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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
16010 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. All work and equipment under this Division shall be in strict compliance with the codes, standards and practices listed herein, and their respective dates
are furnished as the minimum latest requirements.
1. State of Florida.
2. Dade County.
3. City of Miami.
4. Life Safety Code - NFPA 101 (2006).
5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Publications
6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
8. National Electrical Code - NFPA 70 (2005).
9. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
10. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).
11. International Power Cable Engineer's Association (IPCEA).
12. National Electrical Safety Code (NBS Handbook 81)
13. Florida Administrative Code 59A -3, Hospitals
14. National Fire Protection Association 72 (2002).
15. National Fire Protection Association 99 (2005).
16. The State Fire Prevention Code, 69A -3.012 (2007).
17. Building Code: Florida Building Code (2007 WITH 2009 SUPPLEMENTS).
18. AIA Guidelines (2006)
19. NFPA 110 (2005)
B. Scope of Work: The work provided under this Division shall include all labor, materials, permits, inspections and reinspection fees, tools, equipment,
transportation, insurance, temporary protection, temporary lighting, supervision and incidental items essential for proper installation and operation, even
though not specifically mentioned or indicated but which are usually provided or are essential for proper installation and operation of all Electrical systems
as indicated in contract documents.
C. Notices: Give all notices, file all Plans, pay all fees, obtain all permits and approvals from authorities having jurisdiction. Include all fees in the Bid
Price.
D. Interpretation of Drawings:
1. The Drawings are diagrammatic and are not intended to show exact locations of conduit runs, outlet boxes, ju ncUon boxes, pull boxes, etc. The
locations of equipment, appliances, fixtures, conduits, outlets, boxes and similar devices shown on the Drawings are approximate only. Exact locations shall
be as accepted by the Engineer during construction. Obtain in the field all information relevant to the placing of electrical work and in case of
interference with other work, proceed as directed by the Engineer and provide all labor and materials necessary to complete the work in an acceptable
manner.
2. Discrepancies: Notify Architect/Engineer of any discrepancies found during construction of the project and do not proceed with that portion of the
project, until a written definitive statement is received providing clear direction. If a conflict exists between the contract documents and any applicable
code or standard, the most stringent requirement shall be included for this project. The Engineer shall make the decision regarding questionable areas of
conflict.
3. Wiring: Each three -phase circuit shall be run in a separate conduit unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Unless otherwise accepted by the
Engineer, conduit shall not be installed exposed unless specifically directed. Where circuits are shown as "home -runs" all necessary fittings
and boxes shall be provided for a complete raceway installation.
E. Investigation on Site:
1. General: Before commencing the work, verify existing conditions at the premises including, but not limited to, existing structural frame, location and
all dimensions; existing openings and characteristics; existing wall and partition locations, characteristics and relationship to each other, existing
mechanical and electrical work, equipment type, and shall examine all adjoining work on which his work if anyway dependent for its perfect efficiency
according to the intent of the Contract Documents.
2. Power Outage: Special attention is called to the fact that work involved is in connection with existing buildings which remain in operation while work
is being performed. Work must be done in accordance with the priority schedule. Schedule work for a minimum outage to Owner. Request written
permission and receive written acceptance from the Owner no later than 24 hours in advance of all power and communication shut - downs. Perform work
required at other than standard working hours where outages cannot be accepted by Owner during regular working hours. Protect existing buildings and
equipment during construction.
3. Special Considerations: Special attention is called to the fact that there will be piping, fixtures or other items in the existing building which must be
removed or relocated in order to perform the alteration work. Bid shall include all removal and relocation required for completion of the alterations and
the new construction.
4. Demolition - General: During the execution of work, all required relocation, rerouting, etc., of existing equipment and systems in the existing building
areas where the work is required, shall be performed by the Contractor, as indicated on the drawings, or as required by job conditions and as determined
by the Architect in the field, to facilitate the installation of the new systems. The Owner shall require continuous operation of the existing systems, while
demolition, relocation work or new tie -ins are performed.
5. Owner's Salvage: The Owner reserves the right to inspect the material scheduled for removal and salvage any items he deems usable as spare parts.
F. Existing Conditions:
1. Support: All existing conduit and cables within the area of renovation shall be provided with proper supports as specified for new work in other
sections of this specification.
2. Installation: All existing electrical which is designated for reworking or requires relocation, repair or adjustment shall conform to all applicable codes
and shall be treated as new work complying to all sections of this specification.
3. Violations: Where existing conditions are discovered which are not in compliance with the codes and standards, the Contractor shall submit proper
documentation to the Architect for clarification and corrective work direction. Existing conditions shall not remain which will create a disapproval of the
renovated area.
4. Patching: All existing conduit and cable penetrations shall be properly fire treated per code and specification requirements. The Contractor shall
thoroughly inspect all existing locations and include the cost of patching and repair in his proposed construction cost.
G. All materials shall be new, free from defects and shall be either U.L. labeled, U.L. listed or bear the seal of a nationally recognized electrical testing
laboratory.
H. Shop drawings are required for all materials and equipment.
I. All equipment shall be firmly mounted using approved hangers attached to structural portions of the building. Supporting with tie wire is prohibited.
Light fixtures recessed in ceilings shall be supported from the building structure independent of the ceiling system.
J. Systems Guarantee: Provide a one -year guarantee. This guarantee shall be by the Contractor to the Owner for any defective workmanship or material
which has been provided under this Contract at no cost to the Owner for a period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion of the System.
The guarantee shall include all lamps, for ninety days after date of Substantial Completion of the System. Explain the provisions of guarantee to the
Owner at the 'Demonstration of Completed System'.
16020 TEST AND PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
A. Equipment and applications shall be per NEMA standards.
B. Cables, motors, grounds, transformers, and the emergency system shall be thoroughly tested. Contractor shall provide a report indicating the results
of all tests.
C. Provide equipotential ground test for all patient care areas in accordance with NFPA 99.
16030 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION
A. Language all identification shall be in English.
B. Conduits system markers shall be engraved plastic, laminate nameplates and shall be adhesive or pre- tensioned snap on color coded, system marking
materials.
C. Identification: Identify all raceways provided or utilized as part of this project as follows;
1. Apply bands 10 feet on center
along the raceway system and at each side of walls or floors, and at branches from mains.
2. Identify the following services,
2) Critical Branch
Service
Label
a. Low Voltage
120/208 Voltage
b. High Voltage
277/480 Voltage
c. Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm
d. Alarm Monitoring
Alarm
e. Telephone
Telephone
f. Intercom
Intercom
g. Nurse Call
Nurse Call
h. Paging
Paging
I. Emergency
Emergency
1) Life Safety
Life Safety
2) Critical Branch
Critical Branch
3) Equipment Branch
Equipment Branch
3. Spot Painting on Rough -in;
a. Conduit, raceways, boxes, backbones, panelboards, etc. shall be spot painted. Conduit shall be identified within 6 inches of the box
or enclosure. The entire box and coverplate shall be painted.
b. Use following colors for color bands and for color coding;
System
Color
1) Life Safety
Bright Yellow
2) Critical Branch
Bright Orange
3) Equipment Branch
Kelly Green
4) Normal Power
White
5) Miscellaneous Communications
Brown
6) Fire Alarm
Red
7) Telephone\Computer
Black
8) Nurse call
Royal Blue
9) TV
Light Pink
B. Cable and conductor identification will be as per NFPA 70.
C. Operational signage shall be provided where required.
D. All critical care receptacles and switches shall be identified with the circuit number and panel that they are served from.
16110 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
A. Raceways and Fittings:
1. All wiring shall be installed in appropriate raceway systems of rigid galvanized conduit, electric metallic tubing, flexible steel conduit and liquid -tight
flexible conduit as conditions and codes dictate. EMT shall be joined with steel compression type fittings.
2. All conduit shall have an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor throughout the entire length of the circuit within the conduit.
16120 WIRES AND CABLES
A. All branch circuits shall be copper with THHN or THWN insulation. Minimum size #12 AWG.
B. Feeders and subfeeders size'' #4 and larger shall be XHHW copper.
C. Color coding shall comply with the National Electric Code, 1990 Edition specifically. Phase conductors of each voltage system must be of a different
color. Neutrals shall be white for 120/208 and gray for 277/480. Equipment grounding conductors shall be green insulated.
16130 OUTLET BOXES
A. Outlet Boxes: Outlet boxes shall be one piece or projection welded, galvanized stamped steel for gang sizes required. Sectional boxes are not
acceptable. Boxes shall be 4' square and 1 -1/2' deep generally. Larger boxes shall be used as required by code.
16140 WRING DEVICES
A. All receptacles shall be 20 amp, 125 volt grounding type, hospital grade, tamper resistant, and mounted at 18' AFF, UON.
B. Switches shall be 20 amp, 125V silent type, specification grade, and mounted at 48" AFF.
C. Receptacles supplying electronic equipment shall have isolated ground tied directly to main system ground.
D. Receptacles located where water or wet conditions exist shall be on ground fault circuits.
E. Receptacles supplying remote computer terminals and specially sensitive equipment shall be supplied through specially regulated power supplies.
F. Device plates shall be 302 stainless steel. Device colors shall be ivory. Emergency receptacles shall be red.
G. Approved Manufacturers: Hubbell, Pass & Seymor, Leviton.
ENGINEERING
FOR ARCHITECTURE
5757 Blue Lagoon Dr.
Suite 400
Miami, FL 33126
Phone: 305.266.6553
Fax: 305.266.6695
www.tic- engineers.com
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Revisions:
No. Date Description
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Florida License #65156
Project No.: 609524
Issue Date:
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Florida License #65156
Project No.: 609524
Issue Date:
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Approved By:
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