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This is a solicitation for construction services for a Recreation Center at Naval Support Activity Guam. The Navy seeks proposals by December 19, 2023 to construct a new recreation center at the US Naval Support Activity Marine Corps Base in Finegayan, Guam under contract number N6274224R1312. The scope of work includes building a new facility along with associated site work. The solicitation includes drawings and specifications outlining requirements.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
N62742-24-R-1312 FY24 MCON P-406 RECREATION CENTER, US NAVSUPPACT MCB GUAM, FINEGAYAN, GUAM
Amendment No. 0002 continued on page 2.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
1 2
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 24-Oct-2023
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6274224R1312
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
26-Sep-2023
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
25-Oct-2023
CODE
NAVFAC PACIFIC
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BR (CODE ACQ33)
258 MAKALAPA DR STE 100
PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-3134
N62742 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
0004 16-Nov-2023
RFP N62742-24-R-1312, NAVFAC WON 1737348, FY24 MCON P-406 RECREATION CENTER, US
NAVSUPPACT MCB, GUAM, FINEGAYAN, GUAM
Amendment No. 0004 is continued on page 2.
RFP No. N6274224R1312
Amendment No. 0004
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
The following items are applicable to this modification:
DOCUMENT 00 21 16, INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
PARA 1.1 NUMBER OF COPIES/TIME OF RECEIPT
Subpara a. Line 2. Delete “28 November 2023” and insert “19 December 2023”
Subpara b. Line 2. Delete “28 November 2023” and insert “19 December 2023”
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 00 01 15 – LIST OF DRAWINGS
Remove Replace with
Page 2 Page 2
Amendment No. 0004
SECTION 26 20 00 – INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Delete this section in its entirety and replace with Section 26 20 00 – INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM. The revised Section accompanies this Amendment.
DRAWINGS
The following drawings supersede previously issued drawings bearing the same number and title:
DRAWING
NUMBER
NAVFAC
DRAWING
NUMBER
REVISION
DRAWING TITLE
G-002 17301952 1 SHEET INDEX
GC101 17301963 1 OVERALL LOCATION PLAN & HAUL ROUTE
GC502 17301966 1 BEDROCK DETERMINATION MAP
E-001 17302188 1 LEGEND AND SHEET LIST
E-607 17302199 1 PANEL SCHEDULE 208V - GTR, CTR, AV
EP113 17302205 1 FLOOR PLANS & ENLARGED DETAILS – AREA B
EP114 17302206 1 FLOOR PLANS & ENLARGED DETAILS – CTR & GTR
The following drawings are deleted from the drawings in its entirety:
NAVFAC
DRAWING TITLE
GC102 17301964 EROSION CONTROL PLAN
GC501 17301965 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS
FY24 MCON P-406 RECREATION CENTER 1737348
US NAVSUPPACT MCB GUAM, FINEGAYAN, GUAM
17301964 X SPARE
17301965 X SPARE
17301966 GC502 BEDROCK DETERMINATION MAP
17301967 C-001 CIVIL NOTES - 1
17301968 C-002 CIVIL NOTES - 2
17301969 C-003 CIVIL ABBR & SYM
17301970 CD101 EXISTING CONDITIONS & DEMOLITION PLAN
17301971 CS101 OVERALL SITE PLAN
17301972 CS102 SITE PLAN
17301973 CS103 CONTROL POINTS
17301974 CS301 SITE SECTIONS
17301975 CG101 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN
17301976 CU101 UTILITY PLAN
17301977 CU201 WATER PROFILES
17301978 CU202 SEWER PROFILES
17301979 CP101 JOINTING PLANS AND DETAILS
17301980 C-501 SITE DETAILS - 1
17301981 C-502 SITE DETAILS - 2
17301982 C-503 GRADING DETAILS - 1
17301983 C-504 DRAINAGE DETAILS - 1
17301984 C-505 DRAINAGE DETAILS - 2
17301985 C-506 WATER DETAILS - 1
17301986 C-507 WATER DETAILS - 2
17301987 C-508 WATER DETAILS - 3
17301988 C-509 SEWER DETAILS - 1
17301989 C-510 SEWER DETAILS - 2
17301990 X SPARE
DOCUMENT 00 01 15 Page 2 Amendment 0004
NAVFAC Dwg. Nos. 17301964 and 17301965 shall be DELETED in their entirety. Deletion of subject drawings shall not relieve the contract requirements to provide construction storm-water and site management controls to fulfill permit requirements, comply with statutes, regulations (GEPA, etc.).
SECTION 26 20 00
INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
08/ 19, CHG 3: 11/ 21
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM B1 (2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
ASTM B8 (2011; R 2017) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft
ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE 81 (2012) Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System
IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms
IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)
NETA ATS (2021) Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NECA)
NECA NEIS 1 (2015) Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
ANSI C80.1 (2020) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)
ANSI C80.3 (2020) American National Standard for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
ANSI C80.5 (2020) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Aluminum Conduit
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 1 Amendment 0004
NEMA 250 (2020) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)
NEMA ICS 1 (2000; R 2015) Standard for Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements
NEMA ICS 2 (2000; R 2020) Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 V
NEMA ICS 4 (2015) Application Guideline for Terminal Blocks
NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures
NEMA KS 1 (2013) Enclosed and Miscellaneous Distribution Equipment Switches (600 V Maximum)
NEMA MG 1 (2016) Motors and Generators - Revision 1: 2018; Includes 2021 Updates to Parts 0, 1, 7, 12, 30, and 31
NEMA MG 10 (2017) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Fixed Frequency Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase Induction Motors
NEMA MG 11 (1977; R 2012) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Single Phase Motors
NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit
NEMA ST 20 (2014) Dry-Type Transformers for General Applications
NEMA TC 2 (2020) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit
NEMA TC 3 (2021) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing
NEMA TC 14 (2002) Standard for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings
NEMA VE 1 (2017) Metal Cable Tray Systems
NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2020) Standard for General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices
NEMA WD 6 (2016) Wiring Devices Dimensions Specifications
NEMA Z535.4 (2011; R 2017) Product Safety Signs and
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 2
Labels
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA
20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)
National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E (2021) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 780 (2020) Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)
TIA-568.1 (2020e) Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
TIA-569 (2019e) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
TIA-607 (2019d) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises
U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)
10 CFR 431 Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment
29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)
29 CFR 1910.303 Electrical, General
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 1 (2005; Reprint Jan 2020) UL Standard for Safety Flexible Metal Conduit
UL 6 (2007; Reprint Sep 2019) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel
UL 6A (2008; Reprint Mar 2021) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass, and Stainless Steel
UL 20 (2018; Reprint Jan 2021) UL Standard for Safety General-Use Snap Switches
UL 44 (2018; Reprint May 2021) UL Standard for Safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations
UL 67 (2018; Reprint Jul 2020) UL Standard for
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 3
Safety Panelboards
UL 83 (2017; Reprint Mar 2020) UL Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 360 (2013; Reprint Aug 2021) UL Standard for Safety Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit
UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment
UL 486A-486B (2018; Reprint May 2021) UL Standard for Safety Wire Connectors
UL 486C (2018; Reprint May 2021) UL Standard for Safety Splicing Wire Connectors
UL 489 (2016; Rev 2019) UL Standard for Safety Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
UL 498 (2017; Reprint Sep 2021) UL Standard for Safety Attachment Plugs and Receptacles
UL 508 (2018; Reprint Jul 2021) UL Standard for Safety Industrial Control Equipment
UL 510 (2020) UL Standard for Safety Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape
UL 514A (2013; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for Safety Metallic Outlet Boxes
UL 514B (2012; Reprint May 2020) Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings
UL 514C (2014; Reprint Feb 2020) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers
UL 651 (2011; Reprint Mar 2020) UL Standard for Safety Schedule 40, 80, Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings
UL 797 (2007; Reprint Mar 2021) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing -- Steel
UL 854 (2020) Standard for Service-Entrance Cables
UL 869A (2006; Reprint Jun 2020) Reference Standard for Service Equipment
UL 943 (2016; Reprint Feb 2018) UL Standard for Safety Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters
UL 984 (1996; Reprint Sep 2005) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 4
UL 1063 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Machine-Tool Wires and Cables
UL 1242 (2006; Reprint Aug 2020) Standard for Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel
UL 1283 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Electromagnetic Interference Filters
UL 1449 (2021) UL Standard for Safety Surge Protective Devices
1.2 DEFINITIONS
Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, are as defined in
IEEE 100 .
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" classification.
Submittals not having a "G" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Panelboards; G
Transformers; G
Cable Trays; G
Marking Strips Drawings; G
SD-03 Product Data
Receptacles; G
Circuit Breakers; G
Switches; G
Transformers; G
Enclosed Circuit Breakers; G
Motor Controllers; G
Manual Motor Starters; G
CATV Outlets;
Surge Protective Devices; G
Secondary Bonding Busbar ; G
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 5
Cable Trays ; G
Manual Transfer Switch; G
SD-05 Design Data
Cable Tray Design; G
SD-06 Test Reports
600-volt Wiring Test; G
Grounding System Test; G
Transformer Tests; G
Ground-fault Receptacle Test; G
Telecommunications Bonding; g
SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports
Transformer Factory Tests
SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
Electrical Systems, Data Package 5; G
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.4.1 Regulatory Requirements
In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "must" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Provide equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship in accordance with NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated. NECA NEIS 1 shall be considered the minimum standard for workmanship.
1.4.2 Standard Products
Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship and:
a. Have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening including applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.
b. Have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period.
c. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, SECTION 26 20 00 Page 6 provide products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.
1.4.2.1 Alternative Qualifications
Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.
1.4.2.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date
Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site are not acceptable.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
1.5.1 Electrical Systems
Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein. Submit operation and maintenance manuals for electrical systems that provide basic data relating to the design, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system for the building. Include the following:
a. Single line diagram of the "as-built" building electrical system.
b. Schematic diagram of electrical control system (other than HVAC, covered elsewhere).
c. Manufacturers' operating and maintenance manuals on active electrical equipment.
1.6 WARRANTY
Provide equipment items supported by service organizations that are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.
1.7 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS
Provide seismic details conforming to Section 26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC
PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
As a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of NFPA 70 for all materials, equipment, and devices.
2.2 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
Conform to the following:
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 7
2.2.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit
2.2.1.1 Rigid, Threaded Zinc-Coated Steel Conduit
ANSI C80.1 , UL 6 .
2.2.1.2 Rigid Aluminum Conduit
ANSI C80.5 , UL 6A .
2.2.2 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
PVC Type EPC-40, and EPC-80 in accordance with NEMA TC 2, UL 651 , or fiberglass conduit, in accordance with NEMA TC 14.
2.2.3 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
f
UL 1242 , zinc-coated steel only.
2.2.4 Electrical, Zinc-Coated Steel Metallic Tubing (EMT)
UL 797 , ANSI C80.3 .
2.2.5 Plastic-Coated Rigid Steel and IMC Conduit
NEMA RN 1, Type 40( 40 mils thick).
2.2.6 Flexible Metal Conduit
UL 1 , limited to 6 feet.
2.2.6.1 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Steel
UL 360 , limited to 6 feet.
2.2.7 Fittings for Metal Conduit, EMT, and Flexible Metal Conduit
UL 514B . Ferrous fittings: cadmium- or zinc-coated in accordance with
UL 514B .
2.2.7.1 Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and IMC
Threaded-type. Split couplings unacceptable.
2.2.7.2 Fittings for EMT
Steel compression type.
2.2.8 Fittings for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
NEMA TC 3 for PVC and NEMA TC 14 for fiberglass, and UL 514B .
2.3 CABLE TRAYS
NEMA VE 1. Provide the following:
Submit cable tray design, including dimensional layout, load and seismic calculations, and fill calculations. Dimensional layout includes cable spacings, cable tray splices, and supports. Fill calculations include an
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 8 index of cables for each section and identification of the lb/ft, cross sectional area, and insulation voltage class for each cable.
a. Cable trays: form a wireway system, with a nominal6 inch depth.
b. Cable trays: constructed ofsteel that has been zinc-coated after fabrication.
c. Cable trays: include splice and end plates, dropouts, and miscellaneous hardware. Provide stringer-mounted cable retainer posts with minimum 8 inch height at maximum spacing of 20 inch on center.
Provide stringer radius drop where cables enter or exit the tray.
d. Edges, fittings, and hardware: finished free from burrs and sharp edges.
e. Fittings: ensure not less than load-carrying ability of straight tray sections and have manufacturer's minimum standard radius.
f. Radius of bends: 12inches minimum.
g. Use pathway dividers to separate systems and provide spacing as required. Dividers shall be of materials that will not damage cabling jackets.
h. Wall-mounted and center supports are prohibited, except that wall mounted may be used in hangers, warehouses and other large open locations if approved by the Contracting Officer.
i. Seismic Bracing: Design and provide seismic bracing per SECTION 26 05
48.00 10. Seismic design shall be based on the maximum rated capacity of the cable tray system.
j. All metal cable trays shall be UL Classified for use as Equipment Grounding Conductor.
2.3.1 Basket-Type Cable Trays
Use for horizontal cabling distribution outside of TELCOM rooms. Shall be galvanized steel that has been zinc-coated after fabrication. Provide of nominal 12 inch width and 4 inch depth with maximum wire mesh spacing of 2 by 4 inch and minimum 1/5 in diameter wire.
2.3.2 Ladder-Type Cable Trays
Cable trays in Telecommunications Rooms shall be Telco-type steel ladders with maximum rung spacing of 9 inches. Provide of nominal 12 inch width.
Cable tray must be suitable for use as an equipment grounding conductor.
Finish shall be black chem film over zinc plating, or epoxy powder coat.
Shall be UL Classified for use as equipment ground conductor..
2.4 OPEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE SUPPORT
All Telecommunications and Data cabling shall be in cable trays or in conduit. Use of open top or closed-ring cable supports (e.g J-hooks, J-supports and D-rings) is not permitted. Conduits for Telecommunications and Data cabling shall be run to cable trays and bonded to the cable tray system.
2.5 OUTLET BOXES AND COVERSUL 514A , cadmium- or zinc-coated, if ferrous metal. UL 514C , if nonmetallic.
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 9
2.5.1 Floor Outlet Boxes
Provide the following:
a. Boxes: adjustable and concrete tight.
b. Each outlet: consisting of cast-metal body with threaded openings,or sheet-steel body with knockoutsfor conduits, adjustable, brass flange ring, and cover plate with threaded plug.
c. Telecommunications outlets: consisting of surfac or flush mounted, aluminum or stainless steel housing with a receptacle as specified and one inch bushed side opening 3/4 inch top opening.
d. Receptacle outlets: flush mounted, aluminum or stainless steel housing with duplex-type or quadruplex receptacle as specified herein.
e. Provide gaskets where necessary to ensure watertight installation.
f. Provide while-in-use cover that allows wiring to leave with cover closed.
2.5.2 Outlet Boxes for Telecommunications System
Provide the following:
a. Standard type 4 11/16 inches square by 3 inches deep.
b. Outlet boxes for wall-mounted telecommunications outlets: 4 by 2 1/8 by 3 inches deep.
c. Depth of boxes: large enough to allow manufacturers' recommended conductor bend radii.
e. Outlet boxes for handicapped telecommunications station: 4 by 2 1/8 by 3 inches deep.
2.6 CABINETS, JUNCTION BOXES, AND PULL BOXES
UL 50 ; volume greater than 100 cubic inches, NEMA Type 1 enclosure; sheet steel, hot-dip, zinc-coated. Where exposed to wet, damp, or corrosive environments, NEMA Type4X.
2.7 WIRES AND CABLES
Provide wires and cables in accordance applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and UL for type of insulation, jacket, and conductor specified or indicated. Do not use wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site.
2.7.1 Conductors
Provide the following:
a. Conductor sizes and capacities shown are based on copper, unless indicated otherwise.
b. Conductors No. 8 AWG and larger diameter: stranded.
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 10
c. Conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter: solid.
d. Conductors for remote control, alarm, and signal circuits, classes 1, 2, and 3: stranded unless specifically indicated otherwise.
e. All conductors: copper
2.7.1.1 Minimum Conductor Sizes
Provide minimum conductor size in accordance with the following:
a. Branch circuits: No. 12 AWG.
2.7.2 Color Coding
Provide color coding for service, feeder, branch, control, and signaling circuit conductors.
2.7.2.1 Ground and Neutral Conductors
Provide color coding of ground and neutral conductors as follows:
a. Grounding conductors: Green.
b. Neutral conductors: White.
c. Exception, where neutrals of more than one system are installed in same raceway or box, other neutrals color coding: white with a different colored (not green) stripe for each.
2.7.2.2 Ungrounded Conductors
Provide color coding of ungrounded conductors in different voltage systems as follows:
a. 208/120 volt, three-phase
(1) Phase A - black
(2) Phase B - red
(3) Phase C - blue
b. 480/277 volt, three-phase
(1) Phase A - brown
(2) Phase B - orange
(3) Phase C - yellow
2.7.3 Insulation
Unless specified or indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70 , provide power and lighting wires rated for 600-volts, Type THWN/THHN conforming to
SECTION 26 20 00 Page 11
UL 83 Type XHHWUL 44 , except that grounding wire may be type TW conforming to UL 83 ; remote-control and signal circuits: Type TW or TF, conforming to UL 83 . Where equipment or devices require 90-degree Centigrade (C) conductors, provide only conductors with 90-degree C insulation or better.
2.7.4 Bonding Conductors
ASTM B1, solid bare copper wire for sizes No. 8 AWG and smaller diameter;
ASTM B8, Class B, stranded bare copper wire for sizes No. 6 AWG and larger diameter.
2.7.4.1 Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB)
Provide a copper conductor TBB in accordance with TIA-607 with No. 6 AWG minimum size, and sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot of conductor length up to a maximum size of 750 kcmil. Provide insulated TBB with insulation as specified in the paragraph INSULATION and meeting the fire ratings of its pathway.
2.7.4.2 Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications
Provide a copper conductor Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications between the telecommunications main grounding busbar (PBB) and the electrical service ground in accordance with TIA-607 . Size the bonding conductor for telecommunications the same as the TBB.
2.7.5 Service Entrance Cables
Service Entrance (SE) and Underground Service Entrance (USE) Cables, UL 854 .
2.8 SPLICES AND TERMINATION COMPONENTS
UL 486A-486B for wire connectors and UL 510 for insulating tapes.
Connectors for No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter wires: insulated, pressure-type in accordance with UL 486A-486B or UL 486C (twist-on splicing connector). Provide solderless terminal lugs on stranded conductors.
2.9 DEVICE PLATES
Provide the following:
a. UL listed, one-piece device plates for outlets to suit the devices installed.
b. For metal outlet boxes, plates on unfinished walls: zinc-coated sheet steel or cast metal having round or beveled edges.
c. Plates on finished walls: nylon or lexan, minimum 0.03 inch wall thickness and same color as receptacle or toggle switch with which they are mounted.
d. Plates on finished walls: satin finish stainless steel or brushed-finish aluminum, minimum 0.03 inch thick.
d. Screws: machine-type with countersunk heads in color to match finish of plate.
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d. Sectional type device plates are not be permitted.
g. Plates installed in wet locations: gasketed and UL listed for "wet locations."
2.10 SWITCHES
2.10.1 Toggle Switches
NEMA WD 1, UL 20 , single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way, totally enclosed with bodies of thermoplastic or thermoset plastic and mounting strap with grounding screw. Include the following:
a. Handles: white thermoplastic.
b. Wiring terminals: screw-type, side-wired.
c. Contacts: silver-cadmium and contact arm - one-piece copper alloy.
d. Switches: rated quiet-type ac only, 120/277 volts, with current rating and number of poles indicated.
2.10.2 Disconnect Switches
NEMA KS 1. Provide heavy duty-type switches where indicated, where switches are rated higher than 240 volts, and for double-throw switches.
Utilize Class R fuseholders and fuses for fused switches, unless indicated otherwise. Provide horsepower rated for switches serving as the motor-disconnect means. Provide NEMA 1 indoors and NEMA 4X stainless steel outdoors.
2.11 RECEPTACLES
Provide the following:
a. UL 498 , general purpose specification grade grounding-type.
Residential grade receptacles are not acceptable.
b. Ratings and configurations: as indicated.
c. Bodies: white as per NEMA WD 1.
d. Face and body: thermoplastic supported on a metal mounting strap.
e. Dimensional requirements: per NEMA WD 6.
f. Screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals or of the solderless pressure type having suitable conductor-release arrangement.
g. Grounding pole connected to mounting strap.
h. The receptacle: containing triple-wipe power contacts and double or triple-wipe ground contacts.
i. Controlled receptacles: as required per ASHRAE 90.1. Provide marking for controlled receptacle per NFPA 70 .
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2.11.1 Split Duplex Receptacles
Provide separate terminals for each ungrounded pole. One receptacle must be controlled separately.
2.11.2 Weatherproof Receptacles
Provide receptacles, UL listed for use in "wet locations" and weather resistant with integral GFCI protection. Include cast metal box with gasketed, hinged, lockable and weatherproof while-in-use, die-cast metal/aluminum cover plate. Receptacle assemblies must have stainless steel straps and screws.
2.11.3 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles
UL 943 , duplex type for mounting in standard outlet box. Provide device capable of detecting current leak when the current to ground is 6 milliamperes or higher, and tripping per requirements of UL 943 for Class A ground-fault circuit interrupter devices. Provide screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals or pre-wired (pigtail) leads.
2.11.4 Special Purpose Receptacles
Provide in ratings indicated.
2.11.5 Range Receptacles
NEMA 14-50 configuration, rated 50 amperes, 125/250 volts.
2.11.6 Isolated Ground Receptacles
Provide rating as inidcated. Grounding pole to be isolated.
2.12 PANELBOARDS
Provide panelboards in accordance with the following:
a. UL 67 and UL 50 having a short-circuit current rating as indicated.
b. Panelboards for use as service disconnecting means: additionally conform to UL 869A .
c. Panelboards: circuit breaker-equipped.
d. Designed such that individual breakers can be removed without disturbing adjacent units or without loosening or removing supplemental insulation supplied as means of obtaining clearances as required by UL.
e. "Specific breaker placement" is required in panelboards to match the breaker placement indicated in the panelboard schedule on the design drawings. If it is not possible to match "specific breaker placement" during construction, obtain Government approval prior to device installation.
f. Use of "Subfeed Breakers" is not acceptable.
g. Main breaker: "separately" mounted "above"branch breakers.
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h. Where "provision for breaker" is indicated, make provisions for future installation of breakers.
i. Directories: indicate load served by each circuit in panelboard.
j. Directories: indicate source of service to panelboard (e.g., Panel PA served from Panel MDP).
k. Type directories and mount in holder behind transparent protective covering.
l. Panelboards: listed and labeled for their intended use.
m. Panelboard nameplates: provided in accordance with paragraph FIELD
FABRICATED NAMEPLATES.
2.12.1 Enclosure
Provide panelboard enclosure in accordance with the following:
a. UL 50 .
b. Cabinets: painted in accordance with paragraph PAINTING.
c. Front edges of cabinets: form-flanged or fitted with structural shapes welded or riveted to the sheet steel, for supporting the panelboard front.
d. All cabinets: fabricated such that no part of any surface on the finished cabinet deviates from a true plane by more than 1/8 inch.
e. Holes: provided in the back of indoor surface-mounted cabinets, with outside spacers and inside stiffeners, for mounting the cabinets with a 1/2 inch clear space between the back of the cabinet and the wall surface.
f. Flush Door-In-Door design: mounted on hinges that expose only the hinge roll to view when the door is closed.
g. Each door: fitted with a combined catch and lock latch.
h. Keys: two provided with each lock, with all locks keyed alike.
i. Finished-head cap screws: provided for mounting the panelboard fronts on the cabinets.
2.12.2 Panelboard Buses
Support bus bars on bases independent of circuit breakers. Design main buses and back pans so that breakers may be changed without machining, drilling, or tapping. Provide isolated neutral bus in each panel for connection of circuit neutral conductors. Provide separate ground bus identified as equipment grounding bus per UL 67 for connecting grounding conductors; bond to steel cabinet.
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2.12.3 Circuit Breakers
UL 489 , thermal magnetic-type having a minimum short-circuit current rating equal to the short-circuit current rating of the panelboard in which the circuit breaker will be mounted. Breaker terminals: UL listed as suitable for type of conductor provided. Series rated circuit breakers and plug-in circuit breakers are unacceptable. Provide adjustable circuit breakers with LSI (long, short, instantaneous) capabilities for inidcated circuit breakers. Provide "lock on circuit breaker handle padlock attachments" where called out on the plans, which are either permanent and integral to the circuit breaker or which require tools for installation and removal.
2.12.3.1 Multipole Breakers
Provide common trip-type with single operating handle. Design breaker such that overload in one pole automatically causes all poles to open.
Maintain phase sequence throughout each panel so that any three adjacent breaker poles are connected to Phases A, B, and C, respectively.
2.12.3.2 Circuit Breaker With Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
UL 943 and NFPA 70 . Provide with auto-monitoring (self-test) and lockout features, "push-to-test" button, visible indication of tripped condition, and ability to detect and trip when current imbalance is 6 milliamperes or higher per requirements of UL 943 for Class A ground-fault circuit interrupter devices.
2.13 ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS
UL 489 . Individual molded case circuit breakers with voltage and continuous current ratings, number of poles, overload trip setting, and short circuit current interrupting rating as indicated. Enclosure type as indicated.
2.14 TRANSFORMERS
Provide transformers in accordance with the following:
a. NEMA ST 20 , general purpose, dry-type, self-cooled, ventilated.
b. Provide transformers in NEMA 1 enclosure.
c. Taps for transformers 15 kVA and larger: Two 2.5 percent taps Full Capacity Above Nominal (FCAN) and four 2.5 percent taps Full Capacity Below Nominal (FCBN).
d. Transformer insulation system:
(1) 220 degrees C insulation system for transformers 15 kVA and greater, with temperature rise not exceeding 115 degrees C under full-rated load in maximum ambient of 40 degrees C.
(2) 180 degrees C insulation for transformers rated 10 kVA and less, with temperature rise not exceeding 80 degrees C under full-rated load in maximum ambient of 40 degrees C.
e. Transformer of 150 degrees C temperature rise is not acceptable.
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Transformer of 80 degrees C temperature rise: capable of carrying continuously 130 percent of nameplate kVA without exceeding insulation rating.
f. Transformers: quiet type with maximum sound level at least 3 decibels less than NEMA standard level for transformer ratings indicated.
2.14.1 Specified Transformer Efficiency
Transformers, indicated and specified with: 480V primary, 80 degrees C or 115 degrees C temperature rise, kVA ratings of 37.5 to 100 for single phase or 30 to 500 for three phase, energy efficient type. The transformer is not acceptable if the calculated transformer efficiency is less than the efficiency indicated in 10 CFR 431 , Subpart K.
2.15 MOTORS
Provide motors in accordance with the following:
a. NEMA MG 1.
b. Hermetic-type sealed motor compressors: Also comply with UL 984 .
c. Provide the size in terms of HP, or kVA, or full-load current, or a combination of these characteristics, and other characteristics, of each motor as indicated or specified.
d. Determine specific motor characteristics to ensure provision of correctly sized starters and overload heaters.
e. Rate motors for operation on 208-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 200 volts, and those for operation on 480-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 460 volts.
f. Use motors designed to operate at full capacity with voltage variation of plus or minus 10 percent of motor voltage rating.
g. Unless otherwise indicated, use continuous duty type motors if rated 1 HP and above.
h. Where fuse protection is specifically recommended by the equipment manufacturer, provide fused switches in lieu of non-fused switches indicated.
i. Use Inverter-Rated motors designed to operate with adjustable speed drive (ASD).
2.15.1 High Efficiency Single-Phase Motors
Single-phase fractional-horsepower alternating-current motors: high efficiency types are not acceptable. In exception, for special purpose motors and motor-driven equipment with a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency rating, such as a SEER rating, provide equipment with motor to meet the overall system rating indicated.
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2.15.2 Premium Efficiency Polyphase and Single-Phase Motors
Select polyphase and continuous-duty single phase motors based on high efficiency characteristics relative to typical characteristics and applications as listed in NEMA MG 10 and NEMA MG 11. In addition, continuous rated, polyphase squirrel-cage medium induction motors must meet the requirements for premium efficiency electric motors in accordance with NEMA MG 1, including the NEMA full load efficiency ratings. In exception, for motor-driven equipment with a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency rating, such as a SEER rating, provide equipment with motor to meet the overall system rating indicated.
2.15.3 Motor Sizes
Provide size for duty to be performed, not exceeding the full-load nameplate current rating when driven equipment is operated at specified capacity under most severe conditions likely to be encountered. When motor size provided differs from size indicated or specified, make adjustments to wiring, disconnect devices, and branch circuit protection to accommodate equipment actually provided. Provide controllers for motors rated 1-hp and above with electronic phase-voltage monitors designed to protect motors from phase-loss, undervoltage, and overvoltage. Provide protection for motors from immediate restart by a time adjustable restart relay.
2.15.4 Wiring and Conduit
Provide internal wiring for components of packaged equipment as an integral part of the equipment. Provide power wiring and conduit for field-installed equipment using adjustable speed drive (ASD) manufacturer required wiring type and length as specified herein. Power wiring and conduit: conform to the requirements specified herein. Control wiring:
provided under, and conform to, the requirements of the section specifying the associated equipment.
2.16 MOTOR CONTROLLERS
Provide motor controllers in accordance with the following:
a. UL 508 , NEMA ICS 1 , and NEMA ICS 2 .
b. Provide controllers with thermal overload protection in each phase, and one spare normally open auxiliary contact, and one spare normally closed auxiliary contact.
c. Provide controllers for motors rated 1-hp and above with electronic phase-voltage monitors designed to protect motors from phase-loss, undervoltage, and overvoltage.
d. Provide protection for motors from immediate restart by a time adjustable restart relay.
e. When used with pressure, float, or similar automatic-type or maintained-contact switch, provide a hand/off/automatic selector switch with the controller.
f. Connections to selector switch: wired such that only normal automatic regulatory control devices are bypassed when switch is in "hand" position.
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g. Safety control devices, such as low and high pressure cutouts, high temperature cutouts, and motor overload protective devices: connected in motor control circuit in "hand" and "automatic" positions.
h. Control circuit connections to hand/off/automatic selector switch or to more than one automatic regulatory control device: made in accordance with indicated or manufacturer's approved wiring diagram.
i. Provide selector switch with the means for locking in any position.
j. Provide a disconnecting means, capable of being locked in the open position, for the motor that is located in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location. As an alternative, provide a motor controller disconnect, capable of being locked in the open position, to serve as the disconnecting means for the motor if it is in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.
k. Overload protective devices: provide adequate protection to motor windings; be thermal inverse-time-limit type; and include manual reset-type pushbutton on outside of motor controller case.
l. Cover of combination motor controller and manual switch or circuit breaker: interlocked with operating handle of switch or circuit breaker so that cover cannot be opened unless handle of switch or circuit breaker is in "off" position.
2.16.1 Control Wiring
Provide control wiring in accordance with the following:
a. All control wire: stranded tinned copper switchboard wire with 600-volt flame-retardant insulation Type SIS meeting UL 44 , or Type MTW meeting UL 1063 , and passing the VW-1 flame tests included in those standards.
b. Hinge wire: Class K stranding.
c. Current transformer secondary leads: not smaller than No. 10 AWG.
d. Control wire minimum size: No. 14 AWG.
e. Power wiring for 480-volt circuits and below: the same type as control wiring with No. 12 AWG minimum size.
f. Provide wiring and terminal arrangement on the terminal blocks to permit the individual conductors of each external cable to be terminated on adjacent terminal points.
2.16.2 Control Circuit Terminal Blocks
Provide control circuit terminal blocks in accordance with the following:
a. NEMA ICS 4 .
b. Control circuit terminal blocks for control wiring: molded or fabricated type with barriers, rated not less than 600 volts.
c. Provide terminals with removable binding, fillister or washer head
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d. Terminals: not less than No. 10 in size with sufficient length and space for connecting at least two indented terminals for 10 AWG conductors to each terminal.
e. Terminal arrangement: subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer with not less than four spare terminals or 10 percent, whichever is greater, provided on each block or group of blocks.
f. Modular, pull apart, terminal blocks are acceptable provided they are of the channel or rail-mounted type.
g. Submit data showing that any proposed alternate will accommodate the specified number of wires, are of adequate current-carrying capacity, and are constructed to assure positive contact between current-carrying parts.
2.16.2.1 Types of Terminal Blocks
a. Short-Circuiting Type: Short-circuiting type terminal blocks:
furnished for all current transformer secondary leads with provision for shorting together all leads from each current transformer without first opening any circuit. Terminal blocks: comply with the requirements of paragraph CONTROL CIRCUIT TERMINAL BLOCKS above.
b. Load Type: Load terminal blocks rated not less than 600 volts and of adequate capacity: provided for the conductors for NEMA Size 3 and smaller motor controllers and for other power circuits, except those for feeder tap units. Provide terminals of either the stud type with contact nuts and locking nuts or of the removable screw type, having length and space for at least two indented terminals of the size required on the conductors to be terminated. For conductors rated more than 50 amperes, provide screws with hexagonal heads. Conducting parts between connected terminals must have adequate contact surface and cross-section to operate without overheating. Provide each connected terminal with the circuit designation or wire number placed on or near the terminal in permanent contrasting color.
2.16.3 Control Circuits
Control circuits: maximum voltage of 120 volts derived from a separate control source. Provide terminals and terminal boards. Provide separate control disconnect switch within controller. Provide one fused secondary lead with the other lead grounded.
2.16.4 Enclosures for Motor Controllers
NEMA ICS 6 .
2.16.5 Multiple-Speed Motor Controllers and Reversible Motor Controllers
Across-the-line-type, electrically and mechanically interlocked.
Multiple-speed controllers: include compelling relays and multiple-button, station-type with pilot lights for each speed.
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2.16.6 Pushbutton Stations
Provide with "start/stop" momentary contacts having one normally open and one normally closed set of contacts, and red lights to indicate when motor is running. Stations: heavy duty, oil-tight design.
2.16.7 Pilot and Indicating Lights
Provide LED cluster lamps.
2.17 MANUAL MOTOR STARTERS (MOTOR RATED SWITCHES)
Single, Double, or Three pole designed for surface mounting with overload protection.
2.18 MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH
Four pole Manual Transfer Switch must be NEMA 1 and rated for minimum 65KAIC at 480/277V three phase operation. Transfer switch must be UL1008 listed and built in accordance with UL508A. Provide with In-Phase transfer monitor that will prevent closed switching. Enclosure shall have a lockable front access door with exterior handle that can be padlocked in any position. Enclosure door must not be capable of opening while transfer siwtch is in the “ON” position.
2.19 LOCKOUT REQUIREMENTS
Provide circuit breakers, disconnecting means, and other devices that are electrical energy-isolating capable of being locked out for machines and other equipment to prevent unexpected startup or release of stored energy in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147 , NFPA 70E and 29 CFR 1910.303 . Comply with requirements of Division 23, "Mechanical" for mechanical isolation of machines and other equipment.
2.20 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Provide system of telecommunications wire-supporting structures (pathway), including: outlet boxes, conduits with pull wires cable trays, and other accessories for telecommunications outlets and pathway in accordance with TIA-569 and as specified herein. Additional telecommunications requirements are specified in Section 27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CABLING SYSTEM.
2.21 COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEM
Additional CATV requirements are specified in Section 27 05 13.43
TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
2.21.1 CATV Outlets
Provide flush mounted, 75-ohm, F-type connector outlet rated from 5 to 1000 MHz in standard electrical outlet boxes with mounting frame.
2.21.2 CATV Faceplates
Provide modular faceplates for mounting of CATV Outlets.Faceplate color:
match outlet and switch coverplates.
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2.21.3 Backboards
Coordinate CATV backboard requirements with telecommunications backboard requirements as specified in Section 27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CABLING.
2.22 GROUNDING AND BONDING EQUIPMENT
2.22.1 Ground Rods
UL 467 . Ground rods: cone pointed copper-clad steel, with minimum diameter of 3/4 inch and minimum length 10 feet. Sectional type rods may be used for rods 20 feet or longer.
2.22.2 Ground Bus
Copper ground bus: provided in the electrical equipment rooms as indicated.
2.22.3 Secondary Bonding Busbar
Provide corrosion-resistant Telecommunication's grounding busbar suitable for indoor outdoor installation in accordance with TIA-607 . Busbars:
plated for reduced contact resistance. If not plated, clean the busbar prior to fastening the conductors to the busbar and apply an anti-oxidant to the contact area to control corrosion and reduce contact resistance.
Provide a Primary bonding busbar (PBB) in the telecommunications entrance facility and a Secondary bonding busbar (SBB) in all other telecommunications rooms and equipment rooms. The Primary bonding busbar (PBB) and the Secondary bonding busbar (SBB): sized in accordance with the immediate application requirements and with consideration of future growth. Provide Secondary bonding busbars with the following:
a. Predrilled copper busbar provided with holes for use with standard sized lugs,
b. Minimum dimensions of 0.25 in thick by 4 in wide for the PBB and 2 in wide for SBBs with length as indicated;
c. Listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
2.23 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE
Provide on each item of equipment a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.
2.24 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES
Provide field fabricated nameplates in accordance with the following:
a. ASTM D709.
b. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device; as specified or as indicated on the drawings.
c. Each nameplate inscription: As indicated on the plans. Identify
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Panelboards, switchgear, etc. shall indicate where power is fed from, and description of power, e.g. voltage, phase, wires, etc.
d. Nameplates: melamine plastic, 0.125 inch thick, white with black center core.
e. Provide red laminated plastic label with white center core where indicated.
f. Surface: matte finish. Corners: square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core.
g. Minimum size of nameplates: one by 2.5 inches.
h. Lettering size and style: a minimum of 0.25 inch high normal block style.
2.25 WARNING SIGNS
Provide warning signs for flash protection in accordance with NFPA 70E and NEMA Z535.4 for switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers that are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized. Provide field installed signs to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards when warning signs are not provided by the manufacturer. Provide marking that is clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.
2.26 FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS
Provide firestopping around electrical penetrations in accordance with Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING.
2.27 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Provide parallel type surge protective devices (SPD) which comply with UL 1449 at the service entrance, panelboards, and distribution panelboards. Provide surge protectors in a NEMA 1enclosure per NEMA ICS 6 .
SPD must have the same short-circuit current rating as the protected equipment and must not be installed at a point of system where the available fault current is in excess of that rating. Use Type 1 or Type 2 SPD and connect on the load side of a dedicated circuit breaker. Submit performance and characteristic curves.
Provide the following modes of protection:
FOR SINGLE PHASE AND THREE PHASE WYE CONNECTED SYSTEMS-
Phase to phase ( L-L ) Each phase to neutral ( L-N ) Neutral to ground ( N-G ) Phase to ground ( L-G )
SPDs at the main distribution panel: provide with a minimum surge current rating of 80,000 amperes for L-L mode minimum and 40,000 amperes for other modes (L-N, L-G, and N-G).
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