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SECTION 03 01 00

CONCRETE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCES

The publications referenced within this specification are referred to by the basic designation only.

A. ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

a. ASTM C39/39M (2010) Standard Test Method for Compressive

Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with the Statement of

Work, SUBMITTALS:

a. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1. Material Safety Data Sheets

b. SD-03 Product Data

1. Concrete

2. Reinforcing Material

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 CONCRETE

A. Mixture

a. Provide 5000 psi minimum compressive strength, fiber reinforced, crack-resistant concrete as measured at 28 days cure time IAW ASTM C39.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Follow all manufacturer’s printed instructions for surface preparation including subbase preparation, cleaning, pour depth restrictions, vapor barrier requirements dampening techniques.

3.02 REINFORCEMENT

A. Follow all manufacturer’s printed instructions for installation of reinforcement.

B. Install and grout #4 steel rebar dowels 8” into the vertical edges of the existing concrete pour. The rebar shall be installed in the center of the vertical face of the existing concrete and spaced at 24” intervals.

C. Install one layer of 6” x 6” 6 Ga. steel mesh as reinforcement for the new slab. The mesh shall be set towards the middle of the new pour.

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3.03 MIXING, APPLICATION, CURING

A. Follow all manufacturer’s printed instructions for temperature restrictions, mixing, filling, consolidating, screeding, finishing and appropriate curing.

B. Finish the concrete as indicated in Section 1 - Items of Work or as indicated on the Drawings. If not indicated, broom finish the concrete.

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WVA GENEREAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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SECTION 26 05 05

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope:

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals shown, specified, and required to complete the electrical Work.

B. Coordination:

1. Review installation procedures and schedules under other Specification sections and coordinate with other trades the installation of electrical items that must be installed with or within formwork, walls, partitions, ceilings, and panels.

C. General:

1. Interpretation of Drawings:

a. Dimensions on Drawings related to equipment are based on equipment of certain manufacturers. Conform the dimensions of equipment furnished to space allocated to the equipment.

b. Drawings show the principal elements of the electrical Work, and are not intended as detailed working drawings for the electrical Work. Drawings supplement and complement the Specifications relative to principal features of electrical systems.

c. Equipment and devices furnished and installed under this Contract shall be properly connected and interconnected with other equipment and devices for successful operation of complete systems, whether or not all connections and interconnections are specifically mentioned or shown in the Contract Documents.

d. Similar products shall be from the same manufacturer for uniformity.

e. Drawings are provided for CONTRACTOR’s guidance in fulfilling the operational intent of the Contract Documents CONTRACTOR shall comply with safety and electrical codes and provide equipment, appurtenances, and specialty items necessary for complete and operable systems.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Permits: Refer to the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions for responsibilities relative to obtaining and paying for CONTRACTOR’s permits, licenses, and inspection fees.

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B. Testing Laboratory Labels: Electrical material and equipment shall be new and bear the label of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. or other nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory, where standards have been established and label service applies.

C. Area Classifications:

1. Materials, equipment, and incidentals shall conform to the area classification(s) shown, specified, and required.

2. Corrosive Locations: Conform to NEC and NEMA requirements for corrosive locations. Enclosures in corrosive locations shall conform to NEMA 4X requirements unless specified otherwise.

3. Dusty Locations: Indoor areas not designated as hazardous, corrosive, or wet are dusty locations. Conform to NEC and NEMA 12 requirements unless specified otherwise.

D. Field Quality Control:

1. Conduct field quality control Work for the electrical installation. Field quality control shall be per the requirements specified in Article 3.3 of this Section.

2. Obtain from CONTRACTING OFFICER record drawings required to execute the Work.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit Shop Drawings for each Specification section as a single submittal.

B. Review of equipment submittals does not relieve CONTRACTOR of their contractual responsibility to provide complete and successfully operating systems.

C. Action Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Internal wiring diagram and drawings indicating all connections to components and numbered terminals for external connections

b. Dimensioned plan, section, elevations, and panel layouts showing means for mounting, conduit connection, and grounding.

c. Point-to point interconnection wiring diagrams

2. Product Data:

a. Manufacturer's name and product designation or catalog number.

b. Electrical ratings.

c. Conformance to applicable standards or specifications of ANSI, ASTM, ICEA, IEEE, ISA, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, UL, or other organizations.

d. Materials and finish specifications, including paints.

e. List of components including manufacturer’s names and catalog numbers.

D. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

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1. Supplier Instructions:

a. Installation data

b. Instructions for handling, start-up, and troubleshooting.

2. Site Quality Control Submittals:

a. Submit operating test procedures and results for equipment.

E. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Record Documentation:

a. System Record Drawings: Include the following:

1) One-line wiring diagram of the distribution system.

2) Actual, in-place conduit and cable layouts with schedule of conduit sizes and number, and size of conductors.

3) Layouts of the power and lighting arrangements and the grounding system.

4) Control schematic diagrams, with terminal numbers and all control devices identified, for all equipment.

b. Point-to-Point Interconnection Wiring Diagram Drawings: Include the following:

1) External wiring for each piece of equipment, panel, instrument, and other devices and wiring to control stations, lighting panels, and motor controllers.

2) Numbered terminal block identification for each wire termination.

3) Identification of the assigned wire numbers for all interconnections.

4) Identification of wiring by the conduit tag in which the wire is installed.

5) Terminal, junction, and pull boxes through which wiring is routed.

6) Identification of all equipment and the Shop Drawing transmittal number for equipment from which the wiring requirements and termination information was obtained.

2. The record documents shall reflect final equipment and field installation information.

1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery of Products: Advise Subcontractors and Suppliers of the maximum shipping sizes of equipment that can be accommodated at the Site.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions:

1. Examine the Site and existing facilities to compare them with the Contract

Documents relative to the conditions of the premises, location of and connection to existing facilities, and obstructions that may affect the Work.

2. Perform the Work with due regard to safety and in a manner that will not interfere with the existing equipment or cause interruption of the functions of the Site, unless specified otherwise.

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3. Work shall be performed with a minimum amount of disruption to the operation of the existing facilities and Site and with prior approval of

CONTRACTING OFFICER. Submit for review by CONTRACTING

OFFICER a detailed written procedure for Work affecting operation of existing facilities and Site, a detailed procedure for modifying existing electrical equipment, and anticipated time required to complete the Work and the required shutdown time, if any.

4. Where the Work ties in with existing installations, CONTRACTOR shall take precautions and safeguards in connecting the Work to existing operating circuits to prevent interruption to existing circuits. Connection of Work to existing circuits shall be performed in the presence of CONTRACTING

OFFICER. Advance written notice is required before equipment is removed from service.

B. Staging.

1. Where the Work requires certain equipment to be taken out of service, CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work with due regard to maintenance of operations and construction staging.

2. The level of service and control existing at the start of the Contract shall be maintained at all times, except as required during actual change-over to new equipment. Interruptions of existing circuits shall be coordinated with the

CONTRACTING OFFICER who will determine the length of time a circuit may be de-energized to maintain the CONTRACTING OFFICER’s processes in dependable and safe operation.

C. Demolition.

1. Electrical demolition shall be per Section 02 41 00, Demolition.

1.6 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Unless specified otherwise, electrical equipment shall have ratings based on 75 degrees C terminations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine the conditions under which Work is to be performed and notify

CONTRACTING OFFICER in writing of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

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3.2 DEMONSTRATION OF EQUIPMENT

A. Demonstrate to CONTRACTING OFFICER when the Work is Substantially

Complete that all electrical systems and electrically operated equipment operate per the Contract Documents and as required.

B. Coordinate equipment demonstrations and tests with CONTRACTING OFFICER in advance.

C. Perform the following operational tests:

1. Operate power circuits to verify proper operation and connection to equipment, including mechanical key-interlocks for circuit breakers.

2. Remove and re-apply power supply to automatic transfer equipment to verify their operation. Activate standby power systems to verify their automatic start-up, proper de-energization, and cool down upon resumption of normal power supply.

3. Operate control circuits including pushbuttons, indicating lights, and similar devices to verify proper connection and function. Operate all devices, such as pressure and flow switches and similar devices, to verify that shut-downs and control sequences operate as required.

4. Operate lighting systems and receptacle devices to verify proper operation and connections.

D. Provide a report on the equipment demonstration and operating tests. The report shall include complete information on the tests performed and results.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Provide services to interface with existing circuits. Field-determine system and equipment requirements prior to modifying existing systems.

B. Field services required shall include the following:

1. Coordinate the interface of equipment with CONTRACTING OFFICER’s personnel and field conditions.

2. Field-trace existing circuits as required to interface the equipment provided.

C. Provide tools and equipment required to trace circuits necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Define and identify all wiring, circuit terminations, and equipment to be modified to ensure the proper interface of all components. The Contract Price includes all costs associated with field services specified for a complete and functional system.

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SECTION 26 05 13

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as shown, specified, and required to furnish and install medium voltage cable.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Standards referenced in this Section are:

1. AEIC CS8, Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables

Rated 5 through 46 kV.

2. ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code.

3. ASTM B3, Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

4. ASTM B8, Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard or Soft.

5. ASTM B33, Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for

Electrical Purposes.

6. ICEA S-93-639, 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cables for use in the Trans-mission and Distribution of Electric Energy.

7. IEEE 48, Standard Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-

Current Cable Terminations 2.5KV through 765KV.

8. IEEE 404, Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable

Joints Rated 2500V to 500 000V

9. NETA, Acceptance Testing Procedures.

10. UL 1072, Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Independent Testing Agency:

a. Retain services of independent testing agency for field quality control testing of installed medium voltage cables.

b. Testing agency shall have experience inspecting and testing cables of type specified, and shall be a member company of NETA.

c. Test Equipment, Calibration and Reporting: Test equipment, instrument calibration, and test reports shall be in accordance with

NETA acceptance testing specification.

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B. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Tests by Independent Agencies: Cable shall bear label of Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc.

A. Action Submittals: Submit the following:

a. Literature identifying the methods and materials proposed for making splices and terminations. Submittal shall consist of manufacturer literature evidencing compatibility of conductor insulation, shield, and jacket of cable with splicing or terminating materials, and methods proposed for use.

b. Listing of locations where splices are proposed.

2. Product Data:

a. Manufacturer’s literature and technical data including information indicating compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Certificates:

a. Certification from cable Supplier that cable installation is in accordance with cable manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Design Data: Cable pulling calculations from cable Supplier confirming that cable tensions will not be exceeded during installation.

3. Source Quality Control Submittals: Submit results of factory tests. Include testing procedures utilized.

4. Field Quality Control Submittals: Submit results if field quality control testing. Include testing procedures utilized.

5. Qualifications Statements:

a. Qualifications of splicing and termination personnel

b. Independent testing agency.

C. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Record Documentation:

a. Include on record documents actual location and routing of medium voltage cable installations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General:

1. Cable provided under this Section shall be rated for insulation level of 133 percent at 5 KV for use on the 2400 volt circuits and 133 percent at 15KV for use on the 13.2 KV circuits.

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2. Cable insulation shall be thermosetting rubber-based suitable for normal installation indoors or outdoors, in conduit, in air, and intermittent or continuous submergence in water.

3. Cable shall be single conductor bearing UL label “MV 105” and comply with or exceed applicable ICEA and AEIC standards.

B. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

1. Kerite Company.

2. The Okonite Company.

3. General Cable Corporation.

4. Southwire.

5. Or pre-approved equal.

C. Materials:

1. Conductor: Conductors shall be soft or annealed uncoated or tinned coated copper with concentric-lay Class B round stranding in accordance with

ASTM B8, and ASTM B3 or ASTM B33.

2. Insulation System: Cable insulation system shall include two separate screen layers, primary insulation and shield.

a. Conductor screen shall consist of extruded inner layer of non-conduct-ing energy suppression or semi-conducting material. Conductor screen shall be in intimate contact with outer surface of conductor.

b. Primary insulation shall be high quality ozone-resistant ethylene-propylene rubber based compound. Insulation system shall be suitable for use at conductor temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees C for normal operation, 130 degrees C for emergency overload conditions, and 250 degrees C for short circuit conditions. Minimum and maximum thickness of insulation system shall be 85/120 mils for 5kV rated systems and 210/220 mils for 15kV rated systems.

c. Insulation screen shall be outer layer of thermosetting semi-conducting material. Insulation screen shall be in intimate contact with outer insulation surface.

d. Insulation shield shall be a five-mil copper tape applied helically with minimum 25 percent overlap.

3. Jacket: Continuous jacket of moisture, heat, oil resistant black polyvinyl chloride shall be applied over insulation and shielding system. Minimum thickness of jacket shall be in accordance with ICEA.

D. Cable Connectors:

1. Connectors shall be copper, tin-plated, long-barrel compression type and suitable for voltage applications up to 35 KV.

2. For sizes 250 MCM and larger, connectors shall be two-hole mount type with provisions for two bolts for joining to apparatus terminal.

3. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. FCI-Burndy.

b. T&B Connectors.

c. Or pre-approved equal.

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E. Cable Terminations:

1. Cable terminations shall comply with Class 1 requirements of IEEE 48.

2. Terminations shall be molded elastomer, wet-process porcelain or heat-shrinkable types with grounding provisions for cable shielding.

3. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. Elastimold.

b. G&W Electric Company.

c. Raychem Corporation.

d. 3M Company.

e. Or pre-approved equal.

F. Cable Splices:

1. Make cable splices using standard splice kits that reinstate cable’s insulation and jacket and continue metallic shielding through entire cable joint.

2. Splices shall be premolded, conventional tape or heat-shrinkable type.

3. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. Elastimold.

b. G&W Electric Company.

c. Raychem Corporation.

d. 3M Company.

e. Or pre-approved equal.

G. Pulling Compound:

1. Provide pulling compound to facilitate wiring pulling. Compound shall be

UL-listed, waxed or water based type. Compound shall be compatible with all jacket types.

2. Pulling tension coefficient of friction shall not exceed 0.35.

3. Use winter-grade compound for outdoor, low-temperature installations.

4. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. Ideal Industries.

b. Greenlee.

c. Or pre-approved equal.

F. Fireproofing Tape for Cables in Manholes, Handholes, and Boxes:

1. Tape shall be 30-mils thick of self-extinguishing material that does not support combustion. Tape shall not deteriorate when subjected to water, salt, sewage, or fungus

2. Secure tape with glass cloth tape.

G. Color code cables by applying general purpose, flame-retardant tape, wrapped in overlapping turns covering an area of at least two inches. Colors shall be as follows:

1. Phase A: Black.

2. Phase B: Red.

3. Phase C: Blue.

4. Shield: Silver Braided.

5. Equipment Ground (Insulated): Green.

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2.2 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Factory Testing:

1. Cables shall be factory tested in accordance with testing standards of ICEA and UL.

2. Conductors shall comply with electrical resistance requirements of ICEA.

3. Perform insulation resistance test in accordance with ICEA. Each cable shall have an insulation resistance not less than that corresponding to insulation resistance constant of 20,000 megohms-1000 feet at 15.6 deg C.

4. Perform high voltage AC test in accordance with ICEA.

5. Measure and record shield resistance from end to end on completed cable.

6. Corona Test: Each reel of completed shielded power cable shall be partial discharge tested in accordance with ICEA.

7. Record cable physical measurements.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install cables complete with proper terminations at both ends. Check for proper phase sequence and proper motor rotation.

B. Splice and terminate medium voltage cables in accordance with cable manufac-turer’s recommendations.

1. Use experienced personnel familiar with materials and procedures to be employed.

2. Make splices watertight for below-grade installations, and submersible in manholes and handholes.

C. Pulling:

1. Use insulating types of pulling compounds containing no mineral oil.

2. Pulling tension shall be within limits recommended by cable manufacturer.

3. Use dynamometer when mechanical means are used.

4. Cut off section subject to mechanical means.

D. Bending Radius: Limit to twelve times cable overall diameter.

E. Slack: Provide maximum slack at terminal points and in manholes.

F. Wrap cables located within manholes, handholes, and boxes with fireproofing tape for cable’s entire length for each individual cable. Secure fireproofing tape with glass cloth tape. Fireproof cables in accordance with cable manufacturer’s recommendations, and cover cables with tape extending at least one inch into each duct.

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G. Identification: Identify cable conductors at each terminal, manhole and splice location. Identification tags shall be laminated thermoset plastic, 1/16-inch thick, engraved block white letters on black background, square corners, and beveled front edges. Tag shall be secured to cable using non-conductive tie-wraps.

H. Each MV cable identification tag shall include the following information;

1. Manufacturer

2. Cable Size

3. Voltage Rating

4. Date installed (MM/YY)

5. From-To Location (Ex: 1A1 to 1A2)

6. Loop number

7. Circuit number

8. Phase I.D. (Ex. Ph.A or Ph.A-C)

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests and Inspections:

1. Perform acceptance testing of medium voltage cable system. Each cable circuit shall be inspected and tested on an individual, per-phase basis.

Testing and inspection shall be performed by independent testing agency.

2. Visual and Mechanical Inspection: Inspect each power cable installation in accordance with NETA acceptable testing specifications. Inspect each splice and termination.

3. Electrical Tests: Perform electrical testing of each power cable in accordance with NETA testing procedures and recommendations of independent testing agency. Testing shall include:

a. Shield continuity test.

b. DC or AC high potential test.

c. Adhere to following procedures before performing over-potential tests:

1) Disconnect all equipment, including but not limited to:

transformers, switches, motors, circuit breakers, and surge arrestors from cable circuit to prevent test interruptions due to flashovers or trip-outs resulting from excessive leakage current.

2) Establish adequate clearance between circuit test ends and grounded objects and to other equipment not under test.

3) Ground all circuit conductors not being tested, all cables shields, and nearby equipment.

4) Clean insulation surfaces.

5) Keep cable ends dry.

d. Apply high-potential slowly in eight to ten equal steps to 80 percent of manufacturer’s test value. Record leakage current at each test voltage and plot resulting curve on graph paper.

e. Stop the test if leakage current increases excessively or if a “knee” appears in the curve before reaching maximum test voltage.

f. Upon reaching specified maximum test voltage, maintain voltage for

15 minutes, record leakage current at 30 seconds, one minute, and at

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g. Reduce conductor test potential to zero and measure residual voltage at discrete intervals.

h. Apply grounds for a time period adequate to drain all insulation stored charge.

i. Repair or replace and retest new cable that fails tests.

j. Test curves shall be signed by the individual performing tests and submitted to the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

4. Where existing cables are spliced to cables provided under this Contract, new cable shall be high-potential tested prior to splicing. After acceptance of test of new cable, make the splice and insulation-resistance test entire cable. Perform shield continuity test. When tests are positive, perform high-potential test. Test voltage and procedures shall be in accordance with

NETA and independent testing agency recommendations. Cable failures shall be brought to attention of the CONTRACTING OFFICER in writing.

B. Cable Tension Field Quality Control: Testing and Supplier Services:

1. Provide services at the Site during cable installation to ensure that cable tensions are not exceeded. Provide cable splicing when tension exceeds cable manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Provide services of cable manufacturer’s representative to prepare cable pulling calculations. Manufacturer’s representative shall inspect, monitor, and assist in cable installation, and shall certify that cables have been correctly installed.

3. Required field services include:

a. Document, with assistance of manufacturer’s representative, actual conduit installation parameters needed to prepare cable pulling calculations.

b. Prepare pulling calculations in advance of cable installation.

c. Monitor actual pulling tensions during installation to ensure that recommended tensions are not exceeded.

d. Certify jointly with manufacturer’s representative that cable installation is in accordance with cable manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Provide equipment, coordinate, and identify information necessary to ensure proper installation of cables. Contract Price shall include all costs associated with equipment, coordination, and identification of all information necessary for complete, functional system.

WVA Specifications for Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

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SECTION 26 05 26

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as shown, specified, and required to furnish and install complete grounding for electrical systems, structures, and equipment.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Standards referenced in this Section are:

1. ASTM B8, Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard or Soft.

2. ASTM B189, Specification for Lead-Coated and Lead-Alloy-Coated Soft

Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes.

3. UL 467, Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

4. NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Field Acceptance Testing Firm: Retain service of independent testing firm that shall perform acceptance field testing of grounding system. Testing firm shall have experience in testing grounding systems and shall be member company of

NETA.

B. Regulatory Requirements

1. National Electrical Code, (NEC).

a. NEC Article 250, Grounding and Bonding.

a. Listing of grounding connector types identifying where each is to be used.

b. Layouts of each structure’s ground grid.

c. Test point construction details.

2. Product Data:

a. Manufacturer’s technical information for grounding materials proposed.

3. Testing Plans:

a. Ground resistance test procedure.

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B. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Field Quality Control Submittals

a. Results of ground resistance tests at each test point.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Bare Ground Cable:

1. Material: Soft drawn bare copper stranded cable conforming to ASTM B8 and

ASTM B189. No. 4/0 AWG minimum size unless otherwise noted on the

Drawings.

2. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. Cablec Corporation.

b. General Cable Corporation.

c. Southwire Cable Company.

d. Or equal.

B. Ground Rods:

1. Material: Copper-clad rigid steel rods, 3/4-inch diameter, ten feet long.

2. Manufacturers: Provide products of one of the following:

a. Copperweld, Bimetallics Division.

b. ITT Blackburn Company.

c. Or equal.

C. Grounding Connectors:

1. Material: Pressure connectors shall be copper alloy castings, designed specifically for items to be connected and assembled with Durium or silicone bronze bolts, nuts, and washers. Welded connections shall be by exothermic process utilizing molds, cartridges, and hardware designed specifically for connection to be made.

2. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

a. Pressure Connectors:

1) O.Z./Gedney, Division of General Signal Corporation.

2) Burndy Corporation.

3) Or equal.

b. Welded Connections:

1) Cadweld by Erico Products, Incorporated.

2) Therm-O-Weld by Burndy Corporation.

3) Or equal.

D. Ground system components shall conform to UL Standard 467.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine conditions for the Work and notify CONTRACTING OFFICER in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 STRUCTURE GROUND SYSTEM

A. Provide ground grids as shown on the Drawings.

B. Install No. 4/0 bare copper cable around the exterior perimeter of structures at minimum of 2.5 feet below grade, unless otherwise shown or indicated on the

Contract Documents.

C. Connect grids to continuous underground water pipe system, when practical.

D. For new structures with concrete foundation or footing, connect structure’s reinforcing steel or other concrete-encased electrode to grounding grid.

E. Provide accessible test points for measuring the ground resistance of each grid.

F. Weld all buried connections except for test points.

3.3 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

A. Ground electrical equipment in compliance with Laws and Regulations and the

Contract Documents.

B. Equipment grounding conductors shall be bare stranded copper cable of adequate size installed in metal conduit where required for mechanical protection. Ground conductors, pulled into conduits with non-grounded conductors, shall be insulated.

Insulation shall be green.

C. Control panels grounding conductors shall be bare stranded copper cable of adequate size to ground grid from AC ground bus, and an insulated stranded copper cable of adequate size to ground grid from DC ground bus.

D. Connect ground conductors to conduit with copper clamps, straps, or with grounding bushings.

E. Connect to piping by welding or brazing. Use copper bonding jumpers on gasketed joints.

F. Connect to equipment by means of lug compressed on cable end. Bolt lug to equipment frame using holes or terminals provided on equipment specifically for

2118173 26 05 26-4 grounding. Do not use hold-down bolts. Where grounding provisions are not included, drill suitable holes in locations recommended by equipment manufacturer or designated by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

G. Connect to motors by bolting directly to motor frames, not to soleplates or supporting structures.

H. Connect to service water piping by means of copper clamps. Use copper bonding jumpers on gasketed joints.

I. Scrape bolted surfaces clean and coat with conductive oxide-resistant compound.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Test completed ground systems for resistance to ground using an electrical three terminal ground resistance tester. Test all grounded cables and metal parts for continuity of connection. Testing shall be witnessed by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

B. Grounding system maximum resistance shall not exceed five ohms under normally dry conditions when measured by resistance tester. Resistance values above five ohms shall be brought to CONTRACTING OFFICER’s attention. Provide additional ground rods if necessary to attain a resistance to ground of less than five ohms for each ground grid. Grounding additive shall be added when installing additional ground rods to increase their effectiveness.

C. Acceptance Testing:

1. Perform acceptance testing of grounding system. Testing shall be performed by testing firm in accordance with latest NETA Acceptance Testing

Specifications.

2. Test Equipment, Calibration and Reporting: Test equipment, instrument calibration, and test reports conform to latest edition of NETA acceptance testing specification.

WVA Specification for Identification of Electrical Systems

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SECTION 26 05 53

IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals shown, specified, and required to furnish and install identification for electrical apparatus and electrical Work.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 26 05 19, Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables.

2. Section 26 05 13, Medium Voltage Cables.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. NEC Article 110, Requirements for Electrical Installation.

2. NEC Article 210, Branch Circuits.

3. NEC Article 215, Feeders.

4. NEC Article 504, Intrinsically Safe Systems.

5. NEC Article 700, Emergency Systems.

6. NEC Article 701, Legally Required Standby Systems.

7. NEC Article 702, Optional Standby Systems.

8. 40 CFR 1910.145 (OSHA) – Specification for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags.

9. NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

10. NEMA WC 71, Power Cables Rated 2000V or Less for the Distribution of

Electrical Energy.

11. NEMA WC 74, 5-46kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission

& Distribution of Electrical Energy.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1. Shop Drawings: Submit the following:

a. Complete description and listing of proposed electrical identification and electrical identification devices for associated equipment or systems.

b. Conduit and wire identification numbering system and equipment signage.

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2. Product Data:

a. Manufacturer’s literature, cut sheets, specifications, dimensions and technical data for all products proposed under this Section.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURED UNITS

A. Engraved Identification Devices (Nameplates and Legend Plates):

1. Nameplates:

a. Laminated thermoset plastic, 1/16-inch thick, engraved condensed block black lettering on white background, square corners, and beveled front edges, or match existing.

b. Size: As required.

c. Letter Size: Minimum 3/16-inch.

d. Nameplates one-inch or less in height shall have one mounting hole at each end. Nameplates greater than one-inch in height shall have mounting holes in the four corners.

2. Legend Plates:

a. Legend plates for pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, and other panel-mounted devices shall be large size with dimensions of approximately 2-7/16 inches wide by 2-13/32 inches tall (Allen

Bradley large automotive size), plastic, custom engraved with black letters on white background.

1) Provide standard-size legend plates where devices are mounted on motor control centers and spacing of devices precludes using automotive-size legend plates.

b. Lettering size and line weight shall be the same for all legend plates on the same panel or enclosure. Maximum size shall be 1/4-inch and minimum size shall be 1/8-inch.

B. Safety Signs and Voltage Markers:

1. Provide high voltage signs for equipment operating over 600 volts.

2. Unless otherwise shown or indicated, high voltage safety signs shall be a minimum of 10 inches high by 14 inches wide, of fiberglass reinforced plastic, and conform to 40 CFR 1910.145. Signs shall resist fading from exposure to temperature extremes, ultraviolet light, abrasive, and corrosive environments, and shall read, “DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE – KEEP

OUT”.

a. Mounting hardware shall be Type 316 stainless steel.

b. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) B-120-45471 by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

3. High voltage safety signs for installation on indoor equipment shall be either pressure-sensitive acrylic or vinyl, and shall be at least 10 inches high by 14

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VOLTAGE – KEEP OUT”.

a. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) B-302-84084 by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

4. Cable tray safety signs shall be pressure-sensitive vinyl conforming to 40

CFR 1910.145, 5 inches by 3.5 inches in size, and shall read, “DANGER –

HIGH VOLTAGE”..

a. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) B-302-86139 by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

5. Low voltage safety signs shall be pressure-sensitive vinyl conforming to 40

CFR 1910.145, five inches by 3.5 inches in size, and shall read, “DANGER

– 480 VOLTS”.

a. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) B-302-86060 by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

C. Arc-flash Safety Signs:

1. Warning signs shall be adhesive-backed polyester.

2. Warning signs shall read, “Warning – Arc Flash and Shock Hazard.

Appropriate PPE Required. Arc flash warning signs shall indicate the flash protection boundary, incident energy in calories per square centimeter, hazard level, description of required protective clothing, shock hazard, limited approach boundary, restricted approach boundary, prohibited approach boundary, and equipment name.

3. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

a. Brady.

b. Or pre-approved equal.

D. Voltage System Identification Directories:

1. General:

a. Directories shall be laminated thermoset plastic, 1/16-inch thick, engraved block black letters on white background, square corners, and beveled front edges.

b. Directories shall identify all voltage systems within building or structure.

c. Directories shall list the colors that identify ungrounded and grounded conductors of each system.

d. Colors shall be in accordance with Section 26 05 19, Low Voltage

Electrical Power Conductors and Cables, Section 26 05 13, Medium-

Voltage Cables.

e. Example Directory Text:

Voltage System Identification

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System A, B, C Neutral

277/480 Brown, Orange, Yellow Gray

120/208 Black, Blue, Red White

2. Large directories for rooms shall have a minimum text height of 1/2-inch.

3. Small directories for equipment shall have a minimum text height of 1/4-inch.

E. Conduit Labels:

1. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

a. B-915-xxxxx by Brady.

b. Or pre-approved equal.

2. Shall be pre-tensioned acrylic/vinyl construction coiled to completely encircle conduit for conduit up through five-inch diameter, or pre-molded to conform to circumference of conduit six-inch diameter and larger.

3. Attach strap-on style for six-inch diameter conduit with stainless steel springs.

4. Shall be blank for use with custom printed labels.

5. Custom Labels:

a. Shall have black lettering on yellow background.

b. Shall not contain abbreviations in legend.

c. Shall be custom printed on continuous tape with permanent adhesive using thermal printer specified below.

F. Wire Identification:

1. Heat Shrinkable Wire and Cable Labeling System:

a. White heat-shrinkable irradiated polyolefin shrink-on sleeves. Labels shall be thermal printed. Labels shall be at least two inches wide.

b. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) B-341 PS-xxx-2W by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

2. Wrap-Around Wire and Cable Labeling System:

a. Self-laminating white/transparent self extinguishing vinyl strips.

Length shall be sufficient to provide at least 2.5 wraps. Labels shall be thermally printed and at least two inches wide.

b. Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) THT-XX-427 by Brady.

G. Thermal Printing System:

1. Utilize thermal transfer process to provide non-smearing labels and markers.

2. Wire and Cable Markers:

a. Portable, Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) TLS2200 by Brady.

2) Or equal.

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b. Desktop, Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) 200M by Brady.

3. Cable Markers:

a. Portable, Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) Handimark by Brady.

2) Or pre-approved equal.

b. Desktop, Products and Manufacturers: Provide one of the following:

1) Labelizer PLUS by Brady.

2.2 FABRICATION

A. Engraved Identification Devices (Nameplates and Legend Plates):

1. Nameplate and legend plate text is preliminary and subject to change pending final review and approval of nomenclature by CONTRACTING

OFFICER after start-up and testing.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Provide electrical identification in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and as required for proper identification of equipment and materials.

B. Engraved Identification Devices (Nameplates and Legend Plates):

1. Unless otherwise specified, attach permanent nameplates with permanent adhesive and with 3/16-inch diameter, round head, stainless steel machine screws into drilled and tapped holes.

2. Provide nameplate with 1.5-inch letters to identify each console, cabinet, panel, or enclosure as shown or indicated.

3. Provide nameplates for field-mounted motor starters, disconnect switches, manual starter switches, pushbutton stations, and similar equipment operating components, which shall describe motor or equipment function and circuit number.

4. Provide nameplates with 1/2-inch letters to identify each junction and terminal box shown or indicated.

5. On switchgear, provide nameplates for each main and feeder circuit including control fuses, and for each indicating light and instrument.

a. Provide nameplate with 1.5-inch letters giving switchgear designation, voltage rating, ampere rating, short circuit rating, manufacturer’s name, general order number, and item number.

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b. Identify individual door for each compartment with nameplate giving item designation and circuit number.

C. Safety Signs and Voltage Markers:

1. Provide safety signs and voltage markers on and around electrical equipment as shown or indicated.

a. Install rigid safety signs using stainless steel fasteners.

b. Clean surfaces before applying pressure-sensitive signs and markers.

2. Install high voltage safety signs on all equipment doors providing access to uninsulated conductors, including terminal devices, greater than 600 volts.

D. Voltage System Identification Directories

1. Provide voltage system identification directories as required by NEC Article

210 and NEC Article 215.

E. Arc-flash Safety Signs:

1. Provide arc-flash safety signs as required by NEC Article 110.

F. Conduit Labels:

1. Provide conduits with conduit labels unless otherwise shown or indicated.

2. Do not label flexible conduit.

3. Do not label exposed single conduit runs of less than 25 feet between local disconnect switches and their associated equipment.

4. Conduit labels shall indicate the following information:

a. Contract Number: Alphanumeric, three or four digits, as applicable.

b. Conduit Number: Alphanumeric as shown on the Drawings, as assigned by CONTRACTOR for unlabelled conduits, and in accordance with approved submittals.

5. Conduits that contain intrinsically safe wiring shall have an additional pipe marker provided that has blue letters on white background and reads, “INTRINSICALLY SAFE WIRING”.

a. Install intrinsically safe pipe markers in accordance with NEC Article

504 along entire installation. Spacing between labels shall not exceed

25 feet.

6. Provide conduit labels at the following locations:

a. Where each conduit enters and exits walls, ceilings, floors, or slabs.

b. Where conduit enters or exits boxes, cabinets, consoles, panels, or enclosures, except pull boxes and conduit bodies used for pull boxes.

c. At maximum intervals of 50 feet along length of conduit.

7. Orient conduit labels to be readable.

G. Wire and Cable Identification:

1. Color-coding of insulated conductors shall comply with Section 26 05 19, Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables, Section 26 05 13, Medium Voltage Cables.

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2. Use heat-shrinkable wire labels where wire or cable is terminated. Use wrap-around labels where wire or cable is to be labeled but is not terminated.

3. Do not provide labels for the following:

a. Bare (uninsulated) conductors, unless otherwise shown or indicated as labeled.

4. Provide wire and cable labels for the following:

a. New, rerouted, or revised wire or cable.

b. Insulated conductors.

d. Wire and cable terminations:

1) Wire labels shall be applied between 1/2-inch and one inch of completed termination

2) Apply cable labels between 1/2-inch and one inch of cable breakout into individual conductors.

a) Label individual conductors in a cable after breakout as specified for wires.

e. Wire or cable exiting cabinets, consoles, panels, terminal boxes, and enclosures.

1) Label wires or cables within two inches of entrance to conduit.

f. Wire or cable in junction boxes and pull boxes

1) Label wires or cables within two inches of entrance to conduit.

g. Wire and cable installed in cable tray.

1) Wire and cable shall have labels at maximum intervals of 20 feet.

h. Wire and cable installed without termination in electrical manholes.

1) Wire and cable shall have wrap-around labels applied within one foot of exiting manhole.

5. Wire and Cable Identification System:

a. Wire and cable labels shall be imprinted with an identifying designator.

1) Wire and cable extending between two devices or items and that does not undergo a change of function shall be identified by a single unique designator as specified below.

b. Field Wiring:

1) Unique wire or cable designator shall consist of:

a) Three left-most characters shall consist of the Contract number under which wiring or cable was installed.

b) Fourth character from the left shall be an asterisk (*), a plus sign (+) or a hyphen (-). Do not use other punctuation symbols in a wire designator.

c) Remaining characters shall be alphanumeric and make wire designator unique.

d) Numbering shall reflect actual designations used in the Work and shall be documented in record documents.

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2) Power distribution connections 480VAC/250VDC and greater shall be identified with the unique designator as specified in 5.b.1 above, plus the following:

a) Manufacturer, cable size, voltage, cable route, phase and date installed.

b) Cable route designator shall include Loop number, circuit number and intended “From-To” description on cable. From-

To designator should reflect physical termination substation or panel location in the cable path, (Examples: 1B1 to 1B2, 2B2 to 2B2A or 1A5A to DP2, etc). If cable diameter cannot support a multi-line identifier, place identifier information on a single line separating key information by a double asterisk.

c. Cabinet, Console, Panel, and Enclosure Wiring, Internal:

1) New Cabinets, Consoles, Panels, and Enclosures:

a) Wire and cable inside cabinets, consoles, panels, and enclosures shall have designators as specified.

6. Modified Cabinets, Consoles, Panels, and Enclosures:

a. New or rerouted wire or cable in existing cabinets, consoles, panels, and enclosures shall be labeled as shown on the Drawings or be assigned a ten-character designator equivalent to field wire designator.

H. Terminal Strip Labeling:

1. Label panel side of terminal to match panel wire number.

2. Label field side of terminal to match field wire number. Terminal number shall not include the Contract number.

Watervliet Arsenal PROJECT TITLE

Facilities Engineering Building, Room

TAWV-IMP-F 5PWXXX

WVA GUIDE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE - 32 12 00 - Page 1

SECTION 32 12 00

Hot Mix Asphalt Paving

Contractor shall refer to the Statement of Work and all relevant attachments for project specific information including project location, HMA Mix, and other requirements.

A. Asphalt Institute (AI)

A. AI MS-22: Construction of Hot Mix Asphalts

B. American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

A. AASHTO M 320: Standard Specification for Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder

C. ASTM International (ASTM)

D. Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS)

A. UFGS 32 12 15: Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) for Roadways

B. UFGS 32 01 16: Cold Milling of Bituminous Pavements

C. UFGS 32 12 10: Bituminous Tack and Prime Coats

E. New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)

A. Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. Submit the following in accordance with the “Statement of

Work - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS”:

A. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1. Project Schedule; G

2. Line Painting Plan

3. Safety Plan; G

B. SD-03 Product Data

1. HMA Mix Design; G

2. Tack Coat Product Data; G

3. Line Paint Product Data; G

4. Delivery/ Trip Tickets for each truck in and out; G

C. SD-07 Certificates

WVA GUIDE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE - 32 12 00 - Page 2

1. None.

D. SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions

1. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

E. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1. Letter of Warranty

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Tack Coat:

A. Tack coat emulsion shall conform to NYS DOT Specifications.

B. Base/ Binder Course

A. Binder course shall conform to NYS DOT Specifications.

C. HMA

A. Hot mix asphalt using reclaimed asphalt pavement. Mix shall conform to NYS DOT

Specifications for use on 60 series roads.

D. Line Paint

A. Paints used must be formulated for use as a pavement marking material. Paint shall be VOC compliant and conform to all state, federal, and local laws pertaining to air pollution and

VOCs.

3.01 Preparation and Planning

A. Contractor shall develop and submit a mix design for approval that is suitable for the location being paved. Mix Design shall include maximum aggregate size, compaction requirements, and placement temperature.

B. Contractor shall develop a detailed project schedule to be approved by the Contracting Officer. This is to include all activities going on for each day of the project. It is to include all required street and parking lot closures that will occur during the project. Contractor shall develop detours for every road closure to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractor shall provide proper barriers and signage instructing motorists of construction and road closures for the duration of the project. This is to include detour signs and flaggers to direct traffic.

D. There must be an accessible route to each area of the Arsenal during all phases of the project.

3.02 Milling Operations

A. Contractor shall remove a minimum of three (3) inches of the top layer, or enough…