3Electrical_General_Requirements_Homer_Housing_3419908.doc

Homer Housing Electrical Disconnects

1/27/2014

3-ELECTRICAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SCOPE

3.1.1 Provide all labor, products and services required for the complete installation, checkout, and startup of all systems shown and specified.

3.1.2 Demolition: Coordinate all related demolition in support of the project whether or not such requirements are described on the Drawings. Restore circuits and systems, which are to remain, but which are affected in any way by demolition work. Maintain power, lighting, fire alarm, public address, telecommunications, etc., in all areas at all times except when required for cutover. All outages shall be of minimum duration and shall be coordinated with the COR and scheduled at the occupant’s convenience. It is recommended that bidders conduct a site visit prior to bid to determine scope.

3.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

3.2.1 Codes: Perform all work in strict accordance with all applicable national, state and local codes; including, but not limited to the latest legally enacted editions of the following specifically noted requirements:

A. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code - NEC

B. ANSI-C2, National Electrical Safety Code - NESC

C. International Building Code - IBC

D. International Fire Code - IFC

E. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or approved equal.

3.2.2 Standards: Reference to the following standards infers that installation, equipment and material shall be within the limits for which it was designed, tested and approved, in conformance with the current publications and standards of the following organizations:

A. American National Standards Institute - ANSI

B. American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM

C. Insulated Cable Engineers Association - ICEA

D. National Electrical Manufacturers' Association - NEMA

E. National Fire Protection Association - NFPA

3.3 PRODUCT AND SYSTEM SUBMITTALS

3.3.1 Submittals: Provide submittals for all products in Section 1.3 Furnish equipment submittals in the manner described elsewhere in these specifications. In addition, include data for review, and organize data, as noted below:

A. Manufacturer's name and address, and supplier's name, address and telephone number.

B. Catalog designation or model number.

C. Rough-in data and dimensions.

D. Operation characteristics.

E. Wiring diagrams for the specific system.

F. ALL PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS, DEVIATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, OR CHANGES OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER FROM THE PRODUCTS OR SYSTEMS SPECIFIED SHALL BE CLEARLY ITEMIZED IN THE SUBMITTAL INDEX. Submittal approval will not include such deviations unless they are specifically itemized and approved. Where deviations of substitute product or system performance have not been specifically noted in the submittal by the Contractor and accepted by the COR, provision of a complete and satisfactory working installation of equal quality to system specified is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Unapproved deviations discovered in the field shall be corrected as directed by the COR.

G. DELETE ALL SUPERFLUOUS INFORMATION FROM SUBMITTAL DATA SUCH AS MODEL NUMBERS AND OPTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT CONTAINED ON MANUFACTURER'S DATA SHEETS BUT NOT USED ON THIS PROJECT.

H. Submittals not completely marked as indicated above, in the opinion of the Engineer, will be rejected without review.

3.4 PERMITS, TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

3.4.1 Schedule, obtain, and pay for all permits and fees required by local authorities and by these specifications.

3.4.2 Request for Tests: Notify the COR a minimum of 24 hours in advance of tests. In the event the COR does not witness the test, certify in writing that all specified tests have been made in accordance with the specifications.

3.4.3 Deficiencies: Immediately correct all deficiencies that are evidenced during the tests and repeat tests until system is approved. Do not cover or conceal electrical installations until satisfactory tests are made and approved.

3.4.4 Operating Tests: Upon request from the COR, place the entire electrical installation and/or any portion thereof, in operation to demonstrate satisfactory operation.

3.5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.5.1 Prior to final acceptance, instruct an authorized representative of the Owner on the proper operation and maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment under this contract. Give these operating instructions after the operation and maintenance manuals have been furnished to the Owner. Submit written certification, signed by the Contractor and an authorized representative of the Owner, that this has been completed.

3.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

3.6.1 Provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals/instructions for the emergency lights.

3.7 PROJECT COMPLETION AND DEMONSTRATION

3.7.1 Tests: During final inspection, conduct operating tests for approval. Demonstrate installation to operate satisfactorily in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents. Should any portion of installation fail to meet requirements of Contract Documents, repair or replace items failing to meet requirements until items can be demonstrated to comply. Have instruments available for measuring light intensities, voltage, and current values and for the demonstration of continuity, grounds, or open circuit conditions. Furnish personnel to assist in taking measurements and making tests. In the event that systems are not complete and fully operational at the time of final inspection, all costs of any subsequent inspections shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.7.2 Certificate of Completion: Submit at time of request for final inspection, a complete letter in the following format:

I, (Name), of

(Firm), certify that the electrical work is complete in accordance with Contract Plans and Specifications, and authorized change orders (copies of which are attached hereto) and will be ready for final inspection as of

(Date). I further certify that the following Specifications requirements have been fulfilled:

A. Operating manuals completed and instruction of operating personnel performed, (Date)

(Signed)

Owner's Representative

B. All other tests required by Specifications have been performed.

C. All systems are fully operational. Project is ready for final inspection.

SIGNED:

DATE:

TITLE:

3.8 WARRANTY

3.8.1 Warranty work shall be promptly coordinated and performed at the Contractor's sole expense. All workmanship, labor and materials (without limitation) in this Division shall be warranted for the longer of the following:

A. As called for in the General Conditions of the Contract.

B. For a minimum period of one year from the date of final acceptance.

C. For the extended warranty period specified in a specific Section under this Division.

3.8.2 Where a specific product carries a longer warranty as a standard offering of its manufacturer, extended warranty coverage beyond these requirements shall be retained by the Owner. The Owner will have recourse back to the manufacturer only in these cases, when the warranty as specified in A above has expired.

3.9 DEMOLITION

3.9.1 Examination Prior to Start of Demolition: Conduct a thorough site inspection before disturbing existing installation. Verify field measurements and circuiting arrangements. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities. Beginning of demolition certifies acceptance of existing conditions. Immediately notify COR of existing conditions which are not shown on the drawings.

3.9.2 Demolition of Existing Electrical Work

A. Remove, relocate, and extend existing installations to accommodate new construction.

B. Remove or secure abandoned wiring to source of supply.

C. Remove exposed abandoned conduit, including abandoned conduit above accessible ceiling finishes. Cut concealed conduit flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces.

D. Restore circuits and systems to remain that are affected in any way by demolition Work, such as loads downstream of demolished equipment, switched lighting circuits where selected fixtures are demolished, etc.

3.9.3 Cleaning and Repair

A. Clean and repair existing materials and equipment that remain or are to be reused or are affected by this work.

3.10 REPAIR OF EXISTING

3.10.1 Repair all surfaces damaged or impacted by the work. Restore to original condition or better. Retexture surfaces to match surrounding surfaces. Repaint all affected surfaces, with extent of paint to include adjacent surfaces to next wall or other clean break to avoid mismatched finish.

***END OF SECTION***

MASTER

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