DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-1

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-1 PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY.1 This section covers materials, methods, and requirements common to all electrical work..2 When it becomes necessary to test the emergency lighting system in a store, under no circumstances is the electricity in the building to be turned off, then on again while the registers and related electronic hardware are plugged in. If this equipment is not unplugged the resulting surge will have very damaging effects on the point-of-sale system. This holds true whether the store is using Data Terminal System or National Cash Register equipment. All the equipment must be shut down in an orderly fashion and put in an idle state prior to unplugging the electronic equipment related to the point-of-sale system. Once this is accomplished the electricity may be turned off and on as often as necessary. If there are any questions pertaining to shutting the system down, contact Owner's Representative before turning the power off. Any shutdown shall be scheduled and coordinated with Owner's Representative..3 Refer to Section 1A for requirements relating to base bid products, substitutions, and alternates..4 The General Contractor shall be responsible for providing a copy of Division 1 specifications to each Subcontractor and for coordinating the work accordingly..5 Submittal Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples:.1 Shall be submitted for review only when required by and in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 1A of these specifications..2 All references to submittal data, shop drawings, and samples in the context of the technical specifications shall be taken to mean "if required under the provisions of Section 1A," unless stipulated otherwise..6 The Electrical Contractor (EC) shall, during bidding, contact the electric and telephone utilities to determine fees and charges and to verify all requirements. The fees and charges shall be identified separately in the EC's proposal and shall be paid by the EC. During construction, the EC shall make all necessary notifications and coordinate the electric and telephone service for the project on a timely and proper basis..7 Where applicable the EC shall provide seismic control on all devices per local codes, and diagrams shown on drawings. 1.2 SCOPE OF WORK.1 The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of providing all equipment, materials and labor in accordance with any code having jurisdiction, and performing all work as required for the complete execution of the electrical work as shown on the drawings, herein specified, or both, and without restricting these items, shall include the following:.1 General requirements..2 Conduit, fittings, wire, and cable..3 Any primary and secondary service work as required by the utility company, or as shown on the drawings, including service transformer grounding network..4 Installation of Owner furnished service entrance equipment and switchgear. Including CT enclosure unless noted otherwise..5 Installation of all Owner furnished lighting fixtures and lamps, including provision for all hangers and supports..6 Light and power systems including, EMS system, etc..7 Mounting of starters and controls..8 Grounding..9 Telephone System: Work as required by the telephone company including service conduit requirements and grounding system..10 Power and control wiring for HVAC and plumbing work unless noted otherwise..11 Installation of the Owner furnished items listed in Section 1J..12 Temporary light and power as required by construction contractors for general use and in compliance with NEC and OSHA requirements..13 Excavation, Trenching and Backfill: Comply with applicable provisions of Division 2 Excavating, Grading and Backfilling..14 The wiring of mechanical equipment shown on the mechanical drawings or outlined in the mechanical equipment schedule and in the specifications shall include all power wiring, disconnect switches, etc., as required. Control wiring by EC unless noted otherwise..15 Installation of power for fire alarm and security system components..16 Paddle fans and fan guards provided by Electrical Contractor through Marley Electric, refer to website at www.leadingedgeinc.com. 1.3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE.1 The following items of work will be performed in accordance with the appropriate Sections of the specifications, or by the utility companies..1 Finished painting.

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-2.2 Patching..3 Concrete work and foundations..4 Furnishing and installing of all telephone equipment and wiring..5 Furnishing of automatic temperature controls (except as noted on the drawings), and electric heaters..6 Coordinate with utility company as to provision, setting and connection of transformer. 1.4 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS.1 Materials: All conduits shall be hot dipped galvanized steel (cut and threaded before galvanizing), heavy wall aluminum, intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), Schedule 40 PVC (where permitted by codes) complying with the standards of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). All conduit shall be listed by the Underwriter's Laboratories (UL). Conduit fittings and conduits shall be zinc coated, threaded type for rigid conduit or intermediate metal conduit, setscrew type for EMT up to 2-inch size or match the conduit for plastic. Conduits shall be as manufactured by Southwire Co., Wheatland Tube Co., Allied Tube, Carlon, Triangle, or Robroy; fittings by Southwire Co., Carlon, Steel City, Thomas & Betts, Robroy, or Appleton, except as otherwise noted..2 Applications:.1 Galvanized steel, aluminum rigid conduit or intermediate metal conduit line shall be used for the following:.1 All exposed conduit housing 480-volt feeders from finished floor to the top of the service panelboard..2 All underground conduit and conduit embedded in concrete (galvanized steel only)..3 All conduit exposed to weather..4 All conduit 2-1/2 inches and larger..2 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) or Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) may be used for other applications not stipulated above..3 Plastic pipe (Schedule 40) conduit by Carlon may be used in lieu of rigid conduit where under concrete slabs or where permitted by codes..4 Plastic pipe heavy wall (Schedule 40) conduits by Carlon may be used in lieu of rigid steel conduits in concrete encased duct banks..5 Where nonmetallic conduit is used, install green insulated copper grounding conductor..3 Installation:.1 Conduits shall be continuous from outlet to outlet, from outlet to cabinets, pull or junction boxes and shall be secured to all boxes with locknuts and bushings in such manner that each system shall be electrically continuous throughout..2 Where EMT and rigid conduit enters or leaves outlet boxes, cabinets, safety switches, tap boxes, motor controllers, etc., other than those having threaded hubs, a standard locknut shall be used on the outside of the box, and a locknut and bushing used on the inside. Bushings 1 inch and larger shall be of an approved insulated type..3 Under no circumstances shall conduits or fittings be supported from or anchored to the roof deck, or piping. Conduits shall not be used to support other conduits..4 All conduit shall be fastened securely in place with approved straps and hangers in sufficient number to prevent movement of any part of the conduit. This includes conduit installed in forms before concrete is poured. Where exposed conduits are suspended, the hangers shall be Caddy (Erico), Gateway, or Grinnell, adjustable hangers with rod suspension, having a nut fitted in malleable iron or steel inserts. Inserts for hanger rods shall be installed in the slabs, and all hangers shall be installed at not more than 9 feet-0 inch centers..5 All concealed conduits installed above suspended ceiling shall be run above bottom of joists, or otherwise coordinated with the other Contractors so as to allow room for running ducts and piping..6 Expansion fittings shall be provided at all conduits across a building expansion joint. Fittings shall be type "AX," "EX," or "TX" as made by O. Z. Electrical Company. Provide copper bonding jumper at each expansion fitting..7 All conduit shall be run at right angles to and/or parallel to floors and walls..8 Connection to Motorized Equipment: Connection to motorized equipment shall be made with flexible conduits having sufficient slack between rigid conduit and motor terminal in order to minimize vibration transmission. No rigid conduit shall be anchored to equipment, which is subject to vibration transmission. Fittings shall be of the metallic ferrule, compression type. Minimum length of flexible conduit shall be 18 inches. Flexible metal conduit shall be Anaconda "Sealtite.".9 Open ends of conduits shall be capped with plastic cap or corked during roughing-in so as to prevent the accumulation of dust and moisture condensation in conduit.

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-3.10 When rigid metal conduit is joined, all conduit joints shall be made up tight and no running threads will be permitted..11 All conduit shall have powdered soapstone blown through them before pulling of wires or wires shall be lubricated with pulling lubricant..12 When metal conduit is installed in direct contact with the earth, use "hot-dipped" galvanized type and coat the conduit and the joints with conductive asphaltum..13 Conduits in hazardous areas, as identified on the drawings, shall be installed with seal fittings between hazardous and non-hazardous areas in compliance with NEC Class 1 installation. The Underwriter's Laboratories for use in such areas shall, specifically list all fittings, etc..14 All conduit in finished areas shall be concealed..15 Conduit runs shall be installed to avoid proximity to hot water pipes. Conduit shall be kept a minimum of 3 inches from such pipes, except where crossings are unavoidable. In such instances the conduit shall be kept at least 1 inch from the covering of the pipe..16 Conduit connections to rod-hung fixtures shall be by means of flexible conduit from box firmly fastened to building structure..17 Conduit in presales areas shall be mounted immediately below top chord of joists..18 Pulling wire or tough nylon cord tied off at each end shall be installed in all empty telephone and computer system conduits. 1.5 WIRE AND CABLE.1 Types:.1 Unless otherwise noted or specified, all power wiring shall be NEC approved type for 600-volt and shall be UL listed..2 All wire No. 10 AWG and larger shall be stranded copper. All wire No. 12 and smaller may be solid copper..3 Conductors shall have insulating rating complying with the following: Min. Temp Type or Letter Rating Application (NEC) of Conductor. Branch Circuits THHN OR THWN 140 (No. 14 through No. 10 AWG) Feeder Circuits THHN THWN 167 (No. 8 AWG and larger) Branch Circuits XHH OR XHHW 194 (within 3 inch of ballasts in fixtures).2 Wire Sizes: Unless a circuit breaker, switch, contactor, motor starter, etc., is marked otherwise, circuit conductors connected to the terminals must not operate more than a 60 degree C ampacity for a breaker, switch, etc., rated 100 amps or less and must not operate at more that a 75 degree C ampacity for a breaker, switch, etc., rated over 100-amps. Conductor ampacities shall be based on 3 current carrying conductors in a raceway at 86 degrees F, ambient. Ampacity shall be de-rated per T310-16 correction factors and T310-15(b)(2)(a) as required per NEC..1 Minimum wire size for branch circuits shall be No. 12 AWG except that home runs longer than 100 feet for 120/208 system and 200 feet for 277/480-volt system in actual wire length from panel to load shall be minimum No. 10 AWG..2 Size of wires larger than No. 12 AWG shall be as specified on plans or riser diagram, except as noted in Paragraph 1.5.2.1 above..3 Color Coding: Lines (Phase).1 All branch circuit wires shall be color coded as follows (except as otherwise designated by local codes or as otherwise required to match existing color coding in existing facilities): 240/120 (Volt) 208/120 (Volt) 480Y/277 (Volt) A Black Black Brown B Red Red Orange C ---- Blue Yellow Neutral White White Gray Grounding Wire Green Green Green.2 If conductors are sized No. 6 or larger, feeder cables need not be color coded throughout the length, but may instead be identified by colored tapes at each junction box and at each end corresponding to the colors scheduled above..3 Wiring for auxiliary systems and control wires shall be color coded by means of colored stripes or tracers..4 If allowed on the drawings, direct burial cable shall be unreeled into trench (not dragged) after all course stones have been removed from base of trench and sand fill laid down. Cables should be snaked slightly to allow for movement and settlement..5 The use of MC cables or Type AC cable where permitted by code shall be utilized in concealed spaces (excluding grouted cells of block walls) such as above suspended

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-4 ceilings, within drywall partitions, or in casework and millwork..6 Manufacturers: All wires and cables shall be the products of American, Southwire Co, General Cable, Okonite, or General Electric Co. 1.6 OUTLET AND SWITCH BOXES.1 All outlet and switch boxes shall be NEC approved type and shall be sized to provide ample space for wiring devices and conductors. Where the number of conductors and connections exceeds NEC limitations, large boxes or box extensions shall be used. All boxes shall be standard galvanized or sherardized sheet steel as manufactured by Steel City Electric Company or National Electrical Products Corporation..2 All ceiling outlet boxes for exposed work, acoustical tile ceilings, and furred plaster ceilings shall be 4 inch octagonal, 2-1/8 inches deep. Provide plaster rings and/or fixture studs as required..3 All boxes for concrete work shall be especially designed for this construction and shall be 3-inches deep for concrete thickness of 4-inches or more. Minimum concrete cover shall be 3/4-inch..4 Flush mounted wall outlets shall be 4-inch square boxes or gang boxes, 1-1/2-inches deep, and shall be provided with suitable extension rings and covers. Outlets shall be carefully aligned so that cover plates will be truly vertical and horizontal..5 Exposed wall or column mounted outlet boxes for convenience receptacles and lighting switches shall be standard, single gang (minimum) utility conduit boxes..6 All boxes shall be rigidly mounted and shall be equipped with suitable screw fastened covers. All raceways entering boxes shall be mechanically and electrically secure. Open knockouts or holes in boxes shall be plugged with suitable blanking devices. Boxes shall be cleared of all plaster, dirt, trash, etc., before the installation of any wiring devices and/or before the installation of cover plates..7 All boxes for conduit system shall be installed flush with finished surface with allowable recess for adapters so that cover plates may be pulled tight against the finished surface..8 Outlet boxes or switch boxes mounted on opposite faces of a wall shall be offset to minimize sound transmission from one area to another..9 Outlet boxes or switch boxes in finished areas shall be mounted flush with wall surfaces. 1.7 TAP, JUNCTION, OR PULL BOXES.1 Pull boxes shall be constructed of code gauge, welded, and galvanized sheet steel. Boxes shall be sized in accordance with NEC requirements, and shall be furnished without knockouts; holes for raceways shall be drilled on the job. Where necessary for boxes to be supported away from ceilings or beams, structural steel members shall be provided for supports..2 Where weatherproof sheet steel boxes are called for, the Contractor shall furnish and install code gauge, welded, and galvanized sheet steel boxes with gasketed cover and all flanges designed to resist the entrance of rainwater. Use FS or FD cast boxes as made by Crouse Hinds, Appleton or Killark. 1.8 WIREWAYS AND TROUGHS.1 Underwriters listed metal raceways shall be furnished and installed complete with necessary complement of fittings, connectors and accessory parts. Wireway shall be of the "lay-in" type without standard knockouts and with screw covers for full channel access as manufactured by Square D, Hoffman, Columbia or G.E..2 Wireways shall be securely supported by approved methods at 5-foot intervals. Number of conductors per wireway shall conform to the latest NEC requirements. 1.9 WIRING DEVICES.1 General: All wiring devices shall be specification grade, commercial series, 125V, back and side wired..2 Manufacturers: Hubbell, Cooper, Leviton, and P&S..3 Switches Finished areas..1 Toggle - 15A.2 Pilot Light- Red neon.4 Switches Unfinished areas..1 Toggle 20A.5 Convenience outlets Finished areas..1 Duplex, NEMA grounded, 15A.6 Convenience outlets - Unfinished Areas..1 Duplex, NEMA grounded, 20A.7 Special purpose outlets as scheduled on drawings..8 Colors and cover plates as specified below..1 Where devices are indicated to be mounted side-byside, multigang cover plates shall be used..2 Column mounted devices..1 Ivory device with Ivory thermoset cover plate.3 Sales gondola devices..1 White device with jumbo white thermoset cover plate

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-5.4 Recessed wall devices..1 Black device with stainless steel cover plate unless otherwise indicated in plans (Mother's Room)..9 Plug mold as manufactured by Wiremold #2000-GB series with receptacles on 6-inch centers, color shall be white..10 I.G. devices to be color orange. Install insulated green dedicated grounding conductor with each isolated ground circuit. Cover plate color to be per 1.9.8. 1.10 FUSES (When applicable).1 When the feeders or equipment are to be protected with fusible devices, the fuses shall be furnished by the Owner and installed by the EC..1 601 Ampere and Above - Bussman Type KRPC, Hicap (600V)..2 0 to 600A - Type LPNRK (250V) or LPSRK, (600V) Low Peak Class RK-1. 1.11 MAGNETIC MOTOR STARTERS AND COMBINATION SWITCH-STARTERS.1 Except as otherwise noted, all magnetic motor starters and combination starters shall be provided by the EC. The EC shall install all power wiring from the panel or disconnect switch, through the starter and including final connections at the motor..2 Magnetic starters shall be manufactured by Square D, Cutler-Hammer, GE, Siemans, or Allen Bradley..1 Type: Full-voltage, non-reversing, across-the-line type, unless noted otherwise..2 Overload Relays: 3-phase overload protection on all 3-phase motors..3 Voltage of Holding Coils: Unless factory pre-wired for internal controls and interlock, all motor starters furnished by Contractor shall have 120 volt or less holding coils with individual control transformer installed in each starter..3 Enclosure of the proper type for indoor, outdoor, hazardous, dust tight, and watertight applications..4 For accessory motor control devices see control diagrams on the drawings..5 All starters shall be furnished with control station and pilot light. If not indicated as being remote from the starter, control station and pilot light shall be furnished with starter, mounted in starter cover..6 Fused and non-fused disconnect switches for combination switch starters shall comply with specification, Paragraph 14.3 herein..7 Auxiliary contacts and devices required for interlock and temperature control work shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with the control diagrams shown on the drawings.. 1.12 STARTER AND CONTROLLER PROTECTION.1 Starters or controllers, whether furnished with the equipment or by Contractor, specifically requiring a certain type or size or over current protection device shall be so furnished with such protection by the EC. 1.13 PUSH BUTTON STATIONS.1 Push button stations for control of motors shall be heavyduty industrial oil tight type in conduit type surface enclosure. Pilot lights shall be complete with suitable jewels and, where control voltage requires, shall be equipped with transformer. Push button stations shall be Square D, GE, Allen Bradley, Siemans, or Cutler-Hammer..2 Push buttons shall be either momentary, maintained contact, or selector switch type, as required. EC shall verify with other Contractors the proper type desired prior to installation of these devices..3 Unless noted otherwise or specified, all push button stations shall be provided by the EC. 1.14 FUSIBLE AND NON-FUSIBLE DISCONNECT SWITCHES.1 Unless otherwise indicated, all manual operating and disconnect switches for motors and power equipment installed for this project shall be furnished by the Owner and installed by the EC..2 For single phase, 1 HP or smaller motor, use Square D Class 2510, GE- CR101, Cutler-Hammer, or Siemens, manual motor switch with pilot light where indicated..3 For motor load larger than 1 HP, use Square D, Cutler Hammer, GE or Siemens horsepower rated switch. Switches shall be heavy duty, industrial type in NEMA type 1 general-purpose enclosure, except as otherwise noted or required. Cover shall be interlocked with mechanism to prevent opening unless switch is in "off" position. Switches exposed to weather shall be raintight NEMA 3R Type..4 For single-phase power load other than motor load, use 15A, AC switch up to 1000-watts, and safety switch thereafter, made by same manufacturer as in Subparagraph 14.3..5 Refer to control diagrams on the drawings for accessory devices and additional data. 1.15 DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT MOUNTING.1 Location of Outlets: Unless otherwise specifically dimensioned on the drawings, the location for lighting fixtures and outlets shown on drawings are only schematic. Contractor shall exercise great care in locating the outlets during roughing in period. When the locations of outlets are shown in the detailed drawings on architectural elevations and details, these shall be followed. When in

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-6 doubt, check with Owner's Representative for instructions prior to roughing in..2 Mounting:.1 Unless otherwise indicated, protective devices shall be mounted with top of panel or enclosure no more than 94 inches above finished floor, shall be properly aligned, and shall be adequately supported independently of the connecting raceways..2 Flush mounted switch outlets shall be mounted 4'-0" above floor unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Flush mounted receptacle, telephone and intercommunication outlets shall be mounted 18 inches above the finished floor unless otherwise noted on the drawings. All outlets, wiring devices and boxes in finished areas shall be flush mounted..3 Exposed boxes for receptacles in presales areas shall be mounted 48-inches above the finished floor to the top..4 Wall or column mounted push-button stations shall be mounted 48-inches above floor to the top..5 Motor controllers shall be mounted with centerline of operating lever 6'-7" maximum above floor..6 All devices or equipment (except thermal sensors) mounted on steel columns shall be mounted on the column web (between flanges) for protection..7 Lighting and receptacle panelboards shall be mounted with center of panel 4'-6" above finished floor, except that top most circuit operating handle shall not be more than 6'-7" above floor. Adjust as required..8 All wiring devices, electrical enclosures and panels in finished areas shall be flush mounted..3 Access to and workspace around panels and equipment shall be in accordance with Article 110 of the latest edition of the NEC. 1.16 VIBRATION CONTROLS.1 It shall be the responsibility of the EC to install all conduits and boxes, avoiding direct contact with any piping or mechanical equipment which is the source of vibration or the cause of vibration transmission. Any installation by Contractor, which does not comply with this general principle, shall be corrected at EC's expense..2 Transformers:.1 When connection is made with conduits and wires, a minimum of 18-inches of flexible conduit shall be used..2 All floor mounted transformers shall be provided with rubber-in-shear mounts capable of providing approximately 0.25-inch of static deflection when loaded..3 Small column or wall mounted power transformers shall be bolted to steel channels through rubber grommets..3 Conduit Connection to Equipment:.1 All conduit connections to air conditioning, plumbing or building, or any rotating or oscillating equipment requiring electric motors, shall be made with flexible conduits. All flexible conduits shall be liquidtite..2 The length of flexible conduit required for each motor shall be based upon the requirements for a 360- degree loop in the conduit between the electrical motor and electrical box. When flexible conduit cannot be used due to space limitations, a neoprene or rubber bushing between the conduit and the electric motor to break the metal-to-metal contact may be installed. A flexible ground strap shall be provided to complete the electrical ground where required..4 Ballasts for fluorescent, metal halide, high-pressure sodium, or mercury vapor lighting fixtures:.1 Where used inside of building, ballasts shall carry a rating of "A" whenever commercially available..2 Remotely mounted ballasts where required will be shown on drawings..3 Ballasts shall be high power factor..5 Holes and Openings: Openings around conduits, wireways, etc., where walls or floors are pierced shall be wrapped with fiberglass insulation and shall be grouted on both sides of the opening. Grouting shall be made flush with finished surfaces..6 Isolator Description and Manufacturers:.1 Types of Isolators:.1 To be used for Isolation of Transformers: Molded neoprene units equipped with leveling bolts. Units shall be Mason Industries Type "ND," Amber Booth or Consolidated Kinetics Corporation sized for.35-inch static deflection..2 Type W: To be used for isolation of switchboards or control cabinets..3 Loading of molded neoprene pads shall be limited to a static deflection of 0.03 to 0.06-inch. The area of pad shall be selected to match the load with manufacturer's recommended unit loading. An auxiliary steel plate may be required to distribute the load uniformly over the pad area. 1.17 EQUIPMENT, RACEWAY AND WIRING IDENTIFICATION.1 All interior exposed raceways, wiring, and equipment shall be suitably identified by the EC. The Contractor shall

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-7 provide access to and shall open boxes, etc., as required, at time of final inspection to satisfy Owner's Representative that the proper identification procedures for conductors, etc., have been adhered to..2 Boxes and enclosures for emergency circuits shall be marked with red labels saying "EMERGENCY" or in some other manner made clearly identifiable to electricians or maintenance personnel..3 Conductors:.1 All conductors on circuits 600-volts and below shall be color-coded as specified in Section 16A-5. Color coding shall be by means of colored insulating material, colored braid or jacket over the insulation, or by NEC approved means of suitable colored permanent, non-aging, insulating tape equal to Scotch No. 471 to "Texcel 98" applied to conductors at each outlet, cabinet, or junction point..2 A description of the color-coding shall be permanently posted at each branch circuit panelboard using the method described in Paragraph 17.4.1 in Section 16A of these specifications..4 Control and Power Distribution Equipment: 1.18 TESTS.1 The EC shall furnish and install engraved laminated plastic nameplates. Lettering shall be approximately 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch thick and 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch tall. Plates shall be white surface and black core to produce black letters. Where equipment is not suitable for mounting the nameplate thereon, by bolting or riveting, the EC shall furnish a No. 14 gauge steel plate, painted black, to which the nameplate shall be bolted or riveted and which shall be suitably fastened to the equipment or mounted immediately adjacent thereto..2 All push button stations, control switches, selector switches, motor controllers, air circuit breakers or safety switches, etc., shall be provided with nameplates as described in the previous paragraph. Such nameplates shall clearly identify by name the equipment controlled and shall state any special operating instructions, which may be indicated on the drawings. All nameplate designations shall be subject to the approval of Owner's Representative..3 All factory built control panels, breaker panels, etc., shall be equipped with suitable nameplates as specified under these individual headings. Service entrance equipment shall have a nameplate on each branch feeder protection device..1 Prior to the startup of any system, EC shall carefully check all devices and manufacturer's instructions for the proper procedure of startup..2 Check service entrance voltages and inform electric utility of any over voltage or under voltage conditions. Check ground conditions and grounding resistance. system for proper phasing. Check.3 Balance all single-phase loads at panelboards. The total connected load on each leg of the panel shall not vary more than 10 percent. If they vary more than 10 percent the branch circuit connections shall be redistributed at the panels by exchanging the circuit wires from the branch circuit protective devices until the above conditions are satisfied..4 Replace all burned out lamps and ballasts with Owner furnished lamps and ballasts at the completion of work..5 Check all auxiliary systems in accordance with manufacturer s instructions prior to operating systems..6 Make all necessary field adjustments and set all protective relays and devices in accordance with instructions provided by the Owner. Fully coordinate all external connections to the equipment with the equipment manufacturer..7 EC shall megger each motor winding before energizing the motor. The insulation resistance shall be recorded based on winding temperatures and voltage information furnished by Owner. EC shall submit recorded insulation resistance and notify Owner of all motors with low insulation resistance in order that these motors may be replaced..8 EC shall perform such tests as are required by utility on service entrance cables. 1.19 OPERATING TESTS.1 In addition to any other tests herein specified, the systems, after completion, shall be tested in operation for at least 15 days and shown to be in satisfactory operating condition..2 Should any of the equipment or apparatus, furnished by the EC, require the service of a factory representative for installation or placing in proper service and/or adjustment, the Contractor shall provide same without additional cost to the Owner..3 The EC shall furnish to the Owner three (3) sets of instruction books and spare parts list, bound in brochure form, covering each item of equipment furnished under the contract. See Division 1B of these specifications. 1.20 CLEANING.1 During construction, for all work furnished and/or installed under his contract, EC shall clean and/or protect interiors of all equipment devices, raceways, etc., from dust, dirt, cuttings, or other foreign matter before closing of finished work. 1.21 TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER.1 The EC shall arrange with the utility company to provide a temporary construction service for temporary light and

DIVISION 16 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS, AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16A-8 power. Location to be at the Contractor's field office remote from the building..2 The EC shall furnish and install a temporary panel at the above location. Temporary light stringers with double pigtail sockets and temporary power stringers and outlets shall be installed by the EC as required by the Contractor for the various trades..3 The EC shall lamp all sockets originally and shall maintain system during working of all trades. The EC shall furnish subsequent lamping and fuses..4 The General Contractor shall pay for all energy consumed and any other charges by the utility company..5 The EC shall remove all temporary equipment and wiring when it is no longer required and when directed to do so by the Owner. 1.22 PROTECTION AND INSTALLATION.1 All electrical equipment and materials stored on the site shall be suitably sheltered from the elements. All materials and items subject to moisture damage shall be stored in dry, heated spaces. All equipment shall be protected against dirt, water, and corrosive or mechanical damage, and theft..2 All electrical systems and equipment shall be stored, protected, installed, tested, adjusted, and started up in strict accordance with the manufacturer's directions and instructions. Each Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer of any conflict between any requirement of the contract documents and the manufacturer's instructions and shall receive the Engineer's written instructions before proceeding with the work. Any work that does not comply with the manufacturer's instructions or such written instructions from the Engineer shall be corrected by the EC at no increase in the contract amount or additional cost to other trades..3 If the size of any conduit, conductor, switch, breaker, enclosure or related accessories or the location of any fixture or device is not clearly evident on the drawings, the EC shall request clarification from the Engineer prior to proceeding with the work..4 All electrical equipment shall be installed in a rigid and secure manner and shall be installed plumb, level, and square with the building, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings or specified herein. END OF SECTION

DIVISION 16 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16B-1 PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL.1 The work under this section shall be governed by and subject to the provisions of the following:.1 Section 16A Basic Materials, Methods, and Requirements..2 All work covered in this section of the specifications shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor (EC), except as otherwise indicated on the drawings..3 Refer to civil drawing for site utilities, miscellaneous work, and coordination with the exterior work of other Contractors. 1.2 SYSTEM VOLTAGES.1 Incoming service and interior power distribution shall be 3- phase, 4-wire, 277/480-volts..2 The majority of interior and exterior lighting shall be wired from 3-phase, 4-wire, 277/480 lighting panels..3 Major HVAC equipment shall be wired 3-phase, 3-wire, and 480-volts..4 Convenience receptacles, light tracks and miscellaneous lighting and power shall be wired from 3-phase, 4-wire, 120/208 panelboards fed through step down transformers..5 All controls shall be wired at 120-volts, or less. 1.3 ELECTRICAL SERVICE.1 Incoming service shall be fed from the utility company's transformer as shown on the drawings..2 EC shall coordinate with the utility company and with information shown on the drawings as to provision of the following:.1 Primary service, conduit, conductors, trenching and backfilling..2 Transformer pad..3 Transformer..4 Connections of primary and secondary conductors to transformer..5 Secondary conduit..6 Secondary conductors..7 Meter, meter enclosure, current and potential transformers and associated enclosures and conduit..3 All work shall comply with the rules and regulations of the utility company. EC shall be responsible for all coordination with the utility company, including procurement of data, dimensions, and equipment..4 Concrete encasement for conduit, and other concrete work required for electrical installation shall be provided by the EC. 1.4 GROUNDING.1 System Grounding: Connect bare copper conductors (No. 2/0 minimum) from the neutral bus in the main distribution panel to the main water pipe, to nearest building column and to footing reinforcement. Install a bare copper jumper around each water meter. Where conduit is used to protect grounding conductor, bond the conductor to the conduit at both ends of the conduit. Provide copper bonding jumper across each joint in the underground water main for a minimum of 25 feet of underground pipe. Contractor shall provide grounding to other suitable electrode to establish a path to ground not to exceed 6-ohms resistance. Coordinate with other Contractors as required..2 Transformers: Ground neutral of transformer secondary to nearest suitable grounding electrode as defined by the inspection authority and the NEC. Provide bonding jumper to connect the neutral of transformer secondary to metal case enclosure of the transformer..3 Equipment (Static) Grounding:.1 The entire conduit network shall be electrically continuous throughout; use as the grounding system, except as otherwise specified, indicated on the drawings or required by codes..2 Panel boxes, motor frames, and other electrically operated equipment shall be grounded per code requirements and in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions..3 Install a green grounding conductor inside all flexible conduit, connected to the equipment served and to the nearest outlet or junction box. Where permitted by code, flexible conduit not over 6 feet in length and termination fittings approved for grounding may be used in lieu of green conductor..4 All convenience receptacles shall be of the grounding type; ground to conduit network or to the isolated ground conductor..4 Grounding Conductors: Size per Article 250 of NEC and/or local Code..5 Grounding of Lighting Fixtures: Incandescent lighting fixtures must be installed in accordance with the grounding requirements of the National Electric Code..6 Ground telephone system as required by the telephone company. 1.5 MAIN SWITCH, MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP) AND POWER PANEL (PP).1 Receive, handle, unload, and install in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions, where shown on the

DIVISION 16 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 16B-2 plans, Owner furnished main switch, service and distribution panelboard as shown on riser diagram..2 Contractor shall be responsible for all field wiring within panels, between panel sections and between panel, main switch, and CT enclosure..3 Owner shall provide and EC shall install CT enclosure in accordance with utility company requirements..4 EC to verify that fuses are shipped with MDP, when fusible MDP is used. 1.6 LIGHTING TYPE PANELS.1 Receive, handle, store, install, and connect in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions, Owner furnished panels as shown on the Drawing Schedules..2 EC shall be responsible for all field wiring within panels and between panels and contactors, etc..3 Lock on devices shall be furnished on all nightlight circuits, timer circuits and any other circuits so indicated on drawings..4 Contractor shall fill in the panel directory card with a typewritten description of each circuit and install the directory in the panel behind a clear plastic cover. Two (2) copies of each panel directory shall be furnished to the Owner's Representative at the completion of the work..5 Each lighting and receptacle panelboard that is flush mounted shall be provided with (3) 1-inch empty conduits carried to a point above suspended ceiling and capped for future use. 1.9 ELECTRICAL WORK FOR HVAC SYSTEMS.1 Provide electrical work as indicated on drawings for mechanical equipment such as rooftop units, unit heaters, exhaust fans, etc..2 Electrical Contractor to provide ceiling fans as manufactured by Marley Electric. Refer to drawings for model information..1 Web Site: www.leadingedgeinc.com.2 Provide speed controllers and reversing switches as indicated on drawings..3 Provide fan guards on fans in Presales and Receiving areas..3 Refer to drawings for temperature control work..4 Coordinate this work with Division 15. 1.10 LIGHTING CONTACTORS.1 Receive, handle, store install, and connect Owner furnished lighting contactors as scheduled on drawings. 1.11 GENERATOR.1 Where a generator exists at site, EC shall be responsible for verifying proper operation. EC shall notify PM of generator status, required maintenance, and repairs needed. END OF SECTION 1.7 GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSFORMER.1 Receive, handle, store, install, and connect per manufacturer's instructions, Owner furnished dry type transformers scheduled on drawings..2 EC shall provide grounding for separately derived systems and equipment grounds. 1.8 ELECTRICAL WORK FOR PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION.1 Electric Water Coolers: Hardwire or provide receptacle as required per manufacturer..2 Electric Water Heaters: Wire units in accordance with manufacturer's wiring diagrams and recommendations; provide equipment grounding..3 When local authority requires a remote sprinkler shutoff, post indicator valve or other remote sprinkler-indicating device, EC shall provide empty conduit and boxes from the building to the remote devices for use by the Owner's alarm company.

DIVISION 16 LIGHTING SYSTEMS SECTION 16C-1 1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.1 Products:.1 Except as otherwise noted, all lighting fixtures shall be furnished by the Owner for installation by Electrical Contractor (EC)..2 The fixture schedule on the drawings includes type designation, lamp data, mounting, catalog number and special features required. The catalog numbers specified in the schedule are for identification of fixture design only and do not necessarily describe the special or optional features required. All special or optional features shall be provided as called for in the schedule, or required for the application..3 Equivalent fixtures by other manufacturers may be provided by Owner..4 For uniformity in comparing bids, each Contractor's bid for EC provided fixtures (if any) shall be based on the fixtures specified on the fixture schedule. Equivalent fixtures by other manufacturers may be considered for approval only at the time of bidding. Refer to the General Requirements article regarding brands and substitutions..2 Fixture Installation:.1 Fixtures shall be installed at mounting heights indicated and as detailed on the drawings and shall be complete with all lamps, fittings, accessories, etc., for a complete finished installation..2 Fixtures and/or fixture outlet boxes shall be provided with hangers to adequately support the complete weight of the fixture. Design of hangers and method of fastening other than shown on the drawings or herein specified shall be submitted to the Owner's Representative for approval. Neither fixtures nor conduit shall be supported from roof deck. EC shall provide supplemental rigid structural members as required to span between roof framing members for support of lighting fixtures and/or outlet boxes..3 Fixtures mounted on outlet boxes shall be rigidly secured to a fixture stud in the outlet box. Hickies or extension pieces shall be installed where required to facilitate proper installation..4 Pendant fixtures within the same room or area shall be installed plumb and at a uniform height from the finished floor. Adjustment of height shall be made during installation..5 Flush mounted recessed fixtures shall be installed so as to completely eliminate light leakage between the frame and the finished surface..6 Fixture housing, frame or canopy shall provide a suitable cover for the fixture outlet box or fixture opening..7 Fixtures located on the exterior of the building shall be installed with nonferrous metal screws finished to match the fixtures..8 Fixtures shall be supported at the ends of each fixture with supports not to exceed 8 foot spacing..9 Surface mounted fixtures longer than 2 feet shall have 1 additional point of support besides the outlet box fixture stud when installed individually..10 16-foot units shall be shipped in (2) 8-foot unit sections and shall be field assembled..11 All units shall be furnished without "pigtail" leads from the fixture..12 Internal wiring shall be capped off within the fixture ready for the EC connection from the junction box..13 Fixtures designed for use in conjunction with the inverted T-bar ceiling suspension systems shall be of the lay in type supported entirely by the T-bars and retained by suitable hold-down clips. Where required by seismic or other codes, EC shall provide for each fixture a slack wire at each of 2 diagonal corners. When installing fixtures, the EC shall notify the Ceiling Contractor should it appear that additional T-bar support will be required to prevent sag or damage..14 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to bring all lighting fixtures to operating condition (refer to ballast replacement information supplied by Owner)..15 Fixture location shall be coordinated with structural framing system. Owner's Representative shall be notified of any conflicts. EC shall, without additional cost to Owner, relocate any fixtures so in conflict..3 Ballasts: All ballasts for fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps shall be factory prewired and shall comply with the following minimum standards, unless otherwise noted on the drawings or specified in the fixture schedule..1 High Power Factor: Minimum 90 percent..2 UL labeled and CBM certified..3 Class "P," with built in automatically resetting thermal protector..4 Casing constructed with positive prevention of dripping compound..5 Lowest manufacturer's sound level and case temperature rise rating..6 Low energy type..7 Manufacturer: Universal..4 Lamps:

DIVISION 16 LIGHTING SYSTEMS SECTION 16C-2.1 Lamps for Owner furnished fixtures shall be furnished by Owner. EC shall furnish lamps for Contractor furnished fixtures. EC shall receive, unload, store, protect from damage, uncrate, and install all lamps. EC shall provide lamps for temporary construction service lighting..2 Immediately following the award of contract, the EC shall provide a complete lamp list stating the quantities of each type of lamp required and submit 3 copies of the list to the Owner's Representative..3 Install lamps at the time of fixture installation, at the appropriate time when the building is enclosed for finishing work, or as otherwise directed by the Owner's Representative..4 Replace all burnt out lamps when the building, or any portion thereof, is turned over to the Owner for occupancy. Lamps furnished by Owner for relamping..5 Concrete bases for exterior lighting standards shall be provided in accordance with the technical provisions of Division 3A of these specifications. 1.2 LIGHT TRACK.1 All light track including fittings, shall be furnished by Owner for installation by EC, as detailed on the drawings. 1.3 LIGHTING CONTROLS.1 Exterior Lighting: Site lighting and exterior building lighting shall be wired through EMS system through prewired lighting contactors as diagramed on the drawings for "on" and "off" control. END OF SECTION

DIVISION 16 SPECIAL & AUXILIARY SYSTEMS SECTION 16E-1 PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.1 All work under this section of the specifications shall be governed by and subject to the provisions of:.1 Section 1B General Provisions for Mechanical and Electrical Work..2 Section 16A Basic Materials, Methods, and Requirements..2 All work covered in this section of the specifications shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor (EC), except as otherwise specified herein or noted on the drawings. 1.2 TELEPHONE SYSTEM.1 Provide empty conduit underground, sized and located as indicated on the drawings, from the telephone relay equipment in the office area to a point near the property line designated by the telephone company. Verify location and routing with the telephone company and the Owner's Representative prior to roughing in. Provide any pull boxes, junction boxes, etc., required by the telephone company..2 Provide for telephone service to individual outlets. Where required by codes, provide 3/4-inch empty conduit from each telephone location to telephone relay equipment as indicated on the drawings. Refer to separate paragraphs and the drawings for further requirements. Verify locations of individual outlets with Owner's Representative..3 Make all 480v, 277v, 120v, and 24v terminations except as noted on the drawings..4 Coordinate with telephone installer for installation of communications..5 Coordinate with other Contractors for terminations within RTU's and other selected terminations as noted on the drawings..6 Verify operation of contactors and associated relays using manual override switches within the energy management system..7 All EMS related work shall be complete no later than the date of substantial completion. 1.4 MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS.1 For fire alarm Specifications, refer to Section 16F Security and Fire Alarm Systems..2 For security system specifications, refer to section 16H Communications..3 Any and all other work or system installation required per construction documents shall comply with Section 1B and Section 15A..4 All work must be completed no later than the date of substantial completion unless designated by Owner s PM. END OF SECTION.3 Provide for telephone service in finished areas, private offices, etc., by means of a flush mounted outlet box with 3/4 inch EMT extended to above ceiling or joist area. The telephone company will furnish and install all wiring..4 Provide a duplex-grounded receptacle at the telephone relay equipment, and provide grounding as required by the telephone company. Provide 3/4-inch plywood backboard for mounting telephone equipment..5 Provide a No. 6 insulated grounding conductor in conduit back to service ground per requirements of telephone company..6 The entire installation shall comply with the telephone company's regulations and standards and all local codes. 1.3 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.1 Provide a complete system of conduits and wiring as shown on the drawings. Wiring shall be continuous between devices and equipment with NO splices..2 Install all Owner furnished devices and equipment associated with the Energy Management System except as noted on the drawings. For a complete list of Owner furnished equipment see Drawing EMS1.