12-1301-006ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES
The work shall comply with the latest applicable reqguirements of O.S.H.A., Florida Building Code
2010 Edition)), National fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101 2009 edition),
National Electrical Code (2008 edition) & other applicable Codes, Statues & Regulations governing
this installation, as a minimum standard, unless specifications listed herein or shown on plans require a higher standard.
2. All materials shall be new and bear underwriters' labels where applicable.
3. The work included consists of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment facilities, and installation required for the
complete satisfactory and approved electrical and communication systems as indicated on the drawings and called
for in this specification, or as may be reasonably implied by either.
4. Conductors shall consist of 98% conductivity copper, type THNN/THWN. sizes are AWG.
5. All conductors shall be stranded copper.
6. Contractor shall verify all equipment nameplate data for wiring and overcurrent protection requirements before
performing rough -in work.
7. All equipment shall be mounted on galvanized steel unistrut.
8. All EMT fittings shall be steel compression type.
9. All lugs shall be for copper conductors.
10. Label all equipment (disconnect switches, circuit breakers, controls, etc.) with engraved laminated plastic name
plates -screw attached to equipment.
11. Label all electrical outlets and light switches using engraved laminated plastic labels.
12. Contractor shall pay for all permits, fees, inspections and testing. Contractor to obtain permit and approved
submittals prior to beginning work or ordering equipment.
13. Electrical Contractor shall visit job site and familiarize himself with all conditions affecting electrical and
communications installation and make provisions as to the cost thereof. Existing conditions of electrical equipment,
light fixtures, etc... that are part of the final system shall be verified by the Contractor prior to submitting his bid.
14. Outlet boxes shall be pressed steel in dry locations. Cast alloy with threaded hubs in wet or damp locations
and special enclosures for other classified areas.
15. Electrical system shall be complete and effectively grounded as required by the latest edition of the N.E.C. or
local codes.
16. All required insurance shall be provided for protection against public liability and property damage for the
duration of the work.
17. Contractor shall submit shop drawings or cut sheets of lighting fixtures, switches and other electrical items for
approval by Engineer /Architect.
18. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting and patching required of his work.
19. Label all panels w /typewritten directories (hand written is not acceptable).
20. Panelboards: Update panel directory showing any modification done in the panel for all existing electrical panels.
21. The term "Provide" used in the construction documents and specifications indicates the Contractor shall furnish
and install.
22. The minimum bend radius for grounding installation, shall be 8 inches for #6 wire and smaller, 12 inches for
wire larger than #6.
24. Panelboards: All current carrying buss shall be copper. All ground bus bars shall be copper. A.I.C. ratings shal .
be as indicated on panelboard schedules.
25. Once construction is completed, as -built drawings shall be provided to the Engineer duly signed by the Electrical
Contractor.
26. PFevide, pest amd update a hand fRaFked eepy of the single line diegicafn depieting effFemt eemdRien ef ihe
44. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish a complete set of as -built drawings, showing all changes and deviations to
the Architect /Engineer prior to completion of the project.
45. Prepare and affix a type written directory to the inside cover of each new and or existing (revised) panelboard
indicating loads controlled by each circuit.
46. Provide temporary electrical service for use by all trades during construction and remove same at completion of
project. Temporary power is to be done per code.
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48. Electrical contractor shall verify circuit protective devices rating for equipment prior to construction.
49. Contractor shall coordinate all work under his or her supervision and between work which is not under his
supervision but affects his work.
50. PFuvide contintious sbip of maynebe tope 3" wide located dhectly above all new btnied eleebie piping with the
npprnnrintP dP_arriptinn wnrning of n huried utility hPInw_ TnnP shrill hp huriPd n tely ' hPlnw grndP_
61. Gentmeter she" pFevide 129yelt peweF to every single MeteFized Genticel Defflpef, Metffiped valve and Smoke-
52. Provide one year guarantee for all material and workmanship.
53. Contractor shall use 3M Fire Barrier CP -25WB+ Caulk, for any metal conduit penetration trhough a fire wall.
56. Only metallic conduit shall be used for all above ground applications (exposed or concealed) in this project.
57. Contractor shall investigate and trace carefully any existing conduit before removing or disconnecting it in
order to make sure no existing equipment or system will be left without power. Contractor shall notify owner and
engineer if the removal of any existing conduit will leave any existing equipment without power.
58. Contractor shall prepare and submit to engineer 1/4" or 1/2" scale shop drawings of any electrical equipment
room (closet), UPS room, Engine /Generator Room, House Service Panel Room, etc. showing in detail actual room layout,
equipment actual dimensions and actual conduit runs and sizes.
59. All conductors which are not terminated and have the potential to become energized during this project shall
have their ends insulated. Conductors up to #6 shall be protected by screwing on a wire -nut, sized for that conductor,
on the ends of the conductors. Conductors #4 and lar er shall require a heat shrink rubber boot type fitting.
Electrical tape will not be an acceptable form of insulating the ends of conductors.
60. Contractor shall run 3/4" conduit with pullwire from data outlet to ceiling space (if there is ceiling) or to
10' A.F.F. if there is no ceiling. Provide plastic bushing at stub -up conduit.
Telephone /data wiring by Telephone Contractor. Coordinate this work with Telephone Contractor before submitting bid.
61. Drawings are diagrammatic and shall not be scaled. Refer to architectural plans and elevations for exact
location of all equipment. Electrical Contractor shall furnish and install all items required for a complete and acceptable
working installation.
62. The electrical system shall be completely and effectively grounded as required in Article 250 of the National
Electrical Code.
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64. Location of electrical equipment shown is approx. contractor shall field verify exact dimensions and field conditions
before installing equipment to make sure installation comply with NEC.
approved mater for testing shrill he renrf4 ounilable at final survey (NFPA_99 4 3 3;
28. Contractor shall coordinate any power interruption of the building with Owner and submit a Request of Power Shutdown. 66. Na, se enjn. r luzo 1:o be e ceitified at the end of this pioject and said ceitification mpuit shall be available
29. Prior to any power interruption, Contractor shall submit MOP for Owner approval. to the AHG-.A. iA6PeGti0F1.
30. The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor shall be so selected and coordinated as to
not exceed the lowest temperature rating of connected termination, conductor or device.
31. It shall not be the intent of these plans and /or specifications to show every mi;ior detail of construction. The
Electrical Contractor shall be expected to furnish and install items for a complete electrical system and provide all
requirements necessary for equipment to be placed in proper working order.
32. The electrical Contractor shall keep all areas in which work is being performed free from debris at all times and
areas shall be left broom clean at the end of each working day.
33. The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible to repair to original conditions any and all damages to building
surfaces, equipment and furnishings caused during performance of work.
34. Where core drilling of floor /walls is required, Contractor shall seal openings watertight after utilities have been
installed. Location of cored holes shall be coordinated with location of equipment in a manner to be clean and
functional. The Contractor shall install only one conduit per hole and seal the opening around the conduit as
specified. Coordinate this with Owner representative.
35. Provide fire retardant U.L. approved sealant on all penetrations of fire rated partitions, walls and structural slabs.
It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor to verify, prior to submitting bid, locations of all such fire
rated partitions, wall and structural slabs.
segder�ee indieeteF ie highly- reeemmended to detefm. 3 phese- eequeRee (A -R -G OR 1. 8 A) ef thFee phase-
Yelteges.
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37. Electrical Contractor shall demolish all remaining conduit, outlets, lighting fixtures, any electrical device and their
associated wiring that will not be re -used in this project and that is in the project area. Remove wiring back to
power source. If conduit part cannot be removed, abandon it in place duly capped at both ends.
38. Commission the electrical system free from grounds, tested for insulation integrity, voltage drop, and circuit
balanced as indicated on plan prior to final acceptance.
39. It shall be understood that all work performed shall be done by a licensed Electrical Contractor and in a first
class workmanlike manner. Said Contractor shall meet all requirements set forth by any local ordinance and /or
governing authorities.
40. Unless noted as existing, all equipment, wiring, devices, etc. shall be new and as specified. Equipment is to be
listed.
41. Contractor shall guarantee all materials and workmanship free from defects for a period of not less than (1)
year from date of acceptance, unless indicated or specified otherwise.
42. It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor for the advanced ordering of long lead items so as not
to interfere with the production of other trades resulting in any down or lag time.
43. All electrical equipment, devices, wire, etc., shall be listed for the intended use, with Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. (UL) where standards have been established by UL. As a minimum, all equipment shall meet applicable
standards for the type of equipment and intended use of the following:
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
B. Illuminating Engineers Society (IES).
C. America Society Testing and Materials (ASTM).
D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
NOTE: These standards are subordinate to code and standards set by UL.
DEMOLITION LEGEND
1 771 EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO BE RELOCATED
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED
NEW EQUIPMENT
SCOPE OF WORK NARRATIVE
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
INSTALLATION OF NEW 1 -POLE, 20A CIRCUIT BREAKER IN EXISTING EQL1 PANEL (ON
GENERATOR POWER) LOCATED IN VISITOR PARKING GARAGE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND NEW
WIRES, CONDUIT AND SAFETY SWITCH TO FEED NEW AIR CONDITIONING SPLIT SYSTEM
FOR COMMUNICATIONS ROOM.
COLOR CODE
YELLOW
LIFE SAFETY
ORANGE
CRITICAL
GREEN
EQUIPMENT
RED
FIRE ALARM
ALL ABBREVIATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
10 PRE -RATED CONCRETE FLOORS OR BLOCK WALLS= MIN 3" THICK CONCRETE FLOOR ASSEMBLY
MIN 3 -1/2" THICK CONCRETE WALL ASSEMBLIES.
20 METALLIC PIPE. A) STEEL PIPE- 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) SCH. 40(OR HEAVIER) STEEL PIPE
B) IRON PIPE - 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) CAST OR DUCTILE IRON PIPE.
C) CONDUIT- 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) STEEL EMT OR CONDUIT
D) COPPER TUBING - 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) TYPE L (OR HEAVIER) COPPER TUBING
E) COPPER PIPE- DIAM (OR SMALLER) REGULAR ( OR HEAVIER) COPPER PIPE
THE ANNULAR SPACE SHALL BE MIN 1/2" TO MAX 7/8"
O PACKING MATERIAL- MIN 2 -1/2" THICKNESS OF MINERAL WOOL (MIN. 4.0 PCF) INSULATION,
FIRMLY PACKED INTO THE OPENING AS PERMANENT FORM.
40 FYRE- SHIELD - MIN 1/2" THICKNESS OF SEALANT APPLIED WITHIN ANNULUS, FLUSH WITH TOP
SURFACE OF FLOOR OR BOTH SURFACES OF WALL ASSEMBLY.
THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING UL -1479
2 HOUR FIRE RATED PENETRATION FIRESTOP
FOR SINGLE METAL PIPE DETAIL #1
NOT TO SCALE
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ELECTRICAL SYMBOL
LEGEND
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
JB
(P ELA -3
SINGLE RECEPTACLE. "ELA -3" INDICATES RECEPTACLE IS FED
FROM CIRCUIT #3 IN PANEL ELA.
1-f ELA -3
DUPLEX RECEPTACLE. "ELA -3" INDICATES RECEPTACLE IS FED
FROM CIRCUIT #3 IN PANEL ELA.
ELA -3
QUADRUPLEX RECEPTACLE. "ELA -3" INDICATES RECEPTACLE IS
FED FROM CIRCUIT #3 IN PANEL ELA.
JO JB
JUNCTION BOX
MH
EY
SAFETY SWITCH
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
FACP
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
B'BD
D
ELECTRIC PANELBOARD.
MAIN LUGS ONLY
E
CONDUIT SLEEVE.
MOP
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
CONCEALED CONDUIT.
BUILDING
NESS
NETWORK EQUIPMENT BUILDING SYSTEM
BSC
BUILDING SERVICE CENTER
ALL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
ALL ABBREVIATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
10 PRE -RATED CONCRETE FLOORS OR BLOCK WALLS= MIN 3" THICK CONCRETE FLOOR ASSEMBLY
MIN 3 -1/2" THICK CONCRETE WALL ASSEMBLIES.
20 METALLIC PIPE. A) STEEL PIPE- 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) SCH. 40(OR HEAVIER) STEEL PIPE
B) IRON PIPE - 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) CAST OR DUCTILE IRON PIPE.
C) CONDUIT- 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) STEEL EMT OR CONDUIT
D) COPPER TUBING - 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) TYPE L (OR HEAVIER) COPPER TUBING
E) COPPER PIPE- DIAM (OR SMALLER) REGULAR ( OR HEAVIER) COPPER PIPE
THE ANNULAR SPACE SHALL BE MIN 1/2" TO MAX 7/8"
O PACKING MATERIAL- MIN 2 -1/2" THICKNESS OF MINERAL WOOL (MIN. 4.0 PCF) INSULATION,
FIRMLY PACKED INTO THE OPENING AS PERMANENT FORM.
40 FYRE- SHIELD - MIN 1/2" THICKNESS OF SEALANT APPLIED WITHIN ANNULUS, FLUSH WITH TOP
SURFACE OF FLOOR OR BOTH SURFACES OF WALL ASSEMBLY.
THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING UL -1479
2 HOUR FIRE RATED PENETRATION FIRESTOP
FOR SINGLE METAL PIPE DETAIL #1
NOT TO SCALE
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ABBREVIATIONS
A.F.
AMP FRAME
JB
JUNCTION BOX
A.T.
AMP TRIP
LMS
LIGHT MOTION SWITCH
A.F.F.
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
L &S
LANDIS AND STAEFA
AL
ALUMINUM
MH
MOUNTING HEIGHT
ATS
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
MCB
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
B'BD
BACKBOARD
MLO
MAIN LUGS ONLY
BKR
BREAKER
MOP
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
BLDG
BUILDING
NESS
NETWORK EQUIPMENT BUILDING SYSTEM
BSC
BUILDING SERVICE CENTER
NF
NOT FUSIBLE
C
CB
CONDUIT
CIRCUIT BREAKER
NEC
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Z
0
NIC
NOT IN CONTRACT
CCM
CIRCUIT CAPACITY MANAGER
NL
NEW LOCATION
CH
CHILLER
OL
OVERLOAD
CKT
CIRCUIT
PB
PULL BOX
CLG
CEILING
PNL
PANEL
CT
COOLING TOWER
PVC
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT
COMM. CTR.
COMMUNICATION CENTER
RACCC
REMOTE ALARM CROSS CONNECT CABINET
DWG
DRAWING
RCPT
RECEPTACLE
EC
EMPTY CONDUIT
EF
EXHAUST FAN
RE
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED
ELECT
ELECTRICAL
RF
FREQUENCY
EMT
ELECTRIC METALLIC TUBING
RL
EXISTING TO BE RELOCATED
EMS
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
RGS
RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT
EX /EXIST.
EXISTING
RM
ROOM
FACP
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
SDD
SMOKE DUCT DETECTOR
FE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SW
SWITCH
FHC
FIRE HOSE CABINET
T
TRACK
FLUOR /F
FLUORESCENT
TEL
TELEPHONE
FPL
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
U01
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
GA
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
VFD
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
GRD
GROUND
WP
WEATHER PROOF
H -O -A
HAND -OFF- AUTOMATIC
WT
WATER TIGHT
HP
HORSE POWER
XFMR
TRANSFORMER
ALL ABBREVIATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
10 PRE -RATED CONCRETE FLOORS OR BLOCK WALLS= MIN 3" THICK CONCRETE FLOOR ASSEMBLY
MIN 3 -1/2" THICK CONCRETE WALL ASSEMBLIES.
20 METALLIC PIPE. A) STEEL PIPE- 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) SCH. 40(OR HEAVIER) STEEL PIPE
B) IRON PIPE - 8 "DIAM (OR SMALLER) CAST OR DUCTILE IRON PIPE.
C) CONDUIT- 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) STEEL EMT OR CONDUIT
D) COPPER TUBING - 4 "DIAM ( OR SMALLER) TYPE L (OR HEAVIER) COPPER TUBING
E) COPPER PIPE- DIAM (OR SMALLER) REGULAR ( OR HEAVIER) COPPER PIPE
THE ANNULAR SPACE SHALL BE MIN 1/2" TO MAX 7/8"
O PACKING MATERIAL- MIN 2 -1/2" THICKNESS OF MINERAL WOOL (MIN. 4.0 PCF) INSULATION,
FIRMLY PACKED INTO THE OPENING AS PERMANENT FORM.
40 FYRE- SHIELD - MIN 1/2" THICKNESS OF SEALANT APPLIED WITHIN ANNULUS, FLUSH WITH TOP
SURFACE OF FLOOR OR BOTH SURFACES OF WALL ASSEMBLY.
THROUGH PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING UL -1479
2 HOUR FIRE RATED PENETRATION FIRESTOP
FOR SINGLE METAL PIPE DETAIL #1
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FILE:
JOB NO.: 212 -1040
DATE : 10 -09 -12
PLOT SIZE. AS NOTED
DESIGNED /DRAWN BY: A.V.
CHECKED BY: F.A.
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