Specifications Volume 3 - Rev100 - 4-25-22.pdf

100% Construction Documents Submittal:

Technical Specifications

January 19, 2022

Department of Veterans Health Administration

Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure

Upgrades – Hot Spring, SD

Contract No. 36C776210069

Black Hills Health Care System

Hot Spring Campus

500 N. 5th Street

Hot Springs, SD 57747

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

Prepared by:

GDM of Oregon

1000 W Steuben Street, Unit 3

Bingen, WA 98605

Volume 3 Divisions 26 - 32

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS # of Pages

00 01 10 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………4

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets……………………………………………………

(See Index Included with Drawings)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements…………………………………………………………36

01 32 16 Project Schedules…………………………………………………………………10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples………8

01 35 26 Safety Requirements……………………………………………………………37

01 42 19 Reference Standards………………………………………………………………9

01 45 00 Quality Control………………………………………………………………………12

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services………………………………………17

01 15 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls…………………………4

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls……………………………8

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management……………………………………8

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements………………8

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements……………………46

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition……………………………………………………………4

02 81 00 Transportation and disposal of Hazardous

Materials………………………………………………………………………………………11

02 82 00 Asbestos Remediation…………………………………………………………52

02 83 00 Lead Remediation……………………………………………………………………27

02 84 16 Handling of Lighting Ballasts and Lamps

Containing PCBs and Mercury………………………………………8

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 15 00 Expansion Joint Filler……………………………………………………35

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03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete……………………………………………………35

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 05 Brick Unit Masonry…………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing………………………………………………06

05 31 00 Steel Decking…………………….……………………………………………………08

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking…………………………………………………08

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing………………………………………………8

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications…………………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry………………………………………………………………………10

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry………………………………………………………………………4

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation.…….…………………………………………………… 6

07 21 00.10 Roof Insulation Baffles and Vents……………………… 4

07 31 19 Fiber Cement Wall Panels……………………………………………… 6

07 42 10.10 Composite Framing Support System…………………………10

07 50 05 Roof Systems…………………………………………………………………………………6

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing………………6

07 53 23.15 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roof (EPDM)

System) Patching………………………………………………………………………8

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim………………………………… 8

07 71 00 Roof Specialties…………….…………………………………………………… 7

07 81 00 Applied Fire Protection………………………………………………… 8

07 84 00 Firestopping…………………………………………………………………………………7

07 92 00 Joint Sealants……………………………………………………………………………9

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 10 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames………………………………… 8

08 14 16 Flush Wood Veneer Doors……………………………………………………6

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08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames……………………………………………………6

08 34 00.10 Aisle Containment Curtain………………………………………………3

08 34 53 Security Doors AND Frames………………………………………………8

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts…11

08 71 00 Door Hardware……………………………………………………………………………14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents……………………………………………………………………6

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes……3

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes…………………………………………………………2

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing………………………………………6

09 29 00 Gypsum Board……………………………………………………………………………… 6

05 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings……………………………………………10

09 65 13 Resilient Base……………………………………………………………………………3

09 65 36 Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring…………… 6

09 69 00 Access Flooring………………………………………………………………………20

09 91 00 Painting…………………………………………………………………………………………10

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage………………………………………………………………………………………………6

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets……………………………………………2

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-

Structural Components…………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System Modifications…………5

21 13 45 Sprinkler Guards………………………………………………………………………2

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System…………………20

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing…………………………32

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping…………8

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation……………………………………………………………10

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems…………………………4

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution………………………………………10

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping………………………12

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage……………………………………………….14

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC……………………………………34

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and

Steam Generation Equipment…………………………………………10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment………………………………………………………………………………8

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for

HVAC……………………………………………………………………………………………………10

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation…………………………14

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems……………………………………6

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC…………38

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems………………………………………… 12

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping………………………………………………………………10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings……………………………………………………12

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets………………………………………………………6

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment…………..14

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners………………………………51

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations…14

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables………………………………………………………………………………………………11

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………………10

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems………8

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction…………………12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination

Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………6

26 24 16 Panel Boards…………………………………………………………………………………8

26 25 11 Busways………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

26 27 26 Wiring Devices…………………………………………………………………………10

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers……………8

26 32 13 Engine Generators…………………………………………….…………………23

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply…………………26

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches….…………………………………13

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection……………………………………5

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices…………………………………………………4

26 51 00 Interior Lighting…………………………………………………………………10

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications and

Installations……………………………………………………………………………52

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication

Systems…………………………………………………………………………………….……6

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications

Systems…………………………………………………………………………………….……12

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………..……3

27 05 53 Identification for Communications

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………..……2

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems…………4

27 10 00 Structured Cabling……………………………………………………………….5

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings…………………………16

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and

Enclosures…………………………………………………………………………………..5

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch

Panels……………………………………………………………………………………………..4

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27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power Strips…………………………………………………………………..4

27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling………..2

27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and

Terminations……………………………………………………………………………..2

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone

Cabling…………………………………………………………………………………………..3

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling………………………14

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling…..2

27 15 13.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and

Terminations……………………………………………………………………………..1

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wire…………………………………………………..2

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and

Security Systems…………………………………………………………………..4

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System……………………….……74

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork………………………………………………………………………………………20

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill………………………………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Concrete for Exterior Improvements……………………15

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving……………………………………………………………………………8

32 17 23 Pavement Markings …………………………………………………………………8

32 90 05 Turfgrass Sodding……………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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(EHRM)Infrastructure Upgrades REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

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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.

B. Furnish and install electrical systems, materials, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

Capacities and ratings of motors, conductors and cable, panelboards, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.

C. 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

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Project No. 568A4-21-702 otherwise determined to meet the safety 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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4. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.

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

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Project No. 568A4-21-702 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, 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.

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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.

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 panelboards, cabinets, fused and non-fused safety switches, separately enclosed circuit breakers, 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.

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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 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

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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 26 05 11 ".

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.

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4. Parts list which shall include information for replacement parts and ordering instructions, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

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.

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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.

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

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Project No. 568A4-21-702 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.

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.

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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.

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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 13, 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.

E. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION:

Installation of conductors and cables in manholes and ducts.

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, 01 33 23 SHOP

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DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES 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.

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

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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 OR stranded; use 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 *

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* 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.

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

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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.

C. All bolts, nuts, and washers used to connect connections and terminations to bus bars or other termination points shall be zinc plated steel.

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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, or pullboxes.

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.

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G. For connections to motors, and vibrating equipment, stranded conductors shall be used only from the last fixed point of connection to the motors, 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.

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

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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 and pullboxes. 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 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. Each separate system shall have a dedicated power supply circuit.

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.

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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 16, PANELBOARDS: Low-voltage panelboards.

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.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05

11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 01 33 23 SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES 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.

2. Test Reports:

a. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit ground resistance field test reports to the COR.

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

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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):

70-20 ................National Electrical Code (NEC)

70E-21 ...............National Electrical Safety Code

99-20 ................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 conductors, except that wire sizes No. 4 AWG and larger shall be identified per NEC.

B. Bonding conductors shall be bare stranded copper, except that sizes No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be bare solid copper. Bonding

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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. XHHW-2 shall be used for isolated power systems.

2.2 GROUND RODS

A. Steel or copper clad steel, 19 mm (0.75 inch) diameter by 3 M (10 feet) long.

B. Quantity of rods shall be as shown on the drawings, and as required…