Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 260516 - WIRES AND CABLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section specifies wires, cables, and connectors for power, lighting, signal, control, and
related systems.
B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:
1. Earthwork for trenching and backfilling for direct buried cable: DIVISION 31.
2. SECTION 260534 - ELECTRICAL BOXES AND FITTINGS for connectors for
terminating cables in boxes and other electrical enclosures.
3. SECTION 262730 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
4. SECTION 260553 - ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION.
5. SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards:
1. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE): Provide components which
comply with the following standards:
a. 82-83 - Test Procedures for Impulse Voltage Tests on Insulated Conductors.
b. 400 - Guide for Making High-Direct-Voltage Tests on Power Cable Systems in the
Field.
2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Insulated Cable Engineers
Association (ICEA): Provide components which comply with the following standards:
a. NEMA WC-5 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and
Distribution of Electrical Energy (ICEA S-61-402).
b. NEMA WC-7 - Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene-Insulated Wire and
Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy (ICEA S-66-524).
c. NEMA WC-8 - Ethylene-Propylene-Rubber-Insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy (ICEA S-68-516).
d. ICEA S-68-516 - Voltage Tests after Installation.
3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Comply with the following standards:
a. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).
4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Provide components which are listed and labeled by
UL under the following standards:
a. 44 - Rubber-Insulated Wires and Cables.
b. 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.
c. 486A - Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors.
d. 493 - Thermoplastic Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cables.
e. 854 - Service Entrance Cable.
f. 1277 - Tray TC Power and Control Cables.
5. Conform to applicable codes and regulations regarding toxicity of combustion products
of insulating materials.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Refer to DIVISION 01 and SECTION 260000 - BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS for
administrative and procedural requirements for Submittals.
B. Includes, but not limited to, the following:
1. Product Data Sheets for electrical wires, cables, and connectors:
a. Wire and cable data sheet.
b. Wire and cable weight.
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