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modifications to these drawings must be approved,
in writing, by the Fort Collins-Loveland
Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District.
Mr. Terry Farrill, P.E., District Engineer Date
Mr. Chris Matkins, Manager Date
FORT COLLINS - LOVELAND
WATER DISTRICT
SOUTH FORT COLLINS
SANITATION DISTRICT
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Electrical Specification
SECTION 16010 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 CONDITIONS:
A. All work under this Section shall be governed by project general conditions, along with all supplements and amendments thereto, as published by Civil
Engineer.
1.2 CODES AND REGULATIONS:
A. Comply with all applicable state and local codes, regulations and ordinances, and the latest applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
of the NFPA, as interpreted by the local inspection authority that shall have final jurisdiction.
B. Comply also with all OSHA requirements and directives.
1.3 EXAMINATION OF PREMISES:
A. Examine the premises prior to bidding and become fully familiar with existing conditions.
1.4 PERMITS:
A. Secure and pay for all permits, fees, taxes, licenses and inspections in connection with the electrical work.
1.5 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
A. Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate general arrangement of electrical work. Locations are approximate and shall be subject to minor modifications as
directed by Engineer.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for exact fitting of all materials, equipment, etc., in building. All dimensions shall be verified on the job.
C. Refer to Civil Drawings and Specifications, as part of this set, and be responsible for all information contained therein as affects the electrical work.
D. Instructions such as "provide..." shall mean "Contractor shall be responsible for the furnishing and installing of new..., complete in every respect."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 STANDARDS:
A. All material shall be new and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL listed) for the purpose intended and shall bear the UL label.
Damaged or defective materials shall be replaced. All materials shall comply with the latest NEMA standards.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SHOP DRAWINGS:
A. Furnish electronic (pdf) set of Shop Drawings to Civil Engineer for the following:
1. Control Equipment.
2. Distribution Equipment.
3. Light Fixtures
B. All materials and equipment shall be approved prior to beginning work.
3.2 RECORD DRAWINGS:
A. Maintain a complete set of Electrical Drawings at the job site with all changes in the work marked thereon in a contrasting color.
B. Electrical Contractor shall provide Civil Engineer at completion of project a complete set of as-built drawings showing all changes in work marked there
on including all system wiring diagrams.
3.3 COORDINATION:
A. Order the progress of the work so as to conform to the progress of other trades. Coordinate all electrical installations and rough-ins as required.
3.4 WORKMANSHIP:
A. Provide a competent foreman on the job at all times. All work shall be accomplished in a manner which is neat, workmanlike, of first quality, and
compatible with good commercial practices and standards. Provide competent workmen who are skilled as electricians.
3.5 INSTALLATION:
A. Install all equipment and materials in accordance with information as indicated on Drawings and in full accord with Manufacturer's recommendations.
3.6 CUTTING AND PATCHING:
A. Provide all cutting, channeling, chasing, drilling, etc., operations as may be required for electrical work. In general, all such operations shall be held to a
minimum.
B. All patching and painting shall be done by Contractor.
3.7 CONSTRUCTION POWER AND LIGHTING:
A. Provide construction power and lighting for construction as required. Energy costs will be paid by Owner. All temporary facilities shall be properly
grounded, shall comply with NEC and OSHA requirements, and shall have ground fault protection.
3.8 SECONDARY SERVICE:
A. Power for distribution within the building is available from the secondary side of a padmount transformer supplied by the Local Power Company. This
service shall be 3 phase, 4 wire, 277/480 volt, 60 Hertz alternating current for normal power and lighting requirements. General arrangement of the service
equipment is shown on Drawings. Equipment shall be as specified herein.
3.9 GUARANTEE:
A. Guarantee all materials, labor, workmanship and successful operation of all equipment installed under this contract for a period of one year from date of
final acceptance. Repair or replace, at no expense to Owner, all defects which may arise during this time due to inferior or defective materials, equipment,
or workmanship.
3.10 SUBSTITUTIONS:
A. The intent of Specifications is to establish quality standards of materials and equipment installed. Specific items are identified by Manufacturer, trade name
or catalog designation. Should Contractor propose to furnish materials and equipment other than those specified as permitted by "or approved equal"
clauses, he shall submit a written request, at least five calendar days prior to bidding date, for any or all substitutions. Request shall be accompanied with
complete descriptive and technical data and all other information deemed necessary by Engineer for evaluation. Substitutions submitted for approval shall
list items as specified with the alternate substitution.
B. Where substitutions alter the design, conduit, wiring or space requirements indicated on Drawings, Contractor shall include items of cost for the revised
design and construction.
3.11 DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS:
A. Make provisions for delivery and safe storage of all materials and make the required arrangements with other Contractors on the job.
END OF SECTION 16010
SECTION 16100 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 STANDARDS:
A. All materials shall be new, shall be UL listed for the purpose intended, and shall bear the UL label. Damaged or defective materials shall be replaced. All
materials shall comply with latest NEMA standards.
B. BALANCING
1. The complete system shall be load balanced to within 10 15 percent per phase.
1.2 METERING EQUIPMENT
A. Provide for metering equipment as indicated on Drawings and in accordance with the requirements of the utility company serving the project. Provide all
necessary details.
1.3 PHASE ROTATION
A. Electrical Contractor shall assure and be responsible for proper phase rotation of all motors, compressors, and other three phase equipment prior to
energizing equipment.
B. Electrical Contractor shall be responsible and coordinate proper phase rotation connections made by the serving utility company prior to energizing main
service equipment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 BRANCH CIRCUIT PANELBOARDS GENERAL
A. Provide branch circuit distribution panelboards for all general lighting and power circuits where indicated. Panels shall be surface mounted NEMA 3R as
indicated. Provide panels with main lugs only or with main breakers as indicated. Main breakers, where specified, shall be located at top center of panel,
bolted to bus bars. Back connected branch circuit breakers are not acceptable as main breakers. Panels shall be of voltage, phase, number of wires, copper
bus size as indicated. Provide number and size of full width, thermal magnetic, bolted-breakers as indicated. All breakers shall be quick break, quick make
and shall have an internal trip free mechanism; two and three pole breakers shall be internally "common trip" and shall have a common operating handle.
All panels shall have a minimum width of 17 inches. All panels shall have flush, hinge in door covers equipped with master keyed locks. All panels shall
have copper ground busses.
B. 277/480V panelboards shall be GE Type AE same manufacturer as main distribution center with circuit breakers having a minimum IC rating of 14,000
amps symmetrical.
C. 120/208V or 120/240V panelboards shall be GE Type AQ same manufacturer as main distribution center or acceptable equal.
D. Panelboards shall be by same manufacturer as main distribution center.
E. Panelboards shall be series rated.
2.2 SAFETY SWITCHES:
A. Provide fusible and non-fusible heavy duty type disconnect switches where shown and required. Switches shall be horsepower rated, quick make, and
quick-break, by same manufacturer as panelboards.
2.3 TRANSFORMERS
A. Provide outdoor, dry type transformers (NEMA 3R) where shown on Drawings. Transformers shall be the two winding type, with high grade, grain
oriented, non-aging silicon steel core and copper or aluminum coil windings. Transformers shall be of capacity, phase, and voltages as shown with
grounded neutrals. Provide primary and secondary overcurrent protection and disconnecting means as indicated on Drawings and to satisfy NEC
requirements. Transformer shall be furnished with 115 degree C rise by resistance for an ultimate temperature and shall be equipped with two (2) 2 1/2
percent A.N. and four (4) 2 1/2 percent B.N. full capacity taps. Transformers shall be designed for quiet operation.
B. Transformers shall be GE Type QL or acceptable manufacturer by same manufacturer as main panel.
C. Independent transformer manufacturers such as Jefferson and Hevi-duty shall be acceptable.
2.4 FUSES
A. Provide sizes, classes and types of fuses as indicated for all fused safety switches. All fuses 0 600 amps shall have the Class "R" rejection feature. Verify
actual load current of all motors prior to ordering fuses and provide fuses of sizes as recommended by Manufacturer. Generally, motor fuses shall be the
dual element type and shall be set at 110 percent of full load amps, or 125 percent where required for heavy duty usage or high ambient temperatures.
Fuses shall be the power voltage rating to match circuit characteristics in which installed. Fuses indicated on Drawings are those of Bussmann Co., equal
by Gould Shawmut or Littel Fuse.
2.5 SPARE FUSES
A. Provide three spare fuses of each size and type installed. Turn over to owner.
2.6 NAMEPLATES
A. Provide 1 x 3 inch laminated plastic nameplates (1/4 inch high white letters; black background for normal power equipment) for all switches, panelboards,
controllers, etc. Nameplates shall be permanently attached to equipment with two screws. Provide blank nameplates for all spares.
B. Receptacles: Provide panel and circuit Kroy labels on front of coverplate and label with marker on inside panel cover and circuit also.
D. Label all mechanical equipment, safety switches, and starters, etc., with raised letter tape. Nameplates and labels shall indicate the general areas and type
of electrical load served by each circuit.
E. Neatly label all Junction box coverplates as to their function. Use a permanent ink pen. Labeling shall be lights, smoke detector power, elevator control,
fire alarm, receptacles, etc. Labeling shall be done on J-boxes that are above accessible ceiling and in storage rooms and maintenance areas, etc. Do not
label J-boxes in public view.
2.7 NM-NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS PROJECT:
2.8 CONDUCTORS:
A. Provide a complete system of conductors for all raceway systems. All conductors shall be rated 600V, and shall be of a manufacturer subscribing to
applicable IPCEA and NEMA standards and practices. Conductors shall be of sizes and types as indicated, and as required by NEC for specific uses.
Where quantities of conductors in a raceway system are not specifically indicated, provide number as required to maintain function, control and number of
circuits as indicated. All conductors shall be UL listed and approved, and shall conform to the following:
1. Minimum wire size shall be #12 AWG copper except for control or signal circuits which may be #14 AWG copper.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, all wiring for branch circuits shall be copper #12 AWG in 1/2" conduit, protected by 20 ampere circuit breakers. See
Voltage Drop.
3. Voltage Drop: If distance from panel to first outlet is 75 feet or greater (for 120V circuits), #10 shall be installed from circuit breaker to every device
in circuit.
4. Wire sizes #10 AWG copper and smaller shall be solid; #8 AWG copper and larger shall be stranded.
5. The following insulation standards shall apply:
a. All feeder conductors shall be type THWN, XHHW or RHW.
b. Other conductors shall be per NEC THHN/THWN copper unless noted otherwise, Article 310.
c. Type THHN/THWN copper for exterior runs in conduit.
6. Motor wiring for power shall be stranded.
B. Aluminum conductors shall not be used on this project.
C. The use of AC (Armored Cable), MC (Metal Clad), or flexible conduit shall not be used for branch circuits or feeders.
2.9 CONDUITS:
A. Conduits shall be provided for all wiring runs as shown and specified. All sizes shall be per NEC. Use GRC where required by code, utility company, for
mechanical protection and as shown. Provide approved couplings and connectors for all connections. Final connections to motors and other vibrating or
rotating equipment shall be made in liquid tight flexible conduit.
B. Heavywall, type II, rigid, Schedule 80 PVC:
1. For all wiring runs in or under the floor slab which is in contact with the ground.
2. For all wiring runs buried underground, unless otherwise indicated.
3. Do not use Schedule 80 PVC above ground. Conduit use GRC tar coated elbows to max. 6" above grade then change to GRC conduit. Note: Provide
expansion joints in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Use approved type couplings and connectors in all conduit runs and make all joints tight. Provide insulated bushings for all terminations in pipe size 1 1/4"
and larger. Provide threaded couplings and connectors for all other conduits. Provide waterproof steel compression gland couplings and connections for all
runs in wet locations such as exposed to weather, buried in slabs, etc.
2.10 SUPPORTS AND HANGERS:
A. Provide supports and hangers as necessary and as required to insure a good and substantial installation. Support raceways, fixtures, cabinets, boxes, etc., on
approved types brackets as manufactured by Unistrut or acceptable equal.
B. Obtain Civil Engineer's approval for the use of powder powered fasteners and use only in locations as he may direct.
2.11 OUTLETS:
A. Surface mounted boxes shall be cast aluminum weatherproof, with grounding terminal, threaded hubs, and shall be similar and equal to Bell boxes.
B. Pull Boxes: Provide pull boxes in raceway runs as required by NEC and job conditions.
2.12 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
A. Fixtures (Luminaries): All fixtures exposed to weather or cold temperatures shall be weatherproof and suitable for efficient operation at temperatures and
conditions concerned.
2.13 DEVICES AND PLATES:
A. Receptacles: Provide the following receptacle devices where indicated and required. All devices to be Specification Grade with screw type terminals.
Provide as shown or acceptable equal.
1. Devices:
a. W.P. lift lid, duplex For GFI TayMac S2GA4
b. Ground Fault 20 amp Leviton-6899-White
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PANELBOARDS
A. Install panels up six feet six inches to top of panel or as directed by Civil Engineer.
B. Drip shields shall be provided for all distribution equipment where shown on the drawings.
C. Exterior panelboards: No conduits shall exit/enter out of top of panelboards.
3.2 SAFETY SWITCHES
A. All exterior mounted disconnects 12 feet and less above finished grade shall have padlocks; master laminated type minimum 3/16 inch shafts, master
keyed, to lock disconnect doors
3.3 TRANSFORMERS
A. Transformers shall be rack mounted as shown. Final connections shall be in flexible conduit, primary and secondary.
3.4 CONDUCTORS:
A. Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet or J-box. Splices shall be held to a minimum. Where necessary, splice in readily accessible pull box,
J-box, or outlet box. The joint insulation value shall equal that of the conductor. Splices and connections shall be made in an approved manner.
B. Install wiring in the raceway systems only after the conduit run has been completed and after such time as conduits have been thoroughly cleaned and
dried.
C. Enclose underground/exterior conductors in conduit schedule 80 PVC. All secondary and exterior branch circuit conductors to be buried a minimum of 30
inches below finished grade. Provide 2 inches of sand fill above and below conductors and install electrical marker tape 6 inches above all runs.
D. Wire and cable No. 6 and smaller shall be factory color coded. Where factory color is not available, or where on short runs factory color coding is not
practical, mark conductors on each end and in J-boxes or pull boxes with 1" band of colored pressure sensitive plastic tape or by the use of brilliant
waterproof lacquer properly applied. Colors for each phase and the neutral shall be consistent throughout the system.
1. The following color code prevails for all service, feeder and branch circuits:
Neutral White for 120V, Grey 277V
Ground Green
Phase A Black for 120/208V, Brown for 277/480V
Phase B Red for 120/208V, Orange for 277/480V
Phase C Blue for 120/208V, Yellow for 277/480V
E. Wire and cable shall be the proper size to fit under lug landings in accordance with UL listing. Where larger wire and cable is used for voltage drop, etc.,
and will not fit under UL lug listings, Electrical Contractor shall provide proper wire and cable size under lugs and either pigtail to larger wire and cable or
use power tap blocks. Provide insulation value equal to the wire and cable being used.
F. High Compression Termination: Provide high compression terminations for connecting smaller conductors to larger for voltage drop issues as shown on
drawings. H-type compression tap connectors shall be for copper combinations, sized for correct conductor installation using 15 ton and 12 ton head tools
per manufacturer UL listed. Manufacturer Thomas and Betts. Compression taps series 63100 with high compression tool. Provide shop drawings. Provide
interlocking insulating hard covers and secure with tape sealant per manufacturer, UL listed. Manufacturer Thomas and Betts Series HTCX00 (H-Tap
Insulating Hard Covers), and HSTS25 Series. Provide shop drawings.
G. Terminations Exterior
1. Terminations shall be silicone filled safety connectors. Connector body shall consist of color-coded shell of non-hygroscopic material, with ribs or
wings for easy grip and vibration-absorbing retention fingers. Inside shall be a non-setting, non-conductive, fire-retardant silicone sealant that
eliminates the possibility of corrosion and flashover. The connector shall have a plated, conical, square-wire spring to draw in conductors securely as
torque is applied.
2. Connectors shall be King Technology's Model King-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and/or 9 wire connectors for pressure-type locations or accepted equal.
H. Provide cable wraps (nylon ty wraps) around branch circuit bundles and feeder bundles in all switchboards, panelboards, and loadcenters.
3.5 CONDUCTOR NEUTRAL APPLICATIONS
A. Neutrals: Copper, same size as phase conductor, derating neutrals not allowed.
B. Provide separate Neutral conductors for each 15 or 20 amp (120 or 277V) single pole breaker.
1. All circuits using common raceway or provide tie handles on branch circuit breaker per NEC 2008.
3.6 CONDUITS:
A. Runs which are underground may be run direct (angular) to fullest practical extent. Actual conduit runs are not necessarily indicated, but are to be installed
in the most feasible manner compatible with construction and work of other crafts.
B. All bends to be made by the use of an approved bending tool. Cut all conduits square and ream all cuts to remove burrs. Exercise all necessary precautions
during the construction period to prevent entry or accumulation of moisture, dust, concrete, and all foreign matter into the raceway system. Clean and dry
all raceways prior to pulling conductors.
3.7 OUTLETS:
A. Mount all weatherproof (WP) outlets vertically.
B. J-boxes shall not be stacked atop or use of multiple extension rings on each other to form single J-boxes. Single J-boxes shall be used of proper size per
NEC.
END OF SECTION 16100
SECTION 16400 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Furnish and install a complete electrical system as shown on Drawings and Specifications.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GROUNDING SYSTEM:
A. Ground the entire electrical distribution system, including all raceways, outlets, fixtures, equipment, etc., in full accord with NEC.
B. Provide separate grounding conductor in all raceways.
C. Provide separate grounding jumper from the grounding screw of all receptacle devices to the metallic box in which mounted. Jumper may attach to box
with a separate grounding screw or clip device. Jumpers may be eliminated if approved self-grounding devices are used.
D. Provide separate bonding conductor, bare copper, for runs of flexible conduit where required by NEC.
E. Provide separate grounding conductor in all runs to exterior lighting standards, such as post lights, signs, etc.
F. All conductors used for grounding and bonding purposes shall be copper, insulated green, only.
G. Provide a 3/4" diameter by 8' driven ground rod at pole fixture base, see detail.
END OF SECTION 16400
SECTION 16900 - ELECTRICAL COMPLETION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 GENERAL:
A. The entire electrical system shall be left in first-class workable operating condition and all work shall be complete.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 DIRECTORY CARDS:
A. Provide labels and neatly typed directory cards for all new and existing panelboards and loadcenters. Directory cards shall indicate the general area and
type of electrical load served by each circuit.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CLEAN UP:
A. Remove all materials, scrap, etc., relative to the electrical installation and leave the premises in a clean, orderly condition. Any costs to Owner for clean-up
of the site will be charged against Contractor.
B. Clean all electrical equipment and materials of all foreign matter. Clean all light fixtures using only methods and materials as recommended by
Manufacturer.
3.2 ACCEPTANCE DEMONSTRATION:
A. Upon completion of the work, at a time to be designated by Civil Engineer, Contractor shall demonstrate to Owner the operation of the entire electrical
installation, including any and all special systems provided under this contract.
3.3 TEMPORARY WIRING:
A. Remove all temporary wiring, outlets, etc., complete.
3.4 DRAWINGS:
A. Deliver Record Drawings to Owner.
END OF SECTION 16900