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<br /> 5.5 Panel boards shall be equipped with full neutral and ground busses. Separate isolated 11.4 Mount devices in accordance with the following schedule except where otherwise noted 20.0 WARRANTY
<br /> r 1.0 SUMMARY & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ground bus shall be provided for isolated ground panelboards. U.L. listed 200% rated neutral
<br /> a buses shall be provided when noted on the drawings. on the drawings:
<br /> 0 20.1 The Electrical Contractor shall warranty all materials, equipment, and workmanship
<br /> 1.1 The work under this division includes furnishing all labor, material and equipment 5.6 All panel boards shall have hinged doors with lock. Locks for all panel boards shall be 11.4.1 Convenience receptacles with long axis vertical measure to center of outlet furnished by him to be free from defect for a period of one year. Electrical contractor
<br /> necessary for the complete installation and operation of the electrical systems in accordance ked alike.
<br /> with electrical drawings and specifications. y 18" A.F.F." shall make all replacements and corrections to defective material, equipment, and
<br /> 1.2 All drawings are schematic in nature and the required installation is not limited to what is
<br /> 5.7 Install panel boards straight and plumbed. Properly support and secure with centerline 5' 11.4.2 Light switches measure to center of outlet 48" A.F.F." workmanship in a timely fashion with no additional cost to the owner.
<br /> shown. All appurtenances necessary to provide a complete and operational system must be above floor but top of panel board not to exceed 6' above floor.
<br /> 0 included in the contractors bid and work. The work shall also include the completion of such 21.0 DRAWINGS OF RECORD
<br /> minor details of electrical work not noted or shown which are necessary for the successful 5.8 All New circuit breakers for existing panel boards shall match the existing in manufacturer, 11.4.3 Telephone outlets measure to center of outlet 18" A.F.F."
<br /> 0 operation of all electrical systems described on the drawings or required by these type and A.I.C. rating unless noted otherwise on drawings. 21.1 Record drawings shall be submitted in accordance with and if required by Division 1
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<br /> specifications. 12.0 LIGHT FIXTURES - General Requirements.
<br /> 5.9 Circuit breakers shall be switch rated and ambient compensated for all circuits. Provide
<br /> 1.3 The contractor shall visit the job site and examine the drawings to familiarize himself with switched neutrals on all circuit breakers feeding class 1 and class 2 areas. Provide GFCI for
<br /> circuits with neutrals to devices above classified area. All lighting panels and circuit breakers 12.1 Provide all new lighting fixtures complete with lamps, ballasts, reflectors, plaster
<br /> all existing conditions and new requirements which may effect his bid or work. No allowances g g P required for re drawings,frames, louvers stem hangers, etc., and as described on the , and is
<br /> 2 will be made for existing conditions or the contractors failure to include cost of shall be rated for continuous duty. 9 9 q
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<br /> 6.0 TRANSFORMERS : As noted on the drawings.
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<br /> 0 1.4 It is contractors responsibility to obtain clarification of any apparent conflict or 12.2 All ballasts shall be Class 'P', solid-state, 20% max, THD.
<br /> o inconsistency in the drawings, specifications, or design prior to his bid, in writing with the 7.0 DISCONNECT SWITCHES AND STARTERS
<br /> C engineer. Otherwise the contractor accepts responsibility to correct (at his cost) any such 12.3 Exit signs and emergency lighting shall conform with local code requirements.
<br /> items to meet the intent as interpreted by the engineer. 7.1 Disconnect switches shall be heavy-duty, quick-make, quick-break, horsepower rated, 9 9 Y 9 9 q
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<br /> NEMA 1 indoor, NEMA 3 equip ed NEMA 12 or NEMA b as applicable. Sized as shown on ARCHITECT
<br /> ° 1.5 The contractor shall coordinate and provide information as required to all serving utilities drawings, otherwise size equipment as recommended by CEC. 12.4 Mount all outlets at partition and height to clear ducts, etc.
<br /> `o in a timely manner as necessary to provide the service required and meet utility requirements. 7,2 Manual motor starters with thermal overloads shall be provided for fractional horsepower
<br /> Immediate coordination is required for most projects. Field coordinate all requirements with P12.5 All luminaries, lamps and lenses shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to final project
<br /> utility companies prior to trenching. motors 1/3 HP or greater.
<br /> acceptance. in addition all existing fixtures (if any) shall be relamped using new lamps to
<br /> 1.6 Refer to architectural, mechanical, civil, structural, and/or equipment suppliers drawings 7.3 Magnetic motor starters with thermal overloads (2) auxiliary contact switches. Internal line match the existing.
<br /> and specifications for exact equipment locations, loads and additional requirements. voltage to 24 volt transformer (250 KVA min) with proper primary/secondary protection, 9 SE 3RD AVE, SUITE 110
<br /> a Representations of the work specific to the other disciplines is shown on the electrical ambient compensated, red running light, hand-off-auto, across the line starters to 25HP will 12.6 No portion of any light fixture mounted in a suspended grid type ceiling may be PORTLAND, OR 97214
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<br /> drawings for clarity only. be provided with each motor as shown on the drawings (one horsepower to 25HP). solely supported in any way by the ceiling grid or the wires or cables supporting the V. 503.552.9079
<br /> a ceiling grid. All fixtures mounted in grid type ceiling shall be independently supported F. 503.241.7055
<br /> 0 1.7 Contractor shall be responsible to install all equipment per manufactures strict 8.0 CONDUIT/RACEWAYS
<br /> t recommendations. Otherwise the contractor assumes responsibility (at his cost) to correct any (suspended) at two (2) diagonal corners by wire, cable or other approved means within 6 WWW.GNICHARCH.COM
<br /> installation not in compliance with the manufactures recommendations and as interpreted by 8.1 All conductors shall be enclosed by conduit sized in accordance with the proper tables inches of the corner.
<br /> t the engineer. contained in the California Electric Code for the type of insulation used minimum 1/2" except 09. 1 2. 1 8
<br /> .3 for factory furnished lighting fixture flexible conduit may be 3/8". 13.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WIRING AND CONNECTION
<br /> 1.8 Plan and install work in such a manner as to prevent obstructions, and keep openings
<br /> and passageways clear. Review general contract drawings for conditions affecting this work and
<br /> verify spaces in which work will be installed. Where interferences with structural, mechanical or 8.1.1 Galvanized rigid conduit (GRC) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC) shall be utilized 13.1 Mechanical equipment motors and controls shall be furnished with mechanical t] !
<br /> otherwise exist, or where job conditions require reasonable changes in locations and for above applications in accordance with Articles 345 and 346 of the California Electric equipment. Provide all disconnects, starters, combination starters, fuses, etc. as required n
<br /> Code. Further, rigid conduit and intermediate metal conduit shall be installed in all areas b the local authorities or as required to provide complete and operational system.
<br /> N arrangement of indicated equipment, conduit, outlets or wiring, the contractor shall make such that are or may be subject to physical damage and for all conduit risers moving between Y q P P P y 7366
<br /> 16 changes without additional cost to owner, architect or engineer. floor levels. All couplings shall be threaded.
<br /> 13.2 Provide feeder circuits to mechanical equipment and make all connections. EYP.61301 Z
<br /> 0 1.9 The contractor shall not interrupt or remove any existing circuits or equipment unless 8,1.2 Rigid nonmetallic (PVC) Schedule 40 electrical conduit should be used for ��-
<br /> a noted otherwise on plans. Any damaged or disrupted circuits or equipment shall be restored to underground and under concrete slabe where permitted by CEC and local Electrical codes. 13.3 Provide safety switches and/or thermal overload switches as required.
<br /> like new condition at no additional cost to owner, architect or engineer.
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<br /> 6 1.10 All penetrations of fire-resistive floors or shaft walls shall be protected by materials and 8.1.3 Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) shall be utilized for all dry, above grade or above 13.4 Provide all power (line voltage) wiring for mechanical equipment and make all
<br /> `o installation details that conform to Underwriters Laboratories listings for "through-penetration floor applications in accordance with Article 384 of the California Electrical Code. Couplings connections except for temperature control equipment, which will be wired by Mechanical
<br /> Z fire stop systems." The contractor shall submit shop drawing details, furnished by the and connectors shall be compression gland type made up wrench-tight. Set screw type Contractor.
<br /> o manufacturer of the fire stop material, which show complete conformance to the UL to the are allowed subject to owner approval. Provide ground conductor for all runs of EMT
<br /> UL to the architect. The drawings shall by specific for each penetration, with all variables conduit.
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<br /> defined. 8.1.4 Flexible metal conduit shall be utilized for all connections to vibrating equpment such
<br /> as motors and transformers (minimum of 2'-0" - maximum of 6'-0"), connections to 14.1 Provide and install a complete system of empty raceway with pull line and service ^
<br /> 0 1.11 The contractor shall provide new, typed, panelboard directories for all new and/or existing P Y P Y Y ( P )
<br /> ° panels within the scope of these project. The directories shall indicate the load type and area lay-in type light fixtures or in remodel areas specifically noted for "fishing" in exisitng wall conduits. As required b the local telephone company or supplier. Provide
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<br /> L served. Provide all field verification work as necessary. g. required/requested information to telephone company prior to installation.
<br /> 0 1.12 Contractor shall submit shop drawings for all new service entrance equipment 8.1.5 Surface metallic raceways shall be used in areas specifically noted and of size and
<br /> panelboards, distribution panels, transformers, fusible switches, circuit breakers, disconnect type specified on the drawings. Point to match surface installations. 15.0 LOW VOLTAGE STYSTEM : See low voltage system drawing.
<br /> •"- switches, lighting fixtures, etc. that may be required for this project.
<br /> 8.2 All exposed conduit (including conduit installed in ceiling plenums) shall be routed parallel 16.0 GROUNDING
<br /> 1.13 The final determination of exit lighting locations and egress pathways shall be the or perpendicular with the building walls. Support conduit as required by the California Electrical �R
<br /> o responsibility of the architect. The contractor shall confirm and verify the locations of all exit Code. U D Q
<br /> P y y 16.1 Furnish and install grounding and grounding conductors as specified herein and as
<br /> o and emergency lights with the architect prior to any installations. shown on the drawings.
<br /> 8.3 Care in placement of concealed conduit shall be used to prevent excessive bunching of g 9
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<br /> 1.14 The contractor shall field verify the source of all existing lighting and power circuits (if conduits which will affect the conductor am P Y
<br /> ° applicable) by panel and circuit numbers, whether existing or new for the area and equipment 16.2 All panelboard cabinets, equipment, enclosures, and conduit system shall be grounded
<br /> in the scope of this project. 8.4 Provide expansion type fittings for all conduits which cross expansion joints. securely in accordance with pertinent sections of Article 250 of CEC, as amended by any
<br /> 9.0 CONDUCTORS local codes. Conductors shall be copper. All electrically operated equipment shall be bonded
<br /> a` 1.15 Electrical contractor shall coordinate all device and lighting fixture locations, finishes and to the grounded conduit system. All non-current carrying conductive surfaces that are
<br /> Z dimensions with architect prior to purchasing any equipment. Also confirm the exact ceiling
<br /> type prior to ordering any fixtures. 9.1 Minimum size shall be #12 AWG except for control circuits which may be #14 AWG or lekely to become energized and subject to personal contact shall be grounded by one or
<br /> .; signal circuits which shall be as indicated. All conductors shall be copper with the 90 degree more of the methods detailed in Article 250 CEC. All ground connections shall have clean
<br /> o C insulation types as indicated on the drawings or as specified below. It shall be the contact surfaces. Install all grounding conductors in conduit and make connections readily
<br /> 1.16 All branch circuits shall be minimum: #12 THHN/THWN copper with #12 copper bond in 9 9 Y
<br /> contractors responsibility to determine and increase the conductor size as necessary to limit accessible for inspection. Furnish and install grounding electrodes as described on the
<br /> 0 1/2" conduit unless noted otherwise. All conductors, regardless of size shall be copper with branch circuit voltage drop to a maximum or 3" and feeder voltage drop to a maximum of P g g
<br /> 90 degree C insulation (THHN/THWN OR XHHW). All wiring shall be in conduit with CEC 2% drawings.
<br /> o recommended sized bonding conductors unless noted otherwise.
<br /> 2.0 CODES AND PERMITS
<br /> 9.2 Conductor insulation shall be of type recognized by the California Electrical Code and as 16.3 Grounded of metal raceways shall be assured by means of grounding bushings on C)
<br /> a approved for its particular application or as required by the Local Building Safety Authorities, feeder conduit terminations at the service entrance, distribution switchboards and Cn 00
<br /> a 2.1 All electrical material, equipment and work shall comply with the most recent edition of whichever is more stringent. Unless noted otherwise on the drawings. Type THHN/THWN shall panelboards, and by means of a continuous, stranded, copper grounding wire extended
<br /> y California Electrical Code, U.B.C., I.B.C., IECC, NFPA 72, 75, 101, and local and state building be used for all conductors smaller than #4 AWG and type XHHW for all conductors sized #4 from the ground bus in the enclosure to the conduit grounding bushings.
<br /> codes and ordinacnces, Americans with disabilities Act, E.P.A., and utility company AWG and larger. - 00
<br /> ° requirements. 16.4 A separate insulated grounding conductor, sized per CEC 250-95, shall be installed O CEJ
<br /> 9.3 Splices and make-up joints for #8 and smaller conductors shall be equal pressure type
<br /> 2.2 The contractor is responsible to obtain all necessary permits, variances, and approvals, solder less connectors Buchanan, Scotchlok, Win Nut or as approved). Slices or make-upin all raceway except rigid steel.
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<br /> U etc. (at his cost) which may be required for completion of this work. joints #6 AWG and larger shall be made using approved solder less type pressure connectors O
<br /> L (Burndy or approved) or hydraulic compression type barrel splices when specified on the 16.5 Provide separate, insulted, isolated grounding conductors for all isolated ground O
<br /> 3.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL drawings. All uninsulated type splices shall be insulated using approved heat or cold shrink branch circuits or feeders.
<br /> covers followed by an a minimum of three-lapped layers of plastic electrical tape (Scotch
<br /> ° 3.1 The Electrical Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and accessories necessary, #33+). In addition splices or joints in damp or wet locations shall further be covered y 17.0 CLEANUP OF PERMISES ^ ILL.
<br /> whether stated on drawings or not, to achieve the required completion and fully functional three-lapped layers of rubber tape. Feeders larger than #6 AWG shall not be spliced (installed ` �I
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<br /> in one continuous run) unless specifically noted or implied on the drawings. 17.1 Contractor shall at all times keep the permises clear of waste materials and debris �,�JNO
<br /> 4) 3.2 All equipment and material furnished under this section shall be new, except where noted caused by their employees and operation. Equipment not required in the work shall be CN
<br /> otherwise on the drawings, and shall be the standard product of established manufactures 9.4 All wiring throughout shall be color coded as follows: L0
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<br /> material used shall have the U.L. label when normally available. Installations shall be in B Phase Orange Red 18.0 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS I Q
<br /> accordance with the best practice of electrical trades and by skilled mechanics. C Phase Yellow Blue O E CD V„
<br /> Neutral Grey White 18.1 Contractor shall test wiring and devices as sections are completed and shall correct Q :D
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<br /> 4.0 SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT all defects immediately at their own expense, including any damage to walls, ceilings, floor
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<br /> or other portions of the building which may result from replacing defective equipment. r l Q� N
<br /> 4.1 Service entrance equipment distribution switchboards shall be the dead front type with 10.0 OUTLETS O
<br /> molded circuit breakers or fusible switches as shown on drawings. Service entrance equipment
<br /> and switchboards shall be UL label and shall have silver plated copper bussing for voltage and 18.2 Furnish all meters, cable, connections and apparatus necessary for making tests. r 1 LI)
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<br /> amperage rating as shown on drawings. Metering and primary pull section shall be barriered 10.1 4" square or octagonal, zinc coated sheet steel boxes. V 0 E -Cfrom other work and approved by local utility company and other authority having jurisdiction. 18.3 Test system for shorts and grounds. Faulty wiring shall be removed and replaced. m U I-
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<br /> 10.2 Provide 3/8" no-bolt fixture studs.
<br /> Any device, apparatus or fixture installed showing substandard performance shall be . 0 _ >
<br /> 4.2 Contractor shall coordinate work with utility company and install per utility company removed and replaced as directed by the Engineer. O-CLJJ 4 m > n
<br /> requirements. 10.3 Provide plaster rings, covers and/or plates set to come flush with finish walls. C) c/)
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<br /> 4.3 Provide audible/visible ground fault protection for service disconnects (mains and 10.4 Utility or sectional switch boxes only where permitted. 18.4 Megger all systems neutrals to ensure the neutral isnot grounded within the system. D O0 O O
<br /> sub-mains) greater than 1000 amps with 480V line voltage. C) � V
<br /> 11.0 DEVICES 18.5 After the electrical wiring system installation is completed and at such time as the
<br /> 4.4 Service and distribution switchboards shall have full sized neutral and on-tapered bussing. Architect/Engineer or his authorized representative may direct, the Contractor shall conduct
<br /> All space shall be fully bussed for future use. 11.1 All wiring devices shall be UL approved and of the type and number shown on the an operating test for approval. Equipment shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance
<br /> drawings. All new devices shall be 20 amp specification grade rated at 277V or 120V as ISSUED FOR PERMIT:
<br /> 4.5 Service and distribution switchboards shall be provided with permanently attached, engraved necessary. with requirements of specifications. Test shall be performed in presence of Architect or his
<br /> named plates indicating, service name, ampicity, voltage, phases and wiring. representative. 09. 1 2. 18
<br /> 11.2 All devices shall be white color or as otherwise required by the architect or owner. It
<br /> 4.6 Contractor shall provide permanently attached, engraved, plates indicating S.E.S. and it's shall be the contractors responsibility to confirm all devices and plate colors with the architect 19,0 LABELING
<br /> name, service main disconnects. All branch disconnects shall be labeled to indicate the name or owner prior to purchase and installation.
<br /> of load they feed. 19.1 Labels shall be engraved, black on white melamine plastic laminate. 1 16" minimum
<br /> 11.2.1 Specification grade receptacles, Hubbell 5362 or equal by Leviton. 9 P /
<br /> 4.7 Acceptable manufacturers are: General Electric, Square-D, Westinghouse, or engineer thickness for signs up to 20 square inches or 8 inches long; 1/8" thick for larger sizes.
<br /> approved equal. 11.2.2 A.C. quiet operating type switches, Hubbell 2120 or equal by Leviton. Engraved legend shall be in white letters on black face with minimum 3/16" high letters. REV: DATE: DESCRIPTION:
<br /> 11.2.3 Isolated round receptacles shall be identified for the purpose and shall be marked Labels shall be punched and fastened to equipment with aluminum rivets or self tapping
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<br /> with and orange triangle per CEC 410-56(C). stainless steel screws or number 10/32 stainless steel machine screws with nuts, flat and
<br /> 5.1 Furnish and install branch circuit panelboards as specified herein and as indicated on the lock washers.
<br /> drawings. All bus bards shall be copper, located in the rear of the panelboard cabinet. Circuit 11.3 Device plates shall be nylon or satin stainless steel as manufactured by the device
<br /> breakers shall bolt-on type and individually removable without disturbing other circuit breakers. manufacturer. 19.2 Label equipment with name, amperage, voltage, phase, and wires(i.e. Panel "A", 400A,
<br /> Acceptable manufacturers are General Electric, Westinghouse, Siemens, or Square D. 120/208, 3m, 4W).
<br /> 5.2 Minimum interrupting rating of circuit breakers shall be 10,000 amps unless noted
<br /> otherwise on the drawings. 19.3 Equipment to be labeled shall include disconnects, contactors, and timeswitches. SHEET NAME:
<br /> Labelother equipment as noted on plans.
<br /> 5.3 Verify mounting space prior to ordering. Panelboards shall be equal to Square-D
<br /> designations shown on drawings.
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<br /> is 5.4 Provide identification, labeling, and panelboard directories; as indicated in general SPECIFICATIONS
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