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ELECTRICAL WORK, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 16000 15-1207 3. Dimensions, locations of doors, partitions and similar physical features shall be taken from Architectural Drawings, and verified at the site as part of the Work of this Division. Consult the Architectural Drawings for exact location of outlets to center with architectural features, panels, and similar items, at the approximate locations shown on the Electrical Drawings. 4. Mounting heights of brackets, outlets, and similar items, shall be as required. 5. Drawings indicate, generally, routes of all branch circuits. All runs to panels are indicated as starting from nearest outlet, pointing to direction of panel. Continue all such circuits, conduits to panel as though routes were indicated in their entirety. B. Coordination: 1. Work out all "tight" conditions involving Work of this Division and Work of other Divisions in advance of installation. Provide additional Work necessary to overcome "tight" conditions, at no increase in Contract Sum. 2. Differences of disputes concerning coordination, interference or extent of Work between Divisions shall be decided by Contractor. His decision, if consistent with Contract Document requirements, shall be final. 3. Provide adequate working space around electrical equipment in compliance with 2013 C.E.C. In general, provide six and one-half feet (6 1/2') of headroom and thirty inches (30") wide minimum clear work space in front of panelboards and controls. In addition, provide the following working clearances: Equipment Front to Workman's Back Voltage to Ground Minimum Clear Distance 0-150(208/120V, 120/240V/ systems) 3 feet 4. Coordinate electrical interface of mechanical equipment with the Work of Division 15, Mechanical and Plumbing. 5. Provide templates, information and instructions for Work of other Divisions to properly locate holes and openings to be cut or provided for Electrical Work. 6. Size all feeders (conduit and wiring), motor starters, overload protection and circuit breakers to suit horsepower of motors or wattages of equipment furnished as part of the Work of the various Sections of the Specifications. In no case shall feeders and branch circuits (conduit and wiring) and circuit breakers be of smaller capacities or sizes than those shown or specified. 7. Schedule of Work — Refer to Section on Work Sequence. 8. Make every effort to keep existing electrical circuits, including telephone, public address, fire alarm, power, and other electrical services, in operation. Where power outages are unavoidable, schedule such outages with the Architect to occur at such times as to cause the least disruption of normal facility functions. C. Equipment Rough -In: 1. Rough -in locations shown on Electrical Drawings for equipment furnished by the Owner and for equipment furnished under other Divisions are approximate only. Obtain exact rough -in locations from the following sources: a. From Shop Drawings for Contractor -furnished and installed equipment. 7