SECTION 16010
GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicable provisions of Division 0 and Division 1 shall govern Work under this Section.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. The Owner: Lake County Public Works Department.
B. The Engineer: Applied Technologies, Inc., Brookfield, Wisconsin.
C. Provide: Furnish, install and wire complete and ready for service.
D. Exposed: Exposed to view in any room, corridor or stairway.
E. Code: National, State and Local Electrical codes including OSHA requirements.
F. NEC: National Electrical Code
G. NFPA: Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
H. Signal Voltage: NEC class 1, 2, or 3 remote control, signaling, or power limited circuits.
I. Low Voltage: 50 to 600 volts
J. Medium Voltage: 601 to 35,000 volts
K. High Voltage: 35,001 volts and greater
L. Electrical Ductbank: Assembly consisting of electrical conduits encased in concrete.
1.3 STANDARDS AND CODES
A. All work shall be installed in accordance with National, State, and Local codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. National Codes include, but are not limited to, the NEC and NFPA 820. Comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.
B. All materials shall have a UL or ETL label where a UL or ETL Standard and/or test exists.
1.4 DIMENSIONS AND DEFINITE LOCATIONS
A. The drawings depicting electric work are diagrammatic and show, in their approximate location, symbols representing electrical equipment and devices. The exact location of such equipment and devices shall be established in the field in accordance with instructions from the Engineer and/or as established by manufacturer's installation drawings and details.
B. The Contractor shall refer to shop drawings and submittal drawings for all equipment requiring electrical connections to verify rough-in and connection locations.
C. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, no measurement of an electric drawing derived by scaling shall be used as a dimension to work by. Dimensions noted on the electric drawings are subject to measurements of adjacent and previously completed work. All measurements shall be performed prior to the actual installation of equipment.
1.5 DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall keep a detailed up-to-date record, of the manner and location in which all installations are actually made, indexing each feeder, pull box and protective device.
B. As Built Drawings - See General Requirements - Division 1.
C. In the event of a conflict between the drawings and specifications, Contractor shall base their bid on the greater quantity, cost or quality of the item in question, unless such conflict is resolved by an addendum.
1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT BROCHURES
A. Submit to Engineer for review, the manufacturer's shop drawings and/or equipment brochures in accordance with Division 1 for the following:
1. Section 16140 - Wiring Devices
2. Section 16170 - Motor and Circuit Disconnects (Include disconnect overcurrent devices with this submittal)
3. Section 16405 - Underground Electrical Ductbanks and Concrete Electrical Manholes
4. Section 16421 - Surge Protective Devices
5. Section 16461 - Low Voltage Dry Type Transformers
6. Section 16470 - Electrical Panelboards (Include panelboard overcurrent devices with this submittal)
7. Section 16475 - Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices
8. Section 16479 - Fiber Optic Cable and Associated Equipment
9. Section 16481 - Motor Starters
10. Section 16482 - Motor Control Centers
11. Section 16483 - Adjustable Frequency Drives
12. Section 16510 - Lighting Fixtures
13. Section 16619 - Towable Standby Power Generator
14. Section 16620 - Stationary Standby Power Generator
15. Section 16621 - Automatic Transfer Equipment
16. Section 16622 - Manual Transfer Equipment
17. Section 16857 - Electric Pipe Tracing
18. Section 16960 - Electrical System Test Results
19. Portable Generator Tap Box (drawing 35-E-2)
B. Plans - Lighting Control Contactors, Lighting Control Time Clocks, Lighting Control Photocells
C. Shop drawings shall be submitted in advance of construction and installation so as to not cause delay in other Contractor's work.
1.7 TESTS AND ACCEPTANCE
A. The operation of the equipment and electrical systems does not constitute an acceptance of the work by the Owner. The final acceptance is to be made after the Contractor has adjusted his equipment and demonstrated that it fulfills the requirements of the drawings and the specifications.
B. After the work is completed and prior to acceptance, the Contractor shall conduct the following tests, tabulate data, date, sign and submit to the Engineer:
1. Standard megger insulation test on each feeder.
2. Ground resistance test.
3. Clamp ammeter test on each feeder conductor with all utilization equipment energized. The load current in each phase conductor of the feeder or the portion thereof supplying the panel shall not differ from the average connected load currents in the feeder conductors by more than 7½%. If the load current does differ by more than 7½%, the Contractor shall change phase loading to same or receive written approval from the Engineer that this is not required due to the nature of the load.
C. Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor shall furnish certificates of approval from all authorities having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall demonstrate that all work is complete and in perfect operating condition, with race way and conduit system properly grounded, all wiring free from grounds, shorts, and that the entire installation is free from any physical defects.
D. In the presence of the Engineer and the Owner, the Contractor shall demonstrate the proper operation of all miscellaneous systems.
E. Perform other tests as specifically directed in other sections of the specification for specific equipment.
1.8 IDENTIFICATION
A. The entrance door to each electrical room shall have a porcelain enameled sign lettered "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE".
B. Each distribution and lighting panel shall be equipped with a typewritten directory describing the loads served. Directory shall be contained in a steel frame mounted on the inside face of the panel's door and shall be covered with a sheet of clear plastic.
C. All distribution panels, switchboards, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, telephone backboards, transfer switches, panels and cabinets shall be provided with 1/8" minimum thickness 5 ply lamecoid plastic nameplates indicating usage, plan designation and voltage where applicable. In Equipment and Mechanical Rooms this identification may be on the exterior of the unit, in other areas identification shall be inside the door or cover. Nameplates shall be white with black engraved lettering. Lettering shall be ½" high minimum. Fasten nameplates with escutcheon pins.
D. All switchboards, panelboards, control panels, and motor control centers shall include a warning label indicating the risk of Arc Flash. The warning label shall comply with
N.E.C. article 110.16 and O.S.H.A. 29.
E. Junction and pull boxes shall be stencilled as follows:
1. Lighting and power feeders and branch circuits - 120, 208, 240, 277, and 480V.
2. Instrumentation & Control - I&C
F. Branch wiring shall be color coded per industry standards. Where wires of different systems junction in a common box each cable shall be grouped with its own system and identified using tags or identification strips.
G. On all 3 phase systems, each phase shall be identified at all terminals using code marker.
H. All cover plates for control stations controlling remote equipment shall be engraved to identify the device being controlled.
I. All motor starters, remote control stations, etc., shall be identified with engraved lamecoid nameplates fastened to the equipment with escutcheon pins. Nameplates shall be 1/8" 5 ply lamecoid with 1/2" black letters on a white background. Adhesive cloth labels, similar to those manufactured by Brady Label Co., may be used on motor switches and controls only, indicating the number, designation, size and usage of the motor.
J. Refer to individual specification sections for more specific or additional identification requirements.
1.9 ACCESS PANELS
A. All access panels required by code or otherwise to electrical service equipment shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.
1.10 CORROSIVE AREAS
A. Refer to drawings for areas that are designated corrosive.
1.11 HAZARDOUS AREAS
A. NFPA 820 identified NEC-Area Electrical classifications. The Contractor shall provide material and installation in compliance with this national standard.
B. All sanitary sumps and wastewater wet wells have a CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 area rating. Contractor shall provide material and installation labor accordingly.
1.12 FIRESTOPPING
A. Openings in fire rated construction and annular spaces around conduits, cable trays, and other penetrating items shall be protected in accordance with NEC article 300-21 and in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Code. The fire rating of the protective seal shall be at least that of the floor or wall into which it is installed, so that the original fire rating of the construction is maintained.
B. Firestopping materials shall include, but not be limited to, mortars, sealants and caulks, putties, collars, intumescent wrap strips mastics, and firestop pillows. All materials and methods used shall be recognized by an independent testing agency and shall have flame and temperature ratings assigned by that agency.
C. Materials using solvents or those requiring hazardous waste disposal shall not be used.
D. All wall or floor penetrations openings shall be as small as possible.
E. All openings and annular spaces required by code to be protected, shall be protected whether specifically indicated on the plans or not.
F. The firestop assemblies shall meet ASTM E-814 and all of the fire test and hose stream test requirements of an independent testing agency.
G. Installation of materials and assemblies shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
H. Acceptable Manufacturers
1. 3M Corporation.
2. Nelson Firestop Products
3. Rectorseal Corporation
PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. Not used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
A. Not used.
END OF SECTION
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