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SECTION 16075 - ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Identification for raceway and metal-clad cable.
2. Identification for conductors and communication and control cable.
3. Warning labels and signs.
4. Instruction signs.
5. Equipment identification labels.
6. Miscellaneous identification products.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each electrical identification product indicated.
B. Identification Schedule: An index of nomenclature of electrical equipment and system
components used in identification signs and labels.
C. Samples: For each type of label and sign to illustrate size, colors, lettering style, mounting
provisions, and graphic features of identification products.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with ANSI A13.1 and ANSI C2.
B. Comply with NFPA 70.
C. Comply with 29 CFR 1910.145.
1.5 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate identification names, abbreviations, colors, and other features with requirements in
the Contract Documents, Shop Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams, and the Operation
and Maintenance Manual, and with those required by codes, standards, and 29 CFR 1910.145.
Use consistent designations throughout Project.
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B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of
surfaces where devices are to be applied.
C. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with location of access panels and doors.
D. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 RACEWAY IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS
A. Comply with ANSI A13.1 for minimum size of letters for legend and for minimum length of
color field for each raceway and cable size.
B. Color for Printed Legend:
1. Power Circuits: Black letters on an orange field.
2. Legend: Indicate system or service and voltage, if applicable.
C. Self-Adhesive Vinyl Labels: Preprinted, flexible label laminated with a clear, weather- and
chemical-resistant coating and matching wraparound adhesive tape for securing ends of legend
label.
D. Snap-Around Labels: Slit, pretensioned, flexible, preprinted, color-coded acrylic sleeves, with
diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in place by gripping
action.
E. Snap-Around, Color-Coding Bands: Slit, pretensioned, flexible, solid-colored acrylic sleeves, 2
inches long, with diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in
place by gripping action.
F. Self-Adhesive Vinyl Tape: Colored, heavy duty, waterproof, fade resistant; 2 inches wide;
compounded for outdoor use.
2.2 CONDUCTOR AND COMMUNICATION- AND CONTROL-CABLE IDENTIFICATION
MATERIALS
A. Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Colored, self-adhesive vinyl tape not less than 3 mils thick by 1
to 2 inches wide.
B. Marker Tapes: Vinyl or vinyl-cloth, self-adhesive wraparound type, with circuit identification
legend machine printed by thermal transfer or equivalent process.
C. Aluminum Wraparound Marker Labels: Cut from 0.014-inch- thick aluminum sheet, with
stamped, embossed, or scribed legend, and fitted with tabs and matching slots for permanently
securing around wire or cable jacket or around groups of conductors.
D. Metal Tags: Brass or aluminum, 2 by 2 by 0.05 inch, with stamped legend, punched for use
with self-locking nylon tie fastener.
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E. Write-On Tags: Polyester tag, 0.010 inch thick, with corrosion-resistant grommet and polyester
or nylon tie for attachment to conductor or cable.
1. Marker for Tags: Permanent, waterproof, black ink marker recommended by tag
manufacturer.
2.3 WARNING LABELS AND SIGNS
A. Comply with NFPA 70 and 29 CFR 1910.145.
B. Self-Adhesive Warning Labels: Factory printed, multicolor, pressure-sensitive adhesive labels,
configured for display on front cover, door, or other access to equipment, unless otherwise
indicated.
C. Baked-Enamel Warning Signs: Preprinted aluminum signs, punched or drilled for fasteners,
with colors, legend, and size required for application. 1/4-inch grommets in corners for
mounting. Nominal size, 7 by 10 inches.
D. Metal-Backed, Butyrate Warning Signs: Weather-resistant, nonfading, preprinted, cellulose-
acetate butyrate signs with 0.0396-inch galvanized-steel backing; and with colors, legend, and
size required for application. 1/4-inch grommets in corners for mounting. Nominal size, 10 by
14 inches.
E. Warning label and sign shall include, but are not limited to, the following legends:
1. Multiple Power Source Warning: "DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -
EQUIPMENT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES."
2. Workspace Clearance Warning: "WARNING - OSHA REGULATION - AREA IN
FRONT OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR 36 INCHES."
2.4 INSTRUCTION SIGNS
A. Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine plastic, minimum 1/16 inch thick for signs up to 20
sq. in. and 1/8 inch thick for larger sizes.
1. Engraved legend with black letters on white face.
2. Punched or drilled for mechanical fasteners.
3. Framed with mitered acrylic molding and arranged for attachment at applicable
equipment.
2.5 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABELS
A. Adhesive Film Label: Machine printed, in black, by thermal transfer or equivalent process.
Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch.
B. Adhesive Film Label with Clear Protective Overlay: Machine printed, in black, by thermal
transfer or equivalent process. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch. Overlay shall provide a
weatherproof and ultraviolet-resistant seal for label.
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C. Self-Adhesive, Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Adhesive backed, with white
letters on a dark-gray background. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch.
D. Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Punched or drilled for screw mounting.
White letters on a dark-gray background. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch.
E. Stenciled Legend: In nonfading, waterproof, black ink or paint. Minimum letter height shall be
1 inch.
2.6 MISCELLANEOUS IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
A. Cable Ties: Fungus-inert, self-extinguishing, 1-piece, self-locking, Type 6/6 nylon cable ties.
1. Minimum Width: 3/16 inch.
2. Tensile Strength: 50 lb, minimum.
3. Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 185 deg F.
4. Color: Black, except where used for color-coding.
B. Paint: Paint materials and application requirements are specified in Division 9 painting
Sections.
1. Exterior Concrete, Stucco, and Masonry (Other Than Concrete Unit Masonry):
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Exterior concrete and masonry primer.
2) Finish Coats: Exterior semigloss acrylic enamel.
2. Exterior Concrete Unit Masonry:
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a block filler.
1) Block Filler: Concrete unit masonry block filler.
2) Finish Coats: Exterior semigloss acrylic enamel.
3. Exterior Ferrous Metal:
a. Semigloss Alkyd-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Exterior ferrous-metal primer.
2) Finish Coats: Exterior semigloss alkyd enamel.
4. Exterior Zinc-Coated Metal (except Raceways):
a. Semigloss Alkyd-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Exterior zinc-coated metal primer.
2) Finish Coats: Exterior semigloss alkyd enamel.
5. Interior Concrete and Masonry (Other Than Concrete Unit Masonry):
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a. Semigloss Alkyd-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Interior concrete and masonry primer.
2) Finish Coats: Interior semigloss alkyd enamel.
6. Interior Concrete Unit Masonry:
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a block filler.
1) Block Filler: Concrete unit masonry block filler.
2) Finish Coats: Interior semigloss acrylic enamel.
7. Interior Gypsum Board:
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Interior gypsum board primer.
2) Finish Coats: Interior semigloss acrylic enamel.
8. Interior Ferrous Metal:
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Interior ferrous-metal primer.
2) Finish Coats: Interior semigloss acrylic enamel.
9. Interior Zinc-Coated Metal (except Raceways):
a. Semigloss Acrylic-Enamel Finish: One finish coat(s) over a primer.
1) Primer: Interior zinc-coated metal primer.
2) Finish Coats: Interior semigloss acrylic enamel.
C. Fasteners for Labels and Signs: Self-tapping, stainless-steel screws or stainless-steel machine
screws with nuts and flat and lock washers.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 APPLICATION
A. Accessible Raceways and Metal-Clad Cables, 600 V or Less, for Service, Feeder, and Branch
Circuits More Than 30 A: Identify with orange self-adhesive vinyl label.
B. Accessible Raceways and Cables of Auxiliary Systems: Identify the following systems with
color-coded, self-adhesive vinyl tape applied in bands:
1. Fire Alarm System: Red.
2. Fire-Suppression Supervisory and Control System: Red and yellow.
3. Security System: Blue and yellow.
4. Mechanical and Electrical Supervisory System: Green and blue.
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5. Telecommunication System: Green and yellow.
6. Control Wiring: Green and red.
C. Branch-Circuit Conductor Identification: Where there are conductors for more than three
branch circuits in same junction or pull box, use color-coding conductor tape. Identify each
ungrounded conductor according to source and circuit number.
D. Conductors to Be Extended in the Future: Attach write-on tags to conductors and list source
and circuit number.
E. Auxiliary Electrical Systems Conductor Identification: Identify field-installed alarm, control,
signal, sound, intercommunications, voice, and data connections.
1. Identify conductors, cables, and terminals in enclosures and at junctions, terminals, and
pull points. Identify by system and circuit designation.
2. Use system of marker tape designations that is uniform and consistent with system used
by manufacturer for factory-installed connections.
3. Coordinate identification with Project Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams, and
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
F. Warning Labels for Indoor Cabinets, Boxes, and Enclosures for Power and Lighting: Comply
with 29 CFR 1910.145 and apply baked-enamel warning signs. Identify system voltage with
black letters on an orange background. Apply to exterior of door, cover, or other access.
1. Equipment with Multiple Power or Control Sources: Apply to door or cover of
equipment including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Power transfer switches.
b. Controls with external control power connections.
2. Equipment Requiring Workspace Clearance According to NFPA 70: Unless otherwise
indicated, apply to door or cover of equipment but not on flush panelboards and similar
equipment in finished spaces.
G. Instruction Signs:
1. Operating Instructions: Install instruction signs to facilitate proper operation and
maintenance of electrical systems and items to which they connect. Install instruction
signs with approved legend where instructions are needed for system or equipment
operation.
H. Equipment Identification Labels: On each unit of equipment, install unique designation label
that is consistent with wiring diagrams, schedules, and Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Apply labels to disconnect switches and protection equipment, central or master units, control
panels, control stations, terminal cabinets, and racks of each system. Systems include power,
lighting, control, communication, signal, monitoring, and alarm systems unless equipment is
provided with its own identification.
1. Labeling Instructions:
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a. Indoor Equipment: Self-adhesive, engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label.
Unless otherwise indicated, provide a single line of text with 1/2-inch- high letters
on 1-1/2-inch- high label; where 2 lines of text are required, use labels 2 inches
high.
b. Outdoor Equipment: Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label.
c. Elevated Components: Increase sizes of labels and letters to those appropriate for
viewing from the floor.
2. Equipment to Be Labeled:
a. Panelboards, electrical cabinets, and enclosures.
b. Access doors and panels for concealed electrical items.
c. Electrical switchgear and switchboards.
d. Transformers.
e. Enclosed circuit breakers.
f. Motor starters.
g. Push-button stations.
h. Contactors.
i. Voice and data cable terminal equipment.
j. Master clock and program equipment.
k. Intercommunication and call system master and staff stations.
l. Television/audio components, racks, and controls.
m. Fire-alarm control panel and annunciators.
n. Security and intrusion-detection control stations, control panels, terminal cabinets,
and racks.
o. Monitoring and control equipment.
p. Terminals, racks, and patch panels for voice and data communication and for
signal and control functions.
q. Receptacles (Circuit fed from on Adhesive Film Label)
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Verify identity of each item before installing identification products.
B. Location: Install identification materials and devices at locations for most convenient viewing
without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment.
C. Apply identification devices to surfaces that require finish after completing finish work.
D. Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before application, using materials and
methods recommended by manufacturer of identification device.
E. Attach nonadhesive signs and plastic labels with screws and auxiliary hardware appropriate to
the location and substrate.
F. System Identification Color Banding for Raceways and Cables: Each color band shall
completely encircle cable or conduit. Place adjacent bands of two-color markings in contact,
side by side. Locate bands at changes in direction, at penetrations of walls and floors, at 50-foot
maximum intervals in straight runs, and at 25-foot maximum intervals in congested areas.
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G. Color-Coding for Phase Identification, 600 V and Less: Use the colors listed below for
ungrounded service, feeder, and branch-circuit conductors.
1. Color shall be factory applied.
2. Colors for 208/120-V Circuits:
a. Phase A: Black.
b. Phase B: Red.
c. Phase C: Blue.
3. Field-Applied, Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Apply in half-lapped turns for a minimum
distance of 6 inches from terminal points and in boxes where splices or taps are made.
Apply last two turns of tape with no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Locate bands
to avoid obscuring factory cable markings.
H. Aluminum Wraparound Marker Labels and Metal Tags: Secure tight to surface of conductor or
cable at a location with high visibility and accessibility.
I. Painted Identification: Prepare surface and apply paint according to Division 9 painting
Sections.
END OF SECTION 16075