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This specification set outlines requirements for renovating Building 15 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The project includes demolishing and renovating interior spaces, upgrading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and replacing the roof. Key scopes of work involve asbestos and lead abatement, structural modifications, architectural finishes, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and communications infrastructure. Submittals are required addressing products and installation methods. Construction is to comply with applicable building codes and industry standards.
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BID SET
July 17, 2019
BUILDING 15
RENOVATE BUILDING. 15
MARION VA MEDICAL CENTER
2401 West Main St.
MARION, IL 62959
VA Project #657A5-18-111
CLH Project #2018-26
Project Manual
Volume 3
Divisions 26-48
Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.
3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022
Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193
CLH
Renovate Bldg. 15
657A5-18-111 07-17-19
PROJECT TITLE PAGE
Project Name: Renovate Building 15
VA Project No.: 657A5-18-111
Project Address: Marion VA Medical Center
2401 West Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
CLH Project Number: 2018-26
Government Contact: Joshua D. Clay, PE, COR/General Engineer
Marion VA Medical Center
2401 West Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5311, Ext. 59047 joshua.clay@va.gov
Architect: Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C.
Supervising Professional: Richard J. Onken, AIA ronken@clharchitects.com
3705 North 200th Street
(402)291-6941
Project Architect: Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP atast@clharchitects.com
3705 North 200th Street
(402)291-6941
Structural Engineer: InfraStructure, L.L.C.
6910 Pacific St., S. 310
Omaha, NE 68106-1046
Jeffrey A. Ehler, SE jehler@is-ecg.com
402-553-0234, Ext. 112
FMEPT Engineers/Cx Agent: IMEG Corp
15 Sunnen Dr., S. 100
St. Louis, MO 63143
(314) 645-1132
Supervising/Mech. Engineer: Scott R. Przybyzs, PE
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Scott.R.Przybyzs@imegcorp.com
Electrical: Steven J. Wiegers, BSEE
Electrical Project Designer
Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com
Technology: Mattthew.L.Grzovic, CTS-D
Technology Designer
Matthew.L.Grzovic@imegcorp.com
07-17-2019
07-17-2019
LICENSE EXPIRES
11-30-2020 mailto:ronken@clharchitects.com mailto:atast@clharchitects.com mailto:jehler@is-ecg.com mailto:Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com mailto:Matthew.L.Grzovic@imegcorp.com
Renovate Bldg. 15
Cx Agent: Michael J. VandenBerg, PE, CxA
Senior Commissioning Engineer
Michael.J.VandenBerg@imegcorp.com
Environmental Engineer: AMI Environmental
Bill Crowe, MS, MBA, CIH, CSP
BillCrowe@amienvironmental.com
8802 South 135th Street-Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68138
(402)397-5001 mailto:Michael.J.VandenBerg@imegcorp.com mailto:BillCrowe@amienvironmental.com
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 00 01 10
DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE
Project Title Page
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15
VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00-08
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18
01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17
01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17
01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16
01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19
01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18
01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19
01 45 35a Schedule of Special Inspections
01 45 35b Sample – Statement of Special Inspections
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11
01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15
Commissioning Plan
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition 08-17
02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19
02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15
02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15
02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15
02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15
02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete (DEDUCT ALTERNATE
#4)
02-16
03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishing
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY
04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16
04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17
00 01 10-2
04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17
DIVISION 05 – METALS
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17
06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16
07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17
07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Closed-Cell Polyurethane Foam
Insulation
07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16
07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16
07 42 43 Composite Wall Panels
07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified
Bituminous Membrane Roofing
08-16
07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14
07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15
07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15
07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16
08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16
08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16
08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16
08 51 13 Aluminum Windows (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3) 02-16
08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-19
08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators (DEDUCT
ALTERNATE #2)
08-16
08 80 00 Glazing 10-15
VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 09-26
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15
09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18
09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15
00 01 10-3
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16
09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18
09 91 00 Painting 01-16
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 14 00 Signage 10-15
10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15
10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16
10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 24 00 Window Shades (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2) 08-17
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural
Components
01-14
DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT
DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16
22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15
22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15
22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15
22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15
22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15
22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15
22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #6) 09-15
22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15
22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15
22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15
22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15
22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17
23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam
Generation Equipment
08-17
00 01 10-4
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and
Equipment
02-15
23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15
23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15
23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16
23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC (DEDUCT
ALTERNATE #7)
09-11
23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 08-17
23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15
23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13
23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15
23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15
23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12
23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11
23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11
23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Volume Heat Pumps
23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10
VOLUME 3 – DIVISIONS 26-48
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16
26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17
26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17
26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18
26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17
26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16
26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18
26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18
26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18
26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18
26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18
26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17
26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17
26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15
27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18
27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15
27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15
27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16
27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
00 01 10-5
28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18
28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and
Security
10-18
28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11
28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16
32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)
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SECTION 00 01 15
LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.
Drawing No. Title
COVER SHEET
1 X-001 Cover Sheet & Index of Drawings
GENERAL INFORMATION
2 G-001 General Notes, Abbreviations & Symbols
3 G-002 Wall Types & Partition Details
LIFE SAFETY
4 15-GI101 Life-Safety & Code Review Plan
5 15-GI102 Life-Safety & Code Review
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
6 15-1-HA001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes
7 15-1-HA101 Lead Material Locations
8 15-1-HA102 Asbestos Material Locations
9 15-1-HA103 TSI Locations
STRUCTURAL
10 15-S-001 Structural General Notes
11 15-S-101 Floor Demolition & Leveling Plans – Base Bid
12 15-S-101A Floor Demolition & Leveling Plans – Deduct Alternate #4
13 15-S-102 Roof Framing Plan & Details
ARCHITECTURE
14 15-AS101 Architectural Site Plan - Demolition & Renovation
15 15-AD101 Floor Plan – Demolition
16 15-AD102 Reflected Ceiling Plan – Demolition
17 15-AD103 Roof Plans – Demolition & Renovation
18 15-AD201 Elevations & Building Sections - Demolition
19 15-AD301 Wall Sections - Demolition
20 15-AE101 Floor Plan – Renovation
21 15-AE201 Elevations & Building Sections - Renovation
22 15-AE301 Wall Sections - Renovation
23 15-AE501 Architectural Details
24 15-AE502 Architectural Details – Roof & Ladder
25 15-AE503 Interior Details
26 15-AE601 Room Finish Schedule & Color Schedule
27 15-AE701 Door & Frame Schedules & Details
28 15-AE702 Window Schedule & Details
29 15-AE901 Interior Elevations
30 15-AE902 Interior Elevations
Rev 04-14-21
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31 15-AC101 Reflected Ceiling Plan & Details - Renovation
32 15-AF101 Finish & Signage Plan - Renovation
33 15-AF601 Signage Schedule & Details
34 15-QE101 Furniture & Equipment Plan - Renovation
35 15-QE102 Furniture & Equipment Schedule - Renovation
REFERENCE
36 15-RA701 Existing Exterior Conditions
37 15-RA702 Existing Interior Conditions
38 15-RA703 Existing Interior Conditions
FIRE PROTETION
39 15-FP001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet
40 15-FD101 First Floor Plan - Fire Protection Demolition
41 15-FP101 First Floor Plan - Fire Protection
PLUMBING
42 15-P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet
43 15-PD100 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Underfloor Demolition
44 15-PD101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Demolition
45 15-PD102 Roof Plan - Plumbing Demolition
46 15-PL100 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Underfloor
47 15-PL101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing
48 15-PL102 Roof Plan - Plumbing
HVAC
49 15-M-001 HVAC Cover Sheet
50 15-MD101 First Floor Plan - HVAC Demolition
51 15-MD102 Roof Plan - HVAC Demolition
52 15-MH101 First Floor Plan - HVAC
53 15-MH102 Roof Plan - HVAC
54 15-MH300 HVAC Details
55 15-MH400 HVAC Controls
56 15-MH500 HVAC Schedules
ELECTRICAL
57 15-E-000 Electrical Cover Sheet
58 15-E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet
59 15-ED101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Demolition
60 15-EL101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Lighting
61 15-EP101 First Floor Plan – Electrical Power
62 15-EP102 Roof Plan – Electrical Power
63 15-ES101 First Floor Plan – Electrical Systems
64 15-E-300 Electrical Details
65 15-E-400 One-Line Diagram
66 15-E-500 Electrical Schedules
TECHNOLOGY
Rev 04-14-21
00 01 15 - 3
67 15-T-000 Technology Cover Sheet
68 15-TD101 First Floor Plan - Technology Demolition
69 15-T-101 First Floor Plan - Technology
70 15-T-200 Technology Enlargements
71 15-T-300 Technology Details
72 15-T-400 Technology Diagrams
73 15-T-500 Technology Schedules
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SECTION 26 05 11
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section applies to all sections of Division 26.
1. All references to Resident Engineer and COR within the specifications shall direct the contractor to the COR.
B. Furnish and install electrical systems, materials, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings.
Capacities and ratings of motors, transformers, conductors and cable, switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, generators, automatic transfer switches, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.
C. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.
Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.
D. Conductor ampacities specified or shown on the drawings are based on copper conductors, with the conduit and raceways sized per NEC.
Aluminum conductors are prohibited.
1.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. The latest International Building Code (IBC), Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL), Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards are the minimum requirements for materials and installation.
B. The drawings and specifications shall govern in those instances where requirements are greater than those stated in the above codes and standards.
1.3 TEST STANDARDS
A. All materials and equipment shall be listed, labeled, or certified by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standards where test standards have been established. Materials and equipment which are not covered by UL standards will be accepted, providing that materials and equipment are listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet the safety
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26 05 11 - 2 requirements of a NRTL. Materials and equipment which no NRTL accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, will be considered if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and NETA. Evidence of compliance shall include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.
B. Definitions:
1. Listed: Materials and equipment included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production or listed materials and equipment or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that the materials and equipment either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
2. Labeled: Materials and equipment to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled materials and equipment, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.
3. Certified: Materials and equipment which:
a. Have been tested and found by a NRTL to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner.
b. Are periodically inspected by a NRTL.
c. Bear a label, tag, or other record of certification.
4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory: Testing laboratory which is recognized and approved by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with OSHA regulations.
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and currently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the materials and equipment specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the materials and equipment for at least three years.
B. Product Qualification:
1. Manufacturer's materials and equipment shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for at least three years.
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2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the materials and equipment have been in operation before approval.
C. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within eight hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Applicable publications listed in all Sections of Division 26 shall be the latest issue, unless otherwise noted.
B. Products specified in all sections of Division 26 shall comply with the applicable publications listed in each section.
1.6 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, and for which replacement parts shall be available. Materials and equipment furnished shall be new, and shall have superior quality and freshness.
B. When more than one unit of the same class or type of materials and equipment is required, such units shall be the product of a single manufacturer.
C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:
1. Components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer.
2. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit.
3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended service.
4. Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single manufacturer.
D. Factory wiring and terminals shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.
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E. When Factory Tests are specified, Factory Tests shall be performed in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the contractor. In addition, the following requirements shall be complied with:
1. The Government shall have the option of witnessing factory tests.
The Contractor shall notify the Government through the
COR a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the manufacturer’s performing of the factory tests.
2. When factory tests are successful, contractor shall furnish four (4) copies of the equipment manufacturer’s certified test reports to the
COR fourteen (14) days prior to shipment of the equipment, and not more than ninety (90) days after completion of the factory tests.
3. When factory tests are not successful, factory tests shall be repeated in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be liable for all additional expenses for the Government to witness factory re-testing.
1.7 VARIATIONS FROM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
A. Where the Government or the Contractor requests variations from the contract requirements, the connecting work and related components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels and installation methods.
1.8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
A. Materials and equipment shall be protected during shipment and storage against physical damage, vermin, dirt, corrosive substances, fumes, moisture, cold and rain.
1. Store materials and equipment indoors in clean dry space with uniform temperature to prevent condensation.
2. During installation, equipment shall be protected against entry of foreign matter, and be vacuum-cleaned both inside and outside before testing and operating. Compressed air shall not be used to clean equipment. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside equipment.
3. Damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by the COR.
4. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.
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5. Damaged paint on equipment shall be refinished with the same quality of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired areas are not obvious.
1.9 WORK PERFORMANCE
A. All electrical work shall comply with requirements of the latest NFPA
70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, OSHA Part 1910 subpart
J – General Environmental Controls, OSHA Part 1910 subpart K – Medical and First Aid, and OSHA Part 1910 subpart S – Electrical, in addition to other references required by contract.
B. Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the
Contractor.
C. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. However, energized electrical work may be performed only for the non-destructive and non-invasive diagnostic testing(s), or when scheduled outage poses an imminent hazard to patient care, safety, or physical security. In such case, all aspects of energized electrical work, such as the availability of appropriate/correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use of
PPE, shall comply with the latest NFPA 70E, as well as the following requirements:
1. Only Qualified Person(s) shall perform energized electrical work.
Supervisor of Qualified Person(s) shall witness the work of its entirety to ensure compliance with safety requirements and approved work plan.
2. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work, the Contractor and the Qualified Person(s) who is designated to perform the work shall visually inspect, verify and confirm that the work area and electrical equipment can safely accommodate the work involved.
3. At least two weeks before initiating any energized electrical work, the Contractor shall develop and submit a job specific work plan, and energized electrical work request to the COR, and Medical
Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee. At the minimum, the work plan must include relevant information such as proposed work schedule, area of work, description of work, name(s) of Supervisor and Qualified Person(s) performing the work, equipment to be used, procedures to be used on and near the live electrical equipment, 01-01-16
26 05 11 - 6 barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be used, and exit pathways.
4. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has obtained written approval of the work plan, and the energized electrical work request from the COR, and Medical Center’s Chief
Engineer or his/her designee. The Contractor shall make these approved documents present and available at the time and place of energized electrical work.
5. Energized electrical work shall begin only after the Contractor has invited and received acknowledgment from the COR, and Medical
Center’s Chief Engineer or his/her designee to witness the work.
D. For work that affects existing electrical systems, arrange, phase and perform work to assure minimal interference with normal functioning of the facility. Refer to Article OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS under
Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
E. New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly, safely and professionally. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions, as required by Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
F. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit with other trades to minimize interference.
1.10 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Equipment location shall be as close as practical to locations shown on the drawings.
B. Working clearances shall not be less than specified in the NEC.
C. Inaccessible Equipment:
1. Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not readily accessible for operation and maintenance, the equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as directed at no additional cost to the Government.
2. "Readily accessible” is defined as being capable of being reached quickly for operation, maintenance, or inspections without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as, but not limited to, motors, pumps, belt guards, transformers, piping, ductwork, conduit and raceways.
D. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.
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Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.
1.11 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A. In addition to the requirements of the NEC, install an identification sign which clearly indicates information required for use and maintenance of items such as switchboards and switchgear, panelboards, cabinets, motor controllers, fused and non-fused safety switches, generators, automatic transfer switches, separately enclosed circuit breakers, individual breakers and controllers in switchboards, switchgear and motor control assemblies, control devices and other significant equipment.
B. Identification signs for Normal Power System equipment shall be laminated black phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering. Identification signs for Essential Electrical System (EES) equipment, as defined in the NEC, shall be laminated red phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering. Lettering shall be a minimum of 12 mm (1/2 inch) high. Identification signs shall indicate equipment designation, rated bus amperage, voltage, number of phases, number of wires, and type of EES power branch as applicable. Secure nameplates with screws.
C. Install adhesive arc flash warning labels on all equipment as required by the latest NFPA 70E. Label shall show specific and correct information for specific equipment based on its arc flash calculations.
Label shall show the followings:
1. Nominal system voltage.
2. Equipment/bus name, date prepared, and manufacturer name and address.
3. Arc flash boundary.
4. Available arc flash incident energy and the corresponding working distance.
5. Minimum arc rating of clothing.
6. Site-specific level of PPE.
1.12 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit to the COR in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. The Government's approval shall be obtained for all materials and equipment before delivery to the job site. Delivery, storage or
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26 05 11 - 8 installation of materials and equipment which has not had prior approval will not be permitted.
C. All submittals shall include six copies of adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings, test reports, certifications, samples, and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that the proposed materials and equipment comply with drawing and specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify specific materials and equipment being submitted.
D. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered for approval.
1. Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION__________________".
2. Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including the section and paragraph numbers.
3. Submit each section separately.
E. The submittals shall include the following:
1. Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements.
Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog numbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, manuals, pictures, nameplate data, and test reports as required.
2. Submittals are required for all equipment anchors and supports.
Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, center of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendations and behavior problems (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion, etc.) associated with equipment or piping so that the proposed installation can be properly reviewed. Include sufficient fabrication information so that appropriate mounting and securing provisions may be designed and attached to the equipment.
3. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and signal systems, control systems, and equipment assemblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be identified on wiring diagrams.
4. Parts list which shall include information for replacement parts and ordering instructions, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
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F. Maintenance and Operation Manuals:
1. Submit as required for systems and equipment specified in the technical sections. Furnish in hardcover binders or an approved equivalent.
2. Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words
"MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and location of the system, material, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and contract name and number. Include in the manual the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing the system or equipment and the local representatives for the material or equipment.
3. Provide a table of contents and assemble the manual to conform to the table of contents, with tab sheets placed before instructions covering the subject. The instructions shall be legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.
4. The manuals shall include:
a. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and control of the equipment.
b. A control sequence describing start-up, operation, and shutdown.
c. Description of the function of each principal item of equipment.
d. Installation instructions.
e. Safety precautions for operation and maintenance.
f. Diagrams and illustrations.
g. Periodic maintenance and testing procedures and frequencies, including replacement parts numbers.
h. Performance data.
i. Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The list shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare and replacement parts, and name of servicing organization.
j. List of factory approved or qualified permanent servicing organizations for equipment repair and periodic testing and maintenance, including addresses and factory certification qualifications.
G. Approvals will be based on complete submission of shop drawings, manuals, test reports, certifications, and samples as applicable.
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H. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the COR with one sample of each of the following:
1. A minimum 300 mm (12 inches) length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils or reels from which the sample was taken. The length of the sample shall be sufficient to show all markings provided by the manufacturer.
2. Each type of conduit coupling, bushing, and termination fitting.
3. Conduit hangers, clamps, and supports.
4. Duct sealing compound.
5. Each type of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting control sensor, outlet box, manual motor starter, device wall plate, engraved nameplate, wire and cable splicing and terminating material, and branch circuit single pole molded case circuit breaker.
1.13 SINGULAR NUMBER
A. Where any device or part of equipment is referred to in these specifications in the singular number (e.g., "the switch"), this reference shall be deemed to apply to as many such devices as are required to complete the installation as shown on the drawings.
1.14 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS
A. The Contractor shall furnish the instruments, materials, and labor for tests.
B. Where systems are comprised of components specified in more than one section of Division 26, the Contractor shall coordinate the installation, testing, and adjustment of all components between various manufacturer’s representatives and technicians so that a complete, functional, and operational system is delivered to the Government.
C. When test results indicate any defects, the Contractor shall repair or replace the defective materials or equipment, and repeat the tests for the equipment. Repair, replacement, and re-testing shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.
1.15 WARRANTY
A. All work performed and all equipment and material furnished under this
Division shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the
Contracting Officer for the Government.
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1.16 INSTRUCTION
A. Instruction to designated Government personnel shall be provided for the particular equipment or system as required in each associated technical specification section.
B. Furnish the services of competent and factory-trained instructors to give full instruction in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of the specified equipment and system, including pertinent safety requirements. Instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the installation, and shall be factory-trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance procedures.
C. A training schedule shall be developed and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the COR at least 30 days prior to the planned training.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)
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SECTION 26 05 19
LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, connection, and testing of the electrical conductors and cables for use in electrical systems rated 600 V and below, indicated as cable(s), conductor(s), wire, or wiring in this section.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around penetrations to maintain the integrity of fire-resistant rated construction.
B. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:
Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.
C. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.
D. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits for conductors and cables.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS
(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:
1. Shop Drawings:
a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with drawings and specifications.
b. Submit the following data for approval:
1) Electrical ratings and insulation type for each conductor and cable.
2) Splicing materials and pulling lubricant.
2. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit the following.
a. Certification by the manufacturer that the conductors and cables conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.
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b. Certification by the Contractor that the conductors and cables have been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are reference in the text by designation only.
B. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):
D2301-10................Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride
Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical
Insulating Tape
D2304-10................Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Rigid
Electrical Insulating Materials
D3005-10................Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride
Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical
Insulating Tape
C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
WC 70-09................Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the
Distribution of Electrical Energy
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-17...................National Electrical Code (NEC)
E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
44-14...................Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
83-14...................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
467-13..................Grounding and Bonding Equipment
486A-486B-13............Wire Connectors
486C-13.................Splicing Wire Connectors
486D-15.................Sealed Wire Connector Systems
486E-15.................Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with
Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors
493-07..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and
Branch Circuit Cables
514B-12.................Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
A. Conductors and cables shall be in accordance with ASTM, NEMA, NFPA, UL, as specified herein, and as shown on the drawings.
B. All conductors shall be copper.
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C. Single Conductor and Cable:
1. No. 12 AWG: Minimum size, except where smaller sizes are specified herein or shown on the drawings.
2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Stranded.
3. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid; except shall be stranded for final connection to motors, transformers, and vibrating equipment.
4. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated power systems.
D. Color Code:
1. No. 10 AWG and smaller: Solid color insulation or solid color coating.
2. No. 8 AWG and larger: Color-coded using one of the following methods:
a. Solid color insulation or solid color coating.
b. Stripes, bands, or hash marks of color specified.
c. Color using 19 mm (0.75 inches) wide tape.
4. For modifications and additions to existing wiring systems, color coding shall conform to the existing wiring system.
5. Conductors shall be color-coded as follows:
208/120 V Phase 480/277 V
Black A Brown
Red B Orange
Blue C Yellow
White Neutral Gray *
* or white with colored (other than green) tracer.
6. Lighting circuit “switch legs”, and 3-way and 4-way switch
“traveling wires,” shall have color coding that is unique and distinct (e.g., pink and purple) from the color coding indicated above. The unique color codes shall be solid and in accordance with the NEC. Coordinate color coding in the field with the COR.
7. Color code for isolated power system wiring shall be in accordance with the NEC.
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2.2 SPLICES
A. Splices shall be in accordance with NEC and UL.
B. Above Ground Splices for No. 10 AWG and Smaller:
1. Solderless, screw-on, reusable pressure cable type, with integral insulation, approved for copper and aluminum conductors.
2. The integral insulator shall have a skirt to completely cover the stripped conductors.
3. The number, size, and combination of conductors used with the connector, as listed on the manufacturer's packaging, shall be strictly followed.
C. Above Ground Splices for No. 8 AWG to No. 4/0 AWG:
1. Compression, hex screw, or bolt clamp-type of high conductivity and corrosion-resistant material, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.
2. Insulate with materials approved for the particular use, location, voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than the insulation level of the conductors being joined.
3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the same manufacturer.
4. All bolts, nuts, and washers used with splices shall be zinc-plated steel.
D. Above Ground Splices for 250 kcmil and Larger:
1. Long barrel “butt-splice” or “sleeve” type compression connectors, with minimum of two compression indents per wire, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.
2. Insulate with materials approved for the particular use, location, voltage, and temperature. Insulation level shall be not less than the insulation level of the conductors being joined.
3. Splice and insulation shall be product of the same manufacturer.
E. Plastic electrical insulating tape: Per ASTM D2304, flame-retardant, cold and weather resistant.
2.3 CONNECTORS AND TERMINATIONS
A. Mechanical type of high conductivity and corrosion-resistant material, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.
B. Long barrel compression type of high conductivity and corrosion-resistant material, with minimum of two compression indents per wire, listed for use with copper and aluminum conductors.
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C. All bolts, nuts, and washers used to connect connections and terminations to bus bars or other termination points shall be zinc-plated steel.
2.4 CONTROL WIRING
A. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in these specifications, control wiring shall be as specified herein, except that the minimum size shall be not less than No. 14 AWG.
B. Control wiring shall be sized such that the voltage drop under in-rush conditions does not adversely affect operation of the controls.
2.5 WIRE LUBRICATING COMPOUND
A. Lubricating compound shall be suitable for the wire insulation and conduit, and shall not harden or become adhesive.
B. Shall not be used on conductors for isolated power systems.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Install all conductors in raceway systems.
C. Splice conductors only in outlet boxes, junction boxes, pullboxes, manholes, or handholes.
D. Conductors of different systems (e.g., 120 V and 277 V) shall not be installed in the same raceway.
E. Install cable supports for all vertical feeders in accordance with the
NEC. Provide split wedge type which firmly clamps each individual cable and tightens due to cable weight.
F. In panelboards, cabinets, wireways, switches, enclosures, and equipment assemblies, neatly form, train, and tie the conductors with non-metallic ties.
G. For connections to motors, transformers, and vibrating equipment, stranded conductors shall be used only from the last fixed point of connection to the motors, transformers, or vibrating equipment.
H. Use expanding foam or non-hardening duct-seal to seal conduits entering a building, after installation of conductors.
I. Conductor and Cable Pulling:
1. Provide installation equipment that will prevent the cutting or abrasion of insulation during pulling. Use lubricants approved for the cable.
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2. Use nonmetallic pull ropes.
3. Attach pull ropes by means of either woven basket grips or pulling eyes attached directly to the conductors.
4. All conductors in a single conduit shall be pulled simultaneously.
5. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.
J. No more than three branch circuits shall be installed in any one conduit.
K. When stripping stranded conductors, use a tool that does not damage the conductor or remove conductor strands.
3.2 SPLICE AND TERMINATION INSTALLATION
A. Splices and terminations shall be mechanically and electrically secure, and tightened to manufacturer’s published torque values using a torque screwdriver or wrench.
B. Where the Government determines that unsatisfactory splices or terminations have been installed, replace the splices or terminations at no additional cost to the Government.
3.3 CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION
A. When using colored tape to identify phase, neutral, and ground conductors larger than No. 8 AWG, apply tape in half-overlapping turns for a minimum of 75 mm (3 inches) from terminal points, and in junction boxes, pullboxes, and manholes. Apply the last two laps of tape with no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Where cable markings are covered by tape, apply tags to cable, stating size and insulation type.
3.4 FEEDER CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION
A. In each interior pullbox and each underground manhole and handhole, install brass tags on all feeder conductors to clearly designate their circuit identification and voltage. The tags shall be the embossed type, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) in diameter and 40 mils thick. Attach tags with plastic ties.
3.5 EXISTING CONDUCTORS
A. Unless specifically indicated on the plans, existing conductors shall not be reused.
3.6 CONTROL WIRING INSTALLATION
A. Unless otherwise specified in other sections, install control wiring and connect to equipment to perform the required functions as specified or as shown on the drawings.
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B. Install a separate power supply circuit for each system, except where otherwise shown on the drawings.
3.7 CONTROL WIRING IDENTIFICATION
A. Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.
B. Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.
C. Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.
D. In each manhole and handhole, install embossed brass tags to identify the system served and function.
3.8 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS
A. Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In addition, include the following:
1. Visual Inspection and Tests: Inspect physical condition.
2. Electrical tests:
a. After installation but before connection to utilization devices, such as fixtures, motors, or appliances, test conductors phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground resistance with an insulation resistance tester. Existing conductors to be reused shall also be tested.
b. Applied voltage shall be 500 V DC for 300 V rated cable, and 1000
V DC for 600 V rated cable. Apply test for one minute or until reading is constant for 15 seconds, whichever is longer. Minimum insulation resistance values shall not be less than 25 megohms for 300 V rated cable and 100 megohms for 600 V rated cable.
c. Perform phase rotation test on all three-phase circuits.
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SECTION 26 05 26
GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, connection, and testing of grounding and bonding equipment, indicated as grounding equipment in this section.
B. “Grounding electrode system” refers to grounding electrode conductors and all electrodes required or allowed by NEC, as well as made, supplementary, and lightning protection system grounding electrodes.
C. The terms “connect” and “bond” are used interchangeably in this section and have the same meaning.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:
Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.
B. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:
Low-voltage conductors.
C. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduit and boxes.
D. Section 26 24 13, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Low-voltage distribution switchboards.
E. Section 26 24 16, PANELBOARDS: Low-voltage panelboards.
F. Section 26 24 19, MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS: Motor control centers.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS
(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:
1. Shop Drawings:
a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with drawings and specifications.
b. Submit plans showing the location of system grounding electrodes and connections, and the routing of aboveground and underground grounding electrode conductors.
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2. Test Reports:
a. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit ground resistance field test reports to the COTR.
3. Certifications:
a. Certification by the Contractor that the grounding equipment has been properly installed and tested.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by designation only.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
B1-13...................Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper
Wire
B3-13...................Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed
Copper Wire
B8-11...................Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-
Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft
C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):
81-12...................IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System Part 1: Normal Measurements
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-17...................National Electrical Code (NEC)
70E-15..................National Electrical Safety Code
99-15...................Health Care Facilities
E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
44-14 ..................Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
83-14 ..................Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
467-13 .................Grounding and Bonding Equipment
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS
A. Equipment grounding conductors shall be insulated stranded copper, except that sizes No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be solid copper.
Insulation color shall be continuous green for all equipment grounding
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B. Bonding conductors shall be bare stranded copper, except that sizes No.
10 AWG and smaller shall be bare solid copper. Bonding conductors shall be stranded for final connection to motors, transformers, and vibrating equipment.
C. Conductor sizes shall not be less than shown on the drawings, or not less than required by the NEC, whichever is greater.
D. Insulation: THHN-THWN and XHHW-2.
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