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INDEX
SECTION 261000 –ELECTRICAL
PART 1 –GENERAL PART 3 –INSTALLATION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
INTENT
SCOPE OF WORK
CODES, ORDINANCES AND INSPECTIONS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
QUALITY ASSURANCE
PRODUCTS
SUBMITTALS
PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS
TEMPORARY HOOK-UPS
TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT HANDLING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
WORK CONCEALED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GUARANTEE
RECORD DRAWINGS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
GROUNDING
CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
FIRE SAFING
LIGHTING FIXTURES
OUTLET AND JUNCTION BOXES
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
PART 2 –MATERIALS
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
RACEWAYS
WIREWAYS
CONDUCTORS
OUTLET AND JUNCTION BOXES
NAMEPLATES
WIRING DEVICES
LIGHTING FIXTURES
MOTOR STARTERS AND DISCONNECT SWITCHES
LOAD CENTERS
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SERVICE
TELEPHONE/DATA SYSTEM
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
MULTI-METER CENTER
DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM
MOTION SENSORS WITH PHOTO CELL
OCCUPANCY SENSOR SWITCH
LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE
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PART 1 –GENERAL
1.1 INTENT
A.The Subcontractor under this Section shall furnish all labor, materials,
appliances and equipment necessary for completion of the electrical system,
in accordance with this Section of the Specifications and applicable Drawings
and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
A.Furnish all labor, materials, plant, equipment and services necessary for and
reasonably incidental to the complete installation of all electrical work
specified herein and/or indicated on the drawings, including, but not limited
to the following:
1.Branch Circuit Wiring and Conduit.
2.Multi-Meter Center, Meter Sockets, and Electric Service.
3.Feeders.
4.Panelboards and load centers.
5.Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.
6.Fire Alarm System.
7.Cable Television System.
8.Telephone System.
9.Intercom System.
10.Wiring Devices and Plates.
11.Motor Starters and Disconnect switches.
12.New electric service, where shown on drawings.
13.Power Wiring to Motors and Equipment Furnished by Other Trades or
Owner including Final Connections to Equipment.
14.Demolition, removal from site, and legal disposal of all existing
electrical systems and equipment made obsolete by new
construction. It should be assumed that all fluorescent light fixture
ballasts contain PCB’s.
15.Arrange for Inspections and Perform Tests.
16.Guarantee and Instructions.
1.3 CODES, ORDINANCES AND INSPECTIONS
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A.All materials and the installation thereof shall conform to the requirements
of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Electrical Code, Fuel Gas and
Plumbing Code and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes pertaining
thereto. Where provisions of the Contract Documents conflict with any
codes, rules or regulations, the latter shall govern. Where the Contract
requirements are in excess of applicable codes, rules or regulations, the
Contract provisions shall govern unless the Architect rules otherwise.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall comply with the Local Code Enforcement
Officials' instructions at no additional cost to the Owner.
1.4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall employ only competent and experienced
workmen at a regular schedule in harmony with the other tradesmen on the
job. He shall also exercise care and supervision of his employees in regard
to proper and expeditious laying out of his work.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall have a Foreman or Superintendent
assigned to the Project who shall be authorized to make decisions and
receive instructions exactly as if the Electrical Subcontractor himself were
present. The Foreman or Superintendent shall not be removed or replaced
without the express approval of the Architect after construction work
begins.
C.The Electrical Subcontractor shall be held responsible for any injuries or
damage done to the building premises or adjoining property or to other
Subcontractors' work resulting from the execution of his part of the work in
any manner whatsoever; and in case of dispute arising as to the extent or
share of responsibility incurred by the Electrical Subcontractor, it is agreed
between the Owner and the Electrical Subcontractor that such liability and
extent of damage shall be finally determined by the Architect whose
decision shall be final and binding on both parties to the Contract for the
work in question.
D.The Electrical Subcontractor shall co-operate to the fullest extent with all
other trades in order to expedite the progress of the work. He shall furnish
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all information pertaining to his materials as to sizes, locations, and means
of support, to all other trades requiring such information. The Electrical
Subcontractor shall also furnish all sleeves, frames, beams, supports,
inserts, etc., hereinafter specified so that the General Contractor may build
them in place. In case of failure on the part of the Electrical Subcontractor
to give proper information as above, he will be required to bear the extra
expense involved due to such failure.
E.The arrangement of all conduit, wire and cable indicated on the Drawings is
diagrammatic only, and indicates the minimum requirements of this work.
Conditions at the building shall determine the actual arrangement of runs,
bends, offsets, etc. The Electrical Subcontractor shall lay out all his work
and be responsible for the accuracy thereof. Conditions at the building shall
be the determining factor for all measurements.
F.All work shall be laid out and installed so as to require the least amount of
cutting and patching. Drilling of all holes required for the installation of
pipes, conduit, and cable runs shall be performed by the Electrical
Subcontractor.
G.The Electrical Subcontractor shall be responsible for the proper protection of
his work and materials from injury or loss at the hands of others and shall
make good such loss or injury at his own expense. All pipes left open
during the progress of the work shall be capped or plugged at all times. All
instruments and operating apparatus shall be protected by suitable means.
H.The Electrical Subcontractor shall be responsible for all equipment and
materials installed under this Section until substantial completion of the
project by the Owner.
I.The Electrical Subcontractor shall check the Architectural Plans and
Specifications before ordering any materials and the installation of work.
Any discrepancies shall be called to the attention of the Architect before
proceeding with the work.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Equality of materials or articles other than those named or described in this
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Section will be determined in accordance with the provisions of the General
Requirements.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall agree to accept as final the results of tests
secured by a qualified testing laboratory engaged by the Owner. Tests will
be conducted in accordance with the General Requirements.
1.6 PRODUCTS
A.All materials used shall be U.S. made, with the exception of items
specifically noted otherwise, new, full weight, and first class in every
respect, without defects, and designed to function properly in that portion
of the work for which they are intended, and with the same brand of
manufacturers for each class of material or equipment. Electrical materials
and equipment of types for which there are Underwriters Laboratories
standard requirements, listings, or labels shall conform to their
requirements and be so labeled.
1.7 SUBMITTALS
A.Before ordering materials shipped to the job, the Electrical Subcontractor
shall submit to the Architect eight (8) sets of catalogue cuts, manufacturers'
data sheets, and Shop Drawings, giving all details, dimensions, capacities,
etc. of all materials to be furnished.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall check the Shop Drawings thoroughly for
compliance with the Plans and Specifications before submitting them to the
Architect for review, making any and all changes which may be required.
C.The review of Shop Drawings by the Architect shall not relieve the Electrical
Subcontractor from any obligation to perform the work strictly in accordance
with the Contract Drawings and Specifications. The responsibility for errors
in Shop Drawings shall remain with the Subcontractor.
D.In the event that materials are being delivered to or installed on the job for
which Shop Drawings or samples have not been approved and/or which are
not in accordance with the Specifications, the Electrical Subcontractor will be
required to remove such materials and substitute approved materials at his
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own expense and as directed by the Architect.
1.8 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall secure all permits and pay all fees required
for his work. He shall be required to secure all other permits and pay all
other fees and charges incidental to the proper carrying out of the Contract.
He is to assume all responsibility regarding the observance of the rules and
regulations so far as they relate to his part of the work.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall arrange and pay for all required
inspections of his work.
1.9 TEMPORARY HOOK-UPS
A.The General Contractor will provide any temporary hook-ups required for
the use of water or sanitary for construction purposes and testing out
apparatus as specified in Section 015000.
1.10 TEMPORARY LIGHT AND POWER
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall furnish and install temporary light and
power as specified in Section 015000. The cost of the service and the cost
of power consumed shall be borne by the General Contractor. Service shall
be metered, 120/240 volt, single phase, sized as required. Branch circuit
wiring and duplex receptacles shall be as directed by the General
Contractor.
1.11 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall refer to the Architectural Drawings of
interior details, plans, elevations, and structural layout in preparing his
estimate. These documents are intended to supplement the Mechanical and
Electrical Plans and Specifications and any applicable work indicated or
implied thereon is to be considered a part of the Contract requirements.
B.The Plans and Specifications are complementary and anything called for, or
reasonably implied, in the Plans and not in the Specifications, or vice versa,
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shall be considered as called for or reasonably implied in both.
C.The Electrical Subcontractor shall assume all responsibility in scaling
measurements from the Drawings.
D.Because of the small scale of the Drawings, it is not possible to indicate all
offsets, fittings and accessories that may be required. The Electrical
Subcontractor shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions
affecting all his work and shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing
such fittings, traps, offsets, valves, and accessories as may be required to
meet such conditions, at no additional cost.
1.12 PRODUCT HANDLING
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall provide for the delivery of all his materials
and fixtures to the building site when required, so as to carry on his work
efficiently and to avoid delaying his work and that of other trades.
1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A.All necessary tools, machinery, scaffolding, and transportation for
completion of his Contract shall be provided by the Electrical Subcontractor.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall provide his own portable extension lines
and obtain 120 volt, 60 cycle, single phase electric energy from the General
Contractor to drive his machines and light his work. He shall provide his
own light bulbs, plugs, sockets, etc.
C.All broken or waste material, rags, packing,etc., resulting from his work
shall be removed by the individual Subcontractor.
1.14 WORK CONCEALED
A.All cable and raceway (except surface metal raceway) shall be installed
concealed in all areas except basement.
B.Exposed runs shall be run straight and level, parallel or perpendicular to the
lines of the building.
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1.15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A.Prior to final acceptance, Electrical Subcontractor shall furnish three (3) sets
of complete instructions for the repair, maintenance, and operation of all
systems installed under his Contract. These instructions shall be typed or
printed, and each set bound separately with durable covers.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall instruct and fully demonstrate to such
person or persons as the Architect and/or Owner may designate, regarding
the care and use of all systems and all apparatus pertaining thereto.
1.16 GUARANTEE
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall guarantee the satisfactory operation of
his work in all parts for a period of one (1) year after date of substantial
completion, and shall agree to promptly repair or replace any items of his
work which are found to be defective during this period.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall pay for repair of damage to the building
caused by defects in his work and for repair to plaster, wood, and other
materials or equipment caused by replacement or repairs to the entire
satisfaction of the Architect.
C.Any part of the work installed under this Contract requiring excessive
maintenance shall be considered as being defective.
1.17 RECORD DRAWINGS
A.Submit Record Drawings as specified in Section 017700.
PART 2 -MATERIALS
2.1 RACEWAYS
A.Rigid galvanized steel or intermediate steel conduit shall be used for all
raceway runs concealed vertically in concrete, run under slabs, run in
trenches or pits, exposed below 6' above floor, and for service entrance
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riser. Conduit shall comply with the latest applicable Federal Specifications.
B.Electrical metallic tubing may be used for all raceways run in walls or
partitions, run exposed inside the building, or run concealed in or above
furred spaces unless otherwise specified above. Electrical metallic tubing
shall comply with the latest applicable requirements of the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association. Couplings, connectors, and fittings for
electrical metallic tubing may be of the set screw type.
C.Raceways for site communications and site power and light shall be
Schedule 40 PVC (schedule 80 PVC under roadways), with solvent welded
fittings,or Type EB where shown to be encased in concrete. Use steel
sweeps on conduit 3" and larger.
D.Flexible Steel Conduit shall be used for final connections to motors or other
movable equipment to facilitate removal and connections.
2.2 WIREWAYS
A.Wireways shall be made to accommodate conductors as required in
accordance with applicable rules of the Massachusetts Electrical Code. To
be of code gauge steel and supported as required by Code.
2.3 CONDUCTORS
A.Conductors shall be 98% conductivity copper, with 600 volt insulation, and
shall be of types indicated below unless otherwise shown on the plans.
Aluminum conductors shall not be used.
B.Conductors #10 AWG and smaller, Type THHW/THWN, solid.
C.Conductors #4 AWG through #8 AWG, Type THHW/THWN, stranded.
D.Conductors #3 AWG and larger, Type THW, stranded.
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E.Feeders to load centers may be Type SER cable.
F.Type NM cable may be used as approved by the local authority having
jurisdiction.
G.Wire and cable for special systems shall be as specified in those
specification sections.
H.Wire and Cable to be by Rome, Carol, American, Triangle/PWC, or equal.
2.4 OUTLET AND JUNCTION BOXES
A.Junction and outlet boxes, where exposed to weather and wet locations shall
be of the cast aluminum, threaded hub type and provided with watertight
screw-on cover and gasket.
B.Other outlet boxes and covers for use with conduit or metallic cable shall be
galvanized or sheradized pressed steel as manufactured by Steel City
Electrical Co., General Electric Co.,Raco, or approved equal.Outlet boxes
used with NM cable may be plastic.
2.5 NAMEPLATES
A.Furnish and install nameplates identifying all apparatus, controls, panels
and safety switches. The nameplates shall be Seton style 2060 engraved
plastic, or equal, screw attached. Submit schedule of nameplate lettering for
approval.
2.6 WIRING DEVICES
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall install devices where shown on the plans.
Where two or more devices occur at one location, they shall be provided with
a gang plate. All unused boxes to be furnished with blank plates.
1.Switches shall be flush mounted, specification Grade 15 and 20 amp.
120/277 volt AC with side connection screw terminals and toggle
handle.
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2.Switches shall be single pole, double pole, 3-way, 4-way, or key
operated as indicated by the symbol. Where more than one switch is
shown at one outlet, they shall be installed under one plate in an
order appropriate to the location of the outlets being controlled.
3.Receptacles shall be flush mounted rated for 15 and 20 amp at 125
volts composition base suitable for side wiring having polarized slots
and U-shaped grounding slot, and break-off lug for two circuit
installation.
4.Heavy duty receptacles shall be polarized with composition base and
pressure type terminals, three or four-pole as required for service as
indicated by symbol.
5.Wall plates throughout shall be impact resistant thermoplastic in
Ivory with stainless steel satin finish in kitchens and laundry. Plates
over grouped devices shall be suitably ganged.
6.Devices shall be furnished by Hubbell, Leviton, or equal to the
following Arrow-Hart numbers:
a.Light Switches, single pole –No. 1891I, 15 AMP, and No.
1991I, 20 amp, 120/277 volts, Ivory.
b.Light Switches, 3-way –No. 1893I, 15 amp, and No. 1993I, 20
amp. 120/277 volts, Ivory.
c.Light Switches, 4-way –No. 1894I 15 amp, and No. 1994I, 20
amp. 120/277 volts, Ivory.
d.Single Receptacles, No. 5361I, 20 amp.3 wire, 125 volts, Ivory.
e.Duplex Receptacles, No. 5262I, 15 amp, and No. 5362I, 20
amp.3 wire, 125 volts, Ivory.To be tamper-proof type where
required by code.
f.GFI Receptacles, No. GF5242I, 15 amp, and No. 5342I, 20
amp,Ivory, Satin finish stainless steel plate.
g.Exterior weatherproof GFI Receptacles No. GF5342I, with
TayMac No. 20310 cover.
h.Single pole switch with clear lighted handle (to indicate when
switch is “on”) Arrow-Hart No. 1991PLC.
i.Range Receptacle –No. 5754N, flush, 3 pole, 4 wire grounding
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type, with matching cord and plug.
2.7 LIGHTING FIXTURES
A.Furnish and install lighting fixtures on all light outlets shown on plans. All
lighting fixtures to have label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Fixtures to
be complete in all respects with all required glassware and lamps. All lamps
to be new. Furnish and install all required hardware to fit in all type ceilings.
Fixtures are to be cleaned after lamps and diffusers are installed. Any
chipped, cracked or otherwise defective material shall be replaced, at no
expense to the owner.
B.Fluorescent ballasts shall be solid state electronic type. Fixture/lamp
combinations for which electronic ballasts are not available shall be high
power factor, energy efficient magnetic type, complete with automatic reset
thermal protector, and shall be CBM certified.
C.All fixtures shall be installed complete with lamps of the stated type and
size; fluorescent lamps shall be 3000 K.
D.All fixtures to be independently supported from building structure.
E.Fixtures are identified by letter on the fixture schedule and by
corresponding letter on Drawings. Complete schedule of lighting fixtures
shall be submitted to and approved by the Architect.
F.All fixtures shall be “Energy Star” qualified.
2.8 MOTOR STARTERS AND DISCONNECT SWITCHES
A.Furnish and install motor starting, protecting, and controlling devices for
motors where shown on the Drawings.
B.Disconnect switches for 120 volt, single phase motors shall be single or
double pole toggle switches as specified, unless shown otherwise on the
Drawings.
2.9 LOAD CENTERS
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A.Load centers shall be Square D type QO, or equal.Mains rating and branch
circuit breaker ratings shall be of size and number as indicated on drawings.
Load centers shall be plug-on type construction. All current carrying parts
of the bus assembly shall be plated. Terminals for feeder conductors to
main and branch neutral shall be UL listed as suitable for the type conductor
specified. The load center bus assembly shall be enclosed in a steel cabinet.
The size of the wiring gutters and gauge steel shall be in accordance with
UL Standards No.67 and No. 50. Fronts shall include door and flush tumbler
lock with all panels keyed alike and be provided with a directory for circuit
identification. Load center boxes and fronts shall have corrosion resisting
phosphate treatment and a gray baked enamel finish. Load centers shall be
UL listed and meet Federal Specification W-P-115b as Type I, Class 2.
B.Branch circuit breakers up to 150 amperes shall be Square D type QO, Q1 or
approved equal. All breakers shall be plug-on type, toggle action with
quick-make, quick-break mechanism. Trip indication shall be clearly shown
by the breaker handle taking a position between “On” and “Off” when the
breaker is tripped and by VISI-TRIP indication. The VISI-TRIP indication
consists of a highly visible tripped circuit indicator. The indicator is to be
protected by a window which seals the breaker case. The VISI-TRIP indicator
shall not be visible when breaker in “ON or “OFF”.All multi-pole breakers
shall be single operating handle, common trip variety. Branch circuit
breakers feeding convenience outlets shall be Arc Fault circuit interrupter
type in order to give “flash protection” for frayed, stranded wire cords.
QWIK-GARD circuit breakers with ground fault circuit interrupters shall be
used in accordance with the National Electric Code. Circuit breakers shall be
UL listed and meet the requirements of Federal Specification W-C-
375B/GEN, Class I.
2.10 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
A.Scope
1.Provide a new analog/addressable fire detection, alarm and control
system in compliance with the specifications and drawings. The
system shall interface to other building systems to conduct monitoring
and control functions as described herein.
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2.The new fire alarm control panel shall be a microprocessor based fire
alarm system with digital alarm communication transmitter. Fire
alarm reporting requirements shall be coordinated with College
Standards. New system shall be Simplex.
3.Each initiating device shall have full analog detection capabilities; will
maintain operating characteristics stored in dedicated EEPROM
memory, identify its' exact location, and shall operate as described
elsewhere in these specifications.
4.Work in this section, as shown or specified, shall be in accordance with
the related contract documents.
5.All exceptions, variances and substitutions of operating capabilities or
equipment called for in these specifications shall be listed in writing
and forwarded to the Engineer at the time of bid.
6..Provide automatic and manual, closed circuit, multiplex fire alarm
communications according to the contract documents, wired,
connected and left in first class operating condition.
7.Final connections, testing, and adjusting of the system shall be done
under the direct supervision of the system supplier. Provide NICET
certified and factory trained technicians to demonstrate the system to
the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative, and make all additional
adjustments to the system operation as required by the Owner's
Representative.
a.Provide a NICET certified technician factory trained on the
systems for proper operation and interconnect to monitoring
system.
8.Provide equipment manufactured by Simplex Grinnell. This constitutes
the quality and performance of the equipment to be provided.
9.The system design and installation shall conform to the following
standards:
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a.All equipment shall be UL listed for it's intended purpose.
b.NFPA standards 70, 72, 90A, 92A, and 101.
c.BOCA Basic Building Code -Latest Edition.
d.Current State Building Code.
e.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
f.All requirements of all local authorities having jurisdiction.
10.Submit 8 complete sets of shop drawings to include:
a.Complete point-to-point riser diagram showing all equipment
and size, type and number of all conductors and devices.
b.Large scale drawings of each panel showing module placement
and spare capacity allowances.
c.Address listing of all field devices shown on floor plans for
coordination of LCD message text assignments.
d.Original catalog data sheets for all items to assure compliance
with these specifications. This equipment shall be subject to
approval, and no equipment shall be ordered without prior
approval.
e.Provide calculations to support the size of standby batteries
notification circuits and power supplies submitted. Calculations
shall demonstrate proper current draw, voltage drop, wire size
considerations, and spare capacity allowances.
f.Confirmation that the equipment supplier will provide on-site
project management and supervision during system
installation, and perform system testing and instruction.
11.Conform to all UL standards for testing and provide certification of the
completed installation. Provide the services of a factory trained
technician for proper testing and operation of the inter-connect to
monitoring system.
12.The equipment supplier shall conduct the initial programming of the
system and a complete rack/test of hardware panels prior to delivery
to the installing contractor.
13.Provide copies of Operating & Maintenance manuals with the request
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for final inspection. O & M Manuals shall include the following:
a.All of the information submitted in the shop drawings.
b.As-built documentation which incorporates all modifications to
the system, whether made as a field change or by a change
order.
c.Include a copy of the final test report, UL certificate and test
contract.
B.Sequence of Operation
1.The operation of a manual station or activation of any automatic alarm
initiating device (system smoke, heat, water flow) shall automatically:
a.Initiate the transmission of the alarm to Northampton Fire
Department via data transmission to DACT.
b.Sound a code 3 temporal evacuation signal over all audio
circuits.
c.Flash all visual signals throughout the building in a
synchronized manner.
d.Flash an alarm LED and sound an audible signal at the FACP.
Upon Acknowledgment, the alarm LED shall light steadily and
the audible shall silence. Subsequent alarms shall re-initiate
this sequence.
e.Visually indicate the alarm initiating device type and location via
the LCD display located at the FACP and at all remote
annunciators.
f.Activate the exterior weatherproof beacon.
2.Operation of carbon monoxide detector shall automatically:
a.Transmit supervisory alarm to Northampton Fire Department
b.Disconnect power to boilers. This disconnect shall require
manual reset.
3.Activation of any sprinkler system low pressure switch, or valve tamper
switch shall cause a system supervisory alarm indication, and
transmission to Northampton Fire Department.
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C.General Requirements
1.The system shall utilize broadcast polling techniques and
microprocessor-based detectors to minimize the required response
time and possible false alarms. Individual initiating and control devices
shall retain pre-programmed response characteristics, history logging,
and support electronic addressing. A system-wide response (alarm
sequence) to an alarm condition shall take place within 3 seconds.
2.Activation of any sprinkler system low pressure switch, or valve tamper
switch, shall cause a system supervisory alarm indication.
3.The system shall support analog sensing techniques to monitor
individual devices which enable the user to set sensitivity parameters.
All inputs shall be subject to multi-level alarm verification. The system
shall be capable of reporting the status and sensitivity of each device
and vectoring this information to a printer. The system shall
automatically identify any detector which becomes dirty (maintenance
alert), prior to false alarming.
4.The system shall be supported by standby batteries. In the event of a
loss of primary power, batteries shall support 60 hours of full
supervisory operation followed by 15 minutes of alarm.
5.The system shall be capable of nine levels of alarm prioritization, and
allow control by event,and may include cross zoning, stepping,
and/or logic statement inputs.
6.All equipment shall be new and unused. All components and systems
shall be designed for uninterrupted duty. All equipment, materials and
accessories covered by these requirements shall be provided by a
single manufacturer, or if provided by different manufacturers
recognized as compatible by both manufacturers.
7.Circuiting Guidelines. Each initiating device and indicating circuit shall
be electronically supervised and individually addressable. All wiring
shall be as follows:
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a.Individual addressable modules shall be used to monitor
waterflow, tamper, and status conditions from any related
systems or conventional devices.
b.Addressable control modules or relays shall provide auxiliary
control functions.
c.Addressable loop wiring shall support all devices shown and
allow for a minimum of 25% spare capacity and be wired in a
Class B, Style 4 fashion.
d.As a minimum, power supplies and notification appliance
circuits shall operate all devices shown plus 25% spare capacity,
and be wired in a Class B, Style Y fashion.
e.Audible and visual signals shall be circuited separately to allow
continued operation of the visual signal in the event of a
silencing of the audible signal.
D.Field Mounted System Components
1.Power Supply
System power supply(s) shall provide multiple power limited 24 VDC
output circuits as required by the panel
Upon failure of normal (AC) power, the effected portion(s) of the
system shall automatically switch over to secondary power without
losing any system functions.
Each system power supply shall be individually supervised. Power
supply trouble signals shall identify the specific supply and the nature
of the trouble condition.
All standby batteries shall be continuously monitored by the power
supply. Low battery and disconnection of battery power supply
conditions shall immediately annunciated as battery trouble and
identify the specific power supply affected.
All system power supplies shall be capable of recharging their
associated batteries, from a fully discharged condition to a capacity
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sufficient to allow the system to perform consistent with the
requirements of this section, in 48 hours maximum.
2.Fire Initiating Devices
Intelligent System Devices: Provide intelligent analog devices where
shown and required. Each device shall retain operating characteristics
in non-volatile memory and conduct algorithms to distinguish real fire
conditions from unwanted nuisance alarms. All analog devices shall
provide dual LED indicators, a green LED shall flash to denote active
communication, and a red LED shall flash to denote an alarm
condition. Devices shall be interchangeable with twist-lock bases
which will provide a supervised remote LED output, fault isolation
circuitry, or an auxiliary relay contact. In the event of an addressable
loop communications failure, devices shall remain capable of initiating
an alarm sequence.
a.Smoke Detector –Photoelectric
Provide analog/addressable photoelectric smoke detectors at
the locations shown on the drawings. The detector shall have
the ability to set the sensitivity and alarm verification of each of
the individual detectors on the circuit. It shall be possible to
automatically change the sensitivity of individual analog/
addressable detectors for the day and night periods. Each
smoke detector shall be capable of transmitting pre-alarm and
alarm signals in addition to the normal, trouble and need
cleaning information. It shall be possible to program control
panel activity to each level. Each smoke detector may be
individually programmed to operate at any one of five (5)
sensitivity settings.Each detector microprocessor shall contain
an environmental compensation algorithm that identifies and
sets ambient environmental thresholds approximately six times
an hour. The microprocessor shall monitor the environmental
compensation value and alert the system operator when the
detector approaches 75%and 100% of the allowable
environmental compensation value.
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b.Heat Detectors –Fixed Temperature –ROR Heat Detector
Provide analog/addressable combination fixed temperature /
rate-of-rise detectors at the locations shown on the drawings.
The heat detector shall have a nominal fixed temperature alarm
point rating of 135ºF (57ºC) and a rate of rise alarm point of
15ºF (9ºC) per minute. The heat detector shall be rated for
ceiling installation at a minimum of 70 ft (21.3m) centers and
be suitable for wall mount applications.
c.Detector Base –Standard
Provide standard detector mounting bases suitable for
mounting on either North American 1-gang, 3 ½ or 4 inch
octagon box and 4 inch square box, or European BESA or 1-
gang box. The base shall,contain no electronics and support
all series detector types.
d.Manual Station –Double Action Single Stage
Provide analog/addressable double action, single stage fire
alarm stations at the locations shown on the drawings. The
fire alarm station shall be of polycarbonate construction and
incorporate an internal toggle switch. A locked test feature
shall be provided. The station shall be suitable for mounting
on North American 2 ½ (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½
(38mm) deep 4 square boxes with 1-gang covers. Manual
station shall be keyed alike with Control
Panel.
e.Carbon monoxide detector shall be addressable, UL2075 listed,
Model 4098-CO1224, comprising CO detector and addressable
module.
f Notification Appliances
Provide low profile wall mount horn/strobes at the locations
shown on the drawings. The low profile horn/strobe shall
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produce a high level db output an offer a full line of A.D.A.
compliant strobes. The horn/strobe shall mount to a standard
one-gang electrical box and with an optional trim plate
accommodate two-gang, octagonal or four inch square
electrical boxes. (EST Genesis G1R-HOV110). Strobe only shall
be EST Genesis G1R-V110.
g.Initiation & Control Modules
1.Monitor Module
Provide addressable single input monitor modules as
shown on plans for monitoring of all waterflow, tamper
and supervisory devices. Addressable modules shall
mount to single gang electrical boxes.
h.Provide and program digital alarm communicator transmitter
(DACT).
E.Installation
1.Installation shall be performed by Licensed installers in a workmanlike
manner. The work shall be performed by skilled technicians under the
direction of experienced engineers, all of whom are properly trained
and qualified.
2.Wiring
a.All wiring for the system shall be in accordance with Articles
760, 725, and 800 of the Massachusetts Electrical Code and
local electrical codes.
b.Provide complete wiring and conduit between all equipment.
All devices shall be mounted upon and splices made in UL listed
boxes. Wiring splices and transposing or changing of colors will
not be permitted.
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c.All junction boxes shall be painted red and labeled as ‘Fire
Alarm System’ with decal or approved markings
d.Fire Alarm control systems and equipment shall be connected
to separate dedicated branch circuits, sized as required for
proper service. Circuits shall be labeled 'FIRE ALARM'.
3.Final Tests / Warranty
a.The system shall be fully tested by the contractor and NICET
certified technicians in accordance with UL guidelines and NFPA
standards. Each and every device shall be tested.
b.A copy of the final test report shall be submitted indicating
proper functioning of the system and conformance to the
specifications. The test shall be performed by factory-trained
qualified technicians. Each and every device shall be tested, and
standalone operation of remote panels shall be verified. Final
testing shall be performed by the same company that will hold
and execute the Test and Inspection contract.
c.The manufacturer shall guarantee all system equipment for a
period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance.
d.The contractor shall guarantee all raceways and wiring to be
free from inherent mechanical or electrical defects for one (1)
year from the date of final acceptance of the system.
4.Training
a.The contractor shall provide the services of the manufacturer's
representative for a period of 4 hours, during normal business
hours, to instruct the owner's designated personnel and fire
department response teams on the operation of the system.
F.AC/DC multi-station devices
1.120v interconnected multi-station sounder base smoke detection
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devices with DC backup shall be installed in each apartment where
shown on the plans.
a.BRK Model 3120B or approved equal shall be used in locations
requiring both Ionization & Photoelectric detection.
b.BRK Model 9120B or approved equal shall be used in locations
that require Ionization detection only.
c.BRK Model 7020B or approved equal shall be used in locations
that require photovoltaic detection only.
2.11 ELECTRIC SERVICE
A.New electric service shall be as shown on the Drawings, single phase,
overhead, provided by National Grid.
B.New secondary electric service shall be sized as shown on Drawings,
120/240 volt, single phase,3 wire, 60 Hz, overhead, except that service at
57 Dryads Green shall be underground, except that 57 Dryads Green shall
be fed underground.
C.The system shall be properly grounded as required by the Massachusetts
Electric Code. Ground cable shall be secured to the water service with an
approved clamp; bond water pipe sections as required by Section 250-81
MEC. Also install a concrete encased electrode or two grounding rods as
required by that section.
D.Coordinate all service requirements with National Grid.Provide all labor and
materials required by National Grid to complete the installation.
E.Service fee for utility work shall be paid by Contractor.
2.12 TELEPHONE/DATA SYSTEM
A.Coordinate new telephone service with Verizon, who will provide exterior
wall mounted NID and overhead drop.
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B.Furnish and install, where shown on the drawings,outlets and wiring to
make a complete system ready for connection to telephone and data
equipment to be installed.
C.Each telephone/data outlet shall consist of one RJ45 modular jack, ivory, 4
conductor with labels.
D.Each outlet shall be wired with Cat 3 2 pair cable to telephone network
interface device (NID), terminated as directed by Verizon.
E.Service fee for utility work shall be paid by the Contractor.
2.13 CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM
A.Arrange for and coordinate the cable television service installation with
Comcast. Any charges from Comcast shall be included in the Electrical Sub-
Bid.
B Comcast will furnish and install the service cable to the building, as well as
the service cabinet with its amplifiers, splitters, and appurtenances.
C.Comcast will furnish to the Electrical Subcontractor, for installation by him,
all required distribution cable within the building plus splitters,connectors,
and other required hardware. The installation shall comply with Comcast
Standards.
D.Each dwelling unit shall be fed independently (home run) from the service
cabinet.
E.Comcast will make all final connections to splitters, amplifiers, etc., and to
TV wall outlets.
2.14 MULTI-METER CENTER
A.The Multi-Meter Center shall be square D type EZ Meter-Pak, Meter Center,
or approved equal. Multi-Meter Center shall be configured as shown on the
Drawings. The Contractor shall verify meter socket type with National Grid
prior to ordering equipment.
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1.Mounting Location: Outdoor
2.Utility Company: National Grid
3.Maximum SCR: 42,000 AIC
4.Utility Power Feed: 120/240V, 1Æ,3W.
5. Main Bus:120/240V, 1Æ -400A or 200A per plans
6.Branch Circuits: All Units
a. As shown on panelboard schedules.
2.15 DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM
A.Provide an apartment intercom/door release system complete with entry
station, tenant stations, power supply,audio module and wiring system for
each building.
B.Equipment to be Aiphone, or equal, GF Series with 4 call-button entry panel
with door release,Model GF-1DK tenant panels and Aiphone wiring system.
2.16 MOTION SENSORS WITH PHOTOCELL
A.Provide wall/ceiling mounted motion sensors with 270 deg. field of view,
rated for 1000 watts at 120 volts. Aim sensor as directed in field and set
light level. To be Watt Stopper Cat. No. EW-105-120, or equal.
2.17 OCCUPANCY SENSOR SWITCH
A.Provide passive infrared wall switch sensors with 180 deg. field of view and
adjustable time delay. To be Watt Stopper Cat. No. WS-200I, or equal.
PART 3 –INSTALLATION
3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A.The Electrical Subcontractor shall endeavor to layout and perform his work
in such a manner as to cause no delay in the construction by other trades.
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B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall verify all measurements and shall be
responsible for the correctness of same. No allowance will be made for
differences between actual measurements and those shown on plans.
C.If, in laying out his work, the Electrical Subcontractor finds that the work of
other trades might interfere with his, the Architect shall be notified.
D.The locations of outlets, apparatus, and equipment are approximate only
and the runs of feeders, mains, and branches are not necessarily to be made
exactly as shown on the plans. The exact locations of such work shall be
determined after full consideration has been given to work of other trades
and without changes in the design of the systems. The entire installation
shall conform to the latest issue of the National Electrical Code and local
inspection authorities.
E.Electrical equipment, such as junction and pull boxes, control, and
apparatus, shall be made accessible.
F.All wiring shall be concealed in finished spaces, except as otherwise
specified.
3.2 GROUNDING
A.Except where specifically indicated otherwise, all exposed non-current
carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment, metallic raceway systems,
grounding conductor in non-metallic raceways and neutral conductor of the
wiring system shall be grounded. The ground connection shall be made at
the main service equipment.
B.The Electrical Subcontractor shall furnish and install all material required for
the grounding and/or bonding in the building of all equipment, power and
lighting systems installed under this Contract.
C.The Electrical Subcontractor shall make tight and proper all metallic
components and equipment to one another and to ground, using a positive
foolproof system of connections. Provide and install bonding and
grounding conductors with approved termination where required,
conforming with the latest National Electrical Code and other applicable
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specification standards.
D.A #12 AWG insulated equipment ground conductor shall be installed in each
length of flexible metallic conduit connection to motors, recessed lighting
fixtures and other equipment components for continuity. Positive ground
connections with the ground wire shall be made at each outlet box, lighting
fixture, motor and other equipment components by means of positively
secured ground clamp in each.
3.3 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS
A.All conduit shall be installed so as to provide the straightest possible run
with not more than the equivalent of three 90• bends in a single run. Where
more bends are necessary, the Electrical Subcontractor shall provide suitable
pull boxes.
B.Conduit shall be fished and cleaned and dry before pulling wires and shall
be suitably protected against entrance of dirt and moisture during
construction.
C.Ends of all conduits shall be reamed and all joints made waterproof.
Connections to junction boxes shall be double locknut and bushing, using
insulated bushings on conduit 1-1/4" or larger. Grounding bushings shall
be provided at all panel connections.
D.Conduit connections to motor frames shall have minimum of 18" of flexible
steel conduit to eliminate vibrations and noise being transferred to other
parts of the building, with cable jumper across greenfield and fittings. This
flexible conduit shall also be installed at ceiling mounted lighting fixtures to
facilitate alignment of fixtures.
3.4 FIRE SAFING
A.Work Included: Provide labor, materials, and equipment necessary to
complete the work including, but not limited to the following:
1.Fire safing at all penetrations through fire barriers.
2.Fire safing at all penetrations through smoke barriers.
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3.Extent of fire and smoke barriers as indicated on the Architectural
Drawings.
4.Fire safing at all penetrations through floors, shafts, corridor walls,
stairway walls, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, vaults, storage
rooms, kitchen, machine rooms, outdoor storage rooms, and
receiving rooms.
5.Retain fire rating where back-to-back outlets occur in any rated wall.
B.Safing Insulation
1.Fire safing insulation shall be Thermafiber as manufactured by USG
Interiors, Inc. or Architect-Engineer approved equal, 4" minimum
thickness by the required full length and width, or as indicated on the
Drawings.
2.Provide incidental galvanized steel clip anchors.
C.Seal Compound: At "poke-through" openings, apply "Firecode" seal
compound as manufactured by USG Interiors, Inc., or approved equal, over
Thermafiber fire safing.
D.Preparation
1.At all fire rated assemblies, prepare all penetrations for raceways,
cable, and perimeters.
E.Application
1.Install approved fire safing insulation of proper size leaving no voids.
Compress and friction fit fire safing and use attachment clips where
necessary.
2.Seal completely around all openings and over the fire safing
insulation with sealing compound.
3.5 LIGHTING FIXTURES
A.Installation of all lighting fixtures shall be done by experienced mechanics.
Lighting fixtures shall not be installed where finished coat of paint has been
applied to ceiling and walls until paint is thoroughly dry.
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B.Lighting fixtures in equipment rooms shall not be installed until after all
piping and ductwork is in place. Lighting fixtures layout shown on the
Drawings is typical layout, but may be modified to provide adequate lighting
of the equipment space according to final construction conditions. Any
relocation of fixtures due to duct or piping interference shall be as directed
by the Architect, at no expense to the Owner.
C.The Electrical Subcontractor shall be responsible for proper co-ordination of
all lighting fixture locations. Provide support for all fixtures mounted on or
recessed in hung ceiling. He shall confer with Ceiling Subcontractor and
Heating and Ventilating Subcontractor to co-ordinate lighting system with
other trades.
D.Provide and install suitable cover plate or canopy for each fixture outlet box
where the fixture does not provide a suitable cover.
E.Fixtures located on exterior of building shall be installed with cadmium-
plated brass screws and gaskets.
F.All pendant type fixtures in the same room shall be installed at a uniform
height from the floor and shall hang plumb.
G.Upon completion of the installation of the lighting fixtures and lighting
equipment, they must be in first-class operating order and in perfect
condition as to finish, etc. Check for proper operation and appearance,
alignment of fixtures and proper placement of lenses, louvers, lamps and
other light controlling or modifying appurtenances.
3.6 OUTLET AND JUNCTION BOXES
A.Receptacle boxes, unless otherwise noted, shall be approximately 18" above
finished floor, except at locations where wall mounted equipment precludes
this mounting height. At such locations, receptacle height shall be as
directed by the Architect. Switch outlets shall be 48" above finished floor.
The Electrical Subcontractor shall check with the Architectural and Structural
Plans for interferences.
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B.Junction and outlet boxes, where exposed to the weather and wet locations,
shall be of the threaded hub type and provided with watertight screw-on
cover and gasket.
C.Pull boxes shall be adequate size to accommodate the conductors installed
therein without excessive bending of the conductors, which would damage
the conductor insulation.
D.Outlet boxes shall not be supported by the conduit. Suitable means shall be
provided to support the outlet box to take the weight of the fixture.
E.Fixture outlet boxes used as junction boxes or outlets not used shall be
provided with covers.
3.7 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
A.All equipment furnished under this Section shall be installed in accordance
with its manufacturer's printed installation instructions, whether so shown
on the Drawings or not, and all labor and materials required to accomplish
this shall be furnished by the Electrical Subcontractor and be included in his
bid.
LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE
1.Type “A”Three lamp round surface fluorescent with white acrylic diffuser,
three self ballasted, 13 watt quad tube lamps, Sea Gull Lighting
Cat. No. 79436 BLE-814, or equal.
2.Type “B”Two lamp round surface mounted fluorescent with white acrylic
diffuser, two self-ballasted 13 watt quad tube lamps. To be Sea
Gull Lighting Cat. No. 79435-BLE814, or equal.
3.Type “C”Ceiling mounted fan-light, with variable speed DC fan motor with
occupancy sensor speed control and fan delay timer, four watt
night light, two 18 watt CFL lamps. To be Panasonic Cat. No. FV-
08VKML1, or equal.
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4.Type “D”Wall mounted two lamp fluorescent with acrylic pillow white lens, ,
two T8 17 watt lamps and electronic ballast. To be Sea Gull
Lighting Cat. No. 4908LE-68, or equal.
5.Type “E”Single lamp undercabinet fluorescent with 18 in.,15W T8 lamp
and electronic ballast. To be Sea Gull Cat. No. 4971-15.
6.Type “F”Two lamp fluorescent wall lantern with white acrylic diffuser, old
iron frame and bars, sealed for exterior use, two 13 watt 4 pin
lamps. To be Seagull Lighting Cat. No. 8960PBLE-72, or equal.
7.Type “G”Two lamp surface mounted fluorescent wraparound with acrylic
textured diffuser, 2-F32T8 lamps, and electronic ballast. To be
Sea Gull Cat. No. 59034LE-15, or equal.
8.Type H”Twin Head thermoplastic surface mounted emergency battery
backup egress lighting fixture. Utilizes 2-5.4W wedge base lamps.
To be Evenlite Cat. No. CMG-2E11-W65, or equal.
9.Type “J”Twin Head thermoplastic surface mounted emergency battery
backup egress lighting fixture, with extra capacity for remote
heads. Utilizes 2-5.4W wedge base lamps. To be Evenlite Cat. No.
CMG-2E27-W65, or equal.
10.Type “K”Twin Head Remote Egress Lighting Fixture, wet location listed for
exterior use. Provide 2#12 from local battery back-up fixture as
shown on plans. To be Evenlite Cat. No. PW66-2, or equal.
11.Type “L”Twin adjustable exterior floodlight, aluminum construction, with
finish Sylvania LED 24 PAR 38/DIM/830/NFL 25 lamps. To be Sea
Gull Cat. No. 8607-15, or equal.
12.Type “M”LED “hockey puck” with white polycarbonate housing, 24-0.07
watt LED’s, built-in driver. To be Maxim Lighting Cat. No. 87881-
WT, or equal.
13.Type “N”Four foot long, two lamp wall mounted fluorescent with up and
down light T5HO3K lamps, electronic ballast, rounded end cps to
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be Corelite Cat. No. AW-SP-2T5-1C-120-5U-WA-4-ER, or equal.
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