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DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
SECTION 16010 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS
A. General
1. Transportation, Insurance, temporary protection, supervision
and incidental items essential for proper installation and
operation, though not speolfIcally mentioned or indicated but which
are usually provided or are essential for proper installation and
operation of all systems related to this Section, as specified
herein.
2. All materials shall be new and bear a UL label.
3. All conduits, wireways or other electrical raceways passing
through fire partitions, fire walls or floors shall have a fire
stop installed providing an effective barrier against the spread of
fire, smoke and gases, maintaining the required fire rating.
B. Codes and Regulations
1. Installation shall conform to the following codes and
regulations.
Florida Building Code - 2004 edition (With 2005 & 2006 Revisions)
NFPA -70: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (2005)
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Hangers and supports.
Empty conduits for television system.
Mechanical suspension channel.
Motor disconnect devices.
Panelboards - lighting and distribution.
Wiring devices and device plates.
Submittals and approvals of all State and Local Authorities.
Dimmers.
Lighting control systems.
SECTION 16110 - RACEWAYS
A. Raceways shall be as follows:
1. Raceways for feeders and branch circuits shall be metallic, rigid
metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit (IMC) or electrical
metallic tubing (EMT) subject to the restrictions of the National
Electrical Code, minimum size 3/4'. EMT shall not be used in
concrete construction or where subjected to mechanical damage.
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16130 - BOXES
A. Boxes shall be as follows:
1. Galvanized steel outlet boxes conforming to UL Standard
No. 514 will be used for concealed outlets.
2. Exposed outlet boxes shall be cast-metal conduit type FS or FD
with threaded hubs.
3. Pull and junction boxes shall conform to UL Standard 50,
constructed of code gauge galvanized steel and be sized per the
requirements of the National Electric Code.
4. Provide pull and junction boxes as required.
5. All junction and pull boxes for emergency systems and low
voltage systems shall have cover plates painted. Colors for covers
shall be as indicated below:
Life safety branch yellow
Critical branch orange
Equipment branch green
Fire alarm red
Data /telephone system brown
16140 - WIRING DEVICES
2. In these specifications, references made to the following
2. Flexible metal conduit shall be used only for connection to motors,
Industry Standards and Code Bodies are intended to Indicate the
pumps, atr handling units and transformers, and shall be waterproof
A. Light Switches
latest volume or publication of the Standard. All equipment,
type, with an interwoven ground conductor. Separate ground
materials and details of installation shall comply with the
conductor shall be installed in all flexible conduit sizes.
1. Switches shall be full size, heavy duty, oc type, rated for
requirements and latest revisions of the following Bodies, as
Flexible conduit non - waterproof type can be used for connecting to
120/277 volts, hubbell #1221 -T, #1223 -1, *1224 -1.
applicable:
lighting fixtures only. Maximum length of all flexible conduit
allowed shall be 5' -0'.
2. Dimmers shall be 120 volts, 600, 1000 and 1500 watts with
ANSI American National Standards Institute
slider control, color selected by architect, manufactured by lutron
ASTM American Society of Testing Materials
3. Expansion fittings shall be used where conduit passes through
n2000 series or approved equal. Wattage of connected load to the
AWG American Wire Gauge
building expansion joints, weatherproof telescopic type. The
dimmer shall not exceed 80 percent of dimmer rating.
FM Factory Mutual
expansion fitting shall permit a minimum movement of 4'.
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
B. Duplex, receptacles
UL Underwriters' Laboratories
4. Set screw type connectors and couplings will not be allowed,
NETA National Electrical Testing Association
except for emt type conduit. Emt fittings shall be anst c80.4 steel
1. Duplex receptacles shall be HOSPITAL grade, u- ground,
IEEE institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
type, insulated throat, gland compression type or set screw type.
rated for 120 volts, 20 amperes. Catalog numbers are as follows:
Diecast fittings are not acceptable.
hubbell *8300.
3. All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable
Codes, Specifications, Local and State Ordinances, Industry
5. Raceways shall not be allowed in any concrete floor slabs.
C. Device plates
Standards and Utility Company Regulations, latest Editions.
6. All emergency system wiring shall be installed in conduit.
1. Switch device plates shall be manufactured of nylon. Color
C. Scope of Work
shall be as selected by the architect. Device plates shall be
7. Provide all materials, devices, hangers, clamps, etc. And
nylon and of the same manufacturer as wiring devices. Device plate
1. Cooperate with all trades to assure the steady progress of all
labor required to properly support all conduits /boxes installed
screws shall match plates.
work under the contraot, as well as providing temporary power at
under this contract in accord with nec. Provide minimum of 1'
project site for all others.
separation between all conduits racked together.
2. All device plates shall be permanently engraved with the panel and
circuit number supplying the device.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to study all
8. Conduit and boxes in ceiling spaces shall be supported from
drawings and details so that the installation of all new work can
structure.
be fully coordinated. The contractor shall visit the site to
satisfy himself that all provisions have been made for all aspects
9. Provide nylon pull strings in all empty conduits.
D. Receptacles and light switches on emergency power shall be red
of this project. If discrepancies exist between drawings and /or
in color with red device plates.
site conditions, the contractor shall notify the general contractor
10. Conduit and tubing shall be manufactured by one of the
in writing prior to signing of the contract for consideration and
following: Anaconda Metal Hose, Republic Steel Corp., Allied Tube
decision before proceeding. Failure to do so will not be allowed
& Conduit Co., or Russell & Stoll.
SECTION 16170 - CIRCUIT AND MOTOR DISCONNECTS
as a basis for additional compensation to correct a difficulty of
difference from conditions inferred or indicated on the drawings.
11. Flexible conduit shall be manufactured by one of the
A. Disconnect switches shall be as follows:
following: Anaconda Metal Hose, Russell & Stoll, or Allied Tube &
3. Prepare and submit shop drawings of pertinent electrical
Conduit.
1. Furnish and install disconnect switches for disconnecting
equipment, devices, etc., as are Indicated in the scope of work,
means for all equipment. Disconnect switches shall be of the Type
and record for all work provided under this contract to the
'A', quick -make, quick -break construction. Disconnect switches
architect /engineer's review. Provide seven (7) copies of all
shall have interlocking doors. Cabinets shall be bonderized and
submittals as noted hereinafter.
SECTION 16120 - CONDUCTORS
finished in gray enamel. NEMA Type 3R enclosures shall be used
where the disconnect switch is exposed to the weather or in wet
4. The contractor, for the work in his scope of work, shall give
A. Feeders
areas.
all necessary notices, obtain all permits, pay all governmental
taxes, fees, inspecttans, and other costs in connection with his
1. 600V feeders shall be single- conductor, 600V rated with XHHW or
2. Disconnect devices shall be one of the following
work; file for necessary approvals with the jurisdiction under
XHHW -2 insulation, feeders shall be color coded using color tape at
manufacturers: Square D, General Electric or Westinghouse.
which the work Is to be performed. Electrical contractor shall
all connections and in all pull and junction boxes. All feeders
obtain all required certificates of inspection for his respective
shall be installed in conduit. All wiring *8 AWG and larger shall
3. All equipment shall be provided with the proper size /rating
work and deliver some to the general contractor before request for
be stranded.
disconnect switch whether indicated on the drawings or not to
acceptance of his portion of work is made and before final payment.
comply with NEC. Also, install and connect disconnect switches
2. Provide color coded cable system approved by Owner.lf none is
furnished by other Trades.
required by Owner, provide the following color coding:
5. Cut all openings, chases and patching required to accommodate
16190 - SUPPORTS
the work under this division, seal with acoustical caulk and /or
a. 208/120V
blowout patch, and repair all floors, walls, etc., damaged by such
A. Provide supports as follows:
cuttings. All work done under this heading must conform in every
(1) A Phase: Black
respect to finish and quality of materials and workmanship
(2) B Phase: Red
1. All supports required to properly support all equipment,
specified under appropriate sections for the building. All
(3) C Phase: Blue
devices, raceways, etc. to be installed under this contract.
cutting, core drilling, etc. required for the installation of the
(4) Neutral: White
electrical equipment shall be by the contractor. Approved by the
(5) Ground: Green
2. Provide supports as required by the NEC.
owner.
b. 480/277V
16195 - IDENTIFICATION
6. Verify equipment sizes, voltage and current characteristics,
eta before the ordering of any equipment and before roughing -in
(1) A Phase: Brown
A. Equipment identificaiton
for equipment to be supplied by others, and provide ready
(2) B Phase: Orange
accessibility of system required to be reached for maintenance and
(3) C Phase: Yellow
1. Provide engraved laminated phenolic nameplates to identify
operations.
(4) Neutral: Grey
panelboards disconnects and all major equipment.
(5) Ground: Green
7. Check other sections of the specifications for equipment to be
2 Nameplates shall include the panel and circuit designation and
connected under this contract.
Note: Color coding shall be continuous on Insulation for *6
shall be laminated, bakeltte with 1/4' high, recessed letters.
AWG or smaller and continuous or marked with color tape at all
Nameplates shall be securely attached to the equipment with
8. The electrical contractor shall make all requests for systems
connections for conductors larger than *6 AWG.
galvanized screws. Adhesives or cements shall not be used.
shut downs to the owner 72 hours in advance and shall restore all
systems to normal operation by 3:30 pm every work day.
B. Branch Circuits
3. Nameplate for equipment on normal power shall be black in
color with white recessed letters.
9. The entire area shall be brought up to meet code requirements
1. Branch circuit conductors shall be single - conductors 600V rated
including existing conditions.
with THWN or THHN insulation with continuous color coding.
4. Nameplates for devices on emergency power shall be 'red' in
10. All abandoned utilities shall be removed.
2. Branch circuit conductor shall be designed to utilize the advantage
color with white recessed letters.
of multi -wire distribution, however, no more than (5) conductors
D. The following general systems and equipment shall be provided
(3- phase, i neutral and 1 ground) shall be installed in a common
5. Furnishing and installing permanent identification markers for
as a minimum, but not be limited to the following:
conduit.
all electrical equipment and raceways installed under this
contract.
Normal distribution system.
3. Minimum size wire for branch circuit and power wiring shall be *12
6. Nameplates shall include the following information:
Emergency distribution system.
AWG, for remote control signal circuit and interlock wiring can be
*14 AWG. For 20A branch circuit runs exceeding 100' -0' to length
a. Equipment Identification: Service voltage- phase -wire,
Grounding.
from the panelboard to the first outlet, the entire branch circuit
branch of power connected to, and source of
run shall be *10 AWG or larger. For runs over 175' -O' to the first
power the equipment is fled from.
Lighting fixtures including lamps.
outlet, use *8 AWG or larger for the entire branch circuit run.
7. All panelboards shall be provided with new written
Connections to HVAC, plumbing, elevators.
4. Multiconductor armored cable (Hospital grade) may be used for
directories. All directories shall indicate loads served as well
normal power, general purpose 20A branch circuit wiring for
as breaker ratings and pole space requirements for each load. This
Empty conduit system for telephone /communications systems.
receptacles and lighting fixtures only, 60OV, copper, with an
requirement applies to all new or revised panelboards. Provide
insulated green grounding conductor run with the phase wires. Bare
copy of all directories to engineer of record.
Hoisting, rigging, setting of all conduit, cable and equipment.
bonding wire conductor or the metal sheathing of cable shall not be
used as the grounding conductor, but shall be used as a second path
8. The contractors shall be responsible for tracing out
Testing, cleaning and adjusting.
for grounding per NEC, to bond metallic sheathing to other wiring
existing branch circuits and updating panel directories as required
methods. All armored cables where installed shall be run concealed.
to insure proper directory listings.
Fees, permits, royalties, guarantees.
This wiring method using armored cable or any other assembled
cable(s) shall not be used for emergency system branch /feeder
B. Conduit identification
FirestoppTng, smokeproofIng, waterproof Ing.
circuits. Armored cable shall be UL listed for Hospital use and
shall comply with Federal Specification J -C -30 and shall be
1. Provide manufaoturer's standard pre - printed, flexible or
Shop Drawings, Record Drawings, Coordination Drawings.
manufactured by AFC or approved equal. Armored clad cable
semi- rigid, permanent, plastic -sheet conduit markers, extending 360
conductors shall be color coded, continuous on insulation as called
degrees around conduits; designed for attachment to conduit by
Fire alarm system.
for hereinbef ore.
adhesive, adhesive lap joint of marker, matching adhesive plastic
tape at each end of marker, or pretensioned snap -on. Except as
Connections to Owner furnished equipment.
5. Branch circuit and feeder conductors shall be manufactured by one
otherwise indicated, provide lettering which indicates voltage of
of the following: Carol Cable, Okonite, Pirelli or Rome Cable
conductors) In conduit. Provide minimum 8 inch length for 2 inch
Access doors.
Corp.
and smaller conduit, 12 inch length for larger conduit.
Boxes - junction.
2. Paint conduits for emergency systems and low voltage systems
C. All wire and cable shall be annealed, coated copper per astm
in accord with the table in section 16130. Spacing of point markings
Boxes - outlet.
b 33 or b 189 with conductivity of not less than 9B percent. All
shall be 10' -0' on centers for entire length of conduit.
wire shall be stranded, unless size 8 or smaller, class b per astm
Boxes - pull.
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C. Color -Code Tape
Conductors - 60OV.
D. All wire shall have 600 volt insulation, ul listed and
1. Colored tape shall be polyvinyl chloride, self - adhesive not
complying with ul 83, icea s -61 -402 or toea s -66 -524 for respective
less than 3 mils thick and 1 1/2 inch wide, suitable for use on
Conduit - metallic.
insulation type and shall be color coded.
90 degree C conductors, ul listed and shall be furnished in colors
as specified herein.
Disconnect switches.
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SECTION 16198 TESTING
A. All low voltage 600V equipment, cable, motors, dry type
transformers, etc. shall be fteld tested per NETA Standards.
SECTION 16450 - GROUNDING
A. A complete equipment grounding system , shall be provided such
that all metallic strUotures, enclosdres, raceways, junction boxes,
outlet boxes, cabinets, machine frames, metal fences, and all other
conductive items` operate, continuously -at .ground potential and
provide a low Impedance: path „ to N ground for possible 'fault currents.
B. A separate insulated green `grounding conductor shall be
provided for each single and 3 -phase feeder`wand branch circuit.
Grounding conductor shall be run with` the related phase and neutral
conductors. Panel feeders installed- in more than "" M raceway shall
have individual, full sized, green grounding conductor in each
raceway. The equipment grounding system shall not rely on the
metallic raceways for grounding continuity.
C. Provide bonding of all equipment in docordance -with NFPA -70.
D. In patient care areas, test the effectiveness o. 4 the grounding
by voltage and impedance .measurements._
Make the measurements as required by NFPA 99, Section 4.3.3
the time of final inspection by ; these authorities,
i. Contractor shall utilize a hampton meter 1n acordance with
NFPA 99 and submit readings to °Engineer one week prior
to state inspection for Engineer's review.
2. Correct any wiring found_ deficient.
3. Tests shall be performed and certified by a Master
Electrician lecensed in the jurisdiction.
4. Patient Care Areas are defined as patient rooms, treatment
and examination rooms, critical'care, areas and any spaces
where patients are domlclled,yexamined, evaluated or treated.
SECTION 16721 - FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM
A. The contractor shall provide connection to the owners existing fire
alarm system. Provide all necessary system cabinets, power
supplies, micro - controllers, keyboard displays, fed displays,
batteries, peripheral devices, voice evacuation systems, etc. for
a complete and functioning system. Fire alarm system components
shall match existing.
B. The system shall comply with all current, applicable codes
including the following:
1. National Electrical Code (NEC)
2. National Fire Protection Agency
a. NFPA 72 Edition
b. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
3. All applicable UL standards
4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
5. Local Code Requirements
C. Control Panel
1. The contractor shall provide all necessary hardware and software
programming necessary to accommodate modifications indicated on
drawings.
SECTION 16740 - EMPTY RACEWAY SYSTEM
A. An empty raceway system shall be provided for use by the
telecommunication vendor for the pulling in of telecommunications
wiring and equipment. The raceway system shall meet the EIA /TIA -569
Standards.
B. Telecommunications Outlets
1. Each telecommunication outlet shall consist of a 4 11/16'
square outlet box with single -gang adaptor and blank cover plate.
3/4' Conduit shall run from the outlet to nearest accessible
corridor ceiling.
C. Furnish and install empty conduit outlets and mounting boards
for MATV and security systems.
D. Outlet boxes for all systems shall be 4 11/16' square (no
rounded corner) with raised cover and faceplates (consult Owner for
the appropriate faceplate), similar to wiring device plates.
E. Provide power requirements such as duplex outlets and ground
terminal connections for the telephone empty conduit system, as
required by the vendor.
F. A minimum 3/16' diameter, twisted nylon plastic fish cord
shall be furnished and installed in all empty raceways. Provide a
tag on each end of fish cord indicating the location of the other
end. Conduits shall be of a size not smaller than 3/4'.
G. All empty conduit runs from outlets shall terminate above an
accessible corridor suspended ceiling.
H. Where corridors have non - accessible ceilings, provide conduit
sleeves as a minimum one (1) per system, covering the entire length
of non - accessible ceiling cavity. Number and size of
conduit /sleeves shall be per equipment manufacturers' cabling
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTING AND LAMPS
A. Lighting fixtures shall be equal to those specified in the
Lighting Fixture Schedule on the drawings.
B. Fluorescent fixtures shall include T-8 lamps and electronic
ballasts.
C. Provide labor, material, equipment and fixtures for interior
lighting including necessary hangers and lamps.
D. Fixtures shall be securely mounted as required by NEC.
Fixtures mounted in a suspended ceiling shall be secured to the
grid with approved clips as required by NEC. Fixtures shall be
mounted in locations shown on architectural reflected ceiling
drawings.
E. Recessed fixtures in dropped ceiling areas shall be connected
using flexible conduit. Conduit shall be connected to fixture and
outlet box. Each piece shall have a separate insulated green
grounding conductor not smaller than No.14 AWG for grounding
continuity between fixture and conduit system. Grounding
conductor shall be mechanically connected in a permanent and
effective manner to fixture and conduit system and be electrically
continuous. No conduit shall enter a recessed fixture directly as
this would prevent removal of fixture without disturbing balance
of circuit.
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BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS,:INC.
Architecture Engineering Planning
Interior Design LandscapeArchite &urep
2601 South Bayshore Drive 10th Floor
Miami, Florida 33133
(305) 859 -2050 Fax (305) 860 -37''
SOUTH M I .
HOSPIT `.- ,
6200 SW 73 STREET, M A a , ORiDA 33143
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MEP ENGINEER:
Smith
SR Seckman
Reid, Inc.
600 West Hillsboro, Suite 300
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(954) 421 -1260
FAX (954) 421 -1466
www.ssr- inc.com
Firm Certification - EB- 0000857
Alfred Esquivel PE - 45863
Bruce W. Peek PE - 35901
Donald Netinho PE - 48454
Erik S. Walter PE - 63929
John E. Moulder PE - 33200
Michael A. Steward PE - 65701
Usman A.Tariq PE - 664M
SSR JOB # 0732091.0
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PROJECT NAME:
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
LINEAR ACCELERATOR
B OBI UPGRADE
PROJECTADDRESS:
6200 SW 73 STREET-
Miami, Florida 33143 -4989
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PROJECT NAME:
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B OBI UPGRADE
PROJECTADDRESS:
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Miami, Florida 33143 -4989
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