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

4. All utility company and municipal back charges shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor. Cost of electricity shall be borne by the Contractor until
substantial completion as determined by the Owner.

1.03 COORDINATION OF WORK

A.

The electrical work shall be coordinated with the work of other trades to prevent
interferences and so that the progress in construction of the building will in no
way be retarded.

Refer to other sections of these specifications and Drawings for related work
which may affect the work of this section.

Coordinate with all local utility companies and make all installations for their
services in accordance with all utility company requirements.

Where lighting fixtures and other electrical items are shown in conflict with
locations of structural members and mechanical or other equipment, furnish and
install all required supports and wiring to clear the encroachment for a complete
installation.

Any Work installed contrary to or without acceptance by the Engineer shall be
subject to change as directed by the Engineer, and no extra compensation will be
allowed to the Contractor for making these changes.

1.04 DRAWINGS

A.

All electrical equipment such as junction and pull boxes, panelboards, switches,
controls and such other apparatus as may require maintenance and operation from
time to time shall be made easily accessible and properly labeled.

The Contractor shall examine all contracts and reference Drawings, and verify and
properly coordinate the placement of outlets. Contractor shall also check all
Drawings including mechanical Drawings and shop drawings for apparatus for
which he must rough-in and to which he must connect.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A.

Furnish manufacturer's product data, test reports, and materials certifications as
required.

Follow the procedures specified in the General Requirements and in addition, the
Contractor shall prepare and submit a complete submittal list to the Engineer.
The submittal list shall include all submittal items covered in the Division 26
specification sections.

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C.

Drawings shall identify the specific equipment and material being supplied; the
quantity being supplied; and all accessories, dimensions, descriptions, mounting
and connection details, wiring diagrams, elementary control diagrams, equipment
interface diagrams and any other information necessary to determine compliance
with the plans and specifications. Fabrication and installation shall be in
accordance with the approved Shop Drawings.

As-built copies of all Shop Drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer.

Permits and Easements. Submit copies of reports, permits, and easements
necessary for installation, use, and operation.

Test Reports. Submit copies of reports of tests, inspections, and meter readings as
specified.

1.06 RECORD DRAWINGS

A.

The Contractor shall maintain a complete and separate set of prints of Contract
Drawings and specifications at job Site for duration of the contract. The
Contractor shall record Work completed and all changes from original Contract.
Drawings shall clearly and accurately include Work installed as a modification or
as an addition to the original design.

At completion of Work and prior to final request for payment, the Contractor shall
submit a complete set of reproducible Record Drawings showing all systems as
actually installed.

1.07 JOB CONDITIONS

A.

B.

Existing Conditions

1. Existing Utilities: Locate existing underground utilities in excavation
areas. If utilities are indicated to remain, support and protect services
during excavation operations.

2. 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.

3. Verify that the electrical installation may be made in complete accordance
with all pertinent codes and regulations and the original design.

Coordination

1. Coordinate the installation of electrical items with the schedules for Work
of other trades to prevent unnecessary delays in the total Work.

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2. Coordinate with all local utility companies and make all installations for
their services in accordance with all utility company requirements.

3. Any changes shall be done at the Contractor expense.

4. Where lighting fixtures and other electrical items are shown in conflict
with locations of structural members and mechanical or other equipment,
furnish and install all required supports and wiring to clear the
encroachment for a complete installation.

5. Any Work installed contrary to or without acceptance by the Engineer
shall be subject to change as directed by the Engineer, and no extra
compensation will be allowed to the Contractor for making these changes.

C. Accuracy of Data

1. The Drawings are diagrammatic and functional only, and are not intended
to show exact circuit layouts, number of fittings, components and place in
satisfactory operational power, lighting, and other electrical systems
shown. Install additional circuits, components and material wherever
needed to conform to the specific requirements of the equipment whether
or not indicated or specified.

2. Information and components called for in the specification but not shown
on plans or vise versa shall apply and shall be provided as though required
expressly by both.

3. The locations of equipment, fixtures, outlets and similar devices shown on

the Drawings are approximate only. Field measurements shall take
precedence over scaled dimensions from Drawings. Exact locations shall
be as accepted by Engineer during construction. Obtain in the field all
information relevant to the placing of electrical Work and, in case of any
interference with other Work, proceed as directed by the Engineer and
furnish all labor and materials necessary to complete the Work in an
acceptable manner.

4. In case of difference between building codes, specifications, state laws,
industry standards and the Contract Documents, the most stringent shall
govern. Should the Contractor perform any Work that does not comply
with the requirements of the applicable building codes, state laws, and
industry standards, he shall bear all cost arising in correcting these
deficiencies.

5. Verify size and ratings of motors and other electrically operated devices
supplied by others.

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6. Check with Engineer before installation of Work for outlets not specified
as to location or for Work that interferes with other trades.

FLASHING, CUTTING, FIREPROOFING AND WATERPROOFING

A.

Flashing around all electrical items penetrating roof or exterior walls shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor.

All cutting of surfaces, including core drilling of walls and slabs, shall be done by
the Contractor.

Patching shall be done by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall fireproof, waterproof and seal all openings in slabs and
walls.

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Protection. Use all means necessary to protect electrical system materials before,
during and after installation and to protect the installed Work and materials of all
other trades.

Replacements. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and
replacements necessary to the acceptance of the Engineer and at no additional cost
to the Owner. If any apparatus has been subject to possible injury by water, it
shall be thoroughly dried out and put through such special tests as directed by the
Engineer, at the cost and expense of the Contractor, or shall be replaced by the
Contractor at his own expense.

Protect the Work of other trades. Restore any damage caused to other trades to the
condition existing prior to damage at no additional cost to the Owner.

Investigate each space in the building through which equipment must pass to
reach its final location. If necessary, the manufacture shall be required to ship his
material in sections sized to permit passing through such restricted areas in the
building.

WORK PERFORMANCE

A.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-
energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished in this manner for
the required work, the following requirements are mandatory:

1. Electricians must use full protective equipment (i.e., certified and tested
insulating material to cover exposed energized electrical components,
certified and tested insulated tools, etc.) while working on energized
systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

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2. Electricians must wear personal protective equipment while working on
energized systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

3. Before initiating any work, a job specific work plan must be developed by
the Contractor and the Owner. The work plan must include procedures to
be used on and near the live electrical equipment, barriers to be installed,
safety equipment to be used and exit pathways.

4. Work on energized circuits or equipment cannot begin until prior written
approval is obtained from the Owner.

1.11 SPECIAL WARRANTY

A. Compile and assemble the warranties specified in Division 26 into a separate set
of vinyl covered three ring binders, tabulated and indexed for easy reference.

B. Provide complete warranty information for each item. Information to include:
1. Product or equipment list
2. Date of beginning of warranty or bond
3. Duration of warranty or bond
4. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers and procedures for filing a

claim and obtaining warranty services.
1.12 DEFINITIONS

A. As used in this specification, “provide” means “furnish and install”, “furnish”
means “to purchase and deliver to the project Site complete with every necessary
appurtenance and support and to store in a secure area in accordance with
manufacturers instructions”, and “install” means “to unload at the delivery point
at the Site or retrieve from storage, move to point of installation and perform
every operation necessary to establish secure mounting and correct operation at
the proper location in the Project”.

B. Finished Areas. In general, areas with carpet or tile floors, lay-in or fixed ceiling
tile, special architectural ceiling treatment, or tiled, plastered, or paneled walls
shall be considered finished areas.

C. Interior. For the purposes of this specification, interior is any area within the
boundaries of the foundation of any building within the superstructure or other
structures not classified as a building.

1.13 TEMPORARY POWER

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1.16

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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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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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