Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 265000 - INTERIOR LIGHTING FIXTURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section specifies interior lighting fixture work as indicated on drawings and schedules.
B. Types of interior lighting fixtures in this Section include the following:
1. LED solid-state lighting.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards: Comply with applicable requirements of the following standards:
1. Certified Ballast Manufacturers (CBM) - Provide fluorescent lamp ballasts which comply
with Certified Ballast Manufacturers Association standards and carry the CBM label.
2. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) - Provide incandescent and fluorescent lamps that
are in compliance with these efficiency standards.
3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE):
a. ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1991 - Recommended Practice for Surge Voltages in Low-
Voltage AC Power Circuits.
4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC). Comply with applicable local code
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction and the NEC.
5. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Provide interior lighting fixtures and components
which are UL-listed and labeled.
a. 57 - Electric Lighting Fixtures.
b. 506 - Specialty Transformers.
c. 486A - Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors.
d. 542 - Lampholders, Starters, and Starter Holders for Fluorescent Lamps.
e. 844 - Electric Lighting Fixtures for Use in Hazardous Locations.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Refer to DIVISION 01 and SECTION 260000 - BASIC ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS for
administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.
B. Includes, but not limited to, the following:
1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data and installation instructions on each
type of interior building lighting fixture, lamp, and component. Submit fluorescent lamp
color in degrees Kelvin, color rendering index (CRI), and average lamp efficacy in
lumens per watt. Submit ballast factor and total harmonic distortion (THD) for each
ballast type.
2. Shop Drawings: Submit fixture shop drawings in booklet form with a separate sheet for
each fixture, assembled in "luminaire type" alphabetical or numerical order, with
proposed fixture, lamp type, and accessories clearly indicated on each sheet. Submit
details indicating compatibility with ceiling grid system.
3. Wiring Diagrams: Submit wiring diagrams for interior lighting fixtures showing
connections. Differentiate between portions of wiring which are manufacturer factoryinstalled
and portions which are field-installed.
4. Samples: Submit one complete operating unit (at no cost to the Contracting Officer) for
each interior light fixture specified.
5. Illumination Data: Provide fixture efficiency and coefficients of utilization. Provide
recommended maximum spacing-to-mounting ratio. Provide candlepower distribution
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