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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOS ANGELES DISTRICT

Tres Rios Environmental Restoration Phase II, In-Plant Secondary Effluent Pump Station Project No.: W912PL-10-B-0009

Ready To Advertise (RTA) 16050-1 February 2010 Submittal

SECTION 16050

GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope:

1. Provide all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals as shown on the

Drawings, specified, and required to complete the electrical Work.

B. Coordination:

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

2. Responsible for the installation of all conduits, inserts, and other items to be embedded in the concrete, or built into walls, partitions, ceilings or panels constructed by other contractors. Provide other contractors with detailed plans or sketches of the location of said conduits and other built-in items as may be required. Stay fully informed of the construction where conduits and other built-in items are to be installed. Install said conduits and other built-in items in such a manner and within such time periods as will not unnecessarily delay the work of the other contractors.

C. General:

1. Interpretation of Drawings:

a. Dimensions shown on the Drawings that are related to equipment are based on the equipment of one manufacturer. Confirm the dimensions of the equipment furnished to the space allocated for that equipment.

CONTRACTOR to make modifications as required for proper installation subject to acceptance by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

b. The Drawings show the principal elements of the electrical Work. They are not intended as detailed working drawings for the electrical Work, but as a complement to the Specifications to clarify the principal features of the electrical systems.

c. It is the intent of the Drawings and Specifications that all equipment and devices, furnished and installed under this Contract, be properly connected and interconnected with other equipment and devices so as to render the installations complete for successful operation, regardless of whether all the connections and interconnections are specifically mentioned in the Specifications or shown on the Drawings.

d. It also is the intent of the Contract Documents that similar products are provided by the same manufacturer for uniformity on the Project

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D. Work Installed by CONTRACTOR But Furnished By Others:

E. Temporary Power and Lighting:

1. Refer to Section 01500A, Temporary Construction Facilities, for temporary power during construction.

2. Refer to Section 01500A, Temporary Construction Facilities, for temporary lighting during construction.

F. Utilities:

1. Furnish and install empty conduits for telephone service. CONTRACTOR to make all arrangements for interconnection with the existing plant telephone service and coordination with the City of Phoenix, Information Technology Department. Plywood backboards shall be painted with approved fire retardant paint. Make all arrangements for the telephone lines and pay all fees.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies:

1. Permits: Obtain all permits and pay fees required to commence Work and, upon completion of the Work, obtain and deliver to CONTRACTING OFFICER/COR a Certificate of completion and Approval from the State Board of Fire Underwriters or other authority having jurisdiction.

2. Codes: Material and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current standards and recommendations of the Phoenix Electrical Code (2005), the National Electrical Safety Code and with local codes which apply. Where discrepancies arise between codes, the most restrictive regulation shall apply.

3. Tests by USACE approved Regulatory Agencies: Electrical material and equipment shall be new and shall bear the label of the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally-recognized, independent testing laboratory, wherever standards have been established and label service regularly applies.

4. Utilities:

a. Telephone system within the Plant is a private system and shall be coordinated with the City of Phoenix, Information Technology Department.

b. City of Phoenix, Information Technology Department.

B. Reference Standards: Electrical material and equipment shall conform in all respects to the latest approved standards of the following:

1. National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

2. The American National Standards Institute.

3. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

4. Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association.

5. Phoenix Electrical Code.

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6. City of Phoenix, Information Technology Standards.

C. Wiring Coordinator:

1. Retain the services of a Wiring Coordinator who shall prepare complete point-to-point interconnection wiring diagrams and conduit wiring termination sheets.

The point-to-point diagrams shall identify all external interconnecting wiring associated with all new and modified existing equipment.

a. Qualifications: Coordinator shall have experience in the development of diagrams of the type specified and shall have served in a similar role on a project of similar size and complexity.

1) Present qualifications and approach for the project at Pre-submittal

Meeting specified under Section 17005, Process Control System General Requirements for Process Instrumentation.

2) Prepare the items listed below for presentation at the Pre-submittal Meeting. Submit copies to CONTRACTING OFFICER three weeks prior to date of meeting.

a) List of projects where the Wiring Coordinator developed point-to-point wiring diagrams and conduit wiring termination sheets.

b) Samples of diagrams and conduit wiring termination sheets that were developed for the listed projects.

c) Example wiring diagram and conduit wiring termination sheets proposed for the Work with a preliminary list of drawings and documents to be produced.

d) Plan of how information will be obtained and documented.

b. Responsibilities:

1) Review equipment submittals and coordinate interconnection between equipment suppliers prior to submittal to the CONTRACTING

OFFICER.

2) Develop point-to-point wiring diagrams and conduit wiring termination sheets for performance of the Work and to document terminations. Prepare diagrams and termination sheets in accordance with the requirements specified under this Section. The point-to-point wiring diagrams shall be in addition to loop diagrams specified in Section 17005, Process Control System General Requirements for Process Instrumentation.

3) Use information obtained from approved Shop Drawings, Record Drawings and field inspections as required to complete the diagrams and termination sheets.

4) Attend Pre-submittal Meeting and periodic coordination and progress meetings specified in Section 17005, Process Control System General Requirements for Process Instrumentation.

5) Verify functionality of wiring including confirming the required number of conductors are installed, are compatible with the equipment and power sources, associated raceway is sufficiently sized, and where

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals in conformance with the requirements of Section 01330, Submittal Procedures. Refer to the Submittal Description Schedule included in Section 01330, Submittal Procedures, for details of the submittal data that shall be included for the equipment provided under this specification.

B. Point-to-point interconnection wiring diagrams and conduit wiring termination sheets shall be submitted to the CONTRACTING OFFICER prior to wires being installed in conduits and cable trays.

1. Conduit wiring termination sheets shall use forms included in Section 01331 and shall be prepared electronically in Microsoft Excel.

2. Hard copies of conduit wiring termination sheets shall be provided on 8.5 x 11 paper neatly organized in 3-ring binders. Each binder shall include a CD-ROM with electronic Excel files.

3. A separate conduit sheet shall be provided for each conduit shown on the drawings including 4160 volt, 480 volt, 120 volt power, control and analog signals.

4. Point-to-point interconnection wiring diagrams shall be provided on 11 x 17 paper.

C. Shop Drawings shall include the following information to the extent applicable to the particular item:

1. Manufacturer’s name and product designation or catalog number.

2. Electrical ratings.

3. Conformance to applicable standards or specifications of ANSI, ASTM, ICEA, IEEE, ISA, Phoenix Electrical Code, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, UL, or other organizations.

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

5. Materials and finish specification, including paints.

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

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

1.4 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit complete manuals including:

1. Copies of all Record Drawings and Wiring Diagrams, test reports, maintenance data and schedules, description of operation, and spare parts information.

2. Provide Operation and Maintenance Data in conformance with the requirements of Section 01781, Operation and Maintenance Data. Refer to the Data Package

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Schedule included in Section 01781, Operation and Maintenance Data, for details of the operation and maintenance data that shall be included for the equipment provided under this specification

B. Record Drawings:

1. Furnish Record Drawings in accordance with the requirements of Section 01782, Record Documents, including:

a. System Record Drawings: Include the following:

1) One line wiring diagram of the distribution system.

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

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

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

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

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

2) Numbered terminal block identification for each wire termination.

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

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

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

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

c. Conduit Wiring Termination Sheets include the following:

1) Actual cable numbers, pair numbers, color, terminations, conduit size, conduit number, to and from location and purpose, as required in reference forms 01331 Reference Forms.

2) Deliverables shall be on 8-1/2” x 11” paper neatly organized in three-ring binders. Each binder shall include electronic files in Excel format on CD-ROM.

2. The Record Drawings shall reflect final equipment and field installation information.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery of Materials: Instruct the manufacturers and vendors as to the maximum shipping sizes of equipment that can be accommodated at the site.

B. Storage of Materials: Refer to and comply with the requirements of Section 01661, Storage of Materials and Equipment.

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C. Handling of Materials: Refer to and comply with the requirements of Section 01651, Transportation and Handling of Materials and Equipment.

1.6 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions:

1. Examine the site and existing facilities in order to compare them with the

Contract Documents with respect to the conditions of the premises, location of and connection to existing facilities and any obstructions which may be encountered.

2. Perform the Work with due regard to safety and in a manner that will not interfere with the existing equipment or in any way cause interruption of any of the functions of the plant.

3. Work shall be carried out with a minimum amount of disruption to the operation of the existing plant and with prior approval of THE CITY OF PHOENIX.

Submit for approval by CITY OF PHOENIX, a detailed written procedure for work which affects operation of the existing plant, a detailed procedure for modifying any existing electrical equipment, and anticipated time required to complete the Work and the required shutdown time, if any.

4. Where the Work of CONTRACTOR ties in with existing installations, take prior precautions and safeguards in connecting the Work with the existing operating circuits so as to prevent any interruption to the existing operating circuits. The tying in of Work, installed under this Contract, with the existing circuits shall be performed only in the presence of CITY OF PHOENIX. Advance notice will be required before any equipment is removed from service. Notify CITY OF PHOENIX, in writing, of his intention to do such work, providing full details.

B. Demolition:

1. The demolition of electrical power distribution equipment, instrumentation/ control equipment, conduit, wire and appurtenances shall be in accordance with Section 02220, Demolitions.

1.7 CONTROL CABINETS AND PANELS

A. All control cabinet and panel materials shall be as follows, unless otherwise specified or noted on the Drawings. All outdoor panels shall be provided with sunshade structures. Sunshade structures shall be constructed as shown on drawings.

1. All indoor locations, dry or non-corrosive, NEMA 12; for wet or corrosive locations, NEMA 4X - 316 stainless steel.

2. All outdoor locations, dry or non-corrosive, NEMA 4X - 304 stainless steel; for wet or corrosive locations, NEMA 4X - 316 stainless steel.

3. All explosion proof locations, NEMA 7.

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1.8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. All electrical equipment shall be capable of operating successfully at full-rated load, without failure, with an ambient outside air temperature of 25°F to 131°F and an elevation of 1000 feet (MSL).

B. All electrical devices and equipment shall have ratings based on 75°C terminations.

C. Commission an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis for each piece of electrical equipment in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1584 and shall submit an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis report as specified herein.

The Arc Flash Hazard Analysis shall be performed in association with, or as a continuation of, the short circuit study and protective-device coordination study.

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis calculations shall lead to a selection of a level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is a balance between the calculated incident energy exposure and the work activity being performed, while meeting the following concerns:

Provide adequate protection.

Avoid the need for more protection than is warranted.

Results of the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis shall be used to identify the flash-protection boundary and the incident energy at assigned working distances throughout any position or level in the overall electrical generation, transmission, distribution, or utilization system.

The analysis shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

A tabulation of the symmetrical RMS bolted fault current available and X/R ratio at each piece of electrical equipment.

A tabulation of the arc fault current available at each piece of electrical equipment.

A list containing the incident energy and the flash-protection boundary for all electrical equipment.

A list containing each piece of electrical equipment, its corresponding incident energy, hazard rating, and the required Personal Protective Equipment.

An Engineering and Testing Services firm acceptable to CONTRACTING OFFICER shall conduct the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.

1. Arc Flash Analysis Software. The Arc Flash Hazard Analysis shall be performed using the latest version of SKM Power*Tools for Windows software, without

Ready To Advertise (RTA) 16050-8 February 2010 exception. After the final version of the study and analysis are completed and accepted, Provide two (2) copies of the SKM electronic file to CITY OF

PHOENIX.

2. Arc Flash Hazard Report. Be responsible for submitting complete and accurate arc flash analysis information in the Arc Flash Hazard Report. The report shall be submitted to CONTRACTING OFFICER for review before the final report is prepared. Ensure that calculated values for flash-protection boundary, working distance, incident energy, and required Personal Protective Equipment is submitted and providing substantiation that the information will be prominently displayed on electrical equipment.

The Arc Flash Hazard Analysis report shall be bound in a standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch three-ring binder and shall be submitted in accordance with the submittals section. Final selection of required Personal Protective Equipment shall be subject to review and acceptance by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

3. Arc Flash Labeling. After approval of the Arc Flash Hazard Report, furnish and install arc flash warning labels on the applicable electrical equipment. All electrical equipment shall be provided with the appropriate ANSI compliant arc flash labeling. Labels shall include the flash protection boundary distance, incident energy, and minimum required Personal Protective Equipment.

1.9 AREA CLASSIFICATIONS

A. Materials and equipment shall conform to the area classification(s) shown on the Drawings, specified and required.

B. Wet/Corrosive Locations: The following areas shall be considered wet/corrosive locations:

1. All outdoor areas.

2. All indoor areas below grade, unless otherwise specified.

3. Indoor areas above grade where shown on the Drawings.

4. Chemical containment and storage areas.

Materials, equipment and incidentals in areas identified as wet locations shall meet Phoenix Electrical Code and NEMA requirements for wet or corrosive locations. All equipment enclosures including pull boxes installed in wet or corrosive locations shall be NEMA 4X, Type 316 stainless steel, unless otherwise indicated. Exposed conduits shall be PVC coated galvanized rigid steel and shall be terminated at enclosures with watertight, threaded hubs.

C. Corrosive Locations: The following areas shall be considered corrosive locations:

1. See Paragraph B above.

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Materials, equipment and incidentals in areas identified as corrosive shall meet Phoenix Electrical Code and NEMA requirements for corrosive locations. Exposed conduit systems shall be PVC coated galvanized rigid steel and enclosures shall meet NEMA 4X requirements. Conduits shall be terminated at enclosures with watertight, threaded hubs.

D. Hazardous Locations: The following areas shall be considered hazardous, Class 1, Division 2, Group D areas as shown on the Drawings.

1. Scum Pumping Station.

Materials, equipment and incidentals in areas identified as hazardous locations shall meet Phoenix Electrical Code requirements for the Class and Division designated.

1.10 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

A. Schematic diagrams are provided for CONTRACTOR’S guidance in fulfilling the operational intent of the Contract Documents.

B. Responsibility belongs to CONTRACTOR to meet all safety and electrical codes, and to provide all equipment, appurtenances and specialty items required to provide for complete and operable systems.

C. Review of control schemes submitted by CONTRACTOR does not relieve

CONTRACTOR of his contractual responsibility to provide complete and successfully operating systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 NAMEPLATES

A. Material: Laminated phenolic, engraved to show 3/8-inch high letters, Gothic, unless otherwise specified. The letters shall be black with white background or match existing.

B. Border: Minimum 1/8-inch around engraved print with extra length for fastening devices.

C. Fasteners: Secured with #4-40, round-head, stainless steel, self-tapping screws.

2.2 WIRE MARKERS

A. Refer to Section 16122, 600 Volt Cable.

2.3 CONDUIT TAGS

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A. Refer to Section 16131, Rigid Conduit.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. Provide identification of each electrical item, in addition to the manufacture’s nameplates, to identify the item’s function and the equipment or system which it serves or controls.

B. Identify equipment by means of nameplates. Re-label existing equipment whose designation has been changed.

C. Color code and identify wires and cables by means of wire markers. Identify power conductors by circuit number, labeled at power source and at the equipment, and phase. Identify each control, signal and status wire by a unique number. Numbering system shall reflect the actual designations used in the Work and shall be documented on the point-to-point wiring diagrams. Coil spare wiring neatly. Tag each spare wire with conduit number and wire number.

D. Identify pull and terminal boxes with nameplates. Identify each box by a unique number. Numbering system shall reflect the actual designations used in the field and as documented on wiring diagrams.

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SECTION 16061

GROUNDING SYSTEMS

Drawings, specifications and as required to furnish and install complete grounding for the electrical systems, structures and equipment.

A. Reference Standards: Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except where otherwise shown or specified:

1. Phoenix Electrical Code, Article 250, Grounding.

2. UL Standard No. 467, Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

3. IEEE 837, Permanent Grounding Connections

B. Shop Drawings: Submit for approval the following:

1. Manufacturer’s technical information for grounding materials proposed for use.

2. Listing of grounding connector types identifying where they are to be used.

3. Layouts of each structure ground grid.

4. Test point construction details.

5. Ground resistance test procedure.

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

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Bare Ground Cable:

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1. Material: Annealed, bare, stranded copper, No. 8 AWG minimum size or as otherwise shown on the Drawings.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide ground cable of one of the following:

a. General Cable Corp.

b. Or equal

B. Ground Rods:

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

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide ground rods of by one of the following:

a. Copperweld, Bimetallics Division.

b. ITT Blackburn Company.

C. Grounding Connectors:

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

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide grounding connectors of one of the following:

a. Pressure Connectors:

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

2) Burndy Corporation.

b. Welded Connections:

1) Cadweld by Erico Products, Incorporated.

2) Therm-O-Weld by Burndy Corporation.

3.1 STRUCTURE GROUND SYSTEM

A. Provide ground grids as shown on the Drawings.

B. Install No. 4/0 bare copper cable around the exterior perimeter of structures, minimum 2 feet-6 inches below grade, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.

C. Install ground rods where shown on the Drawings. Install additional ground rods, if necessary, to attain a resistance to ground of less than five ohms for each ground grid.

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D. For structures with steel columns, install No. 4/0 ground cable from grid to each column around the perimeter of the structure. Connect cable to steel using exothermic welds.

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

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

G. Weld all buried connections, except for test points.

H. Ground cable through exterior building walls shall enter within 2’-6” below finished grade and shall be provided with a water stop. Unless otherwise indicated, installation of the water stop shall include filling the space between the strands with solder and soldering a 12” copper disc over the cable.

3.2 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

A. Ground all electrical equipment in compliance with the Phoenix Electrical Code.

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

Insulation shall be green.

C. All conduits entering enclosures shall be grounded. A separate green insulated ground conductor sized per conduit schedule as shown on DRAWINGS or NEC requirements shall be pulled into conduits and connected utilizing grounding conduit bushings.

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

E. Connect to equipment by means of lug compressed on cable end. Bolt lug to equipment frame using holes or terminals provided on equipment specifically for grounding. Do not use holddown bolts. Where grounding provisions are not included, drill suitable holes in locations designated by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

F. Connect to motors by bolting directly to motor frames, not to sole plates or supporting structures.

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

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

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3.3 TESTING

A. Testing shall be conducted by an CONTRACTING OFFICER-approved third party and paid for by CONTRACTOR in compliance with the Phoenix Electrical Code Testing should include the following test with specs:

1. Bond Resistance Test.

2. Ground Resistance testing.

3. Ground Isolation Test.

4. Continuity Isolation Test.

B. Test and provide documented results on the completed ground systems for resistance to ground using an electrical ground resistance tester. The grounding system maximum resistance shall not exceed five ohms under normally dry conditions when measured by the resistance tester. Resistance values above five ohms shall be brought to the CONTRACTING OFFICER’S attention.

C. Test all grounded cables and metal parts for continuity of connection.

D. Test shall be witnessed by the CONTRACTOR and COR.

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SECTION 16062

LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

Drawings, specified and required to design, furnish and install a complete lightning protection system for the following:

a. IPSEPS Pump Station Electrical Building

1. System arrangement, not shown on the Drawings, shall be arranged in accordance with the class of structure to be protected. Coordinate arrangement and connections with roof system proposed for use and roof mounted equipment.

A. Quality Control:

1. All materials for this system shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection systems. All materials shall comply in weight, size, and composition for the class of structure to be protected.

2. The system shall be installed under the direct supervision of a certified master installer.

B. Requirements of Certification:

1. Provide master installer certified forms for the following:

a. Form LP1-175A, Jobsite Witness of Grounding Connections.

b. Form LP1-175B, Post-Installation Inspection.

c. UL Master Label C.

C. Reference Standards: Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations for

1. LP1-174, Lightning Protection Institute Installation Code.

2. NFPA-78, Lightning Protection Code.

3. UL Standard No. 96A, Master Label Provisions.

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1. Manufacturers technical information for materials proposed for use.

2. Complete scaled drawings identifying the system arrangement and equipment connections for each building. Drawings shall include equipment connection details and downlead details.

3. Submit certificates for LP1 Code Compliance together with UL Master Label C certificates.

A. Materials:

1. General: System materials shall be copper and high copper-content bronze castings. All fittings, except cable holders, shall be heavy-duty type made from bronze castings. All terminal rods, bolts, screws, and related type hardware shall be copper clad steel or brass to prevent galvanic corrosion.

2. Components: The system shall consist of all necessary equipment as required to provide a complete and coordinated system. All cable and all air terminals used shall bear the UL Label. The components shall consist of, but not limited to, the following:

a. Cables.

b. Air terminals.

c. Mounting bases.

d. Fittings.

e. Couplings.

f. Connectors.

g. Fasteners.

h. Conduit.

i. Pitch pads and weatherproof seals.

3. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Thompson Lightning Protection Inc.

b. AC Lightning Security.

c. Heary Bros.

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3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Conceal system conductors wherever practical. Main downleads and roof risers shall be concealed within the building walls or columns.

B. Run leads in 1-inch PVC plastic conduit. Terminate upper end above floor ceiling, utilize through-roof connectors for cable roof penetrations. Conduit terminations at lower end to be 6-inch above finished ground level, to pinpoint locations during future inspections.

C. Bond all metallic objects and systems at roof level. Primary bonds shall utilize appropriate fittings and full size conductor. Primary bond all roof exhaust fans, HVAC units, ductwork, piping, ladders, skylights, stacks, vents, etc.

D. Primary bond all downleads to steel column or major framing member at every downlead position with full-size conductor.

E. Secondary bond, with secondary cable and fittings, metal bodies of inductance located within six feet of a conductor or object with primary bond.

F. Connect to structure ground grid system using exothermic welds.

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SECTION 16121

CONTROL (INSTRUMENTATION) CABLE

Drawings, specified and required to furnish and install instrumentation, telephone cables and security system fiber cables.

2. The types of cable include the following:

a. Single Conductor Control Cable

b. Shielded Cable

c. Unshielded Cable

d. Telephone Cable

e. Intercom and Paging System Cable

f. Security Cable

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1. Manufacturer's technical information for instrumentation cable proposed for use.

2. Manufacturer’s technical information for telephone cable and underground splicing for approval by the City of Phoenix, Information Technology Department.

A. 120 Volt or less Single Conductor Control Cables see Section 16122.2.1.A

B. Single Shielded Pair Cable:

1. Tinned copper, nineteen strand, PVC insulated conductors, No. 16 AWG minimum, twisted with aluminum-polyester shield, stranded tinned 16 AWG

Ready To Advertise (RTA) 16121-2 February 2010 copper drain wire and PVC black or gray outer jacket. Wire conductor colors shall be black (-neg) and red (+pos). 600 Volt Tray Cable (TC) rated.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden Company (No. 9342).

b. Okonite Company.

c. Dekoron Wire and Cable Company.

B. Multipaired Shielded Cable:

1. To be utilized only for wiring between Remote Terminal Units and Intermediate Terminal Panels as shown on drawings.

2. Bare, soft annealed copper, seven strand, tinned copper conductors, PVC insulated conductors, No. 16 AWG minimum, twisted in pairs with aluminum-mylar shield over each pair, tray cable rated, silicone rubber fiberglass fire barrier tape, tinned copper drain wire, pairs shall be individually numbered, aluminum mylar overall shield, PVC outer jacket. Color shall be black and red.

Rated for 600 volts. Multi conductor cable shall only be utilized in cable tray applications or unless specified on drawings.

3. For control circuits provide a minimum number of one spare paired conductor per cable.

4. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden, No. 1043B.

b. Or equal.

D. Multipaired Unshielded Cable:

1. To be utilized only for wiring between Remote Terminal Units and Intermediate

Terminal Panels as shown on drawings.

2. Tinned copper conductors, No. 16 AWG seven strand, PVC insulated, 16 twisted pairs. Rated for 600 volt. Conductor colors shall be black and white.

Overall Shield with 100 percent coverage and tinned copper drain wire. Jacket shall be PVC and UL Type TC. Multi conductor cable shall only be utilized in cable tray applications or unless specified on drawings.

3. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden, No. 1073B.

E. Telephone Cable:

(--D. RS-485 Communication Cable:

1. Tinned copper conductors, No. 24 AWG, 7x32 stranding, polyethylene insulation, one twisted pair with aluminum foil-polyester tape and tinned copper braid shield, stranded tinned copper 24 AWG drain wire and PVC black or gray outer jacket. Wire conductor colors shall be white/blue and blue/white. 300 volt rated. Electrical characteristics of the cable shall be nominal 120 ohm impedence and 12.8 pF/ft.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden Company (No. 9841)

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E. Single Triad Shielded Instrument Cable:

1. 16 AWG, 7-strand, concentric-lay, uncoated copper. Maximum operating temperature 90°C dry, 75°C wet. Polyvinyl chloride insulation, not less than 15 mils average thickness; 13 mils minimum thickness, UL 62, Type TFN.

Twisted triad with 1-1/2 inch to 2-1/2 inch lay. Cable assembly, combination aluminum-polyester tape and 7-strand, 18 AWG minimum size, tinned copper drain wire, shield applied to achieve 100 percent cover over insulated conductors. Conductor jacket shall be nylon, 4 mils minimum thickness, UL 62. Cable assembly jacket shall be black, flame-retardant polyvinyl chloride, UL 1277, applied over tape-wrapped cable core. Wire conductors shall be one black, one blue, one red. Insulated conductors shall meet the requirements of UL 62 for Type TFN. Assembly jacket shall meet the requirements of UL 1277. Cable shall meet the vertical-tray flame test requirements of UL 1277.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden Company (No. 1119A)

F. Telephone Cable:

1.1. Bare, solid annealed copper, No. 22 AWG twisted pairs with solid polyolefin insulation, color coded to telephone industry standards. Cable core shall be filled with a water proofing compound and wrapped with a non-hygroscopic core tape. Shielding shall be constructed of 0.005-inch solid copper. Cable shall be finished with a black polyethylene jacket. Cable shall contain the number of pairs as shown on the Drawings.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Anixter.

G. Intercom and Paging System Cable:

1. Cable for the connection of the remote staff stations associated with the intercom or paging system shall be single pair shielded audio and data cable insulated for 600 volt, as manufactured by Belden, No. 8719, Mohawk equivalent, or equal.

2. Where paging system cables are shown on the Drawings, two single pairs of the specified cable shall be installed in the indicated conduit, one shall serve as a spare.

3. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Belden, No. 8719.

b. Mohawk.

c. Or equal.

H. Cable Terminals:

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1. Provide ferule compression fittings or UL listed fork type copper compression terminals with nylon insulation for termination of cable at all terminal blocks.

2. For Panels provided under 17260, see Section 17260 - Field Wire Termination for termination methods, product and manufacturer.

3. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. T&B Sta-Kon.

b. Burndy Insulug.

I. Cable Markers:

1. Provide only heat shrinkage type cable identification, which shall be type-written.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide the following:

a. By W.H. Brady Company. (Part # PSPT-500-1W for a twisted pair shielded cable)

b. For Single Conductor – See Section 16122

c. Or equal

A. Separation Requirements:

1) Instrumentation Cables shall not be installed within the same conduits, raceways or cable trays with cables identified in Sections 16122, 16123 and 16124.

2) Telephone Cables are to be routed separately from other cables.

3) Intercom and Paging System Cables are to be routed separately from other cables.

4) Fire Detection or Protection System Cables are to be routed separately from other cables.

5) Security System Cables are to be routed separately from other cables unless noted on the drawings.

6) Additional separation requirements:

a) Class 1 Control circuits (limited to 120 V, see NEC Section 725 Parts I & II for Class 1 Circuits) are to be routed separately from other cables.

(Lights and starter circuits)

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b) Class 2 Control circuits (limited current and less than 50 V, see NEC Section 725 Parts I & III for Class 2 Circuits) are to be routed separately from other cables. (Analog signal, digital communications, Discrete Inputs and Outputs)

c) Class 3 Control circuits (limited current and less than 120 V, see NEC Section 725 Parts I & III for Class 3 Circuits) are to be routed separately from other cables. (Discrete Inputs to and Outputs from OPTO 22 modules to or from contacts and interposing relay coils.)

B. Install all cables complete with proper identification and terminations at both ends.

C. Ground shield of shielded cables at one end only and as recommended by instrument manufacturer. When multiple shielded cables are terminated on a designated analog terminal strip an insulated green with yellow strip wire is used to jumper between the shield terminals and at the end of the terminal strip terminate the shields to the isolated DC ground bar mounted in the panel.

D. Terminate stranded conductors with pre-insulated crimp type spade or barrel compression fitting terminals properly sized to fit fastening device and wire size.

E. Install and terminate vendor furnished cable in accordance with vendor equipment requirements.

F. coordinate the installation and termination of the telephone cables with the City of

Phoenix, Information Technology Department.

G. Install in conformance with the Phoenix Electrical Code and the National Electrical

Code.

3.2 TESTING

A. Test all 600 volt wiring in accordance with the requirements of Section 16122, 600 Volt Cable in compliance with the Phoenix Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code.

B. Test shielded instrumentation cable shields with an ohmmeter for continuity along the full length of the cable and for shield continuity to ground. The tests shall be witness by the CITY OF PHOENIX and CONTRACTING OFFICER.

C. Connect shielded instrumentation cables to a calibrated 4 to 20 mADC signal transmitter and receiver. Test at 4, 12 and 20 milliamp transmitter settings.

D. Telephone cables shall be tested in accordance with and in the presence of the City of Phoenix, Information Technology Department. A written proposed schedule shall

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SECTION 16122

600 VOLT CABLE

Drawings, specified and required to furnish and install 600 volt cable.

2. The types of cable required include the following:

a. Insulated cable for installation in raceways.

b. Cable for installation in trays.

c. Direct burial cable.

d. Direct burial cable duct.

A. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies: Comply with applicable provisions of Regulatory Agencies below and others having jurisdiction:

1. Codes: Install cable in accordance with the Phoenix Electrical Code and applicable local codes.

2. Tests by Independent Regulatory Agencies: Cable shall bear the label of the

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

B. Reference Standards: Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of

1. ASTM B 3, Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.

2. ASTM B 8, Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-hard or Soft.

3. ICEA S-66-524, Cross-linked-thermosetting- polyethylene-insulated Wire and

Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.

4. Phoenix Electrical Code.

5. UL Standard No. 44, Wires and Cables, Rubber-Insulated.

6. UL Standard No. 83, Wires and Cables, Thermoplastic-Insulated.

7. IEEE Standard 971.

8. NFPA 70.

9. NEMA WC 7.

10. IEEE Standard. 802.2.

C. Factory Production Tests:

1. All wire and cable shall be factory tested in accordance with the requirements of

Underwriters' Laboratories.

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1. Manufacturer's literature, specifications, and engineering data for 600 volt insulated cable proposed for use.

2. Manufacturer's literature for cable markers.

3. Sample of the largest size of each type cable used with legible and complete surface printing of the cable identification. Cable samples will not be returned to the CONTRACTOR.

C. Test Records: Submit for review copies of written records of field insulation resistance test results.

A. Insulated Cable In Raceways:

1. Material: Single conductor copper cable conforming to ASTM B 3 and B 8 with flame-retardant, moisture and heat resistant cross-linked polyethylene or thermoplastic insulation rated 90°C in dry locations and 75°C in wet locations and listed by UL as Type XHHW-2. Multi conductor cable shall only be utilized in cable tray applications or unless specified on drawings.

2. Application: Use Type XHHW-2 for all sizes, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Wire Sizes: Not smaller than No. 12 AWG for power, grounding and lighting and No. 14 AWG for 120 volt control circuits

4. Stranding: All 600 volt cable shall be stranded.

5. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Okonite Company.

b. Ace Wire and Cable Corporation.

c. The Southwire Company.

d. or Equal

B. Cable for Installation in Trays:

1. Material: Factory assembled cable, multi-conductor as required by the Drawings, Type XHHW-2 bearing the UL label, Type TC and specifically

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2. For control circuits provide a minimum number of of 6 spare conductors per cable .

3. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. The Southwire Company.

b. The Okonite Company.

c. Service Wire

C. Direct Burial Cable:

1. Single or multiconductor, stranded copper conductors, 60-mils butadiene styrene or ethylene propylene insulation, overall jacket of neoprene or PVC.

Rated at 600 volts.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. The Okonite Company.

b. American Insulated Wire Corporation.

D. Direct Burial Cable Duct:

1. Material: Multi conductor stranded copper cables; 600 volt cross-linked polyethylene insulated, factory assembled in a coilable, medium density polyethylene duct suitable for direct burial in earth for operation at a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Cablecon by Integral Corporation.

b. Tamaqua Duct System by Tamaqua Cable Products Corporation.

E. Cable Connectors, Solderless Type:

1. For wire sizes up to and including No. 6 AWG, use compression type. Alarm and control wire shall be terminated using forked type connectors at terminals.

If terminal block is crimp type, then the wire shall be terminated with a crimped barrel lug or solder dipped.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. T & B Sta-Kon.

b. Burndy Hylug.

3. For wire sizes No. 4 AWG and above, use either compression type or bolted type with silver-plated contact faces.

4. For wire sizes No. 250 kcmil and larger, use connectors with at least two cable clamping elements or compression indents and provision for at least two bolts for joining to apparatus terminal.

5. Properly size connectors to fit fastening device and wire size.

F. Cable Splices:

1. For wire sizes No. 8 AWG and larger, splices shall be made up with compres-sion type copper splice fittings. Splices shall be taped and covered with

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2. For wire sizes No. 10 AWG and smaller, splices may be made up with pre-insulated spring connectors.

3. For wet locations, splices shall be waterproofed. Compression type splices shall be waterproofed by a sealant-filled, thick wall, heat shrinkable, thermosetting tubing or by pouring a thermosetting resin into a mold that surrounds the joined conductor. Spring connector splices shall be waterproofed with a sealant-filler.

4. Product and Manufacturer: Provide one of the following:

a. Compression-Type Splices:

1) Burndy Hylink.

2) T&B Color-Keyed Compression Connectors.

b. Spring Connectors:

1) Buchanan B-Cap.

2) T&B Wire Connector.

G. Cable Markers:

1. Provide only heat shrinkage type cable identification, which shall be type-written.

2. Product and Manufacturer: Provide the following:

a. By W.H. Brady Company. (Part # PSPT-187-1W for a single conductor)

A. Install all cables complete with proper identification and terminations at both ends.

Check and correct for proper phase sequence and proper motor rotation. Install in conformance with the Phoenix Electrical Code.

B. Pulling:

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

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

3. Use a dynamometer where mechanical means are used.

4. Cut off section subject to mechanical means.

C. Bending Radius: Limit to a minimum of six times cable overall diameter.

D. Slack: Provide maximum slack at all terminal points.

E. Splices:

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1. Where possible, install cable continuous, without splice, from termination to termination.

2. Where required, splice where shown on the Drawings or as approved by the CONTRACTING OFFICER and also where required for cable installation. All splices below grade, in manholes, handholes and wet locations shall be waterproofed.

3. Splices are not allowed in conduits.

4. All splices shall be pre-approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER.

F. Identification:

1. Each cable and conductor shall be identified in each pullbox, manhole and each termination point with circuit identification markers, which shall include the conduit number and wire number. The markers shall be self-laminating vinyl on white background and shall be printed using a Brady "XC Plus" printer or equal.

G. Phase Identification/Color Coding:

1. All three phase circuits shall be identified, which shall include the conduit number and phase, at switchgear, motor control centers, manholes (5 KV), cables and panelboards as "PHASE A"," PHASE B", and "PHASE C". All conductors not identified with a tag number shall be identified with a tag indicating the source.

2. Three phase 480 volt systems shall be color coded as follows:

a. Phase A - Brown.

b. Phase B - Orange.

c. Phase C - Yellow.

d. Neutral (if applicable) - White.

3. Single phase, 120/240 volt circuits shall be color coded as follows:

a. Phase A - Black.

b. Phase B - Red.

c. Neutral - White.

4. Three phase, 208 volt systems shall be color coded as follows:

a. Phase A - Black.

b. Phase B - Red.

c. Phase C - Blue.

d. Neutral - White.

5. No. 6 AWG and Smaller: Provide colored conductors.

6. No. 4 AWG and Larger: Apply general purpose, flame retardant tape at each end, wrapped in overlapping turns to cover an area of at least 2-inches.

7. All field wiring color shall be black unless otherwise noted.

A. Test each electrical circuit after permanent cables are in place to demonstrate that the circuit and connected equipment perform satisfactorily and that they are free from improper grounds and short circuits.

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B. Individually test 600 volt cable mechanical connections after installation and before they are put in service with a calibrated torque wrench. Values shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

C. Individually test 600 volt cables for insulation resistance between phases and from each phase to ground. Test after cables are installed and before they are put in service with a Megger whose rating is suitable for the tested circuit. Tests shall meet with the applicable specifications of IPCEA S-66-524 and NEMA WC7-1971. Tests shall be witnessed by the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

D. The insulation resistance for any given conductor shall not be less than the value recommended by the IPCEA or a minimum of one megohm for 600 volt and less service, if not IPCEA listed. Any cable not conforming to the recommended value or which fails when tested under full load conditions shall be replaced with a new cable for the full length.

E. Install in accordance with the Phoenix Electrical Code.

F. Test in compliance with the Phoenix Electrical Code

G. Where existing cables are spliced to cables provided under this Contract, the existing cables shall be tested prior to splicing. Test cables at 1,000 volts DC for one minute. The entire spliced cable installation shall be re-tested after the splice is completed. Any existing cable which fails or has a value less than two megohms shall be brought to the CONTRACTING OFFICER’S attention and the splicing shall not proceed. Tests shall be witnessed by the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

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SECTION 16123

5 KV CABLE

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