Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

SECTION 16120 – WIRES & CABLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED:
A. Provide all wires and cables as herein specified and shown on the associated drawings.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. All wire and cable shall conform to Code and shall meet all ASTM specifications.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS:
A. No. 10 and 12 AWG conductors shall be Type "THHN" insulated, stranded or soft drawn solid
copper. No. 8 AWG and larger conductors shall be Type "THHN" insulated, soft drawn, Class
B stranded copper. Minimum conductor size shall be No. 12 AWG unless otherwise noted.
B. Where adverse conductor exposure exists, code approved insulation suitable for the
conditions encountered shall be used unless shown otherwise on the Drawings.
C. Wire and cable shall be new, shall have grade of insulation, voltage and manufacturer's name
permanently marked on outer covering at regular intervals and shall be delivered in complete
coils or reels with identifying size and insulation tags.
2.2 ALUMINUM AND/OR METAL CLAD (MC) CABLING OPTIONS:
A. Aluminum and MC Cabling Not acceptable – Provide Copper Only Feeder Wire.
2.3 COLOR CODE:
A. All wire shall be fully colored in sizes 12 and 10 AWG, and color banded at each end and at
all junction and pull boxes for size 8 AWG and larger.
B. Color Code throughout the project shall be:
1. 480Y/277V System
Phase A Brown
Phase B Orange
Phase C Yellow
Neutral Grey
Equipment Ground Green
2. 208Y/120V System
Phase A Black
Phase B Red
Phase C Blue
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009
WIRES & CABLES Section 16120-1