Addendum No. 1 Bid Date: June 26, 2014 to the Plans ...mselex.com/wp/isc2014/Addenda/Addendum No 1.pdf · Morehead, Kentucky Issued June 19, 2014 The following additions, deletions,

Addendum No. 1Bid Date: June 26, 2014

to thePlans, Specifications and Contract Documents

forIndependent Stave Company

Manufacturing FacilityMorehead, Kentucky

Issued June 19, 2014

The following additions, deletions, changes or revisions are issued herewith and become a part ofthe Project Documents.

Note: ALL Addenda will be posted to our web page ONLY. Web Site: mselex.com

Specifications/Contract Documents:

Item 1: Section 00020 - Advertisement for Bids.The time for the bid opening has been changed from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bids willbe publicly opened and read aloud.

Item 2: General Information.Given the client time line for delivery of the following items.

PEMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 11, 2014

Kilns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1, 2014

Equipment for the North Log Feed Area . . . . . . . September 15, 2014

The General Contractor must construct the concrete for the main building and the kilns firstand simultaneously, then continue to do concrete work at two other locations at the same time.

Item 3: Section 00310 - Bid ScheduleA revised Bid Schedule is attached to this Addendum and shall be used in figuring a bidon this project.

Electrical:Replace attached electrical spec sections for the sections previously posted.

Plan Sheets:

Item 1: Plan Sheet S-4.1. Note at plan sheet A/S-4: Change note regarding base plate size from 14"x12"x½"

to 18"x12"½".

Item 2: Plan Sheet A-1.Pipe Bollard Detail D/A-1. The General Contractor to provide the installation of anadditional six pipe bollards to be located near the fire hydrants.

Item 3: Plan Sheets S-2, S-4, and S-5.These sheets have been revised; please access the revised sheets on our web site.

Item 4: Plan Sheets FP-1; M-1; M-2; M-3; E-1; E-2; E-3; E-4; P-1; P-2; U-1.These sheets have been revised; please access the revised sheets on our web site.

Item 5: Plan Sheet C-12 Site Paving Details.Change “No. 2 Stone” to Dense Graded Aggregate on the detail “Typical Section for Unpaved

Log Yard / Seasoning Yard”. This detail applies to the Seasoning Yard. This was previouslychanged by addendum in Contract 1 (Phase 1).

Item 6: Plan Sheet C-9 Site Paving.Delete Entrance Road and Heavy Duty Paving as shown on attached drawing. This areais included in Phase 1.

End of Addendum No. 1

00310 - 18551-05

SECTION 00310 - BID SCHEDULE

Proposal of _______________________________________________________ (hereinafter called

"BIDDER"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of _______________________doing

business as *

to Independent Stave Company, Inc. (hereinafter called "OWNER").

In compliance with your Advertisement for Bids, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all WORK

for the construction of the Independent Stave Manufacturing Facility in strict accordance with the

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth and the prices stated below.

The pre-engineered buildings for the office/production area and the dry shed with erection has

already been procured by the Owner, Independent Stave Company. The pre-engineered metal

building (PEMB) erector has bond and insurance and will be paid directly by Independent Stave

Company. Anchor bolts and installation will be by the General Contractor. The anchor bolt layout

will be provided by the PEMB erector. The PEMB erector with buildings will coordinate with the

General Contractor as a sub-contractor.

By submission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID, each party thereto

certifies as to its own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without

consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other

BIDDER or with any competitor.

BIDDER hereby agrees to commence Work under this contract on or before a date to be specified

in the Notice to Proceed and to complete the Project within one hundred ninety (190) consecutive

calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated

damages, the sum of $1,000.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as provided in the

General Conditions and the Special Conditions.

BIDDER agrees to perform all the WORK described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the

lump sum contained in the following Bid Schedule.

State and Federal Wage Rates do not apply to this project.

*Insert "a corporation", "a partnership", or "an individual" as applicable.

00310 - 28551-05

Item Description Unit Cost of Item

1. Architectural Components LS $

2. Mechanical LS $

3. Electrical LS $

4. Site Utilities LS $

5. Road Paving LS $

6. Site Grading LS $

7. Ground Water Storage Tank with Diesel Fire Pump Station LS $

8. Testing Allowance LS $ 25,000

9. Landscaping Allowance, Shrubs and Trees LS $ 20,000

10. All Other Miscellaneous Costs LS $

TOTAL COST OF ITEMS 1 - 10 $

ALTERNATE PROPOSALS:

Deduct Alternate No. 1:

Contractor shall supply a deduct price for reducing the NFPA Fire Tank, foundation and

appurtenances to the nearest tank size no less than 100,000 gallons. $

This is an invitation for offer to bid, not an offer to enter into a contract. If a bid is accepted, the

contract will be awarded to either the lowest total cost of Items 1 - 10 or the total cost of Items 1 -

10 minus Deduct Alternate #1.

The bid prices shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, insurance, and other costs necessary

to install the finished work of the several items called for. Changes shall be processed in accordance

with the General Conditions.

00310 - 38551-05

Accompanying this Proposal is a certified check or standard Bid Bond in the sum of

Dollars ($ ),

in accordance with the Information for Bidders. The BIDDER, by submittal of this Bid, agrees with

the OWNER that the amount of the bid security deposited with this Bid fairly and reasonably

represents the amount of damages the OWNER will suffer due to the failure of the BIDDER to fulfill

his agreements as provided in this Proposal.

Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications issued heretofore are hereby acknowledged by the

undersigned as being:

No. _____ Date: _____________ No. _____ Date: _____________

No. _____ Date: _____________ No. _____ Date: _____________

BIDDER understands that the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any

informalities in the Bidding.

BIDDER agrees that this Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60)

calendar days after the actual date of bid opening.

Within ten (10) calendar days after receiving written notice of the acceptance of this Bid by the

OWNER, the Bidder will execute and deliver to the OWNER four (4) copies of the Agreement and

such other required Contract Documents.

BIDDER: (Name of Company or Partnership)

By: (Signature) (Date)

(Print Name) (Title)

(Street Address/P.O. Box) (Phone Number)

(City, State, Zip)

Attested By:

(Signature) (Date)

Seal (If bid is by a corporation)

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Section Title Pages

ELECTRICAL

16000 General Provisions and Requirements 11

16025 Scope of Work 1

16050 Basic Material and Methods 5

16140 Wiring Devices 3

16195 Electrical Identification 2

16250 Equipment Support System 6

16400 Distribution Equipment 21

16425 Surge Suppression 5

16450 Fire Alarm System 18

16500 Lighting 3

16510 Lighting Controls 13

16570 Voice Data 3

16600 Miscellaneous System 1

16800 Fire Alarm Panel & Devices 16

16900 Controls 2

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 16000-1

SECTION 16000 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – PERMITS, CODES, INSPECTIONS, APPROVALS, ETC.

a) The Contractor shall obtain all permits necessary and shall bear all costs involved. The

contractor shall bear all costs associated with electrical utility work.

b) All electrical work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the latest

revision of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), National Electrical Safety Code, and Ky.

Building Code. Similarly, all electrical equipment, where applicable, shall conform to all other

NFPA Pamphlets, NEMA, ANSI, IPCBA and U.L. requirements. Whenever and wherever the

design or State and local regulations require higher standards than the current National Electrical

Code, then these shall be followed. Division 1 of the Architectural specifications shall apply to

all electrical work.

c) The Architect/Engineer shall be notified twenty-four (24) hours in advance when any

tests are to be made and before any work is concealed. The Contractor shall notify the

Architect/Engineer when he is ready for final inspection.

d) The fronts of all electrical panels shall be removed for final punch list inspection.

e) All electrical items on this project shall bear the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label

and/or FM (Factory Mutual).

f) Provide electrical inspection by a licensed and recognized Electrical Inspector. Notify

Electrical Inspector in writing, immediately upon start of work with a copy of notice to Architect.

Schedule inspections for rough work as well as finished work. Approval from Electrical

Inspector will not be allowed as reason for deviation from Contract Documents. All costs

incidental to Electrical Inspection shall be borne by Contractor. Prior to final acceptance of work

and release of final payment, deliver to Architect the certificate of final inspection.

g) The contractor shall install the fire alarm system, if applicable for this project, per the state

approved drawings. The contractor is responsible for submission to the state.

PART 2 - CLEANING AND PAINTING

a) The Contractor shall remove all temporary stickers, tags, etc. from all items installed

under this Contract and shall thoroughly clean all equipment or materials installed under this

Contract. Scratched and damaged paint and/or other finishes shall be touched up and/or

repainted as required. All equipment shall be cleaned and made ready for painting by others.

b) Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean and lubricate all

equipment.

c) Surplus material, rubbish and equipment resulting from the electrical work shall be

removed from the building and premises by the Contractor upon completion of the work in

accordance with the Architectural specifications.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


d) All permanent nameplates on equipment shall be kept clean and exposed for easy

reading. If field conditions warrant (in the opinion of the Architect) the Contractor shall vacuum

clean all equipment and installed materials.

PART 3 – IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

a) The equipment services, feeder and branch circuits shall be marked in accordance with

the National Electrical Code. Mark with moisture and fungus resistant wire markers and

nameplates. All conductors that are not color-coded shall be marked with colored tapes to denote

phases.

b) Identification of main entrance switchboard and branch circuit panelboards shall be

labeled with a machine cut lamacoid plate with ¼" high letters, indicating the panel designation,

voltage and phase (i.e.: Panelboard "A" - 120/208V., 3-Phase, 4W). Branch panelboards in

finished areas shall have plate installed inside of door.

c) All switches or breakers in main switchboard shall be labeled to indicate equipment

served with ½" wide machine cut lamacoid plate with 1/8" high letters.

d) All remote disconnects, safety switches, motor starters, etc. shall have the name of the

motor/equipment which it is controlling engraved on lamacoid plate, ½" wide with 1/8" high

letters. Exact name of system or motor shall be coordinated with Architect/Engineer prior to

manufacture.

e) Identify circuits contained in each box on exterior cover w/permanent marker.

f) Mark all conduit housing currents with greater than 300 volts phase to phase every 20'.

½" high letters to be used.

g) All lighting and power panels shall have each breaker (including spares and spaces)

identified with typed directory cards covered in plastic. Indicate type and location of load based

on actual room numbers (verify final room number designation with Owner and Architect).

PART 4 – SLEEVES, ESCUTCHEONS AND INSERTS

a) Sleeves shall be installed through masonry and concrete walls and floors for the passage

of electrical raceways, cables, etc. Sleeves shall be placed and sized to permit installation and

removal of the assembly. All electrical raceways larger than 1" shall be sleeved. Sleeves are not

required where raceway bends into wall.

b) Cast iron sleeves shall be installed through all walls where conduit enters the building

below grade. All other sleeves shall be standard weight steel. Sleeves shall be flush with each

face of the wall. Sleeves for conduit through outside walls shall be packed with oakum for

weatherproofing.

c) All sleeves through floors shall extend ¾" above finished floors. All sleeves shall be ½"

larger than the outside diameter of the duct or conduit. All sleeves shall be equal to Schedule 20

pipe or heavier.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


d) Escutcheon shall be installed around all openings in exposed finished area. This

includes all raceways whether they are sleeved or not. Escutcheon shall be equal to Benton &

Caldwell, No. 40 or equal.

e) Inserts shall be installed as required, with location coordinated with other Contractors.

PART 5 - CIRCUIT NUMBERS AND CIRCUITRY

a) Circuit numbers, and breaker numbers shall be coordinated on panel identification card

as shown on the Drawings.

b) The exact routing of circuits as shown on the drawings from receptacle to receptacle, light

to light, etc. is schematic only. If the Contractor desires to change the routing of any

circuits, he may do so within the scope of good engineering practice, and with the

permission of the Architect/Engineer. All outlets shall be on the same circuit number as

shown on the Drawings. Any change in routing shall be shown on the "Record"

Drawings.

c) Circuits shall NOT share the same neutral. All circuits shall be provided with a separate

dedicated neutral. Circuits on the construction drawings are shown individually. If the

contractor chooses to combine circuits in the same raceway the circuits shall be sized and

derated per NEC.

PART 6 - SPARE CIRCUITS/CONDUIT

a) All spare breakers or switches shown in the Panelboard Schedule shall have conduits

stubbed above ceiling and/or down below slab as described hereinafter.

1) Recessed Panels - All spare conduit shall be stubbed above ceiling. If area has no

ceiling, spare conduit shall ell out 2" below slab above.

2) Surface Panels - Spare circuits shall have knockouts only in top of tub available

for spare circuits.

b) Contractor shall provide three-3/4” conduit to accessible ceiling space. Cap all spare

conduits for all recessed panelboards.

PART 7 - PROTECTION

a) All work, equipment and material shall be protected at all times. All conduit openings

shall be closed with caps or plugs during construction. All equipment and accessories shall be

tightly covered and protected against dirt, water or other injury during period of construction.

b) The Contractor shall cover all installed receptacles, switches, etc. with a plastic or equal

cover prior to the painting of the areas. No device plate shall be installed prior to the finish

painting. Any receptacle, switch, device plate, etc. with paint on it shall be removed and

replaced by this Contractor. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate with the

Painting Contractor with regard to the scheduling of the installation of switches, outlets, device

plates, etc.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


PART 8 – TESTING AND ADJUSTING

a) When the work included is complete, the Contractor shall start up and adjust all parts of

his system. All equipment items of the various systems shall be adjusted for proper operation

within the framework of design intent, and the operating characteristics as published by the

equipment manufacturer.

b) No equipment shall be operated for any purpose until properly lubricated and brought

into service condition.

c) The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials and labor required to make the

necessary tests.

d) The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to require the services of an authorized

representative of the manufacturer in the event the Contractor is unable to so adjust any piece of

equipment. The Contractor shall arrange for such services and bear all incurred costs thereof.

After completion of adjustments, the Contractor shall advise the Architect/Engineer that the work

is ready for the final acceptance test.

e) Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor, at his expense, shall conduct

complete performance tests in the presence of the Architect/Engineer and Owner to fully

demonstrate the capacity and all other characteristics of the systems. The test shall be run for a

length of time sufficient to demonstrate the ability of each system to perform as required by

design drawings and specifications.

f) The Electrical Contractor shall perform the following tests:

1) All branch circuits of No. 8 wire and larger and main feeders shall be megged for

ground and insulation resistance before connecting to equipment. (Megger to be 500

volts).

2) All motors larger than ½ HP shall be megged before conductors are connected

thereto and again after they have gained running temperature.

3) A record of all megging shall be delivered to the Engineer before final

acceptance. Architect/Engineer shall be notified in advance so that he may witness the

test.

g) Refer to respective equipment sections for special tests such as Sound Systems, Fire

Alarm, Television, etc.

PART 9 - CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS

a) The Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating and Air

Conditioning Drawings and Specifications are complementary to one another.

The Contractor shall rough-in for and furnish all labor and materials necessary to make

final connections to all equipment furnished by the Owner or any other Contractor or Sub-

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


Contractor which requires electrical connections, including heating controls and all

control and interlock wiring.

b) The Contractor making the required connections shall be responsible for any damages

caused by erroneously connected equipment.

PART 10 – MOTORS AND APPARATUS BY OTHER TRADES

a) The Contractor shall obtain from the other trades all necessary information regarding

motors, and wiring connections of apparatus furnished by these trades.

b) Furnish and install all necessary wiring and raceways required for satisfactory testing

and operation of all controllers, starters, motors, control boards, alarm boards and related

equipment, etc. The other trades supplying apparatus on which there are motors will supply and

deliver to the Contractor at the sidewalk or building receiving quarters all control equipment

specified under their section of the specifications for erection and connection of all such

equipment in their designated places under this section of the specifications. (The equipment

furnished by others is shown on the Motor Schedule).

c) The Contractor shall carefully examine the Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Heating,

Ventilating and Air Conditioning Drawings and Specifications to determine the extent, type and

locations of all wiring required and shall obtain from the respective Contractors the wiring

diagrams and other necessary information to properly install his part of the work.

d) Motor sizes shown on the Drawings are nominal sizes with some variation anticipated in

the final installations. Under this section of the specifications, the Contractor is to coordinate the

work with all other trades by obtaining all final data from each supplier and install wiring, circuit

and motor protection and equipment in accordance with the actual equipment nameplate data

regardless of sizes, etc. shown on the drawings. Undersized wiring, conduit, disconnects, etc.

connected to equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Coordinate with the

Engineer on any differences found between drawings and actual load data.

PART 11 – ELIMINATION OF NOISE AND VIBRATION

During the construction of this project, if any system or piece of equipment produces noise or

vibration, which, in the opinion of the Architect is objectionable to the Owner, the Contractor

shall, at his own expense, make changes in equipment and do all work necessary to eliminate the

objectionable noise or vibration.

PART 12 – GROUNDING OF SYSTEM

a) All metallic conduit, supports, cabinets and equipment shall be grounded in accordance

with the latest issue of the National Electrical Code and as shown on the Drawings.

b) The size of the grounding conductor for service equipment shall not be less than that

given in Article 250-94 and 250-95 of the National Electrical Code or as shown on the Drawings.

c) Ground bus and non-current carrying metallic parts of all equipment and conduit shall be

securely grounded by connection to common ground bus insofar as possible or as shown. Jumper

all noise or vibration isolators to insure ground potential.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


d) The above ground bus shall not be less than #350 MCM copper or as per code with all

connections made with pressure connectors.

e) No ground wires smaller than No. 12 solid copper shall be used; all wires larger than No.

8 shall be bare copper, stranded cable. All flexible conduit shall have a green insulated jumper

bonded at each end.

f) The main ground electrode shall be a bare #350 MCM (or as shown on the drawings)

copper conductor laid in bottom of footer trench. This electrode shall be as shown, but no less

than 100' long and shall be thermal welded to building steel at each column it passes with both

ends tied back to ground terminal in main gear. Ground resistance shall not exceed 5 ohm. (If

ground electrode cannot be installed in bottom of footer trench, then the Contractor shall provide

ground rods necessary, (minimum of six (6)), no less than 15' (center to center) to meet the ohmic

value mentioned above).

g) The main water pipe shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the grounded

conductor at the service and the grounding electrode conductor in footer trench.

h) All connections to main ground conductors shall be thermal welded.

i) All raceways with ground lug bushings shall be grounded to their respective boxes with

an approved jumper wire.

j) All EMT runs to receptacles, light fixtures, power outlets or any equipment shall have a

code size insulated green ground wire connected to respective receptacle, light fixture outlet or

equipment. All PVC (if allowed) shall have code sized ground wire.

PART 13 - SAMPLES

Provide samples as required by the Architect under this section of the specifications if a

substitution is questioned. Any samples, if approved, submitted may be subsequently installed

on the project providing it is approved.

PART 14 – SHOP DRAWINGS

Submit Shop Drawings in bound sets on all items furnished under this Contract in sufficient

number to satisfy the Architect's requirements. Shop Drawings should be submitted within 30

days after the work order to proceed. All shop drawings submitted for review shall bear an

"approved stamp" and signed by the Contractor. All shop drawings not bearing the Contractor's

"approved" stamp will be returned without comment.

PART 15 – CUTTING AND PATCHING

a) Any cutting and patching in the building required to install the equipment, etc. shown on

Drawings shall be accomplished by the Contractor. He shall meet all requirements of the

Architectural Section and at his expense.

b) The Contractor shall be responsible for all openings and chases he may require in floors,

walls or ceilings of any type construction (whether under construction or existing). All work

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


necessary as a result of failure on the part of the Contractor to provide the required openings and

chases and to set sleeves and inserts shall be performed at his own expense. When shown, these

openings and/or chases will be formed or provided for in the work of the General Contractor.

However, the Contractor shall be responsible for cooperation with the General Contractor in

locating and sizing such openings. Openings required and not shown on Drawings shall be

brought to the attention of the General Contractor promptly and the Architect/Engineer for

approval.

PART 16 – ACCESS DOOR

a) The Contractor shall refer to the Architectural Drawings to ascertain which rooms have

removable ceilings. Where removable ceilings are specified, access to equipment may be

obtained by removing the ceiling pieces. Where non-removable ceilings are specified, the

Contractor shall furnish all required access doors for servicing disconnect switches, etc.

b) Access doors shall be equal to L.M. Walsh Company "Way-Loctor". No. 3 shall be used

for concrete block or tile walls having no plaster finish and No. 2 shall be used for plastered

walls and ceilings for acoustical tile ceilings. All doors shall be prime coated and key operated

and keys.

c) Installation of doors will be shall be the same for plumbing and heating work. Doors by

Miami or Milcor or equal quality will be acceptable done by the General Contractor. However,

the Contractor shall be responsible for the correct location of them for servicing equipment.

These access doors shall be sized large enough to service the equipment with a minimum size of

20"x20".

PART 17 – COORDINATION OF WALL OUTLETS

The Contractor shall plan his work in such a manner that wall outlets that are adjacent to each

other or within a given area shall be installed at the same height, and with a symmetrical

appearance.

PART 18 – EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

a) General

1) Refer to Special Conditions in the Architectural Specifications and bid the rock

and earth excavation in accordance with the requirements listed.

b) Excavation

1) Rock excavation shall be made to a depth of 4" below conduit or ducts or as

shown on the drawings. All conduit and/or ducts shall have 4" of dense graded aggregate

installed above and below. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating in the field

the lines shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall use reference points as shown on

the drawings for locating control points on the lines. Trench bottom shall follow uniform

grades insofar as possible and shall be relatively flat from side to side.

2) Minimum depth of bury for all lines outside the building shall be 24" to top of

pipe or as shown on the Drawings. The width of the trench above that level shall be as

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


wide as necessary for sheathing and bracketing. All conduit under slab shall be deep

enough to allow vertical code bends.

c) Dewatering And Shoring

Trenching and other excavation shall be maintained adequately free of water and shall be

adequately shored, where necessary to protect workmen, materials, equipment, and

adjacent structures. Discharge from pumps, drains or bailing shall be placed in ditches,

storm drains or natural drainage ways. No extra will be paid for this work.

d) Backfilling

1) Under all backfill conditions with exceptions as listed below, earth shall be hand-

placed to a height of at least 6" above the top of the dense graded aggregate. After

backfilling and tamping with earth to a depth of 6" above the top of the dense grade

aggregate, the backfilling operation may be continued by a machine in 12" layers,

compacted with approved mechanical tampers. Any trenches improperly backfilled, or

where settlement occurs, shall be re-opened to the depth required and compacted with the

surface restored to the required grade and compacted and smoothed off. All trenches

which run under sidewalks, roadway, etc. shall be filled to sub-grade with dense graded

aggregate.

2) Dense graded aggregate shall be crushed limestone blended into a homogeneous

mixture and graded in conformance with Article 208.2.0 of the latest edition of the

Standard Specifications of the Kentucky Department of Highways.

e) Surplus Materials

All surplus material, particularly rock, resulting from this operation shall be removed

from the grounds. Disposal from the site of such materials is the responsibility of this

Contractor. Earth shall be disposed of only after rock has been removed from the site.

f) Blasting

All blasting on this project shall be done as set forth in the Architectural Specifications.

PART 19 – FOUNDATIONS AND ANCHOR BOLTS

a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the location of all concrete pads required for all

equipment installed under this Contract. All pads required will be poured at the expense of the

Contractor.

b) The Contractor shall furnish anchor bolts for all equipment installed on concrete slabs

and/or bases. Bolts shall be placed in exact positions prior to pouring concrete. Sizes of bolts

shall be determined by the manufacturer's recommendations for the equipment served.

c) Contact utility for exact requirements of transformer concrete pad.

PART 20 - OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


Deliver to the Architect three (3) copies of shop drawings and all Operating and Maintenance

Instructions for all equipment furnished and installed under this Contract, including parts lists for

all new major equipment items. Each set shall be provided in a hardback binder with table of

contents and divider for each section.

PART 21 - FIRESTOPPING

All openings required for conduit in walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, etc., where such

construction is required for fire protection, shall be firestopped to preserve the fire rating of the

construction. Firestopping shall be mineral wool or other non-combustible insulating material

tightly placed and filling the space around such conduit. All materials used shall be approved for

use as fire stop equal to 3M Fire Barrier. (Caulk CP-25, putty 303 and 7904 Barriers), or equal

by Hilti (Caulk CS240, putty CB 120 Foam, CS2420 barrier material. Firestopping shall be

installed after the installation of all wiring and cabling, etc.

PART 22 – SUSPENDED CEILINGS

a) The Contractor shall insure that framing numbers of suspended ceiling systems used to

support fixtures shall be securely fastened to each other and shall be securely attached to the

building structure at necessary intervals (NEC).

b) If the above items are not covered, the Contractor shall immediately alert the Architect.

Fixtures shall not be installed until all questions concerning the above are answered.

c) All recessed light fixtures shall be clipped to ceiling structure. All 2x4 light fixtures shall

be independently suspended from the ceiling grid at a minimum of opposite corners.

PART 23 – ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

a) The drawings and specifications are intended to cover all work enumerated under the

respective headings. The drawings are diagrammatic only as far as final location of raceways,

equipment, etc. is concerned. Any item of work not clearly included, specified and/or shown,

any errors or conflict between plans (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural or Structural)

specifications, codes and field conditions, shall be clarified by a written request to the Architect

by the Bidder before bidding; otherwise, the bidder shall, at his own expense, supply the proper

labor and materials to make good any damages or defects in his work caused by such error,

omission or conflict.

b) Schematics, risers and details shown on the drawings are for the equipment specified.

All revisions, modifications or changes in circuitry, accessories, etc. due to using equipment of a

different manufacturer than specified hereinafter, shall be the responsibility of the Bidder and

shall be made at no additional cost to the Owner. All modifications or changes shall be

submitted to the Architect in writing and meet his approval before the equipment is released for

shipment.

c) The Contractor shall be responsible for all revisions, modifications or changes necessary

in the Structural, Architectural or Mechanical/Electrical systems to accommodate the equipment

to be furnished under this section of the specifications. This shall be made at no additional cost

to the Owner.

d) Contractor shall provide arc flash study and breaker coordination study/arc fault study.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


PART 24 – APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

a) Line items and description of electrical work shall be as follows:

Item No. Description of Work

1 Bond & Permits

2 Mobilization

3 Electrical Service and Phone Site work

4 Distribution Equipment Material

5 Distribution Equipment Labor

6 Lighting Material

7 Lighting Labor

8 Outdoor Lighting Material

9 Outdoor Lighting Labor

10 Conduit & Boxes

11 Wiring (material and labor)

12 Excavation & B.F.

13 Electrical Inspection

14 Utility company coordination and fees

PART 25 – PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

a) The Electrical Sub-Contractor for this project shall furnish and include cost of same in

his bid, a surety bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of his contract amount

to the benefit of the Prime Contractor.

b) This bond shall assure performance and payment of labor, materials, and unemployment

contributions.

c) This bond requirement does not void the full performance and payment bond required by

the Contractor.

d) A copy of the bond shall be furnished to the Architect before first payment request. No

payment will be approved or made to the Electrical Sub-Contractor until a copy of the bond is

furnished.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

SCOPE OF WORK 16025 - 1

SECTION 16025 – SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

Except as otherwise hereinafter specified, the work under this Contract consists of

furnishing all labor, materials, tools, elevating apparatus, transportation permits,

certificates and equipment and performing all operations relevant to the installation of the

Electrical Systems complete and working (unless otherwise noted) in strict accordance

with this Specification and the applicable drawings, and all applicable codes, and subject

to the terms and conditions of the Contracts. All systems shall be turned over to the Owner

in a workable and usable condition.

PART 2 – WORK INCLUDED

Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the work to be performed under this

Contract shall consist of furnishing, installing and connecting the following items:

a) Power and Lighting Distribution.

b) Conduit, Fittings, Pull Boxes, Junction Boxes, Terminal Boxes.

c) Safety Switches as required by Code.

d) Wire and Cable installations and terminations.

e) Installation of Wiring of Starters, Switches, and other electrical equipment

furnished under other sections of these Specifications or Owner.

f) Receptacles and Lighting Outlets.

g) Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.

h) Motor Controls.

i) Grounding/Bonding.

j) Megger testing of all wiring.

k) Connection to equipment furnished by others.

l) Voice/Data System – Rough-in only. .

m) Arc flash study and breaker coordination study/arc fault study.

n) Parking Lot Lighting.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050 - 1

SECTION 16050 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 – RACEWAYS (CONDUIT, ETC.)

a) Rigid

Rigid, threaded steel conduit shall be used in concrete, underground in hazardous

locations or where called for on the Drawings. All wiring above 600V. shall be

rigid, unless otherwise noted.

b) Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT)

Metallic tubing may be used where permitted by code, except for underground

panel feeders or unless otherwise noted as rigid. No raceway smaller than ¾" will

be permitted except for vertical drops to switch legs, or receptacles which may be

½".

c) PVC Conduit

Nonmetallic schedule 40 PVC rigid conduit conforming to ANSI, NEMA

specifications with each length U.L. labeled may be installed as noted below

when the following conditions are adhered to:

1) Install rigid steel conduit where under-floor conduits enter the building

and penetrate the slab and above floor.

2) Install equipment-grounding conductors as required by N.E.C. and size

conduits for number of conductors installed.

3) P.V.C. conduit may be used for telephone and television service entrance.

(Encased in 3" concrete under roadways). Use long radius steel ells.

4) P.V.C. conduit may be used for primary service (from service pole to

transformer) (Encased in 3" concrete under roadways). Use long radius steel ells.

5) P.V.C. conduit shall not otherwise be allowed unless shown or noted on

drawings.

d) All metallic conduit shall be electro-galvanized, sheradized, hot-dipped

galvanized or metallized galvanized. Conduit shall be concealed for all new work

whether on existing walls or new structure. All (exposed and concealed) runs of conduit

shall have supports spaced not more than 8' apart and shall be installed with runs parallel

or perpendicular to walls, structural members or intersections of vertical planes and

ceilings, with right angle turns consisting of cast metal fittings or symmetrical bends as

shown on the Drawings. Expansion fittings or other approved devices shall be used to

provide for expansion and contraction where conduit crosses expansion joints. Jumper

for ground continuity in all cases. Conduit shall be installed so as to insure against

trouble from collection of trapped condensation.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


f) Flexible conduit for motors shall be liquid tight single strip; neoprene covered,

and shall be used from motor terminal boxes to outlet or conduit for vibration purposes.

Lengths of this flexible conduit shall not exceed 24" and shall be installed in such a

manner so as to isolate vibration from the conduit. Connectors, as manufactured by

Efcor, Thomas and Betts, Appleton or approved equal will be acceptable.

g) All conduit systems, except those otherwise specifically shown to the contrary,

shall be concealed in the building construction or run above suspended ceiling. All steel

conduit installed below grade or slab shall be coated with an asphaltum tar manufactured

for this purpose and approved by the Architect (conduit under stone fill shall be

considered below slab and shall be so painted). This includes all conduit for outside

lighting. (Pre-coated conduit may be used).

h) Runs of conduit shall not have more than the equivalent of three (3) 90-degree

bends. Junction boxes shall be installed in conduit runs exceeding 80', whether

shown on Drawings or not. Length requirement does not apply to underground

circuits to outside lights.

PART 2 – CABINETS, OUTLETS AND JUNCTION BOXES

a) Cabinets, Junction And Pull Boxes

1) Cabinets for lighting and power, telephone, clocks or any other purposes

specified or shown on the Drawings shall be constructed of panelboard code

gauge, galvanized steel with sides formed and corner seams riveted or welded

before galvanizing. Boxes constructed with sheet metal screws or bolts will not

be accepted.

2) Pull boxes shall include all boxes used to reduce the run of conduit to the

required number of feet or bends for cables, supports, taps, troughs and other

similar applications and shall also be constructed as specified above.

3) All cabinets and boxes shall be provided with knockouts as required by the

manufacturer, or shall be cut in the field by approved cutting tools, which will

provide a clean symmetrically cut opening. Such boxes shall be provided with

code gauge fronts, which shall have hinged doors with ¼ turn fasteners.

b) Outlet Boxes

1) Lighting fixture outlet boxes shall be galvanized steel, 4" octagonal, not

less than 2-1/8" deep, with lugs or ears to secure covers and those for use with

ceiling lighting fixtures shall be fitted with 3/8" fixture studs fastened to the back

of the boxes, where applicable.

2) Outlet boxes for switches, receptacles, telephone, etc., installed in walls of

glazed tile, brick or other masonry which will not be covered by wood wainscot

or paneling shall be 4"x4"x1½" with masonry extension and they shall be

completely covered with plates or lighting fixtures. All exposed boxes shall be

FS type. No box will be allowed with the ears on the outside. The Contractor

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


shall cooperate with the brick layers and carpenters to insure that the outlet boxes

are installed straight and flush in the walls. Jumbo plates will not be allowed.

3) Boxes for more than two devices shall be for number of devices required

and shall be one piece. No ganging of single switch boxes will be allowed.

4) Outlets for use on this project shall have only the holes necessary to

accommodate the conduits at the point of installation and shall be rigidly secured

in position.

5) The location of fixtures, outlets and/or equipment, as shown on the

drawings, shall be considered as approximate only. It shall be incumbent upon

the Contractor to study the general building drawings, with relation to spaces

surrounding each outlet, in order to coordinate this work with the work of others

and in order that when the fixtures, outlets and/or equipment are installed, they

will be symmetrically located and will not interfere with any other work or

equipment. Any change in fixture layout shall be coordinated with the Architect

before the change is made.

6) Refer to separate articles for any special outlet boxes, etc. required for

individual equipment.

PART 3 - CONDUCTORS

a) All conductors on this project shall be copper. All circuits shall be sized as the

load requires or as shown on the drawings. No conductor shall be less than #12 AWG.

All conductors shall have THHN/THWN insulation. All conductors within fixture or

equipment housing shall have temperature rating not less than recommended by fixture

or equipment manufacturer.

b) Conductors No. 10 and smaller sizes of wire shall be solid. Conductors No. 8 and

larger sizes of wire shall be stranded. The pulling of all wires and cable on this project

shall be performed in strict compliance with Section 300 of the National Electrical Code.

No conductor entering or leaving a cabinet or box shall be deflected in such a manner as

to cause excess pressure on the conductor insulation. (See NEC).

c) All wire on this project shall be new, in good condition, and shall be delivered in

standard coils. The color of the wire shall be selected to conform with the latest edition

of the National Electrical Code with conductors phase color-coded at each termination

(red, blue and black). Neutral to be white and ground wire to be green. #12 and #10

wiring shall be supplied with colored insulation.

d) Refer to separate sections of this specification for any special conductors

required.

PART 4 – SUPPORTS AND HANGERS FOR CONDUIT AND FIXTURES

a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the support of all fixtures specified

hereinafter. He shall not relocate them from the locations shown on the Drawings for the

purpose of supporting them from existing angles, tee bars, bulb tees, etc.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


b) Recessed fixtures supported from suspended ceiling framing members shall be

securely fastened to the ceiling-framing member as per N.E.C.

c) Raceways shall be run at least 6" from steam pipes, or hot water and refrigeration

pipes. Raceways shall be supported each 8' unless special conditions require closer

spacing. Individual horizontal runs of raceways shall be supported by Kindorf's C-144,

C-147, C-149, C-247, C-248, C-249, HS-100, HS-400, HS-900, or equivalent as

approved. Exposed runs shall be installed with runs parallel or perpendicular to walls,

structural members, or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings, and have all right

angle turns consisting of constant radius bend or threaded fittings. Where two or more

conduits run parallel or where specified, a rack shall support them, trapeze or framework

constructed of B-900 series channel. Wherever hanger rods are used in conjunction with

channel to form a trapeze, B-900 series channel with holes such as B-903, B-905-2A, B-

905, B-907 and B-995 shall be used and, in all cases, rigid conduit shall be fastened to

the channel with C-105 straps, E.M.T. and C-106 straps, and O.D. tubing with C-107

straps.

d) Copper or steel wire hangers will not be acceptable to support any item under this

Contract.

e) Strap iron, properly installed, may be used for 1¼" conduit and smaller.

f) Where pipe supports and inserts have been specified by a particular manufacturer,

pipe supports and inserts of equal quality and size, as manufactured by Elcen Metal

Products or the Auto-Grip Division of Automatic Sprinkler Corporation will be

acceptable.

PART 5 - SPECIALTIES

a) All EMT terminations at junction boxes, panels, etc. shall be made with locknuts,

case hardened, and appropriate fittings as manufactured by Thomas and Betts, Efcor, or

ETP. All rigid conduit shall have double locknuts.

b) All conduit, except main and branch feeders, shall have insulated metallic

bushings equal to OZ Type B. All branch and main feeders #6 and larger and all

raceways entering a box thru concentric knockouts shall have insulated bushings with

grounding lugs equal to Type BL as manufactured by OZ. Jumper ground lugs to box.

All rigid conduit fittings shall be threaded metal type, not set screw type.

c) All EMT terminations shall have insulated throat fittings equal to Thomas and

Betts "Insulined" fittings.

d) All conduit stubbed through floor during construction shall have openings

protected with plastic caps approved for this purpose. Connections on both ends of all

flexible conduit shall be equal to Efcor.

e) All EMT fittings shall be compression type, malleable or equal. Pressure cast or

die cast fittings will not be acceptable.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


f) Dead spring type pressure connectors will not be acceptable on this project. All

connections shall be made with insulated pressure type connectors (live spring) as

manufactured by Thomas and Betts, or approved equal, (connectors with rigid body will

not be acceptable). All connections on conductors No. 8 and larger shall be made with

Burndy Type KS.

g) Items as manufactured by OZ, Gedney, Thomas and Betts, Midwest, Efcor, or

ETP will be considered equal.

PART 6 – BASIC METHODS

a) Unless indicated otherwise, install all wiring in rigid metallic conduit, electric

metallic tubing or flexible metallic conduit specified herein or as indicated on Drawings.

b) Install recessed fluorescent fixtures with flexible metallic conduit at

approximately 6 feet in length to permit relocation flexibility.

c) Empty conduit systems shall have conduit bushings and pure wire installed.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

WIRING DEVICES 16140 - 1

SECTION 16140 – WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

a) The work under this section consists of furnishing and installing all materials,

equipment and services necessary for the installation of all wiring devices shown on the

drawings and herein specified.

b) All receptacles and switches, insofar as possible, shall be of one (1) manufacturer.

c) Colors of receptacles and switches shall be per the Architect.

d) All receptacles shall be grounded type.

e) All device plates shall be thermoplastic except in the garage area which shall be

stainless steel.

f) All outlets behind water coolers shall be concealed by water cooler when viewed

from the front of the cooler. Refer to Shop Drawings furnished by Mechanical

Contractor.

PART 2 – DUPLEX RECEPTACLES

a) Duplex receptacles shall be 20 amp, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-20R

configuration, unless otherwise shown. Receptacles shall have the following

characteristics:

1) "T" Type contacts for phase and neutral female connection.

2) Female ground connection shall be riveted to the bridge.

3) The bridge shall be of hot dipped steel.

4) The receptacle body shall be of heat resistant thermoset material.

5) Rivet connecting the face plate to bridge shall be spun brass.

b) Duplex receptacles shall be 5352 Series equal to Hubbell, Arrow Hart, Bryant,

P&S, or Leviton. Surge suppressed receptacles shall be equal to Hubbell HBL420

c) Weatherproof receptacles shall be the same as "B" above with Hubbell, #5206-

WO lift cover plate.

PART 3 – GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLES

a) Ground fault interrupter receptacle shall be duplex type suitable for mounting in a

standard outlet box, rated 20 amps., 125 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire grounding type.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


b) Device shall have a nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of five milli-

amperes and shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground

leakage current above five milli-amperes on the load side of the device. Device shall

have a minimum nominal tripping time of 1/30th. of a second. All receptacles within 6

foot of a sink shall be GFI type, as well as other locations shown on the drawings. All

kitchen general use receptacles shall be GFI type.

c) Device shall be equal to Hubbell, #GF-5352 or P&S 2091-S.

PART 4 – SAFETY/TAMPERPROOF RECEPTACLES

a) Device shall be designed to accept either two or three wire plugs. Receptacle

shall have six-inch pigtail leads for wiring, no exposed metal parts for wiring

terminations. Shutter type devices will not be accepted.

b) Receptacles shall be 5-20R, 20A, 125V Hubbell SG62H series.

PART 5 – FLOOR RECEPTACLES

a) Flush Floor Receptacles

1) Floor boxes on or below grade shall be P.V.C. type.

a) Concrete pours greater than 3" shall be Hubbell B2536 fully

adjustable.

b) Concrete pours 2-3" shall be Hubbell B2537.

2) Floor boxes above grade shall be P.V.C. type.

a) Concrete pours greater than 3" shall be Hubbell B2527 fully

adjustable box.

b) Concrete pours 2-3" shall be Hubbell B2529 box.

c) Floor depth to be determined by Contractor from Architectural

drawings.

3) Covers

a) Where indicated for flush mounting - use S3925 cover and Hubbell

5352 receptacle with proper box for tile floor.

b) For carpet - use S3925 cover + 5352 Hubbell receptacle with proper

box and carpet flange S3182.

b) Pedestal Type Floor Receptacles

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1) Use Hubbell cover S2525 with housing SC3098, cover plates SS309-D for

duplex with Hubbell 5352, with appropriate box.

2) If communication pedestal use SC3098 with SS309-T with appropriate

box.

PART 6 - SWITCHES

a) All switches shall be rated 20 amps. for 120 and 277 volt lighting circuits and

shall be specification grade, back and side wired, with automatic ground clip and one

piece contact arm. Switches shall be single pole, three or four way, or furnished with

pilot where shown on the drawings.

b) Switches shall be equal to Hubbell 1221 Series, Arrow Hart, 1990 Series, Bryant

4900 Series, P&S Series 20AC or Leviton Series 1220, or GE # 5951 Series.

c) Mullion Switch - shall be a P&S 20A., 120-277V. single pole (#2241-S) or three-

way (#2243-S) with vertical opening plate (301 stainless steel) #SWK-4-IN and #347

bracket.

PART 7 - DEVICE PLATES

a) All outlet boxes shall have a cover plate.

b) All device plates shall be thermoplastic except where called out to be stainless

steel in the specifications.

c) All unused telephone outlets shall have a one-hole cover plate.

d) Mechanical rooms, kitchen, shop areas, and janitor closets wall plates shall be

metal corrosion resistant 302 stainless steel.

PART 8 – TECHNOLOGY OUTLET COVER PLATES & INSERTS – Not used.

PART 9 – REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Submit manufacturer's data on all wiring devices and cover plates.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION 16195 - 1

SECTION 16195 - ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 General Provisions of Contract and other Special Conditions and General Requirements apply

to this Section.

1.2 Requirements of Section 16000 Electrical General Provisions govern work specified in this

section.

PART 2 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

2.1 Provide labor, materials, equipment and accessories necessary to provide required

identification of electrical equipment, boxes, panelboards, conduit, etc.

2.2 Equipment disconnect switches, motor starters, pushbutton stations, panels, switchgear,

special device plates, and similar material shall be clearly marked.

PART 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Comply with National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as applicable to provision and installation

of electrical identification.

PART 4 - EQUIPMENT

4.1 CONDUIT MARKERS: Conduit markers shall be self-adhesive vinyl tape, a minimum of 3

mils thick by 1.5" wide, and color-coded orange, unless otherwise noted on the Drawings.

4.2 UNDERGROUND PLASTIC LINE MARKER TAPE: Acid and alkali-resistant polyethylene

film tape, 6" wide with minimum thickness of 0.004". Tape shall be manufactured with

integral wires, foil backing or other means to enable detection by a metal detector when the

tape is buried up to 3' deep. Tape shall be of a type specifically manufactured for marking

and locating underground utilities. The metallic core of the tape shall be encased in a

protective jacket or provided with other means to protect corrosion. Tape color shall be as

specified below and shall bear a continuous printed inscription describing the specific utility:

Red: electric.

Orange: telephone, data, television, security, and fire communications.

4.3 PLASTICIZED TAGS: Tags shall be pre-printed or partially pre-printed accident prevention

and operational tags, on plasticized card stock with matte finish for writing, approximately

3¼" by 5-5/8", with brass grommets and wire fasteners, and appropriate wording.

4.4 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION: Equipment identification shall consist of black core

plastic laminate nameplates with white engraved lettering. Signs for individual devices shall

have ¼" high letters. Mark panelboards, switchboards, motor control centers, and equipment

giving panel designation in ½" high letters and voltage in ¼" high letters..

PART 5 - INSTALLATION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION 16195 - 2

5.1 Where identification is applied to surfaces which require a finish, identification shall be

installed after surface has been finished.

5.2 CONDUIT MARKERS: Identify electrical conduit with color-coded conduit markers where

exposed in spaces with exposed mechanical piping which is color-coded. 277/480V.- Orange,

120/208V.- Yellow, Emergency - Green, Fire Alarm - Red, Telephone/Data - Blue.

5.3 UNDERGROUND PLASTIC LINE MARKER TAPE: During backfilling, install marker tape

continuously at 6" to 8" below finished grade, above all buried power, communications, or

signal cables or conduits. Install multiple markers where cables are installed in groups

exceeding 16" width.

5.4 OPERATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND WARNINGS: Install signs for instruction or

warnings on switches, outlets, controls, devices and covers of electrical enclosures.

5.5 DANGER SIGNS: Install in areas constituting a danger for persons in or about the Project.

All doors, hinged bolted panels, and screen doors giving access to equipment high voltage

compartments or bus work shall be provided with a "DANGER-HIGH VOLTAGE-KEEP

OUT" sign.

5.6 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION:. Install engraved signs at or on each circuit breaker,

switch, motor controller, panelboard, switchboard, special apparatus, and communications and

signal systems, unless equipment is specified herein with its own self-explanatory

identification. Text shall match terminology and numbering of the contract documents and

shop drawings as close as practicable. Signs shall not cause interference with operation and

maintenance of equipment. Attach signs with rustproof screws.

5.7 Identification of main entrance panelboard, distribution panelboards and branch panelboards

shall be labeled indicating the panel designation, voltage and phase. Branch panelboards in

finished areas shall have plate installed inside of door.

5.8 All remote disconnects, safety switches, motor starters, etc. shall have the name of the

motor/equipment which it is controlling. The identification numbers on all junction or

terminal boxes in finished areas shall be inside of cover or door.

5.9 CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION: Install type written directories in all branch circuit

panelboards describing the load served by each circuit. Identify spaces and spares in pencil.

If room numbers assigned by the Owner do not match those on the drawings both sets of

numbers must be cross referenced and identified in the panel directory.

5.10 JUNCTION BOX IDENTIFICATION: Identify circuits contained in each junction box on

exterior cover w/permanent marker.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

Equipment Support System 16250 - 1

SECTION 162500 EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary: 1. Performance specifications for engineered design-build support systems using cold-formed

adjustable metal framing and hot-rolled steel section supports.

B. Scope: 1. All ceiling mounted equipment in the shop area, including:

a. Light Supports. b. Steam line, Steam Line Anchors, and Steam Line Guides. c. Steam Unit Heaters. d. Electrical Conduit. e. Water Piping.

2. Provide and install equipment support systems as located on the reflected ceiling plans in

Forklift and Trailer Shop, Production Shop Area, and Maintenance Shop.

3. Reference Mechanical and Electrical Drawings.

4. Ceiling Channel Grids shall be a (universal grid or per manufacturer’s drawing) -type consisting of 12 Gage 1-5/8” cold-formed channel rails supported from building steel structure.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Division 5 Section “Structural Steel”

B. Division 5 Section “Cold-Formed Metal Framing”

C. Division 5 Section “Metal Fabrications”

1.3 REFERENCES

A. All design shall be in accordance with:

1. The governing local and Kentucky Building Code, The International Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code.

2. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual (and Specifications) 1996 Edition.

3. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Steel Construction Manual (and Specifications) ASD 9th Edition.

B. Material Standards:

1. ASTM A36 - Carbon Structural Steel

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


2. ASTM A53 – Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless. 3. ASTM A325 – Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength. 4. ASTM A500 – Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in

rounds and Shapes. 5. ASTM A501 – Hot-rolled Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing. 6. ASTM A572 – High-Strength Low-Allow Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel. 7. A576-90b(2000) Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special

Quality. 8. ASTM A653 – Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated

(Galvannealed) by Hot-Dip Process. 9. ASTM A992 – Steel for Structural Shapes 10. A1011/A1011M-03a Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength

Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability.

C. Connection Standards:

1. RCSC (Research Council on Structural Connections) – Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts.

2. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code 1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Qualified Person: Someone "... who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, work, or the project" (defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32 (m)).

B. Design-Build: Method where design and construction are a single source of responsibility for one entity.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Successful Contractor shall submit AutoCAD generated shop drawings (hand drawings are not acceptable) showing the complete system including plans, sections, and details of the system. Center point / Iso-centers of all equipment shall be located off finished wall lines. Plans shall show all manufactured parts by catalog numbers, all fabricated parts, and all fasteners and hardware.

B. Calculations: Structural calculations for all member and connections shall be submitted. The support system shall lend itself to a rational structural analysis with section properties of framing members demonstrated by calculations. Structural calculations and drawings shall be furnished with a stamp by a licensed engineer in the State of Kentucky complying with all applicable codes and regulatory requirements. Calculations must include design for deflection and rotational requirements, as applicable, and not just stress.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Design-Build Contractor Quality Assurance:

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1. Material and installation shall be provided by qualified and competent persons from a Design-Build Support Contractor with at least ten (10) years experienced in the professional engineering, design, manufacture and installation of adjustable metal framing supports. The Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor shall demonstrate (10) years experience of turnkey projects of similar scope and size and shall maintain a continuing quality assurance program for both its material and installation crews.

2. Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor shall provide the single source responsibility and liability for all engineering, design, materials and workmanship, and shall provide as single limited warranty for all aspects of the project: engineering, fabrication, material quality, and installation. Installing contractor must be a trained representative of the cold formed metal framing system manufacturer.

3. Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor shall be responsible for complete coordination with the equipment suppliers to verify all loading and installation requirements and shall be responsible for directly contacting these companies for the latest design requirements. Equipment shop drawings are acceptable basis of coordination.

4. Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor shall employ a qualified and competent structural engineer to directly supervise all design and construction phases.

C. Component Quality Assurance:

1. Manufacturers Brochure: Brochure shall show materials, strengths, finishes and sizes. Sufficient engineering information shall be provided to permit stress calculations. Materials listed should conform to the appropriate specifications from ASTM, AISI, AISC, and / or AWS.

2. Material Quality Assurance: Submit certification that products comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application.

1.7 LIABILITY AND WARRANTY

A. Liability: Installing contractor shall be able to furnish coverage liability insurance, with limitation of no less than five (1) million dollars. Materials, design, and installations shall be furnished by a single source Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor to minimize total liability.

B. Warranty: A one (1) year limited warranty on all engineering, design, materials, installation, and system performance shall be provided in writing to the Owner from the date of Owner sign-off at project completion.

1.8 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Any designs indicated in the contract documents are for concept only and should not be taken as final designs nor shall be used for material take-off nor used for estimating purposes in any way.

B. Final designs including all final designs, materials and all installation labor shall be the exclusive and sole responsibility of the Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor and all costs shall be included in their proposal at bid time.

C. The building structural members, elevations, and room layout shall be fully coordinated for the

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


design of all supports. Equipment loads must be adequately supported from the building structural members and distributed accordingly. Floor to floor distances, finished ceiling elevations, room locations, and building support structure elevations must all be coordinated for appropriate design of support systems for proper understanding of required hanger lengths, bracing requirements, attachment design, etc.

D. Loads to be used shall be per each equipment manufacturer’s specification.

E. An overall system minimum factor of safety of two (2) shall be used for strength design.

F. Minimum rotational requirements, unless otherwise stated in the equipment manufacturer’s specifications, shall be as follows:

1. For all Unistrut Ceiling Channel Grids and Ceiling Channel Systems: Maximum deflection on the system shall be no greater than 0.0625” for any one location of worst case loading on the system.

G. All systems shall be adequately braced in all four directions for lateral loading. If no lateral

loading is specified by the equipment manufacturer’s specifications, 1/10 th of the static downward loading shall be applied in the horizontal axis. Movement shall not exceed the total for that allowed on the system at the worst case loading condition.

H. For ceiling channel, rails shall be designed for no more than 1/720th of the span maximum deflection in either plane when maximum loading conditions are applied due to equipment operation.

I. Ceiling channel shall be installed horizontal in plane and parallel to each other within 1/32nd of an inch.

J. Anchorage to the existing structure shall be as designed by the structural engineer of the system.

1. Mechanical anchors into concrete shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety of 6 and shall be either expansion bolts, epoxy anchors, or through bolts with backing plate.

2. Anchorages into concrete shall not penetrate reinforcing bars. 3. Connections to structural steel shall be clamp-on fittings or field welding. 4. Drilling through truss bottom chords shall not be allowed.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Coordinate deliveries and storage of all materials with General Contractor or Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. All cold-formed channel and fittings shall be a manufactured by:

1. Unistrut Corporation or approved equal. No alternatives are approved unless written authorization from Owner is obtained.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


2.2 MATERIALS

A. Channel: All cold-formed channel members shall be fabricated from structural grade steel conforming to one of the following ASTM specifications: A1011 SS GR 33 or A653 GR 33. Channel shall be 1-5/8” framing system 12 Gage. Minimum yield strength shall be 33 ksi.

B. Fittings: All cold-formed fittings shall be fabricated from steel conforming to one of the following ASTM specifications: A575, A576, A36, or A653. Minimum fitting thickness shall be ¼” with physical requirements per A1011. Minimum yield strength shall be 33 ksi.

C. Channel Nuts: All channel nuts shall be fabricated from steel conforming to ASTM specification A1011 SS GR 33.

D. Bolts and Fasteners: All bolts and fasteners used in connections shall be minimum SAE Grade 5, EG finish. Threaded Rod Grade B7.

E. Hot Rolled Structural Steel: ASTM A36 minimum.

2.3 FINISHES

A. All cold-formed channel and/or fitting members shall be finished in accordance with one of the following standards:

1. Perma-Green II (GR): Rust inhibitive acrylic enamel paint finish applied by electro-deposition, after cleaning and phosphating, and thoroughly baked. Color per Federal Standard 595a color number 14109 (dark limit V-). Finish paint shall withstand minimum 400 hours salt spray (scribed), and 600 hours salt spray (unscribed), when tested in accordance with ASTM B117. Or approved equal paint finish.

2. Electro-Galvanized (EG): Electrolytically zinc coated per ASTM B633 Type III SC 1.

3. Pre-Galvanized (PG): Zinc coated by hot-dipped process prior to roll forming. The zinc weight shall be G90 conforming to ASTM A653.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine building drawings and areas and conditions in which systems are to be installed. Notify Architect of areas or conditions not acceptable for support of system. Do not begin installation until unacceptable areas or conditions have been corrected.

B. Design all supports to work around mechanical ductwork, electrical lighting fixtures, and plumbing where possible. All efforts shall be fully coordinated prior to final design.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. For ceiling channel, rails shall be on centers as required by equipment manufacturer and allow continuous attachment along any point on the rail. System shall be true, plumb, and level to the

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


tolerances specified.

B. Framing shall be adjusted as required in the field to avoid interferences.

C. All bolted connections into cold-formed channel members with channel nuts shall be tightened to a minimum:

1. 50 ft-lbs for ½” bolts. 2. 100 ft-lbs for 5/8” bolts. 3. 125 ft-lbs for ¾” bolts.

D. All bolted connections for structural steel joints shall be per ASIC Specifications for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts.

E. Shear off tek screws on the inside of the ceiling channel for equipment mounting block installation.

3.3 CLEANUP

A. Upon completion of this section of work, remove all protective wraps and debris. Repair any damage due to installation of this section of work.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. During installation, it shall be the responsibility of the Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor to protect this work from damage.

B. Upon completion of this scope of work, it shall become the responsibility of the general contractor or Owner to protect this work from damage during the remainder of construction on the project and until substantial completion.

C. Any modifications to the installed system shall be performed only and exclusively by the Design-Build Equipment Support Contractor responsible for the system. Modifications made by any other party transfers liability and integrity of the system to that party making the modifications.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 16400-1

SECTION 16400 - DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

applicable specification sections in the Project Manual apply to the work specified in this

Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Scope: Provide design and engineering, labor, material, equipment, related services, and

supervision required, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, fabrication, erection, and

installation for low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor banks as required for the

complete performance of the work, and as shown on the Drawings and as herein specified.

B. Section Includes: The work specified in this Section includes, but shall not be limited to,

low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor banks as specified herein and as indicated or

scheduled on the Drawings.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. General: The publications listed below form a part of this Specification to the extent

referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. The

edition/revision of the referenced publications shall be the latest date as of the date of the

Contract Documents, unless otherwise specified.

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI C37.51, "Switchgear Metal Enclosed Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker

Switchgear Assemblies Conformance Test Procedures."

C. ASTM (ASTM):

1. ASTM E 329, "Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Materials Used in Construction."

D. Canadian Standards Association (CSA):

1. CSA C.22.2 No. 190, “Capacitors for Power Factor Correction.”

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. NEMA 250, "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)"

(copyrighted by NEMA, ANSI approved).

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code" (copyrighted by NFPA, ANSI approved)

hereinafter referred to as NEC.

2. NFPA 70E, "Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces"

(copyrighted by NFPA, ANSI approved).

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


G. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. UL 508, "Standard for Industrial Control Equipment" (copyrighted by UL, ANSI

approved).

2. UL 810, "Standard for Capacitors."

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. General: The complete equipment shall be manufactured per UL 508, and CSA 22.2 No.

190.

B. Performance Requirements:

1. Maximum Altitude: 6000 feet (1829 m).

2. Humidity: 0 percent to 95 percent, non condensing.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit shop drawings for the distribution equipment.

B. Product Data: Submit product data showing material proposed. Submit sufficient

information to determine compliance with the Drawings and Specifications.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for each product and accessory required. Include

information not fully detailed in manufacturer’s standard product data.

D. Wiring Diagrams: Submit wiring diagrams detailing power, signal, and control systems,

clearly differentiating between manufacturer installed wiring and field installed wiring, and

between components provided by the manufacturer and those provided by others.


A. Qualifications:

1. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall be a firm engaged in the manufacture

of low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor banks of types and sizes required, and

whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for a minimum of 20

years.

2. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be a firm that shall have a minimum of five

years of successful installation experience with projects utilizing low voltage anti

resonant automatic capacitor banks similar in type and scope to that required for this

Project.

3. Inspecting and Testing Agency Qualifications: To qualify for acceptance, an

independent inspecting and testing agency hired by the Contractor or manufacturer to

test products shall demonstrate to the Architect/Engineer’s satisfaction that they are

qualified according to ASTM E 329 to conduct testing indicated.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable requirements of the laws, codes,

ordinances, and regulations of Federal, State, and local authorities having jurisdiction.

Obtain necessary approvals from such authorities.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Electrical components, devices, and

accessories shall be listed and labeled as defined in NEC, Article 100, by an inspecting and

testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

D. Pre Installation Conference: Manufacturer shall provide and conduct pre installation

meeting prior to commencing the installation, meet at the Project site to review the material

selections, installation procedures, and coordination with other trades. Pre installation

conference shall include, but shall not be limited to, the Contractor, the Installer, and any

trade that requires coordination with the work. Date and time of the pre installation

conference shall be acceptable to the Owner and the Architect/Engineer.


A. Deliver materials to the Project site in supplier’s or manufacturer’s original wrappings and

containers, labeled with supplier’s or manufacturer’s name, material or product brand name,

and lot number, if any.

B. Store materials in their original, undamaged packages and containers, inside a well

ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and

humidity.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements: Do not install low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor

banks until space is enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in space is completed and

nominally dry, work above ceilings is complete, and ambient temperature and humidity

conditions are and will be continuously maintained at values near those indicated for final

occupancy.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. General: Provide all O&M manuals for all equipment.

B. Additional Owner Rights: The warranty shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the

Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition

to and run concurrent with other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of

the Contract Documents.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis of Design: Products specified shall be manufactured by Square D by Schneider

Electric. Siemens, General Electric, and Cutler Hammer are also acceptable manufacturers

Items specified are to establish a standard of quality for design, function, materials, and

appearance. Equivalent products by other manufacturers are acceptable. The

Architect/Engineer will be the sole judge of the basis of what is equivalent.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


2.2 EQUIPMENT SIZE/RATINGS

A. Operating voltage shall be 480 volts (line to line), three phase, 60 hertz.

B. Total kVAR size shall be as shown on drawings.

C. Main terminal lugs shall be copper and all copper buswork shall be braced to withstand fault

level at 50 kA RMS amperes symmetrical plus 10 percent for four cycles per ANSI C37.51.

1. .

2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Standard tests shall be performed in the factory to confirm proper operation of the complete

equipment, including, but not limited to, operation of control circuits, functioning of the

controller, full voltage and current stage testing, confirming of kVAR power rating, and high

pot testing per UL/CSA requirements.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Examine areas and conditions under which the work is to be

installed, and notify the Contractor in writing, with a copy to the Owner and the

Architect/Engineer, of any conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the

work. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

1. Beginning of the work shall indicate acceptance of the areas and conditions as

satisfactory by the Installer.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Preparation and installation shall be in accordance with reviewed product data, final shop

drawings, manufacturer’s written recommendations, and as indicated on the Drawings.

1. Install low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor banks in accordance with the NEC

and applicable local codes.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. not used.

B. Field inspection and testing shall be performed by certified technician from the

manufacturer.

C. Perform start up tests in accordance with manufacturer's instruction manual.

D. Document equipment nameplate and test data on the test report.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


3.4 PROTECTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions in a manner acceptable to the Installer, that

shall ensure that the low voltage anti resonant automatic capacitor banks shall be without

damage at time of Substantial Completion.

3.5 SCOPE – SHORT CIRCUIT STUDY

A. The contractor shall furnish short-circuit and protective device coordination studies as

prepared by Equipment Manufacturer Engineering Services or approved equal.

B. The contractor shall furnish an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study per the requirements set

forth in the current version of NFPA 70E -Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

The arc flash hazard analysis shall be performed according to the IEEE Standard 1584 –

2002, the IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Calculations.

C. The scope of the studies shall include new distribution equipment supplied by Square D

Company under this contract.

3.6 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract.

3.7 REFERENCES

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

1. IEEE 141 – Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution and Coordination

of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

2. IEEE 242 – Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and

Commercial Power Systems

3. IEEE 399 – Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System

Analysis

4. IEEE 241 – Recommended Practice for Electric Power Systems in Commercial

Buildings

5. IEEE 1015 – Recommended Practice for Applying Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers Used

in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.

6. IEEE 1584 -Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI C57.12.00 – Standard General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution,

Power, and Regulating Transformers

2. ANSI C37.13 – Standard for Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in

Enclosures

3. ANSI C37.010 – Standard Application Guide for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers

Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

4. ANSI C 37.41 – Standard Design Tests for High Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed

Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches and Accessories.

C. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. NFPA 70 -National Electrical Code, latest edition

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


2. NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

3.8 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL

A. The studies shall be submitted to the design engineer prior to receiving final approval of the

distribution equipment shop drawings and/or prior to release of equipment drawings for

manufacturing. If formal completion of the study may cause delays in equipment

shipments, approval from the Engineer may be obtained for a preliminary submittal of data

to ensure that the selection of device ratings and characteristics will be satisfactory to

properly select the distribution equipment. The formal study will be provided to verify

preliminary findings.

3.9 SUBMITTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. The results of the short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis

studies shall be summarized in a final report. A minimum of five (5) bound copies of the

complete final report shall be submitted. For large system studies, submittals requiring more

than five (5) copies of the report will be provided without the section containing the

computer printout of the short-circuit input and output data. Electronic PDF copies of the

report shall be provided upon request.

B. The report shall include the following sections:

1. Executive Summary including Introduction, Scope of Work and

Results/Recommendations.

2. Short-Circuit Methodology Analysis Results and Recommendations

3. Short-Circuit Device Evaluation Table

4. Protective Device Coordination Methodology Analysis Results and Recommendations

5. Protective Device Settings Table

6. Time-Current Coordination Graphs and Recommendations

7. Arc Flash Hazard Methodology Analysis Results and Recommendations including the

details of the incident energy and flash protection boundary calculations, along with

Arc Flash boundary distances, working distances, Incident Energy levels and Personal

Protection Equipment levels.

8. Arc Flash Labeling section showing types of labels to be provided. Section will

contain descriptive information as well as typical label images.

9. One-line system diagram that shall be computer generated and will clearly identify

individual equipment buses, bus numbers used in the short-circuit analysis, cable and

bus connections between the equipment, calculated maximum short-circuit current at

each bus location, device numbers used in the time-current coordination analysis, and

other information pertinent to the computer analysis.

3.10 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies shall

be conducted under the responsible charge and approval of a Registered Professional

Electrical Engineer skilled in performing and interpreting the power system studies.

B. The Registered Professional Electrical Engineer shall be an employee of the equipment

manufacturer or an approved engineering firm.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


C. The Registered Professional Electrical Engineer shall have a minimum of five (5) years of

experience in performing power system studies.

D. The approved engineering firm shall demonstrate experience with Arc Flash Hazard

Analysis by submitting names of at least ten actual arc flash hazard analyses it has

performed in the past year.

E. The engineering firm shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) years experience in

performing power system studies.

3.11 COMPUTER ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

A. The studies shall be performed using SKM Systems Analysis Power*Tools for Windows

(PTW) software program.

PART 4 – PRODUCT

4.1 STUDIES

A. The contractor shall furnish an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study per NFPA 70E -Standard

for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, reference Article 130.3 and Annex D. This study

shall also include short-circuit and protective device coordination studies. All studies to be

prepared by Square D Engineering Services.

4.2 DATA

A. Contractor shall furnish all data as required for the power system studies. The Engineer

performing the short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis

studies shall furnish the Contractor with a listing of required data immediately after award

of the contract. The Contractor shall expedite collection of the data to assure completion of

the studies as required for final approval of the distribution equipment shop drawings and/or

prior to the release of the equipment for manufacturing.

B. Source combination may include present and future motors and generators.

C. Load data utilized may include existing and proposed loads obtained from Contract

Documents provided by Owner, or Contractor.

D. If applicable, include fault contribution of existing motors in the study. The Contractor shall

obtain required existing equipment data, if necessary, to satisfy the study requirements.

4.3 SHORT-CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

A. Transformer design impedances shall be used when test impedances are not available.

B. Provide the following:

1. Calculation methods and assumptions

2. Selected base per unit quantities

3. One-line diagram of the system being evaluated that clearly identifies individual

equipment buses, bus numbers used in the short-circuit analysis, cable and bus

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


connections between the equipment, calculated maximum short-circuit current at each

bus location and other information pertinent to the computer analysis

4. The study shall include input circuit data including electric utility system

characteristics, source impedance data, conductor lengths, number of conductors per

phase, conductor impedance values, insulation types, transformer impedances and X/R

ratios, motor contributions, and other circuit information as related to the short-circuit

calculations.

5. Tabulations of calculated quantities including short-circuit currents, X/R ratios,

equipment short-circuit interrupting or withstand current ratings and notes regarding

adequacy or inadequacy of the equipment rating.

6. Results, conclusions, and recommendations. A comprehensive discussion section

evaluating the adequacy or inadequacy of the equipment must be provided and include

recommendations as appropriate for improvements to the system.

C. For solidly-grounded systems, provide a bolted line-to-ground fault current study for

applicable buses as determined by the engineer performing the study.

D. Protective Device Evaluation:

1. Evaluate equipment and protective devices and compare to short circuit ratings

2. Adequacy of switchgear, motor control centers, and panelboard bus bars to withstand

short-circuit stresses

3. Square D shall notify Owner in writing, of any circuit protective devices improperly

rated for the calculated available fault current.

4.4 PROTECTIVE DEVICE TIME-CURRENT COORDINATION ANALYSIS

A. Protective device coordination time-current curves (TCC) shall be displayed on log-log scale

graphs.

B. Include on each TCC graph, a complete title with descriptive device names.

C. Terminate device characteristic curves at a point reflecting maximum symmetrical or

asymmetrical fault current to which the device is exposed.

D. Identify the device associated with each curve by manufacturer type, function, and, if

applicable, tap, time delay, and instantaneous settings recommended.

E. Plot the following characteristics on the TCC graphs, where applicable:

1. Electric utility’s overcurrent protective device

2. Medium voltage equipment overcurrent relays

3. Medium and low voltage fuses including manufacturer’s minimum melt, total clearing,

tolerance, and damage bands

4. Low voltage equipment circuit breaker trip devices, including manufacturer’s tolerance

bands

5. Transformer full-load current, magnetizing inrush current, and ANSI through-fault

protection curves

6. Medium voltage conductor damage curves

7. Ground fault protective devices, as applicable

8. Pertinent motor starting characteristics and motor damage points, where applicable

9. Pertinent generator short-circuit decrement curve and generator damage point

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


10. The largest feeder circuit breaker in each motor control center and applicable panel

board.

F. Provide adequate time margins between device characteristics such that selective operation

is provided, while providing proper protection.

G. Provide the following:

1. A One-line diagram shall be provided which clearly identifies individual equipment

buses, bus numbers, device identification numbers and the maximum available short-

circuit current at each bus when known.

2. A sufficient number of log-log plots shall be provided to indicate the degree of system

protection and coordination by displaying the time-current characteristics of series

connected overcurrent devices and other pertinent system parameters.

3. Computer printouts shall accompany the log-log plots and will contain descriptions for

each of the devices shown, settings of the adjustable devices, and device identification

numbers to aid in locating the devices on the log-log plots and the system one-line

diagram.

4. The study shall include a separate, tabular printout containing the recommended

settings of all adjustable overcurrent protective devices, the equipment designation

where the device is located, and the device number corresponding to the device on the

system one-line diagram

5. A discussion section which evaluates the degree of system protection and service

continuity with overcurrent devices, along with recommendations as required for

addressing system protection or device coordination deficiencies.

6. Square D shall notify Owner in writing of any significant deficiencies in protection

and/or coordination. Provide recommendations for improvements.

4.5 ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

A. The arc flash hazard analysis shall be performed according to the IEEE 1584 equations that

are presented in NFPA70E-2009, Annex D. The arc flash hazard analysis shall be

performed in conjunction with the short-circuit analysis (Section 2.03) and the protective

device time-current coordination analysis (Section 2.04)

B. The flash protection boundary and the incident energy shall be calculated at significant

locations in the electrical distribution system (switchboards, switchgear, motor-control

centers, panelboards, busway and splitters) where work could be performed on energized

parts.

C. Working distances shall be based on IEEE 1584. The calculated arc flash protection

boundary shall be determined using those working distances.

D. When appropriate, the short circuit calculations and the clearing times of the phase

overcurrent devices will be retrieved from the short-circuit and coordination study model.

Ground overcurrent relays should not be taken into consideration when determining the

clearing time when performing incident energy calculations

E. The short-circuit calculations and the corresponding incident energy calculations for

multiple system scenarios must be compared and the greatest incident energy must be

uniquely reported for each equipment location in a single table. Calculations must be

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


performed to represent the maximum and minimum contributions of fault current magnitude

for normal and emergency operating conditions. The minimum calculation will assume that

the utility contribution is at a minimum. Conversely, the maximum calculation will assume a

maximum contribution from the utility. Calculations shall take into consideration the

parallel operation of synchronous generators with the electric utility, where applicable as

well as any stand-by generator applications.

The Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis shall be performed utilizing mutually agreed upon facility

operational conditions, and the final report shall describe, when applicable, how these

conditions differ from worst-case bolted fault conditions.

F. The incident energy calculations must consider the accumulation of energy over time when

performing arc flash calculations on buses with multiple sources. Iterative calculations must

take into account the changing current contributions, as the sources are interrupted or

decremented with time. Fault contribution from motors should be decremented as follows:

1. Fault contribution from induction motors should not be considered beyond 5 cycles.

G. For each piece of ANSI rated equipment with an enclosed main device, two calculations

shall be made. A calculation shall be made for the main cubicle, sides, or rear; and shall be

based on a device located upstream of the equipment to clear the arcing fault. A second

calculation shall be made for the front cubicles and shall be based on the equipment’s main

device to clear the arcing fault. For all other non-ANSI rated equipment, only one

calculation shall be required and it shall be based on a device located upstream of the

equipment to clear the arcing fault.

H. When performing incident energy calculations on the line side of a main breaker (as

required per above), the line side and load side contributions must be included in the fault

calculation.

I. Mis-coordination should be checked amongst all devices within the branch containing the

immediate protective device upstream of the calculation location and the calculation should

utilize the fastest device to compute the incident energy for the corresponding location.

J. Arc Flash calculations shall be based on actual overcurrent protective device clearing time.

A maximum clearing time of 2 seconds will be used based on IEEE 1584-2002 section

B.1.2. Where it is not physically possible to move outside of the flash protection boundary

in less than 2 seconds during an arc flash event, a maximum clearing time based on the

specific location shall be utilized.

K. Provide the following:

1. Results of the Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis shall be submitted in tabular form, and shall

include device or bus name, bolted fault and arcing fault current levels, flash protection

boundary distances, working distances, personal-protective equipment classes and

AFIE (Arc Flash Incident Energy) levels.

2. The Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis shall report incident energy values based on

recommended device settings for equipment within the scope of the study.

3. The Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis may include recommendations to reduce AFIE levels

and enhance worker safety.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


4.6 FIELD ADJUSTMENT

A. Contractor shall adjust relay and protective device settings according to the recommended

settings table provided by the coordination study.

B. Contractor shall make minor modifications to equipment as required to accomplish

conformance with short circuit and protective device coordination studies.

C. Square D shall notify Owner in writing of any required major equipment modifications.

4.7 ARC FLASH LABELS

A. Square D Engineering Services shall provide a 4.0 in. x 4.0 in. Brady thermal transfer type

label of high adhesion polyester for each work location analyzed.

B. The labels shall be designed according to the following standards:

1. UL969 – Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems

2. ANSI Z535.4 – Product Safety Signs and Labels

3. NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) – Article 110.16

C. The label shall include the following information:

1. System Voltage

2. Flash protection boundary

3. Personal Protective Equipment category

4. Arc Flash Incident energy value (cal/cm²)

5. Limited, restricted, and prohibited Approach Boundaries

6. Study report number and issue date

D. Labels shall be printed by a thermal transfer type printer, with no field markings.

E. Arc flash labels shall be provided for equipment as identified in the study and the respective

equipment access areas per the following:

1. Floor Standing Equipment - Labels shall be provided on the front of each individual

section. Equipment requiring rear and/or side access shall have labels provided on

each individual section access area. Equipment line-ups containing sections with

multiple incident energy and flash protection boundaries shall be labeled as identified

in the Arc Flash Analysis table.

2. Wall Mounted Equipment – Labels shall be provided on the front cover or a nearby

adjacent surface, depending upon equipment configuration.

3. General Use Safety labels shall be installed on equipment in coordination with the Arc

Flash labels. The General Use Safety labels shall warn of general electrical hazards

associated with shock, arc flash, and explosions, and instruct workers to turn off power

prior to work.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


PART 5 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR/PANELBOARDS

5.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Main Switchboard - Furnish and install the Service Entrance switchboard(s) as herein

specified and shown on the associated electrical drawings.

5.2 REFERENCES

The switchboard(s) and overcurrent protection devices referenced herein are designed

andmanufactured

according to the following appropriate specifications.

A. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

B. ANSI/IEEE C12.16 - Solid-State Electricity Metering.

C. ANSI C57.13 - Instrument Transformers.

D. NEMA AB 1 - Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Molded Case Switches.

E. NEMA PB 2 - Deadfront Distribution Switchboards, File E8681

F. NEMA PB 2.1 - Proper Handling, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Deadfront

Switchboards Rated 600 Volts or Less.

G. NEMA PB 2.2 - Application Guide for Ground Fault Protective Devices for Equipment.

H. UL 50 - Cabinets and Boxes.

I. UL 98 - Enclosed and Dead Front Switches.

J. UL 489 - Molded Case Circuit Breakers.

K. UL 891 - Dead-Front Switchboards.

L. UL 943 - Standard for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.

M. Federal Specification W-C-375B/Gen - Circuit Breakers, Molded Case, Branch Circuit and

Service.

5.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings shall indicate front and side enclosure elevations with overall dimensions

shown; conduit entrance locations and requirements; nameplate legends; one-line diagrams;

equipment schedule; and switchboard instrument details.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


5.4 QUALIFICATIONS

A. To be considered for approval, a manufacturer shall have specialized in the manufacturing

and assembly of switchboards for at least fifty (50) years.

B. Furnish products listed by Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated and in accordance with

standards listed in Article 1.03 - References.

C. The manufacturing facility shall be registered by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to the

International Organization for Standardization ISO 9002 Series Standards for quality.


A. Deliver, store, protect, and handle products in conformance with manufacturer's

recommended practices as outlined in applicable Installation and Maintenance Manuals.

B. Each switchboard section shall be delivered in individual shipping splits for ease of

handling. They shall be individually wrapped for protection and mounted on shipping skids.

C. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within their required time period.

D. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory protection and/or provide an additional heavy

canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect structure from dirt, water, construction debris, and

traffic. Where applicable, provide adequate heating within enclosures to prevent

condensation.

E. Handle in accordance with NEMA PB 2.1 and manufacturer's written instructions. Lift only

by lifting means provided for this express purpose. Handle carefully to avoid damage to

switchboard internal components, enclosure, and finish.

5.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to NEMA PB 2 service conditions during and after installation of switchboards.

5.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide one (1) set of installation and maintenance instructions with each switchboard.

Instructions are to be easily identified and affixed within the incoming or main section of the

line-up.

5.8 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer shall warrant equipment to be free from defects in materials and workmanship

for the lesser of one (1) year from date of substantial completion.

5.9 MANUFACTURERS

A. Shall be Square D Company or approved equal.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


B. Substitutions must be submitted in writing three (3) weeks prior to original bid date with

supporting documentation demonstrating that the alternate manufacturer conforms to all

aspects of the specifications herein.

C. The manufacture of the switchboard shall be the same as the manufacturer of the circuit

breakers or the switches mounted in the switchboard.

D. All new panelboards and switchboards on this project shall be by the same manufacture as

the switchboard for the purposes of stocking common breaker types, series ratings, etc.

5.10 SWITCHBOARD – GENERAL

A. Not Used

B. Short Circuit Current Rating: Switchboards shall be rated with a minimum short circuit

current rating of 65,000 rms symmetrical amperes at 480 VAC maximum.

C. Future Provisions: All unused spaces provided, unless otherwise specified, shall be fully

equipped for future devices, including all appropriate connectors and mounting hardware.

D. Enclosure: Type 1 - General Purpose. Sections shall be aligned front and rear.

1. Removable steel base channels (1.5 inch floor sills) shall be bolted to the frame to

rigidly support the entire shipping section for moving on rollers and floor mounting.

2. The switchboard enclosure shall be painted on all exterior surfaces. The paint finish

shall be a medium gray, ANSI #49, applied by the electro-deposition process over an

iron phosphate pre-treatment.

3. All front covers shall be screw removable with a single tool and all doors shall be

hinged with removable hinge pins.

4. Top and bottom conduit areas shall be clearly indicated on shop drawings.

E. Nameplates: Provide 1 inch high x 3 inches engraved laminated (Gravoply) nameplates for

each device. Furnish black letters on a white background for all voltages.

F. Bus Composition: Shall be plated copper. Plating shall be applied continuously to all bus

work. The switchboard bussing shall be of sufficient cross-sectional area to meet UL

Standard 891 temperature rise requirements. The phase [and neutral] through-bus shall have

an ampacity as shown in the plans. For 4-wire systems, the neutral shall be of equivalent

ampacity as the phase bus bar. Tapered bus is not acceptable. Full provisions for the

addition of future sections shall be provided. Bussing shall include all necessary hardware

to accommodate splicing for future additions.

G. Bus Connections: Shall be bolted with Grade 5 bolts and conical spring washers.

H. Ground Bus: Sized per NFPA70 and UL 891 Tables 25.1 and 25.2 and shall extend the

entire length of the switchboard. Provisions for the addition of future sections shall be

provided.

I. Accessibility: (See drawings)

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


5.11 SWITCHBOARD - INCOMING MAIN SECTION DEVICES

A. Individually draw out mounted Circuit Breaker

1. The circuit breaker shall be Square D Masterpact Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker

and listed to UL 1066.

2. Circuit breakers shall be suitable for the required instantaneous rating without the use

of current limiting fuses.

3. All circuit breakers shall have field interchangeable electrical accessories including

shunt trip, spring release, electrical operator, auxiliary contacts, and Trip Unit.

4. All secondary connections shall be made directly to the front of the circuit breaker

cradle.

5. Each Circuit breaker shall have built in contact temperature and contact wear sensors.

B. Padlocking provisions shall be furnished to receive up to three padlocks when circuit

breaker is in the disconnected position, positively preventing unauthorized closing of the

circuit breaker contacts.

C. Provisions for up to two key locks shall be furnished allowing locking in the disconnected

position. Provisions for locking in the connected, test and disconnected positions by padlock

or key lock shall be available as an option.

D. Located on the face of the circuit breaker shall be buttons to open and close the circuit

breaker and indicators to show the position of the circuit breaker contacts, status of the

closing springs, and circuit breaker position in the cell. An indicator shall show “charged–

not OK to close” if closing springs are charged but circuit breaker is not ready to close.

Circuit breaker racking system must have positive stops at the connected, test, disconnected

and withdrawn positions.

E. Circuit breaker must be equipped with an interlock to discharge the stored energy spring

before the circuit breaker can be withdrawn from its cell. Circuit breaker must provide a

positive ground contact check between the circuit breaker and cell when the accessory cover

is removed while the circuit breaker is in the connected, test or disconnected positions.

F. Circuit breaker shall provide long service life. The 3000 A circuit breaker frame and those

of lower ratings must be certified to perform a minimum of 10,000 operations without

maintenance.

G. Trip Units

1. Circuit breaker trip system shall be a MICROLOGIC electronic trip unit.

2. All trip units shall be removable to allow for field upgrades.

3. Trip Units shall incorporate “True RMS Sensing”, and have LED long-time pickup

indications.

4. MICROLOGIC trip unit functions shall consist of adjustable long-time pickup and

delay, short-time pickup and delay, instantaneous , ground-fault pickup and delay.

5. Adjustable long-time pickup (Ir) and delay shall be available in an adjustable rating

plug that is UL Listed as field-replaceable. Adjustable rating plug shall allow for nine

long-time pickup settings from 0.4 to 1 times the sensor plug (In). Other adjustable

rating plugs shall be available for more precise settings to match the application. Long-

time delay settings shall be in nine bands from 0.5–24 seconds at six times Ir.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


6. Short-time pickup shall allow for nine settings from 1.5 to 10 times Ir. Short-time delay

shall be in nine bands from 0.1–0.4 I2 t ON and 0–0.4 I2 t OFF.

7. Instantaneous settings on the trip units with LSI protection shall be available in nine

bands from 2 to 15 times In. The Instantaneous setting shall also have an OFF setting

when short-time pick-up is provided.

8. All trip units shall have the capability for the adjustments to be set and read locally by

rotating a switch.

9. Trip unit shall provide local trip indication and capability to indicate local and remote

reason for trip, i.e., overload, short circuit or ground fault.

10. Ground-fault protection shall be available for solidly grounded three-phase, three-wire

or three-phase, four-wire systems. Trip unit shall be capable of the following types of

ground-fault protection: residual, source ground return, and modified differential.

Ground-fault sensing systems may be changed in the field.

11. Ground-fault settings for circuit breaker sensor sizes 1200 A or below shall be in nine

bands from 0.2 to 1.0 times In. The ground-fault settings for circuit breakers above

1200 A shall be nine bands from 500 to 1200 A.

12. Neutral current transformers shall be available for four-wire systems.

13. Trip units shall be capable of communicating on MODBUS ® networks.

14. Trip units shall be available to provide real time metering. Metering functions include

current, voltage, power and frequency.

H. Provide the following interlocking capabilities:

1. key interlock for main-tie-main and main-generator as shown on drawings.

I. Equipment Ground Fault Protection

1. 480Y/277V 4-wire, connected equipment having multiple sources shall have a

modified differential ground fault system (MDGF). The manufacturer shall complete

the MDGF design prior to building equipment to insure that the proper main or tie

breaker (s) operate properly during the following occurrences on the main bus.

a. Insure the system will trip with the occurrence of a ground fault at any location in

the switchgear.

b. Insure system will not trip without ground fault and with normal current flow.

c. Insure system will not trip due to large single-phase currents.

d. Insure system will trip with combination of normal current flow and ground fault

current flowing together.

e. Insure system will not trip with circulating currents through the neutral due to

multiple grounds and sources external to the immediate low voltage power

sources.

2. The manufacturer shall be required to include additional CT’s, ground fault relays,

interlocks, wiring, components etc. to insure the ground fault systems operates without

nuisance tripping on the main bus of the switchgear.

3. The manufacturer shall include a wiring diagram of the MDGF system along with a test

procedure using high current injection equipment.

J. Terminations

1. All lugs shall be UL Listed to accept solid and/or stranded copper and aluminum

conductors. Lugs shall be suitable for 90° C rated wire, sized according to the 75° C

temperature rating in the NEC.

2. All circuit breakers shall be UL Listed to accept field installable/removable mechanical

type lugs.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


5.12 SWITCHBOARD - DISTRIBUTION SECTION DEVICES

A. Group mounted circuit breakers 250 amp frame through 600 amp frame.

1. Circuit breaker(s) shall be group mounted plug-on with mechanical restraint on a

common pan or rail assembly.

2. The interior shall have three flat bus bars stacked and aligned vertically with glass

reinforced polyester insulators laminated between phases. The molded polyester

insulators shall support and provide phase isolation to the entire length of bus.

3. Circuit breaker(s) equipped with line terminal jaws shall not require additional external

mounting hardware. Circuit breaker(s) shall be held in mounted position by a self-

contained bracket secured to the mounting pan by fasteners. Circuit breaker(s) of

different frame sizes shall be capable of being mounted across from each other.

4. Line-side circuit breaker connections are to be jaw type.

5. All unused spaces provided, unless otherwise specified, shall be fully equipped for

future devices, including all appropriate connectors and mounting hardware.

6. Thermal magnetic molded case circuit breakers (600 amp frame and below).

a. Molded case circuit breakers shall have integral thermal and instantaneous

magnetic trip in each pole.

b. Circuit protective devices shall be Square D molded case circuit breakers(s).

B. Individually Mounted circuit breakers (800 amp frame and above)

1. Electronic trip molded standard function 80% rated cicuit breaker(s).

a. All electronic circuit breakers shall have the following time/current response

adjustments: Long Time Pickup, Long Time Delay, Short Time Pickup, Short

Time Delay, Ground Fault Pickup Ground Fault Delay (Ground Fault only

required for 1600 amp frame and above) and Instantaneous settings. Each

adjustment shall have discrete settings (fully adjustable) and shall be independent

of all other adjustments

b. Circuit breaker trip system shall be a microprocessor-based true rms sensing

designed with sensing accuracy through the thirteenth (13th) harmonic. Sensor

ampere ratings shall be as indicated on the associated schedule or drawing.

c. Long time pickup indication to signal when loading approaches or exceeds the

adjustable ampere rating of the circuit breaker shall be provided.

d. Trip units shall be available to provide real time metering. Metering functions

include current, voltage, power, and frequency as shown on the drawings.

5.13 METERING

A. Main Metering

1. Metering requirements that exceed the capabilities of the Circuit Breaker Trip Units

shall use the Square D Powerlogic PM-850 series power monitoring system.

2. CT’s shall be appropriately sized for use on the main.

3. Separate low voltage HMI and display shall be mounted on the same door as the Main

Circuit Breaker.

4. Optional I/O and Ethernet communications card shall be provided as necessary.

B. Branch Metering

1. Circuit Breakers 600 amp frame and larger as indicated on drawings: Metering integral

to trip unit real time metering. Metering functions include current, voltage, power

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


2. Circuit Breakers 400 amp frame and smaller: PM-820 series power monitoring system

with appropriately sized Ct’s

5.14 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPD’s)

A. Surge protective devices shall be listed and components shall be recognized in accordance

with UL 1449 to include Section 37.3 highest fault current category. Surge protective

devices shall be UL 1283 listed.

B. Surge protective devices shall be installed by, and shipped from, the electrical distribution

equipment manufacturer’s factory.

C. Provide surge current diversion paths for all modes of protection; L N, L G and N G in

WYE systems.

D. Surge protective devices shall be modular in design. Each mode, including N G, shall be

fused with a 200 kA IR UL classified surge rated fuse and incorporating a thermal cutout

device.

E. Audible diagnostic monitoring shall be by way of audible alarm. Alarm shall activate upon

a fault condition. Provide an alarm on/off switch to silence alarm. Provide an alarm push to

test switch.

F. If a dedicated breaker for the surge protective device is not provided, the surge protective

device shall include an UL recognized disconnect switch.

G. Meet or exceed the following criteria:

H. Minimum surge current capability (single pulse rated) per phase shall be 240 kA.

I. UL 1449 suppression voltage rating, voltage L N, L G, N G, shall be 480Y/277 volts; 600

volts.

J. EMI/RFI filtering shall be minimum 50 dB at 100 kHz with insertion ratio of 50:1 using

MIL STD 220 methodology.

K. Provide with one set of NO/NC dry contacts.

L. Accessories shall include but shall not be limited to, six digit transient counter set to total

transient surges that deviate from the sine wave envelope by more than 125 volts.

5.15 EXECUTION

A. Examine area to receive switchboard to provide adequate clearance for switchboard

installation.

B. Check that concrete pads are level and free of irregularities.

C. Start work only after unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


5.16 INSTALLATION

A. Install switchboard in accordance with manufacturer's written guidelines, the NEC, and local

codes.

5.17 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect completed installation for physical damage, proper alignment, anchorage, and

grounding.

B. Measure, using a Megger, the insulation resistance of each bus section phase-to-phase and

phase-to-ground for one minute each, at minimum test voltage of 1000 VDC; minimum

acceptable value for insulation resistance is 1 megohms. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's

literature for specific testing procedures.

C. Check tightness of accessible bolted bus joints using calibrated torque wrench per

manufacturer's recommended torque values.

D. Physically test key interlock systems to check for proper functionality.

E. Test ground fault systems by operating push-to-test button.

5.18 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust all operating mechanisms for free mechanical movement per manufacturers

specifications.

B. Tighten bolted bus connections in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Adjust circuit breaker trip and time delay settings to values as instructed by the

Architect/Engineer.

5.19 CLEANING

A. Touch up scratched or marred surfaces to match original finish.

PART 6 –

6.1 INCOMING SERVICE

A. Service to these building shall originate from new pad mounted transformer as shown on

utility site plan, and riser diagram. All secondary conduit, duct system, secondary cable,

cable connectors, opening and closing of primary and secondary trenches, and concrete

transformer pad to be provided by this contractor. Contractor shall also provide primary

conduit with pull string. Utility company will supply and install the primary conductors and

transformer. Service to this building shall be 277/480V., 3 Phase, 4W. 60 Hz. Utility

company serving this area is Fleming-Mason.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


6.2 DISCONNECT SWITCHES (NOT IN MAIN SWITCHGEAR)

A. Provide disconnect switches where indicated on drawings or where required by Code

although not indicated on Drawings.

B. Disconnect switches shall be fused or unfused as required by Code as indicated on the

Drawings or as specified. They shall be housed in an enclosure suitable for the location in

which they are installed. For instance, all outdoor units shall be NEMA 3R.

C. All fusible switches shall be heavy duty. All unfused switches shall be general duty.

PART 7 - LOW VOLTAGE FUSE

7.1 Fuses 600 volts and less. Fuses shall not be shipped in switches in electrical equipment nor

shall they be shipped to the job until the equipment is ready to be energized. All fuses shall be

of the same manufacture to retain selectivity as designed. All fuses shall be installed by an

Electrical Contractor.

A. All fuses shall be current limiting with 200,000 amperes interrupting capacity.

B. U.L., Inc. Class L fuses (bolt-type dimensions 601 to 6000 amps) shall have minimum time

delay of 10 seconds at current of 5 times rating and shall have O-ring gas seals at the end

bells and silver links. Bussmann KRP-C HI-CAP Time-Delay Fuse or Littelfuse KLP-C

Time-Delay Fuse.

C. U.L., Inc. Class RK1 fuses (standard dimensions 600 amperes or less) shall be installed in

the switches serving circuit breaker panels unless otherwise noted. Bussmann LPN-RK or

LPS-RK LOW PEAK Dual-Element Fuses or Littelfuse LLN-RK or LLS-RK LittelPeak

Dual-Element Fuses.

D. U.L., Inc. Class RK1 fuses (standard dimensions 600 amperes or less) shall be installed in

all other switches and shall be dual-element, time-delay type with a spring actuated thermal

overload element that operates at 284°F. temperature. Bussmann LPN-RK or LPS-RK LOW

PEAK Dual-Element Fuse or Littelfuse LLN-RK or LLS-RK LittelPeak Dual-Element

Fuses.

E. Motor protection dual-element fuses installed in individual circuits shall be sized at 125% of

motor nameplate current rating or the next standard fuse size. Where excessive ambient

temperature, high inertia motor loads or frequent "On-Off" cycling requires larger fuses,

consult the Electrical Designer. Use fuse reducers where fuse gaps are larger than fuse

dimension. Bussmann LPN-RK or LPS-RK LOW PEAK Dual-Element Fuse or Littelfuse

LLN-RK or LLS-RK Littelpeak Dual-Element Fuse.

F. Ten percent spare fuses or a minimum of three of each size and type shall be placed in a

spare fuse cabinet wall mounted near the electric service. Mount a spare fuse cabinet

similar to the "Bussmann Spare Fuse Cabinet", Catalog No. SFC or "Littelfuse Spare Fuse

Cabinet" Catalog # LSFC.

G. Lighting Fixture Fuse Protection.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1. Fluorescent fixtures (1 Fuse/Fixture) shall be protected with Littelfuse LGR Fuse (LHR

Holder) Type GLR fuses (HLR holders) installed at the fixture in addition to any

internal ballast thermal protection. Size the fuse according to manufacturer’s

recommendations. 2. Other lighting fixtures, H.I.D. fixture ballasts, etc. shall be

protected individually with KTK (Littelfuse KLK fuses) fuses, mounted in HEB Series

fuse holders. Size the fuse according to manufacturers recommendations.

PART 8 - REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

8.1 Submit manufacturer's data on all switchgear, capacitors, studies and disconnect switches.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

LIGHTING 16500 - 1

SECTION 16500 - LIGHTING

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a) Lighting fixtures shall be of the types, sizes, etc. as specified in light fixture

schedule. The lighting fixtures specified are intended to indicate the general fixture type

required. All fixtures shall be U.L. listed. All general requirements shall be required

unless otherwise noted in detail specifications for each fixture.

b) The necessary precautions shall be exercised during the course of construction to

protect the fixtures from dirt, dust, and debris. All fixtures shall be cleaned before the

project is accepted.

c) The Contractor shall install lamps in all lighting fixtures and they shall be of one

manufacturer such as Osram/Sylvania, General Electric, or Westinghouse.

d) Fixture housing, chassis and/or channel shall not be less than 20 gauge steel of

rigid construction and shall be finished with a baked-on white enamel over a zinc

phosphate undercoating. Wiring shall be secured by clips or similar means. All doors

shall be extruded aluminum with a positive type latch.

e) Reflectors separate from housings for fluorescent fixtures shall not be less than 22

gauge steel furnished with baked-on white enamel with not less than 0.85 initial

reflection factor unless otherwise specified.

f) Each ballast shall be designed to start and satisfactorily operate the type of lamp

required in the particular fixtures. Ballasts shall be securely fastened in place with

mounting surface of ballast making as complete contact with surface of ballast mounting

area of fixture as practical. Ballast shall be high power factor, rapid start or 800 ma.

ETL, CBM, "P" rated. Refer to individual fixture if special ballasts are required.

g) Refer to Section on "Fuses" for fixture fuses.

h) Fluorescent Lampholders

1) Fluorescent lampholders shall be of such design that lamps will be held

firmly in place, electrically and mechanically secure and shall permit easy

insertion or removal of lamps.

2) Lampholders shall be rigidly (19 gauge) and securely fastened by bolts or

screws to the mounting surface with necessary provisions to prevent lampholders

from turning.

Snap-in type holders will not be allowed. The dimensions of lampholders shall be

such as to position lamp tube not less than 1/8" from mounting surface of reflector.

All lampholders in the industrial, open fixtures shall be spring loaded, turret type,

heavy duty.

i) Metal Halide Sockets

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

LIGHTING 16500 - 2

All mercury and metal halide (250 watts and above) shall be split type to insure

that lamps will not freeze in socket. The center contact shall be spring loaded.

j) Lamps

1) Fluorescent

a) Rapid Start – T8, 4100K.

b) 32W TRT

2) LED

a) As required for LED fixture and control system, Section 16510.

k) Lens

1) Refer to each fixture for type of lens used.

l) All recessed fixtures shall be securely fastened to ceiling framing member by

mechanical means such as bolts, screws, nuts or clips manufactured for this purpose.

(Wire lashing of each fixture to roof or floor structure above will be acceptable).

m) Substitutions

1) Fixture substitutions must be made through the equipment supplier's

representative ten (10) days prior to the bid date. The equipment supplier's

representative is to furnish the Engineer with original fixture brochures,

photometrics and point by point computer printouts for consideration of written

prior approval.

n) Light Fixture Schedule (See Electrical Plans)

Catalog numbers are for style and quality only. The Contractor shall be

responsible to determine the type of ceiling that fixtures are to be installed and to

so order fixtures even though catalog numbers may indicate other type of ceiling.

Refer to the drawings for the light fixture schedule. Any substitutions for the light

fixtures specified shall be submitted to the Engineer 10 days prior to bid date. All

submissions shall include light fixture cutsheets and point by point illumination

level printouts of each area of the building.

PART 2 – EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM

a) Exit and emergency light luminaires shall be connected to unswitched circuits with

emergency power from emergency battery packs.

b) Provide self-contained battery powered emergency lighting units in areas indicated

on Drawings with a permanent conduit connection to housing. Battery chargers shall be

solid state.

PART 3 – GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

LIGHTING 16500 - 3

a) Delivery lighting fixtures individually wrapped in factory-fiberboard type

containers.

b) Install lighting fixtures of types indicated, where indicated, and at indicated

heights; in accordance with lighting fixture manufacturer's written instructions and

recognized industry practices to ensure that fixtures comply with requirements and serve

intended purposes. Comply with NEMA standards, and requirements of NEC pertaining

to installation of lighting fixtures.

c) Set lighting fixtures and equipment plumb, square, and level and secure to

structure support members of building. Provide all steel supports necessary for lighting

fixtures in addition to those specified under general building construction. Recessed and

semi-recessed fixtures shall be supported independent of suspended ceiling system.

Secure fixtures in suspended ceilings to framing members in accordance with NEC by

using standard clips made for the purpose. Sheet metal screws are not acceptable.

d) Mounting heights specified as indicated shall be to bottom of fixture. Coordinate

exact mounting of lighting fixture with type, style and pattern of ceiling being installed.

e) Clean interior lighting fixtures of dirt and debris upon completion of installation.

Protect installed fixtures from damage during remainder of construction period.

f) At date of substantial completion, replace lamps in lighting fixture which are

observed to be inoperable or noticeably dimmed after Contractors use and testing, as

judged by Architect/Engineer.

g) Set time switches for operation as directed by the Owner and/or

Architect/Engineer.


Submit light fixture shop drawings and manufacturer's data booklet form with a separate

sheet for each fixture, assembled in luminaire type alphabetical order as shown in the

light fixture schedule, with proposed fixture and accessories clearly indicated on each

sheet.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

Network Lighting Controls 16510-1

Section16510 - Network Lighting Controls

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. NA

B. SUMMARY

1. The lighting control system specified in this section shall provide time-based,

sensor-based (both occupancy and daylight), and manual lighting control.

2. The system shall be capable of turning lighting loads on/off as well as dimming

lights (if lighting load is capable of being dimmed)

3. All system devices shall be networked together enabling digital communication

and shall be individually addressable.

4. The system architecture shall be capable of enabling stand-alone groups (rooms)

of devices to function in some default capacity even if network connectivity to

the greater system is lost.

5. The system architecture shall facilitate remote operation via a computer

connection.

6. The system shall not require any centrally hardwired switching equipment.

7. The system shall be capable of wireless, wired, or hybrid wireless/wired

architectures.

C. DEFINITIONS

1. NA

D. SUBMITTALS

1. Product Datasheets (general device descriptions, dimensions, wiring details,

nomenclature)

2. Riser Diagrams – typical per room type (detailed drawings showing device

interconnectivity of devices)

3. Other Diagrams – as needed for special operation or interaction with other

system(s)

4. Example Contractor Startup/Commissioning Worksheet – must be completed

prior to factory start-up

5. Hardware and Software Operation Manuals

6. Other operational descriptions as needed

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. All steps in sensor manufacturing process shall occur in the USA; including

population of all electronic components on circuit boards, soldering,

programming, wiring, and housing.

2. All components and the manufacturing facility where product was manufactured

must be ROHS compliant.

3. In high humidity or cold environments, the sensors shall be conformably coated

and rated for condensing humidity and -40 degree Fahrenheit (and Celsius)

operation.

4. All applicable products must be UL / CUL Listed or other acceptable national

testing organization.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


F. COORDINATION

1. Coordinate lighting control components to form an integrated interconnection of

compatible components. Coordinate lighting controls with BAS (if necessary)

either through IP based intercommunication of system or hardwired auxiliary

relay outputs.

2. The installing contractor shall be responsible for a complete and functional

system in accordance with all applicable local and national codes.

G. WARRANTY

1. All devices in lighting control system shall have a 5 year warranty.

II. PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. MANUFACTURERS

1. This specification is based on the nLight® Network Control System from Sensor

Switch, an Acuity Brands Company (800-727-7483, www.sensorswitch.com).

B. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. System shall have an architecture that is based upon three main concepts; 1)

intelligent lighting control devices 2) standalone lighting control zones 3)

network backbone for remote or time based operation.

2. Intelligent lighting control devices shall consist of one or more basic lighting

control components; occupancy sensors, photocell sensors, relays, dimming

outputs, manual switch stations, and manual dimming stations. Combining one or

more of these components into a single device enclosure should be permissible so

as to minimize overall device count of system.

3. System must interface directly with intelligent LED luminaires such that only

CAT-5 cabling is required to interconnect luminaires with control components

such as sensors and switches (see Networked LED Luminaire section)

4. Intelligent lighting control devices shall communicate digitally, require <4 mA of

current to function (Graphic wall stations excluded), and posses RJ-45 style

connectors.

5. Lighting control zones shall consist of one or more intelligent lighting control

components, be capable of stand-alone operation, and be capable of being

connected to a higher level network backbone.

6. Devices within a lighting control zone shall be connected with CAT-5e low

voltage cabling in any order.

7. Lighting control zone shall be capable of automatically configuring itself for

default operation without any start-up labor required.

8. Individual lighting zones must continue to provide a user defined default level of

lighting control in the event of a system communication failure with the

backbone network or the management software becoming unavailable.

9. Power for devices within a lighting control zone shall come from either resident

devices already present for switching (relay device) or dimming purposes, or

from the network backbone. Standalone “bus power supplies” shall not be

required in all cases.

10. All switching and dimming for a specific lighting zone shall take place within the

devices located in the zone itself (i.e. not in a remotely located devices such as

panels) to facilitate system robustness and minimize wiring requirements.

Specific applications that require centralized or remote switching shall be capable

http://www.sensorswitch.com/

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


of being accommodated.

11. System shall have one or more primary wall mounted network control “gateway”

devices that are capable of accessing and controlling connected system devices

and linking into an Ethernet LAN.

12. System shall use “bridge” devices that route communication and distribute power

for up to 8 directly connected lighting zones together for purposes of decreasing

system wiring requirements.

13. System shall have a web-based software management program that enables

remote system control, status monitoring, and creation of lighting control

profiles.

14. Individual lighting zones shall be capable of being segmented into several “local”

channels of occupancy, photocell, and switch functionality for more advanced

configurations and sequences of operation.

15. Devices located in different lighting zones shall be able to communicate

occupancy, photocell, and switch information via either the wired or WiFi

backbone.

16. System shall be capable of operating a lighting control zone according to several

sequences of operation. System shall be able to change a spaces sequence of

operation according to a time schedule so as to enable customized time-of-day,

day-of-week utilization of a space. Note operating modes should be utilized only

in manners consistent with local energy codes.

a. Auto-On / Auto-Off (via occupancy sensors)

(1) Zones with occupancy sensors automatically turn lights on when

occupant is detected.

(2) Zones with occupancy and/or photocell sensors turn lights off

when vacancy or sufficient daylight is detected.

(3) Pressing a switch will turn lights off. The lights will remain off

regardless of occupancy until switch is pressed again, restoring

the sensor to Automatic On functionality.

b. Manual-On / Auto-Off (also called Semi-Automatic)

(1) Pushing a switch will turn lights on.



c. Manual-On to Auto-On/Auto-Off


(2) After initial lights on, zones with occupancy and/or photocell

sensors turn lights on/off according to occupancy/vacancy and/or

daylight conditions.

(3) Sequence can be reset via scheduled (ex. daily each morning)

events

d. Auto-to-Override On



(2) Zone lighting then goes into an override on state for a set amount

of time or until the next time event returns the lighting to an

auto-off style of control.


events

e. Manual-to-Override On


Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


(2) Zone lighting then goes into an override on state for a set amount

of time or until the next time event returns the lighting to an

auto-off style of control.


events

f. Auto On / Predictive Off





(3) If switch is pressed, lights turn off and a short “exit timer”

begins. After timer expires, sensor scans the room to detect

whether occupant is still present. If no occupancy is detected,

zone returns to auto-on. If occupancy is detected, lights must be

turned on via the switch.

g. Multi-Level Operation (multiple lighting levels per manual button press)

(1) Operating mode designed specifically for bi-level applications

(2) Enables the user to cycle through the up to four potential on/off

lighting states using only a single button.

(3) Eliminates user confusion as to which of two buttons controls

which load

(4) Three different transition sequences are available in order to

comply with energy codes or user preference)

(5) Mode available as a setting on all nLight devices that have single

manual on/off switch (ex. nWSX, nPODM, nPODM-DX).

(6) Depending on the sequence selected, every button push steps

through relays states according to below table

(7) In addition to achieving bi-level lighting control by switching

loads with relays, the ability to command dimming outputs to

“step” in a sequence that achieves bi-level operation is present.

Alternating

Sequence

Full On

Sequence

3 Step On

Sequence

Sequence

State #

Relay

1

Relay

2

Relay

1

Relay 2 Relay 1 Relay

2

1 On Off On Off On Off

2 Off On - - Off On

3 - - On On On On

4* Off Off Off Off Off Off

(*step only present for devices without separate off button)

h. A taskbar style desktop application shall be available for personal lighting

control.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


i. An application that runs on “smart” handheld devices (such as an Apple®

IPhone®) shall be available for personal lighting control.

j. Control software shall enable logging of system performance data and

presenting useful information in a web-based graphical format and

downloadable to .CSV files.

k. Control software shall enable integration with a BMS via BACnet IP.

l. System shall provide the option of having pre-terminated plenum rated CAT-

5 cabling supplied with hardware.

C. INDIVIDUAL DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Control Module (Gateway)

a. Control module shall be a device that facilitates communication and time-

based control of downstream network devices and linking into an Ethernet.

b. Devices shall have a user interface that is capable of wall mounting, powered

by low voltage, and have a touch screen.

c. Control device shall have three RJ-45 ports for connection to other backbone

devices (bridges) or directly to lighting control devices.

d. Device shall automatically detect all devices downstream of it.

e. Device shall have a standard and astronomical internal time clock.

f. Device shall have one RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.

g. Device shall have a USB port

h. Each control gateway device shall be capable of linking 1500 devices to the

management software.

i. Device shall be capable of using a dedicated or DHCP assigned IP address.

j. Network Control Gateway device shall be the following Sensor Switch

model Series: nGWY2

2. Networked System Occupancy Sensors

a. Occupancy sensors system shall sense the presence of human activity within

the desired space and fully control the on/off function of the lights.

b. Sensors shall utilize passive infrared (PIR) technology, which detects

occupant motion, to initially turn lights on from an off state; thus preventing

false on conditions. Ultrasonic or Microwave based sensing technologies

shall not be accepted.

c. For applications where a second method of sensing is necessary to

adequately detect maintained occupancy (such as in rooms with

obstructions), a sensor with an additional “dual” technology shall be used.

d. Dual technology sensors shall have one of its two technologies not require

motion to detect occupancy. Acceptable dual technology includes

PIR/Microphonics (also known as Passive Dual Technology or PDT) which

both looks for occupant motion and listens for sounds indicating occupants.

Sensors where both technologies detect motion (PIR/Ultrasonic) shall not be

acceptable.

e. All sensing technologies shall be acoustically passive that do not transmit

sounds waves of any frequency (for example in the Ultrasonic range), as

these technologies have the potential for interference with other electronic

devices within the space (such as electronic white board readers). Acceptable

detection technologies include Passive Infrared (PIR), and/or Microphonics

technology. Ultrasonic or Microwave based sensing technologies shall not be

accepted.

f. Sensors shall be available with zero, one, or two integrated Class 1 switching

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


relays, and up to one 0-10 VDC dimming output. Sensors shall be capable of

switching 120 / 277 / 347 VAC. Load ratings shall be 800 W @ 120 VAC,

1200 W @ 277 VAC, 1500 W @ 347 VAC, and ¼ HP motor. Relays shall

be dry contacts.

g. Sensors shall be available with one or two occupancy “poles”, each of which

provides a programmable time delay.

h. Sensors shall be available in multiple lens options which are customized for

specific applications.

i. Communication and Class 2 low voltage power shall be delivered to each

device via standard CAT-5 low voltage cabling with RJ-45 connectors.

j. All sensors shall have two RJ-45 ports or capable of utilizing a splitter.

k. All sensors shall have the ability to detect when it is not receiving valid

communication (via CAT-5 connections) and blink its LED in a pattern to

visually indicate of a potential wiring issue

l. Every sensor parameter shall be available and configurable remotely from

the software and locally via the device push-button.

m. Sensors shall be able to function together with other sensors in order to

provide expanded coverage areas by simply daisy-chain wiring together the

units with CAT-5 cabling.

n. Sensors shall be equipped with an automatic override for 100 hour burn-in of

lamps. This feature must be available at any time for lamp replacements.

o. Wall switch sensors shall recess into single-gang switch box and fit a

standard GFI opening.

p. Wall switch sensors must meet NEC grounding requirements by providing a

dedicated ground connection and grounding to mounting strap. Line and load

wire connections shall be interchangeable. Sensor shall not allow current to

pass to the load when sensor is in the unoccupied (Off) condition.

q. Wall switch sensors shall have optional features for photocell/daylight

override, vandal resistant lens, and low temperature/high humidity operation.

r. Wall switch sensors shall be available in four standard colors (Ivory, White,

Light Almond, Gray)

s. Wall switch sensors shall be available with optional raise/lower dimming

adjustment controls

t. Wall switch sensors shall be the following Sensor Switch model numbers,

with device color and optional features as specified:

(1) nWSD or nWSX (PIR, 1 Relay)

(2) nWSD PDT or nWSX PDT (Dual Tech, 1 Relay)

(3) nWSD NL (PIR w/ Night Light, 1 Relay)

(4) nWSD PDT NL (Dual Tech w/ Night Light, 1 Relay)

(5) nWSX NL LV(PIR w/ Night Light, No Relay)

(6) nWSD PDT NL LV (Dual Tech w/ Night Light, No Relay)

(7) nWSD LV or nWSX LV (PIR, No Relay, Raise/Lower Dim Ctrl)

(8) nWSD PDT LV or nWSX PDT LV (Dual Tech w/ Night Light, No

Relay, Raise/Lower Dim Ctrl)

u. Network system shall have sensors that can be embedded into luminaire such

that only the lens shows on luminaire face.

v. Embedded sensors shall be capable of both PIR and Dual Technology

occupancy detection

w. Embedded sensors shall have an optional photocell

x. Embedded sensors shall be the following Sensor Switch model number:

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


(1) nES 7 (PIR, No Relay)

(2) nES 7 ADCX (PIR w/ Photocell, No Relay)

(3) nES PDT 7 (Dual Technology, No Relay)

(4) nES PDT 7 ADCX (Dual Technology w/ Photocell, No Relay)

y. Network system shall also have ceiling, fixture, recessed, & corner mounted

sensors available.

z. Fixture mount sensors shall be capable of powering themselves via a line

power feed.

aa. Sensors shall have optional features for photocell/daylight override, dimming

control, and low temperature/high humidity operation.

bb. Sensors with dimming can control 0 to 10 VDC dimmable ballasts by sinking

up to 20 mA of Class 2 current (typically 40 or more ballasts).

cc. Sensors shall be the following Sensor Switch model numbers, with device

options as specified:

(1) Note: Recessed mount versions of the above ceiling(fixture) mount

versions also shall be available (e.g. nCMR(B) 9 => nRMR 9)

3. Networked System Daylight (Photocell and or Dimming) Sensors

a. Photocell shall provide for an on/off set-point, and a deadband to prevent the

artificial light from cycling. Delay shall be incorporated into the photocell to

prevent rapid response to passing clouds.Photocell and dimming sensor’s set-

point and deadband shall be automatically calibrated through the sensor’s

microprocessor by initiating an “Automatic Set-point Programming”

procedure. Min and max dim settings as well as set-point may be manually

entered.

b. Deadband setting shall be verified and modified by the sensor automatically

every time the lights cycle to accommodate physical changes in the space

(i.e., furniture layouts, lamp depreciation, or lamp outages).

c. Dimming sensors shall control 0 to 10 VDC dimmable ballasts by sinking up

to 20 mA of class 2 current (typically 40 or more ballasts).

d. Photocell and dimming sensors shall be equipped with an automatic override

for 100 hour burn-in of lamps. This feature must be available at any time for

lamp replacements. (Note: This function should be performed prior to any

dimming of the lamps including the “auto set-point” setting.)

e. Combination units that have all features of on/off photocell and dimming

sensors shall also be available.

f. A dual zone option shall be available for On/Off Photocell, Automatic

Dimming Control Photocell, or Combination units. The second zone shall be

capable of being controlled as an “offset” from the primary zone.

g. Line voltage versions of the above described photocell and combination

photocell/dimming sensors shall be capable of switching both 120 VAC, 277

VAC, and 347 VAC. Load ratings shall be 800 W @ 120 VAC, 1200 W @

277 VAC, 1500 W @ 347 VAC, and ¼ HP motor load. Relays shall be dry

contacts.

h. Sensor shall be the following Sensor Switch model numbers, with device

options as specified:

(1) nCM(B) PC (on/off))

(2) nCM(B) ADC (dimming)

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


(3) nCM(B) PC ADC (on/off, 0-10 VDC dimming)

(4) nCMR(B) PC (on/off, single relay)

(5) nCMR(B) PC ADC (on/off, 0-10 VDC dimming, single relay)

(6) Note: Recessed mount versions of the above ceiling(fixture) mount

versions also shall be available (e.g. nCMR(B) PC => nRMR PC)

i. Network system shall have dimming photocells that can be embedded into

luminaire such that only the lens shows on luminaire face.

j. Embedded sensors shall be the following Sensor Switch model number:

(1) nES ADCX (Dimming Photocell)

4. Networked System Power (Relay) Packs

a. Power Pack shall incorporate one or more Class 1 relays and contribute low

voltage power to the rest of the system. Secondary Packs shall incorporate

the relay(s), shall have an optional 2nd

relay, 0-10 VDC dimming output, or

line voltage dimming output, but shall not be required to contribute system

power. Power Supplies shall provide system power only, but are not required

to switch line voltage circuit. Auxiliary Relay Packs shall switch low voltage

circuits only.

b. Power Packs shall accept 120 or 277 VAC (or optionally 347 VAC), be

plenum rated, and provide Class 2 power to the system.

c. All devices shall have two RJ-45 ports.

d. Every Power Pack parameter shall be available and configurable remotely

from the software and locally via the device push-button.

e. Power Pack shall securely mount to junction location through a threaded ½

inch chase nipple or be capable of being secured within a luminaire ballast

channel. Plastic clips into junction box shall not be accepted. All Class 1

wiring shall pass through chase nipple into adjacent junction box without any

exposure of wire leads. Note: UL Listing under Energy Management or

Industrial Control Equipment automatically meets this requirement, whereas

Appliance Control Listing does not meet this safety requirement.

f. When required by local code, Power Pack must install inside standard

electrical enclosure and provide UL recognized support to junction box. All

Class 1 wiring is to pass through chase nipple into adjacent junction box

without any exposure of wire leads.

g. Power Packs and Power Supplies shall be available that are WiFi enabled.

h. Power (Secondary) Packs shall be available that provide up to 16 Amp

switching of all lighting load types.

i. Power (Secondary) Packs shall be available that provide up to 5 Amps

switching of all lighting load types as well as 0-10 VDC dimming or

fluorescent ballasts/LED drivers.

j. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide up to 5 Amps of

switching as well as 0-10 VDC dimming of fluorescent ballasts/LED drivers.

k. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide up to 5 Amps of

switching and can dim 120 VAC incandescent lighting loads or 120/277

VAC line voltage dimmable fluorescent ballasts (2-wire and 3-wire

versions).

l. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide up to 5 Amps of

switching and can dim 120/277 VAC magnetic low voltage transformers.

m. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide up to 4 Amps of

switching and can dim 120 VAC electronic low voltage transformers.

n. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide up to 5 Amps of

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


switching of dual phase (208/240/480 VAC) lighting loads.

o. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that require a manual switch

signal (via a networked Wall Station) in order to close its relay.

p. Specific Power/Secondary Packs shall be available that are UL924 listed for

switching of Emergency Power circuits.

q. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that control louver/damper

motors for skylights.

r. Specific Secondary Packs shall be available that provide a pulse on/pulse off

signal for purposes of controlling shade systems via relay inputs.

s. Power (Relay) Packs and Supplies shall be the following Sensor Switch

model Series:

(1) nPP16 (Power Pack w/ 16A relay)

(2) nEPP5 D (Power Pack w/ 5A relay and 0-10VDC dimming output)

(3) nSP16 (Secondary Pack w/ 16A relay)

(4) nSP5 2P (Secondary Pack w/ two 5A relays)

(5) nSP5 D (Secondary Pack w/ 5A relay and 0-10VDC dimming

output)

(6) nSP5 PCD 2W (Secondary Pack w/ 5A relay and incandescent

dimming or 2-wire line voltage fluorescent dimming output)

(7) nSP5 PCD 3W (Secondary Pack w/ 5A relay and 3-wire line voltage

fluorescent dimming output)

(8) nSP5 PCD MLV (Secondary Pack w/ 5A relay and magnetic low

voltage dimming output)

(9) nSP5 PCD ELV 120 (Secondary Pack w/ 4A relay and electronic

low voltage dimming output)

(10) nSP5 480 (Secondary Pack w/ 5A relay for switching 208/240/480

VAC loads

(11) nSP5 2P LVR (Louver/Damper Control Pack

(12) nSHADE (Pulse On/Off Control Pack

(13) nPS 80 (Auxiliary Bus Power Supply)

(14) nPS 80 WIFI (Auxiliary Bus Power Supply, WiFi enabled)

(15) nAR 40 (Low voltage auxiliary relay pack)

5. Networked LED Luminaires

a. Networked LED luminaire shall have a mechanically integrated control

device

b. Networked LED luminaire shall have two RJ-45 ports

c. Networked LED luminaire shall be able to digitally network directly to other

network control devices (sensors, photocells, switches, dimmers)

d. Networked LED luminaire shall provide low voltage power to other

networked control devices

e. System shall be able to turn on/off LED luminaire without using a relay

f. System shall be able to maintain constant lumen output over the specified life

of the LED luminarie (also called lumen compensation) by varying the input

control power (and thus saving up to 20% power usage).

g. System shall indicate (via a blink warning) when the LED luminaire has

reached its expected life (in hrs).

h. LED Luminaires shall be the following Lithonia model families:

(1) RTLED

(2) TLED

(3) VLED

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


(4) ACLED

(5) AL LED

(6) WLED

(7) STLED

(8) MINO

6. Networked System Wall Switches & Dimmers

a. Devices shall recess into single-gang switch box and fit a standard GFI

opening.

b. Devices shall be available with zero or one integrated Class 1 switching

relay.

c. Communication and low voltage power shall be delivered to each device via

standard CAT-5 low voltage cabling with RJ-45 connectors.

d. All sensors shall have two RJ-45 ports.

e. All devices shall provide toggle switch control. Dimming control and low

temperature/high humidity operation are available options.

f. Devices shall be available in four colors (Ivory, White, Light Almond, Gray).

g. Devices with dimming control outputs can control 0-10 VDC dimmable

ballasts by sinking up to 20 mA of current (typically 40 or more ballasts).

h. Devices with capacitive touch buttons shall provide audible user feedback

with different sounds for on/off, raise/lower, start-up, and communication

offline.

i. Devices with mechanical push-buttons shall provide tactile and LED user

feedback.

j. Devices with mechanical push-buttons shall be made available with custom

button labeling

k. Devices with a single on button shall be capable of selecting all possible

lighting combinations for a bi-level lighting zone such that the user confusion

as to which of two buttons (as is present in multi-button scenarios) controls

which load is eliminated.

l. Wall switches & dimmers shall be the following Sensor Switch model

numbers, with device options as specified:

(1) nPOD (single on/off, capacitive touch, audible user feedback)

(2) nPOD 2P (dual on/off, capacitive touch, audible user feedback)

(3) nPODR (single on/off, one relay, capacitive touch, audible user

feedback)

(4) nPODM (single on/off, push-buttons, LED user feedback)

(5) nPODM 2P (dual on/off, push-buttons, LED user feedback)

(6) nPODM DX (single on/off, single dimming raise/lower, push-

buttons, LED user feedback)

(7) nPODM 2P DX (dual on/off, dual dimming raise/lower, push-


(8) nPODM 4P (quad on/off, push-buttons, LED user feedback)

(9) nPODM 4P DX (quad on/off, quad dimming raise-lower, push-


7. Networked System Graphic Wall Station

a. Device shall have a 3.5” full color touch screen for selecting up to 8

programmable lighting control presets or acting as up to 16 on/off/dim

control switches.

b. Device shall enable configuration of lighting presets, switched, and dimmers

via password protected setup screens.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


c. Device shall enable user supplied .jpg screen saver image to be uploaded.

d. Device shall surface mount to single-gang switch box

e. Device shall have a micro-USB style connector for local computer

connectivity.

f. Device shall have two RJ-45 ports for communication

g. Device shall be the following Sensor Switch model number:

(1) nPOD GFX

8. Networked System Scene Controllers

a. Device shall have two to four buttons for selecting programmable lighting

control profiles or acting as on/off switches.

b. Device shall recess into single-gang switch box and fit a standard GFI

opening.

c. Devices shall provide LED user feedback.

d. Communication and Class 2 low voltage power shall be delivered to each

device via standard CAT-5 low voltage cabling with RJ-45 connectors.

e. All sensors shall have two RJ-45 ports.

f. Device shall be capable of reprogramming other devices in its zone so as to

implement user selected lighting scene.

g. Device shall be capable of selecting a lighting profile be run by the system’s

upstream Gateway so as to implement selected lighting profile across

multiple zones (and not just its local zone).

h. Device shall have LEDs indicating current selection.

i. Scene Selector device shall be the following Sensor Switch model number:

(1) nPODM 2S (2 Scene, push-button)

(2) nPODM 4S (4 Scene, push-button)

(3) nPODM 4S DX (4 Scene, push-button, On/Off/Raise/Lower)

(4) nPODM 4L DX (4 Adjustable Presets, push-button,

On/Off/Raise/Lower)

9. Communication Bridges

a. Device shall surface mount to a standard 4” x 4” square junction box.

b. Device shall have 8 RJ-45 ports.

c. Device shall be capable of aggregating communication from multiple

lighting control zones for purposes of minimizing backbone wiring

requirements back to Control Gateway.

d. Device shall be powered with Class 2 low voltage supplied locally via a

directly wired power supply or delivered via a CAT-5 cabled connection.

e. Device shall be careful of redistributing power from its local supply and

connect lighting control zones with excess power to lighting control zones

with insufficient local power. This architecture also enables loss of power to

a particular area to be less impactful on network lighting control system.

f. Communication Bridge devices shall be the following Sensor Switch model

numbers:

(1) nBRG 8 (8 Ports)

D. LIGHTING CONTROL PROFILES

1. Changes to the operation of the system shall be capable of being made in real-time or

scheduled via lighting control profiles. These profiles are outlines of settings that

direct how a collection of devices function for a defined time period.

2. Lighting control profiles shall be capable of being created and applied to a single

device, zone of devices, or customized group of zones.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


3. All relays and dimming outputs shall be capable of being scheduled to track or ignore

information regarding occupancy, daylight, and local user switches via lighting

control profiles.

4. Every device parameter (e.g. sensor time delay and photocell set-point) shall be

configurable via a lighting control profile.

5. All lighting control profiles shall be stored on the network control gateway device

and on the software’s host server.

6. Lighting control profiles shall be capable of being scheduled to run according to the

following calendar options: start date/hour/minute, end date/hour/minute, and

sunrise/sunset +/- timed offsets.

7. Sunrise/sunset times shall be automatically derived from location information using

an astronomical clock.

8. Daylight savings time adjustments shall be capable of being performed automatically,

if desired.

9. Lighting control profile schedules shall be capable of being given the following

recurrence settings: daily, weekday, weekend, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

10. Software shall provide a graphical tool for easily viewing scheduled lighting control

profiles.

E. MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

1. Every device parameter (e.g. sensor time delay and photocell set-point) shall be

available and configurable remotely from the software

2. The following status monitoring information shall be made available from the

software for all devices for which it is applicable: current occupancy status, current

PIR Status, current Microphonics Status, remaining occupancy time delay(s), current

photocell reading, current photocell inhibiting state, photocell transitions time

remaining, current dim level, device temperature, and device relay state(s).

3. The following device identification information shall be made available from the

software: model number, model description, serial number, manufacturing date code,

custom label(s), and parent network device.

4. A printable network inventory report shall be available via the software.

5. A printable report detailing all system profiles shall be available via the software.

6. Software shall require all users to login with a User Name and Password.

7. Software shall provide at least three permission levels for users.

8. All sensitive stored information and privileged communication by the software shall

be encrypted.

9. All device firmware and system software updates must be available for automatic

download and installation via the internet.

10. Software shall be capable of managing systems interconnected via a WAN (wide area

network)

F. BMS COMPATIBILITY

1. System shall provide a BACnet IP gateway as a downloadable software plug-in to its

management software. No additional hardware shall be required.

2. BACnet IP gateway software shall communicate information gathered by networked

system to other building management systems.

3. BACnet IP gateway software shall translate and forward lighting relay and other

select control commands from BMS system to networked control devices.

G. SYSTEM ENERGY ANALYSIS & REPORTING SOFTWARE

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1. System shall be capable of reporting lighting system events and performance data

back to the management software for display and analysis.

2. Intuitive graphical screens shall be displayed in order to facilitate simple viewing of

system energy performance.

3. An “Energy Scorecard” shall be display that shows calculated energy savings in

dollars, KWHr.

4. Software shall calculate the allocation of energy savings to different control measures

(occupancy sensors, photocells, manual switching, etc).

5. Energy savings data shall be calculated for the system as a whole or for individual

zones.

6. A time scaled graph showing all relay transitions shall be presented.

7. A time scaled graph showing a zones occupancy time delay shall be presented

8. A time scaled graph showing the total light level shall be presented.

9. User shall be able to customize the baseline run-time hours for a space.

10. User shall be able to customize up to four time-of-day billing rates and schedules.

11. Data shall be made available via a .CSV file

H. START-UP & SUPPORT FEATURES

1. To facilitate start-up, all devices daisy-chained together (using CAT-5) shall

automatically be grouped together into a functional lighting control zone.

2. All lighting control zones shall be able to function according to default settings once

adequate power is applied and before any system software is installed.

3. Once software is installed, system shall be able to auto-discover all system devices

without requiring any commissioning.

4. All system devices shall be capable of being given user defined names.

5. All devices within the network shall be able to have their firmware reprogrammed

remotely and without being physically uninstalled for purposes of upgrading

functionality at a later date.

6. All sensor devices shall have the ability to detect improper communication wiring

and blink its LED in a specific cadence as to alert installation/startup personnel.

7. Manufacturer will provide a maximum of eight (8) hours training in multiple visits–

two hours prewire instruction for Contractor prior to wiring, two hours training after

system is commissioned to be recorded by Contractor, two hours Owner training, and

two hours Owner training and education thirty (30) days after occupancy,

END OF SECTION

MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS 16600-1

SECTION 16600 - MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - TELEPHONE SERVICE ENTRANCE

1.1 Furnish and install conduits and outlets, terminal board, etc. as shown on the drawings for a

complete service entrance telephone conduit system. Install nylon pullstring in all empty

conduit runs. The local telephone company will install service to building. Contractor to

coordinate all work with local phone company and pay all fees required. Provide 2-4” conduits

to the telephone companies demark point on site. Coordinate all requirements with the local

utility company.

1.2 Furnish and install telephone terminal board as shown on the drawings.

PART 2 - PHOTO-CONTROL

2.1 Photo-control shall be an AMF Paragon, PJ201 Series with built-in weatherproof junction box

for 120V. operation, swivel arm, 3 F/C "On"; 10 F/C "Off" and built-in 15 second time delay.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16800 - 1

SECTION 16800 - FIRE ALARM PANEL & DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE & RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Fire alarm devices are not shown on the drawings. This Section provides a description of a

system that shall be designed by the Fire Alarm Installation Company. System shall include all

devices required in the production building and for the fire suppression systems, including, the

Fire Pump, and Fire Pit.

B.

The work covered by this section of the specifications includes the furnishing of all labor,

equipment, materials, and performance of all operations associated with the installation of the

Fire Alarm System as shown on the drawings and as herein specified. Equipment as

manufactured by Simplex, Fire-Lite, EST, Cerberus, FCI, Silent Knight or Notifier will be

considered equal

C. The requirements of the conditions of the Contract, Supplementary Conditions, and General

Requirements apply to the work specified in this section.

D. The complete installation shall conform to the applicable sections of NFPA-72 A, C, E, F, G,

NFPA 71, Local Code Requirements and National Electrical Code with particular attention to

Article 760. Manufacturer shall be responsible for submittal of fire alarm system to Housing,

Buildings and Construction for approval.

E. The work covered by this section of the specifications shall be coordinated with the related

work as specified elsewhere under the project specifications including connections to the

Sprinkler System, Fire Pump, Sprinkler Pit, and Post Indicator Valves.


A. Each and all items of the Fire Alarm System shall be listed as a product of a SINGLE fire

alarm system manufacturer under the appropriate category by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

(UL), and shall bear the "U.L." label. All control equipment shall be listed under UL category

UOJZ as a single control unit. Partial listing shall NOT be acceptable.

B. All control equipment must have transient protection to comply with UL864 requirements.

C. Where Fire Alarm circuits leave the building, additional transient protection must be provided

for each circuit. Devices must be UL listed under standard #497B (Isolated Loop Circuit

Protectors).

1.3 GENERAL

A. Furnish and install a complete Fire Alarm System as described herein and as shown on the

plans; to be wired, connected, and left in first class operating condition. Include sufficient

control panel(s), annunciator(s), manual stations, automatic fire detectors, smoke detectors,

alarm indicating appliances, wiring, terminations, electrical boxes, and all other necessary

material for a complete operating system. Connect the new fire alarm system to the existing as

required.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


The fire alarm system shall allow for loading and editing special instructions and operating

sequences as required. The system shall be capable of on site programming to accommodate

system expansion and facilitate changes in operation. All software operations shall be stored

in a non-volatile programmable memory within the fire alarm control panel. Loss of primary

and secondary power shall not erase the instructions stored in memory.

Full flexibility for selective input/output control functions based on ANDing, ORing, NOTing,

timing, and special coded operations shall also be incorporated in the resident software

programming of the system.

B. Resident software shall allow for full configuration of initiating circuits so that additional

hardware shall not be necessary to accommodate changes in, for instance, sensing of normally

open contact devices to sensing of normally closed contact devices, or from sensing of

normally open contact devices to sensing a combination of current limited and non-current

limited devices on the same circuit and being able to differentiate between the two, or changing

from a non-verification circuit to a verification circuit or vice-versa.

C. Resident software shall also allow for configuration of indicating appliance and control circuits

so that additional hardware shall not be necessary to accommodate changes in, for instance

changing a non-coded indicating appliance circuit to a coded circuit, or from a slow march time

(20 BPM) to a fast march time (120 BPM).

D. The system shall have the capability of recalling alarms and trouble conditions in

chronological order for the purpose of recreating an event history.

E. All panels and peripheral devices shall be the standard product of a single manufacturer and

shall display the manufacturer's name on each component. The catalog numbers specified

under this section are those of Cerberus and constitute the type, product quality, material, and

desired operating features. Acceptable manufacturers: Notifier, Edwards Autocall and FCI.

F. Building will be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. Connection of flow switches,

tamper switches and connection to automatic notification system shall be installed by this

contractor.

1.4 OPERATION

A. The system alarm operation subsequent to the alarm activation of any manual station,

automatic detection device, or sprinkler flow switch shall be as follows:

1. All audible alarm indicating appliances shall sound a continuous fire alarm signal until

silenced by the alarm silence switch at the control panel.

B. All visible alarm indicating appliances shall flash continuously until the Alarm Silence Switch

is operated.

C. The alarm condition shall be logged to the alarm Historical Log for future recall and review by

the owner's operator. Refer to Control Panel operations for full logging details.

D. Any subsequent zone alarm shall reactivate the alarm indicating appliances.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


E. All doors normally held open by door control devices shall release.

F. A supervised signal to notify an approved central station shall be activated.

G. The mechanical controls shall deactivate the air handling systems in accordance with NFPA

90.

H. The alarm shall be displayed on an 80 character LCD display. The top line of 40 characters

shall be the point label and the second line shall be the device type identifier. The system

alarm LED shall flash on the control panel and the remote annunciator until the alarm has been

acknowledged. Once acknowledged, this same LED shall latch on. A subsequent alarm

received from another zone shall flash the system alarm LED on the control panel and remote

annunciator. The LCD display shall show the new alarm information. To accommodate and

facilitate job site changes, the 40 character custom label shall be on-site programmable by local

service personnel.

I. A pulsing alarm tone shall occur within the control panel and the remote annunciator until the

event has been acknowledged.

J. The control panel shall have the capability to display the number of times (tally) a zone has

gone into a verification mode. Should this smoke verification tally reach a pre-programmed

number, a trouble condition shall occur.

K. Alarm verification zones shall be able to be divided into eight separate groups whereby only

verification zones from the same group will confirm the first activation and cause the alarm

sequence to occur.

L. The control panel shall have a dedicated supervisory service LED and a dedicated supervisory

service acknowledge switch.

M. The activation of any standpipe or sprinkler valve supervisory (tamper) switch shall activate

the system supervisory service audible signal and illuminate the LED at the control panel and

the remote annunciator. Differentiation between valve tamper activation and opens and/or

grounds on the initiation circuit wiring shall be provided.

N. Pressing the Supervisory Service Acknowledge Key will silence the supervisory audible signal

while maintaining the Supervisory Service LED "on" indicating the off-normal condition.

O. Restoring the valve to the normal position shall cause the Supervisory Service LED to

extinguish, indicating restoration to normal.

P. A manual evacuation (drill) switch shall be provided to operate the alarm indicating appliances

without causing other control circuits to be activated. However, should a true alarm occur, all

alarm functions would occur as described previously.

Q. The system shall have a single key that will allow the operator to display all alarms, troubles,

and supervisory service conditions including the time of each occurrence.

R. All doors normally held open by door control devices shall release upon AC power failure.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


S. The actuation of the "enable walk test" program at the control panel shall activate the "Walk

Test" mode of the system which shall cause the following to occur:

1. The city circuit connection shall be bypassed.

2. Control relay functions shall be bypassed.

3. The control panel shall show a trouble condition.

4. The alarm activation of any initiation device shall cause the audible signals to code a

number of pulses to match the zone number.

5. The panel shall automatically reset itself after signaling is complete.

6. Any momentary opening of an initiating or indicating appliance circuit wiring shall cause

the audible signals to sound for 4 seconds indicating a trouble condition.

7. The system shall have the capacity of 8 distinctive walk test groups. Such that only a

portion of the system need be disabled during testing.

1.5 SUPERVISION

A. The system shall contain Class "B" (Style "B") independently supervised initiating device

circuits. The alarm activation of any initiation circuit shall not prevent the subsequent alarm

operation of any other initiation circuit.

B. There shall be supervisory service initiation device circuits for connection of all sprinkler

valve supervisory (tamper). Device activation shall cause a supervisory alarm at the control

panel.

C. There shall be appropriate # independently supervised and independently fused indicating

appliance circuits for alarm speakers and flashing alarm lamps. Disarrangement conditions of

any circuit shall not affect the operation of other circuits.

D. Auxiliary manual controls shall be supervised so that an "off normal" position of any switch

shall cause an "off normal" system trouble.

E. Each independently supervised circuit shall include a discrete LCD readout to indicate

disarrangement conditions per circuit.

F. The incoming power to the system shall be supervised so that any power failure must be

audibly and visually indicated at the control panel and the remote annunciator. A green "power

on" LED shall be displayed continuously while incoming power is present.

G. The system batteries shall be supervised so that a low battery condition or disconnection of the

battery shall be audibly and visually indicated at the control panel and the remote annunciator.

H. The System Modules shall be electrically supervised for module placement. Should a module

become disconnected the system trouble indicator shall illuminate and the audible trouble

signal shall sound.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


I. The system shall have provisions for disabling and enabling all circuits individually for

maintenance or testing purposes.

1.6 POWER REQUIREMENTS

A. The control panel shall receive 120 VAC power (as noted on the plans) via a dedicated fused

disconnect circuit.

B. The system shall be provided with sufficient battery capacity to operate the entire system upon

loss of normal 120 VAC power in a normal supervisory mode for a period of four (4) hours and

10 minutes of alarm operation at the end of this period. The system shall automatically

transfer to the standby batteries upon power failure. All battery charging and recharging

operations shall be automatic.

C. All external circuits requiring system operating power shall be 24VDC and shall be

individually fused at the control panel.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

A. CONTROL PANEL CONSTRUCTION

1. Control Panel construction shall be modular with solid state, microprocessor based

electronics. It shall display only those primary controls and displays essential to

operation during a fire alarm condition. Keyboards or keypads shall not be required to

operate the system during fire alarm conditions.

2. A local audible device shall sound during Alarm, Trouble or Supervisory conditions.

This audible device shall sound differently during each condition to distinguish one

condition from another without having to view the panel. This audible device shall also

sound during each keypress to provide an audible feedback to ensure that the key has

been pressed properly.

B. PRIMARY CONTROLS

The following primary controls shall be visible through a front access panel:

1. Eighty character liquid crystal display

2. Individual red system alarm LED

3. Individual yellow supervisory service LED

4. Individual yellow trouble LED

5. Green "power on" Led

6. Alarm Acknowledge key

7. Supervisory Acknowledge key

8. Trouble Acknowledge key

9. Alarm Silence key

10. System Reset key

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


C. SECONDARY CONTROLS

The following secondary control switches and LED's shall be available behind an access door:

1. City disconnect/switch

2. Manual evacuation (drill)

3. Door holder release bypass

D. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

The control panel shall provide the following:

1. Setting of time and date

2. LED testing

3. Alarm, trouble, and abnormal condition listing

4. Enabling and disabling of each monitor point separately

5. Activation and deactivation of each control point separately

6. Changing operator access levels

7. Walk Test enable

8. Running diagnostic functions

9. Displaying software revision level

10. Displaying historical logs

11. Displaying card status

12. Point listing

E. AVAILABLE LISTS

For maintenance purposes the following lists shall be available from the point lists menu.

1. All points list by address

2. Monitor point list

3. Signal/speaker list

4. Auxiliary control list

5. Feedback point list

6. Pseudo point list

7. LED/switch status list

Scrolling thru menu options or lists shall be accomplished in a self-directing manner in which

prompting messages shall direct the user. These controls shall be located behind an access

door.

F. PRIMARY KEYS, LED'S AND LCD DISPLAY

1. The Control Panel shall have a 2 line x 40 character liquid crystal display which shall be

backlit for enhanced readability. So as to conserve battery standby power, it shall not be

lit during an AC power failure unless an alarm condition occurs or there is keypad

activity.

2. The display shall support both upper and lower case letters. Lowercase letters shall be

used for softkey titles and prompting the user. Uppercase letters shall be used for

System Status Information. A cursor shall be visible when entering information.

G. SYSTEM FRONT PANEL OPERATION AND CAPABILITIES

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1. Under normal condition the front panel shall display a "System is Normal" message and

the current time and date.

2. Should an abnormal condition be detected the appropriate LED (Alarm, Supervisory or

Trouble) shall flash. The panel audible signal shall pulse for alarm conditions and sound

steady for trouble and supervisory conditions.

3. The LCD shall display the following information relative to the abnormal condition of a

point in the system.

a) 40 character custom location label

b) Type of device (i.e. smoke, pull station, waterflow)

c) Point status (i.e. alarm, trouble)

4. Two methods of acknowledgment for each abnormal condition shall be provided. One

may be chosen depending on the NFPA requirements.

a) Pressing the appropriate acknowledge button shall globally acknowledge every

point in the list.

These acknowledge functions may be passcode protected if the user has insufficient

privilege to acknowledge such conditions. A message shall indicate insufficient

privilege but allow the user to view the points without acknowledging them.

Should the user have sufficient privilege to acknowledge, a message will be displayed

informing the user that the condition has been acknowledged.

5. After all points have been acknowledged, the LEDs shall glow steady and the Sonalert

will be silenced. The total number of alarms, supervisory and trouble conditions shall be

displayed along with a prompt to review each list chronologically. The end of the list

shall be indicated by an end of list message "END of LIST".

6. ALARM SILENCING

a) Should the "Alarm Silence" button be pressed all alarm signals shall cease

operation.

b) Signals shall not be silenced during alarm silence inhibit mode.

7. SYSTEM RESET

a) The SYSTEM RESET button shall be used to return the system to its normal state

after an alarm condition has been remedied. The LCD display shall step the user

thru the reset process with simple English Language messages. Messages,

"SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS", will first be displayed followed by the

message, "SYSTEM RESET COMPLETED", and finally, "SYSTEM IS

NORMAL", should all alarm conditions be cleared.

b) Should an alarm condition continue to exist the message, "SYSTEM RESET IN

PROGRESS", will be followed by the message, "SYSTEM RESET ABORTED",

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


and the system will remain in an abnormal state. System control relays shall not

reset. The Sonalert and the Alarm LED will be on. The display will indicate the

total number of alarms and troubles present in the system along with a prompt to

use the ACK keys to review the points. These points will not require

acknowledgment if they were previously acknowledged.

c) Should the Alarm Silence Inhibit function be active, the (SYSTEM RESET) key

press will be ignored. The message, "SYSTEM RESET INHIBITED", will be

displayed for a short time to indicate the action was not taken. As feedback to the

operator, the message "SYSTEM RESET NO LONGER INHIBITED" will be

displayed when the inhibit function times out.

8. FUNCTION KEYS

a) Additional function keys shall be provided to access status data for the following

points:

1) Initiating device circuits

2) Indicating appliance circuits

3) Auxiliary relays

4) Feedback points

5) All other input/output points

b) The following status data shall be available:

1) Primary State of point

2) Zone, PID and Card type information

3) Class "A" Status

4) Current priority of outputs

5) Disable/Enable status

6) Verification tallies of initiating devices

7) Automatic/Manual Control Status of output points

8) Acknowledge status

9) Relay Status

9. HISTORY LOGGING

a) The system shall be capable of logging and storing 300 events in an alarm log and

300 events in a trouble log. These events shall be stored in a battery protected

random access memory. Each recorded event shall include the time and date of

that event's occurrence.

b) The following Historical Alarm log events shall be stored:

1) Alarms

2) Alarm Acknowledgment

3) Alarm Silence

4) System Reset

5) Alarm Historical log cleared

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


10. The following Historical Trouble log events shall be stored:

a) Trouble conditions

b) Supervisory alarms

c) Trouble acknowledgment

d) Supervisory acknowledgment

e) Alarm Verification tallies

f) Walk Test results

g) Trouble Historical log cleared

h) Silent Walktest with History Logging

The system shall be capable of being tested by one person. While in testing mode the

alarm activation of an initiating device circuit shall be silently logged as an alarm

condition in the historical data file. The panel shall automatically reset itself after

logging of the alarm.

The momentary disconnection of an initiating or indicating device circuit shall be

silently logged as a trouble condition in the historical data file. The panel shall

automatically reset itself after logging of the trouble condition.

Should the walktest feature be on for an inappropriate amount of time it shall revert to

the normal mode automatically.

The control panel shall be capable of supporting up to 8 separate testing groups whereby

one group of points may be in a testing mode and the other (non-testing) groups may be

active and operate as programmed per normal system operation. After testing is

considered complete, testing data may be retrieved from the system in chronological

order to ensure device/circuit activation.

Should an alarm condition occur from an active point, not in walk test mode, it shall

perform operations described in section PART 1.4.

11. LED SUPERVISION

All slave module LEDs shall be supervised for burnout or disarrangement. Should a

problem occur the LCD shall display the module and LED location numbers to facilitate

location of that LED.

12. SYSTEM TROUBLE REMINDER

Should a trouble condition be present within the system and the audible trouble signal

silenced, the trouble signal shall resound at preprogrammed time intervals to act as

reminder that the fire alarm system is not 100% operational. Both the time interval and

the trouble reminder signal shall be programmable to suit the owner's application.

13. ACCESS LEVELS

a) There shall be four (4) access levels with level 4 being the highest level. Level 1

actions shall not require a passcode. Passcodes shall consist of up to ten (10)

digits. Changes to passcodes shall only be made by authorized personnel.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


b) In order to maintain security when entering a passcode the digits entered will not

be displayed but a cursor will move along filling the position with an X to

indicate that the digit has been accepted. All key presses will be acknowledged

by a local audible sound.

c) When a correct passcode is entered, the message "Access Granted" shall be

displayed. The new access level shall be in effect until the operator manually

logs out or the keypad has been inactive for ten (10) minutes.

d) Should an invalid code be inputed, the operator shall be notified with the

message, "ERROR...INCORRECT PASSCODE", and shall be allowed up to three

chances to enter a valid code. After three unsuccessful tries, the message,

"ACCESS DENIED", shall be displayed. The level shall not be altered, and the

operator shall no longer be in the menu option.

e) Access to a level will only allow the operator to perform all actions within that

level plus all actions of lower levels, not higher levels.

f) The following keys/switches shall have access levels associated with them:

1) Alarm Silence

2) System Reset

3) Set Time/Date

4) Manual Control

5) On/Off/Auto Control

6) Disable/Enable

7) Clear Historical Alarm Log

8) Clear Historical Trouble Log

9) Walk Test

10) Change Alarm Verification

g) Acknowledge keys shall also require privileged access to acknowledge points. If

the operator presses a (ACK) key with insufficient access, an error message will

be displayed. The points will scroll with (ACK) key presses to view the points on

the list, but the points will not get acknowledged in the database.

14. EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES

Provide cabinets of sufficient size to accommodate the aforementioned equipment.

Cabinet shall be equipped with locks and transparent door panel providing freedom from

tampering yet allowing full view of the various lights and controls.

H. REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR(S)

1. Where shown on the plans, provide and install an LCD annunciator. The annunciator(s)

shall have a 40 character display with the same capability as the front panel display on

the FACP. The annunciator shall communicate to the control panel over one twisted

shielded pair of wire and operating power shall be 24VDC and be fused at the control

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


panel. Point-wired annunciators will not be considered as equal. Locate next to the

annunciator a building map with a picture of the building zones as shown on the prints.

2. The LCD annunciator shall provide a common alarm and trouble circuit consisting of:

a) Control pushbutton switches - for; alarm silence, trouble silence, system reset and

manual evacuation duplicating the control panel switches. A key "enable" switch

shall be provided to activate or deactivate the control switches.

b) Tone Alert - Duplicates the control panel tone alert during alarm & trouble

conditions.

c) System trouble LED.

d) Power on LED.

I. MULTIPLE ADDRESSABLE PERIPHERAL NETWORK (MAPNET)

1. Communication with addressable devices. The system must provide communication

with initiating and control devices individually. All of these devices will be individually

annunciated at the control panel. Annunciation shall include the following conditions for

each point:

a) Alarm

b) Trouble

c) Open

d) Short

e) Device missing/failed

2. All addressable devices shall have the capability of being disabled or enabled

individually.

3. Up to 127 addressable devices may be multi-dropped from a single pair of wires.

Systems that require factory reprogramming to add or delete devices are unacceptable.

4. FORMAT

The communication format must be a completely digital poll/response protocol to allow

t-tapping of the circuit wiring. A high degree of communication reliability must be

obtained by using parity data bit error checking routines for address codes and check sum

routines for the data transmission portion of the protocol. Systems that do not utilize full

digital transmission protocol are not acceptable.

5. IDENTIFICATION OF ADDRESSABLE DEVICES

Each addressable device must be uniquely identified by an address code entered on each

device at time of installation. The use of jumpers to set address will not be acceptable

due to the potential of vibration and poor contact. Device identification schemes that do

not use uniquely set addresses but rely on electrical position along the communication

channel are unacceptable. These systems cannot accommodate t-tapping and the

addition of an addressable device between existing devices requires reprogramming all

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


existing electrically further devices. The system must verify that proper type device is in

place and matches the desired software configuration.

6. WIRING TYPE, DISTANCES, SURVIVABILITY AND CONFIGURATIONS

Wiring types will be approved by the equipment manufacturer. Existing wiring will be

utilized in retrofit applications. The system shall allow a line distance of up to 2,500 feet

to the furthest addressable device on a Class B circuit. Wire will be so routed to

maintain sufficient distance between the forward and return loop as called for by the

authority having jurisdiction. To minimize wire routing and to facilitate future additions,

t-tapping of the communications channel will be supported.

7. ADDRESSABLE DEVICE TYPES

a) GENERAL

The system control panel must be capable of communicating with the types of

addressable devices specified below. Addressable devices will be located as

shown on the drawings.

b) ADDRESSABLE DETECTOR BASES

All addressable smoke and heat detector heads as specified below will be

pluggable into their bases. The base will contain electronics that communicate

the detector status (normal, alarm, trouble) to the control panel over two wires.

The same two wires shall also provide power to the base and detector. Different

detector heads (smoke or heat) must be interchangeable. Upon removal of the

head, a trouble signal will be transmitted to the control panel.

c) PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTOR HEAD

1. The Photoelectric type detector shall be a plug-in unit which mounts to a

twist-lock base, and shall be UL approved.

2. The detectors shall be of the solid state photoelectric type and shall contain

no radioactive material. They will use a pulsed infrared LED light source

and be sealed against rear air flow entry.

3. The detector shall fit into a base that is common with both the heat detector

and ionization type detector and shall be compatible with other addressable

detectors, addressable manual stations, and addressable Zone Adapter

Modules on the same circuit. The detector shall also fit into a non-

addressable base that is capable of being monitored by an addressable Zone

Adapter Module.

4. There shall be no limit to the number of detectors or Zone Adapter Modules

which may be activated or "in alarm" simultaneously.

d) ADDRESSABLE PHOTOELECTRIC DUCT DETECTOR

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


1) The detector shall be a non polarized 24VDC type which is compatible with

the Fire Alarm Panel and, obtains its operating power from the supervisory

current in the fire alarm detection loop.

2) Detectors shall be of the solid state photoelectric type and shall operate on

the light scattering, photodiode principle. To minimize nuisance alarms,

detectors shall have an insect screen and be designed to ignore invisible

airborne particles or smoke densities that are below the factory set alarm

point. No radioactive material shall be used.

3) The detector head shall be directly interchangeable with an ionization

detector type. The 24VDC detector may be reset by actuating the control

panel reset switch.

4) Detector construction shall have a mounting base with a twist-lock detecting

head that is lockable. The locking feature must be field removable when

not required. Contact between the base and head shall be of the bifurcated

type utilizing spring type, self-wiping contacts. Removal of the detector

head shall interrupt the supervisory circuit of the fire alarm detection loop

and cause a trouble signal at the control panel. Detector design shall

provide compatibility with other normally open fire alarm detection loop

devices (heat detectors, pull stations, etc.)

5) It shall be possible to alarm the duct housing by using a test switch.

6) For maintenance purposes, it shall be possible to clean the duct housing

sampling tubes by accessing them through the duct housings front cover.

7) To minimize false alarms, voltage and RF transient suppression techniques

shall be employed as-well-as smoke signal verification circuit and an insect

screen.

8) Auxiliary SPDT relays and or remote LED alarm indicators and key

operated test stations shall be installed where indicated.

e) ZONE ADAPTOR MODULE

1) Zone Adapter Modules shall be used for monitoring of waterflow, valve

tamper, Halon Control Panels, non-addressable detectors, and for control of

evacuation indicating appliances and AHU systems).

a. An addressable interface module shall be provided for interfacing

normally open direct contact devices to an addressable initiating

circuit. The device shall be a Simplex type Zone Adapter Module

(ZAM).

b. ZAMs will be capable of mounting in a standard electric outlet box.

ZAMs will include cover plates to allow surface or flush mounting.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


ZAMs will receive their 24VDC power from a separate two wire pair

running from an appropriate power supply.

c. There shall be two types of devices:

Type 1: Monitor ZAM

Type 2: Control ZAM

d. FOR TYPE 1 ABOVE:

This type of addressable device will provide double pole double throw

relay switching that can be used to connect through easily replaceable

2 amp fuses: a zone of signals to a power source; speakers to an audio

source; or activate a variety of controlled devices. The module will be

available in either a Class B or Class A supervision version. In the

Class B version the wiring will be supervised by an end-of-line device.

In the Class A version the wiring will be looped back and connected to

the module to allow continual operation of the controlled devices even

if the wiring sustains a single break.

f) ADDRESSABLE DEVICE SUPERVISION

1) All devices shall be supervised for trouble conditions. The system control

panel will be capable of displaying the type of trouble condition (open,

short, device missing/failed).

2) Should a device fail it will not hinder the operation of other system devices.

g) REMOTE REPORTING TELEPHONE DIALER (DACT)

1) The system shall be capable of dialing 2 telephone numbers of 15 digits

each using 2 separate switch telephone network lines such that if 2

unsuccessful attempts are made on the first line to the first number, the

system shall make 2 attempts on the first line to the second number. If

these 2 attempts are unsuccessful, the system shall repeat the sequence

using the second line. If all 8 attempts are unsuccessful, the system shall

make 2 further attempts on the first line to the first number. After the tenth

unsuccessful attempt, dialing will stop. Should another event occur which

requires a message to be transmitted, the dialing process will be repeated.

2) Provide a Silent Knight Model 5128 digital alarm communicator/transmitter

(D.A.C.T.). Install as shown on the prints and provide supervised wiring to

the fire alarm control system as required, as well as wiring to the main

telephone terminal point. Coordinate all required interfaces to telephone

system with the telephone system installer.

3) The installation and connection of the D.A.C.T. shall be in compliance with

all provisions of NFPA 71 and any and all other applicable codes. The

installation and connection shall be acceptable to the authority having

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


jurisdiction, as well as the telephone company (or companies) over whose

lines the signal will be transmitted. Include any costs associated with

telephone company work and services required in this bid. Telephone

connection shall be in compliance with NFPA 71, chapter 5.

4) The D.A.C.T. shall be capable of transmitting all information relative to

system status changes due to alarm, trouble, water flow, and any other

information as required by current codes applicable to the facility. This

information shall be transmitted to a UL listed Central Receiving Station

that is also maintained in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 71.

5) As a part of this contract, the services of a Central Receiving Station (as

above) shall be engaged for a period of one year from the date of substantial

completion, this date as defined elsewhere in these documents. The

contractor shall initiate this service, provided on a contract basis, and shall

include any costs associated with this provision in his bid. The actual

beginning date of the contract with the central receiving station may be

adjusted at the discretion of the Engineer, but in no case shall be for less

than one year. The contractor shall notify the owner in writing by certified

mail that this service has been contracted for and explain the provisions of

this service adequately. A copy of this communication and the return

receipt shall be forwarded to the Architect and the Engineer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Provide and install the system in accordance with the plans and specifications, all applicable

codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring shall be installed in strict

compliance with all the provisions of NEC - Article 760 A and C, Power-Limited Fire

Protective Signaling Circuits or if required may be reclassified as non-power limited and wired

in accordance with NEC-Article 760 A and B. Upon completion, the contractor shall so certify

in writing to the owner and general contractor.

All junction boxes shall be sprayed red and labeled "Fire Alarm". Wiring color code shall be

maintained throughout the installation.

B. Installation of equipment and devices that pertain to other work in the contract shall be closely

coordinated with the appropriate subcontractors.

C. The contractor shall clean all dirt and debris from the inside and the outside of the fire alarm

equipment after completion of the installation.

D. The manufacturer's authorized representative shall provide on-site supervision of installation.

3.2 TESTING

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky


A. The completed fire alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA-72H by the

contractor in the presence of the owner's representative and the Local Fire Marshal. Upon

completion of a successful test, the contractor shall so certify in writing to the owner and

general contractor.

3.3 OWNER TRAINING

A. The System manufacturer shall train the owner's representative (operator) on the system

operation: History Log review & use; switch operation & use; alarm review, reset &

evacuation operations; system drills; trouble review & reset operations.

3.4 WARRANTY

A. The contractor shall warrant the completed fire alarm system wiring and equipment to be free

from inherent mechanical and electrical defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of the

completed and certified test or from the date of first beneficial use.

B. The equipment manufacturer shall make available to the owner a maintenance contract

proposal to provide a minimum of two (2) inspections and tests per year in compliance with

NFPA-72H guidelines.

PART 4 - REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

4.1 Submit manufacturer's data on all fire alarm equipment and devices. Contractor shall submit a

scaled building layout of all the devices, per code, with all wiring requirements between

devices.

4.2 Submit fire alarm drawings indicating system layout of devices, equipment, etc. to State Fire

Marshal's Office for approval.

END OF SECTION

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

CONTROLS 16900-1

SECTION 16900 - CONTROLS

PART 1 – MAGNETIC STARTERS

All motor starters shall be steel mounted, front wired with all terminals accessible for

wiring directly from the front. No slate or ebony asbestos will be permitted on any size

starter. All contacts shall be double break, solid silver cadmium oxide alloy, or approved

equal, which will not require any filing, dressing or cleaning throughout the life of the

control equipment. Bare copper or silver flashed copper contacts which require periodic

filing or cleaning maintenance will not be permitted. Operating coils shall be pressure

molded and so designed that if accidentally connected to excessive voltage, they will not

expand, bubble or melt. When a coil fails under this condition, the starter shall definitely

drop out by gravity and not freeze the starter in the "On" position. All motor starter coils

shall be rated 120 volts unless shown otherwise on the Drawings. All magnetic motor

starters shall have control transformers (one side fuse, the other grounded to box). Each

magnetic starter shall be provided with one (1) spare N.O. and one (1) N.C. auxiliary

contact. Transformer shall be sized to handle the loads shown in the Schedule and

Schematics. No starter smaller than Size "0" shall be utilized. NOTE: ADDITIONAL

CONTACT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO OPEN THE STARTER AND DE-ENERGIZE

THE EQUIPMENT UPON SIGNAL FROM DDC(HVAC) CONTROL SYSTEM. THE

SAME DDC CONTROL SYSTEM SIGNAL SHALL ALSO ENERGIZE THE

EQUIPMENT VIA THE STARTER.

PART 2 – OVERLOAD RELAYS

a) Overload relays shall be of the melting alloy, hand-reset, trip-free variety. All

overload relays shall be equipped with a trip indicator, visible from the front, which will

indicate which motor has tripped. Overloads shall be installed in all ungrounded legs.

b) Taking into account the temperature rating of the motors, overloads shall be sized

for one of three conditions:

1) Temperature at starter is the same as motors.

2) Temperature at starter is lower than at motor.

3) Temperature at starter is higher than at motor.

All overloads shall be sized from data on motor nameplate taking into consideration the

above three (3) items. The sizing of overloads is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Submit written list of overload vs. motors FLC to Engineer on all motors.

c) It shall be possible to field add two (2) extra N.O. or N.C. contacts in all motor

starters without removing existing wiring or removing the starter from the enclosure.

PART 3 – PUSHBUTTONS, SWITCHES, PILOT LIGHTS, ETC.

a) Pushbuttons and switches shall be heavy duty, double-break silver contacts.

Buttons shall have means of installing metal plate to designate function.

b) Pilot lights shall be press-to-test, 120 volts incandescent. Refer to Drawings for

typical control diagram.

Independent Stave

Morehead, Kentucky

CONTROLS 16900-2

c) Unless otherwise shown, all pushbuttons, switches, pilot lights, etc. shall be

mounted in the face of the respective starters. Remote buttons, etc. shall be flush

mounted where shown.

PART 4 – MANUAL STARTERS

Furnish and install, where shown on Drawings, 1 or 2 pole toggle operated manual

starters. Starters shall be surface unless otherwise shown and shall have neon pilot

lights. Starters shall be in a NEMA 1 enclosure. Heaters shall be sized from motor

nameplate data.

PART 5 – AC COMBINATION STARTER

a) General

Combination starters shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest

published NEMA standards, sizes and horsepower ratings. Disconnect switch

combination starters shall consist of a visible blade disconnect switch and a motor

starter. Combination starters shall be mounted in general purpose enclosures

unless otherwise indicated on the plans.

b) Starters

All starters used in combination starters shall be manufactured in accordance with

the latest published NEMA standards, sizes, and horsepower ratings. These

starters shall be furnished with three melting alloy type thermal overload relays.

c) Thermal Units

Thermal units shall be of one-piece construction and interchangeable. The starter

shall be inoperative if a thermal unit is removed.

d) Disconnect Handle

The disconnect handle used on combination starters shall always be in control of

the disconnect device with the door opened or closed. The disconnect handle

shall be clearly marked as to whether the disconnect device is "ON" or "OFF",

and shall include a two-color handle grip, the black side visible in the "OFF"

position indicating a safe condition, and the red side visible in the "ON" position

indicating an unsafe or danger condition.


Submit manufacturer's data on all starters, relays and other control devices.

END OF SECTION