Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System

Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO)

Balara Filtration Complex, Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City

MWSS-RO Building
Balara Filtration Complex, Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City

Technical Specifications - Electrical

July 2018

Rodel Joselito B. Manabat

Professional Electrical Engineer

PRC No.: 3402

PTR No.: 2733331
Issued in: Mandaluyong City 2/F LTA Building
Date: January 23, 2018 118 Perea Street
Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City
Met ro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 812 4935; 893 5827
Fax: (6 32) 813 5543
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.aco.com.ph
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ELECTRICAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 APPLICATION
This section applies to all sections of Division 16, "Electrical," of this project except as
specified otherwise in each individual section.

1.2 SUBMITTALS
Obtain approval before procurement, fabrication, or delivery of items to the job site.
Partial submittals will not be acceptable and will be returned without review. Submittals
shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, catalog
model or number, nameplate data, size, layout dimensions, capacity, project
specification and paragraph reference and technical society publication references, and
other information necessary to establish contract compliance of each item to be
furnished.
1.2.1 Shop Drawings
In addition to the requirements of the Contract Clauses, shop drawings shall
meet the following requirements. Drawings shall be a minimum of 216 mm by
280 mm in size, except as specified otherwise. Drawings shall include wiring
diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location,
layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and
other items that must be shown to assure a coordinated installation. Wiring
diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for
each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of
equipment. Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation,
maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices. If equipment
is disapproved, revise drawings to show acceptable equipment and resubmit.
1.2.2 Manufacture’s Data
Submittals for each manufactured item shall be current manufacturer's
descriptive literature of cataloged products, equipment drawings, diagrams,
performance and characteristic curves, and catalog cuts.
1.2.3 Certificates of Compliance
Submit manufacturer's certifications as required on products, materials, finish,
and equipment indicated in the technical sections. Certifications shall be
documents prepared specifically for this contract. Preprinted certifications
and copies of previously submitted documents will not be acceptable. The
manufacturer's certifications shall name the appropriate products, equipment,
or materials and the publication specified as controlling the quality of that
item. Certification shall not contain statements to imply that the item does not
meet requirements specified, such as "as good as"; "achieve the same end
use and results as materials formulated in accordance with the referenced
publications"; or "equal or exceed the service and performance of the
specified material”. Certifications shall simply state that the item conforms to
the requirements specified. Certificates shall be printed on the
manufacturer's letterhead and shall be signed by the manufacturer's official
authorized to sign certificates of compliance.

1.3 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

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Handle, store, and protect equipment and materials in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with the requirements of NFPA 70B, Appendix I,
titled "Equipment Storage and Maintenance During Construction." Replace damaged
or defective items with new items:
1.4 CATALOG PRODUCTS/SERVICE AVAILABILITY
Materials and equipment shall be current products by manufacturers regularly engaged
in the production of such products. Products shall have been in satisfactory
commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall
include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of
similar size. The 2-year period shall be satisfactorily completed by a product for sale on
the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures.
Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified
record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the
manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished. The equipment items shall be
supported by service organizations, which are reasonably convenient to the equipment
installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and
emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.
1.5 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations, furnish printed copies of the recommendations prior
to installation. Installation of the item shall not proceed until recommendations are
received. Failure to furnish recommendations shall be cause for rejection of the
equipment or material.
1.6 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical characteristics for this project shall be 400 volts Grounded Y secondary,
three phase, 4wire + G, 60 hertz, and 240 volts secondary, single phase, 2 wire + G,
60 Hz.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
Products conforming to other internationally known publications and standards are
acceptable however, proofs or certificates shall be submitted indicating they equal or
surpass standards as referenced herein. Local products are acceptable subject to the
approval of the Engineer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 PAINTING OF EQUIPMENT
3.1.1 FACTORY APPLIED
Electrical equipment shall have factory-applied painting systems which shall,
as a minimum, meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 6 corrosion resistance
test, except equipment specified to meet requirements of ANSI C37.20 shall
have a finish as specified in ANSI C37.20.

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ELECTRICAL – GENERAL PROVISION

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The WORK to be done under this classification is included in the following Sections:
Section 16130 Raceways and Fittings
Section 16123 Wires and Cables
Section 16442 Panel boards
Section 34005 Miscellaneous Equipment
Section 16510 Interior Lighting System
Section 16450 Grounding System
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials and equipment necessary for a
complete electrical system as hereinafter specified and shown on the Drawings.
1.3 INTENT
It is the intent of these Specifications that the electrical system shall be suitable in
every way for the service required, and the Contractor shall supply all materials and do
all the work which may be reasonably implied as being required, at no extra cost.
1.4 INSPECTION AND FEES
All materials and installation shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).
The Contractor shall pay all fees required for permits and inspections.
1.5 TESTS
The Contractor shall test all systems and repair or replace all defective works. The
Contractor shall make all the necessary adjustments to the systems and shall instruct
the Owner’s personnel in the proper operation of the system.
1.6 EXCAVATIONS AND BACKFILLINGS
The Contractor shall do all necessary excavation and backfilling as part of the electrical
work required. Backfill materials shall be thoroughly tamped in place and excavated
surfaces restored, equal to their original condition.
1.7 SLEEVES AND FORMS FOR OPENINGS
The Contractor shall provide and place all sleeves for conduits penetrating floors,
walls, partitions, etc. The Contractor shall locate all necessary slots for his work, and
these shall be formed before concrete is poured.
1.8 CUTTING AND PATCHING
All cutting and patching shall be done in a thoroughly workmanlike manner.
1.9 INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS
A. The Drawings are diagrammatic only and are not intended to show exact locations
of outlets and conduit runs.
B. All three-phase circuits shall be run in separate conduits unless otherwise shown
on the Drawings.

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C. Any work installed contrary to the Drawings and Specifications, or without approval
by the Engineer, shall be subject to change as directed by the Engineer, and no
extra compensation will be allowed the Contractor for making these changes.
D. The locations of equipment, fixtures, outlets, and similar devices shown on the
Drawings are approximate only. Exact locations shall be as approved by the
Engineer during construction. The Contractor shall obtain in the field all information
relevant to the placing of electrical work and, in case of any interference with other
work, shall proceed as directed by the Engineer and shall furnish all labor and
materials necessary to complete the work in an approved manner.
E. Surface mounted panel boxes, junction boxes, conduit, etc., shall be supported by
spacers to provide a clearance between wall and equipment.
F. Circuit diagrams shown are diagrammatic and functional only and are not intended
to show exact circuit layouts, number of fittings, or other installation details. The
Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary to install and place in
satisfactory operation all power lighting, and other electrical systems shown. The
Contractor shall install additional circuits wherever needed to conform to the
specific requirements of the equipment.
G. The ratings of motors and other electrically operated devices, together with the size
shown for their branch circuit conductors and conduits, are approximate only and
are indicative of the probable power requirements insofar as they can be
determined in advance of the purchase of equipment. The ratings shown for motor
branch circuit protective devices are the maximum ratings permitted. Lower ratings
may be used where approved as being proper for the dynamic characteristics of
the motor and its connected load.
H. Unless otherwise specified, all conduits, wires, cables and the support systems for
the conduits and cables that are required to make the electrical connections to
equipment shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. All connections to
equipment shall be as shown, specified and directed and in accordance with the
approved shop and setting drawings.
1.10 SIZE OF EQUIPMENT
The Contractor shall investigate each space in the building through which equipment
must pass to reach its final location. If necessary, the manufacturer shall be required to
ship his material in sections sized to permit passing through such restricted areas in
the building.
1.11 SHOP DRAWINGS
A. Shop drawings shall be submitted for the following equipment:
• Lighting fixtures
• Panel Boards
• Emergency power unit
Miscellaneous equipment
B. The manufacturer’s name and product designation or catalog numbers shall be
submitted for the following materials:
• Conduit
• Wiring devices
• Boxes and fittings
Wires and cables

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• Lamps/lighting fixtures
• Miscellaneous equipment & devices
If requested by the Engineer, samples shall also be submitted.
C. All shop drawings shall be checked by the Contractor for accuracy and contract
requirements before submittal to the Engineer. Shop drawings shall bear the
signature of the Contractor and date checked and shall be accomplished by the
statement that the shop drawings have been examined for conformity to
Specifications and Drawings. Shop drawings not so checked and noted by the
Contractor may be returned to him.
D. The Engineer check shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the
project and compliance with the Specifications and Contract Drawings. The
Engineer review shall in no way relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of, or
the necessity of, furnishing materials and workmanship required by the Contract
Drawings and specifications which may not be indicated on the shop drawings.
E. The Contractor shall be responsible for all dimensions to be confirmed and
correlated to the job site and for coordination of his work with the work of all other
trades.
F. No material shall be ordered or shop work started until the Engineer’s review of
shop drawings has been completed.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Electrical equipment shall be adequately protected against mechanical injury or
damage by water or humidity. Equipment or materials do damaged shall be
repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer, or entirely replaced by the Contractor at
his own expense. Such injured materials and equipment, and are suspected of
damage by water or humidity, shall be subjected by vigorous testing before being
accepted for the work.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for offering all materials and products as
specified sufficiently in advance, taking into account manufacturer’s delivery time,
temporary shortages and other similar considerations. Any departure from the
materials and products specified will be authorized only if it is shown that the non-
availability of such items was not due to a lack of timely and diligent effort on the
part of the Contractor to procure such items.
C. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each panelboard, equipment, enclosure,
relay, switch, and device. Each nameplate inscription shall identify the function
and, when applicable, the position. Nameplates shall be melamine plastic, 3.17
mm thick, white with black center core. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners
shall be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the black core.
Minimum size of nameplates shall be 25.4 mm by 63.5 mm. Lettering shall be on
minimum of 6.35 mm high normal block style.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION
A. Nameplate Mounting: Provide number, location, and letter designation of
nameplates as indicated. Fasten nameplates to the device with a minimum of two
sheet-metal screws or two-rivets.
C. Painting of Equipment: Electrical equipment shall have factory-applied painting
systems which shall, as a minimum, meet NEMA requirements.

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HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems.
2. Construction requirements for concrete bases.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 16 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical
Systems" for products and installation requirements necessary for
compliance with seismic criteria.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.
B. IMC: Intermediate metal conduit.
C. RMC: Rigid metal conduit.
D. NECA: National Electrical Contractor’s Association (Standard Practices for Good
Workmanship in Electrical Contracting)
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Delegated Design: Design supports for multiple raceways, including
comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using
performance requirements and design criteria indicated.
B. Design supports for multiple raceways capable of supporting combined weight of
supported systems and its contents.
C. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of
supported equipment and connected systems and components.
D. Rated Strength: Adequate in tension, shear, and pullout force to resist maximum
loads calculated or imposed for this Project, with a minimum structural safety
factor of five times the applied force.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For the following:
1. Steel slotted support systems.
2. Nonmetallic slotted support systems
B. Shop Drawings: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer.
Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the
following:
1. Trapeze hangers. Include Product Data for components.

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2. Steel slotted channel systems. Include Product Data for components.

3. Nonmetallic slotted channel systems. Include Product Data for
components.
4. Equipment supports.
C. Welding certificates.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M,
"Structural Welding Code - Steel."
B. Comply with NFPA 70.
1.7 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into
bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in
Division 3.
B. Coordinate installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof
penetrations. These items are specified in Division 7 Section "Roof
Accessories."

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS

A. Steel Slotted Support Systems: Comply with MFMA-4, factory-fabricated

components for field assembly.
1. Metallic Coatings: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and applied
according to MFMA-4.
2. Nonmetallic Coatings: Manufacturer's standard PVC, polyurethane, or
polyester coating applied according to MFMA-4.
3. Channel Dimensions: Selected for applicable load criteria.
B. Nonmetallic Slotted Support Systems: Structural-grade, factory-formed,
glass-fiber-resin channels and angles with 9/16-inch- (14-mm-) diameter
holes at a maximum of 8 inches (200 mm) o.c., in at least 1 surface.
1. Fittings and Accessories: Products of channel and angle
manufacturer and designed for use with those items.
2. Fitting and Accessory Materials: Same as channels and
angles, except metal items may be stainless steel.
3. Rated Strength: Selected to suit applicable load criteria.
C. Raceway and Cable Supports: As described in NECA 1 and NECA 101.
D. Conduit and Cable Support Devices: Steel and malleable-iron hangers,
clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway or
cable to be supported.

E. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly

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armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have

number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit
individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron.
F. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A 36/A 36M,
steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.
G. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening
electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following:
1. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in
hardened portland cement concrete, steel, or wood, with tension,
shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and
building materials where used.
2. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, zinc-coated
stainless steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with
tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads
and building materials in which used.
3. Concrete Inserts: Steel or malleable-iron, slotted support system units
similar to MSS Type 18; complying with MFMA-4 or MSS SP-58.
4. Clamps for Attachment to Steel Structural Elements: MSS SP-58,
type suitable for attached structural element.
5. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, and high strength. Comply
with ASTM A 325.
6. Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type.
7. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel.
2.2 FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES
A. Description: Welded or bolted, structural-steel shapes, shop or field
fabricated to fit dimensions of supported equipment.
B. Materials: Comply with requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal
Fabrications" for steel shapes and plates.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for application of hangers and supports
for electrical equipment and systems except if requirements in this Section
are stricter.
B. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway:
Space supports for EMT, IMC, and RMC as required by NFPA 70. Minimum
rod size shall be 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter.
C. Multiple Raceways or Cables: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with
steel slotted support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least
25 percent in future without exceeding specified design load limits.
1. Secure raceways and cables to these supports with two-bolt conduit
clamps, single-bolt conduit clamps, single-bolt conduit clamps using
spring friction action for retention in support channel.

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D. Spring-steel clamps designed for supporting single conduits without bolts may
be used for 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) and smaller raceways serving branch circuits
and communication systems above suspended ceilings and for fastening
raceways to trapeze supports.
3.2 SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for installation requirements except as
specified in this Article.
B. Raceway Support Methods: In addition to methods described in NECA 1,
EMT, IMC, and RMC may be supported by openings through structure
members, as permitted in NFPA 70.
C. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of
components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static
loads within specified loading limits. Minimum static design load used for
strength determination shall be weight of supported components plus 200 lb
(90 kg).
D. Mounting and Anchorage of Surface-Mounted Equipment and Components:
Anchor and fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural
elements by the following methods unless otherwise indicated by code:
1. To Wood: Fasten with lag screws or through bolts.
2. To New Concrete: Bolt to concrete inserts.
3. To Masonry: Approved toggle-type bolts on hollow masonry units and
expansion anchor fasteners on solid masonry units.
4. To Existing Concrete: Expansion anchor fasteners.
5. Instead of expansion anchors, powder-actuated driven threaded studs
provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in existing standard-
weight concrete 4 inches (100 mm) thick or greater. Do not use for
anchorage to lightweight-aggregate concrete or for slabs less than 4
inches (100 mm) thick.
6. To Steel: Spring-tension clamps.
7. To Light Steel: Sheet metal screws.
8. Items Mounted on Hollow Walls and Nonstructural Building Surfaces:
Mount cabinets, panelboards, disconnect switches, control enclosures,
pull and junction boxes, transformers, and other devices on slotted-
channel racks attached to substrate by means that meet seismic-
restraint strength and anchorage requirements.
E. Drill holes for expansion anchors in concrete at locations and to depths that
avoid reinforcing bars.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF FABRICATED METAL SUPPORTS
A. Comply with installation requirements in Division 5 Section "Metal
Fabrications" for site-fabricated metal supports.

B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location,

alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and
equipment.
C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

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3.4 CONCRETE BASES

A. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated but not less than 4 inches
(100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit, and so anchors will be
a minimum of 10 bolt diameters from edge of the base.
B. Anchor equipment to concrete base.
1. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment
manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and
directions furnished with items to be embedded.
2. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to
supported equipment.
3. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written
instructions.
3.5 PAINTING
A. Touchup: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed
areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials
as used for shop painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for
touching up field-painted surfaces.
1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide minimum dry film thickness of
2.0 mils (0.05 mm).
B. Touchup: Comply with requirements in Division 9 painting Sections Section
"High-Performance Coatings" for cleaning and touchup painting of field welds,
bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint on miscellaneous metal.
C. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas
and apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780.
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ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
Section Includes:
Identification for raceways.
Identification of power and control cables.
Identification for conductors.
Underground-line warning tape.
Warning labels and signs.
Instruction signs.
Equipment identification labels.
Miscellaneous identification products.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: For each electrical identification product indicated.
Samples: For each type of label and sign to illustrate size, colors, lettering style,
mounting provisions, and graphic features of identification products.
Identification Schedule: An index of nomenclature of electrical equipment and system
components used in identification signs and labels.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Comply with ANSI A13.1 and IEEE C2.
Comply with NFPA 70.
Comply with 29 CFR 1910.144 and 29 CFR 1910.145.
Comply with ANSI Z535.4 for safety signs and labels.
Adhesive-attached labeling materials, including label stocks, laminating adhesives, and
inks used by label printers, shall comply with UL 969.
COORDINATION
Coordinate identification names, abbreviations, colors, and other features with
requirements in other Sections requiring identification applications, Drawings, Shop
Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams, and the Operation and Maintenance
Manual; and with those required by codes, standards, and 29 CFR 1910.145. Use
consistent designations throughout project.
Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of
surfaces where devices are to be applied.
Coordinate installation of identifying devices with location of access panels and doors.
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PRODUCTS
POWER RACEWAY IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS
Comply with ANSI A13.1 for minimum size of letters for legend and for minimum length of
color field for each raceway size.
Colors for Raceways Carrying Circuits at 600 V or Less:
Black letters on an orange field
Legend: Indicate voltage and system or service type.
Colors for Raceways Carrying Circuits at More Than 600 V:
Black letters on an orange field.
Legend: "DANGER CONCEALED HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING" with 3-inch- (75-mm-
) high letters on 20-inch (500-mm) centers.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl Labels for Raceways Carrying Circuits at 600 V or Less: Preprinted,
flexible label laminated with a clear, weather- and chemical-resistant coating and
matching wraparound adhesive tape for securing ends of legend label.
Snap-Around Labels for Raceways Carrying Circuits at 600 V or Less: Slit, pretensioned,
flexible, preprinted, color-coded acrylic sleeve, with diameter sized to suit diameter
of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in place by gripping action.
Snap-Around, Color-Coding Bands for Raceways Carrying Circuits at 600 V or Less: Slit,
pretensioned, flexible, solid-colored acrylic sleeve, 2 inches (50 mm) long, with
diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in place
by gripping action.
Tape and Stencil for Raceways Carrying Circuits More Than 600 V: 4-inch- (100-mm-)
wide black stripes on 10-inch (250-mm) centers diagonally over orange background
that extends full length of raceway or duct and is 12 inches (300 mm) wide. Stop
stripes at legends.
Metal Tags: Brass or aluminum, 2 by 2 by 0.05 inch (50 by 50 by 1.3 mm), with stamped
legend, punched for use with self-locking cable tie fastener.
Write-On Tags: Polyester tag, 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) thick, with
corrosion-resistant grommet and cable tie for attachment to conductor or cable.
Marker for Tags: Permanent, waterproof, black ink marker recommended by tag
manufacturer.
Marker for Tags: Machine-printed, permanent, waterproof, black ink marker
recommended by printer manufacturer.
POWER AND CONTROL CABLE IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS
Comply with ANSI A13.1 for minimum size of letters for legend and for minimum length of
color field for each raceway and cable size.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl Labels: Preprinted, flexible label laminated with a clear, weather- and
chemical-resistant coating and matching wraparound adhesive tape for securing
ends of legend label.
Metal Tags: Brass or aluminum, 2 by 2 by 0.05 inch (50 by 50 by 1.3 mm), with stamped
legend, punched for use with self-locking cable tie fastener.
Write-On Tags: Polyester tag, 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) thick, with
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Marker for Tags: Permanent, waterproof, black ink marker recommended by tag
manufacturer.
Marker for Tags: Machine-printed, permanent, waterproof, black ink marker
recommended by printer manufacturer.
Snap-Around Labels: Slit, pretension, flexible, preprinted, color-coded acrylic sleeve, with
diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in place
by gripping action.
Snap-Around, Color-Coding Bands: Slit, pretensioned, flexible, solid-colored acrylic
sleeve, 2 inches (50 mm) long, with diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or
cable it identifies and to stay in place by gripping action.
CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS
Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Colored, self-adhesive vinyl tape not less than 3 mils
(0.08 mm) thick by 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) wide.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl Labels: Preprinted, flexible label laminated with a clear, weather- and
chemical-resistant coating and matching wraparound adhesive tape for securing
ends of legend label.
Snap-Around Labels: Slit, pretensioned, flexible, preprinted, color-coded acrylic sleeve,
with diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or cable it identifies and to stay in
place by gripping action.
Snap-Around, Color-Coding Bands: Slit, pretensioned, flexible, solid-colored acrylic
sleeve, 2 inches (50 mm) long, with diameter sized to suit diameter of raceway or
cable it identifies and to stay in place by gripping action.
Marker Tapes: Vinyl or vinyl-cloth, self-adhesive wraparound type, with circuit
identification legend machine printed by thermal transfer or equivalent process.
Write-On Tags: Polyester tag, 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) thick, with
corrosion-resistant grommet and cable tie for attachment to conductor or cable.
Marker for Tags: Permanent, waterproof, black ink marker recommended by tag
manufacturer.
Marker for Tags: Machine-printed, permanent, waterproof, black ink marker
recommended by printer manufacturer.
FLOOR MARKING TAPE
2-inch- (50-mm-) wide, 5-mil (0.125-mm) pressure-sensitive vinyl tape, with black and
white stripes and clear vinyl overlay.
UNDERGROUND-LINE WARNING TAPE
Tape:
Recommended by manufacturer for the method of installation and suitable to
identify and locate underground electrical [and communications ]utility lines.
Printing on tape shall be permanent and shall not be damaged by burial operations.
Tape material and ink shall be chemically inert, and not subject to degrading when
exposed to acids, alkalis, and other destructive substances commonly found
in soils.

Color and Printing:

Comply with ANSI Z535.1 through ANSI Z535.5.

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Red-Colored Tapes: ELECTRIC LINE, HIGH VOLTAGE.

Orange-Colored Tapes: TELEPHONE CABLE, CATV CABLE,
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE, OPTICAL FIBER CABLE.
WARNING LABELS AND SIGNS
Comply with PEC and 29 CFR 1910.145.
Self-Adhesive Warning Labels: Factory-printed, multicolor, pressure-sensitive adhesive
labels, configured for display on front cover, door, or other access to equipment
unless otherwise indicated.
Baked-Enamel Warning Signs:
Preprinted aluminum signs, punched or drilled for fasteners, with colors, legend,
and size required for application.
1/4-inch (6.4-mm) grommets in corners for mounting.
Nominal size, 7 by 10 inches (180 by 250 mm).
Metal-Backed, Butyrate Warning Signs:
Weather-resistant, nonfading, preprinted, cellulose-acetate butyrate signs with
0.0396-inch (1-mm) galvanized-steel backing; and with colors, legend, and
size required for application.
1/4-inch (6.4-mm) grommets in corners for mounting.
Nominal size, 10 by 14 inches (250 by 360 mm).
Warning label and sign shall include, but are not limited to, the following legends:
Multiple Power Source Warning: "DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -
EQUIPMENT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES."
Workspace Clearance Warning: "WARNING - OSHA REGULATION - AREA IN
FRONT OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR 36
INCHES (915 MM)."
INSTRUCTION SIGNS
Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine plastic, minimum 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick for
signs up to 20 sq. inches (129 sq. cm) and 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick for larger sizes.
Engraved legend with black letters on white face
Punched or drilled for mechanical fasteners.
Framed with mitered acrylic molding and arranged for attachment at applicable
equipment.
Adhesive Film Label: Machine printed, in black, by thermal transfer or equivalent
process. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm).
Adhesive Film Label with Clear Protective Overlay: Machine printed, in black, by thermal
transfer or equivalent process. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm).
Overlay shall provide a weatherproof and UV-resistant seal for label.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABELS
Adhesive Film Label: Machine printed, in black, by thermal transfer or equivalent
process. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm).
Adhesive Film Label with Clear Protective Overlay: Machine printed, in black, by thermal
transfer or equivalent process. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch (10 mm).
Overlay shall provide a weatherproof and UV-resistant seal for label.

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Self-Adhesive, Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Adhesive backed, with

white letters on a dark-gray background. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch
(10 mm).
Engraved, Laminated Acrylic or Melamine Label: Punched or drilled for screw mounting.
White letters on a dark-gray background. Minimum letter height shall be 3/8 inch
(10 mm).
Stenciled Legend: In nonfading, waterproof, black ink or paint. Minimum letter height
shall be 1 inch (25 mm)
CABLE TIES
General-Purpose Cable Ties: Fungus inert, self extinguishing, one piece, self locking,
Type 6/6 nylon.
Minimum Width: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
Tensile Strength at 73 deg F (23 deg C), According to ASTM D 638: 12,000 psi
(82.7 MPa).
Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 185 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 85 deg C).
Color: Black except where used for color-coding.
UV-Stabilized Cable Ties: Fungus inert, designed for continuous exposure to exterior
sunlight, self extinguishing, one piece, self locking, Type 6/6 nylon.
Minimum Width: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
Tensile Strength at 73 deg F (23 deg C), According to ASTM D 638: 12,000 psi
(82.7 MPa).
Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 185 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 85 deg C).
Color: Black.
Plenum-Rated Cable Ties: Self extinguishing, UV stabilized, one piece, self locking.
Minimum Width: 3/16 inch (5 mm).
Tensile Strength at 73 deg F (23 deg C), According to ASTM D 638: 7000 psi (48.2
MPa).
UL 94 Flame Rating: 94V-0.
Temperature Range: Minus 50 to plus 284 deg F (Minus 46 to plus 140 deg C).
Color: Black.
MISCELLANEOUS IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
Paint: Comply with requirements in Division 9 painting Sections for paint materials and
application requirements. Select paint system applicable for surface material and
location (exterior or interior).
Fasteners for Labels and Signs: Self-tapping, stainless-steel screws or stainless-steel
machine screws with nuts and flat and lock washers.

EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
Verify identity of each item before installing identification products.
Location: Install identification materials and devices at locations for most convenient
viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment.

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Apply identification devices to surfaces that require finish after completing finish work.
Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before application, using materials
and methods recommended by manufacturer of identification device.
Attach signs and plastic labels that are not self-adhesive type with mechanical fasteners
appropriate to the location and substrate.
System Identification Color-Coding Bands for Raceways and Cables: Each color-coding
band shall completely encircle cable or conduit. Place adjacent bands of two-color
markings in contact, side by side. Locate bands at changes in direction, at
penetrations of walls and floors, at 50-foot (15-m) maximum intervals in straight
runs, and at 25-foot (7.6-m) maximum intervals in congested areas.
Aluminum Wraparound Marker Labels and Metal Tags: Secure tight to surface of
conductor or cable at a location with high visibility and accessibility.
Cable Ties: For attaching tags. Use general-purpose type, except as listed below:
Outdoors: UV-stabilized nylon.
In Spaces Handling Environmental Air: Plenum rated.
Underground-Line Warning Tape: During backfilling of trenches install continuous
underground-line warning tape directly above line at 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm)
below finished grade. Use multiple tapes where width of multiple lines installed in a
common trench or concrete envelope exceeds 16 inches (400 mm) overall.
Painted Identification: Comply with requirements in Division 9 painting Sections for
surface preparation and paint application.
IDENTIFICATION MODULE
Concealed Raceways, Duct Banks, More Than 600 V, within Buildings: Tape and stencil
4-inch- (100-mm-) wide black stripes on 10-inch (250-mm) centers over orange
background that extends full length of raceway or duct and is 12 inches (300 mm)
wide. Stencil legend "DANGER CONCEALED HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING" with 3-
inch- (75-mm-) high black letters on 20-inch (500-mm) centers. Stop stripes at
legends. Apply to the following finished surfaces:
Floor surface directly above conduits running beneath and within 12 inches (300
mm) of a floor that is in contact with earth or is framed above unexcavated
space.
Wall surfaces directly external to raceways concealed within wall.
Accessible surfaces of concrete envelope around raceways in vertical shafts,
exposed in the building, or concealed above suspended ceilings.
Accessible Raceways, Armored and Metal-Clad Cables, More Than 600 V: Self-adhesive
vinyl labels. Install labels at [10-foot (3-m)] [30-foot (10-m)] maximum intervals.
Accessible Raceways and Metal-Clad Cables, 600 V or Less, for Service, Feeder, and
Branch Circuits More Than 30 A, and 220 V to ground: Identify with self-adhesive
vinyl label. Install labels at [10-foot (3-m)] [30-foot (10-m)] maximum intervals.
Accessible Raceways and Cables within Buildings: Identify the covers of each junction
and pull box of the following systems with self-adhesive vinyl labels with the wiring
system legend and system voltage. System legends shall be as follows:
Emergency Power.
Power.
UPS.

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Power-Circuit Conductor Identification, 600 V or Less: For conductors in vaults, pull and
junction boxes, manholes, and handholes, use color-coding conductor tape to
identify the phase.
Color-Coding for Phase Identification, 600 V or Less: Use colors listed below for
ungrounded service, feeder, and branch-circuit conductors.
Color shall be factory applied
Colors for 220V, 1Ø Circuits:
Phase: Red
Neutral: White
Ground: Green
Colors for 400/230V, 3Ø Circuits:
Phase A: Red
Phase B: Yellow
Phase C: Blue
Neutral: White
Ground: Green
Field-Applied, Color-Coding Conductor Tape: Apply in half-lapped turns for a
minimum distance of 6 inches (150 mm) from terminal points and in
boxes where splices or taps are made. Apply last two turns of tape with
no tension to prevent possible unwinding. Locate bands to avoid
obscuring factory cable markings.
Power-Circuit Conductor Identification, More than 600 V: For conductors in vaults, pull
and junction boxes, manholes, and handholes, use write-on tags.
Install instructional sign including the color-code for grounded and ungrounded
conductors using adhesive-film-type labels.
Conductors to Be Extended in the Future: Attach write-on tags to conductors and list
source.
Auxiliary Electrical Systems Conductor Identification: Identify field-installed alarm,
control, and signal connections.
Identify conductors, cables, and terminals in enclosures and at junctions, terminals,
and pull points. Identify by system and circuit designation.
Use system of marker tape designations that is uniform and consistent with system
used by manufacturer for factory-installed connections.
Coordinate identification with Project Drawings, manufacturer's wiring diagrams,
and the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Locations of Underground Lines: Identify with underground-line warning tape for power,
lighting, communication, and control wiring and optical fiber cable.
Limit use of underground-line warning tape to direct-buried cables.
Install underground-line warning tape for both direct-buried cables and cables in
raceway.
Workspace Indication: Install floor marking tape to show working clearances in the
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29 CFR 1926.403 unless otherwise indicated. Do not install at flush-mounted

panelboards and similar equipment in finished spaces.
Warning Labels for Indoor Cabinets, Boxes, and Enclosures for Power and Lighting:
Metal-backed, butyrate warning signs.
Comply with 29 CFR 1910.145.
Identify system voltage with black letters on an orange background.
Apply to exterior of door, cover, or other access.
For equipment with multiple power or control sources, apply to door or cover of
equipment including, but not limited to, the following:
Power transfer switches.
Controls with external control power connections.
Operating Instruction Signs: Install instruction signs to facilitate proper operation and
maintenance of electrical systems and items to which they connect. Install
instruction signs with approved legend where instructions are needed for system or
equipment operation.
Emergency Operating Instruction Signs: Install instruction signs with white legend on a
red background with minimum 3/8-inch- (10-mm-) high letters for emergency
instructions at equipment used for power transfer load shedding.
Equipment Identification Labels: On each unit of equipment, install unique designation
label that is consistent with wiring diagrams, schedules, and the Operation and
Maintenance Manual. Apply labels to disconnect switches and protection
equipment, central or master units, control panels, control stations, terminal
cabinets, and racks of each system. Systems include power, lighting, control,
communication, signal, monitoring, and alarm systems unless equipment is
provided with its own identification.
Labeling Instructions:
Indoor Equipment: Adhesive film label Adhesive film label with clear
protective overlay. Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label.
Unless otherwise indicated, provide a single line of text with 1/2-inch-
(13-mm-) high letters on 1-1/2-inch- (38-mm-) high label; where two
lines of text are required, use labels 2 inches (50 mm) high.
Outdoor Equipment: Engraved, laminated acrylic or melamine label]
[Stenciled legend 4 inches (100 mm) high.
Elevated Components: Increase sizes of labels and letters to those
appropriate for viewing from the floor.
Unless provided with self-adhesive means of attachment, fasten labels with
appropriate mechanical fasteners that do not change the NEMA or
NRTL rating of the enclosure.
Equipment to Be Labeled:
Panelboards: Typewritten directory of circuits in the location provided by
panelboard manufacturer. Panelboard identification shall be laminated
acrylic or melamine label.
Enclosures and electrical cabinets.
Access doors and panels for concealed electrical items.
Emergency system boxes and enclosures.
Enclosed switches.
Enclosed circuit breakers.

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Power transfer equipment.

Contactors.
Battery-inverter units.
Power-generating units.
UPS equipment
** END OF SECTION **

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STARTUP, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. This Section shall be used in conjunction with the following other
specifications and related Contract Documents to establish the total
requirements for startup testing and commissioning of electrical equipment:
1. Section 16051 - Common Work Results For Electrical
2. Section16060 - Grounding and Bonding
B. In the event of conflict regarding startup testing and commissioning of
electrical equipment requirements between this Section and any other
section, the provisions of this Section shall govern.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall engage the services of an approved
testing organization to provide startup testing and commissioning of the
electrical equipment and/or systems listed in Section 16000, Electrical
General Provisions.
B. Section 16050 Basic Electrical Materials and Method. GENERAL
CONTRACTOR refers to electrical contractor engaged for the purposes of
installing and assembling electrical equipment
C. It is the intent of these test to assure that all electrical equipment, both
GENERAL CONTRACTOR and EMPLOYER-Furnished, is operational within
industry and the manufacturer’s tolerances and is installed in accordance with
design specifications and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
D. Where applicable, the tests and inspections shall determine the suitability for
energization.
1.3 TESTING CRITERIA
A. General:
1. The testing company shall provide the supervision, material, equipment,
labor and technical personnel to perform all tests and inspections
according to NETA. The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall, at his
expense, furnish any personnel necessary to assist in the testing and
inspection.
2. When the tests and inspections have been completed, a label shall be
attached to all devices tested. The label shall provide the name of the
testing company, the date the tests were completed, and the initials of the
person who performed the tests.
B. Responsibilities:
1. The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall clean the equipment, torque down
all accessible bolts according to the equipment manufacturer’s
instructions, perform routine insulation resistance tests on all branch and
feeder circuits, continuity checks on all branch and control wiring, and
rotation tests for all distribution and utilization equipment.
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plans and specifications to the testing company prior to commencement of

any testing. At each test site, the GENERAL CONTRATOR shall provide
any test control power necessary to perform the tests specified. The test
organization shall be consulted as to the specific power requirements.
The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall notify the testing organization when
the equipment and systems are ready for their inspection and testing.
After review by the testing engineer, the GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall
correct any deficiencies noted by the testing company.
3. The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for having the
manufacturer of each equipment and/or system provide factory-trained
representative(s) that will perform all required functional testing, checkout,
and repairs in order to pronounce the equipment and/or systems meet the
requirements of these specifications and Drawings and it is ready for
startup testing and commissioning by the testing organization as specified
hereafter.
4. The GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall furnish settings of protective
devices.
5. The testing organization shall notify the EMPLOYER’S RERESENTATIVE
prior to the commencement of any testing. The testing organization shall
set and adjust the protective devices and associated auxiliary timing
devices in accordance with the values furnished by the MEEPF
CONSULTANT.
6. The testing organization shall maintain a written record of all tests and,
upon completion of the tests, include them in a final report. The report
shall detail any deficiencies in the system material, workmanship or
design. The testing company shall, upon identification, report deficiencies
to the EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE in written form. The
EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE will report these deficiencies to the
Contractor or manufacturer to schedule remedies.
7. When directed, the testing organization shall enter “address” codes for
power monitoring devices or similar instrumentation where shown. Test
monitoring instrumentation for accuracy in combination with associated
PTs and CTs.
C. Safety:
1. Safety practices shall comply with applicable state and local safety orders,
as well as with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)
and IEEE Standard 510. Compliance with the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standard NFPA 70E, and the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operations of the National Safety Council shall be
observed.
2. Tests shall only be performed on apparatus that is deenergized. The
testing company’s lead test engineer for the project shall be a designated
safety representative and shall supervise testing observations and safety
requirements. Work shall not proceed until he has determined that it is
safe to do so.
3. Power circuits shall have conductors shorted to ground by a hotline-
grounding device approved for the purpose. Warning signs and protective
barriers shall be provided as necessary to conduct the tests safely.
D. Reports:

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1. General: Provide full documentation of all tests in the form of a report.

2. The test report shall include the following sections:
a. Scope of testing.
b. Equipment tested.
c. Description of test.
d. Test results.
e. Conclusions and recommendations.
f. Appendix, including test forms.
3. Each piece of equipment shall be recorded on a data sheet listing the
condition of the equipment as found and as left. Included shall be
recommendations for any necessary repair and/or replacement parts.
The data sheets shall indicate the name of the engineer who tested the
equipment and the date of the test completion. The EMPLOYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE shall be notified within 24 hours of any defects found
during testing.
4. Record copies of the completed test report shall be submitted to the
EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE no more than 30 days after
completion of the testing and inspection.
5. Test reports for circuit breakers shall be provided at equipment startup.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE, REFERENCES AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. The testing and inspection shall comply with all applicable sections of the
applicable codes and standards listed in Division 1 of the project
specifications.

B. The inspection and testing shall comply with the project plans and
specifications, as well as with the manufacturer’s drawings, instruction
manuals, and other applicable data that may be provided by the Owner, for
the apparatus tested.
C. Conform to the following Standards:
1. ANSI/IEEE Standard 43-2000 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing
Insulation Resistance of Rotating Machinery.
2. ANSI/IEEE 112-1996 – Test Procedures for Polyphase Induction Motors
and Generators.
3. ANSI/IEEE Standard 400-1991 – IEEE Guide for Making High-Direct-
Voltage Tests On Power Cable Systems in the Field.
4. ANSI/IEEE C62.45-2002 – IEEE Guide on Surge Testing for Equipment
Connected to Low Voltage AC Power Circuits.
5. ASTM D 877-2004 – Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown
Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes.
6. ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC74-2000 – Shielded Power Cable 5-46 kV.
7. IEEE Standard 81-1983 – IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity,
Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potential of a Ground System.
8. IEEE Standard 510-1983 (R1992) – Recommended Practices For Safety
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9. IEEE Standard 576-2000 – Recommended Practice for Installation,

Termination and Testing of Insulated Power Cables as Used in Industrial
and Commercial Applications.
10. IEEE Standard C57.12.90-1999 – Standard Test Code for Liquid-
Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers.
11. IEEE Standard C57.12.91-2001 – Standard Test Code for Dry-Type
Distribution and Power Transformers.
12. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association.
13. NETA – International Electrical Testing Association.
14. NETA ATS-2003 – Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power
Distribution Equipment and Systems. A copy of this is in Section
16080_app.
15. NFPA 70E-2004 – Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for
Employee Workplaces.
16. NICET – National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. The testing organization shall be an independent, third party testing
organization, which will function as an unbiased testing authority,
professionally independent of the manufacturers, suppliers and installers of
equipment or systems evaluated by the testing organization.
B. Manufacturer’s representative or equally qualified individual shall be present
during all testing to ensure the testing is performed properly and that any
deficiencies discovered are promptly corrected.
C. The testing organization shall be a full-service company and shall be regularly
engaged in the testing of electrical equipment, devices, installations, and
systems. The testing organization shall utilize factory-trained test engineers
who are regularly employed for testing services and who are capable of
troubleshooting, as well as identifying power equipment problems.
D. All work outlined shall be performed under the full-time, onsite supervision of
a graduate engineer with a minimum of 5 years of field-testing experience.
Supervisor shall hold a current registered certification in electrical testing
applicable to each type of apparatus to be inspected or tested. Certification in
electrical testing shall be issued by an independent, nationally recognized,
technician certification agency. Acceptable agencies and certifications:
1. NETA: Certified Technician/Level III or Certified Senior Technician/Level
IV.
2. NICET: Engineering Technician/Level III or Senior Engineering
Technician/Level IV.
E. Upon request, the testing company shall submit proof of its qualifications.
1.6 CALIBRATION
A. Any system material or workmanship, which is found defective on the basis of
acceptance tests, shall be reported directly to the EMPLOYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE.

B. GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall replace the defective material or equipment

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the EMPLOYER.
1.7 FAILURE TO MEET TEST
A. Any system material or workmanship, which is found defective on the basis of
acceptance tests, shall be reported directly to the EMPLOYER’S
REPRESENTATIVE.
B. Contractor shall replace the defective material or equipment and have test
repeated until test proves satisfactory without additional cost to the
EMPLOYER.
1.8 NOTIFICATION OF TESTING
A. Notify the GENERAL CONTRACTOR, MEEPF CONSULTANT and the
EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE ten (10) working days before any
scheduled testing begins.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 EQUIPMENT TO BE TESTED
A. Section 16140, Wiring Devices:
1. Receptacles or Outlets
a. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
i. All GFCI outlets and protected outlets will be tested individually to
ensure they all meet protection requirements. A full GFCI test
involves the Test/Reset Button Test, Wiring Test and GFCI Circuit
Challenge.
(a) Test/Reset Button Test:
(1) Ensure the energized circuit can be appropriately de-
energized.
(2) It is preferable to have a light, a fan, or a circuit tester
connect to the outlet to ensure the energization status of
the circuit.
(3) Press the Test Button.
(4) The Reset Button should pop out. If it does not, proceed
to step (8).
(5) If the Reset Button pops out, check to ensure the
electrical equipment has become de-energized. If the
electrical equipment has not de-energized, proceed to
step (8).
(6) If the electrical equipment has de-energized, press the
Reset Button. The Reset Button should stay reset and
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Button does not reset or the electrical equipment does

not re-energize, proceed to step (8).
(7) Repeat steps (3) through (6) with the light, fan, or circuit
tester plugged into the other receptacles.
(8) If the outlet fails any part of the Reset Button test, either
the outlet is miswired or needs to be replaced. If the
repair cannot be accomplished immediately and the
outlet must remain in service, place a caution label over
the outlet to prevent usage until the repairs or
replacement are completed. Once repaired or replaced
the outlet must be fully tested before use is allowed.
(9) When testing slaved outlets, repeat steps (3) through (8)
with a device plugged into the slaved outlet. Use the
Test and Reset Buttons on the GFCI that provides
protection for the outlet to perform the Test/Reset Button
Test.
(b) Wiring Test:
(1) Acquire an accepted wiring test similar to the Greenlee
GFCI Circuit Tester with a wiring tester, catalog number
5708, NAED/DCI# 78-3310/34523.
(2) If using a combination GFCI/Wiring Tester, set the
nominal leakage current knob to zero mA.
(3) Plug the tester into a receptacle on the outlet to be
tested.
(4) Check the tester display to ensure proper wiring.
(5) If the wiring is improper and cannot be immediately
repaired, proceed no further, cover the outlet with a
caution label until the outlet has been properly wired and
then repeat the tests prior to allowing the outlet to be
used.
(c) GFCI Circuit Challenge:
(1) Test the current that causes the GFCI to trip.
(i) Turn the current selector knob to the next higher
current setting;
(ii) Wait for the test light to flash;
(iii) If the GFCI trips out;
• Reset the knob to zero current;
• Press the Reset Button on the GFCI the outlet
the GFCI is wired to or the GFCI circuit;
• Check for test lights to indicate the circuit is re-
energized;
• Remove the tester from the outlet.
(iv) If the circuit does not trip out, repeat steps (i)
through (iv).
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GFCI cannot be currently replaced, proceed no

further, place a caution label over the outlet,
indicate faulty GFCI and once the outlet has been
replaced repeat the tests prior to allowing the outlet
to be used.
(2) After the GFCI has tripped, repeat the tests in (a), (b)
and (c) for the other receptacle (on a 2-receptacle GFCI
outlet) and all GFCI protected outlets.
(d) Placing a Test Sticker:
(1) If the outlet passes all of the above tests, place a GFCI
test sticker on the outlet cover with the following
information:
(i) The test date;
(ii) The tester’s initials and company;
(iii) The current level where the interruption occurred;
(iv) The wiring status;
(v) And the number of the outlet (to distinguish the
GFCI protected outlets from each other for
documentation purposes).
B. Section 16060, Grounding and Bonding:
1. Test, in the EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE’S presence, the ground
resistance of the grounding system. Test by means of the [fall-of-
potential][two terminal or direct] method per IEEE Standard 81.
a. Testing Instrument: Battery-powered or
hand-cranked AC tester.
i. Indicates ground resistance in ohms from digital decade switches
when the unit’s self-contained meter indicates a null condition.
ii. Range: 0.01 ohm to 9,990 ohms in four overlapping ranges.
iii. Null condition occurs when no current flows through the potential
electrodes.
iv. Instrument Accuracy: Plus or minus 2 percent or greater.
v. Manufacturer: Biddle Instruments Model 250241 (battery
powered) or 250220-2 (hand-cranked) Megger Null Balance Earth
Tester.
b. Fall-of-Potential Test (Intersecting Slope
Method):
i. Connect instrument as shown on the Drawings.
ii. Place Rod P2 at various locations in line between the tested
electrode and Probe C2 and plot the results on a graph (distance
versus resistance). Take sufficient readings to yield a portion of
the plotted curve as being constant (rate-of-resistance change
becomes so small with respect to distance as to be insignificant).
c. Two-Terminal Test (Direct Method):
i. Connect jumper between terminals C1 and P1 and between C2
and P2.

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ii. Connect terminal P1 and C1 to the electrode under test. Connect

P2 and C2 to an all metallic water pipe system extensive enough
to have a negligible resistance and metallic throughout, without
insulating couplings or flanges.
d. Conduct two separate tests on opposite sides of the grounding grid.
e. Report failure to obtain specified ground resistance to the
EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE.
f. Test report shall be in writing, and shall show temperature, humidity,
and condition of the soil at the time of the tests.
C. Section 16231, Packaged Engine Generators:
1. Test the system per the manufacturer’s recommendation and the
requirements in Section 16231 along with the following:
1. Visual and mechanical inspection:
a. Inspect for physical damage.
b. Compare nameplate information and connection with Drawings and
Specifications.
c. Inspect for proper anchorage and grounding.
2. Electrical and mechanical tests:
a. Perform an insulation-resistance test on generator winding with
respect to ground in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Standard 43.
Determine polarization index.
b. Test protective relay devices in accordance with applicable portions
of this Section.
c. Perform phase rotation test to determine compatibility with load
requirements.
d. Functionally test engine shutdown for low oil pressure,
overtemperature, overspeed, and other features as applicable
e. Perform vibration base-line test. Plot amplitude versus frequency for
each main bearing cap.
f. Perform load bank test in accordance with the following schedule:
g. Perform a cooling system test to validate the engine cooling system.
3. Test values:
a. Perform an insulation-resistance test at minimum test voltage of 1,000
volts. Minimum insulation resistance shall be 100 megohms.
b. Vibration levels shall not exceed manufacturer’s recommendations
and specification.
c. Load test results shall demonstrate the ability of the unit to deliver
rated load for the test period.
D. Section 16264, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS):
1. Test the system per the manufacturer’s recommendation and the
requirements in Section 16264.
E. Section 16410, Disconnect Switches:
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

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a. Inspect cover and case, and check for broken or loose terminals.
b. Operate breaker to check operation.
2. Electrical Tests (all breakers with frames rated 600A and above plus
10 percent of breakers with frames rated 250A frame to 600A frame):
a. Insulation Resistance Test: Megger main poles of breaker pole to
pole, from each pole to ground, and across the open contacts of each
pole.
b. Contact Resistance Test: Measure contact resistance in microhms
across main pole contacts with breaker closed and latched to check
for good, low-resistance contact. Investigate any value exceeding
500 microhms or deviation of 50 percent or more from adjacent
contacts or similar breakers.
c. Test overcurrent trip device by primary current injection and calibrate
to settings provided on all circuit breakers 600A and larger and 10
percent of circuit breakers 200A-599A and calibrate to settings
provided by A/E.
i. All trip units shall be tested by primary injection.
ii. Static overcurrent trip devices shall be tested per manufacturer’s
instructions.
iii. Test for minimum pickup current.
iv. Apply 300 percent of pickup current and measure time necessary to
trip breaker (long-time delay).
v. Where short-time delay characteristics are provided, test short-time
pickup and delay.
vi. Test instantaneous trip by passing current sufficiently high to trip
breaker instantaneously.
vii.Where ground fault protection is provided, test ground fault pickup
and delay.
viii. Check reset characteristics of trip unit.
d. For the 10 percent group of breakers tested, if one of these breakers
fails the test, then 10 more breakers shall be tested.
F. Section 16415, Transfer Switches:
1. Test the system per the manufacturer’s recommendation and the
requirements in Section 16412.
Section 16442, Panelboards/Section 16443, Motor Control Centers:
1. Visual and Mechanical Inspection - Circuit Breakers:
a. Inspect cover and case, and check for broken or loose
terminals.
b. Operate breaker several times to check proper
operation.
c. Glastic and phenolic components to be inspected for
cracks.
d. Contacts, shunts, etc to be visually inspected for
alignment.

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2. Electrical Tests - Circuit Breakers (all breakers with frames rated 600A
and above plus 10 percent of breakers with frames rated 200A through
599A). For CPS and emergency power switchboard and panelboards,
test all main circuit breakers regardless of size:
a. Insulation Resistance Test: Megger main poles of breaker pole to
pole, from each pole to ground, and across the open contacts of each
pole.
b. Contact Resistance Test: Measure contact resistance in microhms
across main pole contacts with breaker closed and latched to check
for good, low resistance contact. Investigate any value exceeding
500 microhms or deviation of 50 percent or more from adjacent
contacts or similar breakers.
c. For the 10 percent group of breakers tested, if one of these breakers
fails the test, then 10 more breakers shall be tested.
d. Test overcurrent trip device by primary current injection and calibrate
to settings provided on all circuit breakers 600A and larger and 10
percent of circuit breakers 200A-599A.
3.2 COMMISSIONING
3.3 DEMONSTRATION
Engage a factory authorized service representative to train EMPLOYER’S
maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the electrical
equipment and systems.

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BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 16050 apply to all work under this Section.

PART 2 – GENERAL
A. Furnish and install all conduits, cable troughs, wireways, joint and outlet boxes,
conductor and miscellaneous materials required for wiring, as specified herein
and shown on drawings.
B. Furnish and install all power and control wiring to al equipment, except as
otherwise specified. Equipment includes motor, motor starters, and
miscellaneous devices.

PART 3 - INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT (IMC):

A. General: NEMA standard trade sizes, UL approved or equivalent to McGill or
approved equal.
B. Material: mild steel, hot dipped galvanized with inside enamel or epoxy
coating.
C. Size: 15mm (1/2”) minimum.
D. Coupling, unions and fittings : standard, threaded
E. Use limitation: as specified in the latest edition of PEC and/or NEC.
F. Expansion fittings: use for runs spanning expansion joints.
G. Paint field cuts and repair damaged protected coating with red lead or Zinc
chromate. Conduit threads shall not be painted.

PART 4 - POLYVINYL CHLORIDE ( PVC ) CONDUIT

A. General: Standard trade sizes, heavy wall, manufactured to NEMA TC-2 Type
40, rated 90 deg Celsius cable as manufactured by Crown, Emerald,
Neltex and Atlanta.
B. Material: Polyvinylchloride, extruded.
C. Nominal size: 20 mm ( ½”) minimum.
D. Couplings and Fittings: Standard joint by solvent weld process.
E. Use Limitation:
1. As specified in the latest edition of PEC and/or NEC.
2. Not permitted where subject to mechanical damage.
3. Indicated in the drawings.
F. Pulling Hardwares: Flat fish tape with ball and flexible leader or
polyethylene or Manila rope. Use of steel pulling cable not permitted.

PART 5 - ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING ( EMT ):

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A. General: Standard sized, UL approved

B. Material: Steel, zinc coated outside, enamel coated inside.
C. Nominal Size: 15mm (1/2”) minimum, 50 mm (2”) maximum.
D. Fittings: Compression type with plastic insert.
E. Use limitation:
a. As specified in the latest edition of PEC.
b. Only where approved by the CONSULTANT.
F. Repair damaged protective coating with red lead or zinc chromate.

PART 6 - FLEXIBLE GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT:

A. General: Standard sized, UL approved or equivalent
B. Material : Steel, galvanized.
C. Nominal size: 15 mm ( ½” ) minimum.
D. Fittings: Standard.
E. Use Limitation:
a. Between motor terminal boxes or vibration producing devices and rigid
conduit.
b. Short lengths of concealed wiring to lighting fixtures.
c. Other applications: only where approved or where shown on plans.

PART 7 - FLEXIBLE LIQUID TIGHT CONDUIT:

A. General: Standard trade sizes. UL approved or equivalent.
B. Material: Galvanized steel with outer liquid-tight plastic jacket.
C. Size: 15 mm ( ½” ).
D. Fittings: Liquid-tight.
E. Use limitation:
1. Short lengths to vibration producing devices situated in wet or potentially wet
locations.
2. Between motor terminal boxes or vibration producing devices and rigid
conduit.
3. Other applications: Only where approved or where shown on plans.

PART 8 - CONDUIT INSTALLATION:

A. General: Install in accordance with applicable codes and recognized
standards of good practice.
B. Location: Approximately as shown on drawings; actual routing subject to
approval.

C. Wall and floor sleeves:

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1. General: Provide passage of conduits through walls, floors, or partitions. Set

sleeves in masonry during construction; set sleeves through concrete before
pouring begins.
2. Material: Galvanized pipe, securely fastened in position.
3. Sleeves through exterior building walls: Install conduit in center of sleeve, fill
annular space with loosely packed oakum. Seal interior and exterior of
packing with hot applied asphalt. Fit the conduit on each side of the wall with
round galvanized steel flange fastened to conduit by two set screws to retain
sealing compound.
4. Sleeves through waterproof constructions: Flanged type.
5. Opening required after footings, walls, floors, or ceilings are constructed shall
be provided and patched at Contractor’s expense in an approved manner.
D. Embedded Conduit:
1. General: Set before pouring of concrete begins. Route in as direct line as
possible and where a bend is required, turn with a long radius.
2. Underground installation: Encase conduits with concrete, 75mm ( 3” ) from
outer face of conduits.
3. Conduit joints shall be half-wrapped with 3M Scotch wrap #50 PVC tape or
approved equivalent.
E. Joints: Make with approved couplings and unions to provide electrically
continuous and moisture-tight system.
F. Expansion joints: Use expansion fittings and bonding jumpers wherever
conduit spans building expansion joints.
G. Drainage: Avoid pockets in conduit runs as much as possible; provide
suitable fittings at low spots in exposed conduits where pocket cannot be
avoided. Weep holes not permitted.
H. Bends: Not more than the equivalent of three 90 deg bends between
pulling joints.
I. Wiring of fire related motors shall be embedded or encased in concrete.
J. Field cuts and threads:
1. Cut ends of conduit square with hand or power saw and ream to remove
burrs and sharp edges. Do not use wheel cutter.
2. Threads cut on job shall have same effective lengths, thread dimensions, and
taper as factory cut threads.
3. Carefully removed burrs from threads. Conduit threads shall not be painted.
4. Apply coat of protective paint through conduits where protective coating is
damaged.
K. Supports:
1. Manufacturer: Nova or approved equal.
2. Hangers, supports, or fastenings: Provide at each elbow and at end of every
straight run terminating in a box or cabinet. Rigid fastenings spaced in
accordance with the PEC.
3. Clamps: Galvanized malleable iron one-hole straps, beam clamps, or other
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4. Adjustable hangers:
a. Use to support horizontal runs only.
b. Trapeze hangers: For parallel runs of conduits. Install pipe clamps
every third intermediate hanger for each conduit. Paint hangers one
prime coat of red lead or zinc chromate, one finish coat of approved
color. Hangers are not detailed but must be adequate to support the
combined weights or conduit, conductors, and hangers.
5. Submit shop drawings for approval.
L. Concealing: Conceal conduits in all areas except mechanical equipment
rooms and areas as specified. Run exposed conduits parallel with, or
at right angle to, lines of buildings.
M. Conduit ends:
1. Cap conduit.
2. Open conduit ends terminating in panels for enclosures where exposed to
entrance of foreign material: Plug space around cables with commercial duct
sealing compound.
3. Cap conduit ends during construction to prevent entrance of foreign materials
and moisture before wires or cables are installed.
N. Cleaning: Clean inside by mechanical means to remove all foreign
materials and moisture before wires or cables are installed.
O. Conduit connections at panels and boxes: Double locknuts and bushings.

PART 9 - JUNCTION BOXES AND OUTLET BOXES:

A. Manufacturer: Steel City or approved equal.
B. General: Provide junction boxes for pulling and splicing wires, and outlet
boxes for installation of wiring devices as required, or as shown on
drawings. As a rule, provide junction boxes in all runs of greater than 30
meters ( 100 ft ) in length. For other lengths, provide boxes as required for
splicing or pulling. Boxes be in accessible locations.
C. Construction: Welded sheet steel, galvanized finish. Provide removable
covers attached with round head machine screws.
D. Support: Support boxes independently of conduits entering, by means of
materials described in Section 16100, sub-section 6.0J.
E. Finish: Galvanized.

PART 10 - WIREWAY:
A. General: Furnish and install wireway as indicated on drawings or as
required.
B. Size and arrangement: As indicated on drawings.
C. Construction: Minimum 1.519mm ( #16 MSG ) thick galvanized steel sheet
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D. All screws installed towards the inside shall be guarded to prevent wire
insulation damage.
E. Provide all necessary supports, fittings and miscellaneous materials for a
complete installation.

PART 11 - CONDUCTOR:
A. Manufacturer: Philflex, Phelps Dodge or approved equal.
B. Material : Copper, annealed.
C. Stranding: Standard stranding for 3.5 sq mm and larger.
D. Minimum sizes: 3.5 sq mm THW or THHN for lighting and power as noted in
the plans.
E. Standards: ICEA or Philippine Electrical Code.
F. Color Code:
1. Color coding for all ground and neutral conductors shall be as follows in
accordance with the Code:
2. Multi-wire branch circuits, feeders to distribution, lighting, receptacle and
power panels shall be color coded.
3. Color coding shall be maintained all throughout the installation.
G. 600-Volt Class Conductors Insulation:
1. Feeders and general use conductors: THW or THHN insulation as shown in
the plans.
2. Fixture wires: In accordance with Philippine Electrical Code.
3. Wiring in fluorescent fixtures: In accordance with Philippine Electrical Code.
4. Wire insulation in wet or potentially wet locations: TW insulation.

PART 12 - CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION:

A. Place all wiring, in raceway of type of types indicated. Provide all required and
indicated accessories for proper installation of all wiring.
B. Bending radii: Not less than permitted by Philippine Electrical Code.
C. Supports in vertical runs: As prescribed by Philippine Electrical Code.
D. Splicing:
1. Permissible only in junction boxes or similar accessible locations. Number of
splices held to absolute minimum.
2. Use solderless, compression-type wire terminators at devices. Use wire nuts
with screws not bearing directly on the wires.
E. Insulation of splices or taps:
1. Three layers 20mm wide 3M Company “Scotch no.33” or “Scotch no.88”, or
approved equal, electrical tape, half lapped.
2. Use filler compound, “Scothfil”, or approved equal, at sharp edges to provide
smooth surface before taping.
3. Use 3M wire nut for splices in wireways.

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F. Marking: Mark each end of every power or control cable with a plastic tag
securely fastened to it bearing circuit use identification. Also mark cables
in pull or junction boxes.
G. Connections:
1. Apparatus lugs: Solderless pressure-type lugs. Thoroughly clean lug
conductor and coat with suitable oxidation inhibiting compound prior to
connection.
2. Terminal blocks: Use retaining cup washers where solid wire is used. Use
pressure type terminal lugs where stranded wire is used.
3. All feeder cable terminations shall be torqued and properly marked.

PART 13 - NAMEPLATES:
A. General: Provide and install nameplates wherever indicated as required in
these specifications. Wording shall be approved prior to purchase of
nameplates.
B. Material: Red Bakelite engraving stock, white core.
C. Lettering: Engraved, approximately 5.0 mm high. Wording shall identify
function of device to which nameplate is attached, or identify equipment
served by device.
D. Installation (except for factory-installed nameplates): Attach with sheet metal
screws after painting of equipment is completed.
E. All receptacle outlets/switches, plates shall be identified with circuit and panel
homerun numbers using “dymo” tape labeler.

PART 14 - FIELD TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS:

A. Test reports: Typewritten, listing equipment used, person or persons
performing the tests, date tested, circuits tested and results of tests.
B. Insulation resistance tests, general:
1. Perform insulation resistance tests on wires listed herein.
2. Test equipment: Furnished by Contractor; equal to Megger as manufactured
by James G. Biddle Company, motor driven or rectifier type ranges of 500,
1000, and 2500 volts DC.
3. Resistance measured: Line to ground.
4. Disconnect all solid state equipment before making wire or cable tests.
Contractor is responsible for damage to any such equipment caused by these
tests.
C. Insulation resistance tests, wires.
1. Test all 600 volt class power and lighting circuits at 1000-volt rating of
“Megger” for one minute duration.
2. Spot test control circuits with “Megger” as directed.
D. Voltage level test:
1. When performed: After all equipment is installed, ready for operation.
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3. Load conditions: No-load and full load, in so far as practicable.

4. Test report: Required, as specified under item “A”.
E. Continuity test: Test all socket outlet and control circuits to determine
continuity of wiring and connections. Submit written statement that this
test has been performed.
F. Correction of defects:
1. If tests disclose any unsatisfactory workmanship, wiring or equipment
furnished under this Contract, Contractor shall repair or replace, at his
expense, such defects in an approved manner.
2. If any wiring or equipment is damaged by tests, Contractor shall repair or
replace, at his expense, such wiring or equipment in an approved manner.

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WIRING AND CABLES FOR 600V CIRCUITS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Provide building wires, power cables, control cables, flexible cords, splices,
taps, and terminations as required for electrical work covered by the Contract
Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 BUILDING WIRES FOR 600 VOLTS AND LESS
A. General
1. Conductors shall be new and shall show the name and trademark of
the manufacturer and shall be tagged showing acceptance by
Underwriter's Laboratories. Conductors shall be identified in
accordance with Philippine Electrical Code color coding. Conductors
shall be 600 volt insulated and shall be 3.5 mm² or larger unless
otherwise noted. Sizes larger than 3.5 mm² are noted on the
drawings.
2. Conductors shall be stranded copper.
3. Conductors for motor control shall be 2 mm² stranded type THW.
4. Conductors for signal and communication systems shall be as
specified under specification section for those systems.
5. Conductors used in fluorescent fixture channels shall be rated 90°C.
6. Conductors for power circuits shall be type THWN and THW.
7. Equipment grounding conductors shall be green or have the ends
taped with green tape and shall be type TW.
B. Insulation Types shall be as follows:
1. Type THW conductor insulation shall be moisture and heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Rating shall be 75°C in wet or dry locations.
2. THHN conductor insulation shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic.
Rating shall be 90°C in dry locations
C. Approved Product Manufacturers or approved equal.
1. American Wire & Cable Co.
2. Phelps Dodge Phils. Corp.
3. Philflex
2.2 FLEXIBLE CORDS
A. Flexible cords shall be furnished for pendent connections to lighting fixtures
and connections to portable equipment.

2.3 CONTROL CABLE

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A. Multiple conductor control cables shall be rated 600 Volts, shall have outer
jacket as specified, and be suitable for installation in open, air, ducts, conduit,
or direct burial.
B. Conductors: Stranded soft copper or number shown.
C. Insulation: As specified below with stranded IPCEA Color Coding.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION
A. Interiors of conduit shall be clean and dry before pulling wire. if dirt or
moisture has entered conduits contractor shall swab them clean.
B. Care shall be exercised while installing wire in conduits so as not to injure
conductor insulation. Use UL listed wire pulling lubricants for pulling-in
conductors.
C. Free ends and loops of wire at boxes and enclosures shall be pushed back in
box and protected by blank covers or other means until the interior painting or
decorating work is completed.
3.2 CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION
A. The conductors of branch circuits for power and lighting shall be color coded
for identification purposes in accordance with Article 5.3 of the Philippine
Electrical Code. Refer to Section 16195 of these specifications.
B. Power feeders for 600 volts and below shall be color coded by using
permanent-colored, non aging insulating tape.
C. Branch circuits shall be connected as numbered on drawings. Test and
permanently tag by circuit number each circuit wire, except neutrals, in panel
gutter before connecting to panels, using numbered tapes. For single phase,
3-wire systems, 2 line conductors may be served by a common neutral. In no
case may a common neutral be used when two circuits are connected to the
same phase of a panelboard.
D. Terminal strips shall be lettered or numbered, and numbered or lettered tapes
shall be attached to conductors connected through terminal strips.
3.3 SPLICES, TAPS AND TERMINATIONS
A. Splices and taps of conductors 5.5 mm² and smaller shall be made using
electrical spring connectors with vinyl insulating caps.
B. Splices and taps of conductors larger than 5.5 mm² shall all be made by split-
bolt type connectors. Finished splice or tap shall be insulated with one layer
of vinyl backed mastic followed by two half-lapped layers of electrical tape or
premolded caps or heat shrinkable tubing.
C. Feeder conductors shall be terminated with pressure bolt type lugs.
D. Conductors for other than feeders shall be terminated using pressure bolt
type terminals. Where connections are to be made under screw heads only,
install insulated crimp type spade lugs on stranded wire ends before
connections are made.

E. Connectors shall contain only one wire unless listed for multiple conductors.
F. Feeder cables shall be continuous without splices.

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3.4 TESTING
A. Continuity shall be checked by means of a DC test device using a bell or
buzzer. Circuit and phase identification tags shall comply with 3.2 above.
B. Lighting circuit shall be identified and shall pass operational tests to see that
the circuits perform functions for which they are designed.
C. Cable connections must pass a visual inspection for workmanship and
conformance with standard practice.
D. Conductors and leads shall be tested for continuity. Feeder and branch
circuits shall be given a megger test using 1000 volt motor driven megger.
1. Megger tests shall be made between one conductor and ground with
the other conductors grounded. Each conductor shall be tested in the
same manner. Megger readings for cables connected at both ends
shall be recorded.
2. Each feeder conductor shall be meggered with the cable connected to
the open breaker at the equipment. Connections at the other end of
each of these cables shall be as follows:
a. Conductors to motor control centers shall be connected to the
motor control center bus with switches in the starters open.
b. Conductors to motors and other equipment shall be connected
to the motors and equipment with feeder switches open.

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RACEWAYS AND FITTINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install complete raceway systems as shown on the
Drawings and as hereinafter specified.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.2 INTERMEDIATE METALLIC CONDUIT
A. All wiring shall be in intermediate metallic conduit unless specified in the Drawings.
B. Metal conduits shall be hot-dipped galvanized with zinc coated threads and shall
conform to ANSI C.80.1
C. All conduits shall be the manufactured by McGill or approved equal but must be
products of only one manufacturer.
D. The metric sizes of conduits quoted on the Drawings are the minimum sizes
acceptable and shall conform to the following trade sizes as listed in the latest
edition of the PEC.
Metric Size, mm Trade Size, inches
15 ½
20 ¾
25 1
32 1¼
40 1½
50 2
65 2½
80 3
90 3½
100 4

2.3 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, COUPLINGS AND FITTINGS

A. Flexible conduits shall be of metallic flexible core with a copper-bonding conductor
between the spiral segments. The flexible core shall be galvanized steel. For wet
locations and for all motor connections, the core shall be covered with abrasion
resistant liquid-tight polyvinyl chloride jacket.
B. Couplings and fittings shall be of a design approved for the above type of flexible
conduit.
2.4 BOXES AND FITTINGS
A. Boxes for metallic raceways shall be of the cast-metal hub type when located in
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hazardous areas. They shall be hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication and shall be
provided with cast galvanized covers and corrosion proof screws.
B. Boxes in other locations shall be constructed of code gage galvanized sheet steel
and shall be furnished with screw-fastened covers.
C. All fittings shall be hot-dipped galvanized.
D. Exposed expansion fittings shall be designed to compensate for expansion,
contraction and deflection in a line of conduit. They shall be of weathertight
corrosion resistant construction and shall have flexible copper bonding jumpers.
E. All boxes and fittings shall be the manufactured by Steel City or approved equal but
must be products of only one manufacturer.
2.5 CONDUIT MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
Hangers, rods, backplates, beam clamps, and other hardware shall be hot-dipped
galvanized steel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION, RIGID CONDUITS
A. Unless indicated otherwise, conduits shall be concealed within finished walls,
ceiling and floors.
B. All conduits shall be kept at least 100 mm away from parallel runs of flues and
steam or hot water pipes.
C. Conduits shall have no more than three 90-degree bends in any one run.
D. Conduits installed in concrete floor slabs shall be located so as not adversely affect
the structural strength of the slabs. They shall be installed within the middle one-
third of the concrete slab and shall be spaced horizontally not closer than three
diameters except at cabinet locations. Curved portion of bend shall not be visible
above the finished slab. Slab thickness shall be increased as necessary to provide
a minimum 25-mm cover over the conduit. Conduit larger than 25 mm shall be
parallel with or at right angles to the main reinforcements.
E. All conduits on exposed works shall be run at right angles to and parallel with the
surrounding walls and shall conform to the form of the ceiling. No diagonal runs will
be allowed. Changes in direction of runs shall be made with symmetrical bends or
cast metal fittings. Bends in parallel conduit runs shall be concentric. Field made
bends (or offsets) shall be made with a hickey or conduit-bending machine.
F. In suspended ceiling construction, conduits shall be run above the ceiling and shall
be supported independently from the ceiling and mechanical equipment.
G. Conduit supports shall be spaced at no more than 2.5 m or as required to obtain
rigid construction.
H. Single conduit shall be supported by means of one-hole pipe strap in combination
with one screw backplate to raise the conduit from the surface.
I. Multiple runs of conduits shall be supported on trapeze type hangers with steel
horizontal members and threaded hanger rods. The rods shall not be less than 10
mm in diameter.
J. Conduit hangers shall be attached to structural steel by means of beam or channel
clamps.

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K. Fastening of conduit supports shall be by wood screws or screw type nails to

wood; by toggle bolts on masonry units, by concrete inserts or expansion bolts on
concrete or brick; and by machine screws, welded threaded studs, or spring
tension clamps on steel work. Threaded studs driven in by a powder charge and
provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in lieu of expansion bolts or
machine or wood screws. The load applied to fasteners shall not exceed one fourth
of the proof test load.
L. Conduit terminating in sheet metal boxes and cabinets shall have double locknuts
and insulating bushings. Locknuts shall be the types with sharp edges for digging
into the wall of metal enclosures. Bushings shall be installed on the ends of all
conduit and shall be of the insulating type where required by the PEC.
M. Conduit terminating in gasket enclosures shall be terminated with conduit hub.
N. Conduit wall seals shall be used for all conduits penetrating walls below grade or at
other locations shown on the Drawings.
O. Expansion and deflection fittings with bonding jumpers shall be used where
conduits cross structural expansion joints.
P. Flexible metal conduits shall be used for all motor terminations and for other
equipment subject to vibration or noise transmission.
Q. No wire shall be pulled into the conduit system until it is complete in all details, in
the case of concealed work, until all rough plastering or masonry has been
completed, and in the case of exposed work, until the conduit system has been
completed in every detail.
R. The ends of all conduits shall be tightly plugged to exclude dust and moisture
during construction. Clogged conduits shall be freed of all obstructions. All conduits
shall be swabbed clean before pulling in wires.
S. Empty conduits which wire is to be provided by others shall have pull wires
installed. The pull wire shall be No. 12 AWG, zinc coated steel or of plastic having
not less than 90 kgs (200 pounds) tensile strength. Not less than 30 mm of slack
should be left at each end of the pull wires.
3.2 INSTALLATION, BOXES
A. Boxes shall be provided in the wiring or raceway system whenever required for
pulling of wires, making connections and mounting of devices or lighting fixtures.
B. Each box shall have the volume required by the PEC for the number of conduits
terminating in the box and the number of conductors enclosed in the box.
C. Boxes shall be at least 35 mm deep. The smallest utility box shall be 50 mm by 100
mm. Lighting fixture and telephone outlet boxes shall be at least 100 mm by 100
mm.
D. Boxes installed for concealed wiring shall be provided with suitable extension rings
or plaster covers.
E. All boxes shall be properly supported to obtain a rigid raceway system.

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WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 – REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 16050 apply to all work under this Section.

PART 2 - GENERAL
Furnish and install wiring devices as shown in the electrical plans.

PART 3 - DEVICES AND PLATES

A. Wall Switches: Quiet type, spring operated. The type of switch shall be of tumbler
operation. Rating as shown in the plan.
B. General Purpose Receptacles: Flush mounting, type and rating as shown in the plan.
C. General Purpose Wall Plates: Type, color, plating and appearance of device plates
shall be as selected by the CONSULTANT. Appropriate samples shall be submitted
prior to the purchase of the faceplates.
D. Manufacturers: LEGRAND

PART 4 - INSTALLATION
Connect wiring devices ground terminal to circuit ground wire.

PART 5 - LOCATIONS
Indicated locations are approximate. Determine exact locations at site by reference
to building drawings and in coordination with work of other trades. Receptacles for
appliances shall be so located as to be accessible, but not prominently displayed and
upon coordination with the CONSULTANT.

PART 6 - WARRANTY
A warranty for a period of one (1) year shall be provided against failure of
components resulting from normal use and/or factory defects.

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ENGINE GENERATORS
GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section.

SUMMARY
This Section includes packaged engine-generator sets for emergency standby
power supply with the following features:
Diesel engine.
Unit-mounted cooling system.
Unit-mounted control panel.
Performance requirements for sensitive loads.
Related Sections include the following:
Section 16415 "Transfer Switches" for transfer switches including sensors
and relays to initiate automatic-starting and -stopping signals for
engine-generator sets.

DEFINITIONS
Operational Bandwidth: The total variation from the lowest to highest value of a
parameter over the range of conditions indicated, expressed as a percentage
of the nominal value of the parameter.

ACTION SUBMITTALS
Product Data: For the engine generator indicated, include rated capacities,
operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories. In
addition, include the following:
Thermal damage curve for generator.
Time-current characteristic curves for generator protective device.
Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights,
loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and
location and size of each field connection.
Dimensioned outline plan and elevation drawings of engine-generator set and
other components specified.
Vibration Isolation Base Details: Include detail fabrication, anchorages and
attachments to structure and to supported equipment. Include base
weights.
Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
Manufacturer Seismic Qualification Certification: Submit certification that day
tank, engine-generator set, batteries, battery charger, battery racks
accessories, and components will withstand seismic forces. Include the
following:
Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity
and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

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Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the

certification is based and their installation requirements.
Qualification Data: For installer, manufacturer and testing agency.
Source certified quality-control test reports such as the following:
Summary of prototype-unit test report.
Test Reports: For components and accessories that are equivalent, but not
identical, to those tested on prototype unit.
Summary of Performance Tests: Certify compliance with specified
requirement to meet performance criteria for sensitive loads.
Report of factory test on units, showing evidence of compliance with specified
requirements.
Report of sound generation.
Report of exhaust emissions showing compliance with applicable regulations.
Torsional Vibration Compatibility: Comply with NFPA 110 (Standard for
Emergency and Standby Power Systems).
Field quality-control test reports.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Operation and Maintenance Data: For packaged engine generators to include in
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items
specified in in Section 01700 under “Execution Requirements” “Operation and
Maintenance Data", include the following:
List of tools and replacement items recommended for storage in the project
for ready access. Include part and drawing numbers, current unit
prices, and source of supply.

MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are
packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels
describing contents.
Fuses: One for every 10 of each type and rating, but no fewer than one of
each.
Indicator Lamps: Two for every six of each type used, but no fewer than two
of each.
Filters: One set each of lubricating oil, fuel, and combustion-air filters.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained
and approved for installation of units required for this Project.
Maintenance Proximity: Not more than four hours' normal travel time from
Installer's place of business to Project site.
Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of data for vibration isolators and
seismic restraints of engine skid mounts, including Shop Drawings,
based on testing and engineering analysis of manufacturer's standard
units in assemblies similar to those indicated for this Project.

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Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer. With branch office or

fabrication shop within 321 km from Project site, a service center capable of
providing training, parts, and emergency maintenance repairs.
Retain first paragraph below if Contractor selects testing agency or Contractor is
required to provide services of an independent testing agency in Part 3 "Field
Quality Control" Article. Qualification requirements supplement those
specified in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements," which also includes the
definition for "NRTL" (nationally recognized testing laboratory).
Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, with the experience and
capability to conduct the testing indicated, that is a member company of the
InterNational Electrical Testing Association or is a nationally recognized
testing laboratory (NRTL), and that is acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction.
Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Person currently certified by the
InterNational Electrical Testing Association or the National Institute for
Certification in Engineering Technologies to supervise on-site testing
specified in Part 3.
Source Limitations: Obtain packaged generator sets and auxiliary components
through one source from a single manufacturer.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
Comply with ASME B15.1 (Safety Standard For Mechanical Power Transmission
Apparatus).
Comply with NFPA 37 (Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary
Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines).
Comply with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
Retain paragraph below for healthcare facilities
Retain first paragraph below if generator is automatically started. See Editing
Instruction No. 4 in the Evaluations.
Comply with NFPA 110 requirements for Level 1 emergency power supply system.
Comply with UL 2200 (Standard for Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies).
Engine Exhaust Emissions: Comply with applicable state and local government
requirements.
Noise Emission: Comply with applicable local government requirements for
maximum noise level at adjacent property boundaries due to sound emitted
by generator set including engine, engine exhaust, engine cooling-air intake
and discharge, and other components of installation.

PROJECT CONDITIONS
Interruption of Existing Electrical Service: Do not interrupt electrical service to
facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following
conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary electrical
service according to requirements indicated:
Notify Construction Manager/Owner no fewer than two days in advance of
proposed interruption of electrical service.

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Do not proceed with interruption of electrical service without Construction

Manager/Owner's written permission.
Environmental Conditions: Engine-generator system shall withstand the following
environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or
degradation of performance capability:
Ambient Temperature: 20 to 40 deg C.
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent.
Altitude: Not more than 3000 m above sea level.

COORDINATION
Coordinate size and location of concrete bases for package engine generators.
Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork
requirements are specified with concrete.

WARRANTY
Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to
repair or replace components of packaged engine generator and associated
auxiliary components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified
warranty period.
Warranty Period: one year from date of Substantial Completion.

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide 12
months' full maintenance by skilled employees of manufacturer's designated
service organization. Include quarterly exercising to check for proper starting,
load transfer, and running under load. Include routine preventive
maintenance as recommended by manufacturer and adjusting as required for
proper operation. Provide parts and supplies same as those used in the
manufacture and installation of original equipment.

PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one
of the following:
Caterpillar
Cummins
Mitsubishi

ENGINE-GENERATOR SET
Factory-assembled and -tested, engine-generator set.
Mounting Frame: Maintain alignment of mounted components without depending
on concrete foundation; and have lifting attachments.
Rigging Diagram: Inscribed on metal plate permanently attached to mounting
frame to indicate location and lifting capacity of each lifting attachment
and generator-set center of gravity.
Capacity and Characteristics:

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Power Output Rating: Nominal ratings as indicated in plans.

Output Connections: Three-phase, four wire.
Nameplate: For each major system component to identify manufacturer's
name and address, and model and serial number of component.
Generator-Set Performance:
Steady-State Voltage Operational Bandwidth: 3 percent of rated output
voltage from no load to full load.
Transient Voltage Performance: Not more than 20 percent variation for 50
percent step-load increase or decrease. Voltage shall recover and
remain within the steady-state operating band within three seconds.
Steady-State Frequency Operational Bandwidth: 0.5 percent of rated
frequency from no load to full load.
Steady-State Frequency Stability: When system is operating at any constant
load within the rated load, there shall be no random speed variations
outside the steady-state operational band and no hunting or surging of
speed.
Transient Frequency Performance: Less than 5 percent variation for 50
percent step-load increase or decrease. Frequency shall recover and
remain within the steady-state operating band within five seconds.
Output Waveform: At no load, harmonic content measured line to line or line
to neutral shall not exceed 5 percent total and 3 percent for single
harmonics. Telephone influence factor, determined according to
NEMA MG 1 (Motors and Generators), shall not exceed 50 percent.
Sustained Short-Circuit Current: For a 3-phase, bolted short circuit at system
output terminals, system shall supply a minimum of 250 percent of
rated full-load current for not less than 10 seconds and then clear the
fault automatically, without damage to generator system components.
Start Time: Comply with NFPA 110 (Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems), Type 10, system requirements.
Generator-Set Performance for Sensitive Loads:
Oversizing generator compared with the rated power output of the engine is
permissible to meet specified performance.
Nameplate Data for Oversized Generator: Show ratings required by
the Contract Documents rather than ratings that would
normally be applied to generator size installed.
Steady-State Voltage Operational Bandwidth: 1 percent of rated output
voltage from no load to full load.
Transient Voltage Performance: Not more than 10 percent variation for 50
percent step-load increase or decrease. Voltage shall recover and
remain within the steady-state operating band within 0.5 second.
Steady-State Frequency Operational Bandwidth: Plus or minus 0.25 percent
of rated frequency from no load to full load.
Steady-State Frequency Stability: When system is operating at any constant
load within the rated load, there shall be no random speed variations
outside the steady-state operational band and no hunting or surging of
speed.

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Transient Frequency Performance: Less than 2-Hz variation for 50 percent

step-load increase or decrease. Frequency shall recover and remain
within the steady-state operating band within three seconds.
Output Waveform: At no load, harmonic content measured line to neutral
shall not exceed 2 percent total with no slot ripple. Telephone
influence factor, determined according to NEMA MG 1, shall not
exceed 50 percent.
Sustained Short-Circuit Current: For a 3-phase, bolted short circuit at system
output terminals, system shall supply a minimum of 300 percent of
rated full-load current for not less than 10 seconds and then clear the
fault automatically, without damage to winding insulation or other
generator system components.
Excitation System: Performance shall be unaffected by voltage distortion
caused by nonlinear load.
Provide permanent magnet excitation for power source to voltage
regulator.
Start Time: Comply with NFPA 110, Type 10, system requirements.

ENGINE
Fuel: Fuel oil, Grade DF-2.
Rated Engine Speed: 1800 rpm.
Maximum Piston Speed for Four-Cycle Engines: 11.4 m/s.
Lubrication System: The following items are mounted on engine or skid:
Filter and Strainer: Rated to remove 90 percent of particles 5 micrometers
and smaller while passing full flow.
Thermostatic Control Valve: Control flow in system to maintain optimum oil
temperature. Unit shall be capable of full flow and is designed to be
fail-safe.
Crankcase Drain: Arranged for complete gravity drainage to an easily
removable container with no disassembly and without use of pumps,
siphons, special tools, or appliances.
Engine Fuel System:
Main Fuel Pump: Mounted on engine. Pump ensures adequate primary fuel
flow under starting and load conditions.
Relief-Bypass Valve: Automatically regulates pressure in fuel line and returns
excess fuel to source.
Governor: Adjustable isochronous, with speed sensing.
Cooling System: Closed loop, liquid cooled, with radiator factory mounted on
engine-generator-set mounting frame and integral engine-driven coolant
pump.
Coolant: Solution of 50 percent ethylene-glycol-based antifreeze and 50
percent water, with anticorrosion additives as recommended by
engine manufacturer.
Size of Radiator: Adequate to contain expansion of total system coolant from
cold start to 110 percent load condition.

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Expansion Tank: Constructed of welded steel plate and rated to withstand

maximum closed-loop coolant system pressure for engine used.
Equip with gage glass and petcock.
Temperature Control: Self-contained, thermostatic-control valve modulates
coolant flow automatically to maintain optimum constant coolant
temperature as recommended by engine manufacturer.
Coolant Hose: Flexible assembly with inside surface of nonporous rubber
and outer covering of aging-, ultraviolet-, and abrasion-resistant fabric.
Rating: 345-kPa maximum working pressure with coolant at 82
deg C, and noncollapsible under vacuum.
End Fittings: Flanges or steel pipe nipples with clamps to suit piping
and equipment connections.
Muffler/Silencer: Critical type, sized as recommended by engine manufacturer and
selected with exhaust piping system to not exceed engine manufacturer's
engine backpressure requirements.
Minimum sound attenuation of 25 dB at 500 Hz.
Sound level measured at a distance of 3 m from exhaust discharge after
installation is complete shall be 85 dBA or less.
Air-Intake Filter: Heavy-duty, engine-mounted air cleaner with replaceable dry-filter
element and "blocked filter" indicator.
Starting System: 24-V electric, with negative ground.
Components: Sized so they will not be damaged during a full engine-
cranking cycle with ambient temperature at maximum specified in
Part 1 "Project Conditions" Article.
Cranking Motor: Heavy-duty unit that automatically engages and releases
from engine flywheel without binding.
Cranking Cycle: As required by NFPA 110 for system level specified.
Battery: Adequate capacity within ambient temperature range specified in
Part 1 "Project Conditions"
Battery Cable: Size as recommended by engine manufacturer for cable
length indicated. Include required interconnecting conductors and
connection accessories.
Battery Compartment: Factory fabricated of metal with acid-resistant finish
and thermal insulation. Thermostatically controlled heater shall be
arranged to maintain battery above 10 deg C regardless of external
ambient temperature within range specified in Part 1 "Project
Conditions" Article. Include accessories required to support and
fasten batteries in place.
Battery-Charging Alternator: Factory mounted on engine with solid-state
voltage regulation and 35-A minimum continuous rating.
Battery Charger: Current-limiting, automatic-equalizing and float-charging
type. Unit shall comply with UL 1236 and include the following
features:
Operation: Equalizing-charging rate of 10 A shall be initiated
automatically after battery has lost charge until an adjustable
equalizing voltage is achieved at battery terminals. Unit shall

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then be automatically switched to a lower float-charging mode

and shall continue to operate in that mode until battery is
discharged again.
Automatic Temperature Compensation: Adjust float and equalize
voltages for variations in ambient temperature from minus 40
deg C to plus 60 deg C to prevent overcharging at high
temperatures and undercharging at low temperatures.
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Maintain constant output voltage
regardless of input voltage variations up to plus or minus 10
percent.
Ammeter and Voltmeter: Flush mounted in door. Meters shall
indicate charging rates.
Safety Functions: Sense abnormally low battery voltage and close
contacts providing low battery voltage indication on control
panel. Sense high battery voltage and loss of ac input or dc
output of battery charger. Either condition shall close contacts
that provide a battery-charger malfunction indication at
generator control panel.
Enclosure and Mounting: NEMA 250, Type 1, wall-mounted cabinet.

FUEL OIL STORAGE

Comply with NFPA 30 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code).
Day Tank: Comply with UL 142 (Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible Liquids), freestanding, factory-fabricated fuel
tank assembly, with integral, float-controlled transfer pump and the following
features:
Containment: Integral rupture basin with a capacity of 150 percent of nominal
capacity of day tank.
Leak Detector: Locate in rupture basin and connect to provide audible and
visual alarm in the event of day-tank leak.
Tank Capacity: As indicated on plans (providing 8 hours at full load capacity).
Pump Capacity: Exceeds maximum flow of fuel drawn by engine-mounted
fuel supply pump at 110 percent of rated capacity, including fuel
returned from engine.
Low-Level Alarm Sensor: Liquid-level device operates alarm contacts at 25
percent of normal fuel level.
High-Level Alarm Sensor: Liquid-level device operates alarm and redundant
fuel shutoff contacts at midpoint between overflow level and 100
percent of normal fuel level.
Piping Connections: Factory-installed fuel supply and return lines from tank
to engine; local fuel fill, vent line, overflow line; and tank drain line with
shutoff valve.
Redundant High-Level Fuel Shutoff: Actuated by high-level alarm sensor in
day tank to operate a separate motor device that disconnects day-tank
pump motor. Sensor shall signal solenoid valve, located in fuel suction
line between fuel storage tank and day tank, to close. Both actions
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initiate an alarm signal to genset control panel but shall not shut down
engine-generator set.

CONTROL
Automatic Starting System Sequence of Operation: When mode-selector switch on
the generator control panel is in the automatic position, remote-control
contacts in one or more separate automatic transfer switches initiate starting
and stopping of generator set. When mode-selector switch is switched to the
on position, generator set starts. The off position of same switch initiates
generator-set shutdown. When generator set is running, specified system or
equipment failures or derangements automatically shut down generator set
and initiate alarms. Operation of a remote emergency-stop switch also shuts
down generator set.
Manual Starting System Sequence of Operation: Switching on-off switch on the
generator control panel to the on position starts generator set. The off
position of same switch initiates generator-set shutdown. When generator set
is running, specified system or equipment failures or derangements
automatically shut down generator set and initiate alarms. Operation of a
remote emergency-stop switch also shuts down generator set.
Configuration: Operating and safety indications, protective devices, basic system
controls, and engine gages shall be grouped in a common control panel
mounted on the generator set. Mounting method shall isolate the control
panel from generator-set vibration.
Configuration: Operating and safety indications, protective devices, basic system
controls, and engine gages shall be grouped in a common wall-mounted
control panel.
Configuration: Operating and safety indications, protective devices, basic system
controls, engine gages, instrument transformers, generator disconnect switch
or circuit breaker, and other indicated components shall be grouped in a
combination control and power panel. Control section of panel shall be
isolated from power sections by steel barriers. Panel features shall include
the following:
Wall-Mounting Cabinet Construction: Rigid, self-supporting steel unit. Power
bus shall be copper. Bus, bus supports, control wiring, and
temperature rise shall comply with UL 891 (Switchboard).
Switchboard Construction: Freestanding unit
Switchgear Construction: Freestanding unit
Current and Potential Transformers: Instrument accuracy class.
Indicating and Protective Devices and Controls: As required by NFPA 110, and the
following:
AC voltmeter.
AC ammeter.
AC frequency meter.
DC voltmeter (alternator battery charging).
Engine-coolant temperature gage.
Engine lubricating-oil pressure gage.
Running-time meter.
Ammeter-voltmeter, phase-selector switch(es).
Generator-voltage adjusting rheostat.

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Fuel tank derangement alarm.

Fuel tank high-level shutdown of fuel supply alarm.
Generator overload.
Indicating and Protective Devices and Controls:
AC voltmeter.
AC ammeter.
AC frequency meter.
DC voltmeter (alternator battery charging).
Engine-coolant temperature gage.
Engine lubricating-oil pressure gage.
Running-time meter.
Ammeter-voltmeter, phase-selector switch(es).
Generator-voltage adjusting rheostat.
Start-stop switch.
Overspeed shutdown device.
Coolant high-temperature shutdown device.
Coolant low-level shutdown device.
Oil low-pressure shutdown device.
Fuel tank derangement alarm.
Fuel tank high-level shutdown of fuel supply alarm.
Generator overload.
Supporting Items: Include sensors, transducers, terminals, relays, and other
devices and include wiring required to support specified items. Locate
sensors and other supporting items on engine or generator, unless otherwise
indicated.
Connection to Data Link: A separate terminal block, factory wired to Form C dry
contacts, for each alarm and status indication is reserved for connections for
data-link transmission of indications to remote data terminals.

Common Audible Alarm: Comply with NFPA 110 requirements for Level 1
systems. Include necessary contacts and terminals in control panel.
Overcrank shutdown.
Coolant low-temperature alarm.
Control switch not in auto position.
Battery-charger malfunction alarm.
Battery low-voltage alarm.
Common Audible Alarm: Signal the occurrence of any events listed below without
differentiating between event types. Connect so that after an alarm is
silenced, clearing of initiating condition will reactivate alarm until silencing
switch is reset.
Engine high-temperature shutdown.
Lube-oil, low-pressure shutdown.
Overspeed shutdown.
Remote emergency-stop shutdown.
Engine high-temperature prealarm.
Lube-oil, low-pressure prealarm.
Fuel tank, low-fuel level.
Low coolant level.
Alarm Annunciator: Comply with NFPA 99. An LED labeled with proper alarm
conditions shall identify each alarm event and a common audible signal shall
sound for each alarm condition. Silencing switch in face of panel shall silence

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signal without altering visual indication. Connect so that after an alarm is

silenced, clearing of initiating condition will reactivate alarm until silencing
switch is reset. Cabinet and faceplate are surface- or flush-mounting type to
suit mounting conditions indicated.
Emergency-Stop Switch: Flush; wall mounted, unless otherwise indicated; and
labeled. Push button shall be protected from accidental operation.

GENERATOR OVERCURRENT AND FAULT PROTECTION

Generator Circuit Breaker: Molded-case, thermal-magnetic type; 100 percent
rated; complying with NEMA AB 1 and UL 489.
Tripping Characteristic: Designed specifically for generator protection.
Trip Rating: Matched to generator rating.
Shunt Trip: Connected to trip breaker when generator set is shut down by
other protective devices.
Mounting: Adjacent to or integrated with control panel.
Generator Circuit Breaker: Molded-case, electronic-trip type; 100 percent rated;
complying with UL 489.
Tripping Characteristics: Adjustable long-time and short-time delay and
instantaneous.
Trip Settings: Selected to coordinate with generator thermal damage curve.
Shunt Trip: Connected to trip breaker when generator set is shut down by
other protective devices.
Mounting: Adjacent to or integrated with control panel.
Generator Circuit Breaker: Insulated-case, electronic-trip type; 100 percent rated;
complying with UL 489.
Tripping Characteristics: Adjustable long-time and short-time delay and
instantaneous.
Trip Settings: Selected to coordinate with generator thermal damage curve.
Shunt Trip: Connected to trip breaker when generator set is shut down by
other protective devices.
Mounting: Adjacent to or integrated with control panel.
Generator Disconnect Switch: Molded-case type, 100 percent rated.
Rating: Matched to generator output rating.
Shunt Trip: Connected to trip switch when signaled by generator protector or
by other protective devices.
Generator Protector: Microprocessor-based unit shall continuously monitor current
level in each phase of generator output, integrate generator heating effect
over time, and predict when thermal damage of alternator will occur. When
signaled by generator protector or other generator-set protective devices, a
shunt-trip device in the generator disconnect switch shall open the switch to
disconnect the generator from load circuits. Protector shall perform the
following functions:
Initiates a generator overload alarm when generator has operated at an
overload equivalent to 110 percent of full-rated load for 60 seconds.
Indication for this alarm is integrated with other generator-set
malfunction alarms.
Under single or three-phase fault conditions, regulates generator to 300
percent of rated full-load current for up to 10 seconds.
As overcurrent heating effect on the generator approaches the thermal
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opens the generator disconnect device, and shuts down the generator
set.
Senses clearing of a fault by other overcurrent devices and controls recovery
of rated voltage to avoid overshoot.
Ground-Fault Indication: Comply with NFPA 70, "Emergency System" signals for
ground-fault. Integrate ground-fault alarm indication with other generator-set
alarm indications.

GENERATOR, EXCITER, AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Comply with NEMA MG 1.
Drive: Generator shaft shall be directly connected to engine shaft. Exciter shall be
rotated integrally with generator rotor.
Electrical Insulation: Class H or Class F.
Stator-Winding Leads: Brought out to terminal box to permit future reconnection for
other voltages if required.
Construction shall prevent mechanical, electrical, and thermal damage due to
vibration, overspeed up to 125 percent of rating, and heat during operation at
110 percent of rated capacity.
Enclosure: Drip-proof.
Instrument Transformers: Mounted within generator enclosure.
Voltage Regulator: Solid-state type, separate from exciter, providing performance
as specified.
Adjusting rheostat on control panel shall provide plus or minus 5 percent
adjustment of output-voltage operating band.
Strip Heater: Thermostatically controlled unit arranged to maintain stator windings
above dew point.
Windings: Two-thirds pitch stator winding and fully linked amortisseur winding.
Sub-transient Reactance: 12 percent, maximum.

EXECUTION

EXAMINATION
Examine areas, equipment bases, and conditions, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation and other conditions affecting
packaged engine-generator performance.
Examine roughing-in of piping systems and electrical connections. Verify actual
locations of connections before packaged engine-generator installation.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

INSTALLATION
Comply with packaged engine-generator manufacturers' written installation and
alignment instructions and with NFPA 110.
Install packaged engine generator to provide access, without removing connections
or accessories, for periodic maintenance.
Install packaged engine generator with restrained spring isolators having a
minimum deflection of 25 mm on 100-mm high concrete base.

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Install Schedule 40, black steel piping with welded joints and connect to engine
muffler. Install thimble at wall. Piping shall be same diameter as muffler
outlet.
Install condensate drain piping to muffler drain outlet full size of drain
connection with a shutoff valve, stainless-steel flexible connector, and
Schedule 40, black steel pipe with welded joints.
Electrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by equipment manufacturers
but not specified to be factory mounted.

CONNECTIONS
Piping installation requirements are specified in other Sections. Drawings indicate
general arrangement of piping and specialties.
Connect fuel, cooling-system, and exhaust-system piping adjacent to packaged
engine generator to allow service and maintenance.
Connect engine exhaust pipe to engine with flexible connector.
Ground equipment according to Section 16060 "Grounding and Bonding"
Connect wiring according to Section 16120 " Conductors and Cables."

IDENTIFICATION
Identify system components according to Section 16075 "Electrical Identification”.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and
inspections and prepare test reports.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative
to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment
installations, including connections. Report results in writing.
Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service
representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment
installations, including connections, and to assist in testing.
Tests and Inspections:
Perform tests recommended by manufacturer and each electrical test and
visual and mechanical inspection for "AC Generators and for
Emergency Systems" specified in NETA Acceptance Testing
Specification. Certify compliance with test parameters.
NFPA 110 Acceptance Tests: Perform tests required by NFPA 110 that are
additional to those specified here including, but not limited to, single-
step full-load pickup test.
Battery Tests: Equalize charging of battery cells according to manufacturer's
written instructions. Record individual cell voltages.
Measure charging voltage and voltages between available battery
terminals for full-charging and float-charging conditions.
Check electrolyte level and specific gravity under both
conditions.

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Test for contact integrity of all connectors. Perform an integrity load

test and a capacity load test for the battery.
Verify acceptance of charge for each element of the battery after
discharge.
Verify that measurements are within manufacturer's specifications.
Battery-Charger Tests: Verify specified rates of charge for both equalizing
and float-charging conditions.
System Integrity Tests: Methodically verify proper installation, connection,
and integrity of each element of engine-generator system before and
during system operation. Check for air, exhaust, and fluid leaks.
Exhaust-System Back-Pressure Test: Use a manometer with a scale
exceeding 120 kPa. Connect to exhaust line close to engine exhaust
manifold. Verify that back pressure at full-rated load is within
manufacturer's written allowable limits for the engine.
Exhaust Emissions Test: Comply with applicable government test criteria.
Voltage and Frequency Transient Stability Tests: Use recording oscilloscope
to measure voltage and frequency transients for 50 and 100 percent
step-load increases and decreases, and verify that performance is as
specified.
Harmonic-Content Tests: Measure harmonic content of output voltage under
25 percent and at 100 percent of rated linear load. Verify that
harmonic content is within specified limits.
Noise Level Tests: Measure A-weighted level of noise emanating from
generator-set installation, including engine exhaust and cooling-air
intake and discharge, at four locations on the property line, and
compare measured levels with required values.
Coordinate tests with tests for transfer switches and run them concurrently.
Test instruments shall have been calibrated within the last 12 months, traceable to
standards of NIST, and adequate for making positive observation of test
results. Make calibration records available for examination on request.
Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and
retest until no leaks exist.
Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper motor rotation and unit operation.
Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning
controls and equipment.
Remove and replace malfunctioning units and re-test as specified above.
Retest: Correct deficiencies identified by tests and observations and retest until
specified requirements are met.
Report results of tests and inspections in writing. Record adjustable relay settings
and measured insulation resistances, time delays, and other values and
observations. Attach a label or tag to each tested component indicating
satisfactory completion of tests.

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DEMONSTRATION
Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance
personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain engine generator.

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UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 16011, "Electrical General Requirements" applies to this section with additions
and modifications specified herein.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following information for approval:

1.2.1 Manufacturer's Data and Shop Drawings:

a. Conduit;
b. Insulating Tape;
c. Splice kits, medium and low voltage;
d. Cable lubricants;
e. Sealing Material for Manhole and Handhole Joints;
f. Poured in Place Manholes;
g. Handhole/Manhole Frame and Cover;

1.2.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions:

a. Manufacturer’s directions for use of ground megger with proposed method

indicated;
b. Terminator manufacturer’s installation instructions

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and equipment shall conform to the respective specifications and standards
and to the specifications herein. Electrical ratings shall be as indicated.

2.1.1 Conduit

a. Rigid Plastic Conduit: PVC conduit shall be thick wall, “CROWN PIPES”,
"NELTEX" or “MOLDEX” brand.

2.1.2 Tape
Plastic insulating tape shall be capable of performing in a continuous
temperature environment of 80°C.

2.1.3 Power Wire and Cable

a. Wire and Cable Conductor Sizes: Wire and cable conductor sizes are
designated by Square Millimeter (mm²). Conductors shall be copper.
Insulated conductors shall bear the date of manufacture imprinted on the
wire insulation with other identification. Wire and cable manufactured more
than 6 months before deliver to the job site shall not be used. Provide

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conductor identification within each enclosure where a tap, a splice or a

termination is made.

b. 600 Volt Wires and Cables: Conductor sizes are indicated by Square
Millimeter (mm2) for copper conductors. Insulated wires and cables
manufactured more than six months prior to delivery shall not be used.
Wires and cables shall be “Phelps Dodge” or “Philflex”.
c. Wire Conformation: Provide wires with type THW designation. Only wires
with "W" in the type designation shall be used in wet or damp locations.
d. 600 Volt Wire Connector and Terminals: Shall provide a uniform
compression over the entire contact surface. Solderless terminal lugs shall
be used on stranded conductors.
e. 600 Volt Splices: Provide splices with a compression connector on the
conductor and by insulating and waterproofing using one of the following
methods, which are suitable for continuous submersion in water and
comply ANSI C119.1.

1. Provide cast-type splice insulation by means of molded casting

process employing a thermosetting epoxy resin insulating material
applied by a gravity poured method or by a pressure injected method.
Provide component materials of the resin insulation in a packaged
form ready for convenient mixing without removing from the package.
2. Gravity poured method shall employ materials and equipment
contained in an approved commercial splicing kit, which includes a
mold suitable for the cables to be spliced. When the mold is in place
around the joined conductors, prepare the resin mix and pour into the
mold.
3. Provide heavy wall heat shrinkable splice insulation by means of a
thermoplastic adhesive sealant material, which shall be applied by a
clean burning propane gas torch.
4. Provide a cold-shrink rubber splice, which consists of an EPDM rubber
tube, which has been factory stretched onto a spiraled core, which is
removed during splice installation. The installation shall not require
heat or flame, or any additional materials such as covering or
adhesive. It shall be designed for use with inline compression type
connectors, or indoor, outdoor, direct-burial or submerged locations.

2.1.4 Medium Voltage Outdoor Terminations: Outdoor-type terminators shall be cold

shrink type or porcelain insulator, in conformance to IEEE 48 Class 1.

a. Cold-Shrink Type: Terminator shall be a one-piece design, where high-

dielectric constant (capacitive) stress control is integrated within a skirted
insulator made of silicone rubber, munsel gray in color. Termination shall
not require heat or flame for installation. Termination kit shall contain all
necessary materials (except for the lugs). Termination shall be designed
for installation in low or highly contaminated indoor and outdoor locations
and shall be rated for continuous operation at 90 degree C, with an
emergency overload temperature rating of 130 degree C.
b. Porcelain Insulator Type Terminator shall comply with requirements of
IEEE 48 Class 1, except that the requirements of design tightness test
need not be met. However, the terminator shall not exude any insulating
filler compound under either test or service. Terminator shall consist of a
porcelain insulator, copper cable connector-hood nut assembly and
copper aerial lug as required, metal body and supporting bracket, sealed
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insulating filler compound or material.

2.1.5 Indoor Terminations/Terminations Within Equipment Enclosures: Refer to

equipment specifications.

2.1.6 Medium Voltage Cable Joints: Provide joints in accordance with IEEE 404
suitable for the rated voltage, insulation level, and insulation type of the cable.
Upon request, supply manufacturer's design qualification test report in
accordance with IEEE 404. Connectors for joint shall be tin-plated electrolytic
copper, having ends tapered and having center stops to equalize cable
insertion. Connectors shall be rated for voltage of 35 kV, minimum.

a. Heat-shrinkable joint: Consists of a uniform cross-section heat-shrinkable

polymeric construction with a linear stress relief system, a high dielectric
strength insulating material, and an integrally bonded outer conductor
layer for shielding. Replace original cable jacket with a heavy-wall heat-
shrinkable sleeve with waterproof mastic seal on both ends.
b. Watertight taped-type joint: Consists of an approved connector, self-fusing
or self-bonding insulating tape, self-fusing semi-conducting tape, tinned
copper shielding tape or braid, and plastic tape.

2.1.7 Pull Wire: Pull wire shall be 2.0 mm² hot-dip galvanized steel or plastic having a
minimum tensile strength of 91 kgs in each empty duct. Minimum 305 mm of
slack shall be left at each end of pull wires.

2.1.8 Buried Warning and Identification Tape: Provide detectable aluminum foil
plastic-backed tape or detectable magnetic plastic tape manufactured
specifically for warning and identification of buried cable and conduit. Tape
shall be detectable by an electronic detection instrument. Provide tape in rolls,
50 mm minimum width, color coded for the utility involved with warning and
identification imprinted in bold black letters continuously and repeatedly over
entire tape length. Warning and identification shall be CAUTION BURIED
ELECTRIC.

2.1.9 Grounding and Bonding Equipment: Shall conform to UL.

2.1.10 Underground Structures: Cast-in-place trenches and handholes. Cast-in-place

concrete handholes shall have a smooth trowel finish for floors and horizontal
surfaces. Construct walls on a footing of cast-in-place concrete. Top, walls, and
bottom shall consist of reinforced concrete. Walls and bottom shall be of
monolithic concrete construction. Duct entrances and windows shall be located
near the corners of structures to facilities cable racking. Covers shall fit the
frames without undue play. Steel and iron shall be formed to shape and size
with sharp lines and angles. Castings shall be free from warp and blowholes
that may impair their strength or appearance. Exposed metal shall have a
smooth finish and sharp lines and arises. Provide all necessary lugs, rabbets,
and brackets. Set pulling-in irons and other built-in items in place before
depositing concrete. A pulling-in iron shall be installed in the wall opposite each
duct line entrance. The word "ELECTRICAL" and “TELECOM” shall be cast in
the top face of all power and telephone/CATV handhole covers, respectively.
Cable racks, including rack arms and insulators, shall be adequate to
accommodate the cable.

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2.1.11 Drainage Pipe and Fittings: Cast-iron, extra strength. Drain shall be cast-iron,
coated or uncoated, plain pattern, bottom outlet with perforated or slotted
hinged cover.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Underground cable installation shall conform to Philippine Electrical Code.
3.1.1 Concrete: Unless indicated on plans, concrete for electrical requirements shall
be at least 211 kg per square centimeter concrete with 2.54 cm maximum
aggregate.
3.1.2 Earthwork: Excavation, backfilling, and pavement repairs for electrical
requirements shall conform to the requirements of existing Civil Works
specifications.
3.1.3 Underground Duct With Concrete Encasement: Construct underground duct
lines of individual conduits encased in concrete. Except where rigid
galvanized steel conduit is indicated or specified, the conduit shall be of
Schedule 40 PVC. Do not mix the kind of conduit used in any one duct bank.
Ducts shall not be smaller than 102 mm in diameter unless otherwise indicated.
The concrete encasement surrounding the bank shall be rectangular in cross-
section and shall provide at least 76 mm of concrete cover for ducts. Separate
conduits by a minimum concrete thickness of 50 mm, except separate light and
power conduits from control and signal/telecomm, conduits by a minimum
concrete thickness of 76 mm.
3.1.3.1 The top of the concrete envelope shall not be less than 0.46 m below
grade except that under roads and pavement it shall be not less than
0.60 m below grade.
3.1.3.2 Duct lines shall have a continuous slope downward toward
manholes/handholes and away from buildings with a pitch of not less
than 76 mm in 30 m. Except at conduit risers, accomplish changes in
direction of runs exceeding a total of 10 degrees, either vertical or
horizontal, by long sweep bends having a minimum radius of curvature
of 7.6 m. Sweep bends may be made up of one or more curved or
straight sections or combinations thereof. Manufactured bends shall
have a minimum radius of 0.46 m for use with conduits of less than 76
mm in diameter and a minimum radius of 0.91 m for ducts of 76 mm in
diameter and larger.
3.1.3.3 Terminate conduits in end-bells where duct lines enter
manholes/handholes. Separators shall be of pre-cast concrete.
Stagger the joints of the conduits by rows and layers so as to provide a duct
line having the maximum strength. During construction, protect partially
completed duct lines from the entrance of debris such as mud, sand and dirt
by means of suitable conduit plugs. As each section of a duct line is
completed from manholes/handhole to manholes/handhole, draw a brush
through having the diameter of the duct, and having stiff bristles until the
conduit is clear of all particles of earth, sand, and gravel; then immediately
install conduit plugs.
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3.1.5 Ground Rods: In each electric manhole, at a convenient point close to the wall,
a 20 mm by 3048 mm copper-clad steel ground rod shall be driven into the
earth before the floor is poured so that approximately 100 mm of the ground
rod will extend above the trench manhole and handhole floor. When precast
concrete manholes and handholes are used, the top of the ground rod may be
below the floor and a 50 mm tinned ground conductor brought into the
handhole through a watertight sleeve in the handhole wall.
3.1.6 Cable Pulling: Test duct lines with a mandrel and thoroughly swab out to
remove foreign material before the pulling of cables. Pull cables down grade
with the feed-in-point at the junction box or buildings of the highest elevation.
Use flexible cable feeds to convey cables through the manholes/handholes
opening and into the duct runs. Cable slack shall be accumulated at each
manholes/handhole or junction box where space permits by training the cable
around the interior to form one complete loop. Minimum allowable bending
radii shall be maintained in forming such loops.
3.1.6.1 Lubricants for assisting in the pulling of jacketed cables shall be those
specifically recommended by the cable manufacturer. Cable lubricants
shall be soapstone, graphite, or talk for rubber or plastic jacketed
cables. The lubricant shall not be deleterious to the jacket or outer
coverings.
3.1.6.2 Cable pulling tensions shall not exceed the maximum pulling tension
recommended by the cable manufacturer.
3.1.7 Grounding: Non-current carrying metallic parts associated with electrical
equipment shall have a maximum resistance to “solid” earth ground not
exceeding the following values:
a. Generating and control equipment 1000 volts and over: 1 ohm
b. Main substations, distribution substations, switching stations, primary
distribution stations enclosed by fences:
1. 500 kVA or less: 5 ohms;
2. 500 kVA to 1000 kVA: 5 ohms;
3. 1000 kVA or over: 3 ohms;
c. Pad-mounted transformers without protective fences: 5 ohms;
d. Ground in manholes, handholes, and vaults: 5 ohms;
e. Grounding other metal enclosures of primary voltage electrical and
electrically-operated equipment: 5 ohms;
f. Grounded secondary distribution system neutral and noncurrent-carrying
metal parts associated with distribution systems and grounds not
otherwise covered: 5 ohms;
When work in addition to that indicated or specified is directed in order to obtain
the specified ground resistance, the provisions of the contract covering
“Changes” shall apply.
Grounding electrodes: Provide cone pointed driven ground rods driven full
depth plus 150 mm, installed to provide an earth ground of the appropriate
value for the particular equipment being grounded.
3.1.7.1 Make grounding connections which are buried or otherwise normally
inaccessible, and excepting specifically those connections for which

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access for periodic testing is required by exothermic type process.

Make fusion-welding process strictly in accordance with the weld
manufacturer’s written recommendations. Welds which have “puffed
up” or which show convex surfaces indicating improper cleaning is not
acceptable. No mechanical connector is required at thermic
weldments.
3.1.7.2 In lieu fusion-welding process, a compression ground grid connector of
a type, which uses hydraulic compression tool to provide the correct
circumferential pressure, may be used. Tools and dies shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer. An embossing die code or other
standard method shall provide visible indication that a connector has
been adequately compressed on the ground wire.
3.1.7.3 Grounding conductors shall be bare soft-drawn copper wire 14 mm
minimum unless otherwise indicated or specified.
3.1.7.4 Connect copper-clad steel ground rods only to insulated THW copper
ground conductor and weld the connection. Insulate the entire area of
the rod in the vicinity of the weld and the connecting wire and seal
against moisture penetration.
3.1.8 Provide all empty conduits with a 2.0 mm zinc coated steel wire or a plastic
rope having a breaking strength of at least 90 kgs. Leave 610 mm of spare at
each end of the pull.
3.2 FIELD TESTS
As an exception to requirements that may be stated elsewhere in the contract, the
Owner shall be given 4 working days notice prior to each test.
3.2.1 Distribution Conductors 600 Volt Class: Test all 600-volt class conductors to
verify that no short circuits or accidental grounds exist. Make tests using an
instrument, which applies a voltage of approximately 500 volts to provide a
direct reading in resistance.
3.2.2 Ground Rods: Test ground rods for ground resistance value before any wire is
connected. Use a portable ground testing megger to test each ground or group
of grounds. The instrument shall be equipped with a meter reading directly in
ohms or fractions thereof to indicate the ground value of the ground electrode
under test. Provide one copy of the megger manufacturer's directions for use
of the ground megger indicating the method to be used.
3.2.3 Test Report:
600-volt cables (identify each cable & test result).
Grounding Electrodes & Systems (identify electrodes and systems, each test).

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ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND DISCONNECT SWITCHES

GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply
to this Section.
SUMMARY
Section Includes:
Disconnect Switches
Individually mounted, enclosed circuit breakers.
Molded-case switches.
DEFINITIONS
NC: Normally closed.
NO: Normally open.
SPDT: Single pole, double throw.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: For each type of enclosed switch, circuit breaker, accessory, and
component indicated. Include dimensioned elevations, sections, weights, and
manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical
characteristics, ratings, accessories, and finishes.
Enclosure types and details for types other than NEMA 250, Type 1.
Current and voltage ratings.
Short-circuit current ratings (interrupting and withstand, as appropriate).
Include evidence of NRTL listing for series rating of installed devices.
Detail features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual
overcurrent protective devices, accessories, and auxiliary
components.
Include time-current coordination curves (average melt) for each type and
rating of overcurrent protective device; include selectable ranges for
each type of overcurrent protective device.
Shop Drawings: For enclosed switches and circuit breakers. Include plans,
elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
Qualification Data: For qualified testing agency.
Field quality-control reports.
Test procedures used.
Test results that comply with requirements.
Results of failed tests and corrective action taken to achieve test results that
comply with requirements.
Manufacturer's field service report.

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Operation and Maintenance Data: For enclosed switches and circuit breakers to
include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to
items specified in Division 1 Section 01782 "Operation and Maintenance
Data," include the following:
Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting enclosed switches
and circuit breakers.
Time-current coordination curves (average melt) for each type and rating of
overcurrent protective device; include selectable ranges for each type
of overcurrent protective device.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Testing Agency Qualifications: Member company of NETA or an NRTL.
Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Currently certified by NETA to supervise
on-site testing.
Source Limitations: Obtain enclosed switches and circuit breakers, overcurrent
protective devices, components, and accessories, within same product
category, from single source from single manufacturer.
Product Selection for Restricted Space: Drawings indicate maximum dimensions
for enclosed switches and circuit breakers, including clearances between
enclosures, and adjacent surfaces and other items. Comply with indicated
maximum dimensions.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and
application.
Comply with NFPA 70.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Environmental Limitations: Rate equipment for continuous operation under the
following conditions unless otherwise indicated:
Ambient Temperature: Not less than minus 22 deg F (minus 30 deg C) and
not exceeding 104 deg F (40 deg C).
Altitude: Not exceeding 6600 feet (2010 m).
COORDINATION
Coordinate layout and installation of switches, circuit breakers, and components
with equipment served and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace
clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels.
EXTRA MATERIALS
Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with
protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
Fuses: Equal to 10 percent of quantity installed for each size and type, but no
fewer than three of each size and type.
Fuse Pullers: Two for each size and type.

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PRODUCTS
MOLDED-CASE SWITCHES
General Requirements: MCCB with fixed, high-set instantaneous trip only, and
short-circuit withstand rating equal to equivalent breaker frame size
interrupting rating.
Features and Accessories:
Standard frame sizes and number of poles.
Lugs: Mechanical type, suitable for number, size, trip ratings, and conductor
material.
Ground-Fault Protection: Comply with UL 1053; remote-mounted and
powered type with mechanical ground-fault indicator; relay with
adjustable pickup and time-delay settings, push-to-test feature,
internal memory, and shunt trip unit; and three-phase, zero-sequence
current transformer/sensor.
Shunt Trip: Trip coil energized from separate circuit, with coil-clearing
contact.
Undervoltage Trip: Set to operate at 35 to 75 percent of rated voltage without
intentional time delay.
Auxiliary Contacts: Two SPDT switches with "a" and "b" contacts; "a"
contacts mimic switch contacts, "b" contacts operate in reverse of
switch contacts.
Alarm Switch: One NC contact that operates only when switch has tripped.
Key Interlock Kit: Externally mounted to prohibit switch operation; key shall
be removable only when switch is in off position.
Zone-Selective Interlocking: Integral with ground-fault shunt trip unit; for
interlocking ground-fault protection function.
Electrical Operator: Provide remote control for on, off, and reset operations.
Accessory Control Power Voltage: Integrally mounted, self-powered 240-
V ac.
ENCLOSURES
Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers: NEMA AB 1, NEMA KS 1, NEMA 250,
and UL 50, to comply with environmental conditions at installed location.
Indoor, Dry and Clean Locations: NEMA 250, Type 1.
Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R.
Kitchen and Wash-Down Areas: NEMA 250, Type 4X, stainless steel.
Other Wet or Damp, Indoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 4.
Indoor Locations Subject to Dust, Falling Dirt, and Dripping Noncorrosive
Liquids: NEMA 250, Type 12.
Hazardous Areas Indicated on Drawings: NEMA 250, Type 9.

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EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Examine elements and surfaces to receive enclosed switches and circuit breakers
for compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the Work.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
INSTALLATION
Install individual wall-mounted switches and circuit breakers with tops at uniform
height unless otherwise indicated.
Comply with mounting and anchoring requirements specified in Division 16 Section
16074 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems."
Temporary Lifting Provisions: Remove temporary lifting eyes, channels, and
brackets and temporary blocking of moving parts from enclosures and
components.
Install fuses in fusible devices.
Comply with NECA 1.
IDENTIFICATION
Comply with requirements in Division 16 Section 16075 "Electrical Identification."
Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and components;
provide warning signs.
Label each enclosure with engraved metal or laminated-plastic nameplate.
FILED QUALITY CONTROL
Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and
inspections.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative
to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment
installations, including connections.
Perform tests and inspections.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service
representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment
installations, including connections, and to assist in testing.
Acceptance Testing Preparation:
Test insulation resistance for each enclosed switch and circuit breaker,
component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit.
Test continuity of each circuit.
Tests and Inspections:
Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in
NETA Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance with test
parameters.
Correct malfunctioning units on-site, where possible, and retest to
demonstrate compliance; otherwise, replace with new units and retest.
Perform the following infrared scan tests and inspections and prepare reports:

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Initial Infrared Scanning: After Substantial Completion, but not more

than 60 days after Final Acceptance, perform an infrared scan of
each enclosed switch and circuit breaker. Remove front panels
so joints and connections are accessible to portable scanner.
Follow-up Infrared Scanning: Perform an additional follow-up infrared
scan of each enclosed switch and circuit breaker 11 months after
date of Substantial Completion.
Instruments and Equipment: Use an infrared scanning device
designed to measure temperature or to detect significant
deviations from normal values. Provide calibration record for
device.
Test and adjust controls, remote monitoring, and safeties. Replace damaged
and malfunctioning controls and equipment.
Enclosed switches and circuit breakers will be considered defective if they do not
pass tests and inspections.
Prepare test and inspection reports, including a certified report that identifies
enclosed switches and circuit breakers and that describes scanning results.
Include notation of deficiencies detected, remedial action taken, and
observations after remedial action.
ADJUSTING
Adjust moving parts and operable components to function smoothly, and lubricate
as recommended by manufacturer.
Set field-adjustable circuit-breaker trip ranges as specified in Division 16 Section
16055 "Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination".

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TRANSFER SWITCHES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Related Documents

B. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.2 Summary

A. This Section includes transfer switches rated 600 V and less, including the
following:

1. Automatic transfer switches.

2. Bypass/isolation switches.
3. Non-automatic transfer switches.
4. Remote annunciation systems.
5. Remote annunciation and control systems.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 13 Section 13921 "Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps" for

automatic transfer switches for fire pumps.
1.3 Submittals

E. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities,
weights, operating characteristics, furnished specialties, and accessories.

F. Shop Drawings: Dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details

showing minimum clearances, conductor entry provisions, gutter space,
installed features and devices, and material lists for each switch specified.

1. Single-Line Diagram: Show connections between transfer switch,

bypass/isolation switch, power sources, and load; and show interlocking
provisions for each combined transfer switch and bypass/isolation
switch.

G. Manufacturer Seismic Qualification Certification: Submit certification that

transfer switches accessories, and components will withstand seismic forces
defined in Division 16 Section 16073 and 16074 "Hangers and Supports for
Electrical Systems and Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems"
Include the following:

1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based

on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.
a. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without
separation of any parts from the device when subjected to the
seismic forces specified."
b. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without
separation of any parts from the device when subjected to the
seismic forces specified and the unit will be fully operational after
the seismic event."

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2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of

gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.
3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the
certification is based and their installation requirements.

H. Qualification Data: For manufacturer and testing agency.

I. Field quality-control test reports.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: For each type of product to include in

emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items
specified in Division 1 Section 01782 "Operation and Maintenance Data,"
include the following:

1. Features and operating sequences, both automatic and manual.

2. List of all factory settings of relays; provide relay-setting and calibration
instructions, including software, where applicable.

1.4 Quality Assurance

E. Manufacturer Qualifications: Maintain a service center capable of providing

training, parts, and emergency maintenance repairs within a response period
of less than eight hours from time of notification.

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, with the experience

and capability to conduct the testing indicated, that is a member company of
the InterNational Electrical Testing Association or is a nationally recognized
testing laboratory (NRTL) as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.7, and that is
acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

A. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Person currently certified by the

InterNational Electrical Testing Association or the National Institute for
Certification in Engineering Technologies to supervise on-site testing
specified in Part 3.

G. Source Limitations: Obtain automatic transfer switches, bypass/isolation

switches, nonautomatic transfer switches, remote annunciators and remote
annunciator and control panels through one source from a single
manufacturer.

H. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as

defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities
having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

I. Comply with NEMA ICS 1.

J. Comply with PEC.

K. Comply with NFPA 99.

L. Comply with NFPA 110.

M. Comply with UL 1008 unless requirements of these Specifications are stricter.

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1.6 Coordination

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into
bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in
Division 3.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

1.6 General Transfer-Switch Product Requirements

A. Indicated Current Ratings: Apply as defined in UL 1008 for continuous loading and
total system transfer, including tungsten filament lamp loads not exceeding 30
percent of switch ampere rating, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Tested Fault-Current Closing and Withstand Ratings: Adequate for duty imposed by
protective devices at installation locations in Project under the fault conditions
indicated, based on testing according to UL 1008.

C. Solid-State Controls: Repetitive accuracy of all settings shall be plus or minus 2

percent or better over an operating temperature range of minus 20 to plus 70 deg C.

D. Resistance to Damage by Voltage Transients: Components shall meet or exceed

voltage-surge withstand capability requirements when tested according to
IEEE C62.41. Components shall meet or exceed voltage-impulse withstand test of
NEMA ICS 1.

E. Electrical Operation: Accomplish by a nonfused, momentarily energized solenoid or

electric-motor-operated mechanism, mechanically and electrically interlocked in both
directions.

F. Switch Characteristics: Designed for continuous-duty repetitive transfer of full-rated

current between active power sources.

1. Limitation: Switches using molded-case switches or circuit breakers

or insulated-case circuit-breaker components are not acceptable.
2. Switch Action: Double throw; mechanically held in both directions.
3. Contacts: Silver composition or silver alloy for load-current switching.
Conventional automatic transfer-switch units, rated 225 A and higher,
shall have separate arcing contacts.

G. Neutral Switching. Where four-pole switches are indicated, provide neutral pole
switched simultaneously with phase poles.

H. Oversize Neutral: Ampacity and switch rating of neutral path through units indicated
for oversize neutral shall be double the nominal rating of circuit in which switch is
installed.

I. Annunciation, Control, and Programming Interface Components: Devices at transfer

switches for communicating with remote programming devices, annunciators, or
annunciator and control panels shall have communication capability matched with
remote device.

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J. Factory Wiring: Train and bundle factory wiring and label, consistent with Shop
Drawings, either by color-code or by numbered or lettered wire and cable tape
markers at terminations. Color-coding and wire and cable tape markers are specified
in Division 16 Section 16075 "Electrical Identification."

1. Designated Terminals: Pressure type, suitable for types and sizes of

field wiring indicated.
2. Power-Terminal Arrangement and Field-Wiring Space: Suitable for
top, side, or bottom entrance of feeder conductors as indicated.
3. Control Wiring: Equipped with lugs suitable for connection to terminal
strips.

K. Enclosures: General-purpose NEMA 250, Type 1, 3R, 12, complying with

NEMA ICS 6 and UL 508, unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 Automatic Transfer Switches

A. Comply with Level 1 equipment according to NFPA 110.

B. Switching Arrangement: Double-throw type, incapable of pauses or

intermediate position stops during normal functioning, unless otherwise
indicated.

C. Manual Switch Operation: Under load, with door closed and with either or
both sources energized. Transfer time is same as for electrical operation.
Control circuit automatically disconnects from electrical operator during
manual operation.

D. Manual Switch Operation: Unloaded. Control circuit automatically

disconnects from electrical operator during manual operation.

E. Signal-Before-Transfer Contacts: A set of normally open/normally closed dry

contacts operates in advance of retransfer to normal source. Interval is
adjustable from 1 to 30 seconds.

F. Digital Communication Interface: Matched to capability of remote annunciator

or annunciator and control panel.

G. Transfer Switches Based on Molded-Case-Switch Components: Comply with

NEMA AB 1, UL 489, and UL 869A.

H. Motor Disconnect and Timing Relay: Controls designate starters so they

disconnect motors before transfer and reconnect them selectively at an
adjustable time interval after transfer. Control connection to motor starters is
through wiring external to automatic transfer switch. Time delay for
reconnecting individual motor loads is adjustable between 1 and 60 seconds,
and settings are as indicated. Relay contacts handling motor-control circuit
inrush and seal currents are rated for actual currents to be encountered.

I. Automatic Transfer-Switch Features:

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1. Undervoltage Sensing for Each Phase of Normal Source: Sense low

phase-to-ground voltage on each phase. Pickup voltage shall be
adjustable from 85 to 100 percent of nominal, and dropout voltage is
adjustable from 75 to 98 percent of pickup value. Factory set for pickup
at 90 percent and dropout at 85 percent.
2. Adjustable Time Delay: For override of normal-source voltage sensing
to delay transfer and engine start signals. Adjustable from zero to six
seconds, and factory set for one second.
3. Voltage/Frequency Lockout Relay: Prevent premature transfer to
generator. Pickup voltage shall be adjustable from 85 to 100 percent of
nominal. Factory set for pickup at 90 percent. Pickup frequency shall
be adjustable from 90 to 100 percent of nominal. Factory set for pickup
at 95 percent.
4. Time Delay for Retransfer to Normal Source: Adjustable from 0 to 30
minutes, and factory set for 10 minutes to automatically defeat delay on
loss of voltage or sustained undervoltage of emergency source,
provided normal supply has been restored.
5. Test Switch: Simulate normal-source failure.
6. Switch-Position Pilot Lights: Indicate source to which load is connected.
7. Source-Available Indicating Lights: Supervise sources via transfer-
switch normal- and emergency-source sensing circuits.
a. Normal Power Supervision: Green light with nameplate engraved
"Normal Source Available."
b. Emergency Power Supervision: Red light with nameplate engraved
"Emergency Source Available."
8. Unassigned Auxiliary Contacts: Two normally open, single-pole,
double-throw contacts for each switch position, rated 10 A at 240-V ac.
9. Transfer Override Switch: Overrides automatic retransfer control so
automatic transfer switch will remain connected to emergency power
source regardless of condition of normal source. Pilot light indicates
override status.
10. Engine Starting Contacts: One isolated and normally closed, and one
isolated and normally open; rated 10 A at 32-V dc minimum.
11. Engine Shutdown Contacts: Time delay adjustable from zero to five
minutes, and factory set for five minutes. Contacts shall initiate
shutdown at remote engine-generator controls after retransfer of load to
normal source.
12. Engine-Generator Exerciser: Solid-state, programmable-time switch
starts engine generator and transfers load to it from normal source for a
preset time, then retransfers and shuts down engine after a preset cool-
down period. Initiates exercise cycle at preset intervals adjustable from
7 to 30 days. Running periods are adjustable from 10 to 30 minutes.
Factory settings are for 7-day exercise cycle, 20-minute running period,
and 5-minute cool-down period. Exerciser features include the
following:

a. Exerciser Transfer Selector Switch: Permits selection of exercise

with and without load transfer.
b. Push-button programming control with digital display of settings.
c. Integral battery operation of time switch when normal control power
is not available.

2.4 Bypass/Isolation Switches

A. Comply with requirements for Level 1 equipment according to NFPA 110.

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B. Description: Manual type, arranged to select and connect either source of

power directly to load, isolating transfer switch from load and from both power
sources. Include the following features for each combined automatic transfer
switch and bypass/isolation switch:

1. Means to lock bypass/isolation switch in the position that isolates

transfer switch with an arrangement that permits complete electrical
testing of transfer switch while isolated. While isolated, interlocks
prevent transfer-switch operation, except for testing or maintenance.
2. Drawout Arrangement for Transfer Switch: Provide physical
separation from live parts and accessibility for testing and
maintenance operations.
3. Bypass/Isolation Switch Current, Voltage, Closing, and Short-Circuit
Withstand Ratings: Equal to or greater than those of associated
automatic transfer switch, and with same phase arrangement and
number of poles.
4. Contact temperatures of bypass/isolation switches shall not exceed
those of automatic transfer-switch contacts when they are carrying
rated load.
5. Operability: Constructed so load bypass and transfer-switch isolation
can be performed by 1 person in no more than 2 operations in 15
seconds or less.
6. Legend: Manufacturer's standard legend for control labels and
instruction signs shall describe operating instructions.
7. Maintainability: Fabricate to allow convenient removal of major
components from front without removing other parts or main power
conductors.

C. Interconnection of Bypass/Isolation Switches with Automatic Transfer

Switches: Factory-installed copper bus bars; plated at connection points and
braced for the indicated available short-circuit current.

2.6 Remote Annunciator System

A. Functional Description: Remote annunciator panel shall annunciate

conditions for indicated transfer switches. Annunciation shall include the
following:

1. Sources available, as defined by actual pickup and dropout settings of

transfer-switch controls.
2. Switch position.
3. Switch in test mode.
4. Failure of communication link.

B. Annunciator Panel: LED-lamp type with audible signal and silencing switch.

1. Indicating Lights: Grouped for each transfer switch monitored.

2. Label each group, indicating transfer switch it monitors, location of
switch, and identity of load it serves.
3. Mounting: Flush, modular, steel cabinet, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Lamp Test: Push-to-test or lamp-test switch on front panel.

2.7 Remote Annunciator and Control System

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A. Functional Description: Include the following functions for indicated transfer

switches:

1. Indication of sources available, as defined by actual pickup and

dropout settings of transfer-switch controls.
2. Indication of switch position.
3. Indication of switch in test mode.
4. Indication of failure of digital communication link.
5. Key-switch or user-code access to control functions of panel.
6. Control of switch-test initiation.

B. Malfunction of annunciator, annunciation and control panel, or communication

link shall not affect functions of automatic transfer switch. In the event of
failure of communication link, automatic transfer switch automatically reverts
to stand-alone, self-contained operation. Automatic transfer-switch sensing,
controlling, or operating function shall not depend on remote panel for proper
operation.

2.8 Source Quality Control

A. Factory test and inspect components, assembled switches, and associated

equipment. Ensure proper operation. Check transfer time and voltage,
frequency, and time-delay settings for compliance with specified
requirements. Perform dielectric strength test complying with NEMA ICS 1.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

E. Design each fastener and support to carry load indicated by seismic

requirements and according to seismic-restraint details. See Division 16
Section 16073 and 16074 "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems and
Vibration and Seismic controls for Electrical Systems" respectively.

F. Floor-Mounting Switch: Anchor to floor by bolting.

1. Concrete Bases: 4 inches (100 mm) high, reinforced, with chamfered

edges. Extend base no more than 4 inches (100 mm) in all directions
beyond the maximum dimensions of switch, unless otherwise
indicated or unless required for seismic support. Construct concrete
bases according to Division 16 Section 16073 and 16074 "Hangers
and Supports for Electrical Systems and Vibration and Seismic
controls for Electrical Systems" respectively.

G. Annunciator and Control Panel Mounting: Flush in wall, unless otherwise

indicated.

H. Identify components according to Division 16 Section "Electrical

Identification."

I. Set field-adjustable intervals and delays, relays, and engine exerciser clock.

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3.2 Connections

F. Wiring to Remote Components: Match type and number of cables and

conductors to control and communication requirements of transfer switches
as recommended by manufacturer. Increase raceway sizes at no additional
cost to Owner if necessary to accommodate required wiring.

G. Ground equipment according to Division 16 Section 16060 "Grounding and

Bonding."

H. Connect wiring according to Division 16 Section 16120 "Conductors and

Cables."

3.3 Field Quality Control

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting

agency to perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service

representative to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and
equipment installations, including connections. Report results in writing.

C. Perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service

representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment
installation, including connections, and to assist in testing.
2. After installing equipment and after electrical circuitry has been
energized, test for compliance with requirements.
3. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test
stated in NETA Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance
with test parameters.
4. Measure insulation resistance phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground
with insulation-resistance tester. Include external annunciation and
control circuits. Use test voltages and procedure recommended by
manufacturer. Comply with manufacturer's specified minimum
resistance.
a. Check for electrical continuity of circuits and for short circuits.
b. Inspect for physical damage, proper installation and connection,
and integrity of barriers, covers, and safety features.
c. Verify that manual transfer warnings are properly placed.
d. Perform manual transfer operation.
5. After energizing circuits, demonstrate interlocking sequence and
operational function for each switch at least three times.
a. Simulate power failures of normal source to automatic transfer
switches and of emergency source with normal source available.
b. Simulate loss of phase-to-ground voltage for each phase of
normal source.
c. Verify time-delay settings.
d. Verify pickup and dropout voltages by data readout or inspection
of control settings.
e. Test bypass/isolation unit functional modes and related
automatic transfer-switch operations.

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f. Perform contact-resistance test across main contacts and

correct values exceeding 500 microhms and values for 1 pole
deviating by more than 50 percent from other poles.
g. Verify proper sequence and correct timing of automatic engine
starting, transfer time delay, retransfer time delay on restoration
of normal power, and engine cool-down and shutdown.
6. Ground-Fault Tests: Coordinate with testing of ground-fault protective
devices for power delivery from both sources.
a. Verify grounding connections and locations and ratings of sensors.

D. Testing Agency's Tests and Inspections:

1. After installing equipment and after electrical circuitry has been

energized, test for compliance with requirements.

2. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test

stated in NETA Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance
with test parameters.

3. Measure insulation resistance phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground

with insulation-resistance tester. Include external annunciation and
control circuits. Use test voltages and procedure recommended by
manufacturer. Comply with manufacturer's specified minimum
resistance.
a. Check for electrical continuity of circuits and for short circuits.
b. Inspect for physical damage, proper installation and connection,
and integrity of barriers, covers, and safety features.
c. Verify that manual transfer warnings are properly placed.
d. Perform manual transfer operation.

4. After energizing circuits, demonstrate interlocking sequence and

operational function for each switch at least three times.
a. Simulate power failures of normal source to automatic transfer
switches and of emergency source with normal source available.
b. Simulate loss of phase-to-ground voltage for each phase of
normal source.
c. Verify time-delay settings.
d. Verify pickup and dropout voltages by data readout or inspection
of control settings.
e. Test bypass/isolation unit functional modes and related
automatic transfer-switch operations.
f. Perform contact-resistance test across main contacts and
correct values exceeding 500 microhms and values for 1 pole
deviating by more than 50 percent from other poles.
g. Verify proper sequence and correct timing of automatic engine
starting, transfer time delay, retransfer time delay on restoration
of normal power, and engine cool-down and shutdown.

5. Ground-Fault Tests: Coordinate with testing of ground-fault protective

devices for power delivery from both sources.
a. Verify grounding connections and locations and ratings of sensors.

E. Coordinate tests with tests of generator and run them concurrently.

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F. Report results of tests and inspections in writing. Record adjustable relay

settings and measured insulation and contact resistances and time delays.
Attach a label or tag to each tested component indicating satisfactory
completion of tests.

G. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

H. Infrared Scanning: After Substantial Completion, but not more than 60 days
after Final Acceptance, perform an infrared scan of each switch. Remove all
access panels so joints and connections are accessible to portable scanner.

1. Follow-up Infrared Scanning: Perform an additional follow-up infrared

scan of each switch 11 months after date of Substantial Completion.
2. Instrument: Use an infrared scanning device designed to measure
temperature or to detect significant deviations from normal values.
Provide calibration record for device.
3. Record of Infrared Scanning: Prepare a certified report that identifies
switches checked and that describes scanning results. Include
notation of deficiencies detected, remedial action taken and
observations after remedial action.

3.4 Demonstration

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train EMPLOYER’s

maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain transfer switches and
related equipment as specified below.

B. Coordinate this training with that for generator equipment.

** END OF SECTION *

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PANELBOARDS

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install distribution and lighting panelboards as
hereinafter specified or as shown on the Drawings.
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Catalog for circuit breakers.
B. Shop drawing for panelboards.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.6 RATING
Panelboard ratings shall be as shown on the Drawings. All panelboards shall be rated
for the intended voltage.
2.7 STANDARDS
Panelboards shall be in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. “Standard
for Panelboards” and “Standard for Cabinets and Boxes” and shall be so labeled where
procedures exist. Panelboards shall also comply with NEMA Standards for
Panelboards, and the PEC.
2.8 CONSTRUCTION
A. Interiors
• All interiors shall be completely factory assembled with circuit breakers, wire
connectors, etc. All wire connectors, except screw terminals, shall be of the
anti-turn solderless type and shall be suitable for copper or aluminum wire of
the sizes indicated.
• Interiors shall be designed that circuit breakers can be replaced without
disturbing adjacent units and without removing the main bus connectors and
shall be so designed that circuit may be changed without machining, drilling or
tapping.
• Branch circuits shall be arranged using double row construction. Branch circuits
shall be numbered by the manufacturer.
• A nameplate shall be provided with a listing panel type, number of circuit
breakers and ratings.
B. Buses
• Bus bars for the main shall be copper. Full size neutral bars shall be included.
Bus bar taps for panels with single pole branches shall be arranged for
sequence phasing of the branch circuit devices. Busing shall be braced
throughout to conform to industry standard practice governing short circuit
stresses in panelboards. Phase busing shall be full height without reduction.
Cross connectors shall be copper.

• Neutral busing shall have a suitable lug for each outgoing feeder requiring a
neutral connection.

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• Spaces for future circuit breakers shall be bussed for the maximum device that
can be fitted into them.
C. Boxes
• Boxes shall be made from galvanized code gauge steel having multiple
knockouts unless otherwise noted. Surface mounted boxes shall be painted to
match the trim. Boxes shall be of sufficient size to provide a minimum gutter
space of 100 mm on all sides.
• At least four interior mounting studs shall be provided.
D. Trim
• Hinged doors covering all circuit breakers handles shall be included in all panel
trims.
• Doors shall have semi-flush type cylinder lock and catch except that doors over
1.25 m in height shall have a vault handle and 3-point catch complete with lock,
arranged to fasten door at top, bottom and center. Door hinges shall be
concealed. Two keys shall be supplied for each lock. All locks shall be keyed
alike; directory frame and card having a transparent cover shall be furnished on
each door.
• The trim shall be fabricated from standard gauge sheet steel.
• All interior and exterior steel surfaces of the panelboards shall be properly
cleaned and finished with light gray enamel paint over rust inhibiting
phosphatized coating. The finished paint shall be of a type to which field applied
paint will adhere.
• Trim for flush mounted panels shall overlap the box by at least 20 mm all
around. Surface trim shall have the same width and height as the box. Trim
shall be fastened with quarter turn clamps.
E. Circuit Breakers
• Panelboards shall be equipped with circuit breakers with frame size and trip
settings shown on the Drawings.
• Branch circuit breakers shall be molded case, bolt-on type.
• Circuit breakers used in 240/120-volt panelboards shall have an interrupting
capacity of not less than 10,000 amperes, RMS, symmetrical.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Surface mounted boxes shall be mounted so there is at least 15 mm air space
between the box and the wall.
B. Mount panelboards so the height of the operating handle at its highest position will
not exceed two (2) meters from the floor.
3.2 TESTING:
A. Operate circuit breakers three times, demonstrating satisfactory operation each
time.
** END OF SECTION **

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GROUNDING SYSTEM
PART 1 – REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 16050 apply to all work under this Section.

PART 2 - GENERAL
Furnish all materials and labor required to ground the panelboards, motor frames,
conduit systems, and all other electrical equipment.

PART 3 - MATERIALS
A. Ground Rods: Copper clad, 20mm dia. X 3000 mm, brand shall be KUMWELL or
approved equal. Detail as shown on drawings.
B. Ground Cable: Stranded soft-drawn copper.
C. Insulators and miscellaneous installation materials: As shown on drawings.

PART 4 - INSTALLATION:
A. Raceway Grounding: Ground all conduit systems. Use double locknuts at all panels;
use bonding jumpers if conduits are installed in concentric knockouts.
B. Equipment Grounding
1. Ground separately-mounted motor controllers, motor frames, distribution
boards, switches and outlets through grounded conductor.
2. Connect all receptacles to grounding conductor.
3. Ground transformer cases and neutrals as required.
4. All conduit systems shall be provided with a ground wire sized as per PEC.

PART 5 - TESTS
A. Ground rod-earth resistance test:
1. Test each ground rod by single test “Megger” method.
2. Test equipment: To be furnished by CONTRACTOR, equal to “Megger”.
B. Test report: Submit typewritten report, equipment used, person or persons
performing the tests, date tested, circuits or equipment tested, and results of tests.

END OF SECTION

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INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install lighting fixtures, photocell switches, contactors,
and battery-powered units and systems for interior use, including lighting fixtures and
accessories mounted on the exterior surfaces of the building.

1.2 STANDARDS
All lighting fixtures shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the PEC and shall
be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the Underwriters Laboratories
“Standards for Safety, Electric Lighting Fixtures” and shall be labeled where
procedures exist. All lighting fixtures are for operation on a nominal 230 volts power
supply.

1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Catalog for lighting fixtures, including lamps and ballasts.
B. Shop Drawing/Samples of proposed lighting fixtures might be required by the
Engineer for approval prior to installation.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 Lighting Fixtures
Provide lighting fixtures as indicated in the drawings:
A. Fluorescent Lighting fixture
• Fluorescent ballast shall be UL listed, high power factor type and shall be
designed to operate on the voltage system to which they are connected.
Ballast shall be Class P and shall have sound rating “A” unless otherwise
noted. Fixtures and ballast shall be designed and constructed to limit the
ballast case temperature to 900 C when installed in an ambient temperature of
400 C.
2.2 Emergency Lighting Units
• Emergency lighting units shall be fully automatic with 2 x PAR 36 W lamps and
12 volts sealed nickel cadmium, calcium-alloy grid batteries. Each unit shall be
designed for 230 volts, 60 Hz input and have an automatic two-rate solid state
charger, ready/off switch, press-to-test switch, amber “ready” light, red “charge”
light, and front mounted voltmeter.
• Each emergency lighting unit shall be equipped with a time delay relay to
maintain emergency lighting on for three (3) minutes after return of normal
power.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install lighting fixtures plumb, square, and level with ceiling walls, in alignment with
adjacent lighting fixture, and secure in accordance with manufacturer’s directions
and approved shop drawings.
B. The installation shall meet with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code
(PEC).
C. Mounting heights specified or indicated shall be to bottom of fixture for ceiling-
mounted fixtures and to center of fixture for wall-mounted fixtures.
D. Obtain approval of the exact mounting for lighting fixtures on the job before
installation is commenced and where applicable, after coordinating with the type,
style, and pattern of the ceiling being installed.
E. Recessed and semi-recessed fixtures may be supported from suspended ceiling
support system ceiling tees if the ceiling system support rods or wires are provided
at a minimum of four rods of wires per fixture and located not more than 152 mm
from each corner of each fixture. Four round fixtures or fixtures smaller in size than
the ceiling acoustical panels, support such fixtures independently or with at least
two 19 mm metal channels spanning, and secured to, the ceiling tees. Provide
rods or wires for lighting fixture support under this section of the specifications.
Additionally, for recessed fixtures, provide support clips securely fastened to ceiling
grid members, a minimum of one at one at or near each corner of each fixture.
F. Emergency Lights: Wire emergency lights ahead of the switch to the normal
lighting circuit located in the same room or area.
3.2 GROUNDING: Ground noncurrent-carrying part of equipment as specified in Section
16450, “Grounding System”. Where the copper-grounding conductor is connected to a
metal other than copper, provide specially treated or lined connectors suitable for this
purpose.
3.3 FIELD TESTS:
The Contractor will provide electric power required for field tests:
A. Operating Test: Upon completion of the installation, conduct an operating test to
show that the equipment operates in accordance with the requirements of this
section.

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION

GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
Section includes lightning protection for structure using early streamer emission type
(ESE air terminal.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
Shop Drawings: For air terminals and mounting accessories.
Layout of the lightning protection system, along with details of the components to
be used in the installation.
Include indications for use of raceway, data on how concealment requirements will
be met, and method of bonding of grounded and isolated metal bodies.
Field quality-control reports.
Other Informational Submittals: Plans showing dimensioned as-built locations of
grounding features, including the following:
Ground rods.
Ground loop conductor.
Certificate of approving authorities
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The system to be provided shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly
engaged in the production of lightning protection systems and shall be the
manufacturers latest approved design.
COORDINATION
Coordinate installation of lightning protection with installation of other building systems
and components, including electrical wiring, supporting structures and building
materials, metal bodies requiring bonding to lightning protection components, and
building finishes.
Coordinate installation of air terminals attached to roof systems with roofing manufacturer
and Installer.
Flashings of through-roof assemblies shall comply with roofing manufacturers'
specifications.

PRODUCTS
LIGHTING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Acceptable Manufacturers: See Section 16007 “Alternative Equipment and Suppliers”.
The air termination shall be of the type that responds dynamically to the appearance of a
lightning downleader by creating free electrons and photo-ionization between a
spherical surface and an earthed central finial.

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Arcing is not to be continuous and shall only occur during the progress of the lightning
leader. Arcing shall not occur solely due to electro-static field when a thunderstorm is
overhead except when there is leader activity in the region.
The air termination shall not cause high frequency radio interference except during the
millisecond intervals associated with the progress of the lightning leader and during
the main return strike of lightning levels in the region.
The air termination shall be non radioactive and require no special licensing.
The external shape of the terminal shall be such as to significantly reduce the buildup of
sharp point corona discharge under static field thunderstorm conditions.
The air termination shall not be dependent on batteries or external power supplies for any
part of its operation. It shall have no moving parts.
The materials of the air terminations shall be non corroding in normal atmosphere. The
center earthed finial shall be at least 300 mm2 in cross section and be made of electric
grade non ferrous material. The outer metallic surfaces of the terminal shall be
manufactured of anodized aluminum.
The air termination shall be insulated from the protected structure under all conditions.
The size of the collection volume and attractive radius of the air termination shall be
traceable to known and acceptable lighting research and statistics.
The termination shall be mounted a minimum of 10 meters from the ground.
The air termination shall be installed strictly to the manufacturer’s instructions. It shall not be
installed in corrosive environments or atmospheres without written approval from the
manufacturer.
The protective zone provided by the air termination shall be such that it becomes the
preferred strike point for all discharges.

EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
Install lightning protection components and systems according to Manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Install conductors with direct paths from air terminals to ground connections. Avoid sharp
bends.
Conceal the following conductors:
System conductors.
Down conductors.
Interior conductors.
Conductors within normal view of exterior locations at grade within 200 feet (60 m)
of building.
Cable Connections: Use crimped or bolted connections for all conductor splices and
connections between conductors and other components. Use exothermic-welded
connections in underground portions of the system.
Cable Connections: Use exothermic-welded connections for all conductor splices and
connections between conductors and other components.
Exception: In single-ply membrane roofing, exothermic-welded connections may be
used only below the roof level.

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Bond extremities of vertical metal bodies exceeding 20 m in length to lightning protection

components.
Ground Loop: Install ground-level, potential equalization conductor and extend around
the perimeter of structure.
Bury ground ring not less than (600 mm) from building foundation.
Bond ground terminals to the ground loop.
Bond grounded building systems to the ground loop conductor within 3.6 m of grade
level.
Bond lightning protection components with intermediate-level interconnection loop
conductors to grounded metal bodies of building at 60-foot (18-m) intervals.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Do not combine materials that can form an electrolytic couple that will accelerate
corrosion in the presence of moisture unless moisture is permanently excluded from
junction of such materials.
Use conductors with protective coatings where conditions cause deterioration or
corrosion of conductors.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Notify EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE at least 48 hours in advance of inspection
before concealing lightning protection components.

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STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTI0N OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install the complete structure cabling system as
detailed on the drawings and described in this specification.
1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only:
1.2.1 American National Standard Institute (ANSI);
1.2.2 Electronics Industry Association/Telecommunications Industry Association
(EIA/TIA)
1.2.3 National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA);
1.2.4 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE);
1.2.5 International Standards Organizations (ISO/IEC 11801);
1.2.6 Rural Electrification Administration (REA);
1.2.7 Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)U;
1.2.8 Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL);
1.2.9 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA);
1.2.10 Philippine Electrical Code (PEC); and
1.2.11 National Electrical Code (NEC).
1.3 RELATED SECTION:
1.3.1 Section 16402: Interior Wiring System
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
1.4.1 The Contractor shall submit the following for approval.
a. Technical data of system components;
b. Work station outlet, cable and related accessories; c.
System layout.
1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide three (3) sets of the following, upon turn-over:
a. Operation Manual;
b. Test Reports; and
c. As-Built Plans.
1.5 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall provide system performance guarantee and product warranty
for fifteen-year from the date of final acceptance.
1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION:
1.6.1 The system shall support voice USOC, AT&T, Northern Telecom, NEC,
IC6, 15DN, MITEC, and to support current application such as TP-PMD,
100Base-T, ATM 622Mbps, and 1000Base-T.

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PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.1 GENERAL
Specifications are intended to describe the requirements of Structured Cabling
System.
2.2 HORIZONTAL SYSTEM:
2.2.1 Horizontal cable: Horizontal cable shall be 100Ω, 4 pairs, Category 6,
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), 0.51mm (AWG 24), solid bare copper
wire, polyethylene insulated, PVC jacketed, and CMR flame rated. Cable
shall have the following transmission characteristics:
Frequency Attenuation Minimum PS- Minimum PS-EL
Maximum NEXT (dB) FEXT (dB)
(MHz)
(dB/100m)
100 18.6 41.8 25

2.2.2 WORK STATION OUTLET

Workstation outlet shall be Category 6, UTP, 568A, RJ45, with the
following electrical characteristics at 200MHz.

a. NEXT - ≥ 48dB
b. FEXT - 37dB; and
c. Attenuation - 0.2dB.
Constructed from high impact, flame retardant thermoplastic with color-
coded snap-in identification

2.3 MAIN & INTERMEDIATE DISTRIBTUTION FRAME (MDF & IDF)

The distribution frame shall link the horizontal system & backbone system together.
Shall be composed of floor mounted rack, patch panels, terminal block, cross
connection wires, patch cord, and cable management system.
2.3.1 Cable Management Rack
Cable management rack shall be standard EIA 19” X 7 ft floor mounted rack.
Rack shall include vertical cable managers mounted on the channels with
removable covers that can handle large quantities of cables and patch cords.
2.3.2 Copper Patch Panel
Path panel shall have Category 6 electrical performance. Path panel shall
be made of black anodized aluminum 24/48 ports, TIA 568A configuration.
2.3.3 Telephone/EPABX terminal Block
Terminal block shall be rack mounted with number pair as indicated on the
plans. Terminal block shall be color coded to TIA 568B.2-1.
Mechanical Characteristic jack connector
Operating life - 200 cycles punches down
Contact materials - Grade A copper alloy
Contact plating - Tin/Lead
Wire accommodation - Top contact
2 x 22-26 AWG solid/stranded

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Bottom contact
1 x 22-26 AWG solid/stranded
Pitch - 3.81 mm
NEXT - better than –53dB @ 100 MHz
Attenuation - <0.001 dB @ 100 MHz
Termination type - Gas -Tight insulation displacement
Resistance
Insulation - 500 megaohms
Termination - <0.5 milliohms

2.3.4 Cross Wire & Patch Cord

Cross connection wire and patch cord shall meet or exceed the same
category rating of connecting hardware.
2.4 BACKBONE CABLING:
2.4.1 TELEPHONE CABLE
Telephone cable shall conform to REA-PE-39 for underground installation
and REA-PE-22 for above ground installation, sizes shall be as indicated
on the plans.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION:
3.1.1 Horizontal cable
All horizontal cables shall not exceed ninety 90 meters from the
Main/Intermediate Distribution Frame.
3.1.2 Cord and Equipment Cable: The total length of patch cord and equipment
cable shall not exceed ten (10) meters.
3.1.3 Work Area Termination: All UTP cables wired to the telecommunications
outlet/connector should have 4-pairs terminated in eight-position modular
outlets in the work area. All pairs shall be terminated. The
telecommunications outlet/connector shall be securely mounted at planned
locations. The height of the telecommunications faceplates shall be to
applicable codes and regulations.
3.1.4 Pulling Tension: The maximum cable pulling tensions shall not exceed
manufacturer’s specifications.
3.1.5 Bend Radius: The maximum cable bend radii shall not exceed
manufacturer’s specifications. In spaces with UTP cable terminations, the
maximum bend radius for 4-pair cable shall not exceed four times the
outside diameter of the cable and ten times for multi-pair cable. This shall
be done unless this violates manufacturer specifications. During the
actual installation, bend radius on 4-pair cable shall not exceed eight
times the outside diameter of the cable and ten times for multi-pair cable.
This shall be done unless this violates manufacturer specifications.
3.1.6 Slack: In the work area, a minimum of 300 mm should be left for UTP,
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room/closets a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) of slack should be left for all cable
types. This slack must be neatly managed on trays or other support
types.
3.1.7 Cable Tie Wraps: Tie wraps shall be used at appropriate intervals to
secure cable and to provide strain relief at termination points. These
wraps shall not be over tightened to the point of deforming or crimping the
cable sheath. Hook and loop cable managers should be used in the closet
where reconfiguration of cables and terminations may be frequent.
3.1.8 Grounding: The system shall be properly grounded.
3.1.9 Label: All system components shall be properly labeled and coordinated
with the plans.
3.1.10 Workmanship: All work shall be done in a workman like fashion of the
highest standards in the telecommunications industry. All equipment and
materials are to be installed in a neat and secure manner, while cables
are to be properly dressed. Workers must clean any debris and trash at
the close of each workday.
3.2 TESTING:
3.2.1 Testing Procedures: Testing of cable channels shall be performed prior to
system cut over.
3.2.2 Copper Testing: All proposed Category 6 field-testing should be performed
with an approved level III UTP field test device. All installed channels
shall perform equal to or better than the minimum requirements as
specified by the table below.
Worst Case Channel Performance at Highest Frequency

Parameters Category 6
Insertion Loss 1-250 MHz
NEXT Loss 33.7 dB Power Sum
NEXT Loss 33.1 dB ELFEXT
30.2 dB Power Sum ELFEXT 15.3 dB Return
Loss 8.0 dB Propagation Delay
480 ns Delay Skew 30 ns ACR
0 dB Power Sum ACR 0 dB.

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ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The requirements of the Contract Documents, including the General and
Supplementary General Condition and Division 1 - General Requirements shall apply
to the work of this section.
At the time of bid, all exceptions taken to these Specifications, all variances from these
Specification and all substitutions of operating capabilities or equipment called for in
these Specification shall be listed in writing and forwarded to the Engineer. Any such
exception, variances or substitutions which were not listed at the time of bid and are
identified in the submittal, shall be grounds for immediate disapproval without
comment.
1.2 SCOPE
The work covered by this Section of the Specification shall include all labor, equipment,
materials and services to furnish and install a complete fire alarm system of the zoned,
non-coded type. It shall be complete with all necessary hardware, software and
memory specifically tailored for this installation. It shall be possible to permanently
modify the software on site by using a plug-in programmer. The Addressable system
shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
a) Fire alarm control panel.
b) Manual fire alarm stations.
c) Smoke detectors.
d) Heat detectors.
e) Audible notification appliances; bells, horns, chimes.
f) Visual notification appliances; strobes.
g) Stair pressurization system startup control.
h) Battery standby.
1.3 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARD
All equipment shall be UL listed for its intended use.
NFPA Standards 72
The National Electric Code.
All other local codes and authorities having jurisdiction
1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Secure permits and approvals prior to installation.
Prior to commencement and after completion of work notify Authorities Having
Jurisdiction.
Submit letter of approval for installation before requesting acceptance of system.
1.5 RELATED WORK
The Contractor shall coordinate work in this Section with all related trades. Work
and/or equipment provided in other Sections and related to the fire alarm system
shall include, but not be limited to:

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a) Sprinkler waterflow and supervisory switches shall be furnished and installed

by the fire protection contractor.
b) Elevator recall control circuits to be provided by the elevator control
equipment.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
Provide list of all types of equipment and components provided.
Provide description of operation of the system, similar to that provided in Part 2 of
this Section of the Specifications, to include any and all exceptions, variances or
substitutions listed at the time of bid.
Provide manufacturer's printed product data, catalog cuts and description of any
special installation procedures.
Provide samples of various items when requested.
Provide shop drawings as follows:
a) Drawing of the fire alarm control panel.
b) Single line riser diagram showing all equipment and type, number and size
of all conductors.
1.7 WARRANTY
Manufacturer shall guarantee the system equipment for a period of one (1) year from
date of final acceptance of the system.
The contractor shall guarantee all wiring and raceways to be free from inherent
mechanical or electrical defects for one (1) year from date of final acceptance of the
system.
Upon completion of the installation of fire alarm system equipment, the electrical
contractor shall provide to the architect a signed written statement, substantially in form
as follows: "The undersigned, having engaged as the Electrical Contractor on the
____________________ confirms that the fire alarm system equipment was installed
in accordance with the wiring diagrams, instructions and directions provided to us by
the manufacturer."

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
The catalog numbers used are those of Edwards Systems Technology (EST), Cooper,
or approved equal, and constitute the type and quality of equipment to be furnished.
2.2 CIRCUITING GUIDELINES
Each addressable analog loop shall be circuited as shown on the drawings but device
loading is not to exceed 80% of loop capacity in order to leave for space for future
devices. The loop shall have Class B operation.
Where it is necessary to interface Addressable initiating devices provide intelligent
input modules to supervise Class B zone wiring.
For Addressable zone annunciation at the control panel zones shall be as shown on
the zoning schedule, but shall be typically as follows:
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b) Smoke Detectors: Provide one (1) alarm zone for each wing
Each of the following types of alarm notification appliances shall be circuited as shown
on the drawings but shall be typically as follows:
a) Audible Signals: Provide one (1) notification appliance circuit for each floor,
each NAC connected to a remote signal module.
b) Visual Signals: Provide one (1) notification appliance circuit for each 3.4 A of
signal load connected direct to the control panel NACs, and 1.7A of signal
load for each NAC connected to a remote signal module.
Each of the following types of remote equipment associated with the fire alarm system
shall be provided with a form ‘C’ control relay contact as shown on the drawings, but
shall be typically as follows:
a) Pressurization Fans: Provide one control relay contact for each
pressurization fan.
2.3 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
The system shall identify any off normal condition and log each condition into the
system database as an event.
a) The system shall automatically display on the control panel Liquid Crystal
Display the first event of the highest priority by type. The priorities and types
shall be alarm, supervisory, trouble, and monitor.
b) The system shall have a Queue operation, and shall not require event
acknowledgment by the system operator. The system shall have a labeled
color coded indicator for each type of event; alarm - red, supervisory - yellow,
trouble - yellow, monitor - green. When an unseen event exists for a given
type, the indicator shall flash. When all events of a given type have been
displayed, the indicator shall change from flashing to steady.
c) For each event, the display shall include the current time, the total number of
events, the type of event, the time the event occurred and up to a 40
character custom user description.
d) The user shall be able to review each event by simply selecting scrolling keys
(up-down) for each event type.
e) New alarm, supervisory, or trouble events shall sound a silence able audible
signal at the control panel.
Operation of any alarm initiating device shall automatically:
a) Update the control/display as described above. Visually annunciate the zone
of alarm on the panel’s LCD display. The visual indication shall remain on
until the alarm condition is reset to normal.
b) Sound alarm signals in the area of alarm at the evacuation rate and the floor
directly above and below. Operation of a general alarm key station shall
cause all signals to sound evacuation.
c) Turn on strobe lights in the area of alarm and the floor directly above and
below.
d) Operate control relay contacts to start the stairwell pressurization fan system.
e) Operate control relay contacts to return all elevators that serve the floor of
alarm initiation to the ground floor. If the alarm originates from the ground
floor, operate control circuits contacts to return all elevators to the floor above
or to a level as directed by the local fire department.

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2.4 SUPPORT FOR INSTALLER AND OWNER MAINTENANCE

Provide a coded one man walk test feature. Allow audible or silent testing. Signal
alarms and troubles during test. Allow receipt of alarms and programmed operations
for alarms from areas not under test.
Provide internal system diagnostics and maintenance user interface controls to
display/report the power, communication, and general status of specific panel
components, detectors, and modules.
Provide loop controller diagnostics to identify common alarm, trouble, ground fault,
Class A fault, and map faults. Map faults include wire changes, device type changes
by location, device additions/deletions and Addressable open, short, and ground
conditions. Ground faults on the circuit wiring of remote module shall be identified by
device address.
Allow the user to disable/enable devices, zones, actions, timers and sequences.
Protect the disable function with a password.
Allow the user to activate/restore outputs, actions, sequences, and simulate detector
smoke levels.
Allow the service user to enter time and date, reconfigure an external port for download
programming, initiate auto programming and change passwords. Protect these
functions with a password.
2.5 EQUIPMENT
A. Fire Alarm Control Panel
The fire alarm control panels shall be “Quick Start” series and shall incorporate all
control electronics, relays, and necessary modules and components in a semi-
flush mounted cabinet. All control modules shall be labeled, and all zone
locations shall be identified. The cabinet shall be steel, with a gray finish. The
assembly shall contain a base panel, system power supply and battery charger
with optional modules suitable to meet the requirements of these specifications.
System circuits shall be configured as follows: Addressable analog loops Class
B; Initiating Device Circuits Class B; Notification Appliance Circuits Class B.
The system shall be supervised, site programmable, and of modular design with
expansion modules to serve up to 125 detectors and 125 remote modules, and
two notification appliance circuits (NACs) convertible to power risers to serve
remote multiple NAC modules for zoned signal applications.
The system shall store all basic system functionality and job specific data in non-
volatile memory. The system shall survive a complete power failure intact.
The system shall have built-in automatic system programming to automatically
address and map all system devices and provide a minimum default single stage
alarm system operation with support of alarm silence, trouble silence, drill, lamp
test, and reset common controls.
The system shall allow down loading of a job specific custom program created by
system application software. It shall support programming of any input point to
any output point. The system shall support the use of Bar Code readers to assist
custom programming functions. It shall allow authorized customization of
fundamental system operations using initiating events to start actions, timers,
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The system shall support distributed processor intelligent detectors with the
following operational attributes; integral multiple differential sensors, automatic
device mapping, electronic addressing, environmental compensation, pre-alarm,
dirty detector identification, automatic day/night sensitivity adjustment, dual
normal/alarm LEDs, relay bases, and isolator bases.
The system shall use full digital communications to supervise all addressable
loop devices for placement, correct location, and operation. It shall allow
swapping of “same type” devices without the need of addressing and impose the
“location” parameters on replacement device. It shall initiate and maintain a
trouble if a device is added to a loop and clear the trouble when the new device is
mapped and defined into the system.
All panel modules shall be supervised for placement and return trouble if
damaged or removed.
The system shall have a CPU watchdog circuit to initiate trouble should the CPU
fail.
The system evacuation signal rate shall be continuous.
The system program shall meet the requirements of this project, current codes
and standards, and satisfy the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Passwords shall protect any changes to system operations.
The power supply shall be a high efficiency switch mode type with line monitoring
to automatically switch to batteries for power failure or brown out conditions. The
automatic battery charger shall have low battery discharge protection. The power
supply shall provide internal power and 24 Vdc at 4A continuous for notification
appliance circuits. The power supply shall be capable of providing 10A to output
circuits for a maximum period of 50 ms. Auxiliary power shall be 24 Vdc at 500
mA. All outputs shall be power limited. The battery shall be sized to support the
system for 24 hours of supervisory and trouble signal current plus general alarm
for 5 minutes.
The LCD Display Module shall be of membrane style construction with a 14 line
224 character Liquid Crystal Display. The LCD shall use supertwist technology
and backlighting for high contrast visual clarity. In the normal mode display the
time, the total number of active events and the total number of disable points. In
the alarm mode display the total number of events and the type of event on
display. Reserve 40 characters of display space for user custom messages. The
module shall have visual indicators for the following common control functions;
AC Power, alarm, supervisory, monitor, trouble, disable, ground fault, CPU fail,
and test. There shall be common control keys and visual indicators for; reset,
alarm silence, trouble silence, drill, and one custom programmable key/indicator.
Allow the first event of the highest priority to capture the LCD for display so that
arriving fire fighters can view the first alarm event “hands free”. Provide system
function keys; status, reports, enable, disable, activate, restore, program, and
test. The module shall have a numeric keypad, zero through nine with delete and
enter keys.
2.6 COMPONENTS
2.6.1 Intelligent Devices – General
Each remote device shall have a microprocessor with non-volatile memory to
support its functionality and serviceability. Each device shall store as
required for its functionality the following data: device serial number, device
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number of alarms and troubles, time and date of last alarm, amount of
environmental compensation left/used, last maintenance date, job/project
number, current detector sensitivity values, diagnostic information (trouble
codes) and algorithms required to process sensor data and perform
communications with the loop controller.
Each device shall be capable of electronic addressing, either automatically or
application programmed assigned, to support physical/electrical mapping and
supervision by location. Setting a device’s address by physical means thru
dip switch 0r rotary switch shall not be acceptable.
2.6.2 SINGLE INPUT MODULE, SIGA-CT1
Provide intelligent single input modules SIGA-CT1. The Single Input Module
shall provide one (1) supervised Class B input circuit capable of a minimum of
4 personalities, each with a distinct operation. Normally-Open Alarm Latching
(Manual Stations, Heat Detectors, etc.)
2.06.c.4 Waterflow/Tamper Module, SIGA-WTM
Provide intelligent waterflow/tamper modules SIGA-WTM. The
Waterflow/Tamper Module shall be factory set to support two (2) supervised
Class B input circuits. Channel A shall support a Normally-Open Alarm
Delayed Latching Waterflow Switch circuit. Channel B shall support a
Normally-Open Active Latching Tamper Switch.
2.06.c.5 Single Input Signal Module, SIGA-CC1
Provide intelligent single input signal modules SIGA-CC1. The Single Input
(Single Riser Select) Signal Module shall provide one (1) supervised Class B
output circuit capable of a minimum of 2 personalities, each with a distinct
operation (Audible or Visible Signal Power Selector)
2.06.c.7 Control Relay Module, SIGA-CR
Provide intelligent control relay modules SIGA-CR. The Control Relay
Module shall provide one form “C” dry relay contact rated at 2 amps @ 24
Vdc to control external appliances or equipment shutdown. The control relay
shall be rated for pilot duty and releasing systems. The position of the relay
contact shall be confirmed by the system firmware.
2.6.3 FIRE ALARM INITIATING DEVICES – GENERAL
All initiating devices shall be UL Listed for Fire Protective Service.
All initiating devices shall be of the same manufacturer as the Fire Alarm
Control Panel specified to assure absolute compatibility between the devices
and the control panels, and to assure that the application of the initiating
devices is done in accordance with the single manufacturer’s instructions.
Any devices that do not meet the above requirements, and are submitted for
use must show written proof of their compatibility for the purposes intended.
Such proof shall be in the form of documentation from all manufacturers that
clearly states that their equipment (as submitted) is 100% compatible with
each other for the purposes intended.
2.6.4 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES – GENERAL
All appliances shall be UL Listed for Fire Protective Service.
All strobe appliances or combination appliances with strobes shall be capable
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Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibilities Guidelines (ADA(AG)), and

shall be UL 1971, and ULC S526 Listed.
All appliances shall be of the same manufacturer as the Fire Alarm Control
Panel specified to insure absolute compatibility between the appliances and
the control panels, and to insure that the application of the appliances are
done in accordance with the single manufacturers’ instructions.
Temporal Horn/Strobes, 757 Series
Provide electronic horn/strobes manufactured by EST, Cat. No. 757 Series.
In - Out screw terminals shall be provided for wiring. The horn/strobe shall
have a red plastic housing. Horn/strobes shall be selectable for high or low
dBA output. Selection of low or high output shall be reversible. Horns shall be
selectable for steady or temporal output. Selection of steady or temporal
output shall be reversible. A synchronized temporal pattern sound output level
of 97 dBA average shall be provided.
The strobe shall provide 15/75 cd synchronized flash outputs. The strobe
shall have lens markings oriented for wall mounting. Removal of a installed
Horn/Strobe to change the lens markings shall not be acceptable.

PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
The entire system shall be installed in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with
approved manufacturer's wiring diagram. The contractor shall furnish all conduit,
wiring, outlet boxes, junction boxes, cabinets and similar devices necessary for the
complete installation. All wiring shall be of the type recommended by the
manufacturer, approved by the local Fire Department, and shall be installed in rigid,
threaded conduit throughout.
All penetration of floor slabs and fire walls shall be fire stopped in accordance with all
local fire codes.
End of Line Resistors shall be furnished as required for mounting as directed by the
manufacturer.
The system shall be arranged to receive power from one three wire 220 Vac, 15 A
supply. All low voltage operation shall be provided from the fire alarm control panel.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
The system shall be installed and fully tested under the supervision of a trained
manufacturer's representative. The system shall be demonstrated to perform all of the
function as specified.
3.3 TESTS
Reports of any field testing during installation shall be forwarded to the Engineer.
Each individual system operation on a circuit by circuit basis shall be tested for its
complete operation. The procedure for testing the entire fire alarm system shall be set
forth with the consent of the code enforcement official, the Engineer and the
manufacturer.
3.4 DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINING
The contractor shall compile and provide to the owners three (3) complete manual on
the completed system to include operating and maintenance instruction, catalog cuts of

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all equipment and components, as-built wiring diagrams and a manufacturer's

suggested spare parts list.
In addition to the above manuals, the contractor shall provide the services of the
manufacturer's trained representative for a period of four (4) hours to instruct the
owners' designated personnel on the operation and maintenance of the entire system.

** END OF SECTION **

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PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish and install a complete and functional Public Address (PA) System with EVAC
System integrated to the Fire Alarm System.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. All work specified in this Section is subject to the provisions of Section 16010 -
General Provisions.

B. Refer to the following Sections for related work in connection with the Paging System.

Section 16075 - Firestopping Materials

Section 16110 - Raceways and Boxes
Section 16450 - Grounding System
Section 16720 - Fire Detection and Alarm System

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The work covered in this Section of the Specification includes the furnishing of all
labor, equipment, materials and performance of all operations associated with the
installation of the background music and paging system as shown on the drawings and
as herein specified.

B. The Contractor shall be capable of providing comprehensive sound distribution via

computer-operated matrix zone set-up and control.

C. All works shall be in accordance with governing Codes and Standards, Drawings,
Specifications and all related Bid Documents. If a discrepancy is noted between the
documents, this shall be notified to the Project Manager in writing and further
clarification shall be given.

D. Any equipment/components not specifically mentioned in the specifications or not

shown on the Contract Drawings but deemed necessary for the satisfactory operation
of the system shall be provided. All cost for such shall be included in the bid price.

E. All major equipment and materials used for the installation shall be of the same make
and type to ensure uniformly of standard and composition. All equipment and
components shall be new and the manufacturer’s current model.

F. All materials, appliances, equipment, and devices shall be tested, used, and listed by
Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

G. All equipment shall be mounted on standard equipment racks.

H. The system shall be provided to perform the following functions:

1. Distribute paging system or announcement that is selectable per zone from the
paging microphones. Each floor is treated as a single zone.
2. Composed of a minimum three (3) PA network capable of providing separate
and/or different PA distribution but under a single matrix controlled unit.
3. Provide paging to car park area.

4. Distribute background music to any combination or individual speaker, either in

a single or multiple channels that could be selected locally.
5. Override distributed background music to some areas with the public address

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& emergency announcement and automatically return to the background music

after the announcement.
6. Distribute program material from a radio tuner as part of the multiple channel
distribution to selected areas only.
7. Permit distribution of an emergency announcement to select all zones
regardless of the volume controller, program selector or source selector
settings.
8. Sound pressure level of music shall be 6dB above background noise level and
paging system shall be 10dB above background noise level.

I. The Contractor shall submit a detailed schematic wiring diagram showing all
component units with type references, gain or loss, designed to operate to give the
system performance as specified.

J. The Contractor shall submit a fully technical and mechanical description of every piece
of equipment and cables used, including manufacturer’s technical literature.

K. The work specified herein shall be coordinated with other trades involved in the
construction. All work shall be carefully laid out in advance, coordinating system
feature with Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural and Structural features of
construction.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electronic Components: Comply with latest applicable standards of EIA; PEC;

standard industry grade; types and ratings commonly available in local distributor
without prior written approval from the Project Manager.

B. Entire system, including mounting, installing, connecting, aligning, testing, and

adjusting, to be the responsibility of one Contractor.

1.5 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. The complete background music and paging system shall be from one of the following
manufacturers.

1. As per existing brand

2. Installer: company specializing in sound system installation with 5 years
documented experience.
3. Alternative brand: TOA, Honeywell, BOSCH, BOSE

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Make submittals for public address system in accordance with the requirements of
Section 16010.

B. The Contractor shall submit a fully technical and mechanical description of every piece
of equipment and cables to be used, including manufacturer’s technical literature.

C. The Contractor shall provide a description of the methods proposed to show that the
actual performance will be in accordance with the specifications for technical
performance, including necessary test methods, procedures, and equipment that will
be used.

D. Submit shop drawings to include the following:

1. System diagram
2. Floor plan layouts, sectional view and installation details.

E. Submit samples of cables and other components as required.

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F. Submit as-built drawings to include the following

1. Floor plan layouts, sectional view and installation details.

2. List of major components and their place in the system
3. Synopsis of the numbering scheme and cross connect log.

G. Submit O&M manuals, including test results.

1.7 TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide appropriate training for the operation and maintenance of the
background music and paging system in accordance with the requirements of Section 16010.

1.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver and store background music & public address system equipment in
undamaged factory packaging according to the requirements of Section 16010.

B. Store public address system equipment on elevated platforms in a clean, dry location.
Protect from dirt, water, construction debris, and traffic.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 RADIO TUNER

A. Radio tuners shall have digitally synthesized tuning system and can receive both AM
and FM signals. The tuner shall meet or exceed the following characteristics:

Frequency Range : 520-1610 Khz (AM)

88-108 MHz (FM)
Useable Sensitivity : 10.8 dBf (mono)

Signal strength required : 15.9 dBf (mono)

50 dB quieting 37.3 dBf (stereo)

Capture Ratio : 1.0 dB

AM Suppression 65 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity : 80 dB
Stereo Separation 60 dB at 1 KHz

Total Harmonic Distortion : 0.05 % (mono)

0.08 % (stereo) At 1
KHz

Signal to Noise Ratio : 85 dB (mono)

81 dB (stereo)

2.2 COMPACT DISC PLAYER

A. The Compact Disc Player at least 10 units shall have magazine, or separate tray to
hold at least 5 disc at a time.

B. It shall have at least 18-bit, 8 x over sampling rate D/A converter and 3-beam laser
pick-up.

C. The disc player shall include, but not limited to the following features:

1. Disc play mode (single disc play/5-disc play) switch

2. Shuffle play (shuffle with 1 disc, shuffle with next random selected disc, etc).
3. 32-Random music selection (from 1-5 discs)

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4. 5-way repeat mode (all disc/one disc/one selection/RMS/shuffle)

5. 6 mode time

D. The compact disc player shall meet or exceed the following electrical characteristics:

20-20,000 (+ 0.5
Frequency Response (Hz) : dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB) : 100 min.
Harmonic Distortion (% at 1 KHz) : 0.05 max.
Dynamic Range (dB) : 88 min.
Channel Separation (dB at 1 KHz) : 90 min.
Output Level : 2 Vrms at 50K ohm

2.3 MICROPHONES

A. Microphone shall be of the unidirectional dynamic type with assembly consisting of

momentary DPDT spring return switch with self-wiping silver plated contact.

B. It shall be sensitive and rugged with a frequency response of 100 to 10,000 Hz and an
output level of 58 dB.

C. The base shall be fitted with a locking type receptacle to accept a locking type
microphone cable connector.

2.4 REMOTE PAGING MICROPHONES

A. Remote Paging Microphone shall be a free-standing unit with a high quality phantom
powered electric/condenser microphone.

Nominal input level : 84dB SPL

124dB
Maximum input level : SPL
Nominal output level with 3mV SPL in
&
Maximum gain setting 1Veff (0 dBV) 3dB
: Vo=0.1dBV

Signal-to-noise ratio at nom.

Output level typical : 62dB
: 64dB (signal 0dBV, noise A-weighted)

B. There shall be numeric keypad for the selection of loudspeaker zones and press-to-
talk key.

C. Busy and Wait/Talk LED’s shall be available to advise the user as to whether a call
may be activated, the status of the call and whether any other calls are active.

2.5 PRE-AMP MODULES

A. The pre-amp shall be fully solid state of modular detail with volume and separate
bass/treble control and accepts input from microphone, tuner or CD player and chime
inputs.

B. Electronic switching for line remote control to be incorporated. Built-in priority circuit for
microphone circuits shall be provided.

C. A test tone generator module shall be incorporated to provide test zone to power
amplifier for calibration purpose.

2.6 POWER AMPLIFIER

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A. Amplifiers shall be solid-state high-power amplifiers and operate on 220V power

supply.

B. The power amplifiers shall each have a minimum rated power output rating in RMS as
required.

C. They shall be capable of producing their rated power output at less than 1% distortion
over the frequency range of 40 Hz to 16,000 Hz and capable of producing full rated
sine wave power output on a continuous basis with no undue heating of any
component.

D. They shall have a frequency response of within  2 dB from 40 Hz to 16,000 Hz and a

noise level at least 80 dB below rated output.

E. The output of the amplifier shall be suitable to feed a “constant voltage” distribution
line system of 100V.

F. The amplifier shall be provided with separate volume controls for the input channels,
separate high and low tone controls, supply on/off switch and pilot light and other
necessary switches and controls.

G. The amplifier shall be complete with a power supply unit comprising of all necessary
transformer, rectifier, filter etc. suitable for rated electricity supply.

H. The complete amplifier shall be housed in a sheet metal cabinet for rack mounting and
all controls and switches shall be fixed in the front panel of the cabinet.

I. The Contractor shall provide the amplifier with all flexible cords, sockets, plugs,
including electricity supply for the system.

J. The amplifier shall also include an automatic and self-restoring protective circuit to
protect against damage from prolonged or extreme overloads such as a shorted output
line. This circuit shall be of the electrically controlled type, which is not subject to
instantaneous overloads. It shall automatically remove power from the amplifier when
damage is threatened and automatically restore the amplifier to operation when
danger is past.

2.7 LIMITER AMPLIFIER

1. Technical Specification shall be as follows:

1. Frequency : 20 Hz to 20 KHz
response
2. Threshold : + 4 dBm to + 12 dBm by 2 dB steps
3. Attack : Auto-nominal 5 m-sec at 12 dB of control
4. Release : 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2 sec and auto
5. Noise : 85 dBm
6. Output : Adjustable up to + 20 dBm into 600 ohm

2.8 MATRIX CONTROLLER

A. The Matrix Controller shall be microprocessor controlled and incorporating interface

circuitry for the comprehensive range of system input and output modules.

B. It shall be modular in design to provide a wide range of system configurations and

capacity.

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C. The Matrix Controller shall be field programmable via the units graphic LCD and
function key, and 320 x 240 dot LCD Display.

D. The unit shall have minimum expansion capacity of 64 inputs/128 output.

E. The required configuration as to the number of sound input sources and loudspeaker
zones shall be as shown on the single line diagram drawing.

F. All data entered shall be retained in the event of a power failure and when switching
off.

G. Capable of handling other multimedia/auxiliary services such as IPOD, MP3’s, etc.

H. Standalone but software driven.

2.9 TERMINAL BLOCKS

A. Cable terminal blocks shall be arranged in accordance with the group of speakers,
areas and function. These shall be capable of terminating 1.5mm copper wires and
shall be conveniently located in the upper or lower portion of the rack.

2.10 POWER SUPPLY

A. The main power supply provided to the Equipment Rack for use of the Public Address
and Background Music System shall be as follows:
220V  6% single phase 2
Voltage : wire
4 No 13A switched socket
Power Supply : outlets
Frequency Characteristics : 20 – 20,000Hz

B. The Contractor shall make due allowance by providing all necessary power supply
units, voltage regulators, spike eliminators, step down transformers, rectifiers, relays,
radio suppresser, converters, etc. to ensure that all his equipment will perform
completely and satisfactorily.

C. All necessary power supply required for the operation of amplifiers, speaker, sound
equipment, devices, controls etc. after the main power supply point, shall be supplied
and installed by the Contractor.

2.11 EQUIPMENT RACK

A. All equipment such as power amplifiers, tape deck, tuner, etc. shall be mounted onto a
standard equipment rack.

B. All inputs shall be of an interchangeable modular type such that the individual modules
can be mounted in mixer frames, or in mixed power amplifiers.

C. All system and peripheral units shall be properly matched with the equipment rack and
provided compact neat installation.

D. Forced ventilation fans shall be incorporated for the equipment rack.

E. All wiring within the rack shall be fixed securely without strain. For the purpose of
certification, all wires shall be numbered and/or color-coded. The wiring shall be
formed in a neat and systematic manner, with cable supported clear of panels and
without crossovers.

F. All incoming and outgoing signal sources from the equipment racks to the microphone
station and speaker zone shall be inter-connected via approved type of plugs and
sockets.

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2.12 CEILING MOUNTED LOUDSPEAKERS

A. All ceiling mounted loudspeakers shall be suitable for both voice and music
broadcasting and shall be recess mounted in the false ceiling. Where there is no false
ceiling, surface type shall be provided.

B. The loudspeakers shall be 150mm diameter in public areas having viscous-damped

cone and ceramic magnet.

C. They shall have at least a frequency range of 100 Hz to 16,000 Hz at rated output.

D. Flux density shall be at least 10,000 gauss.

E. The loudspeakers shall have an output impedance of 8 ohms and power output
tappings of 1.5, 3 and 6 watts (max.)

F. The sound pressure level shall be at least 90 dB at 1w, 1m.

G. Each loudspeaker shall be equipped with a line-matching transformer. Transformer

shall be provided for each speaker with power tap settings for 100V lines. Insertion
loss of the transformers shall not exceed 1 dB.

H. Circular and recessed baffle grilles with torsion spring mounted shall be provided for
each loudspeaker in public areas. Construction shall be a minimum of 2mm steel with
a white finish trim, matt black baffle grilles and acoustic enclosure. A sample shall be
submitted to the Project Manager for the approval of the Consultant.

2.13 WALL MOUNTED BOX SPEAKER

A. The wall mounted box speaker shall come complete with matching transformer,
connector and necessary mounting brackets. All metal parts shall be protected against
rust and corrosion.

B. The finishing color of the box speaker shall be able to match with the wall and shall be
approved by the Engineer.

C. The technical performance of the speaker shall meet the following:

91 dB Sound Pressure Level : 1 Watt, 1 Meter

Coverage Angle : 1800
100 Hz - 10,000
Frequency Response : Hz
Power Output (max.) : 6W
Output Voltage : 100V

2.14 HORN SPEAKER

A. Horn speakers shall be strong, dust proof and water protected.

B. It shall come complete with matching transformer, connector and necessary mounting
brackets. All metal parts shall be protected against rust and corrosion.

C. The technical performance of the horn speaker shall meet the following specification:
112 Db Sound Pressure
Level : 1 Watt, 1 Meter
o o
Coverage Angle : 100 / 65
280 Hz - 12,500
Frequency Response : Hz
Power Output (max.) : 15W
Output Voltage : 100V

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2.15 COLUMN SPEAKER

A. The column speaker shall come complete with matching transformer, connector and
necessary mounting brackets. All metal parts shall be protected against rust and
corrosion.

B. The finishing color of the column speaker shall be able to match with the column or
wall finish and shall be approved by the Engineer.

C. The technical performance of the column speaker shall meet the following
specification:
90 dB at 1 Watt, 1
Sound Pressure Level : Meter
Coverage Angle : 180o / 30o
Frequency Response : 150 Hz - 10,000 Hz
Power Output (max.) : 20W
Output Voltage : 100V

2.16 AUTOMATIC MESSAGE ANNOUNCER

The system shall be a fully automatic unit which repeats recorded messages at predetermined
interval during background music broadcast and emergency. The unit shall accept CD and
shall be front loading. All controls shall be front accessible including power ON/OFF, CD
loading, track selection and, message selection buttons and indication etc. The unit shall have
automatic gain control (AGC) circuit, message skipping, built in timer, announcement priority
and live announcement features. Interval timer shall be switched selectable including OFF.

2.17 VOICE LOGGING MACHINE

A. The unit shall be an automatic Digital Audio Recorder which automatically records all
alarm signals and voice traffic over the loudspeakers on one track and voice traffic
over the fireman’s intercom on the other track. The capacity shall be 12 hours
recording.

B. All controls shall be front accessible including power ON/OFF, start/stop button and
indication track selection button.

C. The unit shall be complete with ‘DOLBY Noise Reduction’ system.

D. Technical Specification shall be as follows:

E.Frequency
1. Response : E. 100 – 8 kHz +/- 3dB
2. Wow and Flutter : Less than 0.35% WRMS
3. Output Impedance : Balance 600 ohms
4. S/N Ratio : Better than 50 dB

2.18 CHIME/TONE SIGNAL GENERATOR

A. The unit shall be modular type and suitable for rack mounting.

B. Two chime modules and two alarms signal modules shall be provided.

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C. Signals shall be programmed to precede an announcement from a call station or either

used as an independently alarm for hazardous events.

D. Adjustable output level and sounding time features shall be provided for the chime and
alarm signal modules.

2.19 MONITORING UNIT

A. A monitoring unit shall be provided to monitor the output of various input sources by
push-button type selector.

B. A dB meter with adjustable sensitivity shall be incorporated.

C. The output shall be connected to a 1 W speaker with volume control.

D. Headphone jack with speaker mute function and headphone shall be provided.

2.20 CALL STATION

A. Call station shall be provided in the control room.

B. The call station shall be constructed of hairline stainless steel panels and built into
custom made console complete with the following:

1. Condenser microphone on a gooseneck stem of high quality with a built-in

bass roll-off filter giving a clear voice reproduction, even in difficult acoustic
environments.
2. 100 pre-select loudspeaker zone illuminated push buttons.
3. 10 different call tones, chimes and alarm signals selection illuminated push
buttons.
4. Press-to-talk and all-call illuminated buttons.
5. 4 levels of priority/talk selections.
6. 10 illuminated user function keys for selections of pre-recorded messages,
routing of a low priority call preceded by an attention tone to pre-programmed
selection of zones, routing of an alarm tone followed by a pre-recorded
evacuation message to all loudspeaker zones, toggling a control relay on and
off which switches a warning lamp, etc., selecting a music source, turning the
music volume up/down, muting the music and resetting the system.
7. Busy LED to advise the operator whether a call may be activated. Red busy
LED flashing means that another call is in progress. Red busy LED lights up
continuously indicates that the call has been blocked by another call with a
higher priority.
8. Wait/Talk LED to advise the operator whether a call is accepted. Green wait
LED flashing indicates that the call is accepted and the attention tone or pre-
recorded message is being transmitted. Green talk LED lights up continuously
when the attention tone or message finishes and the microphone is switched
on to enable speech broadcast.
9. LED intensity preset to compensate for various local lighting conditions. The
illumination intensity of the LED shall be adjustable.
10. Built-in compressor to keep the signal output level of the call stations constant
even in situations where the operator’s speech volume level changes radically.
The degree of compression shall be preset over a range of 30 dB from 84 to
114 dB (SPL).
11. Balanced line level output allowing call stations to be located up to 1000 m
from the control centre using only standard 2-core screened cables.
12. Loudspeaker zone template onto which the name of the loudspeaker zones
can be written.
13. Built-in monitor loudspeaker complete with volume control.
14. Key switch protection to prevent unauthorised access.

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2.21 EMERGENCY VOICE EVACUATION PANEL (EVAC) PANEL

A. A fully automatic combination voice communication and fire fighters intercom system
which provides automatic and alarm signaling per the NFPA 72.

B. One or two-way communications system for relocation/evacuation of building

personnel and assisting fire-fighting efforts in controlling smoke and fire.

C. “ALL-CALL” tone and Voice Signaling.

D. Selective Tone and Voice Signaling with Redundant tone generators.

E. Module removal supervision

F. Service Diagnostic Center.

G. “ALARM/RESOUND/RESTORE” Feature

H. Short Circuit Speaker Disconnect

I. “On/Normal/Off” Auxiliary controls

J. Local annunciation with Time-out of selective alarm signal to general alarm “ALL-
CALL”

K. Fully integratable with any Public Address system

2.22 WIRING

A. Wiring shall be in accordance with National Codes and as recommended by the

manufacturer of the system. All wires and cables shall comply with the requirements of
the Underwriters Laboratories, the ASTM and ICEA or local agencies responsible. The
size of conductor shall not be less than 1.25 mm2 as indicated on the plans.
B. Wiring and terminals cabinets shall be permanently tagged and identified with metal
phenolic tags attached by nylon ties.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General

1. An authorized representative of the manufacturer of the system shall install

and be responsible for the satisfactory operation and certification of the
complete system
2. Properly coordinate services of the various trades, carefully co-ordinate levels,
work sequence, accessibility of various services.
3. All works shall be conducted under the supervision of company trained
personnel, and shall be responsible for supervising the installation to the
endorsement of the Project Manager.
4. All wirings inside panels and trunkings are to be properly grouped, strapped
and fixed in location by endorsed type cable strap.
5. All wiring to be labeled with numbering markers on both ends which
correspond to the numbering scheme of the shop drawings. All edges of the
panel, support, frame etc. to be properly rounded off to prevent damage to the
insulation. All wiring shall be terminated.
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different voltage range. All signal and power cables shall be furnished with
cable markers for distinguishing from other cables.

B. Electrical Power

1. Fabricate and install 3-wire isolated ground AC power strips in all floor
mounted equipment racks, each with an adequate number of receptacles for all
equipment served plus two additional utility receptacles. Provide separate 20A
circuits for signal processing equipment and power amplifiers, distributing
power amplifier loads such that no circuit draws more than 12A maximum
under full power conditions.
2. Provide isolated ground receptacles for all power strips. Isolate AC power
grounds from the power strip ducting and equipment racks, gather all grounds
2
to a common 8mm bus, and terminate the ground bus to the equipment rack
unipoint ground busbar with an 8mm2 minimum insulated cable.

C. Cabling:

1. Provide identical conductor color coding for all cables furnishing identical
functions throughout the systems, isolate all audio and video lines from the
conduit systems. Insulate shield drain wires with insulating heat-sink tubing.
2. All cables shall be run in conduits. The space factor for cables installed in
conduit shall not exceed 40%.

D. Labeling:

1. Labels in general shall be made from white “Traffolite” laminated

white/black/white and suitably engraved with black lettering in English.
2. Labels shall be fixed by screws.
3. Each of the sound rack, wall plate and interfacing termination cabinet shall be
labeled on the front cover indicating the field equipment controlled by the unit.
4. Cables shall be labeled at appropriate locations for identification.
5. All equipment items, device plates, equipment rack panels, devices, controls,
receptacles, and cables shall be labeled as to the function performed and the
area served. Exact dimension of the lettering shall suit particular item of the
equipment and shall be submitted to the Project Manager for approval.

E. Equipment Racks
1. Arrange equipment to prevent temperatures form rising above 37.7oC with
ambient room temperature of 21oC. Mount perforated ventilation panels above,
below and between each power amplifier and at top and bottom of each
equipment rack.
2. Locate equipment having operator employed controls and indicators centered
at 150mm above the floor. Locate patch panels at least 75cm above the floor.
3. Install equipment to provide free access to all equipment terminations.
Installation requiring the de-mounting or de-energizing of equipment for access
to terminations is not acceptable.
4. Install hinges on any chassis over which mounts wired components for
contractor fabricated equipment items. Dress and secure associated wiring.
5. Ventilation slots covered by vermin proof mesh shall be provided between
each equipment for adequate ventilation.
6. Allow sufficient space for cooling of power amplifier heat sink.

3.2 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. Perform loop continuity test and megger test on all single core and multicore cable
with electronic components and equipment removed.

B. Test all equipment and system according to manufacturer’s recommended procedure.

C. Check proper connection and labeling of all system wiring.

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D. For main background music equipment rack, adjust the system to proper condition and
output levels. Check operation of all equipment. Check and adjust output levels of all
pre-amp and amplifiers so that they are not operated in saturation conditions.

E. Check that all connectors and plugs are compatible and the complete microphone
cassette player, amplifier and speaker can operate in harmony without mismatch.

F. Check zoning operation of speaker system under emergency override conditions.

G. At the final inspection, a factory-trained representative of the manufacturer of the

major equipment shall repeat all the above tests. In addition, the representative shall
demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect. The demonstration
shall be made in the presence of the Project Manager.

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CLOSED CIRCUIT TV SYSTEM

PART I – GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall install a complete CCTV system as shown in the plans and
drawings.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
I. Furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, devices, appliances and
perform all operations necessary for the installation of the complete IP
based CCTV System.

J. Any equipment not specifically mentioned in the Specifications or not shown

on the Contract Drawings, but deemed necessary for the satisfactory
operation of the system, shall be provided. All cost of such equipment shall
be included in the bid price.

K. Minimum of Cat5e or Cat6 cable shall be used for IP CCTV camera,

otherwise noted and shall be provided.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:
1.3.1 Manufacturer's Data: Submit manufacturer's data for all materials and
equipment to be incorporated in the work.
1.3.2 Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for the overall system and each
major components. Drawing shall illustrate how each item of equipment will
function, system schematic diagram, one line diagram and equipment
layout.
1.3.3 Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Submit three copies of operating and
maintenance manual.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 DESCRIPTION
A. General requirements are as follows:

2. The system shall be capable of capturing all camera pictures and

shall provide a multi-screen camera display.
2. The Network Video Recorder (NVR) provided shall operate the
recording process when the system is on the machine command
mode.
2.11 System operation and programming shall be accomplished using a
full function keyboard.
2.12 Permanent record of system status shall always be available showing
time and dated of changes such as: incoming alarms,
acknowledgement of alarms, loading of sequences, user log-on to
keyboard and a power-up reset message.
2.13 All devices equipment and enclosure shall be UL listed or equivalent.
2.14 The CCTV system shall utilize PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) technology
based IEEE 802.3af standard Relay Servers (Integrated Security
Switch) which shall serve as power supply for IP-based cameras.

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7. Each Camera and each Relay Server shall have an IP address on a

Network (i.e. LAN, WAN, VPN).
8. All control commands shall be transmitted over the network using
TCP/IP protocol.

2.2 CCTV Camera

2.14 Video cameras shall comply with the following minimum requirement:
A. The IP-cameras utilizing CCD or CMOS shall be of fixed,
pan/tilt/zoom type as indicated in the Drawings.
B. The Contractor shall propose the suitable lenses appropriate to the
viewing areas and the sensor elements. Automatic aperture control
shall be provided. Where zoom lenses are specified, these shall be
motorized and shall also have an auto-iris and spot filter. The zoom
lens shall be rated at 10:1.
C. The IP-cameras shall have RJ-45 port for integrated signal and
power over Ethernet, optional 24 VAC socket, mounting holes;
with built-in local memory storage (micro or mini-SD) for alarm
capturing.
D. Cameras shall be supplied from the manufacturer with a case to
house the electronics and shall be UL listed. Cameras supplied as
printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies without a case shall not be
acceptable.
E. Where the lens is inbuilt into the camera (i.e. not interchangeable) a
number of different focal length lens shall be available.

F. Video cameras shall comply with the following technical data:

Refer to floor plan layout for specific

Image Sensor : details
Resolution : min. 30/25 IPS, 1280 x 1024 pixels.
Illumination (min) : 1 lux (color) and/or 0.05 lux (B/W). LUX
reflected light
Motion Jpeg; Mpeg4;
Video Compression : H.264
Power Supply : Power-over-Ethernet or 24VAC
10oC to + 50oC 95% auto-
Environmental : RH; back focus
during relatively high
temperature
Standard : Open-IP
Power Over Ethernet : IEEE 802.3af compliant
Capability : Color and Day/Night

9. Universal mounting bracket for wall, ceiling and support mounting

plate shall be used for the installation of cameras. The proprietary
bracket shall be compatible to the camera and housing. All brackets
mounts, housing and accessories, used both internally and externally,
shall be suitably manufactured and installed to prevent corrosion,
rusting and deterioration.
10. Cabling to all cameras shall be neatly loomed, and where housings
are installed contained within a flexible conduit or similar. Flexible
steel conduit shall be used for all external cameras. Sufficient, but
not excessive, slack shall be provided to allow camera alignment
and minimize mechanical stress on both the cable and associated

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connectors.

11. The camera housing shall be proprietary and shall suit the needs of
the application. Cameras that will be used outdoor shall have a
weatherproof type enclosure. In some areas, where aesthetics
are a concern or camera concealment is necessary, a decorative
enclosure shall be provided. The camera and lens package shall
be suitably installed in the housing. The Contractor shall
include full details of camera housings with the bid.

2.3 Monitor
A. Monitors shall comply with the following requirements:

1. High resolution color video LCD monitors confirming with NTSC,

PAL/SECAM, and HDMI standards shall be provided. Monitor size
shall be as indicated in the drawings and can be used as desktop
units or rack or console mounted. The equipment shall meet or
exceed the following standard:

TV Standard : EIA, 525/625 lines, 60 Hz, 720/1080p

Power supply : 220 Vac 10%, 60 Hz
Power
Consumption : approx. 30W
1 Vpp can be looped through or
Input : terminated
with 75 ohm by a switch
700 lines in center of picture;
Resolution : 720/1080p
Deflection
Linearity : 10% (horizontal and vertical)

2. The monitor wall shall be installed within the visual angle view of the
operators. The space below the monitors shall be built as 19” frame
racks for installation for the video alarm units.

2.4 NVR
Network Video Recorders (NVR) shall comply with the following features
and requirements:
1. Remote Image through Network (i.e. LAN, WAN, VPN). with
password protection for viewing.
2. High compression ratio supporting Mpeg4, H.264, and Motion Jpeg.
3. Watermarks video protection to avoid video tampering.
4. Scheduled recording: once daily, weekly, monthly.
5. Integrated video capture, Video and Audio Recording over TCP/IP
Networks.
6. Image enhancement, zoom & scaling up to any size on screen.
7. Easy-to-use user friendly icon-based interface.
8. On-line context-sensitive help.

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9. Video monitoring and recording on both server site and client site.
10. Instant retrieval of the specified video segment according to time and
date.
11. Worldwide video standard: NTSC, PAL
12. Supports up to 16, 32, or 64 Devices
13. Video and Audio Recording over TCP/IP Networks.
14. Multitasking simultaneously record, playback, search,
transmission, schedules, alarm trigger etc.
15. Can support minimum Terabyte (TB) capacity
16. Duplex Operation: Simultaneous Recording and Playback
17. Continuous and Alarm-Based Recording
18. Full-Featured Search Capabilities: Search Based on Camera, Time, or
Date
19. Video recording
Period – 90 days of motion detect
Recording at 25 to 30 frames per second (fps).
20. Playback control, speed playback, frame by frame, fast forward,
reverse etc.
21. Video output – VGA or composite.
2.5 Network Switches
1. Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,
provide or comparable product by one of the following:
1.1 HP
1.2 Cisco

2. Device Performance: Provides Gigabit Uplink Connectivity and IEEE

802.3af compliant for PoE camera availability.

3. Ports:

3.1 Auto-sensing 10/100 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T, IEEE

802.3u Type 100Base-TX); Media Type; Auto-MDIX; Duplex, half
or full only.
3.2 RJ45 serial console.
3.3 Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports (IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T,
IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab Type 1000Base-
); Duplex: 10Base-T/100Base-TX: half or full; 1000Base-T: full
only.Open mini-GBIC (SFP) slots.
3.4 Processor: 300 MHz, 16MB flash, 128MB SDRAM; packet
buffer size: 1 MB.
3.5 Performance: Up to 13.0 million pps throughput, 17.6 Gbps
routing/switching capacity, table size for 8000 entries.
3.6 Mounting: Standard 19-inch (483-mm) rack.

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3.1 INSTALLATION
All work shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
3.1.1 Wiring System: Provide power wiring, raceway, and outlet boxes for
intercommunications system as specified in Section 16402, "Interior Wiring
Systems."
3.2 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING
Commissioning and testing shall be carried out on the entire installation, fully carried
out in part or as whole in accordance with the requirements of this specification.
3.3 TRAINING
Training shall be provided of the Owner's staff until they are familiar with the operation
and maintenance of the complete installation.

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials and miscellaneous equipment as
hereinafter specified or shown on the Drawings.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.2 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
A. Circuit breakers shall be molded case with current and voltage ratings as indicated
in the Drawings. Symmetrical RMS amperes interrupting capacity for 230/400 volt
breakers shall not be less than 10,000. An external handle that can be locked in
either “ON” or “OFF” position shall be provided.
B. Enclosure type shall be NEMA 1 in dry locations and NEMA 4 in wet locations.
C. NEMA Type 4 enclosures shall be cast iron or stainless steel.
2.3 WIRING DEVICES
A. Switches
Switches shall be rated at 15 amperes with voltage rating as required. Switches
shall be of the silent type, spring operated, toggle action and flush mounting. The
color, plating and appearance of wall plates shall be as selected by the Engineer
and appropriate samples shall be submitted prior to the purchase of switches and
faceplates.
B. Receptacles
Receptacles outlets in general, shall be for flush mounting, duplex-grounding type
rated at 15 ampere, 125/250 volts connection parallel and tandem slots with
grounding slots unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.
C. Device Plates
Plates for flush mounted devices shall be of the required number of gangs for the
application involved and shall be Type 302 (18-8) high nickel stainless steel of the
same manufacturer as the device.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
All miscellaneous equipment shall be installed as indicated on the Drawings.
3.3 TESTS AND CHECKS
The following minimum tests and checks shall be made before energizing the circuit
breakers:
A. Inspect and test all systems and repair or replace defective parts of works and
make all necessary adjustments to the system.
B. Megger terminals for grounds after disconnecting devices sensitive to megger
voltage.
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