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2.4 Conductors shall be copper with Type THWN insulation.
4.0 Panelboards.
5.0 Lighting Controller
6.0 Method of Wiring
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
1.0 GENERAL
1.7 Space Conditions:It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to verify that
all apparatus, gear, fixtures, conduit, etc, shall fit into that available
spaces in the building and must be introduced into the building at such
times and in such manner as not to cause damage to the structure.
1.11.3 Submittal review is considered as general acceptance of the basic
applicability of the equipment. Contractor is responsible for the
installation of any substituted equipment within a given space. When
the Contractor desires to use substituted equipment, he shall be
responsible for producing his own coordinated working drawings
which depict the substituted equipment accommodated in the space.
Where the substituted equipment creates the need for alterations in
any portion of the work depicted in the contract documents, it shall be
the Contractor's responsibility to notify all of the affected parties and
coordinate these items with all other trades. Further, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to assume any additional cost to the
Contract created by the substituted equipment.
1.11.3.1. Substituted equipment is any equipment which deviates from the
equipment specified herein, as the first named manufacturer or the
equipment scheduled on the plans.
1.11.2 Where shop drawings are reviewed, said review does not in any way
relieve the Contractor from the responsibility nor the necessity of
furnishing material or performing work required by the
Contract Drawings and Specifications.
1.11.1 The Contractor further agrees that if deviations, discrepancies or
conflicts between Shop Drawings and Specification are discovered
either prior to or after Shop Drawing Submittals are processed by the
Engineer, the design Drawings and Specifications shall control and
shall be followed.
1.11 Submittals: Contractor agrees that Shop Drawing Submittals processed
by the Engineer are not Change Orders; that the purpose of Shop
Drawing Submittals by the Contractor is to demonstrate to the Engineer
that the Contractor understands the design concept, that he demonstrates
his understanding by indicating which equipment and materials he
intends to furnish and install and by detailing the fabrication and
installation methods he intends to use.
1.10.1 Provide any inspections and certificates required by local
jurisdictional authorities to obtain acceptance of the specified
equipment and the installation.
1.10 Inspection Authority Certificate of Approval shall be furnished the
Owner's Engineer before final acceptance will be given.
1.9.2 The Contractor shall furnish a letter addressed to the owner outlining
the year's guarantees and advising that the completed systems have
been installed in accordance with Plans and Specifications and that they
are in proper operating condition.
1.9.1 Guarantee all work, materials and equipment for a period of one (1)
year from date of acceptance by the Owner's Engineer. The Guarantee
shall include full service adjustments, repairs and replacement parts at
no expense to Owner, and to the complete satisfaction of the Owner's
Engineer.
1.9 Guarantee: All equipment shall be started, tested, adjusted and placed in
satisfactory operating condition by the Contractor. All equipment shall
be covered for the duration of the Manufacturer's guarantee or warranty
and the Contractor shall furnish the Owner with all Manufacturer's
guarantee warranties.
1.8.1 In the event that there is a discrepancy or conflict in the plans or
Specifications it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the
Architect and/or Engineer of this conflict or discrepancy prior to his
acceptance of the project. Unless expressly stipulated, no additional
allowance will be made in the Contractor's and/or Manufacturer's favor
by virtue of errors, ambiguities and/or omissions which were known to
or which should have been known or discovered during the presentation
of the bid estimate and directed to the Architect's and/or Engineer's
attention in a timely manner.
1.8 Coordination and Conflicts: The Contractor shall coordinate his work so
that it does not interfere with the work of other trades. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to see that his work is installed in a
timely manner.
1.7.2 All equipment normally requiring service shall be easily accessible.
1.7.1 Where minor deviations from plans are required in order to conform to
space limitations, such changes shall be made by the Contractor at no
additional cost to the Owner and shall be subject to the approval of the
Architect and/or Engineer.
6.1.9 Control circuit conduits (w/pull wires) under floor and in ceiling shall be
as shown on drawings or as required.
6.1.8 All exposed conduit shall be run rectilinear with building construction using
concentric bends.
6.1.7 Cutting of structural concrete or steel to facilitate wiring installation will not be
permitted without written approval of the Owner's Engineer.
6.1.6 Pull boxes and junction boxes shall be installed where indicated on the drawings
or where required to facilitate wire installation.
6.1.5 All conduits shall be concealed.
6.1.4 All conduit sizing for branch circuits shall be based on the use of Type THW
code grade insulation. This method of sizing shall be used regardless of
insulation type used in the conduit.
6.1.3 Install all conduits as near bottom chord of joists as practical. All conduits must
be securely fastened and adequately supported. Perforated straps will not be
permitted. All suspended conduits must be supported on a trapeze using
"Unistrut" and bolted hanger construction. Conduits supported using
suspended ceiling system (either tee bars or hanger wires) will not be
permitted.
6.1.2 Conduit shall not be smaller than 3/4" nominal trade size, except for switch legs
or where expressly noted.
6.1.1 Exposed conduit subject to mechanical injury shall be either full weight rigid
steel (heavy-wall) type or intermediate metal conduit (I.M.C.) - Any conduits
run in the mechanical room or electrical room not concealed in
partitions, above finished ceilings or under the floor slab are considered
exposed to mechanical injury. Either type shall have galvanized or equal finish.
Conduit run exposed and not subject to mechanical injury, concealed above
ceiling or in furred spaces may be electrical metallic tubing (E.M.T.) or
M.C, cable with galvanized or equal finish Aluminum conduit shall not be used
in concrete or masonry, but is permitted for use where exposed and not subject
to mechanical injury or where concealed above ceiling or in furred spaces.
Conduit joints shall be made with standard conduit couplings, (no
running-threads) cadmium plated. Schedule 40 PVC conduit is also permitted
for use in masonry or concrete. Any feeder conduits which are PVC
must be buried beneath the floor slab - not in the concrete. Any exposed
conduit projections out of concrete slab must be changed to rigid steel or
I.M.C. at the surface of the slab. Rigid steel or I.M.C. conduit is required in
concrete or masonry Construction.
6.1 Conduit raceways or M.C. cable shall be used for installation of all wiring where
indicated on drawings.
5.3 All outside and work area lighting and circuits shall include time clock
and photocell control 'OTC' as shown, with manual spring wound
override switch.
5.2 Contactors shall be electrically held of proper capacity. Contactors shall
be wired with a relay furnished by the electrical contractor to properly
engage and release the contactor based on one channel switching.
5.1 Occupancy sensors as shown on plans.
4.2 Multiple pole breakers must be of common trip type. No tie handles
permitted with single pole breakers
4.1 Panels dead front type with cabinets surface mounted (unless otherwise
specified) of code thickness with hinged door and trim. Door hinged with
concealed hinges and provided with trim clamps and trim angle supports
and with flush type combination latches and locks with locks keyed alike.
Door shall include a directory frame on face of front panel interior
and directory card faced with transparent plastic. All circuits clearly and
permanently identified on directory. Boxes fabricated of galvanized steel.
No crinkle finishes permitted on trim. Panel back adjustable. Panels
factory assembled. Each panel shall contain a minimum of 10% spare
circuit breakers. If not otherwise indicated spare circuit breakers shall be
20 amp. single pole.
2.5 Bus duct, when used for service entrance conductors, shall be plated
aluminum, complete with suitable vapor barrier and weatherhead.
1.6.9 The Contractor shall carefully verify all measurements at the site,
determine the exact location of all chases, openings, plenums and
ceiling cavities required by his work and shall furnish and set all
sleeves,inserts and hangers as required for the work herein. The
Contractor shall verify actual job dimensions before fabrication of any
materials, purchasing or installation of equipment.
1.6.8 The location of equipment and pipe, as shown on the Drawings, is
diagrammatic and schematic and it is the responsibility of the
Contractor to make his own fabrication and installation drawings and
layouts to eliminate all structural and other physical interferences
without detriment to the structural, mechanical and architectural
components of the building. The Contractor must organize the physical
arrangement of the systems of material in the confines of the space in
order for them to function and perform in accordance with the intent of
the design. The Contractor is not responsible for the design
performance; he is responsible for the development of installation and
fabrication drawings for the installation of his equipment and material
within the available spaces.
1.6.7 The plans show the arrangement of all fixtures, equipment and
material and are not intended to show all details. Each and every
accessory intended for the purpose of execution of the work is
understood to be part of the work.
1.6.6 The Drawings are diagrammatic and are intended to depict the
approximate locations of equipment, piping and apparatus.
Dimensions given on the Drawings, in figures, shall take precedence
over scaled dimensions. All dimensions, whether in figures or
scaled, shall be verified in the field.
1.6.5 The Drawings and Specifications are intended to supplement one
another. Any materials or labor called for in one but not the other
shall be furnished as if both were mentioned in the Specifications and
shown on the Drawings. Labor and/or materials neither shown nor
specified, but necessary for the completion and proper functioning of
the systems, shall be furnished and installed by this Contractor.
1.6.4 Unless expressly stipulated, no additional allowance will be made in the
Contractor's and/or manufacturer's favor by virtue of errors, ambiguities
and/or omissions which were known to or which should have been
known or discovered during the preparation of the bid estimate
and directed to the Architect and \ or Engineer's attention in a timely
manner.
1.6.3 It shall be the Contractor's duty to notify the Architect and/or Engineer,
in a timely manner, of any discrepancies, errors, omissions, ambiguities,
or conflicts which were known or discovered during the course of the
preparation of the bid or the conduct of work.
1.6.2 No additional compensation shall be allowed because of conditions that
occur due to the Contractor's failure to become thoroughly familiar
with all of the Contract Documents for this project, as described
above, and with the job site.
1.6.1 The commencement of work under this Section indicated that the
Contractor has examined and has knowledge of the architectural,
structural, electrical, mechanical and site work Drawings and
Specifications. The failure of the Contractor to acquaint himself with all
available information shall not relieve him of any responsibility for
performing his work properly.
1.6 Drawings and Specifications: It shall be the Contractor's duty to examine
and have thorough knowledge of the architectural, structural, electrical,
mechanical and site work Drawings and Specifications.
1.5 Shop drawings shall include:
A. Single line riser diagram of electrical system.
B. Completed schedules for all electric panels.
1.4 E.C. shall submit shop drawings of electrical switchgear to
Architect/Engineer for review.
1.3 Any substitutions to manufacturers of equipment listed in these
specifications must be approved in writing by the Owner's Engineer.
1.2 Provide a complete electrical system conduit system as indicated herein
and/or on the drawings. The latest edition of The National Electric Code
shall be the Minimum requirement for all work.
1.1 All materials shall be as specified and approved by Underwriters
Laboratories.
2.1 Characteristics - Service shall be as indicated on drawings. See One-Line
diagram on Drawings for additional information.
2.2 Provide auxiliary services for exit lights and emergency lighting.
2.3 Grounding - System grounding conductor shall be sized as required by applicable code
and run in conduit where exposed in building to the point of water service to building
and connected to water service piping.
THE PLANS, IDEAS & DESIGNS REPRESENTED
HERE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY OF APRIL MCCLURG DESIGN CO.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, EXCEPT WHEN WRITTEN
CONSENT IS GIVEN.
CONTRACTORS ARE TO VERIFY AND ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL JOB SITE DIMENSIONS.UNIT 130- DIVIDEWEST CARMEL 'B' SHOPPES9873 NORTH MICHIGAN ROADCARMEL, INDIANA 46032Mechanical, Electrical, &
Energy Engineering
2707 Rand Road Indianapolis, In 46241
voice: 317-464-9090 fax: 317-464-9393
www.daengineering.com
DESIGN-AIRE ENGINEERING, INCSOUTH BUILDINGISSUE: SUBMITTAL SET
DATE: 11/18/2021
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