ITEM 667.04----07 – CANOPY ELECTRICAL WITH ELECTRICAL

ITEM 667.04----07 – CANOPY ELECTRICAL WITH ELECTRICAL SPECIAL NOTES

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DESCRIPTION Under this item the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for the complete installation of the electrical systems to support the toll booths and toll booth canopy as indicated on the Contract Plans and as herein, as well as Sections 1-7 of the Electrical Special Notes that follow. The Contractor shall include in his bid for this item number all electrical work not specifically bid under another item number. This item number shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. Canopy lighting mounted on underside of canopy. B. Lane control signals mounted on canopy fascia. C. All power, communication, telephone and data systems that extend from the existing OBPA

Administration Building. This includes the wiring, conduit, hand holes, excavation, backfill, restoration and direct connection to corresponding systems from the Administration Building to the toll booths.

D. WIM conduit and handhole system. This includes the conduit, hand holes, excavation,

backfill, restoration as necessary for the installation of the WIM system conductors from the Northbound lane to the main booth.

E. Bridge camera system fiber optic (F/O) system. This includes the conduit, F/O cable,

communication cable, inner duct, hand holes, excavation, backfill, restoration as necessary for the installation of the bridge camera system cables from the existing exterior splice enclosure to the main booth.

F. Future emergency generator empty conduit raceway system. MATERIALS 1. Canopy Lights:

a. Canopy lights shall be mounted as indicated on the drawings. b. All miscellaneous steel supports, bracing, brackets as indicated and required shall be

provided and placed as approved by the Engineer-In-Charge. c. Canopy lights shall be wired to operate at 120V. d. Lights shall be as specified on the Contract Drawings or approved equal.


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2. Lane Control Signals: Lane Control Signal shall be as manufactured by Fiberoptic Fabrications, Worcester,

Massachusetts or approved equal. The unit shall be mounted in the location and as shown on the Contract Plans. The units shall have the following requirements:

a. General Description

(1) The unit shall be capable of displaying a red X or a green arrow down. (2) The legend displayed shall be clearly legible and attract attention under any

lighting conditions. (3) The signal shall be visible, at full intensity, anywhere with a 20� cone

centered about the optical axis. (4) The signal shall consist of:

(a) Weatherproof housing and door (b) Fiberoptic module with individual output lenses attached (c) Color filters for desired legend colors (d) Light sources (e) Transformers (f) Visor

b. Functional Requirements

(1) The unit shall display messages as outlined herein. The color of any indication may be changed in the field by replacement of the supplied color filter. Removal of the signal from the cast shall not be necessary to change color filters. The filter colors shall conform to the Institute of Transportation Engineers standards for colors of traffic signal lenses.

(2) Individual lenses shall be fitted over the end of each fiber optic bundle to

provide a 10o viewing angle and increase the intensity. Individual lenses shall be arranged to form the desired legend.

(3) The unit shall be capable of continuous operation over a temperature range of

-35oF to +165oF.

c. Mechanical Construction

(1) No moving parts are permitted. (2) Fiberoptics shall have suitable protection as to eliminate the possibility of

damage when installing or re-lamping.


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(3) Front panel, and lens mounts shall be colored black to minimize legibility

when not illuminated. No color at all shall appear in the lens when not illuminated, regardless of sunlight intensity.

(4) Electrical connection shall be provided by a barrier type terminal strip for

connecting field wires. (5) All fiber optics, transformers, and lamps shall be mounted on the door of the

unit. All screws, washers, nuts and bolts shall be corrosion-resistant. All components shall be readily accessible when the door is opened. The only tool required for maintenance or replacement of components shall be a standard screwdriver.

(6) Mounting of unit shall be by a single galvanized rigid steel conduit nipple

threaded into a threaded hub at the fixture top.

3. HDPE Hand Holes (all hand holes except HH-1 and HH-1A):

a. Enclosures shall be injected molded polyofin plastic with ultra-violet additives ATSM-D-V1248.

b. Box shall have adequate soil surface to prevent settling in firm soil. c. Product shall comply to ATSM-D-635 or UL-94 (Flammability of Plastic Articles). d. Cover to have anti-skid surface. e. As manufactured by Highline products, or approved equal.

4. Divided Handhole (HH-1 and HH-1A):

a. Enclosures, boxes and cover are required to conform to all test provisions of ANSI/SCTE 77 “Specifications For Underground Enclosure Integrity” for Tier 15 applications. In no assembly can the cover design load exceed the design load of the box. All components in an assembly (box & cover) are manufactured using matched surface tooling.

b. All covers are required to have a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.05 in

accordance with ASTM 1028 and the corresponding Tier level embossed on the top surface. Independent third party verification or test reports stamped by a registered Professional Engineer certifying that all test provisions of this specification have been met are required with each submittal.


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c. Handhole shall be polymer concrete, fully gasketed with solid bottom. Handhole shall have divider section to provide to separate sections. As manufactured by Quazite or approved equal.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS None. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT This work will be measured on a lump sum basis. BASIS OF PAYMENT This lump sum price bid shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. Monthly payments will be made in proportion to the amount of work done as determined by the Engineer.

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ELECTRICAL SPECIAL NOTES SECTIONS 1 - 17

SECTION 1 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Description Page No. Drawings 1 Codes, Permits and Approvals 1 Materials, Equipment and Workmanship 2 Approvals 2 Shop Drawings 3 Substitutions 3 Catalog Information and Specifications 4 Inspection 4 Coordination 4 Accessibility 4 Tests and Demonstrations 5 Notification 5 Guarantee 5 Definitions 5

SECTION 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Description Page No. Scope 7 Cutting, Patching and Inserts 7 Wall, Floor and Roof Penetrations 7 Equipment Installation 7

SECTION 3 -EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES Description Page No. Scope 9 Excavation and Backfill 9

SECTION 4 - CONCRETE WORK FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES Description Page No. Scope 10 Materials and Construction Details 10

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SECTION 5 - MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES Description Page No. Scope 11 Materials 11 Workmanship 11

SECTION 6 - GROUNDING Description Page No. General 13 Raceway Systems 13

SECTION 7 -NOT USED

SECTION 8 - RACEWAY SYSTEMS Description Page No. Scope 15 Definition 15 General 15 Types of Raceways Required 15 Installation of Raceway Systems 19

SECTION 9 - WIRE, CABLE AND CONNECTIONS Description Page No. Scope 23 Wire and Cable 23 Installation of Wiring 25

SECTION 10 - NOT USED

SECTION 11 - CONTROLS AND CONTROL WIRING Description Page No. Scope 27 Materials 27

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SECTION 14 -IDENTIFICATION Description Page No. Scope 28 General Requirements 28 Detailed Requirements 28

SECTION 15 - CLEANING AND ADJUSTING Description Page No. Scope 30

SECTION 16 - INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Description Page No. Scope 31 Instruments 31 General Requirements 31 Adjustments 31 Defects 32 Final Acceptance Tests 32 Shop Tests and Inspection 32 Field Tests 32 Demonstrations 33

SECTION 17 -NOT USED

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ELECTRICAL SPECIAL NOTES

SECTION 1 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Drawings A. Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate general arrangement of systems and work

included in this item. Consult drawings of other trades and paragraphs under other sections of this item relating to the installation of various components for exact location of fixtures and equipment. Where definite locations are not established by any of the foregoing, request instructions in writing from the Engineer.

B. Follow drawing in laying out work and check drawings of other trades relating to work to

verify space in which work will be installed. Refer to previously mentioned paragraphs relating to installation.

Codes. Permits, and Approvals A. The Contractor shall comply with the latest requirements of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI Standard C-1, and with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those of authorities having jurisdiction), except where the requirements of the Contract are more stringent. The words “Code” or “Codes”, as used herein, shall be understood to refer to all of the foregoing.

B. The Contractor shall furnish, file and secure approval of all drawings as required. The

Contractor shall pay all fees and royalties and shall furnish such permits as are required in connections with his work. The contractor shall deliver such permits and receipt for payment thereof to the Engineer.

C. Before final payment will be made, there must be filed in the office of the Engineer,

certificates for electrical work as follows:

1. A certificate issued by the Underwriters’ New York Rating Bureau stating that: All materials and workmanship comply in all respects with the rules and

regulations of the National Electric Code. 2. A certificate prepared by the Contractor stating that: The materials and workmanship comply in every respect with the requirements of

the Contract specifications and drawings, and fulfill the intent thereof.

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Materials. Equipment and Workmanship A. Materials shall be new and each shall have all necessary trimmings, accessories and

controls, required to make it functionally complete. Equipment shall fit into assigned spaces. All items of the same or similar type shall be of the same manufacturer.

B. All phases of work shall be performed by competent workmen, skilled in their respective

trades. Best trade practices shall be followed at all times and first class workmanship shall be provided throughout.

C. Except for special lighting fixtures, all items of equipment entered by conductors having

a potential to ground of more than 70 volts shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed. D. All items of equipment shall conform to the applicable standards of the National

Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Materials and devices commonly bearing Underwriters Laboratories labels shall be so labeled.

E. Unless otherwise indicated, materials and equipment shall be standard products of

manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials or equipment and shall be the manufacturers latest design. All items of similar type shall be of same manufacturer.

Approvals A. Materials, workmanship, design and arrangement of work shall be subject to approval of

the Engineer. B. Upon execution of contract and prior to ordering of material submit for approval a list of

all material and equipment proposed for use in ample time to avoid delays in construction schedule. Intention to use specified materials does not relieve obligation of submitting this list.

C. Prior to delivery of any material to the job site, submit for approval, in time to allow at

least ten working days, for checking and processing, samples, detailed drawings and specifications of material and equipment. Each such submission shall be accompanied by a statement to the effect that it has been examined by the Contractor and that it complies with Contract drawings and specifications. Statement shall list and describe points of disagreement, if any. In absence of such statements, no approval will be given. Approvals shall not constitute waivers of the Contractor’s responsibility for the correctness of his submissions or of any of his responsibilities under the Contract. Samples, drawings, materials, specifications, catalogs, etc., submitted for approval shall be properly labeled indicating specific application for which specification and/or sheet number of drawing governing, Contractor’s name and name of job, and Contract number. Catalogs, pamphlets, or other documents submitted to describe items on which approval is being requested shall be specific and identification in such catalog, pamphlet, etc., of

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item submitted shall be clearly made in ink. Data of inconclusive general nature will not be accepted.

Shop Drawings A. The Contractor shall check all subcontractors’ shop drawings regarding measurement,

sizes of members, materials, and details, to satisfy himself that they conform to the intent of the contract documents. Drawing found to be inaccurate or otherwise in error shall be returned to the subcontractors for correction before submitting them to the Engineer. Shop drawings shall be of sufficient clarity so that microfilm copies thereof will be legible.

B. The fact that an item in manufactured by a source mentioned in these specifications does

not constitute an adequate submission. Details shall be submitted. C. All details on shop drawings submitted for approval shall show clearly that relation of all

parts of the principle elements of the work, and where correct fabrication of the work depends upon field measurements, such measurements shall be made and noted on the shop drawings before being submitted for approval.

Substitutions A. Where the Contractor proposes to use an item of equipment other than that specified or

detailed, which would require any redesign of the structure, foundations, piping wiring, or of any other part of the mechanical, electrical, or construction layout, all such redesign, and all new drawing and detailing required therefore, shall be prepared by the Contractor at his own expense after approval of the substitution by the Engineer.

B. Where such approved deviation requires a different quantity and arrangement of piping,

wiring, raceways, electrical or mechanical equipment fiom that specified or indicated, the Contractor shall provide all such changed or additional items together with all necessary accessories, structural supports, and any other additional equipment required by the system, all at not additional cost to the State.

C. The approval of substitution shall in no way relieve the Contractor from his responsibility

to perform the work in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall perform and pay all costs of construction work, which, subject to the Engineer’s approval and direction, may be required in establishing and accommodating any proposed substitutions.

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Catalog Information and Specifications The contractor shall submit, in triplicate to the Engineer for approval, catalog cuts and/or specifications of material to be used. 1. Catalogs, drawings, material specifications, etc. shall be properly labeled, indicating

specific application for which material or equipment is to be approved. Inspection A. All materials and equipment to be furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to

inspection by the Engineer, in some cases at the factory before shipment, as hereinafter specified in more detail. Where hereinafter specified, factory inspections shall include the performance of tests.

Coordination A. The contractor shall coordinate the operations of all his subcontractors and shall ensure

that cooperation is obtained. B. The contractor shall afford his subcontractors adequate space and reasonable Opportunity

for the introduction and storage of their materials and the execution of their work. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Engineer to the fullest extent to prevent delays and increased costs in the overall project. The contractor shall familiarize himself with the work of each and every subcontractor whose work affects or ties in with his own, and shall be fully responsible for the finished result.

C. Extra cost created by defective or ill-timed work, or by the neglect or refusal of the

Contractor or any subcontractor to provide or complete any portion of his work at the proper time and in the proper manner, shall be borne by the party responsible for the same, and at no additional cost to the state.

Accessibility Install all work as to be readily accessible for operation, maintenance and repair. Minor deviations from drawings may be made to accomplish this, but changes of magnitude, or which involve extra cost shall not be made without prior approval. Refer paragraphs, “Installation of Equipment” and “Installation of Raceways and Boxes”.

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Tests and Demonstrations A. All work provided under the Contract shall be demonstrated to function properly in

accordance with Contract requirements, as hereinafter specified in more detail. B. Upon completion of work, and prior to final payment, test shall be performed in the

presence of the Engineer of all materials, mechanical and electrical equipment and appliances installed hereunder, as hereinafter specified in more detail.

C. Should the tests show that any of the materials, appliances of workmanship are not first

class or not in compliance with the specifications, the Contractor, upon written notice, shall remove the same and promptly replace them with other materials in conformity with the specifications.

Notification A. The Contractor shall notify the General Construction Contractor and the Engineer and

jurisdictional Authorities at least 24 hours before the start of work and should further notify them when he has completed his work and he is ready for the same to be inspected. The contractor shall not proceed with this work until the definite location of equipment, boxes, etc., have been verified with the drawings of other trades.

Guarantee A. The signed of the Contract shall guarantee to the State that all work installed by the

Contractor under this contract is free from any and all defects in workmanship or materials and that all apparatus will develop the capacities and characteristics specified and that is, during the period of one year from the date of completion and acceptance of his work, any such defects in workmanship, materials or performance appear, he will remedy them without cost to the State.

Definitions A. The following words and expressions used in the following sections shall, except

whereby the context is clear that another meaning is intended, be construed as follows:

1. The term “Electrical Connections” shall be understood to mean the preparation of wire and cable for termination including the counting of conductors, forming, shaping, lacing, tagging, applying to lugs or connectors and connecting all equipment housing or piece of apparatus and connecting such wires as may have been disconnected for shipment and shall also include the cost of furnishing lugs and connectors and all other necessary material.

2. The term “Installing” shall be understood to mean drilling supports as required

and attaching equipment with bolts, nuts, lock washers, or expansion shields, lag

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screws, column clamps and other miscellaneous materials required to mount and fasten equipment to its associated apparatus.

3. The term “Contractor” shall be understood to mean the “Electrical Contractor”

unless otherwise specified for electrical special notes.

B. For purposes of this Contract the word “provide” shall mean “furnish and install.”

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL REOUIREMENTS

Scope A. The contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, equipment, and services

necessary for complete installation of “Electrical Work” except as otherwise noted, in fill conformity with requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction or as indicated on drawings and/or herein specified including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Item No. – 667.04--25 All electrical work located in the toll plaza area that is not

specifically covered by another item no.

Cutting, Patching and Inserts A. Except as otherwise expressly noted, all necessary cutting and patching shall be done to

install the work in accordance with the Contract Requirements and to make this work compatible with the work of other trades.

B. Patching shall be as specified for new work, including all layers of pavement and

subbase. C. No cutting of structural member shall be done without the approval of the Engineer. Wall, Floor and Roof Penetrations A. It is the intent of the Contract that all penetrations of the envelope (exterior walls, lowest

floor, roofs) of enclosed space, including spaces below grade, be watertight. The .work “penetration” shall be understood to mean the penetration proper in combination with any external object attached to it or projecting through it. All penetrations through flows, partitions, walls, shafts, and similar construction shall conform to the requirements for shall conform to the requirements for the prevention of the spread of fire specified in Section 300-21 of the National Electrical Code.

B. Existing construction shall be neatly drilled or cut and patched. Equipment Installation A. Installations shall be avoided which will make maintenance, operation of itself or of other

equipment difficult. Items requiring inspection or service shall be accessible and shall be visible from the floor or accessible through access door. Access doors shall be included as required. Items that may require removal for servicing shall be installed with adequate clearances so as not to require removal or damaging of other items to permit their own removal.

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B. Incidental wiring, conduit and specialties of the characteristics determined by the

manufacturer of the equipment serviced which are required for the proper installation of equipment, but which are not indicated shall be provided.

C. Except where specifically indicated otherwise, secondary steel and miscellaneous iron

shall be provided as required to properly and securely support equipment in locations and positions indicated. Such items shall be welded together and securely bolted to such supporting members. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be galvanized or cadmium-plated. All such metal shall be effectively grounded.

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SECTION 3 - EXCAVATION AND BACKTILL FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES

Scope A. The work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment,

and appliances necessary and required for the performance of all excavation and backfill. Excavation and Backfill A. Excavation and backfill for all electrical facilities shall be in accordance with Section 206

of the Standard Specifications. B. Provide steel pipe sleeves for pipes passing through exterior walls and under roadway.

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SECTION 4 - CONCRETE WORK FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES

Scope A. The work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment,

and appliances necessary for the installation of all concrete for electrical facilities, the installation of all bar reinforcement, such work as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

Materials and Construction Details A. Materials and Construction details for all concrete under this section shall meet the

requirements and specified under “Class A Concrete for Structures”, of the “Standard Specifications”.

B. The “Standard Specifications” “Bar reinforcement for Structures”, shall apply.

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SECTION 5 -MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES

Scope A. The work under this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, material, equipment and

appliances necessary and required for the installation of a11 the miscellaneous iron and steel for electrical facilities as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

Materials A. All materials shall meet their respective requirements as specified herein or under Section

700. “General Construction Material Items”, of Standard Specifications. B. Steel pipe and tubing shall conform to ASTM Designation A 120. C. All small angles and channels shall conform to ASTM Designation A 36. D. Sheet steel shall conform to ASTM Designation A 245, Grade A and ASTM Designation

A 415. E. Galvanizing, where called for, shall meet the requirements specified under Section

719-01 of the Standard Specifications. Workmanship A. The contractor shall do all drilling, tapping or welding necessary to attach his work to

that of other trades. All fastenings shall be of sufficient strength and at spacing such as to properly hold the material in place without sagging, buckling or cracking. Refer to paragraphs, “Equipment Installation” under “General Requirements” and “Installation of Raceways and Boxes” under “Raceway Systems”.

B. Metal work shall be fitted and shop assembled ready for erection. Work shall be executed

in strict accordance with the Contract drawings and approved shop drawings. C. Shop and field connections shall be riveted, welded or brazed. Rivets, screws and kindred

fastenings shall be countersunk into the exposed work and finished flush. Jointing and intersections of metal shall be accurately made, tightly fitted and made in true planes with adequate fastenings. Joints shall be made in such a manner as to develop the full strength required of the members connected.

D. Bolted work shall be screwed tight and threads nicked to prevent loosening.

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E. Metal work shall be fastened as indicated on the drawings, shall be provided with suitable anchors, expansion shields, ties, strap anchors, bolts, inserts, washers, and toggle bolts. Work to be built into masonry shall be furnished in ample time and securely set in place. Wherever metal is fastened to masonry with bolts in expansion shields, screw anchors, or inserts, such items shall develop the full strength of the bolts.

F. Where material is specified to be fastened with tap screws, ‘Nelson” stud bolts, of the

“straight” or “grooved” type may be substituted. The studs shall be of the same diameter and spacing as the tap screws and be of sufficient length to securely clamp the materials together and permit the future replacement of flashing or other materials.

G. Metal work shall be set level, true to grade or flush with finish, as called for on the

drawings. Any metal work that does not comply with the above shall be reset until properly positioned.

H. All Ferrous metal work shall received a shop coat of Dull Orange Primer in accordance

with Section 708-03 of the Standard Specifications.

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SECTION 6 GROUNDING

General A. Under this section the contractor shall provide all ground connections necessary to

ground all segments of the electrical systems in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and to the and the Electrical Utility.

Racewav Svstems A. Each conduit and box system, wireway, cable armor or shield, motor, lighting fixture,

lighting standard, transformer case, metal enclosure for equipment (including signal, alarm and communication equipment), metal supports for equipment and raceways shall be connected to bonded together and shall be bonded to the secondary neutral conductor of the wiring system in the service switch enclosure. The common system and enclosure grounding shall be grounded, by means of a conductor of indicated size to the wall casing through an approved grounding clamp tightened to bare, bright metal or by being exothermically welded to the pipe in an approved manner. It is the intent of the Contract to provide a low impedance path for ground fault current from any point on any conductor to the common point just described and to ground.

B. All metallic conduits entering and leaving electric enclosures shall be electronically

bonded to them. Where conduits enter an enclosure through a side of the enclosure not completed by a metal sheet, bonding jumpers shall be provided from grounding bushings on the conduits. Jumpers shall be connected to the ground bus within the unit or to the enclosure where a ground bus is not available.

C. Bonding jumpers shall be provided across metal parts that are separated by non-

conducting materials, flexible connections or are joined so that there is a high resistance at the joints. Jumpers shall be run inside flexible connections.

D. Receptacle grounding poles shall be connected to the box or lighting standard with No.

12 wire through an approved grounding stud. E. No grounding cable shall be buried directly in concrete, but a conduit sleeve shall be

provided where cable passes through concrete. No grounding conductor shall be buried in earth.

F. Grounding and bonding connections shall be made with copper wire and approved

fittings specifically designed for the connection to be made. Grounding connectors shall be as manufactured by Burndy, O.A. Electric, or approved equal. All surfaces shall be cleaned thoroughly before making connections and shall be coated with “Kopr-Shield” conductive compound, as manufactured by the Thomas and Betes Co., or approved equal.

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G. A separate grounding conductor shall be installed .with all circuits. If not indicated on the

drawing - size grounding conductor according to NEC. This grounding system is in addition to raceway grounding.

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SECTION 8 -RACEWAY SYSTEMS

Scope A. Under this section the Contractor shall provide all raceway systems indicated and

specified elsewhere in this item. Definition A. Raceway systems shall include:

1. Rigid metal conduit. 2. Electrical metallic tubing. 3. Flexible metallic conduit (including waterproof variety) 4. Nipples, couplings and fittings, including cover-plate fittings. 5. Pull and junction boxes. 6. Wiring troughs and auxiliary gutters. 7. Wireways

General A. Conductors shall be run in raceways except where in handholes or equipment enclosures.

Underground raceways shall be in the form of duct banks except where specifically indicated otherwise.

Types of Raceways Required A. The following types of conduit shall be used for the indicated applications. Submit

schedules of materials listing types of conduit to be used and cuts of each type.

1. Rigid Steel Conduit a. Description: Standard rigid electrical steel conduit as manufactured by J &

L, National, Pittsburgh, Triangle, or approved equal with Briggs standard threads and factory reamed ends.

b. Permissible uses: Any wiring required to be run in conduit may be run in rigid steel conduit except where flexible liquid tight conduit is hereinafter required.

c. Required uses: 1. Any exterior wiring including underground. 2. Any wiring in hazardous locations. 3. As required by SLMA, NEC and NYBFU. 4. Prohibited uses: Where flexible liquid tight conduit is hereinafter

specified as required.

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5. Note: a. Conduit for exterior use shall be hot dipped galvanized

inside and outside. Galvanizing after field cutting is required.

b. Conduit for interior use shall be hot dipped galvanized outside and hot dipped galvanized outside and hot dipped galvanized or enameled inside.

c. Both ends of each full length of conduit shall be factory threaded and reamed.

d. Conduit bodies shall be die cast aluminum or malleable iron with iron, with cadmium or galvanized finish. Gasketed covers on all conduit bodies in exterior in locations.

2. Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit.

a. Description: PVC Schedule 40, b. Allowed uses: Below concrete floor slab, Stub-up must be with steel ,type

conduit. c. See drawings for other allowed uses.

3. Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) a. Description: Standard electric metallic tubing, U.L. labeled, and as manufactured

by J&L, National, Pittsburgh, or approved equal. Conduit shall be Electro-galvanized outside and enameled inside.

b. Allowed uses: All branch circuit and feeder wiring except as hereinbefore specified as requiring rigid steel, intermediate grade, or flexible liquid tight conduit.

c. Required uses: All branch circuit and feeder wiring not requiring rigid steel, intermediate grade or flexible liquid tight conduit.

d. Prohibited uses: Where another type of conduit is hereinbefore or after specified as required.

4. Flexible Liquid Tight Conduit

a. Description: Standard UL labeled flexible liquid tight conduit as manufactured by Triangle, Anaconde Metal Hose, Alfex or approve equal.

b. Required uses: All direct connections to all motors and any other equipment subject ‘to vibration. Minimum length 38 cm.

5. Flexible Steel Conduit

a. Description: Conduit formed of hot dipped galvanized steel strip shaped into interlocking convolutions.

b. Required uses: Short lengths required to connect lighting fixtures to outlet boxes mounted to building structure above ceilings.

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6. Conduit fittings - All fitting used in conjunction with conduit installation shall be specifically approved for use with the particular type of conduit to which it is to be attached, shall be listed and/or labeled by UL and shall generally be as follows: a. Elbows: National Electric Products Corp., “Standard Conduit Elbows” or

approved equal. Note that in some cases the drawings may require “Conduit Elbows” of radius greater than that listed in Table 346-10 of the NEC, latest edition. Where such radii are indicated, they shall be required, and standard radius elbows shall not be used.

b. Sharp Bends: Crouse hinds Co. “Conduit” or approved equal. c. Protective Coating: Same as specified for associated conduit. d. Fittings for EMT: Compression type only - Set screw type shall NOT be allowed.

Gendy or approved equal. Tool used in compressing fittings shall be of the type which will not release until required degree of compression has been applied.

e. Conduit Unions: “Erickson Conduit” as by Thomas and Betts Co., or approved equal, except for intermediate grade conduit, an integral coupling as manufactured by ETP may be used.

f. Insulated Bushings: Split PVC coated steel disks, neoprene sealing ring, and stainless steel socket head, cup screws and washers - OZ type CSBE or approved equal.

g. Free ends of conduits, including those as expansion fitting, shall be terminal bushings.

h. Expansion fittings: 1. Expansion fitting in conduits located where the fitting can be located in

free air with ample access, shall consist of a heavy, neoprene sleeve clamped to silicone bronze end pieces by means of stainless steel bands and shall be OX type DX, or approved equal.

2. Other expansion fittings in conduits shall be of hot-dipped galvanized malleable iron and shall have a factory-installed packing to prevent the entrance of water, a pressure ring and a grounding bushing. Fitting shall be OZ Electric Company type “EX”, or approved equal. Conduits in concrete at the expansion joints shall be passed through sleeves of diameter 1.27 cm larger that the filling on either side of the joint and shall cross joints at right angles.

i. Locknuts, bushings, caps, etc., shall be malleable iron, galvanized, except that locknuts for conduit 5 cm in diameter or smaller may be stamped steel, galvanized. Insulation bushing shall be malleable iron, galvanized or cadmium plated with insulator consisting of nylon or approved equal.

j. End bells in handholes shall be of hotdipped galvanized malleable iron with smooth interior surfaces and edges free from burrs, as , manufactured by McGraw-Edition., or approved.

k Indoor troughs and wireways shall be manufactured in accordance with NEMA Standards and shall be fabricated from steel sheets, not less that 16 gage, with tight comers and with all seams welded and ground smooth. Dimensions of conduits or applicable code requirements. Where attached directly to equipment, troughs shall meet code requirements for auxiliary gutters. Screws shall be galvanized or cadmium-plated. Troughs shall have removable, full length covers

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of the same material with ground edges. Covers shall be secured with nickel-plated or cadmium-plated, oval head screws provided with stopbear washers. Wireways and troughs shall be factory-painted inside and outside with a metal primer and two coats of gray alkyd enamel.

1. Outdoor troughs shall conform to the requirements of outdoor junction boxes. m. Other Fittings: As specified elsewhere andlor as required by SLMA, NEC, and

NYBFU. n. Submittals: In addition to any sample hereinbefore specified to be submitted, the

E.C. shall submit to the Engineer for his review a schedule of materials listing the types of conduit fittings to be used, their manufacturer, and where each type of conduit is to be used.

7. Wireways - Wiring troughs (wireways) shall be used at multiple safety switches which

are to be connected to the same set of conductors and for similar applications. Equipment enclosures shall not be used for splices unless provided with gutters or other such wireways specifically intended for that purpose.

8. Metal Junction and Pull Boxes

a. Indoor junction and pull boxes shall be code gage steel with bolted steel covers, located and designed to comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Bots, machine screws and washers shall be galvanized or cadmium-plated steel.

b. Pull and junction boxes located out of doors shall be of galvanized cast iron, cast iron or cast steel alloy with covers of the same material, as manufactured by Crouse-Hinds, or approved equal. Exposed sheet metal boxes will not be accepted.

c. Pulling type fittings shall be as specified in paragraph, “Raceways”.

9. Outlet and Switch Boxes a. Each outlet and switch box shall be of a class, size and design to satisfy the

conditions applying to it. Outlet, switch and devices boxes, unless otherwise specified, shall be code gage, galvanized sheet steel and shall comply with Federal Specification W-J-800.

b. All other outlet boxes shall be 10 cm octagonal or square (minimum) except that 10 by 5 cm boxes may be used where only one raceway enters the outlet. Boxes for use with raceway systems shall not be less , than 4 cm deep except where shallower boxes required by structural condition are specifically indicated or approved.

c. Boxes without devices and not covered by equipment shall have blank cover plates. Cover plates shall be as specified for face plates under Wiring Devices when located below ceiling level in finished indoors areas and stamped galvanized sheet steel not less than 1.5 cm thick in unfinished area indoors. Openings in cover plates shall be completely covered by screw heads. Such boxes out of doors shall have blank cast cover plates as specified above.

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Installation of Racewav Systems A. General

1. Raceways for all classes of wiring shall be continuous. It is the intent of the contract that all wires be in raceways unless specified or indicated to be buried directly in earth and that wire be exposed except where specifically so indicated.

2. No condition shall be created within raceways or other enclosures that will abrade

the insulation of wires under conditions of vibration. 3. Junction and pull boxes shall be located where required by all applicable codes

and the space layout, whether indicated or not. Where indicated, such boxes shall not be relocated except with the permission of the Engineer.

4. Conduit bend shall be made without kinking conduits or appreciably reducing

their internal diameters. Bends in conduit of 5 cm size or larger shall be made with a hydraulic or power pipe bender. Bends of rigid metal conduit shall be made so that the conduit will not be injured and that the internal diameter of the conduit shall not be effectively reduced, The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any field bend shall not be less than shown in Table 346-10 of the NEC. Long gradual sweeps shall be used for offsets and changes in direction in concealed conduits.

5. Waterproof flexible conduit shall be installed in such a manner that liquids then to

run off the surface and not drain toward the fittings. Sufficient slack shall be provided to reduce the effects of vibration. Where the fittings are brought into an enclosure with a knock-out, a gasket assembly, consisting of an “O” ring and retainer, shall be installed on the outside. The fittings shall be the nylon insulated throat type as manufactured by the Thomas & Betts Co. Series 533 1, or approved equal.

6. Hangers and supports shall be capable of sustaining five times the actual load and

shall be of galvanized or cadmium-plated steel (including screws, bolts, nuts and washers) where indoors. Where exposed to the weather, such items shall be of stainless steel. Boxes and supports shall be fastened with bolts and expansion shields on concrete or brick, with toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, and with machine - screws or welded studs on steel work. The approval of the Engineer shall be obtained before drilling or welding to primary structural steel members. Threaded studs driven in by power charge and provided with either lockwashers and nuts or nail type nylon anchors are acceptable in lieu of expansion shields, or machine screws in certain construction, but the Engineer’s approval shall be obtained in each case. In open overhead spaces, cast-metal boxes threaded to raceways need not be separately supported except where used for fixture support. Cast-metal boxes having threadless connectors and sheet metal boxes shall be supported directly from the structure. Conduit one-hole straps shall be malleable iron, galvanized and shall not be lightweight type.

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7. During construction, all conduit ends and conduit fittings shall be closed to the

outside elements with “Push-Penny Plugs” Series 1470, as manufactured by Thomas & Betts, as approved. Plugs shall remain in place until just before conductors are installed. Free ends of conduits not containing wires shall be threaded and provided with plumber’s caps.

8. Conduits shall be securely fastened to all sheet metal enclosures with two

locknuts and bushings, or compression type RMT connectors where applicable. Conductors shall be protected by a nylon-insulated metallic bushing, Series 1222, as manufactured by Thomas and Betts, or approved equal. Locknuts shall be installed inside and outside the enclosure, Thomas and Betts Series 141, or as approved. Where grounding or bonding is required for rigid conduit 3 cm and larger, nylon insulated bonding and grounding bushings of malleable iron with a lay-in lug for grounding and a tabolite finish shall be used, Series 3873, as manufactured by Thomas and Betts or approved equal.

9. Joints in rigid conduit shall be made with threaded couplings or unions and then

amply coated. The use of running threads will not be permitted. Connectors for flexible metallic conduit shall be “Tite-Bite” type with nylon-insulated throat, Series 31 10, as manufactured by Thomas and Betts Co, or approved equal.

10. Expansion fittings (with bonding jumpers) shall be provided in conduits crossing

structure expansion joints. Refer to paragraph, “Raceways”. 11. Continuity of ground and improved conductivity on joints shall be promoted by

the use of “Kopr-shield” compound, Series CP-8, as manufactured by Thomas & Betts, or approved equal, on the male thread of all threaded joints.

12. Knockouts in sheet metal boxes and hubs in cast boxes shall be open only for the

insertion of conduit or cable, and any openings that are not required box conduits or cable shall be sealed by the Contractor without additional charge.

B. Aboveground Raceways - Interior

1. Exposed horizontal raceways shall be run parallel to building walls or column lines except where specifically indicated to be run otherwise. Conduit runs shall be grouped wherever practicable. Multiple conduits shall be run in neat, uniformly spaced banks supported on trapeze hangers. Exposed vertical raceways shall be plumb. Due regard shall be shown of appearance of exposed work Exposed raceways shall not span more than 1.5m where 3 cm trade size or smaller, 1.8 m where 3.8 cm and 5 cm size and code spacing for other sizes.

2. Pulling Fittings: Cover-plate fittings shall be provided in exposed conduit or EMT

is required to drop under a beam and then resume its previous level, cover-plate

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fittings shall be used at lower changes in direction and elbows at upper changes in direction.

C. Aboveground Raceways - Exterior

1. Raceways shall be concealed unless specifically indicated to be exposed. 2. Exposed raceways shall be run in a neat and regular manner or indicated surfaces

only, as previously specified. Every effort shall be made to keep them inconspicuous.

D. Underground Conduits and Ducts

1. Conduits shall be installation with their tops not less than 45 cm below the grade and sloped to drain into handholes (away from building). Metal conduit run into earth shall be give one coat of vinyl wash type metal primer and two coat of Koppers “Biturnastic” paint with joints touched up after connection. Care shall be taken to get no paint on threads.

2. Changes in direction exceeding a total of 10 degrees, either vertical or horizontal,

shall be accomplished by long sweep bend having a minimum radius of curvature of 7.5 m, except that long-radius manufactured bends may be used at ends of conduit in runs of 60m or less, and then only at the end of the run. In no case shall turns, offsets, or detours in excess of those indicated be added or indicated radii reduced, without the written approval of the Engineer. If unforeseen conditions make it impractical to install underground work as indicated, the conditions shall be reported in detail to the Engineer and his instructions obtained.

3. During construction, partially completed underground conduits and ducts shall be

protected from the entrance of debris such as mud, sand, and dirt by means of suitable conduit plugs. As each section between handholes is completed, a testing mandrel, as specified for conduits to remain empty, shall be drawn through each conduit, after which a brush with stiff bristles shall be drawn through until the conduit is clear of all particle of earth, sand or gravel. Conduit plugs shall then be immediately installed.

4. Unused conduit openings in handholes shall be plugged or capped with a suitable

device designed for the purpose. 5. Conduit entries to enclosed spaces: Active conduits entering the Administration

building basement and under toll booths from underground shall be sealed gas-tight at the points of entry by means of terminating fittings or sealing fittings designed for the purpose. Spare conduits shall be capped. Caulking compound shall not be used. Any space between conduits and the construction penetrated shall be filled with non-shrink grout so as to be gastight. Terminating and sealing fittings shall be as manufactured by OZ, or approved equal.

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E. Empty Conduit System

1. Conduits and ducts required to be installed and left empty shall be tested for clear bore and correct installation by the contractor, using a ball mandrel, brush and snake before the installation will be accepted. The ball shall be of lignum vitae, turned to a diameter of 6.35 mm less than the actual interior diameter of the conduit being tested or conduits smaller than 3.8 cm, approximately 85 percent of the internal diameter. Two short, stiff wire brushes shall be including in the mandrel assembly. Underground conduits shall be additionally cleaned as previously specified. Snaking of conduits, ducts, etc. shall be done by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer. The use of rope to pull a brush or a mandrel will not be permitted. Only nylon cable that will withstand a reasonable stress shall be used. Any conduit or duct which rejects the mandrel shall be cleared at once, the Contractor bearing all costs such as shopping concrete, replacing defective conduit and restoring surface or paving to original condition in accordance with the requirements for new work.

2. Numbers or letters shall be assigned to the various conduit runs and as they test

clear, they shall be identified by tags. Conduit termination in panels, pull boxes and junction as well as those out of the floor or ceiling construction, shall be tagged.

3. As the conduit runs test clear, a record shall be kept under the heading of “Empty

Conduits Tested, Left Clear, Tagged and Capped”, showing conduits designation diameter, location, date tested and by whom. When complete, this record shall be signed by the Engineer and submitted in triplicate for approval. This record shall be entered on the Record Drawings.

4. Empty conduit and cut openings, after test shall be capped or plugged by the

Contractor as directed. 5. A #10 galvanized steel drag wire (indoors) or 3 mm diameter nylon rope

(outdoors or in ground) shall be left in the conduit runs with ends securely taped in place.

6. Where conduit is not sized, the Contractor shall install conduit that will permit the

proper installation of the specified wire or cable.

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SECTION 9 -WIRE, CABLE AND CONNECTIONS

Scope A. Under this section the contractor shall furnish and install all wire and cables as shown on

the drawings or specified herein. Wire and Cable A. Wire and cable, unless otherwise noted, shall have 600-volt, water resistant type of

insulation, shall conform to all requirements of the National Electrical Code, the applicable Underwriters Laboratories Standards (as indicated), and shall meet all applicable specifications of the ASTM for the type of insulation and be soft drawn, annealed, IACS electrical grade copper. Bare grounding conductors shall be tinned.

B. Conductors for motor circuits and those connected to any vibrating equipment shall be

stranded. Multi-conductor cables shall have stranded conductors. Otherwise No. 12 and No. 10 conductors shall be solid and larger sizes stranded. Stranded conductors shall have concentric, Class B conforming to ASTM Standard B8.

C. Type of conductors and insulation shall be as follows:

1. Wire and cable installed in underground raceways: a. Copper conductors b. 600 Volt insulation. c. Type RHW, THWN, XHHW. d. Size as indicated on the drawings.

2. Marking Tape: a. Type 1 non-detectable, 12 cm wide, imprinted “Caution Buried Electrical

Line Below”, as manufactured by Lineguard, Inc.

3. Raceways: a. See Section 8 Raceways Systems.

4. Execution: a. Excavation and backfill shall be preformed by the contractor unless

otherwise indicated.

5. Wire and cable - feeders and branch circuits: a. Copper conductors. b. 600 Volt insulation. c. General wiring, branch circuit and feeders:

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1. #12 thru #10 - dry locations THHN -wet locations THWN 2. #8 and larger - THHN/THWN (dry or wet locations)

d. General wiring in areas subject to ambient temperature in excess of 38EC such as, but not limited to Boiler Plants, Pipe Tunnels, etc. 1. Dry locations - AVA, U.L. listed. 2. Wet locations - AVL, U.L. listed.

e. No. 12 AWG minimum size for building wiring.

D. All branch circuit and feeder wiring shall be color-coded as follows: 230/208 V or 240V Phase A Black Phase B Red Neutral White Ground Green E. Tapes, running connections in secondary feeders and terminations of wire #8 and larger

shall be by means of copper, solderless connectors or lugs designed for use with the specific wire size (or size range). Exposed conductor surfaces shall totally bear on a connector or lug and shall be pressure connected by means of a crimping tool or compressed by bolting, one wire per grip. In the case of lugs with bolted cable connections, bolts shall bear on a conforming follower shoe. Lugs shall be held in place at terminal posts or studs with approved locknuts of lock washers and for wires #4 and larger, shall have two bolting holes in the flat stab. The exposed portions of the conductors and the current carrying parts of the connections shall be covered with factory-made, plastic insulating covers held securely by spring metal clips. Connectors and lugs shall be as manufactured by OZ Electric, Thomas and Betts, Burndy, or approved equal. Indentor or compression connectors and lugs shall be of the “Sta-kon” or “T&B Method” type of the Thomas and Betts Co., or approved equal, and shall be fastened to the ends of the conductors by means of a tool providing controlled indentation or compression. “Hylugs” of the Burndy Engineering Company or “Solistrand” connectors and lugs manufactured by American Pamcor, Inc., will be acceptable. When applying such items to a solid conductor, only a tool especially designed for the purpose shall be used Multiple indents shall be used for solid or stranded conductors, with conductors larger than 250 MCM.

F. Each tap and splice in branch circuit work shall be twisted to a securely joined condition

and held by solderless self-threading, screw-on connector with applied resilient insulating cap, “Scotchlock” as manufactured by Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co., or as approved. Connectors shall exert a wedging action on the conductors when screwed on.

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Installation of Wiring A. Each system of wiring shall be complete in every detail, including final connections, and

shall have outlets, wiring devices, correct number of wires, cable, terminal boxes, junction and pull boxes and other items required for satisfactory operation and conformance with the requirements of drawings and specifications and to all governing codes and regulations.

B. Wiring for control systems shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

to make his system function. C. Changes: Under no circumstances shall the size of any conduit or conductor be reduced

(even if a higher rating insulation is used) without prior written permission of the Engineer. No items shall be transferred from the circuit indicated to another circuit or combined with other circuits. Circuits indicated to be in separate conduits shall not be run with other circuits in a common conduit.

D. For wires run in conduit or EMT, pulling tensions shall not exceed manufacturer’s

recommendations. Before pulling wires and cable, the Contractor shall clean the raceway system of all foreign matter. No wires and cables shall be pulled before all joints in conduit or EMT are made up tightly and the entire run is rigidly secured in place and all operations which are likely to damage the conductors have been completed. Pulling compounds shall be approved prior to use and shall be of such composition as not to damage the conductor covering. Lubricants for pulling wires and cables into conduits shall be of any materials which will not adversely affect the surface the insulation or jacket. Powdered soap stones may be used for rubber or neoprene surfaces, and materials specified below for other elastomer-surfaced wires and cables. 1. Albentonite Cable Pulling Compound. 2. Compounders 12E 168 Pulling Compound 3. Electro Compound Co. Poly-Eas 4. Ideal Yellow 77 Wire Pulling Lubricant 5. Minerallac pull-in Compound No. 100 6. Slikon Cable Pulling Compound. 7. Y-er Eas

E. The installation of wires and cables shall include hangers, racks, cable cleats, supports,

cable ties and other accessories that may be necessary to make a neat and substantial wiring installation, cable being neatly trained and grouped by function in pull boxes, junction boxes, panel gutters, and other such locations. Refer to paragraph, “Installation – of Raceways”. Cable ties shall be of plastic, “Ty-Raps”, as manufactured by Thomas & Betts, or approved equal. Refer to section, “Identification”.

F. Wires and cables, as far as practical shall be continuous from origin to destination

without running splices in intermediate pull boxes. Only a sufficient slack as may be required for making proper connections and to permit freedom of movement shall be left at the ends of wires and cables. Excessive amounts of slack are prohibited.

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G. Connection of Conductors: Where solid conductors are to be connected indirectly to the

devices without the use of lugs, as at lighting switches and receptacles, the wires shall be formed into loops to fit around the screws in a clockwise direction. Where the wires and cable s are connected to metallic surfaces, the coated surfaces of the metal shall be burnished before the mechanical connector is installed. The lacquer of conduit shall be removed from the conduit area where a ground clamp is to be installed.

H. Motor Connections: It is the intent of the Contract that thermal overloads serving as

running overload protection for a motor shall pass no current other than the motor current being monitored. Wiring installations shall be installed to fulfill this intent and other Contract requirements as state in Section, “Motor Starters, Disconnects and Controls”.

I. Outdoor lighting fixtures of the amiable type shall have flexible cords sealed at points of

entry to enclosures by means of liquid-tight connectors, Series 5332, as manufactured by Thomas & Betts Co., with nylon-insulated throat. Strain-relief, cord-grip connectors shall be oil resistant with a neoprene bushing, Series 2520, as manufactured by Thomas & Betts Co., or approved equal.

J. Control wiring shall have terminal strips wherever branching is required remote from

equipment. Terminal strips shall be the disconnect “Sta-Kon” type with nylon body and marker strips, Series MTB- 1, as manufactured by Thomas and Betts, or approved equal.

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SECTION 11 - CONTROLS AND CONTROL WIRING

Scope A. All control equipment particular to electrical systems specified under this item shall be

provided under this item to achieve the desired result indicated. B. All wiring and equipment necessary to perform their functions, to protect them against

overload currents, to isolate them safely for maintenance and to conform with Code requirements shall be provided, together with the required interconnecting under this Section.

C. Those items noted to be provided by others and not wired by the manufacturer of the

equipment shall be wired under this Section. The bidder shall carefully ascertain, from the documents of other trades, the extent of the work in this category before submitting his bid. It is the essence of the Contract that a competent person shall handle selection, submission of control and sizing of thermal overloads.

Materials A. Relays

1. Relays are required (whether indicated or not) to perform intended functions, to segregate pilot circuits, voltage level, characteristics, to provide required switching capacity and number of contracts. It is the intent of the contract that relays shall be suitable for their respective applications, or rugged construction, derated to extend life, and otherwise as required to perform the functions that are indicated in the clauses under which motors served are specified. Relays shall not control loads in excess of 67 percent of their ratings (“continuous” and “break”) under the actual conditions of the circuit. Additional multiplying relays shall be provided as required to fulfill this requirement.

2. Unless otherwise specified, relays, other than time relays shall be of the heavy

duty, open industrial type with the number of poles an action required, with coil characteristics and voltage as indicated. AC contract shall be rated for the characteristics and the load but in no case less than 1.1 amps at 125 volts on inductive loads.

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SECTION 14 – IDENTIFICATION

Scope A. Under this section the contractor shall furnish all labor and materials to identify every

major item of every system, all feeders and all terminals. Equipment identification shall indicate item’s designation and what the item controls or serves.

General Requirements A. Except as otherwise specified (as under Wiring Devices) identification shall be by

laminated black and white phenolic label with letters engraved through black or white (except where typewritten directories are specified). Handwriting or hand lettering shall not be accepted in any case. Labels shall be securely affixed and shall not interfere with normal operation.

Detailed Requirements A. Each safety, disconnect, switchboard, power panel circuit breaker and control switch

shall be identified to indicate the item that the switch or circuit breaker controls (except where the relationship is obvious). Motor horsepower and motor service for motor branch circuit switches shall be indicated. Motor service and location shall be indicated for motor remote controls. Branch circuits of panels shall be identified direct by a typewritten directory.

B. Each power panel and lighting panel shall be labeled with the panel letter (as designated

on the sub-station switchboard label), voltage and the number and size of wires comprising its feeder.

C. Each lighting panel shall contain a typewritten directory with circuits designated by room

names and numbers, as adopted for permanent use (as instructed by Engineer), and the function of the branch circuit.

D. Each pull and junction box shall be stenciled with the feeders, control and signal systems

passing through it. Each feeder conduit leaving the main distribution switchboard shall be identified by stenciling as to the panel or equipment served. Finish-painted surfaces shall be stenciled after paint is dry. Terminal strips for the continuation of wiring beyond the limits of the enclosed spaces shall have all terminals clearly identified as specified herein.

E. Each motor starter shall be identified to indicate motor controlled unless relationship is

obvious.

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F. Wire and Cables: Wire and cable shall be identified as follows: 1. Branch wiring and feeders shall be factory color coded as specified for wire and

cable 2. Each feeder cable (including all area lighting conductors) in pull boxes and

termination points shall be tagged with the proper feeder designation and where two or more feeders enter a panel each cable shall be so tagged. Tags shall be 2.5 cm in diameter, of 1.5 rnm brass, with stamped numbers and letters 6.5 cm high.

G. Receptacles shall be labeled for voltages other than 120 volts or of capacity greater than

15 amperes. In the case of voltages above 120, engraving of plate in lieu of plastic label will not be accepted.

H. At connections of wires to terminal strips, the manufacturer’s engraved tabs may be used

providing they face directly outward to the view and are unobstructed. Otherwise, wire identification ties fastened to conductors at the point of attachment to terminal blocks and equipment components shall be the nylon, self-locking Ty-Raps, as manufactured by the Thomas & Betts Co., Series Ty-51M, 53M, or approved equal.

I. Methods of Identification and schedules of labels shall be submitted for approval.

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SECTION 15 - CLEANING AND ADJUSTING

Scope A. In addition to the general requirements of the Contract, the Contractor shall perform the

following:

1. Clean and protect conduit, outlet boxes, wiring and equipment during construction, and shall put same in first class operating condition before offering for acceptance. Dirt, plaster, mortar, and foreign matter shall be removed from all items and internal and external surfaces of panels, equipment enclosures and boxes shall be left clean. All pasted labels and stickers, protective covering and miscellaneous applied tags and similar attachments that are not required for proper operation or maintenance shall be removed.

2. Items of equipment capable of adjustment shall be adjusted to produce the results

required by the Contract Documents. Circuit breakers, contractors, instruments and switches shall be checked, tested and adjusted for proper operation.

3. Each circuit breaker and each switch shall be opened and closed five times before

energizing. 4. Items of equipment requiring lubrication shall be lubricated in strict accordance

with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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SECTION 16 -INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Scope A. The contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, meters, instruments and

necessary appliances required for facilitating shop inspections and for performing required demonstrations and tests.

Instruments A. All instruments shall be tested for accuracy by an approved laboratory or by the

manufacturer, and certificates showing degree of accuracy shall be furnished to the Engineer before tests are performed. The Contractor shall state the type of instrument used and the technique of use in all tests. Instruments that are permanently incorporated in the work may be used for test, subject to the foregoing.

General Requirements A. Demonstrations and field test shall be conducted in the presence of the General

Construction Contractor and the Engineer who shall receive prior written notice of ten (10) days minimum. Shop test, as specified, shall be conducted in the presence of the Engineer, who shall receive (10) ten days minimum written notice of such tests or shop inspections.

B. Un-witnessed tests may be conducted by the Contractor for his convenience. Test

performed upon completion of portions of the systems shall not constitute final acceptance nor acceptance of those portions of the systems.

C. Tests that are prerequisites to restoring optimum working conditions (such as backfilling

of trenches) or to the of work by others (such as the checking out and adjusting of equipment) shall be performed at such times as not to delay or impede the work of others.

D. Factory and Field Testing of the engine-generator set specified under that heading. Adjustments A. Equipment shall be adjusted as necessary during preliminary testing to ensure satisfactory

operation. Adjustments during final tests are prohibited. Adjustments during any final test will constitute an unsuccessful test.

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Defects A. Any wiring or equipment found to be defective during testing shall be repaired or

replaced and a new test performed. Test shall be repeated until Contract requirements have been successfully met in the judgment of the Engineer.

Final Acceptance Tests A. Final acceptance test shall be performed after all adjustments have been made to the

systems. Complete records of all test data and results shall be furnished to the owner. Shop Tests and Inspection A. Unless specific witnessed tests at the factory are specified, shop tests required by

specified industry standards, such as ANSI, NEMA, and IPCEA, will not be witnessed. If no standard applies, unwitnessed test as normally made by the manufacturer will be acceptable. The Engineer will authorize shipment on receipt of satisfactory evidence of such tests. Three copies of the data for all shop tests shall be submitted to the Engineer. Three copies of calculated values of efficiencies and regulation shall also be furnished.

B. Factory tests on cable shall be made and certified by the manufacturer. The Engineer may

elect to witness factory tests. Field Tests A. Electrical wiring shall be tested before being put into operation. Tests shall include

insulation tests, continuity tests, phase rotation test on motor circuits and operational test of all equipment. Conductors shall be permanently installed and secured but disconnected from existing conductors during tests. Test shall be as specified, as required by the Engineer and, in addition, as required by the industry codes or standards referred to herein. If discontinuities are discovered, they shall be corrected before the insulation resistance is measured.

1. Insulation tests: Every electrical circuit, motor and items of major equipment shall

be given a “megger” test. Tests on lighting circuits shall be conducted with the lamp or fixture removed. Megger test shall be conducted as follows: a. Lighting branch circuits shall be tested at the panelboard with the branch

circuit of breaker open and lamps removed or fixtures disconnected as appropriate.

b. Feeder and motor branch circuits shall be tested at the switchboard of motor control center on the load site of an open circuit breaker or motor starter. Motors shall be tested while connected to the branch wiring serving the motor.

c. Insulation should be tested with a 500-volt megohmeter. Circuits shall not test less than 50,000 ohms.

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d. If a circuit fails the test it shall be retested with the equipment disconnected and appropriate action taken as directed by the Engineer.

2. If the above tests are satisfactory, circuits, and equipment may then be energized. 3. The resistance of grounding connections shall be tested. If the measured total

resistance of any grounding wire and connection to the ground exceeds three ohms at the secondary service or 15 ohms in handholes or other such non-system ground, the Engineer will issue instruction for additional work.

4. Motors shall be checked for lubrication and rotation and given an operational test

in the presence of the Engineer. Testing of motors shall be coordinated with the testing of associated mechanical equipment to avoid separate mechanical and electrical testing. While motors and driven equipment are being tested, all controls associated with them shall be checked for current sequence and satisfactory functioning.

Demonstrations A. Demonstrations shall be performed as required to show, to the Engineer’s satisfaction,

that each system and item of equipment operates in accordance with the requirements of the Contract and shall also be performed as required by the State’s underwriters. The operation of all signals, indications, a l m s , controls, starters (including their control circuits) and interlocks shall be demonstrated. Circuit breakers having ground fault tipping shall have such tripping demonstrated at the low end of the published range for each device. Appropriate resistors shall be provided. Voltage and amperage reading shall be taken at fill load operation where required. Each switch and circuit breaker shall be manually opened and closed five times before being energized.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the supplier of the smoke detector and fan shutdown

unit equipment in demonstrating all functions of that unit.