12-365-009SECTION 16130: OUTLET BOXES
PART 1'GENERAL
1'01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Section 1GO58.
B� Provide each fixture, switch, receptacle, and other wiring device with a galvanized outlet box of
appropriate size and depth for its particular location and use.
1'82 RELATED WORK
A� Section 16070: Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems.
B. Section 16110: Raceways and Conduit Systems.
C. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems.
PART 2-PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A� National
B. Appleton.
C. Roco.
D. General Electric.
E. Steel City.
2,02 SUPPORTING DEVICES
A� Provide appropriate supporting devices for outlet boxes by Caddy Fasteners or equal as follows:
1. ^RB° box mounting brackets.
2. Screw gun box brackets.
1 "H" box mounting brackets.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Locate boxes to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within them.
B Support outlet boxes independently of conduit, as required by the National Electrical Code.
C Provide 4" octagonal x 1-1/2" deep ceiling outlet boxes. For increased cubic capacity, provide 4"
D. Provide 4" square X 1-1/2" deep boxes for switch and receptacle outlets in drywall partitions. Use
square cut plaster rings installed within 1/4" of finished wall.
E. Where required to hang a specified fixture, provide a fixture stud of the no-bolt, self-locking type on
ceiling outlets.
F. Provide 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" one gang masonry boxes for switches and receptacles installed in concrete
block walls not plastered. For increased cubic capacity, provide 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" one gang masonry
boxes. Where more than two conduits enter the box from one direction, provide 4" square boxes with
square cut device covers not less than I" deep specifically designed for this purpose, Use round edge
plaster rings only if the block walls are to be plastered. Use sectional or gangable type outlet boxes
only in drywall construction.
G. Provide fittings with threaded hubs for screw connections and with the proper type covers for
switches and receptacles served by exposed conduit. Use pressed steel outlets only for ceiling fixture
outlets. Provide condulets with threaded hubs and covers and with proper configurations for all
changes of direction of exposed conduits. Standard conduit ells may be used if they do not interfere,
damage, or mar the appearance of the installation.
H Use boxes of sufficient cubic capacity to accommodate the number of conductors to be installed in
compliance with Article 314 of the NEC.
1. Effectively close unused openings in boxes with metal plugs or plates.
J. Set boxes so that front edges of device extensions, plaster rings, etc are flush with finished surfaces.
K. Caddy "H" type box mounting brackets shall not be used on exterior walls, chase walls, or in any
other installation where the backside of the stud wall will not be finished. Do not use 4" brackets in
thicker stud walls which will not provide adequate bracing.
L Secure boxes to surfaces upon which they are mounted or embed boxes in concrete masonry.
Support boxes from structural members with approved braces,
M. Install blank device plates on outlet boxes left for future use.
N. Provide bushings in holes through which cords or conductors pass.
0. Install boxes so that the covers will be accessible at all times.
P. Electrical outlet boxes may be installed in vertical fire resistive assemblies classified as fire/smoke
and smoke partitions without affecting the fire classification, provided such openings occur on one
side only in each framing space, that openings do not exceed sixteen square inches and that boxes
on opposite faces of a partition are separated horizontally not less than 24 inches. All clearances
between such outlet boxes and the gypsum board shall be completely filled with joint compound or
approved fire-resistive compound. The wall shall be built around outlet boxes larger than sixteen
square inches so as not to interfere with the wall rating.
Q. Comply with the requirements of the USG Cavity Shaftwall Systems Folder SA 926 (most current
edition) for installation of outlet boxes in rated shaftwall systems. Do not exceed the depth of the C -
H stud with any part of the installation of an outlet box. Provide outlet box with a trim plate so that the
top layer of the two required face layers of gypsum board are overlapped without a common joint. Do
not penetrate the single layer of 1" shaftwall liner panel with outlet or switch boxes. Do not exceed 16
square inches of surface area with any individual outlet box or a total aggregate surface area of 100
square inches for all boxes in a shaftwall on a floor (per the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory).
R. Use individual boxes to separate Essential System and Normal System devices mounted adjacent to
one another. Do not use gangable boxes.
S. Install outlet boxes on opposite sides of the same wall offset to avoid back to back mounting where
SECTION 16131: PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES
PART 1-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Sections 1GO5O.
B. Provide pull and junction boxes of appropriate size and depth as indicated on the drawings and as
specified hereinafter.
1.$2 RELATED WORK
A� Section 16070: Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems.
13. Section 16110: Raceways and Conduit Systems.
C. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems,
1.03 _S1BFhITTALS
A. Submit product data for each type of box used,
2.01 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS
A. For interior work, provide galvanized sheet metal boxes of code thickness with lapped and welded
joints, 3/4" flanges and screw covers.
3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide junction boxes as shown on drawings and otherwise where required, sized according to
number of conductors in box or type of service to be provided. Minimum junction box size 4" square
B. In each room or area served, install a dedicated junction box for each branch (Normal, Life Safety,
Critical, Equipment) and each voltage serving the room or area.
C. Provide screw covers for junction boxes.
D. Install boxes in conduit runs wherever necessary to avoid excessive runs or bends. Do not exceed
100'runs without pull boxes.
E. Rigidly secure boxes to walls or ceilings. Conduit runs will not be considered as adequate support.
F Install boxes with covers in accessible locations. Size boxes in accordance with Articles 314 of the
National Electrical Code.
G. Do not install pull or junction boxes for joint use of line voltage and signal or low voltage controls
unless all conductors are insulated for the highest voltage being used in the same box.
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SECTION 16140; WIRING DEVICES
PART 1-GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Section 1GU5O'
B. Provide switches, receptacles, and other wiring devices ao indicated ondrawings.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product data for review.
PApkT2~PRODUCTS
2'01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Hubbell
B. Lev|ton
C. Pass and Seymour
D. Hubbell numbers are used unless otherwise noted, but products of equivalent quality by named
manufacturers will be acceptable.
2'02 DEVICE COLORS
A. Provide IVORY colored devices where available, unless otherwise noted.
B. Provide RED colored devices where available when connected to the emergency power system,
unless otherwise noted.
2.03 RECEPTACLES
A. 2D-4mp,125VAC:
1. Hospital grade duplex: Hubbell No. HBL8300
PART 3~EXECUTION
3,01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Install Hospital grade receptacles in all patient care areas and corridors leading to patient care areas.
Patient care areas are defined as patient rooms, treatment and examination rooms, critical care areas
and any spaces where patients are domiciled, examined, evaluated ortreated.
B. Mounting:
1. Mount switches 46" above the finished floor to center line of switch unless noted otherwise.
2. Mount receptacles 18" above the finished floor to center line of receptacle unless noted
otherwise.
3. Install receptacles shown on the drawings as "special mounting height" at mounting height
indicated on drawings. Where no mounting height is given and receptacles are above
counters, mount receptacles with centers 4" above top of counter. If the counter has a
backsplash, receptacles shall be mounted with centers 4" above top of backsplash. Where
special mounting height receptacles are not above counters and no mounting height is
indicated, receptacle mounting heights shall match adjacent light switches or above counter
receptacles. Coordinate the installation of all special mounting height receptacles with
architectural design.
4. Work devices tn nearest block course using proper type outlet boxes as specified under
Section 16130. Check architectural and furniture drawings for counter (desk, special booth,
etc.) locations. Mount devices above work counters. Verify other special mounting conditions
and locate devices oarequired.
C. Polarity: Wire receptacles so that the hot wire, neutral wire and ground wire connect to the proper
terminals.
D. Wiring: Spade type insulated terminals shall be used on stranded wire. Feed thru feature shall not be
used, Feed thru circuits shall be connected using proper wire nuts with a jumper wire connection to
receptab|u.
E Terminal connection: Push-in type wire connections shall not be used. All terminations shall be made
using the screw terminals with proper torque.
F. Grounding: Install a No. 12 green ground wire from device grounding terminal back to grounding bus
|npana|bmand.
G. Install receptacles with ground pin up.
H. In renovation and/or addition projects, if existing receptacles are not installed with ground pin up,
request a ruling from the DESIGN _PR[)FESS|ONAL.
|. The faed-thruuonnecUon shall not ba used on1b ampere receptacles installed ono2Oampere
circuit.
J. The push in connection shall not be used. All connections shall be made using screw type terminals,
K. Where stranded wire is used, proper sized, spade type, insulated terminals shall be used.
L A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating of not less
than that of the branch circuit.
SECTION 16141: WIRING DEVICE PLATES
PART I - GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Comply with the provisions of Section 18OGO.
B. Provide device plates on switches, receptacles, telephone outlets and miscellaneous devices.
1'82 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 1G14O: Wiring Devices
1'03 SUBMITTALS
A� Submit product data for review.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2'01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Provide specification grade stainless steel device plates from the wiring device manufacturer.
PART 3-EXECUTION
3-01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Install device plates iu full contact with wall surface. Plates shall not project nuthnnnthevvaU.
B. Install device plates in full contact with surface mounted box. Plates shall not project out from the
edge mf the box.
C. Provide engraved device plates for switches and receptacles. Show panel designation and branch
circuit serving each device.
PART I - GENERAL
1J01 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 16121: Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables
B. Section 16060: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
C. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems
1'02 REFERENCES
A. ULG7Pame|boavda
B. UL5O Cabinets and Boxes
C. NE/NAPB1
O. Federal Spec VV-P'115C
1'03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the following product data for review:
1. Shop drawings showing circuit breaker or fusible switch layout, dimensions, voltage, phasing,
continuous current capacity, short circuit rating, series rating (if applicable)
2. Conduit entry location, cable termination sizes, mounting
PART2-PRODUCTS
2'01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Square
2.02 PAAELBOARD FEATURES
A. Bus bars shall be copper.
B. Provide circuit breakers with lugs (both main and branch circuit lugs) suitable and UL listed for both
aluminum and copper conductors and rated for minimum 75 degrees C.
C. Provide electrically isolated factory installed neutral bus. Neutral bus shall have at least 100%
connection points based on panel circuit rating.
E. Provide separate ground bars complete with lugs or connectors on bar. Provide an additional copper
isolated/insulated ground bar where indicated on drawings.
F. Panelboard assembly shall be enclosed in a steel cabinet. The size of the wiring gutters shall be in
accordance with U.L. Standard 67. Fronts shall have door with matching trim, be of code gauge full
finished steel with rust inhibiting primer and baked enamel finish.
G Cabinets shall be equipped with spring latch and tumbler lock on door of trim. Doors over 48" long
shall be equipped with three point latch and vault lock. All locks, shall be keyed alike.
H. Surface mounted panelboards shall be provided with hinged trims such that devices, lugs, and gutters
may be exposed without completely removing trim. Flush mounted panelboards shall have "easy-to-
remove" or "door-in-door" covers.
1. Provide thermal magnetic circuit breakers which are fully rated and temperature rated for a 40
degrees C ambient. Breakers shall be quick-make, quick-break type with trip indication shown by
handle position other than ON or OFF and with a common trip on all multi-pole breakers.
J. Refer to drawings for numbers of branch circuits, their ratings, number of poles and arrangements.
K. Exposed external surfaces of the enclosure and cover shall be properly cleaned and painted gray,
ANSI 61.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Install per manufacturer's recommendations and contract documents.
B. Ground separate ground bars to panel boxes and to the main service entrance ground bus with a
code-sized equipment grounding conductor installed in the same conduit as the phase and neutral
C. Install branch circuits using a separate neutral for each circuit. Mulitwire branch circuits are not
D. Provide six circuit breaker handle lock-on devices for each branch-circuit panelboard, installed as
directed by Owner's Representative, to prevent unauthorized personnel from turning off circuits to
controls, unit heaters, clocks, night lights. Turn spare lock-on devices over to the Owner's
E. Provide typed directory cards under plastic on the doors of branch circuit panelboards. Directories
shall indicate devices being served including space numbers or space names in which devices or
fixtures are located. Space names and numbers shall match the graphics installed if different from the
space names and numbers on the drawings.
F. Where a Normal System panel and an Emergency System panel serve the same patient care area,
bond the panel ground buses together using a minimum #10 insulated continuous copper conductor.
G. Provide shunt trip circuit breakers for kitchen equipment branch circuits under range hoods.
H. Check tightness of all accessible mechanical and electrical connections to assure they are torqued to
the minimum acceptable manufacturer's recommendations.
1. Check all installed panels for proper grounding, fastening, and alignment.
J. Remove debris from panelboards and wipe dust and dirt from all components.
K. Repaint marred and scratched surfaces with touch-up paint to match original finish.
L. Where panelboards are installed flush mounted, provide a minimum of (6)-l" spare conduits stubbed
out above ceiling for future use by owner.
M. Where multiple panels are flush mounted in public areas, provide enclosures and covers of matching
SECTION 16460: LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
PART I~GENERAL
1.01 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 1SUGO: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
B. Section 16075: Identification for Electrical Systems.
1'02 REFERENCES
A. ANSMEEE C57.96 - Distribution and Power Transformers, Guide for Loading Dry-Type (appendix to
ANSI C57.12standards) |
B. ANSI/IEEE C80.2- Dry Type Transformers for General Applications
C. ANS|/NFPA7O- National Electrical Code �
D. IEEE C57.12.01 -Genana| Requirements for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers Including
Those with Solid Cast and /or Resin-Encapsulated Windings
E. IEEE C57.12.91 - Test Code for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers
F. NEK4AST2D- Dry Type Transformers for General Applications
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G. ULSO6- Specialty Transformers i
1.03 SUBMITTALS |
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A. Submit products for review. |
B. Submit dimensioned equipment location layouts |oaccordance ' with section 16O5Q.
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PART 2-PRODUCTS �
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2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A� Square �
2.02 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS |
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A. Provide general purpose, self cooled dry type transformers designed for 60 Hz operation. Voltage and
rating amrequired. Transformers tobe designed, manufactured and tested |n accordance with the
latest ANSI, NEK8A and IEEE Standards. Transformers tobe listed and labeled in accordance with
UL 1561. |
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B. Transformers tobe compliant with NEK8ATP-1 energy efficiency requirements per EPAot2OO5/CFR
1O Part 431. /
2.03 INSULATION SYSTEM
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A. Provide ventilated type transformers for 15 KVA and larger with a UL recognized 220 degree
insulation system, Base the KVA ratings onan allowable 16O degree C winding temperature rise
above o3O degree hot spot, |
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B. Transformer design KVA Rating shall be suitable for a3O degree C average and 4O degree C
maximum ambient temperature. |
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2.04 CORE AND COIL
A. Core construction to be of non-aging a|ectdoo| grade grain-oriented o||kmn steel to minimize
hysteresis and eddy current losses. Core lamination shall be tightly assembled.
B . Provide windings wound oY high quality aluminum. �
C. Arrange ventilated windings to brace coil layers and provide maximum ventilation. Construct core
and coil assemblies to provide short circuit withstand capability as defined by ANSI and NEMA standards.
Securely bolt complete assembly to the enclosure base using vibration dampening pads to reduce noise.
O. The complete core and coil shall be impregnated with copic,thermo-settingpolyester
varnish to provide a high dielectric and flame retardant seal. The shield of varnish bm the coils shall
effectively impregnate the entire core and coil assembly that results ina unit which havirtually
impermeable bz moisture, dust, salt air and other contaminants. Cast encapsulated core and
windings in a resin compound to provide o moisture-proof, shock-resistant, high dielectric seal.
E. Provide full capacity taps in the high-voltage windings of transformers. For 3 phase transformers
rated below 15 KVA` provide two 5Y6 full capacity below normal taps . For 3 phase transformers
rated 15 KVA and above, provide two 2.5% full capacity above normal taps and four 2.5% full
capacity below normal taps
2'05 ENCLOSURES
A. Provide NEK8A1ventilated enclosures of heavy gauge steel construction for indoor transformers.
Provide weather shields for ventilated transformers installed outdoors conforming to the requirements
ofNEK4A25O, Type 3R. Finish enclosures |n ANSI G1 gray paint.
B. Unless otherwise specified, sound levels shall be in accordance with values allowed by NEMA ST-20.
PART 3-EXECUTION
3J01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Provide flexible conduit to and from transformer.
B. Install transformers in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Provide vibration isolation devices whether floor mounted or hung from structure as follows:
1. Install floor mounted transformers on two (2) layer, one (1) inch thick, rubber neoprene pads
with galvanized shims (Mason Super"VV"orequa|).
2. For suspended transformers provide spring hangers (Mason 30N or equal) with double
neoprene elements at the top of the device with spring seated neoprene cups at the base of
the device for sway bracing purposes.
D. Provide working clearances around transformers in accordance with Article 110 of the National
Electrical Code.
E. Provide separation and clearance around transformers in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendation to allow adequate cooling.
F. Ground transformers in accordance with Articles 250 and 450 of the National Electrical Code.
3'02 FIELD TESTING
A. Torque all connections bm manufacturers recommendation.
B. Check the insulation resistance of primary and seconclardy windings with a 1000 vdc "megger".
Minimum acceptable value is 3mnagohms.
C. Clean all construction debris, trash, and dust from enclosue, windings, and area around transformer.
Use indusUa| type vacuum cleaner to remove dust from windings.
D. Clean or replace all fi|baro associated with cooling air intake.
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(954) 421-1260
FAX: (954) 421-1466
Dennis Davis PE - 65701
John E. Moulder PE - 33200
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