16010 - General Requirements-26July2011.pdf

KRSM: 062067, 062068, 062069, 072070 B-2005, B-2013, B-2024 Section 16010 Electrical - general

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DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16010 - ELECTRICAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This Section consists of Electrical General Requirements and related items necessary to complete the work indicated within the Contract Documents.

B. This section described procedures and incidental items of work relating to sections following under Division 16.

1.2 APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, Special Conditions, Alternates and Addenda applicable drawings and the technical specifications herein shall apply to all work under this Division 16.

B. It is understood that the electrical specification shall be the direct responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, who shall comply with the specifications and accompanying drawings which describe and provide for the furnishing, delivering, installing, testing, and placing in satisfactory and successful operation all equipment, materials, devices, and necessary appurtenances to provide a complete electrical system for lighting, power, and auxiliaries;

together with such other equipment and devices furnished and installed under other contracts, which shall be wired and connected under this contract.

C. State Licensed Contractor - All contractors must have a current state contracting license. The CONTRACTOR shall be licensed as such in the CONTRACTOR state of origin.

D. The electrical contractor shall have a licensed Master Electrician assigned to direct the electrical work and to coordinate work with the General Contractor and other trades.

Furthermore, a licensed journeyman electrician shall be assigned to supervise the actual performance of all electrical work under Division 16.

E. The licensed journeyman assigned to supervise the performance of Division 16 electrical work, shall be required to be on the job site at all times, while Division 16 work is being performed.

1.3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Contract documents consist of drawings, specifications, and other documents issued by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. Each is complementary and requirements shown, written or reasonably inferred therefrom on one is considered as written, shown or implied in all. In the event work is called for in more than one place and is of conflicting requirements, the right shall be reserved to require the installation of the larger or the more expensive.

B. The drawings are diagrammatic, intended to indicate the general scope and locations of the work to be installed and are not to be considered as complete in every detail. but shall be followed as closely as actual construction and work of other contractors will permit.

C. Data given herein and on drawings are as exact as could be secured, but their extreme accuracy is not guaranteed. Drawings and specifications are for the assistance and guidance of the CONTRACTOR; but exact locations, distances, and levels will be governed by the building, and the CONTRACTOR is to verify all dimensions given on the drawings, and to report any error or inconsistency to the GOVERNMENT's Representative before commencing the work.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall install all work indicated and/or specified herein, complete to perform the function intended without additional cost . Runs to panels from outlets referred to as "home runs" are indicated by pointing in the general direction of panels. Construction shall continue such circuits to the panels as though the routes were completely indicated. Home runs shall be installed from outlets as shown on drawings.

E. Deviations from drawings required to make work of this contract conform to building as

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constructed, or as to work of other contractors, shall be made by the CONTRACTOR at his expense. The CONTRACTING OFFICER reserves the right to make minor changes in the location of equipment and outlets without additional charges.

F. The CONTRACTOR shall familiarize himself with the architectural and mechanical plans and shall study plans and details so that equipment will be properly located and readily accessible. If any conflicts occur necessitating departures from the contract drawings, details of departures and reasons therefore shall be submitted for prior approval. He shall perform all work and provide all material required by the electrical contractor shown under these and all other sections of the plans and specifications.

G. In any case and at any time, a change in material or location is made necessary by CONTRACTOR's failure to take into account obstacles and installation of other trades shown, whether on electrical drawings or other drawings, in existence at the time bids were received, such changes shall be made without charge to GOVERNMENT.

H. Drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in measurements nor to serve as shop drawings. Where drawings are required for these purposes or have to be made from field measurements, they shall be prepared by CONTRACTOR, shop drawings of various contractors shall be coordinated to take into account all obstacles that will interfere with installation.

I. Every attempt has been made to intimate installation and wiring requirements for all equipment to be installed. However, it shall be the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to coordinate with equipment shop drawings and make adjustments necessary including; power and control wiring sizes and counts, breaker sizes, rough-in locations, etc.

1.4 INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTING OFFICER

A. Submit the required information in accordance with the General Conditions, and the following requirements.

1. CONTRACTOR shall check all shop drawings for conformance with contract documents before submitting . The CONTRACTOR shall note on drawings any changes from items specified listing reasons and giving source of change such as "Approved Equal", "Addendum", or "Change Order". CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for conformance with plans and specifications; for dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at the job site: for information that pertains solely to the fabrication processes or the techniques for construction; and coordination of the work with other trades. Receipt or approval of shop drawings by the CONTRACTING OFFICER does not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the responsibility of complying with contract documents.

2. Preliminary submittals in three copies shall be submitted for review to the Contracting Officer. After review, two copies will be returned to the CONTRACTOR for correction. After corrections have been made, the formal six copies of corrected shop drawings shall be submitted for review and distribution.

3. All shop drawings ( drawings and manufacturer=s data) required under each section of this Division 16 shall be submitted at the same time and be bound together in one hard back ring binder per copy, properly indexed for the formal submittal. Binder shall be sized to adequately contain all the materials therein and shall be labeled as to the identity of the job and the sub-contractor.

4. Shop drawing shall include functional and descriptive literature of the particular item furnished complete with dimensional drawings, rough-in and installation instructions, knock-out locations, hangers or mounting devices, etc., as required for the proper checking and installation of the equipment. Catalog sheets without any reference made to the particular item will not be acceptable. All special features called for in contract documents shall be noted. Where performance test results of a product design are called for in the technical sections of these specifications, test data sheets shall be provided with the shop drawing submittal.

B. Material Lists: Include manufacturer, type and model number of equipment that will be provided as called for under each section of this Division 16.

C. Other Information: As required by the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

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1.5 CODES, LICENSES AND STANDARDS

A. Perform work in accordance with best present-day installation and manufacturing practices.

Comply with all applicable laws, building and construction codes, and requirements of governmental agencies under whose jurisdiction work is being performed. Unless specifically noted to contrary, conform with and test in accordance with applicable sections of latest revisions of the following codes and standards.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) National Fire Protection Association, National Electrical Code (NEC) Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

American Steel and Iron Institute, "Design Manual on Steel Electrical Raceways" National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) International Building Code (IBC) State of Idaho Electrical, Energy, Building and Safety Codes Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Instrument Society of America

B. Conflicts Between Above Codes and Standards: The code or standard establishing the more stringent requirements shall be followed.

C. Conflicts Between Codes and Standards and Specifications and/or Drawings: The one establishing the more stringent requirements shall be followed.

1.6 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

A. Each type of equipment or material shall be the same make and quality. All materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer as approved by the CONTRACTING OFFICER to conform with the contract documents. The installation shall be accomplished by workmen skilled in the type of work involved.

B. All materials and equipment furnished and installed shall be of best quality, new, free from defects and meet the standards of NEMA, ICEA, UL, NFPA, IBC, OSHA, NEC, and shall bear their label wherever standards have been established and label service is available. Where materials and equipment are specified by manufacturer's name, the type and quality required is thereby denoted. The GOVERNMENTs Representative shall be afforded every facility, deemed necessary to inspect and examine the materials and apparatus being installed to prove their quality.

C. Workmanship shall be the best quality of its kind for the respective industry crafts and practices, be neat and orderly throughout the project. And shall be acceptable in every respect to the GOVERNMENT's Representative. Nothing contained herein shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from making good and perfect work in all details of construction.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall work in harmony with the GOVERNMENT's Representative and with other contractor's, companies or individuals working in connection with this project.

Imperfections or errors by other contractors shall not relieve responsibility of this CONTRACTOR. Store materials orderly and clean up without interference with other trades.

1.7 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

If equipment fails to conform to detailed specifications or to operate satisfactorily, the GOVERNMENT will have the right to operate equipment until defects are corrected.

A. The GOVERNMENT will have the right to operate rejected equipment until it is replaced, without cost for depreciation use or wear.

B. Remove equipment from operation for examination, adjustment, alteration or change only at times approved by GOVERNMENT.

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1.8 STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF MATERIALS

A. Provide storage space for storage of materials and apparatus and assume complete responsibility for all losses due to any cause whatsoever. In no case shall storage interfere with traffic conditions in any public thoroughfare or constitute a hazard to persons in the vicinity. Protect completed work, work under way, and apparatus against loss or damage.

1.9 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Black line white prints of drawings will be furnished by the CONTRACTING OFFICER on which this CONTRACTOR shall accurately and neatly mark in colored pencil all changes or deviations from the drawings as they are made in the work. These drawings shall be reviewed with CONTRACTING OFFICER at least once a month. Failure to keep Record drawings up to date shall be cause for withholding monthly or final payment.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit the Record drawings to the CONTRACTING OFFICER at the final inspection.

1.10 COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Coordinate work with other contractors, the GOVERNMENT, and the CONTRACTING OFFICER to assure orderly and expeditious progress of work. Select order of work and establish schedule of working hours for construction. This is subject to review by the GOVERNMENT if the work involved is part of a functioning facility. If such is the case the CONTRACTOR shall carefully coordinate any disruption of service with the GOVERNMENT.

Any after hours/weekend outages shall be accommodated at no additional cost to the

GOVERNMENT.

B. The electrical work shall be laid out in advance of construction to eliminate unnecessary cutting, drilling, or channeling, etc. Where such cutting and drilling, or channeling, becomes necessary for proper installation; perform with care, use skilled mechanics of the trades involved. Repair damage to building and equipment at no additional cost to the GOVERNMENT. Cutting work of other trades shall be done only with the consent of the general contractor. Cutting of structural members shall be done only with the approval of the Contracting Officer. Comply with the following:

1. Install systems, materials and equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components, where installed exposed in finished spaces.

2. Install electrical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations.

3. Install systems, materials and equipment giving right-of-way priority to systems required to be installed at a specified slope.

C. Cooperate with other trades to coordinate locations of electrical outlets and apparatus.

D. Perform for other trades the electrical wiring and connections, for all devices or apparatus where not specified herein or indicated on the drawings. Consult the architectural and mechanical drawings to avoid the location of switches, outlets, and other equipment from being hidden behind doors, cabinets, counters, heating equipment, etc. Buried electrical devices and/or connections shall be relocated as directed, at no additional cost to the

GOVERNMENT.

E. Where conduit, outlets or apparatus is to be cast in concrete or encased, it must be located and secured by a journeyman or foreman present at the point of installation. He shall check the locations of the electrical items before and after the concrete and masonry installation and shall relocate displaced items at no additional cost

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1.11 APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Equipment and materials are designated by one or more manufacturer's name brands or numbers. It is not the intent of the specifications to exclude other equipment or materials that equal the standard of those specified. If the Bidder desires to bid on equipment or materials other than those specified, he must submit for written approval as outlined in the General Conditions of the Contract Documents.

1.12 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Examination Of Site: Examination of the site shall be made by the CONTRACTOR, who shall compare it with the drawings and specifications and satisfy himself as to the conditions under which the work is to be performed. He shall, at such time, ascertain and check all conditions which may affect his work. No allowance shall subsequently be made in his behalf for any extra expenses to which he may be put due to failure or neglect on his part to make such examination.

B. Review of Plans: Review all work indicated on drawings and specified herein with proper authorities responsible for interpreting applicable codes, GOVERNMENT's Representative, and local inspector prior to commencement with construction as listed herein, but not necessarily limited thereto:

1. Visit site prior to executing bid.

2. Verify measurements and locations of field measurements of existing conditions and those developed by construction.

3. Confirm requirements of work at off-site, publicly owned property with local authorities

4. Confirm connection requirements, sizes and layout with local public utilities.

5. Conditions discovered in conflict with intent of drawings and/or specifications must be clarified with Contracting Officer prior to execution of work.

1.13 CLEAN-UP

As the work progresses and on a daily basis, this CONTRACTOR shall remove from the premises and surrounding streets, alleys, etc., all rubbish and debris resulting from his operations and shall leave all equipment and material furnished by him absolutely clean and ready for use.

1.14 SUPERVISION:

A competent foreman or superintendent initially approved by the GOVERNMENT's Representative, shall be at the site at all times to receive instructions and shall be empowered to act. He shall verify dimension given on the drawings and report any errors or inconsistencies to the CONTRACTING OFFICER before commencing the work. The CONTRACTING OFFICER or his representative, will interpret the meaning of the drawings and specifications where questions arise. Provide off-sets and alterations as required.

1.15 SAFETY REGULATIONS

The CONTRACTOR shall comply with OSHA and all other safety codes required by law and shall furnish and place proper protection for prevention of accidents. He/she shall provide and maintain any necessary construction required to secure safety of life or property during the performance of his/her work, including the maintenance of sufficient lights to secure such protection.

1.16 DISPOSITION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM SERVICE

A. Existing equipment and materials such as cables, switches, conductors, etc., which are removed and not reused in the new installation shall remain the property of the

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GOVERNMENT. CONTRACTOR shall deliver such equipment to storage place as directed.

Items not wanted by the GOVERNMENT shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the CONTRACTOR.

1.17 PERMITS AND FEES

A. Obtain all permits and pay all fees for inspections, required by code for all the work covered under Division 16 of the specifications. All fees shall be included in the contract price. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish a certificate of approval to the GOVERNMENTs Representative from each inspection authority at completion of the work.

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PART III - EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD DESIGN CHANGES

A. No field changes, additions, or change in locations shall be made without written approval from the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

3.2 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

A. This CONTRACTOR shall perform all excavation, trenching and backfilling work, and remove all debris in connection with his work. Backfilling shall be done with materials acceptable to the CONTRACTING OFFICER and thoroughly tamped in place. All disturbed surfaces shall be restored to their original condition and properly installed to eliminate any settlement. Inside and outside, backfill shall be in 6-inch layers, compacted to 95% of the "standard protector test".

B. Perform excavation in a manner to protect walls, footings and other structural members, from being disturbed or damaged in any way.

3.3 ROUGH-IN REQUIREMENTS

A. Architectural, structural and mechanical drawings shall be continually consulted and referred

to. Exact placement of sleeves, conduit, and equipment shall be provided for by checking building and equipment dimensions. Equipment requirements and dimensions related there to shall be determined from detailed rough-in dimensions of each piece of equipment shown on shop drawings furnished by manufacturer.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING CHASES AND OPENINGS

A. Provide for all required cutting and patching, anchors, openings, slots, chases, etc., in construction for electrical work. Cutting and patching performed under direction of CONTRACTOR and will leave no discernable scars.

B. This CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for block-outs or demolition work pertaining to the installation of the electrical system.

C. In Remodeling and/or Addition projects All salvageable electrical equipment and materials that cannot be integrated into the new electrical network becomes the property of the GOVERNMENT. Remove from the premises materials which the GOVERNMENT decides not to keep, as directed by the GOVERNMENT's Representative.

3.5 WORKMANSHIP

A. This CONTRACTOR shall be held solely responsible for the proper installation of his work.

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He shall arrange with the proper Contractors for the building in of anchors, etc., and for the leaving of required chases, openings, etc., and shall do all cutting and patching made necessary by his failure or neglect to make such arrangements with others. Any cutting or patching done by this CONTRACTOR shall be subject to the directions of the CONTRACTING OFFICER and shall not be started until approval has been obtained.

B. All cutting, welding or drilling of concrete or steel structural support members shall be properly reinforced and patched to match as nearly as possible the surrounding work. Before cutting, welding or drilling any concrete or steel structural support member, the CONTRACTOR shall secure the approval of the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

C. This CONTRACTOR shall assign persons in direct charge of work who are thoroughly experienced in the class of construction work specified herein. Ail labor shall be performed in a workman like manner by skilled workmen under the supervision of competent foremen.

D. This CONTRACTOR shall periodically remove all debris and waste in order to maintain safe working and operating conditions, and shall dispose of the same in an approved manner. At the completion of work, he shall remove all his rubbish, tools, scaffolds and surplus materials from and about the site, leaving his work clean and the areas ready for occupancy.

3.6 TESTS

A. On completion of the work, the installation shall be tested free from all grounds and short circuits.

B. Normal feeders, circuits, and service entrance conductors with wire size #2 and larger shall be tested for leakage phase-to-ground and phase-to-phase prior to energizing the electrical system. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a written report to the CONTRACTING OFFICER showing methods and readings taken. Voltage applied for testing shall not exceed two times normal operating voltage.

B. Submit a triplicate record of voltage readings and amp meter readings on all feeders, motors, outside lighting, and the main service to the facility. If there are any abnormal conditions, they shall be brought to the attention of the CONTRACTING OFFICER in writing as a part of this submittal.

C. Comply with Section 16960.

3.7 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION/FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER when work is considered to be complete, in operating condition and ready for final inspection.

B. The CONTRACTING OFFICER, after determining that installation is ready for final inspection, will make final inspection and tests he deems necessary to determine that provisions of specifications are satisfied.

C. The GOVERNMENT will not accept work nor make final payment to CONTRACTOR until CONTRACTING OFFICER has certified that work of CONTRACTOR is complete and in conformance with specifications and guarantees.

D. Leave the job in complete order ready for use. All fixtures and equipment shall be tight, fully equipped and completely cleaned. All equipment shall have been operated, checked and approved by the GOVERNMENT before the project can be accepted.

E. At the time of final inspection, the project foreman shall accompany the inspection party and remove cover plates, panel covers and other access panels for the electrical CONTRACTING OFFICER, to allow complete inspection of the entire electrical system.

F. Instruct GOVERNMENT's operating personnel in proper operation of all electrical equipment, switching, disconnects, panels, etc., during tour of entire project. Confirm complete understanding on part of GOVERNMENT's operating personnel. Utilize the Operations and Maintenance Manuals described in this section during the instruction process.

3.8 GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

A. The following guarantee is a part of the specification and shall be binding on the part of the

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CONTRACTOR and shall be submitted by letter to the GOVERNMENT prior to acceptance.

1. The CONTRACTOR guarantees that this installation complies with the plans and specifications in all respects, and is free from defects. He agrees to replace or repair, to the satisfaction of the GOVERNMENT's Representative, any part of this installation which may fail or be determined unacceptable within a period of one (1) year after final acceptance.

2. The CONTRACTOR guarantees that the installation of GOVERNMENT furnished equipment is free from defects. He agrees to provide labor to repair or replace to the satisfaction of the GOVERNMENT’s representative any part of Government furnished equipment (the respective equipment vendor will provide all parts for the equipment), which may fail or be determined to be unacceptable within a period of one (1) year after final acceptance.

B. Electrical systems and equipment shall not be considered acceptable for substantial/final completion until they have performed in service continuously without malfunction for at least ten (10) days.

END OF SECTION