Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

B. Nameplates shall be 1/16 inch thick, laminated three-ply plastic, center-ply white, outer-ply
black "Lamicoid" or equal. Letters shall be formed by engraving outer black ply, exposing
white center-ply, and shall be minimum 5/8 inch high. Nameplates shall be secured with
screws or pop rivets.
C. Provide a master nameplate at the main distribution to identify the project, the Engineer and
the date. Clearly label switchboards with engraved nameplates to identify each load served.
D. Label all electrical contactors, relays, time switches, transformers, etc. with an engraved
nameplate corresponding to the labeling in the main, subdistribution, or branch panel serving
the device or apparatus.
E. Provide typewritten branch panel schedules with protective clear, transparent covers
accounting for every breaker installed. Use actual room designations assigned by name or
number near completion of the work, and not the designations shown on drawings.
F. Identify branch panels with engraved nameplate corresponding with distribution panel
labeling. Mount labels inside door for flush panels, and on the face of the door for surface
panels. No brand labels or other marking shall be on the outside of the panels. Where
changes are made in existing panels, distribution boards, etc., provide new labeling and
schedules to accurately reflect the changes.
3.5 SAFETY:
A. The Engineer has not been retained or compensated to provide design and construction
review services relating to the Contractor's safety precautions or to means, methods,
techniques, sequences or procedures required for the contractor to perform the work.
3.6 DEMOLITION:
A. It is the intent of these specifications to require the contractor to make all necessary
adjustments to the electrical system, required to meet code, and accommodate installation of
the new and remodeled work.
B. Remove all existing fixtures, clocks, switches, receptacles, raceways, and other electrical
equipment and devices and associated wiring from walls, ceilings, floors, and other surfaces
scheduled for remodeling, relocation, or demolition unless specifically shown as retained or
relocated on the drawings. If existing walls, ceiling, floors, etc. are moved, extend existing
devices, fixtures, and circuiting to the new location.
C. Disconnect all existing mechanical equipment scheduled for removal or relocation. See
mechanical drawings for scope of work. Remove abandoned raceways and cables. Relabel
panels and motor control centers to reflect changes.
D. If existing junction boxes will be made inaccessible, or if abandoned outlets serve as feed
through boxes for other existing electrical equipment which is being retained, new conduit
and wire shall be provided to bypass the abandoned outlets. If existing conduits pass
through or are mounted on partitions or ceilings which are being removed or remodeled, new
conduit and wire shall be provided to route around the ceiling or wall and maintain service to
the existing load.
E. Extend circuiting and devices in all existing walls to be furred out.
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009
BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050-7