VAPA-RVMU-Specifications_Vol_04.pdf

Amendment

No. Date

Solicitation No.

VA101-15-R-0123

Project No. 640-424

Specifications

Vol. 4 of 5 For: Research and VMU At: VA Medical Center – Palo Alto

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304

Construction Documents

30 JULY 2015

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, California Proj. No. 640-424 Centers for Ambulatory Care, Polytrauma & Blind Rehabilitation Research and VMU

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1: DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VOLUME 2: DIVISIONS 00, 02 - 14

VOLUME 3: DIVISIONS 21 - 23

VOLUME 4: DIVISIONS 25 - 41

VOLUME 5: APPENDICES A and B

VOLUME 1 OF 5

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013216.13 - NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES - MAJOR PROJECTS

SECTION 013323 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

SECTION 013526 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014219 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 014339.13 - VISUAL MOCKUPS

SECTION 014529 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

SECTION 015719 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SECTION 015813 - TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 018111 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

LEED REQUIREMENTS SCORECARD

LEED PRODUCT DATA SUBMITTAL FORM

SECTION 019100 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000107 – SEALS

SECTION 000115 – LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024100 - DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033300 – ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 034100 - PRECAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR STEAM TRENCHES

SECTION 034500 – PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 035200 - INSULATING CONCRETE ROOF INSULATION

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 051250 - ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL

SECTION 051260 - BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACES

SECTION 053100 – STEEL DECKING

SECTION 053600 - COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

SECTION 054000 – COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

SECTION 055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 055113 – METAL PAN STAIRS

SECTION 057005 – LANDSCAPE METALWORK

SECTION 057100 – DECORATIVE METAL STAIRS

SECTION 057313 – GLAZED DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061663 – CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING

SECTION 062000 - FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 066400 – PLASTIC PANELING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 070800 – FACILITY EXTERIOR CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

SECTION 071113 – BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING (WP-4)

SECTION 071324 – PRE-APPLIED SHEET MEMBRANCE WATERPROOFING (WP-1)

SECTION 071352 - MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING (WP-2)

SECTION 071413 – HOT FLUID-APPLIED RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING(WP-3)

SECTION 072113 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 072200 - ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

SECTION 072613.13 - CONCRETE SLAB APPLIED VAPOR RETARDER

SECTION 072713 – MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET AIR BARRIERS

SECTION 074013 – METAL SIDING PANELS

SECTION 074113.16 – STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS

SECTION 074213.23 – METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS

SECTION 074229 - TERRACOTTA RAINSCREEN PANELS

SECTION 075216.13 - STYRENE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE MODIFIED BITUMINOUS

MEMBRANE ROOFING, COLD-APPLIED

SECTION 075423 – THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

SECTION 076000 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

SECTION 077100 - ROOF SPECIALTIES

SECTION 078100 - APPLIED FIREPROOFING

SECTION 078400 – FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 079126 – MODULAR PIPE SEALS

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 081119 – STAINLESS STEEL DOOR FRAMES

SECTION 081400 - INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

SECTION 083113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

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SECTION 083300 – COILING DOORS AND GRILLES

SECTION 083473 – SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 084113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES

SECTION 084116 – INTERIOR ALUMINUM-FRAMED-STOREFRONTS

SECTION 084413 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 087113 - AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 087113.11 - LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 088000 - GLAZING

SECTION 089000 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 090600 - SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

SECTION 092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 092400 – PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 093013 - CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

SECTION 095100 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

SECTION 095126 – ALUMINUM PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 095426 – LINEAR WOOD CEILINGS

SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 096516 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

SECTION 096723.50 – RESINOUS EPOXY FLOORING (RES-5)

SECTION 096723.60 - RESINOUS (URETHANE AND EPOXY MORTAR) FLOORING (RES-6)

SECTION 096800 - CARPETING

SECTION 098433 – SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

SECTION 099100 – PAINTING

SECTION 099654 - POLYVINYLIDENE DIFLOUORIDE (PVDF) COATING SYSTEM

SECTION 099733.01 - RESINOUS COATING SYSTEMS FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS

(RES-C/W)

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 101113 - MARKERBOARDS

SECTION 101400 – SIGNAGE & SCHEDULES

SECTION 102013 – INTERIOR SPECIALTIES

SECTION 102113 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SECTION 102123 – CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

SECTION 102213 – WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

SECTION 102600 - WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 104413 - FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

SECTION 108113 - BIRD CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 108200 – GREENSCREEN TREILLAGE

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

SECTION 111313 - LOADING DOCK BUMPERS

SECTION 112443.13 - WINDOW WASHING SYSTEMS SAFETY TIE-BACK ANCHOR

SECTION 113100 – RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

SECTION 115000 - MISCELLANEOUS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 115213 – PROJECTION SCREENS

SECTION 115313 - LABORATORY FUME HOODS

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SECTION 115353 - BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS AND LAMINAR AIRFLOW WORK

STATIONS

SECTION 115361 - CUSTOM FABRICATED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117102 - LABORATORY WASHING AND STERILIZING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117112 - ANIMAL DRINKING WATERING SYSTEM

SECTION 118119 – VACUUM BEDDING HANDLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 122400 - WINDOW SHADES

SECTION 123100 - MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

SECTION 123103 - FLEXIBLE CASEWORK SYSTEMS

SECTION 123200 – MANUFACTURED WOOD MODULAR CASEWORK

SECTION 123600 - COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 130541 - SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

SECTION 132129 - CONSTANT TEMPERATURE ROOMS

SECTION 133423.26 – HAZMAT STORAGE UNIT

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 140800 – COMMISSIONING OF CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 142400 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210511 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210800 – COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 211313 – WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 220511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 220512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220711 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 220800 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

SECTION 221100 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 221123 - DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

SECTION 221300 - FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 221333 - PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE SEWERAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221400 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

SECTION 221436 – PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE, DRAINAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221500 - GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

SECTION 223500 - DOMESTIC WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

SECTION 226200 - VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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SECTION 226300 - GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

SECTION 226600 - CHEMICAL-WASTE SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

SECTION 226719 – DE-IONIZED WATER EQUIPMENT

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

SECTION 230511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230541 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 230711 – HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

SECTION 230800 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

SECTION 230923 - DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

SECTION 231123 - FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

SECTION 232113 - HYDRONIC PIPING

SECTION 232123 - HYDRONIC PUMPS

SECTION 232213 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

SECTION 232223 - STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

SECTION 232300 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

SECTION 232500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

SECTION 233100 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

SECTION 233400 – HVAC FANS

SECTION 233600 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

SECTION 233625 – AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

SECTION 233700 - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

SECTION 233813 – COMMERCIAL CANOPY VAPOR HOODS

SECTION 234000 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

SECTION 237200 - AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 237413 - OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 238100 - DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 238123 – COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

SECTION 238200 – CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

SECTION 238216 – AIR COILS

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DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 260513 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260541 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 260573 - OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260923 - LIGHTING CONTROLS – NONVIVARIUM AREAS

SECTION 260924 – LIGHTING CONTROLS - VIVARIUM

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SECTION 261116 - SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

SECTION 261313 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 261333 – GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262011 - ISOLATED POWER SYSTEMS

SECTION 262200 - LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SECTION 262300 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262413 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

SECTION 262416 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262713 – ELECTRICAL METERING

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 262911 - MOTOR CONTROLLERS

SECTION 262921 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 263005 – PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

SECTION 263623 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

SECTION 264100 - FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

SECTION 264200 – CATHODIC PROTECTION

SECTION 264313 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

SECTION 265100 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 265571 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EXAM LIGHTING FIXTURES

SECTION 265600 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 270526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270543 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270800 – COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 270811 - TESTING FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 271100 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

SECTION 271313 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271314 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271323 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE ISP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271324 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271500 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

SECTION 274116 - INTEGRATED AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 274131 - MASTER ANTENNA TV EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

SECTION 275116 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 280511 - BASIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 280513 - SECURITY SYSTEM CABLING

SECTION 280553 - SECURITY SYSTEM LABELING

SECTION 280800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM

SECTION 281300 - ACCESS AND ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM

SECTION 282600 - ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM

SECTION 283100 – DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 312000 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 312319 – DEWATERING

SECTION 312323.33 - FLOWABLE FILL

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SECTION 315100 - EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 320523 - CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

SECTION 323153 – PERIMETER SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 328400 - PLANTING IRRIGATION

SECTION 329000 – PLANTING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 330800 – COMMISSIONING FO SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

SECTION 331000 - WATER UTILITIES

SECTION 333000 - SANITARY SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334000 - STORM SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334613 – FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

SECTION 335100 – NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 336300 – STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 347513.13 – ACTIVE VEHICLE BARRIERS

DIVISION 41 – MATERIALS PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 412200 – HOISTS AND CRANES

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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SECTION 26 05 11

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, transformers, conductors and cable, switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, 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 International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), 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 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

260511 - 2 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.

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 [four] [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 are 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.

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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 Testing Is Specified:

1. The Government shall have the option of witnessing factory tests.

The Contractor shall notify the Government through the Resident Engineer a minimum of 15 working days prior to the manufacturer's performing the factory tests.

2. Four copies of certified test reports shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer two weeks prior to final inspection and not more than 90 days after completion of the tests.

3. When materials and equipment fail factory tests, and re-testing and re-inspection is required, the Contractor shall be liable for all additional expenses for the Government to witness 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 Resident Engineer.

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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 the requirements of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, 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. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished in this manner for the required work, the following requirements are mandatory:

1. Electricians must use full protective equipment (i.e., certified and tested insulating material to cover exposed energized electrical components, certified and tested insulated tools, etc.)

while working on energized systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

2. Before initiating any work, a job specific work plan must be developed by the Contractor with a peer review conducted and documented by the Resident Engineer and Medical Center staff. The work plan must include procedures to be used on and near the live electrical equipment, barriers to be installed, safety equipment to be used, and exit pathways.

3. Work on energized circuits or equipment cannot begin until prior written approval is obtained from the Resident Engineer.

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, 260511 - 5 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.

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 Emergency System, Legally Required Standby System and Optional Standby System 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 NFPA 70E. Label shall indicate the arc hazard boundary (inches), working distance (inches), arc flash incident energy at the working distance (calories/cm2), required PPE category and description including the glove rating, voltage rating of the equipment, limited approach distance (inches), restricted approach distance (inches), prohibited approach distance (inches), equipment/bus name, date prepared, and manufacturer name and address.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to the Resident Engineer 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

260511 - 6 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.

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.

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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.

H. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Resident Engineer 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 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB) EQUIPMENT

A. This project requires the removal, transport, and disposal of electrical equipment containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) in accordance with the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

B. The equipment to be removed is shown on the drawings.

C. The selective demolition shall be in accordance with Section 02 41

00, DEMOLITION.

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1.15 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.

Repair, replacement, and retesting shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.

1.16 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.

1.17 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 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 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 Resident Engineer at least 30 days prior to the planned training.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

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MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

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SECTION 26 05 13

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of medium-voltage cables, indicated as cable or cables in this section, and medium-voltage cable splices and terminations.

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 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

C. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits for medium-voltage cables.

D. Section 26 05 41, UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION: Manholes and ducts for medium-voltage cables.

E. Section 26 12 19, PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS: Medium-voltage cable terminations for use in pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage transformers.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refer to Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 FACTORY TESTS

A. Medium-voltage cables shall be thoroughly tested at the factory per NEMA WC 74 to ensure that there are no electrical defects. Factory tests shall be certified.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit six copies of the following in accordance with Section 26 05

11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with drawings and specifications.

b. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Complete electrical ratings.

2) Installation instructions.

2. Samples:

a. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Resident Engineer with a sample of each type and size of cable per the

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INSTALLATIONS.

3. Cable pull calculations: Submit cable pull calculations for each cable pull.

4. Certifications:

a. Factory Test Reports: Submit certified factory production test reports for approval.

b. Field Test Reports: Submit field test reports for approval.

c. Compatibility: Submit a certificate from the cable manufacturer that the splices and terminations are approved for use with the cable.

d. Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit the following.

1) Certification by the manufacturer that the cables, splices, and terminations conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

2) Certification by the Contractor that the cables, splices, and terminations have been properly installed and tested.

3) Certification by the Contractor that each splice and each termination were completely installed in a single continuous work period by a single qualified worker without any overnight interruption.

5. Qualified Worker Approval:

a. Qualified workers who install and test cables, splices, and terminations shall have not fewer than five years of experience splicing and terminating cables equivalent to those being spliced and terminated, including experience with the materials in the approved splices and terminations.

b. Furnish satisfactory proof of such experience for each qualified worker who splices or terminates the cables.

6. Electric Utility Company Approval:

a. Prior to construction, obtain written approval from the electric utility company for the following items:

1) Service entrance cables, splices, and terminations.

2) A list of qualified workers who will install, splice, and terminate the service entrance cables.

1.6 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):

1. B3-01 (2007) Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

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C. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

1. 48-09 Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable Terminations Used on Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 765 kV or Extruded Insulation Rated

2.5 kV through 500 kV

2. 386-95 Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution Systems above 600 V

3. 400-01 Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems

4. 400.2-04 Guide for Field Testing of Shielded Power Cable Systems Using Very Low Frequency (VLF)

5. 400.3-06 Guide for Partial Discharge Testing of Shielded Power Cable Systems in a Field Environment

6. 404-00 Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints Rated 2500 V to 500,000 V

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. WC 71-99 Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 Volts for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy

2. WC 74-06 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 70-08 National Electrical Code (NEC)

F. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

1. 1072-06 Medium-Voltage Power Cables

1.7 SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

A. Cable shall be shipped on reels such that it is protected from mechanical injury. Each end of each length of cable shall be hermetically sealed with manufacturer's end caps and securely attached to the reel.

B. Cable stored and/or cut on site shall have the ends turned down, and sealed with cable manufacturer's standard cable end seals, or field-installed heat-shrink cable end seals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CABLE

A. Cable shall be in accordance with the NEC and NEMA WC 71, WC 74, and

UL 1072.

B. Single conductor stranded copper conforming to ASTM B3.

C. Voltage Rating:

1. 5,000 V cable shall be used on 4,160 V distribution systems.

2. 15,000 V cable shall be used on all distribution systems with voltages ranging from 5,000 V to 15,000 V.

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D. Insulation:

1. Insulation level shall be 133%.

2. Types of insulation:

a. Cable type abbreviation, EPR: Ethylene propylene rubber insulation shall be thermosetting, light and heat stabilized.

b. Cable type abbreviation, XLP or XLPE: cross-linked polyethylene insulation shall be thermosetting, light and heat stabilized, and chemically cross-linked.

c. In wet locations, anti-tree EPR shall be used. Underground duct banks and related manholes and underground pull boxes, and cable trenches are considered wet locations.

E. Insulation shield shall be semi-conducting. Conductor shield shall be semi-conducting.

F. Insulation shall be wrapped with copper shielding tape, helically-applied with minimum 12.5% overlap over semi-conducting insulation shield.

G. Heavy duty, overall protective polyvinyl chloride jacket shall enclose every cable. The manufacturer's name, cable type and size, and other pertinent information shall be marked or molded clearly on the overall protective jacket.

H. Cable temperature ratings for continuous operation, emergency overload operation, and short circuit operation shall be not less than the NEC, NEMA WC 71, or NEMA WC 74 standard for the respective cable.

2.2 SPLICES AND TERMINATIONS

A. Materials shall be compatible with the cables being spliced and terminated, and shall be suitable for the prevailing environmental conditions.

B. In locations where moisture might be present, the splices shall be watertight. In manholes and pullboxes, the splices shall be submersible.

C. Where the Government determines that the unsatisfactory splices and terminations have been installed, the contractor shall replace the unsatisfactory splices and terminations with approved material at no additional cost to the Government.

D. Splices:

1. Shall comply with IEEE 404. Include all components required for complete splice, with detailed instructions.

2. Heat-shrink splice: Uniform cross-section, polymeric splicing kit with outer heat-shrink jacket.

3. Cold-shrink splice: Premolded, cold-shrink-rubber, in-line spicing kit.

E. Terminations:

1. Shall comply with IEEE 48 and IEEE 386. Include shield ground strap for shielded cable terminations.

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2. Class 1 terminations for indoor use: Kit with stress-relief tube, molded-silicone rubber insulator modules, and compression-type connector.

3. Class 1 terminations for indoor use: Kit with stress-relief tube, nontracking insulator tube, shield ground strap, compression-type connector, and end seal.

4. Class 3 terminations for outdoor use: Kit with stress cone and compression-type connector.

5. Load-break terminations for indoor and outdoor use: 200 A loadbreak premolded rubber elbow connectors with bushing inserts, suitable for submersible applications. Separable connectors shall comply with the requirements of IEEE 386, and shall be interchangeable between suppliers. Allow sufficient slack in medium-voltage cable, ground, and drain wires to permit elbow connectors to be moved to their respective parking stands.

6. Dead-break terminations for indoor and outdoor use: 600 A deadbreak premolded rubber elbow connectors with bushing inserts, suitable for submersible applications. Separable connectors shall comply with the requirements of IEEE 386, and shall be interchangeable between suppliers. Allow sufficient slack in medium-voltage cable, ground, and drain wires to permit elbow connectors to be moved to their respective parking stands.

7. Ground metallic cable shields with a device designed for that purpose, consisting of a solderless connector enclosed in watertight rubber housing covering the entire assembly.

8. Provide insulated cable supports to relieve any strain imposed by cable weight or movement. Ground cable supports to the grounding system.

F. Dead-Front Terminal Junctions: Modular bracket-mounted groups of dead-front stationary terminals that mate and match with above cable terminators. Two-, three-, or four-terminal units as indicated, with fully rated, insulated, watertight conductor connection between terminals and complete with grounding lug, manufacturer's standard accessory stands, stainless-steel mounting brackets, and attaching hardware.

1. Protective Cap: Insulating, electrostatic-shielding, water-sealing cap with drain wire.

2. Portable Feed-Through Accessory: Two-terminal, dead-front junction arranged for removable mounting on accessory stand of stationary terminal junction.

3. Grounding Kit: Jumpered elbows, portable feed-through accessory units, protective caps, test rods suitable for concurrently grounding three phases of feeders, and carrying case.

4. Standoff Insulator: Portable, single dead-front terminal for removable mounting on accessory stand of stationary terminal junction. Insulators suitable for fully insulated isolation of energized cable-elbow terminator.

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2.3 FIREPROOFING TAPE

A. Fireproofing tape shall be flexible, non-corrosive, self-extinguishing, arc-proof, and fireproof intumescent elastomer.

Securing tape shall be glass cloth electrical tape not less than 0.18 mm (7 mils) thick, and 19 mm (0.75 inch) wide.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the drawings, and per manufacturer's instructions.

B. Perform cable pulling calculations for each cable pull.

C. Cable shall be installed in conduit above grade and duct bank below grade.

D. All cables of a feeder shall be pulled simultaneously.

E. Conductors of different systems (e.g., 5kV and 15kV) shall not be installed in the same raceway.

F. Splice the cables only in manholes and pullboxes.

G. Ground shields in accordance with Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND

BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

H. Cable maximum pull length, maximum pulling tension, and minimum bend radius shall conform with the recommendations of the manufacturer.

I. Use suitable lubricating compounds on the cables to prevent pulling damage. Provide compounds that are not injurious to the cable jacket and do not harden or become adhesive.

J. Seal the cable ends prior to pulling, to prevent the entry of moisture or lubricant.

3.2 PROTECTION DURING SPLICING OPERATIONS

A. Blowers shall be provided to force fresh air into manholes where free movement or circulation of air is obstructed. Waterproof protective coverings shall be available on the work site to provide protection against moisture while a splice is being made. Pumps shall be used to keep manholes dry during splicing operations. Under no conditions shall a splice or termination be made that exposes the interior of a cable to moisture. A manhole ring at least 150 mm (6 inches) above ground shall be used around the manhole entrance to keep surface water from entering the manhole. Unused ducts shall be plugged and water seepage through ducts in use shall be stopped before splicing.

3.3 PULLING CABLES IN DUCTS and MANHOLES

A. Cables shall be pulled into ducts with equipment designed for this purpose, including power-driven winches, cable-feeding flexible tube guides, cable grips, pulling eyes, and lubricants. A sufficient number of qualified workers and equipment shall be employed to ensure the careful and proper installation of the cable.

B. Cable reels shall be set up at the side of the manhole opening and above the duct or hatch level, allowing cables to enter through the opening without reverse bending. Flexible tube guides shall be

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C. Cable shall be unreeled from the top of the reel. Pay-out shall be carefully controlled. Cables to be pulled shall be attached through a swivel to the main pulling wire by means of a suitable cable grip and pulling eye.

D. Woven-wire cable grips shall be used to grip the cable end when pulling small cables and short straight lengths of heavier cables.

E. Pulling eyes shall be attached to the cable conductors to prevent damage to the cable structure.

F. Cables shall be liberally coated with a suitable lubricant as they enter the tube guide or duct. Rollers, sheaves, or tube guides around which the cable is pulled shall conform to the minimum bending radius of the cable.

G. Cables shall be pulled into ducts at a reasonable speed. Cable pulling using a vehicle shall not be permitted. Pulling operations shall be stopped immediately at any indication of binding or obstruction, and shall not be resumed until the potential for damage to the cable is corrected. Sufficient slack shall be provided for free movement of cable due to expansion or contraction.

H. Splices in manholes shall be firmly supported on cable racks. Cable ends shall overlap at the ends of a section to provide sufficient undamaged cable for splicing.

I. Cables cut in the field shall have the cut ends immediately sealed to prevent entrance of moisture.

3.4 SPLICES AND TERMINATIONS

A. Install the materials as recommended by the manufacturer, including precautions pertaining to air temperature and humidity during installation.

B. Installation shall be accomplished by qualified workers trained to perform medium-voltage equipment installations. Use tools as recommended or provided by the manufacturer. All manufacturer's instructions shall be followed.

C. Splices in manholes shall be located midway between cable racks on walls of manholes, and supported with cable arms at approximately the same elevation as the enclosing duct.

D. Where the Government determines that unsatisfactory splices and terminations have been installed, the Contractor shall replace the unsatisfactory splices and terminations with approved material at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5 FIREPROOFING

A. Cover all cable segments exposed in manholes and pullboxes with fireproofing tape. The three phase cables of each cable segment shall be taped as a group. No more than three cables shall be wrapped together with fire proofing tape.

B. Apply the tape in a single layer, wrapped in a half-lap manner, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Extend the tape not less than 25 mm (1 inch) into each duct.

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C. At each end of a taped cable section, secure the fireproof tape in place with glass cloth tape.

3.6 CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION OF FEEDERS

A. In each manhole and pullbox, install permanent identification tags on each circuit's cables to clearly designate the circuit identification, phase identification, and voltage. The tags shall be the embossed brass type, 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and 40 mils thick. Attach tags with plastic ties. Position the tags so they will be easy to read after the fireproofing tape is installed.

3.7 Acceptance Checks and Tests

A. Perform tests in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Include the following visual and electrical inspections.

B. Test equipment, labor, and technical personnel shall be provided as necessary to perform the acceptance tests. Arrangements shall be made to have tests witnessed by the Resident Engineer.

C. Visual Inspection:

1. Inspect exposed sections of cables for physical damage.

2. Inspect shield grounding, cable supports, splices, and terminations.

3. Verify that visible cable bends meet manufacturer's minimum bending radius requirement.

4. Verify…