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IDENTIFICATION
A. Labeling
1. Panelboards:
a. New Directories: filled in complete (Typewritten) listing each circuit and respective equipment
served and rooms where outlets, lights, etc., are located.
b. Existing Panelboard Directories: completely retyped; revised to include circuits and equipment
added and revised with this contract. Contractor shall verify each existing branch circuit and
properly identify on new panelboard directory.
WIRING DEVICES
SWITCHES
A. Specification grade switches shall be single pole, two pole, three way, four way, momentary, lighted or pilot
lighted as required to control lights or other device and shall be toggle or key operated, heavy duty,
specification grade, 20amp, 120/277 volt, quiet type and shall meet the requirements of Federal Specifications
WS-896-d and NEMA-WD-1. Assembly shall be by screw to mounting bridge. Screw into plastic base or
riveting is not acceptable.
1. Manufacturers: (with unlighted handle) Hubbell #CS1221; Bryant #4901; Cooper #2221; Pass &
Seymour #20AC1; G.E. #5931; Leviton 1221-2
2. Manufacturers: (with lighted or pilot handle) Hubbell #1221IL;
Hubbell #1221 PL; Pass & Seymour #20AC1-1SL.; Cooper #2221LTV
RECEPTACLES
A. Specification grade duplex receptacles shall be 15 or 20 ampere, 125 volts, with impact resistant
face, wrap around steel mounted strap, and shall meet the requirements of Federal Specification
WC-596-e, NEMA WD-1 and UL-498.
1. 15 ampere may be used on general circuits containing 2 or more receptacles.
2. Use 20 ampere on all dedicated circuits with only 1 receptacle.
B. Weatherproof Duplex Receptacles (wet or damp label locations)
1. Weatherproof duplex receptacles shall be 20 ampere, GFCI type with an appropriate
weatherproof, UV stabilized polycarbonate or stainless steel gasketed coverplate with hinged lid
that will allow cords to be installed while cover is completely closed and/or locked.
LUMINAIRES
LISTING AND LABELS
A. Luminaires shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., exceptions shall be only in the event
the unit is assembled as a custom designed unit.
B. Luminaires shall bear the Underwriter's Laboratories' label of approval. Those of a type covered by
RLM Standards shall bear the RLM label.
C. Custom designed luminaires shall be comprised of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. listed
components.
SUBMITTALS
Submit shop drawings for each type of Luminaire scheduled on the drawings.
LUMINAIRES
A. Fabricate luminaire enclosures with a minimum of #22 gauge thick cold rolled sheet steel.
Enclosures may be constructed of other metals provided they are equivalent in strength and
acceptable for the purpose.
B. Remove sharp corners and/or edges of metal which can cause injury to wiring and to personnel
during installation or servicing of luminaires.
C. Face plates or frames of recessed luminaires which serve as ceiling trim and which also swing to
allow access to the interior of the luminaires, shall be gasketed and positively held to luminaire
bodies by screws or other adjustable means that permit the face plates or frames to be drawn up to
the ceiling as tight as necessary to insure complete contact without any light or air leaks whatsoever
at their perimeters.
D. Provide lampholders for the proper performance of lamps in luminaire, UL listed, of a type designed
and acceptable for the purpose and bearing the manufacturer's name or trademark, type, number and
rating on each item.
E. Shielding: luminaire shielding media shall be color stabilized 100% virgin acrylic plastic, glass or
vinyl, as indicated on the drawings, and not less than .125" thick.
F. Housings shall be so constructed that all electrical components are easily accessible and
replaceable without removing them from their mountings.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CODES, FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
A. All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable codes, specifications, local ordinances, industry standards and utility
company regulations.
1. Applicable Codes
a. Indiana Building Code (IBC), 2014, consisting of:
(1) International Building Code, 2012
(2) Indiana Amendments
b. Indiana Electrical Code (IEC), 2009, consisting of:
(1) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2008
(2) Indiana Amendments
c. Indiana Mechanical Code (IMC) 2014 consisting of:
(1) International Mechanical Code 2012
(2) Indiana Amendments
d. Indiana Plumbing Code (IPC), 2012 Edition consisting of
(1) International Plumbing Code, Second Printing
(2) Indiana Amendments
e. Indiana Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2010,
consisting of:
(1) American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air
Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Standard 90.1, 2007 Edition
(2) Indiana Amendments
f. Indiana Fire Code (IFC), 2014, consisting of:
(1) International Fire Code, 2012
(2) Indiana Amendments
LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
WIRE AND CABLE (UP TO 600 VOLTS)
A. Insulation: color coded thermoplastic type rated 600 volts, 75 degree C except where otherwise Noted.
B. Conductors: soft drawn copper.
C. Minimum Wire Size: General #12; Over 100' #10; Over 200' #8; Control #14; Signal #18 or as detailed in appropriate section of the
specifications and/or as shown on the drawings.
D. Types and Uses (unless otherwise specified or indicated on the drawings). All conduit sizing is based on Type THWN and THHN.
(Conduits may need to be increased in size if other wiring is selected).
MC CABLE
A. Type Metal Clad (MC) Cable: UL 1569, pre-manufactured type solid aluminum sheath or interlock metal jacket having factory
applied color identification stripe cable system “MC”cable shall contain type “THWN”copper conductors with overall “PVC” jacket.
B. MC Cable permitted uses.
1. Installed concealed above finished ceilings.
2. Installed indoors above the ground floor slab concealed within walls.
C. MC Cable uses not permitted
1. Where prohibited by Article 330 of the National Electrical Code (latest adopted Edition).
2. Below grade
3. Exterior locations
4. Exposed
5. Within mechanical and electrical spaces
6. Branch circuits or feeders larger than 60 amps
WIRE AND CABLE IDENTIFICATION
Color code wire #10, #12 and #14 AWG as follows:
208V/120V 480V/277V
1. Phase A Black Brown
2. Phase B Red Orange
3. Phase C Blue Yellow
4. Neutral White or Gray Gray
5. Ground Green Green with
Yellow stripes
GROUNDING AND BONDING
GENERAL
Entire installation to be grounded and bonded in accordance with requirements of Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
RACEWAYS AND BOXES
METALLIC TYPE CONDUITS
A. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): UL 797 and ASA C80.3, Galvanized or sheradized thinwall steel conduit. Fittings 1-1/4" and
larger shall have nylon insulated throat. Indentor or drive-on fittings are not acceptable.
B. Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC): UL 1, Galvanized, single strip type with smooth wiring channel. Use in dry locations and for
connections to motors, transformers, lighting fixtures and other equipment that may have movement or vibration. Fittings shall be
steel .
C. MC Cable (MC): UL 1569, pre-manufactured type solid aluminum sheath of interlocked metal jacket. “MC”cable shall contain type
“THWN”copper conductors with overall “PVC”jacket.
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE TYPE (PVC)
A. Conduit shall be PVC Schedule 40 (90°C) for application in underground, encased and exposed applications in accordance with NEC.
B. PVC conduit and fittings shall be UL rated for electrical use. Material shall comply to NEMA Specifications TC-2, TC-3, Federal
Specifications W -C-1094A, UL-651 and ANSI C33.91.
METALLIC STEEL OUTLET BOXES
A. General use interior boxes shall be galvanized die cast pressed steel units of proper depth and gauge required by the outlet location.
Boxes shall be equipped with plaster ring or cover as necessary. These units shall be manufactured by Raco, Steel City or approved
equal.
1. Wall outlets: 4" square x 1-1/2" deep (minimum) with plaster ring as required.
2. Ceiling outlet: 4" square or octagonal x 1-1/2" or 2-1/8" deep with stud or ears where required.
3. Outlet boxes in finished ceilings or walls shall be fitted with appropriate covers, set to come flush with the finished
surface. Where more than one switch or device is located at one point, use gang boxes and covers unless therwise
indicated. Sectional switch boxes or utility boxes will not be permitted. Provide outlet boxes of the type and size suitable for
the specific application.
CONDUIT INSTALLATION (GENERAL)
A. Conduit system to be electrically continuous and shall be grounded in accordance with NEC. Separate grounding conductors to be
used in all conduits.
B. Conduits to be supported by pipe straps or trapeze hangers shall have their supports spaced not more than 8'-0" on center. Secure
supports by means of toggle bolts, inserts or expansion bolts.
C. Conduits to be supported by wall brackets shall have their supports spaced not more than 4'-6" on center. Secure supports by
means of toggle bolts, inserts or expansion bolts.
D. Running conduit horizontally in walls is not permitted. Convenience outlets, switches or other devices located on or in walls shall be
individually fed overhead from ceiling unless otherwise noted or indicated on the drawings.
E. There shall not be more than the equivalent of three 90° bends in any single run of conduit between outlet boxes or fittings. Bends
shall be made so that the conduit will not be flattened or kinked and that the internal diameter of the conduit will not be reduced. The
radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than as indicated by the National Electrical Code.
F. Conduit shall be installed so as to incorporate a minimum of one pull box or condulet fitting per 100 foot run for easy installation of wire.
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CERTIFICATION
626 North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 635-5030
Website: www.browningday.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
21028
DAN MITCHELL
JERRY TRAVIS
06/18/21
FORUM Credit Union
Branch Renovation
2259 E 116th Street,
Carmel, IN 46032
Construction Documents
11313 USA Parkway
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: (317) 558-6000
Website: www.forumcu.com
FORUM Credit Union
9229 Delegates Row Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 781-6200
Website: www.circledesigngroup.com
Circle Design Group
MEP Engineer
REVISION SCHEDULE
Rev. # Revision Description Issue Date
07/06/21