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<br />SANTA ANA - SOUTH
<br />(#0972)
<br />3313 S. BRISTOL ST.
<br />SANTA ANA, CA 92704
<br />AS INDICATED
<br />07/09/2025
<br />69325-CA03
<br />ISSUED FOR
<br />PERMIT
<br />#Description Date
<br />These drawings/specifications are the property of Oculus Inc. They are
<br />furnished as contract documents only. The seal(s) and signature(s) apply
<br />only to the document to which they are affixed, and expressly disclaim
<br />any responsibility for all other plans, specifications, estimates, reports or
<br />other documents or instruments relating to or intended to be used for any
<br />part or parts of the architectural or engineering project. Additionally these
<br />drawings and seal(s) shall in no way convey or imply any type of warranty
<br />or certification relating to the performance of products and materials
<br />beyond those provided by their respective manufacturer.
<br />© 2025 Oculus Inc.
<br />7/9/2025
<br />Dan Conrad, Engineer
<br />CA # E 17866
<br />E-400
<br />ELECTRICAL
<br />SPECIFICATIONS
<br />documents for the electrical contract, along with these specifications as though they were one, and anything implied by
<br />become a part of this division. This contractor shall examine all such drawings and specifications and become thoroughly
<br />Dimensions given on the plans, in figures, shall take precedence over scaled dimensions and shall be verified in the field.
<br />4. Until the time of installation, the architect reserves the right to make minor changes in the location of conduit and
<br />5. The electrical drawings and specifications are intended to supplement each other. Material and labor necessary to the
<br />project shall be furnished and installed even though not specifically mentioned in both. Labor and/or materials neither
<br />and installed by the electrical contractor.
<br />6. Arrange all equipment substantially as shown on the drawings. Make deviations only where necessary to avoid
<br />interference. Check all equipment sizes against available space prior to shipment to avoid interference.
<br />to, or finish against any defective work or install work in a manner which will prevent proper installation of the work of
<br />other trades.
<br />8. Electrical contractor shall verify with other trades all electrical characteristics of equipment requiring electrical
<br />start of work. Electrical contractor shall provide disconnecting means and overload protection for all equipment, unless
<br />furnished integral with equipment package.
<br />9. It is the intent of these drawings that this be a complete electrical job, any errors or omissions shall be brought to the
<br />10. Should any of the general notes, specifications, details or instructions on plans conflict, the strictest provision shall
<br />govern.
<br />the contract documents. This may require removal of existing finishes and possible selective demolition to verify as-built
<br />conditions.
<br />with the work of other trades. Materials and equipment shall be delivered at such stages of the work as will expedite the
<br />work as a whole and shall be marked and stored in such a way as to be easily checked and inspected. The arrival and
<br />placing of large equipment items shall be scheduled early enough to permit entry and setting when there is no restriction
<br />B. Visit to the Site
<br />1. This contractor shall visit the site of the work and familiarize himself with all conditions affecting his work. The submission
<br />of his proposal shall indicate such knowledge. No additional payment shall be made on claims that arise from a lack of
<br />C. Code and Permits
<br />1. Installation shall be in full accordance with all codes, rules and regulations of municipal, city, county, state and public
<br />utilities and all other authorities having jurisdiction over the premises.
<br />delivered to the architect in duplicate.
<br />1. The electrical contractor shall submit product data and shop drawings. Each submittal shall be identified using the
<br />D.d. Lighting fixtures
<br />D.a. Name of the job
<br />6. All submitted product data and shop drawings (manufacturers' equipment descriptive sheets or vendors' prepared
<br />7. Any submittal not as specified shall be returned without review for corrections and re-submittal.
<br />accordance with the contract documents.
<br />E. As-built Drawings
<br />1. Submit three paper-copy set(s) of marked-up record prints to the architect. Contractor shall use red ink for all contractor
<br />mark-ups on record prints.
<br />2. Submit PDF electronic files of scanned record prints. Scanned record prints shall be in color.
<br />F. Standards and Substitutions
<br />1. Wherever the words "approved by", "approved equal", "as directed" or similar phrases are used in the following
<br />specifications, they shall be understood to refer to the owner as the approving agency. The name or make of any
<br />known as the "standard".
<br />2. These specifications establish quality standard of materials and equipment to be provided. Specific items are identified
<br />by manufacturer, trade name or catalog designation. This contractor shall submit his base bid price based upon standard
<br />specifications are not to be considered proprietary. The contractor may submit information on materials and
<br />manufacturers (other than those listed) for review by the architect and engineer no later than ten (10) days before bids
<br />or deduct price to be factored into the base bid price by the architect and owner if accepted.
<br />3. Should the contractor propose to furnish materials and equipment other than those specified or approved by addendum,
<br />data for all items. Failure by this contractor to submit the requisite documentation detailed above shall be understood by
<br />the architect and engineer to indicate that substitute equipment will not be presented by the contractor for consideration.
<br />Such substitutions will not be considered after the bid opening date and delay of project will not be permitted for further
<br />inspection and evaluation after this date.
<br />4. Where such substitutions alter the design or space requirements indicated on the drawings, include all items of cost for
<br />the revised design and construction including cost of all allied trades involved.
<br />5. Acceptance or rejection of the proposed substitutions shall be subject to approval of the architect and engineer. If
<br />items.
<br />6. In all cases where substitutions are permitted, the contractor shall bear any extra cost of evaluating the quality of the
<br />material and equipment to be provided.
<br />G.a. Measure the load on each phase of the main service and each phase of every feeder under full load
<br />G.c. Measure the ground resistance of the main service grounding electrode and the ground resistance of
<br />Ground
<br />shown on the architectural drawings. If any work is installed and the architectural design cannot be followed, this
<br />as soon as they are discovered. The architect shall determine which equipment will be relocated, regardless of which
<br />are specified by manufacturer, brand name, type of catalog number, such designation shall establish the standards of the
<br />1. Special Inspection (as applicable) is to be provided in addition to inspections conducted by the department of building
<br />safety and shall not be construed to relieve the owner or his/her authorized agent from requesting periodic and called
<br />2. Provide black and white nameplates constructed from laminated phenolic with a white center core. Letters shall be
<br />engraved in the phenolic to form white letters 3/8" high. Fasten the nameplates with an adhesive type fastener.
<br />and the requirements of the current edition of the NEC.
<br />2. Review the HVAC and plumbing specifications for electrical requirements and include the same in the contract cost.
<br />the contract drawings.
<br />4. All cutting, patching, excavating, backfilling and concrete work related to this contract will be the responsibility of the
<br />holes shall be core-drilled. Provide fire stopping materials, UL Listed for application, in all openings created through
<br />fire-rated walls, floors or ceilings. Contractor shall field verify slab on grade floor construction type prior to cutting. Under
<br />5. This contractor shall be responsible for providing all required access panels necessary for his work, coordinate with
<br />2. All materials shall be new and free from defects and shall be the best of their several kinds unless specified or indicated
<br />caused by his work. He shall leave the area of operation broom clean.
<br />period, the contractor shall, upon notice of the same, remedy the defects and have all damages to other work or
<br />furnishings caused by the repairs corrected at his expense to the condition before such damage.
<br />to, the following items:
<br />E.a. Demolition
<br />safety switches and feeders.
<br />E.d. Complete branch circuit wiring system.
<br />E.e. Complete power wiring for all air conditioning equipment, plumbing equipment, heating equipment,
<br />ventilating and exhaust equipment.
<br />E.g. Complete communications conduit system including but not limited to, back boxes, plates, j-hooks, cable
<br />trays, etc., as specified on the drawings and as required by the local service provider and/or owner.
<br />E.h. Temporary electrical power and lighting, as required for construction.
<br />E.i. Testing of all cables and circuit wiring after installation.
<br />E.j. Exit light system.
<br />E.k. Wiring devices, floor boxes, multi-outlet assemblies.
<br />E.l.
<br />E.m. Grounding and Bonding of the electrical system.
<br />E.n. Communication and telephone services.
<br />E.o. Electric service.
<br />1. The electrical contractor shall furnish, install and remove as required all temporary power and temporary lighting in all
<br />areas and individual rooms when needed by the individual trades in the performance of their work. This contractor shall
<br />provide a minimum of twenty (20) footcandles of illumination for temporary lighting. Any additional lighting required by
<br />construction purposes shall conform to all federal (OSHA), state, specific safety requirements, as well as the
<br />requirements of the national electric code and national electrical safety code. The electrical contractor shall obtain and
<br />pay for all required applications, permits and inspections pertaining to this work. This cost shall be included in the
<br />2. New light fixtures shall not be used for temporary lighting.
<br />G. Electric Service
<br />1. Provide metering to power company specifications.
<br />3. Coordinate all work with the power company and perform any work necessary to assure a complete, working installation.
<br />The entire service installation shall be in complete conformance with the power company's requirements.
<br />4. Verify the exact routing of the secondary services, and all service requirements, with the power company prior to bidding.
<br />Section 260519 - Wiring and Cable
<br />A. Color code conductors (except control and instrumentation conductors) as follows:
<br />System
<br />Black
<br />White
<br />Green
<br />2. Color code conductors larger than above, which do not have continuous insulation color by application of at least two
<br />conductors are not allowed on this project.
<br />C. Flexible cord shall be heavy duty type so with an equipment ground conductor in addition to the current carrying conductors.
<br />impedances, the X/R ratios, base quantities selected and other source impedances.
<br />on the bus, as well as the individual contribution from each connected branch, shall be listed with its respective X/R ratio.
<br />eliminated. Contractor shall use this layout for rough-in of sensor locations.
<br />System
<br />I. Connect #8 and larger wires with compression connectors or splices as manufactured by Burndy or T&B.
<br />J. Insulate splicing connectors to at least 200% of the wire insulation. Use pre-stretched tubing connector insulators, 3M PST for #2
<br />and larger conductors.
<br />K. Pull conductors using recognized methods and equipment leaving at least 6" wire at all junction boxes for connections.
<br />1. Clean out each conduit system before pulling wire.
<br />L. Form and tie all wiring in panelboards.
<br />P. Circuits may be multi-plexed in conduit provided wire is properly derated and conduit sized per code. Under no circumstances
<br />Section 260526 - Grounding and Bonding
<br />A. Ground all equipment per N.E.C.
<br />B. Ground all dry type transformers as per drawings and NEC #450-10.
<br />conductors are increased in size for any reason (i.e. voltage drop, derating, etc.), the ground wire size shall be increased
<br />proportionately (according to circular mil area).
<br />D. Where an isolated, insulated ground is required a separate isolated green ground shall be run from the panel isolated ground bus
<br />boxes, conduit and building steel) be allowed to contact the isolate ground (green wire with white stripe).
<br />Section 260533 - Raceways and Boxes
<br />A. Raceways
<br />tubing (E.M.T.) unless otherwise specifically stated herein.
<br />A.a. Conduit in exterior walls, below floor slab, or underground shall be rigid, threaded, galvanized, heavy wall
<br />type.
<br />lieu of rigid, threaded, galvanized conduit. PVC 40 conduit shall not be run in or above floor slab. PVC
<br />conduit shall terminate below floor slab with rigid, threaded metal conduit adapter. Conduit above slab
<br />A.c. Conduit run exposed to the weather shall be heavy wall, metal threaded type.
<br />2. Conduit size shall be 3/4" minimum.
<br />3. Conduit shall be securely fastened in place.
<br />4. All conduit shall be concealed in walls, floors and ceilings wherever possible. Exposed conduit in finished areas will not
<br />be permitted. Exposed conduit will be permitted in the unfinished areas with the specific approval of the architect.
<br />5. Use flexible conduit for the connection to recessed or semi-recessed lighting fixtures (6' length maximum). Use liquid
<br />tight metal conduit for all connections to motors and other equipment subject to vibration and in areas subject to
<br />moisture.
<br />minimum of 24" of cover. Metal conduits buried in earth shall be painted (two coats) with heavy asphaltum paint.
<br />7. Support runs of conduit as detailed in the appropriate table of the national electrical code (NEC).
<br />Support conduits within 1" of all changes in direction.
<br />junction/outlet boxes, tile rings and appropriate cover plates.
<br />14. Horizontal portion of conduit exposed on the roof and feeding equipment shall not be more than 5'-0" unless the written
<br />approval from architect or engineer is obtained.
<br />points, and to facilitate wire pulling. Furnish box sizes in accordance with NEC unless larger boxes are indicated.
<br />2. Provide steel boxes and removable covers of code gauge, hot rolled sheet steel, hot dipped galvanized inside and
<br />covers with gaskets and stainless steel, brass or bronze screws.
<br />C. Outlet Boxes
<br />3. Wall box sizes (minimum) shall be 4" square X 2-1/2" deep where wall construction permits. Where wall construction
<br />5. Ganged boxes shall be one piece (minimum), 2-1/8" deep.
<br />7. Flush mount boxes in all finished walls, install the plaster rings in drywalled plastered walls and raised covers as required
<br />in walls with other finishes so that the cover plates fit tightly against boxes or rings, 3/16" maximum gaps are allowed for
<br />8. Adjust location of outlets in masonry or tile construction to occur in the nearest joint to the height specified. Heights shall
<br />meet A.D.A. requirements.
<br />9. Support all boxes to maintain proper alignment and rigidity.
<br />11. Mounting heights on the drawings are to the centerline of the box unless otherwise noted.
<br />Section 260573 - Fault Current Study
<br />480/277 engineer prior to receiving final approval of the distribution equipment shop drawings and/or prior to release of equipment for
<br />manufacture. If formal completion of the study may cause delay in equipment manufacture, approval from the engineer may be
<br />obtained for a preliminary submittal of sufficient study data to ensure that the selection of device ratings and characteristics will be
<br />B. The fault current study shall be performed with the aid of a "Windows" based computer program.
<br />Section 260923 (cont.)
<br />B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
<br />1. Acuity Controls
<br />2. Hubbell Control Solutions
<br />3. Wattstopper
<br />4. Lutron
<br />5. Greengate
<br />8. An LED shall indicate occupancy status.
<br />9. Internal timer shall be factory set at 10 minutes, shall be push-button programmable from 30 seconds to 20 minutes
<br />and shall reset every time occupancy is re-detected. Requires no field calibration or sensitivity adjustments.
<br />10. Manual range, photocell, and time settings shall be user-configurable.
<br />11. Switch shall be rated at 120/277V in one unit.
<br />12. Unit shall fit in a standard box and use a standard wallplate, which is gangable.
<br />13. Wall switch shall not protrude more than .4 inches from box.
<br />14. Shall be a Decora style unit with a matching wallplate available.
<br />15. Shall have standard 5 year warranty and shall be UL listed.
<br />16. Two-pole devices shall provide switching for 2 separate banks from a single unit.
<br />5. Shall incorporate a real-time motion indicator LED, which is visible from the front of unit.
<br />and shall reset every time occupancy is re-detected. Requires no field calibration or sensitivity adjustments.
<br />8. Shall be included with a low voltage relay for tie-in to building automation system.
<br />1. Transforms 120 or 277V to class 2, 15 to 24V DC, to power remote sensors.
<br />2. Shall be compatible with incandescent, magnetic or electronic low voltage, and magnetic or electronic fluorescent, as
<br />4. Shall be plenum rated. Mount in deep junction box where required per local AHJ.
<br />5. Shall have elongated mounting nipple which can be mounted either directly through a ½” knockout in a junction box or
<br />7. Shall have self-contained relays with relay circuit protection.
<br />F. Wall Timer Switches
<br />1. The timer shall be an electronic interval timer with a manually operated toggle switch.
<br />Timer adjustment shall be hidden after wallplate is installed.
<br />4. Flicker feature shall be provided to provide a flick warn of the load controlled two minutes before the end of the timed
<br />cycle and again one minute before the end of the timed cycle.
<br />6. Unit shall be capable of switching fluorescent lights with electronic or electromagnetic ballasts, incandescent lights, or
<br />motor loads. Unit shall accept input of 24, 120, 208-240, or 277 volts AC at 50/60 Hz.
<br />locations adjusted as required prior to rough-in. Refer to sensor layout submittal provided by manufacturer. All sensors
<br />shall have non-adjustable factory calibrated sensitivity for maximum performance. A factory-authorized service
<br />b. Time Delay settings for occupancy sensors shall be factory set at 10 minutes, and shall not be field adjusted
<br />unless specifically instructed by Architect. This delay selection is based on lamp life vs. energy savings and
<br />factory-authorized service representative and Owner to test operation of systems. Service representative shall be
<br />engaged to make adjustments to sensors, set points and programming as necessary for proper operation.
<br />two visits to site outside normal occupancy hours for this purpose.
<br />J. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain
<br />manufactured by Edwards or the special equipment manufacturer in which the transformers are used.
<br />E. Four approved vibration dampeners per transformer shall be employed as necessary to avoid transmitting any vibration to the
<br />2. A spring type for suspension mounting.
<br />F. No conduits shall be attached directly to the transformer. At each attachment, provide a vibration dampening assembly consisting
<br />of:
<br />approved equal.
<br />3. Shor length (24" plus or minus) of liquid-tight flexible conduit.
<br />concrete pad.
<br />ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
<br />Section 260010 - General Provisions
<br />Section 260010 (cont.)
<br />A. General
<br />1. Requirements specified in Division 1, instructions to bidders, supplemental general conditions, special conditions,
<br />addenda, alternates, contract and proposal, along with Division 26, 27, 28 and all its sections, comprise the contract
<br />the specifications shall be interpreted as also implied by the drawings and vice versa. Provide necessary items for a
<br />complete installation of all electrically operated equipment listed in the specifications or shown on the contract drawings.
<br />2. The architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and equipment drawings and specifications are incorporated into, and
<br />familiar with the provisions contained therein. The submission of his bid shall indicate such knowledge.
<br />3. Electrical drawings are diagrammatic. They are intended to show the approximate locations of equipment and conduit.
<br />The electrical contractor shall layout all equipment rooms to make sure the equipment, as purchased, fits in the room or
<br />space shown. Exact location of all equipment shall be verified in the field and routing of conduits shall suit field
<br />conditions.
<br />equipment without additional cost to the contract.
<br />shown nor specified, but obviously necessary for the completion and proper functioning of the system, shall be furnished
<br />7. Examine the work of other trades insofar as their work comes in contact with or is covered by this work in no case attach
<br />connections, contractor shall verify voltage, phase and horsepower and shall notify engineer of any discrepancies prior to
<br />attention of the engineer prior to bidding the job.
<br />11. The existing conditions of these documents may not reflect current installations or as-built conditions. Prior to initiating
<br />material procurement and construction, it is the contractor's responsibility to verify existing conditions are consistent with
<br />12. Do NOT scale drawings.
<br />13. The contractor shall make provisions for the delivery and safe storage of his/her materials and equipment in coordination
<br />or problem due to size and weight. Protection of all finishes during delivery is the responsibility of the contractor.
<br />knowledge of the existing conditions
<br />2. Comply with any specification requirements that are in excess but not in conflict with code requirements.
<br />3. The contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, plan reviews and certificates of inspection in connection with his
<br />work, required by the foregoing authorities. Before final payment of the contract is allowed, all certificates shall be
<br />4. Electrical material and equipment shall bear the UL label except where UL does not label such types of material and
<br />equipment.
<br />D. Shop Drawings Submittals
<br />respective specification numbering system and titles. Each submittal shall clearly identify which products and options are
<br />applicable. The submittals shall be submitted through the architect to the engineer and then, if necessary, resubmitted
<br />for final approval. Submittals shall be submitted for the following items:
<br />D.a. Wiring devices
<br />D.b. Panelboards, transformers and safety switches including fault current study based on equipment being
<br />supplied.
<br />D.c. Lighting control system and devices
<br />4. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name
<br />PDF file with submittal number.
<br />5. Each submittal shall be provided with a cover identifying the following:
<br />D.b. Location of the job, address, city and state.
<br />D.c. Name and address of the company issuing the submittal.
<br />D.d. Date of the submittal
<br />drawings) shall have the general contractor's or subcontractor's "stamp of approval" indicating that the item submitted is
<br />as called for on the plans and specifications, is approved by the general contractor or subcontractor, the date of approval
<br />and initialed by the person approving the submittal and the name of the company submitting said equipment for approval.
<br />8. Every effort shall be made, in checking the shop drawings, to detect and correct all errors, omissions and inaccuracies.
<br />Failure to do this will not relieve the electrical contractor of the responsibility for the proper and complete installation in
<br />3. Print and scan each drawing, whether or not changes and additional information were recorded.
<br />equipment or materials named in this specifications (whether or not the words "or approved equal" are used) shall be
<br />specified equipment described herein and as detailed on drawings and associated contract documents. These
<br />are submitted. Manufacturers of products accepted by the architect and engineer will be listed in an addendum to the
<br />specifications as an acceptable substitution equipment accepted as detailed below and shall be shown as a separate add
<br />submit a written request for substitutions to the architect at the bid opening. The request shall be an alternate to the
<br />original bid; be accompanied with complete descriptive (manufacturer, brand name, catalog number, etc.) and technical
<br />requested, the contractor shall submit (at his cost) inspection samples of both the specified and proposed substitute
<br />G. Testing and Placing in Service
<br />1. Any material or equipment failing a test shall be repaired or replaced at the contractor's expense.
<br />2. Tests shall include the following:
<br />conditions.
<br />G.b. Measure the no-load and full-load voltages (phase to phase, phase to neutral and phase to ground for
<br />each phase of each service, of each separately derived system, and at each panelboard or transformer).
<br />each separately derived system's grounding electrode.
<br />G.d. Make insulation resistance tests on all dry type transformers and motors.
<br />3. Provide performance testing as required per N.E.C. or local authority having jurisdiction.
<br />Phase A
<br />Phase B
<br />Phase C
<br />Neutral
<br />H. Interferences
<br />1. Before the installation of any item begins, the electrical contractor shall carefully ascertain that it does not interfere with
<br />clearances for the erection of finish beams, columns, pilasters, walls or other structural or architectural members as
<br />contractor shall, at his own expense, make changes in his work as directed by the architect to permit the completion of
<br />the architectural work in accordance with drawings and specifications.
<br />2. It shall be the duty of this contractor to report any interferences between his work and that of any of the other contractors
<br />was installed first. His decision will be final.
<br />I. Quality Assurance
<br />1. All products shall be new and of the type and quality specified. Where materials, equipment, apparatus or other products
<br />desired quality and style. It is the intent of these specifications to establish a standard of quality of materials and
<br />equipment installed.
<br />J. Special Inspections
<br />inspections required by the building code. Special Inspection shall be paid by the owner.
<br />2. Special Inspector shall meet the qualifications as stated in the applicable building code and shall perform the duties and
<br />responsibilities as outlined in the applicable building code.
<br />3. The electrical contractor shall provide access to areas requiring testing or inspections, and provide requested
<br />documentation (if required by the Special Inspector).
<br />Section 260050 - Basic Electrical Materials and Methods
<br />A. Nameplates
<br />1. General: furnish and mount on each panelboard, switchboard (including branch devices), large junction box, safety
<br />switch, starter, remote control, push button station, and all similar controls, a nameplate descriptive of the equipment or
<br />equipment controlled.
<br />B. Mounting Accessories
<br />1. This contractor shall furnish and install all angle iron, channel iron, rods, supports, hangers, concrete or plywood required
<br />to install, mount and support any electrical equipment or device called for on the plans.
<br />2. Supporting material shall be complete with hangers, connectors, bolts, clamps and necessary accessories to make a
<br />complete installation. Supporting material shall be galvanized, painted or otherwise suitably finished. Products by Binkley,
<br />Steel City, or Raco will be acceptable.
<br />3. All surface-mounted equipment on block walls shall be mounted on 3/4" plywood backboard. All floor-mounted
<br />equipment shall be installed on a 4" high concrete housekeeping pad.
<br />C. Execution
<br />1. The electrical work for construction proposed shall conform to all federal (OSHA), state, all specific safety requirements
<br />3. Equipment connections, starters, disconnect switches, control transformers and pushbutton stations for the equipment
<br />furnished by the owner or under a separate contract shall be installed and connected under this division, as indicated on
<br />electrical contractor. This contractor shall assume the responsibility of providing the sleeves, chases and openings
<br />necessary for the electrical installation and for their repair in an acceptable manner, as determined by the architect. All
<br />no circumstances shall the contractor cut a structural floor slab thicker than four (4") inches without prior written approval
<br />from Engineer of Record. Notify Engineer of Record of any slab thickness greater than four (4") inches prior to
<br />proceeding with any saw cutting.
<br />architect prior to installation.
<br />D. Materials and Workmanship
<br />1. All work shall be installed in a practical and workmanlike manner, by mechanics skilled in the several trades necessary.
<br />on the drawings to the contrary.
<br />3. During each phase and at the completion of the construction, this contractor shall remove all debris and excess materials
<br />4. All electrical equipment shall bear the underwriters laboratories label or ETL label.
<br />5. This contractor shall guarantee his workmanship and material (lamps excepted) for a period of one year from the date of
<br />building opening and leave his work in perfect order at the completion. Should defects develop within the guarantee
<br />E. Scope of Work
<br />1. The electrical contractor shall provide all labor, material, storage, unpacking and placement; to include but not be limited
<br />E.b. Emergency lighting and power.
<br />E.c. Complete electrical distribution system including, but not limited to appliance panelboards, transformers,
<br />E.f. Complete lighting fixture installation, including all lamps.
<br />Lighting control system and devices
<br />F. Temporary Service
<br />individual trades shall be provided by the individual trades including power for the lighting. The electrical work for
<br />contractor's price.
<br />2. Pay the cost of all power company charges connected with permanent electric service to the building.
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<br />1. #12 and #10 conductors shall have continuous insulation color, as listed above.
<br />laps of colored tape on each conductor at all points of access including junction boxes. Color tape shall be the equal of
<br />3M products Scotch #35.
<br />3. Conductors shall be soft annealed copper insulated for 600 volts unless specifically indicated otherwise. Aluminum
<br />B. Insulation type shall be type THWN for wire sizes #8 AWG and larger and THHN or THWN for #10 AWG and smaller. THHN shall
<br />not be used in wet or damp locations.
<br />D. Provide #12 conductors, unless otherwise indicated.
<br />1. Control conductors shall be #14 minimum for NEC class I and #16 for NEC class II.
<br />C. The input data shall include the power company's fault current contribution, resistance and reactance components of the branch
<br />D. Short circuit momentary duty values and interrupting duty values shall be calculated on the basis of three phase bolted short
<br />circuits at each switchgear bus, switchboard, distribution panel, branch circuit panel, and other significant locations through the
<br />system. The short circuit tabulations shall include symmetrical fault currents and X/R ratios. For each fault location, the total duty
<br />Section 260923 - Lighting Control Devices
<br />A. Sensor Layout: Utilizing project-specific floor plans, manufacturer shall produce a CAD layout of their recommended locations for
<br />all occupancy sensors and daylight sensors. Indicate where additional sensors are recommended or where any sensors can be
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<br />E. Conductors #8 AWG and larger shall be stranded.
<br />F. Conductors #10 AWG and smaller shall be solid.
<br />G. Install wiring in conduit.
<br />H. Connect #10 and smaller wires with constant pressure expandable spring type connectors, "Scotchlok" by 3M or B-Cap by
<br />Buchanan.
<br />M. There shall be no wirenut joints or splices made inside switchboards/panelboards.
<br />N. Branch circuit wire sizes (and conduits) shall be increased from those indicated on the plans to prevent excessive voltage drop.
<br />Branch circuits shall be installed with wires of sufficient size so that voltage drop between the panel and the loads does not exceed
<br />limit of 3%.
<br />O. Regardless of the temperature rating of the conductor insulation, all conductor ampacity rating for this project shall be determined
<br />from the 75°C conductor temperature ratings indicated in the NEC tables. Where equipment or devices are provided with
<br />terminals/lugs rated for 60°C, the ampacity rating of the 75°C conductor shall be limited to its associated 60°C rating as indicated
<br />in the NEC tables. The electrical contractor shall be responsible to increase the conductors and conduit size as required.
<br />shall more than six (6) current carrying conductors be run in a single conduit.
<br />C. All conduits shall contain a code-sized ground wire size per N.E.C. in addition to the conductors shown on the plans. Where circuit
<br />to the isolated ground connection of the device served. In no case shall the system ground (green wire and associated outlet
<br />1. All wire shall be run in accordance with code in corrosion resistant, rigid, threaded, metal conduit or electrical metallic
<br />A.b. Carlon PVC type 40 heavy wall conduit with ground wire may be used below floor slab or underground in
<br />shall be metal.
<br />6. Use watertight joints with buried and concrete encased conduit. All buried conduits outside of buildings shall have a
<br />8. Installed exposed runs of conduit and conduit above lay-in ceilings parallel or perpendicular to the walls, structural
<br />members of intersections of vertical planes and ceilings. Provide right angle turns using fittings or symmetrical bends.
<br />9. If a conduit is suspended, it shall be supported on trapeze hangers which use "all-thread" rods from the structural steel.
<br />The use of ceiling support wire or similar material will not be accepted.
<br />10. Install empty conduit for future use as indicated on the drawings. Conduit shall be complete with jetline or pull rope,
<br />11. Provide pitch pockets where conduits penetrate the roof.
<br />12. Thread lubrication/sealant is required on outdoor and underground threaded metal joints.
<br />13. Install fire seal fittings where conduits penetrate concrete floor slabs or masonry walls required to be fire rated.
<br />B. Pull and Junction Boxes
<br />1. Install pull and junction boxes where shown on the drawings, and where required for changes in direction, at junction
<br />outside, for above ground work. Furnish weatherproof boxes when installed above ground outside.
<br />3. Provide cast iron boxes, hot dipped galvanized inside and outside where shown on the drawings. Furnish removable
<br />4. Provide concrete boxes for underground work unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Furnish steel frames and
<br />covers with the cover attached to the frame with hexagon head, brass or bronze cap screws, 3/8" in diameter. Provide a
<br />rubber gasket for sealing between the cover and the frame. Paint the cover with two coats of heavy asphaltum.
<br />1. Use sheet steel boxes, zinc coated or cadmium plated, for concealed interior work.
<br />2. Use cast boxes, zinc-cadmium finish malleable iron, for exposed interior work, and for exposed or concealed work in wet,
<br />damp or exterior locations. Cast boxes shall be series FD by Crouse Hinds or Appleton.
<br />dictates, the depth may be reduced to 2-1/8" or 1-1/2" under special conditions.
<br />4. Fixture outlets in ceilings (minimum) shall be 4" octagonal X 1-1/2" deep (4-11/16" octagonal X 2-1/2" deep where
<br />required to accommodate larger conduit or larger number of wires).
<br />6. Provide cast iron, concrete-tite floor boxes with adjustable covers set flush and level with the finished floor, with outlets
<br />as indicated on the drawings. Provide Hubbell #B-2400, 4200, or 4300 series boxes with leveling screws. Flush type
<br />covers and openings to serve outlets used. Furnish flush caps for closing off box when not in use.
<br />noncombustible walls.
<br />10. Clean boxes of all foreign matter prior to the installation or wiring of devices.
<br />A. The fault current study shall be performed by the distribution equipment manufacturer. The study shall be submitted to the
<br />satisfactory.
<br />6. Douglas Lighting Controls
<br />7. Crestron
<br />8. Steinel Professional
<br />9. Touché Lighting Control
<br />10. B.E.G. Controls
<br />C. Occupancy Sensors, Line Voltage, Wall Switch Type
<br />1. Shall use passive infrared motion detection.
<br />2. Shall be compatible with incandescent, magnetic or electronic low voltage, and magnetic or electronic fluorescent, as
<br />well as motor loads.
<br />3. Switch shall be microprocessor controlled.
<br />4. Shall be capable of detecting occupancy with true, 180º field of view.
<br />5. Shall utilize zero crossing circuitry, which increases relay life, protects from the effects of inrush current, and increases
<br />sensor longevity.
<br />6. Wall switch shall have integral shutters that narrow the field of view from 180º.
<br />7. Shall feature pushbutton for manual on and off, which times out based upon occupancy detection.
<br />D. Occupancy Sensors, Low Voltage, Ceiling Mount
<br />1. Shall incorporate dual-technology passive infrared and ultrasonic motion detection.
<br />2. Shall mount on ceiling.
<br />3. Shall have 360° coverage with at least a 28 ft coverage pattern (when mounted at 9 ft) in all directions for walking
<br />motions.
<br />4. Shall automatically adapt to changing room conditions--including background PIR levels and continuous airflow not less
<br />than 6 feet from sensor.
<br />6. Shall have mask inserts for PIR rejection to prevent false tripping.
<br />7. Internal timer shall be factory set at 10 minutes, shall be push-button programmable from 30 seconds to 20 minutes
<br />9. Shall have standard 5 year warranty and shall be UL listed.
<br />E. Power Pack
<br />well as motor loads.
<br />3. Ratings: 20A incandescent, 20A fluorescent, 120 or 277V.
<br />to be located inside an adjacent box for specific local code requirements, contractor to verify.
<br />6. Shall be capable of powering up to 14 sensors.
<br />8. Provide 2-pole version for rooms with two levels of lighting control including inboard/outboard switching.
<br />9. Shall have standard 5 year warranty and shall be UL listed.
<br />2. The timer switch shall be capable of 3-way operation.
<br />3. Switch contacts shall break the current at the end of a preset time which is user adjustable from 1 minute to 18 hours.
<br />5. Unit shall fit into a standard 2-1/2 inch deep wall box, single or multi-gang installation, and accept a standard toggle
<br />switchplate.
<br />7. Time switch shall have 5 year warranty and shall be UL listed.
<br />G. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled
<br />components and equipment installation, including connections, and assist in field testing. Report results in writing. Remove and
<br />replace lighting control devices where test results indicate that they do not comply with specified requirements.
<br />H. Adjusting
<br />1. Final occupancy sensor locations shall be determined in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and
<br />representative shall be engaged to meet on-site with the contractor to determine proper device locations prior to
<br />rough-in.
<br />2. Once lighting fixtures and occupancy sensors have been installed, a factory-authorized service representative shall be
<br />engaged to set-up and program occupancy sensors and photosensors. Contractor and service representative shall
<br />meet on-site with the Owner to determine appropriate set points and programming.
<br />a. All occupancy sensors shall be field adjusted/aimed to effectively detect motion and eliminate nuisance tripping.
<br />sensor performance.
<br />3. Once all occupancy sensors have been set-up, adjusted and programmed, contractor shall meet again with
<br />I. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion, a factory-authorized service
<br />representative shall be engaged to provide on-site assistance in adjusting sensors to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to
<br />lighting controls. Refer to Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures." Provide a minimum of four (4) hours of Owner training.
<br />Section 262213 - Dry Type Transformers
<br />A. Transformers shall be continuously rated isolating type for 60 hertz service unless otherwise indicated.
<br />B. Insulation systems shall be 220 degrees C (150 degrees C rise).
<br />C. Enclosures for transformers shall be metallic, suitable for indoor and outdoor installation as applicable and rodent proof.
<br />D. Manufacturer shall be Cutler-Hammer, Square "D", General Electric or I.T.E.-Siemens. Fractional KVA transformers shall be
<br />building structure. Sizes of the mountings shall be selected on the basis of the weight of the transformer, using:
<br />1. A minimum 1" thick rubber-cork-rubber sandwich type for floor mounting.
<br />3. Two (2) spring type at the top (with two (2) steel brackets) and two (2) rubber-in compression type at the bottom
<br />(stand-off) for wall mounting.
<br />1. AT&B #5721, 2, 3 etc., or equivalent female hub type liquid-tight connector by Steel City, Efcor or approved equal.
<br />2. T&B #5331, 2, 3 etc., or equivalent male hub type liquid-tight connector with an insulated throat by Steel City, Efcor or
<br />4. A bonding jumper of NEC size outside of the assembly.
<br />G. Floor mounting: All floor mounted transformers shall be installed on a 4" high concrete pad. This contractor shall furnish and install
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