Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES: continued
torquing requirements are not indicated, tighten connectors and terminals to comply with
tightening torques specified in UL 486A. Use properly scaled torque indicating hand tool.
I. Circuits connected to isolated ground receptacles and GFCI receptacles shall have a dedicated
neutral conductor that is not shared with any other branch circuits.
J. If dimmer yoke does not automatically ground the metal wall plate, bond the yoke to ground
such that the metal wall plate is grounded when connected to yoke.
K. Install wall-mounted vertical convenience receptacles with ground pin up and horizontal
convenience receptacles with ground pin to the left.
3.02 PROTECTION:
A. Protect installed components from damage. Replace damaged items prior to final acceptance.
Replace stained or field painted wall plates and devices.
3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:
A. Testing: Prior to energizing circuits, test wiring for electrical continuity and for short-circuits.
Ensure proper polarity of connections is maintained. Subsequent to energizing, test wiring
devices and demonstrate compliance with requirements.
B. Test each receptacle with a receptacle tester to ensure proper polarity. Insure that the phase
rotation is identical on all multiphase receptacles of each rating type.
C. Test ground fault circuit interrupter operation with both local test button and remote ground
fault simulation with receptacle tester.
END OF SECTION 262726
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