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1 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Page 1 of 4 1 General 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES.1 Low-voltage conductors 1.2 REFERENCES.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 70: National Electrical Code. September pp. 2 Products 2.1 LOW-VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS.1 Manufacturers.1 BICC/General Cable.2 Okonite.3 Pirelli.4 Other company, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Description: Single-conductor insulated wire.3 Conductor: Stranded copper.4 Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 volts.5 Insulation: American National Standards Institute/NFPA 70, Type XHHW or THWN insulation for feeders and branch circuits larger than No. 6 American wire gauge (AWG), thermoplastic high heat-resistant nylon-coated/thermoplastic high water-resistant nylon-coated insulation for feeders and branch circuits No. 6 AWG and smaller

2 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Page 2 of WIRING CONNECTORS.1 Wire Sizes No. 10 AWG and Smaller:.1 Splices and Taps: 3M Scotchlok Type Y & R insulated spring connectors.2 Terminals: Thomas & Betts Sta-Kon Series RA, RB, and RC insulated terminals. Use locking-fork-type terminal for connection to terminal blocks and ring-type terminal for motor terminations..2 Wire Sizes No. 8 AWG through 500 MCM:.1 Splices: Thomas & Betts Series barrel-type, cast copper, heavy duty, two-way compression connector.2 Taps: Thomas & Betts Series color-keyed, C-type compression connector.3 Lugs: Cast copper, heavy duty type:.1 Motor Terminations and Wire Sizes No. 8 AWG to 1/0 AWG: Thomas & Betts Series, one-hole type.2 Wire Sizes 2/0 and Larger: Thomas & Betts Series, two-hole type.4 Install compression-type connectors using a hydraulic tool with correct die for circumferential or hexagon compressions. 3 Execution 3.1 EXAMINATION.1 Verify that mechanical work likely to damage wire and cable has been completed..2 Verify that field measurements are as shown on the Technical Drawings..3 Wire and cable routing shown on the Technical Drawings is approximate unless dimensioned. Route wire and cable as required to meet project conditions. Include wire and cable lengths within 10 feet (ft)..4 Where wire and cable routing is not shown and destination only is indicated, determine exact routing and lengths required.

3 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Page 3 of PREPARATION.1 Completely and thoroughly swab the raceway before installing wire..2 Determine required separation between the cable and other work..3 Determine cable routing to avoid interference with other work. 3.3 INSTALLATION.1 Install products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions..2 Use stranded conductors for feeders and branch circuits No. 12 AWG and smaller to wiring devices..3 Use conductor not smaller than No. 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits..4 Use conductor not smaller than No. 14 AWG for control circuits and for discretetype instrumentation wiring..5 Use No. 10 AWG conductors for 20 ampere, 120 volt branch circuits longer than 100 ft..6 Pull conductors into raceway at the same time..7 Use suitable wire pulling lubricant for building wire No. 4 AWG and larger..8 Provide a properly sized equipment-grounding conductor in raceways..9 Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards..10 Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors..11 Make splices, taps, and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors with no perceptible temperature rise..12 After making splice or tap, tape uninsulated conductors and connector with electrical tape (3M 33+) to 150 percent of insulation rating of conductor..13 Use connector sealing pack for connections in outdoor or underground boxes or in bases of lighting poles.

4 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Page 4 of FIELD QUALITY CONTROL.1 Inspect wire and cable for physical damage and proper connection..2 Measure tightness of bolted connections and compare torque measurements with manufacturer s stated values. END OF SECTION

5 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CABLES Page 1 of 2 1 General 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES.1 Shielded instrumentation cable..2 Wiring connectors. 1.2 REFERENCES.1 Underwriters Laboratory (UL). UL 758 the Standard for Safety of Appliance Wiring Materials. 2 Products 2.1 SHIELDED INSTRUMENTATION CABLE volt insulated analog signal cable: Alpha No. 5430, or as reviewed by the Engineer..2 Description: UL 758, Appliance Wiring Material, Style 2501, two-conductor, stranded tinned copper, No. 18 American wire gauge shielded cable with tinned copper drain wire..3 Insulation: Polyvinyl chloride jacket rated for 600 volts. 2.2 WIRING CONNECTORS.1 Splices and Taps: 3M Scotchlok Type Y & R insulated spring connectors..2 Terminals: Thomas & Betts Sta-Kon Series RA, RB, and RC insulated terminals. Use locking-fork-type terminal for connection to terminal blocks and ring-type terminals for motor terminations. 3 Execution 3.1 EXAMINATION.1 Verify that mechanical work that is likely to damage wire and cable has been completed..2 Verify that field measurements are as shown on the Technical Drawings.

6 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CABLES Page 2 of 2.3 Wire and cable routing shown on the Technical Drawings is approximate unless dimensioned. Route wire and cable as required to meet project conditions. Include wire and cable lengths within 10 feet..4 Where wire and cable routing is not shown and destination only is indicated, determine exact routing and lengths required. 3.2 PREPARATION.1 Completely and thoroughly swab the raceway before installing wire..2 Determine required separation between the cable and other work..3 Determine cable routing to avoid interference with other work. 3.3 INSTALLATION.1 Install products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions..2 Use stranded conductors for control circuits..3 Pull conductors into raceway at the same time..4 Provide a properly sized equipment-grounding conductor in raceways..5 Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards..6 Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors..7 After making splice or tap, tape uninsulated conductors and connector with electrical tape (3M 33+) to 150 percent of insulation rating of conductor..8 Do not terminate shielded instrumentation cable shield at field device. Trim shield and sleeve with heat-shrink tubing. Prevent shield from coming in contact with conductive surfaces at field device. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL.1 Inspect wire and cable for physical damage and proper connection. END OF SECTION

7 Page 1 of 14 1 General 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES.1 Steel conduit and tubing.2 Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit.3 Nonmetallic conduit.4 Expansion/deflection couplings for metallic conduit.5 Installation coatings.6 Outlet, pull, and junction boxes 1.2 REFERENCES.1 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC). C80.1. August pp..2 ASTM International (ASTM) Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds. DOI: /D ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA..3 Federal Specifications WF406 and WF Federal Specifications WWC581, WWC581D, WWC581E..5 National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Standard of Installation..6 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TC-2, TC-3, TC-6, and TC-8..7 Underwriters Laboratory (UL) UL 6, UL 360, UL 514, UL 514B, UL 651, UL 1242.

8 Page 2 of 14 2 Products 2.1 STEEL CONDUIT AND TUBING.1 Allied Tube & Conduit.2 Wheatland Tube Co..3 Western Tube & Conduit Corp..4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Rigid Steel Conduit: Federal Specification WWC581D, ANSI C80.1, UL-listed, threaded, hot-dip galvanized conduit. Electro-plated conduit is not acceptable..3 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC): Federal Specification WWC581, UL 1242, hotdip galvanized inside and out. Electro-plated conduit is not acceptable..4 Fittings (e.g., couplings, bushings):.1 Rigid Steel and IMC: Cast malleable iron, galvanized, or cadmium-plated fittings conforming to Federal Specification WF408. Copper-free aluminum fittings are not acceptable. Provide compression fittings for IMC..2 Manufacturers:.1 Appleton.2 Cooper/Crouse-Hinds.3 Thomas & Betts/Steel City.4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.5 Conduit Bodies (e.g., Rigid Steel and IMC, lbs, T):.1 Threaded hub, malleable iron body and cover, with captive stainless steel screws, UL Standard Manufacturers:.1 Appleton.2 Cooper/Crouse-Hinds

9 Page 3 of 14.3 Hubbell/Killark.4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.3 Use mogul units for conduit sizes larger than 2 inches..6 PVC-Coated Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit:.1 Ocal, Inc..2 Robroy Industries.3 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Federal Specification WWC581E, ANSI Specification C80.1 and UL 6. Hotdip galvanized inside and outside, including the threads. PVC exterior coating 40 mils nominal thickness. Interior urethane coating of 2 mils..3 Accessories: Fittings and conduit bodies will be PVC-coated. 2.2 LIQUID-TIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT.1 American Brass Company.2 American Flexible Conduit Company.3 ANAMET, Inc..4 Electri-Flex Company.5 International Metal Hose Company.6 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Description: Interlocked flexible galvanized steel construction with liquid-tight PVC jacket, conforming to Federal Specification WF406 and UL Fittings: Malleable iron, cadmium-plated fittings with compression-type steel ferrule and neoprene gasket sealing rings with insulated throat, conforming to UL 514B.

10 Page 4 of NON-METALLIC CONDUIT.1 Cantex.2 Carlon Electrical Products.3 Osburn Associates, Inc..4 Robroy Industries.5 Scepter.6 Triangle/PWC, Inc..7 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 PVC Conduit Schedule 40:.1 Conforming to ASTM D1784, UL 651, and NEMA TC-2..2 Rated for use with 90 degree Celsius conductors..3 Sunlight-resistant..4 Fittings and Conduit Bodies: NEMA TC-3 and UL Plastic Duct:.1 Rated for use in underground concrete-encased ductbank..2 Type: DB-60 (NEMA TC-6) or EB-35 (NEMA TC-8)..3 Conforming to ASTM D EXPANSION/DEFLECTION COUPLINGS FOR METALLIC CONDUIT.1 Crouse-Hinds.2 O.Z./Gedney.3 Thomas and Betts.4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer

11 Page 5 of 14.2 Description: Coupling with insulating inner sleeve, integral hub bushings, flexible copper grounding strap, and overall watertight, flexible neoprene outer jacket with stainless steel jacket clamps..3 Locations: Where conduits pass through expansion joints. Where axial contraction or expansion, angular misalignment, or parallel misalignment of rigid conduit is likely to occur..4 Movement accommodated without damaging conduit or conductors:.1 Axial expansion or contraction up to ¾ inch..2 Angular misalignment of the axis of coupled conduit runs in any direction to 30 degrees..3 Parallel misalignment of the axis of coupled conduit runs in any direction to ¾ inch. 2.5 INSTALLATION COATINGS.1 Direct-Buried Metallic Conduit (Prior to Burial):.1 DuPont Insulating Coatings.2 Goodyear Adhesive No Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Description: Coating directly applied to direct-buried metallic conduits prior to placing in trench to inhibit corrosion..2 Outdoor Metallic Conduit Threads (Prior to Assembly):.1 CRC Chemicals, Lectra-Shield.2 Emhart Corporation (Bostik Division), Never-Seez.3 Ideal Industries, No Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer

12 .2 Description: Anti-seize and lubricating compound..3 Exposed Metallic Conduit Threads (After Assembly): 2.6 CAST BOXES.1 Clearco.2 Crown.3 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer Page 6 of 14.2 Description: Anti-corrosive cold galvanizing compound. Meet American Galvanizers Association Standard a for repair of damaged and uncoated areas of hot-dip galvanized coatings..1 Appleton.2 Crouse-Hinds.3 O-Z/Gedney.4 Other manufacturers, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Type: Corrosion-resistant, Type FD, flat-flanged, cast device box with threaded hubs and external mounting lugs for securing box to surface..3 Mounting: Surface mount..4 Rating: Weatherproof and dust-tight..5 Material: Malleable cast iron..6 Covers: Malleable cast iron covers; include gasket and stainless steel screws. 2.7 SHEET METAL BOXES.1 Appleton.2 Raco

13 Page 7 of 14.3 Steel City.4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Type: NEMA OS 1, galvanized steel, flush-mounted..3 Box Depth: 2 inches, unless a shallower depth is required by structural conditions; ½-inch male fixture studs where required..4 Luminaire and Equipment Supporting Boxes: Rated for weight of equipment supported; include ½-inch male fixture studs where required. 2.8 NONMETALLIC BOXES.1 Carlon.2 Kraloy.3 Scepter.4 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Type: Corrosion-resistant, F or FD Series, PVC-molded, surface-mounted boxes with grounding clips..3 Box Depth: 2 inches, minimum..4 Covers: Molded PVC covers; include gasket and stainless steel screws. 2.9 EXPLOSION-PROOF BOXES.1 Appleton.2 Crouse-Hinds.3 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Type: GUB or EJB junction boxes; size for application..3 Conduit Hubs: Factory-order quantity, size, and location of threaded hubs for application..4 Rating: NEMA 7; rated for Class I, Division 1, Group D areas.

14 2.10 LARGE PULL BOXES AND TERMINAL POST JUNCTION BOXES.1 Hoffman.2 Other manufacturer, as reviewed by the Engineer.2 Enclosure Type:.1 Indoor Dry Areas: NEMA 12 with 14-gage minimum steel Page 8 of 14.2 Damp, Corrosive, or Outdoor Areas: NEMA 4X glass fiber-reinforced or stainless steel enclosure..3 Latches: External quick-release..4 Cover: Continuous side-hinge cover..5 Terminal Post Junction Boxes: Include terminal strip on panel back plate for support of wiring entering and leaving box, plus 10 percent spare terminals. 3 Execution 3.1 EXAMINATION.1 Verify that field measurements are as shown on the Technical Drawings..2 Verify routing and termination locations of conduit prior to rough-in..3 Conduit routing is shown on the Technical Drawings in approximate locations unless dimensioned. Route as required to complete wiring system..4 Verify locations of boxes and outlets prior to rough-in..5 Coordinate with other Contractors to avoid conflict between the locations of conduit, outlets, equipment, ducts, plumbing, and other building components. 3.2 INSTALLATION.1 General Conduit Installation:.1 Install conduit in accordance with the NECA s Standard of Installation. Size raceways according to code, but not smaller than indicated.

15 Page 9 of 14.2 Minimum Size: ¾-inch trade size unless otherwise specified. Minimum 1- inch trade size for underground conduit..3 Ground and bond conduit..4 Use suitable caps to protect installed conduit against entrance of dirt and moisture..5 Do not install steel conduit in contact with aluminum where exposed to moisture..6 If conduits are installed against concrete surfaces, space ¼ inch away from the surface by using clamp backs or conduit hangers..7 Except as otherwise specified, if it is necessary to cut holes through existing walls for raceways, make necessary repairs to building structures and match the repairs to the existing walls..8 Cut conduit square using saw or pipe cutter; de-burr cut ends..9 Threaded Joints: Field-cut threads using conduit dies. Clean off cuttings and oil; coat with a cold galvanizing compound. Recoat exposed threads with cold galvanizing compound after installation..10 Nonmetallic Conduit Joints: Wipe nonmetallic conduit dry and clean before joining. Use cleaner/primer and full, even coat of cement in accordance with manufacturer s instructions; allow joint to cure for a minimum of 20 minutes before disturbing..11 If sections of the same conduit are exposed to different temperatures, seal the conduit to prevent condensation and passage of air from one area to the other..12 Do not allow moisture traps. Provide a junction box with a drain fitting at low points in the conduit system..13 Provide suitable pull wire in each empty conduit; secure at both ends..14 Provide suitable expansion coupling every 100 feet (ft) for straight runs of nonmetallic rigid conduit..15 Install expansion/deflection couplings on conduit raceways installed in slab where conduits pass through expansion joints..16 Provide bonding jumpers across expansion/deflection couplings for metallic raceways.

16 Page 10 of Repair damaged coatings of PVC-coated rigid conduit with repair kit and materials manufactured specifically for the purpose..18 Coat conduit threads that are not scheduled for painting with lubricating compound..19 Repair scratched galvanized surfaces and exposed outdoor conduit threads with cold galvanizing compound..2 Conduit Use:.1 Outdoor Locations, Exposed Abovegrade:.1 Rigid steel or intermediate metal conduit..2 Use PVC-coated, rigid conduit or similar barrier protection at locations where conduit enters exposed outside concrete..3 Termination to Motors, Transformers, and Vibrating Equipment: Liquid-tight, flexible metal conduit; length not to exceed 4 ft. Coordinate location of motor connection with Contractors responsible for providing motors..4 Class I and Class II Hazardous Areas: Rigid steel conduit. Use seal-off fittings at transition to nonclassified areas..5 Other Exposed Conduit: Rigid steel or intermediate metallic conduit..2 Conduit in Cast-In-Place Floor Slab or Wall:.1 Schedule 40 PVC conduit..2 Provide PVC-coated metallic conduit and adapter for the transition of a PVC conduit embedded in the floor slab or wall to exposed metallic conduit..3 Maximum Conduit Outside Diameter: ⅓ the slab or wall thickness..4 Minimum Concrete Cover on Conduit: 2 inches..5 Minimum Clearance Between Conduits and Reinforcement: 1½ inches..6 Minimum Center-to-Center Spacing: Three conduit diameters..7 Bends Greater than 45 Degrees: Use rigid steel or intermediate metal conduit for bend.

17 Page 11 of 14.3 Indoor Locations:.3 Conduit Routing:.1 Damp or Humid Environments: Rigid galvanized steel, supported off wall..2 Termination to Motors, Transformers, and Vibrating Equipment: Liquid-tight, flexible metal conduit; length not to exceed 4 ft. Coordinate location of motor connection with Contractors responsible for providing motors..3 Class I and Class II Hazardous Areas: Rigid steel conduit. Use seal-off fittings at transition to nonclassified areas..4 Other Exposed Conduit: Rigid steel or intermediate metallic conduit..1 Separate conduits carrying instrumentation wiring from conduits carrying power wiring by at least 6 inches..2 Maintain 12-inch clearance between conduit and surfaces with temperatures exceeding 104 degrees Fahrenheit..3 Route conduits around gratings, passage or walkway areas, and other obstructions to avoid tripping hazards and obstructions to equipment access areas..4 Exposed Conduit: Route parallel and perpendicular to walls..5 Concealed Conduit: Route point-to-point..4 Conduit Bends:.1 Use factory elbows for 90-degree bends in metal conduit larger than 2 inches..2 No bend will be greater than 90 degrees..3 Use conduit bodies to make sharp changes in direction..5 Conduit Supporting and Hanging:.1 General:.1 Arrange supports to prevent misalignment during wiring installation..2 Fasten conduit supports to building structure and surfaces.

18 Page 12 of 14.3 Do not support conduit with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove wire used for temporary supports..4 Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present neat appearance..5 Support conduits away from walls that are likely to condensate..2 Individual Conduits:.1 Support individual conduits directly to structural steel with beam clamps..2 Support individual horizontal conduits not larger than 1½ inches in diameter to concrete walls by means of one-hole, malleable iron straps with clamp back spacers..3 Support individual horizontal conduits larger than 1½ inches in diameter by individual hangers and forged steel conduit strap for vertical runs..3 Groups of Conduits:.1 Construct conduit racks using galvanized steel channel..2 Attach groups of conduit to structural steel with galvanized steel channel attached with beam clamps. Attach conduit to channel with pipe clamps..3 Attach groups of conduit to concrete with cast-in-place galvanized steel channel and anchors. Attach conduit to channel with pipe clamps..4 Suspended Support:.1 Attach horizontally suspended, single conduit plumb with a galvanizedsteel-threaded rod not smaller than ⅜-inch diameter. Attach threaded rods to concrete with anchors and to structural steel with beam clamps. Attach conduit to threaded rod with clamps..2 Attach horizontally suspended groups of conduit plumb with galvanized steel channel suspended from galvanized-steel-threaded rods not smaller than ⅜-inch diameter. Attach threaded rods to concrete with anchors and to structural steel with beam clamps. Attach conduit to strut with pipe clamps..3 Provide sufficient threading on hanger rods at each end to permit at least 2 inches of adjustment.

19 Page 13 of 14.5 Vertical Conduit Support:.1 Space supports not over 10 ft on center for vertical conduits spanning open areas. Securely anchor conduit at each end and install so as not to interfere with the installation and operation of equipment at the location..2 Install conduit support bushings in vertical raceways at intervals stipulated by the National Electrical Code..6 Conduit Terminations:.1 Terminate conduit with insulated bushings..2 Bring conduit to shoulder of fittings; fasten securely..3 Use insulated grounding bushings with bonding jumpers for conduit terminations containing conductors No. 8 American wire gauge (AWG) or larger, to boxes with concentric or eccentric knockouts, and to conduits terminating in or under electrical power distribution cabinets and enclosures..4 For equipment subject to vibration, make connections using liquid-tight flexible conduit. Do not exceed 4 ft in length unless otherwise reviewed by the Engineer..7 Box Use:.1 Cast Boxes: Use in exterior and wet locations and for indoor, surfacemounted boxes..2 Sheet Metal Boxes: Use flush-mounted boxes in office spaces, drywall areas, glazed block walls, and other finished areas. Use in new, abovegrade, poured walls..3 Large Pull Boxes: Use for surface-mounted installation where the required size exceeds standard cast box sizes..4 Nonmetallic Boxes: Use with nonmetallic conduit systems..8 General Box Installation:.1 Install boxes in accordance with NECA s Standard of Installation..2 Install in locations as required for splices, taps, wire pulling, and equipment connections and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Electrical boxes shown on the Technical Drawings are in approximate locations unless dimensioned.

20 .3 Install boxes so that box covers are accessible at all times Page 14 of 14.4 Set wall-mounted boxes at elevations to accommodate mounting heights..5 Orient boxes to accommodate wiring devices..6 Maintain headroom and present neat mechanical appearance..7 Coordinate mounting heights and locations of outlets mounted above counters, benches, and backsplashes..8 Align adjacent wall-mounted outlet boxes for switches, thermostats, and similar devices..9 Support boxes independently of conduit..10 Identify terminals and wiring in terminal post junction boxes..11 Install knockout closures in unused box openings. 3.3 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS.1 Maintain isolation of separate conduits by installing separate pull boxes or sectionalized pull boxes for each conduit..2 Support boxes mounted on walls that are likely to condensate away from the wall using Unistrut framing..3 Coordinate installation of outlet boxes for equipment connections. END OF SECTION