MHAFB 610 Technical Specifications Book 2.pdf

United States Air Force

Construction Documents for the Construction of:

Mountain Home Air Force Base Repair / Addition to

Facility 610

Project Number: QZYH 10- 0076 A/B

Technical Specifications

Book 2 (Divisions 26 - 33 and Appendices)

Prepared For: Mountain Home Air Force

Base

Prepared By: McMillen, LLC

May 8, 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Book 1

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 10 – SUMMARY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WORK

SECTION 01 31 20 – ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

SECTION 01 32 13 – CONSTRUCTION AND SCHEDULE CONSTRAINTS

SECTION 01 32 16 – CPM CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 42 13 – ABBREVIATIONS OF INSTITUTIONS

SECTION 01 45 00 – QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 78 23 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 2 – DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 41 19 – SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 82 13 – ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

SECTION 02 83 13 – LEAD RELATED ACTIVITIES

SECTION 02 84 13 – PCB HANDLING PROCEDURES

SECTION 02 87 13 – FUGITIVE AND SILICA DUST CONTROL PROCEDURES

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03 10 00 – CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 03 20 00 – CONCRETE REINFORCING

SECTION 03 30 00 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 03 31 50 – GROUT

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

SECTION 04 01 20 – MAINTENANCE OF UNIT MASONARY

SECTION 04 20 00 – UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 5 – METALS

SECTION 05 10 00 – STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 05 30 00 – METAL DECKING

SECTION 05 40 00 – COLD FORMED (LIGHT) METAL FRAMING

SECTION 05 50 00 – MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 06 10 53 – MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 16 00 – SHEATHING

SECTION 06 41 16 – PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

SECTION 06 64 00 – PLASTIC PANELING

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 01 50 – PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING

SECTION 07 11 13 – BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

SECTION 07 19 00 – WATER REPELLENTS

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SECTION 07 21 00 – THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 07 61 00 – SHEET METAL ROOFING

SECTION 07 62 00 – SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

SECTION 07 92 00 – JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 8 – OPENING

SECTION 08 11 13 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 08 14 16 – FLUSH WOOD DOORS

SECTION 08 31 13 – ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 08 44 13 – GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 08 71 00 – DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 08 80 00 – GLAZING

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

SECTION 09 01 50 – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER

SECTION 09 22 16 – NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 09 29 00 – GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 09 30 00 – TILING

SECTION 09 51 13 – ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 09 65 13 – RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 09 65 16 – RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

SECTION 09 68 13 – TILE CARPETING

SECTION 09 91 13 – EXTERIOR PAINTING

SECTION 09 91 23 – INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 14 23 – PANEL SIGNAGE

SECTION 10 21 13 – TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SECTION 10 28 00 – TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 10 44 13 – FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

SECTION 10 51 13 – METAL LOCKERS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 12 21 13 - HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS

SECTION 12 36 61 – SIMULATED STONE COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 22 00 00 – GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PLUMBING WORK

SECTION 22 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 29 – HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 05 48 – VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 07 00 – PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 22 11 16 – DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

SECTION 22 13 16 – SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 22 34 00 – FUEL-FIRED TANKLESS DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

SECTION 22 40 00 – PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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SECTION 23 00 00 – GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MECHANICAL WORK

SECTION 23 05 93 – TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 07 00 – HVAC INSULATION

SECTION 23 00 08 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

SECTION 23 09 23 – DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 11 23 – FACILITY NATURAL GAS PIPING

SECTION 23 21 13 – HYDRONIC PIPING

SECTION 23 21 13.10 – HYDRONIC PUMPS

SECTION 23 25 00 – HVAC WATER TREATMENT

SECTION 23 31 13 – METAL DUCTS

SECTION 23 31 13.16 – ROUND AND FLAT-OVAL SPIRAL DUCTS AND FITTINGS

SECTION 23 33 00 – AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

SECTION 23 34 23 – HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

SECTION 23 37 00 – LOUVERS

SECTION 23 37 13 – DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

SECTION 23 52 00 – HEATING BOILERS

SECTION 23 64 00 – PACKAGED WATER CHILLERS

SECTION 23 73 00 – AIR HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 23 81 23 – COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

SECTION 23 82 19 – FAN COIL UNITS

Book 2

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 00 – ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 26 00 01 – ELECTRICAL BASE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 26 00 02 – BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 26 00 06 – PANELBOARDS

SECTION 26 00 08 – MOTOR AND CONTROLS

SECTION 26 00 09 – TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 00 10 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION

SECTION 26 05 19 – LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES

SECTION 26 05 26 – GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 29 – HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 05 43 – UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

SECTION 26 27 13 – ELECTRICITY METERING

SECTION 26 27 26 – WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 26 28 16 – ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 26 32 13 – ENGINE GENERATORS

SECTION 26 36 00 – TRANSFER SWITCHES

SECTION 26 41 13 – LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

SECTION 26 43 00 – TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSORS (TVSS)

SECTION 26 51 00 – INTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 26 56 00 – EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 05 36 – CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 27 13 13 – COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEMS

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 31 00 – FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

SECTION 28 83 03 – VESDA VLS AIR SAMPLING SMOKE DETECTION

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 20 00 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 35 26 – EROSION CONTROL BARRIER

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 11 13 – A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE

SECTION 32 31 13 – CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 32 31 19 – DECORATIVE METAL FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 32 32 00 – RETAINING WALLS

SECTION 32 90 00 – LANDSCAPE WORK

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

SECTION 33 11 00 – WATER DISTRIBUTION

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIAL ASSESSMENT AND SOIL SAMPLING

APPENDIX B - AF-66

APPENDIX C - AS-BUILT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX D – REAL PROPERTY DATA SHEETS

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SECTION 26 00 00 - ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1-- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work includes furnishing all materials, labor and equipment to install complete electrical system as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

B. Requirements specified in this section shall apply to all subsequent sections in Division 26 as if they are individually specified in respective sections.

1.2 GENERAL

A. The Drawings are diagrammatic and do not show every detail of construction. The Contractor is expected to thoroughly review the plans and the requirements of the systems and provide all items necessary for a complete and operational system in conformance with the plans, diagrams and intended usage, subject to the acceptance of the Contracting Officer.

B. The electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), WAC 296-46B, local codes and regulations, and Puget Sound Energy Electric Service Handbook.

C. All materials and devices shall be new and display the UL approval where applicable.

D. Clean all surfaces to condition acceptable for occupancy to the Contracting Officer.

Remove all marks, stains, droppings, and other foreign matter from all finished items.

1.3 SHOP AND SETTING DRAWINGS

A. Before commencing any work or providing any materials, the Contractor shall submit for acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shop drawings as required by these Specifications.

B. Each drawing or cut shall be property identified as required.

C. Shop drawings shall indicate complete physical characteristics, dimensions, manufacturer's ratings and any other data necessary to determine the suitability of the equipment for the use intended.

D. Where equipment other than that shown on the Drawings and specifically mentioned in the Specifications is to be furnished in lieu of that mentioned, the Contractor shall submit with shop drawings of the equipment showing disposition of the equipment and any changes or work required to properly install the equipment furnished in accordance with

SECTION 01 32 19.

1.4 SERVICE WORK

A. Coordinate work with the Contracting Officer. Contact the utility company for power availability, construction schedule, and service equipment requirements. All initial fees to the utility company shall be paid by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the

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Government. Contact the utility company to find out exactly what material and services will be provided by the utility company and which materials are to be provided by the Contractor, and the cost of the new service.

B. Locate all buried utilities prior to excavation. All inspection fees and all cost associated with repair of damaged utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2 -- PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 -- EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Cooperate with other entities engaged in or working near the project. Execute work in a manner not to interfere with other Contractors or other activities.

B. Coordinate work with other contractors regarding location of equipment so there is no interference between installation or progress of any contractor.

C. At project completion, clean all equipment to the original finish. Remove all shipping labels.

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SECTION 26 00 01 - ELECTRICAL: BASE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Requirements specified in this section apply to all sections in Division 26. Work specified herein shall be performed as if specified in the individual sections.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. The following is a list of standards which may be referenced in this section.

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): 1584, Guide for Performing Arch-Flash Calculations

2. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC)

b. 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces

B. UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

1. 3-501-01 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

2. 3-530-01 Design: Interior, Exterior Lighting and Controls

3. 3-550-01 EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTS’S INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. All electrical work, including underground installation, metering, vaults, poles, and raceways within the scope of requirements of the Drawings and specifications shall be performed in compliance with the requirements specified in the UFC

1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY CODES

A. Electrical equipment and installation work shall conform to the requirements of National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code and applicable State and local codes.

Other standards specified in each section are additionally applicable to the work.

B. Where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), material and equipment shall be labeled or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) or other organization acceptable to the AHJ, in order to provide basis for approval under the

NEC.

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C. Materials and equipment manufactured within the scope of standards published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. shall conform to those standards and shall have an applied UL listing mark or label.

PART 2 -- PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Provide materials and equipment listed by UL wherever standards have been established by that agency.

B. Equipment Finish

1. Provide manufacturers' standard finish and color, except where specific color is indicated. Manufacturer’s standard colors are subject to the Government’s approval.

2. If manufacturer has no standard color, provide equipment with ANSI No. 61, light gray color.

PART 3 -- EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Electrical Drawings are designed to show general locations of equipment and conduit routing. Unless specifically noted on the drawing, Contractor is responsible for determining final equipment locations, proper routing and support of raceways.

B. Check locations of light fixtures, switches, electrical outlets, equipment, and other electrical system components shown on Drawings for conflicts with openings, structural members, and components of other systems and equipment having fixed locations. In the event of conflict notify the Government in writing.

C. Layout work carefully in advance. Do not cut or notch any structural member or building surface without specific approval of the Government. Carefully perform cutting, channeling, chasing, or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, or other surfaces required for the installation, support, or anchorage of conduit, raceways, or other electrical materials. Following such work restore surfaces to original condition.

3.2 COMBINING CIRCUITS INTO COMMON RACEWAY

A. Homerun circuits shown on Drawings indicate functional wiring requirements for power and control circuits. Circuits may be combined into common raceways subject to conduit fill not exceeding 30%.

1. No AC power or AC discrete control circuits shall be combined in the same conduit for low signal analog or discrete control circuits.

2. Power circuits from loads in same general area to same source location may be combined as follows:

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a. Lighting Circuits: Combine no more than three circuits to a single raceway.

Contracotor is responsible for increasing conduit and conductor size if derating is required by NEC.

b. Receptacle Circuits, 120 VAC Only: Combine no more than three circuits to a single raceway. Provide a separate neutral conductor for each circuit.

ontractor is responsible for increasing conduit and conductor size if derating is required by NEC.

c. All Other Power Circuits: Do not combine power circuits without authorization of the Government.

3.3 ARC-FLASH PROTECTION WARNING SIGNS

A. Field mark switchgear, switchboards, and panelboards to warn qualified persons of potential arc-flash hazards.

B. Calculate arc flash boundary and energy in accordance with NFPA 70E. Determine level of personnel protective equipment (PPE) required. Warning label on equipment shall include flash hazard boundary, energy level, PPE level and description, shock hazard, bolted fault current, and equipment name.

3.4 EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES

A. Provide equipment nameplates in accordance with requirements specified elsewhere in these specifications.

3.5 LOAD BALANCE

A. Balance electrical loads between phases as nearly as possible on panelboards, and other equipment where balancing is required.

B. When loads must be reconnected to different circuits to balance phase loads, maintain accurate record of changes made, and provide circuit directory that lists final circuit arrangement.

3.6 CLEANING AND TOUCHUP PAINTING

A. Cleaning: throughout the work, clean interior and exterior of devices and equipment by removing debris and vacuuming.

B. Touchup scratches, scrapes and chips on exterior and interior surfaces of devices and equipment with finish matching type, color, and consistency of surface of original finish.

3.7 PROTECTION FOLLOWING INSTALLATION

A. Protect materials and equipment from corrosion, physical damage, and effects of moisture on insulation and contact surfaces.

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SECTION 26 00 02 - BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the installation of all electrical systems as specified herein and as shown on the Drawings.

B. Electrical Contractor shall provide:

1. Raceway, conduit, wiring and all electrical work shown or specified including electrical power distribution system.

2. Feeders and branch circuits to all electrically powered equipment provided by other contractors, including disconnects.

3. Instrumentation and Alarm System.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Specified Elsewhere

1. SECTION 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures

2. SECTION 26 00 01 - Electrical Basic Requirements

3. SECTION 26 00 06 - Panelboards

4. SECTION 26 00 08 – Motor Starters and Controls

8. SECTION 26 00 09 - Testing Electrical Systems

9. SECTION 26 51 00 - Interior Lighting

11. SECTION 26 56 00 - Exterior Lighting

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Basic materials include

1. Raceways

2. Fittings

3. Sealing

4. Wire and cables

5. Boxes

6. Circuit and Motor Disconnects

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7. Supporting Devices

B. Provide all new materials, without blemish or defect, in accord with standards specified and U.L. listed or labeled.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements

1. ANSI C1/NFPA to comply with: National Electric Code (NEC).

1.5 REFERENCES

A. Specified references, or cited portions thereof, current at date of bidding documents unless otherwise specified, govern the work. In event of conflict between referenced standards and contract documents, notify Contracting Officer immediately. Confirm notification in writing. Do not proceed with the work until Contracting Officer issues written instructions.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

1. C80.1 - Specification for Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc-Coated.

2. C80.3 - Specification for Electrical Metallic Tubing, Zinc-Coated.

3. C80.4 - Specification for Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing.

C. American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association (ANSI/NFPA): ANSI C1/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): All materials UL listed and labeled.

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

1. FB-1 - Conduit and Cable Assemblies.

2. KS-1 - Switches.

3. OS-1 - Sheet Steel Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Box Supports.

4. TC-2 - Electrical Plastic Tubing and Conduit.

5. TC-3 - PVC Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing.

6. WC-5 - Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable

7. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00:

1. Conduit

2. Wire

3. Sealing

4. Boxes

5. Expansion Fittings

6. Surface Raceway System.

B. In accordance with DIVISION 1: Submit project record documents for electrical installations.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. The General Contractor shall coordinate the work of all assigned contractors.

1. Electrical contractor shall confer with the General Contractor and the other Contractors regarding the location and size of pipes, equipment, fixtures, conduit, ducts, openings, switches, outlets, etc., in order that there may be no interferences between the installations or the progress of the work of any Contractor the project.

2. The layout shown on the Drawings is diagrammatic, but shall be followed as closely as other work will permit. No changes from these Drawings to make the work conform to the building construction shall be made without acceptance from the Contracting Officer. All proposed changes shall be shown on shop drawings. All dimensions shall be verified by field measurements and all work shall fit in place. If directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall, without extra charge, make reasonable modifications in the layout to prevent conflict.

3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to change the location of any equipment 5 feet and any piping, ductwork, conduit, etc., 10 feet in any direction without extra charge, provided such changes are made before installation.

4. Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, each Contractor shall furnish and install each item of equipment or material hereinafter specified, complete with all necessary fittings, supports, trim, piping, insulation, etc., as required for a complete and operating installation.

5. All materials and equipment shall be new and all work shall be executed with the maximum speed consistent with good workmanship. Provide materials and equipment promptly after notice to proceed, and proceed with work in progress with the other contractors on the project. Perform all work in a manner that will not cause interferences or delays to, or interfere with, the progress of other contractors.

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6. All equipment and materials shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions unless otherwise specifically directed by the construction documents.

7. Items of equipment may be specified in the singular. However, provide and install the number of items of equipment indicated on the Drawings or as required for a complete system.

8. In case of interconnection of the work of two or more contractors, each Contractor shall verify pertinent data on shop drawings and site conditions. Any errors due to failure to perform said verification shall be promptly rectified by the parties involved.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Materials shall be suitably packaged by manufacturer to prevent damage during shipment. Damaged materials will not be acceptable for use.

B. Store materials on site in clean, dry storage area; when outside, elevated above grade and enclosed with durable watertight wrapping.

C. Handle all materials carefully to prevent damage. Minor scratches, marks or blemishes to finish shall be repaired to satisfaction of Contracting Officer.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions

1. If the existing conditions prohibit proper installation or installation as shown on the drawings, Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer for a solution.

B. Protection

1. Contractor shall protect all electrical items and shall replace items which are damaged during construction.

C. All expenses incurred by the Government in trouble shooting systems and problems caused by inadequate workmanship or unauthorized deviations from the construction documents including materials or equipment substitutions on the part of a contractor shall be borne by Contractor.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall furnish a written certificate guaranteeing materials, equipment and labor furnished to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer, and further agrees that if defects appear within stipulated guarantee period, same shall be replaced or made good without charge.

B. Where inspections of the work are required by State or Local authorities, obtain certificates if inspection of the work by such authorities, and these certificates (in triplicate) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

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1.11 LINES AND LEVELS

A. Determine all grades, maintain necessary lines and levels throughout the progress of the work, and assume full responsibility for their correctness. Where levels are indicated on the Drawings, work shall be installed at those levels unless prior written approval to change is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

1.12 GUARANTEE

A. In entering into a contract covering this work, the contractor accepts the specifications and guarantees that the work will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of this specification or such modifications as may be made under the documents.

B. Contractor further guarantees that the material will be of the best procurable and that none but experienced workmen familiar with each particular class of work will be employed.

C. Contractor further guarantees to replace and make good at his own expense any defects, which may develop within one (1) year after final payment and acceptance by the Contracting Officer, due to faulty workmanship or material, upon receipt of written notification from Contracting Officer.

1.13 PERMITS AND FEES

A. Each Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits, deposits, fees, inspections, service installations, etc., required by utility companies, municipalities, etc., for his respective part of the work. These shall include, but are not necessarily limited to: sewer, gas, water, heating, electrical, etc.

B. Where inspections of the work are required by local or state authorities, notify same at appropriate times for inspections. Obtain certificates of inspection by such authorities and submit same (in triplicate) before final certificate for payment is issued.

PART 2 -- PRODUCTS

2.1 RACEWAYS

A. Conduit

1. Intermediate Metal. ANSI C80.1 & UL-6

2. Steel Flexible Metal. UL-1.

3. Steel Liquidtight Flexible. UL-1.

B. Tubing

1. Steel Electrical Metallic. Comply with ANSI C80.3 & UL 797.

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C. Surface Raceway System

1. One-piece raceway.

2. Two-piece raceway.

D. Approved manufacturers

1. Allied Tube & Conduit Corp., Harvey, IL.

2. Anamet, Inc., Waterbury, CT.

3. Electri-Flex Co., Roselle, IL.

4. ETP, Div. of Berger Industries, Inc., Maspeth, NY.

5. Carlon, Div. of Lamson Sessions Co., Beachwood, OH.

6. Certain-Teed Corp., Pipe & Plastics Group, Valley Forge, PA.

7. International Metal Hose, Bellevue, OH.

8. LTV Steel Co., Cleveland, OH.

9. Steelduct Conduit Products Div., Sawhill Tubular Div., Cyclops Corp., Sharon, PA.

10. Triangle Wire & Cable, Inc., Lincoln, RI.

11. Wheatland Tube Co., Wheatland, PA.

12. The Wiremold Company, West Hartford, CT.

13. Carlon, Division of lamson & Sessions Co., Beachwood, OH.

14. Hubbell Premise Wiring, Inc., Stonington, CT.

2.2 FITTINGS

A. IMC

1. ANSI C80.4.

2. Locknuts; steel or malleable iron.

3. Bushings; insulating or insulated throat type.

4. Couplings; threaded or gland compression steel or die cast type. Set screw or indentor type not acceptable.

B. Electrical Metallic Tubing

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1. Couplings and Connectors; Steel or die cast compression type. Set screw or indented type not acceptable.

C. Flexible

1. Connectors; malleable iron, threadless, squeeze clamp type for non-jacketed conduit.

2. Connectors; steel or malleable iron compression type with insulated throat and "O" ring assembly for liquidtight conduit.

D. Surface Metal Raceway System

1. Provide connectors, couplings, support clips, boxes and conduit adapters for a complete assembly.

E. Approved manufacturers:

1. Appleton Electric Co., Chicago, IL.

2. Crouse-Hinds Co., Syracuse, NY.

3. EFCOR Family of Companies, East Farmingdale, NY.

4. O-Z/Gedney, Unit of General Signal Corp., Terryville, CT.

5. Killark Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO.

6. Raco, Inc., South Bend, IN.

7. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY.

8. The Wiremold Company, West Hartford, CT.

9. Carlon, Div. of Lamson & Sessions Co., Beachwood, OH.

10. Hubbell Premise Wiring, Inc., Stonington, CT.

2.3 SEALING

A. Fire Seal

1. Seal penetrations of fire-rated walls, floors or ceilings by raceways for compliance with NEC 300-21. Fill void around raceway. Sleeves shall be heavy wall steel pipe, anchored to building construction and finished plumb with wall, ceiling or floor lines.

Acceptable products:

a. Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI-. Fire Stop

b. Nelson Electric, Tulsa, OK. Flameseal

c. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY. Flamesafe

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d. Three M Co., St. Paul, MN. Fire Barrier

2. Smoke and fire stop fittings may be used instead of above sealant.

3. Approved manufacturers:

a. General Signal Corp./O-Z/Gedney Co., Terryville, CT., - Series CFS

B. Thermal Seal

1. Seal penetrations of thermally insulated equipment or rooms to prevent heat transfer.

Seal exterior of raceway with fiberglass or other material compatible to equipment or room and accepted by Contracting Officer. Seal interior or raceway with duct sealing compound at entry to equipment or room.

C. Water Seal

A. Seal penetrations of perimeter walls or floors below grade to prevent entry of water.

Use materials compatible with wall or floor construction and accepted by Contracting Officer.

B. Seal penetrations of roof shall be sealed with flashings compatible with roof design and approved by Roofing System Manufacturer and accepted by Contracting Officer.

2.4 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Construction

1. Conductors a Uncoated, annealed copper in accordance with ASTM Standards.

b. Number 8 and larger shall be concentric standard and conform to ASTM Standards.

b. Minimum of #12 AWG unless otherwise noted in these specifications or on the drawings.

c. The direct-current resistance shall not exceed by more than 2% the values given in IPCEA Standards.

d. Cables in panels, switchboards, wireways, and other large enclosures, shall be bundled and tied with cable ties.

2. 600 Volt general use cable THHN/THWN

a. UL listed for general use at a maximum of 600 volts and a maximum temperature of 90˚C in dry locations and 75˚C in wet locations and be constructed in accordance with UL Standards for thermoplastic insulated wires.

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b. Insulation shall be polyvinylchloride compound (PVC) in compliance with UL & ANSI Standards. Have an overall nylon jacket UL listed for use on THHN/THWN wire.

3. Color Coding

a. System Phase A Phase B Phase C Neutral

480Y/277 Brown Orange Yellow Gray

208Y/120 Black Red Blue White

240/120 Black Red Blue White

Ground - Bare Copper or Green

Switch leg-return - Purple

3 Way & 4 Way Switch Travelers - Pink

c. Colors shall be integrally pigmentation color coding for #10 and smaller wires.

For #8 and larger, tape shall be applied to the wire. Tape shall be applied in a spiral half-lap manner over exposed conductor portions in manholes, boxes, panels, switchboards, and other enclosures.

4. Splices in Handholes

a. All cable splices in handholes shall be electrically and mechanically secure.

b. Splices shall be watertight and completely submersible.

c. Splices in power cables shall consist of a crimp type butt connector for each conductor, covered with a thermo-fit dual wall heat shrink tube over each connector and a heat shrink submersible jacket over the entire assembly.

d. Splices in multiconductor control cable shall consist of a crimp type butt conductor for each conductor, covered with a thermo-fit dual wall heat shrink tube over each connector and a heat shrink submersible jacket over the entire assembly.

5. S.O. Cords

a. UL listed type S.O. or SOW - A.

b. 90 degree minimum temperature rating.

c. UL outdoor rated.

d. Stranded conductors, minimum wire size shall be #12, with a ground wire, unless otherwise noted or required by code.

6. Low Voltage Cable

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a. UL listed for the purpose specified or noted on drawings.

7. Underground Warning Tape

a. Made of acid and alkali resistant .0035 inch thick polyethylene film, 6 inches wide, with a tensile strength of 1750 PSI length wise, 1500 PSI cross-wise and an elongation of 350, be bright yellow or red and read 'CAUTION BURIED ELECTRIC LINE' over entire length, black printing shall be overcoated to prevent fading.

8. Fiber optic cable shall be per the recommendation of the PLC modem’s manufacturer.

B. Approved manufacturers:

1. Anaconda Metal Hose, American Brass Div., Hinsdale, IL.

2. Cablec Corp., Independence, MO.

3. Collyer Insulated Wire Div., Gulf-Western Manufacturing Co., Lincoln, RI.

3. General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY.

4. Okonite Co., Ramsey, NJ.

5. Pirelli Cable Corp., Union, NJ.

6. Triangle PWC, Inc., New Brunswick, NJ.

C. Joints and Splices

1. Wire No. 8 or smaller: Compression or crimp type with insulating wrap cover, or insulated twist-on spring connector. Approved products:

a. Ideal Industries, Inc., Sycamore, IL.

b. ITT Holub Industries, Sycamore, IL.

c. Buchanan Div., Elastimold Div., Amerace Corp., Hackettstown, NJ.

c. 3-M Co., St. Paul, MN.

d. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY.

2. Wire No. 6 or larger: Mechanical compression or bolted type connector covered with insulating tape or heat shrinkable insulation equal to conductor insulation. Approved manufacturers:

a. AMP Products Co., Schaumberg, IL.

b. Anderson Electrical Connectors, Leeds, AL.

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c. Burndy Corp., Norwalk, CT.

d. General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY.

e. General Signal Corp./O-Z/Gedney Co., Terryville, CT.

f. Ideal Industries, Inc., Sycamore, IL.

g. ITT Blackburn, St. Louis, MO.

h. ITT Weaver, St. Louis, MO.

i. 3-M Co., St. Paul, MN.

j. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY.

2.5 BOXES

A. Outlet Boxes

1. Hot dipped galvanized, 1.25 oz./sq. ft., sherardized or cadmium plated. UL514.

2. Interior boxes: Sheet steel with conduit knockouts, attached lugs for locating.

3. Exterior boxes or exposed interior in wet/damp locations: Cast aluminum, deep type, corrosion proof fasteners, watertight, gasketed, threaded hubs.

4. For suspended or surface mounted fixtures:

a. 4 in. octagonal or square according to devices used, minimum of 1-1/2 in. deep, deep boxes for poured concrete ceilings. Furnished with fixture studs. Installed with plaster rings on suspended ceilings. 4 in. octagonal or square for all exposed conduit work with fixture extension pan or deep fixture canopy to enclose the box. Use #14 stranded, type AF, 300 volt wire in pipe pendants.

5. For Fire Alarm and Communications outlets:

a. (4) in. square for up to two devices a minimum of 2-1/8 in. deep. Complete with raised mud ring where used in plastered walls. Complete with required depth tile ring where used in exposed tile, concrete, block, or paneled walls. Install with 1/2 in. raised galvanized device covers where used for exposed conduit work.

Follow the Fire Alarm red and Communications blue painting requirements for exposed boxes.

6. For recessed fixtures

a. 4 in. octagonal or square. A minimum of 1-1/2 in. deep. Complete with blank cover. Wire in Greenfield: #12 type THHN, 600 volt.

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7. Switch and Receptacle Boxes

a. Wall - (4) in. square for up to two devices a minimum of 2-1/8 in. deep. Solid gang boxes for over two devices. Complete with required depth tile ring where used in exposed tile, concrete, block, or paneled walls. Complete with raised plaster ring where used in plastered walls. Install with 1/2 in. raised galvanized device covers where used for exposed conduit work.

8. Provide corrosion resistant steel knockout closures for unused openings.

B. Conduit Bodies

1. Galvanized cast metal of type, shape and size to fit location.

2. Constructed with threaded conduit ends, removable cover, corrosion resistant screws.

C. Approved manufacturers:

1. Appleton Electric Co., Chicago, IL.

2. Randl Industries, Inc., Spokane, WA

3. Crouse-Hinds Co., Syracuse, NY.

4. General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY.

5. General Signal Corp./O-Z/Gedney Co., Terryville, CT.

6. Hoffman Engineering Co., Div. of Federal Cartridge Corp., Anoka, MN.

7. Killark Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO.

8. Midland-Ross, Pittsburgh, PA.

9. Raco, Inc., South Bend, IN.

10. Square D Co., Distribution Equipment Div., Lexington, KY.

11. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY.

12. Carlon, Division of Lamson & Sessions Cp., Beachwood, OH.

2.6 CIRCUIT AND METER DISCONNECTS

A. Safety Switches

1. Heavy duty enclosed safety switch, surface mounted, fusible or non-fused as specified, rated at 600 v., UL listed.

2. Quick-make, quick-break mechanisms, position of blades visible with cover open.

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3. Operating handle integral part of enclosure base with position easily identified, handle lockable in “off” position with padlocks.

4. Meet NEMA Enclosed Safety Switch Standard KS-1 for H.D. type.

5. Current carrying parts of high conductivity copper with silver-tungsten type contact surfaces.

6. Positive pressure reinforced fuse clips for fused type.

7. Enclosures (Except where noted otherwise)

a. Outdoor: NEMA 3R

b. Indoor: NEMA 1

8. Approved manufacturers:

a. Crouse-Hinds Co., Syracuse, NY

b. Gould, Inc., Circuit Protection Div., Newburyport, MA

c. Square D Co., Distribution Equipment Div., Lexington, KY

d. Cutler Hammer

e. Allen Bradley

2.7 SUPPORTING DEVICES

A. Suspended conduits less than 1 inch

1. For exposed construction, provide strap type hangers supported from beam clamps or threaded rods. Approved manufacturers:

a. Minerallac Electric Co., Elk Grove, IL.

b. Crouse-Hinds Co., Syracuse, NY.

c. Midwest Electric Products, Inc., Mankato, MN.

d. Thomas & Betts Corp., Raritan, NY.

2. For conduits suspended above ceilings, anchor to building structural steel. When span exceeds NEC limits, provide channel steel between framing members. Tie wiring of conduit to air ducts, or other piping not permitted. Plumber's perforated strap not permitted.

B. Suspended Conduit 1 inch or larger

1. Provide threaded rod with "U" type hangers for single conduit.

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2. Anchor threaded rod to inserts in concrete or beam clamp on steel structure.

3. Provide trapeze hanger assemblies and threaded rod for two or more conduits.

Acceptable products:

a. Husky Storage Systems, Inc., Cleveland, OH. - HP-200

b. Midland-Ross Corp., Electric Products Div., Pittsburgh, PA. - B-901

c. Unistrut Building Systems, Wayne, MI. - P-1000

C. Surface Mounted Conduit

1. Provide one-hole galvanized steel straps for conduits 1 in. or less. Approved manufacturers:

a. Appleton Electric Co., Chicago, IL.

b. Midland-Ross, Pittsburgh, PA.

c. Raco, Inc., South Bend, IN.

2. Provide clampbacks on exterior walls below grade or in wet areas.

3. For conduit larger than 1 in., use malleable iron pipe straps.

4. For multiple conduits, provide channel anchored to wall with conduit attached to channel with split pipe clamps.

D. Anchoring

1. Hollow Masonry: Toggle bolts or spider type expansion anchors.

2. Solid Masonry: Lead expansion anchors or preset anchors.

3. Concrete: Self-drilling anchor or powder driver studs.

4. Metal: Machine screws, bolts or welded studs

5. Wood: Wood screws.

PART 3 -- EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Cooperate with other contractors engaged in project. Execute work in a manner not to interfere with other contractors.

B. Coordinate work with other contractors regarding location and size of pipes, raceways, ducts, openings, switches, outlets, so there is no interference between installation or of progress of any contractor.

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C. Install all equipment with ample space allowed for removal, repair, or changes to equipment. Provide ready accessibility to removable parts of equipment and to all wiring without moving equipment installed or already in place. Provide access panels for all devices installed above non-accessible ceilings or within walls or partitions.

D. Provide sleeves for all electrical conduits passing through walls, partitions, ceilings and floors. Provide sleeves of sufficient length to extend through full thickness of wall construction with ends flush and seal wall around sleeve. Extend floor sleeves one inch above finish floor.

E. In mechanical and electrical equipment spaces, expose ceiling outlets and conduit with due consideration to ventilating ducts and mechanical piping. Where numerous ducts occur, install conduits and outlets after ventilating ducts. Puncturing of duct work or hanging equipment such as light fixtures, ceiling hangers, conduits, from duct work is prohibited, unless specifically noted otherwise.

F. Where cutting is required to facilitate construction, patch and repair, cut items to original state. Do not cut structural work without prior written approval of Structural Engineer and the Contracting Officer.

G. Cut holes through concrete and masonry in new and existing structures with a diamond core drill or concrete saw. Pneumatic hammer, impact electric, hand or manual hammer type drills not allowed, except where permitted by Structural Engineer and Contracting Officer because of limited work space.

H. Layout holes in advance. Notify Structural Engineer and Contracting Officer prior to drilling through structural sections, for determination of proper layout.

I. Where conduits, wireways, and other electrical raceways pass through fire partitions, fire walls or walls and floors, install a fireseal that provides an effective barrier against spread of fire, smoke and gases to maintain integrity of rating of partition wall or floor.

Pack fireseal material tight and completely fill clearances between raceways and openings with a UL approved assembly.

J. Where electrical equipment is located on damp or wet walls or locations as directed, it shall be "stand-off" mounted 1/2 in. from the wall in a manner so that the rear of the equipment is freely exposed to the surrounding air.

K. Make floor, exterior wall and roof seals watertight. Sleeve walls and floors which are cored for installation of conduit with steel tubing, grouted and space between the conduit and sleeve fill as specified herein.

L. At project completion, clean all equipment to the original finish. Remove all shipping labels.

M. Provide touch-up painting of all equipment marred in any way during shipment or installation.

N. Paint all exposed bare metal surfaces a color selected by the Architect in accordance with SECTION 09 91 23.

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3.2 CONDUIT

A. Conduit Schedule

1. Minimum Conduit Size: 3/4 in. unless otherwise specified. Install switch legs in 1/2

in. conduit where in accordance with NEC. When surface metal raceway is used, the minimum free area available must match 3/4" and 1/2" conduit respectively.

B. Application

1. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

a. May be used anywhere permitted by NEC, except where these specifications require other type, shall be used. Follow the Fire Alarm red and Communications blue painting requirements for exposed conduit unions, conduit bodies, and box connections.

2. PVC (Schedules 40 and 80)

a. May be used for buried distribution outside of the building where permitted by codes and shown on the Drawings. Elbows and conduits to above grade shall be GRS. PVC conduit shall not be exposed.

b. Where PVC conduit transitions from underground to exterior the conduits shall transition by means of pre-made couplings from plastic to corrosion-resistant coated rigid steel. Such transition shall be made a minimum of twelve (12) inches below finished grade.

c. Schedule 40 PVC may be used in concrete slab. Conduit in slab shall be spaced no closer than 8 inches on center except at panel and junction boxes where they shall be spread as widely as possible. Schedule 80 PVC shall be used for all locations subject to vehicle traffic.

d. Ground wire must be run in conduit for all power runs.

3. Flexible Conduit (Flex)

a. May be used where permitted by code when other conduit type is not practical.

b. Used for final connection to portable or vibrating equipment where LT type is not required.

c. Flexible metallic tubing is allowed for light fixtures only.

4. Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LT)

a. Used for final connection of motors and where called for on the drawings or required by NEC.

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C. Installation

1. Joints shall be cut square, reamed smooth, and drawn tight. Bends or offsets shall be made with standard conduit ells, field bends made with a bender or hickey, or hub-type conduit fittings. Number of bends per run shall conform to NEC limitations but for communications only 180 degrees of bend between pull points. Bends shall conform to NEC radius requirements and shall not have kinks or flat spots.

2. Concealed conduits shall be run in a direct line with long sweep bends and offsets.

Exposed conduits shall be run parallel to and at right angles to building lines. For exposed conduit follow the Fire Alarm red and Communications blue painting requirements for exposed conduit unions, conduit bodies, and box terminals.

3. Continuous from outlet to outlet and from outlets to cabinets, pull or junction boxes, and shall be secured to all boxes and locknuts and bushings in such a manner that each system shall be electrically continuous throughout. Conduit ends shall be capped to prevent entrance of foreign materials during construction.

4. Conduit terminals at cabinets and boxes shall be rigidly secured with locknuts and bushings as required by NEC. On all conduit 1.25 in. trade size and larger, insulated bushings shall be installed.

5. Installed complete before conductors are pulled in.

6. Securely supported as required by NEC, and with-in 2 feet of box, couplings and each side of offsets or bends. Horizontal and vertical conduit runs shall be supported by one-hole heavy duty malleable iron straps, clamp backs, or other devices with suitable bolts, expansion shields (where needed) or beam-clamps for mounting to building structure or special brackets.

7. Adjustable hangers may be used to suspend conduits when separately located. If adjustable trapeze hangers are used to support groups of parallel conduits, U-bolt or similar type clamps shall be installed at each elbow.

8. The use of perforated straps or tie wire for supporting or strapping conduits will not be permitted.

9. The required strength of the supporting equipment, and the size and type of anchors, shall be based on the combined weight of conduit, hangers and cables.

10. Sealing locknuts shall be used on boxes and cabinets which are other than NEMA 1 construction.

11. PVC

a. Joints shall be properly sealed to make them watertight and installed as recommended by the manufacturer.

b. Where used for other than buried it shall have expansion rings between boxes and on each run over 30 foot.

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12. Hangers

a. Straps shall only be used on conduits run on walls or columns.

b. Spacing shall be as required by NEC.

13. Sleeves

a. Contractor shall lay out and install electrical work in advance of the installation of walls and ceilings.

b. Install sleeves as required for conduit runs.

c. Install inserts and pack sleeves with packing to maintain fire rating of building.

d. Sleeves and conduit that pass through exterior walls and through floors on grade shall be watertight.

14. Underground Conduits

a. Ground shall be excavated in open trenches, the width, depth and direction necessary for the proper installation of the underground work.

b. Multiple runs shall have manufactured spacers installed on a minimum of one per eight foot of run.

c. Multiple runs shall have joints staggered one foot apart minimum.

d. Conduits shall be installed a minimum of 36 in. below finished grade.

e. Minimum spacing between conduits for multiple runs shall be one inch.

f. Conduit shall be bedded firmly and continuously on sand or pea gravel and provide a minimum of 6 inches of covering of sand or pea gravel on all sides of conduit.

g. Conduits encased in concrete shall have a minimum of 2" thick concrete covering.

h. Maintain all trenches and excavations free of standing water.

i. Backfill all trenches in 8 inch layers and compact by tamping and puddling.

Backfill material shall be clean dirt, free of solid material (rocks, concrete, brick, or other debris). Installation shall be accepted by Contracting Officer prior to backfilling.

j. Provide adequate barricades, signs, lights, etc. while excavations are open.

k. Provide warning tape at 12 inch depth.

l. Conduit stub-ups indicated shall be extended a maximum of 4” above finished floor or concrete.

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15. Spare Conduits

a. Spare conduits shall be provided with pull string.

b. Inter-building spare conduits shall be terminated on junction boxes installed at the nearest penetration points.

3.3 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Drawings are diagrammatic in showing circuitry to and between devices, fixtures, and equipment. Provide all phase conductors, neutrals, grounds, switch legs and travelers as required for a complete and operable system.

B. Wire and cable shall be suitably protected from weather and damage during storage and handling and shall be in first-class condition when installed. Conductors shall be soft-drawn copper with insulation and outer covering as noted. Conductor sizes shall be Standard American Wire Gauge sizes (NO ALUMINUM WIRE SHALL BE ALLOWED)

C. Make conductors continuous from outlet to outlet. Do not make splices except in outlet or junction boxes. Make all feeder cables continuous from origin to panel or equipment terminations without running splices in intermediate pull or boxes, unless specifically indicated on the Drawings or accepted in writing by Contracting Officer.

D. Do not exceed conduit fill established by the National Electrical Code for number of conductors installed in a raceway.

E. All wire shall be copper. Use minimum wire sizes in no case less than shown on the drawings or specified herein.

1. Control and Signal: #14 AWG.

2. Branch Circuits: #12 AWG.

3. Twisted Shielded Pair: #18 AWG

F. Do not pull any cable or wire in a raceway until conduit system is complete and internal raceway has been cleaned. Strain on cables shall not exceed manufacturer's recommendations during pulling. Use pulling lubricant, compatible with insulation and covering that will not cause deterioration of insulation or jacket covers of cables or conductors. Use pulling lubricant recommended by wire manufacturer.

G. Provide each cable or conductor in panels, pullboxes or troughs with a permanent pressure-sensitive label with suitable numbers or letter for easy identification.