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Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

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SECTION 16130 - RACEWAYS<br />

PART 1 - GENERAL<br />

1.1 WORK INCLUDED:<br />

A. Provide all raceways, wireways and associated fittings as herein specified and shown on the<br />

associated drawings.<br />

1.2 APPLICATION:<br />

A. Electric metallic tubing (EMT), galvanized rigid conduit (GRC), intermediate metal conduit<br />

(IMC), flexible metal conduit, and PVC conduit may be used.<br />

B. Schedule 40 PVC conduit may only be used below grade and below slabs on grade. PVC<br />

may not be used above grade. Conduits larger than 1 inch shall be run below the slab.<br />

C. GRC and IMC shall be used in locations subject to mechanical injury and for service conduit<br />

under buildings or concrete slabs.<br />

D. EMT may be used only in dry and protected locations.<br />

E. Flexible metal conduit will be permitted only where flexibility is necessary. Exceptions are<br />

connections to recessed light fixtures and work fished into existing concealed dry locations,<br />

and wood frame construction. Flexible metal conduit shall be used for connection to all<br />

equipment subject to movement or vibration such as motors and transformers.<br />

F. Drawing notes requiring a specific type of raceway shall take precedence over the<br />

specifications.<br />

G. Surface metal raceways equal to Wiremold (700 series unless noted otherwise) may be used<br />

only where specifically called for on the drawings or in the specifications. Such installation<br />

shall be directed by Architect.<br />

H. Electrical wiring shall be in U.L. approved raceways and enclosures throughout.<br />

I. 4" and larger conduits intended for use on primary services and communications services<br />

shall have minimum 48" radius sweep on all bends.<br />

PART 2 - PRODUCTS<br />

2.1 FITTINGS:<br />

A. GRC and IMC shall be coupled and terminated with threaded fittings. Ends shall be bushed<br />

with insulating bushings.<br />

B. Connectors and couplings for EMT shall be steel concrete tight set screw type with insulated<br />

throats on connectors. Connectors larger than 1-1/4 inch shall be insulating bushing.<br />

2.2 CONDUIT<br />

SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009<br />

RACEWAYS 16130-1

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