kit:

33 a. Standard: IEEE 48.

34 b. Voltage rating: Same as the cable rating.

35 c. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

36 d. One-piece design or modular with stress cone and skirts, where high-dielectric constant 37 stress control is integrated within a skirted insulator made of EPDM rubber.

38 e. Suitable for contaminated indoor and outdoor locations.

39 3. Elbow connectors:

40 a. Standard: IEEE 386.

41 b. Voltage rating: Same as the cable rating.

42 c. Current rating: 600A.

43 d. One-piece design, comprised of an insulation shield, insulation layer and an outer shield 44 constructed of EPDM rubber.

45 e. Deadfront, nonloadbreak type with:

46 1) Hot stick pulling eye.

47 2) Grounding tab.

48 3) No test point.

49 f. Accessories to be constructed in a similar manner as the elbow connector:

50 1) Bushing inserts.

51 2) Bushing well plugs.

52 3) Feed thru inserts.

26 05 13 - 4

2 C. Splices:

4) Protective caps.

3 1. Cold shrink kits:

4 a. Standard: IEEE 404.

5 b. Voltage rating: Same as the cable rating.

6 c. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

7 d. One-piece design, comprised of an insulation shield, insulation layer and a silicone 8 rubber body.

9 e. Suitable for indoor, direct burial or submersible applications.

10 2. Molded rubber kit:

11 a. Standard: IEEE 386 or IEEE 404.

12 b. Voltage rating: Same as the cable rating.

13 c. Current rating: Continuous operation at the rating of the cable.

14 d. One- or multi-piece design, comprised of an insulation shield, insulation layer and an 15 outer shield constructed of EPDM rubber.

16 e. Suitable for indoor, direct burial or submersible applications.

17 3. Modular separable molded rubber:

18 a. Standard: IEEE 386.

19 b. Voltage rating: Same as the cable rating.

20 c. Current rating: 600A.

21 d. One-piece design, comprised of an insulation shield, insulation layer and an outer shield 22 constructed of EPDM rubber.

23 e. Deadfront, deadbreak type.

24 f. Components: T-body, insulating plug with cap, insulating plug with cap and stud, and 25 connecting plug.

26 g. Suitable for submersible applications.

27 D. Cable Shield Grounding Adapters:

28 1. Type: Molded rubber with constant force spring and solder-blocked tinned copper braid 29 pigtail.

30 2. Waterproof, providing a positive seal for the cable jacket.

31 3. May be integral with termination of splice device with Contracting Officer’s approval.

32 PART 3 - EXECUTION

33 3.1 INSTALLATION

34 A. Do not install cable during wet conditions.

35 1. Prior to pulling cables, drain or pump out manholes and other low points if standing water is

36 present.

37 2. Blow out conduits with dried compressed air if moisture is present in conduits.

38 3. Install end caps immediately on all cut ends of cable prior to pulling, and maintain end caps

39 while pulling in cable.

40 a. If end caps are damaged, remove and install new end caps.

41 b. Do not remove end caps until ready to terminate or splice cable.

42 B. Do not install conductors when ambient temperature is near minimum as recommended by

43 manufacturer for installation of the type of conductor insulation.

44 C. Provide components in kit form, complete with instructions, supplied by a single approved

45 manufacturer and suitable for each shielded cable termination.

46 1. Select correct termination to match cable diameter and construction.

47 2. Form and install terminations in strict accordance with instructions of cable manufacturer

48 and termination manufacturer.

26 05 13 - 5

1 D. Splices:

2 1. Provide components in kit form, complete with instructions, supplied by a single approved 3 manufacturer and suitable for the type of cable being used.

4 2. Prepare cable ends, provide materials and follow all application steps in accordance with 5 manufacturer's instructions.

6 a. As a minimum requirement:

7 1) The cable ends shall be cut squarely.

8 2) The insulation shall be free from nicks or burrs after removal of jacket.

9 3) The conductors shall be cleaned and an oxide inhibitor applied.

10 4) For splices, connector indents shall be filled with insulating putty to eliminate 11 voids or prepared per manufacture's instructions.

12 5) Attach grounding lead to system ground.

13 3. Splices shall be avoided whenever possible.

14 a. No more than one (1) splice is permitted between termination points without 15 Contracting Officer's approval.

16 b. No splices are permitted in runs less than 100 FT long.

17 c. Splices will be made only at manholes or other accessible locations.

18 d. Do not pull splices into ductbanks or conduits or leave them under tension.

19 E. The ground shield grounding adaptors shall be grounded:

20 1. Shirted and elbow terminators: Grounded to ground bar or cable loop in equipment.

21 2. Splices: Grounded to ground bar or rod in manhole.

22 3. Connect with insulated, stranded #6 AWG wire.

23 3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

24 A. Provide cable pulling plan showing all proposed splice points and cable pulling direction for

25 each pull and calculated pulling tension.

26 B. Provide measurement of tensions during the pull.

27 C. See Specification Section 26 08 13 for acceptance testing requirements.

28 END OF SECTION

26 05 13 - 6

WIRE AND CABLE: 600 VOLT AND BELOW

26 05 19 - 1

2 SECTION 26 05 19

3 WIRE AND CABLE: 600 VOLT AND BELOW

7 1. Material and installation requirements for:

8 a. Building wire.

9 b. Control cable.

10 c. Wire connectors.

11 d. Insulating tape.

12 e. Pulling lubricant.

13 B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

19 1. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA):

20 a. S-58-679, Standard for Control Cable Conductor Identification.

21 2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

22 a. ICS 4, Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal Blocks.

23 3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association/Insulated Cable Engineers Association

24 (NEMA/ICEA):

25 a. WC 57/S-73-532, Standard for Control Cables.

26 b. WC 70/S-95-658, Non-Shielded Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the 27 Distribution of Electrical Energy.

28 4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

29 a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

30 b. 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for 31 Use in Air-Handling Spaces.

32 5. Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance/American National 33 Standards Institute (TIA/EIA/ANSI):

34 a. 568, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.

35 6. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

36 a. 44, Standard for Safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables.

37 b. 83, Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.

38 c. 467, Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

39 d. 486A, Standard for Safety Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for use with Copper 40 Conductors.

41 e. 486C, Standard for Safety Splicing Wire Connections.

42 f. 510, Standard for Safety Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape.

43 g. 1277, Standard for Safety Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional 44 Optical-Fiber Members.

45 h. 1581, Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible 46 Cords.

47 i. 2250, Standard for Safety Instrumentation Tray Cable.

14 1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

15 2. Section 26 05 00 - Electrical: Basic Requirements.

16 3. Section 26 08 13 - Acceptance Testing.

17 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

18 A. Referenced Standards:

26 05 19 - 2

1 1.3 DEFINITIONS

2 A. Cable: Multi-conductor, insulated, with outer sheath containing either building wire or

3 instrumentation wire.

4 B. Control Cable: Multi-conductor, insulated, with outer sheath containing building wires, No. 14, 5 No. 12 or No. 10 AWG.

6 C. Building Wire: Single conductor, insulated, with or without outer jacket depending upon type.

7 1.4 SUBMITTALS

8 A. Shop Drawings:

9 1. See Specification Section 01 33 00 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of 10 the submittal process.

11 2. Product technical data:

12 a. Provide submittal data for all products specified in PART 2 of this Specification 13 Section except:

14 1) Wire connectors.

15 2) Insulating tape.

16 3) Cable lubricant.

17 b. See Specification Section 26 05 00 for additional requirements.

18 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

19 A. See Specification Section 26 05 00.

20 PART 2 - PRODUCTS

21 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

22 A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the following manufacturers are 23 acceptable:

24 1. Building wire and control cable:

25 a. Aetna Insulated Wire.

26 b. Alphawire.

27 c. Cerrowire.

28 d. Encore Wire Corporation.

29 e. General Cable.

30 f. Okonite Company.

31 g. Southwire Company.

32 2. Wire connectors:

33 a. Burndy Corporation.

34 b. Buchanan.

35 c. Ideal.

36 d. Ilsco.

37 e. 3M Co.

38 f. Teledyne Penn Union.

39 g. Thomas and Betts.

40 h. Phoenix Contact.

41 3. Insulating and color coding tape:

42 a. 3M Co.

43 b. Plymouth Bishop Tapes.

44 c. Red Seal Electric Co.

26 05 19 - 3

1 2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS

2 A. Building Wire:

3 1. Conductor shall be copper with 600 V rated insulation.

4 2. Conductors shall be stranded, except for conductors used in lighting and receptacle circuits 5 which may be stranded or solid.

6 3. Surface mark with manufacturer's name or trademark, conductor size, insulation type and 7 UL label.

8 4. Conform to NEMA/ICEA WC 70/S-95-658 and UL 83 for type THHN/THWN and 9 THHN/THWN-2 insulation.

10 5. Conform to NEMA/ICEA WC 70/S-95-658 and UL 44 for type XHHW-2 insulation.

11 B. Control Cable:

12 1. Conductor shall be copper with 600 V rated insulation.

13 2. Surface mark with manufacturer's name or trademark, conductor size, insulation type and 14 UL label.

15 3. Conform to NEMA/ICEA WC 57/S-73-532 and UL 83 and UL 1277 for type 16 THHN/THWN insulation with an overall PVC jacket.

17 4. Number of conductors as required, provided with or without bare ground conductor of the 18 same AWG size.

19 a. When a bare ground conductor is not provided, an additional insulated conductor shall 20 be provided and used as the ground conductor (e.g., 6/c No. 14 w/g and 7/c No. 14 are 21 equal).

22 5. Individual conductor color coding:

23 a. ICEA S-58-679, Method 1, Table E-2.

24 b. See PART 3 of this Specification Section for additional…