12-365-0083.04 CUTTING AND PATCHING
A. Repair or replace routine damage caused by cutting in performance of Work under this Division.
B. Correct unnecessary damage caused due to installation of electrical Work, brought about through
carelessness or lack of coordination.
C. Holes cut through floor slabs shall be core drilled with drill designed for this purpose. All openings,
sleeves, and holes in slabs between floors shall be properly sealed, fire proofed and water proofed,
D. Holes cut through walls shall be drilled or cut with tools designed for the purpose. All openings,
sleeves and holes in walls that extend to underside of floor above shall be properly sealed and fire
E. Repairs shall be performed with materials which match existing materials and be installed in
accordance with appropriate sections of these Specifications.
R Contractor shall not be permitted to cut or modify any structural members without the written
permission of the DESIGN-PROFESSIONAL.
3.05 INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordinate with the Owner the exact requirements for the infection control measures to be executed
and performed during the course of this Project.
B. Prior to execution, present to the Owner for approval a written execution plan for each infection
control measure.
C. Coordinate infection control measures as needed with all other trades and disciplines.
D. Provide documentation of infection control measures to Owner, as required in the ICRA.
3.06 TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
A. On completion of work, installation shall be completely operational and entirely free from grounds,
short circuits, and open circuits. Perform operational tests as required to demonstrate substantial completion
*f the Work. Balance circuits so that feeders to panels are not more than 10% out of balance between
phases with all available load energized and operating. Furnish all labor, materials and instruments for above
tests. All ampere readings shall be made with a true RMS reading meter.
B. Furnish the DESIGN-PROFESSIONAL a copy of test reports and required certification including but
not limited to the following:
1. Patient Care Area Grounding System Test
2. Megger test results
C. Prior to final observation and acceptance test, install all electrical systems and equipment complete
and in satisfactory operating condition.
SECTION 16060: GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1-GENERAL
1J01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Section iGO5O.
B� The entire system of raceways and equipment shall be grounded in accordance with Articles 250 and
517 of the National Electrical Code and any local regulation or governing authority.
PART2-PRODUCTS
2'01 REQUIREMENTS
A. Ground clamps: OZ-Gedney. Type °CG",or equal bv Steel City orAppleton.
3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. General
1. Refer to National Electrical Code Article 517 and the drawings for grounding requirements in
the surgery, cystology, delivery, coronary rare, intensive care and other critical care areas.
2. Clean all conductive surfaces on equipment to be grounded, to assure good electrical
3. Effectively bond all grounding conductors to grounding electrodes, equipment enclosures and
ground buses.
4. Locate all grounding attachments away from areas subject to physical damage. Provide
protective covering as required.
B. Feeder/Branch Circuits:
I . Provide a separate green grounding conductor in the conduit of feeder circuits for the
following equipment, sized in accordance with Table 250.122 of the National Electrical Code:
a. Panelboards
2. Install a separate green grounding conductor in same conduit as phase and neutral
conductor from panel ground bus to device for branch circuits. Size the grounding conductor
in accordance with Table 250.122 of the National Electrical Code.
3. Bond the receptacle ground pin to its box using a bonding jumper, except where isolated
ground receptacles are required.
4 Flexible conduit will not be approved as a grounding means. Flexible conduit shall have a
jumper wire sized to ampacity of branch breaker and connected to conduit system on both
ends. This applies to fixtures, motors, controls and other devices.
3.02 TEST
A. In patient care areas, test the effectiveness of the grounding system by performing voltage and
impedance measurements. Make the measurements oa required byNFPAQ9. Record the results
and make them available to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction at the time of final inspection by these
authorities.
1. Utilize test instruments equal to those specified inNFP/\SS.
2. Correct any wiring found deficient.
3. Perform tests under the supervision of the Master Electrician licensed in the jurisdiction who
will certify the findings. The use ofaNETA certified testing agency |s acceptable.
4. The meter used shall have been calibrated within one year ofuse,
5. The meter shall be on-site at final inspection for demonstration of measurements to inspector.
SECTION 16070: HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART t-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Sections 16050.
B. Provide system of supporting devices and hangers for support or bracing of conduit, electrical
equipment, including safety switches, fixtures, panelboards, outlet boxes, junction boxes, and
cabinets.
PART2~9PkODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Edco Products, Inc
B. Steel City
C. K4ineru|hao
D. RaycmFosteners
2'02 TYPES OF SUPPORTING DEVICES
A. Unless otherwise directed in Specifications or Drawings, provide appropriate supporting devices and
hangers for electrical equipment from this list mf Caddy fasteners:
1. "Z~pudim clips -1-1/4" maximum conduit
2. Conduit clips -2" maximum conduit
3. Beam clamps (rod hanger clamps and vertical flange clamps) for support of threaded rods
4. Beam clamps (set screw type) -2" maximum conduit
5. Beam clamps (universal) for support of boxes and combination conduit hanger clamps
G. Combination push-in conduit clips -1" maximum conduit
7' Combination conduit hanger clamps -2° maximum conduit
D. F|exib|econduitdips - 1" maximum flexible conduit
9. Special combination conduit clips -1° maximum conduit
10� One hole steel straps
11. Conduit hangers -4" maximum conduit
12. Combination box/conduit hangers for supporting conduit within 3'-0" of a box are not
acceptable
PART ~EXECUTION
3'01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Secure conduits to within 3 feet of each outlet box, junction box, cabinet and fitting and atintervals
not to exceed ten feet in accordance with current edition of the National Electrical Code.
B. Install clamps secured to structure for feeder and other conduits routed against the structure. Use
drop rods and hangers to support conduits run apart from the structure.
C. Provide and install suitable angle iron, channel iron or steel metal framing with accessories to support
or brace electrical equipment including safety switches, fixtures and panelboards.
D. Paint all supporting metal not otherwise protected, with rust inhibiting primer and then with a finish
coat if appropriate to match the surrounding metal surfaces. (Prepainted or galvanized support
material is not required to be painted or repainted.)
E. Use of chains, perforated iron strap, baling wire, or tie wire for supporting conduit runs will not be
F. Use of Caddy clips to support conduit to top of t-bar ceiling grid will not be permitted.
SECTION 16075: IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Requirements for identification of electrical equipment, circuit identification, system color coding and
warning signs.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 16O5O: Common Work Results for Electrical
PART 2 -PROD0CTS ^
2J01 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT
A. Identify electrical equipment with permanently attached phenolic plates with 1/4" white or black
engraved lettering un the face of each, attached with two sheet metal screws. Provide nameplate
colors as specified in other ports of this section.
B. Include the following information unpane|board identification plates:
1. Panel Name
2. Name of panel serving it
3. Voltage and Phase
2.02 CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify feeder '-bouaa and pull boxes with designation of pane | board/switch board source as "FROM"
and load served aa°TO°with permanent labels.
B. Identify pull and junction boxes with the designation ofpane|boord and the circuit number ofeach
circuit contained therein, with permanent marker. Clearly mark information on or in the bmx, not on
the cover, ao that the information im easily identifiable.
C. Identify circuits in conduits entering outlet boxes with the designation of panelboard and the circuit
number of each circuit contained therein, with permanent marker.
2.03 COLOR CODE IDENTIFICATION
A. Color code phenolic plates utilized to identify electrical equipment according to which branch of the
electrical system the equipment io connected io as follows:
1. Normal - Black with white letters.
2. Life Safety Branch - Ye||owvvith black letters.
3. Critical Branch - Orangewith black letters.
4. Equipment Branch - Green with white letters.
B. |f existing equipment identification nameplates are a different color, request a ruling from the design
professional to determine what color scheme tofollow.
C. Fully paint outlet boxes, pullboxes, junction boxes and enclosures for emergency circuits so they are
readily identified aoa component ofan emergency circuit, Use the following color coding scheme:
1. Life Safety Branch -Yellow
2. Cribca|Branuh - Oxanga
3. EquipnmentBnaoch - Groen
D. Spot paint conduits every 10 to 15 feet and at least once above every room utilizing the color code
above.
E The color code as outlined below shall be used. In addidon, on each pane|boord, pull box, control
cabient, or other electrical enclosue that contains circuits from more than one system, provide an
engraved phenolic plate and indenUh/the circuit conductors with the following color code: 208Y/1 20,
Phase A, black, Phase B, red, Phase C, blue, grounded conductor, white, equipment grounding
conduotmr, green, isolated equipment grounding conductor, gmeen/ye||owsb|pe. 480Y7277. Phase A,
brown, Phase B. orange, Phase C, yellow, grounded conductor, groy, equipment grounding
conductor, Qreao' isolated equipment grounding conductor, Qreen/nadstripe.
PART 3 ~EXECWTION
3.01 INSTALLATION /
A. Identify the following electrical equipment as called for herein:
1. Pana}boorda.
2. Safety switches and disconnects.
3. Individually mounted circuit breakers.
SECTION 16110: RACEWAYS AND CONDUIT SYSTEMS
PART I - GENERAL .
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1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Sections 1GO5O. �
B. Provide a complete conduit system with associated couplings, connectors, and fittings.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 1GD7O: Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems
PART2-PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. EMT and IMC shall be steel (ferrous) with a protective coating, and RMC conduit shall be steel
(ferrous) with a protective coating or aluminum (nonferrous) by Allied, General E|eotric, Republic,
Triangle, or Wheatland. Special use may ba red brass or stainless steel,
B. Surface metal raceways shall beVViremu|d.
C. EMT, |K8C.orRSC couplings, connectors, and fittings shall ba steel or malleable iron as
manufactured byF<acoorequivalent.
D. Erickson couplings shall be used where neither length of conduit can be rotated.
E. EMT box connectors and couplings shall be compression type.
F. Conduit, connectors, couplings and fittings shall baU listed and labeled,
2.02 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT)
A. Use Electric Metallic Tubing (EK8T) where shown on drawings orfor:
1. Concealed inwalls |
2. Installed above suspended ceilings
3. Installed exposed, above Gfeet
2'03 INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT (3K8C) |
A. Use Intermediate Metal Conduit (|K8C) where shown oo drawings nrfor:
1. Installed for feeders
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2. Installed in hazardous areas
1 Installed in concrete slabs on grade to serve floor boxes, freestanding casework, etc
4. Installed exposed below Gfeet �
5. Installed in wet locations i
2.04 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT �
A. Provide flexible metal conduit for termination at equipment subject to motion and vibration.
B. Conduit shall be electrically continuous from outlet or conduit end to utilization equipment.
C. Length shall not exceed 6feet. !
D. Maximum length concealed io walls shall be3feet.
E. Where exposed tocontinuous or intermittent moisture, conduit shall be liquid tight.
PART 3~EXECUTION |
3J81 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS �
A. Minimum size of conduits shall ba3/4°
B. Conduit joints shall be cut square, threaded, reamed smooth, and drawn up tight so conduit ends will
butt in couplings, connectors and fittings.
C. Make bends or offsets with standard factory bends or field bends with an approved bender. Use of
heat and other non-approved methods will not be accepted.
D. Run concealed conduits in direct line with long radius bends ur offsets. RuoexponedoondudspaoaUe|
to and ot right angles to building lines. Group multiple conduit runs in banks and maintain proper
smpenadonto prevent any derodngofcable.
E. Conduit systems shall be electrically and mechanically continuous.
F. For interior locations where NEK8A 1 enclosures are used, secure conduits to boxes and oob|neba with
double |ocknutm and bushing.
G. Provide grounding bushings on all feeder conduits in critical care areas in accordance with NEC
Article 517.
H. Cap ends of conduits to prevent entrance of water and other foreign material during construction.
|. Complete conduit systems before pulling conductors.
J. Support conduits as specified in Section 16070 and in accordance with National Electrical Code.
K. Provide cable supports in conduits rising vertically in accordance with the National Electrical Code,
Article 300,
L Conduits which pass through floor slabs (except ground floor) shall be sealed with UL listed fire-
stopping materials. Seal around conduits or other wiring materials passing through partitions, which
extend to the underside of the slab above, and those passing through smoke partitions and fire rated
vxoUa. Use U.L listed materials to prevent passage of smoke orfire.
M. Where IMC or RMC conduit is connected to a panelboard, switchboard, cabinet, junction box, pull box
or auxiliary gutter, conductors shall be protected by insulated bushings. Locknuts shall be installed on
conduit outside and inside enclosure.
N. Install seal-off fittings in conduits entering hazardous areas and conduits entering cold temperature
areas, such as freezers and refrigerators.
0. Use expansion fittings or flexible conduit, properly bonded, to ensure ground continuity across
expansion joints in floors and ceilings.
P. Terminate conduits for feeders and branch circuits directly into panelboard enclosures from which
they are served without the use of pull boxes, junction boxes, wire ways, or auxiliary gutters, If the
panelboard enclosure does not provide sufficient surface area for all conduits, notify the Engineer and
request directions.
Q. Failure to route conduit through building without interfering with other equipment and construction
shall not constitute a reason for an extra charge. Equipment, conduit, and fixtures shall fit into
available spaces in building and shall not be introduced into building at such times and manner as to
cause damage to structure. Equipment requiring servicing shall be readily accessible.
R. Where feeder or branch conduits enter pull boxes or junction boxes, clearly mark on conduit on the
entering and leaving side of each box the panel name and circuit number(s) contained within the
conduit using a permanent black marker.
3.02 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT
A. Conduits shall be 3/8" minimum size for lighting fixtures and 1/2" minimum size for utilization
equipment other than lighting fixtures.
B. Fittings shall be made of either steel, or malleable iron only,
C. A copper ground wire shall be installed as a jumper around flexible conduit. The jumper may be
installed inside of flexible conduit or outside of conduit to ensure continuity of ground.
D. Recessed lighting fixtures shall be connected with flexible metallic conduit from outlet box to fixture.
E. Install liquid tight flexible conduit in such a manner as to prevent liquids from running on the surface
toward fittings.
F. Allow sufficient slack conduit to reduce the effect of vibration.
SECTION 16121: LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS
PART I - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Sections 16050.
B. Provide a complete system of conductors for lighting, power, and systems throughout the project.
1.02 RELATED WORK
A. Section 16050: Basic Requirements for Electrical Systems
B. Section 16110: Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems
1.03 REFERENCES
A. NEMA WC 3 - Rubber-Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical
Energy
B. NEMA WC 5 - Thermoplastic-insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of
Electrical Energy
C. ANSI/UL 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cables
D. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, latest edition
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the data sheets for products furnished under this Section.
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Provide factory-wrapped waterproof flexible barrier material for covering wire and cable wood reels,
where applicable, and weather resistant fiberboard containers for factory packaging of cable, wire and
connectors, to protect against physical damage in transit. Damaged cable, wire or connectors shall be
removed from project site.
B. In their factory-furnished coverings, store cable, wire and connectors in a clean, dry indoor space,
which provides protection against the weather.
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. American Insulated Wire
B. United Copper
C. Eonou*
D. Republic Wire
E. Southw|ns
F. Superior Essex
B. Cenowioe
H. Okonite
|. General Cable
2'02 CONDUCTORS
A. Provide Q896 conductivity copper conductors with 6O0Vinsulation.
B. For conductors No. 12 AWG and No. 10 AWG, provide stranded type THWN or THHN.
C. For conductors No. 8AVVG and larger, provide stranded type THHN.orTHVVN applied consistently
with insulation ratings and NEC requirements.
D. Provide white or gray colored neutral conductors; provide color coded phase conductors.
E. Minimum conductor size shall be:
I. #12 for power wiring
PART 3~EXECUTION
3'01 INSTALLATION
A. Conductors shall be continuous from origin to panel or equipment termination without splices. Where
splices and taps are necessary or required, they shall be made in splice boxes,
B. Install pull boxes io circuits or feeders over 1OO'long.
C. Make splices and connections only |n outlet, pull or junction boxes. Twist conductors together before
installing wire nuts or connectors.
D. Multi-wire branch circuits shall not be used. Install a seperate grounded conductor, (neutral) for each
circuit.
E Deliver conductors hmjnboibe new and in original wrapping, package or reel.
F. Conductors and connections shall test free of grounds, shorts, and opens.
G. Provide No. 10 wire in lieu of No. 12 wire for any branch circuit in excess of 100 feet (1 20V) or 150
feet (277V) of circuit length to farthest device to prevent excessive voltage drop.
H. Use Ideal wire nuts, Scotchlok Type Y, R, G, or B connectors for fixture connections ai outlet boxes.
|. Make feeder taps and joints with approved compression sleeves. Insulate sleeves with heat shrink
tubing, rated SUOV., 90 degree C.. containing factory applied sealant.
J. Leave a minimum of 8" slack wire in every outlet box whether it be in use or left for future use.
K. Color code conductors as follows:
1. 12DCZUD Volt Systems:
a. PhamaA - B|uck
b. PhuseB - Red
C. Phase C - B|ue
d. Neuba| - VVhite
e. Ground - Green
f. Isolated Ground - Green with Yellow stripe
2. 2771480 Volt Systems:
a. PhaseA - Bnmwn
b. Phase B - Onsnge
C. Phase B- Purple
d. PhasaC - YeUovv
e. Neutra| - Gnay
[ Ground -Green
L Use factory color coded conductors where commercially available. If not available, use black
conductors and band with color tape.
M. Install io each branch-circuit pane|boovda legend explaining color code for ungrounded conductors.
N. Complete conduit system, including bushings, before pulling wire and cable,
O. Maintain separation of electric light, power, Class 1, 2 and 3 wiring throughout raceway systems.
Comply with requirements ofNFPA-7O` paragraphs 300'3. 725-15 and 725-54.
3'02 FIELD TESTING
A. Visually check wire, cable, and connectors for physical damage and proper installation.
B. Check continuity ofwire and cable using a low voltage DC tester.
C. Check for proper torque on all mechanical connections.
Smith
Seckman
Reid, Inc.
100 Vlest-.1-fillsboro, Suite 301,
DeeXietd Beach, FL 33441
(954) 421-1260
FAX: (954) 421-1466
Dennis Davis PE - 65701
John E. Moulder PE - 33200
Michad A. Steward PE -33200
SSR JOB # 1132078.0
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