Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
SECTION 16123
BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Wire and cable for 600 volts and less.
B. Wiring connectors and connections.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this
section with minimum three years documented experience and with service facilities within 100
miles of Project.
C. Products: Furnish products listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. as suitable for
the purpose specified and indicated.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 WIRING REQUIREMENTS
A. All conductors shall be of copper 98% conductivity, 600 volt, conforming to the latest Local
Electrical Code and bearing the Underwriters' Label of Approval.
B. Except as hereinafter specified, wire smaller than #12 shall not be used. No. 12 or No. 10 branch
circuit wire shall be Type "THHN" and all neutral wires for branch circuits shall have white
covering. Wire for panel feeders and all wires No. 8 and larger shall be stranded Type "THHN". All
wiring for exterior use and wet locations will be with THWN insulation.
C. All wire will be color coded as follows:
1. For 208/120V
A-Phase - Black
B-Phase - Red
C-Phase - Blue
Neutral - White
2. Green shall be used only for grounding wire to meet local or national electric code
requirements.
3. Colors as selected for the purpose of identifying circuits shall be applied to the insulation.
The colors must be fast, fadeless and capable or withstanding cleaning in the event that the
insulation becomes soiled.
D. Conductors shall be of sizes indicated. Conductors shall not be pulled through conduits until
plastering is completed and conduits are free from moisture. Soapstone or other lubricants shall
NOT be used. Connections shall be made to outlets, fixtures, apparatus, etc., without straining.
E. Conductors shall be continuous between outlets without splices, except in outlet or junction boxes.
Type of connection must be approved by the Local Code, and will be of the type required if other
than as specified above.
F. JOINTS AND SPLICES
A. Make terminations, taps and splices with an indent type pressure connector with insulating
cover 8 AWG and smaller.
B. Instead of indent type connectors, insulated spring compression connectors may be used for
10 AWG and smaller.
C. Use mechanical compression for 6 AWG or larger. Cover connector with insulating tape or
heat shrinkable insulation equivalent to 150% conductor insulation.
PART 3 EXECUTION
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