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Project Number: 228730 WWTE SCADA Upgrades
Issue Date: August 2017 Nashua, NH

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1.16

A.

The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove the temporary
electrical power and lighting systems, including lamps, and pay for all labor,
materials, and equipment required therefore. All such temporary electrical Work
shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code, the local utility
company, and OSHA.

The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the local utility
company as to where the temporary electric service can be obtained.

The Contractor shall secure and pay for all required permits and back charges for
Work performed by others, and other expenses incidental to the installation of the
temporary electric service.

POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A.

Provide for each system and principal item of equipment as specified in the
technical sections for use by operation and maintenance personnel. The operating
instructions shall include the following:

1. Wiring diagrams, control diagrams, and control sequence for each
principal system and item of equipment.

2. Start up, proper adjustment, operating, lubrication, and shutdown
procedures.

3. Safety precautions.

4. The procedure in the event of equipment failure.

5. Other items of instruction as recommended by the manufacturer of each

system or item of equipment.

Print or engrave operating instructions and frame under glass or in approved
laminated plastic. Post instructions where directed. For operating instructions
exposed to the weather, provide weather-resistant materials or weatherproof
enclosures. Operating instructions shall not fade when exposed to sunlight and
shall be secured to prevent easy removal or peeling.

MANUFACTURER’S NAMEPLATE

A.

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name,
address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous
place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

A.

Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch,
and device; as specified in the technical sections or as indicated on the Drawings.

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Each nameplate inscription shall identify the name of the equipment, function
and, when applicable, the position. Nameplates shall be melamine plastic, 0.125
inch thick, black with white letters. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners shall
be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core. Minimum size of
nameplates shall be one by 2.5 inches. Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.25 inch
high normal block style. All electrical equipment shall be labeled with the
following:

1. Panel Name

2. Fed from “Panel Name” & “CKT #”

3. Amps
4. Volts
5. Phase

1.17 ARC FLASH LABEL

A. Provide arc flash labels for all electrical equipment with operating voltages greater
than 50 volt per NEC 110.16.

1.18 WARNING SIGNS

A. Exterior warning and caution signs shall be weather resistant, nonfading,
preprinted cellulose acetate butyrate signs with 20 gauge, galvanized steel
backing, with colors, legend, and size appropriate to the location.

B. Interior warning and caution signs shall be aluminum signs with preprinted baked
enamel finish and punched for fasteners. Colors, legend, and size appropriate to
location.

1.19 WIRE AND CABLE MARKERS

A. Underground line marking tape shall be permanent, bright colored, continuous
printed, metal backed, plastic tape compounded for direct burial service not less
than 6 inches wide. Printed legend indicative of general type of underground line
below.

B. Wire labels for wires smaller than No. 4. shall be vinyl or vinyl cloth,
self-adhesive, wraparound, wire markers with preprinted numbers and letters.
Wire sizes No. 4 and larger and multi conductor cables shall be marked with one-
piece, nylon locking marker ties equal to Panduit PLM Series.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

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A.

Materials and equipment shall be listed by UL unless it can be demonstrated that
no UL standards exist for a specific item or class of equipment.

All other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and
operable electrical installation, shall be new, first quality of their respective kinds,
specification grade or better, and as selected by the Contractor subject to the
acceptance by the Engineer.

All materials and equipment furnished and installed on this project shall meet the
most stringent efficiency standards of the local utility to qualify for the maximum
rebate.

2.02 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A.

Unless otherwise shown or specified, all enclosures, motors, wiring and other
materials and all construction methods shall conform to the following:

1. Outdoors, Moist and Wet Location Areas - NEMA 4X, watertight.
Enclosures shall be cast aluminum or stainless steel. Where indicated on
electrical plans, or other sections of the specifications, provide NEMA 4X
enclosures of stainless steel or reinforced non-metallic (Krydon)
construction. All installations shall utilize only stainless steel
fasteners/hardware.

2. Indoor-Outdoor, Subject to Submersion in Liquid - NEMA 6, submersible,
liquid tight construction. Enclosures shall be cast aluminum.

3. Hazardous Areas - NEMA 7 & 9, explosion-proof construction for Class
1, Division 1, Group D areas. Enclosures shall be cast aluminum.

2.03 INTERCHANGEABILITY

A.

In all design and purchasing, interchangeability of items of equipment,
subassemblies, parts, motors, starters, relays and other items is essential. All
similar items shall be of the same manufacturer, type, model and dimensions.

For ease of maintenance and parts replacement, to the maximum extent possible,
use equipment of a single manufacturer.

The Engineer reserves the right to reject any submittal which contains equipment
from various manufacturers if suitable materials can be secured from fewer
manufacturers and to require that source of materials be unified to the maximum
extent possible.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 COORDINATION

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A.

Prior to all Work of this section, carefully inspect the installed Work of all other
trades and verify that all such Work is complete to the point where this installation
may properly commence.

Field verify all locations and dimensions to ensure that the equipment will be
properly located, readily accessible, and installed in accordance with all pertinent
codes and regulations, the Contract Documents, and the referenced standards.

The Work shall be carefully laid out in advance, and where cutting, drilling, etc.,
of floors, walls, ceilings, or other surfaces is necessary for the proper installation,
this Work shall be carefully done, and any damage to building, piping, or
equipment shall be repaired by skilled mechanics of the trades involved at no
additional cost to the Owner.

In the event any discrepancies are discovered, immediately notify the Owner’s
Representative in writing. Do not proceed with installation in areas of
discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A.

Install all equipment and fixtures in complete accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and all pertinent codes and regulations.

Thoroughly inspect all items of equipment and any items dented, scratched, or
otherwise damaged in any manner shall be replaced or repaired and painted to
match original finish. All items so repaired and refinished shall be brought to the
attention of the Engineer for inspection and acceptance.

Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in
poured-in-place concrete or supported from or on other structural components, as
they are constructed.

Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of electrical materials and
equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large
equipment requiring positioning prior to closing in the building and equipment
which must be placed in service before further construction can take place.

Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install systems,
materials, and equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

The final routing of raceways shall be determined by structural conditions,
interferences with other trades and by terminal locations on apparatus. The
Engineer reserves the right of a reasonable amount of shifting at no extra cost up
until time of roughing in the Work.

Where circuits are shown as “home-runs” all necessary fittings and boxes shall be
provided for a complete raceway installation.

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H.

In general, wiring and raceway systems for security alarm, fire alarm, telephone
and intercommunications systems are not indicated on the Drawings but shall be
furnished and installed under this section.

Each lighting and each receptacle circuit shall have its own neutral, dedicated to
that circuit. A common neutral for more than one signal phase circuit is not
allowed.

Surface mounted panel boxed, junction boxes, conduits, etc., shall be supported
by spacers to provide a clearance between wall and equipment.

Upon completion of all installation, lamping, and testing, thoroughly inspect all
exposed portions of the electrical installation and completely remove all exposed
labels, soils, markings and foreign material.

3.03 MARKING AND LABELING

A.

All panelboards, indoor transformers, cabinets, control panels and other specified
equipment shall be labeled with engraved laminated plastic plates with engraved
letters. Punch tapes with mastic backings are not acceptable.

All starters, disconnect switches and other specified equipment shall be marked
with engraved laminated plastic plates and engraved letters. Where individual
switches are circuit breakers in power or distribution panelboards do not have
cardholders, they shall be marked with %” high labels.

All empty conduits shall have labels tied to the pull string at each end of each
empty conduit, marked as to identification of each end. Junction boxes with
circuits provided for future use shall be labeled with appropriate circuit
designation.

All panelboards directories shall be filled out with typewritten identification of
each circuit.

3.04 WIRE AND CABLE MARKERS

A.

Tag control circuit conductors at both ends and at junction box splices using wire
and cable markers with identification numbers as designated on equipment wiring
diagrams. Provide typed listing to identify conductors by number and use.

Identify spare conductors, individually, at both ends and at junction box splices
with number between 1 and 999. Do not duplicate numbers.

Identify wire numbers on terminal block marking strips.

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D.

Provide permanent plastic name tag indicating load for each feeder for all junction
boxes, handholes and manholes. Label all process motor wires to yard equipment
in handholes and manholes.

3.05 TESTS & SETTINGS

A.

Provide the services of an independent Testing Agency to perform the specified
tests for the following systems:

1. Ground resistance. The Testing Company shall perform all testing in
accordance with National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
standards and procedures. All testing results shall be submitted on NETA
forms and the testing data shall be certified by the respective Agency. Test
results shall indicate recommended action for a sub-par test results.
Results shall list recommended test values that should be obtained for new
installation.

Provide necessary material, equipment, labor and technical supervision to perform
and complete the Electrical Acceptance Tests as required.

Acceptance tests as herein specified are defined as those tests and inspections
required to determine that the equipment involved is acceptable as delivered to the
job Site, that the equipment may be energized for final operational tests and is in
accordance with the Specifications.

Final acceptance of the equipment and/or workmanship will depend upon
performance characteristics as determined by the subject tests, in addition to
complete operation tests, on all electrical equipment to show that it will perform
the functions for which it was designed.

If the test and inspection data submitted should indicate deficiencies in the
operation of the electrical apparatus or in the manufacturer thereof, the Contractor
shall promptly implement the necessary adjustments, corrections, modifications
and/or replacements necessary to be made to meet the specified requirements.

Upon completion of the remedial Work, the Testing Agency shall repeat all of the
tests on components previously found deficient on the first test or any additional
test if they be required. It shall be the responsibility and obligation of the
Contractor to have all remedial Work accomplished as may be required by second
and/or additional tests.

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3.06 CLEANING

A. When all Work is completed and has been tested and accepted by the Owner’s
Representative, the Contractor shall clean all light fixtures, equipment, and
exposed surfaces that have been directly affected by this Work.

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SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 —- GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall provide the labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary
to install wires, cables, and connectors in accordance with the plans and as
specified herein.

B. This section includes wires, cables, and connectors for power, lighting, signal,
control, communications and related systems rated 600 volts and less.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 specification sections, apply to this
section.

B. Related Sections

1. Division 26: Section 26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR
ELECTRICAL

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Reference Standards.

B. | NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 70 "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

C. UNDERWRITER'S LABORATORIES, INC. (UL) COMPLIANCE
1. UL Standard 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables

2. UL Standard 486A Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with
Copper Conductors

3. UL Standard 854 Service Entrance Cable

D. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
COMPLIANCE

1. WC-S5 Thermoplastic Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy

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2. WC-7 Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene Insulated Wire and Cable
for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

3. WC-8 Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

E. INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS (IEEE)

COMPLIANCE
1. Standard 82 Test Procedure for Impulse Voltage Tests on Insulated
Conductors

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish manufacturer's product data, test reports, and materials certifications as
required.
B. Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 26

specification sections:

1. Product data for electrical wires, cables, and connectors.
2. Product data for Megger insulation testing instrument.
3. Report sheets for Megger testing.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Deliver wire and cable properly packaged in factory fabricated type containers, or
wound on NEMA specified type wire and cable reels.

B. Store wire and cable in clean dry space in original containers. Protect products
from weather, damaging fumes, construction debris, and traffic.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS

A. General

1. Provide factory-fabricated wires of sizes, ampacity ratings, and materials
for applications and services indicated. Where not indicated, provide
proper wire selection as determined by Installer to comply with project's
installation requirements, NEC and NEMA standards. Select from the
following UL types those wires with construction features which fulfill
project requirements:

2. Provide color-coding for phase identification as specified herein.

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G. The OWNER intends to provide inspection for the project. The inspector will be available during a forty (40) hour
period during the week from Monday through Friday. In the event the CONTRACTOR receives permission from the
OWNER and elects to work more than forty hours during the week or more than 10 hours in one day, or on a Saturday,
Sunday, or legal holiday, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all inspection, ENGINEERing and testing costs
incurred during that period. For all inspection and testing work performed on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, the
minimum chargeable time shall be four (4) hours. The OWNER reserves the right to deduct these inspection,
ENGINEERing, and testing costs directly from the CONTRACTOR’S payments.

13.04 Uncovering Work

A. If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of ENGINEER, it must, if requested by ENGINEER, be
uncovered for ENGINEER's observation and replaced at CONTRACTOR’S expense.

B. If ENGINEER considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by ENGINEER or inspected or tested
by others, CONTRACTOR, at ENGINEER's request, shall uncover, expose, or otherwise make available for observation,
inspection, or testing as ENGINEER may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary labor,
material, and equipment. If it is found that such Work is defective, CONTRACTOR shall pay all Claims, costs, losses, and
damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of ENGINEERs, architects, attorneys, and other professionals
and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to such uncovering, exposure,
observation, inspection, and testing, and of satisfactory replacement or reconstruction (including but not limited to all
costs of repair or replacement of work of others); and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the
Contract Price. If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a Claim therefore as
provided in paragraph 10.05. If, however, such Work is not found to be defective, CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an
increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Times (or Milestones), or both, directly attributable to
such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing, replacement, and reconstruction. If the parties are unable
to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a Claim therefore as provided in paragraph
10.05.

13.05 OWNER May Stop the Work

A. If the Work is defective, or CONTRACTOR fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment,
or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents, OWNER
may order CONTRACTOR to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause of such order has been eliminated;
however, this right of OWNER to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of OWNER to exercise this
right for the benefit of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other individual or entity, or any surety for,
or employee or agent of any of them.

13.06 Correction or Removal of Defective Work

A.CONTRACTOR shall correct all defective Work, whether or not fabricated, installed, or completed, or, if the Work
has been rejected by ENGINEER, remove it from the Project and replace it with Work that is not defective.
CONTRACTOR shall pay all Claims, costs, losses, damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of
ENGINEERs, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs)
arising out of or relating to such correction or removal {including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of
work of others).

13.07 Correction Period

A. If within one year after the date of Substantial Completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by
Laws or Regulations or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the Contract documents or by any
specific provision of the Contract Documents, any Work is found to be defective, or if the repair of any damages to the
land or areas made available for CONTRACTOR's use by OWNER or permitted by Laws and Regulations as

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