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Work and Workmanship
1. Provi deal l required labor,materials, equipment and Conractor's services necessary for
complete installation of systems required in full conformity with requirements of authorities
having jurisdiction; all as indicated on Drawings and herein specified.
2. Finished job shall be functional and complete in every data! IN including any and all such
items required for a complete systems whether or not these items be specified or shown on
Drawings.
3. Special attention shall be given to accessibility of working parts and controlling parts.
Adjustable parts shall be within easy reach. Removable parts shall have space for removal.
4. Each Contractor shall acquaint himself with details of all work to be performed by other
trades and take necessary steps to integrate and coordinate his work with other trades.
51 n is assumed the Contractor is tam Ilet with standard fi fact class installation procedures
Therefore, these Speediest ons do not attempt to include every detail or operation
necessary for the complete installation.
61 n should be parti cul arty noted that the terms 9umi sh"and "provide" are interchangeable
and that each of these means to provide, instal I and owned, unless otherwise stated.
7. Whenever tables or schedules show quantity of materials, they shall not be used as final
sound These figures serve only as a Wide to the Comramoc Each Comramor shall be
responsible for furnishing all materials indicated on the Drawings and in the Specidcatons.
8. Contractor shall be responsible for protection, safekeeping, and cleanliness of all existing
equipment, materials, at., located in spaces lobe remodeled in which he is working. As
part of his responsibility, he shall provide necessary covers, structures, etc., as required to
keep all did,water, moisture and dug from equipment. The method the Contractor
proposes to use in protecting equipment shall be coordinated wgh the Engineer and the
Owner's representative for approval before any work is started. Any damage sustained
during construction shall be corrected or replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
Assignment of Miscellaneous Work
1. Excavating and backfi lung for electrical we* shall be by the Electrical Contractor.
A. Properly support banks of excavation with safety sheet pile or safety boxes. Install
necessary guards. Provide adequate pumping equipment and keep excavation free of
water.
B. Excavate pipe trenches to proper depth. Where rock is encountered, excavate to 6'
below pipe and refill to 6' above pipe with compacted granular fill. Granular fill shall
consist of dune sand gravel, or other suitable material containing not more than 10%
by weight passing 41200 sieve and 100%passing 1' sieve.
C. Excavation for or It as shall not be baddi ll ad umi l al l required tests are performed and
approved by Engineer and paver company.
D. Whenever underground feeders are run bel ow footings and grade beams, Contractor
shall bacfii ll the void with poured, steel -reinforced concrete to elevation of bottom of
forcing or grade beam.
E. Backfi l l within bui)ding lines shal l be made with granular fit l or compaded backfill
In Men al Iaid in 6' layers and tamped to specified compactor aver each layer.
R Bacldl I under paved area shall be made with gran let compacted bacMl11 material laid
in 12' layers and Tamped to compaction after each layer.
G. Backfi l l under open yards or fi aids Mal l be made with non -compacted badni l l laid in
layers not to exceed 2W dew. Sand trenches may be allowed to settle naturally and
shall be red led back to grade as requi rotl during the fi rat year after final acceptance.
H. Contractor shall hall11. regrade and refinish any area that becomes unsatisfactory due to
settlement within one year after final acceptance.
I. Contractor shall verity all existing grades, inverts, us l ties, obstacles land topographical
conditions prior to any trenching, excavation or underground installation. In the event
existing conditions are such as to prevent installation In accordance with the Drawings
the Contractor shall immediately ruddy the Engineer.
2. Roof openings and flashing required by the Electrical contractor shall be by the Electrical
Contractor. The Electrical Contractor is responsible for the correct size and location of
same. Counterflashing by Electrical Contractor.
3. Cutting and patching for electrical equipment shall be by the Electrical Contractor.
A. Cut structural materials where required only after approval from the Architect and
Engineer.
B. Elecirl cal Contractor shall do all his own cutting and patching in finished area.
4. Sleeves and small openings (not framed)for electrical equipment shall be fumi shed and set
bythe Electrical Contractor.
A. Where electrical conduit pass through walls,roofs,ceilings, or floors, Contractor shall
have sleeves set for them when floors,walls, ceilings, or roots are constmded. Hany
holes are cut in the finished work where sleeves have been om Meat tuning shall be
done with a concrete coring machine or other approved method and only with consent
of the Engineer. All such holes are to be carefully but and shall not be larger than
necessary. These holes are to be entirely covered by escutcheon plates when work is
completed. Sleeves shall be made of steel pipe or rolled sheet steel no lighter than
#18 gauge.
B. Where conduits pass through sleeves in the existing walls, annular space shall be
caulked with oakum and tilled inside and out with non -hardening, waterproof sealant
finished off flush with both faces of wall.
Shop Drawings
1. Review of shop drawings does not relieve Contractor of responsibility for correct ordering of
material and equipment
2. Include all significant data on shop drawing submittals shown in Specifications and
Equipment Schedule.
3. Contractor review should insure that equipment will fit into available space.
4. Submit shop drawings in brochure form and include all related equipment in one brochure.
5. Submit two (2) ceples more than Contractor needs for his use.
6. After award of comrad, submit within 30 days.
T Submit shop drawings of all major electrical components, wch as light fixtures, panels, fire
alarm systems, etc. Coordinate with Engineer.
8. Contractor shall review and approve and affix his company name ( in the form of a stamp)
and project name to all shop drawings and Submittals before submitting.
Coordination Between Contractors
1. Each Contractor and Subcontractor shall Study all Drawings applicable to th is work so
complete coordination between trades wl ll be effected. Spec! al afternion shall be given to
points where conduits cross pipes and'or duds, where conduit passes through walls and
columns, etc.
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RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION npensation wi11 be allowed to cover the end of removing piping,
rd encroaching on space required by others.
Subject to compliance with all regulations
of State and Local Codes
City of Carmel
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Attaching to Building Construction
1. Equipment and raceway supports shall be attached to structural members (beams, joists.
etc.) Ratherthan to floor or roof slabs. Do not attach to ceiling support wires.
2. Where equipment and raceway is suspended from existing concrete or masonry
construction, use expansion shields to attach supponsto construction. Expansion shield
bolt diameter shall be same size as support rod diameter.
3. Where existingmasonry is not suitable to receive and hold expansion shield or where other
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means of attachment is advantageous, Contractor shall submit alternate method for
approval by Engineer.
4. Equifxnent to be installed in groups shall not be mounted directly to masonry or concrete
walls. Mount V x I" structural channel such as unistmt, to wall and secure equipmernto
these channels.
5. Where raceway is suspendedfroun structural steel building framing or supporting members,
furnish and install beam clamps for attaching piping device to building member.
6. Obtain approval from Owner or Engineer before coning or weldingto structural members,
or before hanging heavy equipmem.
Electrical Connections to Equipment
1. In the eeemthatthe supplier requires a larger Mager or disconnect than those indicated on
the documents, he shall reimburse the Contractor supplying these items for the difference.
Labeling and Tagging
1. The Electrical Contractor shall label all electrical equipment by one of these methods
described below:
A. Printed card labels may be used on items of equipment furnished with plastic windows.
Labeling of the cards shall be nearly printed using a lettering device such as Leroy
Instrument.
B. Directories on the inside of panelboards shall betyperwritt n and shall show a list of
circuits and points, equipmem, or areas supplied.
C. Motor starter interlocked with other starters or controls to be provided with labels on
the Inside of the cover stating the nature of the interlock system (i.e., interlocked with
120V brcut from PRV#lL
D. Labels otters inside the cover of safety switches or motor starters noting imerlocks,
conductor sizes, etc., may be of embossed adhesive tape type.
E. Label Inside of all wiring device coverplatesto indicate circuit number. Use waterproof
let tip marker.
Codes and Standards
1. All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable codes.
2. All applicable codes and standards shall include all state laws, local ordinances, utility
company regulations, and applicable requirement of nationally accepted codes and
standards.
3. In case of a difference in building codes, specifications, state laws, local ordinances,
industry standards, and utility company regulations, and Contract Documents, the most
stringent shall govern. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing of such
a difference.
4. NomCompllance: should the Contractor perform any work that doesn't comply with the
requirements of applicable building codes, state laws, local ordinances industry standards
and utility company requirements, he shall bear all costs arising in correcting the
deficiencies.
Electrical Raceways
1. Raceways
A. Interior exposed and concealed:
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT-Thinwal l): Gavel zed or sherardized steel type; UL
approved Allied, Republic Steel, Triangle, or equal. (M.C. cable is an acceptable
equal to EMT).
B. Motor connections:
Flexible Type: Galvanized grounding and single strip type wth smooth wiring
channel; UL approved neoprene jacketed in moist locations and for connections to
motors. American Brass Boodle Type EF; Electri-Flex: H.K. Polar; Triangle or equal.
C. Exterior, underground and low voltage:
Rigid Non -Metallic Type (PVC): Heavy, Schedule 40, PVC duct, UL listed. joints
solvent welded, things and cement by same manufacture Carlon or equal.
D. Surface metal raceway whorl
l piece raceway system with all necessary finings. Wiremold,orequal.
2. Fnings
A. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMI
All finings shall be raintight, concrete -tight compression type thinwall, steel or malleable
iron. Finings shall maintain continuity of ground. Appleton, Race. Thomas and Betts
or equal.
B. Flexible:
Liquid tight connectors shall have insulated throats, steel or malleable iron body,
neoprene gasket and maintain continuity of ground. Connectors shall be compression
type. Appleton, Race, Thomas and Bens or equal.
C. Bushings:
Metallic or insulated as required; steel or malleable iron construction of standard pipe
dimensions. Appleton, Race, Thomas and Betts or equal.
D. Lock Nuts:
Case hardened steel or malleable iron. Lock not shall insure continuity of ground.
Appleton, Race, Thomas and Bens or equal.
Electrical Wiring
1. Cable Lugs and Taps
A. Lugs for termination of conductors in distribution panels, motors, etc., either provided
by manufacturer orby Cemrader, shall be T&B compression typeor equal. Series
53100 for conductors #8 AWG to 4/0 and Series 53200 for conductors 250 MUM and
larger. All lugs and contact Surfaces where lugs are installed shall be elverplated.
B. Terminals for control wire shall be tinned ring tongue type:
Buchanan Terment T&B Slaked or approved equal.
C. Splices and connections to conductors larger than n AWG shall be by means of
compression type T&B Series 53500 for 2-way and Series 53300 for 3-way
connections; or equivalent Bull connectors. Splices and taps shall have at least
equivalent mechanical Strength and lnsuldlon as conductors.
D. Splicing of conductors SIT AWG or smaller shall be by one of the following methods:
Conductors shall be twasted together and soldered. Preinsulated spring press
connectors Such as Scotchlock types Y, R and B. Ideal Wingnut or equal.
Electrical Wiring(Cont.)(
2. Wire and Cable Up to 600 Volts
A. Insulation:
Color coded thermoplastic type rated 600V except where otherwise noted. #12 AWG
through #8 AWG - 75-C, #6 AWG through #500 AWG - 90°C.
B. Conductors:
Soft drawn copper, each strand individually tinned or coated with approved alloy (Class
B grounding).
C. Contluctors#10 and Smaller:
For final connections to motors and all locations where vibration or movement is
present -Class ON stranded conductors. For all other locations - solid conductors.
D. Conductors #8 and Larger:
Double braid, Class B, attended.
E. Minimum Wire Size:
General - 02; over 80' -#10; over 120' - #B; control - #14; signal -#18 or as detailed in
appropriated section of these specifications or shown on Drawings.
F. Types and Uses (unless otherwise speeded or indicated on drawings):
Up to and including 100 amp circuits - THW, TH W N or THNN rated at 75-C ampaches.
Greater than 100 amp stands - THW, TH WN, or THNN, rated at 90°C ampacities.
G. Manufacturers:
Anaconda; ITT -Royal, Triangle. G.E., or equal.
H. Wire Tags:
Main and feeder cables shall be tagged in all pull boxes, wineways and wiring gutters of
panels. Tags shall identify wire or cable number and/or equipment served as shown on
Drawings. Tags shall be metal or of flame -resisting adhesive material, T&B Type WSL
or equal.
I. Metallic clad cable is acceptable equal to EMT for 20 amp circuits.
Outlet Box Installation
1. Owner or his representative reserve the right to change the location o1 any outlet up to a
distance of 10'-(F at no extra charge providing necessary lnmmctions are given prior to
roughing -In outlet.
2. Locations of all floor outlets shall be verified before rough -in.
Electrical Panels
1. Panels
A. Type:
Galvanized steel cabinets wgh trim and hinged door with lock All locks to be keyed
alike.
B. Finish:
Standard factory finish.
C. Gutter Space:
X minimum for 225 amp or less panels.
D. Main breakers:
Minimum 42 K.A.LC.
E. Lugs:
Separate solderless type for each conductor.
F. Branches:
Bot-on arcuit breakers as specifl ed. Number and size as indicated on Drawings.
G. Grounding Bus:
Provide separate copper bus for green ground conductors. Isolate ground bus from
neutral bus.
H. Manufacturers:
General Electric, Cutler -Hammer, Siemens, Square D (NOOD) or equal.
2. Installation
A. Provide two 3/Wware conduits to above accessible ceiling for future use.
Electrical Wiring Devices
1. Toggle Switches
A. Switches shall be single pole, two pole, 3 way, 4 way, momentary or pilot lighted as
required and shall be heavy duty toggle or key operated, rated 20 amps, 120 V.
B. Provide five (5) spare keys for key operated switches.
C. Manufacturers:
Hubbell 1221, Bryant 4901, Pass and Seymour 20AC1.
2. Receptacles
A. Al receptacles shall be grounding type and shall be duplex 120V, 1201208V, single
phase, or 208-240V, three phase as requiretl.
B. Duplex receptacle shall be 20 amp, 120V, heavy duty specification grade, grounding
type. 20 amp manufacturers: Hubbell 5362, Bryant 5362, Pass and Seymour 6300.
C. Ground fault interrupter (GF0 receptacle shall be duplex with built-in GFI set to trip at a
five (50 milliampere maximum ground fault. Receptacle shall be rated 15 or 20 amps,
120V, standard or teed-thro, as required. Manufacturers: Hubbell GF-5262, Bryarn
GFR52FT, pass and Seymour 1591-R
Electrical Motor Starters
1. Manual motor Matters shall be toggle type snap swgch with thermal overload device.
Manual Masters shall be similar to Square D Class 2510.
2. Magnetic motor Masters shall be 3 phase across -the -line type rated in accordance with
NEMA Standards. Coils shall be of molded construction. Overload relays shall be
replaceable melting alloy manual reset type, 1 per phase. Provide we spare auxiliary
interchangeable contact. Control devices (stoplstart, H-O-A, pilot light) shall be mounted in
cover of enclosure. Pilot lights shall be red unless otherwise indicated. Magnetic starters
shall be similar to Square D Class 8536. Combination magnetic motor Marters with fused
(or non -fused) disconned swtch shall be 3 phase across -the -line type rated in accordance
with NEMA Standards. Disconnect switch shall consist of visible blades. Disconnect
handle shall be clearly marked as to whether disconnect device is NOW or "OFF. Motor
stagers in combination magnetic motor starters shall meet requirements of magnetic motor
stagers previously outlined. Combination magnetic motor starters shall be similar to
Square D Class 8538.
3. Control stations shall contain heavy duty type devices. Push-button and selector switches
in control stations shall be base mounted with double break silver contacts. Pilot III shall
be transformer type using 6-BV miniature bulb. Colored pilot light lenses shall be
Interchangeable.
4. Manufacturers: Allen Bradley; Square D; Siemens; General Electric.
Electrical SafetySwitches Disconnects
(Disconnects)
1. Safety switches shall be heavy duty fused or nornused, with number o1 poles, electrical
characteristics, ratings and modifications are required (i.e., HP rating, short circuit
interrupting rating, etc.).
2. Switching mechanism shall be quldk-make, quickbreak with handlethat is padlockable in
'OFF'P osition.
3. Enclosure shall be suitabletor area in which it is to be installed and shall have detectable
door interlock which prevents door from being opened when switch is 'ON'.
4. Fusible units which are to be equipped with current limiting Ruses shall have fuseholders
with rejection clips to prevent other type Rises from being installed.
5. Manufacturers: Square D; General Electric; Westinghouse; If
Overcurrent Protection
1. General Requirements
A. Shod crcuitlmermpting ratngs shall be equal to or greaterthan maximum short circuit
currents possible in CIMUlt location More deices will be installed and larger where
indicated.
B. Where used for other than motor circuits, devices shall be sized same as or next
Standard size above conductor ampacity.
G Where used for motor circuits, size shall bu in accordance with NEC, and time delay
characteristics shall be suitable for motors acceleration time.
D. All devices shall be of time delay on nominal overloads and instantaneous operation on
high fault current type unless otherwise noted.
2. Circuit Breakers
A. Circuit breakers shall be gang operated, load intermptertype wgh substantial case of
moisture resistant, non -aging molded insulating material. Breakers shall be bolted
design unless otherwise Indicated.
a Contacts shall be copper alloy or copper and alter alloy, with arc quenchers and barrier
for each pole.
C. Mechanism shall be quick -make, quickbreak with trip element for each pole and
electrically and mechmicallytrip4rea Overcurrem on any pole of endtipole circuit
breaker shall cause all poles to open.
D. Trip elements shall be emblem temperature compensated, thermal magnetic type with
time delay on nominal overloads and instantaneous trip of short circuits. Circuit
breakers larger than 100 amp shall have adjustable trips.
E. Operated handle shall be provided which will indicate "ON", "TRIPPED" and "OFF"
positions.
F. GFl breakers used in branch circuits shall have built-in ground fault sensor which will
automatically trip breaker It maximum five (5) milliamp ground fault Unitshallhave
built-in push -to -test button.
G. Breakers for control of fluorescent lighting shall be switching duty type switch.
Breakers for control of HID lighting shall be SWD-HID rated.
Grounding
1. Entire installation to be grounded in accordance with NEC requirements.
2. Equipment shall be grounded thru one of the following paths to ground: Conduit system;
separate grounding conductor connected to main; grounding conductor or panalboard
ground bus; separate grounding conductor connected to ground rod installation.
3. At all electrical panels, install grounding bushings on al conduits and bond to panel ground
bus using base#4 AWG copper conductor. At junction boxes, boxes in leader conduit runs,
install grounding bushings on all conduits, lug on junction box and bond conduits and box
together using bare #4 AWG copper conductor.
4. Wiring run in non-metallic dud and flexible conduit shall carry separate grounding
conductor.
5. At motor locations, motor frames shall be bonded to ground system by means of separate
conductor pulled from panel ground bus or bonding jumper form conduit to motor frames.
6. For telephone,alarm, communicati on systems, etc., a#100 AWG copper conductor from
electrical ground system fo each few inal cabinet or equipment location shall be considered
sufficient unless otherwise indicated.
7. Resistance to ground at any point shall not measure more than 25 ohms.
Electrical Light Fixtures
1. LED Light Fixtures
A. Construction:
Sheet steel, dierormed to provide structural strength.
B. Painting:
Fixtures to be properly treated for acceptance for finish coats. Finishes to be baked
white high reflectance enamel or porcelain enamel.
C. Lens Panel Frames:
Lens panels for surface box type fixtures and for recessed troffers shall be framed,
hinges and Idch. Frames and louvers shall be equipped wgh retaining means to
support frame during relamping.
D. Wires:
Heat real Ming type in accordance with NEC.
E. Driver Mounting:
Fixture to be designed in won a manner that case temperature of driver does not
exceed 90-C. Al l driver mounting duds to be wel ded to tutu re.
F. Fixture manufactured with preprinted steel to be painted. No unpainted edges of
fixture housing will be accepted.
Electrical Light Fixtures (Cont
2. Light Fixture Installation
A. Fixlu res to be eguiipped with lamps of proper size and type as scheduled or
recommended by Manufacturer.
B. Tandem fixtures may be used in continuous rows providing finished appearance
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conforms to appearance of individual units.
C. Al l rows of l ight fixtures to be proper) y al lgned and plumbed.
D. Schedule of Lighting Fixtures on Drawings combine written description of fixture and
manufacturers catalog numbers. Numbers provided are intended to indicate design
and quality desired. Fixtures must meet requirements of this specification and of
description contained in schedule.
E. It curd does not have fixture symbol, install fixture of same type used in similar
locations elsewhere on Drawings.
R Provide additional trim as requiredfor neat mounting of recessed fluorescent lights
mounted in patterns.
G. Lightfixtures shall be Supported from the structural system, notthe ceiling system. it is
the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor to coordinate with the Ceiling Contractor
to ensure adequate supports are furnished.
3. General Requirements
A. Install proper number, type, and size lamps in light Time as indicated on Drawings.
B. Replace all burned out lamps at time of acceptance.
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
1. Fire Alarm Control Panel (Digital, Addressable)
A. Feld -programmable, microprocessorbased, modular, power -limited design with
electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL.
B. Primary power: 24-V do obtained from 120-V ac service and a power -supply module.
Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory
and digital alarm communicator transmitters and digital alarm radio transmitter shall
be powered by 24-V do source.
G Secondary Power: 24-V do supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger,
and autermdlc transfer switch.
1. Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.
2. Notification Appliances
A. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification
appliance signal circuits, zoned as indicated, equipped for mounting as indicated and
with screwtennlnals for system connections.
1. Combination Devices: Factory -integrated audible and visible devices in a
single -mourning assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw
terminalstor system connections.
B. Chimes, Lox -Level Output: Vibrating type, 75 dBA minimum rated output.
C. Chimes, High -Level Output: Vibrating type, 81-dBA minimum rated output.
D. Hods: Electric-vibratinghbolarized type, 24-V etc; with provision for housing the
operating mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464. Horns shall produce a
sound -pressure level o1 90 dBA, measured 10 feet (3 m) from the horn, using the
coded signal prescribed in UL 46419M protocol.
E. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear
or nominal white polycabonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word
'FIRE' is engraved in minimum 1-inch- (25-mm-) high letters on the lens.
1. Rated Light Oull
a. 1 Y30/75/110 cat, selectable in the field.
2. Mounting: Wall mounted unless otherwise indicated.
3. For units with guards to prevent physical damage, light ouguf ratings shall be
determined with guards in place.
4. Flashing shall be in a temporal patted, synchronized with other units.
5. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.
6. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, white.
3. Manufacturer
A. SimplexGrinnell LP; a Tyco International company.
B. Faraday
C. Fire -Life
D. Gamewell
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Note:
The fire alarm contractor is required to prepare complete design
drawings, to include detection activation devices, control panels,
annunciator panels and zones, water flow devices, the electrical
distribution system, the service equipment, the grounding methods,
the emergency and standby, size and type of equipment, and
system controls, and to submit such drawings to state and local
plan review agencies to assist with the permitting process.
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REVIEW SET 11.16.18
BID SET 11.26.18
PERMIT SET 02.04.19
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ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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