SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This Section provides requirements and specifications for wiring devices, wiring device accessories, and wiring device assemblies including: 1. AC Lighting Switches. 2. Receptacles. 3. Cord Style Plug Connectors. 4. Wall Box Dimmers. 5. Coverplates. 6. Special Purpose Devices. 1.2 REFERENCES A. Abbreviations and Definitions: 1. EMI: Electromagnetic Interference. 2. GFCI: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter. 3. Pigtail: Short lengths of conductors factory pre-wired to a modular, plug-in style connecting device, used for connecting plug-in style wiring devices to field supplied branch circuit conductors. 4. RFI: Radio Frequency Interference. 5. Coverplate: Metallic or non-metallic plates providing a finished closure between wall, floor or ceiling construction, electrical outlet box provisions, and wiring devices. 6. Wall Plates: Coverplate. B. Reference Standards: 1. Conform to execute, inspect and test, in accordance with code(s), standards, and governing rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local governmental agencies having jurisdiction at the project locale. 2. Other reference which apply to this section include the enforced editions of: a. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commissions: 1) 309-1, Part 1: General Requirements (1988) Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial Purposes b. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association: 1) FB 11-83 (Reapproved 1989) Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors of the Pin and Sleeve Type for Hazardous Locations 2) WD 1-83 (Reapproved 1989) General Requirements for Wiring Devices 3) WD 6-88 Wiring Device Dimensional Requirements WIRING DEVICES 262726-1
c. UL - Underwriters Laboratories: 1) 486-91 (Rev. 95) Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors d. Fed. Spec. - Federal Specifications: 1) WC-596 for receptacles 2) WS-896 for switches 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit in accordance with Conditions of Contract, Division 01 Specification Sections, and Division 26 Section "Basic Division 26 Requirements." 1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Field quality control test reports. 1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Include manufacturers' packaging instructions, labels, operating manuals, etc. 1.6 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS A. Furnish extra materials described in subparagraphs below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. 20 Ampere, 125 volts, NEMA 5-20R Receptacles: Quantity (10). 2. 20 Ampere, 120-277 volts, Standard Toggle Lighting Switch: Quantity (10). 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Provide each type of wiring device and associated coverplates from a single manufacturer. Insofar as they are available, provide all wiring devices and associated coverplates from a single manufacturer. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: UL listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100 and marked for intended use. C. Listing and Labeling: Provide products specified in this Section that are UL listed and labeled. 1. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.): a. U.L. 20 General-Use Snap Switches b. U.L. 498 Electrical Attachment Plugs and Receptacles c. U.L. 943 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters WIRING DEVICES 262726-2
D. Comply with NEMA WD 1. E. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.8 COORDINATION A. Receptacles for Owner-Furnished Equipment: Verify and match Owner furnished equipment plug configurations. 1. Cord and Plug Sets: Verify and match Owner furnished equipment requirements. 1.9 SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING A. Protect wiring devices if installed prior to painting. B. Schedule installation of finish plates after the surface upon which they are installed has received final finish. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Source Limitations: Except as otherwise noted, specified, or required, provide each type of wiring device and associated accessories, coverplates, etc., from a single manufacturer. B. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Bryant Wiring Device Division Hubbell Incorporated (Bryant). 2. Cooper Wiring Devices Division Cooper Industries (Cooper). 3. Hubbell Wiring Devices/Kellems Division Hubbell Incorporated (Hubbell). 4. Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. (Leviton). 5. Pass & Seymour/Legrand (Pass & Seymour). 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Provide wiring devices, in types, characteristics, grades, finishes, colors, electrical ratings listed and labeled, etc., for applications indicated and in compliance with UL and other applicable ANSI and NEMA standards. B. Wiring Device Face Colors: 1. General Except as otherwise noted, provide grey device face color with matching color coverplates. Verify color selections with Architect. WIRING DEVICES 262726-3
2. Wiring device face colors for special application devices, except as otherwise indicated, specified, or required, shall be as follows: a. Receptacles: 1) Connected to NEC Article 700, 701, and 702 Emergency/Standby Systems Red. b. Switches (Toggle/Actuator color) 1) Connected to NEC Article 700, 701 and 702 Emergency/Standby Systems Red. C. AC Lighting Switches: Quiet type. Comply with UL 20 and NEMA WD 1. D. Wall Box Dimmers: Solid state conforming to NEMA WD 1. E. Receptacles: Comply with UL 498 and NEMA WD 1. F. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacles: Provide "feed-thru" type ground-fault circuit interrupter, with integral heavy-duty duplex receptacles arranged to protect downstream receptacles connected to same circuit. Provide unit designed for installation in a 2-3/4 inch deep outlet box without adapter, grounding type, Class A, Group 1, per UL Standard 943. G. Cord Style Plug Connectors: 20 amperes, 125-volts, nylon body connectors, 3-wire, grounding, parallel blades, double wipe contact, with cord clamp, cord hole. Match NEMA configuration to mating plug. Arrange as shown on Drawings. 2.3 WIRING DEVICE PIGTAIL CONNECTOR OPTION A. At contractors option, but subject to other requirements of this Section, UL 2459 listed pigtail style modular connectors designed, fabricated, and tested for use with stranded branch circuit conductors may be provided to allow: 1. Rough-in of pre-stripped six inch leads to a connector. 2. Modular plug-in to the wiring device. 3. Basis of Design: a. Bryant - Quick-Tech. b. Cooper - ArrowLink. c. Leviton - LEV-LOK. d. Hubbell - Snap Connect. e. Pass & Seymour Plug Tail. 2.4 AC LIGHTING SWITCHES A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: WIRING DEVICES 262726-4
B. Standard toggle handle specification grade back and side wired: (* Indicates 1 pole, double pole, 3-way or 4-way, as required.) 1. 20 amp 120-277 volt: a. Bryant 490* series. b. Cooper AH122* series. c. Hubbell HBL122* series. d. Leviton 122*-2 series. e. Pass and Seymour - PS20 AC* series. 2. 20 amp 120-277 volt, momentary contact, center off, SPDT: a. Bryant - 4921 series. b. Cooper 1995 series. c. Hubbell HBL 1557 series. d. Leviton - 1257 series. e. Pass and Seymour - 1251 series. C. Key operated, 20 amp, 120-277 volt, specification grade, back and side wired. (* Indicates 1 pole, double pole, 3-way or 4-way, as required.) 1. Slotted face, with removable fork style key. a. Bryant 490* LI series. b. Cooper AH122* L series. c. Hubbell HBL122* L series. d. Leviton 122* L series. e. Pass and Seymour PS20AC* L series. 2.5 GENERAL PURPOSE RECEPTACLES A. Standard face, 20 amp, 125 volt, straight blade, NEMA 5-20R, duplex grounding type: 1. General Purpose - Heavy duty, premium specification grade, with brass strap: a. Bryant N/A b. Cooper AH5362 series. c. Hubbell - HBL5362 series. d. Leviton 5362 series. e. Pass and Seymour 5362A series. B. Decorator Face, 20 amp, 125 volt, straight blade, NEMA 5-20R, duplex, grounding type: 1. General Purpose Heavy duty, premium specification grade with brass strap: a. Bryant N/A b. Cooper 6362 series. c. Hubbell HBL2162 series. d. Leviton 16362 series. e. Pass and Seymour 26352 series. WIRING DEVICES 262726-5
2. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting Feed-Thru Type - Heavy duty premium specification grade, with LED "Protection Assurance" indicator on face: a. Bryant GF20LA series. b. Cooper VGF20 series. c. Hubbell GF20 LA series. d. Leviton 7899-HG series. e. Pass and Seymour 2095 series. 3. Tamper and Water Resistant, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting Feed-Thru Type - Heavy duty, premium specification grade with LED "protection assurance" indicator on face. a. Bryant GFTR 20 series. b. Cooper TRVGF20 series. c. Hubbell GFR5362TR series. d. Leviton T7899-HG series. e. Pass and Seymour 2095TRS series. 2.6 SPECIAL PURPOSE WIRING DEVICES A. Blank Face Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting Device 20 amp, 125 volt device designed for installation in single gang outlet box, providing no receptacles on face and integral, feed-thru GFCI protection to downstream devices. Provided with "TEST" and "RESET" buttons and LED "protection assurance" indicator on face. 1. Bryant GFSTBF20 series. 2. Cooper VGFD20 series. 3. Hubbell GFBF20 LA series. 4. Leviton 7590 series. 5. Pass and Seymour 2085 series. B. Duplex NEMA 5-15R, 3-wire grounding type AC receptacle, and two, 5 VDC USB 2.0/3.0 compatible Type A ports factory assembled on a common, single gang wiring device strap. Shall provide USB shutoff circuitry to automatically stop charging when the connected device is fully charge. 1. New Technology Power 2USB Series. 2. 8G Electronics USB Sock-It Series. C. Boiler/Chiller Emergency Shut Down Station: 1. One N.O. and one N.C. switched contact device, rated 3A per contact @ 600 VAC, and 1A per contact @ 250 VDC, factory installed on a stainless steel backplate assembly. 2. Actuator shall be momentary maintained push to activate, 1/4 turn to reset contact mushroom head style, fabricated from polycarbonate material, red in color, regressed back from station cover, with the word "PUSH" permanently embossed in face, with white filled letters. 3. Station cover shall be fabricated from molded polycarbonate material, red in color, with the words BOILER SHUT DOWN", or "CHILLER SHUT DOWN", permanently embossed in face, with white filled letters. WIRING DEVICES 262726-6
4. Referenced Product: a. Safety Technology International, Inc. STI Series 2000. b. Or equivalent. D. Emergency Power Off (EPO) Station: 1. Heavy duty momentary contact red pushbutton with guard, flush stainless steel plate. Provide four (4) sets of contacts (minimum) allowing four (4) independent shunt trip panelboards per lab, and special backbox (as required). Nameplate per Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification" requirements. 2. Allen Bradley, General Electric, Cutler Hammer - Eaton, Square D, or Siemens. E. Hazardous/Explosion Proof, Class 1, Division 1 Explosion Proof, 20 amp, 125 volt, 2 pole, 3 wire grounding type receptacle: 1. Hubbell - HBL 24353 and HBL 24312 plug. 2.7 WIRING DEVICE ACCESSORIES A. Indoor Coverplates: 1. General Except as otherwise noted or indicated, provide to match the associated wiring device(s) configuration, style, color, etc. Provide single, multi-gang, and combination plates as required, specified, or indicated, to match installed wiring device(s) configuration, gang installation, etc. 2. Provide metal screws for securing plates to device(s), with screw heads finished to match coverplates. 3. Provide coverplates with engraved identification conforming to the requirements of Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification". 4. Material and Finish: a. 0.04 inch thick, type 302 stainless steel- satin brushed finish. 5. Colors: Expect as otherwise noted, indicated, specified, or required: a. Coverplate color shall match wiring device color. b. Coverplates over multi-ganged, multi-electrical distribution system branch devices, with multi-colored device faces, shall be provided in a color to match the electrical distribution systems' "normal" branch wiring device color. c. Coverplates for wiring devices connected to NEC Article 700, 701 and 702 Emergency Systems shall be red, with engraved ID filled white. 6. For wiring devices installed in utilitarian spaces over surface mounted outlet boxes, provide steel, wraparound, utility type coverplates. 7. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. By wiring device manufacturer. b. Mulberry Metal Products. WIRING DEVICES 262726-7
B. Indoor High Abuse Coverplates (suffix HA): 1. Shall be a 2 part device consisting of a backplate/wall anchor and a heavy cast device coverplate. a. Backplate/wall anchor shall be fabricated from not less than 12 GA galvanized sheet steel, with threaded holes to accept device coverplate and for outlet box attachment. b. Device coverplate shall be fabricated from heavy wall (not less than.125 inch thickness), corrosion resistant, die cast zinc. c. Device coverplate shall be radius face design, with appropriate device cutout, such that installed device will be regressed back from face after installation. d. Coverplate shall be fastened to backplate with tamper resistant, stainless steel screws regressed into face of coverplate. 2. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. Morelite CSWP Series. C. Outdoor/Wet Location Coverplates: 1. For switches installed outdoors, and switches installed indoors in wet locations, and switches indicated or noted with suffix "WP"; provide gasketed, weathertight cast, copper-free aluminum coverplates, with cast aluminum, lever arm style switch actuators, in corrosion resistant, epoxy paint finish, furnished complete with gasketing and stainless steel screws. a. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1) Design Equipment: Crouse-Hinds DS185 2) Equivalents: Appleton Electric, Killark Elec. Mfg. Co. 2. For receptacles installed outdoors, and receptacles installed indoors in wet locations, and receptacles indicated or noted with suffix "WP"; provide non-metallic, weathertight surface coverplates. a. UL listed "Suitable for Wet Locations While In Use". b. Rated NEMA 3R while in use. c. Provided complete with gasketing and stainless steel screws. d. Provide size and configuration for intended use of receptacle. e. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1) Design Equipment: TayMac Corp. 2) Equivalent: Mulberry Metal Products 30900 Series, Thomas & Betts "Steel City": Series, Raco/Bell - Rayntite II Series, or equivalent. 3. For receptacles installed outdoors, and receptacles installed indoors in wet locations, and receptacles indicated or noted with suffix "WP" provide gasketed, weathertight, cast aluminum, corrosion-resistant, wet location, outlet box covers, UL listed "Suitable for Wet Locations While in Use". a. Shall be rated NEMA 3R while in use, provided complete with closed-cell foam gasket, and shall be provided with padlocking provision. WIRING DEVICES 262726-8
b. Shall be fabricated from die-cast aluminum alloy A360, with less than.004 copper content (copper free), provided with a factory applied aluminum lacquer finish. c. Provide size and configuration with intended use of receptacle. d. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1) Design Equipment: Thomas & Betts "Red Dot" Code Keeper Series. 2) Or equivalent, submitted for approval. 4. Except as otherwise noted, for receptacles installed in indoor wet locations, and indicated or noted with suffix "WP"; provide gasketed, weathertight, cast aluminum, corrosion resistant, wet location outlet box cover, designed for flush-to-wall installation over concealed outlet box. a. Shall be rated NEMA 3R, provided with neoprene gasketing to seal cover to frame and semi-flush, tumbler style door lock. 1) Provide two (2) keys per device. b. Shall be fabricated as a multi-part device, consisting of cast aluminum external frame, hinged, lockable door assembly, and interior wiring device installation plate. c. Finish shall be corrosion resistant, polyester powder coat Grey. d. Provide size and configuration suitable for wiring device(s) scheduled to be installed. e. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1) Pass and Seymour 4600 Series. D. Wire Guards (Use designated by subscript "WG" as shown on Drawings): 1. Requirement: Consistent application on project for physical protection of devices by heavy duty steel cage design. Cage shall not impede proper device operation and shall be screw mounted with appropriate hardware over device. 2. Finish: Corrosion resistant clear finish over bright metal "chrome". 3. Special Finish For Equipment Rooms Or Exterior: Corrosion resistant, white polyester coating. 4. Submittals shall include product information (and samples) for each device application. 5. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. Safety Technology International, Inc. (STI) b. S.E.C, Inc. c. Space Age Electronics, Inc. (SAE) d. Device manufacturers standard wire guard product if compatible with other project wire guards. 2.8 TWIST-LOCK RECEPTACLES A. Single Receptacles, 125 V, 20 A: Comply with NEMA WD 1, NEMA WD 6 Configuration L5-20R, and UL 498. 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: a. Cooper; CWL520R. b. Hubbell; HBL2310. WIRING DEVICES 262726-9
c. Leviton; 2310. d. Pass & Seymour; L520-R. 2.9 TESTER A. Provide two receptacle circuit testers and two ground fault interrupter testers. Turn over to Owner upon completion. 2.10 HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED) LOCATION RECEPTACLES A. Wiring Devices for Hazardous (Classified) Locations: Comply with NEMA FB 11 and UL 1010. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. Cooper Crouse-Hinds. b. EGS/Appleton Electric. c. Killark; Division of Hubbell, Inc. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. General: 1. Install wiring devices and accessories as indicated, in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions, applicable requirements of NEC and in accordance with recognized industry practices to fulfill project requirements. 2. Receptacles shown outdoors, in indoor wet locations or otherwise indicated with suffix WP, shall be GFCI, weather resistant type, provided with outdoor weatherproof covers and shall be installed per outdoor, wet location weatherproof construction methods. B. Coordination and Scheduling: 1. Coordinate with other Work, including painting, electrical boxes and wiring installations, as necessary to interface installation of wiring devices with other Work. 2. Install wiring devices In electrical boxes that are clean; free from building materials, dirt, and debris. 3. Install wiring devices after roughing wiring work is completed. 4. Install coverplates after painting work is completed. Provide blank coverplates at unused and/or barriered box locations unless otherwise directed by Owner. 5. Coordinate receptacles, shown within six feet of a sink or shown as exterior mounted, which shall be ground fault protected whether or not shown on Drawings. C. Device Orientation: 1. In each instance where two or more devices are generally located in the same vicinity and at the same installation height, install these devices in multigang, barriered boxes under a single common coverplate. WIRING DEVICES 262726-10
2. Combination devices (i.e. switch and receptacle) shall be installed in not less than a 2 gang box with barriers between gangs, under one common coverplate. 3. Combination receptacles and communications devices (i.e. telephone or television and receptacle) shall be installed in minimum 2 gang boxes with barriers to segregate the systems and shall be installed under one common wall plate. 4. Coordinate wiring device locations and heights with architectural elevations. 5. Unless noted otherwise, all wiring devices shall be installed in a vertical orientation. 6. Unless noted otherwise, lighting switches shall be installed such that the toggle handle "up" position turns the controlled lighting "ON". 7. Receptacle boxes provided for cabinetry and millwork shall be roughed 2 inches clear above counter backsplash or as otherwise shown on Drawings. 8. Receptacle boxes for water coolers shall be installed behind the cooler where recommended by manufacturer of the cooler. 9. Unless noted otherwise, duplex receptacles shall be installed in a vertical orientation with grounding pole up. Duplex receptacles installed 42 inches A.F.F. and above may be installed with grounding pole down. 10. Receptacles indicated or otherwise required to be installed horizontally, shall be installed with the neutral pole (grounded conductor) at the top uppermost position. D. Device Conductor Terminations: 1. Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, in accordance with equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening values for wiring devices. Where manufacturer's torquing requirements are not indicated, tighten connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torques specified in UL Standard 486A. Use properly scaled torque indicating hand tool. 2. Remote, maintained contact, emergency stop and test pushbutton devices shall be connected ahead of all other motor control devices and shall interrupt the motor control circuit in both the "Hand," and "Automatic" positions. E. Coverplates: 1. Do not provide midsize, oversized or extra-deep plates. Repair wall finishes and reinstall outlet box if standard device coverplates do not fit flush or do not cover rough wall opening. 2. Devices designated by suffix WP shall be installed with outdoor, wet location coverplates and associated outdoor, wet location installation methods. 3.2 IDENTIFICATION A. Comply with Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification." 3.3 PROTECTION A. Protect installed components from damage. Replace damaged items prior to final acceptance. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports. 1. Test Instruments: Use instruments that comply with UL 1436. WIRING DEVICES 262726-11
2. Test Instrument for Convenience Receptacles: Digital wiring analyzer with digital readout or illuminated LED indicators of measurement. B. Tests for Convenience Receptacles: 1. Line Voltage: Acceptable range is 105 to 132 V. 2. Percent Voltage Drop under 15-A Load: A value of 6 percent or higher is not acceptable. 3. Ground Impedance: Values of up to 2 ohms are acceptable. 4. GFCI Trip: Test for tripping values specified in UL 1436 and UL 943. 5. Using the test plug, verify that the device and its outlet box are securely mounted. 6. The tests shall be diagnostic, indicating damaged conductors, high resistance at the circuit breaker, poor connections, inadequate fault current path, defective devices, or similar problems. Correct circuit conditions, remove malfunctioning units and replace with new ones, and retest as specified above. END OF SECTION 262726 WIRING DEVICES 262726-12