Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

I. Floor boxes which contain voice and data cable often are shown with an empty conduit
running up a wall and stubbing into the ceiling. Where no conduit is shown, stub a 1" conduit
out the bottom of the low voltage section of the box and into the ceiling space of the floor
below.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION METHODS:
A. All items, articles, materials, and equipment specified under this Division shall be installed per
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Where the manufacturer’s instructions are in
conflict with the directions provided elsewhere in this Contract, the Engineer shall be notified
prior to beginning rough-in.
B. Cutting or notching shall be kept to an absolute minimum and done when, and in a method
approved by the Architect. Patch and correct finished surfaces damaged by electrical work.
C. Relays, panels, cabinets and equipment shall be level and plumb and installed parallel with
structural building lines. All equipment and enclosures shall fit neatly without gaps, openings,
or distortions. Provide approved devices for closing all unused openings.
D. Arrange circuit wiring as shown on the Drawings and do not alter or combine runs or
homeruns without the specific approval of the Architect. Feeder runs shall not be recombined
or altered.
E. Contactors, transformers, starters and similar noise producing devices shall not be placed on
walls which are common to occupied space.
F. Ballasts, contactors, starters, transformers and like equipment which are found to be
noticeably noisier than other similar equipment on the project will be deemed defective and
shall be replaced.
G. In general, the mounting heights shall be as noted on the Drawings, or as listed below, the
Architectural Interior Elevations and drawing notes taking precedence. Where no heights are
indicated, request clarification from the Architect. Consult the Architectural, Mechanical and
Structural drawings to avoid conflicts prior to roughing-in and for exact locations. All
dimensions are to the center of the device unless otherwise noted. Lighting dimensions are
to the bottom of suspended fixtures and center of wall mounted fixtures unless otherwise
noted.
Light Switches 45 inches
Convenience Receptacles 18 inches
Panelboard top 72 inches
Fire Alarm Signals 96 inches to top (but at least 6" below ceiling)
Fire Call Stations 45 inches
Data/Telephone Outlets 18 inches
Receptacles and Outlets 8 inches above counter or 3
Over Counters inches above backsplash, whichever is greater.
H. Where raceways penetrate floors, ceilings, ducts, chases, and fire walls, provide fire stopping
to maintain integrity of the fire assembly. Firestopping method shall be approved by the
Code Authority having jurisdiction.
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009
BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050-5