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<br />SECTION 260500
<br />COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
<br />PART 1- GENERAL
<br />1.01SECTION INCLUDES
<br />A. DRAWINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT INCLUDING GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY
<br />CONDITIONS AND DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATION SECTIONS APPLY TO ALL DIVISION 26 SECTIONS.
<br />B. FURNISH AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND ACCESSORIES IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS.
<br />1.02RELATED REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. SECTION 03 3000 - CAST -IN -PLACE CONCRETE.
<br />B. SECTION 23 0000 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING.
<br />C. SECTION 07 8400 - FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION.
<br />1.030THER RELATED REQUIREMENTS OWNER FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
<br />1.04SUBMITTALS
<br />A. COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 01.
<br />B. THE ENGINEER'S APPROVAL SHALL BE OBTAINED FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS BEFORE
<br />DELIVERY TO THE JOB SITE. DELIVERY, STORAGE OR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
<br />WHICH HAS NOT HAD PRIOR APPROVAL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
<br />C. ALL SUBMITTALS SHALL INCLUDE 2 COPIES OF ADEQUATE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, CATALOG, SHOP
<br />DRAWINGS, TEST REPORTS, CERTIFICATIONS, SAMPLES, AND OTHER DATA NECESSARY TO ASCERTAIN
<br />THAT THE PROPOSED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS COMPLY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
<br />REQUIREMENTS
<br />D. SUBMITTALS FOR INDIVIDUALS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLIES WHICH CONSIST OF MORE THAN
<br />ONE ITEM OR COMPONENT SHALL BE MADE FOR THE SYSTEM OR ASSEMBLY AS A WHOLE. PARTIAL
<br />SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL.
<br />1. MARK THE SUBMITTALS, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION" "
<br />2. SUBMIT EACH SECTION SEPARATELY.
<br />E. SUBMIT ELEMENTARY AND INTERCONNECTION OR POINT-TO-POINT WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR FIRE ALARM,
<br />COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL, AND CONTROL SYSTEMS. ALLTERMINAL POINT SHALL BE IDENTIFIED ON
<br />WIRING DIAGRAMS.
<br />F. SUBMIT DIMENSIONED EQUIPMENT ROOM LAYOUTS.
<br />1. SHOW LOCATION OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN ROOMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
<br />A. ELECTRICAL ROOMS AND CLOSETS
<br />G. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT DIMENSIONED EQUIPMENT ROOM OR
<br />EQUIPMENT LOCATION LAYOUTS..
<br />1.05REFERENCE STANDARDS
<br />A. PERFORM WORK SPECIFIED IN DIVISION 26 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS LISTED BELOW OF THE
<br />LATEST APPLICABLE EDITION ADOPTED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. THE DRAWINGS AND
<br />SPECIFICATIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENT IN THOSE INSTANCES WHERE REQUIREMENTS ARE GREATER
<br />THAN THOSE STATED IN THE BELOW CODES AND STANDARDS. IN CASE OF CONFLICT, OBTAIN A DECISION
<br />FROM THE ENGINEER.
<br />B. ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN(2010)
<br />C. AIA GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (2014)
<br />D. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (2017)
<br />E. U.L. FIRE RESISTANCE INDEX.
<br />F. NFPA 1: FIRE CODE (2015)
<br />G. NFPA 37: STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES AND GAS
<br />TURBINES; 2015,
<br />H. NFPA 70: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (2014)
<br />I. NFPA 90A: STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS (2015)
<br />J. NFPA 99: STANDARD FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES 2015
<br />K. NFPA 101: LIFE SAFETY CODE (2015)
<br />L. NFPA 110: STANDARD FOR EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS (2013)
<br />M. NFPA 241: STANDARD FOR SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
<br />OPERATIONS (2013)
<br />N. OTHER STANDARDS:
<br />1. ANSI
<br />2. ASME
<br />3. ASHRAE
<br />4. ASTM
<br />5. IEEE
<br />6. IESNA
<br />7. ISO
<br />8. NECA
<br />9. NEMA
<br />10. OSHA
<br />11. UL
<br />1.06QUALITY ASSURANCE
<br />A. COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL CODES.
<br />B. WARRANT ELECTRICAL WORK AGAINST FAULTY MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH
<br />DIVISION 01. IF THE PROJECT IS OCCUPIED OR THE SYSTEMS PLACED IN OPERATION IN SEVERAL PHASES
<br />AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, THEN THE WARRANTY OF EACH SYSTEM OR PIECE
<br />OF EQUIPMENT USED, SHALL BEGIN ON THE DATE EACH SYSTEM OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WAS PLACED
<br />IN SATISFACTORY OPERATION AND ACCEPTED AS SUCH, IN WRITING, BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
<br />THE USE OF BUILDING EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPORARY SERVICE AND TESTING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE
<br />BEGINNING OF THE WARRANTY.
<br />EQUIPMENT MATERIAL PRO C. EQ I UNDER THIS DIVISION SHALL BE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED AND
<br />PROVIDED
<br />SERVICED BY COMPETENT MECHANICS. THIS FUNCTION BECOMES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
<br />OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS ACCEP
<br />TED BY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. THE
<br />ONE YEAR MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY IS NOT INTENDED TO SUPPLANT NORMAL
<br />INSPECTION OR SERVICE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
<br />FREE SERVICE FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS SUCH AS PERIODIC LUBRICATION AND ADJUSTMENT
<br />DUE TO NORMAL USE, NOR TO CORRECT WITHOUT CHARGE, BREAKAGE, MALADJUSTMENT, AND OTHER
<br />TROUBLE CAUSED BY IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
<br />D. TURN OVER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED UNDER THIS DIVISION TO THE OWNER'S
<br />REPRESENTATIVE IN LUBRICATED CONDITION. INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS ON FURTHER LUBRICATION IN THE
<br />OPERATING MANUAL.
<br />E. UPON COMPLETION OF CONTRACT AND PROGRESSIVELY AS WORK PROCEEDS, CLEAN-UP AND REMOVE
<br />DIRT DEBRIS AND SCRAP MATERIALS. MAINTAIN PREMI
<br />SES NEAT AND CLEAN. PROTECT AND PRESERVE
<br />ACCESS TOENERGIZED E UIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.CLEAN ITEMS WITH FACTORY FINISHES. TOUCH-UP
<br />Q
<br />MINOR DAMAGE TO SURFACES; REFINISH ENTIRE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN SUSTAINED MAJOR
<br />DAMAGE. USE ONLY FACTORY SUPPLIED PAINTS OF MATCHING COLOR AND FORMULA.
<br />1.07QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCT AND SERVICES)
<br />A. MANUFACTURE'S QUALIFICATIONS: THE MANUFACTURER SHALL REGULARLY AND CURRENTLY PRODUCE,
<br />AS ONE OF THE MANUFACTURER'S PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS, THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SPECIFIED
<br />FOR THIS PROJECT, AND SHALL HAVE MANUFACTURED THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR AT LEAST
<br />THREE YEARS.
<br />B. PRODUCT QUALIFICATION:
<br />1. MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL HAVE BEEN IN SATISFACTORY OPERATION, ON
<br />THREE INSTALLATION OF SIMILAR SIZE AND TYPE AS THIS PROJECT AT LEAST FOR THREE YEARS.
<br />2. THE ENGINEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT A LIST OF
<br />INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION BEFORE
<br />APPROVAL.
<br />C. SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS: THERE SHALL BE A PERMANENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED OR
<br />TRAINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH WILL RENDER SATISFACTORY SERVICE TO THIS INSTALLATION
<br />WITHIN FOUR HOURS OF RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION THAT SERVICE IS NEEDED. SUBMIT NAME AND
<br />ADDRESS OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
<br />1.08DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
<br />A. DELIVER EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN MANUFACTURER'S ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACKAGING.
<br />EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE PROTECTED DURING SHIPMENT AND STORAGE AGAINST PHYSICAL
<br />DAMAGE, VERMIN, DIRT, CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES, FUME, MOISTURE, COLD, AND RAIN. EVIDENCE OF
<br />DAMAGE FROM WATER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS WILL BE CAUSE OF REJECTION.
<br />1. STORE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INDOORS IN CLEAN DRY SPACE WITH UNIFORM TEMPERATURE TO
<br />PREVENT CONDENSATION.
<br />2. DURING INSTALLATION, EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST ENTRY OF INSTANCES MATTER,
<br />AND BE VACUUM -CLEANED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BEFORE TESTING AND OPERATING.
<br />COMPRESSED AIR SHALL NOT BE USED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE LOOSE PACKING AND
<br />FLAMMABLE MATERIALS FROM INSIDE EQUIPMENT.
<br />3. DAMAGED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER.
<br />4. PAINTED SURFACES SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED REMOVABLE HEAVY CRAFT
<br />PAPER, SHEET VINYL OR EQUAL.
<br />5. DAMAGED PAINT ON EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REFINISHED WITH THE SAME QUALITY OF PAINT AS USED
<br />BY MANUFACTURER SO REPAIRED AREAS ARE NT OBVIOUS.
<br />1.09OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
<br />A. PROVIDE MANUALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 01.
<br />B. SUBMIT AS REQUIRED FOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED IN THE TECHNICAL SECTIONS. FURNISH
<br />IN HARDCOVER OR AN APPROVED EQUIVALENT.
<br />1. INSCRIBE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION "MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL", THE NAME AND
<br />LOCATION OF THE SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, BUILDING, NAME OF CONTRACTOR, AND CONTRACT NAME
<br />AND NUMBER.
<br />2. PROVIDE A TABLE OF CONTENTS AND ASSEMBLE THE MANUAL TO CONFORM TO THE TABLE OF
<br />CONTENTS, WITH TAB SHEETS PLACED BEFORE INSTRUCTIONS COVERING THE SUBJECT. THE
<br />INSTRUCTION SHALL BE LEGIBLE AND EASILY TO READ, WITH LARGE SHEETS OF DRAWINGS FOLDED
<br />IN.
<br />3. THE MANUALS SHALL INCLUDE:
<br />A. INTERNAL AND INTERCONNECTING WIRING AND CONTROL DIAGRAMS WITH DATA TO EXPLAIN DETAILED
<br />OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE EQUIPMENT.
<br />B. A CONTROL SEQUENCE DESCRIBING START-UP, OPERATION, AND SHUTDOWN.
<br />C. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
<br />D. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
<br />E. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TESTING PROCEDURES.
<br />F. PERFORMANCE DATA.
<br />G. PICTORIAL "EXPLODED" PARTS LIST WITH PART NUMBERS. THE LIST SHALL INDICATE SOURCE OF SUPPLY,
<br />RECOMMENDED SPARE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND NAME OF SERVICING ORGANIZATION.
<br />C. IN ADDITION TO REQUIRED SUBMITTALS, INCLUDE COPIES OF ALL TEST REPORTS REQUIRED IN PART 3,
<br />EXECUTION OF SECTION 26 OS 00.
<br />D. PROVIDE COMPLETED WARRANTY CERTIFICATES FOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT.
<br />1.10RECORD DRAWINGS
<br />A. COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 01.
<br />PART 2 - PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
<br />A. ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE LISTED, LABELED, OR CERTIFIED BY A NATIONALLY
<br />RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY (NRTL) TO MEET UNDERWRITES LABORATORIES, UL. (UL),
<br />STANDARDS WHERE STANDARDS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS WHICH ARE
<br />NOT COVERED BY UL STANDARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED, PROVIDING THAT EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
<br />STD LABELED CERTIFIED OR OTHERWISE DETERMINED TO MEET THE SAFETY ARE LISTED, REQUIREMENTS OF
<br />A NRTL. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS NOT LISTED, LABELED OR DETERMINED TO BE SAFE WILL BE
<br />CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS
<br />AND SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
<br />B. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS INDICATE NAME, TYPE AND/OR CATALOG NUMBER OF MATERIALS AND
<br />EQUIPMENT TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF QUALITY. SUBMITTALS SHALL BE BASED ON THE STANDARDS
<br />Q
<br />SPECIFIED. THE STANDARDS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING COMPETITION.
<br />C. IF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO BE SUBMITTED, A
<br />LETTER PROVIDING A LIST OF ALL THE SUGGESTED ALTERNATES BY SECTION NUMBER, BRAND AND
<br />SERIES OR MODEL SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. SUBMIT IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 01 AND A MINIMUM OF 14 DAYS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION FOR BIDS.
<br />D. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FURNISHED SHALL BE OF CURRENT PRODUCTION BY MANUFACTURERS
<br />REGULARLY ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SUCH PRODUCTS, AND FOR WHICH REPLACEMENT
<br />PARTS SHALL BE AVAILABLE
<br />2.02 WALL AND CEILING ACCESS PANELS
<br />A. STYLE AND TYPE AS REQUIRED FOR MATERIAL IN WHICH INSTALLED.
<br />B. SIZE: 16" X 16" MINIMUM, AS INDICATED, OR AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW INSPECTION, SERVICE AND REMOVAL
<br />OF ITEMS SERVED
<br />C. 14 GAUGE MINIMUM SHEET METAL FOR DOORS, 16 GAUGE FRAMES OF CADMIUM -PLATED OR GALVANIZED
<br />CONSTRUCTION. DOORS SHALL HAVE EXPANDED PLASTER RINGS WHERE LOCATED IN PLASTER WALLS
<br />OR FLANGED FINISH WHERE LOCATED IN DRYWALL OR BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
<br />D. PANELS SHALL HAVE SPRING HINGES WITH SCREWDRIVER LOCKS IN NON-PUBLIC AREAS. KEY LOCK,
<br />KEYED ALIKE, FOR PANELS IN PUBLIC AREAS
<br />E. PRIME PAINTED OR RUST INHIBITIVE PAINT FINISH
<br />F. UL LABELED WHEN IN FIRE -RATED CONSTRUCTION, 1 1/2 HOUR RATING
<br />G. PROVIDE IN WALLS FLOORS AND CEILINGS TO PERMIT ACCESS TO ALL EQUIPMENT AND JUNCTION
<br />BOXES.
<br />H. FURNISH AND LOCATE ACCESS PANELS UNDER THIS DIVISION. COORDINATE WITH TRADES WHO ARE
<br />RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING SYSTEM IN WHICH PANELS ARE TO BE INSTALLED.
<br />I. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURES: MILCOR, NYSTROM, KARP, I.L. INDUSTRIES, OR WILLIAMS BROTHERS. USE
<br />PANELS EQUAL TO MILCOR STYLE M FOR MASONRY AND DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION; EQUAL TO MILCOR
<br />STYLE K FOR PLASTERED MASONRY WALLS AND CEILINGS. STAINLESS STEEL PANELS SHALL BE USED IN
<br />CERAMIC TILE OR GLAZED STRUCTURAL TILE
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 COORDINATION
<br />A. INSTALL EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. WHERE CONFLICTS
<br />OCCUR BETWEEN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND THESE RECOMMENDATIONS, REQUEST A RULING BEFORE
<br />PROCEEDING WITH SUCH WORK.
<br />VISIT SITE AND OBSERVE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WORK MUST BE PERFORMED. NO SUBSEQ
<br />UENT
<br />UENT Q
<br />ALLOWANCE WILL BE MADE BECAUSE OF ERROR OR FAILURE TO OBTAIN NECESSARY INFORMATION TO
<br />COMPLETELY ESTIMATE AND PERFORM WORK REQUIRED BY THESE DOCUMENTS.
<br />C. EXAMINE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS TO BE FAMILIAR WITH ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE ELECTRICAL
<br />CONNECTIONS AND COORDINATION. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND SHALL NOT BE
<br />SCALED FOR EXACT SIZES.
<br />D. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF INSTALLATION, PREPARE COORDINATION DRAWINGS FOR WORK UNDER
<br />THIS DIVISION, AS SPECIFIED IN DIVISION 01 AND AS CALLED FOR HEREIN. COORDINATE WORK UNDER
<br />OTHER DIVISIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION,
<br />TELECOMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS STEEL TO DEVELOP THESE COORDINATION DRAWINGS THAT
<br />WILL SERVE AS THE AGREED UPON PLAN FOR A COORDINATED INSTALLATION OF WORK FOR ALLTRADES.
<br />INCLUDE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SWITCHGEAR, PANELBOARDS, STARTERS, DISCONNECT SWITCHES,
<br />CABLE TRAY, CONDUIT RACKS AND CONDUITS 3" AND LARGER ON DRAWINGS CONFIRMING
<br />COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES. INCORPORATE THE INFORMATION ONTO THE COORDINATION
<br />DRAWINGS REQUIRED UNDER DIVISION 01 AND 23 TO DEVELOP MASTER COORDINATION DRAWINGS.
<br />ACCOUNT FOR LIGHTING FIXTURE DEPTHS IN THE COORDINATION. INFORM DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF
<br />CONFLICTS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED.
<br />3.02 FEES AND PERMITS
<br />A. OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL
<br />INSTALLATION.
<br />3.03 CUTTING AND PATCHING
<br />A. COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 01
<br />B. REPAIR OR REPLACE ROUTINE DAMAGE CAUSED BY CUTTING IN PERFORMANCE OF WORK UNDER THIS
<br />DIVISION.
<br />C. CORRECT UNNECESSARY DAMAGE CAUSED DUE TO INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WORK, BROUGHT
<br />ABOUT THROUGH CARELESSNESS OR LACK OF COORDINATION.
<br />D. HOLES CUT THROUGH FLOOR SLABS SHALL BE CORE DRILLED WITH DRILL DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
<br />ALL OPENINGS, SLEEVES, AND HOLES IN SLABS BETWEEN FLOORS SHALL BE PROPERLY SEALED, FIRE
<br />PROOFED AND WATER PROOFED.
<br />E. HOLES CUT THROUGH WALLS SHALL BE DRILLED OR CUT WITH TOOLS DESIGNED FOR THE PURPOSE. ALL
<br />OPENINGS, SLEEVES AND HOLES IN WALLS THAT EXTEND TO UNDERSIDE OF FLOOR ABOVE SHALL BE
<br />PROPER
<br />LY SEALED AND FIRE PROOFED.
<br />F. REPAIRS SHALL BE PERFORMED WITH MATERIALS WHICH MATCH ATCH EXISTING MATERIALS AND BE
<br />INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
<br />G. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CUT OR MODIFY ANY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITHOUT THE
<br />WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ARCHITECT.
<br />3.04 TRENCHING, EXCAVATION, BACKFILLING, AND REPAIRS
<br />A. COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 31.
<br />B. PROVIDE TRENCHING, EXCAVATION, AND BACKFILLING NECESSARY FOR PERFORMANCE OF WORK UNDER
<br />THIS DIVISION.
<br />E C. PROVIDE SHEATHING, SHORING DEWATERING AND CLEANING NECESSARY TO KEEP TRENCHES AND
<br />THEIR GRADES IN PROPER CONDITION FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED.
<br />D. TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SHALL BE UNCLASSIFIED. NO EXTRA WILL BE PAID IN EVENT THAT ROCK IS
<br />ENCOUNTERED.
<br />3.05 FOUNDATIONS AND PADS
<br />A. PROVIDE CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND PADS FOR EQUIPMENT PER THE REQUIREMENTS DIVISION 03.
<br />LOCATE AND SIZE FOUNDATIONS, PADS, AND ANCHOR BOLTS AS REQUIRED FOR EQUIPMENT IN THIS
<br />DIVISION.
<br />B. PROVIDE CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND PADS AS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY COMPANY'S
<br />EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TRANSFORMERS, CT CABINETS, METERING CABINETS, SWITCHES, FUSED
<br />S COMPLIANCE IT THE UTILITY DISCONNECTS, AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ALL WORK HALL BE IN NCE WITH E IL TY
<br />COMPANY'S SPECIFICATIONS.
<br />3.06 TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
<br />A. ON COMPLETION OF WORK, INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL AND ENTIRELY FREE
<br />FROM GROUNDS SHORT CIRCUITS AND OPEN CIRCUITS. PERFORM OPERATIONAL TESTS AS REQUIRED
<br />TO DEMONSTRATE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE WORK. BALANCE CIRCUITS SO THAT FEEDERS TO
<br />PANELS ARE NOT MORE THAN 10% OUT OF BALANCE BETWEEN PHASES WITH ALL AVAILABLE LOAD
<br />ENERGIZED AND OPERATING. FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ABOVE TESTS.
<br />ALL AMPERE READINGS SHALL BE MADE WITH A TRUE RMS READING METER.
<br />B. PERFORM MEGGER TESTS OF ALL SERVICE ENTRANCE CIRCUITS, FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUITS SIZE #4
<br />AWG AND LARGER. PROVIDE A REPORT OF ALL SUCH MEGGER TEST RESULTS.
<br />C. FURNISH THE ENGINEER A COPY OF TEST REPORTS AND REQUIRED CERTIFICATION INCLUDING BUT NOT
<br />LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
<br />1. SERVICE GROUND RESISTANCE TEST
<br />2. SWITCHBOARD AND PANELBOARD LOAD TEST- INCLUDE AMPERE READINGS OF ALL PANELS AND
<br />MAJOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
<br />D. PRIOR TO FINAL OBSERVATION AND ACCEPTANCE TEST, INSTALL ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
<br />EQUIPMENT COMPLETE AND IN SATISFACTORY OPERATING CONDITION.
<br />END OF SECTION
<br />SECTION 260519
<br />LOW -VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
<br />PART1 GENERAL
<br />1.01SECTION INCLUDES
<br />A. DRAWINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY
<br />CONDITIONS AND DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATION SECTIONS APPLY TO TO THIS SECTION.
<br />B. COMPLY WITH PROVISION OF SECTION 26 0500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.
<br />C. THIS SECTION SPECIFIES THE FURNISHING, INSTALLATION, CONNECTION, AND TESTING OF THE
<br />ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR USE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS RATED 600 V AND BELOW,
<br />INDICATED AS CABLE(S), CONDUCTOR(S), WIRE, OR WIRING IN THIS SECTION.
<br />D. FURNISH AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND ACCESSORIES IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
<br />E. SINGLE CONDUCTOR BUILDING WIRE.
<br />1.02RELATED REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. SECTION 26 0500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.
<br />B. SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />FOR GROUNDING CONDUCTORS AND GROUNDING CONNECTORS.
<br />C. SECTION 26 0534 - RACEWAYS AND CONDUIT SYSTEMS.
<br />D. SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS AND
<br />REQUIREMENTS.
<br />1.03REFERENCE STANDARDS
<br />A. ASTM B3 - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE; 2013.
<br />B. ASTM B8 - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR CONCENTRIC -LAY -STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTORS, HARD,
<br />MEDIUM -HARD, OR SOFT; 2011.
<br />C. ASTM B33 - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR TIN -COATED SOFT OR ANNEALED COPPER WIRE FOR
<br />ELECTRICAL PURPOSES; 2010 (REAPPROVED 2014).
<br />D. ASTM B787/B787M - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR 19 WIRE COMBINATION UNILAY-STRANDED COPPER
<br />CONDUCTORS FOR SUBSEQUENT INSULATION; 2004 (REAPPROVED 2014).
<br />E. NECA 1- STANDARD FOR GOOD WORKMANSHIP IN ELECTRICAL 2010.
<br />F. NECA 104 - RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR INSTALLING ALUMINUM BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE; 2012.
<br />G. NEMA WC 70 - NONSHIELDED POWER CABLE 2000 V OR LESS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL
<br />ENERGY; 2009.
<br />H. NETA ATS - ACCEPTANCE TESTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS;
<br />2013.
<br />I. NFPA 70 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; MOST RECENT EDITION ADOPTED BY AUTHORITY HAVING
<br />JURISDICTION INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS.
<br />J. UL 44 - THERMOSET -INSULATED WIRES AND CABLES; CURRENT EDITION INCLUDING ALL REVISIONS.
<br />K. UL 83 - THERMOPLASTIC -INSULATED WIRES AND CABLES; CURRENT EDITION, INCLUDING ALL REVISIONS.
<br />L. UL 493 - THERMOPLASTIC -INSULATED UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH -CIRCUIT CABLES; CURRENT
<br />EDITION, INCLUDING ALL REVISIONS.
<br />1.04ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. COORDINATION:
<br />1. COORDINATE SIZES OF RACEWAYS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES INSTALLED UNDER OTHER
<br />SECTIONS WITH THE ACTUAL CONDUCTORS TO BE INSTALLED, INCLUDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR
<br />CONDUCTOR SIZES INCREASED FOR VOLTAGE DROP.
<br />2. COORDINATE THE INSTALLATION OF DIRECT BURIAL CABLE WITH OTHER TRADES TO AVOID
<br />CONFLICTS WITH PIPING OR OTHER POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
<br />3. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS TO PROVIDE
<br />TERMINATIONS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE CONDUCTORS TO BE INSTALLED.
<br />4. NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY CONFLICTS WITH OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
<br />OBTAIN DIRECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH WORK.
<br />1.05SUBMITTALS
<br />A. PRODUCT DATA: PROVIDE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD CATALOG PAGES AND DATA SHEETS FOR
<br />CONDUCTORS AND CABLES, INCLUDING DETAILED INFORMATION ON MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION,
<br />RATINGS, LISTINGS, AND AVAILABLE SIZES, CONFIGURATIONS, AND STRANDING.
<br />B. DESIGN DATA: INDICATE VOLTAGE DROP AND AMPACITY CALCULATIONS FOR ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
<br />SUBSTITUTED FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS. INCLUDE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO RACEWAYS, BOXES,
<br />WIRING GUTTERS, ENCLOSURES, ETC. TO ACCOMMODATE SUBSTITUTED CONDUCTORS.
<br />C. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS: RECORD ACTUAL INSTALLED CIRCUITING ARRANGEMENTS. RECORD
<br />ACTUAL ROUTING FOR UNDERGROUND CIRCUITS.
<br />1.06QUALITY ASSURANCE
<br />A. CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 70 .
<br />B. MAINTAIN AT THE PROJECT SITE A COPY OF EACH REFERENCED DOCUMENT THAT PRESCRIBES
<br />EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS.
<br />C. MANUFACTURERQUALIFICATIONS: COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN MANUFACTURING THE PRODUCTS
<br />SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION WITH MINIMUM THREE YEARS DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE.
<br />1.07DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
<br />A. FURNISH WIRES AND CABLES ON REELS OR COILS FACTORY -WRAPPED WITH WATERPROOF FLEXIBLE
<br />COVERING TO PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMGE. EACH CABLE AND THE OUTSIDE OF EACH REEL OR
<br />COIL, SHALL BE PLAINLY MARKED OR TAGGED TO INDICATE THE CABLE LANGHT, VOLTAGE RATING,
<br />CONDUCTOR SIZE, AND MANUFACTURER'S LOT NUMBER AND REEL NUMBER. EACH COIL OR REEL SHALL
<br />CONTAIN ONLY ONE CONTINUOS CABLE WITHOT SPLICES. DAMAGED CABLE, WIRE OR CONNECTORS
<br />SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PROJECT SITE.
<br />B. RECEIVE, INSPECT, HANDLE, AND STORE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
<br />MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
<br />1.08FIELD CONDITIONS
<br />A. DO NOT INSTALL OR OTHERWISE HANDLE THERMOPLASTIC -INSULATED CONDUCTORS AT TEMPERATURES
<br />LOWER THAN 14 DEGREES F, UNLESS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
<br />WHEN INSTALLATION BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE IS UNAVOIDABLE, NOTIFY ENGINEER AND OBTAIN
<br />DIRECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH WORK.
<br />PART 2 PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE APPLICATIONS
<br />A. DO NOT USE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN AS PERMITTED BY NFPA 70
<br />AND PRODUCT LISTING.
<br />B. PROVIDE SINGLE CONDUCTOR BUILDING WIRE INSTALLED IN SUITABLE RACEWAY UNLESS OTHERWISE
<br />INDICATED, PERMITTED, OR REQUIRED.
<br />2.02 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. CERRO WIRE LLC: WWW.CERROWIRE.COM.
<br />B. ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION: WWW.ENCOREWIRE.COM.
<br />C. SOUTHWIRE COMPANY: WWW.SOUTHWIRE.COM.
<br />D. AMERICAN INSULATED WIRE
<br />E. SUPERIOR ESSEX
<br />F. GENERAL CABLE
<br />G. THE OKONITE CO.
<br />H. REPUBLIC WIRE
<br />I. UNITED COPPER
<br />J. ALCAN PRODUCT CORPORATION
<br />K. PRYSMIAN POWER CABLES AND SYSTEMS
<br />L. SUBSTITUTIONS: SEE SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS.
<br />2.03 CONDUCTOR AND CABLE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. PROVIDE PRODUCTS THAT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 70
<br />B. PROVIDE PRODUCTS LISTED CLASSIFIED AND LABELED AS SUITABLE FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED.
<br />R SE INTEND D
<br />C. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED TO BE EXCLUDED, PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED CONDUIT, BOXES, WIRING,
<br />CONNECTORS, ETC. AS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE OPERATING SYSTEM.
<br />D. COMPLY WITH NEMA WC 70 .
<br />E. THERMOPLASTIC -INSULATED CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: LISTED AND LABELED AS COMPLYING WITH UL
<br />83.
<br />F. THERMOSET -INSULATED CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: LISTED AND LABELED AS COMPLYING WITH UL 44
<br />G. CONDUCTORS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING: ALSO COMPLY WITH SECTION 260526.
<br />H. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES INSTALLED IN CABLE TRAY: LISTED AND LABELED AS SUITABLE FOR CABLE
<br />TRAY USE.
<br />1. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES INSTALLED WHERE EXPOSED TO DIRECT Y F E RAYS O SUN: LISTED AND LABELED
<br />AS SUNLIGHT RESISTANT.
<br />J. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES INSTALLEDEXPOSED
<br />XPO ED IN SPACES USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR (ONLY
<br />WHERE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED): PLENUM RATED, LISTED AND LABELED AS SUITABLE FOR USE IN
<br />RETURN AIR PLENUMS.
<br />K. CONDUCTOR MATERIAL:
<br />1. PROVIDE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY. ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS
<br />PROJECT. CONDUCTOR SIZES INDICATED ARE BASED ON COPPER.
<br />2. COPPER CONDUCTORS: SOFT DRAWN ANNEALED, 98 PERCENT CONDUCTIVITY, UNCOATED COPPER
<br />CONDUCTORS COMPLYING WITH ASTM B3, ASTM B8, OR ASTM B787/B 787M UNLESS OTHERWISE
<br />INDICATED.
<br />3. TINNED COPPER CONDUCTORS: COMPLY WITH ASTM B33 .
<br />L. MINIMUM CONDUCTOR SIZE: 12 AWG.
<br />1. BRANCH CIRCUITS: 12 AWG.
<br />A. EXCEPTIONS:
<br />1 20 A 120 V CIRCUITS LONGER THAN 75 FEET
<br />: 10 AWG, FOR VOLTAGE DROP.
<br />2) 20 A, 120 V CIRCUITS LONGER THAN 150 FEET: 8 AWG, FOR VOLTAGE DROP.
<br />3) 20 A, 277 V CIRCUITS LONGER THAN 150 FEET: 10 AWG, FOR VOLTAGE DROP.
<br />M. WHERE CONDUCTOR SIZE 15 NOT INDICATED, SIZE TO COMPLY WITH NFPA 70 BUT NOT LESS THAN
<br />APPLICABLE MINIMUM SIZE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED.
<br />N. CONDUCTOR COLOR CODING:
<br />1. COLOR CODE CONDUCTORS AS INDICATED UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY
<br />HAVING JURISDICTION. MAINTAIN CONSISTENT COLOR CODING THROUGHOUT PROJECT,
<br />2. INSTALL IN EACH BRANCH CIRCUIT PANELBOARD A LEGEND EXPLAINING THE COLOR CODE FOR
<br />UNGROUNDED CONDUCTORS
<br />3. COLOR CODING METHOD: INTEGRALLY COLORED INSULATION.
<br />A. CONDUCTORS SIZE 4 AWG AND LARGER MAY HAVE BLACK INSULATION COLOR CODED USING VINYL
<br />COLOR CODING ELECTRICAL TAPE.
<br />4. COLOR CODE:
<br />A. 480Y/277 V, 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE SYSTEM:
<br />1) PHASE A: BROWN.
<br />2) PHASE B: ORANGE.
<br />3) PHASE C: YELLOW.
<br />4) NEUTRAL: GRAY.
<br />5) GROUND : GREEN.
<br />B. 208Y/120 V, 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE SYSTEM:
<br />1) PHASE A: BLACK.
<br />2) PHASE B: RED.
<br />3) PHASE C: BLUE.
<br />4) NEUTRAL : WHITE.
<br />5) GROUND : GREEN.
<br />C. EQUIPMENT GROUND, ALL SYSTEMS: GREEN.
<br />D. FOR CONTROL CIRCUITS, COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED COLOR CODE.
<br />2.04 SINGLE CONDUCTOR BUILDING WIRE
<br />A. DESCRIPTION: SINGLE CONDUCTOR INSULATED WIRE.
<br />B. CONDUCTOR STRANDING:
<br />1. FEEDERS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS:
<br />A. SIZE 10 AWG AND SMALLER: STRANDED.
<br />B. SIZE 8 AWG AND LARGER: STRANDED.
<br />2. CONTROL CIRCUITS: STRANDED.
<br />C. INSULATION VOLTAGE RATING: 600 V.
<br />D. INSULATION:
<br />1. COPPER BUILDING WIRE: TYPE THHN/THWN OR THHN/THWN-2, EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW.
<br />A. SIZE 4 AWG AND LARGER: TYPE THHN/THWN.
<br />B. INSTALLED UNDERGROUND: TYPE XHHW-2.
<br />C. FIXTURE WIRING WITHIN LUMINAIRES: TYPE TFFN/TFN FOR LUMINAIRES WITH LABELED MAXIMUM
<br />TEMPERATURE OF 90 DEGREES C; APPROVED SUITABLE TYPE FOR LUMINAIRES WITH LABELED MAXIMUM
<br />TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 90 DEGREES C.
<br />2.05 WIRING CONNECTORS
<br />A. DESCRIPTION: WIRING CONNECTORS APPROPRIATE FOR THE APPLICATION, SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE
<br />CONDUCTORS TO BE CONNECTED, AND LISTED AS COMPLYING WITH UL 486A-486B OR UL 486C AS
<br />APPLICABLE.
<br />B. CONNECTORS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING: COMPLY WITH SECTION 260526.
<br />C. WIRING CONNECTORS FOR SPLICES AND TAPS:
<br />1. COPPER CONDUCTORS SIZE 8 AWG AND SMALLER: USE TWIST -ON INSULATED SPRING CONNECTORS.
<br />2. COPPER CONDUCTORS SIZE 6 AWG AND LARGER: USE MECHANICAL CONNECTORS.
<br />D. WIRING CONNECTORS FOR TERMINATIONS:
<br />1. PROVIDE TERMINAL LUGS FOR CONNECTING CONDUCTORS TO EQUIPMENT FURNISHED WITH
<br />TERMINATIONS DESIGNED FOR TERMINAL LUGS.
<br />2. PROVIDE COMPRESSION ADAPTERS FOR CONNECTING CONDUCTORS TO EQUIPMENT FURNISHED
<br />WITH MECHANICAL LUGS WHEN ONLY COMPRESSION CONNECTORS ARE SPECIFIED.
<br />3. WHERE OVER -SIZED CONDUCTORS ARE LARGER THAN THE EQUIPMENT TERMINATIONS CAN
<br />ACCOMMODATE, PROVIDE CONNECTORS SUITABLE FOR REDUCING TO APPROPRIATE SIZE, BUT NOT
<br />LESS THAN REQUIRED FOR THE RATING OF THE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE.
<br />4. PROVIDE MOTOR PIGTAIL CONNECTORS FOR CONNECTING MOTOR LEADS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
<br />DISCONNECTION.
<br />5. COPPER CONDUCTORS SIZE 8 AWG AND LARGER: USE MECHANICAL CONNECTORS WHERE
<br />CONNECTORS ARE REQUIRED.
<br />6. STRANDED CONDUCTORS SIZE 10 AWG AND SMALLER: USE CRIMPED TERMINALS FOR CONNECTIONS
<br />TO TERMINAL SCREWS.
<br />7. CONDUCTORS FOR CONTROL CIRCUITS: USE CRIMPED TERMINALS FOR ALL CONNECTIONS.
<br />E. DO NOT USE INSULATION -PIERCING OR INSULATION -DISPLACEMENT CONNECTORS DESIGNED FOR USE
<br />WITH CONDUCTORS WITHOUT STRIPPING INSULATION.
<br />F. DO NOT USE PUSH -IN WIRE CONNECTORS AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TWIST -ON INSULATED SPRING
<br />CONNECTORS.
<br />PART 3 EXECUTION
<br />3.01 EXAMINATION
<br />A. VERIFY THAT INTERIOR OF BUILDING HAS BEEN PROTECTED FROM WEATHER.
<br />B. VERIFY THAT WORK LIKELY TO DAMAGE WIRE AND CABLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
<br />C. VERIFY THAT RACEWAYS, BOXES, AND EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES ARE INSTALLED AND ARE PROPERLY
<br />SIZED TO ACCOMMODATE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 .
<br />D. VERIFY THAT FIELD MEASUREMENTS ARE AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.
<br />E. VERIFY THAT CONDITIONS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR INSTALLATION PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
<br />3.02 PREPARATION
<br />A. CLEAN RACEWAYS THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE FOREIGN MATERIALS BEFORE INSTALLING CONDUCTORS
<br />AND CABLES.
<br />B. COMPLETE CONDUIT SYSTEM, INCLUDING BUSHINGS, BEFORE PULLING WIRES OR CABLES.
<br />3.03 INSTALLATION
<br />A. CIRCUITING REQUIREMENTS:
<br />1. ARRANGE CIRCUITING TO MINIMIZE SPLICES.
<br />2. INCLUDE CIRCUIT LENGTHS REQUIRED TO INSTALL CONNECTED DEVICES WITHIN 10 FT OF LOCATION
<br />SHOWN.
<br />3. MAINTAIN SEPARATION OF CLASS 1, CLASS 2, AND CLASS 3 REMOTE -CONTROL, SIGNALING, AND
<br />POWER -LIMITED CIRCUITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 .
<br />4. MAINTAIN SEPARATION OF WIRING FOR EMERGENCY SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 .
<br />5. CIRCUITING ADJUSTMENTS: UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, WHEN BRANCH CIRCUITS ARE SHOWN
<br />AS SEPARATE, COMBINING THEM TOGETHER IN A SINGLE RACEWAY IS NOT PERMITTED.
<br />A. PROVIDE NO MORE THAN SIX CURRENT -CARRYING CONDUCTORS IN A SINGLE RACEWAY. DEDICATED
<br />NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS ARE CONSIDERED CURRENT -CARRYING CONDUCTORS.
<br />6. COMMON NEUTRALS: UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, SHARING OF NEUTRAL/GROUNDED
<br />CONDUCTORS AMONG UP TO THREE SINGLE PHASE BRANCH CIRCUITS OF DIFFERENT PHASES
<br />INSTALLED IN THE SAME RACEWAY IS NOT PERMITTED. PROVIDE DEDICATED NEUTRAL/GROUNDED
<br />CONDUCTOR FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT.
<br />B. INSTALL PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
<br />C. INSTALL CONDUCTORS AND CABLE IN A NEAT AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH NECA
<br />1.
<br />D. INSTALLATION IN RACEWAY:
<br />1. TAPE ENDS OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES TO PREVENT INFILTRATION OF MOISTURE AND OTHER
<br />CONTAMINANTS.
<br />2. PULL ALL CONDUCTORS AND CABLES TOGETHER INTO RACEWAY AT SAME TIME.
<br />3. DO NOT DAMAGE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES OR EXCEED MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED
<br />MAXIMUM PULLING TENSION AND SIDEWALL PRESSURE.
<br />4. USE SUITABLE WIRE PULLING LUBRICANT WHERE NECESSARY, EXCEPT WHEN LUBRICANT IS NOT
<br />RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
<br />E. EXPOSED CABLE INSTALLATION (ONLY WHERE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED):
<br />1. ROUTE CABLES PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND SURFACES.
<br />2. PROTECT CABLES FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
<br />F. SECURE AND SUPPORT CONDUCTORS AND CABLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 USING SUITABLE
<br />SUPPORTS AND METHODS APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. PROVIDE INDEPENDENT
<br />SUPPORT FROM BUILDING STRUCTURE. DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM RACEWAYS, PIPING,
<br />DUCTWORK, OR OTHER SYSTEMS.
<br />1. INSTALLATION ABOVE SUSPENDED CEILINGS: DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM CEILING SUPPORT
<br />SYSTEM. DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM CEILING GRID OR ALLOW CONDUCTORS AND CABLES TO
<br />LAY ON CEILING TILES.
<br />G. INSTALL CONDUCTORS WITH A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES OF SLACK AT EACH OUTLET.
<br />H. WHERE CONDUCTORS ARE INSTALLED IN ENCLOSURES FOR FUTURE TERMINATION BY OTHERS, PROVIDE
<br />A MINIMUM OF 5 FEET OF SLACK.
<br />I. NEATLY TRAIN AND BUNDLE CONDUCTORS INSIDE BOXES, WIREWAYS, PANELBOARDS AND OTHER
<br />EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES.
<br />J. GROUP OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFY NEUTRAL/GROUNDED CONDUCTORS WITH ASSOCIATED UNGROUNDED
<br />CONDUCTORS INSIDE ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 .
<br />K. MAKE WIRING CONNECTIONS USING SPECIFIED WIRING CONNECTORS.
<br />1. MAKE SPLICES AND TAPS ONLY IN ACCESSIBLE BOXES. DO NO U T PULL SPLICES INTO RACEWAYS OR
<br />MAKE SPLICES IN CONDUIT BODIES OR WIRING GUTTERS.
<br />2. REMOVE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF CONDUCTOR INSULATION FOR MAKING CONNECTIONS WITHOUT
<br />CUTTING, NICKING OR DAMAGING CONDUCTORS.
<br />3. DO NOT REMOVE CONDUCTOR STRANDS TO FACILITATE INSERTION INTO CONNECTOR.
<br />4. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES ON CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTORS TO SUITABLE REMOVE CORROSION,
<br />OXIDES, AND OTHER CONTAMINATES. DO NOT USE WIRE BRUSH ON PLATED CONNECTOR SURFACES.
<br />L. INSULATE SPLICES AND TAPS THAT ARE MADE WITH UNINSULATED CONNECTORS USING METHODS
<br />SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION, WITH INSULATION AND MECHANICAL STRENGTH AT LEAST EQUIVALENT
<br />TO UNSPLICED CONDUCTORS.
<br />1. DRY LOCATIONS: USE INSULATING COVERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE CONNECTORS,
<br />ELECTRICALTAPE OR HEAT SHRINK TUBING.
<br />A. FOR TAPED CONNECTIONS, FIRST APPLY ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF RUBBER SPLICING ELECTRICAL TAPE OR
<br />ELECTRICAL FILLER TAPE, FOLLOWED BY OUTER COVERING OF VINYL INSULATING ELECTRICAL TAPE.
<br />B. FOR TAPED CONNECTIONS LIKELY TO REQUIRE RE-ENTERING, INCLUDING MOTOR LEADS, FIRST APPLY
<br />VARNISHED CAMBRIC ELECTRICAL TAPE, FOLLOWED BY ADEQUATE
<br />AMOUNT OF RUBBER SPLICING
<br />ELECTRICALTAPE, FOLLOWED BY OUTER COVERING OF VINYL INSULATING ELECTRICAL TAPE.
<br />M. IDENTIFY CONDUCTORS AND CABLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 260553.
<br />N. INSTALL FIRESTOPPING TO PRESERVE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF PARTITIONS AND OTHER ELEMENTS,
<br />USING MATERIALS AND METHODS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 078400.
<br />0. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED TO BE EXCLUDED, PROVIDE FINAL CONNECTIONS TO ALL EQUIPMENT
<br />AND DEVICES, INCLUDING THOSE FURNISHED BY OTHERS, AS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE OPERATING
<br />SYSTEM.
<br />3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
<br />A. INSPECT AND TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH NETA ATS, EXCEPT SECTION 4.
<br />B. ELECTRICAL TESTS:
<br />1. AFTER INSTALLATION BUT BEFORE CONNECTION TO UTILIZATION DEVICES, SUCH AS FIXTURES,
<br />MOTORS, OR APPLIANCES, TEST CONDUCTORS PHASE -TO -PHASE AND PHASE -TO -GROUND
<br />RESISTANCE WITH AN INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTER. EXISTING CONDUCTORS TO BE REUSED
<br />SHALL ALSO BE TESTED.
<br />2. APPLIED VOLTAGE SHALL BE 500 V DC FOR 300 V RATED CABLE, AND 1000 V DC FOR 600 V RATED
<br />CABLE. APPLY TEST FOR ONE MINUTE OR UNTIL READING IS CONSTANT FOR 15 SECONDS,
<br />WHICHEVER IS LONGER. MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE VALUES SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 25
<br />MEGOHMS FOR 300 V RATED CABLE AND 100 MEGOHMS FOR 600 V RATED CABLE.
<br />A. FEEDER (600A & SMALLER) CIRCUITS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS
<br />1) USE EITHER A MOTOR DRIVEN (BIDDLE 359) OR A HAND CRANK (BIDDLE MJ159) MEGGER.
<br />2) PERFORM A DIELECTRIC ABSORPTION RATIO TEST USING A 60-SECOND TEST PERIOD. RECORD
<br />THE MEGOHM READINGS AT 30 SECONDS AND 60 SECONDS. CALCULATE THE DIELECTRIC
<br />ABSORPTION RATIO (60 SEC / 30 SEC READINGS) AND RECORD
<br />B. PERFORM INSPECTIONS AND TESTS LISTED IN NETA ATS, SECTION 7.3.2. THE INSULATION RESISTANCE
<br />TEST IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CONDUCTORS. THE RESISTANCE TEST FOR PARALLEL CONDUCTORS LISTED
<br />AS OPTIONAL IS NOT REQUIRED.
<br />1. DISCONNECT SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPDS) PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY HIGH POTENTIAL
<br />TESTING. REPLACE SPDS DAMAGED BY PERFORMING HIGH POTENTIAL TESTING WITH NEW SPDS.
<br />D. CORRECT DEFICIENCIES AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.
<br />E. PROVIDE 8 COPIES OF THE MEGGER TEST REPORT TO THE ENGINEER. THE REPORT SHALL BE IN A
<br />TABULATED FORMAT AND SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS A MINIMUM.
<br />1. CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
<br />2. TYPE OF RACEWAY
<br />3. APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF CIRCUIT
<br />4. MEGOHM READINGS
<br />5. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
<br />6. APPROXIMATE HUMIDITY (DRY, AVERAGE, OR HUMID)
<br />END OF SECTION
<br />SECTION 260526
<br />GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
<br />PART 1 GENERAL
<br />1.01SECTION INCLUDES
<br />A. BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS ALONG WITH DIVISION 01 GENERA REQUIREMENTS, L THAT ARE
<br />APPLICABLE TO ALL DIVISION 26 SECTIONS
<br />B. DRAWINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY
<br />CONDITIONS AND DIVISION 01 SPECIFICATION SECTIONS APPLY TO ALL DIVISION 26 SECTIONS.
<br />C. COMPLY WITH PROVISION OF SECTION 26 0500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.
<br />D. THIS SECTION SPECIFIES THE FURNISHING, INSTALLATION, CONNECTION, AND TESTING OF GROUNDING
<br />AND BONDING EQUIPMENT, INDICATED AS GROUNDING EQUIPMENT IN THIS SECTION.
<br />E. "GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM" REFERS TO GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTORS AND ALL
<br />ELECTRODES REQUIRED OR ALLOWED BY NEC, AS WELL AS MADE, SUPPLEMENTARY, AND LIGHTNING
<br />PROTECTION SYSTEM GROUNDING ELECTRODES.
<br />F. GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS.
<br />G. CONDUCTORS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING.
<br />H. CONNECTORS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING.
<br />I. GROUND BARS.
<br />J. GROUND ROD ELECTRODES.
<br />K. GROUND ACCESS WELLS.
<br />1.02RELATED REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. SECTION 26 0500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.
<br />B. SECTION 260519 - LOW -VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: ADDITIONAL
<br />REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTORS FOR GROUNDING AND BONDING, INCLUDING CONDUCTOR COLOR
<br />CODING.
<br />C. SECTION 26-0533 - RACEWAYS AND CONDUIT SYSTEMS.
<br />D. SECTION 26 2413 - SWITCHBOARDS.
<br />E. SECTION 26 2416 - PANELBOARDS.
<br />F. SECTION 26 3213 - ENGINE GENERATORS.
<br />G. SECTION 26 3623 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES.
<br />H. SECTION 260553 -IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS AND
<br />REQUIREMENTS.
<br />I. SECTION 264113 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES.
<br />J. SECTION 265600 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: ADDITIONAL GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
<br />POLE -MOUNTED LUMINAIRES.
<br />1.03REFERENCE STANDARDS
<br />A. IEEE 81 - IEEE GUIDE FOR MEASURING EARTH RESISTIVITY, GROUND IMPEDANCE, AND EARTH SURFACE
<br />POTENTIALS OF A GROUNDING SYSTEM; 2012.
<br />B. NECA 1- STANDARD FOR GOOD WORKMANSHIP IN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION; 2010.
<br />C. NEMA GR 1- GROUNDING ROD ELECTRODES AND GROUNDING
<br />D NG ROD ELECTRODE COUPLINGS; 2007.
<br />D. NETA ATS - ACCEPTANCE TESTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS;
<br />2013.
<br />E. NFPA 70 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; MOST RECENT EDITION ADOPTED BY AUTHORITY HAVING
<br />JURISDICTION, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS.
<br />F. NFPA 99 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE; 2015.
<br />G. NFPA 780 - STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS; 2014.
<br />H. UL 467 - GROUNDING AND BONDING EQUIPMENT; CURRENT EDITION, INCLUDING ALL REVISIONS.
<br />1.04ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. COORDINATION:
<br />1. VERIFY EXACT LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND METAL WAT
<br />ER ER SERVICE PIPE ENTRANCES TO BUILDING.
<br />2. COORDINATE THE WORK WITH OTHER TRADES TO PROVIDE STEEL REINFORCEMENT COMPLYING WITH
<br />SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE -ENCASED ELECTRODE.
<br />3. NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY CONFLICTS WITH OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
<br />OBTAIN DIRECTION BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH WORK.
<br />B. SEQUENCING:
<br />1. DO NOT INSTALL GROUND ROD ELECTRODES UNTIL FINAL BACKFILL AND COMPACTION IS COMPLETE.
<br />1.05SUBMITTALS
<br />A. SEE SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES.
<br />B. PRODUCT DATA: PROVIDE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD CATALOG PAGES AND DATA SHEETS FOR
<br />GROUNDING AND BONDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
<br />C. MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS: INDICATE APPLICATION CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
<br />STIPULATED BY PRODUCT TESTING AGENCY. INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE, HANDLING,
<br />PROTECTION, EXAMINATION, PREPARATION, AND INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT.
<br />D. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL TEST REPORTS.
<br />E. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS: RECORD ACTUAL LOCATIONS OF GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
<br />COMPONENTS AND CONNECTIONS.
<br />1.06QUALITY ASSURANCE
<br />A. CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 70 .
<br />B. MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATIONS: COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN MANUFACTURING THE PRODUCTS
<br />SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION WITH MINIMUM THREE YEARS DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE.
<br />C. INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS FOR SIGNAL REFERENCE GRIDS: COMPANY WITH MINIMUM FIVE YEARS
<br />DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH FREQUENCY GROUNDING SYSTEMS.
<br />1.07DELIVERY STORAG
<br />E, AND HANDLING
<br />A. RECEIVE, INSPECT, HANDLE, AND STORE PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
<br />INSTRUCTIONS.
<br />PART 2 PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. EXISTING WORK: WHERE EXISTING GROUNDING AND BONDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE INDICATED TO
<br />BE REUSED, THEY MAY BE REUSED ONLY WHERE THEY ARE FREE FROM CORROSION, INTEGRITY AND
<br />CONTINUITY ARE VE
<br />RIFIED, AND WHERE ACCEPTABLE TO THE AUTH
<br />ORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
<br />B. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN AS PERMITTED BY NFPA 70 AND PRODUCT
<br />LISTING.
<br />C. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED TO BE EXCLUDED, PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS,
<br />CONDUCTORS, CONNECTORS, CONDUIT, BOXES, FITTINGS, SUPPORTS, ACCESSORIES, ETC. AS
<br />NECESSARY FOR A COMPLETE GROUNDING AND BONDING SYSTEM.
<br />D. WHERE CONDUCTOR SIZE IS NOT INDICATED, SIZE TO COMPLY WITH NFPA 70 BUT NOT LESS THAN
<br />APPLICABLE MINIMUM SI
<br />ZE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED.
<br />E. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDU
<br />CTORS UCTORS SHALL BE INSULATED STRANDED COPPE
<br />R, EXCEPT THAT SIZES
<br />NO. 10 AWG AND SMALLER SO SHALL E l B LID COPPER. INSULATION COLOR SHALL BE CONTINUOUS GREEN
<br />FOR ALL EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS, EXCEPTTHAT WIRE SIZES NO.4 AWG AND LARGER
<br />SHALL BE IDENTIFIED PER NEC.
<br />F. BONDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE BARE STRANDED COPPER, EXCEPT THAT SIZES NO. 10 AWG AND
<br />SMALLER SHALL BE BARE SOLID COPPER. BONDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE STRANDED FOR FINAL
<br />CONNECTION TO MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS, AND VIBRATING EQUIPMENT.
<br />G. CONDUCTOR SIZES SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, OR NOT LESS THAN REQUIRED
<br />BY THE NEC, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
<br />H. INSULATION: THHN-THWN AND XHHW-2. XHHW-2 SHALL BE USED FOR ISOLATED POWER SYSTEMS.
<br />1. GROUNDING SYSTEM RESISTANCE:
<br />1. ACHIEVE SPECIFIED GROUNDING
<br />ROUND NG SYSTEM RESISTANCE
<br />E ISTANCE UNDER NORMALLY DRY CONDITIONS
<br />DIT ONS UNLESS
<br />OTHERWISE APPROVED BY ENGINEER. PRECIPITATION WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 48 HOURS DOES NOT
<br />CONSTITUTE NORMALLY DRY CONDITIONS.
<br />2. GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM: NOT GREATER THAN 5 OHMS TO GROUND, WHEN TESTED
<br />ACCORDING- TO IEEE 81 USING FALL OF POTENTIAL METHOD.
<br />3. BETWEEN GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM AND MAJOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FRAMES, SYSTEM
<br />NEUTRAL, AND DERIVED NEUTRAL POINTS: NOT GREATER THAN 0.5 OHMS, WHEN TESTED USING
<br />POINT-TO-POINT" METHODS.
<br />J. GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM:
<br />1. PROVIDE CONNECTION TO REQUIRED AND SUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODES INDICATED TO
<br />FORM GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM.
<br />A. PROVIDE CONTINUOUS GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTORS WITHOUT SPLICE OR JOINT.
<br />B. INSTALL GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY WHERE EXPOSED TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
<br />BOND GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR TO METALLIC RACEWAYS AT EACH END WITH BONDING
<br />JUMPER.
<br />2. METAL UNDERGROUND WATER PIPE(5):
<br />A. PROVIDE CONNECTION TO UNDERGROUND METAL DOMESTIC AND FIRE PROTECTION (WHERE PRESENT)
<br />WATER SERVICE PIPE(S) THAT ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH EARTH FOR AT LEAST 10 FEET AT AN
<br />ACCESSIBLE LOCATION NOT MORE THAN 5 FEET FROM THE POINT OF ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.
<br />B. PROVIDE BONDING JUMPER(S) AROUND INSULATING JOINTS/PIPES AS REQUIRED TO MAKE PIPE
<br />ELECTRICALLY CONTINUOUS.
<br />C. PROVIDE BONDING JUMPER AROUND WATER METER OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF
<br />METER WITHOUT DISCONNECTING JUMPER.
<br />3. METAL BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FRAME:
<br />A. PROVIDE CONNECTION TO METAL BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FRAME EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70 AT NEAREST ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.
<br />4. CONCRETE -ENCASED ELECTRODE:
<br />A. PROVIDE CONNECTION TO CONCRETE -ENCASED ELECTRODE CONSISTING OF NOT LESS THAN 20 FEET OF
<br />EITHER STEEL REINFORCING BARS OR BARE COPPER CONDUCTOR NOT SMALLER THAN 4 AWG
<br />EMBEDDED WITHIN CONCRETE FOUNDATION OR FOOTING THAT IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH EARTH IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70.
<br />5. GROUND ROD ELECTRODE(S):
<br />A. PROVIDE THREE ELECTRODES IN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE CONFIGURATION UNLESS OTHERWISE
<br />INDICATED OR REQUIRED.
<br />B. SPACE ELECTRODES NOT LESS THAN 10 FEET FROM EACH OTHER AND ANY OTHER GROUND ELECTRODE.
<br />C. WHERE LOCATION IS NOT INDICATED, LOCATE ELECTRODE(S) AT LEAST 5 FEET OUTSIDE BUILDING
<br />PERIMETER FOUNDATION AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE TO ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE; WHERE POSSIBLE,
<br />LOCATE IN SOFTSCAPE (UNCOVERED) AREA.
<br />D. PROVIDE GROUND ENHANCEMENT MATERIAL AROUND ELECTRODE WHERE INDICATED.
<br />E. PROVIDE GROUND ACCESS WELL FOR EACH ELECTRODE.
<br />TO THE BEST OF THE ENGINEERS KNOWLEDGE, THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE MINIMUM BUILDING CODES AND THE APPLICABLE FIRE -SAFETY STANDARDS AS DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 553.79 AND CHAPTER 633, FLORIDA STATUTES.
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