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Super Hornet F-18, Parking Aprons and Shelters (Pkg 4), Kuwait 480570

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS --- REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

01 15 00.12 10 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 17.12 10 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES (NAS)

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 42 15 METRIC MEASUREMENTS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00.49 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 10 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 42 13.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE

CONSTRUCTION

03 44 00 REINFORCED AUTOCLAVE AERATED CONCRETE PANELS

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT

NO. 0002

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION

07 27 19.01 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS

07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

07 41 63 FABRICATED ROOF PANEL ASSEMBLIES

07 42 63 FABRICATED WALL AND CEILING PANEL ASSEMBLIES

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 81 00 SPRAY-APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

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AMENDMENT 0002 W912ER22R0004

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 34 16.10 STEEL SLIDING HANGAR DOORS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 81 00 GLAZING

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 67 23.16 FUEL RESISTIVE RESINOUS FLOORING, 5-COAT SYSTEM

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

10 81 13 BIRD CONTROL DEVICES

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

13 48 00 SEISMIC BRACING FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 11 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 24.00 10 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 07 19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

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

23 05 48.19 SEISMIC BRACING FOR HVAC

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION

23 81 00 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 11.01 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS:

BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS

25 05 11.02 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS: FIRE

AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 19.10 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 26.00 40 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

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26 09 23.00 40 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO.

26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS

26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 35 43 400/60Hz-HERTZ (HZ) SOLID STATE FREQUENCY CONVERTER

26 36 00.00 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH

26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 52 00.00 40 EMERGENCY LIGHTING

26 53 00.00 40 EXIT SIGNS

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 20 AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LIGHTING AND VISUAL NAVIGATION AIDS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 64.00 11 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 11.51 RUBBER AND PAINT REMOVAL FROM AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

32 01 19 FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID PAVEMENTS

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES FOR ROADS AND AIRFIELDS

32 12 13 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 15.13 ASPHALT PAVING FOR AIRFIELDS

32 13 14.13 CONCRETE PAVING FOR AIRFIELDS AND OTHER HEAVY DUTY

PAVEMENTS ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 05 23.13 UTILITY HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING ---ADDED BY

AMENDMENT NO. 0002

33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERAGE

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 56 10 FACTORY-FABRICATED AFFF CONTAINMENT TANKS

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

34 73 16 AIRFIELD GROUNDING

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

46 25 14 COALESCING OR VERTICAL TUBE OIL-WATER SEPARATORS

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS --- REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

1.3.1.2 No Smoking Policy

1.3.2 Working Hours

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

1.3.4 Occupied Buildings

1.3.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Requirements

1.4.2 Security Area

1.4.2.1 Identification of Employees in the Development Area

1.4.2.2 Identification of Vehicles and Equipment in the Project

Areas

1.4.3 Escorted Access Passes

1.4.4 Contractor Security Manager

1.4.5 Access to Operational Areas

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

--- REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Contact Personnel; G M/R

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads, railroads, or utility service must be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption. Written request must be addressed to both the Contracting Officer and Al Jaber Air Base Military Engineering Projects (MEP) Manager.

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

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1.3.2 Working Hours

. Regular working hours will be from 0700 to 1700 Sunday through Thursday. The Government fully expects the Contractor to apply for work beyond normal working hours to complete the work in the time allocated.

The work week will be Saturday Sunday through Thursday, excluding the following Government holidays:

U.S Government : Work may go on during the below U.S Federal holidays, but critical elements of work or meetings must not be scheduled on such days.

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Kuwait Holidays : Religious holidays in Kuwait are subject to change as they are governed by the lunar calendar and exact dates must be confirmed by religious authorities.

New Year's Day National Day Liberation Day Ascension Day Isra and Miraj Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Waqfat Arafat Day Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Islamic New Year The Prophet's (PBUH) Birthday

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Fridays, Saturdays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.3.4 Occupied Buildings

The Contractor shall be working around existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

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1.3.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Fridays, Saturdays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS. Such interruptions are further limited to 4 hours. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Requirements

All contractor, subcontractor, or vendor personnel and vehicles at any tier working at any location on the project are subject to a thorough search upon entering, departing, or at any time deemed necessary by KMOD Personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all laws, regulations and policies of the Government of Kuwait. The Government reserves the right to deny access or to require the contractor to remove any personnel or equipment deemed to be a threat to security. Work through the Contracting Officer to assure that security regulations are followed.

1.4.2 Security Area

All work under this contract will be confined to the Contractor's staging/laydown area(s), and the project areas. Minimum requirements for Contractor entry and operations are described below.

1.4.2.1 Identification of Employees in the Development Area

The Contractor is responsible for coordinating the demographics of his workforce to account for Kuwait's laws regarding so-called "countries of concern." Subsequently, each individual shall go through Screening Process before the issuance of entry badge. Employees shall wear identification badges prominently displayed at all times while in the Project Areas. Failure to wear a properly displayed identification badge may be considered grounds for removal of the employee from the sites.

Conduct random inspections to assure that identification badges are properly displayed. In addition to identification badges, all contractor labor personnel shall wear coveralls of a distinct color for the contractor's personnel and for each subcontractor's personnel. The coveralls shall have markings on the back clearly identifying the company for whom the employee works.

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1.4.2.2 Identification of Vehicles and Equipment in the Project Areas

All Contractor vehicles and equipment entering the project areas must be listed on the Access List. Provide a list of all vehicles that require access to the project areas. This access list includes the type of equipment, make and model, registration number, company name of owner.

Plan vehicle and equipment requirements such that the access list will contain all those vehicles and equipment that will need access to the project areas for completion of the particular work item being performed.

All Contractor vehicles and equipment will be subject to a thorough inspection by security personnel, including, as a minimum, a detailed inspection of the vehicle's interior and undercarriage. No vehicle may be left unattended in the project areas at any time.

1.4.3 Escorted Access Passes

On occasion that an individual vendor or subcontractor manager, materials delivery vehicle etc., requires access to project areas, whose name or vehicle does not appear on the current employee or vehicle access list, those person may be allowed escorted access with KMOD approval.

Contractor shall be solely responsible to obtain such permission..

1.4.4 Contractor Security Manager

Appoint an individual to act as Security Manager throughout the duration of this contract. The Security Manager's primary function is to coordinate all issues relative to access work site, to establish and maintain employee and vehicle access lists, to coordinate the entry of escorted visitors and materials to the Security Areas, and to generally represent the contractor's interest in dealing with the Contracting Officer and the Kuwait security officer. This individual must be capable of clearly communicating orally and in writing with Security personnel.

The ability to communicate in English as well and Arabic/Modern Standard Arabic and coordinate access with KMOD security personnel is required.The ability to communicate in other languages than English will be beneficial as well. The Security Manager will be subject to the approval of the KMOD and can be removed from the position at any time at the request of the KMOD. The Security Manager will work at the Contractor's office. At the start of construction the Security Manager, the Contracting Officer and KMOD Officer must meet to discuss all details of the security requirements, to reach an understanding of the Security Manager's duties and other operational relationships.

1.4.5 Access to Operational Areas

Contractor personnel are expressly prohibited from entering the Project Area without authorization. Coordinate necessary access through the Contracting Officer and approved by the Security Officer a minimum of 14 days before access is required.

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

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MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 REQUIREMENT PRECEDENCE

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

1.6 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1 Fabrication Drawings

1.6.2 Installation Drawings

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Structural Carbon Steel

2.1.2 Structural Tubing

2.1.3 Steel Pipe

2.1.4 Fittings for Steel Pipe

2.1.5 Anchor Bolts

2.1.5.1 Lag Screws and Bolts

2.1.5.2 Toggle Bolts

2.1.5.3 Bolts, Nuts, Studs and Rivets

2.1.5.4 Powder Actuated Fasteners

2.1.5.5 Screws

2.1.5.6 Washers

2.1.6 Aluminum Alloy Products

2.2 FABRICATION FINISHES

2.2.1 Galvanizing

2.2.2 Galvanize

2.2.3 Repair of Zinc-Coated Surfaces

2.2.4 Shop Cleaning and Painting

2.2.4.1 Surface Preparation

2.2.4.2 Pretreatment, Priming and Painting

2.2.5 Nonferrous Metal Surfaces

2.2.6 Aluminum Surfaces

2.2.6.1 Surface Condition

2.2.6.2 Aluminum Finishes

2.3 CORNER GUARDS

2.4 COVER PLATES AND FRAMES

2.5 FLOOR GRATINGS

2.6 BOLLARDS/PIPE GUARDS

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS PLATES AND SHAPES

2.8 ROOF HATCHES (SCUTTLES)

2.8.1 Fall Protection

2.9 MECHANICAL YARD ENCLOSURE GATE

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

3.3 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

3.4 BUILT-IN WORK

3.5 WELDING

3.6 DISSIMILAR METALS

3.7 PREPARATION

3.7.1 Material Coatings and Surfaces

3.7.2 Environmental Conditions

3.8 ROOF HATCH (SCUTTLES)

3.9 INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS/PIPE GUARDS

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MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

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 within the text by the basic designation only.

ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION (AA)

AA DAF45 (2003; Reaffirmed 2009) Designation System for Aluminum Finishes

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 303 (2016) Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP A10.3 (2013) Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2015; Errata 1 2015; Errata 2 2016) Structural Welding Code - Steel

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B18.2.1 (2012; Errata 2013) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.2.2 (2015) Nuts for General Applications:

Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASME B18.6.2 (1998; R 2010) Slotted Head Cap Screws, Square Head Set Screws, and Slotted Headless Set Screws: Inch Series

ASME B18.6.3 (2013; R 2017) Machine Screws, Tapping Screws, and Machine Drive Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.21.1 (2009; R 2016) Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and Plain Washers (Inch Series)

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ASME B18.21.2M (1999; R 2014) Lock Washers (Metric Series)

ASME B18.22M (1981; R 2017) Metric Plain Washers

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A36/A36M (2014) Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ASTM A47/A47M (1999; R 2018; E 2018) Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings

ASTM A53/A53M (2018) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM A123/A123M (2017) Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM A153/A153M (2016) Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A307 (2014; E 2017) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength

ASTM A500/A500M (2018) Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes

ASTM A653/A653M (2019) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A780/A780M (2009; R 2015) Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings

ASTM A924/A924M (2018) Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM B26/B26M (2014; E 2015) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings

ASTM B108/B108M (2018) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold Castings

ASTM B209 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

ASTM B209M (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric)

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ASTM B221 (2014) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes

ASTM B221M (2013) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)

ASTM C1513 (2018) Standard Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections

ASTM D1187/D1187M (1997; E 2011; R 2011) Asphalt-Base Emulsions for Use as Protective Coatings for Metal

ASTM F1554 (2018) Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI 79 (2012) Primer, Alkyd, Anti-Corrosive for Metal

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS (NAAMM)

NAAMM MBG 531 (2017) Metal Bar Grating Manual

NAAMM MBG 532 (2009) Heavy Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC SP 3 (1982; E 2004) Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3 (2007) Commercial Blast Cleaning

STATE OF KUWAIT, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, MILITARY ENGINEERING

PROJECTS (DOCUMENT)

DOCUMENT III-1 (2007) Military Engineering Projects, General Specifications

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 REQUIREMENT PRECEDENCE

These specifications have been prepared using information from the following Host Nation criteria: DOCUMENT III-1 .

In the case of conflicts between these Volume 1 Specifications and the Volume 2 Host Nation requirements DOCUMENT III-1 , the Volume 1 Specifications shall take precedence over Volume 2 Host Nation requirements DOCUMENT III-1 .

See attachments for DOCUMENT III-1 , Military Engineering Projects, General

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Specifications, April 2007 for reference and supplemental information.

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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Cover Plates and Frames, Installation Drawings; G M Floor Gratings, Installation Drawings; G M Bollards/Pipe Guards; G M Embedded Angles and Plates, Installation Drawings; G M Roof Hatches, Installation Drawings; G M Mechanical Yard Enclosure Gate; G M Corner Guards; G M

SD-03 Product Data

Roof Hatches

1.4 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS

Qualify welders in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M . Use procedures, materials, and equipment of the type required for the work.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

Protect from corrosion, deformation, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area free from contact with soil and weather. Remove and replace damaged items with new items.

1.6 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

1.6.1 Fabrication Drawings

Submit fabrication drawings showing layout(s), connections to structural system, and anchoring details as specified in AISC 303 . At trench cover gratings, obtain Shop Drawings for Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) system piping and coordinate grating fabrication to accommodate penetrations.

Refer Section 21 13 24.00 10 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF)FIRE

PROTECTION SYSTEM.

1.6.2 Installation Drawings

Submit templates, erection, and installation drawings indicating thickness, type, grade, class of metal, and dimensions. Show construction details, reinforcement, anchorage, and installation in relation to the building construction.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

Provide exposed fastenings of compatible materials (avoid contact of

SECTION 05 50 13 Page 6 dissimilar metals). Coordinate color and finish with the material to which fastenings are applied.

2.1.1 Structural Carbon Steel

Provide in accordance with ASTM A36/A36M.

2.1.2 Structural Tubing

Provide in accordance with ASTM A500/A500M .

2.1.3 Steel Pipe

Provide in accordance with ASTM A53/A53M, Type E or S, Grade B.

2.1.4 Fittings for Steel Pipe

Provide standard malleable iron fittings in accordance with ASTM A47/A47M.

2.1.5 Anchor Bolts

Provide in accordance with ASTM F1554. Where exposed, provide anchor bolts of the same material, color, and finish as the metal to which they are applied.

2.1.5.1 Lag Screws and Bolts

Provide in accordance with ASME B18.2.1 , type and grade best suited for the purpose.

2.1.5.2 Toggle Bolts

Provide in accordance with ASME B18.2.1 .

2.1.5.3 Bolts, Nuts, Studs and Rivets

Provide in accordance with ASME B18.2.2 or ASTM A307.

2.1.5.4 Powder Actuated Fasteners

Follow safety provisions in accordance with ASSP A10.3 .

2.1.5.5 Screws

Provide in accordance with ASME B18.2.1 , ASME B18.6.2 , ASME B18.6.3 and

ASTM C1513.

2.1.5.6 Washers

Provide plain washers in accordance with ASME B18.22M, ASME B18.21.1 .

Provide beveled washers for American Standard beams and channels, square or rectangular, tapered in thickness, and smooth. Provide lock washers in accordance with ASME B18.21.2M , ASME B18.21.1 .

2.1.6 Aluminum Alloy Products

Provide in accordance with ASTM B209M, ASTM B209 for sheet plate, ASTM B221M, ASTM B221M, ASTM B221 for extrusions and ASTM B26/B26M or ASTM B108/B108M for castings. Provide aluminum extrusions at least 3 mm

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2.2 FABRICATION FINISHES

2.2.1 Galvanizing

Hot-dip galvanize items specified to be zinc-coated, after fabrication where practicable. Provide galvanizing in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M , ASTM A153/A153M , ASTM A653/A653M or ASTM A924/A924M , Z275 G90.

2.2.2 Galvanize

Anchor bolts, grating fasteners, washers, and parts or devices necessary for proper installation, unless indicated otherwise.

2.2.3 Repair of Zinc-Coated Surfaces

Repair damaged surfaces with galvanizing repair method and paint in accordance with ASTM A780/A780M or by application of stick or thick paste material specifically designed for repair of galvanizing, as approved by Contracting Officer. Clean areas to be repaired and remove slag from welds. Heat, with a torch, surfaces to which stick or paste material will be applied. Heat to a temperature sufficient to melt the metals in the stick or paste. Spread molten material uniformly over surfaces to be coated and wipe off excess material.

2.2.4 Shop Cleaning and Painting

2.2.4.1 Surface Preparation

Blast clean surfaces in accordance with SSPC SP 6/NACE No.3 . Surfaces that will be exposed in spaces above ceiling or in attic spaces, crawl spaces, furred spaces, and chases may be cleaned in accordance with SSPC SP 3 in lieu of being blast cleaned. Wash cleaned surfaces which become contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease, or other contaminants with solvents until thoroughly clean. Steel to be embedded in concrete must be free of dirt and grease prior to embed. Do not paint or galvanize bearing surfaces, including contact surfaces within slip critical joints.

Shop coat these surfaces with rust prevention.

2.2.4.2 Pretreatment, Priming and Painting

Apply pre-treatment, primer, and paint in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions. On surfaces concealed in the finished construction or not accessible for finish painting, apply an additional prime coat to a minimum dry film thickness of 0.03 mm. Tint additional prime coat with a small amount of tinting pigment.

2.2.5 Nonferrous Metal Surfaces

Protect by plating, anodic, or organic coatings.

2.2.6 Aluminum Surfaces

2.2.6.1 Surface Condition

Before finishes are applied, remove roll marks, scratches, rolled-in scratches, kinks, stains, pits, orange peel, die marks, structural streaks, and other defects which will affect uniform appearance of

SECTION 05 50 13 Page 8 finished surfaces.

2.2.6.2 Aluminum Finishes

Unexposed sheet, plate and extrusions may have mill finish as fabricated.

Sandblast castings' finish, medium, AA DAF45. Unless otherwise specified, provide all other aluminum items with a anodized finish. Provide a coating thickness not less than that specified for protective and decorative type finishes for items used in interior locations or architectural Class I type finish for items used in exterior locations.

Provide in accordance with AA DAF45. Provide a polished satin finish on items to be anodized.

2.3 CORNER GUARDS

Provide steel shapes anchored in masonry or concrete with welded steel straps or end-weld stud anchors. Provide hot-dipped galvanized steel corner guards with 200 mm wide legs x 1000 mm high x 6 mm thick.

2.4 COVER PLATES AND FRAMES

Fabricate cover plates of 15 mm thick rolled steel weighing not more than 45 kg per plate with a selected raised pattern nonslip top surface.

Provide galvanized plate. Reinforce to sustain a live load of 0.01 MPa.

Provide structural steel shapes and plates for frames, securely fastened to the structure as indicated. Miter and weld all corners. Butt joint straight runs. Allow for expansion on straight runs over 4500 mm.

Provide holes for lifting tools. Remove sharp edges and burrs from cover plates and exposed edges of frames. Weld all connections and grind top surface smooth. Weld bar stops every 152.4 mm. Provide 3 mm clearance at edges and between cover plates.

2.5 FLOOR GRATINGS

Design steel grating in accordance with NAAMM MBG 531 and NAAMM MBG 532 for bar type gratings, or in accordance with manufacturer's charts for plank grating. Galvanize steel floor gratings.

a. Design floor gratings to support a stress live load as follows for the spans indicated, with maximum deflection of L/240: 0.2 MPa for floor gratings receiving aircraft traffic; 0.01 MPa for grating a pedestrian-only locations (mezzanines and catwalks)

b. Provide slip resistant surface finishes.

c. Provide for penetrations by the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) system piping where applicable. Refer Section 21 13 24.00 10 AQUEOUS

FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF)FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM.

2.6 BOLLARDS/PIPE GUARDS

Provide 150 mm prime coated, extra strong weight steel pipe in accordance with ASTM A53/A53M. Anchor posts in concrete and fill solidly with concrete with minimum compressive strength of 17 MPa.

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS PLATES AND SHAPES

Provide items that do not form a part of the structural steel framework, such as lintels, sill angles, miscellaneous mountings and frames. Provide

SECTION 05 50 13 Page 9 lintels fabricated from structural steel shapes over openings in masonry walls and partitions as indicated and as required to support wall loads over openings. Provide with connections and fasteners. Construct to have at least 200 mm bearing on masonry at each end.

Provide angles and plates in accordance with ASTM A36/A36M, for embedment as indicated. Galvanize embedded items exposed to the elements in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M .

2.8 ROOF HATCHES (SCUTTLES)

Provide zinc-coated steel sheets not less than 1.9 mm with 75 mm beaded flange, welded and ground at corners. Provide a minimum clear opening of 760 by 900 mm. Provide hinged cover with lift assistance from compression spring operators, automatic hold-open arm and grip handle release.

Insulate cover and curb with 25 mm thick rigid fiberboard insulation, covered and protected by stainless steel Type 304 liner of not less than

0.45 mm. Provide with 300 mm high curb, formed with 75 mm mounting flanges with holes for securing to the roof deck.

2.8.1 Fall Protection

a. Provide ladder up safety post from same manufacturer as the roof hatch: Pre-assembled tubular steel post in powder coat finish with spring-balanced control of upward or downward movement that automatically locks when fully extended. Release by lever. Provide with adjustable mounting brackets to fit ladder rung spacing and clamp brackets for rungs.

b. Provide hatch safety railing system meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29. Pipe to be 31.75 mm diameter schedule 40 pipe in 6061 T6 aluminum alloy with powder coat finish. Provide self-closing and latching gate.

Assembly to attach to cap flashing of roof hatch without penetration of curb or deck.

2.9 MECHANICAL YARD ENCLOSURE GATE

Provide custom-fabricated gate at mechanical yard enclosure capable of functioning as described on drawings. Gate to be constructed of tube steel frame with 25mm x 25mm welded wire fabric mesh; bracing to be provided as required. All gate and hardware components to be galvanized.

Provide self-closure through self-closing hinges or spring-loaded closure. Provide hinges, cane bolts (for holding closed and open), and latching hasp for padlock.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Install items at locations indicated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Verify all field dimensions prior to fabrication. Include materials and parts necessary to complete each assembly, whether indicated or not. Miss-alignment and miss-sizing of holes for fasteners is cause for rejection. Conceal fastenings where practicable. Joints exposed to weather must be watertight.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

Provide miscellaneous metalwork that is true and accurate in shape, size, SECTION 05 50 13 Page 10 and profile. Make angles and lines continuous and straight. Make curves consistent, smooth and unfaceted. Provide continuous welding along the entire area of contact except where tack welding is permitted. Do not tack weld exposed connections. Unless otherwise indicated and approved, provide a smooth finish on exposed surfaces. Provide countersuck rivets where exposed. Provide coped and mitered corner joints aligned flush and without gaps.

3.3 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

Provide anchorage as necessary, whether indicated or not, for fastening miscellaneous metal items securely in place. Include slotted inserts, expansion shields, powder-driven fasteners, toggle bolts (when approved for concrete), through bolts for masonry, headed shear studs, machine and carriage bolts for steel, through bolts, lag bolts, and screws for wood.

Do not use wood plugs. Provide non-ferrous attachments for non-ferrous metal. Provide exposed fastenings of compatible materials (avoid contact of dissimilar metals), that generally match in color and finish the surfaces to which they are applied. Conceal fastenings where practicable. Provide all fasteners flush with the surfaces they fasten, unless indicated otherwise.

3.4 BUILT-IN WORK

Where necessary and not otherwise indicated, form built-in metal work for anchorage with concrete or masonry. Provide built-in metal work in ample time for securing in place as the work progresses.

3.5 WELDING

Perform welding, welding inspection, and corrective welding in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M . Use continuous welds on all exposed connections.

Grind visible welds smooth in the finished installation. Provide welded headed shear studs in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M , Clause 7, except as otherwise specified. Provide in accordance with the safety requirements of EM 385-1-1 .

3.6 DISSIMILAR METALS

Where dissimilar metals are in contact, protect surfaces with a coating in accordance with MPI 79 to prevent galvanic or corrosive action. Where aluminum is in contact with concrete, plaster, mortar, masonry, wood, or absorptive materials subject to wetting, protect in accordance with ASTM D1187/D1187M , asphalt-base emulsion. Clean surfaces with metal shavings from installation at the end of each work day.

3.7 PREPARATION

3.7.1 Material Coatings and Surfaces

Remove rust preventive coating just prior to field erection, using a remover approved by the metal manufacturer. Surfaces, when assembled, must be free of rust, grease, dirt and other foreign matter.

3.7.2 Environmental Conditions

Do not clean or paint surfaces when damp or exposed to foggy or rainy weather, when metallic surface temperature is less than minus 15 degrees C above the dew point of the surrounding air, or when surface temperature is

SECTION 05 50 13 Page 11 below 7 degrees C or over 35 degrees C, unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Metal surfaces to be painted must be dry for a minimum of 48 hours prior to the application of primer or paint.

3.8 ROOF HATCH (SCUTTLES)

Construction and accessories as follows:

a. Provide insulated cover and curb with mounting flanges for securing to roof deck. Provide curbs with integral metal cap flashing of the same gage and metal as the curb, fully welded and ground at corners for weather tightness.

b. Provide hatches completely assembled, with pintle hinges, compression spring operators enclosed in telescopic tubes, positive snap latches with turn handles on inside and outside, and neoprene draft seals.

Provide fasteners for padlocking from the inside. Provide covers with automatic hold-open arms complete with grip handle to permit one hand release. Cover action must be smooth through its entire range of motion with an operating pressure of approximately 130 N.

3.9 INSTALLATION OF BOLLARDS/PIPE GUARDS

Set bollards/pipe guards vertically in concrete piers. Fill hollow cores with concrete having a compressive strength of 21 MPa.

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

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INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 REQUIREMENT PRECEDENCE

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Fuses

1.5.2 Regulatory Requirements

1.5.3 Standard Products

1.5.3.1 Alternative Qualifications

1.5.3.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

1.6 MAINTENANCE

1.6.1 Electrical Systems

1.7 WARRANTY

1.8 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.2 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS

2.2.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit

2.2.1.1 Rigid, Threaded Zinc-Coated Steel Conduit

2.2.1.2 Rigid Aluminum Conduit

2.2.2 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

2.2.3 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

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

2.2.5 Plastic-Coated Rigid Steel and IMC Conduit

2.2.6 Flexible Metal Conduit

2.2.6.1 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Steel

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

2.2.7.1 Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit and IMC

2.2.7.2 Fittings for EMT

2.2.8 Fittings for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

2.2.9 Liquid-Tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit

2.3 SURFACE RACEWAY

2.3.1 Surface Metal Raceway

2.3.2 Surface Nonmetallic Raceway

2.4 CABLE TRAYS

2.4.1 Trough-Type Cable Trays

2.4.2 Cable Trunking

2.4.3 Cantilever

2.5 OPEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE SUPPORT

2.5.1 Open Top Cable Supports

2.5.2 Closed Ring Cable Supports

2.6 OUTLET BOXES AND COVERS

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2.7 CABINETS, JUNCTION BOXES, AND PULL BOXES

2.8 WIRES AND CABLES

2.8.1 Conductors

2.8.1.1 Equipment Manufacturer Requirements

2.8.1.2 Minimum Conductor Sizes

2.8.2 Color Coding

2.8.2.1 Ground and Neutral Conductors

2.8.2.2 Ungrounded Conductors

2.8.3 Insulation

2.8.4 Bonding Conductors

2.8.4.1 Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB)

2.8.4.2 Bonding Conductor for Telecommunications

2.8.5 Service Entrance Cables

2.8.6 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable

2.8.7 Wire and Cable for 400 Hertz (Hz) Circuits

2.8.8 Metal-Clad Cable

2.8.9 Armored Cable

2.8.10 Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable

2.8.11 Flat Conductor Cable

2.8.12 Cable Tray Cable or Power Limited Tray Cable

2.8.13 Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords

2.9 SPLICES AND TERMINATION COMPONENTS

2.10 DEVICE PLATES

2.11 SWITCHES

2.11.1 Toggle Switches

2.11.2 Switch with Red Pilot Handle

2.11.3 Breakers Used as Switches

2.11.4 Disconnect Switches

2.12 FUSES

2.12.1 Fuseholders

2.12.2 Cartridge Fuses, Current Limiting Type (Class R)

2.12.3 Cartridge Fuses, High-Interrupting Capacity, Current Limiting

Type (Classes J, L, and CC)

2.12.4 Cartridge Fuses, Current Limiting Type (Class T)

2.13 RECEPTACLES

2.13.1 Split Duplex Receptacles

2.13.2 Weatherproof Receptacles

2.13.3 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles

2.13.4 Special Purpose Receptacles

2.13.5 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

2.13.6 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles

2.14 PANELBOARDS

2.14.1 Enclosure

2.14.2 Panelboard Buses

2.14.2.1 Panelboard Neutrals for Non-Linear Loads

2.14.3 Circuit Breakers

2.14.3.1 Multipole Breakers

2.14.3.2 Circuit Breaker With Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter

2.14.3.3 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters

2.14.4 Fusible Switches for Panelboards

2.14.5 400 Hz Panelboard and Breakers

2.14.6 Branch Circuit Monitoring Panelboards

2.14.7 Lighting Control Panelboards

2.15 RESIDENTIAL LOAD CENTERS

2.15.1 RLC Buses

2.15.2 Circuit Breakers

2.15.2.1 Multipole Breakers

2.15.2.2 Circuit Breaker With Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter

2.15.2.3 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

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2.16 LOAD CENTERS FOR HOUSING UNITS

2.16.1 Panelboard Buses

2.16.2 Circuit Breakers

2.16.2.1 Multipole Breakers

2.16.2.2 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

2.17 ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2.18 MOTOR SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (MSCP)

2.19 MOTORS

2.19.1 High Efficiency Single-Phase Motors

2.19.2 Premium Efficiency Polyphase and Single-Phase Motors

2.19.3 Motor Sizes

2.19.4 Wiring and Conduit

2.20 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

2.20.1 Control Wiring

2.20.2 Control Circuit Terminal Blocks

2.20.2.1 Types of Terminal Blocks

2.20.3 Control Circuits

2.20.4 Enclosures for Motor Controllers

2.20.5 Multiple-Speed Motor Controllers and Reversible Motor

Controllers

2.20.6 Pushbutton Stations

2.20.7 Pilot and Indicating Lights

2.21 MANUAL MOTOR STARTERS (MOTOR RATED SWITCHES)

2.21.1 Pilot Lights

2.22 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

2.23 LOCKOUT REQUIREMENTS

2.24 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

2.25 COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEM

2.25.1 CATV Faceplates

2.25.2 Backboards

2.26 GROUNDING AND BONDING EQUIPMENT

2.26.1 Ground Rods

2.26.2 Ground Bus

2.26.3 Telecommunications Grounding Busbar

2.27 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

2.28 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

2.29 WARNING SIGNS

2.30 FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS

2.31 WIREWAYS

2.32 METERING

2.33 METER BASE ONLY

2.34 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

2.35 FACTORY APPLIED FINISH

2.36 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Underground Service

3.1.2 Hazardous Locations

3.1.3 Service Entrance Identification

3.1.3.1 Labels

3.1.4 Wiring Methods

3.1.4.1 Pull Wire

3.1.4.2 Metal-Clad Cable

3.1.4.3 Armored Cable

3.1.4.4 Flat Conductor Cable

3.1.5 Conduit Installation

3.1.5.1 Restrictions Applicable to Aluminum Conduit

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3.1.5.2 Restrictions Applicable to EMT

3.1.5.3 Restrictions Applicable to Nonmetallic Conduit

3.1.5.4 Restrictions Applicable to Flexible Conduit

3.1.5.5 Underground Conduit

3.1.5.6 Conduit Interior to Buildings for 400 Hz Circuits

3.1.5.7 Conduit for Circuits Rated Greater Than 600 Volts

3.1.5.8 Conduit Installed Under Floor Slabs

3.1.5.9 Conduit Through Floor Slabs

3.1.5.10 Conduit Installed in Concrete Floor Slabs

3.1.5.11 Stub-Ups

3.1.5.12 Conduit Support

3.1.5.13 Directional Changes in Conduit Runs

3.1.5.14 Locknuts and Bushings

3.1.5.15 Flexible Connections

3.1.5.16 Telecommunications and Signal System Pathway

3.1.6 Busway Installation

3.1.7 Cable Tray Installation

3.1.8 Telecommunications Cable Support Installation

3.1.9 Boxes, Outlets, and Supports

3.1.9.1 Boxes

3.1.9.2 Pull Boxes

3.1.9.3 Extension Rings

3.1.10 Mounting Heights

3.1.11 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable Installation

3.1.12 Mineral Insulated, Metal Sheathed (Type MI) Cable Installation

3.1.13 Conductor Identification

3.1.13.1 Marking Strips

3.1.14 Splices

3.1.14.1 Splices of Aluminum Conductors

3.1.15 Terminating Aluminum Conductors

3.1.15.1 Termination to Copper Bus

3.1.15.2 Termination to Aluminum Bus

3.1.16 Covers and Device Plates

3.1.17 Electrical Penetrations

3.1.18 Grounding and Bonding

3.1.18.1 Ground Rods

3.1.18.2 Grounding Connections

3.1.18.3 Ground Bus

3.1.18.4 Resistance

3.1.18.5 Telecommunications System

3.1.19 Equipment Connections

3.1.20 Government-Furnished Equipment

3.1.21 Watthour Meters

3.1.22 Surge Protective Devices

3.2 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

3.3 WARNING SIGN MOUNTING

3.4 FIELD APPLIED PAINTING

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.5.1 Devices Subject to Manual Operation

3.5.2 600-Volt Wiring Test

3.5.3 Transformer Tests

3.5.4 Ground-Fault Receptacle Test

3.5.5 Arc-Fault Receptacle Test

3.5.6 Grounding System Test

3.5.7 Watthour Meter

3.5.8 Phase Rotation Test

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INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

---REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. 0002

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 within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI C12.1 (2014; Errata 2016) Electric Meters - Code for Electricity Metering

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B1 (2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

ASTM B8 (2011; R 2017) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 81 (2012) Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2017; Errata 2017) Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER (MEW) - KUWAIT

MEW-R1 (2014, 6th Edition) Regulations for Electrical Installations

MEW-S1 (2014, 4th Edition) General Specification for Electrical Installations

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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C12.7 (2014) Requirements for Watthour Meter Sockets

ANSI C80.1 (2005) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)

ANSI C80.3 (2015) American National Standard for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

ANSI C80.5 (2015) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Aluminum Conduit

NEMA 250 (2018) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA FU 1 (2012) Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses

NEMA ICS 1 (2000; R 2015) Standard for Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements

NEMA ICS 2 (2000; R 2005; Errata 2008) Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 V

NEMA ICS 4 (2015) Application Guideline for Terminal Blocks

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

NEMA KS 1 (2013) Enclosed and Miscellaneous Distribution Equipment Switches (600 V Maximum)

NEMA MG 1 (2016; SUPP 20162018) Motors and Generators

NEMA MG 10 (2017) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Fixed Frequency Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase Induction Motors

NEMA MG 11 (1977; R 2012) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Single Phase Motors

NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

NEMA TC 2 (2013) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

NEMA TC 3 (2016) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

NEMA VE 1 (2017) Metal Cable Tray Systems

NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2015) Standard for General Color

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Requirements for Wiring Devices

NEMA WD 6 (2016) Wiring Devices Dimensions Specifications

NEMA Z535.4 (2011; R 2017) Product Safety Signs and Labels

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14; TIA 17-15; TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17 )

National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2018; TIA 18-1; TIA 81-2) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 780 (2017) Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

STATE OF KUWAIT, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, MILITARY ENGINEERING

PROJECTS (DOCUMENT)

DOCUMENT III-1 (2007) Military Engineering Projects, General Specifications

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-568-C.1 (2009; Add 2 2011; Add 1 2012) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

TIA-569 (2015d) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-607 (2015c; Addendum 1 2017) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

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

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

29 CFR 1910.303 Electrical, General

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1 (2005; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for Safety Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 4 (2004; Reprint Feb 2018) UL Standard for Safety Armored Cable

UL 5 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings

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UL 5A (2015) Nonmetallic Surface Raceways and Fittings

UL 6 (2007; Reprint Nov 2014) Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel

UL 6A (2008; Reprint Nov 2014) Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass, and Stainless Steel

UL 20 (2010; Reprint Feb 2012) General-Use Snap Switches

UL 44 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 50 (2015) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 67 (2018; Reprint Mar 2019) UL Standard for Safety Panelboards

UL 83 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 198M (2018) UL Standard for Mine-Duty Fuses

UL 360 (2013; Reprint Nov 2018) UL Standard for Safety Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 486A-486B (2018) UL Standard for Safety Wire Connectors

UL 486C (2018) UL Standard for Safety Splicing Wire Connectors

UL 489 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

UL 498 (2017; Reprint Dec 2018) UL Standard for Safety Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

UL 506 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Specialty Transformers

UL 508 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Industrial Control Equipment

UL 510 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape

UL 514A (2013; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for

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Safety Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2012; Reprint Nov 2014) Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Nov 2018) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes,…