W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol6-0000.pdf

Solicitation For Construction of the New VA Medical Center (VAMC) Project in Louisville, KY

P2: 453413

Design-Bid-Build RFP

Specifications Phase B Volume 6 Div. 26-28

Certified Final Design

03 December 2020

W912QR21R0008

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol6-0000

Replacement VA Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky

Project Managers

Cynthia K. Pozolo, FAIA URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager SmithGroup 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700 Detroit, Michigan 48226 t 313.983.3600

Randy L. Kirschner, AIA, NCARB URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager

AECOM

277 Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215 t 614.464.4500

CERTIFIED FINAL

VA101CFM-P-0157/603-320

USACE P2 No. 453413

Phase B New Hospital Buildings Specifications 26-05-11 — 28-52-31 (Vol. 6)

03 December 2020

VA 603-320, P2 453413

Louisville VAMC Replacement Phase B

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data 00 31 32a 9-12-14 Report of Geotechnical Exploration Rev 1

00 31 32b Supplemental Recommendations Summary Report of Geotechnical

Exploration (REV 1) 01 November 2018

00 31 32c Louisville VA Hospital Geophysical Report 2 29 16

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Special Provisions

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Construction Project Sign Details

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Communication Systems Matrix

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LOD Matrix

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Initial Facility Maintenance Data (COBie) Workbooks (FMDW)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Hospital Building Medical Center

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Central Utility Plan (CUP) – Laundry

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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North Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Miscellaneous

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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South Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Project Submittal Register – Phase A

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Project Submittal Register – Phase B

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Delegated Design List – Phase A

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Delegated Design List – Phase B

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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Project Schedule

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Submittal Procedures

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Government Safety Requirements

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01 35 26.01

FORM 16-1 Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging

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CELRL FORM 1259 Activity Hazards Analysis

01 43 39 Exterior Wall Mockups 01 45 00.15

Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM)

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Contractor Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls 01 50 00.01 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning

Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Antenna Tower and Building

01 50 00.02 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Elevated Water Tank

01 50 00.03 Property Transfers with KYTC 01 57 19.00

Temporary Environmental Controls and Permits

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Permit Matrix

01 74 19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 01 78 23 Operations and Maintenance Manuals 01 78 24.00

Facility Maintenance (FM)Data Requirements

01 79 00 Operations and Maintenance Training 01 81 11 Exterior Shell Air-Blast Performance Requirements 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 01 91 00a Appendix A Commissioning Status Tracking 01 91 00b Appendix B Commissioning Schedule Activities 01 91 18 Commissioning of Building Envelope Systems

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 30 01 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Garage Structures 03 30 02 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Site Structures 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 03 45 00.02 Precast Architectural Concrete (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 12 13 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

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05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 43 13 Medical Equipment Support Systems 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 50 00.02 Metal Fabrications (Parking Structure) 05 50 11 Metal Fabrications for Fall Protection Systems 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 05 52 20 Barrier Cable Systems 05 58 13 Column and Beam Covers 05 70 10 Decorative Metal Grilles 05 73 13 Glazed Decorative Railing Systems

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 Pressure Testing an Air Barrier System for Air Tightness 07 05 23a Appendix A Air Leakage Test Form Example 07 05 23b Appendix B Air Leakage Test Results Form 07 05 23c Appendix C Test Agency Qualifications Sheet 07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing O7 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 54 Thermoplastic Sheet Waterproofing O7 14 13 Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing 07 16 19 Metal Oxide Waterproofing 07 18 00.02 Traffic Coatings (Parking Structure) 07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding 07 40 00.02 Roofing and Siding Panels (Parking Structure) 07 42 00 Metal Wall Panels 07 42 13 16.02

Metal Plate Wall Panels (Parking Structure)

07 42 29 Terra Cotta Panel Rain Screen Systems 07 42 53 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems 07 42 53.02 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems (Parking Structure) 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 07 54 19a Appendix A Example RRO Report 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 76 16 Roof Decking Pavers 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 81 23 Intumescent Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

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07 95 13 19.02

Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 08 33 00.02 Coiling Grilles (Parking Structure) 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 08 35 13.23 Accordion Folding Fire Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 41 13.02 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts (Parking Structure) 08 41 26.01 Custom All-Glass Wall and Door System 08 42 29.23 Sliding and Bi-Folding Automatic Entrances 08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Entrances 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08 44 13.02 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls (Parking Structure) 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 56 19 Pass Windows 08 56 53 Blast and Ballistic Resistant Windows 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 08 56 66 Security Window Screens 08 62 00 Unit Skylights 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 08 88 16 Vision Control Glass 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic / Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 54 26 Linear Wood Wall and Ceiling Systems 09 54 81 Custom Interior Aluminum Beams and Fins 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 16.33 Rubber Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 65 66 Resilient Athletic Flooring 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Based) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES-2)

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09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Based) High Performance Mortar Flooring (RES-3) 09 67 23.40 Resinous Poured in Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES-6B) 09 67 23.70 Epoxy Floor Coating (EPY-01, EPY-02) 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 69 00 Access Flooring 09 77 01 Interior Glass Wall Panel System 09 77 14 Wood Veneer Acoustic Wall Panels 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 09 91 00 Painting 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 09 96 59.10 High Build Glazed Specialty Coating (SC-01)

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10 11 23 Tackboards 10 13 00 Directories 10 14 00 Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 22 13 Interior Wire Mesh Partitions 10 22 13.02 Exterior Wire Mesh Partitions (Parking Structure) 10 22 39 Folding Panel Partitions 10 22 39.01 Automatic Operable Vertically Retractable Acoustic Wall 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls (PBSW) 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protections 10 26 41 Bullet Resistant Panels 10 28 00 Toilet Bath and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 44 13.02 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets (Parking Structure) 10 55 00.16 Private-Delivery Postal Specialties 10 56 26 Manual Mobile and Fixed Shelving 10 75 00 Flagpoles 10 82 19 Exterior Acoustical Barrier Screen Walls

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11 06 00 Medical Equipment Schedule 11 06 01 Project Room Contents Report 11 08 00 Commissioning of Equipment 11 11 00 Laundry Equipment 11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment - Parking/Barrier Gate Operators 11 12 00.02 Parking Control Equipment (Parking Structure) 11 13 00 Loading Dock Equipment 11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 11 24 11 Horizontal Lifeline Fall Protection Systems 11 24 14 Suspended Façade Access Equipment 11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment 11 40 21 Foodservice Equipment - Utility Distribution System 11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment

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11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 11 45 00 Miscellaneous Food Service Equipment 11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 11 53 00 Laboratory Equipment 11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow Workstations 11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 11 71 00 Healthcare Equipment 11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 11 73 11 Patient ICU Service Boom Systems 11 74 00 Dental Equipment 11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 11 82 00 Waste Handling Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 24 00.01 Motorized Window Shades 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 35 53 Adaptable Laboratory Casework Systems 12 36 00 Laboratory Countertops and Accessories 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 01 00 Radiofrequency (RF) MRI Shielding System 13 01 01 DC MRI Magnetic Shielding System 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 13 21 13.34 Automatic Clean Room Swinging Doors and Fixed Windows 13 21 13.38 Clean Room Pass-Through Chambers 13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 13 49 00 Radiation Protection 13 49 00 A Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 1) 13 49 00 B Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 2) 13 49 00 C Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 3) 13 49 00 D Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 4) 13 49 23 AC ELF Magnetic Shielding Systems 13 49 25 Main Computer Room Shielding

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 08 00 Commissioning of Conveying Equipment 14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes 14 91 82 Trash Chutes 14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

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21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 08 00a Division 22 Sample PFC 22 08 00b Division 22 Sample FPT 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 22 20 00 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 22 31 11 Water Softeners 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 22 70 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems

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

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment 23 05 14 Variable Frequency Drives 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 08 00a Division 23 Sample PFC 23 08 00b Division 23 Sample FPT 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant

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23 08 11a Attachment A VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual Fifth Edition

23 08 11b Attachment B Appendix B of VHA Directive 1810 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 35 03 Dryer Vent Exhaust System 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 23 64 20 Heat Recovery Chillers 23 65 00 Cooling Towers 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 25 08 00 Commissioning of Advanced Utility Metering Systems

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 36.26 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 08 00a Division 26 Sample PFC 26 08 00b Division 26 FPT 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

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26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 26 25 11 Busways 26 26 10 Emergency Power Off System 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 32 13 Engine Generators 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 27 41 31 Cable Television Distribution System 27 51 16 Public Address (Overhead Paging) System 27 51 23 Clinical Intercom 27 51 25 Limited Area Networked Sound Masking System 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue System 27 53 13 Clock Systems 27 53 19 Distributed Antenna System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 13 00 Physical Access Control and Security Management System 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 52 31 Emergency Communications Systems

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

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31 31 16 Termite Control 31 63 26 Drilled Pier 31 68 14 Soil and Rock Anchors for VA Medical Center (Building B)

Structure

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 14 13 Precast Concrete Unit Paving 32 17 13 Parking Bumpers 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 17 26 Tactile Warning Surfacing 32 31 13.02 Chain Link Fences and Gates (Parking Structure) 32 31 53 Perimeter Security Fences and Gates 32 33 13 Exterior Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting 32 97 00 Vegetated Roof Assemblies

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 16 19 Elevated Water Storage Tank Structure 33 16 23 Ground Water Storage Tank Structure 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 40 13 Stormwater Pump Station 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 08 00 Commissioning of Active Vehicle Barriers 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 08 00 Commissioning of Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems

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SECTION 26 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section applies to all sections of Division 26.

B. Furnish and install electrical systems, materials, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

Capacities and ratings of motors, transformers, conductors and cable, switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, generators, automatic transfer switches, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on the drawings.

C. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.

D. Conductor ampacities specified or shown on the drawings are based on copper conductors, with the conduit and raceways sized per NEC.

Aluminum conductors are prohibited.

1.2 TEMPORARY POWER REQUIREMENTS

A. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements. Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.

B. Provide temporary power from power co. or from portable generator to provide power to site. All costs for installation and removal of temporary power shall be by contractor.

1.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. The International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) codes and standards are the minimum requirements for materials and installation.

B. The drawings and specifications shall govern in those instances where requirements are greater than those stated in the above codes and standards.

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1.4 TEST STANDARDS

A. All materials and equipment shall be listed, labeled, or certified by a

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standards where test standards have been established. Materials and equipment which are not covered by UL standards will be accepted, providing that materials and equipment are listed, labeled, certified or otherwise determined to meet the safety requirements of a NRTL. Materials and equipment which no NRTL accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or determines to be safe, will be considered if inspected or tested in accordance with national industrial standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and NETA. Evidence of compliance shall include certified test reports and definitive shop drawings.

B. Definitions:

1. Listed: Materials and equipment included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production or listed materials and equipment or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that the materials and equipment either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

2. Labeled: Materials and equipment to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled materials and equipment, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

3. Certified: Materials and equipment which:

a. Have been tested and found by a NRTL to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for use in a specified manner.

b. Are periodically inspected by a NRTL.

c. Bear a label, tag, or other record of certification.

4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory: Testing laboratory which is recognized and approved by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with OSHA regulations.

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1.5 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and currently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the materials and equipment specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the materials and equipment for at least three years.

B. Product Qualification:

1. Manufacturer's materials and equipment shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for at least three years.

2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the materials and equipment have been in operation before approval.

C. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within four hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable publications listed in all Sections of Division 26 are the latest issue, unless otherwise noted.

B. Products specified in all sections of Division 26 shall comply with the applicable publications listed in each section.

1.7 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, and for which replacement parts shall be available. Materials and equipment furnished shall be new, and shall have superior quality and freshness.

B. When more than one unit of the same class or type of materials and equipment is required, such units shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

C. Equipment Assemblies and Components:

1. Components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer.

2. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit.

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3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended service.

4. Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

D. Factory wiring and terminals shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

E. When Factory Tests are specified, Factory Tests shall be performed in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the contractor. In addition, the following requirements shall be complied with:

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

The Contractor shall notify the Government through the Contracting

Officer a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the manufacturer’s performing of the factory tests.

2. When factory tests are successful, contractor shall furnish four (4) copies of the equipment manufacturer’s certified test reports to the

Contracting Officer fourteen (14) days prior to shipment of the equipment, and not more than ninety (90) days after completion of the factory tests.

3. When factory tests are not successful, factory tests shall be repeated in the factory by the equipment manufacturer, and witnessed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be liable for all additional expenses for the Government to witness factory re-testing.

1.8 VARIATIONS FROM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. Where the Government or the Contractor requests variations from the contract requirements, the connecting work and related components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels and installation methods.

1.9 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION

A. Materials and equipment shall be protected during shipment and storage against physical damage, vermin, dirt, corrosive substances, fumes, moisture, cold and rain.

1. Store materials and equipment indoors in clean dry space with uniform temperature to prevent condensation.

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2. Store materials and equipment containing electronics indoors in a clean dry space with air conditioning to control temperature and humidity in the space.

3. During installation, equipment shall be protected against entry of foreign matter, and be vacuum-cleaned both inside and outside before testing and operating. Compressed air shall not be used to clean equipment. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside equipment.

4. Damaged equipment shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by the Contracting Officer.

5. Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.

6. Damaged paint on equipment shall be refinished with the same quality of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired areas are not obvious.

1.10 WORK PERFORMANCE

A. All electrical work shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70

(NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, OSHA Part 1910 subpart J – General

Environmental Controls, OSHA Part 1910 subpart K – Medical and First

Aid, and OSHA Part 1910 subpart S – Electrical, in addition to other references required by contract.

B. Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the

Contractor.

C. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished in this manner for the required work, the following requirements are mandatory:

1. Electricians must use full protective equipment (i.e., certified and tested insulating material to cover exposed energized electrical components, certified and tested insulated tools, etc.) while working on energized systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

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

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

D. Coordinate location of equipment and conduit with other trades to minimize interference.

1.11 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment location shall be as close as practical to locations shown on the drawings.

B. Working clearances shall not be less than specified in the NEC.

C. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not readily accessible for operation and maintenance, the equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as directed at no additional cost to the Government.

2. "Readily accessible” is defined as being capable of being reached quickly for operation, maintenance, or inspections without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as, but not limited to, motors, pumps, belt guards, transformers, piping, ductwork, conduit and raceways.

D. Electrical service entrance equipment and arrangements for temporary and permanent connections to the electric utility company’s system shall conform to the electric utility company's requirements.

Coordinate fuses, circuit breakers and relays with the electric utility company’s system, and obtain electric utility company approval for sizes and settings of these devices.

1.12 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. In addition to the requirements of the NEC, install an identification sign which clearly indicates information required for use and maintenance of items such as switchboards and switchgear, panelboards, cabinets, motor controllers, fused and non-fused safety switches, generators, automatic transfer switches, separately enclosed circuit breakers, individual breakers and controllers in switchboards, switchgear and motor control assemblies, UPSs, power distribution units, neutral grounding resistors, control devices and other significant equipment.

B. Identification signs for Normal Power System equipment shall be laminated black phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering. Identification signs for Essential Electrical System (EES) equipment, as defined in the NEC, shall be laminated red phenolic resin

26 05 11 - 7 with a white core with engraved lettering. Lettering shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch high. Identification signs shall indicate equipment designation, rated bus amperage, voltage, number of phases, number of wires, name of source distribution equipment feeding the equipment, and type of EES power branch as applicable. Secure nameplates with screws.

C. Install adhesive arc flash warning labels on all equipment as required by NFPA 70E. Label shall show specific and correct information for specific equipment based on its arc flash calculations. Label shall show the followings:

1. Nominal system voltage.

2. Arc flash boundary (inches).

3. Available arc flash incident energy at the corresponding working distance (calories/cm2).

4. Required PPE category and description.

5. Limited approach distance (inches), restricted approach distance

(inches).

6. Equipment/bus name, date prepared, and manufacturer name and address.

D. Branch circuit wiring: Provide labels on receptacles and light switches cover plates, to identify the panel and branch circuit supplying the receptacle and light switches. Lettering shall be as large as practical to improve legibility.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to the Contracting Officer in accordance with Section 01 33

00.00 06, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

B. The Government's approval shall be obtained for all materials and equipment before delivery to the job site. Delivery, storage or installation of materials and equipment which has not had prior approval will not be permitted.

C. All submittals shall include six copies of adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings, test reports, certifications, samples, and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that the proposed materials and equipment comply with drawing and specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify specific materials and equipment being submitted.

D. Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system

26 05 11 - 8 or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered for approval.

1. Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION__________________".

2. Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including the section and paragraph numbers.

3. Submit each section separately.

E. The submittals shall include the following:

1. Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements.

Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog numbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, manuals, pictures, nameplate data, and test reports as required.

2. For seismic areas with seismic design category C or higher, submittals are required for all equipment anchors and supports.

Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, center of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendations and behavior problems (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion, etc.) associated with equipment or piping so that the proposed installation can be properly reviewed. Include sufficient fabrication information so that appropriate mounting and securing provisions may be designed and attached to the equipment.

3. Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and signal systems, control systems, and equipment assemblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be identified on wiring diagrams.

4. Parts list which shall include information for replacement parts and ordering instructions, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

F. Coordination Drawings

1. Prepare coordination drawings in accordance with Division 01 section "Project Coordination; Bid Package Contracts" to a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot–0 inches or larger scale 1/4 inch = 1 foot as required. Drawings shall show detailing of major elements, components, and systems of electrical equipment and materials in relationship with other systems, installations, and building components. Indicate locations where space is limited for installation and access and where sequencing and coordination of installations are of importance to the efficient flow of the work, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following:

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a. Submit conduit layout drawings showing all conduit sizes, the number and size of each conductor installed in each conduit, and the intended use for each conduit. Drawings should clearly delineate method of conduit installation and should include details of any special conduit support or mounting method. All telecom devices, data outlets, CCTV outlets, WAP outlets, TV outlets, PA speakers, etc shall be included on drawings. All wiring devices, lighting fixtures, and equipment supplying or requiring electrical power shall be located on the layout drawings. In addition, include the following:

1) Clearances for servicing equipment, including space for equipment disassembly required for periodic maintenance.

2) Exterior wall and foundation penetrations.

3) Fire-rated wall and floor penetrations.

4) Equipment connections and support details. Demonstrate evidence of dimensional coordination.

5) Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.

b. Indicate scheduling, sequencing, movement, and positioning of large equipment into the building during construction.

c. Prepare floor plans, elevations, and details to indicate penetrations in floors, walls, and ceilings and their relationship to other penetrations and installations.

d. Prepare reflected ceiling plans to coordinate and integrate installations, air outlets and inlets, light fixtures, communications systems components, sprinklers, and other ceiling-mounted devices.

G. Maintenance and Operation Manuals:

1. Submit as required for systems and equipment specified in the technical sections. Furnish in hardcover binders or an approved equivalent.

2. Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words

"MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and location of the system, material, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and contract name and number. Include in the manual the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing

26 05 11 - 10 the system or equipment and the local representatives for the material or equipment.

3. Provide a table of contents and assemble the manual to conform to the table of contents, with tab sheets placed before instructions covering the subject. The instructions shall be legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.

4. The manuals shall include:

a. Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and control of the equipment.

b. A control sequence describing start-up, operation, and shutdown.

c. Description of the function of each principal item of equipment.

d. Installation instructions.

e. Safety precautions for operation and maintenance.

f. Diagrams and illustrations.

g. Periodic maintenance and testing procedures and frequencies, including replacement parts numbers.

h. Performance data.

i. Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The list shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare and replacement parts, and name of servicing organization.

j. List of factory approved or qualified permanent servicing organizations for equipment repair and periodic testing and maintenance, including addresses and factory certification qualifications.

H. Approvals will be based on complete submission of shop drawings, manuals, test reports, certifications, and samples as applicable.

I. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Contracting

Officer with one sample of each of the following:

1. A minimum 12 inches length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils or reels from which the sample was taken. The length of the sample shall be sufficient to show all markings provided by the manufacturer.

2. Each type of conduit coupling, bushing, and termination fitting.

3. Conduit hangers, clamps, and supports.

4. Duct sealing compound.

5. Each type of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting control sensor, outlet box, manual motor starter, device wall plate, engraved

26 05 11 - 11 nameplate, wire and cable splicing and terminating material, and branch circuit single pole molded case circuit breaker.

1.14 SINGULAR NUMBER

A. Where any device or part of equipment is referred to in these specifications in the singular number (e.g., "the switch"), this reference shall be deemed to apply to as many such devices as are required to complete the installation as shown on the drawings.

1.15 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish the instruments, materials, and labor for tests.

B. Where systems are comprised of components specified in more than one section of Division 26, the Contractor shall coordinate the installation, testing, and adjustment of all components between various manufacturer’s representatives and technicians so that a complete, functional, and operational system is delivered to the Government.

C. When test results indicate any defects, the Contractor shall repair or replace the defective materials or equipment, and repeat the tests.

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

1.16 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and all equipment and material furnished under this

Division shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

Contracting Officer for the Government.

1.17 INSTRUCTION

A. Instruction to designated Government personnel shall be provided for the particular equipment or system as required in each associated technical specification section.

B. Furnish the services of competent and factory-trained instructors to give full instruction in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance of the specified equipment and system, including pertinent safety requirements. Instructors shall be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the installation, and shall be factory-trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance procedures.

C. A training schedule shall be developed and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to the planned training.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 26 05 13

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

B. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

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

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

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

E. Section 26 12 19, PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE

TRANSFORMERS: Medium-voltage cable terminations for use in pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage transformers.

F. Section 13 05 41 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS: Requirements for Seismic restraint for nonstructural components.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 FACTORY TESTS

A. Medium-voltage cables shall be thoroughly tested at the factory per

NEMA WC 74 to ensure that there are no electrical defects. Factory tests shall be certified.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit six copies of the following in accordance with Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1. Shop Drawings:

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

b. Submit the following data for approval:

1) Complete electrical ratings.

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2) Installation instructions.

2. Samples:

a. After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Contracting

Officer with a sample of each type and size of cable per the requirements of Section 25 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS.

3. Certifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Qualified Worker Approval:

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

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

5. Electric Utility Company Approval:

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

1) Service entrance cables, splices, and terminations.

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

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1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

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

Copper Wire

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

48-09...................Test Procedures and Requirements for

Alternating-Current Cable Terminations Used on

Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation

Rated 2.5 kV through 765 kV or Extruded

Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV

386-06..................Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power

Distribution Systems above 600 V

400-13..................Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the

Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems

400.2-13................Guide for Field Testing of Shielded Power Cable

Systems Using Very Low Frequency (VLF)

400.3-06................Guide for Partial Discharge Testing of Shielded

Power Cable Systems in a Field Environment

404-12..................Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded

Cable Joints Rated 2500 V to 500,000 V

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

WC 71-99................Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 Volts for

Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy

WC 74-13................5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the

Transmission and Distribution of Electric

Energy

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-14...................National Electrical Code (NEC)

F. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

1072-06 ................Medium-Voltage Power Cables

1.7 SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

A. Cable shall be shipped on reels such that it is protected from mechanical injury. Each end of each length of cable shall be

26 05 13 - 4 hermetically sealed with manufacturer’s end caps and securely attached to the reel.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CABLE

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

1072.

B. Single conductor stranded copper conforming to ASTM B3.

C. Concentric-lay stranded copper conductors, hard, medium, and soft;

conforming to ASTM B8.

D. Cable shall be manufactured to the latest edition of the following specifications, and in case of conflicts (between specifications), in the order listed:

1. ANSI/ICEA S-94-649.

2. AEIC CS-8

3. RUS U-1

E. Voltage Rating:

1. 15,000 V cable shall be used on all distribution systems with voltages ranging from 5,000 V to 15,000 V.

F. Insulation:

1. Insulation level shall be 133%.

2. Types of insulation:

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

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

H. Insulation shall be wrapped with copper shielding tape, helically-applied over semi-conducting insulation shield.

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

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

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2.2 SPLICES AND TERMINATIONS

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

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

C. Splices:

1. Splices are prohibited, except where indicated on drawings.

2. Where splices are indicated on drawings they shall comply with

IEEE 404. Include all…