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BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 709 (2001; R 2007) Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C2 (2007; Errata 2007; INT 2008) National Electrical

Safety Code

IEEE C57.12.28 (2005) Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment - Enclosure

Integrity

IEEE C57.12.29 (2005) Pad-Mounted Equipment - Enclosure Integrity for Coastal Environments

IEEE Std 100 (2000) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards

Terms

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA 250 (2003) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008

Edition

NFPA 101 (2008) Life Safety Code, 2006 Edition

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

This section applies to other sections of the project specifications and to all sections of Division 26 and 33, ELECTRICAL and UTILITIES unless specified otherwise in the individual sections. This section has been incorporated into, and thus, does not apply to, and is not referenced in the following sections.

Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Section 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING Section 26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Section 27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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a. Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, shall be as defined in IEEE Std 100.

b. The technical sections referred to herein are those specification sections that describe products, installation procedures, and equipment operations and that refer to this section for detailed description of submittal types.

c. The technical paragraphs referred to herein are those paragraphs in

PART 2 - PRODUCTS and PART 3 - EXECUTION of the technical sections that describe products, systems, installation procedures, equipment, and test methods.

1.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical characteristics for this project shall be as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Final connections to the power distribution system shall be made by the contractor as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS INFORMATION

Submittals required in other sections that refer to this section must conform to the following additional requirements as applicable.

1.5.1 Shop Drawings (SD-02)

Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment. Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices.

1.5.2 Product Data (SD-03)

Submittal shall include performance and characteristic curves.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 and NFPA 101 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.2 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial

SECTION 26 00 00 Page 3 or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer;

however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in the technical section.

1.6.2.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.6.2.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.7 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.8 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Provide for each system and principal item of equipment as specified in the technical sections for use by operation and maintenance personnel. The operating instructions shall include the following:

a. Wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and control sequence for each principal system and item of equipment.

b. Start up, proper adjustment, operating, lubrication, and shutdown procedures.

c. Safety precautions.

d. The procedure in the event of equipment failure.

e. Other items of instruction as recommended by the manufacturer of each system or item of equipment.

Print or engrave operating instructions and frame under glass or in approved laminated plastic. Post instructions where directed. For operating instructions exposed to the weather, provide weather-resistant materials or weatherproof enclosures. Operating instructions shall not fade when exposed to sunlight and shall be secured to prevent easy removal or peeling.

1.9 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a

SECTION 26 00 00 Page 4 conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

1.10 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

ASTM D 709. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device; as specified in the technical sections or as indicated on the drawings. Each nameplate inscription shall identify the function and, when applicable, the position. Nameplates shall be melamine plastic, 0.125 inch thick, white with black center core. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners shall be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core. Minimum size of nameplates shall be one by 2.5 inches. Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.25 inch high normal block style.

1.11 WARNING SIGNS

Provide warning signs for the enclosures of electrical equipment including substations, pad-mounted transformers, pad-mounted switches, generators, and switchgear having a nominal rating exceeding 600 volts.

a. When the enclosure integrity of such equipment is specified to be in accordance with IEEE C57.12.28 or IEEE C57.12.29, such as for pad-mounted transformers and pad-mounted SF6 switches, provide self-adhesive warning signs on the outside of the high voltage compartment door(s). Sign shall be a decal and shall have nominal dimensions of 7 by 10 inches with the legend "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE" printed in two lines of nominal 2 inch high letters. The word "DANGER" shall be in white letters on a red background and the words "HIGH VOLTAGE" shall be in black letters on a white background.

Decal shall be Panduit No. PPSO710D72 or approved equal.

b. When such equipment is guarded by a fence, mount signs on the fence.

Provide metal signs having nominal dimensions of 14 by 10 inches with the legend "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE KEEP OUT" printed in three lines of nominal 3 inch high white letters on a red and black field.

1.12 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical installations shall conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 and requirements specified herein.

1.13 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

Where specified in the technical sections, furnish the services of competent instructors to give full instruction to designated Government personnel in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of the specified systems and equipment, including pertinent safety requirements as required. Instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all parts of the installation and shall be trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance work. Instruction shall be given during the first regular work week after the equipment or system has been accepted and turned over to the Government for regular operation. The number of man-days (8 hours per day) of instruction furnished shall be as specified in the individual section. When more than 4 man-days of instruction are specified, use approximately half of the time for classroom instruction. Use other time for instruction with equipment or system. When significant changes or modifications in the equipment or system are made under the terms of the contract, provide

SECTION 26 00 00 Page 5 additional instructions to acquaint the operating personnel with the changes or modifications.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH

Electrical equipment shall have factory-applied painting systems which shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of NEMA 250 corrosion-resistance test.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

Paint electrical equipment as required to match finish of adjacent surfaces or to meet the indicated or specified safety criteria. Painting shall be as specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS.

3.2 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

Provide number, location, and letter designation of nameplates as indicated.

Fasten nameplates to the device with a minimum of two sheet-metal screws or two rivets.

3.3 WARNING SIGN MOUNTING

Provide the number of signs required to be readable from each accessible side, but space the signs a maximum of 30 feet apart.

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SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 325 (2005) Manual of Steel Construction

ASTM E 580/E 580M (2008a) Application of Ceiling Suspension Systems for

Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panels in Areas Requiring Moderate Seismic Restraint

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-310-04 (2007) Seismic Design for Buildings

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1598 (2008) Luminaires

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 General Requirements

The requirements for seismic protection measures described in this section shall be applied to the electrical equipment and systems listed below.

Structural requirements shall be in accordance with Section 13 48 00 SEISMIC

PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT.

1.2.2 Electrical Equipment

Electrical equipment shall include the following items to the extent required on the drawings or in other sections of these specifications:

Control Panels Air Handling Units Pumps with Motors Switchgear Light Fixtures Unit Substations Motor Control Centers Transformers Switchboards (Floor Mounted) Storage Racks Solar Heating Units

1.2.3 Electrical Systems

Electrical systems shall be installed as required on the drawings and other sections of these specifications and shall be seismically protected in accordance with this specification.

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1.2.4 Contractor Designed Bracing

The contractor shall design the bracing in accordance with UFC 3-310-04 and additional data furnished by the Contracting Officer. Resistance to lateral forces induced by earthquakes shall be accomplished without consideration of friction resulting from gravity loads. UFC 3-310-04 uses parameters for the building, not for the equipment in the building; therefore, corresponding adjustments to the formulas shall be required. Loadings determined using UFC 3-310-04 are based on strength design; therefore, AISC 325 shall be used for the design. The bracing for electrical equipment and systems shall be developed by the contractor.

1.2.5 Conduits Requiring No Special Seismic Restraints

Seismic restraints may be omitted from electrical conduit less than 2-1/2 inches trade size. All other interior conduit shall be seismically protected as specified.

1.3 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Rigidly Mounted Equipment

Specific items of equipment furnished under this contract shall be constructed and assembled to withstand the seismic forces specified in UFC 3-310-04. Each item of rigid electrical equipment shall be entirely located and rigidly attached on one side only of a building expansion joint.

Piping, electrical conduit, etc., that cross the expansion joint shall be provided with flexible joints that are capable of accommodating displacements equal to the full width of the joint in both orthogonal directions.

Engine-Generators Substations Transformers Switch Boards and Switch Gears Motor Control Centers Free Standing Electric Motors

1.3.2 Nonrigid or Flexibly-Mounted Equipment

Specific items of equipment to be furnished as stated in the Delivery or Task Order shall be constructed and assembled to resist a horizontal lateral force of 0.75 times the operating weight of the equipment at the vertical center of gravity of the equipment.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Lighting Fixtures in Buildings; G Equipment Requirements; G

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Detail drawings along with catalog cuts, templates, and erection and installation details, as appropriate, for the items listed.

Submittals shall be complete in detail; shall indicate thickness, type, grade, class of metal, and dimensions; and shall show construction details, reinforcement, anchorage, and installation with relation to the building construction. Drawings shall show the structural or physical features of major equipment items, components, assemblies, and structures, including foundations or other types of supports for equipment and conductors. These drawings shall include accurately scaled or dimensioned outline and arrangement or layout drawings to show the physical size of equipment and components and the relative arrangement and physical connection of related components. Weights of equipment, components and assemblies shall be provided when required to verify the adequacy of design and proposed construction of foundations or other types of supports. Dynamic forces shall be stated for switching devices when such forces must be considered in the design of support structures. The appropriate detail drawings shall show the provisions for leveling, anchoring, and connecting all items during installation, and shall include any recommendations made by the manufacturer. Include sway bracing for suspended luminaires.

SD-03 Product Data

Lighting Fixtures in Buildings; G Equipment Requirements; G

Copies of the design calculations with the detail drawings.

Calculations shall be stamped by a registered engineer and shall verify the capability of structural members where bracing is attached for carrying the load from the brace.

Contractor Designed Bracing; G

Copies of the Design Calculations with the Drawings. Calculations shall be approved, certified, stamped and signed by a Registered Professional Engineer. Calculations shall verify the capability of structural members where bracing is attached for carrying the load from the brace.

2.1 LIGHTING FIXTURE SUPPORTS

Lighting fixtures and supports shall conform to UL 1598.

2.2 SWAY BRACING MATERIALS

Sway bracing materials (e.g. rods, plates, rope, angles, etc.) shall be as specified in Section 13 48 00 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS

EQUIPMENT.

3.1 SWAY BRACES FOR CONDUIT

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Conduit shall be braced as for an equivalent weight pipe in accordance with Section 13 48 00.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

3.2 LIGHTING FIXTURES IN BUILDINGS

Lighting fixtures and supports shall conform to the following:

3.2.1 Pendant Fixtures

Pendant fixtures shall conform to the requirements of UFC 3-310-04.

3.2.2 Ceiling Attached Fixtures

3.2.2.1 Recessed Fluorescent Fixtures

Recessed fluorescent individual or continuous-row mounted fixtures shall be supported by a seismic-resistant suspended ceiling support system built in accordance with ASTM E 580/E 580M or Section 09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS.

Seismic protection for the fixtures shall conform to the requirements of UFC 3-310-04. Recessed lighting fixtures not over 56 pounds in weight may be supported by and attached directly to the ceiling system runners using screws or bolts, number and size as required by the seismic design. Fixture accessories, including louvers, diffusers, and lenses shall have lock or screw attachments.

3.2.2.2 Surface-Mounted Fluorescent Fixtures

Surface-mounted fluorescent individual or continuous-row fixtures shall be attached to a seismic-resistant ceiling support system built in accordance with ASTM E 580/E 580M or Section 09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS. Seismic protection for the fixtures shall conform to the requirements of UFC 3-310- 04.

3.2.3 Assembly Mounted on Outlet Box

A supporting assembly, that is intended to be mounted on an outlet box, shall be designed to accommodate mounting features on 4 inch boxes, plaster rings, and fixture studs.

3.2.4 Wall-Mounted Emergency Light Unit

Attachments for wall-mounted emergency light units shall be designed and secured for the worst expected seismic disturbance at the site.

3.2.5 Lateral Force

Structural requirements for light fixture bracing shall be in accordance with Section 13 48 00 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANIOUS EQUIPMENT.

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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DESIGN STANDARDS

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INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Design Requirements

a. Fire alarm panels, transmitters, Interruptible Power Source (IPS) and Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) units, and other sensitive electrical or electronic equipment shall be installed in dedicated electrical equipment rooms readily accessible to maintenance personnel independent of building occupants (i.e., space accessible from exterior of facility), not in mechanical spaces or other areas subject to excessive temperature and moisture.

b. Include space and dedicated circuits for vending machines and receptacles for floor buffers in barracks designs. As a minimum base corridor and general cleaning receptacle spacing on use of equipment with 25-foot cords.

c. Electrical design for troop barracks shall provide adequate capacity and branch circuits per individual room to support installation of appliances to include refrigerators, microwave ovens, and coffee makers.

d. Provide for communication service (telephone/modem and network) in electrical and mechanical equipment room(s) for remote monitoring and control functions.

e. When designing for electrical loads in a laundry facility in a barracks, assume all the washers and dryers will be operating at the same time. Plan for 100% load.

f. All buildings where DDC systems are installed or where DDC systems will be installed shall have a Lon Works compatible meter installed at each electrical service. All buildings without a DDC system shall have a meter with a Modbus RTU/RS485 digital output installed at each electrical service.

g. An outlet device shall have an ampere rating that is not less than that of the branch circuit it is installed on. In the case of two or more outlet devices installed on an individual branch circuit, each outlet device shall have the same ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit over current protection device.

h. All raceways will require a separate equipment grounding/bonding conductor rather than using the raceway as a grounding/bonding path.

i. Do not use set-screw type conduit fittings on any type EMT conduit.

Install only compression fittings with EMT.

Notes to Designers on Drawing Content

a. Indicate available fault currents 10,000 AIC and above on power riser diagram.

b. Provide "Connected and Demand Load Summary Schedule" on Power Riser

Diagram Drawing.

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INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI C12.7 (2005) Requirements for Watthour Meter Sockets

ASTM B 1 (2001; R 2007) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn

Copper Wire

ASTM B 8 (2004) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-

Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

ASTM D 709 (2001; R 2007) Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C2 (2007; Errata 2007; INT 2008) National Electrical

Safety Code

IEEE Std 100 (2000) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards

Terms

IEEE Std 81 (1983) Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground

Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System (Part 1) Normal Measurements

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2003) Acceptance Testing Specifications

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA 250 (2003) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000

Volts Maximum)

NEMA BU 1.1 (2005) General Instructions for Proper Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Busway Rated 600 Volts or Less

NEMA C12.1 (2008) Electric Meters; Code for Electricity Metering

NEMA C80.1 (2005) Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit

(ERSC)

NEMA C80.3 (2005) Standard for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

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NEMA C80.5 (2005) Standard for Electrical Rigid Aluminum Conduit

(ERAC)

NEMA FU 1 (2002; R 2007) Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses

NEMA ICS 1 (2000; R 2005; R 2008) Standard for Industrial

Control and Systems General Requirements

NEMA ICS 2 (2000; Errata 2002; R 2005; Errata 2006) Standard for

Industrial Control and Systems: Controllers, Contractors, and Overload Relays Rated Not More than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC: Part 8 - Disconnect Devices for Use in Industrial Control Equipment

NEMA ICS 3 (2005) Standard for Industrial Control and Systems:

Medium Voltage Controllers Rated 2001 to 7200 Volts

AC

NEMA ICS 4 (2005) Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal

Blocks

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2006) Standard for Industrial Controls and

Systems Enclosures

NEMA KS 1 (2001; R 2006) Enclosed and Miscellaneous

Distribution Equipment Switches (600 Volts Maximum)

NEMA MG 1 (2007; Errata 2008) Standard for Motors and

Generators

NEMA MG 10 (2001; R 2007) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Fixed Frequency Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase Induction Motors

NEMA MG 11 (1977; R 2007) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Single Phase Motors

NEMA RN 1 (2005) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

NEMA ST 20 (1992; R 1997) Standard for Dry-Type Transformers for

General Applications

NEMA TC 14 (2002) Standard for Reinforced Thermosetting Resin

Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings

NEMA TC 2 (2003) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride

(PVC) Tubing and Conduit

NEMA TC 3 (2004) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

NEMA TP 1 (2002) Guide for Determining Energy Efficiency for

Distribution Transformers

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NEMA VE 1 (2002) Standard for Metallic Cable Tray Systems

NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2005) Standard for General Requirements for

Wiring Devices

NEMA WD 6 (2002; R 2008) Standard for Wiring Devices -

Dimensional Requirements

NEMA Z535.4 (2007; Errata 2007) Product Safety Signs and Labels

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008

Edition

NFPA 70E (2008) Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 780 (2007) Standard for the Installation of Lightning

Protection Systems

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA J-STD-607-A (2002) Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

TIA/EIA-568-B.1 (2001 Addendums 2001, 2003, 2003, 2003, 2004, 2007)

Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 1: General Requirements

TIA/EIA-569-A (1998; Addenda 2000, 2001) Commercial Building

Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1 (2005; Rev thru Jul 2007) Standard for Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 1010 (2006) Receptacle-Plug Combinations for Use in

Hazardous (Classified) Locations

UL 1063 (2006) Standard for Safety Machine-Tools Wires and

Cables

UL 1242 (2006; Rev thru Jul 2007) Standard for Electrical

Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel

UL 1449 (2006) Surge Protective Devices

UL 1561 (1999; Rev thru Sep 2005) Dry-Type General Purpose and Power Transformers

UL 1569 (1999; Rev thru Nov 2006) Metal-Clad Cables

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UL 1699 (1999; Rev thru May 2003) Arc-Fault Circuit- Interrupters

UL 198M (2003; Rev thru Oct 2007) Mine-Duty Fuses

UL 20 (2000; Rev thru Dec 2004) Standard for General-Use

Snap Switches

UL 2043 (2008) Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces

UL 360 (2003; Rev thru Jul 2007) Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel

Conduit

UL 4 (2004) Armored Cable

UL 44 (2005; Rev thru Nov 2005) Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 467 (2007) Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 486A-486B (2003; Rev thru Aug 2006) Standard for Wire

Connectors

UL 486C (2004; Rev thru Aug 2006) Standard for Splicing Wire

Connectors

UL 489 (2002; Rev thru Jun 2006) Standard for Molded-Case

Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit- Breaker Enclosures

UL 498 (2001; Rev thru Nov 2007) Attachment Plugs and

Receptacles

UL 5 (2004; Rev thru May 2007) Surface Metal Raceways and

Fittings

UL 50 (2007) Standard for Enclosures for Electrical

Equipment

UL 506 (2000; Rev thru May 2006) Standard for Specialty

Transformers

UL 508 (1999; Rev thru Sep 2008) Standard for Industrial

Control Equipment

UL 510 (2005; Rev thru Aug 2005) Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape

UL 512 (1993; Rev thru Jan 2008) Fuseholders

UL 514A (2004; Rev thru Aug 2007) Standard for Metallic

Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2004; Rev thru Aug 2007) Standard for Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings

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UL 514C (1996; Rev thru Jul 2008) Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 5A (2003; Rev thru Aug 2008) Nonmetallic Surface

Raceways and Fittings

UL 6 (2007) Standard for Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-

Steel

UL 651 (2005; Rev thru May 2007) Standard for Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings

UL 67 (1993; Rev thru Jul 2008) Standard for Panelboards

UL 674 (2003; Rev thru Oct 2007) Standard for Electric

Motors and Generators for Use in Division 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations

UL 698 (2006) Industrial Control Equipment for Hazardous

UL 6A (2000; Rev thru Jan 2004) Electrical Rigid Metal

Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass, and Stainless Steel

UL 719 (2006; Rev thru Oct 2007) Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cables

UL 797 (2007) Standard for Electrical Metallic Tubing --

Steel

UL 817 (2001; Rev thru May 2007) Cord Sets and Power-Supply

Cords

UL 83 (20086) Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 845 (2005; Rev thru Aug 2006) Standard for Motor Control

Centers

UL 854 (2004; Rev thru Oct 2007) Service-Entrance Cables

UL 857 (2001; Rev thru Nov 2002) Busways

UL 869A (2006) Reference Standard for Service Equipment

UL 870 (1995; Rev thru Jul 2003) Standard for Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters, and Associated Fittings

UL 877 (1993; Rev thru Nov 1999) Circuit Breakers and

Circuit-Breaker Enclosures for Use in Hazardous

UL 886 (1994; Rev thru Nov 2005) Outlet Boxes and Fittings for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

UL 943 (2006; Rev thru Feb 2008) Ground-Fault Circuit-

Interrupters

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UL 984 (1996; Rev thru Sept 2005) Hermetic Refrigerant

Motor-Compressors

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, shall be as defined in IEEE Std 100.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Panelboards; G

Transformers; G

Busway; G

Cable trays; G

Motor control centers; G

Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Include diagrams and schematics or elementary diagrams of each electrical system;

internal wiring and field connection diagrams of each electrical device when published by the manufacturer; wiring diagrams of cabinets, panels, units, or separate mountings; interconnection diagrams that show the wiring between separate components of assemblies; field connection diagrams that show the termination of wiring routed between separate items of equipment; internal wiring diagrams of equipment showing wiring as actually provided for this project. Field wiring connections shall be clearly identified.

Detail drawings shall consist of equipment drawings, illustrations, schedules, instructions, diagrams, and other information necessary to define the installation. Detail drawings shall show the rating of items and systems and how the components of an item and system are assembled, function together, and how they will be installed on the project. Data and drawings for component parts of an item or system shall be coordinated and submitted as a unit. Data and drawings shall be coordinated and included in a single submission.

Multiple submissions for the same equipment or system are not acceptable except where prior approval has been obtained from the Contracting Officer. In such cases, a list of data to be submitted later shall be included with the first submission. Detail drawings shall show physical arrangement, construction details, connections, finishes, materials used in fabrication, provisions for conduit or

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 8 busway entrance, access requirements for installation and maintenance, physical size, electrical characteristics, foundation and support details, and equipment weight. Drawings shall be drawn to scale and/or dimensioned. Optional items shall be clearly identified as included or excluded. If departures from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the contractor, complete details of such departures, including changes in related portions of the project and the reasons why, shall be submitted with the detail drawings. Approved departures shall be made at no additional cost to the Government

Wireways; G

Marking strips drawings; G

SD-03 Product Data

Steel or PVC Conduit; G

Submit manufacturer documentation indicating type of recovered materials and the percentage of such material that is (1) recovered and (2) postconsumer recycled content. Alternately, submit written justification of non-use per Section 01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED

MATERIALS.

Receptacles; G

Circuit breakers; G

Switches; G

Transformers; G

Enclosed circuit breakers; G

Polyphase Squirrel-cage Medium Induction Motors; G

Submit Manufacturer documentation demonstrating that the motor meets the premium efficiency rating requirements in accordance with NEMA

MG-1.

General-Purpose, Single-Speed, Polyphase Induction Motors; G

Submit manufacturer documentation demonstrating that the included model meets current FEMP efficiency requirements. Alternately, submit written justification for non-use per Paragraph 2.19.2.

Motor controllers; G

Combination motor controllers; G

Manual motor starters; G

Metering; G

CATV outlets; G

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Telecommunications Grounding Busbar; G

Surge protective devices; G

Submittals shall include performance and characteristic curves, and data composed of catalog cuts, brochures, circulars, specifications, product data, and printed information in sufficient detail and scope to verify compliance with the requirements of the contract documents. Provide a complete itemized listing of equipment and materials proposed for incorporation into the work. Each entry shall include an item number, the quantity of items proposed, and the name of the manufacturer of each item.

SD-06 Test Reports

600-volt wiring test; G

Grounding system test; G

Transformer tests; G

Ground-fault receptacle test; G

SD-07 Certificates

Fuses; G

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Transformer factory tests; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Electrical Systems, Data Package 5; G

Metering, Data Package 5; G

Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein.

Procedures shall include diagrams, instructions, and precautions required to install, adjust, calibrate, and test devices and equipment.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Documentation; G

In addition to other requirements, provide in accordance with paragraph RECORD DOCUMENTATION.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Fuses

Submit coordination data as specified in paragraph, FUSES of this section.

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1.4.2 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.4.3 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products that are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer;

however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

1.4.3.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.4.3.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.5 MAINTENANCE

1.5.1 Record Documentation

Record Drawings shall be provided as a record of the construction as installed. The drawings shall include all the information shown on the contract drawings, deviations, modifications, and changes from the contract drawings, however minor. The as-built drawings shall be kept at the job site and updated daily. Drawings shall be in AUTOCAD (.dwg) format using AUTOCAD 2008 or earlier. The as-built drawings shall be a full-sized set of prints marked to reflect all deviations, changes, and modifications. The as-built drawings shall be complete and show the location, size, dimensions, part identification, and other information. Additional sheets may be added.

The as-built drawings shall be jointly inspected for accuracy and completeness by the contractor's quality control representative and by the Contracting Officer prior to the submission of each monthly pay estimate.

Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall submit three full sized sets of the marked prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. If upon review, the as-built drawings are found to contain errors and/or omissions, they will be returned to the contractor for correction. The contractor

SECTION 26 20 00 Page 11 shall correct and return the as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval within ten calendar days from the time the drawings are returned to the contractor

1.5.2 Electrical Systems

Submit two complete hard copies and one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format on CD or DVD of operation and maintenance manuals for electrical systems that provide basic data relating to the design, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system for the building. This shall include:

a. Single line diagram of the "as-built" building electrical system.

b. Schematic diagram of electrical control system (other than HVAC, covered elsewhere).

c. Manufacturers’ operating and maintenance manuals on active electrical equipment.

1.6 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations that are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.7 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS

Seismic details shall conform to Section 13 48 00, SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT and to Section 26 05 48.00 10, SEISMIC PROTECTION

FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials, equipment, and devices shall, as a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of

NFPA 70.

2.2 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS

Shall conform to the following:

2.2.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit

2.2.1.1 Rigid, Threaded Zinc-Coated Steel Conduit

NEMA C80.1, UL 6.

2.2.1.2 Rigid Aluminum Conduit

NEMA C80.5, UL 6A.

2.2.2 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

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PVC Type EPC-40 and EPC-80 in accordance with NEMA TC 2, UL 651, or fiberglass conduit, in accordance with NEMA TC 14.

2.2.3 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

UL 1242, zinc-coated steel only.

2.2.4 Electrical, Zinc-Coated Steel Metallic Tubing (EMT)

UL 797, NEMA C80.3.

2.2.5 Plastic-Coated Rigid Steel and IMC Conduit

NEMA RN 1, Type 40(40 mils thick).

2.2.6 Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 1.

2.2.6.1 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Steel

UL 360.

2.2.7 Fittings for Metal Conduit, EMT, and Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 514B. Ferrous fittings shall be cadmium- or zinc-coated in accordance with UL 514B.

2.2.7.1 Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and IMC

Threaded-type. Split couplings unacceptable.

2.2.7.2 Fittings for EMT

Steel or Die cast compression type.

2.2.8 Fittings for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

NEMA TC 3 for PVC, and UL 514B.

2.2.9 Steel or PVC Conduit

Steel and PVC conduit materials shall conform to EPA requirements in accordance with Section 01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS.

2.3 SURFACE RACEWAY

2.3.1 Surface Metal Raceway

UL 5, two-piece painted steel, totally enclosed, snap-cover type. Provide multiple outlet-type raceway with grounding-type receptacle where indicated.

Receptacles shall be as specified herein and shall be spaced and wired as stated in the Delivery or Task Order.

2.3.2 Surface Nonmetallic Raceway

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UL 5A, nonmetallic totally enclosed, snap-cover type. Provide multiple outlet-type raceway with grounding-type receptacle where indicated.

Receptacles shall be as specified herein and shall be spaced and wired as stated in the Delivery or Task Order.

2.4 BUSWAY

NEMA BU 1.1, UL 857. Buses shall be copper, with ratings as stated in the Delivery or Task Order, and shall include integral or internal ground bus.

Short circuit rating shall be root mean square (rms) symmetrical amperes minimum as indicated. Busway systems shall be suitable for the installed environment. Enclosures shall be steel. Hardware shall be plated or otherwise protected to resist corrosion. Joints shall be one-bolt type with through-bolts that can be checked for tightness without de-energizing system. Maximum hot spot temperature rise at any point in busway at continuous rated load shall not exceed 55 degrees C above maximum ambient temperature of 40 degrees C in any position. Provide internal barriers to prevent movement of superheated gases. Contractor shall coordinate proper voltage phasing of entire bus duct system, for example where busway interfaces with transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, and other system components.

2.4.1 Feeder Busways

Provide ventilated, except that vertical busways within 6 feet of floors shall be unventilated, low-impedance busway. Bus bars shall be fully covered with insulating material, except at stabs. Entire busway system shall be polarized.

2.4.2 Plug-In Busways

Unventilated type. Plug-in units shall be circuit breaker-type or handle-operated, switch type, equipped with high interrupting-capacity, current-limiting fuses as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Bus bars shall be covered with insulating material throughout, except at joints and other connection points. A hook stick of suitable length shall be provided for operating plug-in units from the floor.

2.5 CABLE TRAYS

NEMA VE 1. Cable trays shall form a wireway system, and shall be of nominal depth as indicated. Cable trays shall be constructed of steel that has been zinc-coated after fabrication. Trays shall include splice and end plates, dropouts, and miscellaneous hardware. Edges, fittings, and hardware shall be finished free from burrs and sharp edges. Fittings shall have not less than load-carrying ability of straight tray sections and shall have manufacturer's minimum standard radius. Radius of bends shall be as indicated.

2.5.1 Trough-Type Cable Trays

Provide width as stated in the Delivery or Task Order.

2.5.2 Ladder-Type Cable Trays

Provide with width and rung spacing as stated in the Delivery or Task Order.

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2.5.3 Channel-Type Cable Trays

Provide with width as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Trays shall be one-piece construction having slots spaced not more than 4 1/2 inches on centers.

2.5.4 Cantilever

Cantilever-type, center-hung cable trays may be provided at the contractor's option in lieu of other cable tray types specified.

2.6 OPEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE SUPPORT

2.6.1 Open Top Cable Supports

Provide open top cable supports in accordance with UL 2043. Open top cable supports shall be as indicated.

2.6.2 Closed Ring Cable Supports

Provide closed ring cable supports in accordance with UL 2043. Closed ring cable supports shall be as indicated.

2.7 OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS

UL 514A, cadmium- or zinc-coated, if ferrous metal. UL 514C, if nonmetallic.

2.7.1 Floor Outlet Boxes

Boxes shall be adjustable and concrete tight. Each outlet shall consist of nonmetallic or cast-metal body with threaded openings for conduits, adjustable ring, and cover plate with threaded plug as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Telecommunications outlets shall be as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Receptacle outlets shall be as stated in the Delivery or Task Order and as specified herein. Provide gaskets where necessary to ensure watertight installation.

2.7.2 Outlet Boxes for Telecommunications System

Provide standard type 4 11/16 inches square. Outlet boxes for wall-mounted telecommunications outlets shall be 4 by 2 1/8. Depth of boxes shall be large enough to allow manufacturers' recommended conductor bend radii.

2.8 CABINETS, JUNCTION BOXES, AND PULL BOXES

Volume greater than 100 cubic inches, UL 50, hot-dip, zinc-coated, if sheet steel.

2.9 WIRES AND CABLES

Wires and cables shall meet applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and UL for type of insulation, jacket, and conductor specified or indicated. Wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used.

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2.9.1 Conductors

Conductors No. 8 AWG and larger diameter shall be stranded. Conductors No.

10 AWG and smaller diameter shall be solid, except that conductors for remote control, alarm, and signal circuits, classes 1, 2, and 3, shall be stranded unless specifically indicated otherwise. Conductor sizes and capacities shown are based on copper, unless indicated otherwise. All conductors shall be copper.

2.9.1.1 Aluminum Conductors

Aluminum conductors shall not be used.

2.9.1.2 Minimum Conductor Sizes

Minimum size for branch circuits shall be No. 12 AWG; for Class 1 remote-control and signal circuits, No. 14 AWG; for Class 2 low-energy, remote-control and signal circuits, No. 16 AWG; and for Class 3 low-energy, remote-control, alarm and signal circuits, No. 22 AWG.

2.9.2 Color Coding

Provide for service, feeder, branch, control, and signaling circuit conductors. Color shall be green for grounding conductors and white for neutrals; except where neutrals of more than one system are installed in same raceway or box, other neutrals shall be white with a different colored (not green) stripe for each. Color of ungrounded conductors in different voltage systems shall be as follows:

a. 208/120 volt, three-phase

(1) Phase A - black

(2) Phase B - red

(3) Phase C - blue

b. 480/277 volt, three-phase

(1) Phase A - brown

(2) Phase B - orange

(3) Phase C - yellow

c. 120/240 volt, single phase: Black and red

2.9.3 Insulation

Unless specified or indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70, power and lighting wires shall be 600-volt, Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL 83 or Type RHW conforming to UL 44, except that grounding wire may be type TW conforming to UL 83; remote-control and signal circuits shall be Type TW or TF, conforming to UL 83. Where lighting fixtures require 90-degree Centigrade (C) conductors, provide only conductors with 90-degree C insulation or better.

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2.9.4 Bonding Conductors

ASTM B 1, solid bare copper wire for sizes No. 8 AWG and smaller diameter;

ASTM B 8, Class B, stranded bare copper wire for sizes No. 6 AWG and larger diameter.

2.9.4.1 Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB)

Provide a copper conductor TBB in accordance with TIA J-STD-607-A. The TBB shall be a minimum No. 6 AWG and be sized at 2 kcmil per linear foot of conductor length up to a maximum size of 3/0 AWG.

2.9.4.2 Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications

Provide a copper conductor Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications between the telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) and the electrical service ground in accordance with TIA J-STD-607-A. The bonding conductor for telecommunications shall be sized the same as the TBB.

2.9.5 Service Entrance Cables

Service Entrance (SE) and Underground Service Entrance (USE) Cables, UL 854.

2.9.6 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable

UL 719, Type NM or NMC.

2.9.7 Wire and Cable for 400 Hertz (Hz) Circuits

Insulated copper conductors.

2.9.8 Metal-Clad Cable

UL 1569; NFPA 70, Type MC cable.

2.9.9 Armored Cable

UL 4; NFPA 70, Type AC cable.

2.9.10 Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable

UL listed; NFPA 70, Type MI cable. Sheathing containing asbestos fibers shall not be used.

2.9.11 Flat Conductor Cable

UL listed; NFPA 70, Type FCC.

2.9.12 Cable Tray Cable or Power Limited Tray Cable

UL listed; type TC or PLTC.

2.9.13 Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords

UL 817.

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2.10 SPLICES AND TERMINATION COMPONENTS

UL 486A-486B for wire connectors and UL 510 for insulating tapes.

Connectors for No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter wires shall be insulated, pressure-type in accordance with UL 486A-486B or UL 486C (twist-on splicing connector). Provide solderless terminal lugs on stranded conductors.

2.11 DEVICE PLATES

Provide UL listed, one-piece device plates for outlets to suit the devices installed. For metal outlet boxes, plates on unfinished walls shall be of zinc-coated sheet steel or cast metal having round or beveled edges. For nonmetallic boxes and fittings, other suitable plates may be provided.

Plates on finished walls shall be nylon or lexan, minimum 0.03 inch wall thickness. Plates shall be same color as receptacle or toggle switch where they are mounted. Plates on finished walls shall be satin finish stainless steel or brushed-finish aluminum, minimum 0.03 inch thick. Screws shall be machine-type with countersunk heads in color to match finish of plate.

Sectional type device plates will not be permitted. Plates installed in wet locations shall be gasketed and UL listed for "wet locations."

2.12 SWITCHES

2.12.1 Toggle Switches

NEMA WD 1, UL 20, type as stated in the Delivery or Task Order, totally enclosed with bodies of thermoplastic or thermoset plastic and mounting strap with grounding screw. Handles shall be thermoplastic, color as stated in the Delivery or Task Order. Wiring terminals shall be screw-type, side-wired or of the solderless pressure type having suitable conductor-release arrangement. Contacts shall be silver-cadmium and contact arm shall be one-piece copper alloy. Switches shall be rated quiet-type ac only, 120/277 volts, with current rating and number of poles indicated.

2.12.2 Switch with Red Pilot Handle

NEMA WD 1. Provide pilot lights that are integrally constructed as a part of the switch's handle.