Corona City Council
August 6, 2025

b. Primary brush movement shall be such as to fill surface irregularities, after which coating shall be smoothed by series of parallel strokes. c. Paint shall be evenly spread and brushed out.
d. Paint will be considered improperly applied if an inordinate amount of residual brush marks remain.

11. Immediately remove spills, oversprays and coatings that fall on surrounding areas and surfaces not scheduled to receive specified coating.

12. After completing each coat application, request inspection by City’s Representative before applying next coat.
a. Work performed in absence of inspection by City’s Representative may be required to be removed and replaced with proper inspection.
b. Entire cost of removal and replacement, including cost of materials which may be furnished by City and used in removed Work shall be borne by Contractor regardless of whether Work removed is found to be defective or not. c. Do not apply finish coats until total film thickness of paint undercoats is obtained. d. Work covered up without authority of City’s Representative shall, upon order of City’s Representative, be uncovered to extent required, and Contractor shall similarly bear entire cost of performing Work and furnishing materials necessary for removal of covering and its subsequent replacement as directed and accepted by City’s Representative.

13. Pinholes and holidays detected during testing shall be marked, repaired in accordance with Manufacturer’s printed instructions and retested.
a. No pinholes or other irregularities will be permitted in final coating.

14. Coats that do not hide undercoat shall be given another coat.

15. Protect finished surfaces between coats.
a. For subsequent coats, remove dust, dirt, oil, grease and foreign matter which will affect adhesion or durability of finish by washing with clean rags dipped in commercial cleaning solvent approved by paint and coating system Manufacturer. b. Surface shall then be rinsed with clean water and wiped dry with clean rags.

16. Cure coats in accordance with Manufacturer’s Application Instructions. a. Allow ≥24 hours between coats of paint for curing.

17. Strictly observe drying and curing time between coats stated in Manufacturer’s application instructions.

18. Upon completion, remove masking and other temporary coverings and protection of surrounding areas and surfaces.

19. Allow City’s Representative to examine each coat of paint, enamel, stain, shellac, and varnish before next coat is applied.
a. Notify City’s Representative such Work is ready for inspection.

J. Apply prime coats to steel or concrete as follows:

1. Apply prime coats in accordance with Manufacturer’s Application Instructions. a. Follow Manufacturer’s recommendations, including selection of spray equipment, brushes, rollers, cleaners, thinners, mixing, drying time, temperature and humidity of application, and safety precautions.

2. Surfaces of metal and steel not embedded in concrete, and surfaces of unprimed plain sheet metalwork shall be primed promptly upon delivery to project site.

3. Galvanized metalwork shall be primed immediately after erection.

4. Reclean surfaces by blast cleaning that have surface colored or become moist prior to coating application.

5. Do not apply prime coat over damp or moist surfaces.

6. Prime prepared ferrous surfaces immediately after completing surface preparation and before surface rusting or accumulation of dust, dirt, or foreign matter occurs.

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7. Apply brush coat of primer on welds, sharp edges, nuts, bolts, and irregular surfaces prior to application of primer and finish coat.
a. Brush coat shall be done prior to and in conjunction with spray coat application. b. Apply spray coat over brush coat.

8. For galvanized metalwork, clean oil, grease and foreign materials from surfaces. a. Apply vinyl wash pretreatment coating.
b. Follow manufacturer's instructions for drying time, then prime with 1 coat of metal primer.

9. For unprimed iron, steel, and uncoated metals specified to be painted, prime with 1 coat of metal primer.

10. Apply zinc-rich primer by spray methods.
a. On areas inaccessible to spray application, apply paint by brush or daubers. b. Use mechanical mixers to mix primer.
c. After mixing, strain primer through metal #30 to #60 mesh screen or double layer of cheesecloth immediately prior to or during pour into spray pot. d. Use agitating spray pot for spray application of primer. e. Agitator or stirrer shall reach within 2” of bottom of spray pot and shall be in motion at all times during primer application.
f. Motion shall be sufficient to keep primer mixed.
g. If painting is interrupted, expel primer remaining in fluid hose. h. Primer shall be free from dust, dirt, salt, or deleterious deposits and thoroughly dry before applying pre-treatment vinyl wash primer.
i. Apply wash primer ≤ 72 hours before applying finish coats. j. Apply vinyl wash primer by spraying to produce uniform wet film completely coating underlying surface.

11. For shop-primed metal items, touch up bare and abraded areas with metal primer prior to applying 2nd and 3rd coats.

12. Apply coats evenly and with full coverage so finished surfaces are free of sags, runs and imperfections.

13. Prime coats incompatible with finish coats or applied to improperly prepared surfaces shall be removed and appropriate prime coat applied at no additional cost to City.

14. Cure prime coats in accordance with Manufacturer’s written specifications and instructions.

K. Apply intermediate coats as follows:

1. Apply intermediate coats in accordance with Manufacturer’s Application Instructions, and within over-coating timeframe of prime coat.

2. Follow recommendations of Manufacturer including selection of spray equipment, brushes, rollers, cleaners, thinners, mixing, drying time, temperature and humidity of application, and safety precautions.
a. Do not paint under adverse ambient conditions that may affect life or appearance of coating.

3. After applying prime coat, apply by brush, 1 stripe coat of intermediate coat epoxy, thinned 15% (or as recommended by Manufacturer), to welds, edges and corners, rivets, fasteners, and/or other difficult to reach areas.

L. Apply finish coats as follows:

1. Conform to requirements of SSPC PA-1, Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting.

2. Stir, strain, and keep coating materials at uniform consistency during application. a. Apply each coating evenly, free of brush marks, sags, runs, and other evidence of poor workmanship.

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3. Apply coating systems to specified minimum dry-film thicknesses as measured from above peaks of surface profile.

4. Finished surfaces shall be free from holidays, pinholes, bubbles, runs, drops, ridges, waves, laps, excessive or unsightly brush marks, and variations in color, texture, and gloss.
a. Verify absence of holidays and flaws by appropriate testing. b. Recoat and retest areas failing these tests.
c. City may require >1 finish coat if required to provide uniform color and texture.

5. Finish coats found to be incompatible with prime or intermediate coats or applied to improperly prepared surfaces shall be removed and appropriate finish coat applied at no additional cost to City.

M. Following application and testing, protect surfaces of coating systems from damage during construction.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Contractor shall hold current C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor’s license and have ≥5 years practical experience and successful history in applying specified products to surfaces of steel standpipes, reservoirs, vessels and elevated tanks for water storage.

1. Upon request, they shall substantiate this requirement by furnishing list of references.

B. Employees working on project shall be skilled craftsmen, trained for application of specified coatings and qualified to perform required Work.

1. Work shall be done in manner comparable with best standards of practice found in that trade.

2. Apply materials evenly so as to be free from sags, runs, crawls, brush marks, wrinkles, skips, holidays or other application defects, blemishes or evidence of poor workmanship.

3. Coats shall be of proper consistency.

4. Repair skips, holidays, thin areas, an deficiencies in each paint coat before proceding to next coat.

5. Cut lines shall be sharply cut to lines.

C. Repair or replace damaged or colored materials and surfaces not scheduled to be coated.

D. Touch up or repair damaged coatings shall be acceptable if result is not visibly different from adjacent surfaces.

1. Recoat entire surface where touch-up result is visibly different, either in sheen, texture or color.

E. Remove and clean up paint drips, spills, oversprays, and splashes from areas not being painted.

1. Remove rubbish, waste and surplus material and clean woodwork, hardware, floors and other adjacent Work.

2. Remove paint, varnish and brush marks from glazing material and, upon completion of painting Work, wash and polish glazing material both sides.

3. Remove and replace damaged glazing material with new material at no cost to City.

4. Clean hardware and other unpainted metal surfaces with accepted cleaner.

5. Do not use abrasives or edged tools.

F. Repair in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions coatings showing film characteristics or defects that might adversely affect their performance or appearance.

1. Clean and recoat surfaces with specified paint material to obtain specified color and coverage, if surfaces have improper finish color, or insufficient film thickness.

2. Sandblast or power-sand visible areas of chipped, peeled, or abraded paint, feathering edges.

3. Prime and finish coat in accordance with Manufacturer’s Application Instructions.

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4. Work shall be free of runs, bridges, shiners, laps, or other imperfections.

G. Manufacturer’s representative shall provide technical assistance and guidance as needed for proper surface preparation and coating system application.

H. Field testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST

STANDARD) FREQUENCY

FIRST TEST

PAID FOR
BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Surface
Preparation
Visual
Inspection
SSPC Vis 1, ASTM D2200, NACE
Std TM01-70
As directed City City
Contaminants Chemical or ultraviolet tests City’s option City Contractor Anchor Profile As specified or Manufacturer’s
requirement to be verified by
nondestructive instrument such as
Keane-Tator Surface Profile
Comparator or Testex Press-O Film
System
As directed Contractor Contractor

Compressor Verify Absence
of Water and
Oil
Blotter test 1 each startup Contractor Contractor
Atmospheric
Conditions
Dewpoint Sling Psychrometer and US Dept of
Commerce Weather Bureau
Psychrometric Tables
As directed Contractor Contractor
Each
Coating
System
Visual
Inspection
No runs, orange-peels, fisheyes,
bridges, shiners, laps, or other
imperfections.

City’s option City City

Each Coat Holidays NACE RP0188
Nondestructive holiday tester such
as K-D Bird Dog or Tinker-Rasor
Model AP or AP-W
(22.5-80V with approximate
80,000Ω resistance) Use sponge
saturated with 0.5% sodium chloride
solution.

Coating shall be holiday-free.

Contractor to submit written reports
from accepted testing agency on
prime, intermediate, and finish
coating inspections.
100% of surface
of each coating
Contractor Contractor
Dry-Film
Thickness
(Ferrous
Surfaces)
SSPC-PA2
Nondestructive magnetic-type dryfilm thickness gauge such as “Elcometer”, “Inspector”,
ElectroPhysik USA MiniTest”,
“Mikrotest Digital”, or “Positest”
Average of measurements shall
exceed specified DFT.

No spot measurement shall be
<80% or >140% of specified DFT
Submit written report from accepted
testing agency on reinspection
Allow 8 hours to
elapse after
application.

Then take ≥5
spot
measurements in
each area.

Check each coat
for DFT
Contractor Contractor
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ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST

STANDARD) FREQUENCY

FIRST TEST

PAID FOR
BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Dry-Film
Thickness
(Non-magnetic
Surfaces)
ASTM D4138
Use Tooke Gage or similar
instrument.

Average of measurements shall
exceed specified DFT.

No spot measurement shall be
<80% or >140% of specified DFT
Repair coating at locations where
coupons are removed
Submit written report from accepted
testing agency on reinspection
Allow 8 hours to
elapse after
application.

Then take ≥5
spot
measurements in
each area.

Check each coat
for DFT
Contractor Contractor
Holidays in
Coatings ≤20
mils (except
zinc primers
and
galvanizing)
Nondestructive holiday tester such
as K-D Bird Dog or Tinker-Rasor
Model AP or AP-W
(22.5-80V with approximate
80,000Ω resistance) Use sponge
saturated with 0.5% sodium chloride
solution.

Coating shall be holiday-free.

Submit written reports from
accepted testing agency on prime,
intermediate, and finish coating
inspections.
100% of surface
of each dried
coating
Contractor Contractor

Finished
Coating
System
11-Month
Warranty
Inspection
Demonstrate compliance to Contract
Documents and Manufacturers
printed literature as described
below.

Repair identified deficiencies.
1 inspection
attended by City,
Contractor, City’s
Representative
and
Manufacturer’s
representative
City and
Contractor’s
respective
duties are
itemized
below
Contractor
I. Furnish inspection devices in good working condition for detection of holidays and measurement of dry-film thickness of paints and coatings.

1. Also furnish US Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards certified thickness calibration plates to test accuracy of thickness gauges.

2. Dry film thickness gauges and holiday detectors shall be available until final acceptance of application.

3. Inspection devices shall be operated by, or in presence of City’s Representative with location and frequency basis determined by City’s Representative.

4. City’s Representative is not precluded from furnishing their own inspection devices and rendering their opinion based solely on their tests.

J. Work having improper finish color, insufficient film thickness, holidays, or visual flaws shall be cleaned and top-coated with specified system to obtain specified color and coverage.

1. Sand by hand or power sand nonconforming areas.

2. Feather edges.

3. Prime areas.

4. Apply specified finish coat free of runs, bridges, shiners, laps, or flaws.

K. City’s Representative shall have right to reject unsatisfactory material or Work and to replace it at Contractor’s expense if deficiencies are found in quality of installed coating.

L. Upon completion of Work, remove staging, scaffolding, drop cloths, rags, brushes, and containers from project site.

1. Remove paint brushed, splattered, spilled or splashed on surfaces not specified to be painted.

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2. Remove temporary protective wrappings and tape after completing painting operations.

3. Clean and polish glass surfaces.

4. Clean site to satisfaction of City’s Representative.

M. Warranty Inspection shall be conducted during 11th month following completion of coating and painting Work.

1. Repair defective Work in strict accordance with Contract Documents and to satisfaction of City’s Representative.

2. City will establish inspection date and will notify Contractor ≥30 days in advance. a. City will uncover or expose surfaces to be inspected.

3. Contractor shall provide at their expense suitable lighting and ventilation for inspection. a. Provide other necessary inspection equipment to City’s satisfaction.

4. Coating system shall be visually inspected.

5. City’s Representative will prepare Warranty Inspection Report and deliver to Contractor. a. Report will set forth number and type of failures observed, percentage of surface area where failure has occurred, and names of persons making inspection. b. Upon completion of inspection and receipt of Inspection Report, City will establish date for Contractor to proceed with remedial Work.

6. Remedial Work shall occur at locations where paint or coating have peeled, scaled, flaked, bubbled, or cracked and at locations where rusting is evident. a. Such locations shall be considered failures.

7. Repair defective coatings and damaged or rusting spots. a. Then test repaired areas as specified herein.
b. Repeat repair/testing procedure until surface meets specified requirements. c. Repairs shall proceed promptly.
d. Delay on part of Contractor to proceed with remedial Work on schedule shall constitute breach of this Contract.
e. In such case, City may remedy defects as outlined in Contract Documents.

8. Make repairs at points where failures are observed by removing deteriorated coating or paint, sandpapering, cleaning surface, and repainting or recoating with same system. a. If area of failure >25% of specific coated or painted surface, entire paint or coating system shall, at City’s option, be removed and recoated or repainted in accordance with original Contract Documents.

9. Contractor shall include appropriate amount for testing and repair in their bid. a. No additional allowance will be paid by City for Warranty Inspection and repairs.

3.4 Protection
A. Abate dust nuisance to protect wet paint film.

1. Dampen adjacent roadbeds and shoulders with water on each side of locations where painting is in progress.

2. Furnish and post “DRIVE SLOWLY” signs and other precautions necessary to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating on freshly painted surfaces.

B. Provide “WET PAINT” signs to protect freshly painted surfaces.

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SECTION 09 92 00

GALVANIZING
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Materials, testing, and application of galvanizing by hot-dip or electro-depositing process.

B. Steel metalwork, other than stainless steel, shall be galvanized after fabrication, except for:

1. Stainless steel items.

2. Teflon® (PTFE)-coated items.

3. Epoxy-coated items.

4. Items to be mortar-coated or embedded in concrete.

5. Items specified to be painted.

6. Items not to be painted or galvanized as directed by City’s Representative C. Refer to the following sections for Work not covered herein.

1. Section 05 12 00 for galvanizing structural steel framing

2. Section 33 05 38 for galvanizing of hangers and supports.

D. Conform to Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) §210-3, applicable permits, and requirements herein.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 05 50 00: Metal Fabrications
I. Section 09 90 00: Painting and Coating
J. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical K. Section 33 05 31: Pipeline Joint Materials
L. Section 33 05 38: Hangers and Supports

1.3 System Description
A. Furnish and install galvanizing required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and applicable building codes and standards.

1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workers trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

B. Complete machine Work, die Work, cutting, punching, bending, welding, drilling, threadcutting, straightening and other fabrication Work before galvanizing.

C. Galvanize items after fabrication in largest sections possible.

D. Galvanize applicable fasteners before assembling structural units.

E. Zinc coating shall adhere tenaciously to base metal surface.

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1. Coatings shall be even, smooth, and uniform, free from blisters and excess zinc deposits.

F. Warped or distorted products shall be replaced.

G. Factory testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST

STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Galvanizing Test Coupon
Preparation
Wire coupon to material
being galvanized before
immersion to represent
coating deposited.
1 coupon each unit galvanized
weighing over 1 lb or where
requested by City’s
Representative
Contractor Contractor
Galvanizing Thickness ASTM E376 1 test each coupon Contractor Contractor

1.5 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. ASTM A116 Metallic-Coated, Steel-Woven Wire Fence Fabric

2. ASTM A121 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Barbed Wire

3. ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

4. ASTM A153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

5. ASTM A239 Locating Thinnest Spot on a Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or Steel Articles

6. ASTM A392 Zinc-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric

7. ASTM A525 Preparation of Zinc-Coated and Zinc-Alloy-Coated Steel Panels for Testing Paint and Related Coating Products

8. ASTM A767 Galvanizing Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

9. ASTM A780 Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings

10. ASTM A929 Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process for Corrugated Steel Pipe

11. ASTM B6 Zinc

12. ASTM B633 Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel

13. ASTM B695 Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel

14. ASTM E376 Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Testing Methods

15. ASTM F1083 Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded for Fence Structures

16. ASTM F1941 Electrodeposited Coatings on Mechanical Fasteners

17. SSPC Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Primer

18. SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning

19. SSPC SP6/NACE 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning

20. SSPC SP7 Brush-off Blast Cleaning

21. SSPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) §210-3 “Galvanizing”

1.6 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Certificate of Compliance Submit galvanizing certificate of compliance with listed ASTM specifications per Certificate of Compliance requirements.

Certificate shall identify ASTM standard complied with.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance.

B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Certificates of Compliance.

1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

B. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of galvanized materials.

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1.8 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Galvanized Touch Up
Material
American Solder and Flux Company (Drygalv) Paoli, PA (610) 647-3575 Carboline International “Galvanox” St Louis, MO (888) 227-2654 Cominco, Ltd “Galva-Guard” San Diego, CA (619) 233-4763 Glidden ICI Dulux Paints Div PPG Industries (GlidZinc
Organic 5526/5527/5528)
Strongsville, OH (440) 816-9021
Koppers Industries (CarboZinc 11) Pittsburgh, PA (412) 227-2001 Lanco Manufacturing “Galvacon” San Lorenzo, PR (787) 736-6745 Metalloy Products Co (Galvalloy) Los Angeles, CA
Rust-Oleum Corp (2185 Cold Galvanizing Compound) Vernon Hills, IL (877) 385-8155 Sherwin Williams (ZincClad I Low VOC B69AW9) Cleveland OH (800) 524-5979 Tnemec Co Inc (90-97) Kansas City, MO (800) 863-6321
Zaclon, LLC “ Galvanizing Repair Rod” Cleveland, OH (216) 271-1601 ZRC Worldwide Cold Galvanizing Compound Marshfield, MA (781) 319-0400 Accepted lead-free equal

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Refer to Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) §210-3 for materials requirements for galvanizing.

C. Materials for galvanizing shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Galvanizing Zinc Conform to ASTM B6 Prime Western
Steel Products, Structural
Shapes, Tie-Rods, Handrails,
Manhole Steps, Castings, and
Metal Fabrications
Galvanized Coating Conform to ASTM A123, ASTM A153, ASTM B633 or ASTM B695
Thickness ≥3.4 mil - 2.00 oz/ft2
Galvanized Steel Rebars Galvanized Coating Conform to ASTM A767 Thickness as shown in Table 1 or ASTM A767
Structural Steel Bolts, Nuts,
and Washers (Connection
Bolts and Anchor Bolts
Galvanized Coating Conform to ASTM A153, ASTM B633, ASTM B695, or ASTM F1941
Class Fe/Zn 5
Thickness as shown in Table 1 of ASTM A153
Steel or Iron Sheets Galvanized Coating Conform to ASTM A525 Hangers and Supports Galvanized Coating Refer to Section 33 05 38 Galvanizing Repair Paint Zinc-Rich Primer Conform to SSPC Paint 20 Hot-Stick Galvanizing Rod 50% Zinc, 50% Tin Do not use products containing lead.

D. Shop prime iron and steel Work not shown to be galvanized with exceptions below:

1. Refer to Section 09 90 00 for requirements for shop priming.

2. Do not galvanize or shop prime stainless steel.

3. Do not galvanize or shop prime items to be embedded in concrete, masonry, or sprayed on fireproofing.

4. Provide clean surface for bonding to concrete.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Examine areas and conditions under which Work of this section will be performed.

1. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work.

2. Avoid unsuitable marking paints.

3. Remove welding slag, splatter, anti-splatter compounds, and burrs before galvanizing.

4. Consult with galvanizer about removal of grease, oil, paint, and other deleterious material prior to fabrication.

5. Remove surface contaminants not removable by normal chemical cleaning process of galvanizing operation.

6. Use blast cleaning where chemical cleaning is not sufficient.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Section 01 73 00 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Furnish galvanizing at locations shown on Plans and Submittals.

C. The following installation standards shall be followed:

1. Applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.

2. Other applicable building, fire, plumbing, mechanical and electrical code requirements

3. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements

4. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction §210-3 “Galvanizing” D. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

E. Apply galvanizing as follows:

1. Clean steel of rust and scale.

2. Galvanize steel plates, shapes, bars, and fabricated assemblies in accordance with ASTM A123.

3. Galvanize bolts, anchor bolts, nuts, and threaded fasteners in accordance with ASTM A153.

4. Straighten galvanized parts that become warped during galvanizing operation.

F. Repair zinc coatings which have been field or shop cut, burned by welding, abraded or otherwise damaged to such extent as to expose base metal.

G. Shop repairs may be made by stripping and cleaning damaged areas and re-applying a zinc coating by hot-dip process as follows:

1. Prepare surface, removing oil, grease, soil, and soluble material by cleaning with water and detergent (SSPC SP1) followed by brush off blast cleaning (SSPC SP7).

2. Blasted area shall lap undamaged zinc coating ≥½”.

3. Make metalizing repairs using zinc wire containing ≥99.98% zinc..

4. Apply zinc coating per ASTM A780 Annex A3.

5. Use metalizing gun to apply ≥5 mils zinc on damaged areas.

6. Repair coating shall taper to zero thickness at edge of blasted undamaged section.

H. Field repairs to field welded and damaged galvanizing may be made by applying a zinc-dust paint coating as follows:

1. Prepare surface, removing oil, grease, soil, and soluble material by cleaning with water and detergent (SSPC SP1) followed by brush off blast cleaning (SSPC SP7).

2. Blasted area shall lap undamaged zinc coating ≥½”.

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3. Field repair using acceptable galvanizing touch-up material.

4. Paint cleaned area with 2 coats un-thinned zinc paint to apply ≥5 mils zinc on damaged areas.

5. Apply repair compound per ASTM A780 Annex A3 and paint Manufacturer's Application Instructions, except coating shall have ≥90% dry film zinc content by weight.

I. Field repairs to field welded and damaged galvanizing may be made by applying zinc-alloy solder coating or a hot stick galvanizing repair rod zinc coating as follows:

1. Prepare surface, removing oil, grease, soil, and soluble material by cleaning with water and detergent (SSPC SP1) followed by brush off blast cleaning (SSPC SP7).

2. Blasted area shall lap undamaged zinc coating ≥½”.

3. Deposit solder to apply ≥5 mils zinc-alloy solder on damaged areas or make repairs using specified hot stick galvanizing repair rod.

4. Apply repair compound per ASTM A780 Annex A3 and repair rod Manufacturer's Application Instructions.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Field testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Galvanizing Visual
Inspection
Conform to ASTM A123 (steel sections),
A153 (fasteners), or A767 (rebar) as
applicable
1 inspection City City
Zinc Coating
Thickness
Conform to ASTM A123 (steel sections),
A153 (fasteners), or A767 (rebar) as
applicable
1 test Contractor Contractor
Field
Performance
Demonstrate Work conforms to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
literature
1 test Contractor Contractor
11-month
Warranty
Inspection
Confirm Work conforms to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
literature
1 test City Contractor

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EPOXY LININGS AND COATINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Requirements for surface preparation, application and testing of fusion-bonded epoxy lining and coating systems for ferrous surfaces of valves, hydrants, flow meters, pumps, , pipelines, fittings, or pipeline appurtenances.

B. Do not apply fusion-bonded epoxy systems to aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, plastic, rubber, or stainless steel surfaces.

C. Where City deems fusion-bonded epoxy coatings to be impractical, or for plug valve lining systems, liquid epoxy lining systems may be substituted as described herein.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 09 90 00: Painting and Coating

1.3 Definitions
A. The following definitions apply:

1. Dry Film Thickness (DFT): Thickness of fully cured coat of paint measured in mils (1/1000”).

1.4 System Description
A. Furnish and install complete functional coating system for specified surface in compliance with applicable local air quality management regulations and NSF requirements for use with potable water where applicable.

1. Conformance to NSF 61 shall require concurrent conformance with NSF standards referenced by NSF 61, including NSF 600.

2. Comply with Manufacturer’s application requirements and applicable codes, standards, and South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations, including Rule 1107 for shop coating and Rule 1113 for field coating.

1.5 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

B. Cured lining or coating shall be smooth and glossy with no graininess or roughness.

1. Lining or coating shall have no blisters, cracks, bubbles, under-film voids, mechanical damage, discontinuities or holidays.

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ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST

STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Offsite Surface
Preparation
and Priming
Offsite
Inspection of
Priming
Operation
Applicable standards As directed Contractor Contractor
Paint from
Proposed
“Equals”
Spectrographic
and Durability
Tests
Applicable ASTM standards As directed Contractor Contractor Valve, Hydrant,
Flow Meter,
Pump, Pipe,
Fitting, or
Pipeline
Appurtenance
Interior Lining
or Coating
Visual
Inspection
AWWA C116 §5.2
Pipe or items will be rejected due to:
1 Sizeable protrusions in lining
obviously caused by lining over
foreign material.
2 Defects indicating double flow or
fold in lining.
3 Chuck marks or gouges extending
to bare metal.
4 Bubbles or area which appears to
be unbonded to underlying metal
surface
Each lined pipe
spool or item
Contractor Contractor
Holidays ASTM D5162 and AWWA C116 §5.3
or AWWA C213 §5.3.3.

If number of holidays or pinholes for
items ≤12” is ≤5 per item, repair per
coating Manufacturer’s
recommendation and retest.

If more holidays are found, sandblast,
recoat and retest entire item.

Each lined
Valve, Hydrant,
Flow Meter,
Pump, Pipe,
Fitting, or
Pipeline
Appurtenance
Contractor Contractor
AWWA C116 §5.3 or AWWA C213
§5.3.3 If <1 holiday per 10ft2 of pipe
surface is found, repair per coating
Manufacturer’s recommendation and
retest.

If more holidays are found, sandblast,
recoat and retest entire pipe spool.

Also check weld seam centerlines to
verify no porous blisters, craters or
pimples lie along peak of weld crown.

Each lined
Valve, Flow
Meter, Pump,
Pipe Spool,
Fitting, or
Pipeline
Appurtenance
≥16”
Contractor Contractor
Lining
Thickness
AWWA C116 §5.2
Verify thickness with magnetic-type
dry film thickness gauge.

Average shall exceed minimum
thickness, No thickness
measurement shall be >2 mils below
or >3 mils above specified minimum
thickness.

Items not meeting these criteria shall
be sandblasted, recoated and
retested.

Each lined
Valve, Hydrant,
Flow Meter,
Pump, Pipe,
Fitting, or
Pipeline
Appurtenance
at 3 locations
per item
Contractor Contractor

1.6 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. ASTM D1002 Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)

2. ASTM D1044 Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion

3. ASTM D2370 Tensile Properties of Organic Coatings
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4. ASTM D2583 Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor

5. ASTM D5162 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Nonconductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates

6. ASTM G17 Penetration Resistance of Pipeline Coatings

7. AWWA C116/ANSI A21.16 Protective Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings for Interior and Exterior Surfaces of Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings

8. AWWA C210 Liquid Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings

9. AWWA C213 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings

10. AWWA C550 Protective Epoxy Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants

11. AWWA C620 Spray-Applied In-Place Epoxy Lining of Water Pipelines 3” and Larger

12. California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen Code)

13. MSS SP98 Protective Coatings for Interior of Valves, Hydrants, and Fittings

14. NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects

15. NSF/ANSI 600 Health Effects Evaluation and Criteria for Chemicals in Drinking Water

16. SSPC PA1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting

17. SSPC PA2 Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges

18. SSPC SP5/NACE 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning

19. SSPC SP10/NACE 2 Near White Blast Cleaning

20. SSPC Vis1 Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Surfaces

1.7 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Product Data Submit product data sheets per Product Data requirements.

Application Instructions Required for each paint and coating per Application Instruction requirements.

Include:

1.Surface Preparation Requirements.

2.MSDS sheets identifying flammability, toxicity, allergenic properties and other characteristics requiring field precautions.

3.Minimum and maximum recommended dry-film thicknesses per coat for prime, intermediate, and finish coats.

4.Percent solids by volume.

5.Statement verifying selected prime coat is recommended by Manufacturer for use with selected intermediate and finish coats.

6.Application and curing requirements and instructions.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Certificate of Compliance 1.For Work done in California, submit certification coatings conform to applicable local Air Quality Management District rules and regulations for products and application

2.Submit coating system and application certification coatings comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application per Certificate of Compliance requirements.

3.Submit description of repair procedures used if any.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Product Data, Application Instructions, and Certificates of Compliance.

1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

1.9 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
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1-22-dp 09 96 56 – Epoxy Linings and Coatings - 4 of 11 A. Materials shall be of current manufacture and shall meet applicable regulations for their application and intended service.

1. Materials shall meet applicable Federal, state and local regulations, including Air Quality Management District Regulations.

2. Coats of coating system shall be of same Manufacturer and shall be accepted by Manufacturer for intended service.

3. If product specified herein is no longer manufactured or does not meet current regulations, provide substitute, currently manufactured product of at least equal performance which meets applicable regulations subject to City’s Representative’s approval, at no additional cost.

B. Linings and coatings used on Work shall comply with VOC limits set forth in CALGreen Code §5.504.4.3.

C. Factory-applied base coatings to a specific product may differ slightly from those listed below where primers are factory-applied by Manufacturers.

1. Such base-coat substitutions for Contractor’s convenience are subject to the following:
a. Surface preparation shall meet or exceed surface preparations specified below. b. Primer or base coat shall be that recommended and normally used by Manufacturer for condition and exposure of finished installation.
c. Chemical composition of factory-applied base coats shall be similar to chemical composition specified below.
d. If different coating system is recommended by Manufacturer to meet performance specifications of other sections, Manufacturer shall notify Contractor in writing and said notice shall be forwarded to City’s Representative. e. Verify compatibility of adjacent coats with coating Manufacturers. f. Total DFT shall equal or exceed DFT specified below. g. Finish coat shall be as stipulated below.
h. If paint system fails, repair paint system in failed area to specifications of this section.

D. Acceptable Manufacturers for NSF-61 approved fusion-bonded epoxy include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
NSF-Approved FusionBonded Epoxy Linings
and Coatings
3M Scotchkote 134W, 206N or 6233 Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577 AkzoNobel Resicoat® R4 Reutlingen DEU (615) 259-2430
Lilly Powder Coatings / Valspar “Pipe Clad” 1500
Red
Kansas City, MO (816) 421-7400
Accepted equal
E. Acceptable Manufacturers for fusion-bonded epoxy where NSF approval is not required include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Fusion-Bonded Epoxy
Linings and Coatings
3M Scotchkote 134, 135, 203, 206, 206N or 6233 Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577 Axalta Coating Systems Philadelphia, PA (855) 547-1461
AkzoNobel Devoe - Sinclair - Dulux - Glidden Amsterdam NED (800) 589-1267 Lilly Powder Coatings / Valspar “Pipe Clad” 1500
Red
Kansas City, MO (816) 421-7400
Northtown Keysite 740 Huntington Beach, CA (714) 897-0700 Rohm & Haas / Dow Chemical Philadelphia, PA (215) 537-4000 Sherwin Williams Cleveland, OH (800) 524-5979
Accepted equal
F. Acceptable Manufacturers for field-applied epoxy coating for patching include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Epoxy Linings and
Coatings for Patching
Accepted equal
G. Acceptable Manufacturers for field-applied epoxy coating for patching of welded steel pipe joint interiors include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Field-Applied Liquid 3M Scotchkote 302 Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577 Epoxy Linings and Accepted equal
Coatings for Patching
Welded Steel Pipe
H. Refer to City of Corona List of Sole-Source Equipment for Water Facilities for acceptable Manufacturers for high-build-epoxy liner.

I. Acceptable Manufacturers for NSF-61 approved liquid epoxy where permitted include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
NSF-Approved Liquid
Epoxy Linings and
Coatings
3M Scotchkote 323 Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577
AkzoNobel Devoe - Sinclair - Dulux - Glidden Amsterdam NED (800) 589-1267 Carboline / RPM Plasite® 4500 Saint Louis, MO (800) 848-4645 PPG Industries Amercoat 370 Cheswick, PA (888) 774-4332 PPG Industries Amerlock®2 Sigmacover™2 Cheswick, PA (888) 774-4332 Raven AquataPoxy A6 or A61 Broken Arrow, OK (800) 324-2810 Tnemec Pota-Pox L140 Kansas City, KS (800) 863-6321
Tnemec Epoxoline Series 141 Kansas City, KS (800) 863-6321 Accepted equal
J. Acceptable Manufacturers for liquid epoxy where NSF 61 approval is not required include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Liquid Epoxy Linings
and Coatings where
NSF 61 Approval is Not
Required
3M Scotchkote 312 or 314 Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577
AkzoNobel Devoe - Sinclair - Dulux - Glidden Amsterdam NED (800) 589-1267 PPG Industries Amercoat 370 Cheswick, PA (888) 774-4332 Tnemec Pota-Pox L140
(For nonpotable water use Tnemec Series L69)
Kansas City, KS (800) 863-6321
Accepted equal
K. Acceptable Applicators for liquid catalyst epoxy include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Liquid Catalyst Epoxy
Linings and Coatings
Soc-Co Plastic Coating Company Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 987-4753 Accepted equal
L. Acceptable Applicators for dry powder fusion-bonded epoxy include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Dry-Powder FusionBonded Epoxy Linings
and Coatings
3M Saint Paul, MN (888) 364-3577
Armstrong Products Lancaster, PA (877) 276-7876
Fusecoat Company, Inc. South El Monte, CA (626) 443-6760 Accepted equal

2.2 Materials - General
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Interior lining of valves and hydrants 3” and larger for use with potable or reclaimed water shall meet requirements of AWWA C550.

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1-22-dp 09 96 56 – Epoxy Linings and Coatings - 6 of 11 C. Liquid epoxy lining systems for plug valve, interiors shall conform to the following.

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION*
Plug Valve Interior
Lining or Coating
Liquid Epoxy AWWA C213 for steel
AWWA C116 for ductile iron
100% solids powdered thermosetting epoxy per AWWA C550
Hardness per ASTM D2583: Barcol 17
Hardness on “M” Scale: Rockwell 50
Abrasion Resistance per ASTM D1044 with Tabor CS17 wheel 1000-gram wheel, 1000 cycles: 0.05 gram removed / 5000 cycles 0.115 gram removed Adhesion 3,000 psi (Elcometer)
Tensile Strength per ASTM D2370: 7300 psi
Penetration per ASTM G17: 0 mil
Adhesion Overlap Shear, ⅛” steel panel, 0.010 glue line per ASTM D1002:
4300 psi
Impact (100 in-lb minimum (Gardner ⅝” diameter tip)
Total DFT 16.0 mils
Total DFT 5.0-16.0 mils on ring grooves and flange faces Surface Preparation SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 White metal blast cleaning Base Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy 3M Company Epoxy Primer
DFT 5.0-6.0 mils,
Finish Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy 3M Scotchkote 323 Tnemec Pota-Pox L140
D. Fusion-bonded epoxy lining systems for other valve, hydrant, flow meter, pump, pipe, column, pipe fitting, or interiors shall conform to the following.

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION*
Valve, Hydrant, Flow
Meter, Pump, Pipe, ,
Lining or Coating
Fusion-Bonded
Epoxy
AWWA C213 for steel
AWWA C116 for ductile iron
ANSI/NSF 61 certified for use with potable water.
100% solids powdered thermosetting epoxy per AWWA C550
Hardness per ASTM D2583: Barcol 17
Hardness on “M” Scale: Rockwell 50
Abrasion Resistance per ASTM D1044 with Tabor CS17 wheel 1000-gram wheel, 1000 cycles: 0.05 gram removed / 5000 cycles 0.115 gram removed Adhesion 3,000 psi (Elcometer)
Tensile Strength per ASTM D2370: 7300 psi
Penetration per ASTM G17: 0 mil
Adhesion Overlap Shear, ⅛” steel panel, 0.010 glue line per ASTM D1002:
4300 psi
Impact (100 in-lb minimum (Gardner ⅝” diameter tip)
Total DFT 12.0 mils
Total DFT 5.0-16.0 mils on ring grooves and flange faces Surface Preparation SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 White metal blast cleaning Base Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy 3M Company Epoxy Primer
DFT 5.0-6.0 mils,
Finish Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy 3M Scotchkote 134, 206N, or 6233 Lilly / Valspar “Pipe Clad” 1500 Red E. Field-applied epoxy coating for patching shall conform to the following.

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION*
Valve, Hydrant, Flow
Meter, Pump, Pipe, ,
Pipe Fitting, or
Pipeline
Appurtenance Interior
Lining or Coating
Liquid Epoxy ANSI/NSF 61 certified for use with potable water. 80% solids liquid resin
Total DFT 12.0 mils
Patching Compound Polyamide Epoxy Scotchkote 306 or 323 DocuSign Envelope ID: C84981ED-FBC3-4385-B815-326A43071F1C

1-22-dp 09 96 56 – Epoxy Linings and Coatings - 7 of 11 F. Liquid epoxy lining systems for valve, hydrant, flow meter, pump, pipe, column, pipe fitting, or pipeline appurtenance interiors shall be used only when City deems fusion-bonded epoxy coating to be impractical.

1. Liquid epoxy lining systems for valve, hydrant and appurtenance interiors shall meet the following requirements.

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

ALTERNATE

SPECIFICATION

ALTERNATE

SPECIFICATION
Valve, Hydrant, Flow
Meter, Pump, Pipe,
Column Pipe, Pipe
Fitting, or Pipeline
Appurtenance Interior
Lining or Coating
Epoxy ANSI/NSF 61 certified for use with potable water.

Total MDFT 16.0 mils
Surface Preparation SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 White metal blast cleaning Base Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy Tnemec Pota-Pox
L140
(For nonpotable water
use Tnemec Series
L69)
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
3M Company Epoxy
Primer
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
ICI Devoe Bar-Rust
233V
DFT 5.0-6.0 mils
Intermediate Coat
(Apply at Place of
Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy Tnemec Pota-Pox
L140
(For nonpotable water
use Tnemec Series
L69)
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
3M Skotchkote 312 or
314
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
ICI Devoe Bar-Rust
233V
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
Finish Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy Tnemec Pota-Pox
L140
(For nonpotable water
use Tnemec Series
L69)
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
3M Skotchkote 312 or
314
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
ICI Devoe Bar-Rust
233V
DFT 4.0-5.0 mils,
*Powdered thermosetting epoxy or two coats of polyamide epoxy may be substituted.

G. Epoxy lining shall meet current Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content regulations.

1. Epoxy lining for potable water valves and hydrants shall also be listed by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for contact with potable water and shall contain no perchloroethylene, lead, chromium or zinc.

H. Powdered thermosetting epoxy coating systems for steel architectural surfaces shall meet the following requirements.

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION*
Architectural Exterior
Powder-Epoxy
Coating
Powdered
Thermosetting
Epoxy
ANSI/NSF 61 certified for use with potable water.
100% solids powdered thermosetting epoxy per AWWA C550
Hardness per ASTM D2583: Barcol 17
Hardness on “M” Scale: Rockwell 50
Abrasion Resistance per ASTM D1044 with Tabor CS17 wheel 1000-gram wheel, 1000 cycles: 0.05 gram removed / 5000 cycles 0.115 gram removed Adhesion 3,000 psi (Elcometer)
Tensile Strength per ASTM D2370: 7300 psi
Penetration per ASTM G17: 0 mil
Adhesion Overlap Shear, ⅛” steel panel, 0.010 glue line per ASTM D1002:
4300 psi
Impact (100 in-lb minimum (Gardner ⅝” diameter tip)
Total DFT 12.0 mils
Surface Preparation SSPC-SP5/NACE 1 White metal blast cleaning Base Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy 3M Company Epoxy Primer
DFT 5.0-6.0 mils,
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Finish Coat (Apply at
Place of Manufacture)
Polyamide Epoxy Scotchkote 134 or 206N
PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Surfaces to be coated or painted shall be in proper condition to receive material specified before coating or painting is done.

B. Prepare iron or steel surfaces in accordance with applicable Manufacturer’s instructions and SSPC standards.

C. Grind surface irregularities, welds, and weld spatter smooth before applying epoxy.

1. Remove protuberances including slivers, scales, burrs and gouges which may produce pinholes in lining.

2. Grind ≥0.020” off weld caps on pipe weld seams before beginning surface preparation and heating of pipe.

3. Coat round sharp edges.

D. Allowable grind area shall be ≤0.5 ft2 per location and maximum grind area shall be ≤2ft2 per item or piece of equipment.

1. Do not use items, pipes or pieces of equipment not meeting these requirements.

E. Ensure surfaces to receive coatings are dry and free from visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter in accordance with specified SSPC standards.

F. Preheat pipe, item or piece of equipment prior to blast cleaning to remove surface moisture.

1. Preheat shall ensure surface temperature is ≥5°F above dew point temperature during blast cleaning and inspection.

G. Sandblast surfaces as specified, protecting beveled pipe ends from abrasive blast cleaning.

H. After sandblasting, apply 5% (by weight) phosphoric acid solution wash to pipe, item or piece of equipment.

1. Average temperature measured in three different locations shall be between 80°F and 130°F during acid wash procedure.

2. Duration of acid contact with surface shall be:

TEMPERATURE CONTACT TIME
80°F 52 seconds
85°F 45 seconds
90°F 36 seconds
95°F 33 seconds
100°F 28 seconds
105°F 24 seconds
110°F 21 seconds
130°F 10 seconds
I. After completing acid wash, remove acid with demineralized water having maximum conductivity of 5 micromhos/cm at nozzle pressure of ≥ 2500 psi.

3.2 Application
A. Refer to Section 01 73 00 for basic execution and application requirements.

B. Furnish and install fusion-bonded epoxy linings and coatings at locations shown on Plans C. The following installation standards shall be followed:

1. Applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations
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2. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements including minimum and maximum drying time between required coats, except as modified herein

3. AWWA C116 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings for Interior and Exterior Surfaces of Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings

4. AWWA C213 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines
D. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

E. Coat interior metal surfaces excluding seating areas and bronze and stainless-steel pieces.

F. Uniformly apply coatings at spreading rate required to achieve specified DFT.

G. Apply coatings to be free of film characteristics such as runs or blisters that would adversely affect performance or appearance of coating systems.

H. Apply lining and coating by electrostatic spray or fluidized bed process.

1. Heat and cure per epoxy Manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Heat source shall not leave residue or contaminant on metal surface.

3. Do not allow surfaces to oxidize or flash rust prior to coating.

I. Pinholes and holidays detected during testing shall be marked, repaired in accordance with Manufacturer’s printed instructions and retested.

1. No pinholes or other irregularities will be permitted in final coating.

J. Protect finished surfaces between coats.

1. For subsequent coats, remove dust, dirt, oil, grease, and foreign matter which will affect adhesion or durability of finish by washing with clean rags dipped in commercial cleaning solvent approved by paint and coating system Manufacturer.

2. Surface shall then be rinsed with clean water and wiped dry with clean rags.

K. Coats shall be thoroughly dry and cured according to Manufacturer’s recommendations before next coat is applied.

L. Upon completion, remove masking and other temporary coverings and protection of surrounding areas and surfaces.

M. Following application and testing, protect surfaces of coating systems from damage during construction.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Repair or replace damaged or colored materials and surfaces not scheduled to be coated.

B. Repair in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions coatings that exhibit film characteristics or defects that might adversely affect performance or appearance of coating systems.

1. Wire brush or sandblast damaged areas per SSPC SP10.

2. Lightly abrade or sandblast lining and coating on sides of damaged area before applying liquid repair coating specified above.

3. Patched areas shall overlap parent or base coating ≥½”.

4. If damaged area >20 in2
, remove entire lining and coating and recoat and retest entire item.

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ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Finished
Lining or
Coating
Holidays Nondestructive holiday tester such as
Tinker-Rasor Model AP or AP-W
Contractor to submit written report from
approved testing agency on re-inspection
City’s option City Contractor
Dry Film
Thickness
SSPC-PA2
Nondestructive magnetic-type thickness
gauge such as “Inspector” or “Positest.”
Coated items failing inspection will be
subject to rejection.

City’s option City Contractor
Film
Characteristics
and Defects
Visual inspection.

Contractor to submit written report from
approved testing agency on reinspection
As directed City Contractor
Finished
Coating
System
11-Month
Warranty
Inspection
Demonstrate compliance to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
literature as described below.

Repair identified deficiencies.
1 inspection
attended by
City,
Contractor,
City’s
Representative
and
Manufacturer’s
representative
City Contractor
D. Furnish inspection devices in good working condition for detection of holidays and measurement of dry-film thickness of paints and coatings.

1. Also furnish US Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards certified thickness calibration plates to test accuracy of thickness gauges.

2. Dry film thickness gauges and holiday detectors shall be available until final acceptance of application.

3. Inspection devices shall be operated by, or in presence of City’s Representative with location and frequency basis determined by City’s Representative.

4. City’s Representative is not precluded from furnish his own inspection devices and rendering their opinion based solely on their tests.

E. City’s Representative shall have right to reject unsatisfactory material or Work and to replace it at Contractor’s expense if deficiencies are found in quality of installed coating.

F. Upon completion of Work, remove staging, scaffolding and containers from Work site.

1. Clean site to satisfaction of City’s Representative.

G. Warranty Inspection shall be conducted between 11
th month following completion of coating
and painting Work.

1. City will establish inspection date and will notify Contractor ≥30 days in advance. a. City will uncover or otherwise expose surfaces to be inspected. b. Contractor shall provide at their expense suitable lighting and ventilation for inspection.
c. Provide other necessary inspection equipment to City’s satisfaction.

2. Entire interior coating system shall be visually inspected. a. Defective coatings as well as damaged or rusting spots shall be satisfactorily repaired by and at sole expense of Contractor.
b. Repaired areas shall then be tested as specified herein and repair/testing procedure repeated until surface meets specified requirements.

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3. Entire exterior paint system shall be visually inspected. a. Defective, damaged or rusting areas shall be satisfactorily repaired by and at Contractor’s sole expense.

4. Warranty Inspection Report will be prepared by City’s Representative and delivered to Contractor.
a. It will set forth number and type of failures observed, percentage of surface area where failure has occurred, and names of persons making inspection.

5. Repairs shall proceed promptly.
a. Upon completion of inspection and receipt of Inspection Report, City will establish date for Contractor to proceed with remedial Work.
b. Repair defective Work in strict accordance with Contract Documents and to satisfaction of City’s Representative.
c. Delay on part of Contractor to proceed with remedial Work on schedule shall constitute breach of this Contract.
d. In such case, City may proceed to have defects remedied as outlined in Contract Documents.

6. Remedial Work shall occur at locations where paint or coating has peeled, bubbled, or cracked and at locations where rusting is evident.
a. Such locations shall be considered failures.
b. Make repairs at points where failures are observed by removing deteriorated coating or paint, cleaning surface and repainting or recoating with same system. c. If area of failure exceeds 25% of coated or painted surface, entire paint or coating system shall, at City’s option, be required to be removed and recoated or repainted in accordance with original Contract Documents.

7. Costs of warranty inspection and repair shall be borne by Contractor, who shall include an appropriate amount for testing and repair in their bid. a. No additional allowance will be paid by City for Warranty Inspection and repairs.

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1.1 Work Included
SECTION 26 05 10

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
A. Materials, tools, equipment, supplies, installation, and testing of electrical Work.

B. The following systems and equipment are typical, but not inclusive, for materials furnished in accordance with this section:

1. Control and alarm systems.

2. Raceways and fittings.

3. Wires and cables.

4. Lighting systems.

5. Underground conduit systems.

6. Grounding systems.

7. Instrumentation systems.

8. Pumping power and control systems.

9. Temporary electricity, lighting, and telephone as required during construction operations.

10. Conduit, wire, and control equipment as required for motors and equipment.

C. Refer to the following sections for Work not covered herein.

1. Section 26 05 26 for grounding and bonding requirements.

2. Section 26 08 00 for requirements for commissioning electrical systems.

3. Section 31 05 50 for requirements for protecting existing utilities.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 32 00: Construction Progress Documentation C. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
D. Section 01 35 26: Governmental Safety Requirements
E. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
F. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
G. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
H. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements I. Section 01 73 00: Execution
J. Section 01 73 24: Seismic Restraint
K. Section 09 90 00: Painting and Coating
L. Section 26 05 19: Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables M. Section 26 05 26: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems N. Section 26 05 33: Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems O. Section 26 08 00: Commissioning of Electrical Systems P. Section 31 05 50: Protecting Existing Utilities
Q. Section 31 23 00: Excavation and Fill

1.3 Definitions
A. The following definitions apply:

1. Corrosive Locations: Chlorination building interiors, chemical storage rooms, and other spaces so identified on Plans or classified by NEC Article 505.

2. General Purpose (Indoor Dry) Locations: Indoor areas not defined below as wet, damp, hazardous, or corrosive locations.

3. Hazardous Locations: Spaces Classified as Class I, II, or III by NEC Article 505.

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4. Outdoor or Wet Locations: Locations exposed to weather, whether under a roof or not, including below grade structures, handholes vaults unless otherwise designated on Plans.

5. Shop-Fabricated: Manufactured or assembled equipment for which no UL test procedure has been established.

1.4 System Description
A. Furnish and install complete operating electrical system including appurtenant structural, mechanical and/or electrical mountings or connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and compliance with applicable building, fire, and electrical codes and standards.

B. Plans indicate connections for typical equipment only.

1. If equipment furnished differs from that shown, provide modifications necessary for safe and properly operating installation in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations.

C. Use equipment, materials, and wiring methods suitable for types of locations in which they are located as defined below.

1.5 Quality Assurance
A. Electrical Work shall conform to applicable codes and standards.

1. Conform to Cal/OSHA Safety Orders (Title 8 CCR)

2. Conform to California Electrical Code

3. Conform to applicable local codes and regulations.

4. Equipment and materials shall bear UL or ETL labels to indicate manufacturing conforms to specified standards or equal.
a. UL label or listing is required for electrical products and assemblies, except where UL- or ETL- listed products meeting Contract requirements are not manufactured. b. In such case, submittals shall state products or assemblies are not UL- or ETL-listed and no UL- or ETL-listed products are available.
c. Where UL-or ETL-listed products are not manufactured, Work shall conform to independent testing laboratory acceptable to City.
d. Where generic UL label does not apply to an assembly, serialized UL label shall be affixed to assembly by City-accepted inspector and serial number shall appear on assembly Record Drawings.

5. Where 2 codes or standards are at variance, conform to more restrictive requirements:

B. Electrical materials and equipment shall be subject to factory inspection by City’s Representative or City-designated testing agency representatives.

C. Use appropriate conduit and conductor entry fittings with enclosures which maintain specified enclosure environmental capability after proper installation.

D. Use adequate number of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

E. Refer to Sections 01 75 00 and 26 08 00 for commissioning and testing requirements.

1.6 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. Certified Ballast Manufacturers.

2. ANSI/IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code

3. ANSI/IEEE C57.109 Guide for Transformer Through-Fault-Current Duration

4. ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Steel, Nickel Alloy, and Other Special Alloys.

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5. ANSI Z55.1 Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment

6. ANSI Z244-1 Personnel Protection

7. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California, Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

8. California Building Code (CBC)

9. California Electrical Code (CEC)

10. California Energy Code (CEnC)

11. California Fire Code (CFC)

12. City, County and District Electrical Codes.

13. ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories standards

14. IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

15. IEEE 45 Testing Insulation Resistance of Rotating Machinery

16. IEEE 86 Airborne Sound Measurement on Rotating Electric Machinery

17. IEEE 112 Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators

18. IEEE 115 Test Procedure for Synchronous Machines

19. IEEE 241 Electric Power Systems in Commercial Buildings

20. IEEE 242 Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

21. IEEE 1584 Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations

22. Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Standards.

23. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) Standards.

24. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards.

25. National Electrical Safety Code.

26. NECA Standard of Installation

27. NEMA WD-1-1.10 General Requirements for Wiring Devices.

28. NEMA AB1 Molded Case Circuit Breakers.

29. NEMA KS1 Enclosed Switches.

30. NETA ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

31. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

32. NFPA 70B Electrical Equipment Maintenance

33. NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for Employer Workplaces

34. NFPA 78 Lighting Protection Code

35. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

36. NEMA/ANSI 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

37. NEMA MG1 Motor s and Generators

38. NEMA MG2 Safety Standard for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Use of Electric Motors and Generators.

39. NEMA MG10 Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Polyphase Motors

40. OSHA CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

41. OSHA CFR 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

42. Public Utilities Service Requirements.

43. Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc.(UL) Standards.

1.7 Submittals

1. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

MOBILIZATION SUBMITTALS
QA/QC Plan On City’s request, submit QA/QC procedures for composite fabrication, including:

1. Qualifications of plant staff directly involved in Work,

2. Current and anticipated plant workload.

3. State how other Work will impact hoist fabrication schedule for this contract.

4. Plant QA/QC recordkeeping and means for transmitting records to City.

5. Shop Drawing submittal process.

6. Materials sources.

7. Plant QA/QC procedures regarding sources of materials.

8. Fabrication schedule.

9. Procedures for materials handling and storage at plant.

10. Fabrication process.

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DRAWINGS AND PART SCHEDULES
Shop Drawings Submit under electrically-controlled equipment Shop Drawing requirements.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION
Dimensional Outlines
Show front, side, and rear elevations, footprints, and top views of panels, enclosures, and electrically powered equipment.

Single Line Diagrams and Metering Diagrams
Show local and remote devices associated with each installation.

Wiring and Control Diagrams,

1. Schematic wiring diagrams

2. Connection diagrams

3. Terminal diagrams showing numbering of terminal blocks

4. Conductor wire numbers, sizes and types

5. Grounding diagrams

6. Logic diagrams for programmable controllers or relays.

7. Drawings shall reference instrument tag numbers shown on Plans List of Nameplates and Identification Tags

1. Starters

2. Relays

3. Conductors

4. Push buttons

5. Switches

6. Indicating lights

7. Show nameplate material, height of letters, number of lines, inscriptions and dimensions
Materials and
Equipment Schedule
Materials and Equipment List

1. Manufacturers,

2. Brand names,

3. Catalog, model, or part numbers

4. Sizes, and other information needed to identify manufactured items proposed for use.

5. Show instrument tag numbers applicable.

Environmental Ratings
Including temperature, humidity, and elevation ratings
Electrical Ratings

1. Voltage, continuous current, and wattage ratings.

2. Conduit entry restrictions,

3. Enclosure types and dimensions

4. UL or ETL listing or identification of non UL- or ETL-Listed Products Finish Information
Information on Dielectric Connections and materials used to isolate dissimilar metals
MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Product Data Submit the following for items of standard manufacture:

Product name or identification in sufficient detail to facilitate reordering.

List of parts and construction materials referenced by ANSI, NEMA, ASTM, SAE or CDA specification and grade.

Standard test reports for mass-produced equipment.

Motor Data Submit in tabular form for each motor:

General

1. Equipment driven and specification number of driven machine

2. Motor Manufacturer

3. Nominal horsepower

4. Service factor

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1. Frame size

2. Motor type or model, and dimension drawing

3. Net motor weight

4. Type of enclosure

5. Motor housing material and winding material.

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SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION
Electrical

1. Voltage, phase, and frequency rating

2. Motor locked rotor current at rated voltage

3. Motor no-load current at rated voltage

4. Motor full load current at rated horsepower for rated voltage

5. Motor full-load current at 110% voltage

6. NEMA design letter

7. Starting code letter or locked rotor kVA or current

8. Winding insulation class and treatment

9. Special winding configuration such as part-winding, star-delta.

10. Include winding diagram.

Submit mounting details and templates where required for proper motor installation.

Installation Instructions Submit per Installation Instruction requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Engineering
Calculations – Seismic
Restraint
Refer to Section 01 73 24.

System Demonstration
Plan
Submit written plan for demonstrating each equipment item provided under Division 26 meets specified operational requirements.

Plan shall detail procedures to be used in final operation testing of entire systems including description of each system, test methods and materials, testing instruments and recorders, and list of equipment involved with functional parameters to be recorded on each item.

Submit written notice to City’s Representative for each motor verifying phasing has been checked and corrected if necessary.

Testing and check-out forms

1. List procedures with instructions for checking and testing of each electrical component of each system.

2. Include job safety rules in test procedures.

3. Provide list of qualified personnel for testing and checkout documentation.

4. Submit test results for specified testing.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Record Drawings Submit per Section 01 78 39.

O & M Instructions Submittal shall include:

Product Data, drawings, descriptions, and schematic drawings.

Include name, address, and telephone number for nearest distributor of each piece of equipment.

Theory of operation.

Expanded parts drawings of electrical parts.

Parts list and part changeout instructions.

List of recommended spare parts.

Specifications and part numbers for replacement parts
Name, address, and phone number for nearest distributor of each equipment item.

Preventative maintenance schedules.

Troubleshooting checklists.

Warranty Unless otherwise stated, furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance

8. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, O&M Instructions, and Test Record Transcripts.

9. Standard test reports for mass-produced equipment shall be submitted along with Shop Drawings for such equipment.

1.8 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Section 01 32 00 for requirements for scheduling.

B. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

C. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of electrical products.

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1. Skid-mount equipment for final transport.

2. Provide external continuous lifting angles for moving heavy equipment without removing protective covering.
a. Lifting rings may be used for items <48” in all horizontal dimensions b. Lifting eyelets are not acceptable

3. Show boxed weight on shipping tags, with instructions for unloading, transporting, and handling at site.

4. Do not drop or knock over electrical equipment and assemblies.

E. Tag each component to identify location, instrument tag number and function in system.

1. Provide permanent stainless steel tag secured and etched with instrument tag number shown in tabulation.

2. Prominently display identification on exterior of shipment packaging.

F. Ensure electrical equipment will pass through building doorways and openings to reach Plan locations.

1. Coordinate shipping splits with Manufacturer to facilitate safe handling and passage through doorways and openings.

2. Ship, handle, and if necessary, assemble equipment at job site in accordance with Manufacturer's requirements to maintain functional integrity.

G. Keep electrical equipment upright during storage and handling.

1. When equipment must be tilted to pass through openings or restrictions, brace equipment to ensure tilting does not impair functional integrity of equipment.

H. Cover and protect materials and equipment to ensure no finished surfaces are damaged, marred, or splattered with water, foam, plaster, or paint.

1. Protect nameplates to prevent defacing.

I. Protect electrical equipment against loss, weather, or mechanical and moisture damage.

1. Do not store electrical equipment outdoors.

2. Store electrical equipment in clean, dry, indoor, shelters or locations.

3. Store products containing electrical insulation such as transformers, conductors, motors, and controls in clean, dry, indoor heated locations.

4. Keep rotating and moving parts clean and dry.

J. Provide temporary heating, sufficient to prevent condensation, in transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motors, and motor control centers which do not have space heaters.

K. Replace Work evidencing moisture or other damage.

1.9 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Electrical equipment Manufacturers shall have manufactured similar electrical equipment for ≥5 years.

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1. On City’s Representative’s request, provide acceptable list of installations with similar equipment to verify compliance.

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Furnished electrical system shall be complete and functional.

1. Furnish material incidental to Work of this section.

C. Equipment motors furnished shall operate through their full operating range powered by amperages specified or shown on Plans.

1. Equipment requiring larger amperage than specified or shown is unacceptable absent written statement from City electrical infrastructure and switchgear can support increased amperage.

D. Electrical equipment and panels shall be factory finished with Manufacturer’s standard primer and enamel topcoats, unless stated otherwise in individual equipment specifications.

E. The following product design criteria, options and accessories are required for nameplates:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Dimensions ≥1/16” thick x ≥¾” high x ≥2½” long
Lettering Provide nameplates with engraved lettering ≥¼” high, legible from reasonable angles of observation to distances of at least 10’ Color Use black-engraved-to-white-core laminated plastic (so letters will be white with black background)
Mounting Secure with ≥2 stainless steel panhead sheet metal screws, escutcheon pins, or rivets.

Do not use adhesives.

Do not use embossed plastic adhesive tape.

Where equipment does not have suitable space or surface for mounting nameplate, mount nameplate to adjacent mounting surface.

Nameplates on
Motors and
Equipment
Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
Permanently attached to motor frame with information impressed, engraved or embossed into plate
Show information required by NEMA MG1-10.39 through 39, Manufacturer’s name, model and serial number, year of manufacture, rpm, horsepower, voltage, phase, full load current, locked-rotor kVA code, motor type, frame, insulation class, centigrade degree rise and motor connection diagram.

Also show bearing numbers for both bearings, efficiency, power factor at full load, and maximum recommended kVAR of power capacitors to result in a 90% power factor.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Provide supervision on-site to lay out, check, coordinate, and supervise electrical Work.

1. Plan installation of electrical Work, considering Work of other trades to minimize interference.

B. Lay out Work in advance.

1. Plans were developed from Record Drawings and information received from City. a. Plans diagrammatically show desired locations and arrangements of panelboards, pull boxes, lighting, outlets, conduit runs, equipment, and other items. b. Where apparatus and equipment, switchboards and transformers, are shown on Plans, dimensions have been taken from typical equipment of class shown.

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1-22-dp 26 05 10 – Common Work Results for Electrical - 9 of 13 c. Plans diagrammatically show desired location and arrangement of outlets, conduit runs, equipment, and other items.

2. Make field measurements needed to install electrical system and components before submitting Shop Drawings or ordering.
a. Determine exact locations in field based on size and arrangement of equipment, finished elevations, required NEC Article 110-26 clearances and other obstructions. b. Adhere as closely as possible to Plan locations.
c. Verify equipment contemplated for installation will fit through openings and into spaces provided.
d. Verify exact rough-in location and dimensions for connection to electrified equipment provided by others.

3. Field determine and verify exact location based on physical size and arrangement of equipment, finished elevations, and obstructions, and submit such location for acceptance by City’s Representative prior to installation. a. Make minor changes in dimensions and alignments as needed to avoid utilities or structural conflicts.
b. Minor adjustment entails changes of ≤5’ in any direction. c. Install electrical equipment, including pull or junction boxes ≥ 6” from process gas, air, water, wastewater, or drainage piping and equipment. d. Do not use equipment exceeding dimensions shown or reducing clearances to less than those shown on Plans or required by NEC Article 110-26.

4. Where necessary to adjust Plan locations of electrical equipment the following adjustments may be made without securing City’s acceptance provided NEC Article 110- 26 mandated code clearances are maintained.:
a. Adjustments ≤12” at grade, floor and roof level in any direction in horizontal plane. b. Adjustments ≤12” for non-lighting equipment at ceiling level in any direction in horizontal plane.
c. Adjustments ≤12” for lighting fixtures at ceiling level in any direction in horizontal plane.
d. Adjustments≤12” on walls in horizontal direction within vertical plane. e. Obtain acceptance form City’s Representative for changes in location outside the above limits.

C. Install conduit and equipment to avoid obstructions, preserve head room, and keep openings and passageways clear.

1. Where equipment installed without City’s direction must be moved, it shall be moved at Contractor’s expense.

D. Confer with City’s Representative to verify location of existing underground utilities at each area of construction activity

1. Protect existing underground utilities throughout construction.

E. Complete Work involving shutdown of existing services to equipment now functioning or tiein of equipment to existing system at such time as to minimize downtime and inconvenience to City.

1. Do such work when directed by City’s Representative.

F. Do not start Work involving existing electrical system without first obtaining and completing coordination forms required by facility.

1. Submit coordination forms with drawings and procedures showing information about what, where, why, and how Work will be done.

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1. Sawcut, channel, chase, or core-drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, paving, or other surfaces as required for installation, support, or anchorage of conduit, raceways, or other electrical materials and equipment.

2. Following such Work, repair, patch and restore surfaces to original condition.

H. Contract Documents show circuiting to electrical loads and distribution equipment.

1. Balance electrical load between phases as nearly as possible on switchboards, panelboards and motor control centers.

I. Provide scaffolding, rigging, hoisting, and erection equipment necessary for electrical Work.

1. Remove same from premises when no longer required.

J. Maintain continuity of electric service to functioning portions of process or buildings during hours they are normally in use.

1. Temporary outages will be permitted during cutover Work at such times and places as can be prearranged with City’s Representative and electric utility company providing service to facility.

2. Minimize outages and their duration.

3. Make no outages without prior written authorization of City’s Representative.

4. Include costs for temporary wiring and overtime Work required in Contract price. a. Remove temporary wiring at completion of Work.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Sections 01 73 00 and 01 73 24 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Install and wire all electrical equipment, including pre-purchased equipment.

1. Perform tests as necessary to assure compliance with Contract Documents and ensure Work is ready and safe for energizing.

C. Refer to Section 31 23 00 for open trench requirements.

D. Conform to NECA Standard of Installation unless otherwise specified.

E. Make connections to equipment as required and in accordance with accepted Shop Drawings.

F. Analyze systems components, identify terminals, and prepare plans or wiring tables necessary for component interconnection.

1. Furnish and install component interconnections.

G. Conform to the following installation standards:

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. Other applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations

3. IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

4. California Electrical Code (CEC)

5. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

6. Applicable building and fire code requirements

7. Servicing electrical utility requirements

8. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements H. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

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1. If equipment furnished differs from that shown, provide modifications necessary for safe and properly operating installation in accordance with equipment Manufacturer’s recommendations.

J. Plans indicate diagrammatically desired locations and arrangement of outlets, conduit runs, equipment, and other items.

1. Field determine exact location based on physical size and arrangement of equipment, finished elevations, and obstructions.

2. Work or equipment not indicated or specified but needed for proper operation of electrical systems shall be brought to attention of City prior to installation.

3. Do not mount safety switches or other equipment to equipment enclosures unless enclosure mounting surface is properly braced to accept mounting of external equipment.

K. Install electrical system components to tolerances recommended by Manufacturer.

1. Unless otherwise shown, install components true, plumb, and level using precision gauges and levels.

L. Install equipment to be accessible for operation and maintenance

1. Electrical equipment shall not be blocked or concealed, nor interfere with normal operating and maintenance requirements of other equipment.

M. Accomplish Work required to seal penetrations of waterproofing after part penetrating waterproofing is set in place.

1. Seal and make watertight openings made for this purpose.

2. Seal weather-tight equipment or components exposed to weather.

N. In damp, wet, or below-grade areas, provide corrosion-resistant spacers to maintain ¼” separation between metallic equipment and metallic equipment supports and mounting surfaces.

1. Do not place equipment fabricated from aluminum in direct contact with earth, concrete, or steel.

2. Do not use materials that may cause building walls, ceilings, or roofing to discolor or rust.

O. Screen or seal openings into outdoor-mounted equipment to prevent entrance of rodents, birds, and insects.

P. Provide foreign power circuit isolation devices including protection of independently powered PLC input/output circuits located in equipment enclosures.

1. Circuits which are sources of foreign power shall pass through isolation device where wiring penetrates equipment enclosures including control cabinets, and MCC buckets. a. Provide easily accessible isolation point for foreign power sources for circuits in enclosure.
b. Clearly label isolation devices.

2. Manufacturers shall supply isolation devices integral with their equipment whenever possible, such as isolation switches integral with disconnect handles on MCC buckets.

3. Devices shall allow for operation of equipment with doors open to allow for testing and/or maintenance.

Q. Mark circuit breakers, disconnect switches, timer, relays, and contactors to identify each item with its respective service or function and unique identification number as shown on Plans.

1. Provide device tags for all receptacles and switches whether shown on Plans or not.

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2. Provide nameplates with engraved lettering not less than height specified.

3. Use black-on-white laminated plastic, attached with sheet metal screws or self-adhesive backs.

4. Minimum label lettering heights as follows:
a. Main panel identification: ≥⅜”.
b. Panel compartments with hinged doors, and MCC buckets: ≥¼”. c. Device tags: ≥⅛”
R. Show homerun indicating panelboard name and circuit number adjacent to additional devices such as light fixtures and receptacles on same circuit.

S. Repair affected surfaces to conform to type, quality, and finish of surrounding surface in neat and workmanlike manner.

T. Upon completion of Work, remove materials, scraps, and debris from premises and from interior and exterior of devices and equipment.

1. Touch up scratches, scrapes, or chips in interior and exterior surfaces of devices and equipment with finishes closely matching type, color, consistency, and type of surface of original finish.

2. If damage is done to equipment paint surfaces, refinish entire equipment in manner that provides finish equal to or better than factory finish, that meets requirements of Contract Documents, and is acceptable to City’s Representative.

U. Where existing materials and equipment are removed or relocated, remove materials no longer used including studs, straps, conduits, and wires.

1. Remove or cut off concealed or embedded conduit, boxes, or other materials and equipment to ≥ 12” below final finished surface and ≥ 24” below ground surface.

2. Coordinate such removal with City’s Representative.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Refer to Section 26 08 00 for field testing and commissioning requirements.

B. Schedule tests and inspections as job progresses.

1. Ensure inspections required by permitting agencies and servicing utilities are coordinated, conducted, and documented.

2. Allow City’s Representative to inspect materials, equipment, and workmanship.

3. After each electrical system installation is complete, perform tests to verify system is in proper working order and in accordance with Contract Documents, Manufacturer's Installation Instructions, and applicable codes.

4. Conduct tests in presence of City’s Representative.
a. Notify City’s Representative ≥7 days in advance of tests scheduled to be performed.

5. Perform insulation and ground resistance tests before operating tests.

6. Where motors ≥10hp are part of packaged equipment such as pumps, qualified motor Manufacturer’s representative shall supervise unpacking, installation and field testing.

3.4 Protection
A. Protect Work against corrosion, physical damage, and effects of moisture on insulation until Final Acceptance.

1. If partial dismantling of equipment is required for installation, box or wrap removed parts until reinstalled.

2. Cover materials and equipment, both in storage and during construction, so no finished surfaces are damaged, marred, or splattered with water, foam, plaster, or paint.

3. Protect factory-painted surfaces from impact, abrasion, discoloration, and other damage.

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4. Protect Work from corrosion, and effects of moisture on insulation.

5. Cap conduit runs and equipment outlets during construction with manufactured seals, plugs, or caps where Work at these locations is not in progress. a. Keep openings in boxes or equipment closed during construction.

6. Keep electrical equipment, materials, and insulation dry. a. Maintain heaters in equipment connected and operating until equipment is placed in operation.

7. Repair or replace damaged Work as directed.
a. Repair stainless steel components using zinc-rich paint. b. Repair painted components using touch-up paint provided by or approved by equipment Manufacturer.
c. Repair PVC-coated components using patching compound of same material as coating, provided by Manufacturer of component.
d. Replaced damaged nameplates.

B. When equipment intended for indoor installation is installed at Contractor's convenience in areas subject to dampness, moisture, dirt, or adverse atmosphere until completion of construction, provide protection from these atmospheres.

1. Provide temporary heating, sufficient to prevent condensation, in transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motors, and motor control centers which do not have space heaters.

2. Energize space heaters furnished with equipment.

3. Keep moving parts clean and dry.

C. Replace or have Manufacturer refinish damaged or marred materials or equipment, including face plates of panels and switchboard sections.

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LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Materials, testing, and installation of building wire, power cable, control cable, instrumentation cable, wire connectors, insulating tape, and pulling lubricant for conductors and cables rated 600VAC and less.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 26 05 26: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems I. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical J. Section 26 05 33: Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems K. Section 26 08 00: Commissioning of Electrical Systems

1.3 Definitions
A. The following definitions apply:

1. Building Wire: Single conductor, insulated, with or without outer jacket depending on type.

2. Cable: Multi-conductor, insulated assemblies with outer sheath containing either building wire or instrumentation wire.

3. Control Cable: Multi-conductor, insulated, with outer sheath containing building wires #14AWG, #12AWG, or #10AWG.

4. Instrumentation Cable: Multi-conductor insulated, twisted or untwisted, with outer sheath including:
a. Analog Signal Cable used to transmit low current (4-20mA DC) or low voltage (0- 10VDC) signals using ≤ #16AWG conductors.
b. Common types include twisted shielded pairs (TSP) or twisted shielded triads (TST) c. Digital Signal Cable: Used for transmission of digital signals between computers, PLC’s, and RTU’s.

5. Power Cable: Multi-conductor, insulated, with outer sheath containing building wire ≥#8AWG.

1.4 System Description
A. Furnish and install conductors and cables as shown on Plans and as required by NEC to power equipment furnished.

1. Include appurtenant structural, mechanical and/or electrical mountings or connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

1.5 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate number of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

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C. Where Manufacturer’s, Electrical Utility or Contract Documents require larger conductor sizes than specified minimum sizes below, larger conductor size shall govern.

D. Wire diameters shall be ≥98% of specified AWG diameter.

1.6 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. ANSI C119.1 Electric Connectors-Sealed Insulated Underground Connector Systems Rated 600 Volts

2. ANSI/TIA/EIA568B.2: Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standards

3. ASTM B1 Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

4. ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

5. ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard or Soft

6. ASTM B33 Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

7. ASTM B189 Lead-Coated and Lead-Alloy-Coated Soft Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes

8. ASTM D2219 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 60°C Operation

9. ASTM D2220 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 75°C Operation

10. ASTM D2301 Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape

11. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

12. California Building Code (CBC)

13. California Electrical Code (CEC)

14. California Fire Code (CFC)

15. ICEA S19 Rubber - Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

16. ICEA S58-679 Standard for Control Cable Conductor Identification

17. ICEA S61-402/NEMA WC5 Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

18. IEEE 400 Field Testing and Evaluation of Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems

19. IEEE 1202 Flame-Propagation Testing of Wire and Cable

20. LAEC Los Angeles Electrical Code Article 725

21. NEMA ICS4 Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal Blocks

22. NEMA WC55 Instrumentation Cables and Thermocouple Wire

23. NEMA WC57 Control Cables

24. NEMA WC70 Non-Shielded Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for Distribution of Electrical Energy

25. NETA ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems

26. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

27. NFPA 262 Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces

28. TIA/EIA/ANSI 568 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

29. UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

30. UL 62 Flexible Cords and Cables

31. UL83 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

32. UL444 Communications Cables

33. UL 467 Grounding and Bonding Equipment

34. UL 486A Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

35. UL 486C Splicing Wire Connections

36. UL 486D Sealed Wire Connector Systems

37. UL 510 Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape

38. UL 969 Labels

39. UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members

40. UL1581 Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

41. UL 2250 Instrumentation Tray Cable

1.7 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION
DRAWINGS AND PART SCHEDULES Refer to Section 26 05 10
MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
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SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION
Product Data for each type of conductor.

Product Data is not required for wire connectors, insulating tape, or cable lubricant.

Material List Submit material list for each conductor type.

Show insulation material, conductor material, voltage rating, Manufacturer, and other pertinent data such as type shielding, number of pairs, and applicable standards.

Installation Instructions Submit per Installation Instruction requirements.

Describe recommended splicing, testing, and installation procedures.

SAMPLES
Material Samples Submit for fireproofing tape materials.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Engineering Calculations Submit cable pulling calculations for cables sized 4/0 and larger per Engineering Calculations requirements to ascertain cable will not overstrain.

If cable diameters exceed diameters shown, submit calculations verifying larger cables fit within raceways shown in conformance to NEC requirements.

Certificate of Compliance Submit evidence of UL listing for products not bearing UL label.

Test Record Transcripts Submit for factory tests per Test Record Transcript requirements.

At least 30 days prior to system demonstration, submit transcript for field tests using City-accepted test forms for cable tests, Hi-Pot, and Megger tests.

Field test data.

Show equipment used and time of test.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, Certificates of Compliance, Engineering Calculations, and Test Record Transcripts.

1.8 Delivery, Storage and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

B. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage and handling of conductors and cables.

1.9 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION

CONDUCTOR WIRES
Insulated Conductor
Wire
Aetna Insulated Wire / Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Virginia Beach, VA (800) 423-6505 Alpha Wire Elizabeth, NJ (800) 522-5742
American Insulated Wire Corporation Mansfield, MA (440) 235-1140 Belden, Inc. St Louis, MO (800) 235-3361
CerroWire SLiP-Wire® / Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Chicago, IL (800) 523-3869 Encore Wire Corporation McKinney, TX (800) 962-9473
General Cable Highland Heights, KY (859) 572-8000
Kris-Tech Wire Norwalk, CA (315) 339-5268
The Okonite Company Ramsey, NJ (201) 825-0300
Omni Cable LLC West Chester, PA (888) 292-6664
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Rome Cable Corporation Rome, NY (315) 337-3000
Southwire Company “SimPULL” Carrollton, GA (770) 832-4000 USA Wire and Cable, Inc. Austin, TX (800) 880-9473
Accepted equal

INSTRUMENTATION CABLES
Control and Logic
Multiconductor Cable
Aetna Insulated Wire / Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Virginia Beach, VA (800) 423-6505 Alpha Wire Elizabeth, NJ (800) 522-5742
Belden, Inc. St Louis, MO (800) 235-3361
Encore Wire Corporation McKinney, TX (800) 962-9473
General Cable Highland Heights, KY (859) 572-8000
Mohawk LAN-Trak Leominster, MA (800) 422-9961
The Okonite Company Ramsey, NJ (201) 825-0300
Omni Cable LLC West Chester, PA (888) 292-6664
Rome Cable Corporation Rome, NY (315) 337-3000
Southwire Company “Tappan” Blauvelt, NY (800) 947-3911
Accepted equal
Twisted, Shielded
Pair (TSP) and
Twisted, Shielded
Triad (TST
Instrumentation
Cable
Aetna Insulated Wire / Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Virginia Beach, VA (800) 423-6505 Alpha Wire Elizabeth, NJ (800) 522-5742
Belden, Inc. St Louis, MO (800) 235-3361
Encore Wire Corporation McKinney, TX (800) 962-9473
General Cable Highland Heights, KY (859) 572-8000
Mohawk LAN-Trak Leominster, MA (800) 422-9961
The Okonite Company Ramsey, NJ (201) 825-0300
Omni Cable LLC West Chester, PA (800) 292-6664
Rome Cable Corporation Rome, NY (315) 337-3000
Southwire Company “Tappan” Blauvelt, NY (800) 947-3911
Accepted equal
Multi-Twisted
Shielded Pairs with
Common Overall
Shield
Instrumentation
Cable Type TC
Alpha Wire Elizabeth, NJ (800) 522-5742
Belden, Inc. St Louis, MO (800) 235-3361
The Okonite Company Ramsey, NJ (201) 825-0300
Rome Cable Corporation Rome, NY (315) 337-3000
Omni Cable LLC West Chester, PA (800) 292-6664
Southwire Company “Tappan” Blauvelt, NY (800) 947-3911
Accepted equal

CABLE AND WIRE MARKERS
Conductor Sleeve or
Tag Markers
Grafoplast Wire Markers Denver, CO (800) 864-3874
Floy Tag & Manufacturing, Inc Type FT200C Seattle, WA (206) 524-2700 Floy Tag & Manufacturing, Inc Type FT200S Seattle, WA (206) 524-2700 Panduit Corporation Tinley Park, IL (800) 344-4539
Phoenix Contact Middletown, PA (800) 888-7388
Thomas & Betts / ABB TY-RAP TY54M Series Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809 W H Brady Type B500 Milwaukee, WI (800) 940-0615
Accepted equal
Conductor Tags
(Embossed Fiber
Floater Markers for
Use in Small Junction
Boxes
Floy Tag & Manufacturing, Inc Type FT205 Seattle, WA (206) 524-2700 Accepted equal
Insulating and ColorCoded Tape
3M “Scotch St Paul, MN (888) 364-3577
Plymouth Bishop Tapes / Plymouth Rubber Canton, MA (800) 458-0336 Red Seal Electric Company Cleveland, OH (216) 941-3900
Accepted equal
OTHER
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Polywater Stillwater, MN (651) 430-2270
Accepted equal

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Conductors shall conform to NEC Article 200.

C. Cables shall conform to NEC Article 340
D. Materials for conductors and cables shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

BUILDING AND INDUSTRIAL CONDUCTOR WIRES
Low-Voltage
Building Wire
#8AWG and
Smaller (600-
VAC Rated)
Conductors
except
#10AWG or
#12AWG branch
power or lighting
circuits
Coated sift-drawn or annealed stranded copper
Conform to ASTM B33 and ASTM B189
Stranding shall conform to ASTM B8 Class B
Conductors -
#10AWG or
#12AWG
designated for
branch circuit
power wiring to
lighting and
receptacle
circuits
Coated sift-drawn or annealed stranded copper
Conform to ASTM B33 and ASTM B189
Stranding shall conform to ASTM B8 Class B
Size Size as shown on Plans and as required per NEC
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
≥#12AWG for power and lighting circuits
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
Conform to ASTM D2220 for 75°C PVC
Rated for continuous operation at 75°C (167°F) / 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 75°C (167°F) / 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Location Permitted
Insulation
Standard
Architectural and NonArchitectural Finished
Areas
Type XHHW2,Flame-retardant XLPE Conform to
NEMA WC70 and UL 44

THHN/THWN
or
THHN/THWN2
Thermoplastic PVC with nylon jacket
Conform to NEMA WC70 and UL 83
Below Grade Type XHHW2
Flame-retardant XLPE Conform to
NEMA WC70 and UL 44
Wire Size THWN
Insulation
Thickness
PVC
Insulation
Thickness
Clear Nylon Jacket Thickness
#14AWG ≥12 mils ≥16 mils ≥4 / 5 mils
#12 AWG ≥14 mils ≥19 mils ≥4 / 5 mils
#10AWG ≥16 mils ≥22 mils ≥4 / 5 mils
≥#8AWG ≥4 / 5 mils
Jacket ≥4 / 5-mil nylon jacket on THHW and THWN cables
Moisture, sunlight, oil-and-heat-resistant, flame-retardant cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket on multi-conductor XHHW-2 cables
No jacket required for single conductor XHHW-2 cables
Labeling Permanently imprint along length of each conductor

1. Manufacturer Name or Trademark

2. Insulation Type Letter Designation
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

3. Voltage Rating

4. Wire Size

5. UL Label
Control Cable
(600-VAC
Rated)
Type TC
Conductors Conform to NFPA 70 (NEC) Type TC
Coated sift-drawn or annealed stranded copper
Conform to ASTM B33 and ASTM B189
Stranding shall conform to ASTM B8 Class B
Size Size as shown on Plans and as required per NEC
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
≥#14AWG for control circuits.provided fuse or circuit breaker sized at ≤15A protects circuit
Number of
Conductors
As required, provided with or without bare ground conductor of same AWG size.

When bare ground conductor is not provided, provide additional insulated conductor for ground conductor
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
Flame-retardant cross-linked thermoplastic PVC with nylon jacket (THHN/THWN and THHN/THWN-2) conforming to NEMA WC57 and UL83 and UL 1277 Type XHHW-2 for below-grade runs
Type XHHW-2, THHN, or THWN for above-grade runs
Rated for continuous operation at 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Location Permitted
Insulation
Standard
Architectural and NonArchitectural Finished
Areas
Type XHHW2,Flame-retardant XLPE Conform to
NEMA WC70 and UL 44

THHN/THWN
or
THHN/THWN2
Thermoplastic PVC with nylon jacket
Conform to NEMA WC57, UL 83, and
UL 1277
Below Grade Type XHHW2Flame-retardant XLPE Conform to
NEMA WC70 and UL 44
Individual
Conductor Color
Coding
Conform to ICEA S58-679 Method 1, Table E2 where not otherwise shown Jacket ≥4-mil nylon jacket on THHW and THWN cables
Moisture, sunlight, oil-and-heat-resistant, flame-retardant cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket on multi-conductor XHHW-2 cables
No jacket required for single conductor XHHW-2 cables
Labeling Permanently imprint along length of each conductor

1. Manufacturer Name or Trademark

2. Insulation Type Letter Designation

3. Voltage Rating

4. Wire Size

5. UL Label
Grounding
Conductors
Conductor Stranded soft-drawn copper
Required in multi-conductor power cables.

Size –
Alternating
Current System
Ground
As shown on Plans and sized per NEC Table 250.66
Size –
Equipment
Ground
As shown on Plans and sized per NEC Table 250.122
Minimum Size of
Ground
Conductors
(Use where wire
size not shown)
≥#12AWG
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Color – Green or Green with yellow stripes per NEC 250.119 Jacket ≥4-mil nylon jacket on THHW and THWN cables
Moisture, sunlight, oil-and-heat-resistant, flame-retardant cross-linked polyolefin outer jacket on multi-conductor XHHW-2 cables
No jacket required for single conductor XHHW-2 cables
Labeling Permanently imprint along length of each conductor

1. Manufacturer

2. Insulation Type Letter Designation

3. Voltage Rating

4. Conductor Size

5. UL Label
Direct-Buried
Grounding
Conductors
Conductors
#10AWG or
smaller
Soft or annealed copper wire
Conform to ASTM B3
Conductors -
8AWG –
500kcmil
Bare stranded soft-temper high-conductivity copper grounding cable Conform to ASTM B8 Class B
Identify ground conductor with green electrical tape spiral-wound around conductor for exposed lengths in boxes, enclosures, or where emerging from protective raceways.

Size –
Alternating
Current System
Ground
As shown on Plans and as required per NEC Table 250.66
Fixture Wires Conductor Copper
Conform to NEC Article 402
Type AVA
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
≥#14 AWG
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
Flexible Cords
and Cables
Conductor Copper
Conform to NEC Article 400
Type SO or SJO
Insulation Rated for 600VAC

INSTRUMENTATION CABLES
Digital Control
and Logic
Cables (for
Control Logic,
PLC Outputs
and Inputs)
Type TC
Conductor Conform to NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 336 Type TC
Copper
UL-listedmulti-conductor cable with ground
Conform to NFPA 262
As recommended by PLC, RTU, or digital equipment Manufacturer Ground Include 1 full-size green equipment grounding conductor Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
≥#14AWG
7-strand
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
Conform to ASTM D2220 for 75°C PVC
15-mil PVC+4-mil nylon jacket insulated wires
UL listed as Type THHN/THWN
Color code to ICEA S61-402 Appendix K, Method 1 Table K2 Rated for continuous operation at 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Flame-retardant
Shield Bind conductor groups with spiral wrap of barrier tape.

Outer Jacket PVC
Flame-retardant, sunlight, abrasion, moisture and oil-resistant and suitable for wet or dry locations
Dimension 4-pair OD ≤0.50” 45-mil nominal jacket thickness 8-pair OD ≤0.68” 60-mil nominal jacket thickness
12-pair OD ≤0.82” 60-mil nominal jacket thickness
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
16-pair OD ≤0.95” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
20-pair OD ≤1.05” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
24-pair OD ≤1.16” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
36-pair OD ≤1.33” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
50-pair OD ≤1.56” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
Labeling 1. Manufacturer Name or Trademark

2. Maximum Working Voltage (Rating) for which cable was tested

3. Type of Cable

4. UL Label

5. Verified performance level
Horizontal Voice
and Data Cable
Category 6 per TIA/EIA/ANSI 568
Label-verified
≥#24AWG solid untinned copper conductors
Rated CMP per NFPA 70
Use where recommended by PLC or RTU manufacturer
Service Multi-conductor control circuit interconnection cable with ground Suitable for installing in cable trays, conduit or other accepted raceways Passes vertical tray flame test
Instrument
Analog Cable –
Single Pair
Type TC (UL 62
and UL 1277 or
UL 1581)
Conductor Conform to NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 336 Type TC
Conform to UL2250
Conform to UL1581 for cable tray use
Conform to UL1277 for direct burial or sunlight exposure Bare soft annealed stranded tinned copper
Class B 7-strand
≥ 6 twists per foot
Concentric conforming to ASTM B8
Drain Wire Pair drain wire #20AWG 7-strand tinned copper Increase wire size for runs >1000’
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
Two or 3 ≥#18AWG for runs <1000’
Two or 3 ≥#16AWG for runs >1000’
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
15-mil PVC+4-mil nylon jacket-insulated twisted-pair wires Color code to ANSI/ICEA standards
Rated for continuous operation at 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Flame-retardant
Pair conductors integrally pigmented black and red.

Individual
Conductor Color
Coding
Conform to ICEA S58-679 Method 1, Table E2 where not otherwise shown Shield Spiral-wound 1.35-mil aluminum/mylar metal-foil tape Overlap to provide 100% coverage
Jacket 45-mil PVC
Flame-retardant, sunlight, abrasion, moisture and oil-resistant and suitable for wet or dry locations
Dimension Nominal OD – 0.31”
Service Instrument cable designed for noise rejection for process control, computer, or data log applications
Suitable for installing in cable trays, conduit or other accepted raceways Instrument
Analog Cable –
Single Triad
Type TC (UL 62
and UL 1277 or
UL 1581)
Conductor Conform to NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 336 Type TC
Conform to UL2250
Conform to UL 1581 for cable tray use
Conform to UL 1277 for direct burial or sunlight exposure Bare soft annealed stranded tinned copper
Class B 7-strand
≥ 6 twists per foot
Concentric conforming to ASTM B8
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Increase wire size for runs >1000’
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
Two or 3 ≥#18AWG for runs <1000’
Two or 3 ≥#16AWG for runs >1000’
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
15-mil PVC+4-mil nylon jacket-insulated twisted-triad wires Color code to ANSI/ICEA standards
Rated for continuous operation at 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Flame-retardant
Triad conductors integrally pigmented black, red, and blue Individual
Conductor Color
Coding
Conform to ICEA S58-679 Method 1, Table E2 where not otherwise shown Shield Spiral-wound 1.35-mil aluminum/mylar metal-foil tape Overlap to provide 100% coverage
Jacket 45-mil PVC
Flame-retardant, sunlight, abrasion, moisture and oil-resistant and suitable for wet or dry locations.

Dimension Nominal OD – 0.32”
Service Instrument cable designed for noise rejection for process control, computer, or data log applications
Suitable for installing in cable trays, conduit or other accepted raceways Instrument
Analog Cable –
#18AWG MultiTwisted
Shielded Pairs
with Common
Overall Shield
Type TC (UL 62
and UL 1277 or
UL 1581)
Conductor Conform to NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 336 Type TC
Conform to UL2250
Conform to UL 1581 for cable tray use
Conform to UL 1277 for direct burial or sunlight exposure Bare soft annealed stranded tinned copper
Class B 7-strand
≥ 6 twists per foot
Concentric conforming to ASTM B8
Drain Wire Pair drain wire #20AWG tinned copper
Group drain wire #18AWG tinned copper
Increase wire size for runs >1000’
Minimum Size
(where wire size
not shown)
Two or 3 ≥#22AWG for runs <1000’
Two or 3 ≥#20AWG for runs >1000’
Insulation Rated for 600VAC
15-mil PVC+4-mil nylon jacket-insulated wires twisted together Color code to ANSI/ICEA standards
Rated for continuous operation at 90°C (194°F) in dry locations, 90°C (194°F) in wet locations
Flame-retardant
Twisted-pair conductors integrally pigmented black and red with red conductor numerically printed for group identification
Individual
Conductor Color
Coding
Conform to ICEA S58-679 Method 1, Table E2 where not otherwise shown Shield Spiral-wound 1.35-mil aluminum/mylar metal-foil tape Group shield 2.35-mil aluminum/mylar metal-foil tape
Overlap to provide 100% coverage
Jacket 45-mil PVC
Flame-retardant, sunlight, abrasion, moisture and oil-resistant and suitable for wet or dry locations.

Dimension 4-pair OD ≤ 0.50” 45-mil nominal jacket thickness 8-pair OD ≤ 0.68” 60-mil nominal jacket thickness
12-pair OD ≤ 0.82” 60-mil nominal jacket thickness
16-pair OD ≤ 0.95” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
20-pair OD ≤ 1.05” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
24-pair OD ≤ 1.16” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
36-pair OD ≤ 1.33” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
50-pair OD ≤ 1.56” 80-mil nominal jacket thickness
Service Instrumentation, process control, and computer cable suitable for installing in cable trays, conduit or other accepted raceways.

Network Cables
– Ethernet
Cable

TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS
Twist / Screwon Type Wire
Connectors
Copper 600VAC-rated
For phase and neutral conductors, conform to UL 486C
For ground conductors, conform to UL 486C and/or UL 467 as required by local codes.

Compression
andMechanical
Screw Type
Wire
Connectors
Copper –
Electro-TinPlated
600VAC-rated
For phase and neutral conductors conform to UL 486A
For ground conductors, conform to UL 467
Terminal BlockType Wire
Connectors
Copper –
Electro-TinPlated
High-density, screw-post barrier-type with white center marking strip 600VAC-rated for power circuits
600VAC 20-Amp-rated for control circuits
600VAC 15-Amp-rated for instrumentation circuits
Conform to NEMA ICS4 and UL486A
Terminals -
≥#6AWG
Copper –
Electro-TinPlated
UL-listed, solderless, compression type.

Terminals -
≤#8AWG
Copper –
Electro-TinPlated
UL-listed, solderless, compression type connectors, or mechanical seamless tubular ring tongue terminals.

Terminals –
Control and
Instrumentation
Cable
Copper –
Electro-TinPlated
Ring tongue terminals.

Terminal barrel shall be internally serrated and covered with color-coded PVC insulation sleeve.

Terminals – For
Terminations on
Screw-Type
Terminal Strips
Supplied
Integral to
Devices
Copper – TinPlatedRing-tongue, nylon- or vinyl-insulated copper crimp terminals and ferrules with insulating sleeves for terminal blocks, except for light switches and receptacles.

Taps in Wires
#6AWG and
Larger
Copper Mechanical tap with preformed insulating cover.

Taps -
≤#8AWG
Copper Make “pigtail" or connections with compression connection with thermoplastic insulating cover.

CABLE AND WIRE MARKERS
Labeling
System
Label Stock,
Laminating
Adhesive and
Ink
Conform to UL969
Cable Markers Nylon
Identification
Ties
Hot-stamp with black letters ≥5/32” high
Wire Markers Hot-Stamped
PVC Sleeves
White with black lettering for uniform appearance
Hold sleeve length to uniform length at each terminal board Where hot-stamped sleeve is unavailable, mark wire with clip sleeve covered with transparent heat-shrink tubing.

Heat-Shrink
Polyolefin
White with black lettering for uniform appearance
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Sleeves
OTHER
Wire and Cable
Supports
Baskets, grips, clamps, wedge assemblies and other devices designed for cable support
Heavy-duty split-lace
Pulling
Lubricant
Cable Manufacturer’s standard containing no petroleum or other products which deteriorate insulation.

E. The following product design criteria, options and accessories are required:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Wire Color Phase Conductors
#8AWG and
smaller
Factory color coding with integrally pigmented solid color insulation along full length
Do not use on-site coloring of conductor ends or apply colored plastic adhesives in lieu of factory color-coding.

Ground
Conductors
Factory color coding with integrally pigmented solid green color insulation along full length, or
Stripping insulation from entire exposed length, or
Covering entire exposed length with green tape.

Purple-Colored
Wiring
Use to identify wires connecting to PLC input/output circuits.

Use white or purple with white stripe for PLC neutral throughout Work.

This requirement is a worker safety precaution to identify foreign power sources in equipment and applies to internal wiring in PLC enclosure cabinet, interconnecting wiring to devices and equipment, and internal equipment wiring.

F. Color-code low-voltage building and power wire as follows:

PHASE 240/120 VOLTS 208/120 VOLTS 240 VOLTS
Phase A Black Black Black
Phase B Red Red Red (Orange for high leg
of Delta system)
Phase C --- Blue Blue
Neutral White White White
Ground Green Green Green

OTHER WIRING
Control Red (and see below)
PLC (Field) Purple
PLC (Neutral) White or Purple w/ White Stripe
+24VDC Blue
-24VDC Blue w/ White Stripe
Instrument Signal Wiring +White
-Black
Wires energized by
sources external to control
panels
Yellow

1. Phases A, B, and C denote direction of positive phase rotation.

G. Control wires shall have colored insulation.

1. Provide separate color codes for each wire in each conduit that has ≤ 7 wires.

2. Conduits with >7 wires shall have ≥7 types of colored insulation.

H. Refer to individual cable type specifications for color coding of multiconductor control and instrumentation cable.

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3.1 Preparation
A. Make field measurements needed to install conductors and cables before submitting shop drawings or ordering.

1. Make minor changes in dimensions and alignments as needed to avoid utilities or structural conflicts.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Section 01 73 00 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Furnish and install conductors and cables at locations shown on Plans and Submittals.

C. Conform to the following installation standards:

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. Other applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations

3. California Electrical Code Article 300 “Wiring Methods”

4. California Electrical Code Article 310 “Conductors for General Wiring”

5. California Electrical Code Article 320 “Armored Cable: Type AC”

6. California Electrical Code Article 334 “Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS”

7. California Electrical Code Article 336 “Power and Control Tray Cable: Type TC”

8. California Electrical Code Article 340 “Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable:

Type UF”

9. California Electrical Code Article 400 “Flexible Cords and Cables”

10. California Electrical Code Article 402 “Fixture Wires”

11. Other applicable building, fire and electrical code requirements

12. NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) ATS standards a. NETA ATS 7.3.2 for low-voltage cable inspections and tests.

13. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements D. Refer variances between above docume8ts and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

E. Tag control wires and instrument cables at terminations and visible and accessible locations in maintenance holes, hand-holes, panels, switchboards, pull boxes, terminal boxes, and at control device.

1. Tag power wires in pull boxes or similar structures where there is more than 1 circuit.

F. Tags shall conform to the following:

1. Tag wires within ≤ 2” of termination at each device and terminal board.

2. Tag both ends of wires ≥ 12” long.

3. Do not use tags relying on adhesives or taped-on markers.

4. Provide conductor tags for conductors ≤ #12AWG with legible permanent sleeve of yellow or white PVC with machine printed black marking.

5. Provide tags for cables, and for conductors ≥ #10AWG, consisting of permanent nylon marker plates with legible designations hot stamped on plate. a. Attach these marker plates to conductors and cables with nylon tie cord.

6. Position wire markers to be readily visible for inspection.

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1. Identify power and control conductors at each termination and at all accessible locations including maintenance holes, handholes, panels, switchboards, pull boxes and terminal boxes.

2. Tag numbers for conductors shall follow 3-segment numbering scheme, defining origin of conductor, function of conductor, and destination of conductor. a. For example: MCCA-P-MCCB shows MCCA is origin, P is function identification (P=power, L=lighting or receptacle, C=control, S=signal, etc.), and MCCB is destination.

3. Where Plans, Shop Drawings, or interconnection diagrams show circuit numbers or where conductors have multiple destinations, append circuit numbers or identifiers to letters showing function of conductor, eg PA, PB.

4. Make origin and destination identification the specific names of equipment or instruments used on Plans
H. Install Conductor Arc and Fireproofing Tapes as Follows:

1. Wrap together single conductors and cables in maintenance holes, handholes, vaults, cable trays, and other indicated locations using arc and fireproofing tapes. a. Wrap all conductors entering from each conduit together as 1 cable.

2. Follow tape Manufacturer's Installation Instructions.

3. Throughout their exposed length, bundle and secure arc and fireproofing tape at intervals ≤18” on centers with nylon, self-locking, releasable, cable ties or bands of specified glass cloth electrical tape.
a. Make each band of ≥2 wraps of tape directly over each other.

4. Wrap together as far as possible, conductors carrying phases A, B, and C of same feeder.
a. Do not wrap together conductors carrying only 2 of 3 phases.

5. Train cables as closely as possible to their final positions.

6. Clean cables of oil, grease, and cable pulling compounds, using suitable solvents and cleaners non-injurious to cable, and then wipe dry.

7. Cover projecting surfaces such as fittings, ground connectors or bonding connections with insulating compound to present smooth continuous surface for taping.

8. Fireproofing tape shall be 3” width half-lapped and extend ≥6” into raceway. a. Use ¾” glass tape at 3’ intervals to hold tape in place.

I. Install wiring within raceways unless otherwise shown.

1. Do not combine feeder, branch, control, and instrumentation circuits in same raceway, cable tray, junction or pull box, except:
a. Where shown in Contract Documents
b. Where field conditions dictate and where written acceptance is obtained from City’s Representative.

2. Isolate control circuits from feeder and branch power circuits and from instrumentation circuits.
a. 12VDC, 24VDC, and 48VDC control circuits may be combined. b. Isolate AC control circuits from DC control circuits. c. Isolate 125 VDC control circuits from all other AC and DC circuits.

3. Isolate instrumentation circuits from feeder and branch power circuits and from control circuits.
a. Isolate analog and digital instrumentation circuits. b. Analog instrumentation signal circuits may be combined.

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4. Multiple branch circuits for lighting, receptacle, and other 120VAC circuits may be combined into a common raceway.
a. If circuits are combined, upsize raceway as required by NEC for size and quantity of conductors.
b. If circuits are combined, upsize conductor sizes as required by NEC for ampacity deratings for number of conductors in raceway. c. Neutral conductors may not be shared.

J. Pull cables and conductors into place as follows:

1. Do not install conductors or cables in conduits, ducts or trays until raceway system is completed.

2. Size raceways to accommodate number and size of cables shown in accordance with NEC Article 300.

3. Immediately prior to placement of each cable or cable group, inspect raceway route to be followed and verify installation is complete and free of materials detrimental to cable or its placement.
a. Brush, scrape, or swab embedded or buried conduits and ducts before pulling in conductors.

4. Do not damage conductors or insulation.
a. Handle conductors carefully to avoid kinks or insulation damage. b. Do not pull cables tight against bushings nor press cables heavily against enclosures.

5. If during Work progress, raceways appear inadequate to accommodate assigned cable, notify City’s Representative and discontinue further Work within questionable raceway until advised by City’s Representative on how to proceed.

6. Group cables assigned to each conduit and pull in simultaneously, using cable grips and UL-accepted lubricants compatible with insulation.

7. Check size and length of cables before pulling into conduits.

8. Install shielded instrumentation wire from terminal to terminal with no splicing at intermediate points.
a. Remove cable pulled into wrong conduit or cut too short and replace at no additional cost to City.
b. Do not reuse cable removed from 1 conduit or duct without permission from City’s Representative.

9. Where pulling compound is used, use UL-listed compound acceptable to cable Manufacturer and compatible with cable outer jacket or insulation and with raceway involved.

10. Accomplish fishing and pulling with flexible round metal or non-metallic tape, carbon dioxide or forced air propelled polyethylene cord, nylon rope, or manila rope. a. Use woven wire cable grips to pull single conductor cable, #2/0AWG and larger, and multiconductor cable.
b. Use pulling loops to pull single conductor cable smaller than #2/0AWG. c. Use only those pulling mechanisms of both manual and power types with rated capacity in tons clearly marked on mechanism.
d. Do not exceed cable Manufacturer's recommendations for maximum pulling tensions and minimum bending radii.
e. Do not use vehicles to pull conductors.

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1-22-dp 26 05 19 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables - 15 of 17 f. If pulling mechanism capacity exceeds recommended pulling tension of cable as given by cable Manufacturer, provide dynamometer to monitor cable tension, and observe indicator throughout pulling.
g. If excessive strain develops, stop pulling operation, determine difficulty, and make corrections.
h. When cable grip is used for pulling, cut off area of cable covered by grip plus 6” and discard.

11. Leave spare conductors at their maximum length for possible use as replacements. a. Coil each spare conductor neatly and then tape to conductors being used.

K. Install low-voltage (600VAC) building wire and power wire as follows:

1. Install wiring and cable in conduit and terminate unless otherwise noted.

2. To reduce pulling tension in long runs, coat wires and cables with pulling compound recommended by wire or cable Manufacturer before pulling into conduits.

3. Remove debris and moisture from conduits, boxes, and cabinets prior to wire or cable installation.

4. Install wires and cables in each voltage classification in separate raceways and completely isolate at cable and wire terminations.

5. Group conductors #1/0 AWG and smaller in panelboards, cabinets, pull boxes, and switchboard wireways.
a. Tie with plastic ties, and fan out to terminals.

6. Do not insulate soldered mechanical joints with tape.

7. Vinyl plastic insulating tape for wire and cable splices and terminations and for color coding shall be flame retardant, rated for ≥ 90°C, conforming to UL510. a. Use tape ≥ 7-mil thick for ≤ #8AWG size wire.
b. Use tape ≥ 8.5-mil thick for outdoor or cold-weather applications for ≤ #8AWG size wire
c. Use tape ≥ 10-mil thick for ≥ #6AWG size wire.

8. Arrange wiring in cabinets, panels, and motor control centers neatly, cut to proper length, remove surplus wire, and bridle and secure in acceptable manner. a. Identify circuits entering motor control centers or other control cabinets in accordance with conductor identification system specified.

9. Cap spare conductors and conductors not terminated with UL-listed end caps.

10. Where conductors pass through holes or over edges in sheet metal, remove burrs, chamfer edges, and install bushings and protective strips of insulating material to protect conductors.

11. For conductors to be connected by others, provide ≥6’ spare conductor in freestanding panels and ≥2’ spare in other assemblies.
a. Provide more spare conductor in assemblies where it is obvious more conductor will be needed to reach termination point.

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1. Splices shall be as follows using connectors listed under Acceptable Manufacturers.

FEEDER AND POWER BRANCH CIRCUITS
Location Wire Size Type of Splice or Termination
Device Outlet Boxes ≤#10AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors or crimp connectors with tools by same Manufacturer or UL listed for connector
≤#8AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors
Junction and Pull Boxes
and Wireways
≤#10AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors or crimp connectors with tools by same Manufacturer or UL listed for connector
≤#8AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors
≥#6AWG Use compression sleeve, mechanical screw or terminal block, or terminal strip-type connectors.

Stagger sleeves to minimize completed splice diameter
Cover sleeves with Thermofit insulation sleeve, extending ≥3 wire diameters beyond each end of compression sleeve after shrinking.

Heat source and shrinking techniques shall conform to Manufacturer’s Installation instructions.

Motor Terminal Boxes ≤#10AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors or crimp connectors with tools by same Manufacturer or UL listed for connector
≥#8AWG Use insulated mechanical screw-type connectors
Manholes or Handholes ≤#8AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors pre-filled with epoxy ≥#6AWG Use watertight compression sleeve or mechanical screw-type connectors

CONTROL CIRCUITS
Junction and Pull Boxes ≤#8AWG Use terminal-block-type connector Manholes or Handholes ≤#8AWG Use twist/screw-on-type connectors pre-filled with epoxy Control Panels or Motor
Control Centers
≤#8AWG Use terminal block or strips provided within equipment or field-installed within equipment by Contractor.

INSTRUMENTATION CIRCUITS
May be spliced where field conditions dictate and written permission is obtained from City’s Representative.

Maintain electrical continuity of shields when splicing twisted shielded conductors.

Junction and Pull Boxes ≤#10AWG Use terminal-block-type connector Control Panels or Motor
Control Centers
≤#10AWG Use terminal block or strips provided within equipment or field-installed within equipment by Contractor.

2. Retighten bolt-type connectors 24-48 hours after initial installation and before taping. a. Tape connections made with non-insulated-type connectors with rubber-type tape, 1½ times thickness of conductor insulation, then cover with Scotch 33 tape.

3. Do not splice wires in underground handholes or pull boxes unless shown on Plans. a. Seal splices in underground handholes and pull boxes and in light poles with individual sealing packs of Scotchcast Brand 400 Resin or equal.

M. Terminate low-voltage (600VAC) wires as follows:

1. Terminate wires and cables at each end.

2. Do not splice feeders without written acceptance from City’s Representative.

3. Provide terminals and connectors acceptable for material type used.

4. Terminate control and instrumentation wiring with methods consistent with terminals provided, and in accordance with terminal Manufacturer's Installation Instructions. a. Where terminals provided will accept such lugs, terminate control and instrumentation wiring (except solid thermocouple leads) with insulated, locking-fork compression lugs

5. Install compression-type lugs or connectors with specially-designed hydraulic or mechanical tool conforming to Manufacturer's Installation Instructions to ensure permanent, secure, high-conductivity joint.
a. Tooling shall provide complete, controlled crimp where tool will not release until crimp is complete.

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1-22-dp 26 05 19 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables - 17 of 17 b. Do not use plier-type crimpers.

6. Provide color-coded system on terminal and die sets to provide correct number and location of crimps.
a. Permanent die index number shall be embossed on completed crimp for inspection purposes.

7. For terminals designed to accept only bare wire compression terminations, use only stranded wire.
a. Terminate only 1 wire per terminal.
b. Tighten terminal screws with torque screwdriver to recommended torque values.

8. Tighten screws and terminal bolts using torque-type wrenches and/or drivers to tighten to inch-pound requirements of Manufacturer, NEC, and UL.

9. Lace control leads between conduit ends and terminal blocks located in control panels, cabinets and similar locations neatly together with non-releasing nylon ties.

N. Install instrument cables as follows:

1. Do not splice instrument cables without permission of City’s Representative. a. Cables shall be continuous from device to RTU unless shown otherwise on Plans.

2. Cable splices shall be made by qualified cable splicers following Manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. Locate splices, when permitted, only in readily accessible cabinets or junction boxes using terminal strips.
a. Splices will only be permitted where proven necessary by accepted pulling tension calculations.

4. Where connections of cables are to be made for instrumentation and control cables, leave pigtails of adequate length for neat, bundled type connections.

5. Maintain integrity of shielding of instrumentation cables. a. Ensure grounds do not occur because of damage to jacket over shield.

6. Seal cables entering maintenance holes, hand-holes or vaults using accepted expanding foam product.

7. Ground drain wire of shielded instrumentation cables at source terminal strip end only. a. Preferred grounding location is at load (eg control panel), not at source (eg fieldmounted instrument).

8. Use small piece of heat-shrink tube or signal wiring to cover area where outer cable jacket is cut to expose inner conductors.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Refer to Section 26 08 00 for field testing requirements.

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GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Materials, testing, and installation of grounding and bonding conforming to CEC and NEC Article 250.

B. Refer to Section 26 05 19 for wiring requirements.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical I. Section 26 05 19: Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables J. Section 26 05 33: Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems K. Section 26 08 00: Commissioning of Electrical Systems L. Section 31 23 00: Excavation and Fill

1.3 System Description
A. Furnish and install complete operating grounding and bonding including appurtenant structural, mechanical and/or electrical mountings or connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and compliance with applicable building codes and standards.

B. System shall bond and ground exposed non-energized metal surfaces containing energized devices, parts, or conductors, building steel, other metals, metallic electrical raceways, and neutrals of transformers and generators.

1. Assure ground continuity is continuous throughout Work.

1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate number of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

B. Furnished equipment shall be UL listed and labeled.

C. Work shall conform to applicable requirements of NEC and Cal OSHA Title 8.

1.5 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. California Building Code (CBC)

3. California Electrical Code (CEC)

4. California Plumbing Code (CPC)

5. IEEE 81 Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of Ground System

6. IEEE 142 Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

7. IEEE 837 Qualifying Permanent Connections Used in Substation Grounding

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9. NETA ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems

10. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

11. UL 467 Safety Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment

1.6 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

DRAWINGS AND PART SCHEDULES
Shop Drawings Submit per equipment Shop Drawing requirements. .

Material List Submit list of grounding materials and equipment.

Show size, material and manufacturer.

MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Product Data Submit for the following per Product Data requirements:

1. Exothermic welding materials

2. Terminal lugs and clamps

3. Copper grounding cable

4. Ground rods

5. Ground connection hardware
Installation Instructions Submit per Installation Instruction requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Field Test Procedures Include list of test equipment to be used.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Field Test Record
Transcripts
Indicate overall resistance to ground, resistance of each electrode, and plot of resistance vs distance from grid.

Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, and Test Record Transcripts.

1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

B. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of grounding and bonding equipment.

1.8 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Concrete Grounding
Wire Boxes and Cover
Brooks Products Ontario, CA (909) 947-7470
Eisel Enterprises, Inc. Placentia, CA (714) 993-1706
J&R Concrete Products #10-R Perris, CA (951) 943-5855
Accepted equal
Grounding Rods and
Connectors
Burndy® Corporation Manchester, NH (800) 346-4175
Erico/ Pentair “Eritech” Solon, OH (440) 349-2630
Harger Lighting and Grounding Grayslake, IL (800) 842-7437 Henry Brothers Springville, NY (716) 941-6141
Jocelyn Forge, Inc. Bulacan, PHI (632) 984-8582
Lyncole Grounding Solutions/ VFC XIT® Torrance, CA (310) 214-4000 Robbins Lightning Protection Maryville, MO (800) 426-3792 Thomas & Betts (Blackburn) / ABB Memphis, TN (800) 888-0211 Thompson Lightning Protection, Inc. Saint Paul, MN (800) 777-1230 Accepted equal
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Exothermic Weld
Equipment
Erico / Pentair Cadweld Electrical Products Solon, OH (440) 349-2630 Furseweld Torrance, CA (310) 214-4000
Harger Lighting and Grounding Ultraweld Grayslake, IL (847) 548-8700 ThermOweld / Continental Industries Tulsa, OK (800) 558-1373 Accepted equal
B. Molds, cartridges, powder, and accessories for exothermic welds shall be furnished by same Manufacturer.

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Materials for grounding and bonding shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Grounding Conductors Insulated Copper Refer to Section 26 05 19.

Color-coded to code requirements.

Conduit Refer to Section 26 05 33.

Bonding Jumpers Multiple-Circuit
Lighting Systems
#6AWG
Cross-sectional areas of jumper shall match cross-sectional area of conductors in circuit
Series and Other
Lighting Systems
#8AWG or larger
Cross-sectional areas of jumper shall match cross-sectional area of conductors in circuit
Main Ground Conductor Loop
when Exposed within Buildings
Copper Minimum ¼” x 1” rectangular bar ground bus supported with suitale spacers at ½”-1” from structure
Grounding System Bond to
Piping
Copper Connect to 1
st pipe flange inside structure on either suction or
discharge pipe using copper bar or strap and drilling and tapping flange to provide bolted connection
Ground Connection Hardware,
Bolts, and Nuts
High-Strength HighConductivity Copper
Alloy
Ground Rods Copper-Clad Steel UL listed
Conform to ANSI/NEMA GR1
¾” diameter nominal
≥10’ long
≥80,000 psi tensile strength
≥10 mil Cu plating
With hardened steel points
Provide heavy uniform coating of electrolytic copper
molecularly bonded to rigid steel core.

Hard drawn for scar-resistant surface.

Connections – Ground Clamps
or Lugs, Connectors and
Terminals – Mechanical Type
Copper Conform to UL 467
Connections – Ground Clamps,
Connectors and Terminals –
Compression Type Suitable for
Direct Burial in Earth or
Concrete
Bronze High Copper Alloy Content
Conform to UL 467
Conform to IEEE 837
Non-Reversible
Connections – Ground Clamps,
Connectors and Terminals –
Compression Type for Interior
Locations
Bronze High Copper Alloy Content
Conform to UL 467
Non-Reversible
Provide 2 bolt holes for terminals for connection to bus bars Connections – Ground Clamps,
Connectors and Terminals –
Compression Type Suitable for
Direct Burial in Earth or
Concrete
Bronze High Copper Alloy Content
Conform to UL 467
Conform to IEEE 837
Non-Reversible
Exothermic Weld Connections Copper oxide Properly size molds for application.

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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
reduction by
aluminum process
Above-Grade Outdoor
Connectors
Exothermic Weld,
Compression, or
Brazed Type
Of proper size for conductors and ground rods specified Below-Grade Connectors Exothermic Weld
Type
Of proper size for conductors and ground rods specified.

Bare Copper Conductor and Bus
Splice Protection
Heat-Shrink Tape or
Sleeve
Grounding Wire Boxes Precast Concrete H25-rated
Grounding Wire Box Cover Cast Iron 13-lbm minimum
Embossed “GROUND”
C. The following product design criteria, options and accessories are required:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Noncurrent-Carrying Metal Parts 25j
All other Grounds 25j
PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Make field measurements needed to install grounding and bonding before submitting shop drawings or ordering.

1. Make minor changes in dimensions and alignments as needed to avoid utilities or structural conflicts.

B. Examine areas and conditions under which Work of this section will be performed.

1. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work.

C. Coordinate installation of embedded ground cables with concrete Work.

D. Remove paint, rust, or other nonconducting material from contact surfaces before making ground connections.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Section 01 73 00 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Refer to Section 31 23 00 for open trench requirements.

C. Furnish and install grounding and bonding at locations shown on Plans and Submittals.

D. Install grounds in presence of City’s Representative.

E. Conform to the following installation standards:

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders.

2. Other applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.

3. California Electrical Code Article 250 “Grounding and Bonding”.

4. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

5. Other applicable building, fire, plumbing, mechanical and electrical code requirements.

6. NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) ATS standards a. NETA ATS 7.13 for grounding inspections and tests.
b. NETA ATS 7.14 for ground fault protection inspections and tests.

7. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements.

F. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

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1. Handhole and maintenance hole exposed metal covers

2. Handrails

3. Motors

4. Pumps

5. Casings

6. Magnetic flow meters

7. Process equipment with exposed metal parts

8. Exposed non-current-carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment.

9. Raceways and neutral of wiring systems.

10. Neutrals of transformers.

11. Metal sheathing and exposed metal vertical structural elements of buildings.

12. Metal fences enclosing electrical equipment.

13. Metal equipment platforms supporting electrical equipment. (Bond platform to equipment.)

14. Bond metal frames and railings supporting pushbutton stations, receptacles, instrument cabinets to raceways carrying circuits to these devices.

15. Exposed metallic equipment that may contact electrical equipment due to close proximity.

H. Ground both ends of conduit where possible.

I. Install ground electrode as follows:

1. Construct grounding system at each structure where panels or other electrical equipment are installed.

2. Install ground rods and grounding conductors in undisturbed, firm soil. a. Provide excavation required for installation of ground rods and ground conductors.

3. Drive ground rods and install grounding conductors prior to constructing concrete slabs and duct banks.
a. Use driving studs or other suitable means to prevent damage to threaded ends of sectional rods.

J. Bond and ground raceways as follows:

1. Install metallic conduit so it is electrically continuous.

2. Conduits shall contain grounding conductor with insulation identical to phase conductors, unless otherwise shown.

3. NEC-required grounding bushings shall be of insulating type.

4. Provide double locknuts at panels.

5. Bond conduit, at entrance and exit of equipment, to equipment ground bus or lug.

6. Provide bonding jumpers if conduits are installed in concentric knockouts.

7. Make metallic raceway fittings and ground clamps tight to ensure equipment grounding system operates continuously at ground potential to provide low impedance current path for proper operation of overcurrent devices during possible ground fault conditions.

8. Ground raceways and non-current carrying parts of electrical equipment in accordance with NEC Article 250.

K. Connect conductors to grounding rod as follows:

1. Exothermic T or H splices will be permitted at ground rods and where required. a. Splices shall be inspected by City’s Representative.

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2. Provide exothermic welds or compression type connectors between grounding cable installed for building ground grid and each ground electrode in ground grid system. a. Do not use exothermic welding if it will damage structure grounding conductor is being welded to.

3. Install grounding cable near base of structures in undisturbed, firm earth and as far from structure as excavation permits and ≥18”.

4. Provide sufficient slack in grounding conductor to prevent conductor breakage during backfill or due to ground movement.

5. Extend pigtail conductors at structures or risers 6’ above finished grade.

6. Protect pigtail conductors from damage by coiling, tying, and bagging in 10-mil polyethylene.

7. Backfill excavation completely, tamping to provide contact between backfill materials and ground rods and conductors.

8. Extend grounding conductors through concrete foundations or building walls within 3’ below finish grade
a. Where ground conductors penetrate floor slabs or building walls provide non-metallic water-stop sleeves.

9. Extend grounding conductors within structures to accessible points for grounding equipment and electrical enclosures.

10. For isolated well sites, construct bare copper ground wire from MCC ground bus to well casing as shown.

11. Construct concrete-encased bare ground conductor in each duct bank. a. Run grounding electrode system conductors continuously in duct banks, through maintenance holes, handholes, raceway boxes and cable tray exteriors. b. Connect conductors to structure ground ring or grounding system to provide continuous grounding electrode system.
c. Bond to metal lid or cover.

12. Bond electrical enclosures, pedestals, and support racks, including metallic raceways, panels, switchboards and other similar metallic panels, cases, and devices associated with power, instrumentation, and control systems to grounding electrode system. a. Connect using ≥#6AWG bare copper conductor to ground b. Connect metal light or utility poles to ground rod using ≥#6AWG bare copper conductor.

13. Extend both ends of loop to ground bus within main service switchboard or motor control centers as appropriate.

14. Buried or concealed joints or terminations are not permitted.

15. Protect wires with rigid steel conduit or Schedule 40 PVC conduit where exposed wires stub up through slab at switchboard or motor control centers.

L. Where grounding conductors are shown, bond wires to metallic enclosures at each end and to intermediate metallic enclosures.

1. Provide ground rod, when shown or when needed in each electrical maintenance hole and handhole with exposed metal parts.
a. Expose ≥4” of rod above floor for field connections to rod. b. Connect exposed metal parts including conduits and cable racks to ground rod.

2. Bond ground cables in underground circuits with main ground cables in each electrical maintenance hole and handhole.

3. Ground maintenance hole hardware and cover.

4. Connect grounding conductors to all grounding bushings on raceways.

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5. Run ground conductors inside conduits enclosing power conductors.

6. Buried or concealed joints or terminations are not permitted.

7. Protect wires with rigid steel conduit where wires stub up through slab at switchboard or motor control centers.

8. Protect exposed splices and connections for bare copper conductors and buses by wrapping with heat-shrink tape or covering.

M. Make connections to enclosures not provided with ground buses or ground terminals using clamp type lugs added under permanent assembly bolts or under new bolts drilled and added through enclosures other than explosion proof, or by grounding locknuts or bushings.

1. Do not connect ground cables to anchor bolts, against gaskets, paint, or varnish, or to bolts holding removable access covers.

N. Ground shields of shielded power cable at each splice or termination in accordance with recommendations of splice or termination Manufacturer.

O. Ground shields of control cables in accordance with details shown.

P. Ground equipment as follows:

1. Connect ground buses of lighting panels, distribution panels, switchboards, motor control centers and switchgear to common ground bus with grounding conductor.

2. Use metallic conduit system for equipment and enclosure grounding. a. Grounding through conduit system shall be in excess of ground conductors shown in Plans.

3. Provide liquid-tight flexible conduits with separate equipment grounding conductors sized per NEC.

4. Where equipment contains ground bus, extend and connect grounding conductors to that bus.

5. Form equipment ground conductors to contour of equipment and firmly support.

6. Run ground conductors to equipment neatly along face of concrete surfaces or structural steel.
a. Support and secure ground conductors with cable fasteners at ≤5’ intervals.

7. Bond equipment grounding conductor to approved grounding bushing and terminal lug. a. Install grounding conductor outside conduit if required size is >#10.

8. Connect equipment enclosure containing ground bus to that bus.

9. Construct grounding bushings at both ends of rigid conduit runs. a. Bond grounding bushings to grounding system.

10. Run conductors to equipment neatly along face of concrete surfaces or structural steel.

11. Support and secure conductors with cable fasteners at ≤5’ intervals.

Q. Install ground test well as follows:

1. Provide handhole and ground rod as detailed on Plans to aid in performing ground testing and connecting additional ground rods if required by test results.

2. Connect ground wire from ground rod to main service switchboard or motor control center ground bus as shown on Plans.

R. Obtain City’s written approval of each below-grade connection before backfilling.

1. After installation and inspection, backfill trench with earth and other low resistivity materials.

2. Exclude stones, gravel, or crushed rock.

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3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Field testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Grounding
and
Bonding
Installation Visual inspection and testing of finished
grounding installation per NETA ATS 7.13
Notify City’s Representative 24 hours before
below-grade connections are ready for
inspection.
1 inspection Contractor Contractor
11-month
Warranty
Inspection
Demonstrate compliance to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
literature
1 test City Contractor

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RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Materials, testing, and installation of conduit, raceway, boxes and fittings to contain conductors for electrical power, communications, control circuits and feeders for Work outside public right-of-way.

B. Refer to the following sections for Work not covered herein.

1. Section 01 73 33 for identification procedures for above-ground raceways.

2. Section 03 30 00 for procedures for concrete encasement.

3. Section 31 23 00 for trenching procedures.

4. Section 33 05 26 for identification procedures for buried raceways.

5. Section 33 05 38 for requirements for hangers and supports.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 01 73 33: Mechanical Identification
I. Section 03 15 00: Concrete Accessories
J. Section 03 30 00: Cast-in-Place Concrete
K. Section 09 90 00: Painting and Coating
L. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical M. Section 26 05 19: Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables N. Section 26 05 26: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems O. Section 26 08 00: Commissioning of Electrical Systems P. Section 31 23 00: Excavation and Fill
Q. Section 33 05 26: Utility Identification
R. Section 33 05 38: Hangers and Supports

1.3 System Description
A. Furnish and install raceway and boxes as shown on Plans and as required by CEC to deliver power to equipment furnished.

1. Include appurtenant structural, mechanical and/or electrical mountings or connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate number of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.
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ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST

STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Raceway,
Conduit,
Fittings and
Boxes
NEMA
Compliance
NEMA Standards All products furnished Contractor Contractor UL Compliance Products shall be UL listed and
UL labeled
All products furnished Contractor Contractor

1.5 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges

2. ANSI C33.84 Safety Standards for Outlet Boxes and Fittings

3. ANSI 61

4. ANSI C80.1/UL6 Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)

5. ASME/ANSI B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (Including ratings for Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500)

6. ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

7. ASTM A153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

8. ASTM A536 Ductile Iron Castings

9. ASTM A1008 Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable

10. ASTM A1011 Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength ASTM B63 Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel

11. ASTM D1785 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

12. ASTM D2564 Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping

13. ASTM D2855 Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings

14. ASTM F512 Smooth-Wall Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Conduit and Fittings for Underground Installation

15. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

16. California Building Code (CBC)

17. California Electrical Code (CEC)

18. California Fire Code (CFC)

19. California Plumbing Code (CPC)

20. Federal Specification WW-C-581E Conduit, Metal, Rigid, and Intermediate; and Coupling, Elbow, and Nipple,

21. IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

22. NEMA 5-19-1986

23. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

24. NEMA FB1 Conduit Fitting, Cables Fittings and Accessories

25. NEMA/ANSI OS1 Sheet-Steel Outlet Boxes, Devices, Covers, and Box Supports

26. NEMA RN1 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

27. NEMA TC2 Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

28. NEMA TC3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

29. NEMA TC6 and TC8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities Duct for Underground Installations

30. NEMA VE1 Ventilated Cable Tray

31. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

32. Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SCTE 77 Underground Enclosure Integrity

33. UL1 Flexible Metal Conduit

34. UL 6/ANSI C80.1 Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit – Steel (ERSC)

35. UL 6A Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Aluminum, Red Brass, and Stainless Steel

36. UL 35-L4

37. UL 50 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

38. UL 360 Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit

39. UL 467 Grounding and Bonding Equipment

40. UL 514A Metallic Outlet Boxes

41. UL 514B Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

42. UL 514C Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

43. UL 651 Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit
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44. UL 651A Schedule 40 and 80 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit

45. UL 870 Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters, and Associated Fittings

46. UL 884 Underfloor Raceways and Fittings

47. UL 886 Outlet Boxes and Fittings for use in Hazardous (Classified Locations)

1.6 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

DRAWINGS AND PART SCHEDULES
Shop Drawings Submit conduit layout and installation drawings Show individual conduit numbers, proposed routing, conduit sizes, circuit numbers contained in each conduit, and size of wires in each conduit.

Show dimensional size of pull and junction boxes to be used.

Verify conduit sizes meet NEC requirements.

City’s review of layout drawings will be solely for aesthetics and Operator access.

MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Product Data Submit the following for items of standard manufacture:

Product Data for each type of conduit, fittings and boxes.

List of conduits, fittings, boxes, conduit boxes, mounting hardware, and accessories.

Product data is not required for conduit fittings or support systems QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS Refer to Section 26 05 10

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Shop Drawings, and Product Data.

1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

B. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of raceway and boxes.

C. Ship conduit with thread protectors.

1.8 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers for conduit and raceways include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION

CONDUIT FITTINGS
Conduit Bodies Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Crouse Hinds / Eaton Form 8 Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 Killark / Hubbell Saint Louis, MO (314) 531-0460
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® (Occidental Coating
Company)
Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Accepted equal
Conduit Fittings (Metal) Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Hubbell-Raco South Bend, IN (800) 992-7030
Killark / Hubbell Saint Louis, MO (314) 531-0460
Osburn Associates, Inc. Saint Petersburg, FL (888) 672-8767 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Robroy Industries Gilmer, TX (903) 843-6562
Steel City / ABB Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® (Occidental Coating
Company)
Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Accepted equal
Conduit Fittings (PVC) Atkore International (Allied Tube and Conduit) Harvey, IL (800) 882-5543 Carlon / Lamson & Session Co “PV-Duit” Cleveland, OH (800) 346-2646 Cantex Inc. Fort Worth, TX (817) 215-7000
SAF-T-CO Supply Santa Ana, CA (714) 547-9975
Accepted equal
Conduit Hubs Atkore International (Allied Tube and Conduit) Harvey, IL (800) 882-5543 Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Myers™ Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 Hubbell-Raco South Bend, IN (800) 992-7030
Killark / Hubbell Saint Louis, MO (314) 531-0460
Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® Bullet Type Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809 Accepted equal
Conduit Unions Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® Erickson Type Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809 Accepted equal
Conduit ExpansionDeflection Couplings
Appleton / Emerson Type DF Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Type XD Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type AXDX Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Flexible Couplings Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Killark / Hubbell Saint Louis, MO (314) 531-0460
Accepted equal

CONDUIT ACCESSORIES
Conduit Automatic
Drains
Crouse Hinds / Eaton ECD Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Accepted equal
Conduit Clamps O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Conduit Seals for
Sealing Around Pipe or
Conduit
Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton “EYS” and “EYD” Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 O-Z Gedney / Emerson CSMI Type Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Conduit Seal Bushings
for Sealing Around
Cables in Conduit
Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
O-Z Gedney / Emerson CSB Type factoryprepared for each cable applicaiton Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Accepted equal
Locknuts O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Bushings Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. Stratford, CT (203) 377-5944 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type B Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Grounding Bushings Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. Stratford, CT (203) 377-5944 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type BLG Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Phenolic Bushings for
Protecting Cables
Penetrating Metal
Partitions or Barriers
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type ABB Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal

NEC TYPE RMC RIGID METAL CONDUIT (PVC-COATED)
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
PVC-Coated NEC Type
RMC Electrical Rigid
Steel Conduit (PVCERSC) ½”-6”
Robroy Industries “KorKap” Gilmer, TX (903) 843-6562
Robroy Industries “Perma-Cote” Gilmer, TX (903) 843-4388 Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® (Occidental Coating
Company)
Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Accepted equal
PVC-Coated Electrical
Rigid Steel Conduit
(PVC-ERSC) and
Fitting Coating Repair
Material
Robroy Industries “Plastibond” Gilmer, TX (903) 843-6562 Accepted equal
Electrical Rigid Steel
Conduit (ERSC)
Expansion Fittings for
Exposed Locations
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type “AX” with jumper Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Electrical Rigid Steel
Conduit (ERSC)
Expansion Fittings at
Structural Expansion
Joints
Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company
Type “D”
Spring City, PA (610) 948-4000
Accepted equal

NEC TYPE PVC RIGID NONMETALLIC CONDUIT
NEC Type PVC
Rigid Nonmetallic
Conduit (RNC) (PVC)
and Fittings
Atkore International (Allied Tube and Conduit) Harvey, IL (800) 882-5543 Carlon / Lamson & Session Co “PV-Duit” Cleveland, OH (800) 346-2646 CertainTeed Corporation / Saint-Gobain Corona, CA (951) 272-1300 Cantex Inc Fort Worth, TX (817) 215-7000
Condux International Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) 989-4377 Heritage Plastics Carrolton, OH (330) 627-8002
Highland Plastics, Inc. Shepherd, MI (800) 866-8208
JM Eagle Inc Los Angeles, CA (310) 693-8200
Kraloy® Products Co., Inc. London, ON (800) 265-1815
Osburn Associates, Inc Saint Petersburg, FL (888) 672-8767 PW Eagle Eugene, OR (800) 347-0200
Triangle Conduit & Cable New Brunswick, NJ (412) 920-7190 Accepted equal

NEC TYPE LFMC AND TYPE LFNC LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE CONDUIT NEC Type LFMC
Liquid-Tight Flexible
Metal Conduit
AFC (American Flexible Conduit) Cable
Systems® / Atkore International (Allied Tube and
Conduit)
Harvey, IL (800) 882-5543
Anamet Electrical Sealtite® / Anaconda Mattoon, IL (800) 230-3718 Electri-Flex Company Liquatite® Type LA Roselle, IL (800) 323-6174 Flexible Metal Inc (FMI) / Hyspan Tucker, GA (770) 493-1100 General Electric Company Fairfield, CT (203) 373-2211
International Metal Hose Company Bellevue, OH (419) 483-7690 LTV Steel Company Cleveland, OH (216) 622-5000
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Southwire Company “Titan®” Carrollton, GA (770) 832-4000 Thomas & Betts / ABB Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Triangle Industries PWC Line New Brunswick, NJ (412) 920-7190 Universal Hose & Braid. South Holland, IL (888) 277-9927 Accepted equal
Liquid-Tight Flexible
Metal Conduit Fittings
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Thomas & Betts / ABB sealing rings
(5262 = ½” 5263 = ¾” 5264 =1” or “Jake”
Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Thomas & Betts / ABB Ocal® (Occidental Coating
Company) Liquidtight
Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Accepted equal
Liquid-Tight Flexible
Metallic Conduit
Appleton / Emerson “Series ST” or Jake Type
“BC”
Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Connectors Pyle-National / Hillcrest Enterprises Series “CT” Ashland, VA (800) 848-3106 Accepted equal
NEC Type LFNC
Liquid-Tight Flexible
Non-Metallic Conduit
Ultratite® / Southwire Company Carrollton, GA (770) 832-4000 Accepted equal

CONDUIT AND RACEWAY ACCESSORIES
Plastic Wire Duct and
Spiral Binding
Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Accepted equal
Wireway Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730 Accepted equal
Conduit Hangers and
Supports
Refer to Section 33 05 38.

Duct Spacers and
Supports
Atkore International (Allied Tube and Conduit) Harvey, IL (800) 882-5543 Carlon / Lamson & Session Co Cleveland, OH (800) 346-2646 George Fischer Sloane, Inc. Little Rock, AR (501) 490-7777 Queen City Plastics Fort Mill, SC (803) 548-0685
Accepted equal
Conduit Through-Wall
Seals
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Type “WDK” Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Cable-Lubricating
Compounds
CRC Industries Powerlube with Teflon Horsham, PA (800) 556-5074 Accepted equal
B. Acceptable Manufacturers for boxes include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION

OUTLET AND DEVICE BOXES
Cast Steel (CS) Outlet
and Device Boxes
Appleton / Emerson Type FD or FS Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Bell Outdoor / Hubbell South Bend, IN (574) 234-7151
Crouse Hinds / Eaton / B-Line Condulet® Type FD or
FS
Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Eaton / B-Line Circle AW Highland, IL (800) 851-7415
Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Hubbell Wiegmann Santa Fe Springs, CA (714) 620-6300
Killark / Hubbell Saint Louis, MO (314) 531-0460
Thomas & Betts / ABB Memphis, TN (800) 816-7809
Accepted equal
Nonmetallic (NM) Outlet
and Device Boxes
Carlon / Lamson & Session Co Cleveland, OH (800) 346-2646 George Fischer Sloane, Inc. Little Rock, AR (501) 490-7777 Accepted equal
Galvanized Pressed
Sheet Steel Switch and
Outlet Boxes
Adalet / Scott Fetzer Westlake, OH (440) 892-3000
Hubbell-Raco South Bend, IN (800) 992-7030
O-Z Gedney / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Accepted equal
Galvanized Sheet Steel
Outlet Boxes
Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Accepted equal

JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES
Cast Steel Embedded
Pull Boxes Above
Grade
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Series W Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Series Y Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Cast Steel Embedded
Pull Boxes Below
Grade
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Type WJBF Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 O-Z Gedney / Emerson Series YR Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506 Accepted equal
Nonmetallic Pull Boxes Crouse Hinds / Eaton Type NJB Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454 Accepted equal
Fasteners Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730 Accepted equal
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Composite PolymerConcrete Hand-Holes
Carson Industries H Series Glendora, CA (909) 592-6272
J &.R Concrete Products Perris, CA (951) 943-5855
Accepted Equal
Precast Concrete HandHoles
Brooks Products 3½T Ontario, CA (909) 947-7470
Eisel Enterprises, Inc. Placentia, CA (714) 993-1706
Ford Meter Box Co. Wabash, IN (260) 563-3171
Jensen Precast Sparks, NV (775) 352-2700
J &.R Concrete Products Perris, CA (951) 943-5855
Oldcastle Precast (formerly Utility Vault Company) Fontana, CA (800) 626-3860 Accepted Equal

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Do not use aluminum conduits, fittings, elbows, supports or boxes.

C. Mark raceway products to show:

1. Nominal trade size.

2. Name or trademark of Manufacturer.

D. Materials for NEC Type RMC PVC-coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) and fittings shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

PVC-COATED ELECTRICAL RIGID STEEL CONDUIT (PVC-ERSC)
PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid
Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
and Fittings
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Conform to UL6/ANSI C80.1
Conform to NEMA RN1
Conform to CEC Article 344
Finish Zinc with Epoxy
Primer and PVC
Coating
Conduit shall be bendable without coating damage.

See below for PVC final coating and urethane final lining Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Conduits shall be hot-dipped galvanized after threading Treat zinc surface to enhance metal-plastic bond
Epoxy-Acrylic Primer Provide 0.5-mil thick coating over steel surface to ensure bond between steel exterior and PVC coating
Apply exterior coat by dipping in liquid plastisol or equal method producing finished product conforming to NEMA 5-19 Exterior Coating PVC 40-mil thick for full conduit length except threads.

Bond between PVC and conduit surface shall exceed tensile strength of plastic.

Provide 2-mil clear urethane coating to threads.

Interior Lining Urethane ≥2-mil thick on conduit and fittings Sufficiently flexible to permit conduit bending without coating cracking or flaking.

PVC Sleeve on
Female Opening
40-mil PVC coat extending 1 conduit diameter or 2” beyond opening, whichever is less.

Sleeve interior diameter shall be same as conduit OD before coating.

CONDUIT FITTINGS
Conduit Bodies (Ells and Tees) Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide types, shapes, and sizes to suit individual
applications.

Oblong
Provide threaded hubs.

Standard and Mogul type
When fittings are used with #2AWG or larger multi-conductor cables, fittings shall be Mogul type
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Tees) Conduit Bodies With tongue-in-groove (V-seal) gasket to seal out corrosive elements.

Conduit Bodies (Round) Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide types, shapes, and sizes to suit individual
applications.

Oblong
Provide threaded hubs.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Conduit Body Covers (Round) Same Material as
Conduit Bodies
Form 8 secured with ≥2 captive stainless steel screws
With tongue-in-groove (V-seal) gasket to seal out corrosive elements.

Conduit Fittings and Elbows –
Indoor Dry Non-Corrosive
Locations
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Conform to UL 514B and NEMA FB1
Standard threaded
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Conduit Fittings and Elbows –
Outdoor, or Wet or Corrosive
Locations shown on Plans
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide wedge nut covers (Form 8) weathertight
Galvanizing 2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Conduit Fittings and Elbows –
Outdoor, or Wet or Corrosive
Locations shown on Plans
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide wedge nut covers (Form 8) weathertight
Listed for use in Class I Groups C and D locations
Conform to UL886
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Fittings, FS and FD Boxes,
Condulets and Accessories
Conform to UL 514A
≥40-mil PVC coat similar to conduits.
≥2-mil urethane liner similar to conduit
Otherwise same as specified for Electrical Rigid Steel
Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Screws on Form 8 fittings shall be stainless steel with encapsulated plastic heads
Encapsulate screw heads on condulets with corrosionresistant material recommended by Manufacturer.

Service Entrance Heads Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide insulated knockout cover for use with variety of sizes and number of conductors
Sealing Fittings Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Provide threaded hubs with PVC oversize sleeve
Standard and mogul size
With or without drain and breather
Fiber and Sealing
Compound
UL listed for use with sealing fitting.

Expansion Couplings Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel with
Insulating Bushing
Allow ≥2” expansion or contraction
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Gasketing Gasketed for wet locations
Grounding Internally or externally grounded
Expansion-Deflection
Couplings
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Allow ≥¾” expansion and ≥30° deflection from relaxed
position.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Outer Jacket Neoprene
Jacket Clamps Stainless Steel
Gasketing Watertight, raintight and concrete-tight
Grounding Internally or externally grounded
End Caps Protect threads using color-coded end caps to provide quick trade size identification.

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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Long Radius Elbows ¾”-1¼” ≥12” radius
1½”-2½” ≥15” radius
Conduit Hubs Plated Steel or
Malleable Iron
Threaded type
Insulated and gasketed for raintight connection
Shall have PVC sleeves equal to those on couplings.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Box Connectors for Damp and
Wet Locations
Provide watertight threaded hub on enclosure consisting of sealing fitting with tapered conduit thread, neoprene O-ring, and 105°C rated insulating throat with grounding and bonding lug.

Sealing locknuts are allowed but are not a substitute for threaded watertight hubs or sealing fittings.

Conduit Unions Threaded Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Do not use running threads.

Required for connections
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Couplings Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
IPS-threaded, Hot-dipped after fabrication.

Provide ribbed loose coupling with each conduit length
Bond PVC coating to coupling outer surface.

PVC sleeve equal to OD of uncoated conduit shall extend 1 pipe diameter or 2” (whichever is smaller) beyond both ends of coupling.

Sleeve’s wall thickness shall be same as plastic coating on pipe.

PVC coating on coupling shall be ribbed to enhance
installation.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153

ACCESSORIES
Fasteners Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
PVC-Coated Steel
Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers,
and Hardware
Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
Locknuts Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Threaded, gasketed, insulated
Bonding type with sharp edges for digging into metal
enclosure wall
Grounding or non-grounding type
Bushings Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Galvanized Malleable
Iron
Threaded type with 105°C-rated plastic insulated throat and grounding and bonding lug
Plastic bushings with 105°C temperature rating may be used for conduits 1” and smaller where hubs are not required and circuit conductors are supplying less than 480V
Grounding or non-grounding type
Grounding Bushings Plated Steel or
Malleable Iron with
Insulating Molded
Phenolic or Nylon
Dielectric Collar Insert
Threaded type
Provide 105°C-rated plastic insulated throat and grounding and bonding lug
Do not use all-metal or all-plastic bushings.

Plastic bushings with 105°C temperature rating may be used for conduits ≤1” where hubs are not required and circuit conductors are supplying <480V
Grounding type
Conform to UL467
U-bolts and RA Clamps Stainless Steel Size to fit conduit Encapsulate nuts in plastic.

ConduitMounting Strut Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

PVC RIGID NONMETALLIC CONDUIT (PVC)
NEC Type PVC
Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
(PVC)
PVC Conform to ASTM D1785, NEMA TC2 Type EC40 and UL651 Conform to CEC Article 352
Schedule 40
Type EB for concrete encased conduit ≥2”
UL labeled for above-ground and underground use
Rated for direct sunlight exposure
Fire retardant and low smoke emission
90°C rise rating – marked “maximum 90 Deg C”
Type 1 (normal impact) Grade 1 (high chemical resistance) Add inert modifiers to improve weatherability and heat
distribution
Buried Rigid Nonmetallic
Conduit (PVC)
PVC Conform to ASTM F512, NEMA TC6 and TC8 and UL651A
UL labeled for above-ground and underground use
Schedule 40
90°C rise rating

CONDUIT FITTINGS
Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit
(PVC), Connectors, and
Fittings
PVC Conform to UL 514C and NEMA TC3
Schedule 40
Same thickness and construction as adjacent conduit
Homogeneous plastic free from cracks, nicks, holes, blisters, foreign inclusions or imperfections which could damage
conductors
As recommended by conduit Manufacturer.

Elbows (90°) PVC Schedule 80
Same dimension as specified for Electrical Rigid Steel
Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Couplings, Adapters,
Expansion Couplings, Elbows
and 30° turns
PVC Factory-made
Conform to NEMA TC2 and TC3
Couplings PVC Socket-type for use with solvent weld cement Provide bell-end fitting upon termination in maintenance holes, hand holes, or pull boxes.

ACCESSORIES
Joint Cement As recommended and furnished by conduit Manufacturer for climate
Furnished with instructions to achieve watertight joints.

Conform to ASTM D2564.

Fasteners PVC-Coated Steel or
Nonmetallic
ConduitMounting Strut Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
F. Materials for NEC Type LFMC liquid-tight flexible metal conduit and fittings shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

LIQUID-TIGHT FLEXIBLE CONDUIT (LFMC)
NEC Type LFMC Liquid-Tight
Flexible Metal Conduit and
Fittings (FLEX)
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Conform to UL1
Conform to CEC Article 350
Size ≥¾”.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Hot-dip galvanized on all 4 sides before conduit fabrication NEC Type LFMC Liquid-Tight
Flexible Metal Conduit and
Fittings (FLEX-LT)
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Conform to UL360
Conform to CEC Article 350
Core of continuous, spiral wound, steel strip with interlocking convolutions.

Liquid- and vapor-tight
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Hot-dip galvanized on all 4 sides before conduit fabrication Jacketing Extruded PVC positively locked to steel core
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
NEC Type LFMC Liquid-Tight
Flexible Metal Conduit and
Fittings (HAZ-FLEX)
Bronze (Use in dry,
damp, or wet areas)
Conform to CEC Article 350
Liquid-tight and arc-resistant
Electrically conductive so no bonding jumper is required Provide bronze braided covering over flexible brass core, bronze end fittings, and hot-dipped galvanized steel or malleable iron unions and nipples
Stainless Steel (Use in
corrosive areas)
Conform to CEC Article 350
Liquid-tight and arc-resistant
Electrically conductive so no bonding jumper is required Provide stainless steel braided covering over flexible
stainless steel core, stainless steel end fittings, and aluminum unions and nipples.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Hot-dip galvanized on all 4 sides before conduit fabrication

CONDUIT FITTINGS
Fittings NEC Type LFMC
Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal
Conduit and Fittings (FLEX)
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Zinc-Plated Malleable
Iron Insulated Type
Conform to UL 514B and NEMA FB1
Conform to ANSI C33.84
UL listed for use with conduit
Provide Steel or plastic compression rings and glands for tightening.

Provide 105°C rated insulated throats.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Grounding Provide threaded grounding cones or grounding and bonding lugs.

For sizes ≤1¼”, UL listed for grounding
For fittings ≥1½” trade size, provide external grounding lugs.

Fittings NEC Type LFMC
Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal
Conduit and Fittings (FLEX-LT)
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel or
Zinc-Plated Malleable
Iron Insulated Type
UL 514B and NEMA FB1
Conform to ANSI C33.84
UL listed for use with conduit
Straight or angle type
Liquid-tight
Provide steel construction, insulated and gasketed with locknut, grounding ferrule, and gland compression nut
Provide 105°C rated insulated throats.

Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Grounding Conform to UL 467
Provide threaded grounding cones or grounding and bonding lugs.

For sizes ≤1¼”, UL listed for grounding
For fittings ≥1½” trade size, provide external grounding lugs.

Conduit Fittings and Elbows –
Outdoor, or Wet or Corrosive
Locations shown on Plans
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Provide captive-screw covers (Form 8) weathertight
Do not use setscrew connectors
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153

ACCESSORIES
Bushings Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
Compression type
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Integral Copper Bonding
Conductor
Copper Required on conduit 1¼” and smaller
Wind spirally in space between each convolution on conduit interior
Conform to UL360
Jacket Gray PVC Vinyl Extend around and into helical grooves of core.

ConduitMounting Strut Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

ACCESSORIES
Conduit Identification Tags Stainless Steel 19-gauge
With ½” stamped letters and numbers as shown on Plans
H. Materials for duct spacers and supports shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Duct Spacers and Supports High-Density
Polyethylene (HDPE)
or High-Impact
Polystyrene
Interlocking
Provide ≥3” spacing between parallel conduits
Provide 1” clearance between perpendicular conduits or
conduits and pipes.

Spacers for Wall-Mount Boxes
and Cabinets
Hot-Dipped
Galvanized Steel
If spacers are cut from galvanized stock, coat cut surfaces with 2 coats cold galvanizing compound
Galvanizing ≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Accessories Provide hold down bars
Provide duct-bank strapping
I. Materials for wireways shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Bodies and Covers Stainless Steel SAE Type 316
≥14-gauge without knockouts
≥10-gauge SS flanges
Conform to CEC Article 376
Gasketed cover held in place with captive clamp type latches Cast Rustproof Metal
where required by
NEC or Plans
Gasketed with bolted flanges
Provide hinged covers, except where removable covers are shown.

J. Materials for outlet, junction and pull-boxes shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

OUTLET AND DEVICE BOXES
Cast Outlet Boxes Cast Steel (CS) Outlet
and Device Boxes
May be used in exterior or interior wet or dry locations with the following raceway systems

1. PVC-coated electric rigid steel conduit (PVC-ERSC)

2. Liquid-tight flexible steel conduit

3. PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC)

4. Concealed raceway systems

5. Concrete-encased raceways
Use where required by NEC or Plans
Conform to UL 50, UL 514A, and NEMA/ANSI OS1
Hot-dipped galvanized cast steel box
Provide cast mounting lugs where required
Zinc-plated cast steel cover, watertight and gasketed
Fabricate bodies without holes or knockouts
Provide threaded cast hubs for connections
Provide removable gasketed screw-cover in accessible
location.

Use stainless steel fasteners.

Sheet Steel Outlet Boxes Sheet Steel (SS)
Outlet and Device
Boxes
May be used in interior dry locations with the following raceway systems

1. PVC-coated electric rigid steel conduit (PVC-ERSC)

2. Liquid-tight flexible steel conduit

3. PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC)

4. Exposed or concealed raceways >4’ above floor

5. Ceiling portion of lighting circuits
Use in NEMA 1 areas where required by NEC or Plans
Conform to UL 50 and UL 514A
Hot-dipped galvanized of 1-piece drawn carbon steel sheet ≥14-gauge thick body
≥12-gauge thick cover
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Continuously welded seams
Shop fabricate when nonstandard size boxes are shown
Provide removable gasketed screw-cover in accessible
location.

Use stainless steel fasteners.

Stainless Steel (SS)
Outlet and Device
Boxes
May be used in exterior or interior wet or dry locations with the following raceway systems

1. PVC-coated electric rigid steel conduit (PVC-ERSC)

2. Liquid-tight flexible steel conduit

3. PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC)

4. Exposed or concealed raceways >4’ above floor

5. Ceiling portion of lighting circuits
Use for NEMA 4X enclosures
Use where required by NEC or Plans
1-piece drawn stainless steel sheet
≥14-gauge thick body
≥12-gauge thick cover
Continuously welded seams
Conform to UL 50 and UL 514A
Shop fabricate when nonstandard size boxes are shown
Provide removable gasketed screw-cover in accessible
location.

Use stainless steel fasteners.

Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes Nonmetallic (NM)
Outlet and Device
Boxes
May be used in exposed, concealed, or concrete-encased
exterior or interior locations with the following raceway systems

1. PVC Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC)
Use where required by NEC or Plans
Conform to UL 50 and UL 514A
PVC box
Provide mounting lugs where required
PVC cover, watertight and gasketed
Fabricate without holes or knockouts
Provide threaded hubs for connections
Use stainless steel fasteners.

Outlet and Device Box
Dimensions
Factory-made standard sizes ≥1½” deep
Use ≥4”x4”x1½” boxes for switches and receptacles.

Use ≥4” octagonal boxes for ceiling outlets.

For hollow masonry construction, provide boxes of depth to allow hubs to be in masonry void space.

Where field conditions or fixture requirements mandate use of smaller box dimensions than specified, obtain acceptance from City’s Representative before ordering boxes.

Outlet Box Extensions Prohibited Do not use box extensions to provide NEC-required wiring space.

Concealed and Flush-Mounted
Boxes (Use with concealed
conduits)
Galvanized Steel Gang sizes as required by code
Do not use sectional boxes for multi-gang applications.

Use square cornered tile-type rings for exposed masonry wall construction
Use square corner tile-type covers with ribs or extensions for casting in concrete
Use stainless steel fasteners.

Type Type FS or FD
Grounding Screw Required
Coating ≥40-mil PVC exterior coating
≥2-mil urethane interior coating
Exposed and Surface-Mounted
Outlet Boxes (Use with
exposed conduits)
Cast Iron with
Threaded Hubs
Provide boxes with mounting flanges
Conduit bodies may be used instead of boxes except where boxes contain devices.

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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Outlet boxes connecting to PVC-coated rigid conduit shall be of same material and coating as conduit, with metal threaded hubs.

Provide gasketed covers secured with ≥2 stainless steel capture screws.

Type Type FS or FD
Grounding Screw Required
Coating ≥40-mil PVC exterior coating
≥2-mil urethane interior coating
PVC-Coated Steel ≥40-mil PVC exterior coating
≥2-mil urethane interior coating
Outlet Boxes Encased in
Concrete
Cast or Sheet Metal as
required by NEC or
Plans
Moisture-proof and concrete-tight boxes designed for
concrete encasement

JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES
Outlet and Device Boxes See above Use outlet boxes as junction boxes and pull boxes where possible and allowed by applicable codes
Cast Steel Boxes Cast Steel May be used for above-grade or below-grade conduit Hot-dipped galvanized cast steel box
Neoprene gasketed watertight
Hinged cast steel full access screw-mounted covers.

Drilled and tapped conduit entrances.

Use stainless steel fasteners and hinges
Size ≥8”x8”x6”
Sheet Steel Boxes Galvanized Steel Code gauge with gasketed full-access screw covers Use stainless steel fasteners
Stainless Steel Boxes Stainless Steel May be used for above-grade or below-grade conduit Use for NEMA 4X enclosures
Code gauge with gasketed full-access screw covers
Use stainless steel fasteners
Nonmetallic Boxes Fiberglass-Reinforced
Polyester
May be used for above-grade or below-grade conduit
Corrosion resistant FRP with stability to high heat
Gasketed watertight
Hinged full-access screw-mounted FRP cover
Provide mounting lugs where required
Provide threaded hubs for connections
Use stainless steel fasteners and hinges
Size ≥7”x10”x6½”
Concrete Boxes Reinforced Cast
Concrete
May be used for below-grade conduit
Interior Size ≥10”x17”
Cast Iron Cover
Mark” ELECTRICAL”

NEMA-RATED JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES
NEMA 4X Watertight Metallic
Corrosion-Resistant Boxes
(Use for pull and junction boxes
in outdoor, wet, damp, or
corrosive areas)
Stainless Steel ≥14 gauge wall thickness
SAE Type 316
Seams Continuously welded and ground smooth
Mounting Flanges External
Knockouts Prohibited
Cover Hinged cover secured with stainless steel screws and clamps Gaskets Provide oil-resistant gaskets
NEMA 4X Watertight
Nonhmetallic CorrosionResistant Boxes (Use for pull
and junction boxes in outdoor,
wet, damp, or corrosive areas)
Fiberglass Ultraviolet light-protected fiberglass-reinforced polyester Mounting Flanges External
Knockouts Prohibited
Cover Hinged door with quick-release latches and padlocking hasp Gaskets Provide oil-resistant gaskets on door
NEMA 12 Industrial Use Boxes
(Use for indoor pull and
junction boxes in dry areas)
Hot-Dip Galvanized
Code Gauge Steel
≥14 gauge wall thickness
Hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication
Seams Continuously welded and ground smooth
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Mounting Flanges External
Knockouts Prohibited
Cover Flat
Continuous hinged cover with 3-point latch or SS bolts and clamps
Gaskets Provide oil-resistant gaskets on door
Finish 1 coat rust-inhibiting primer + 1 coat primer seal inside and out
Factory paint with ANSI 61 gray exterior finish and white interior finish
Accessories Handles Provide rigid handles for covers ≥9 sf or ≥25 lbm.

Provide split covers when >25 lbm.

Weldnuts Provide weldnuts for mounting optional panels and terminal kits.

Terminal Blocks Provide screw-post barrier-type terminal blocks rated ≥600VAC and ≥20A
K. Materials for conduit sealant shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Moisture Barrier Types Water-Tight Material Nontoxic, nonshrink, nonhardening, putty-type, hand-applied material providing effective barrier under submerged
conditions
Fire-Retardant Types Fire-Stop Material Reusable, nontoxic, asbestos-free, expanding, putty-type material with 3-hour rating in accordance with UL35L4.

L. Materials for tape coating system shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Tape Coating System Water-Tight PVC Tape Conform to AWWA / ANSI C209 and C214 Provide protection against moisture, acids, alkalis, salts and sewage.

Suitable for direct burial.

Primer Hot Dip Galvanized
≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Inner Layer Tape
(Corrosion Protection)
≥30 mils thickness
Outer Layer Tape
(Mechanical
Protection)
≥30 mils thickness
Complete System ≥60 mils thickness
M. Materials for pull cord shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Cord, Pull Tape, or Rope Polypropylene or
Nylon
¼” diameter 1800-lbf-rated
Polyester Tape Flat, woven, lubricated, soft-fiber polyester 1800-lbf-rated
With painted sequential measurement markings each 3’
N. Materials for concrete hand-holes shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
Hand-Holes Steel-Reinforced
Concrete
Weatherproof concrete with pull-in irons
Fiberglass-Reinforced
Polymer-Concrete
Cable Racks Galvanized Steel with
Porcelain Blocks
≥2.0 oz/sf conforming to ASTM A123 or A153
Cover and Frame Ductile Iron Traffic-rated 20-lb Lid and Lid Ring ELECT shall be cast into lid in 1” letters
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6. The following product design criteria, options and accessories are required:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Pre-Cast Concrete Hand-Hole
Sections
Base Solid bottom with 12”x12” or 12” diameter opening to French drain beneath hand-hole.

Sections Mating edges shall be tongue-and-groove-type
Top Slab Gasketed removable top slab with lifting eyes and cast-in iron frame and cover.

Provide cover extension rings as required.

Design Surcharge and
Lateral Earth Pressure
AASHTO H25 Loading
28-day Compressive
Strength f’c
≥4500 psi
Steel Reinforcing Yield
Strength fy
60 ksi
Size As shown on Plans or as required for number and size of entering conduits.

Openings Knockouts Full round openings with thin walls
Diameter = pipe penetration OD + 4”

7. Install the following types of conduits and fittings in locations listed, unless otherwise shown on Plans.

1. Definitions and requirements of NEC apply unless modified below.

2. Installation of buried or concealed conduit Work shall be witnessed and accepted by City’s Representative or inspector.

EXPOSURE ALLOWABLE SIZE
RANGE

ALLOWABLE MATERIALS
Indoor Exposed Dry, Wet and
Damp Noncorrosive Locations
¾” – 4” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) In wet locations provide watertight joints.

Indoor, Concealed, Dry or Damp
Locations
¾” – 4” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Outdoor Exposed Dry Locations ¾” – 4” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Underground Vault Interiors ≥¾” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Corrosive Locations Indoor and
Outdoor
≥¾” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Embedded in Concrete Slabs
and Masonry Walls
≥1” PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Underground, Including Below
Concrete Slabs
≥1” Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit (Schedule 40 PVC) or PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
≥24” cover
Provide red-colored concrete encasement
Watertight
Stub-ups into
Equipment Pads or
Floor
Provide PVC Schedule 80 elbows and stub-ups
Extend exposed stub-ups ≥6” above grade or finish floor Stub-ups into
Exposed Areas
PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Conduit
Connect underground Non-Metallic Conduit to PVC-Coated
Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) with 90° PVCCoated Rigid Steel elbows before emergence.

Extend ≥6” above grade or finish floor.

Apply corrosion-resistant coating consisting of heavy coat of coal-tar paint or 3 wraps of 10-mil pipe wrap tape extending 1” on each side of turn-out point.

Stub-ups to be
Embedded in Walls
PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Conduit.

Connect underground Non-Metallic Conduit to PVC-Coated
Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) Conduit with 90° DocuSign Envelope ID: C84981ED-FBC3-4385-B815-326A43071F1C

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emergence.

Extend ≥12” above and below grade or finish floor.

Apply corrosion-resistant coating consisting of heavy coat of coal-tar paint or 3 wraps of 10-mil pipe wrap tape extending 1” on each side of turn-out point.

Long sweeping
bends >15° and ≥2”
Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Final Connections to Lighting
Fixtures and Appliances
≥½” Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit
≤3’ long unless otherwise authorized by City
Final Connections to Motors,
Solenoids, Transformers,
Vibrating Equipment,
Appliances, or Instruments
½”-2½” Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit
≤3’ long unless otherwise authorized by City
≥3” Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit
≤5’ long unless otherwise authorized by City
Direct-Buried Conduit for
Telemetry Cable
≥2”
Underground Duct Banks ≥2” Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit (Schedule 40 PVC) or PVC-Coated Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC)
Watertight
Provide red-colored concrete encasement.

8. The following electrical design criteria are required for equipment specified in this section:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Electrical Work NEC Article 505
Classification
Conform to NFPA 820
Nonhazardous
Enclosures – Outdoor or Wet
Locations
NEMA 250
Enclosure Rating
NEMA 4X – Watertight, Corrosion-Resistant, Stainless steel All Enclosures Construction Lockable
With powdercoat epoxy finish on steel surfaces
PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Make field measurements needed to install raceway and boxes before submitting Shop Drawings or ordering.

1. Locations shown are approximate.

2. Study Plans in relation to spaces and equipment around outlets and devices.

3. Make minor changes in dimensions and alignments as needed to avoid utilities or mechanical or structural conflicts.

B. Determine conduit routing conforming to installation requirements set forth in Contract Documents and Raceway and Cable Schedules.

1. Not all conduit routing is shown on Contract Documents.

2. Route conduit to City’s satisfaction, including those shown on:
a. Control block diagrams
b. Home runs shown on Plans
c. Manufacturer’s equipment installation instructions.

3. Install conduit runs for lighting and receptacle circuits whether or not shown on Plans for circuits and circuit numbers shown.

4. Conduit routings and stub-up locations shown are approximate. a. Coordinate stub-up locations with conduit entries of furnished equipment. b. Modify stub-up locations as required to accommodate equipment furnished and field conditions.

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5. Where circuits are indicated as "home-runs," provide necessary fittings and boxes for complete raceway installation.

6. Use conduit and conductor sizes shown for entire branch circuit.

7. Supports, pull-boxes, junction boxes, and other ancillary equipment are not usually shown.
a. Provide pull-boxes and junction boxes where shown.
b. Provide pull-boxes and junction boxes as required by NEC.

8. Provide additional pull boxes and junction boxes required to permit pulling wires without damage to conductors or insulation.
a. Bends shall total ≤270° total deflection between pull points. b. Conduit runs shall total ≤100’ between pull points.
c. Provide boxes where necessary to terminate, tap-off, or redirect multiple conduit runs

9. Coordinate motor terminal box locations with motor branch circuit conduit and wiring.

C. Verify with City’s Representative exact locations and mounting heights of lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles prior to installation.

D. Set and mount outlet and device box locations as follows:

DEVICE TYPE HEIGHT TO CENTERLINE
Wall Switches All 48” above floor
Thermostats All 48” above floor
Receptacles Near Floor 12” above floor

1. Where above heights are inappropriate for construction or finish, locate boxes as directed by City’s Representative.

2. Locate light switches on lock side of doors.

3. Locate light fixture and utility outlets in symmetrical pattern according to room or vault layout.

E. Support surface mounted panel boxes, junction boxes, and conduit with spacers to provide clearance between walls, equipment, and parallel or perpendicular pipe or conduit crossings.

F. Provide and place sleeves for conduits penetrating floors, walls, and partitions.

1. Locate necessary slots for electrical Work and form before concrete is poured.

G. Seal openings, sleeves, penetration, and slots.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Sections 01 73 00, 01 73 24, and 01 73 33 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Refer to Section 33 05 26 for identification procedures for buried raceways.

C. Refer to Section 33 05 38 for installation procedures for hangers and supports.

D. Furnish and install raceway and boxes at locations shown on Plans and Submittals.

E. Conform to the following installation standards:

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. Other applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations

3. California Electrical Code Article 312 “Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures”

4. California Electrical Code Article 314 “Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosures”

5. California Electrical Code Article 344 “Rigid Metal Conduit: Type RMC” DocuSign Envelope ID: C84981ED-FBC3-4385-B815-326A43071F1C

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6. California Electrical Code Article 350 “Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: Type LFMC”

7. California Electrical Code Article 352 “Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit: Type PVC”

8. California Electrical Code Article 366 “Auxiliary Gutters”

9. California Electrical Code Article 376 “Metal Wireways”

10. California Electrical Code Article 378 “Nonmetallic Wireways”

11. California Electrical Code Article 386 “Surface Metal Raceways”

12. Other applicable building, fire, and electrical code requirements

13. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements F. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

G. Size raceways as follows:

1. Raceway sizes are shown on Plans.

2. If not shown on Drawings, size in accordance with NFPA 70.

3. For runs not sized on drawings, compute maximum conduit fill using NEC (NFPA 70) requirements for Type THW conductors (larger if applicable), although actual wiring may be with conductor types having smaller cross sections.

4. For multi-conductor cables, size conduit to ≤40% fill considering overall outside diameter of multi-conductor cable.

5. Unless shown otherwise, conduit size shall be ≥¾” for exposed conduit and ≥1” for buried conduit.
a. Use 1”, 2”, 4” and 5” conduit only.

6. Wireway size shall be ≥4” x 4”
H. Construct raceway system to provide firm mechanical assemblies with electrical conductivity throughout.

I. Install raceway and boxes to tolerances recommended by Manufacturer.

1. Unless otherwise shown, install raceway and boxes true, plumb, and level using precision gauges and levels.

2. Do not use diagonal runs except when expressly shown on Plans.

J. Install outlet and device boxes as follows:

1. Metallic outlet boxes may be used for:
a. Housing wiring devices.
b. Pull or junction boxes above gypsum board or acoustical tile ceilings. c. Pull or junction box ≥10’ above floor in architecturally finished area with no ceiling.

2. Recess metallic outlet and device boxes:
a. In stud-framed walls and ceilings using appropriate stud wall support brackets or adjustable bar hangers to mount boxes flush with wall face. b. In poured concrete walls of architectural finished areas and exterior building walls. c. In ungrouted cells of concrete block in architectural finished areas and exterior building walls, with bottom box edge flush with bottom edge of block.

3. Cast outlet boxes may be used for:
a. Housing wiring devices surface-mounted in non-architecturally finished areas. b. Pull or junction boxes surface-mounted in architecturally finished area with no ceiling.

4. Mount outlet and device boxes at locations and elevations shown on Plans. a. Set outlet and device boxes plumb and vertical to floor.

5. Mount box edges flush with finished surface.

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6. Mount boxes in secure, substantial manner supported independently of conduit by attachment to building structure or structural member.
a. Fasten boxes with bolts and expansion shields on concrete toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, and machine screws or welded, threaded studs on steelwork. b. Threaded studs driven in by powder charge and provided with lock washers and nuts are acceptable in lieu of expansion shields.
c. Boxes embedded in concrete or masonry need not be additionally supported.

7. Provide flush or recessed lighting fixtures with separate junction boxes when required by fixture terminal temperature.
a. Where boxes support fixtures, provide proper means of attachment with adequate strength.

8. Outlet boxes connected to PVC-coated conduit shall also be PVC-coated.

9. Open no more knockouts in sheet steel boxes than are required. a. Seal used openings in boxes with insert plugs.

K. Install junction and pull boxes as follows:

1. Make boxes and covers accessible.

2. Do not install boxes in finished areas until surfaces receiving boxes are accepted by City’s Representative.

3. Mount boxes plumb and level.

4. Use flush mounted boxes with concealed conduits.
a. Make edges of boxes flush with final surface.

5. Mount boxes in secure, substantial manner, supported independently of conduit by attachment to building structure or structural member.
a. Fasten boxes with bolts and expansion shields on concrete toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, and machine screws or welded threaded studs on steelwork. b. Threaded studs driven in by powder charge and provided with lock washers and nuts are acceptable in lieu of expansion shields.
c. Boxes embedded in concrete or masonry need not be additionally supported.

6. Install boxes for conduits under grade flush with finished grade in locations outside paved areas, roadways, or walkways.

7. If adjacent structure is available, box may be mounted on structure surface just above finished grade in accessible but unobtrusive location.
a. If it is found desirable to locate boxes in paved areas, roadways, or walkways, obtain City’s Representative’s written acceptance.
b. Use boxes and covers suitable for traffic loadings to which they may be subjected.

8. Support pull boxes independently of raceways, walls, and partitions. a. Securely mount surface boxes, cabinets and apparatus. b. Unless otherwise specified, space wall-mounted boxes, cabinets and apparatus enclosures out from walls ≥½”.
c. Equip NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X boxes and boxes located in wet locations with automatic drain.
d. Install flush-mounted wall or ceiling boxes with raised covers so front face of raised cover is flush with surface.
e. Install surface-mounted wall or ceiling boxes with surface-style flat or raised covers.

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1. Construct conduit and fittings as required to provide complete system with neat appearance conforming to applicable codes.

2. Run raceways concealed except where otherwise shown. a. Install conduit in walls or slabs which have reinforcement in both faces between reinforcing steel mats.
b. In slabs, with only 1 layer of reinforcing steel, install conduit under reinforcement. c. Install PVC conduits not embedded in slabs ≥6” thick under bottom of concrete slab floors.

3. Run conduits parallel and perpendicular to building lines, walls, surfaces or exposed structural members.
a. Follow surface contours as much as practicable to provide neat appearance. b. Unless otherwise shown, keep legs of bends in same plane and straight legs of offsets parallel.

4. Do not route conduits:
a. Through areas of high ambient temperature or radiant heat. b. In suspended concrete slabs.

5. Install rigid conduits exposed with the following exceptions:
a. Embedded in ground-level floor slabs or buried under floor where accepted by City’s Representative.

6. Conduit shall not interfere with or prevent access to piping, valves, ductwork, or equipment for operation, maintenance, or repair.

7. Maintain spacing between parallel conduit and piping runs for runs >30’ as follows:

ITEMS REQUIRED SEPARATION

SEPARATION FROM FLUES, HOT WATER PIPES, STEAM PIPES, HEATING APPLIANCES AND HEAT SOURCES All conduit ≥12” wall-to-wall

SEPARATION FROM PROCESS, GAS, AIR, AND WATER PIPES AND DUCTS All conduit ≥6” wall-to-wall
SEPARATION FROM AC POWER CONDUCTORS, >600VAC
Instrumentation or Telecommunication ≥12” wall-to-wall
AC Power Conductors ≤600VAC ≥2” wall-to-wall
DC Power Conductors ≤125VAC ≥2” wall-to-wall
SEPARATION FROM AC POWER CONDUCTORS, ≤600VAC
Instrumentation or Telecommunication ≥6” wall-to-wall
DC Power Conductors ≤125VAC ≥2” wall-to-wall
SEPARATION FROM DC POWER CONDUCTORS ≤125VDC
Instrumentation or Telecommunication ≥2” wall-to-wall

SEPARATION FROM INSTRUMENTATION CABLE OR CONDUIT
Telecommunication ≥1” wall-to-wall

8. Provide ≥1” wall-to-wall separation at crossings.

9. Slope horizontal outdoor and indoor runs exposed to moisture to low point or to downturned elbow to drain internal moisture.
a. Equip low points with automatic drains.

10. Where space exists within housing of roof- or floor-mounted equipment, stub up conduit within housings.

11. Route exposed conduit to preserve headroom, access space, and work space.

12. Construct conduit runs to avoid interference with both proper and safe equipment operation, and ingress or egress including equipment removal hatches.

13. Install exposed, parallel, or banked conduits together. a. Make bends in parallel or banked runs from same centerline so bends are parallel.

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14. Buried conduits shall penetrate surfaces at 90°
M. Install conduits as follows:

1. Conduits shall be continuous from outlets to cabinets, pull or junction boxes and secured to boxes with locknuts and insulated bushings such that each system is electrically continuous throughout.

2. Cut conduit joints square so ends butt together for full circumference of cut. a. Ream ends of conduit smooth, interior and exterior, whether shop-cut or field-cut, to remove burrs and rough edges.
b. Degrease threads after threading.
c. Thread, and draw up tight.

3. Before installing fittings, paint male threads of field-threaded galvanized rigid-steel conduit with:
a. Zinc-rich paint or
b. Homogenized blend of colloidal copper and rust corrosion inhibitor joint pre-treating pipe compound from acceptable Manufacturer.

4. For PVC-coated rigid conduits, use Manufacturer's recommended style threading and installation tools.

5. Before installing fittings, coat male threads of conduit with electrically conductive antiseize compound.

6. Make threaded connections wrench-tight.

7. Anchor conduits in place at ≤10’ intervals, at elbows, and within 24” of outlet boxes or cabinets.
a. Provide hangers, supports, channel strut systems, fastenings, or clamps at elbows and at ends of straight runs terminating at boxes or cabinets. b. Do not use perforated metal or "plumber's tape."
c. Provide anti-rattle conduit supports when conduits are routed through metal studs.

8. Space out raceways and conduits run on building surfaces from surface ≥¼” using clamp backs and nest backs.
a. Do not use offset bends at boxes or cabinets except where accepted by City’s Representative.

9. Make connections from metallic to non-metallic conduits with accepted fittings. a. Limit use of threadless couplings to applications joining new conduit to existing conduit when existing conduit is not threaded and it is not possible to cut threads on existing conduit with pipe threader.

N. Bend conduits as follows:

1. Make offsets and right-angle bends in conduit runs with hub-type conduit fittings, or standard or long-radius elbows.

2. To make field bends and cuts, use tools, equipment, benders or hickeys recommended by conduit Manufacturer and designed for bending or cutting conduit material. a. Use Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (PVC-ERSC) for bends b. Make bends and offsets so inside diameter of conduit is not reduced. c. Prepare tools and equipment to prevent damage to PVC coatings. d. Make bends to radii not less than those specified for standard or long-radius elbows depending on wire pull conditions.

3. Number of bends shall not exceed NEC limitations.

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1. Use Manufacturer’s recommended installation tools and recommendations.

2. Manufacturer shall certify installer before installation proceeds.

3. Provide expansion fittings where conduit crosses expansion joint in structure a. Provide expansion fittings with #8AWG copper bonding jumper.

4. Bend rigid metallic conduit without crimping or flattening with radius of ≥6 x conduit inside diameter.

5. Fittings shall be galvanized steel.

6. Securely tighten couplings to provide electrical and mechanical connection throughout conduit run length.

7. When standard coupling cannot be used, use UL or ETL listed threaded union coupling accepted by City’s Representative.

8. Where rigid metallic conduit is capped and caps are removed, provide ends of conduit with conduit bushings.

P. Install Rigid Nonmetallic (PVC) Conduit as follows:

1. Conform to installation provisions of NEMA TC2, except as modified below.

2. Install rigid PVC for underground portions of conduit for power, control, communication and instrumentation cables.

3. Provide rigid PVC conduit for underground portions of telephone conduit unless otherwise required by telephone utility.
a. Conduits shall have end bells where terminated at walls.

4. Provide specified cover and concrete encasement for buried conduit.

5. Conduits shall have end bells where terminated at walls, or adapters for steel conduit continuations where required.
a. Solvent weld PVC conduit joints per Manufacturer’s recommendations. b. Immediately after installing PVC conduit and fitting, rotate fitting or conduit 90° to provide uniform contact while drawing joint up tight to shoulder. c. Cementing and joining operation take ≤20 seconds.
d. Do not disturb joint for 5 minutes, longer (up to 10 minutes) at lower temperatures. e. Make joints watertight.
f. Joining procedure shall conform to ASTM D2855.

6. Provide ground wire with power wiring and increase conduit size as required.

7. Make cuts with fine tooth handsaw.
a. For sizes 2” and larger, use miter box or similar saw guide to assure square cut.

8. Use factory-made couplings for joining conduit.

9. Ream square-cut ends smooth, and wipe clean.

10. Provide expansion fittings as follows:
a. Provide expansion fittings when conduit is left exposed in trenches for time period during which conduit’s temperature may vary by >2°F.
b. Provide near fixed end of runs and 100’ on center.
c. Provide where shown on Plans.

11. Install expansion/deflection fittings as follows:
a. Provide where conduits enter structures other than electrical manholes and handholes except where ductbank is tied to structure with rebar. b. Provide where conduits span structural expansion joints. c. Provide where shown on Plans.

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12. Convert to steel conduit through adaptors when entering buildings and for risers.

13.For direct buried conduit transition from PVC to PVC-ERSC, provide half-lapped 5-mil plastic protective tape-coating over PVC-ERSC.

Q. Install flexible metallic conduit as follows:

1. Provide separate insulated stranded copper equipment ground conductor in areas exposed to weather, damp locations, and connections to transformer enclosures regardless of location.

2. Connect ground conductor to enclosure or raceway at each end.

R. Seal conduit entries with silicone conduit sealant when conduit:

1. Exits areas identified as corrosive.

2. Exits underground structures.

S. Provide grounding in accordance with Section 26 05 26.

1. Use grounding bushings for conduits carrying grounding conductor or not installed into threaded hubs.

2. Maintain grounding continuity of interrupted metallic raceways with ground conductor, and in flexible conduit for feeders and motor terminal connections.

3. In exposed, damp, or wet locations, provide equipment grounding conductor with raceway or in liquid-tight flexible conduit.

4. Size grounding conductors according to NEC §250.

T. Install raceway embedded in concrete and below slabs as follows:

1. Perform trenching and backfill in accordance with Section 31 23 00.

2. Perform cutting and patching of curbs and pavements required for proper installation of electrical Work.
a. Use patching of same material, workmanship and finish as existing surface and matching surrounding work to City’s satisfaction.

3. Use PVC-ERSC for bends.

4. Install half-lapped 5-mil plastic protective tape-coating system on buried PVC-ERSC conduits.

5. Install conduits and sleeves passing through slabs, walls, or beams so as not to impair strength of construction.
a. Secure conduit to prevent sagging or shifting during concrete placement.

6. Provide ≥1” concrete cover over embedded conduit.

7. Conduits >1½” diameter may be embedded in concrete only after submittal and review of location and reinforcement details.
a. Conduits and sleeves may be installed without specific permission, provided they are ≤1½” in diameter and are spaced ≥3 diameters on centers.

8. Install conduits in slabs other than slabs-on-grade as close to slab center as practical without disturbing steel reinforcement.
a. Conduit outside diameters shall not exceed ⅓ x slab thickness.

9. Do not space parallel runs of conduit ≤3 diameters on centers, except at cabinet and outlet box locations.

10. Install conduit deep enough for elbows to penetrate perpendicular to slab.

11. Concrete encasement of conduits installed below concrete slabs shall be continuous with concrete floor or slab where practical.
a. Otherwise, install below floor slab, under curing or damp-proofing membranes, and under sand blankets.

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12. Locate conduit stub-ups below cabinets and boxes within conduit entry area identified in equipment Manufacturer’s shop drawings.
a. Brace conduits prior to concrete placement to prevent shifting of conduits during placement.

13. Keep raceways clear of motor and equipment foundations.

14. Transition from PVC to steel underground 5’ prior to riser.

U. Install underground raceway as follows:

1. For high-voltage and service entrance conduits, provide burial depth, bedding, and backfill per Electrical Utility service requirements, and provide concrete encasement.

2. Provide cover as follows:
a. Provide ≥30” cover for direct-burial cable.
b. Provide ≥24” cover where PVC or PVC-coated rigid steel conduit is installed underground in locations other than under concrete slab. c. Unless otherwise shown, provide other underground conduits and conduit banks with ≥24” earth cover.

3. Underground conduit bend radius shall be ≥24” at vertical risers and ≥36” elsewhere. a. Requirement for ≥36” radius may be relaxed by City’s Representative where deemed necessary to facilitate and simplify operation.

4. Maintain separations as follows.
a. Maintain ≥12” vertical separation between buried raceways and other systems at crossings.
b. Maintain ≥12” horizontal separation between buried raceways and other utility piping systems in parallel runs.

5. Pitch and slope conduit to drain away from buildings to manholes or pull-boxes.

6. Isolate telephone and communication cables, raceways, conduits, boxes, manholes, and hand-holes from those of other circuits.

7. Isolate communication and instrument cables from power wiring raceways, conduits, boxes, manholes, and hand-holes.
a. Route these cables through manholes and hand-holes in liquid-tight flexible metal conduit.

8. Where other utility piping systems are encountered or being installed along raceway route, refer conflicts to City’s Representative before proceeding. a. Do not place raceways over buried valves, couplings or appurtenances.

9. Provide concrete encasement for underground conduit duct banks unless shown otherwise on Plans.
a. Where conduits are concrete- or slurry-encased, provide ≥ 2” wall-to-wall separation between conduits, ≥ 1” wall to edge separation between conduit and reinforcing, and ≥ 3” cover over reinforcing or conduit
b. Provide ≥3” sand-cement slurry with red color additive on all sides of buried conduits. c. Continue concrete encasement on exposed outdoor conduit risers to 3” above grade, with top crowned and edges chamfered.

10. Where conduit and concrete encasement terminate underground, terminate steel conduit flush at bulkhead with coupling and screw plug.
a. Protect threads with screw-in plastic cap.
b. Form ≥1¾”x¾” deep horizontal shear key in concrete encasement above and below embedded conduits.
c. After concrete placement, clean conduit and bar connector ends and coat with 2 coats of thixotropic coal tar.

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11. Refer to Section 33 05 26 for installation of detectable warning tape above conduits, or, if under slabs, directly beneath concrete subgrade.

12. Isolate low-voltage cable raceways from raceways, conduits, boxes, manholes and hand-holes for other circuits.

13. Separate communication and instrumentation cables from power wiring in raceways, boxes, manholes, and hand-holes.

14. Transitions from PVC to steel conduit shall occur underground.

V. Construct building wall or foundation penetrations as follows:

1. Underground conduit banks through building walls or footings shall be cast in place or concreted into box-outs with water stops on all sides of box-out.

2. Water stops shall conform to Section 03 15 00 Concrete Accessories.

3. Conduits not encased in concrete and passing through walls which have 1 side in contact with earth shall be sealed watertight with special rubber-gasketed sleeve-andjoint assemblies or with sleeves and modular rubber sealing elements.

4. Maintain integrity of damp-proofing and waterproofing membranes penetrated by conduits and boxes.

5. Buried conduit shall penetrate surface at 90°.

6. Seal between raceway and building where raceway passes through exterior wall or rated firewall as follows:
a. Concrete Construction: Cast conduit in wall or core drill wall and pack around conduit with, dry-pack, fire stop putty or equivalent method accepted by City’s Representative.
b. Frame Construction: Seal with fire-stop rated material compatible with building material through which raceway passes, as accepted by City’s Representative. c. Provide flashing for conduits installed through roofs or metal walls and seal watertight.

7. Fill openings in walls, floors, and ceilings and finish flush with surface.

W. Construct conduit terminations into enclosures as follows:

ENCLOSURE TYPE CONNECTING

CONDUIT

TERMINATION
Metallic Outlet Boxes PVC-ERSC Provide conduit hub and locknut.

Provide insulated bushing and 2 locknuts.

Use grounding type locknut or bushing when required by NEC.

Stubups Through Floors
into Floor-Mount Equipment
Provide insulated grounding bushing on metallic conduits.

Provide end bells on nonmetallic conduits.

NEMA 1 Enclosures PVC-ERSC Provide conduit hub and locknut.

Provide insulated bushing and 2 locknuts.

Use grounding type locknut or bushing when required by NEC.

NEMA 4 and 4X Enclosures Provide watertight, insulated, and gasketed hub and locknut.

NEMA 12 Enclosures Provide watertight, insulated, and gasketed hub and locknut.

Use grounding type locknut or bushing when required by NEC.

1. Terminate conduits in manner ensuring each system is electrically continuous throughout.

2. Terminate conduits entering enclosures using fittings ensuring NEMA rating of enclosure is not compromised.

3. Terminate conduits with locknuts and bushings except where threaded hubs are specified.

4. Terminate rigid steel conduits with Meyers-type hubs with bushings.

5. Install conduits squarely to box and provide 1 locknut outside box and 1 locknut and bushing inside box.

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6. Install locknuts with dished side against box.

7. When terminating in threaded conduit hubs, screw conduit or fitting tight into hub so end bears against fire protection shoulder.

8. When chase nipples are used, install conduits and coupling square to box. a. Tighten chase nipple leaving no exposed threads.

9. Cap conduits during construction to prevent entrance of dirt, trash, and water.

10. Ream and taper thread termination and connections of rigid steel conduit.

11. Terminate all sizes with conduit bushings.

12. Terminate concealed conduits for future use within equipment or by galvanized couplings plugged flush with structural surfaces or installed ≥6” from surface if so directed.

13. Terminate exposed conduit stubs for future use with galvanized pipe caps.

14. Space rigid steel conduit stubouts ≥6” apart.

15. Connect underground nonmetallic conduit which turns out of concrete, masonry, or earth to metallic conduit before emergence, with 90° elbows of electrical rigid steel conduit (PVC-ERSC).
a. Ensure conduit risers are vertically plumb.

16. Apply corrosion-resistant coating to conduits that turn out of concrete, masonry, or earth. a. Provide coating which consists of heavy coat of thixotropic coal tar paint extending 1” on each side of point of turn-out.

X. Clean and protect constructed conduit as follows:

1. Maintain protective coating integrity of conduits, fittings, outlet, pull and junction boxes and accessories.

2. Install conduit systems complete with insulated, grounding bushing before pulling in conductors.

3. Cap or plug open ends of conduit with tapered wood plugs or plastic inserts immediately after installation to prevent entrance of foreign matter until wire is pulled.

4. Clean and ensure conduit runs are not crushed or creased. a. After concrete (if any) has set, pull mandrel with diameter nominally ¼” smaller than raceway interior through raceway to remove obstructions. b. Then pull bristle brush through raceways to remove debris. c. Swab conduit by pulling clean, tight-fitting rag through conduit. d. Verify no foreign objects or obstructions are present in conduit prior to installing conductors.
e. Remove moisture and debris from conduit before pulling wire into place.

5. After completing installation of ≥2” conduit runs, snake conduits with conduit cleaner equipped with cylindrical mandrel of diameter ≥85% of nominal diameter of conduit. a. Remove and replace conduits through which mandrel will not pass.

6. Where portions of raceways are subject to different temperatures and where condensation is known to be a problem, as where passing from interior to exterior of buildings, seal raceway to prevent circulation of warm air to colder section of raceway.

Y. Install general purpose sheet steel pull-boxes in dry interior locations only.

1. Install cast metal or concrete pull-boxes in exterior locations where boxes are subject to mechanical injury.

Z. Repair damaged conduit as follows:

1. Replace conduit damaged during or after installation.

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2. Replace crushed or clogged conduit or any conduit whose inner surface is damaged or not smooth.

3. Prior to installation, repair surfaces which will be inaccessible after installation.

4. Repair cuts, nicks, or abrasions in zinc coating of galvanized conduit with:
a. Galvanizing repair stick or
b. Zinc-rich paint.

5. Repair painted components using touch up paint provided by or approved by Manufacturer.

6. Repair cuts, nicks, or abrasions in PVC coatings with PVC material. a. Manufacturer’s furnished or recommended PVC patching compound of same thickness, and color as coating, or
b. Self-adhesive, conformable, cross-linked silicone composition strip, followed by protective coating of vinyl tape.

7. Use patching described above for small areas only.
a. Items with significant damage may require replacement at City’s Representative’s discretion.

AA.Install empty conduit as follows:

1. Provide ≥200-lbf strength pull cord, tape, or rope in empty conduits, with ≥4’ knotted and coiled at each end.

2. Provide waterproof label on each end of pull-cords to indicate destination of other end.

3. Show coordinate dimensions of stub-outs on record drawings. a. Place 1”x12”x12” concrete marker over stub-outs, and engrave with words “Electrical Conduit.”

4. Cap spare PVC conduit stub-outs and stub-ups.
a. Provide #10 THHN green wire below threaded cap.
b. Provide ≥6” of spare wire beyond conduit end to allow future splicing of grounding conductor extension.
c. Secure green wire to conduit interior with suitable tape or adhesive.

5. Provide bonded bushing and bond wire for metallic conduit terminating in equipment enclosures or pull boxes.
a. Provide ≥#10AWG bond wire.

BB.Install outlets for general wiring as follows:

1. Use multi-gang boxes and device plates where several devices are located in same general area.
a. Do not use sectional boxes.
b. Obtain back box requirements for systems provided under other sections and provide them per those requirements.

2. Mount outlets for different conduit systems shown in same wall area ≤6” on center.

3. Rigidly support boxes for wall and ceiling outlets and finish flush and straight. a. Front edge shall be within ⅛” of finished surface and plumb within ⅛”

4. Install outlets and boxes securely and support them substantially. a. Anchor boxes into masonry construction with 1 or more integral flanges.

CC. Seal conduits as follows:

1. Upon completion of installation of conduits and boxes, inspect interiors of conduits and boxes; clear blockages; and remove burrs, dirt, and construction debris.

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2. After cable has been installed and connected, seal conduit ends by non-hardening duct sealing compound forced into conduits to depth ≥ conduit diameter. a. This shall apply for conduits at hand-holes, manholes, and building entrance junction boxes, and for 1” and larger conduit connections to equipment.

DD. Provide conduit identification as follows:

1. Provide conduit identification tags in manholes, hand-holes, building entrance pull boxes, junction boxes, and equipment.

2. Attach identification tags shall be attached to conduits with nylon tie wraps.

3. Position tags to be visible for inspection.

4. Labels shall designate conduit destination.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Install conduit exposed unless specifically noted otherwise.

1. Concealed and underground conduits shall be inspected by City’s Representative prior to concealment.

B. Field testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Raceway
and
Boxes
Installation, &
Leakage
Visual inspection of finished installation 1 inspection City City Cleanliness Snake conduits with conduit cleaner
equipped with cylindrical mandrel of
diameter ≥85% of nominal diameter of
conduit.
1 each
conduit ≥2”
Contractor Contractor
Continuity Test resistance of feeder conduits from
service to point of final distribution using 1
conductor return.

Resistance shall be ≤25Ω
1 each
conduit
Contractor Contractor
11-month
Warranty
Inspection
Confirm Work conforms to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
literature
1 test City Contractor

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SECTION 26 05 47

CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Materials, testing, and installation of cabinets and enclosures.

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 65 00: Product Delivery Requirements
F. Section 01 66 00: Product Storage and Handling Requirements G. Section 01 73 00: Execution
H. Section 01 73 24: Seismic Restraint
I. Section 05 05 19: Post-Installed Concrete Anchors
J. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical K. Section 26 05 26: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems L. Section 26 05 33: Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems M. Section 26 08 00: Commissioning of Electrical Systems

1.3 System Description
A. Furnish and install cabinets and enclosures, including appurtenant structural, mechanical and/or electrical mountings or connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and applicable building codes and standards.

B. Cabinets and enclosures shall protect enclosed electrical and instrumentation equipment from high or low ambient temperature, freezing, airborne dust, wind, humidity, wet weather, corrosive, and hazardous environments.

1. If equipment enclosed by cabinetry does not incorporate derating and necessary oversizing to meet Manufacturer’s warranty requirements and specified performance criteria at design conditions shown in Section 01 10 01, provide heating, cooling, ventilation, dehumidifying, filtering, or other devices needed to maintain cabinet interior environmental conditions within electrical equipment Manufacturer’s limits and warranty requirements.

2. Size cabinet-mounted HVAC equipment to maintain cabinet interior environmental conditions within Manufacturer’s limits under worst conditions shown in Section 01 10

01. a. Provide air filters to protect against dust in outside air used to cool enclosure interiors.
b. Sizing of cabinet-mounted HVAC equipment shall be supported by Engineering Calculations and include a margin of safety of ≥3°F for refrigeration equipment and 10% of airflow for ventilation equipment.

3. Provide conduit, wiring, and overcurrent protection required to power and control HVAC equipment furnished.

1.4 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

1.5 References
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A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. ANSI Z55.1 Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment

2. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

3. California Building Code (CBC)

4. California Energy Code (CEnC)

5. California Fire Code (CFC)

6. NEMA/ANSI 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

7. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

8. UL50 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment Non-Environmental Considerations

1.6 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

DRAWINGS
Shop Drawings Submit per equipment Shop Drawing requirements. .

Submit information on proposed ventilation or HVAC equipment required to protect furnished equipment.

Include tabulation of Manufacturers’ acceptable cabinet temperatures and humidity’s for control equipment furnished.

Include equipment Manufacturer’s recommendations for venting, forced air ventilation, or refrigeration required to provide enforceable warranties for their equipment.

MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Product Data Submit per Product Data requirements.

Installation Instructions Submit per Installation Instruction requirements.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Engineering Calculations Submit for sizing of cabinet-mounted HVAC systems.

Submit for seismic anchorage per Section 01 73 24.

Certificate of Compliance Submit coating system and application certification per Certificate of Compliance requirements.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Warranty Furnish 1-year warranty from date of final acceptance B. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, and Certificates of Compliance.

1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
A. Refer to Sections 01 65 00 and 01 66 00 for delivery, storage, and handling requirements.

B. Strictly follow Manufacturer’s instructions and warranty requirements for delivery, storage, and handling of cabinets and enclosures.

1.8 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. Acceptable Manufacturers include:

ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
NEMA 1 – General
Purpose Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Integra Enclosures / Winncom Solon, OH (888) 946-6266
Accepted equal
NEMA 2 – Drip-proof
Enclosures
Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Integra Enclosures / Winncom Solon, OH (888) 946-6266
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ITEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER LOCATION
Accepted equal
NEMA 3R – Rainproof,
Sleet-Resistant
Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Victory Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Hubbell Wiegmann Santa Fe Springs, CA (714) 620-6300
Integra Enclosures / Winncom Solon, OH (888) 946-6266
Accepted equal
NEMA 4X – Stainless
Steel Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant
Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Victory Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Hammond Manufacturing Company, Inc. Cheektowaga, NY (716)630-7030 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Hubbell Wiegmann Santa Fe Springs, CA (714) 620-6300
Accepted equal
NEMA 4X – Fiberglass
Watertight, CorrosionResistant Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Carlon / Lamson & Session Co Cleveland, OH (800) 346-2646 Hammond Manufacturing Company, Inc. Cheektowaga, NY (716)630-7030 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Hubbell Wiegmann Santa Fe Springs, CA (714) 620-6300
Accepted equal
NEMA 7 – Explosion
Proof Enclosures Rated
for Class I Locations
Adalet / ScottFetzer Hazlo Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Accepted equal
NEMA 9 – Explosion
Proof Enclosures Rated
for Class II Locations
Adalet / ScottFetzer Hazlo Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Appleton / Emerson Rosemont, IL (800) 621-1506
Crouse Hinds / Eaton Syracuse, NY (866) 764-5454
Accepted equal
NEMA 12 – Industrial
Use Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Victory Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Hammond Manufacturing Company, Inc. Cheektowaga, NY (716)630-7030 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Hubbell Wiegmann Santa Fe Springs, CA (714) 620-6300
Integra Enclosures / Winncom Solon, OH (888) 946-6266
Accepted equal
NEMA 13 – Oil-Tight,
Dust-Tight Enclosures
Adalet / ScottFetzer Genlo Victory Series Cleveland, OH (216) 267-9000 Hoffman-Panduit / Pentair Anoka, MN (763) 545-1730
Integra Enclosures / Winncom Solon, OH (888) 946-6266
Accepted equal

2.2 Materials
A. Refer to Section 01 61 00 for basic requirements for products and materials.

B. Cabinets and enclosures shall meet selection requirements of NEC Table 110.20.

C. Materials for cabinets shall be:

ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
NEMA 1 – General Purpose
Enclosures
Steel NEMA 1
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
NEMA 2 Damp-Proof
Enclosures
Steel NEMA 2
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
NEMA 3 – Dust-Tight, RainTight Enclosures
Steel NEMA 3
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
NEMA 3R – Rainproof, SleetResistant Enclosures
Steel NEMA 3R
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
NEMA 4 – Watertight
Enclosures
Steel NEMA 4
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
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ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
NEMA 4X – Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant Enclosures
Stainless Steel NEMA 4X
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Gasketed
Conform to UL50
NEMA 4X – Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant Enclosures
Fiberglass-Reinforced
Polyester
NEMA 4X
Shall contain >25% fiberglass by weight
NEMA 4X – Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant Enclosure
Transparent Covers
Polycarbonate
NEMA 7 – Explosion Proof
Enclosures Rated for Class I
Locations
Steel NEMA 7
Thickness ≥14-gauge
NEMA 9 – Explosion Proof
Enclosures Rated for Class II
Locations
Steel NEMA 9
Thickness ≥14-gauge
NEMA 12 – Industrial Use
Enclosures
Steel NEMA 12
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Gasketed
Conform to UL50
NEMA 13 – Oil-Tight, Dust-Tight
Enclosures
Steel NEMA 13
Thickness ≥14-gauge
Conform to UL50
D. The following product design criteria, options and accessories are required:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
All Cabinets and Enclosures Construction Galvanized sheet steel, stainless sheet steel, fiberglass, or polycarbonate as required for NEMA ratings.

Flush- or surface-mounted boxes as shown
Metal frames shall use reinforced code-gauge metal
Doors Provide separate hinged doors for each starter, feeder, panel, controller, or other unit.

Door size shall permit ≥110° door swing within
dimensional constraints of equipment room.

Doors shall be key-lockable.

Key door locks alike per City’s requirements.

Dimensions Size to conform with NEC.

Nameplates Refer to Section 26 05 10.

Ventilation Provide adequate ventilation for enclosed equipment Exterior Finish For steel provide rust-inhibiting primer and then Manufacturer’s factory-baked enamel
Refer to Section 09 90 00
Color ANSI 49 Medium-light gray / ANSI 61 Gray / White / selected by City’s Representative.

Plate unpainted parts for corrosion resistance
For stainless steel, do not paint.

Grind door front smooth
For plastic or FRP, do not paint
Interior Finish For steel provide rust-inhibiting primer and then Manufacturer’s factory-baked enamel
on interior panels and directory frame print pockets.

Refer to Section 09 90 00
Color ANSI 49 Medium-light gray /ANSI 61 Gray / White / selected by City’s Representative
For stainless steel, do not paint.

Grind door front smooth
For plastic or FRP, do not paint
Print Pocket Provide with index card holders and cards mounted behind heavy transparent plastic on backside of cabinet doors
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
plastic cover and enclosed directory card on backside of panel doors
Wall-Mount Cabinets Construction Conform to NEMA type shown Back Panel Provide removable steel back panels for mounting equipment.

Equip cabinet back panels with ground bus bar.

Knockouts Provide appropriate size and quantity of knock-outs for conduit entry.

Floor-Mount Vertical Cabinets Construction Conform to NEMA type shown Free-standing, floor-mounted preassembled type
Provide 19” EIA adjustable mounting rails for front and rear equipment mounting.

Group cabinets side by side with side panels on each
section.

Rear Doors Vented except as otherwise shown
Front Doors Vented top and bottom except as otherwise shown.

Side Panels Thickness ≥ 18-gauge
Top Panel Plain
Exterior Dimensions Overall Width 20”
Overall Height 87” nominal / As shown on Plans
Overall Depth 20” / 25” nominal
Interior Dimensions Panel Width 19”
Panel Height 78¾”
Compartment
Dimensions
Unit Spaces Divide each vertical standard section
into 12 usable 6.5”-high unit spaces
Space Factors 2 unit spaces = 13” = 1 space factor
Do not provide fractional space factor
compartments except where shown on
Plans.

Empty Panel Spaces Provide 19”-wide panels of color matching cabinet for unused vertical mounting units.

Filler panel height shall be ≤10½”
Pedestals Construction Conform to NEMA type shown for outdoor or wet locations.

Continuously welded seams.

Secure panel with security screws.

Pre-drill pedestal for mounting of equipment such as
intercom stations and loop detectors
Access Panel Provide gasketed panel to access enclosed equipment.

Dimensions As shown
Exterior Finish For steel, refer to Section 09 90 00
Color ANSI 61 Gray / selected by City’s Representative.

For stainless steel, do not paint.

Grind door front smooth
Interior Finish Use Manufacturer’s enamel on directory frame print pockets and interior panels.

Color ANSI 61 Gray / White / selected by City’s
Representative
Power Strips General Provide plug-in or hardwired outlet strips as required to support installed equipment.

Case Metallic
Plug-In Power Strips Provide with locking plug and use only with compatible locking-type receptacle
NEMA 3R Rainproof SleetResistant Steel Enclosures
Wrapped around NEMA 1
Gasketed Enclosure
Rainproof Sleet-Resistant Steel
Enclosures
Construction Provide NEMA 1 enclosure inside NEMA3R enclosure Enclosure Continuously welded seams
Provide rolled lip around sides of door and around sides of enclosure opening.

Door Provide full-length piano hinges with door removable by pulling stainless-steel hinge pin.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION
Gasket Attach with oil-resistant adhesive.

Secure with steel retaining strips
Hardware Provide clamps, screws, hinge pins, hasp, and staple for padlocking
NEMA 4X – Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless
Steel Enclosures
Enclosure Continuously welded seams
Provide rolled lip around sides of door and around sides of enclosure opening.

Door Provide full-length piano hinges with door removable by pulling stainless-steel hinge pin.

Gasket Attach with oil-resistant adhesive.

Secure with steel retaining strips
Hardware Provide clamps, screws, hinge pins, hasp, and staple for padlocking
NEMA 4X – Watertight,
Corrosion-Resistant Fiberglass
Enclosures
Enclosure Heavy-duty hot compression molded
Door Cover hinges manufactured from nonmetallic materials Gasket Neoprene cemented into molded labyrinth on cover Hardware Provide nonmetallic latches suitable for padlocking NEMA 12 – Industrial Use
Enclosures
Enclosure Continuously welded seams
Provide rolled lip around sides of door and around sides of enclosure opening.

Door Provide full-length piano hinges with door removable by pulling stainless-steel hinge pin.

Gasket Attach with oil-resistant adhesive and secure with steel retaining strips
Hardware Provide clamps, screws, hinge pins, hasp, and staple for padlocking
Lighting and Utility
Circuitry (PLC
enclosures)
For PLC enclosures, provide 120VAC 15-amp duplex
output and single-pole 120VAC 15-amp circuit breaker.

Provide fluorescent lamp in panel.

E. The following electrical design criteria are required for equipment specified in this section:

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Electrical Work NEC Article 505 Classification Nonhazardous Class I Division 1 (wet well)
Class I Division 2 (dry well)
Enclosures – Indoor Dry
Locations
NEMA 250 Enclosure Rating NEMA 12 – Industrial Use
NEMA 1 – General Purpose
As shown on plans
Enclosures – Indoor or VaultEnclosed Damp Locations NEMA 250 Enclosure Rating NEMA 12 – Industrial Use NEMA 2 – Drip-tight
As shown on plans
NEMA 4 – Watertight
NEMA 4X – Watertight, Corrosion-Resistant,
Stainless steel
Enclosures – Outdoor or Wet NEMA 250 Enclosure Rating NEMA 4X – Watertight, Corrosion-Resistant, Locations Stainless steel
NEMA 3 – Dust-tight, Rain-tight
NEMA 3R – Rainproof, Sleet-Resistant
NEMA 4 – Watertight
As shown on plans
Mount enclosures ≥¼” from walls to provide air
space.

Enclosure entrances shall be threaded.

Enclosures – Class I Division 1
Wet Well Locations
NEMA 250 Enclosure Rating NEMA 7 – Explosion Proof, Rated for Class I Locations
As shown on plans
Enclosures – Class I Division 2
Dry Well Locations
NEMA 250 Enclosure Rating NEMA 7 – Explosion Proof, Rated for Class I Locations
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
As shown on plans
All Enclosures Construction Lockable
With powdercoat epoxy finish on steel surfaces
IEC 60529 Enclosure Rating for
Underground Equipment
IP 65 dust-tight + low-pressure water jet
Enclosure or Instrument
Mounting
Local Mount Panel-mount
Surface-mount on wall / instrument board
Pipe-mount
Skid-mount
See plans
Remote Mount MCC
Telemetry cabinet
See plans
PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Make field measurements needed to install cabinets and enclosures before submitting shop drawings or ordering.

1. Make minor changes in dimensions and alignments as needed to avoid utilities or structural conflicts.

B. Examine areas and conditions under which Work of this section will be performed.

1. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work.

3.2 Installation
A. Refer to Sections 01 73 00 and 01 73 24 for basic execution and installation requirements.

B. Furnish and install cabinets and enclosures at locations shown on Plans and Submittals.

C. The following installation standards shall be followed:

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. Other applicable OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations

3. California Electrical Code Article 312 “Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures”

4. California Electrical Code Chapter 4 “Equipment for General Use”

5. Other applicable building, fire, and electrical code requirements

6. Manufacturer’s installation and warranty requirements D. Refer variances between above documents and Contract Documents to City’s Representative.

E. Install cabinets and enclosures to tolerances recommended by Manufacturer.

1. Unless otherwise shown, install cabinets and enclosures true, plumb, and level using precision gauges and levels.

F. Provide pedestals conforming to NEC as required for proper equipment installation.

1. Install pedestal in accessible locations.

2. Coordinate installed conduit locations so conduit is stubbed up inside pedestal enclosure.

3. Provide working clearances meeting NEC requirements for electrical equipment.

4. Secure to concrete with Type 304 SS anchor bolts, self-drilling anchors, or expansion anchors per Section 05 05 19.
a. Do not use powder-actuated fasteners.

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b. Locate anchors so they are only accessible from inside enclosure.

G. Provide cabinets conforming to NEC as required for proper equipment installation.

1. Install cabinets and enclosures in accessible locations.

2. Provide working clearances meeting NEC requirements for electrical equipment.

3. Pedestal cabinets shall be large enough and equipment shall be spaced to provide room for airflow and maintenance.

4. Secure to concrete with Type 304 SS anchor bolts, self-drilling anchors, or expansion anchors per Section 05 05 19.
a. Do not use powder-actuated fasteners.

5. Close unused cabinet openings to provide protection equal to that of cabinet walls.

H. Provide venting, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, and dehumidification as shown, and as required to:

1. Conform to electrical equipment warranty requirements.

2. Prevent condensation from damaging enclosed electrical equipment.

3. Maintain interior cabinet temperatures at ≤95*F.
a. Locate heat-producing equipment including power supplies near top of cabinets.

4. Where forced air cooling is required, provide ventilation fans, vents, and filters. a. For cabinets with forced ventilation, doors and side panels shall be solid with no louvers.

5. Construct top-mounted air-conditioning units to prevent condensation from damaging electrical equipment or enclosure.

6. Maintain temperatures inside cabinet to within recommended Manufacturer’s limits for equipment mounted in cabinet, and ≤14°F (8°C) above ambient.

7. Submit calculations to City for approval prior to manufacturing.

3.3 Field Quality Control
A. Field testing shall include:

ITEM TEST FOR

TEST STANDARD
(ASTM OR OTHER TEST STANDARD) FREQUENCY
FIRST

TEST PAID
FOR BY

RETESTS

PAID FOR
BY
Cabinets
and
Enclosures
Installation &
Leakage
Visual inspection of finished installation 1 inspection City City Condensation No visible condensation from top-mounted
AC units
1 inspection City City
NEC
Clearances
Meet NEC §110.26 clearance requirements 1 inspection City City Field
Performance
Demonstrate compliance to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
Literature
1 test Contractor Contractor
11-month
Warranty
Inspection
Demonstrate compliance to Contract
Documents and Manufacturer’s printed
Literature
1 test City Contractor
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3.4 Protection
A. Dress cables neatly within cabinets and enclosures.

1. Trim and dispose of excess cable.

B. After equipment is installed, touch up scratches and marks incurred during shipment or installation.

1. If required by City’s Representative due to excessive scratching, repaint entire assemblies.

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COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Work Included
A. Testing, commissioning and startup of electrical system equipment, components, materials, wiring, and grounding.

B. Provide services of City-accepted third-party Electrical Testing Agency (ETA) to provide the following acceptance tests and inspections in accordance with applicable sections of NETA ATS, Contract Documents, and Manufacturer’s recommendations:

1. Field tests for electrical power conductors and cables

2. Field tests of grounding and bonding systems
a. Refer to Section 26 05 26 for field tests of grounding and bonding systems.

3. Tests identified as optional in NETA ATS are only required where specified.

C. Refer to sections for individual equipment items for additional testing and commissioning requirements.

D. Testing, commissioning and startup of the following electrical Work will be performed by others and are excluded from the scope of this section

1. Testing of instrumentation and controls systems

1.2 Related Work
A. Section 01 10 01: Summary of Work and Sequence of Construction B. Section 01 33 00: Submittal Procedures
C. Section 01 40 00: Quality Requirements
D. Section 01 61 00: Common Product Requirements
E. Section 01 73 00: Execution
F. Section 26 05 10: Common Work Results for Electrical G. Section 26 05 19: Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables H. Section 26 05 26: Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

1.3 Quality Assurance
A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.

B. Perform factory tests required by applicable industry standards or NRTL before shipping equipment.

C. Factory tests will not be accepted as substitute for specified field accepted tests.

1.4 References
A. Reference publications below form part of this specification to extent referenced and are referred to within text by basic designation only.

1. California Administrative Code (CCR) Title 8 §5 Division of Industrial Safety, State of California Cal-OSHA Low Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

2. California Electrical Code (CEC)

3. IEEE 400 Field Testing and Evaluation of Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems

4. IEEE 400.3 Partial Discharge Testing of Power Cable Systems in Field Envir0onment

5. NETA ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems

6. NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

7. NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance (ANSI)

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9. NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

10. TIA/EIA/ANSI 455-78-B Optical Fibres Part 1-40 Measurement Methods and Test Procedures - Attenuation

1.5 Submittals
A. Furnish the following submittals with bid or within 72 hours following bid opening.

1. Failure to submit required information on time may cause City to determine and assign City-accepted testing company to be employed by Contractor at no cost to City.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

PREMOBILIZATION SUBMITTALS
Electrical Test Agency
Qualifications
Submit name and qualifications of ETA
Submit documentary evidence ETA has been in business in California for ≥5 years Submit name and qualifications of lead engineer or engineering technician performing required testing services along with documentary evidence proposed onsite foreman has worked in such capacity in employ of subcontractor ≥3 years and has completed ≥3 installations of product.

Include reference names and telephone numbers
Submit ETA’s quality assurance program
Submit ETA’s instrument calibration and equipment testing program Submit ETA’s electrical safety program.

B. Furnish the following submittals.

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL SUBMITTALS
Pre-Test Submittals Submit equipment Manufacturer’s instructions for testing manufactured products .

Submit phasing diagrams showing coordinated phasing for 3ɸ power showing coordinated phase rotations with generators and motors through transformers.

Submit photocopies of continuity tests before energizing equipment.

Submit test data forms

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Post-Test Submittals Submit summary of testing for Work including date and time of tests Submit information from pre-energization testing.

Submit description of equipment tested
Submit description of tests and test procedures
At least 45 days prior to planned testing, submit acceptance and system functions test plan for each equipment item or system to be field tested Include applicable procedures, forms, and lists of test equipment.

Do not perform testing until test plan and procedures have been accepted.

Submit tabulated data for each piece of equipment tested, including circuit number, equipment or motor name and tag number (where applicable), nameplate fullampere rating, motor service factor, motor ambient temperature rating, overload relay rating, measured full load current, and measured discharge pressures (where applicable)
Submit certified copies of inspection reports, test reports, and system function tests.

Reports shall include certification of compliance with specified requirements including test instrument calibration, identification of deficiencies, and recommendation of corrective action when appropriate.

Type and neatly bind test reports to form part of final record.

Submit conclusions and recommendations
Submit completed test forms in appendix, including witness’s signatures.

Submit list of test equipment in appendix including calibration documents Submit test report ≤10 days after each test is completed Refer to Section 26 08 13 for short circuit and coordination report submittal requirements.

Refer to Section 26 08 16 for arc-flash hazard analysis and report submittal requirements.

Deviations from Contract
Documents
Note or indicate wiring deviations from Contract Documents on Project Record Documents.

C. Refer to Section 01 33 00 for definition of requirements for submittals.

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1-22-dp 26 08 00- Commissioning of Electrical Systems - 3 of 9 D. Include the following minimum information in each data record:

1. Identification of ETA.

2. Equipment identification: Equipment ID code based on Drawings a. Where applicable, include building number, and system identifier.

3. Humidity, temperature, and other conditions that may affect results of tests or calibration of test equipment.

4. Date inspection, test, or function test was performed.

5. Identification and signature of testing technician.

6. Description of inspections, tests, maintenance, and function tests performed and recorded.

7. Test equipment used and references to calibration records.

8. Indication of as-found condition and as-left results.

E. Include the following information in final test report:

1. Summary of project.

2. Description of equipment inspected and tested.

3. Description of inspections and tests.

4. Data record resulting from each inspection and test.

5. Results of system function tests.

6. Analysis of tests, identification of deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action.

F. Refer to Part 3 below for schedule of required field tests.

1.6 Project Site Conditions
A. Refer to Section 01 10 01 for full list of project site conditions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Acceptable Testing Firms
A. Retain qualified engineering appraisal and testing firm to perform inspections, tests, and evaluation to determine equipment designated herein is installed and adjusted for successful energization and operation.

B. Testing firm shall meet Federal OSHA criteria for accrediting testing laboratories, Title 29, Part 1910.7, and have work history and qualifications acceptable to City.

1. Appraisal and testing firm shall have ≥2 years of experience in appraising and testing equipment of nature to be tested.

2. Managing or supervising representatives of appraisal and testing firm shall have extensive knowledge of products involved and ≥2 years hands-on experience conducting appraisals and tests.

3. Conduct testing under supervision of managing or supervising representatives.

4. Testing technicians shall be trained and experienced in type of testing to be performed.

C. ETA shall be independent testing organization which shall function as unbiased testing authority, independent of Manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of equipment or systems evaluated.

1. ETA shall be regularly engaged in testing of electrical equipment devices, installations, and systems.

2. ETA shall have documented quality assurance program, documented inspection and test and procedures, and documented electrical safety program.

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3. ETA shall have completed ≥10 acceptance testing, inspection and calibration projects of similar scope to this project.

4. ETA shall have a calibration program
a. Test instruments used shall be calibrated per NETA ATS.

5. ETA technicians performing testing, inspection, calibration, and adjustments shall be “qualified persons” as defined by NFPA 70E and NEC.

6. Technicians performing electrical tests and inspections shall be trained and experienced concerning apparatus and systems being evaluated.

7. Technicians shall be capable of conducting tests in safe manner with knowledge of hazards involved and appropriate safety-related work practices.

8. Technicians shall be qualified to evaluate test data and make judgment on serviceability of specific equipment.

9. Testing, inspection, calibration, and adjustments shall be performed or supervised on Project site by ETA employee with following minimum qualifications:
a. Personnel shall have ≥5 years’ experience inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment, systems, and devices, and b. Personnel shall have 1 of the following certifications/registrations:
c. Certification to at least Level III per ANSI/NETA ETT Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians (ANSI), or
d. Certification to at least NICET ET-grade in Electrical Testing Engineering Technology.

10. Responsible ETA employee shall coordinate with City’s system integrators and operators.

D. As an alternative, ETA testing firms and technicians may be certified by electrical equipment Manufacturers and accepted by City for types of tests required on their equipment.

E. Testing firm shall use comprehensive report forms to document engineering appraisal and test results on equipment and products tested.

1. Upon testing completion, managing or supervising engineering representative shall sign forms prior to inclusion in final report.

F. Obtain written acceptance from City of testing firm prior to beginning testing.

1. Testing service or personnel may be accepted or rejected based on, but not limited to testing equipment intended to be used, qualifications of firm, completeness of testing forms, and experience and reputation of personnel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Examine areas and conditions under which Work of this section will be performed.

1. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work.

B. Verify correct phase rotation of equipment before making connections at service entrance, transformers, or motors permanent.

1. Coordinate with Servicing Electrical Utility for phase rotations and Phase A, B, and C markings.

2. Create phasing diagram showing coordinated phase rotations with generators and motors through transformers.

3. Coordinate motor phasing inspections with City’s Representative.

4. Submit written report to City’s Representative for each motor verifying phasing has been checked and corrected.

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