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<br /> 1402 3rd Ave Suite 730 '
<br /> ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2. Branch Circuits: Type THHN/THWN, 600-volt insulation, copper conductor, stranded. Minimum size a. Generai: Boxes sholl be supported securely and independentfy. Mount boxes on building surfaces or Seattle, WA 98101
<br /> sholl be No. 12 AWG for phose and ground conductors and No. 10 AWG for neutrdl conductors. support with trapeze hanger as described in Raceway Installation. Junction boxes shall not be used ,
<br /> ELECTRICAL, GENERAL PROVISIONS C. OUTLET, JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES unless the number of bends, pulling length, or circuit requirements necessitates their installation.
<br /> A. SCOPE OF WORK Junction or pullbox openings must be accessibte.
<br /> 1. Outlet and Device Boxes: b. Sound Control: Where boxes are mounted in a common wall they shall wherever possible, be offset
<br /> 1. Provide all labor and materiol necessary to accomplish the work specified herein and os shown on the horizontall so that the are not mounted bock-to-back. Connect offset boxes with flexible conduit not I'
<br /> drawings. a. Interior Surface-Mounted in Unfinished Areas: One-piece pressed steel, electro-galvanized, size and y y
<br /> depth required by Code, except 4-inch square or 4-inch octagonal minimum. to exceed 18 inches in length. � � F
<br /> ' 2. Coordinote work with all other trades. �" � �' �
<br /> b. Interior Flush-Mounted: Same as above except provide plaster ring extension to finished surface. 6. �ring Devices: �� - ��r
<br /> 3. �sit the site and verify existing conditions prior to submitting bid. a. General: Install devices level, plumb and s uore with buildin lines. C''
<br /> c. Interior Surface-Mounted, Finished Areas: wremold No. 5700 Series sized to fit standard wiring q 9
<br /> 4. Remove all woste and rubbish from the site on a daily hasis. device and for �re alarm devices provide boxes with a factory applied red finish (special order product). b. Switch Locations: Locate switches 6 inches from door casing. '� -
<br /> Verify device box requirements with the fire alarm supplier. .o� 5iisa � w�
<br /> 5. The existing fire alarm system must remain in operation at all times. Provide a "�re watch" anytime c. Mounting Heights: Height of devices to the center line of the box shall be as follows unless °��,� IST�g�'���' *
<br /> the existing fire alarm is taken out of service. d. Exterior Mounted: Cast, non-ferrous metal with threoded hubs required, cast gasketted covers. otherwise noted. joNAL �
<br /> B. WARRANTY: Workmanship and materials sholl be guaranteed for a period of one year from the date 2. Junction and Pull Boxes: Switch: +48" 6/4/2018
<br /> of final acceptance by the Owner. Rece tacle: +18"
<br /> a. Interior Areas: Steel, screw cover, code gauge and size. l.arge junction and pull boxes sholl be �
<br /> C. REGULATIONS fabricated sheet steel with baked enamel finish and return flange with screw retained cover. Above Counter Receptacles: Bottom of box to be 1" above backsplash or counter.
<br /> 1. Electrical work shall comp►y with the following codes as presently applicable: b. Exterior: Cast, non-ferrous metal with cast, gasketted covers; or sheet steel, hot-dip galvanized 5. Grounding: DRAWN BY: CEI
<br /> a. National Electrical Code (NEC) after fabrication, no KO�s, with gasketted screw cover. a. General: Provide through the entire electrical system. A separate green equipment grounding CHECKED BY: JLM
<br /> D. WIRING DEVICES conductor shall be provided in all lighting and power roceways.
<br /> b. Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code (NREC� APPROVED BY: JLM
<br /> 1. Approved Manufacturers: Cooper, Hubbell, Leviton or Poss & Seymour. All part numbers refer to b. Bonding: Insulated grounding bushings shall be installed to bond all feeder conduits to the
<br /> c. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Hubbell switchboard ground bus or panel ground bus at both ends of feeder raceways. Insulated grounding
<br /> bushings shall be installed to bond all feeder conduits to the ground bus ot- panel enclosures at both �
<br /> d. Local and State codes and regulations 2. Color of Switch Handles and Receptacle Faces: Color shall be ivory for normal services and red for ends of the runs. .
<br /> 2. Permits: Obtain and pay for all required permits. all services automatically fed from the emergency generator. c. Neutral Grounding: The neutral point of all radially operated transformers shall be solidiy grounded to COFFMAN
<br /> 3. Safety Measures: Provide a safe environment to protect employees and all others from in jury, 3. Receptacles: the grounding system ond transformer enclosure with code size ground conductors. The neutral bus in N G I N E E R S
<br /> Comply with "Safety ond Health Regulations for Construction," Volume 36, No. 75, Part II, of the Federal a. Duplex Receptacles: Specification-grade, 15 ampere, 125 voit grounded type, 5262 series. each panelboard shall be isoloted from ground. The neutral shall be grounded only ot a single point at
<br /> Register by the U.S. Department of Labor. t h e m a i n s w i t c h b o a r d o r a t s e p a r a t e l y d e r i v e d s y s t e m t r o n s f o r m e r s. 1101 2nd Ave.,Suite 400�Seattle,WA 98101
<br /> b. Dedicated Duplex Receptocles: Specification-grode, 20-ampere, 125-volt grounded, 5362 series. ph 206.623.0717�fau 206.624.3775
<br /> D. SUBMITTAL AND SHOP DRAWINGS: Prior to installation, submit catalog data for alt equipment and d. Receptacle Grounding: Connect the ground terminal of all receptacles by utitizing a seporate coffman.com
<br /> materiols for review. Submit shop drawings showing complete terminol-to-terminal wiring for each c. Ground Fault Interruption Receptacle: Speci�cotian-grade, 20 ampere, 120 volts, Closs A, grounding conductor between the receptacle grounding screw and the ground conductor provided in the LASTING creativityl�5ults�relatlonships
<br /> special system, Three copies required. 5-milliampere sensitivity, GF5262 series. branch circuit. Integral mounting strops within the receptacle connected to the device mounting straps
<br /> are not opproved as a grounding method.
<br /> E. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS: Provide maintenance and operations data for all electrical 4. Switches:
<br /> e ui ment and s ecial s tems. Three co ies are re uired. e. Flexible Conduit Grounding: Provide a separate grounding conductor in all flexible conduit runs
<br /> q P P � P q a. Single-Pole Switches: Specification-grade, 20 ampere, 1221 series. including watertight flexible conduit with integral grounding straps. Install ground conductor inside conduit
<br /> F. RECORD DRAWINGS: Corrections and changes mode during the progress of the work shalt be neatly b. Three-Way Switches: Specification-grade, 20 ampere, 1223 series. with ungrounded conductors. ;
<br /> recorded as actually installed for as-built records. Submit to the Owner upon project completion. g. Ground Connections: Ground connections to building steel, ground rods and cable taps shall utilize
<br /> G. CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION: Submit signed-off permits from the Code Enforcing Agencies to the E. DEVICE PLATES: Satin finish stainless steel. Pass and Seymour/Sierra 302 "S" line or equal. an exothermic welding process. Cadweld, Erico Products, lnc., or approved equal.
<br /> Owner upon project completion. F. EXECUTION 8. Owner-Furnished Equipment: Provide comptete electrical service and connection to all
<br /> H. PRODUCT LISTING OR LABELING: All electrical equipment shall be listed and labeled by Underwriters' 1. General: Owner-furnished equipment.
<br /> Laboratories, Inc. a. Coordination: The Contractor shall review all drawings, details and elevations prior to rough-in. 9. Identification: In general, label all junction boxes, terminal cabinets, etc., with the circuit number or
<br /> I. �tATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT: All materials and equipment shall be new unless noted otherwise. Protect Where equipment is furnished by others, the Contractor shafl ascertain the proper voltage, load and low-voltage system contained within. The fire alarm ;�nction boxes shall be painted red.
<br /> all materials and equipment from damage or corrosion. connection requirements prior to rough-in.
<br /> J. CUTTING AND PATCHING: Provide all required cutting and patching for the electrical work. b. Materials: All materials of a specific type shall be provided by the same manufacturer throughout DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT �.
<br /> K. EXISTING CONDI110NS: the project. A. DISCONNECT SWITCHES . �
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<br /> 1. General: Specific scope of demolition work ond operating conditions to be encountered shall be 2• Raceways: 1. Approved Manufactures: General Electric, Siemens or Square D. � �
<br /> verified by on-site review prior to submitting bid. Demolition work in general is noted or shown on the o. Raceway Types: tnstall raceway types and sizes as listed below: 2. Single-Phase Motor: Motors 1/3 HP or less provide with toggle-type, 20-amp, 120-volt rating, � � "
<br /> documents based upon availoble "drawings of record" and may not show the actual conditions as they 1) Rigid Metallic Conduit: In concrete and masonry and exposed exteriors. specification-grade disconnect switches. '
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<br /> 2. Owner Retained Equipment: The Owner may wish to retain certain specific items scheduled for 2) Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT); All areas other than above. May be used for feeders with integral 3. Three-Phase Motor: Motors 1/2 HP and larger provide with horsepower-rated, heavy-duty, 30 Q
<br /> demolition. The Contraetor shall carefully remove these items, provide protection and packaging as may green ground conductor. ampere minimum, 3-pole disconnect switches. � J
<br /> be required to protect the equipment and turn over said equipment to the Owner at o p►ace designated 3) Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: Exterior underground installations; direct buried for lighting raceways. 90 4. Equipment Disconnects: Shall be fused or nonfused as required by the equipment manufacturer, Z O J
<br /> on the jobsite. Any equipment that the Owner does not desire to retain shall become the property of degree etbows to be galvanized rigid steel. rated at 125% of full load nameplate amperage or rated horsepower, heavy-duty type. � O
<br /> the Contractor and be removed from the site. d O O
<br /> 4) Flexible Metallic Conduit: Recessed �xture connections, interior concealed equipment connections, B. EXECUTION J
<br /> 3. Unused Conduit and Wiring: All unused conductors in existing buildings shalt be removed. All unused expansion joints nnd sound control. Not to be used exposed installations within the building. 1. Motor Controls and Equipment Connections: � _ _
<br /> conduit shall be removed except where located in or above existing construction which is not being
<br /> altered and would require removal and replacement of the existing construction. 5) Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit: Exterior equipment connections. a. General: Provide all line voltage wiring and connections to equipment and motors as shown on the =M � �,.,�
<br /> lans, dia rams or s ecified herein. Obtain all necessar electrical and h ical information from the W �
<br /> 4. Existing Open Low-Voltage wring: Properly support and maintain in service any existing P 9 P y P � �
<br /> 6) Minimum raceway size shall be 3/4 inch, except for raceways with no more than three #12 AWG trade providing the equipment, prior to rough-in and adjust instollation requirements as necessary for o o W �
<br /> signal/communication system wiring installed exposed above suspended ceilings. Secure cables to " complete and operable system. J � O � o �
<br /> independent tie wires suspended from structure above. conductors which may be 1/2 . W
<br /> b. Installation: b. Motor Controls, Separately Mounted: Provide separately mounted motor starting equipment as shown � � p �
<br /> 5. Existing Racewoys: Properly support all existing racewoys above suspended ceilings where work is m � � W
<br /> taking place. 1) Concealment: All raceways shall be concealed in finished areas. Where existing wall surfaces are or noted. Coordinate location and interlocking with Temperature Controls Contractor, Verify motor = p Q � Z Q
<br /> inaccessible, surface metal raceways for these exceptions may be provided when approved. horsepower size or full-load amperage prior to ordering overload heaters and size units in accordance Q r � p 2
<br /> L. C O N T I N U I T Y O F S E R V I C E: Permanen t ly rerou te or re loca te exis ting wiring an d/or equipmen t w hic h is in w i t h t h e N a t i o n a l E l e c t r i c a l C o d e. W � � � � J Q �
<br /> c o n fl i c t w i t h e x i s t i n g b u i l d i n g o l t e r a t i o n s a n d w h i c h i s r e q u i r e d t o b e m a i n t a i n e d i n u s e. 2) Expose d Raceways: lns ta l l ex pose d racewa y s as hi g h as possi b le, a bove duc twor k, para l le l or o t ri g h t c. I s o l a t i o n: A l l r o t a t i n g a n d a i r h a n d l i n g e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e d w i t h fl e x i b l e c o n d u i t t o p r o v i d e a �/ � � � _ �"
<br /> angles to building lines. sound and vibration isolation. ? l i W 2 W � W
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<br /> SPEAKERS: Remove and reinstall all necessary ceiling panels, lighting fixtures, speakers and other 3) Routing: All raceways shall be installed parallel or at right angles to the building construction unless d. Testing: After all wiring to each unit is complete, cooperate with Mechanical Controctor in testing o O h j � �
<br /> existing equipment in existing accessible ceilings as required to install the electrical work. prohibited by a physical obstruction, equipment for proper operation; shall correct wiring as required for proper operation. a a. Q rn W � rn w
<br /> N. ANCHORA�E AND BRACING: Provide complete seismic anchorage and bracing for the loteral and 4) Roceway Supports: Raceways shall be supported with heavy-duty, one-hole, pressed steel straps on 2. Disconnects: PROJECT NO.
<br /> vertical support of conduit and electrical equipment as required by the Internntional Building Code (IBC). interior surfaces. Support pendant-mounted raceways on 3/8-inch rod with pear-shaped hanger or 181047
<br /> a. General: Provide disconnects ot all motors and other equipment items unless the equipment has a
<br /> 0. FIRESTOPPING: Provide firestopping for all penetration in rated walls, ceilings and floors. trapeze-type hanger with 3/8-inch rod (minimum) and 1-5/8-inch square preformed channel and pipe self-contained, Code approved disconnecting method. Equipment disconnects shall be fused or non-fused ISSUE DATE �
<br /> P. PAINTING: Paint all exposed raceways, except SMR, in finished areas to match adjacent surfaces. clamps. Parallel, surface-mounted racewoys shall be supported from 1-5/8-inch square preformed as required by the Equipment manufacturer. .
<br /> channel and pipe clamps. All fittings and supports shall be hot-dip galvanized in exterior areas. 6/4/2018
<br /> �' Q. INSTRUCTION: Cont�actor shall instruct the Owner in the use and o eration of all s tems installed b. Mounting: Coordinate mounting location with Equipment Installation Contractor and Architect. In
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<br /> 5) Independent Support: Condui#s shall not be supported from the ceiting suspension system, ducts, general, mountin hei ht to be 6 0 maximum above floor. Mount on e ui ment framin or rovide
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<br /> � pipes or other systems fioreign to the electrical instollation. The entire electrical installation shall be kept independent support system consisting of 1-5/8-inch square preformed channels minimum. CONSTRUCTION SET
<br /> w- Q BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS independent from any other trade. REVISION DATE
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<br /> �'c� A. RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS 6) Pullboxes with Covers: Shall be provided as shown on the drawings or as required by Code. AU
<br /> a� pullboxes shall be locoted so as to be accessible. A. GENERAL
<br /> a c 1. Raceways: 7) Flexible Conduit: Shall be used only for lighting fixture pigtoils in accessible ceilings, flush-mounted �• All special systems cabling, except fire alarm, shall be plenum-rated and run exposed in cable trays.
<br /> L ° a. Rigid Metallic Conduit: Zinc-coated steel with full threaded connections. s eaker i tails in occessible ceilin s, sound control, motor connections and at buildin ex ansion ints
<br /> �, ca P P�9 9 9 P 10 2. Provide metallic raceways for cables installed in walls, above inaccessible ceilings, exposed or where
<br /> •�''o b. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Zinc-coated steel, as specified. Any other proposed use of flexible conduit must be approved prior to installation. subject to physical damage. Raceway fill shall not exceed 4Q%.
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<br /> �� � c. Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: Rigid PVC, Schedule 40, UL listed for direct burial or concrete 8) Penetrations: Raceways which pass through building roof, exterior walls of building above or below 3. Equipment and wiring shown on the drawings and specified herein is to assist the Contractor in :
<br /> a� c encasement. grade and floor slabs on grade shall be sealed on the interior side of the building using non-hardening preparing his bid. Additional equipment and wiring may be required. Contractor shall provide 411
<br /> �' � seoling compound atter all conductors have been installed in the raceway. Sealing material shall be equipment ond wiring as determined by the equipment manufacturer. Submittal shall include raceway and '
<br /> o � d. Flexible Metallic Conduit: Galvanized steel, securely interlocked. specificolly designed for electrical wiring systems. wiring layout.
<br /> �N � e. Liquidtight Flexible Metallic conduit: Galvonized steel, interlocked, with integral ground conductor and 9) Empty Raceways: Provide a nylon pull string in all empty raceways. 4. Mounting Heights of devices to the centerline of the box shall be as follows unless noted otherwise:
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<br /> a o 3. �re and Cable: a. Communications Outlet: +18"
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<br /> � 3 a. Branch Circuits: Bronch circuits shall be No. 12 AWG minimum, color-coded as listed below. b. Wall Mounted Communications Outlet: +48"
<br /> � � a. Rigid Metallic Conduit: Homeruns greater than 75 feet to first outlet shall be No. 10 minimum.
<br /> � �° 1) Couplings: Threaded metallic type of the same material as the conduit. b. Color Coding Requirements: END OF ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
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<br /> .� s 2) Locknuts: Steel up to 2 inches, malleable iron for 2-1/2 inches and la�ger. 1) 120/208-Volt, 3-Phase, 4-Wire Systems:
<br /> ° �, 3) Bushings: Bakelite or plastic up to 2 inches, malleable iron with insulating collar for 2-1/2 inches Phase A: Black
<br /> � a and larger. Phase B: Red -
<br /> Phase C: Blue
<br /> � � 4) Unions: Zinc plated malleable iron, 3 piece conduit coupling. Neutral: White f
<br /> � Q b. Electrical Metallic Tubin EMT 1-1 2" and smaller shall be rainti ht t e steel em lo n a s lit Ground: Green
<br /> � 9 t �' � 9 � P �" 9 P Travelers: Yellow (for 3- and 4-way switching)
<br /> o �o c o r r u g a t e d r i n g a n d t i g h t e n i n g n u t. F i t t i n g s 2" a n d l a r g e r s h a l l b e s t e e l a n d m a y b e s e t s c r e w t y p e Controts: Black with wire numbers on each conductor �
<br /> containing dual setscrews on each side of coupling.
<br /> o°' c. Splices and Terminations: Liqhting and receptacle branch circuit conductors up to No. 10 AWG shall
<br /> � 3 c. Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: Slip-on, nonthreaded type of same material as conduit. be spliced with Wing Nut type connectors.
<br /> o�.s d. Flexible Metallic Conduit: Steel, one- or two-screw clam t e. S P E C I F I CAT I O N S
<br /> P YP d. Home Runs: Branch circuit conductors shafl be home run to panelboards or motor control centers in
<br /> � a e. Liquidtight Flexible Metallic Conduit: Galvanized steel, compression type. groupings as shown on the drawings. Combining branch circuit home run conductors in single conduits
<br /> -o � other than that shown, will not be permitted.
<br /> � � 3. Conduit Straps: Heavy duty, two-hole pressed steel. 4. Boxes and Fittin s
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<br /> L � 1. Feeders: Type THHN/TNWN 600-volt insulation, copper conductor, stranded. ,
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