L - -
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION
<br />A. Conductors shall be continuous from origin to panel or equipment termination without splices.
<br />Where splices and taps are necessary or required, they shall be made in splice boxes.
<br />B. Install pull boxes in circuits or feeders over 100' long.
<br />C. Make splices and connections only in outlet, pull or junction boxes. Twist conductors together
<br />before installing wire nuts or connectors.
<br />D. Multi -wire branch circuits shall not be used. Install a separate grounded conductor, (neutral) for
<br />each circuit.
<br />E. Use powdered soapstone or pulling compound to pull conductors.
<br />F. Deliver conductors to jobsite new and in original wrapping, package or reel.
<br />G. Conductors and connections shall test free of grounds, shorts, and opens.
<br />H. Provide No. 10 wire in lieu of No. 12 wire for any branch circuit in excess of 100 feet (120V) or
<br />150 feet (277V) of circuit length to farthest device to prevent excessive voltage drop.
<br />I. Use Ideal wire nuts, Scotchlok Type Y, R, G, or B connectors for fixture connections at outlet
<br />boxes.
<br />J. Make feeder taps and joints with approved compression sleeves. Insulate sleeves with heat
<br />shrink tubing, rated 600V., 90 degree C., containing factory applied sealant.
<br />K. Leave a minimum of 8" slack wire in every outlet box whether it be in use or left for future use.
<br />L. Color code conductors as follows:
<br />1. 120/208 Volt Systems:
<br />a. Phase A - Black
<br />b. Phase B - Red
<br />C. Phase C - Blue
<br />d. Neutral - White
<br />e. Ground - Green
<br />f. Isolated Ground - Green with Yellow stripe
<br />2. 277/480 Volt Systems:
<br />a. Phase A - Brown
<br />b. Phase B - Orange
<br />C. Phase C - Yellow
<br />d. Neutral - Gray
<br />e. Ground- Green
<br />M. Use factory color coded conductors where commercially available. If not available, use black
<br />conductors and band with color tape.
<br />N. Install in each branch -circuit panelboard a legend explaining color code for ungrounded
<br />conductors.
<br />O. Complete conduit system, including bushings, before pulling wire and cable.
<br />P. Maintain separation of electric light, power, Class 1, 2 and 3 wiring throughout raceway
<br />systems. Comply with requirements of NFPA-70, paragraphs 300-3, 725-15 and 725-54.
<br />3.02 FIELD TESTING
<br />A. Visually check wire, cable, and connectors for physical damage and proper installation.
<br />B. Check continuity of wire and cable using a low voltage DC tester.
<br />C. Check for proper torque on all mechanical connections.
<br />D. Perform a 1000 VDC megger test on all 600 volt insulated wire or cable #4 AWG and larger.
<br />Check each wire to ground and to all other wires in the same cable or conduit by connecting
<br />each wire not under test together and to ground. Wire or cable shall be disconnected at each
<br />end and protected from current leakage during testing.
<br />1. Feeder (600A & smaller) circuits and branch circuits
<br />a. Use either a motor driven (Biddle 359) or a hand crank (Biddle MJ159) megger
<br />b. Perform a dielectric absorption ratio test using a 60-second test period. Record the
<br />megohm readings at 30 seconds and 60 seconds. Calculate the dielectric
<br />absorption ratio (60 sec / 30 sec readings) and record
<br />E. Provide 3 copies of the megger test report to the Engineer. The report shall be in a tabulated
<br />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. Polarization index or dielectric absorption ratio
<br />6. Ambient temperature
<br />7. Approximate humidity (dry, average, or humid)
<br />F. Results
<br />1. Acceptable
<br />a. Megohms greater than (1.6 x 1000 / length)
<br />b. Polarization index greater than 2.0 or a dielectric absorption ratio greater than 1.4
<br />2. Questionable (must be discussed with Engineer)
<br />a. Polarization index range 1.0 < 2.0 or a dielectric absorption ratio range 1.0 < 1.4
<br />3. Unacceptable (wire or cable must be replaced)
<br />a. Megohms less than (1.6 x 1000 / length)
<br />b. Polarization index less than 1.0 or a dielectric absorption ratio less than 1.0
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16130
<br />OUTLET BOXES
<br />PART 1-GENERAL
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. Comply with the provisions of Section 16050.
<br />B. Provide each fixture, switch, receptacle, and other wiring device with a galvanized outlet box of
<br />appropriate size and depth for its particular location and use.
<br />1.02 RELATED WORK
<br />A. Section 16070: Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems.
<br />B. Section 16110: Raceways and Conduit Systems.
<br />C. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems.
<br />1.03 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. Submittal of products furnished under this Section is not required.
<br />PART 2-PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. National
<br />B. Appleton.
<br />C. Raco.
<br />D. General Electric.
<br />E. Steel City.
<br />2.02 SUPPORTING DEVICES
<br />A. Provide appropriate supporting devices for outlet boxes by Caddy Fasteners or equal as
<br />follows:
<br />1. "RB" box mounting brackets.
<br />2. Screw gun box brackets.
<br />3. "H" box mounting brackets.
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Locate boxes to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within them.
<br />B. Support outlet boxes independently of conduit, as required by the National Electrical Code.
<br />C. Provide 4" octagonal x 1-1/2" deep ceiling outlet boxes. For increased cubic capacity, provide
<br />4" octagonal x 2-1/8" , 4" square x 1-1/2" or 4-11/16" square x 2-1/8" ceiling outlet boxes.
<br />D. Provide 4" square X 1-1/2" deep boxes for switch and receptacle outlets in drywall partitions.
<br />Use square cut plaster rings installed within 1/4" of finished wall.
<br />E. Provide 4" square x 2-1/2" deep boxes for telephone/data outlets in drywall partitions. Use
<br />square cut plastic rings installed within 1/4" of finished wall.
<br />F. Where required to hang a specified fixture, provide a fixture stud of the no -bolt, self-locking
<br />type on ceiling outlets.
<br />G. Provide 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" one gang masonry boxes for switches and receptacles installed in
<br />concrete block walls not plastered. For increased cubic capacity, provide 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" one
<br />gang masonry boxes. Where more than two conduits enter the box from one direction, provide
<br />4" square boxes with square cut device covers not less than 1" deep specifically designed for
<br />this purpose. Use round edge plaster rings only if the block walls are to be plastered. Use
<br />sectional or gangable type outlet boxes only in drywall construction.
<br />H. Provide 4-11 /16" square X 2" deep outlet boxes with square cut device comers for block walls
<br />or round edge plaster rings for plastered walls for telephone outlets, data outlets, and private
<br />intercom interphones. Single gang device boxes are not acceptable.
<br />1. Provide fittings with threaded hubs for screw connections and with the proper type covers for
<br />switches and receptacles served by exposed conduit. Use pressed steel outlets only for ceiling
<br />fixture outlets. Provide condulets with threaded hubs and covers and with proper configurations
<br />for all changes of direction of exposed conduits. Standard conduit ells may be used if they do
<br />not interfere, damage, or mar the appearance of the installation.
<br />J. Use boxes of sufficient cubic capacity to accommodate the number of conductors to be
<br />installed in compliance with Article 314 of the NEC.
<br />K. Effectively dose unused openings in boxes with metal plugs or plates.
<br />L. Set boxes so that front edges of device extensions, plaster rings, etc are flush with finished
<br />surfaces.
<br />M. Caddy "H" type box mounting brackets shall not be used on exterior walls, chase walls, or in
<br />any other installation where the backside of the stud wall will not be finished. Do not use 4"
<br />brackets in thicker stud walls which will not provide adequate bracing.
<br />N. Secure boxes to surfaces upon which they are mounted or embed boxes in concrete masonry.
<br />Support boxes from structural members with approved braces.
<br />O. Install blank device plates on outlet boxes left for future use.
<br />P. Provide bushings in holes through which cords or conductors pass.
<br />Q. Install boxes so that the covers will be accessible at all times.
<br />R. Electrical outlet boxes may be installed in vertical fire resistive assemblies classified as
<br />fire/smoke and smoke partitions without affecting the fire classification, provided such openings
<br />occur on one side only in each framing space, that openings do not exceed sixteen square
<br />inches and that boxes on opposite faces of a partition are separated horizontally not less than
<br />24 inches. All clearances between such outlet boxes and the gypsum board shall be
<br />completely filled with joint compound or approved fire -resistive compound. The wall shall be
<br />built around outlet boxes larger than sixteen square inches so as not to interfere with the wall
<br />rating.
<br />S. Comply with the requirements of the USG Cavity Shaftwall Systems Folder SA 926 (most
<br />current edition) for installation of outlet boxes in rated shaftwall systems. Do not exceed the
<br />depth of the C - H stud with any part of the installation of an outlet box. Provide outlet box with
<br />a trim plate so that the top layer of the two required face layers of gypsum board are
<br />overlapped without a common joint. Do not penetrate the single layer of 1" shaftwall liner panel
<br />with outlet or switch boxes. Do not exceed 16 square inches of surface area with any
<br />individual outlet box or a total aggregate surface area of 100 square inches for all boxes in a
<br />shaftwall on a floor (per the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory).
<br />T. Use individual boxes to separate Essential System and Normal System light switches mounted
<br />adjacent to one another. Do not use gangable boxes.
<br />U. Install outlet boxes on opposite sides of the same wall offset to avoid back to back mounting
<br />where possible.
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16140
<br />MT La
<br />PART1-GENERAL
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. Comply with the provisions of Section 16050.
<br />B. Provide switches, receptacles, and other wiring devices as indicated on drawings.
<br />1.02 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. Submit product data for review.
<br />PART 2-PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. Arrow Hart
<br />B. Eagle
<br />C. Hubbell
<br />D. Leviton
<br />E. Pass and Seymour
<br />F. Novitas, Inc
<br />G. Hubbell numbers are used unless otherwise noted, but products of equivalent quality by named
<br />manufacturers will be acceptable.
<br />2.02 DEVICE COLORS
<br />A. Provide IVORY colored devices where available, unless otherwise noted.
<br />B. Provide RED colored devices where available when connected to the emergency power
<br />system, unless otherwise noted. If red devices are not available, use a black device with a red
<br />plate.
<br />2.03 SWITCHES
<br />A. 20-Amp, 120/277 VAC, Heavy Duty, Specification Grade:
<br />1. Single pole toggle: Hubbell No. HBL12211 (normal), HBL1221R (emergency)
<br />2. Double pole toggle: Hubbell No. HBL12221 (normal), HBL1222R (emergency)
<br />3. Three-way toggle: Hubbell No. HBL12231 (normal), HBL1223R (emergency).
<br />2.04 RECEPTACLES
<br />A. 20-Amp, 125 VAC:
<br />1. Hospital grade duplex: Hubbell No. HBL83001 (normal), HBL830ORED (emergency).
<br />2. Duplex type: Hubbell No. HBL53621 (normal), HBL5362R (emergency).
<br />3. Ground fault circuit interrupter, tamper & weather resistant, Hospital grade: Hubbell No.
<br />GF83001TR (normal), GF830ORTR (emergency).
<br />4. Ground fault circuit interrupter, tamper & weather resistant: Hubbell No. GF53621TR
<br />(normal), GF5362RTR (emergency).
<br />5. Hospital grade, tamper resistant: Hubbell No. HBL830OSGIA (normal), HBL830OSGRA
<br />(emergency).
<br />6. Duplex, tamper resistant: Hubbell No. HBL830OSGIA (normal), HBL830OSGRA
<br />(emergency).
<br />7. Duplex, weather resistant, Hubbell HBL53621WR (normal), HBL5362RWR (emergency).
<br />8. Duplex, isolated ground, Hubbell IG5362 (normal), IG5362R (emergency).
<br />9. Single outlet, Hubbell HBL53611, (normal), HBL5361 BK unless red is available, use a red
<br />plate (emergency).
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Install Hospital grade receptacles in all patient care areas and corridors leading to patient care
<br />areas. Patient care areas are defined as patient rooms, treatment and examination rooms,
<br />critical care areas and any spaces where patients are domiciled, examined, evaluated or
<br />treated.
<br />B. Install Hospital grade tamper resistant receptacles in all pediatric patient care areas including
<br />corridors, waiting rooms and therapy or play areas.
<br />C. Install weather resistant receptacles in damp and wet locations.
<br />D. Mounting:
<br />1. Mount switches 46" above the finished floor to center line of switch unless noted
<br />otherwise.
<br />2. Mount receptacles 18" above the finished floor to center line of receptacle unless noted
<br />otherwise.
<br />3. Install receptacles shown on the drawings as "special mounting height" at mounting
<br />height indicated on drawings. Where no mounting height is given and receptacles are
<br />above counters, mount receptacles with centers 4" above top of counter. If the counter
<br />has a backsplash, receptacles shall be mounted with centers 4" above top of backsplash.
<br />Where special mounting height receptacles are not above counters and no mounting
<br />height is indicated, receptacle mounting heights shall match adjacent light switches or
<br />above counter receptacles. Coordinate the installation of all special mounting height
<br />receptacles with architectural design.
<br />4. Work devices to nearest block course using proper type outlet boxes as specified under
<br />Section 16130. Check architectural and furniture drawings for counter (desk, special
<br />booth, etc.) locations. Mount devices above work counters. Verify other special mounting
<br />conditions and locate devices as required.
<br />E. Polarity: Wire receptacles so that the hot wire, neutral wire and ground wire connect to the
<br />proper terminals.
<br />F. Wiring: Spade type insulated terminals shall be used on stranded wire. Feed thru feature shall
<br />not be used. Feed thru circuits shall be connected using proper wire nuts with a jumper wire
<br />connection to receptacle.
<br />G. Terminal connection: Push -in type wire connections shall not be used. All terminations shall be
<br />made using the screw terminals with proper torque.
<br />H. Grounding: Install a No. 12 green ground wire from device grounding terminal back to
<br />grounding bus in panelboard.
<br />I. Install floor boxes or poke -through fittings where shown on drawings with receptacle and/ r
<br />p 9 9 90
<br />communication outlet quantities as shown on drawings.
<br />1. Install one 3/4" conduit from power compartment to a junction box above accessible
<br />ceiling for each floor box. Box configuration to allow interconnection from end power
<br />compartment to opposite end power compartment.
<br />2. Install one dedicated 1" conduit from each communications compartment, stubbed out
<br />above accessible ceiling for each floor box.
<br />J. Install receptacles with ground pin up.
<br />K. In renovation and/or addition projects, if existing receptacles are not installed with ground pin
<br />up, request a ruling from the Facilities Director.
<br />L. For GFCI receptacles, do not utilize feed-thru feature, unless indicated so by drawings. If
<br />feed-thru is used, all downstream receptacles must have a GFCI Protected label on them.
<br />M. The feed-thru connection of the receptacle shall not be used when 15 ampere receptacles are
<br />installed on a 20 ampere circuit. The feed-thru circuit and incoming circuit must be connected
<br />with proper wire nuts with a pigtail out to the receptacle.
<br />N. The push in connection shall not be used. All connections shall be made using screw type
<br />terminals.
<br />O. Where stranded wire is used, proper sized, spade type, insulated terminals shall be used.
<br />P. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating of not
<br />less than that of the branch circuit.
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16141
<br />WIRING DEVICE PLATES
<br />PART 1 -GENERAL
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. Comply with the provisions of Section 16050.
<br />B. Provide device plates on switches, receptacles, telephone outlets and miscellaneous devices.
<br />1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
<br />A. Section 16140: Wiring Devices
<br />1.03 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. Submit product data for review.
<br />1.04 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. Arrow Hart
<br />B. Eagle
<br />C. Hubbell
<br />D. Leviton
<br />E. Pass & Seymour
<br />F. Novitas, Inc.
<br />1.05 PRODUCTS
<br />A. Provide specification grade nylon device plates from the wiring device manufacturer. Provide
<br />device plates in colors to match the associated devices.
<br />B. Provide cast alloy or stamped metal plates on surface mounted switches, receptacles, and
<br />other devices.
<br />C. All receptacles and switches shall have engraved cover plates to indicate the panel board and
<br />circuit numbers powering the device.
<br />PART 2 - EXECUTION
<br />2.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Install device plates in full contact with wall surface. Plates shall not project out from the wall.
<br />B. Install device plates in full contact with surface mounted box. Plates shall not project out from
<br />the edge of the box.
<br />C. All receptacles and switches shall have engraved cover plates to indicate the panel board and
<br />circuit numbers powering the device.
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16441
<br />PANELBOARDS
<br />PART 1-GENERAL
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. Comply with the provisions of Section 16050.
<br />B. Provide circuit breaker type panelboards as indicated on drawings and as specified hereinafter,
<br />1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
<br />A. Section 16121: Low -Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables
<br />B. Section 16060: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
<br />C. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems
<br />1.03 REFERENCES
<br />A. UL 67 Panelboards
<br />B. UL 50 Cabinets and Boxes
<br />C. NEMA PB 1
<br />D. Federal Spec W-P-115C
<br />1.04 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. Submit the following product data for review:
<br />1. Shop drawings showing circuit breaker or fusible switch layout, dimensions, voltage,
<br />phasing, continuous current capacity, short circuit rating, series rating (if applicable)
<br />2. Conduit entry location, cable termination sizes, mounting
<br />PART 2-PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. Square D
<br />2.02 PANELBOARD TYPES
<br />A. Circuit breaker type power distribution panelboards for 277/480 volts, 3-phase, 4-wire service
<br />shall be equipped with circuit breakers having AIC rating as indicated on the drawings. Where
<br />AIC ratings are not shown on drawings, obtain the rating requirements from the Architect.
<br />Panelboards shall be equal to:
<br />1. Square D, "I -Line" series distribution type
<br />2. Square D, "NF power type
<br />B. Bus bars shall be copper.
<br />C. Power distribution panelboards shall be a minimum 36" in width.
<br />D. Power distribution panelboards shall be furnished with full -height bussing.
<br />2.03 REQUIRED FEATURES
<br />A. Provide circuit breakers with lugs (both main and branch circuit lugs) suitable and UL listed for
<br />both aluminum and copper conductors and rated for minimum 75 degrees C.
<br />B. Provide electrically isolated factory installed neutral bus. Neutral bus shall have at least 100%
<br />connection points based on panel circuit rating.
<br />C. Provide a second, fully rated electrically isolated factory installed, neutral bus where called for
<br />on the drawings.
<br />D. Provide separate ground bars complete with lugs or connectors on bar. Provide an additional
<br />copper isolated/insulated ground bar where indicated on drawings.
<br />E. Panelboard assembly shall be enclosed in a steel cabinet. The size of the wiring gutters shall
<br />be in accordance with U.L. Standard 67. Fronts shall have door with matching trim, be of code
<br />gauge full finished steel with rust inhibiting primer and baked enamel finish.
<br />F. Cabinets shall be equipped with spring latch and tumbler lock on door of trim. Doors over 48"
<br />long shall be equipped with three point latch and vault lock. All locks shall be keyed alike.
<br />G. Surface mounted panelboards shall be provided with hinged trims such that devices, lugs, and
<br />gutters may be exposed without completely removing trim. Flush mounted panelboards shall
<br />have "easy -to -remove" or "door -in -door" covers.
<br />H. Provide thermal magnetic circuit breakers which are fully rated and temperature rated for a 40
<br />degrees C ambient. Breakers shall be quick -make, quick -break type with trip indication shown
<br />by handle position other than ON or OFF and with a common trip on all multi -pole breakers.
<br />I. Refer to drawings for numbers of branch circuits, their ratings, number of poles and
<br />arrangements.
<br />J. Exposed external surfaces of the enclosure and cover shall be properly cleaned and painted
<br />gray, ANSI 61.
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Install per manufacturer's recommendations and contract documents.
<br />B. Ground separate ground bars to panel boxes and to the main service entrance ground bus with
<br />a code -sized equipment grounding conductor installed in the same conduit as the phase and
<br />neutral conductors.
<br />C. Install branch circuits using a separate neutral for each circuit. Mulitwire circuit are not
<br />acceptable.
<br />D. Provide typed directory cards under plastic on the doors of branch circuit panelboards.
<br />Directories shall indicate devices being served including space numbers or space names in
<br />which devices or fixtures are located. Space names and numbers shall match the graphics
<br />installed if different from the space names and numbers on the drawings.
<br />E. Check tightness of all accessible mechanical and electrical connections to assure they are
<br />torqued to the minimum acceptable manufacturer's recommendations.
<br />F. Check all installed panels for proper grounding, fastening, and alignment.
<br />G. Remove debris from panelboards and wipe dust and dirt from all components.
<br />H. Repaint marred and scratched surfaces with touch-up paint to match original finish.
<br />I. Where panelboards are installed flush mounted, provide a minimum of (6)-1" spare conduits
<br />stubbed out above ceiling for future use by owner.
<br />J. Where multiple panels are flush mounted in public areas, provide enclosures and covers of
<br />matching dimensions.
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16705
<br />LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM ROUGH -IN REQUIREMENTS
<br />PART 1-GENERAL
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. Comply with the provisions of Section 16050.
<br />B. Provide rough -in including backboxes, backboards, conduit, conduits stubbed up, etc. as
<br />required for the following systems being supplied by the Owner or others:
<br />1. Telephone System.
<br />2. Information/Data Systems.
<br />C. Interior systems will be selected and furnished by Owner.
<br />D. Provide conduit, outlet boxes and cover plates, sleeves, cabinets and plywood backboards.
<br />E. Install interior systems risers and branch circuit cables.
<br />1.02 RELATED WORK
<br />A. Section 16060: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
<br />B. Section 16070: Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems
<br />C. Section 16110: Raceways and Conduit Systems
<br />D. Section 16131: Pull and Junction Boxes
<br />E. Section 16130: Outlet Boxes
<br />F. Section 16141: Wiring Device Plates
<br />PART2-PRODUCTS
<br />2.01 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
<br />A. Interior systems components provided by Owner/Others will include system equipment, special
<br />outlet box receptacles, power unit cabinets, special outlet boxes, and cable.
<br />B. Provide 4'x8'x3/4" plywood backboards, painted with two coats of flat black fire retardant, paint
<br />where shown on drawings.
<br />C. Install outlet boxes with conduit stubbed up above nearest accessible ceiling or to cable tray.
<br />Where nearest accessible ceiling does not provide direct access to cable tray or nearest
<br />telecom closet, provide associated quantity and size of sleeves in walls and cable supports
<br />suitable for cable as required to gain access to cable tray or nearest telecom closet.
<br />D. Install underground service entrance conduit for telephone/CATV service to the main
<br />equipment room as shown on drawings.
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Schedule systems deliveries and installation with Owner and vendor.
<br />B. Receive, inventory, store, and protect equipment and cable furnished by Owner.
<br />C. Install special outlet boxes provided by Owner for dictation, computer, and CAN systems as
<br />directed by Owner and vendors.
<br />D. The Contractor shall have the local telephone utility, the systems vendors, and the Owner
<br />review the drawings to verify that provisions on the drawings will accommodate the installation
<br />of the proposed services and systems. Report discrepancies promptly to Architect.
<br />E. Schedule systems start-up, inspections, and certifications with owner and vendors.
<br />F. Service Entrance Requirements:
<br />1. Provide trenching and backfilling required for installation of service entrance conduits
<br />2. Install a pull wire or rope for installation of service cables.
<br />3. Coordinate service entrance with local service provider.
<br />G. Provide a complete conduit system for cable installation.
<br />H. Install a separate conduit stubbed up and bushed above accessible ceilings, and bushed into
<br />the corridor ceiling space or and bushed 6 inches above the systems cable tray to serve each
<br />device outlet. Size conduit in accordance with the wiring schematic furnished by the Owner.
<br />Install a minimum size of 3/4 inch conduit, terminated with insulated bushing.
<br />I. Cable concealed in walls or above inaccessible ceilings shall be installed in conduit.
<br />J. Where open cable is run above dropped ceilings and penetrates a smoke or fire rated wall,
<br />furnish and install an empty metal conduit sleeve, extending at least 6" on both sides of
<br />partition with bushing on both ends. For sleeve or cable penetrations through fire or smoke
<br />rated walls or partitions, provide a U.L. 1479 listed "Through Penetration Firestop" system for
<br />each sleeve or cable penetration.
<br />End of Section
<br />SECTION 16725 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
<br />1.02 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 1
<br />Specification Sections;
<br />1. Product data sheets for system components hightlighted to indicate the specific products,
<br />features or functions required to meet the specifications.
<br />2. Complete conduit and wiring layout showing the addition and point-to-point wiring diagram
<br />showing the point of connection to existing circuits being utilized. Include location of all devices
<br />and FACP.
<br />3. System power and battery charts with performance graphs and voltage drop calculations to
<br />assure the system will operate per the prescribed backup time periods and under all voltage
<br />conditions per UL and NFPA standards and providing for a minimum of 10% spare capacity in
<br />each.
<br />4. Provide voltage drop calculations for signaling circuits.
<br />5. Select strobe candela rating to provide coverage per NFPA 72 guidelines, ADA
<br />accessibility guidelines, and Manufacturer's recommendation.
<br />6. Provide above information signed and sealed bu a Registered Florida Engineer for
<br />submission to the local authority having jurisdiction.
<br />2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
<br />A. Provide equipment and devices used for the expansion of the exisitng system to match the
<br />existing system devices or provide the next generation devices that are compatible with the
<br />existing control panel. The exisitng equipment is manufactured by:
<br />1. Exisitng system to remain. Specifications are for reference only.
<br />2.02 EQUIPMENT
<br />A. Alarm Notification Applisnces
<br />1. Combination Audible/Visual Devices. Provide UL 1480 listed device with the following:
<br />a. Red, impact resistant and flame retardand thermoplastic covers.
<br />b. High quality voice and tone reproduction, 4" speaker with matching transformer having taps
<br />for 1/4, 1/2, 1 or 2 watts at 25 or 70.7 VRMS input.
<br />c. Xenon flash tube and associated lens/reflector system with different flash intensities of 15,
<br />15/75, 30, 75 and 110 candela. Furnish witha visible label inside the lens to indicate the listed
<br />candela rating.
<br />2. Visual Only Strobe. Provide UL 1971 listed device with the following:
<br />a. Xenon flash tube and associated lens/reflector system.
<br />b. Provide with different flash intensities 15, 15/75, 30, 75 and 110 candela.
<br />c. Provide a visible label inside the lens ti indicate the listed candela rating.
<br />d. Mount with red, impact resistant and flame retardant thermoplastic cover.
<br />e. Wall or ceiling mounted as show on drawings with the "FIRE" lettering oriented for easy
<br />reading.
<br />PART 3 - EXECUTION
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. Provide services of a factory authorized service representative to supervise the field
<br />assembly and connection of components and the pre -testing, testing and adjustment of the
<br />system. Manufacturer's representatives to be available on a 24-hour basis within 150 miles of
<br />this project.
<br />B. Provide system complete, in accordance with drawings, specifications and with
<br />manufacturer's instructions, including conduit, boxes, wiring and accessories.
<br />C. Maintain the existing system fully operational at all times while the addition to the system is
<br />being constructed.
<br />D. Device labeling:
<br />1. Coordinate all system programming, including device descriptors, with Owner in advance.
<br />Submit final programming for approval prior to implementation.
<br />2. Label all initiating devices and associated remote indicating devices with the specific
<br />descriptor of that device. Coordinate with Owner for proper descriptors of each device. Provide
<br />a minimum 3/8-inch high lettering, located on device so ut is visible from the ground.
<br />E. Wiring Installation
<br />1. Install wiring in conduit and tag wires at junction points.
<br />2. Obtain from Fire Alarm system Manufacturer written instruction regarding the appropriate
<br />wire/cable to be used for this installation. Make no deviation from thei written instructions without
<br />prior written approval from the Fire Alarm System manufacturer and engineer of record.
<br />3. Color -code fire alarm conductors differently from normal building power wiring. Use one color
<br />code for alarm initiating circuit wiring and a different color ocde for supervisory circuits. Color
<br />code notification appliance circuits differently from alarm initiating circuits.
<br />S a ILtC ®, ILILC
<br />Sheet Notes:
<br />AA 26001479
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<br />Seckman
<br />Reid, Inc.
<br />301 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 300
<br />Sarasota, FL 34232
<br />(941) 907-7750
<br />FAX: (941) 907-7751
<br />www.ssr-inc.com
<br />Firm Certification - CA-0000857
<br />SSR# 1636044.0
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<br />Drawing Title
<br />ELECTRICAL
<br />SPECIFICATIONS
<br />71604
<br />06/29/2016
<br />Scale
<br />Sheet Number
<br />E003
<br />Drawn By KIDS
<br />Approved By MLG
<br />Filename
<br />Sa1tCo, LLC 2007
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