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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 Fort Lauderdale.
4. Life Safety Code - NFPA 101 (2003),
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 (NQS Handbook 81)
13, Requirements of Local Power Corporation.
14. National Fire Protection Association 72 (2002).
17. Fire Prevention Code, (NFPA1) (2003).
18. The Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Elevators.
19. Building Code: Florida Building Code (2004).
20, AIA Guidelines
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, junction 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 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 to be concealed. Where circuits are shown 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.
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3. Spot Painting on Rough -in;
a. Conduit, raceways, boxes, backbones, ponelboards, 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 $ranch 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 XXHW 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 WIRING DEVICES
A. All receptacles shall be 20 amp, 125 volt grounding type, (hospital grade) (specification grade) and mounted at 18" AFF.
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,
G. Approved Manufacturers: Hubbel, Pass & Seymor, Leviton.
16470 PANELBOARDS
A. Panels shall be full size, minimum 20" wide x 5-3/4" deep using full size, bolt -on quick -make, quick -break circuit breakers of the thermal magnetic
type. Mains shall be lugs only or main breakers as required. Panels surface mounted in closets. All panels to have separate equipment ground bar and
typewritten directories.
M. Panels shall be rated for use as service entrance where required.
C. Approved Manufacturers: Square D, GE, Cutler Hammer, Siemens.
16480 SAFETY SWITCHES AND MOTOR CONTROLS
A. Motor starters shall be across -the -line magnetic type sized for motor horsepower. Overloads shall be provided in each phase. Hand -off -auto
. selector switches, run pilot lights and auxiliary contacts shall be included. Control shall be 120V.
B, All control, alarm and interlock wiring shall be in conduit and shall be color coded.
xis Ing on I Ions.
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 C, Disconnect switches shall be heavy duty and shall use a quick -make, quick -break mechanism with an enclosure of a NEMA type conforming to area in
sections of this specification. which it is installed. Disconnects for motors shell be horsepower rated.
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. Service and metering shall meet the requirements of the local utility company and all provisions of NAPA 70. Temporary light and power shall be
provided as required.
K. 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.
M. 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;
Service Label
a. Low Voltage 120/208 Voltage
b. High Voltage N/A
c. Fire Alarm Fire Alarm
d. Alarm Monitoring Alarm
e. Telephone Telephone
f, Emergency Emergency
1) Life Safety Life Safety
2) Critical Branch Critical Branch
3) Equipment Branch Equipment branch
D. Approved Manufacturers: Square D, GE, Cutler Hammer, Siemens.
16500 LIGHTING
A. Lighting shall be designed for type of task involved and in general shall utilize 3500-degree K. T8, biax, and compact fluorescent lamps.
B. In general, fixture types shall be like shown in lighting fixture schedule, sheet E-0,
D. Exit lights and emergency egress lighting shall be served from the Emergency Power System/Life Safety Branch.
E. Fluorescent ballasts shall be automatic reset thermal protected, CBM--ETL series, sound rated, high power factor type. U.L, Class P ballasts shall be
furnished with external fusing. All ballasts shall be of the electronic type,
F. HID ballasts shall be high power factor type protected by in --line fuses.
G. All incandescent lamps shall be rated 130V.
16555 LIGHTING DIMMING SYSTEM
A. Provide architectural lighting dimmer system, including dimming panels, control modules, wallbox controls and all associated wiring.
M. Approved Manufacturer: Lutron.
16720 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
A. Fire Alarm and Detection: An electrically supervised, fully addressable, 24V D.C. fire alarm system shall be provided and shall including the following:
1. Detection generally from duct located photoelectric type detectors and area ceiling photoelectric detectors.
2. Ionization detectors in trash chutes.
3. Fire alarm, double action manual pull stations.
4. Sprinkler system water flow switch and valve alarm.
5. Alarm signals from with flashing lights. (ADA compliant.)
6. Fan shut down, smoke door closure, and smoke damper control, where required,
7. Connection to Life Safety Branch of the essential distribution system.
B. Approved Manufacturers: Simplex, Notifier, Edwards, Johnson Controls.
16740 TELEPHONE/DATA RACEWAY SYSTEM
A, Telephone System: Conduit, outlet boxes and terminal boards located in telephone equipment closets shall be provided. Computer terminal line, locations
shall be reviewed and provisions made for data lines and terminations,
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