SCHOOL DISTRICT PALM BEACH COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW CHECK LIST -- ELECTRICAL 3300 SUMMIT BOULEVARD WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406 TEL (561) 688-7687 FAX (561) 688-7654 http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/fm/bd/index.htm PROJECT NAME: DATE PROJECT NUMBER: REVIEWER The intent of this checklist is to act as a tool for the District Plan Reviewers to review construction plans and specification of projects submitted for permitting by the Building Department. Architects and Engineers are encouraged to use this document as a tool to prepare construction plans and specifications for District projects. The codes references in the checklist are Florida Building Code (FBC), National Electric Code (NEC), District Design Criteria (DDC), District Master Specification (DMS), National Fire Prevention Association Codes (NFPA) current editions, and Florida Statutes (FS). Phase I Schematic Design Site Plan showing location of main electrical room, generator room, and power company transformer. Narrative of electrical power system. Phase II Design Development Typical classroom(s) lighting and power layout. Layout of main electrical and generator rooms. Service riser diagram schematics. Request for any major deviations from the DDC and DMS. ELECTRICAL "Phase III" Plans (Final Construction Documents) General Plans are signed and sealed All documentation submitted Index represents what is submitted Plans match the specifications Plans comply with the District Design Criteria 471, 481 FS Revised 7/1/04 Electrical Page 1 of 1
Site Plan Site lighting Pole light detail Sign circuit Lift Station Sports lighting Location of junction boxes in and near play fields Location of ITV tower ITV tower height Size of ITV dish ITV tower wind load design for 140 MPH ASCE 7-98 Systems conduits and pull boxes for future portables EMS control for irrigation pump Telephone service entrance Locations of video surveillance cameras Card access system junction boxes for gates Conduit for future cable TV Intercom at gates Buildings within 60 feet shall have common fire alarm system FBC 423 Location of Remote fire alarm annunciator panel Lighting Plans Emergency lighting Emergency lighting relay Lighting switches for classrooms Lighting switches for corridors and student restrooms Normal lighting for classrooms Exterior lighting: Normal and emergency Exterior lighting controls Canopy and connector walkway lights Stage lighting CCTV room lighting Theatrical lighting Elevator pit, machine room, and car lighting EHPA lighting requirements 101 NFPA,, District Criteria Ed. Specs 620 NEC Power Plans Receptacles in classrooms Receptacles in media center Computer receptacles in classrooms Computer receptacles in media center Projector receptacles Receptacles in corridors Revised 7/1/04 Electrical Page 2 of 2
Receptacles in administrative spaces Receptacles for other equipment Receptacles for EWCs GFI receptacles Labs and shops emergency shut off switches Equipment wiring HVAC system equipment wiring Disconnect switches within the sight of motors and appliances Floor mounted outlets in kitchen have while-in use water-proof covers Computer receptacles are supplied from separate panels EHPA power requirements Ed Specs 210.8 NEC, District Criteria 430, 422 NEC 406.8 NEC Systems Plans Conduit system for EMS Locations of fire alarm horn and strobe lights NFPA 72 Mounting heights of fire alarm horn and strobe lights ADA Distance between fire alarm strobe lights FBC 11-4.28 Fire sprinkler standpipes tamper switches monitored by fire alarm panel NFPA 72 Check duct smoke detectors SMC 606 Fire alarm strobe light within 15 feet of the end of the corridor NFPA 72 Fire alarm pull stations within 5 feet of main exit doors NFPA 72 200 feet travel distance to reach a fire alarm pull station NFPA 72 Mounting height of fire alarm pull station ADA, FBC Chapter 11 Buildings more than one story to have fire alarm pull stations next to stairs on upper levels NFPA 72 Mounting heights for fire alarm horn and strobe lights NFPA 72 Remote indicator switches for duct smoke detectors Design Criteria Heat detectors FBC 423.7.7 Smoke detectors NFPA 72 Smoke detector near fire alarm panel NFPA 72-1-5.6 Location of intercom console Locations of intercom administrative display telephones Intercom speakers and call buttons Check sizes of electrical systems rooms Communications outlets ITV receiving outlets ITV origination outlets Mounting height of ITV outlets Security sensor locations Elevator shunt trip Heat and smoke detector in elevator machine room Elevator recall Battery lowering capability for elevator Heat and smoke detector in elevator shaft Smoke detector in elevator lobby Telephone outlet in elevator machine room Check fire alarm system battery calculations NFPA 72 Gas solenoid valves in science rooms FBC 423 Gas solenoid valves for buildings FBC 423 Revised 7/1/04 Electrical Page 3 of 3
Check School Police requirements Where code allows either smoke detector or heat detector, use heat detector Heat detector in concealed spaces FBC 423.7.7 Heat detector in portables 4A-58 Hurricane shelter requirements FBC 423 Ceiling projector system requirements Location of fire alarm annunciator panel and fire alarm control panel FBC 423 Emergency power for systems Life Safety Loads Emergency Lighting Exit signs Fire alarm system Intercom System No other loads shall be connected to the life safety panels Optional/Equipment Branch Loads Security system Main telephone system Card access system Video surveillance system Cooler/Freezer Receptacles for EHPA EMCS control Panels All mechanical equipment required for EHPA One receptacle for Clinic Electrical Room(s) Details Clearances for panels, transformers, disconnect switches Dedicated zones for panels Emergency generator working clearance Main electrical room must have two exit/entrance doors Main electrical room must have one (1) door opening to the exterior 110 NFPA Electrical Riser Diagrams Primary conduits for power company transformer Main distribution panel grounding system Fault current for the main distribution panel Feeder sizes Equipment grounding conductor sizes FP&L 250-50 NEC 110.9 NEC Table 310-16 NEC Table 250-122 NEC Revised 7/1/04 Electrical Page 4 of 4
Step down transformer grounding Bonding jumper sizes Voltage drop: phase, neutral, and equipment grounding Emergency generator KW rating Automatic transfer switches Emergency generator annunciator panel, emergency shut off switch K rated transformers are provided for nonlinear loads Panels with nonlinear loads have 200% neutral conductors Conduit from EMS to power metering device Systems conduits for future portables EMS conduit for irrigation pump controller EMS conduit to telephone room ITV conduit to property line for future cable TV Check sizes of systems terminal cabinets Intercom conduits to gates Telephone conduit to elevator machine room Two 4 inch telephone conduit to Bell South manhole 250-30 NEC 250-28 NEC 215, 250.122 NEC 110 NFPA Bell South Panel Schedules Panels ratings: voltage, ampere, phase Panels AIC rating Panels main circuit breaker/main lugs Panel loads Branch circuits wiring sizes Panels spare capacity Main switchboard load calculation 240 NEC 110.9 NEC 225, 230, 408 NEC 210 NEC, 220 NEC Other Schedules and Details Transformer schedules Disconnect switch schedules Motor starter schedules Wiring diagrams and details Specifications Specifications match the District Master Specs Specifications match the plans Specifications follow the District Design Criteria Specification follow the Educational Specifications Specifications are signed and sealed Ed Specs 471, 481 FS Revised 7/1/04 Electrical Page 5 of 5